Yearly Archives: 2020
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King Now Streaming on Disney+
The ABC News special Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King – A Special Edition of 20/20 is now available to stream on Disney+.
The official Disney+ Twitter account just announced the new addition to its library, which can be found under the "extras" section of Marvel Studios' Black Panther movie.
Originally airing on ABC on August 30, the 40-minute special, hosted by Robin Roberts, celebrates Chadwick Boseman's life, legacy, career, and the cultural imprint he made on and off-screen. It features tributes from celebrities, political figures, and fans across the world, as well as special words from those who starred alongside him and knew Boseman best while also shining a light on the medical condition that he privately battled. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=7-milestones-for-black-superheroes-on-screen&captions=true"] The world mourned when it was announced last week that Boseman had died at the age of 43 following a private four-year battle with colon cancer. As well as playing King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Boseman will be remembered for several other iconic roles throughout his illustrious acting career, having played real-life figures such as Jackie Robinson in 42, James Brown in Get on Up, and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. Those who worked with Boseman, including the community of the MCU, have been sharing their heartfelt condolences and fond memories of the late actor on social media. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler penned a touching tribute to the stalwart star of his movie, saying that he "had the warmest laugh in the world, and eyes that [saw] much beyond his years, but could still sparkle like a child seeing something for the first time." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.“Chadwick Boseman – A Tribute for a King.” Now streaming on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/poxeZs9Pgu
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) September 4, 2020
Super Mario Galaxy’s Motion Controls on Switch Are More Confusing Than Ever
The Super Mario 3D All-Stars release of Super Mario Galaxy has fans confused about how the game's motion controls will work on Nintendo Switch, and a Nintendo clarification hasn't necessarily helped explain things.
Released in 2007, Super Mario Galaxy arrived on the Wii and took advantage of the console's motion control peripherals to activate Mario's spin ability and fire star bits in Co-Star mode. Fans have been wondering how this will work on the Nintendo Switch Lite due to a paragraph on the Super Mario 3D All-Stars website which notes that "detached Joy-Con controllers are required and sold separately" to enjoy the game's motion features.
The re-release will allow players to "Gently shake a Joy-Con controller to activate Mario’s Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode." However, the Nintendo Switch Lite's Joy-Cons are baked into the device and cannot be undocked - so extra clarification is needed to understand how the game will play on the Switch Lite.
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Nintendo has clarified how the game's pointer functionality will work in Handheld Mode in a statement to Polygon. "Super Mario Galaxy is supported in TV, Tabletop and Handheld Modes. In TV and Tabletop modes, motion controls are required for pointer functionality," the statement reads. In Handheld Mode, pointer functionality has been adapted to use Touch Screen."
This means that on the Nintendo Switch Lite, the pointer functionality will work through the touch screen on the device. But this doesn't clear up how other motion controls will work on the base Switch Lite unit, if at all - does this mean other players will have to sit close and tap the screen to help out? Mario's spin ability also requires a physical gesture - how will this work on a device without detached Joy-Cons? IGN has contacted Nintendo to ask for further clarification on the game's motion controls.
The Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection contains Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy and will launch on September 18 for Nintendo Switch. The package will be available for purchase until March 31, 2021.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Super Mario Galaxy’s Motion Controls on Switch Are More Confusing Than Ever
The Super Mario 3D All-Stars release of Super Mario Galaxy has fans confused about how the game's motion controls will work on Nintendo Switch, and a Nintendo clarification hasn't necessarily helped explain things.
Released in 2007, Super Mario Galaxy arrived on the Wii and took advantage of the console's motion control peripherals to activate Mario's spin ability and fire star bits in Co-Star mode. Fans have been wondering how this will work on the Nintendo Switch Lite due to a paragraph on the Super Mario 3D All-Stars website which notes that "detached Joy-Con controllers are required and sold separately" to enjoy the game's motion features.
The re-release will allow players to "Gently shake a Joy-Con controller to activate Mario’s Spin ability or pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend for some extra help in Co-Star Mode." However, the Nintendo Switch Lite's Joy-Cons are baked into the device and cannot be undocked - so extra clarification is needed to understand how the game will play on the Switch Lite.
