Yearly Archives: 2018
This Batman Game Perfectly Captures One of the Best Cartoon Shows Ever
The Caped Crusader has grappling hooked onto people's tabletops a few times before, but as we saw at Gen Con 2018, Batman the Animated Series: Gotham Under Siege is really something unique.
In Gotham Under Siege, one to five players take on the roles of Batman and his allies (including Catwoman) to defend Gotham from the machinations of the many villains Batman grapples with. It’s a flavor-filled experience that looks to really capture what made the series one of the best of all time.
You can take an early look at the awesome board and minis here:
This Batman Game Perfectly Captures One of the Best Cartoon Shows Ever
The Caped Crusader has grappling hooked onto people's tabletops a few times before, but as we saw at Gen Con 2018, Batman the Animated Series: Gotham Under Siege is really something unique.
In Gotham Under Siege, one to five players take on the roles of Batman and his allies (including Catwoman) to defend Gotham from the machinations of the many villains Batman grapples with. It’s a flavor-filled experience that looks to really capture what made the series one of the best of all time.
You can take an early look at the awesome board and minis here:
Sons of Anarchy Creator Talks the Origin of Mayans MC and a Potential Prequel
Warning: FULL SPOILERS for the end of Sons of Anarchy ahead!
Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter told journalists attending the 2018 Television Critics' Association summer press tour that a First 9 prequel series, featuring the nine founding members of the infamous Nothern California motorcycle gang, is still a long ways off.
"As Sons was ending, it was a really strong IP for the network and the studio - there was a more serious discussion about how perhaps, we could work on other parts of the world within the IP... It wasn't a show that I wanted to do as a continuing series, but just do a one-off, you know, 9 or 10 episodes. So, that's when the idea of doing the Mayans came back, and we began to look at it more seriously. We didn't want to do anything right on the heels of Sons, we wanted to let it breathe for a minute."
Sons of Anarchy Creator Talks the Origin of Mayans MC and a Potential Prequel
Warning: FULL SPOILERS for the end of Sons of Anarchy ahead!
Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter told journalists attending the 2018 Television Critics' Association summer press tour that a First 9 prequel series, featuring the nine founding members of the infamous Nothern California motorcycle gang, is still a long ways off.
"As Sons was ending, it was a really strong IP for the network and the studio - there was a more serious discussion about how perhaps, we could work on other parts of the world within the IP... It wasn't a show that I wanted to do as a continuing series, but just do a one-off, you know, 9 or 10 episodes. So, that's when the idea of doing the Mayans came back, and we began to look at it more seriously. We didn't want to do anything right on the heels of Sons, we wanted to let it breathe for a minute."
Dozens of Aquaman Toys Create Epic Undersea Battle at Comic-Con 2018
Update 8/3: Check out all the Mattel toys from SDCC right here.
Comic-Con is underway, and Mattel is showing off some upcoming DC figures that'll be hitting stores in late 2018. Unsurprisingly, the company will be focusing a great deal on December's Aquaman movie, with their booth featuring an epic undersea battle between rival Atlantean armies.
They also showed off a new wave of DC Multiverse figures inspired by DC's Rebirth comics and a line of Harry Potter dolls. Check out the slideshow below to see what Mattel has on display at Comic-Con right now.
Included in this lineup are several new additions to Mattel's DC Multiverse Signature series line, which features movie-based figures. Also spotlighted are a Mera-themed Barbie doll, Mattel's SDCC-exclusive Aquaman: Between Two Dooms set and a new wave of DC Comics Multiverse figures that will include pieces to construct a Lobo "Collect-and-Connect" figure.
Spider-Man Villain Movie Kraven the Hunter Reportedly in Development
Sony appears to be moving forward with its Kraven the Hunter movie, as the company is reportedly in the process of hiring a writer to pen the Spider-Man villain movie.
According to Collider, Sony is bringing on The Equalizer 2 scribe Richard Wenk to write the script. In addition to both Equalizer movies, Wenk's writing credits include The Expendables 2, The Mechanic, and 2016's The Magnificent Seven.
Kraven the Hunter
As noted by Collider, a 2017 report published by The Hollywood Reporter previously outed the possibility of a Kraven-led film. The villain, also known as Sergei Kravinoff, is a notorious big game hunter who sees Spider-Man as the ultimate catch. However, Kraven, who's never appeared in a live-action film, will have to hunt a different nemesis, as the film won't be part of Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man deal.
Spider-Man Villain Movie Kraven the Hunter Reportedly in Development
Sony appears to be moving forward with its Kraven the Hunter movie, as the company is reportedly in the process of hiring a writer to pen the Spider-Man villain movie.
According to Collider, Sony is bringing on The Equalizer 2 scribe Richard Wenk to write the script. In addition to both Equalizer movies, Wenk's writing credits include The Expendables 2, The Mechanic, and 2016's The Magnificent Seven.
Kraven the Hunter
As noted by Collider, a 2017 report published by The Hollywood Reporter previously outed the possibility of a Kraven-led film. The villain, also known as Sergei Kravinoff, is a notorious big game hunter who sees Spider-Man as the ultimate catch. However, Kraven, who's never appeared in a live-action film, will have to hunt a different nemesis, as the film won't be part of Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man deal.
Jessica Lange Is Returning for American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Jessica Lange will be returning for the upcoming American Horror Story: Apocalypse season, which serves as a Murder House/Coven crossover. Star Sarah Paulson announced the news during the show's Season 8 panel at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
Lange will be reprising her role as Constance from Murder House in Apocalypse episode 6, which Paulson is set to direct.
Speaking of returning characters, Emma Roberts confirmed she'll be playing Madison Montgomery from Coven, while Paulson will be playing both Cordelia Foxx from Coven and Billie Dean Howard from Murder House. Paulson also will be playing a new characters named Ms. Wilhemina Venable. Ryan Murphy invited "all the witches to return," though it's unclear how many will actually appear on the new season.
Jessica Lange Is Returning for American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Jessica Lange will be returning for the upcoming American Horror Story: Apocalypse season, which serves as a Murder House/Coven crossover. Star Sarah Paulson announced the news during the show's Season 8 panel at the Television Critics Association summer press tour.
Lange will be reprising her role as Constance from Murder House in Apocalypse episode 6, which Paulson is set to direct.
Speaking of returning characters, Emma Roberts confirmed she'll be playing Madison Montgomery from Coven, while Paulson will be playing both Cordelia Foxx from Coven and Billie Dean Howard from Murder House. Paulson also will be playing a new characters named Ms. Wilhemina Venable. Ryan Murphy invited "all the witches to return," though it's unclear how many will actually appear on the new season.
Game of Thrones Actor Shares He Won’t Appear in Final Season
The representative of the Iron Bank, Tycho Nestoris played by Mark Gatiss in Game of Thrones will reportedly not appear in Westeros for the final season, according to ShortList.
Gatiss occasionally appeared in seasons five, six and seven of Game of Thrones and revealed the news in a recent interview.
When asked if his character survives the final season, the Sherlock writer and actor responded, “I’m not in it, so I guess I survive,” he said. “Although they might just mention offhand that I’ve had my head bitten off by a dragon off-screen or something.”