Yearly Archives: 2018
These Walking Dead Photos Offer New Clues for Season 9
AMC has released 12 new photos from The Walking Dead Season 9, and the first look images offer a few tantalizing clues about what to expect from the upcoming episodes, which will say farewell to Andrew Lincoln's Rick Grimes and Lauren Cohan's Maggie Rhee.
We still don't know how Rick and Maggie will exit the show (while we think it would make sense for Rick to die, Cohan has expressed interest in potentially returning, depending on scheduling for her ABC dramedy Whiskey Cavalier), but the Season 8 finale set up a potential conflict between the two characters after Rick decided to spare Negan's life, despite Maggie's desire for vengeance after the bat-wielding psychopath killed her husband, Glenn.
Why It’s Time for The Big Bang Theory to End
August 22 marked the end of an era, as CBS and Warner Bros. Television announced that the upcoming 12th season of The Big Bang Theory will be the show's last.
A 12 year run is longer than most showrunners could even dream of, so it's hard to argue that The Big Bang Theory is ending prematurely. All the more so considering that the series has now set the record for being the longest-running multi-camera series ever. And whether you're a hardcore fan of the show or staunchly opposed to all things Sheldon Cooper, the impending end of The Big Bang Theory should be seen as a blessing.
Destiny 2 to Launch Gambit Mode Free Trial for 24 Hours Ahead of Forsaken Launch
Destiny 2 is getting a free trial for the upcoming Gambit PVP/PVE hybrid mode before the release of the Forsaken expansion.
Bungie has announced the trial will be available from 10am PT September 1 until 10am PT September 2 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Gambit is a new mode coming to Destiny 2 in the Forsaken expansion, which will feature 4v4 combat and pit players against computer-controlled enemies and each other. The Forsaken expansion comes to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC September 4.
For the latest on the Destiny 2: Forsaken expansion, be sure to check out everything we know about weapons, mods, and abilities in Year 2, as well as the recently revealed Last Stand of Cayde-6 trailer Bungie revealed at Gamescom.
Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott Are Returning for American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott, the stars of the first season of American Horror Story, are reportedly returning for AHS: Apocalypse.
As reported by TheWrap, both actors will begin shooting their scenes this week. The return of these two stars was anticipated, largely because the newest season of AHS is a crossover between the first season, AHS: Murder House, and the third season, AHS: Coven. Britton has not returned to the show since its first season and McDermott hasn’t been back since appearing in five episodes of the second season.
Britton and McDermott played husband and wife in the first season after moving into a house haunted by the ghosts of its previous occupants, and their own pasts. It appears both actors will reprise their original roles for this crossover.
The Last Ship Must Prevent Another World War in Final Season
The Last Ship begins its final voyage on September 9, and IGN has an exclusive first look at the new Season 5 trailer, which sees Tom Chandler (Eric Dane) and his former crew coming together for one last mission, with the fate of the world once again in the balance.
Check out the trailer below:
Here's the official summary for Season 5 from TNT:
"This season, the world is finally recovering from the deadly virus that devastated the population, but global political unrest remains. Tom Chandler (Dane) has retired and his former crew has scattered, many having risen in the ranks within the Navy. Sasha Cooper (Bridget Regan), Lieutenant Danny Green (Travis Van Winkle), SBS WO-N Wolf Taylor (Bren Foster) and Sergeant Azima Kandie (Jodie Turner Smith) are on a covert mission in Panama. When they are wrongly blamed for an attack on the Panamanian president, the consequences for the United States are dire. The Nathan James must fight to prevent invasion by Latin America — and the next world war."
Venom’s New Mythology Sets a Strong Example for the Movie
It's safe to say that a lot of Marvel fans are looking to Sony's upcoming Venom movie with mixed emotions. As great as it is to see Eddie Brock making his way back to the big screen, the fact that this movie seems intent on retelling Venom's origin story with little or no involvement from Spider-Man is perplexing. How do you even get Venom without Spider-Man and remain even remotely faithful to the comics? Can Venom ever truly exist as an independent character? Well, if his new comic book series is any indication, the answer to that second question is a resounding yes.
Venom #5 cover by Ryan Stegman. (Marvel Comics)
Reigns: Game of Thrones Announced
Reigns, the royal advisor/strategy game, is officially getting a Game of Thrones version, coming to PC, iOS and Android devices in October 2018.
Announced through the official Reigns website, Reigns: Game of Thrones appears to operate much like Reigns and its sequel, Reigns: Her Majesty. The player assumes the position of a leader, in this case one of the various characters in Game of Thrones, as they make decisions based on what those around them advise.
Say Jon Snow is in charge: Sansa may ask for his help because the Iron Fleet is attacking the Wolfswood. Snow can either swipe right on this card and tell her she can have all the soldiers she needs, or reject her request. In Reigns, players must balance church, people, military and wealth with their decision making, careful not to allow any to become too weak or powerful. It appears Reigns: Game of Thrones uses a similar system.
Jon Hamm and Ed Harris Join Top Gun 2 Cast
Top Gun: Maverick has added two big names to its growing cast.
According to Deadline, Jon Hamm and Ed Harris have joined the Top Gun sequel in unknown roles alongside Lewis Pullman. Hamm is most known for his role as Don Draper on Mad Men, while Harris currently portrays The Man in Black on Westworld.
The rest of the Top Gun: Maverick cast includes Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Glen Powell, and Jennifer Connelly. Miles Teller also stars as the son of Maverick's (Tom Cruise) late best friend Goose.
Bond 25: Danny Boyle Reportedly Quit Over Villain Dispute
Danny Boyle may have quit James Bond 25 due to a disagreement with the film's main villain.
The director recently departed the project due to "creative differences," and Boyle's choice for who should portray the villain may have been the main sticking point.
The Telegraph reports Boyle wanted to cast Polish actor Tomasz Kot as the villain, with the film's script centering on political tensions with Russia. However, Kot was reportedly thought of as a "left-field" decision for a Bond villain.
Fortnite Blockbuster Contest Winner Gets His Movie Displayed In-Game
The fan-made movie made by the winner of the Fortnite Blockbuster Contest can now be viewed in-game.
You can catch the film playing at any time during a match by heading over to Risky Reels and viewing it on the now-fixed giant screen. Sound from the video fills the area and new posters line up the walls. If you miss the film or show up halfway through, the video will replay after a few short seconds. Ads for popcorn and drinks even play before the show.
The Prepare for Collision film currently being played at Risky Reels.