The Martian Rockets to Top of the Weekend Box Office
The Martian's debut weekend at the box office has seen it shoot to the top of the rankings, making $55 million.
Hotel Transylvania 2 set a new record high for September after debuting last week, however this week it is down to second with $33 million. Sicario came third with $12 million.
The Martian nearly beat out Gravity to become the highest grossing October debut in history. However, Alfonso Cuarón's sci-fi movie made $55,785,112 on its opening weekend.
Saw/Furious 7 Director Producing New MacGyver Series
Just added to the TV reboot list - which already includes an A-Team update and series versions of Taken, In the Line of Fire, Behind Enemy Lines, and more - is MacGyver, which ran on ABC from 1985 to 1992 and starred Richard Dean Anderson as an action hero known for getting out of tight scrapes using his smarts in the fields of science and engineering.
Reported by Deadline, a new MacGyver series is being produced by Saw and Furious 7 director James Wan for CBS, along with original series producer Henry Winkler and NCIS: LA executive producer R. Scott Gemmill. The new MacGyver, like the TV versions of Taken and In the Line of Fire, will revolve around a younger version of the show's central hero. So in MacGyver's case, a man in his 20s.
Target Suggests $50 PS4 Price Drop Coming in US
PlayStation 4 is about to get $50 cheaper in the United States, according to an announcement made on Target's online site.
The "Video Games" section on Target.com currently displays the following image, outing what appears to be a nationwide price cut for PS4, ahead of an official announcement from Sony.
Arrow: Season 4 Will Introduce More Humor Using “Green Arrow”
Having been with Arrow as a writer/producer from the show’s first season, Wendy Mericle is now serving as co-showrunner, alongside Marc Guggenheim, for Season 4, which premieres on Wednesday.
There’s a ton of new elements coming this season, starting with a new identity and costume for Oliver Queen, as he officially becomes Green Arrow. On top of that, there’s the new villain, Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough), new allies like Curtis Holt -- AKA DC Comics’ Mr. Terrific -- played by Echo Kellum and a promise from all involved that Season 4 will begin to lighten the tone of Arrow a bit – especially coming off a particularly angst-filled Season 3.
I sat down with Mericle to discuss Arrow: Season 4 and how the show is juggling their new inclusions with what’s already set up, keeping different sects of the fandom happy (including those deeply invested in “Olicity” vs. those wanting the comic book/action elements) and much more.
The Man Who Almost Directed The Martian
We recently chatted with Drew Goddard, the Cabin in the Woods filmmaker and former Daredevil showrunner, on his screenplay for the new Matt Damon sci-fi blockbuster The Martian, and how he gave up the director’s chair – only to be replaced by his hero Ridley Scott.
IGN: Drew, you’ve spoken about wanting to keep “the vibrant soul of the book” The Martian. What did you mean by that?
Drew Goddard: The thing I love about the book is that it has this spirit of optimism in the face of tragedy. It’s a man who’s stranded by himself on Mars and I think in most other people’s hands that would be very dour. And in
The Office: Jim Spent a Lot of Money to Prank Dwight
Throughout The Office's nine-year run, Jim Halpert's prank war with Dwight Schrute likely cost him several thousand dollars.
Redditor jmorley14 took the time to create a spreadsheet compiling a list of every prank Jim pulled on Dwight, along with its estimated cost. The total? A whopping $5,590.95, with the average prank costing $62.82.
According to the list, Jim's most expensive prank involved learning Morse Code with Pam in order to talk about Dwight while at their desks. With Morse Code classes and the cost of a nanny factored in, the price of the prank comes in at $3,120.
The Office: Jim Spent a Lot of Money to Prank Dwight
Throughout The Office's nine-year run, Jim Halpert's prank war with Dwight Schrute likely cost him several thousand dollars.
Redditor jmorley14 took the time to create a spreadsheet compiling a list of every prank Jim pulled on Dwight, along with its estimated cost. The total? A whopping $5,590.95, with the average prank costing $62.82.
According to the list, Jim's most expensive prank involved learning Morse Code with Pam in order to talk about Dwight while at their desks. With Morse Code classes and the cost of a nanny factored in, the price of the prank comes in at $3,120.
Martian, It Follows Actors Testing for Power Rangers Movie
The search for who will play the starring roles in Lionsgate's upcoming Power Rangers movie has begun, and it appears the studio is seeking out young, budding new talent.
According to Variety, inside sources claim Daniel Zovatto (It Follows), as well as Ross Butler (Chasing Life )and Brian Marc are in the running to play the Black Ranger, Zack.
Meanwhile, KJ Apa, Austin Butler, and The Descendants' Mitchell Hope are being considered for Jason, the Red Ranger.
Both Naomi Scott, who just recently appeared in the critically acclaimed The Martian, and Stephanie Scott are up for the role of Kimberley, the Pink Ranger.
Martian, It Follows Actors Testing for Power Rangers Movie
The search for who will play the starring roles in Lionsgate's upcoming Power Rangers movie has begun, and it appears the studio is seeking out young, budding new talent.
According to Variety, inside sources claim Daniel Zovatto (It Follows), as well as Ross Butler (Chasing Life )and Brian Marc are in the running to play the Black Ranger, Zack.
Meanwhile, KJ Apa, Austin Butler, and The Descendants' Mitchell Hope are being considered for Jason, the Red Ranger.
Both Naomi Scott, who just recently appeared in the critically acclaimed The Martian, and Stephanie Scott are up for the role of Kimberley, the Pink Ranger.
Princess Leia Slave Bikini Sells for…
The iconic "Slave Bikini" worn by Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars: Episode VI -- Return of the Jedi sold for $96,000 at the Profiles of History online auction.
The auction opened on October 1 at $80,000, and included the collar, as well as several chain links from the outfit. According to CNN Money's report, a letter of authenticity from costume designer Richard Miller was packed in as well.
The identity of the winning bidder has not been revealed.