Microsoft announces the next Xbox, Project Scorpio

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By Armando

Microsoft has announced the next Xbox console, Project Scorpio. The head of Xbox Phil Spencer said he believes it will be the most powerful console ever during its E3 2016 briefing.

The long-rumored Project Scorpio is an enhanced version of the Xbox One, capable of running 4K-native games, and will also support VR experiences. According to Xbox chief Phil Spencer, Microsoft views the new device as much more than a simple refresh.

Microsoft also announced the Xbox One S, a slimline version of the original Xbox One, 40% smaller than the nearly 3-year-old launch model, comes up to 2 TB internal hard disk drive, supports 4K video and HDR feature.

 

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Superman Is the Best Superhero of All Time, Study Says

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By Adam Chitwood

It’s a debate as old as time itself—which superhero would beat all other superheroes in a fight? Everyone has their own answer (with caveats galore), but now we’ve got an objective, definitive answer to the question that has perplexed philosophers and scientists for decades.

Students at the University of Leicester (via Gizmodo) have unveiled the results of a seven-year study into the age-old superhero question, and the answer is clear: Superman is the best-equipped superhero of all time.

photo copyright: Warner Brothers. DC Comics

While Superman landing the title isn’t exactly a shock—he can do basically anything—the runners up may surprise you. Wolverine and Mystique both made solid cases, with Wolverine’s regenerative capacity cited as a major benefit, and Mystique’s mastery of manipulation to aid in disguise working in her favor. Thor also ranks considerably high thanks to the God of Thunder’s energy efficiency—1 throw of Mjolnir can have an energy output of 5.97×1018 J. Inhumans member Black Bolt, meanwhile, likely holds the title of the single most destructive superhero given the energy output that results in planetary annihilation.

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Starz Renews Hit Series “Outlander” With “Book Three” And “Book Four” Commitment

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Starz Greenlights Two More Books of “Outlander” Based on Diana Gabaldon’s International Bestselling Novels Voyager and Drums of Autumn

Beverly Hills, Calif., June 1, 2016 – Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced today the network has ordered “Book Three” and “Book Four” for the Golden Globe®-nominated STARZ Original series “Outlander,” the critically-acclaimed original series executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international bestselling books. Once again partnering with Sony Pictures Television, this is the first multi-book pickup for “Outlander,” assuring the series will run for several more years. The highly-anticipated second installment of the series premiered on STARZ in April 2016.

“Book Three” will be based on the third of the eight books in the Outlander series, entitled Voyager, followed by “Book Four” based on the fourth book in the series, Drums of Autumn.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to star in Shane Black’s Doc Savage movie

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by Armando

It looks like Dwayne Johnson’s busy schedule will get even busier. The actor confirmed on Monday that he would be teaming with director Shane Black to bring the classic heroic-adventure character to life in a new film, which had been in development at Sony Pictures.

The actor relayed the information via his Instagram account post that shows Black and his co-writing team of Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry and producer Hiram Garcia.

Shane Black, recently helmed the The Nice Guys with Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling to positive reviews and modest boxoffice since bowing on May 20. He also directed Iron Man 3 and wrote Lethal Weapon in the late 80s which kicked off the franchise for Warner Bros. He is also currently working on his new Predator film.

The superhero title is just the latest on Johnson’s busy slate. He is starring alongside Kevin Hart in action comedy Central Intelligence, set for a June 17 release.

Johnson will also produce the film under his Seven Bucks Productions banner with Sony releasing the movie. Production for the film has yet to begin.

