Legendary Entertainment, who financed 75% of the budgets for both the upcoming Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong, is set to challenge Warner Bros. over its decision to release its entire 2021 film slate onto HBO Max the same day as their theatrical debut. As reported by Deadline (via IndieWire), Legendary was "blindsided" by the Warner Bros. decision and is working on a solution to "preserve its franchise potential" by letting it premiere exclusively in theaters. It is also hopeful that Dune's October 1 release date will fall well past when COVID vaccines are more readily available. Legendary is also reportedly preparing a possible legal case after it was kept out of discussions of this historic move. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/09/dune-official-trailer"] As for Dune's "franchise potential," it is in reference to the planned two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel and the first film laying the groundwork for the Dune television series. If Legendary is able to win this battle, it will make Dune's director Denis Villeneuve very happy, as he recently spoke out against Warner Bros. over its decision and said WB has "absolutely no love for cinema, nor the audience here. It is all about the survival of a telecom mammoth, one that is currently bearing an astronomical debt of more than $150 billion." Godzilla vs. Kong may have a tougher time as it is currently is set to be released in theaters and HBO Max on May 21, 2021, but "only if Warner Bros. makes a deal with Legendary that uses as a base the $250 million value established when the film was shopped earlier to Netflix.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/03/matrix-4-dune-more-2021-movies-coming-to-hbo-max-ign-now"] Warner Bros.' hybrid HBO Max-theatrical release model will kick off on December 25 with Wonder Woman 1984. In our review, we said it "is a film with a heart full of hope and love; a nostalgic look back to a beloved time that provides escapism from an exceptionally difficult year." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Legendary Entertainment, who financed 75% of the budgets for both the upcoming Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong, is set to challenge Warner Bros. over its decision to release its entire 2021 film slate onto HBO Max the same day as their theatrical debut. As reported by Deadline (via IndieWire), Legendary was "blindsided" by the Warner Bros. decision and is working on a solution to "preserve its franchise potential" by letting it premiere exclusively in theaters. It is also hopeful that Dune's October 1 release date will fall well past when COVID vaccines are more readily available. Legendary is also reportedly preparing a possible legal case after it was kept out of discussions of this historic move. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/09/dune-official-trailer"] As for Dune's "franchise potential," it is in reference to the planned two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel and the first film laying the groundwork for the Dune television series. If Legendary is able to win this battle, it will make Dune's director Denis Villeneuve very happy, as he recently spoke out against Warner Bros. over its decision and said WB has "absolutely no love for cinema, nor the audience here. It is all about the survival of a telecom mammoth, one that is currently bearing an astronomical debt of more than $150 billion." Godzilla vs. Kong may have a tougher time as it is currently is set to be released in theaters and HBO Max on May 21, 2021, but "only if Warner Bros. makes a deal with Legendary that uses as a base the $250 million value established when the film was shopped earlier to Netflix.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/03/matrix-4-dune-more-2021-movies-coming-to-hbo-max-ign-now"] Warner Bros.' hybrid HBO Max-theatrical release model will kick off on December 25 with Wonder Woman 1984. In our review, we said it "is a film with a heart full of hope and love; a nostalgic look back to a beloved time that provides escapism from an exceptionally difficult year." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Netflix has released the first page of a script from Season 2 of The Witcher, and it appears to begin to tell A Grain of Truth - a short story that was featured in The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski's The Last Wish. Revealed by Netflix as part of its Witchmas Celebration, the words on this script share many similarities to A Grain of Truth, including dialogue, the manor, and the untimely fate of the merchant and his wife. Geralt's VO, on the other hand, appears to be taken from the short story Something More from Sword of Destiny. [caption id="attachment_2456399" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: Netflix[/caption] Without spoiling what happens, this story also includes a man by the name of Nivellen, who is set to be played by Game of Thrones' Kristofer Hivju, and is another hint that this story will be part of Season 2. Netflix's Witchmas has also gifted fans of The Witcher with season 2 set photos, a logo for the Witcher anime movie Nightmare of the Wolf, and much more. The Witcher season 2 is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2021, and we've gathered everything we know about the upcoming story in one place. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/27/the-witcher-season-1-review"] In our review of The Witcher's first season, we said it "is unconventional and messy. It’s failed by its convoluted structure, which ultimately restricts character growth, and prevents the show from having any true sense of depth. This makes for an unsatisfying big picture, but thankfully there are plenty of things to enjoy in its individual components." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Netflix has released the first page of the script for season 2 of The Witcher, and it appears to begin to tell A Grain of Truth - a short story that was featured in The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski's The Last Wish. Revealed by Netflix as part of its Witchmas Celebration, the words on this script share many similarities to A Grain of Truth, including dialogue, the manor, and the untimely fate of the merchant and his wife. Geralt's VO, on the other hand, appears to be taken from the short story Something More from Sword of Destiny. [caption id="attachment_2456399" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: Netflix[/caption] Without spoiling what happens, this story also includes a man by the name of Nivellen, who is set to be played by Game of Thrones' Kristofer Hivju, and is another hint that this story will be part of season 2. Netflix's Witchmas has also gifted fans of The Witcher with season 2 set photos, a logo for the Witcher anime movie Nightmare of the Wolf, and much more. The Witcher season 2 is scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2021, and we've gathered everything we know about the upcoming story in one place. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/27/the-witcher-season-1-review"] In our review of The Witcher's first season, we said it "is unconventional and messy. It’s failed by its convoluted structure, which ultimately restricts character growth, and prevents the show from having any true sense of depth. This makes for an unsatisfying big picture, but thankfully there are plenty of things to enjoy in its individual components." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

