AT-AT Rampages in ARMA 3 Star Wars Mod
Star Wars Battlefront is not due for another several months, but a modder has released some tantalising gameplay footage of an ARMA 3 Star Wars mod that will distract, and perhaps overtake, those hunger pangs.
ARMA 3 modder McRuppertle released gameplay of the unfinished mod project he developed a year ago. The in-game footage shows an AT-AT cruising the terrain, blasting helicopters and vehicles while a playable Stormtrooper tracks it in third-person
ARMA 2 also previously received the Star Wars modding treatment. When Star Wars Battlefront launches later this year, players will be able to play as Boba Fett, Darth Vader and more. Check out our coverage of the upcoming title’s ships, villains and gadgets.
Sales of the Apple iPad Are In Decline
Sales of the iPad are down to 12.6 million this quarter compared to 16.4 million a year ago, according to Apple's latest earning report.
This is a 23 percent year over year decline, and a 29 percent drop in revenue for the tablet, however these figures are within the company's target range. Sales are still at $5.4 billion, but this downward trend has continued for the last eight quarters.
Mac and iPhone sales are both up compared to the same time last year, with 61 million phones sold this quarter alone.
According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple is seeing a "higher rate of people switching to iPhone" than before. The company is currently sitting on $194 billion in cash.
Why Joss Whedon Fought For a Daredevil Film
Joss Whedon has been talking about Daredevil, stating that he sees the character as Marvel’s Batman, and explaining how he fought for the superhero to get a new movie rather than a TV show.
While doing the publicity rounds for Avengers: Age of Ultron – out now in UK cinemas – Whedon said “I fought for Daredevil to be a film instead of a TV show. Then under the auspices of Drew Goddard and Steve DeKnight… I’m dying to see the show but they released it just as I started the press tour!"
Whedon continued “If the show’s working, the show’s working. Comic books are serialised entertainment and a lot of them lend themselves to TV shows as much or more than they do to movies.
Seinfeld: Every Episode Coming to Hulu
Update: Hulu and Jerry Seinfeld have now officially announced the deal to bring all of Seinfeld to Hulu, beginning in June.
“There’s no question that Seinfeld has played a major role in TV history, which is why we cannot wait to make all episodes of the series available to stream for the first time ever on Hulu. Whether you are an existing fan who just wants to relive your favorite moments over and over again, or are a new viewer who wants experience Seinfeld from the very beginning, Hulu will now be your destination to stream what has been dubbed as one of the greatest shows of all time,” said Craig Erwich, SVP, Head of Content, Hulu.
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Gremlins Reboot Follows J.J. Abrams’ Remake Formula
The Gremlins reboot is reportedly set to be connected to the past films.
In an interview with Hit Fix, Chris Columbus, the writer of the original Gremlins film and executive producer of the reboot, said he's taking inspiration from J.J. Abrams' approach to rebooting a franchise.
"'Gremlins' is actually in good shape. When I saw Star Trek, I was like, 'This is the way you do it. You have to connect the audience emotionally to the past, by seeing Leonard Nimoy in that movie.' We're gonna apply that to Gremlins ... We're not gonna forget about the past."
Here’s the Reported Frontrunner to Play Spidey
According to a new report, Marvel and Sony are zoning in on Asa Butterfield as their new Spider-Man.
The 18-year-old's name recently emerged on an leaked short-list for the role, and according to Latino Review, Butterfield is now the frontrunner our of the five rumoured actors.
"Marvel had liked him since day one", a source told the publication.
Butterfield in Ender's Game.
DARPA Steerable Bullet Tech Repeatedly Hits Evading Targets
DARPA’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program, self-steering bullet technology designed increase hit rates for long-distance shots, underwent a successful round of live fire tests.
Completed in February and revealed this week, the live-fire tests involved an experienced shooter and a first-time user repeatedly hit evading targets. The video below demonstrates how the EXACTO rounds successfully manoeuvred in flight to hit accelerating targets.
The EXACTO program, initially demonstrated last July, was developed to improve the range, accuracy and efficiency of snipers in challenging environments, such as “high winds and dusty terrain commonly found in Afghanistan.”
Hamill Shares His Personal Photos From Jedi
35 years since they were taken, Luke Skywalker has shared his family photos from the set of Return of the Jedi.
Hamill's (frankly adorable) photos show himself, his wife Marilou and son Nathan kicking back in The Emperor's throne room, Yoda's hut, surrounded by Ewoks and more. They paint a friendly, fun and very welcoming set; head to Starwars.com for the full album.
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Golan the Insatiable Moves from ADHD to FOX Primetime
Animated comedy Golan the Insatiable is making the jump from Animation Domination High-Def to FOX primetime on May 31.
Here's a brief summary of the series provided by FOX:
"The comedy follows a mighty godlord from an alternate dimension who arrives in Oak Grove, MN, where his only friend is a macabre, nine-year-old girl named Dylan, who constantly urges him to wreak havoc on her town."
The titular character is voiced by 22 Jump Street's Rob Riggle, while Park and Recreation's Aubrey Plaza voices Golan's pal Dylan. Other members of the cast include Ken Marino (Childrens Hospital) and John DiMaggio (Futurama).
Originally airing as fifteen-minute episodes on FOX's late night Saturday programming block, Golan the Insatiable has become the first ADHD series to land a primetime series order.
James Cameron Has a Script for Avatar 5
Avatar composer James Horner has revealed that James Cameron is currently juggling four screenplays in the quest to create three sequels to his 2009 sci-fi film.
"Right now Jim has... four sequels script-wise, and he’s trying to make it into three," Horner told HeyUGuys. "And that is where his effort is going right now, to keep it to three sequels. Because he’s got so much going on…trying to keep it from expanding into a fifth movie".
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Cameron's ambition to shoot his sequels back-to-back will see a delay in production. The next installment will hit theaters Christmas 2017, a year later than originally planned.