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Nintendo has clarified how the game's pointer functionality will work in Handheld Mode in a statement to Polygon. "Super Mario Galaxy is supported in TV, Tabletop and Handheld Modes. In TV and Tabletop modes, motion controls are required for pointer functionality," the statement reads. In Handheld Mode, pointer functionality has been adapted to use Touch Screen."
This means that on the Nintendo Switch Lite, the pointer functionality will work through the touch screen on the device. But this doesn't clear up how other motion controls will work on the base Switch Lite unit, if at all - does this mean other players will have to sit close and tap the screen to help out? Mario's spin ability also requires a physical gesture - how will this work on a device without detached Joy-Cons? IGN has contacted Nintendo to ask for further clarification on the game's motion controls.
The Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection contains Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy and will launch on September 18 for Nintendo Switch. The package will be available for purchase until March 31, 2021.
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Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Footage Leaks
Alpha footage from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer appears to have leaked online, revealing a number of details about the mode ahead of its planned reveal on September 9.
The multiplayer footage appears to have been accidentally streamed on Twitch by user DougisRaw for around seven minutes, with a four-minute segment of that stream being captured and circulated online.
There is a lot to glean from the footage of the 6v6 VIP Escort match, which takes place on a new map set in Miami, and follows DougisRaw as they attempt to stop the enemy VIP from reaching an extraction point. Here's everything we noticed:
- The five starting classes are Stealth Ops, Pointman, Grenadier, Fire Support and Double Agent.
- Weapons have five attachment slots and level-based progression.
- Some weapons shown in the footage include the XM4, the AK-74u, the M16 and the Gallo SA12 Shotgun.
- Every loadout has a Tactical, Lethal and Field Upgrade slot, which is filled by the 'Field Mic' equipment in this footage.
- Perks include Tactical Mask, Flak Jacket, Quartermaster, Scavenger, Ninja and Ghost.
- Every loadout has a 'Wildcards' slot that lets players modify their loadout. One custom class features a wildcard called 'Perk Greed' which appears to let players take two perks per section.
- Another Wildcard called 'Danger Close' looks as if it provides double tactical and lethal grenades.
- It looks like multiplayer maps open with a quick cinematic - in this case, the team jumps out of a van.
- Players only have one life each and can be incapacitated and revived in VIP Escort - the match ends when a team wins four rounds.
- Each player has a visual health bar that gets depleted as they're shot.
- The two factions in this particular mission are known as the CIA and the DGI.
- The round ends with a montage of the 'Best Play' of the game.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Footage Leaks
Alpha footage from Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer appears to have leaked online, revealing a number of details about the mode ahead of its planned reveal on September 9.
The multiplayer footage appears to have been accidentally streamed on Twitch by user DougisRaw for around seven minutes, with a four-minute segment of that stream being captured and circulated online.
There is a lot to glean from the footage of the 6v6 VIP Escort match, which takes place on a new map set in Miami, and follows DougisRaw as they attempt to stop the enemy VIP from reaching an extraction point. Here's everything we noticed:
- The four starting classes are Stealth Ops, Pointman, Grenadier, Fire Support and Double Agent.
- Weapons have five attachment slots and level-based progression.
- Some weapons shown in the footage include the XM4, the AK-74u, the M16 and the Gallo SA12 Shotgun.
- Every loadout has a Tactical, Lethal and Field Upgrade slot, which is filled by the 'Field Mic' equipment in this footage.
- Perks include Tactical Mask, Flak Jacket, Quartermaster, Scavenger, Ninja and Ghost.
- Every loadout has a 'Wildcards' slot that lets players modify their loadout. One custom class features a wildcard called 'Perk Greed' which appears to let players take two perks per section.
- Another Wildcard called 'Danger Close' looks as if it provides double tactical and lethal grenades.
- It looks like multiplayer maps open with a quick cinematic - in this case, the team jumps out of a van.
- Players only have one life each and can be incapacitated and revived in VIP Escort - the match ends when a team wins four rounds.
- Each player has a visual health bar that gets depleted as they're shot.
- The two factions in this particular mission are known as the CIA and the DGI.
- The round ends with a montage of the 'Best Play' of the game.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Confirmed For PS5 and Xbox Series X
A "visually and technically enhanced" next-gen version of The Witcher 3 is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X in 2021, and will arrive as a free update for players who own the game on current generation consoles or PC.
