Yearly Archives: 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 PC Specs Updated for Ray Tracing
CD Projekt Red released an updated Cyberpunk 2077 PC spec sheet to include the required components necessary for ray-tracing.
Black Panther 2 to Film July 2021, Shuri May Have Larger Role
Marvel Studios is moving ahead with Black Panther 2 even as the studio has yet to decide what to do about the character of T'Challa in the wake of actor Chadwick Boseman's death earlier this year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Black Panther 2 begins filming in Atlanta in July 2021, with a shoot that could last up to six months under the direction of Ryan Coogler.
"Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett are expected to return for the new feature, with some saying Wright’s character may take on a more prominent role," THR claims.
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After Boseman died, a vocal contingent of fans online has campaigned for Wright's character Shuri, the genius kid sister of T'Challa, to assume the duties of the Black Panther as she did in the Marvel comics.
THR also reports that Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta (Narcos: Mexico, Sin Nombre) has been cast as one of the sequel's unspecified villains.
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Tenoch Huerta in Narcos: Mexico. (Credit: Netflix)[/caption]
While Marvel Studios' boss Kevin Feige remains involved, THR claims Feige's attention is most focused on launching all the many Marvel series coming to Disney+ over the next year or so, with the movie pipeline being deemed a more well-oiled machine at this point.
Which Marvel villain do you think Tenoch Huerta is playing? Let us know in the comments!
Tenoch Huerta in Narcos: Mexico. (Credit: Netflix)[/caption]
While Marvel Studios' boss Kevin Feige remains involved, THR claims Feige's attention is most focused on launching all the many Marvel series coming to Disney+ over the next year or so, with the movie pipeline being deemed a more well-oiled machine at this point.
Which Marvel villain do you think Tenoch Huerta is playing? Let us know in the comments!Black Panther 2 to Film July 2021, Shuri May Have Larger Role
Marvel Studios is moving ahead with Black Panther 2 even as the studio has yet to decide what to do about the character of T'Challa in the wake of actor Chadwick Boseman's death earlier this year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Black Panther 2 begins filming in Atlanta in July 2021, with a shoot that could last up to six months under the direction of Ryan Coogler.
"Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke and Angela Bassett are expected to return for the new feature, with some saying Wright’s character may take on a more prominent role," THR claims.
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After Boseman died, a vocal contingent of fans online has campaigned for Wright's character Shuri, the genius kid sister of T'Challa, to assume the duties of the Black Panther as she did in the Marvel comics.
THR also reports that Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta (Narcos: Mexico, Sin Nombre) has been cast as one of the sequel's unspecified villains.
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Tenoch Huerta in Narcos: Mexico. (Credit: Netflix)[/caption]
While Marvel Studios' boss Kevin Feige remains involved, THR claims Feige's attention is most focused on launching all the many Marvel series coming to Disney+ over the next year or so, with the movie pipeline being deemed a more well-oiled machine at this point.
Which Marvel villain do you think Tenoch Huerta is playing? Let us know in the comments!
Tenoch Huerta in Narcos: Mexico. (Credit: Netflix)[/caption]
While Marvel Studios' boss Kevin Feige remains involved, THR claims Feige's attention is most focused on launching all the many Marvel series coming to Disney+ over the next year or so, with the movie pipeline being deemed a more well-oiled machine at this point.
Which Marvel villain do you think Tenoch Huerta is playing? Let us know in the comments!The Mandalorian: Eagle-Eyed Fans Catch On-Set Mistake in Latest Episode
The Mandalorian: Season 2, Episode 4, "The Siege" accidentally features a crew member in the background of a shot.
As pointed out by a number of eagle-eyed fans, you can jump to 18:52 in the latest episode for a shot where Mando and his crew turn a corner and come in contact with enemies. In the background on the far left side, a crew member can be seen standing halfway behind the set with jeans, a green t-shirt, and what could be a watch or some sort of band on their wrist. That mistake is also captured in one of the official promo pics for the episode.
