Netflix Is Changing Things Up By Releasing 3 Movies in Theaters Early
Netflix is debuting three of its award-contender movies in theatres before they appear on its streaming service.
Alfonso Cuarón's Oscar-contender Roma will debut in several cinemas across LA, New York City and Mexico on November 21st, three weeks before it appears on Netflix. The Coen Brothers' The Ballad of Buster Scruggs will appear in theatres a week before on November 8, and Susanne Bier's Bird Box will also get a week-long theatrical berth beginning December 13.
The move marks an acknowledgment on behalf of the distributor that the theatrical experience is still important (particularly during awards season), despite past suggestions from Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos to the contrary.
The Flash’s Jesse L. Martin Taking Leave of Absence
Fans of The Flash may have noticed that Joe West hasn't been charging into action much in Season 5, and there's a very good reason.
According to TVLine, Jesse L. Martin "suffered a back injury" over the show's hiatus, and IGN has confirmed that the actor will be taking a leave of absence from the CW series for an undetermined length of time.
Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind The Flash, provided this statement on Martin's status: "Jesse Martin is taking a medical leave of absence from The Flash. We wish him a full and speedy recovery and look forward to his return as Detective Joe West."
Horror Movies by the Decade: A Century of Classics for Halloween
It’s the best time of year, and that means time to watch lots of horror movies. But while there are so many options these days – streaming services, Blu-rays, whatever TCM is airing – you might want to seek out some historic titles, and the “Doctor of the Dead” is here to help with some suggestions that cover an entire century of cinematic horror!
But look, I knew the job was dangerous when I took it. Trying to pick just one single horror movie to represent every decade from the 1910s to the present is an impossible task, so – in keeping with the spirit of the season – I’m just going to go with my gut. This list doesn’t invalidate your own picks, nor do I mean to say there aren’t plenty of equally valid options. But we only have so much time together, so let’s get started, and maybe a few of these might inspire you to go on your own Halloween season viewing binges that will last well into November and beyond.
Opinion: Netflix’s Hilda and the Importance of Escapism
In the days before Netflix or Hulu - an age where cable TV was hard to come by - my passion was the outdoors. My family didn't have the money to invest in television, and the internet was hardly accessible, so I spent most of my time as a young child going outside. Of course, my parents were strict on that too - I could only play in my backyard, or near the school playgrounds.
This never stopped me from having fun though. To an adult, a backyard could be something as plain as a large area of grass and shrubs, but for 8-year-old me, it was the foundation for my imagination. Some days it was a haunted area for spooky ghosts, and other days, it was a city, filled with mesmerizing citizens of all shapes and sizes. The world was my oyster - a great escape from reality.
Opinion: Netflix’s Hilda and the Importance of Escapism
In the days before Netflix or Hulu - an age where cable TV was hard to come by - my passion was the outdoors. My family didn't have the money to invest in television, and the internet was hardly accessible, so I spent most of my time as a young child going outside. Of course, my parents were strict on that too - I could only play in my backyard, or near the school playgrounds.
This never stopped me from having fun though. To an adult, a backyard could be something as plain as a large area of grass and shrubs, but for 8-year-old me, it was the foundation for my imagination. Some days it was a haunted area for spooky ghosts, and other days, it was a city, filled with mesmerizing citizens of all shapes and sizes. The world was my oyster - a great escape from reality.
The Death Toll Rises in DC’s Heroes in Crisis #2
Another major DC character has fallen thanks to Heroes in Crisis.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Heroes in Crisis #2!
Heroes in Crisis #1 opened with a long list of deaths, as heroes like Commander Steel, Blue Jay, Lagoon Boy, Arsenal and the Wally West Flash were murdered inside the former safe haven of Sanctuary. Even then, it was implied that there were more victims of this act of mass-murder than readers knew, and that's proven to be the case in issue #2.
The Death Toll Rises in DC’s Heroes in Crisis #2
Another major DC character has fallen thanks to Heroes in Crisis.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Heroes in Crisis #2!
Heroes in Crisis #1 opened with a long list of deaths, as heroes like Commander Steel, Blue Jay, Lagoon Boy, Arsenal and the Wally West Flash were murdered inside the former safe haven of Sanctuary. Even then, it was implied that there were more victims of this act of mass-murder than readers knew, and that's proven to be the case in issue #2.
Does Red Dead 2 Try To Be Too Realistic?
BEYOND!
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Barrett Courtney, and Max Scoville to discuss their impressions of Red Dead Redemption 2 so far. Of course, be sure to check out IGN's Red Dead 2 review, and our extensive Red Dead Redemption 2 wiki guide if you're currently playing the game.
The crew also discusses how they feel about the PlayStation Classic lineup, and how remakes and remasters may have hampered the Classic's list from the start. Plus, they jump into our updated top 25 PS4 games list (which you can check out in gallery form below), during which Max makes Jonathon feel very silly.
Does Red Dead 2 Try To Be Too Realistic?
BEYOND!
On this week's episode of IGN's weekly PlayStation show, Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Barrett Courtney, and Max Scoville to discuss their impressions of Red Dead Redemption 2 so far. Of course, be sure to check out IGN's Red Dead 2 review, and our extensive Red Dead Redemption 2 wiki guide if you're currently playing the game.
The crew also discusses how they feel about the PlayStation Classic lineup, and how remakes and remasters may have hampered the Classic's list from the start. Plus, they jump into our updated top 25 PS4 games list (which you can check out in gallery form below), during which Max makes Jonathon feel very silly.
Diablo 3 on Switch May Have Outed an Unannounced Amiibo
Diablo 3: Eternal Collection on Nintendo Switch reveals a currently unannounced amiibo early in a tutorial pop-up.
Early in the game, a "Use Amiibo" prompt shows a picture of a Treasure Goblin amiibo, which has not yet been revealed by Blizzard or Nintendo.
The Treasure Goblin amiibo bears a striking resemblance to an already released Cute But Deadly figurine, so the asset in-game could potentially be placeholder. If the amiibo is legitimate, we're unsure what rewards you'll get for using it in the game for now.
