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  • New ‘The Boys’ Concept Art Offers Closer Look at Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy

    New ‘The Boys’ Concept Art Offers Closer Look at Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy

    It looks like The Boys team wanted to showcase Jensen Ackles‘ new character, Soldier Boy, in style. The Wrap released an even better look at his design that was revealed a week ago in the form of concept art. It seems nothing was lost in translation into live-action, as his live-action design seems very close to the original. The only real difference one might notice is that the knife’s placement on his hip is a bit different. We still don’t know quite what role he’ll have in the new season, as our group of misfits continues their fight against Vought Enterprises and their army of superheroes.

     

     

    Hopefully, we’ll get an update on the next season in the near future. They’ve been keeping the plot tightly under wraps with only small glimpses making their way online. Eric Kripke, the creator behind CW’s Supernatural, brought Ackles on board. The suit was designed by Laura Jean Shannon and showcases some strong Captain America inspirations, as she also shared her enthusiasm over the design:

    Soldier Boy is the original badass. Our goal was to highlight a bygone era of overt masculinity and grit. With that pedigree we dove headfirst into baking in an all-American quality grounded in a military soldier’s practicality with a heavy dose of old school cowboy swagger. We knew that the actor had to have Steve McQueen looks and chops with a John Wayne attitude. Luckily Jensen Ackles embodies all of that.

    At first glance, it also seems they are going for a very distinct version of the character and embracing the original version rather than the legacy characters. There is still a chance he has some knock-off versions imitating his brand, but he is considered Vought’s first superhero in The Boys universe. Here’s hoping we find out more soon.

    Source: The Wrap

  • RUMOR: ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ to Feature ‘The Clone Wars’ Barriss Offee

    RUMOR: ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ to Feature ‘The Clone Wars’ Barriss Offee

    It looks like we are finally getting our first tidbits on the upcoming live-action The Mandalorian spin-off focused on Ahsoka Tano. The Star Wars: The Clone Wars character gained quite a bit of popularity and finally adapted into live-action during Din Djarin’s travels to uncover Grogu’s heritage. In the series, she got played by Rosario Dawson, and it wasn’t long until a spin-off series got announced. We haven’t heard much from it since, but it seems Illuminerdi may have gotten their hands on some curious castings. They state that Lucasfilm is currently casting Barris Offee.
    The character had a substantial role in The Clone Wars and was voiced by Meredith Salenger. However, she made her live-action debut in Attack of the Clones. At the time, Nalini Krishan took on the role. There is no word if they are recasting or looking for Krishan to reprise the role.
    In the series, she was a Padawan along with Ahsoka. Together they developed a strong bond. It all changed when she became disenfranchised with the Jedi Order and bombed their temple. Not just that, she even framed her former ally for it. As Offee fell to the dark side, she may appear as an Inquisitor. It is still heavily rumored the series will focus on Ahoska’s search for Thrawn, but she might be a recurring villain that keeps her company on her quest. Whatever direction they decide to go, it’s going to be exciting to finally find out what happened to Ezra Bridger since Star Wars: Rebels.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • Chris McKay Reveals First Details of his Scrapped ‘LEGO Batman’ Sequel

    Chris McKay Reveals First Details of his Scrapped ‘LEGO Batman’ Sequel

    It almost seems like it was yesterday when The LEGO Batman Movie premiered on the silver screen. Sadly, it’s already been around four years since the animated film was released and gave us a very unique but heartfelt take on the iconic Batman mythos. There haven’t been any announced plans for a sequel since and it seems that director Chris McKay didn’t want to keep it a secret anymore. It seems that there once was a sequel in development that tragically got scrapped even with the talented duo of Community‘s Dan Harmon and Loki‘s Michael Waldron. The latter even took to Twitter to share the script’s first page unveiling the title as Lego Superfriends.

     

     

    The script, according to McKay, would explore Batman’s relationship with the Justice League that was only briefly glimpsed in the first film. He described it as a Boogie Nights-esque comedy and goes on to offer some details on what he, Harmon, and Waldron were working on:

    Dan (Harmon) and (Michael) Waldron had done a first draft of the script that was really great. It was truly epic… both from an action standpoint and from a story standpoint. The structure was Godfather Part 2… a story about Batman’s relationship to the Justice League (and Superman) now as well as the formative moments of the Justice League (and Batman’s relationship with Superman) then.

    The reason we never got a sequel was due to Universal purchasing the rights to the LEGO franchise. As the original LEGO Movie got published through Warner Bros., they had access to their extensive library. Many might recall the various cameos from the LEGO Batman finale. As such, any future LEGO properties can include franchises like The Fast and Furious or Jurassic World, but we can’t expect a Batman sequel. Hopefully, Warner Bros. ends up buying the rights back to continue the franchise.

