Destiny’s Story Underwent a Massive Overhaul in 2013
Destiny's story originally revolved around players and their hunt for Rasputin, a Warmind now found in the Cosmodrome. According to a report by Kotaku, that story was scrapped in 2013 and completely retooled using assets already in place in the game.
"Bungie ditched everything" that had been written by former cinematic director Joe Staten and his team, according to the report. That meant everything needed to be reworked, as Bungie "scrapped plot threads, overhauled characters, and rewrote most of the dialogue" for the game.
Radcliffe’s Least Favorite Performance as Harry Potter Is…
Of all the movies set in J.K. Rowling's magical world, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the film in which Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is the least pleased with his performance.
“In every movie up to the sixth one, you can see a big step forward in my acting," Radcliffe said in a recent interview with Playboy (via Entertainment Weekly). "And then it stopped, or went backward maybe, in the sixth film. I really enjoyed my performance in the fifth — part of it was how much I worked with people like Gary Oldman and David Thewlis.
Get Ready to Build Your Own Pikachu in 2016
The Pokemon Company and Build-a-Bear Workshop have partnered to provide Pokemon fans with the opportunity to create their very own stuffed friend.
In early 2016, the Build-a-Bear Workshop store will begin offering Pikachu both in stores and online with different bonuses attached to each. Those who purchase and assemble Pikachu in the store will be able to customize it with a PokeBall hoodie, while those who purchase a fully-assembled Pikachu online will also get a sound chip, the same PokeBall hoodie, and a Charizard costume.
This Japanese Pikachu wearing a Charizard hoodie may provide a glimpse of Build-a-Bear's eventual product.
Mockingjay Part 2 Gets 2 New TV Spots
Lionsgate has released two new television commercials for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.
The first one, titled "Her Story," provides a brief look back at the life of Katness Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her rise against the Capitol.
Next up, we have another TV Spot, titled "Final Battle," which, as its name implies, provides a sneak peek at the final confrontation between District 13 and the Capitol.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 is the final film in Lionsgate's four-part adaptation of Suzanne Collins' young adult novel trilogy, and is set to hit theaters on November 20.
For more on the Francis Lawrence-directed finale, check out Mockingjay Part 2's latest full-length trailer.
Destiny Sequel Reportedly Being Helped by High Moon Studios
The numbered sequel to Destiny will be helped along by Activision's High Moon Studios, according to a report from Kotaku.
On High Moon Studios' own website, it mentions that it is working alongside Bungie to help support the Destiny universe, and in late May a job listing appeared pointing to High Moon Studios working with Bungie on Destiny. However, until the Kotaku report, there was no evidence that it was helping develop a sequel to the game.
Batman v Superman May Break Budget Records
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice may take the record for the most expensive movie ever made.
Latino Review reports that the film's budget has ballooned to $410 million. That already matches the current record holder, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, so if the budget further inflates anytime before release, it will take the record.
That will make Dawn of Justice almost as expensive alone as both parts of the two planned Justice League movies, which are expected to share a $500 million budget according to LR. Even so, it may not hold the record for long. Rumor has it that Marvel's two Avengers: Infinity War movies will cost $1 billion, with $400 million going just to the actors, writers and directors.
Jack Reacher Sequel Gets Official Title
The upcoming sequel to Jack Reacher will officially be titled Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Skydance and Paramount Pictures have announced.
The film, which will once again star Tom Cruise, has now begun production in New Orleans, with The Last Samurai and Blood Diamond director Edward Zwick helming the project.
Never Go Back will serve as a sequel to the 2012 film, and is based on Lee Child's novel of the very same name.
Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher
Warcraft, Episode 8 Directors Jokingly Spar on Twitter
The release of the full Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer sparked a variety of responses from people around the web, with some of the most popular coming from the stars of the film themselves.
It's also led to some joking banter between Star Wars: Episode VIII director Rian Johnson and Warcraft director Duncan Jones, who engaged in a long Twitter thread roasting each other's projects. Check out the full conversation below.
William Shatner Hosting New WWE Series
Star Trek icon William Shatner will host the new WWE Network series Breaking Ground.
Shatner will narrate the 10-episode series, which follows wrestlers who are trying to become the next big WWE superstars. NXT fans will recognize many of the participants.
"Ever since I tossed the legendary Jerry 'The King' Lawler out of the ring, I’ve been enamored with WWE," said Shatner, in the press release for the series. "My love affair continues with the new show, Breaking Ground."
WWE is offering the first episode of Breaking Ground for free on the company's Facebook page and YouTube channel on Sunday. The program's regular schedule will see new episodes air on WWE Network after Monday Night Raw, beginning October 26.
Star Wars Poster Giveaway Announced
Yet another poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been revealed, this time by way of AMC Theaters.
In a post on Twitter, AMC unveiled the poster and announced it will be giving away copies of the print every Sunday from December 20 to January 10 to those who see the film in IMAX 3D. Check it out below.