CD Projekt Red has revealed that it's working on the next-generation edition of the game, which has been developed "to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware." The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition will feature ray tracing and faster loading times across the base game and all its expansions on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The next-generation edition of the game will be available as a standalone purchase for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. However, everyone who has purchased the game in physical or digital format on PC, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4 will see a free update to their game, allowing them to upgrade. According to CD Projekt Red PR lead Radek Grabowski, the update is "dedicated only to upgrading the current-gen version of the game when it is being played on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 hardware." A precise release date for this new edition of the game has yet to be announced, but Grabowski has confirmed it will arrive in 2021. In other Witcher news, CD Projekt Red recently revealed a mobile augmented reality game set in the same universe called The Witcher: Monster Slayer. A 12-inch action figure of Geralt of Rivia is also on the way from McFarlane Toys. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.The Witcher 3 is coming to the next generation!
A visually and technically enhanced version of the game will be available for purchase for PC and next-gen consoles & as a free update for owners of the game on PC, @Xbox One and @PlayStation 4. More: https://t.co/JclubxpJimpic.twitter.com/gWCJzST3vr — The Witcher (@witchergame) September 4, 2020
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Confirmed For PS5 and Xbox Series X
A "visually and technically enhanced" next-gen version of The Witcher 3 is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X in 2021, and will arrive as a free update for players who own the game on current generation consoles or PC.
CD Projekt Red has revealed that it's working on the next-generation edition of the game, which has been developed "to take advantage of the most powerful gaming hardware." The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition will feature ray tracing and faster loading times across the base game and all its expansions on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The next-generation edition of the game will be available as a standalone purchase for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. There will also be a free update for everyone who purchased the game in physical or digital format on PC, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4. According to CD Projekt Red PR lead Radek Grabowski, the update is "dedicated only to upgrading the current-gen version of the game when it is being played on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 hardware." A precise release date for this new edition of the game has yet to be announced, but Grabowski has confirmed it will arrive in 2021. In other Witcher news, CD Projekt Red recently revealed a mobile augmented reality game set in the same universe called The Witcher: Monster Slayer. A 12-inch action figure of Geralt of Rivia is also on the way from McFarlane Toys. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jordan Oloman is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.The Witcher 3 is coming to the next generation!
A visually and technically enhanced version of the game will be available for purchase for PC and next-gen consoles & as a free update for owners of the game on PC, @Xbox One and @PlayStation 4. More: https://t.co/JclubxpJimpic.twitter.com/gWCJzST3vr — The Witcher (@witchergame) September 4, 2020
The Godfather Part III: Coppola’s Re-edited Original Vision to be Released
Paramount Pictures has announced that a new edit and restoration of The Godfather: Part III will be given a limited theatrical release this December, followed by a home release.
The revised version of Francis Ford Coppola's final film in The Godfather trilogy, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has been retitled as Mario Puzo's The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, acknowledging the film's original title that was rejected by Paramount in favour of a more simplified name. The studio said Thursday that the new cut achieves the original vision that Coppola and screenwriter Mario Puzo had for the last chapter in the Corleone saga.
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"For this version of the finale, I created a new beginning and ending, and rearranged some scenes, shots, and music cues," Coppola confirmed in a statement. "With these changes and the restored footage and sound, to me, it is a more appropriate conclusion to The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II and I'm thankful to Jim Gianopulos and Paramount for allowing me to revisit it."
In order to achieve the finest presentation for the upcoming release, Coppola's production company American Zoetrope and Paramount Pictures' restoration team spent six months searching through 300 cartons of negatives to pull out over 50 original takes to replace lower resolution opticals in the original negative, before working from a 4K scan to undertake the film's meticulous frame-by-frame restoration.
"Mr. Coppola oversaw every aspect of the restoration while working on the new edit, ensuring that the film not only looks and sounds pristine, but also meets his personal standards and directorial vision," Andrea Kalas, the Senior Vice President of Paramount Archives, said about the new edit and restoration of The Godfather: Part III, which also boasts an enhanced audio track.
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The original release of The Godfather: Part III hit theaters 16 years after The Godfather: Part II, and focused on Michael Corleone's efforts to free his family from crime and find a suitable successor to his empire. The film picked up seven Academy Award nominations, though it failed to win any, making it the only film in the trilogy to not pick up an Oscar. Despite being a box office hit, the third installment is generally considered to be the most disappointing film of the epic saga.
