Yearly Archives: 2018
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New Version of Nintendo Switch Reportedly Planned for 2019
Nintendo is planning to release a new version of the Switch to maintain the console's sales momentum, according to a new report from Wall Street Journal Japan. The unofficial report cites suppliers and “others with direct knowledge of the plan” as sources.
WSJ Japan’s sources reportedly told the publication that there are active discussions about new hardware and software functions and the cost to implement them – including upgrading the system’s “low-end” LCD display. The sources also indicated this new Switch could arrive in the second half of 2019, and perhaps as early as the Northern Hemisphere summer.
Marvel Studios Showcases Captain Marvel Concept Art
Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development Andy Park (Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel) has finally shared a clearer look at his design for Captain Marvel, which we first glimpsed back at San Diego Comic Con 2017.
Park credits artists Jamie McKelvie and Kris Anka as the inspiration for his big screen adaptation.
I absolutely LOVED creating this design of @brielarson as #CaptainMarvel ! Based on the awesome comic book looks by @McKelvie & @kristaferanka It was a pleasure taking those & translating it for the big screen & for the story we are telling on this film. @MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/4lNWin4Imz
DC Universe’s Titans Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Season 1 Premiere
At the world premiere screening of DC Universe's Titans, executive producer Geoff Johns announced that the series has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its Oct. 12 premiere.
"That shows the faith that DC Universe has in the show and this amazing cast and the property," Johns said. "To be able to get a get a Season 2 greenlit now means we can just get in the room and keep talking about these crazy ideas."
"We know
Season 2 already. We actually know all the characters in Season 2. We know the story of Season 2. Marv Wolfman will be very happy when we do Season 2," Johns teased.
Johns' fellow executive producer Akiva Goldsman also stated, "We're blessed with this incredible cast, we want to keep on bringing more and more amazing actors and characters... I don't want to give anything away, but there are some stories in the books that will appear in Season 2."
The Upcoming Dragon Ball Z Double Feature Event Could Hint at DBS: Broly’s Story
As we learn more about Dragon Ball Super: Broly, fans are coming up with plenty of theories about the new movie and, notably, some believe the upcoming double feature event in the U.S. of Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku and Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn may provide clues for what we'll see in the upcoming 20th Dragon Ball movie.
In our IGN comments, one reader, Dragon_Ball_Super, theorizes that in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Gogeta, who is first introduced in Fusion Reborn, could make an appearance in the new movie to take on Broly. They also imply that Goku’s origin story will be featured in Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and may include an appearance by his dad, Bardock. Is this plausible?
The Conjuring 3: James Wan Taps Director to Replace Him at the Helm
The Conjuring has a new puppet-master in director Michael Chaves, who will take the reins off James Wan for its third instalment.
Chaves' most recent film was New Line's The Curse of La Llorona, which Wan produced and is due to hit theaters in 2019. THR reports that Wan will still have a say on The Conjuring 3 acting as its "godfather."
“While working closely with Chaves on The Curse of La Llorona, I got to know him as a filmmaker,” said Wan, per THR. “Chaves’ ability to bring emotion to a story, and his understanding of mood and scares, make him a perfect fit to direct the next Conjuring film.”
Mega Man is Going to Become a Live Action Movie
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Capcom has announced that its Mega Man franchise is going to be adapted into a live-action Hollywood movie.
The feature film is tentatively titled MEGA MAN (all caps), and will be written and directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (Catfish, Paranormal Activity 3) for 20th Century Fox. Via a press release, Capcom says it aims to "appeal to a diverse audience, including not only game players but action movie fans as well, with an adaptation that maintains the world of the Mega Man games, while incorporating the grand production and entertainment value that Hollywood movies are known for."
DC’s Birds of Prey Movie Casts Its Renee Montoya
DC's Birds of Prey movie has its Renee Montoya in Academy Award nominee Rosie Perez.
The Wrap reports that Perez will join the Harley Quinn spin-off as the openly gay Gotham City Police Department detective alongside Margot Robbie as Harley, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress.
Perez has had a distinguished career since the '80s, with roles in Do the Right Thing, White Men Can't Jump and Fearless. The latter nabbed her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
The Wrap also confirms the rumour that the villain in Birds of Prey will indeed be Black Mask, the twisted kingpin who will be making his big screen debut in the film.
Big Bash Boom Bringing Arcade Cricket to Consoles, PC This November
Melbourne-based sports game studio Big Ant has today announced Big Bash Boom, a licensed, arcade-inspired take on the KFC Big Bash League and Rebel Women’s Big Bash League. Big Bash Boom is being produced in collaboration with Cricket Australia and will include all the teams and players set to feature in this year’s BBL|08 and WBBL|04.
“Our previous cricket games, such as last year’s Ashes Cricket, have been known for being authentic, simulation style takes on the sport,” said Big Ant Studios CEO Ross Symons in the announcement.
“We wanted to do something different with Big Bash Boom. Just as the BBL itself has grown to become Australia’s favourite family summer event, this is a game the whole family can jump into and have a great time with.”
First Look at Animated Harley Quinn Mocks Deadpool, DC Movies
Now that the DC Universe streaming service is moving full steam ahead, with the live-action Titans series debuting this month, IGN can confirm that Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco will executive produce and voice Harley Quinn in the previously announced animated series that will be headlined by the hugely popular character.
The show will depict what happens when Harley breaks off from the Joker and sets out to become the biggest villain there is, but even while it basically features all supervillains, Cuoco says to expect an animated “adult comedy.” At NYCC 2018, Warner Bros. Animation unveiled a special first look. Check out Harley in action, below:
“This show is kind of a very cool, modern take on Harley Quinn,” says Cuoco. “She’s such an iconic character that we're excited to bring a much brighter and kind of, even the animation is very bright and modern and hip. And the character is very edgy. The storyline is very edgy and it’s definitely not a child’s show! It’s an adult comedy -- I have to make sure I tell people that! -- which has been a blast to work on. I've never experienced anything like this before. It's been kind of a really cool gig.”