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Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 Might Begin Filming Sooner Than Expected

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has been a much-discussed movie in part due to how Marvel fired director James Gunn over controversial tweets and then re-hired him. Now that he's back in the director's chair, when can fans expect the movie to actually get underway? According The Hollywood Reporter , Marvel is planning to begin shooting in 2020. Not only that, but the stars are all expected to return for the third movie in in the trilogy. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was originally expected to hit theatres in May 2020, but plans changed when Gunn was fired. Before he was re-hired, Gunn signed with Warner Bros. to write and direct The Suicide Squad . That movie is releasing in August 2021, so some expected Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to not shoot until later. But it looks like plans have shifted forward. The entire future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is unclear at this stage. Marvel plans to reveal its plans for Phase 4 after the release of Spider-Man: Far From Home i

Brightburn: Watch A Harrowing Scene From Guardians Of The Galaxy Director's Superhero Horror Movie

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn's next movie is the superhero horror film Brightburn starring Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games) and David Denman (The Office, Big Fish). The film follows the story of a child who crash-lands on Earths and is adopted by the characters played by Banks and Denman, Tori and Kyle. They recognize his super-abilities and try to raise him to use them for good. But he doesn't. Instead, he wreaks havoc on a small Kansas town, and people aren't happy about it. Brightburn comes to theatres later this month, and GameSpot can exclusively reveal a new clip from the film today where we see actor Matt Jones (Breaking Bad) enduring a harrowing visit from the young man, Brandon, who is played by Jackson A. Dunn. Check out the clip in the embed above. Brightburn opens May 23 in Australia and then a day later on May 24 in the United States over the Memorial Day weekend. It was directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive) with a script by James Gunn's

How Much Money Avengers Cast Makes From Marvel Movies Revealed In New Report

Marvel's superhero movies are some of the biggest films ever. The latest one, Avengers: Endgame, has already made more than $1.3 billion after less than a week in theatres . Now, a report report reveals how much money Disney/Marvel pays the franchise's biggest stars. Starting with the biggest payday, Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. earned $75 million from 2018's Avengers: Infinity War alone, according to The Hollywood Reporter . This was the result of a unique deal he made with Marvel boss Kevin Feige that gives the actor "backend" on the Avengers movies. A backend deal means an actor gets a percentage of box office grosses. Infinity War was a massive commercial success, making $2.048 billion at the box office . Downey Jr.'s reported $75 million from that movie is likely tied to that huge performance. THR's report also claims that Downey Jr. was paid $5 million PER DAY for three days to film his parts on 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming. The story doe

A Saints Row Movie Is Happening With Fate Of The Furious Director

Yet another video game is getting spun into a movie. Deadline reports that a film based on Saints Row is in development, with F. Gary Gray attached to direct. Gray directed Straight Outta Compton, The Fate of the Furious, and the upcoming Men in Black: International. Greg Russo is writing the script; it's at least his second video game job, as he's also writing the script for the Mortal Kombat reboot movie in the works at Warner Bros. The movie is produced in part by Koch Films, a division of Koch Media, which owns Deep Silver and the rights to Saints Row. THQ previously held the rights, but Koch Media acquired the rights and developer Volition out of THQ's bankruptcy auction . Last year, Volition and Saints Row returned to THQ ... sort of ... when THQ Nordic ( which itself acquired the THQ name ) acquired Koch Media and all of its assets . The Saints Row movie has been in the works for a long time. Back in 2009, the rapper 50 Cent announced that he was working on a Sai

Blizzard Won't Attend Gamescom, One Of The Biggest Gaming Shows On Earth

Blizzard, the gaming giant behind franchises like World of Warcraft , Diablo , and Overwatch , will not attend Gamescom this year. The company said in a statement that it's not attending the show in Cologne, Germany as part of its "renewed effort" in 2019 to focus on game development. Blizzard plans to return to Gamescom someday, but it's not clear when. "As part of a renewed effort this year to maintain our focus on development, for our current games and our future projects, we won't have a booth at Gamescom 2019," Blizzard said. "The show is an important one for the European and global gaming community, and we’re going to miss meeting players in Cologne this year. You'll still be able to find Blizzard gear in the gamescom 2019 shop area, and we're looking forward to returning to the Gamescom show floor in the future." Blizzard also teased in its statement that it is eager to talk about upcoming, unannounced projects "when the

Game Of Thrones: What Did Melisandre Say To Arya In Season 3?

