Yearly Archives: 2018
IMAX Schedule Shows Avengers: Infinity War Sequel for Domestic April Release Date
According to a quarterly financial report released by IMAX, the Marvel Avengers: Infinity War sequel may release in U.S. theaters in April 2019, opposed to its current release date of May 3, 2019.
The sequel is scheduled for a late April release date in the U.K., but the majority of movies on the IMAX schedule are organized by domestic release dates.
IMAX makes notes for "international markets" for any exceptions made on the schedule, but no mentions are included for Avenger 4, according to ComicBook.
Rockstar Games Directs Music Video Entirely in GTA V
The music video for Bosnian DJ Solomun's new song "Customer Is King" has been shot and directed by Rockstar Games, and it takes place entirely within Grand Theft Auto 5.
Using motion capture and animation, Rockstar placed Solomun into GTA 5 as a delivery man, making timed runs across Los Santos while running across familiar faces and events from the ever-popular game.
At different points he witnesses the three protagonists begin their jewelry store heist, he drops off some goods at Michael's house only to be hit on by his wife, and much more.
The song is the lead single off the "Customer Is King" EP, which is the one-hundredth release from Diynamic Music, founded by Solomun and Adriano Trolio. The video for the song, which debuted on noisey, was shot and directed by Rockstar Games. This is the first time the company has partnered with an artist to debut music using GTA 5 as a platform.
New Gentle Giant Statues Explore the Star Wars and Marvel Universes
Update 7/30: Check out all the Gentle Giant collectibles from SDCC below.
Gentle Giant is one of many companies showing off new geek-friendly collectibles at Comic-Con, and their booth definitely stands out from the crowd. Their booth shows off a number of enticing new statues and figures covering big franchises like Star Wars, Marvel and Star Trek.
Check out the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at what's coming from Gentle Giant in the months ahead.
The Star Wars lineup covers a wide range of new and classic movies, though our favorite piece may be the Star Wars Rebels-inspired Ahsoka Tano bust. Also welcome are two new additions to the Jumbo Vintage Collection line of figures, Bib Fortuna and Cloud City Princess Leia. As for Marvel, we're happy to see the mini-bust line return after a prolonged absence, along with a terrific lineup of Wolverine statues. The real show-stopper, though, may be the pair of quarter scale Star Trek: Discovery statues featuring First Officer Michael Burnham and a Klingon Torchbearer.
Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 Is Officially Complete
Marvel's Spider-Man for PlayStation 4 has officially gone gold, meaning development has been completed and Peter Parker's latest adventure has been sent to manufacturing ahead of its September 7 release date.
Announced on Twitter by developer Insomniac Games, they used the popular Spider-Man meme to celebrate the occasion;
Overwatch League Aiming to Add 6 New Franchises Next Season
The Overwatch League is reportedly aiming to add six new teams for Season 2, with a new North American team from Atlanta already confirmed.
ESPN reports that Cox Enterprises, a Georgia-based conglomerate, will be funding the Atlanta team following a private owners' meeting last week. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick and Overwatch League commissioner Nate Nanzer were in attendance. Representatives from McCourt Global and Nenking Group are reportedly in talks to secure regional rights for Paris, France and Guangzhou, China.
According to Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues CEO Pete Vlastelica, the league is looking to add six new teams across Europe, North America, and Asia-Oceania for next season.
Netflix Exec Says Network ‘Happy’ to Keep Making Master of None
Netflix wants to continue making new seasons of Master of None with Aziz Ansari.
During Netflix's panel at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, the company's vice president of original series Cindy Holland addressed the show's future after sexual misconduct allegations were made against Ansari last year. Holland confirmed Netflix is still interested in working with Ansari moving forward.
"We certainly have given some thought to it," Holland said, when asked if Master of None season 3 will happen. "We would be happy to make another season of Master of None when Aziz is ready."
The second season of Master of None premiered on Netflix on May 12, 2017. In our review of Season 2 we say, "Master of None returns with an ambitious, confident and overall fantastic season featuring love, laughter and longing."
Monster Hunter World Passes 8 Million Copies Sold Before PC Launch
Monster Hunter World's sales have surpassed 8 million units on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter World's physical shipments and digital sales have hit 8.3 million units as of the last fiscal quarter, which saw the company's net sales increase by 46.5% year-over-year.
"In this business, the phenomenal success of Monster Hunter: World (for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) from the previous fiscal year continued, with the title gaining further popularity through the expansion of its user base. In scoring a worldwide smash hit, the series solidified its position as an international brand and strengthened our base of IP," Capcom said.
Monster Hunter World Passes 8 Million Copies Sold Before PC Launch
Monster Hunter World's sales have surpassed 8 million units on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter World's physical shipments and digital sales have hit 8.3 million units as of the last fiscal quarter, which saw the company's net sales increase by 46.5% year-over-year.
"In this business, the phenomenal success of Monster Hunter: World (for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) from the previous fiscal year continued, with the title gaining further popularity through the expansion of its user base. In scoring a worldwide smash hit, the series solidified its position as an international brand and strengthened our base of IP," Capcom said.
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