Sony’s New 4K TV Arrives This Summer
Sony's new Ultra HD line of TVs is coming in May, followed this summer by the X900C, reportedly the thinnest TV in the world.
The Ultra HD sets are all HDR-compatible, resulting in more exaggerated hues and vibrant colors –– services such as Amazon and Netflix are planning to roll out HDR content sometime this year, so compatible sets should have suitable shows to watch. The Ultra HD sets also utilize Triluminos technology, allowing for a wider color range and dynamic color correction, according to Sony.
See Luke and Leia Reunited with Their Dad
Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia have apparently searched their feelings and decided to forgive their father, Darth Vader.
A Mark Hamill fan page on Facebook posted a picture (seen below) of the actor and his co-star Carrie Fisher together with the Sith Lord. Families stick together, even after they've imprisoned, kissed and dismembered each other.
Courtesy of Its Mark Hamill Facebook page
LEGO Movie Sequel, Batman and Ninjago Spin-Offs Dated
The next three LEGO films have been given release dates.
Variety reports that the first will be the spin-off LEGO Batman movie on February 10, 2017. Will Arnett will reprise his role as a moody Dark Knight. Co-director Phil Lord said it will explore Batman's emotions, and have him trying to find happiness. That project is currently untitled.
The next to follow will be Ninjago on September 22, 2017. That was originally slated for fall 2016, but has been pushed back. Finally, the LEGO Movie Sequel will come on May 18, 2018.
Microsoft Announces Avatar App for Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that an Avatars app is coming to Windows 10.
As its name suggests, the app will let you change your Xbox avatar or create an entirely new one. You'll be able to access the store as well, allowing you to buy further digital upgrades to your avatar.
The app is linked to your gamercard, so once you hit "save" on the app the changes will appear on your Xbox console as well.
Here’s a Deeper Look Into the Development of Star Wars Battlefront
The first episode in DICE's four-part Star Wars Battlefront Developer Diary video series has been released.
"Our vision is to deliver what we consider the most authentic and realistic Star Wars universe ever created for a video game," the studio explained in the series' debut segment, which you can watch in its entirety below.
DICE really did its homework for its upcoming sci-fi shooter. In fact, the folks over at Lucasfilm gave the EA-owned studio access to the Star Wars archives, as well as the freedom to explore the original locations where the movies were shot.
For more on Star Wars Battlefront, be sure to check out our detailed breakdown of the new trailer, which EA released last week during Disney's grand Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California.
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Star Wars Fan Builds Homemade BB-8 Droid
Inspired by the events of last week's Star Wars Celebration and the fan-beloved BB-8 droid featured in The Force Awakens, industrial designer Christian Poulson decided to create his own version of the small, spherical robot.
To create it, Poulson split a Sphero toy in half, then attached a neodymium magnet to the toy's robotic stabilization arm. He then attached a head to it using a magnet, which would allow it to stay in place while the homemade replica moved around.
He then adorned the little robot with its signature white-and-orange decor, then showed off the little droid in action. See his whole process in the slideshow below.
Rumor: ABC Planning Ms. Marvel Miniseries
ABC may be developing a show based on the recent breakout hit Ms. Marvel.
According to a since-removed Reddit post (via ComicBookMovie), ABC is canceling the low-rated American Crime, but still wishes to work with creator John Ridley (an Oscar winner for his screenplay for 12 Years a Slave), hence their recent deal with him for a new Marvel-based series. The rumor says Kamala Khan caught his eye and is the character he's moving forward with. The show would purportedly focus mostly on her obsession with superheroes, and cultural issues like Islamaphobia. That way it would slowly ease her into being a superhero, without necessarily needing Captain Marvel to serve as Kamala's inspiration, given the Captain Marvel is still years away.
Gotham Photo Preview: “Under the Knife”
Jack Lennon (Milo Ventimiglia) is still just out of reach for Detectives Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bullock (Donal Logue). The smooth killer known as the Ogre turns his sights towards someone close to Gordon in order to persuade the detective to stop investigating him. According to photos from the episode, the Ogre doesn't choose Leslie (Morena Baccarin) as his prey. He goes after Barbara (Erin Richards).
Elsewhere in Gotham, Bruce (David Mazouz) and Selina (Camren Bicondova) work together to blow the whistle on a corrupt employee at Wayne Enterprises. Also, there's a fancy gala. See photos from "Under the Knife" in the below gallery.
Gotham: "Under the Knife" Photo Gallery:
Penny Dreadful: Season 2 Premiere Available to Watch
Want to check out the second season return of Showtime's Penny Dreadful a couple weeks before it premieres?
Showtime is giving viewers an early opportunity to watch the Season 2 premiere of its gothic horror series, Penny Dreadful, along with the first episode of its new half-hour comedy, Happyish.
Viewers can check out a TV-14 rated version first new Season 2 episode of Penny Dreadful, "Fresh Hell," over here, as well as on YouTube and over at SHO.com. The TV-MA version will premiere on Sunday, May 3rd.
Team Dreadful.