This week in Red Dead Online, claim tons of free holiday gifts, enjoy festive new decorations, take on the Legendary Bounty for a cult leader, and much more.

This week in Red Dead Online, claim tons of free holiday gifts, enjoy festive new decorations, take on the Legendary Bounty for a cult leader, and much more.

If you’ve ever wondered what Mario’s goomba-covered overalls smell like, UK retailer GAME says it has an answer.

GAME announced it’s getting into the video game-themed perfume business with two new unisex scents: “Eau de Plumber” and “FPS” (or First-Person Scent).

According to the product description, Eau de Plumber (which is careful to avoid any actual Mario branding) features “deep earthy notes of toadstool, balanced with high notes of peach and daisy, and mid-tones of grass lands.”

“This brand-new unisex fragrance is lovingly crafted for the busy gamer on the go. Significant other kidnapped by giant reptilian tyrant? Rushing from one side of town to the other with a strict time limit of 300 seconds? Eau De Plumber has you covered and brings a whole new meaning to words ‘toilet water’.”

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FPS, shaped like a grenade, is an obvious ode to the first-person shooter genre. GAME describes it as “best appreciated from thirty feet away and slightly gunpowdery and is a celebration of the nation’s love of popular FPS games,” which is certainly a way to sell cologne.

Both 200ml bottles (which appear to be going in and out of stock) are £19.99 a piece and can be purchased through GAME.co.uk. We won’t judge. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/man who is totally willing to review this for IGN wink wink nudge nudge.

If you’ve ever wondered what Mario’s goomba-covered overalls smell like, UK retailer GAME says it has an answer.

GAME announced it’s getting into the video game-themed perfume business with two new unisex scents: “Eau de Plumber” and “FPS” (or First-Person Scent).

According to the product description, Eau de Plumber (which is careful to avoid any actual Mario branding) features “deep earthy notes of toadstool, balanced with high notes of peach and daisy, and mid-tones of grass lands.”

“This brand-new unisex fragrance is lovingly crafted for the busy gamer on the go. Significant other kidnapped by giant reptilian tyrant? Rushing from one side of town to the other with a strict time limit of 300 seconds? Eau De Plumber has you covered and brings a whole new meaning to words ‘toilet water’.”

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/02/the-best-nintendo-gifts-holiday-gift-guide-2020"]

FPS, shaped like a grenade, is an obvious ode to the first-person shooter genre. GAME describes it as “best appreciated from thirty feet away and slightly gunpowdery and is a celebration of the nation’s love of popular FPS games,” which is certainly a way to sell cologne.

Both 200ml bottles (which appear to be going in and out of stock) are £19.99 a piece and can be purchased through GAME.co.uk. We won’t judge. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/man who is totally willing to review this for IGN wink wink nudge nudge.

This week in GTA Online, claim special holiday gifts, buy brand new vehicles, and check out new musical additions.

This week in GTA Online, claim special holiday gifts, buy brand new vehicles, and check out new musical additions.