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Lucasfilm introduces its most disgusting, horrifying creature to the Star Wars universe yet: a human from Earth.[/caption]
This gaffe is already being compared to a similar incident in Game of Thrones: Season 8, when a Starbucks coffee cup was visible in a shot during an episode. The coffee cup was then digitally removed from the episode for future airings.
The episode was directed by none other than legendary Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, who also plays Greef Karga in the series. Weathers has been celebrating the release of the episode all day on his Twitter page but hasn't commented on the error. Instead, he's thanking fans and declaring how grateful he is to direct an episode.
"#TheMandalorin episode 12, 'The Siege' is a joyously #StarWars kind of ride," Weathers tweeted. "Yours truly is grateful to Jon Favreau for the opportunity to direct this offering! Thanks to all cast and to the amazing crew and to Disney."
When a fan tweeted at Weathers saying he should direct a Star Wars movie, Weathers replied, "PREACH!"
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This crew member isn't the only person to have a cameo in The Mandalorian lately. Star Wars: Battlefront II actress Janina Gavankar had a cameo in a recent episode. Here is a list of every character and Hollywood actor to cameo in The Mandalorian so far.
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IGN's review of The Mandalorian Chapter 12 praised the episode as "a good indicator that Season 2 seems to have found its groove."
The Mandalorian won't take a break for any holidays, with a new episode planned every Friday through December 18.
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Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who loves stuff like this and REALLY hopes that Disney leaves this guy in. Hollywood is getting too comfortable editing TV shows and movies after release!
Lucasfilm introduces its most disgusting, horrifying creature to the Star Wars universe yet: a human from Earth.[/caption]
This gaffe is already being compared to a similar incident in Game of Thrones: Season 8, when a Starbucks coffee cup was visible in a shot during an episode. The coffee cup was then digitally removed from the episode for future airings.
The episode was directed by none other than legendary Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, who also plays Greef Karga in the series. Weathers has been celebrating the release of the episode all day on his Twitter page but hasn't commented on the error. Instead, he's thanking fans and declaring how grateful he is to direct an episode.
"#TheMandalorin episode 12, 'The Siege' is a joyously #StarWars kind of ride," Weathers tweeted. "Yours truly is grateful to Jon Favreau for the opportunity to direct this offering! Thanks to all cast and to the amazing crew and to Disney."
When a fan tweeted at Weathers saying he should direct a Star Wars movie, Weathers replied, "PREACH!"
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/26/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-4-review"]
This crew member isn't the only person to have a cameo in The Mandalorian lately. Star Wars: Battlefront II actress Janina Gavankar had a cameo in a recent episode. Here is a list of every character and Hollywood actor to cameo in The Mandalorian so far.
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IGN's review of The Mandalorian Chapter 12 praised the episode as "a good indicator that Season 2 seems to have found its groove."
The Mandalorian won't take a break for any holidays, with a new episode planned every Friday through December 18.
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Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who loves stuff like this and REALLY hopes that Disney leaves this guy in. Hollywood is getting too comfortable editing TV shows and movies after release!The Mandalorian: Eagle-Eyed Fans Catch On-Set Mistake in Latest Episode
The Mandalorian: Season 2, Episode 4, "The Siege" accidentally features a crew member in the background of a shot.
As pointed out by a number of eagle-eyed fans, you can jump to 18:52 in the latest episode for a shot where Mando and his crew turn a corner and come in contact with enemies. In the background on the far left side, a crew member can be seen standing halfway behind the set with jeans, a green t-shirt, and what could be a watch or some sort of band on their wrist. That mistake is also captured in one of the official promo pics for the episode.
[caption id="attachment_2441830" align="aligncenter" width="1662"]
Lucasfilm introduces its most disgusting, horrifying creature to the Star Wars universe yet: a human from Earth.[/caption]
This gaffe is already being compared to a similar incident in Game of Thrones: Season 8, when a Starbucks coffee cup was visible in a shot during an episode. The coffee cup was then digitally removed from the episode for future airings.
