Yearly Archives: 2018
Netflix is Ditching Written User Reviews
Netflix is officially getting rid of its written user reviews, first disabling writing new reviews on July 30, and then removing all previously written reviews in mid-August.
As reported by CNET, Netflix has decided to nix the feature in stages, with written reviews of all kinds being eliminated over the course of the summer. This feature was exclusive to desktop users, allowing them to express their written opinions on various movies and shows to fellow users.
"This feature is only offered on the website and has seen declining usage over time," said Netflix spokesperson Smita Saran. Those who frequently wrote reviews have reportedly been alerted of the feature change by Netflix via email.
Star Wars: Episode IX Reportedly Casts Keri Russell
J.J. Abrams alum Keri Russell will reportedly be joining the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX.
Variety.com reports that Abrams and Lucasfilm execs have been auditioning multiple actresses for this action-heavy role, and they agreed on Russell shortly before the Fourth of July holiday. The role reportedly "calls for action-heavy fight scenes," but nothing more is known about it at this time.
Abrams and Russell have worked together in the past as she was the star and title role of Abrams’ Felicity, which ran from 1998-2002. The pair last worked together in 2006’s Mission: Impossible III, where Russell was one of Ethan Hunt’s proteges, Lindsey Farris, and Abrams co-wrote and directed the film.
Kill la Kill the Game: If ‘Should Feel Like an Episode of the Anime’
It’s been four years since Kill la Kill ended, and animation studio Trigger, Arc System Works, and APLUS are teaming up to finally make a Kill la Kill game – and from my interview at Anime Expo, they made it pretty clear that there is a big emphasis on working together to get the details of this game right.
During my interview Trigger’s Hiromi Wakabayashi revealed that the Kill la Kill the Game: If’s original story is being written by the Kill la Kill scriptwriter Kazuki Nakashima, which is a promising step toward this game feeling like a good extension of the anime.
“I think there can be a lot fans can expect from the story,” Wakabayashi said. “It’s not a continuation of the anime or a new anime by any means, but it is a very deep look into the story that’s done by Nakashima-san himself.”
Fortnite Continues to Be a Problem for Children in School
Fortnite's popularity hasn't slowed down and neither have the problems it's causing for children in school.
Today alone, several local news outlets have reported ongoing problems with Fortnite and its incredibly strong hold it has on students. West Witney Primary School performed a survey on whether or not to ban the incredibly popular game. Older students ultimately voted in opposition to banning and the school went on to warn parents the game is not suitable for younger children.
Another school went a more detailed route and banned Fortnite dances like "Floss" and other emotes. Head teacher Catherine Cox went on to explain these dances were being used to "surround and intimidate other children" and that Fortnite is showing "obsessive and overactive behavior" in students that play. The school was met with backlash when parents took to social media to express their concerns.
31 Awesome Comic-Con Exclusive Collectibles
Some geeks flock to San Diego Comic-Con every year to see the latest pop culture announcements and trailers. Others are just there for the exclusive swag. This year's Comic-Con is shaping up to be a big one for any fan who craves exclusive goodies. From retro-flavored action figures to rare comic book variants to the most insanely detailed Ninja Turtles toys around, this year has something for everyone.
To help you plan your Comic-on trip, we've put together a helpful guide spotlighting the coolest and most noteworthy exclusives being sold at Comic-Con. Check out our slideshow or scroll down to see what's on tap this summer.
Funko Pop! Directors: Taika Waititi Figure
July Monthly Humble Bundle Spotlight
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Things are definitely heating up for the summer, which means it might not be a bad idea to take a break from the scorching summer sun to enjoy some games indoors. The Humble Monthly Bundle is here to keep you cool and keep your game library packed with great games.
Here's how it works: Visit the Humble Monthly Bundle site and sign up for just $12 per month. Then at the beginning of each month, you get a round of early-unlock games immediately. Good games. Fun games. But it keeps on delivering: even more games are revealed at the end of the month. So each month you get a whole grip of games, rationed out carefully for maximum enjoyment. When the next month begins, the process starts all over again, hence the “monthly” part of the Humble Monthly Bundle. You can cancel whenever you want, too, so if you see a game in this month’s bundle that really catches your fancy, but next month doesn’t excite you, there’s no penalty or committment. And isn’t being laid back what summer’s all about?
All 151 Original Pokemon Are Getting Their Own Plush Toy
Fans of Pokemon’s Kanto region now have over a hundred new reasons to celebrate, as the Pokemon Company has announced that all 151 original Pokemon are each getting their own official plush toy.
The “Pokemon Fit” lineup will offer 30 select Pokemon to begin with starting July 13. The 121 remaining Pokemon will be available in November 2018. Each plush will be available through the Pokemon Center stores in Japan.
Check out a gallery of the first 30 Kanto Pokemon plushies below.
The Pokemon Company hasn’t specified the exact dimensions of each plush, although they do describe them as “palm-sized.”
Pokemon Quest Passes 7.5 Million Downloads
Pokemon Quest, the free-to-play game for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, has passed 7.5 million downloads across all platforms.
The grind-heavy action RPG released on the Switch on May 30 the same day it was announced alongside Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Pokemon Let's Go Eevee. It was later released on iOS and Android on June 27.
When initially released on the Switch, it reached over 1 million downloads in less than two days, and its release on mobile devices accelerated its overall download number significantly.
Kill la Kill the Game: IF Title and Story Details Announced
Studio Trigger and video game publisher Arc System Works announced new details for Kill la Kill the Game: IF during the game’s panel at Anime Expo 2018. As promised last month with its initial announcement, we now have some more details for the upcoming “battle action” title set for 2019.
First and foremost, the game’s official title has been revealed to be Kill la Kill the Game: IF. A brief amount of gameplay was shown off, featuring anime protagonist Ryuko Matoi taking on the ruthless student council president Satsuki Kiryuin with an art style inspired from the anime.
IF isn’t a typical 2D-style fighting game like Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle that Arc Systems Work is known for, as it is a 3D fighting game with flashy action moves and battles taking place on various maps. Panelists at Anime Expo from Trigger, Arc System Works, and developer APLUS said this is to allow for a more “accessible” barrier of entry into the game.
Best Dramas on Netflix Right Now (November 2019)
From Taxi Driver to Roma to Rocky to Winter's Bone and more, there are a lot of drama movies to choose from on Netflix... And now that El: Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie has landed, there's even more reason to stream.
Are you looking for the best dramas to stream on Netflix right now? Some people watch movies to escape from reality, others watch movies to be immersed in it. Serious, dramatic movies represent many of the most powerful stories ever told in the medium, and Netflix has no shortage of films that try to hit you right in the feels. Family stories, music biopics, feel good tales, odes to romance, science histories, current hits... there is no doubt that this page has a pretty extensive list of genre films so that you don't have to search any further! Of course, they have so many movies that it's easy to accidentally wind up watching a bad one, and that's where we come in with our monthly updates on the best new movies on Netflix.