Alternative cuts of films have become increasingly popular over the course of history. Just this year, it was announced that Sylvester Stallone is working on a director's cut of Rocky IV while Zack Snyder's long-fabled cut of Justice League is set to debut in four, hour-long chunks on HBO Max next year. Snyder's undertaking has reportedly cost upwards of $30M to produce, even though he's previously confirmed that there will be no reshoots with the original cast.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
The Godfather Part III: Coppola’s Re-edited Original Vision to be Released
Paramount Pictures has announced that a new edit and restoration of The Godfather: Part III will be given a limited theatrical release this December, followed by a home release.
The revised version of Francis Ford Coppola's final film in The Godfather trilogy, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has been retitled as Mario Puzo's The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, acknowledging the film's original title that was rejected by Paramount in favour of a more simplified name. The studio said Thursday that the new cut achieves the original vision that Coppola and screenwriter Mario Puzo had for the last chapter in the Corleone saga.
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"For this version of the finale, I created a new beginning and ending, and rearranged some scenes, shots, and music cues," Coppola confirmed in a statement. "With these changes and the restored footage and sound, to me, it is a more appropriate conclusion to The Godfather and The Godfather: Part II and I'm thankful to Jim Gianopulos and Paramount for allowing me to revisit it."
In order to achieve the finest presentation for the upcoming release, Coppola's production company American Zoetrope and Paramount Pictures' restoration team spent six months searching through 300 cartons of negatives to pull out over 50 original takes to replace lower resolution opticals in the original negative, before working from a 4K scan to undertake the film's meticulous frame-by-frame restoration.
"Mr. Coppola oversaw every aspect of the restoration while working on the new edit, ensuring that the film not only looks and sounds pristine, but also meets his personal standards and directorial vision," Andrea Kalas, the Senior Vice President of Paramount Archives, said about the new edit and restoration of The Godfather: Part III, which also boasts an enhanced audio track.
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The original release of The Godfather: Part III hit theaters 16 years after The Godfather: Part II, and focused on Michael Corleone's efforts to free his family from crime and find a suitable successor to his empire. The film picked up seven Academy Award nominations, though it failed to win any, making it the only film in the trilogy to not pick up an Oscar. Despite being a box office hit, the third installment is generally considered to be the most disappointing film of the epic saga.
Alternative cuts of films have become increasingly popular over the course of history. Just this year, it was announced that Sylvester Stallone is working on a director's cut of Rocky IV while Zack Snyder's long-fabled cut of Justice League is set to debut in four, hour-long chunks on HBO Max next year. Snyder's undertaking has reportedly cost upwards of $30M to produce, even though he's previously confirmed that there will be no reshoots with the original cast.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Immortals Fenyx Rising: Release Date and Screenshots Seemingly Leak
According to the Microsoft Store, Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising, previously known as Gods and Monsters, will be released on December 3, 2020, at least on Xbox One.
This Microsoft Store listing also reveals new screenshots, which you can see below, and further details for this upcoming grand mythological adventure.
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In Immortals Fenyx Rising, players will become Fenyx, a new, winged demigod who is "on a quest to save the Greek gods." Fenyx will be able to wield the powers of gods like Achilles' sword and Daidalos' wings to fight enemies and solve puzzles.
Iconic mythological beasts, including Cyclops and Medusa, will try to stop you on your journey, and you will have to face them in combat both in the air and on the ground.
Fenyx will also have access to self-guided arrows, telekinesis, and more, all of which will help her on her journey in this "stylized open world across seven unique regions, each inspired by the gods."
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Immortals Fenyx Rising will also take advantage of Smart Delivery, meaning if you purchase it on Xbox One, you will get the Xbox Series X version when it becomes available. Furthermore, those who wish to pre-order will gain access to a bonus quest called A Tale of Fire and Lightning.
Immortals Fenyx Rising was revealed as Gods and Monsters at E3 2019 and was originally set to be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and Google Stadia on February 25, 2020.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Immortals Fenyx Rising was the new name, and that its full re-reveal will to be part of the next Ubisoft Forward on September 10, 2020.
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