The episode was directed by none other than legendary Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, who also plays Greef Karga in the series. Weathers has been celebrating the release of the episode all day on his Twitter page but hasn't commented on the error. Instead, he's thanking fans and declaring how grateful he is to direct an episode.
"#TheMandalorin episode 12, 'The Siege' is a joyously #StarWars kind of ride," Weathers tweeted. "Yours truly is grateful to Jon Favreau for the opportunity to direct this offering! Thanks to all cast and to the amazing crew and to Disney."
When a fan tweeted at Weathers saying he should direct a Star Wars movie, Weathers replied, "PREACH!"
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/26/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-4-review"]
This crew member isn't the only person to have a cameo in The Mandalorian lately. Star Wars: Battlefront II actress Janina Gavankar had a cameo in a recent episode. Here is a list of every character and Hollywood actor to cameo in The Mandalorian so far.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-mandalorian-season-2&captions=true"]
IGN's review of The Mandalorian Chapter 12 praised the episode as "a good indicator that Season 2 seems to have found its groove."
The Mandalorian won't take a break for any holidays, with a new episode planned every Friday through December 18.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]
Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who loves stuff like this and REALLY hopes that Disney leaves this guy in. Hollywood is getting too comfortable editing TV shows and movies after release!
Lucasfilm introduces its most disgusting, horrifying creature to the Star Wars universe yet: a human from Earth.[/caption]
This gaffe is already being compared to a similar incident in Game of Thrones: Season 8, when a Starbucks coffee cup was visible in a shot during an episode. The coffee cup was then digitally removed from the episode for future airings.
The episode was directed by none other than legendary Hollywood actor Carl Weathers, who also plays Greef Karga in the series. Weathers has been celebrating the release of the episode all day on his Twitter page but hasn't commented on the error. Instead, he's thanking fans and declaring how grateful he is to direct an episode.
"#TheMandalorin episode 12, 'The Siege' is a joyously #StarWars kind of ride," Weathers tweeted. "Yours truly is grateful to Jon Favreau for the opportunity to direct this offering! Thanks to all cast and to the amazing crew and to Disney."
When a fan tweeted at Weathers saying he should direct a Star Wars movie, Weathers replied, "PREACH!"
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/26/the-mandalorian-season-2-episode-4-review"]
This crew member isn't the only person to have a cameo in The Mandalorian lately. Star Wars: Battlefront II actress Janina Gavankar had a cameo in a recent episode. Here is a list of every character and Hollywood actor to cameo in The Mandalorian so far.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-mandalorian-season-2&captions=true"]
IGN's review of The Mandalorian Chapter 12 praised the episode as "a good indicator that Season 2 seems to have found its groove."
The Mandalorian won't take a break for any holidays, with a new episode planned every Friday through December 18.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]
Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who loves stuff like this and REALLY hopes that Disney leaves this guy in. Hollywood is getting too comfortable editing TV shows and movies after release!Black Lightning to End With Season 4
Black Lightning will end its run after its upcoming fourth season with a spinoff series centered on Painkiller in the works.
It was previously reported that the seventh episode of Black Lightning season 4 will be a backdoor pilot for a Painkiller series. Salim Akil, who developed Black Lightning as well as wrote and directed various episodes of the series, confirmed the Painkiller show and thanked the Black Lightning crew in a statement to Variety.
"Thank you to the phenomenal cast, writers, and crew without whom none of this would’ve been possible,” Akil said. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve been able to do and the moments we’ve been able to create in bringing DC’s first African-American family of super heroes to life for the culture. I’m very grateful to Peter Roth, Warner Bros. TV, Mark Pedowitz, The CW Network, and Greg Berlanti for their partnership and support of my vision at every step of this journey. While Season Four may be the end of one journey, I’m extremely excited to usher in a new chapter and continued collaboration with The CW as we tell the story of Painkiller.”