The Red Woman Melisandre has been wandering around Westeros for most of the run of Game of Thrones , trying to prepare people for the Great War--the big throwdown between the living and the dead. When the Night's Watch was trying to convince the lords of Westeros that the White Walkers were coming, Melisandre believed it immediately, and convinced Stannis Baratheon to help the Night's Watch prepare for them. When the army of the dead finally reached Winterfell in Episode 3 of Game of Thrones Season 8, The Long Night , Melisandre had already had a big influence on everything that happened leading to that point. She resurrected Jon Snow after he was betrayed by his Night's Watch brothers; she led Stannis to his doom fighting the Boltons at Winterfell, which led Davos to join up with Jon; and she suggested Daenerys meet with Jon and hear what he had to say about the threat of the Night King. And when Melisandre ran into Arya Stark during the battle, she had an influence on he

Game Of Thrones: Why The Big Battle's Deaths Left Me Cold (Season 8, Episode 3)

Game of Thrones fans expected a lot of characters to die during the massive battle at Winterfell in Episode 3, "The Long Night," and technically, the episode didn't disappoint. All told, seven minor-to-main characters were killed, if you including the Night King--not to mention the entire Dothraki horde, down to the last man, and by the looks of it, most of the Unsullied too. On paper, it sounds glorious. So why were so many fans--myself included--disappointed once the credits began rolling? Despite being viewed by a record-breaking 17.8 million people, "The Long Night" has emerged as Game of Thrones' second-lowest-rated episode ever on Rotten Tomatoes , next to only the Season 5 episode in which Sansa got raped. Plenty of people thought the episode was great--trust me, I've heard from them on Twitter since writing my review --but many fans also agree that the episode was oversimplified, underwhelming, and just plain disappointing. Technically speak

Avengers: Endgame Is Now 10th Biggest Movie In History

Avengers: Endgame has been in theatres for less than a week, and it's already one of biggest box office successes in the history of cinema. It's now made an astonishing $1.342 billion worldwide, which makes it the 10th biggest movie ever. It edged out Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 ($1.341 billion) to take the No. 10 spot. Endgame will surely continue to make lots more money as its run in theatres continues, so it'll be interesting to see where it lands when all is said and done. The No. 1 biggest box office smash worldwide is Avatar, which made $2.78 billion. You can see the full Top 10 list below, as compiled by Box Office Mojo. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Marvel has raised the bonus threshold for Avengers actors. Years ago, actors would receive bonuses when a Marvel movie passed $500 million; it was later raised to $700 million, and now bonuses aren't paid until Avengers movies hit $1.5 billion. Endgame will surely reach that amount, which t

Quentin Tarantino Still Wants To Make A Star Trek Movie

In one of the wilder and more unexpected pieces of film news in recent years, it was reported that legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino--who is known for his original scripts and creative control over projects--was attached to a new Star Trek movie that he would direct . With the future of the Star Trek series seemingly in question , it was believed that Tarantino may no longer be involved. But now, Tarantino says it could happen--but probably not soon. "It's a very big possibility," he told SlashFilm . Tarantino has been busy with his next movie, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, so he hasn't caught up with Star Trek producers Paramount recently. However, he said the script for the new Star Trek has been written, and he expects to return to the project after he recovers from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. "I haven't been dealing with those guys for a while cause I've been making my movie," he said of his discussions with Star Trek's producers.

How Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Recreated A Classic WWE Raw Moment In Fighting With My Family

When it came to telling the life story of WWE Superstar Paige on the big screen, it would have been nearly impossible to complete the movie Fighting with My Family without recreating one of the most memorable moments in WWE Raw history. It was April 7, the night after Wrestlemania XXX, when Paige made her main roster debut and--shockingly--captured the WWE Divas Championship in her first match, dethroning reigning champion AJ Lee. To capture that moment on film, Fighting with My Family director Stephen Merchant worked with producer--and former WWE superstar--Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to actually film the scene live in front of a rowdy WWE crowd in Los Angeles, which is detailed in the exclusive clip above from the movie's digital release. "When I got the job, Stephen met me for breakfast just to basically sit me down and say, 'You will be wrestling in the Staples Center pretty soon, in front of a live audience,'" the movie's star Florence Pugh reme

"Arya Is A Mary Sue" Is The Dumbest Game Of Thrones Opinion On The Internet

Warning: This post is going to completely spoil Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 3. You might want to wait to read it if you haven't already watched. The third episode of Game of Thrones Season 8, The Long Night , upended a lot of expectations. The Night King 's attack on Winterfell was met by the combined forces of the living, including Daenerys and her dragons, the North, the Dothraki, and the Unsullied. Prophecies and plot lines were drawn to their conclusions, and things we've been expecting to happen finally did--but not always in the ways the show has hinted they might. The big twist was that it wasn't Jon Snow or Daenerys who wound up killing the Night King in the final battle. The pair have been the subject of all kinds of speculation about which of them (among several other characters) might be the reborn Azor Ahai, the Prince That Was Promised, destined to defeat the Night King and the White Walkers. Melisandre resurrected Jon in Season 6 because she belie

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Down To $45 On PS4, Xbox One (US)

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is barely a month old, but as usual your patience has already been rewarded if you waited for a deal. It's already down to $45 on Amazon in the US, for the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Amazon's sale prices come and go rather quickly, so if you want in on the deal you should probably grab it to be on the safe side. This marks the lowest price we've seen on consoles so far, and even cheaper than a recent Newegg sale price . Some brick-and-mortar retailers have also been known to price-match Amazon, if you'd rather pick it up yourself, but call ahead first. GET SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE FOR $45 AT AMAZON » Sekiro is the latest From Software title, following up on hits like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. The studio has gained a reputation for the genre it helped shape--nicknamed "Soulsbornes." Their games (and now, many imitators) make a point of tough combat and resource scarcity to instill a feeling of accomplishment. Sekiro is in the sam

Mortal Kombat 11 Community Thank You Gift Now Available

Mortal Kombat 11 received some criticism for its in-game economy and grind, but NetherRealm has started to address those progression issues with a series of patches. As part of the make-good effort, the studio has also bundled the latest patch with a thank you gift, awarding a big dose of currency to players. The bundle includes 500,000 Koins, 500 Hearts, 1,000 Souls, and 1,000 Time Crystals. Time Crystals are the premium currency, and so the amount here equals about $10--enough for two of the premium skins. The rest of the currency types are used in the Krypt, to unlock various rewards. It's only available on PC and PS4 so far, with Xbox One and Switch incoming. You'll have to claim the reward through your notifications area. Make sure you claim it by May 6, 2019 at 6 AM PT. That injection of kash came alongside a big update for MK11 . It fixes several exploits and makes changes to matchmaking, but the bigger adjustment for the player grind will be that it's softened t

Game Of Thrones Sets Ratings Record With Episode 3 Of Season 8

The eighth and final season of HBO's Game of Thrones was one of the most anticipated TV events of recent years, and last weekend, Episode 3 finally delivered the Battle of Winterfell. Fans have waited a long time for this epic confrontation, and as a result, the episode has smashed viewing records. HBO states that the episode, titled "The Long Night," delivered 17.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode in the show's history. This figure includes replays and streaming; in terms of on-air viewing, the episode drew an audience of 12 million across two airings on Sunday night. The previous record was held by Episode 1 of Season 8, which was watched by a total of 17.4 million viewers earlier this month. "The Long Night" was also the longest Game of Thrones episode ever, clocking in at 82 minutes. While these figures make Season 8 the most popular to date, the show has been a ratings hit from the very start. The show is HBO's most popular ser

