The Disney+ streaming service has announced a release window for its popular new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, which will debut in October 2020. The announcement was made by Walt Disney boss Robert Iger during the company's quarterly earnings call. Iger went on to say that Baby Yoda "has taken the world by storm," and promised that more consumer products featuring "The Child" will be hitting the market in the coming months, like this insanely detailed life-size Baby Yoda statue from Sideshow Collectibles that'll set you back a bounty of $350: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=sideshow-collectibles-the-child-life-sized-statue&captions=true"] Iger also hinted that Mandalorian spinoffs are a "possibility" after Season 2, heavily implying that the show might utilize more familiar Star Wars characters and allow them to headline their own shows after being introduced in the flagship Star Wars series. On the call, Iger revealed that Disney+ has amassed 28.6 million subscribers to date, which is an impressive number, considering the streamer made its debut just three months ago. “We had a strong first quarter, highlighted by the launch of Disney+, which has exceeded even our greatest expectations,” Iger said. “Thanks to our incredible collection of brands, outstanding content from our creative engines and state-of-the-art technology, we believe our direct-to-consumer services, including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, position us well for continued growth in today’s dynamic media environment.” While Disney+ has grown substantially since its launch, the company still trails Netflix, which currently sits at over 158 million subscribers worldwide. In more Disney+ news, the company announced release months for Marvel's WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/03/marvel-studios-disney-plus-big-game-spot"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

According to a new report, the mysterious port on the back of the leaked Xbox Series X image may have been identified, and it could be for expandable storage. In a new report from Microsoft insider blog Thurrott, the long, narrow port between the HDMI and digital audio port may be meant for an expandable storage solution, though not one that we’ve seen on console hardware before. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=igns-top-25-xbox-one-games&captions=true"] Thurrott initially believed this port was for diagnostics, but sources say otherwise. “That port is for storage expansion, according to people familiar with [Microsoft’s] plans, and offers the series X a work-around as games continue to expand in size.” The port isn’t a traditional expandable storage unit port, however. It’s seemingly too big for an SD Card and too small for an SSD. Instead, a reader of the blog offered a different explanation: a Type B CFExpress card. The report agrees that the port could fit a CFExpress card, which can be used to add storage to a console. But CFExpress cards are currently quite expensive and models offering 512GB of storage cost as much as $600. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/13/xbox-series-x-console-announcement-trailer"] So either Microsoft is confident the price of CFExpress cards will drop considerably in the coming years or expanding the storage on an Xbox Series X could cost as much as the console itself. The latter appears unlikely. The report states that the port could still be used for non-CFExpress card options, or that the final product version of the Series X might drop the port altogether. But as of now, and at least on the pre-release model, there appears to be an option to expand the on-console storage. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/01/next-gen-console-watch-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-news-leaks-analysis"] This would be a plus regardless. Even with cloud saves, the size of games has been inching higher and higher, with games like Red Dead Redemption 2 taking up over 100GB of storage on consoles. A fifth of the available storage space on older, 500GB models. So any opportunity to increase storage is welcome, even if it’s another accessory you need for your new console. For more on next-gen hardware check out IGN’s PS5 Xbox Series X comparison, or check out our new series Console Watch 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. Reach out on Twitter or newstips@ign.com if you're familiar with the mysterious Xbox port.

According to a new report, the mysterious port on the back of the leaked Xbox Series X image may have been identified, and it could be for expandable storage. In a new report from Microsoft insider blog Thurrott, the long, narrow port between the HDMI and digital audio port may be meant for an expandable storage solution, though not one that we’ve seen on console hardware before. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=igns-top-25-xbox-one-games&captions=true"] Thurrott initially believed this port was for diagnostics, but sources say otherwise. “That port is for storage expansion, according to people familiar with [Microsoft’s] plans, and offers the series X a work-around as games continue to expand in size.” The port isn’t a traditional expandable storage unit port, however. It’s seemingly too big for an SD Card and too small for an SSD. Instead, a reader of the blog offered a different explanation: a Type B CFExpress card. The report agrees that the port could fit a CFExpress card, which can be used to add storage to a console. But CFExpress cards are currently quite expensive and models offering 512GB of storage cost as much as $600. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/13/xbox-series-x-console-announcement-trailer"] So either Microsoft is confident the price of CFExpress cards will drop considerably in the coming years or expanding the storage on an Xbox Series X could cost as much as the console itself. The latter appears unlikely. The report states that the port could still be used for non-CFExpress card options, or that the final product version of the Series X might drop the port altogether. But as of now, and at least on the pre-release model, there appears to be an option to expand the on-console storage. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/01/next-gen-console-watch-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-news-leaks-analysis"] This would be a plus regardless. Even with cloud saves, the size of games has been inching higher and higher, with games like Red Dead Redemption 2 taking up over 100GB of storage on consoles. A fifth of the available storage space on older, 500GB models. So any opportunity to increase storage is welcome, even if it’s another accessory you need for your new console. For more on next-gen hardware check out IGN’s PS5 Xbox Series X comparison, or check out our new series Console Watch 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. Reach out on Twitter or newstips@ign.com if you're familiar with the mysterious Xbox port.

The Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation is set to start filming this fall and will be set to premiere as an original film on Disney+. According to Disinsider, Lilo & Stitch is set to be a live-action/CGI hybrid film that is set to start filming in Hawaii. They also report that the original voice for Stitch, Chris Sanders, is expected to reprise the role for the film adaptation. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-disney-live-action-remake&captions=true"] Like the original 2002 animated series, Lilo & Stitch is about a lonely girl named Lilo who discovers a dangerous alien named Stich who is on the run from intergalactic forces. Stitch disguises themselves as a dog (sorta) and hides out with Lilo as the two become friends. When Lilo & Stitch was first released in 2002, it grossed $273 million at the box office on an $80 million budget. The success led to several sequels and spinoffs including a few DVD movie sequels and an animated TV series for the Disney Channel. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/03/marvel-studios-disney-plus-big-game-spot"] There’s no design yet for what Stitch might look like, but the character will presumably be in CGI unless Disney decides to go a more practical route for the character a la Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian. Check out the gallery above for everything coming to Disney+ including WandaVision, Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and Loki. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

While the world waits for PlayStation's proper PS5 reveal event, the company has launched PlayStation 5's official website, asking fans to sign up for a newsletter while PlayStation is "not quite ready" to fully unveil its next-gen console. The PS5 website offers no new information about the upcoming console, referencing everything we already know about PS5's announced features. Specifically, the website explains that Sony's reveal of PlayStation 5's release date, price, and launch games is on the way:

"We've begun to share some of the incredible features you can expect from PlayStation 5, but we're not quite ready to fully unveil the next generation of PlayStation. Sign up below to be among the first to receive updates as we announce them, including news on the PS5 release date, PS5 price and the upcoming roster of PS5 launch games."

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=big-ps4-ps5-games-coming-in-2020&captions=true"] While the website promises information to come, we know it won't be at E3, as PlayStation has announced its absence from E3 2020. In regard to those "incredible features" PlayStation touts, we know PS5 will support backward compatibility and PSVR, 8K resolution, and much more. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan has said the "bigger differences" of Sony's next-gen console haven't been revealed. What Sony has officially revealed of the PS5 is its logo, while third parties like Gearbox Publishing have confirmed Godfall for Sony's next-gen system. While we haven't heard about specific first-party titles yet, other companies like Ubisoft and EA have spoken about games planned broadly for next-gen consoles like PS5. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/08/ps5-news-rumors-and-predictions-beyond-episode-625"] Otherwise, our information has come from alleged leaks, such as the supposed specs of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and photos of the alleged PS5 devkit. To stay up to date on all things PlayStation, check out IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!. And for all the latest next-gen news, be sure to watch IGN's new weekly series, Next-Gen Console Watch 2020. Check out the first episode below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/01/next-gen-console-watch-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-news-leaks-analysis"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond! and is currently working his way toward the Horizon Zero Dawn platinum. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Chris Pratt, who's ruled the box office with four appearances as Star-Lord in the MCU and as Raptor wrangler Owen Grady in two (soon to be three) Jurassic World films, is set to star in his first regular TV role since playing Andy on NBC's Parks and Recreation. It was announced that Pratt and director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) are developing The Terminal List with MRC Television (Ozark, House of Cards), with Fuqua set to direct and executive produce the series and Pratt intended to star and executive produce. As described in the press release, The Terminal List is a "conspiracy thriller that combines elevated action with deep psychological questions about the cost of pushing our nation’s highest trained operators too far." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=59-movies-to-geek-out-over-in-2020&captions=true"] The series will center on Pratt's Lieutenant Commander James Reece, who finds his entire platoon of Navy SEALs ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. When Reece returns home, he's bombarded with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability. However, as new evidence comes to light, Reece discovers dark forces working against him. Pratt and Fuqua worked together previously on 2016's The Magnificent Seven remake, where Fuqua directed and Pratt starred alongside Training Day's Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The Terminal List is based on the 2018 novel by Jack Carr. David DiGilio will write the series and executive produce. For more TV news, check out our review of Netflix's Locke & Key, the CastleVania animated series return date, and our explainer on the Timecop-type organization that captures Loki in the character's upcoming Disney+ series. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/04/the-top-10-best-superhero-movies"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN and a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBFowler.

