Yearly Archives: 2018
Why Netflix’s Queer Eye is Worth Your Time, Even If You Think You’ll Hate It
Update, 6/15/2018: Season 2 of Queer Eye premiered on Netflix this week, so here's our take on why the series is worth your time.
There's a moment in Season 1, episode 3 of Netflix's Queer Eye when the veneer of a glossy makeover show slips, and we see a microcosm of America contained in one fraught interaction.
First, some background: The series follows five gay men -- Food & Wine connoisseur Antoni Porowski, Interior Design expert Bobby Berk, Culture consultant Karamo Brown, Grooming pro Jonathan Van Ness, and Fashion phenom Tan France -- who spend a week helping transform the lives of people (not just "straight guys" this time around) who need a little help, whether that's in their social interactions, wardrobe, diet, lifestyle or, most often, all of the above. After five days of advice, confidence-building and some truly excellent decorating, the "Fab Five" leave their "hero" to try and put their wisdom into action, hopefully learning a thing or two about self-love in the process.
Get Out Star Joins The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 2
The Handmaid's Tale: Season 2 has cast Get Out star Bradley Whitford in a recurring role.
Deadline reports Whitford will portray Commander Joseph Lawrence, the gruff and intimidating architect of Gilead’s economy. The character is described as a mysterious presence for his newest Handmaid due to his flashes of kindness. Whitford is known for his roles as Dean Armitage in Get Out and Josh Lyman in The West Wing.
The second season of Hulu's hit series will focus on Offred’s pregnancy and her battle to free her future child from Gilead's dystopian society. The show will return on April 25 with two new episodes premiering on Hulu. Each subsequent episode of Handmaid's Tale's 13-episode season will be released on Wednesdays.
Nintendo’s 10 Coolest Cheapskate Creations Before Labo
How about that Nintendo Labo, huh? Video games built around cardboard! What a nutty idea! Or… is it? In truth, Labo fits perfectly into Nintendo's lengthy history of creating interesting play experiences with low-cost materials. The company has been spinning fun out of mundane, unexpected objects for half a century, ever since the late Gunpei Yokoi got bored on assembly line duty and invented the company's first-ever hit toy (the Ultra Hand) for his own amusement.
Yokoi's legacy lives on in Labo. He once described his core philosophy as a toy and game maker as "lateral thinking with seasoned technology"—that is, coming up with fun and surprising concepts built around common, inexpensive tech. From calculator watches to chunks of cardboard, this unconventional, economic approach to design has always been one of Nintendo's greatest strengths. In honor of Labo, we've combed through history and found the 10 most brilliant examples of the company turning boring ideas into boundless fun.
Black Panther Has MCU’s 2nd Best Preview Night Box Office
Marvel's Black Panther performed incredibly well in its preview night at the domestic box office.
According to Box Office Mojo, the film earned $25.2 million on Thursday night, making it the second highest preview total for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, just ahead of Captain America: Civil War's $25 million Thursday night figure. Avengers: Age of Ultron is the current leader, having made $27.6 million in preview night sales in 2015.
Black Panther is eyeing a $200 million-plus four-day opening weekend, which would put it ahead of Deadpool's domestic debut in 2016, setting a new box office record for both Presidents Day weekend and the month of February. Black Panther's preview night box office is nearly double that of Deadpool, which earned $12.7 million.
IGN UK Podcast #422: Fifty Shades of Funko Pops
Joe and Gav have just got back from Tokyo and bring with them the finest stories yen could buy. Simon's not sure how he feels about Altered Carbon and he's fallen out with Mick McCarthy (in Football Manager).
There's also a THRILLING round of Keyword Countdown. Get that in you.
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IGN UK Podcast #422: Fifty Shades of Funko Pops
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The Best 3D Printers
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3D printing is undoubtedly one of the most exciting technologies to really gain steam in the last decade. While the printers have actually been around for some time, smaller form factors and more affordable pricing are bringing 3D printers into everyday homes at a quick pace. But while there was once only a couple of models and types of 3D printers, the market has expanded rapidly.
Fear the Walking Dead Will Expand Morgan’s Story
The Walking Dead fans will learn more about Lennie James' Morgan in Fear the Walking Dead.
In an interview with TV Insider, James discussed what Morgan's role will be in the The Walking Dead prequel series. Though James did not share any details about how the character will connect between the two shows, he did tease Fear will continue to tell Morgan's story of struggling to find inner peace.
"I can safely say that, in a weird way, it is both a continuation of that battle that Morgan's having with himself and with the people around him, and it is still part of his journey to finding some kind of inner peace—but it's not necessarily told in a straight line," James said.
What’s New in Far Cry 5 – IGN First
One of the biggest questions going into Ubisoft's next entry of the Far Cry series is just what exactly is changing in Far Cry 5. It's a fair question, and while Far Cry 5 will definitely be familiar to those who've come to know the series, there are quite a few new elements that modify the core gameplay.
As part of our deep dive into Far Cry 5, I got to go roughly 15 hours of hands-on gameplay with the impressively sprawling slice of Montana, and I took note of a few big changes and several smaller ones that expand the game in new ways. While I can't talk about everything, and I'm sure there are things the I didn't spot – it's a big game, after all – you can watch the video above to see everything I know is coming your way on its March 27 release.
Marvel Studios Head Wants Black Panther Director to Make a Sequel
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige wants Ryan Coogler to direct a Black Panther sequel.
In an interview with Variety, Feige discussed the possibility of getting more Black Panther movies, teasing there are still plenty of stories to tell about Wakanda and its ruler. Though Feige made sure to emphasize Marvel Studios only works on one project at a time, he believes fans haven't seen the last of T'Challa in his own standalone film.
"We always say we work on one movie at a time," Feige said. "If you have any good ideas, put it in the movie you’re making. If you don’t, you might not be able to make another one. That said, Panther has been around for more than half a century in the comic books and there are many, many stories to tell."
McDonald’s to Remove Cheeseburgers from Happy Meals
In news that shook this writer to the core more than he expected, McDonald's is aiming to reduce the number of calories in its Happy Meals, and the humble cheeseburger is taking the hit.
As reported by USA Today, McDonald's plans to have all US Happy Meals reduced to 600 calories by June this year, with half of its franchises across the world hitting the same threshold by 2022. Currently, in 20 countries, only 20% of Happy Meal combos meet the new standard.
The upshot is that cheeseburgers will no longer be a part of the standard Happy Meal line-up - although they can be provided on request.