Next Avengers Villains May Have Been Teased At The End Of Endgame

While Avengers: Endgame hasn't even been in theaters for a full week, many people are speculating about the future of the MCU. In fact, GameSpot already has a few villains we think the Marvel heroes should fight next. But did the end of Endgame actually drop hints at what's coming next? Get ready for some speculation. This is your final warning for spoilers. According to Reddit , there is a huge reveal in the background during the final moments of Endgame. In the scene where we see Ned Leeds and Peter Parker reunited at a high school, there is a school administrator greeting the students, high fiving them. According to the poster, the actor playing that role is Ben Mendelsohn. In Captain Marvel, he played the Skrull Talos , disguised as SHIELD's high-ranking member Keller. Could this be Keller or Talos disguised as Keller? In the comics, Skrulls disguised themselves as humans and launched an all-out attack in the story Secret Invasion. The Skrulls even had sleeper agen

Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Stream: Start Time And Watch It Here

Gearbox is soon giving fans another look at its upcoming loot shooter, Borderlands 3 . The developer is livestreaming a "worldwide gameplay reveal" tomorrow, May 1, starting at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, which will showcase "the first hands-on gameplay of Borderlands 3." Gearbox hasn't shared many details about what the stream will entail, only that fans will be able to potentially earn some in-game loot by watching Twitch streamers play the game via a new Echocast extension . The stream will be broadcast on the Borderlands website and Twitch channel . You'll also be able to tune in right here on GameSpot and watch the stream above. Borderlands 3 Gameplay Reveal Stream Start Times 10 AM PT 1 PM ET 6 PM BST Borderlands 3 had long been rumored, but Gearbox officially announced the title last month in a rather...memorable livestream presentation during PAX East 2019. A few days later, the developer shared another trailer for the game. This one introduced it

Here's Why Team Sonic Racing Doesn't Have Other Sega Characters

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed , like Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing before it, contained a number of characters from outside the Sonic universe. Wreck-It Ralph, Football Manager Man, and others all battled for racing supremacy with the titular blue hedgehog and his friends, but the next game in the series, Team Sonic Racing , eschews these supplementary characters. "The reason we [dropped non-Sonic universe characters]," explains Sumo Digital's studio design director, Derek Littlewood, "was so we could dive into the Sonic universe in more depth, and tell a canon Sonic universe story, with our team adventure mode. That was very important for us. "It was a difficult decision for us, but we feel like that was the right direction to go in. Because it's allowed us to create a very new kind of unique experience for Team Sonic Racing that I think people won't have had with the previous titles." The move has other advantages, too. Ben Wils

May Xbox One Game Pass Lineup Revealed

May is almost upon us and Microsoft has announced a new slate of Xbox Game Pass titles joining the subscription line-up over the course of the month. As usual this initial burst of announcements covers the first half of May, with more announcements likely to come later and fill out the remaining days. First, on May 2, Game Pass subscribers will get access to Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus . The first-person shooter inserts you deep into Nazi-occupied America with a cast of colorful characters at your side. That same day the service will also add Wargroove , the retro turn-based strategy game reminiscent of Advance Wars . On May 9, the service will add the resource management sim Surviving Mars and Tacoma , the sci-fi narrative adventure game from the makers of Gone Home , along with the MMORPG Black Desert . The strategy RPG For the King is being added as well, and while it officially launches on May 10, Game Pass subscribers get it three days early on May 7. Finally, on May 16,

First Sonic Movie Trailer Shows Jim Carrey As Sassy Robotnik

Despite how surreal the idea of a live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie may seem, it is, in fact, happening and inevitable. If the numerous cast confirmations haven't been enough to convince you that we will soon live in a world where a blue hedgehog that runs fast will inhabit the same space as real human beings, the newly released trailer certainly will. The trailer, which you can watch below, gives us a nice overview of the story. As you might expect, it's a familiar tale of Sonic going up against Robotnik, who is up to no good in San Francisco. This time, though, the bad doctor appears to be affiliated with the military G-men investigating what's up with the blue hedgehog. He's also surprisingly sassy for an evil doctor, and the end of the trailer teases a more familiar look for him. Although Sonic will be brought to live via CGI, the beloved character is being voiced in the movie by Ben Schwartz , who is a seasoned voice actor having appeared as Dewey Duck in the

