Preacher: Dominic Cooper is Jesse Custer
We've got some official news on the casting of Jesse Custer for AMC's adaptation of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's cult comic series, Preacher. Rumored for a while, it's now been confirmed by executive producer Seth Rogen, via Twitter, that Howard Stark himself -- actor Dominic Cooper -- will play Jesse.
We have Jesse Custer! @dominiccoop is gonna save our souls. #Preacher
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) April 17, 2015
Cooper joins the already cast Ruth Negga (as Tulip), Joseph Gilgun (as Cassidy), Ian Colletti (as Arseface), and Lucy Griffiths (as Jesse's loyal right-hand, Emily).
Ex-Wonder Woman Director Wanted Braveheart-esque Film
Michelle MacLaren's sudden departure from the upcoming Wonder Woman live-action movie was reportedly due to the director's desire to create a more action-heavy flick akin to Braveheart.
According to Variety, industry insiders have indicated that since Warner Bros. wanted a more character-driven story that is light on action, MacLaren's desire for an epic origin tale was the reason she parted with the studio.
Since MacLaren's experience has been primarily limited to smaller-scale productions, including directing episodes of The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, Warner Bros. apparently felt uneasy with her ability to truly deliver on her large-scale vision for the big screen.
Chuck Star Levi to Host Syfy’s Geeks Who Drink Game Show
Zachary Levi, famous for his role as Chuck in the hit NBC drama series of the very same name, will be hosting a weekly game show called Geeks Who Drink, Syfy has announced.
Levi will serve as the executive producer of this Syfy production, in which two teams of three face off in a trivia contest populated by questions full of nerdy know-how. Each team will include one celebrity captain and two trivia experts.
"To be the executive producer and host of Geeks Who Drink is an exciting opportunity to broaden my experience on both sides of the camera," Levi said. "Geeks Who Drink is such a fresh take on the game show genre, and something that we at The Nerd Machine believe will resonate with everyone who loves trivia and pop culture."
Clone Wars Would Have Wrapped Up Post Ep III
Beyond showing off a lot of art and early animation for episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars that were never completed, Dave Filoni and Pablo Hidalgo gave some intriguing hints at Star Wars Celebration about the planned ending they had for the animated series before it was cancelled.
As it turned out, the final episodes of the series would have “coincided with Revenge of the Sith and went past it.” Filoni said the plan was to have episodes that showed where Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex (the Clone Wars characters fans had the biggest questions about regarding Episode III) were during pivotal events like the Battle of Coruscant and Order 66, before wrapping up with some episodes that took place in the wake of Episode III.
Funko Reveals New Deadpool & Avengers Toys
Funko has offered a glimpse of several upcoming Marvel collectibles due out this summer. If you're a fan of Deadpool, the Avengers, or plushies, you'll find something to like in this lineup.
Among the reveals are three new additions to the massively popular Funko Pop! line of figurines. Agent Melinda May from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is set for release in May, and Scarlet Witch will join the current Age of Ultron lineup in August. Hopefully her brother Quicksilver will follow. Meanwhile, Deadpool will ride in style thanks to the Chimichanga Truck set, due out this month. The set includes a new variant of the Deadpool figure holding a chimichanga.
Funko also revealed the first wave of a new series of plush figures called Mopeez! These figures measure about 4.5 inches tall and are designed to look slouched and frustrated, hence the name. This first series is scheduled for release in July.
New Star Wars Trailer Has Everyone Going Nuts
There isn’t much to say here. The new Star Wars trailer dropped today and everyone here in the office and everyone on the internet went into a frenzy.
Click here for the full trailer.
The reaction to the trailer has been overwhelming, and here’s what you all had to say.
I'm cried a little bit. #StarWarsCelebration
Shoot First With Han’s Blaster in Star Wars Battlefront
Details of the Star Wars Battlefront Digital Deluxe Edition have been outlined by EA. Digital pre-orders for the game are currently open through the PlayStation store and EA's Origin service. Xbox One pre-orders are "coming soon."
Latching onto the digital deluxe edition of the game gives instant access to 5 in-game items. Two emotes exclusive to the edition, Ion Shock and Victory are available, along with Ion Grenade, Ion Torpedo, and the DL44 Blaster. You know, like the one Han Solo calls trusty when compared to hokey religions and ancient weapons.
Pre-ordering the game will also grant gamers access to the battle on the planet of Jakku a week earlier than those who didn't pre-order the game.
Rockstar Issues Install Fix for Grand Theft Auto 5 on PC
Rockstar Games has issued a series of steps Windows PC users may need to take to successfully install and run Grand Theft Auto V on PC.
"If you created a new Windows account to play before the fix, you will be able to continue playing GTAV on your original Windows account by following the steps below," Rockstar explained earlier today.
- Log in to the new account you created, and copy your game data to a folder that can be accessed from both user accounts:
- Go to the “My DocumentsRockstar Games” and copy the “GTA V” folder
- Go to your root directory (e.g. C:) and paste the folder there.
McKellen ‘Weepy’ Over Beauty and the Beast
The star-studded cast of Disney's upcoming Beauty and the Beast live-action adaptation gathered together for a first read-through of the script, and the legendary Sir Ian McKellen, who will be the voice of Cogsworth, has shed light on this initial "nerve-wracking" outing.
"There were clusters of white roses on the tables and a mike for each actor so we could be heard above the music from the electronic keyboard and percussion and the glorious voices of a 30-strong choir," McKellen shared in a post on Twitter.
Nintendo Reveals Console Sales Spike Compared to 2014
Nintendo has announced hardware sales of its Wii U and 3DS systems are up nearly 20 and 80 percent respectively this year, when compared with the same time in 2014.
The 3DS has been particularly successful, with sales rising nearly 80 percent over the first quarter of last year. In its second month on sale, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D added more than 184,000 units sold, bringing lifetime sales to more than 730,000. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, meanwhile, enjoyed sales of 110,000 in its sixth month on the market, bringing sales up to 2.4 million units.
The Wii U, on the other hand, singled out Mario Party 10 for praise, as the latest entry in the franchise sold around 290,000 in its first two weeks. Other big sellers included Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Mario Kart 8, which have been out for five and 11 months, respectively. Smash Bros. sales now stand at around 1.6 million, while Mario Kart 8 is slightly higher on 1.9 million.