While things have been quiet on the Indiana Jones 5 front lately, fans shouldn't worry about the sequel falling into development hell. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed the sequel is still in active development and Harrison Ford is still set to reprise his iconic role. As reported by Slashfilm, Kennedy gave an update on Indy 5 on the BAFTA red carpet. “We’re working away, getting the script where we want it to be and then we’ll be ready to go,” Kennedy told a BBC reporter. “Harrison Ford will be involved, yeah. It’s not a reboot; it’s a continuation. He can’t wait.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/10/indiana-jones-5-release-date-pushed-back"] This confirms earlier reports that the next Indiana Jones movie is a sequel, not a reboot, and that Ford will remain in the lead role. In fact, Ford has previously been adamant no one else can play Indiana Jones but him, insisting, "When I'm gone, he's gone." Unfortunately, Ford's commitment to the role hasn't prevented Indy 5 from experiencing multiple delays. Disney previously announced a July 10, 2020 release date for the sequel, and at one point production was expected to begin in April 2019. However, Disney then pushed back the release date a full year to July 9, 2021, with Solo: A Star Wars Story's Jon Kasdan taking over the script from original writer David Koepp. Even that release date is looking increasingly unlikely now. It appears Disney is still trying to perfect the script before Ford finally reunites with director Steven Spielberg. Given the lukewarm critical reception to 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and the likelihood that Indiana Jones 5 will be Ford's last, we can't blame Disney for being cautious. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-movies-of-the-decade-2010-2019&captions=true"] Ford's next big-screen appearance will be in 20th Century Studios' remake of The Call of the Wild. That remake is one of 59 movies we're looking forward to in 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Apex Legends Season 4 is now live. The next season in Respawn’s battle royale game introduces a new character, a new weapon, and changes up the map once again to add new obstacles and dangers.

What’s New in Apex Legends Season 4?

Respawn began teasing the fourth season of Apex Legends by revealing a supposed new character named Forge. This was a misdirect however as, during the official “reveal” for Forge, the character was murdered by the season’s true new character, Revenant. Revenant is the newest champion to join the Apex Legends tournament. The character is a robotic assassin out for revenge. You can check out IGN’s full Apex Legends lore explainer in the video below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/25/apex-legends-season-4-lore-and-gameplay-breakdown"] Other new additions to the season include the new Sentinel bolt-action sniper rifle and map changes that added the Hammon Robotics Planet Harvester, new lava rivers in Capitol City, and a Survey Camp between Epicenter and Skyhook that features a small armory. There is also a new season Battle Pass that adds 100 new levels and new rewards like Legendary skins, Apex Packs, and more. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=where-to-find-forges-steel-cut-commemorative-charm-in-apex-legends&captions=true"] Check out IGN’s Apex Legends wiki for tips, tricks, and strategies to help you come out on top. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN.

The third season of Netflix's Castlevania animated series is coming soon. Today Netflix tweeted a new poster and an official release date for the third season, which arrives on Thursday, March 5. Check out this new poster below: Netflix originally renewed Castlevania for a third season in October 2018, days after Season 2 debut on the streaming service. Check out our review of Castlevania: Season 2 to see why we called it "the king of video game adaptations." This news comes a few months after Netflix Nordic tweeted and deleted a message indicating Season 3 would be released in early 2020. While that tweet appears to have been in error, it turns out it was technically correct. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=castlevania-season-2-gallery&captions=true"] The plot of Season 3 remains under wraps for now, though the poster spotlights returning heroes Alucard (James Callis), Trevor Belmont (Richard Armitage) and Sypha Belnades (Alejandra Reynoso) and indicates Carmilla (Jaime Murray) will replace Dracula as the series' main antagonist. The poster also features a new character who could be Rinaldo Gandolfi, an alchemist introduced in the game Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. Executive producer Adi Shankar is also developing a Devil May Cry animated series intended to coexist with Castlevania as part of the shared "bootleg multiverse." Hopefully we may see some clues as to how the two shows will fit together in Season 3. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/10/24/5-castlevania-stories-if-you-like-the-netflix-series"] For now, check out our past interviews with Shankar to learn how the series might adapt Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and how it explores the tragedy of Dracula. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

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