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Black Lightning season 4 will begin airing Monday, February 8, which is a few weeks before The Flash season 7 and the series premiere of Superman & Lois. The Black Lightning news comes about two months after The CW announced that Supergirl will end after season 6.
Fans were already questioning whether the Arrowverse was ending or evolving, but the confirmation of a Painkiller series shows that The CW is still game to host new DC Comics content. Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow have also been renewed for new seasons.
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The upcoming Flash movie will be a franchise-crossing event in the same vein of Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths. This opens the door for Arrowverse characters to make a cameo on the big screen. IGN already rounded up all of the surprise appearances from Arrowverse's game-changing event.
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Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.
Black Lightning to End With Season 4
Black Lightning will end its run after its upcoming fourth season with a spinoff series centered on Painkiller in the works.
It was previously reported that the seventh episode of Black Lightning season 4 will be a backdoor pilot for a Painkiller series. Salim Akil, who developed Black Lightning as well as wrote and directed various episodes of the series, confirmed the Painkiller show and thanked the Black Lightning crew in a statement to Variety.
"Thank you to the phenomenal cast, writers, and crew without whom none of this would’ve been possible,” Akil said. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve been able to do and the moments we’ve been able to create in bringing DC’s first African-American family of super heroes to life for the culture. I’m very grateful to Peter Roth, Warner Bros. TV, Mark Pedowitz, The CW Network, and Greg Berlanti for their partnership and support of my vision at every step of this journey. While Season Four may be the end of one journey, I’m extremely excited to usher in a new chapter and continued collaboration with The CW as we tell the story of Painkiller.”
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/18/crisis-on-infinite-earths-crossover-review"]
Black Lightning season 4 will begin airing Monday, February 8, which is a few weeks before The Flash season 7 and the series premiere of Superman & Lois. The Black Lightning news comes about two months after The CW announced that Supergirl will end after season 6.
Fans were already questioning whether the Arrowverse was ending or evolving, but the confirmation of a Painkiller series shows that The CW is still game to host new DC Comics content. Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow have also been renewed for new seasons.
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The upcoming Flash movie will be a franchise-crossing event in the same vein of Arrowverse's Crisis on Infinite Earths. This opens the door for Arrowverse characters to make a cameo on the big screen. IGN already rounded up all of the surprise appearances from Arrowverse's game-changing event.
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Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.
Deadpool 3 in Development With Bob’s Burgers Writers
Deadpool 3 is in the works with two Bob's Burgers writers currently working on the screenplay.
Deadline says Ryan Reynolds has been hearing pitches from writers concerning the future of his biggest character. Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin won out and will write the script.
Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige are on board to work on the new movie, which is still in early development. It will be the first Deadpool movie produced directly by Marvel Studios.
The Deadpool Twitter account seemingly confirmed the news by tweeting out a picture of Bob from Bob's Burgers with Deadpool's dual swords on his back.
— Deadpool Movie (@deadpoolmovie) November 20, 2020This will mark the first time in the franchise that the script will not be written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Deadpool 2 director David Leitch is reportedly also not on board and hasn't participated in the meetings for a new writer so far. Deadline says that Leitch has a schedule filled through 2021, but Deadpool 3 is far enough away that Leitch may still be able to direct. There is no official word yet if the movie can secure an R-rating, but Disney's former CEO Bob Iger, who is now the executive chairman of Disney, has already given his blessing to an R-rating. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/22/rob-liefeld-calls-out-kevin-feige-and-disney-over-deadpool"] Deadpool's creator Rob Liefeld said last May that there was "no movement" on Deadpool 3, which he reiterated at Comic-Con in July. Josh Brolin recently discussed his time playing Cable in Deadpool 2, but there's no word yet on if he or any other cast members besides Reynolds will return for Deadpool 3. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=stories-from-the-comics-we-want-to-see-in-deadpool-3&captions=true"] If these new writers need any ideas then IGN has put together a list of the comic book stories that would make a great inspiration for Deadpool 3. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.
