Marvel, ABC Developing Damage Control TV series
ABC is developing a comedy series based on Damage Control, the clean-up crew of the Marvel universe.
Variety reports that as opposed to some of Marvel's more action-drama series, Damage Control would be a half-hour, single-camera sitcom following the poor saps who have to clean up the messes left when superheroes clash in their city.
The series description details some of the crew's duties as returning a lost ray gun, rescheduling a wedding after its venue was vaporized, or tracking down a prized parrot that's been turned to stone. The series currently has a pilot commitment.
This would put the department into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which uses its movies and TV series as part of one large shared universe. It's a good thing, too, because with Captain America: Civil War just around the corner there's bound to be some more destruction coming to New York.
Flight of the Conchords Director Up for Thor: Ragnarok
Marvel Studios is reportedly zeroing in on Taika Waititi to direct Thor: Ragnarok.
According to TheWrap, the Flight of the Conchords and What We Do in the Shadows director is "in negotiations" to helm the third installment in the Thor franchise.
Taika Waititi (far right) at the IGN L.A. office.
Flight of the Conchords Director Up for Thor: Ragnarok
Marvel Studios is reportedly zeroing in on Taika Waititi to direct Thor: Ragnarok.
According to TheWrap, the Flight of the Conchords and What We Do in the Shadows director is "in negotiations" to helm the third installment in the Thor franchise.
Taika Waititi (far right) at the IGN L.A. office.
Future Star Wars Films to Focus on Skywalker Family
The Skywalker family will remain the central focus of the core Star Wars film saga, according to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
"The Saga films focus on the Skywalker family saga," she told Costco Connection (via /Film). "The stories follow a linear narrative that connects to the previous six films. The Force Awakens follows Return of the Jedi and continues that generational story."
Kennedy's specific mention of continuing the Skywalker "generational story" hints at the likelihood of at least one of the new characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens being a member of Luke's family. Whether or not that character is Daisy Ridley's Rey remains to be seen.
Robert Knepper Joins Twin Peaks Revival
There are many things we don't know about Showtime's upcoming Twin Peaks revival. Like who from the original series, aside from star Kyle MacLachlan, is officially returning (many alum have stated they'll be back, but no announcements have been made)? And what role Amanda Seyfried is playing? Well, we can now add one more mystery to the mix.
Per Deadline, Robert Knepper (Prison Break, Heroes, Public Morals) has landed a recurring role on the new season. But like so much else about the new Peaks, his role is shrouded in secrecy. Will he be an FBI agent? A local crime boss? Killer Bob's brother...Rob? We'll have to wait and see.
Discussing Star Wars, Prometheus and Avatar Sequels
Download Keepin' it Reel, Episode 301!
Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel! In this week's episode of IGN's movies podcast, Jim Vejvoda, Terri Schwartz and Chris Carle bring you some of the latest in genre movie news.
This week's topics include Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2, Doctor Strange, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Alien: Paradise Lost, Gambit, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Pacific Rim 2, Avatar 2, SPECTRE, and the live-action Attack on Titan adaptation.
Discussing Star Wars, Prometheus and Avatar Sequels
Download Keepin' it Reel, Episode 301!
Welcome back to Keepin' It Reel! In this week's episode of IGN's movies podcast, Jim Vejvoda, Terri Schwartz and Chris Carle bring you some of the latest in genre movie news.
This week's topics include Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War Parts 1 and 2, Doctor Strange, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Alien: Paradise Lost, Gambit, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Pacific Rim 2, Avatar 2, SPECTRE, and the live-action Attack on Titan adaptation.
App Store Update: October 2
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Need for Speed: No Limits – (Freemium)
"Race for dominance in the first white-knuckle edition of Need for Speed made just for mobile – from the developer that brought you Real Racing 3.
App Store Update: October 2
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Need for Speed: No Limits – (Freemium)
"Race for dominance in the first white-knuckle edition of Need for Speed made just for mobile – from the developer that brought you Real Racing 3.
Assassin’s Creed Movie Casts 2 More
Brendan Gleeson and Jeremy Irons have reportedly joined the cast of Assassin's Creed: The Movie.
According to Deadline, Gleeson will play the father of Michael Fassbender's character, while Irons will take on the role of Marion Cotillard's father in New Regency's live-action adaptation of Ubisoft's history-hopping video game franchise.
Gleeson in Braveheart