Into The Spider-Verse Producers Working On New Marvel TV Shows For Sony

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who recently won an Oscar for Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse, have signed a new deal with Sony that's reportedly worth $100 million or more. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Lord and Miller will work on a lot of new and different projects as part of the nine-figure overall deal. This includes creating and producing new comedy and drama projects of their own and supervising others. They will also work on a number of TV shows based on Sony's Marvel characters, including Spider-Man and related villains, as well as Venom, Morbius, Black Cat, and Silver Sable. All of the characters from Into the Spider-Verse may also get their own spinoffs that Lord and Miller may work on. "This is a significant milestone for our television business, having the opportunity to work with two of the most creative forces in the industry in both our film and television businesses," Sony Pictures Television chairman Mike Hopkins said in a statement. &qu

New Mortal Kombat 11 Patch Out Now -- Here's Everything It Adds And Changes

A new update for Mortal Kombat 11 has arrived, and it's a big one. The new update, which is available now on PS4 (and is coming to Xbox One, Switch, and PC soon), fixes exploits and issues, makes changes to matchmaking, introduces some AI adjustments, and a lot more. You can see the full patch notes posted at the bottom of this story. In addition to the update, today marks the release of developer NetherRealm's response to the Mortal Kombat 11 microtransaction controversy . The studio maintains that it does not want to artificially push people toward spending money on microtransactions. And in a "thank you" effort and a measure of good faith, the company is releasing a free in-game currency bundle for all Mortal Kombat 11 players. This bundle--which includes 500,000 Koins, 500 Hearts, 1,000 Souls, and 1,000 Time Crystals. The bundle is coming to PS4 with the new update today, and should arrive on other systems soon. You can see the full patch notes below, as poste

George R.R. Martin Will Host Q&A With Stars Of New Tolkien Movie

George R.R. Martin has often cited J.R.R. Tolkien as an inspiration for his own A Song of Ice and Fire series. So it's exciting news that Martin has been announced as the moderator for a discussion and Q&A about the new movie, Tolkien. Martin will moderate and discussion and Q&A with the movie's stars, including Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, and director Dome Karukoski. The event is taking place on May 8 at the Regency Westwood Village where the film is premiering in Los Angeles. "Modern fantasy would not exist without J.R.R. Tolkien and Lord of the Rings… and that most definitely includes my own A Song of Ice and Fire," Martin said in a blog post . "Tolkien's work redefined fantasy, and all of us who have followed in his footsteps owe him a profound debt. "But who was the man behind the Shire, the Hobbits, and the One Ring? Tolkien, the new motion picture about JRRT’s early life, aspires to answer that question." The discussion and Q&a

Nintendo Switch Online Reaches Almost 10 Million Subscribers

The Nintendo Switch Online paid membership program is doing quite well, it seems. Nintendo has confirmed that 9.8 million people have signed up for the paid program since the service launched back in September. This excludes free trial memberships, but it does include family subscriptions. Nearly 10 million subscribers paying a monthly fee is likely good news for Nintendo's bottom line, as it gives the company yet another way to make money on a regular basis. Software and services are historically the money-makers, so Nintendo investors are likely happy with this strong start for Nintendo Switch Online. Also in the report, Nintendo called out Tetris 99 as a success story for Switch Online. The game is free, but it requires a Switch Online membership, and so far the game has been played by 2.8 million accounts. The title helped improve overall "engagement" on Nintendo Switch, the company said. "We plan to implement in-game events to encourage consumers to keep en