Deadpool 3 in Development With Bob’s Burgers Writers
Deadpool 3 is in the works with two Bob's Burgers writers currently working on the screenplay.
Deadline says Ryan Reynolds has been hearing pitches from writers concerning the future of his biggest character. Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin won out and will write the script.
Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige are on board to work on the new movie, which is still in early development. It will be the first Deadpool movie produced directly by Marvel Studios.
The Deadpool Twitter account seemingly confirmed the news by tweeting out a picture of Bob from Bob's Burgers with Deadpool's dual swords on his back.
— Deadpool Movie (@deadpoolmovie) November 20, 2020This will mark the first time in the franchise that the script will not be written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Deadpool 2 director David Leitch is reportedly also not on board and hasn't participated in the meetings for a new writer so far. Deadline says that Leitch has a schedule filled through 2021, but Deadpool 3 is far enough away that Leitch may still be able to direct. There is no official word yet if the movie can secure an R-rating, but Disney's former CEO Bob Iger, who is now the executive chairman of Disney, has already given his blessing to an R-rating. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/22/rob-liefeld-calls-out-kevin-feige-and-disney-over-deadpool"] Deadpool's creator Rob Liefeld said last May that there was "no movement" on Deadpool 3, which he reiterated at Comic-Con in July. Josh Brolin recently discussed his time playing Cable in Deadpool 2, but there's no word yet on if he or any other cast members besides Reynolds will return for Deadpool 3. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=stories-from-the-comics-we-want-to-see-in-deadpool-3&captions=true"] If these new writers need any ideas then IGN has put together a list of the comic book stories that would make a great inspiration for Deadpool 3. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN.
The Last of Us Gets Series Order from HBO
HBO has officially ordered a series based on The Last of Us video game franchise, HBO executive vice president of programming Francesca Ori announced Friday.
Though a series based on The Last of Us had been in discussion for some time now, Friday's announcement reconfirms HBO's intent on the show and attaches a few key names to the project. Writing the series are The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl writer Craig Mazin. Druckmann will also be executive producing the series alongside Cheryl Strauss (Chernobyl and Game of Thrones) as well as Naughty Dog president Evan Wells and PlayStation Productions Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan.
HBO is partnering with Sony Pictures Television on the series, with PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog all co-producing.
“Craig and Neil are visionaries in a league of their own,” said Orsi. “With them at the helm alongside the incomparable Carolyn Strauss, this series is sure to resonate with both die-hard fans of ‘The Last of Us’ games and newcomers to this genre-defining saga. We’re delighted to partner with Naughty Dog, Word Games, Sony and PlayStation to adapt this epic, powerfully immersive story.”
The Last of Us evidently won't be the only video game property that Sony hopes to convert into a TV production.
“We’re thrilled to be working with HBO and this fantastic creative team to bring ‘The Last of Us’ series to life,” said Jeff Frost, president of Sony Pictures Television Studios and Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions. “PlayStation’s innovative storytelling and ingenuity is a natural complement to SPT’s creative focus. Our collaboration is a great example of our ‘One Sony’ philosophy at work. We look forward to developing even more iconic game IP in the future.”
According to HBO's announcement, the series will focus on the events of the original The Last of Us game, which sees Joel and Ellie smuggling themselves out of an oppressive quarantine zone and traveling across a post-apocalyptic United States.
HBO says that the series will be available on both the HBO channel and to stream on HBO Max.
Last we heard, Mazin (a self-described Last of Us fan) assured fans in a BBC interview that he hopes to "expand" upon the series rather than "undo" any part of it, including Ellie's sexual orientation.
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Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/keyboard clicker for IGN.
