Month: November 2020

Fortnite’s Chapter 2: Season 4 crossover will finally see Galactus arrive in a one-time only Nexus War finale live event on December 1, 2020, at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm GMT.

No further details were given as to what players can expect from this event besides the Fortnite Team noting that “Galactus is closing in on the Island and the fate of all Reality lies in the balance.”

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To prepare for the event, it is recommended players download the latest update for Fortnite and log in at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the event. The event playlist should be up 30 minutes prior to the start time.

The Fortnite team has said that it has “taken measures to ensure more people can attend the event,” but it is still recommended that players arrive early.

It is also mentioned that players will be able to take advantage of Fortnite’s new integration with Housparty to video chat with friends in-game if you are playing on PC, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5.

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Fortnite’s Marvel-themed season has seen such characters as Iron Man, Thor, Storm, Doctor Doom, She-Hulk, Mystique, Groot, and Wolverine be added to the game as skins, alongside other easter eggs, weapons, and more.

Even though this live event is being built up to be a finale event for the Nexus War, Fortnite still has “many years of Marvel integration” planned beyond this current season.

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Some of the team behind 21 Jump Street and its sequel 22 Jump Street are reuniting for a new “tongue-in-cheek thriller,” as Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Jump Street films, The LEGO Movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and star Channing Tatum are collaborating on a movie “inspired by Universal’s classic monster legacy.”

Per Deadline, Lord and Miller will produce while Tatum produces and stars in an untitled monster project that will be a modern-day, comedic take on one or more of Universal’s classic creatures (think Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Mummy, etc). The full plot details are being kept under wraps for now.

Reid Carolin (producer on Magic Mike and Channing Tatum’s directorial debut, Dog) had the original idea for the project and wrote the treatment. Wes Tooke (Midway) is writing the script.

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In other Channing Tatum news, IGN learned that X-Men: Apocalypse was meant to set the stage for a Mister Sinister-driven X-Men movie and that the plan was for Sinister to appear in the now canceled Gambit movie starring Channing Tatum.

After his Gambit film went bust, Tatum set his sights on another (very different) hero and is now teaming with Roy Lee (Godzilla vs. Kong) to co-produce their version on the ’90s surreal superhero title The Maxx.

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One of the more recent casualties of Netflix’s new harsh habit of canceling shows unceremoniously is GLOW, which, rather than being canceled, was actually ‘un-renewed.’ Which is to say it had already been picked up for a fourth and final season before Netflix changed its mind and pulled the plug completely, leaving fans in limbo with an unfinished story.

Obviously, in times like these, viewers might clamor for that one extra season, even if it’s a shortened version, just to give some closure. Or, in this case, a GLOW wrap up movie, which fans (and star Marc Maron) have asked for.

While talking to The Playlist’s podcast, The Fourth Wall, Brie opened up about the possibility of a movie – and why she’s not exactly counting on it happening.

“I certainly think a [GLOW] movie could tie everything up,” Brie said. “Our creators, Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, are incredible writers. And they’re so devoted to these characters that they created. I think a movie would be a great way to wrap it up.”

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“I’m a little pessimistic about it actually happening just in light of everything that’s gone on this year and how difficult it is to get anything back into production with COVID,” Brie continued, “and I’m also part of the Community cast, who’s been trying to get a movie going for six years.”

“So what I’m saying is don’t hold your breath because if it does happen, it might take a minute.”

If you’re looking for some reviews on Netflix’s most recent offerings, here’s our take on The Queen’s Gambit, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, as well as our review of The Crown: Season 4.

Netflix also made news recently by announcing that it’s testing out a new linear content channel, dubbed Netflix Direct, which will offer subscribers real-time, scheduled programming for the very first time.

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Update (11/21/20) – Reddit user RollieDell has discovered that a street in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales was named after the late Chadwick Boseman.

Chadwick Way has replaced 42nd Street in Miles Morales for PS5, and can be found between 1st and 3rd Avenue.

The number 42 has a lot of meaning for both Boseman, as he starred as Jackie Robinson in the film 42. Furthermore, the number 42 appears in both the original Miles Morales comic and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as an homage to Robinson.

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Spider-Man: Miles Morales includes tributes to two Marvel titans – Chadwick Boseman and Stan Lee – with a particularly heartfelt message for the king of Wakanda.

In the newest Marvel’s Spider-Man game, players will find all kinds of easter eggs and references to the greater Marvel universe. But one tribute isn’t hidden at all but is one that certainly pulls at the heartstrings.

Small Spoilers for Spider-Man: Miles Morales Credits Below.

After beating Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a message memorializing Chadwick Boseman, who played the Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays during the credits.

It reads:

“In loving memory of a noble king, Chadwick Boseman. His honor, strength, and compassion will reverberate for generations to come. Wakanda forever.”

Spider-Man: Miles Morales pays a beautiful tribute to late Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman. pic.twitter.com/oDHLpsX27R

— IGN (@IGN) November 16, 2020

Boseman died in August 2020 at the age of 43 due to complications with colon cancer. Boseman kept the diagnosis private for years while continuing to act in films like Black Panther, Da 5 Bloods, and more.

Miles Morales also includes another memorial, an in-game one, for Marvel’s Stan Lee. A bronze statue of the legendary comic book creator can be found in the game’s open-world on the Upper West Side next to Mick’s Diner.

“With great powers comes great responsibility.”

This bronze tribute to the late, great Stan Lee can be found in Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the Upper West Side next to Mick’s Diner. pic.twitter.com/EY0O8rD2c5

— IGN (@IGN) November 16, 2020

Lee, who died in 2018, made a cameo as the owner of Mick’s diner in Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4. It was part of a long-running tradition of including Stan Lee in various Marvel projects over the years, whether it be in movies, books, or other. A tribute to Lee was also added to the Spider-Man PS4 credits post-launch.

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It’s nice to see Miles Morales and the developers pay tribute to two Marvel greats, especially given how recent their deaths have been.

For more, check out IGN’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales review and guide for everything else about the latest Spidey-venture.

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Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Fortnite has run several Marvel-centric events thus far, including Avengers, Deadpool, and Wolverine challenges, but things are getting a little more intense–and the stakes are getting higher–in its latest event. Fortnite: Nexus War will come to a close on December 1, and it’s up to players to defeat Galactus or risk having the universe itself destroyed.

The fight against Galactus kicks off on December 1 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, and it’s a one-time-only event. Epic Games recommends you get into Fortnite about an hour before the scheduled start time and the playlist will appear about 30 minutes prior to the event. You’ll need to have update 14.60 downloaded in order to play and as the court case continues between Apple and Epic Games, iOS players are still left out of the fun. It’s possible there could be a workaround on the way via iOS’ Safari web browser, which is what some other companies are also doing instead of supporting dedicated apps.

Just a few days ago, Fortnite also brought video chat to the game through the Houseparty app. It’s available for the PC, PS5, and PS4 versions of the game and you need to have either an iOS or Android phone with the app installed. If you link your accounts, you’ll get a special Rainbow Fog Wrap, as well.