Avengers: Endgame: Pepper Potts’ New Superhero Identity, Explained

Warning: major Endgame Spoilers to follow! One of Avengers: Endgame 's most unlikely heroes is a character who has been around since the beginning: Pepper Potts, who's last proper run-in with the front lines of a superhero showdown came in Iron Man 3. Things are a lot different this time around, thankfully, and Pepper is no longer infected with a lethal virus burning her up from the inside out--now she's just got her very own armor, and it's straight from the comics. Sort of. So, just how and why is Pepper armored up now? Let's really dig into it. And in the meantime, check out our Avengers: Endgame review , Easter Eggs and references list , and our look at Captain America's major moment and Tony Stark's story arc . Where did the armor come from? Somewhere in the five-year time skip, Tony built Pepper her very own armor as an "anniversary present"--something she apparently rarely uses, according to Tony, but she has it nonetheless. This all h

Minecraft Creator Won't Be Involved With Upcoming Event Over His "Comments And Opinions"

Game developer Markus "Notch" Persson, who created the Minecraft franchise and sold it to Microsoft for $2.5 billion USD , will not be involved with the franchise's upcoming 10th anniversary celebration event. A spokesperson for Microsoft told Variety that they are excluding him due to his "comments and opinions." "His comments and opinions do not reflect those of Microsoft or Mojang and are not representative of Minecraft," a representative told the site. As part of Microsoft's acquisition of Minecraft and developer Mojang, Persson stepped away from the series. The Microsoft spokesperson confirmed that this remains the case; he hasn't worked on the franchise since he sold it to Microsoft years ago. Microsoft did not point to any specific comments or opinions from Persson that led to his exclusion from the event, but a number of his tweets and comments on a variety of subjects have garnered criticism . Persson reportedly owned 70 percent

Avengers: Endgame Could Have Been Much Different, Here's How

Avengers: Endgame has destroyed box office records since its premiere, and there's plenty to talk about when it comes to the movie--including what and who was originally planned to appear but ultimately didn't make the final cut. If it isn't clear already, let this be your final warning: the following article contains spoilers. The final chapter to the Infinity War saga and second to last film for the third phase of the MCU, Endgame does plenty right . Unfortunately it gets some wrong too. Endgame ends Tony Stark's story in the best way , but the movie doesn't quite honor the legacy of Natasha Romanoff or Steve Rogers . Not all of these plot points played out as they were originally planned, however. In an interview with The New York Times , Endgame screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely explained how many aspects of the movie were once very different. Banner Was Going To Become Professor Hulk Much Earlier One of the many surprise changes for on

May 2019 Games With Gold Announced (Xbox One, Xbox 360)

Besides access to online multiplayer and exclusive game discounts, another perk Xbox Live Gold members enjoy is free monthly games for Xbox One and Xbox 360--and the latest freebies for May 2019 have just been announced. Gold members, here are the titles you can download and keep for free next month: Available May 1: Kicking things off is Marooners , a hectic party game with local or online co-op where you and your friends play as quirky Marooners. You'll be dropped into intense minigames, where you can pull some shenanigans and pester each other as you compete (and even haunt each other after you die). You can grab Marooners on Xbox One. Then there's Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon , an EDF spin-off where you take down waves of deadly aliens and giant insects invading Earth. The third-person shooter includes over 300 weapons, jetpacks, and tactical armor, and thanks to backwards compatibility, you can play it on both Xbox One and Xbox 360. Available May 16: Spring i

Pokemon Go: Shiny Diglett, Groudon, And More Earth Day Rewards Now Live

For the second year running, Pokemon Go developer Niantic teamed up with Playmob to host a series of Earth Day cleanup events during the month of April. The initiative turned out to be a big success; according to Niantic, more than 14,800 people participated in these events, and as thanks, the developer has rolled out a batch of exciting rewards for a limited time in the Pokemon mobile game. From now until May 2, Ground-type Pokemon such as Diglett, Sandshrew, and others will appear in the wild more frequently than normal. On top of that, players will have a chance of finding a Shiny Diglett, marking the first time it has been available in the mobile game. Rounding out the Earth Day rewards, players will receive two times the normal amount of Candy and Stardust each time they capture Pokemon. Finally, the Legendary Ground Pokemon Groudon will also appear as a Raid boss again until May 2. You can see the full list of rewards on Niantic's website . In addition to the Earth Day r