It's OFFICIAL: For all comic book fans you already know the world's first superhero (pre-dating Superman) is the "Man of Bronze" himself Clark "Doc" Savage. Want to thank my bud director/writer Shane Black and his writing team Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry for flying in from LA and sitting with me and our @sevenbucksprod's producer @hhgarcia41 on this Memorial Day weekend to chop up creative and break story on this very cool project. Comic book fans around the world know that the cool thing about "Doc" Savage is that he's the inspiration for Superman. First name Clark, called "Man of Bronze", retreats to his "Fortress of Solitude" in the Arctic etc etc. Doc was physically and mentally trained from birth by his father and a team of scientists to become the perfect human specimen with a genius level intellect. His heightened senses are beyond comprehension. He can even identify a women's perfume from half a mile away. He is literally the master of everything. But here's the #1 reason I'm excited to become Doc Savage.. HE'S A F*CKING HILARIOUS WEIRDO! Confidently, yet innocently he has zero social graces whatsoever due to his upbringing so every interaction he has with someone is direct, odd, often uncomfortable and amazingly hilarious. After speaking for hours w/ Shane Black I can see why the creator of Superman took only the best parts of Doc Savage and leaving the "weirdo" part behind. But to us, it's that "weirdo" part that makes Clark "Doc" Savage dope! Can't wait to sink my teeth into this one of a kind character. #ItsOfficial #WorldsFirstSuperhero #GeniusIntellect #PhysicalSpecimen #FnLoveableWeirdo #ManOfBronze #DocSavage

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Beauty and the Beast Trailer Breaks Star Wars Views Record

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By Armando

The first teaser trailer for Disney’s live-action retelling of Beauty and the Beast overtakes Star Wars: The Force Awakens with the biggest teaser audience in history.

Disney’s re-imagining of the classic story was met with skepticism early in its production, with many fans expressing that a remaking of the 1991 animated classic was not even necessary. So no one really expected expected the teaser to break a record set by one of the teaser trailers for one of the biggest movies of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Yet that is exactly what just happened and the movie was soon trending following the trailer release on Monday

The teaser was watched 91.8m times during its first 24 hours of release, taking it ahead of the 88m views garnered by the second teaser for The Force Awakens in 2014.

Disney has been having a fantastic run lately, with The Jungle Book’s boxoffice performance this year exceeding expectations, and looks to repeat the same kind of success when their live-action retelling of the classic fairy-tale Beauty and the Beast arrives next spring.

Here is the first glimpse of Disney remake of the classic story of Beauty and the Beast.

Beauty and the Beast opens on March 17, 2017. It stars Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson. It was directed by Bill Condon from a script by Stephen Chbosky.

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Radiohead Performs ‘Creep’ Live For First time in 7 Years

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By AICreative Media

​​Radiohead gave fans a treat to kick off their tour last night, May 23, during the sold-out audience at the La Zenith in Paris. According to Rolling Stone, the band hadn’t performed their classic global smash ‘Creep’ since August 30, 2009, when it headlined the U.K.’s Reading Festival. Radiohead released their ninth studio album A Moon Shaped Pool earlier this month.

Singer Thom Yorke told the crowd, “This is for the funny guy shouting for ‘Creep’ at the back, if only to shock you.”

A fan in the audience captured video. Watch below:

Radiohead will be headlining shows in New York City and Los Angeles this summer and also play at this year’s Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and Austin City Limits festivals.

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Punch It Into Hyperspace With Your New Look at STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1!

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New York, NY – May 19th, 2016 – Everyone’s favorite scoundrel – now starring in his very own series! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look inside HAN SOLO #1 – the highly anticipated Star Wars™ limited series coming to a galaxy far, far away and your local comic shops this June! A-list creators Marjorie Liu and Mark Brooks hop in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon to bring you a swashbuckling tale of high adventure in deep space!

Han Solo has finally entered his ship into the Dragon Void Run – an infamous high-stakes race across the stars. You know, the race Han has dreamt of winning. Only there’s a catch – his entry into this legendary race is a top-secret undercover mission for Princess Leia and the Rebellion! Will he keep his mind on the mission? More importantly – can he manage to pull it off while still maintaining his lead in the race?!

The race is on as Han, Chewie and the Falcon blast off this June for the highly anticipated HAN SOLO #1 – coming to comic shops and digital devices!

STAR WARS: HAN SOLO #1 (of 5) (APR161034)
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Art by MARK BROOKS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Covers by JOHN CASSADAY (APR161035)
and MIKE ALLRED (APR161037)
Millennium Falcon Variant by SCOTT KOBLISH (FEB168681)
Movie Variant Available (APR161040)
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (APR161038)
Cassaday Sketch Variant Also Available (APR161036)
Blank Variant Also Available (APR161039)
FOC – 05/23/16, On Sale – 06/15/16

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Steven Spielberg and Mark Rylance Bring ‘The BFG’ to Cannes.

