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A new trailer for It: Chapter Two will be released on July 18 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, and ahead of that, a chilling new poster for the movie has arrived.

It depicts the glowing, yellow eyes of Pennywise the Clown, and it’s pretty creepy. The tagline for the film appears to be “It Ends,” which seems to be a reference to how the grown-up members of The Losers’ Club who reunite 27 years after the events of the 2017 film to fight the clown again.

It: Chapter Two stars James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone as the grown-up versions of the kids from the first movie. Bill Skarsgard returns as Pennywise, while the kids from the first movie including Jaeden Martell, Wyatt Oleff, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Chosen Jacobs, and Jack Dylan Grazer.

The first movie’s director, Andy Muschietti, is returning to direct the sequel as well. The movie comes to theatres in September. The first trailer was released back in May, and it depicted a tense scene between Jessica Chastain’s character, Beverly, and Pennywise in a different form. You can watch the trailer in the embed above.

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Following the news this week that Harry Styles was in talks to play Prince Eric in Disney’s new live-action Little Mermaid, it’s now been reported that Javier Bardem is also in discussions to join the new film.

Variety reports that Bardem is “in talks” to play King Triton. He is the father of Ariel, who will be played by Halle Bailey. According to reports, Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play the evil Ursula.

DISInsider was first to report that Bardem was in talks to play Triton. The site also reports that the plot of the movie will focus more on Ariel’s mother; Disney is reportedly currently looking to cast that part.

Bardem is a three-time Oscar nominee who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in No Country for Old Men. He’s worked with Disney before, having starred as Captain Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge. He’s also known for portraying the villain, Silva, in the James Bond movie Skyfall.

The new Little Mermaid is directed by frequent Disney director Rob Marshall, who previously directed Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Into the Woods, and Mary Poppins Returns. The film will use songs from the 1989 original movie, along with new ones from Disney legend Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

It was recently reported that Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians) and Jacob Tremblay (Room) are in discussions to play Scuttle and Flounder, respectively. This has yet to be confirmed, however.

Following hot on the heels of its Switch Lite announcement, Nintendo has announced another new piece of Switch hardware. This one isn’t noticeably different, though, as it’s instead intended as a replacement for the existing models. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t have some advantages of its own, though, so read on for more on this Switch revision.

What is this new Nintendo Switch?

In short, this is a hardware revision to the standard model of Nintendo Switch. It is intended to replace the current stock of Nintendo Switch consoles, which means it doesn’t sport significant feature changes or a different form factor. Unless you know exactly what to look for, you probably wouldn’t even be able to tell the difference. The one major change is an invisible one: it sports a significantly longer battery life.

When will the new Nintendo Switch release?

The new Nintendo Switch will release in mid-August in the United States. A more specific release date has not been disclosed.

Is this the rumored “Switch Pro”?

For months, rumors have circulated that Nintendo was working on two models of hardware revisions to the Nintendo Switch: a stripped-down and budget-priced version, and an upgraded model for power users. The portable-only Switch Lite is the first, which raises the question of whether this is the second.

Simply put, we don’t know for sure. The rumors were based on leaks about hardware revisions, but Nintendo did file for FCC permission to make changes to the Nintendo Switch. That cited changes to internal components which could impact battery life, and this appears to be the culmination of that. Nintendo did say that the Switch Lite is the only new Switch coming this year, so it’s possible that a Switch Pro could still be on the way next year.

How long is the battery life?

The launch model of the Nintendo Switch promises 2.5-6.5 hours of battery life, while the new revised version is significantly longer at 4.5-9 hours. As with the previous model, more hardware-intensive games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild drain the battery faster, and therefore come in closer to the shorter battery estimates.

Has anything else changed?

We won’t be able to say for certain until it’s out in the wild and can be tested firsthand, but based on Nintendo’s system specs it appears the only difference is the battery life.

How much will it cost?

This is a hardware revision meant to replace the old model of Nintendo Switch, so the suggested retail price will remain the same. That means it will cost $299.99 (US).

How can I tell the models apart?

If you’re planning to pick up the revised Nintendo Switch to take advantage of the better battery life, you may need to know how to tell the difference between the models to make sure you get the right one. The easiest way to tell is the packaging. The launch model packaging features a picture of the Nintendo Switch console against a white background with the TV on the left side. The revised model packaging instead features a red background with the TV on the right side. You can compare the two models’ boxes below.

Alternately, you could refer to the system serial number to tell the difference. The launch model serial numbers start with “XAW” while the revised model starts with “XKW.” The serial number can be found on the bottom of the Nintendo Switch, near the input for the AC adapter.

It’s strange to think that there was a time when the key roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe hadn’t yet been cast. Actors such as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Hemsworth seem so perfect for their roles that it’s hard to think of other actors who could play them as well. But of course, these iconic roles were not just handed to these now world-famous actors. A new video has been released that shows footage of Downey Jr’s screentest for Tony Stark in 2008’s Iron Man.

The video can be found as part of the bonus content on the upcoming digital release of Avengers: Endgame. In the clip, Iron Man director Jon Favreau states that Downey Jr. was already an acclaimed actor, but alludes to the fact that the movies he was best known for at that stage were not huge blockbusters. So Downey Jr had to audition for the role–and the rest is history. Check out the video below, via Fandango:

Avengers: Endgame releases digitally in July 30 and on Blu-ray on August 13. Other bonus content includes an audio commentary from directors Anthony and Joe Russo and writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, six deleted scenes, and a gag reel. The digital edition also includes a featurette that explores Steve Rogers’ controversial decision at the end of the movie. Check out full details of the Avengers: Endgame home release here.

Earlier this week it was reported that Endgame is very close to becoming the most successful movie of all time. James Cameron’s Avatar has held that record for nearly a decade, with a $2.78 billion gross. But Endgame has made $2.788 billion at the worldwide box office since its release in April, and is now just $7.16 million away from claiming the record.

Marvel returns to San Diego Comic-Con this week. The studio was absent from the convention in 2018, but will feature prominently this year. The big Marvel event takes place in Hall H on Saturday night. It is described as an “an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe,” will feature Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige, plus “surprise panelists.” While details are currently underwraps, it is thought likely that news of the studio’s future release slate, which potentially includes movies such as Black Widow and The Eternals, will finally be revealed. SDCC also marks the first stop on the Russo Brothers’ We Love You 3000 promotional tour.

For more on Marvel at Comic-Con, check out GameSpot’s guide to all the Marvel panels and events at SDCC so far.