Yearly Archives: 2018
Simon Pegg Says He Is Not Writing the Next Star Trek Movie
Simon Pegg is not writing the script for the next Star Trek movie.
In an interview with ComingSoon, Pegg revealed he is working on a different project at Bad Robot with fellow Star Trek Beyond writer Doug Jung.
"You know what, I’m not developing the next Star Trek at all," Pegg said. "I think that’s a bit of confusion because I’m working on something with Doug at Bad Robot but it’s not the next Trek."
Pegg then confirmed the Star Trek 4 screenplay is actually being penned by J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. He also touched on what fans can expect from Quentin Tarantino's potential R-rated Trek movie, saying it won't be "Pulp Fiction in space."
The Hearthstone Team on Nerfing Paladin and Warlock
Blizzard’s Team 5 has just announced the details of a sweeping set of nerfs coming soon to Hearthstone. Let’s quickly run through each change and what decks are affected.
The Paladin spell Call to Arms will now cost 5 mana instead of 4. It’s arguably the most powerful card in both Murloc Paladin and Even Paladin (which in turn is the most powerful deck overall at the moment), so this change will mean Call to Arms will be weaker in the former, and can’t be played at all in the latter.
The Warlock minion Possessed Lackey will now cost 6 mana instead of 5. Both Cube Warlock and Control Warlock use Possessed Lackey to pull big minions – Voidlords or Doomguards – onto the board for free, which they then bring back using cards like Carnivorous Cube and Bloodreaver Gul’dan. It’s often played then hit with Dark Pact on the same turn, meaning the opponent isn’t given a chance to silence it or transform it. Speaking of Dark Pact…
Birds of Prey Movie Explained: What Is DC’s Suicide Squad Spin-Off?
The DC Extended Universe is expanding in a number of new directions in the years ahead, including a Birds of Prey movie that will prominently feature Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn. The current plan is for this film to precede Suicide Squad 2, and while this all-female team of heroes didn't fare so well in their previous live-action incarnation, the hope is that DC can do better the second time around.
To help get you primed for this upcoming DCEU release, here's everything you need to know about the Birds of Prey, their roster and the team's connection to Harley Quinn.
Birds of Prey Movie Explained: What Is DC’s Suicide Squad Spin-Off?
DC's cinematic universe is expanding in a number of new directions in the years ahead, including a Birds of Prey movie that will prominently feature Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn, plus Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain, Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya. Plus, Ewan McGregor stars as the villain Black Mask. The film will precede James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, and while this all-female team of heroes didn't fare so well in their previous live-action incarnation, the hope is that DC can do better the second time around. The film's brand new trailer certainly looks promising.
Netflix 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary Announced
Michael Jordan is getting his own Netflix documentary series.
Entertainment Weekly reports the streaming service has teamed up with ESPN Films to bring The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary focusing on Michael Jordan's illustrious NBA career.
Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls.
Directed by Jason Hehir (Andre the Giant), The Last Dance will explore the rise of Jordan, his incredible run with the 1990s Chicago Bulls which resulted in six NBA titles, and how he helped boost the popularity of the NBA.
Netflix 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary Announced
Michael Jordan is getting his own Netflix documentary series.
Entertainment Weekly reports the streaming service has teamed up with ESPN Films to bring The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary focusing on Michael Jordan's illustrious NBA career.
Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls.
Directed by Jason Hehir (Andre the Giant), The Last Dance will explore the rise of Jordan, his incredible run with the 1990s Chicago Bulls which resulted in six NBA titles, and how he helped boost the popularity of the NBA.
Rage 2: News, Trailers, Gameplay Details, Release Date, and More
Rage 2 is an upcoming first-person shooter for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Developed by Id Software and Avalanche Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, it is a sequel to 2011’s post-apocalyptic FPS Rage.
In the lead-up to launch, we’ve compiled all the news, trailers, and rumors about Rage 2, from initial leaks to its official announcement and beyond.
Rage 2 Release Date, Platforms, and Genre
- Release date: Q2 2019
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developer: Id Software and Avalanche Studios
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Rage 2: News, Trailers, Gameplay Details, Release Date, and More
Rage 2 is an upcoming first-person shooter for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Developed by Id Software and Avalanche Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, it is a sequel to 2011’s post-apocalyptic FPS Rage.
In the lead-up to launch, we’ve compiled all the news, trailers, and rumors about Rage 2, from initial leaks to its official announcement and beyond.
Rage 2 Release Date, Platforms, and Genre
- Release date: Q2 2019
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developer: Id Software and Avalanche Studios
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
My Hero One’s Justice Adds Tokoyami, Jiro to Roster
My Hero One's Justice's roster continues to grow with two more characters.
Bandai Namco announced on Twitter Kyoka Jiro is joining the fight alongside Fumikage Tokoyami. Check out the two characters in the image gallery below.
Jiro, who loves music, can create sound waves by channeling the sound of her heartbeat into anything. Meanwhile, Tokoyami has the Dark Shadow Quirk, where the sentient shadow housed within him can take form outside his body.
My Hero One's Justice comes out on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC in 2018. A ton of fan-favorite characters will be featured in the game, including Shota Aizawa and Hero Killer Stain.
How Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brought Mark Hamill, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Guillermo del Toro Together
Brooklyn Nine-Nine has brought an amazing group of celebrities together.
Following the show's cancellation, Mark Hamill, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Guillermo del Toro, Sean Astin, Seth Myers, and series star Melissa Fumero campaigned to bring back it back. Their shared love for Brooklyn Nine-Nine somehow got them on a group chat together since the show's revival.
Check out some of their tweets about the group chat below.
Via Lin-Manuel Miranda's Twitter account.