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By Armando

Amid the usual excitement, the 2016 Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, premiering some of the year’s biggest films. One of the more anticipated titles is Steven Spielberg’s return to family film territory, The BFG.

An adaptation of Roald Dahl‘s classic novel about a young girl who befriends a “big friendly giant,” the movie reunites Spielberg with Mark Rylance, who won an academy award for Spielberg’s 2015 movie Bridge of Spies.

“I have a lot of acquaintances over 44 years [as a filmmaker],” he told reporters at the Cannes Film Festival Saturday. “And I haven’t brought a lot of people into my life from the movies … ” Clearly Rylance is an exception.

The BFG marks the actor and director’s second collaboration, and with a third under way, the director said he’s become close with the actor. Similarly, Rylance complimented Spielberg’s commitment to storytelling, saying, “How you tell a story — Steven’s constantly always thinking about that. So, you feel very confident as an actor that what you’re doing is going to be placed into a well-told story.”

So far, the collaboration is another success. The Telegraph UK call Rylance “as good a fit for the film as Spielberg: his BFG could almost be the distant ancestor of his indelible forest-dwelling troublemaker Johnny “Rooster” Byron in the Jez Butterworth play Jerusalem.”

The BFG comes to theaters July 1, 2016. Also stars Ruby Barnhill as the impulsively kidnapped orphan Sophie who befriends the title giant.

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Kick9’s Warriors of Glory Launches Today in IOS and Android

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Immersive 3D Action Role-Playing Game Now Available via Publisher Kick9

Sunnyvale, Calif. – May 11th, 2016 – Game developer Vstar Games Entertainment, in collaboration with Kick9 – a global game publisher of mobile content – announced today that its Immersive 3D Action RPG (Role Playing Game) Warriors of Glory is now available for download across mobile platforms. Originally published in Asia, Warriors of Glory inspires all new innovations to the genre, and today’s launch brings it to the North American app marketplace for the first time.

Step into a mystical land haunted by demons and creatures of darkness. Command a Barbarian, Wizard or Assassin to dispatch your enemies in skill-based RPG combat. Team up with your friends to conquer CO-OP boss battles and raid dungeons or face off against players from around the globe in 2v2 Arena combat!

Other key features for Warriors of Glory include:

  • Multiple Heroes with varying skill types let players personalize their Hero.
  • Extensive hero and gear upgrades allow players to customize their hero and fight back against even the strongest of foes.
  • Several gameplay modes to explore including a captivating campaign mode and a host of PvE & Guild cooperative challenges.
  • Epic world bosses to challenge even the most hardened of players.
  • Variety of PvP options for players and guilds including 2v2 Arena combat.
  • A wide variety of monsters, bosses and events provide endless re-playability.

    • “As fans of Fantasy Action, RPG’s and strategic mobile games, we could not be more excited to work with Vstar Games Entertainment to launch Warriors of Glory into the North American app marketplace,” said Yong Wang, Founder and CEO of Kick9. “Kick9 looks forward to joining users in an incredible adventure in Warriors of Glory while continuing to innovate and improve upon the RPG mobile gaming genre.”

    Download the game for free on iOS and Android by visiting: http://www.kick9.com/link/index/3000000022

    Check out the trailer:

    Download the press kit at: https://goo.gl/ZwgngR

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    Radiohead Release Stunning ‘Daydreaming’ Video Ahead of New Album

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    by Daniel Kreps, Ryan Reed

    Paul Thomas Anderson-directed video teases band’s new LP – out digitally on May 8th

    Radiohead have released a haunting new single, “Daydreaming,” from their much anticipated – and as-yet-untitled – ninth studio album, which arrives digitally on May 8th and in all physical formats on June 17th. They also unveiled an elaborate, maze-like video directed by filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.

    The clip stars frontman Thom Yorke, who walks through a series of interconnected locations – an apartment, parking garage, hospital, house, laundromat, beach – and eventually climbs a snow-capped hill to an eerie cave. “Daydreaming” is the sonic inverse of the band’s recently released single “Burn the Witch,” using a glacial Jonny Greenwood score and ambient keys to anchor Yorke’s vocals. “Dreamers, they never learn,” he croons. “It’s too late / The damage is done.”

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