SHIELD Spinoff to Feature Mockingbird and Hunter
We've got some new details about the Agents of SHIELD spinoff series that's currently being developed by ABC and Marvel. The one that's supposed to be based on upcoming story elements nestled within the last few episodes of SHIELD's Season 2.
Deadline is reporting that SHIELD stars Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood, who play ex-huband and wife duo Bobbi Morse (aka Mockingbird) and Lance Hunter, have almost finalized their deals to headline the series.
3 New Star Wars Books Will Explore Movies, Comics & Games
Sequart Organization has three large Star Wars books set to release over the next few years.
Edited by Rich Handley and Joseph F. Berenato, these books will take a look at and celebrate different aspects of Star Wars and Star Wars fan culture through a series of essays written by a number of different film historians, writers, bloggers, and experts. The books are as follows:
- A Long Time Ago: Exploring the Star Wars Cinematic Universe looks at the Star Wars saga as it has been seen on-screen in various forms of cinematic media. This includes films, television, commercials, theme park rides, and cartoons. This book is expected to release in 2015.
Join Our Facebook Q&A with Greg Weisman!
What do Gargoyles, Young Justice, Star Wars Rebels, and The Spectacular Spider-Man all have in common? The answer is Greg Weisman, a comic book and animation writer and producer who is responsible for quite a few beloved things from your childhood. Join us this Thursday for a Facebook Q&A with him!
Weisman will be sitting down to answer your questions about everything he’s worked on, plus his current project -- a high production radio play for Rain of the Ghosts, his first novel about a young girl who can see ghosts. The production features a musical score, sound effects, and a full cast featuring more than a few notable names -- Ed Asner (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Gargoyles, Up), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Gargoyles, Young Justice, and Steve Blum (The Spectacular Spider-Man, Star Wars Rebels), among many others.
Here’s How Much All Of LEGO Dimensions Will Cost
You've probably heard of LEGO Dimensions, LEGO's take on the games with toys craze. It hits stores on September 27, and features blocky renditions of characters from The Lord of the Rings (Gimli, Legolas), DC Comics (Wonder Woman, Cyborg), Back To The Future (Marty McFly), and LEGO's own LEGO Movie (Bad Cop, Unikitty), among others.
Mod Turns Dota 2 into a Third-Person Shooter
If you've ever been reluctant to play Dota 2 because of its isometric camera view, a new mod may provide a nice alternative.
Modder BMD_ has taken Dota 2 and turned it into a third-person shooter. An accomplishment done by using the very tools and game engine upon which Dota 2 runs.
Rather than using the traditional built-in controls, BMD_ had to alter Dota 2's mechanics to allow for third-person play.
"I did completely blow away and recreate my own keyboard/mouse control system instead of using the built in Dota controls. I created my own system of motion that allows me do to things like have characters jump and strafe, and turn at an infinite rate," the modder told Reddit. "In fact, no unit orders are given at all in the game, nor are any hero abilities or items used."
The Room and RiffTrax Take Manhattan
Nearly 90 minutes before the RiffTrax Live event taking place as a part of the Tribeca Film Festival was set to begin, the line outside the SVA Theatre in Chelsea was rather long. By the time the event staff started letting people into the theater, 30 minutes before the show, it was exceptionally long.
That is to be expected. The RiffTrax fan base is a devoted one and this is the first time a RiffTrax Live event has been done in New York City. Kevin Murphy, Mike Nelson, and Bill Corbett -- the guys behind RiffTrax -- seem equally devoted to the fans, with Murphy spending some time outside talking to folks, signing autographs, and taking pictures on the sidewalk before the audience went in.
Theory: Will Darth Vader Clash with Ventress and Vos?
With the Lucasfilm Story Group making sure that all of the new Star Wars canon from the movies, comics, books, and video games all fit properly together, there’s bound to be some crossover. That’s the basis for our theory that Darth Vader will be crossing paths with Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos.
Before we start explaining, note that this is just a fun theory based on some things we noticed. We’re not saying that it’s true, but the idea of it happening gets us pretty excited. On to the theory!
Marvel Comics is putting out a Darth Vader series, by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Salvador Larroca, set after the events of A New Hope. The cover for the upcoming Darth Vader #5 shows Vader ready to fight and two lightsabers, one green and one yellow, crossed in front of him, as though to scissor off his head a la Anakin Skywalker taking care of Count Dooku.
Sphero Announces Plans to Build Star Wars BB-8 Toys
In the wake of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens new teaser trailer and the love for the small droid BB-8, robotics company Sphero has announced they are building an official toy based on the character.
It's just a tease at the moment; nothing much more than one web page reading "This is the Droid You're Looking For" and a silhouette of BB-8 on a black background. There's been no mention of release dates, prices, or any additional information. However, fans who are interested are invited to enter their email address to stay tuned for updates.
Sphero is the technology behind the BB-8 droid used in The Force Awakens, who initially captured attention when it was revealed the droid was a practical effect instead of computer-generated.
7 Things to Watch This Week
A bit of a lighter load this week as we've come to the time of year when many network (and midseason) shows are ending their seasons. That means Season 3 closers for both History's Vikings and FX's The Americans, along with the freshman year finale for CBS' Scorpion.
As far as new seasons go, Showtime's blasting out their new midlife crisis comedy Happyish (literally all Sunday night - it's the reason Penny Dreadful was pushed back a week) and Comedy Central's launching the third season of their critically acclaimed Inside Amy Schumer.
In geekier TV news, The Flash will delve deeper into Dr. Harrison Wells' car crash "transformation" and screen veteran Jonathan Pryce will debut as "High Sparrow" on Game of Thrones.
Google’s Balloon-Powered Internet Nearly Ready to Take Off
Google has released a new video showcasing the latest advances in Project Loon.
The internet-providing balloons are able to be kept afloat for up to 100 days at a time now, and the balloons can now be built in hours instead of days. Having thousands of balloons afloat at a time can push signal into areas that can't easily access internet services.
The behind-the-scenes video features project lead Mike Cassidy explaining the challenges faced during the project, as well as how Google has overcome them to help making balloon-powdered internet for all a reality.
"When we launched Project Loon in 2013 we hoped to answer a single question - could balloons be used to connect people to the Internet?" Google said of its update video. "Proving that this was possible in our New Zealand launch then led the team to start asking a much larger question - how can we make this work for everyone, no matter where they are in the world? How do you manufacture enough balloons to be able to provide coverage anywhere in the world and then launch them and control them so that there is always a balloon overhead to provide connection to the user on the ground?"