    Source: Twitter, Collider

  • E3: Square Enix and Team Ninja Unveil ‘Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’

    E3: Square Enix and Team Ninja Unveil ‘Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’

    It looks like the rumors were true, as the rumored Dark Souls-inspired Final Fantasy game has been unveiled at the tail-end of their Square Enix Showcase event during E3. It also seems that Tetsuya Nomura has joined with Team Ninja to offer a unique experience to Final Fantasy fans, as they unveil its title s Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. The gameplay teased a very action-heavy game that will challenge players. With the subtle Origin, it’ll be interesting to see how it might tie into the overarching franchise and what purpose it may serve. Anyone else wonders why Chaos looks a lot like the first Final Fantasy‘s main antagonist Garland?

     

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    Source: YouTube

  • E3: First Look at ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Black Panther in Action And Teases Upcoming Content

    E3: First Look at ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Black Panther in Action And Teases Upcoming Content

    Finally, after a long wait, we got our long-awaited look at Black Panther in action for Marvel’s Avengers. He’s been teased ever since the game got released in September and we’ve been anxiously awaiting what he’d look like in action. Crystal Dynamics confirmed that he will drop as one of the biggest content updates they can offer, which includes brand new enemy factions, villains, and so much more.

    Now, we finally get our showcase of what is to come. We got our first look at Cosmic Cube and the brand new Villain sector, which looks really impressive and like quite the challenge to tackle against Monica. They even revealed that we can search for clues in the new Patrol Mode that may help prevent the dark future that awaits the Avengers. We get randomized elements like Villains showing up. Cosmic Cube will finally drop on June 22nd.

     

    The big reveal, of course, is the final confirmation of Black Panther. They even briefly tease Klaue, who seems to be bombarding Wakanda. Not just that, it seems we’ll even get to take down the sound version of the character. The best part, the official Twitter page confirmed his August release.

     

    Source: Twitter (Cosmic Cube), Twitter (Black Panther)

  • E3: First Gameplay Revealed for Square Enix’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Game

    E3: First Gameplay Revealed for Square Enix’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Game

    We finally got our first look at the Guardians of the galaxy from Eidos-Montréal, but they didn’t just stop there and even offered some gameplay. It seems that you’re decisions matter throughout the game, as the first cutscene teases that you can decide how to move forward with a mission. We also get a look at how combat works, as you control the various Guardians by giving them commands. We also see some RPG elements and ways to interact with locals from the various planets. It’s quite an exciting addition to Marvel’s expansion into gaming and hopefully, they have a lot more surprises heading our way in the future.

     

     

    We even got a little tease from their work on the game from the developer’s perspective.

     

    Source: YouTube, YouTube (Dev Deep Dive)

  • E3: Square Enix and Marvel Unveil ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Game

    E3: Square Enix and Marvel Unveil ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Game

    It seems Marvel’s venture into gaming continues to expand, as they finally unveiled the long-rumored Guardians of the Galaxy. We’ve heard about it for some time and it looks quite promising going by the first trailer. Eidos is working on the project and it’ll take us into the vast space of the Marvel Universe. The gameplay looks to have some similar elements from Marvel’s Avengers, but it promises some zany galactic adventures. It’s a single-player game but it seems to imply you only get to play as Star-Lord. Also,  am just excited to see Cosmo. It releases on October 26th. Yes, you read that right, it’s releasing this year.

    Source: YouTube

  • E3: ‘The Outer Worlds’ Sequel Announced in Creative New Trailer

    E3: ‘The Outer Worlds’ Sequel Announced in Creative New Trailer

    It looks like Xbox has big plans for The Outer Worlds. It integrated elements from various popular franchises to make it a unique experience and the trailer for its sequel promises exactly that. They even mock game trailer clichés in creative ways to just showcase what is in store with the latest entry in the space-exploring franchise. After the Starfield reveals, it seems that we aren’t quite done yet exploring the galaxy in video games for the foreseeable future.

     

    Source: YouTube

  • E3: ‘Forza Horizon 5’ Heading to Mexico in New Trailer

    E3: ‘Forza Horizon 5’ Heading to Mexico in New Trailer

    If there ever is a franchise that always impresses visually, it is Forza Horizon 5. During the E3 panel, they unveiled that the latest entry is heading to Mexico and offered a closer look at some of the amazing visuals that’ll accompany the next generation of games. It’ll release in November 9th and let you drive through beaches, deserts, and even small towns. They even included some iconic murals from local artists to add that extra layer of authenticity. It really looks impressive and the gameplay also is quite promising as they will include various mini-games to keep things entertaining as you discover the beautiful country in all its detail. They also promise it’ll be their biggest open world yet.

     

    Source: YouTube (Reveal), YouTube (Gameplay)

  • E3: New Gameplay Trailer for ‘Age of Empires IV’ Released

    E3: New Gameplay Trailer for ‘Age of Empires IV’ Released

    Age of Empires has been a mainstay in gaming, especially for those that grew up with PC. Now, it is making a grand return with the upcoming fourth entry in the franchise. Luckily, Xbox used the chance to showcase some more of the gameplay during their E3 press. It looks like the classic gameplay is making a grand return and looks stunning with the visuals. You also get a chance to explore the history, as you can recruiter historical characters to your army. It’s going to be exciting to return to this classic franchise.

     

    Source: YouTube