Yearly Archives: 2018
Suicide Squad Director David Ayer Responds to James Gunn Hiring
David Ayer, director of 2016’s Suicide Squad, has responded to James Gunn being brought on to write and potentially direct the film’s sequel.
Ayer took to Twitter, saying he think’s Gunn is "the right man for the job."
I think it’s an incredibly brave and smart move by the studio. James is the right man for the job! https://t.co/KaVD3dQosR
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) October 9, 2018
News broke that Gunn was brought on to write and possibly direct the Suicide Squad sequel earlier this week, and Drax actor Dave Bautista showed his support of the news. Bautista has previously gone on record with his dissatisfaction in the way Disney handled the firing of Gunn.
Brie Larson Disputes Reports That She Signed a Seven-Film Deal With Marvel
Brie Larson, who is set to star as Captain Marvel in next year's standalone origin film, has denied reports that she has signed on to a seven-film deal for "multiple franchises" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As originally reported, Brie Larson was said to earn "some $5 million for next year's Captain Marvel movie" and was able to secure that payday by signing on long-term with Marvel.
Brie Larson took to Twitter to deny these reports by simply stating, "Counterpoint: this is not true."
Scarlett Johansson to Reportedly Earn $15 Million for Standalone Black Widow Movie
Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly set to earn $15 million for the upcoming standalone Black Widow movie.
As reported by THR, Johansson's salary, "equals what Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth earned for playing Captain America and Thor, respectively, in this year's Avengers: Infinity War."
Evans and Hemsworth also secured $15 million each for their appearances in Captain America: Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, and the upcoming Avengers 4.
Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost Includes Haunted Forest Horde Mode
Bungie has officially revealed the details for Destiny 2's spooky-themed mode, Festival of the Lost, which includes a new horde-style mode.
Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost will kick off on Oct. 16. The event will focus on the character Eva Levante having gone missing in the wake of the in-game events that saw beloved Cayde-6 die as the Red Legion razed the Last City. But in Festival of the Lost lore, Amanda Holliday is decorating the Tower for the season to help everyone remember the lost and celebrate their continued fight.
Festival of the Lost's biggest addition, though, is Haunted Forest. The aforementioned horde-style mode gives players 15 minutes to progress as far as possible in the Haunted Forest, wiping out as many ghouls and demons as possible along the way. Naturally, Haunted Forest grows increasingly difficult the further players progress in each run. The mode can be tackled solo or in a group with either a pre-made team or through matchmaking.
What Did You Think of This Week’s Comics?
It was another big week for comic book readers, especially Spider-Man fans. Marvel debuted the epic crossover Spider-Geddon and a new story arc in the massively popular Venom. Check out our reviews for these new issues, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
Spider-Geddon #1 Review
Written by Christos Gage & Dan Slott | Drawn by Jorge Molina
Black Ops 4’s Zombies Titanic Map Makes Me Feel Like the King of the World
The tale of the R.M.S. Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage has been told by countless documentaries, a blockbuster movie, and even some weird old video games. Somehow, it’s now made its way into a Call of Duty game, of all things. As someone who completely adores the story, drama, and beauty of the doomed ship, I can safely say that Treyarch has created my most eagerly anticipated Zombies scenario yet.
The story begins with a rogue-ish group of four devising and executing a plan to steal an artifact from a safe located in the Titanic’s Millionaires Suite. The plan is foiled by a mysterious hooded figure who then – whoops! – accidentally turns everyone aboard the ship into flesh-eating zombies. Then, of course, the Titanic does what it was always fated to do: it sideswipes an iceberg.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Is a Brutal World for a Lone Cowboy
A little over two hours into Red Dead Redemption 2, Arthur has a decision to make. The Van de Linde gang have moved down from the snowy, hostile mountains known as the Grizzlies, which serve as the backdrop to the opening of the game, and have set up camp just outside the town of Valentine. The camp has needs – food primarily, but also money – and so various members of the gang head out in search of supplies.
At this point, markers appear on the mini-map – the location of other gang members, which Arthur can visit to learn the intricacies of hunting from Charles Smith, or get into a bar brawl after Bill Williamson pisses off the local landlord. But this being an open-world game - with a strong emphasis on open – he can choose to ignore them completely and go off on his own adventure.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Rumored Achievements and Trophies Leaked
A list of rumored trophies and achievements for Red Dead Redemption 2 leaked on PSN Profiles by a user Wednesday night.
There are allegedly 51 achievements and trophies – 52 including the PlayStation Platinum, and the list contains trophies that are rumored for both single-player mode for Red Dead Redemption 2 as well as Red Dead Online.
Some of the trophies are as follows:
- All's Fair (Bronze) Red Dead Online: Successfully counter a rival Posse's Free Roam mission.
Secret Six: CBS Developing Series Based on the DC Comics Title
Another DC comic series is headed to the small screen. Variety reports that CBS has committed to a pilot for a drama series based off Secret Six.
Rick Muirragui (Suits, Charmed) will write and executive produce Secret Six for CBS. Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Rush Hour) and Jeff Ingold (Rush Hour, Undateable) will also serve as executive producers.
Secret Six debuted in 1968 and has followed four different teams of six, led by a shadowy figure codenamed Mockingbird. Team members have included Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Lex Luthor, Bane, the Joker, and more.
In the comics, the members of the team are blackmailed into working together by Mockingbird, whom members often suspect to secretly be one of the other five. The role of Mockingbird has been held down by different characters as well, including Lex Luthor.