Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie is getting a sequel, with stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt set to reprise their roles as Frank Wolff and Dr. Lily Houghton, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Writer Michael Green is also coming back to write the sequel, while director Jaume Collet-Serra is expected to return. Producers John Davis, John Fox, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia are back as producers, with Scott Sheldon returning as executive producer.
Jungle Cruise made more than $187 million globally at the box office, including $100 million in the US alone–these are big, impressive numbers for a pandemic-era film. As such, it’s not a big surprise that Disney is going ahead with a sequel. The movie also made $30 million through Disney+ with Premier Access over its first three days.
Another positive force for Jungle Cruise is its very impressiveA- CinemaScore rating. The movie also has a92% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. All of these factors likely contributed to Disney’s decision to go ahead with a sequel, not to mention that The Rock and Emily Blunt are major Hollywood stars who are capable of selling movies consistently.
Like Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movie series, Jungle Cruise is based on the Disney Parks ride of the same name. The ride at Disneyland recently reopened with changes themed around removing some racially insensitive sequences.
It’s almost time to start thinking about Game of the Year awards for 2021, but one organization is still highlighting the best in gaming from last year, 2020.
The International Game Developers Association has revealed its winners for the inaugural Global Game Industry Awards. The categories included art, writing, engineering and technology, audio, and more.
The big winner was Supergiant Games’ Hades, which took home nine awards, including voice acting, 2D animation, and representation. Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Ghost of Tsushima, Half-Life: Alyx, and The Last of Us Part II also won multiple awards.
You can check out a full list of the winners below:
Art
2D Animation – Supergiant Games’ Hades
2D Character Design – Supergiant Games’ Hades
2D Environment Art – Moon Studios’ Ori and the Will of the Wisps
3D Animation – Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II
3D Character Art – CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077
3D Environment Art – Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima
Cinematography – Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II
Megan Fox will be the newest member of Sylvester Stallone’s crew in The Expendables 4, which was confirmed today by Lionsgate.
Fox, who found fame in Transformers and various other Michael Bay films, has lately been having a bit of a moment. Best-known for her breakout success in Transformers, she has managed to keep busy with roles in Till Death and Night Teeth.
Fox has recently talked openly about her treatment at the hands of the media and the general abuse she suffered as a very young actress trying to make it in Hollywood, with profiles like this one spotlighting her struggles.
She joins the Expendables cast as one of the youngest members of the team. Other confirmed Expendables 4 cast members include Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and of course, Stallone, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Tony Jaa also joining the team.
The new film will be directed by Scott Waugh, who previously worked on Need for Speed and Acts of Valor
Terry Crews will seemingly not be returning for Expendables 4. Back in 2018, Crews said he wouldn’t be returning to the action franchise after what he says was retaliation from producer Avi Lerner concerning allegations of sexual misconduct against agent Adam Venit.
FIrst released in 2010, The Expendables seeks to bring together the most notable action heroes of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. The last new entry was released in 2014, and was the lowest-grossing film in the trilogy. Nevertheless, Stallone started teasing Expendables 4 back in 2018, revealing that the series definitely wasn’t finished.
The Expendables 4 does not yet have a release date.
Netflix has revealed the release date for the upcoming third season of its psychological thriller series You, which will arrive on October 15, 2021.
Season 3 will focus on the main character Joe Goldberg as he navigates fatherhood after finding out at the end of the previous season that his girlfriend Love Quinn was pregnant. While the new trailer does not share any footage from the upcoming season, the new trailer does reveal the gender and name of Joe’s newborn baby.
Whoever said raising a child would be a piece of cake? YOU S3 is coming October 15. pic.twitter.com/sFzdSjxEGS
The series is based on the novel series of the same name by Caroline Kepnes, which currently consists of three books, with the author currently working on a fourth entry in the series. Though Variety reported that the upcoming season would not be an adaptation of Kepnes’ third book, You Love Me. It will instead take the story in its own direction.
Next next entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the movie continues phase four of the MCU by giving us the story of the superhero Shang-Chi, who has to face off against his crime lord father.
When Does Shang-Chi Come Out?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings releases on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Where to Watch Shang-Chi
At release, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will only be available to watch in theaters. Unlike Black Widow, for instance, Shang-Chi will not be available on Disney+ via Premier Access on day one.
Black Widow, the only other MCU movie to come out this year, debuted in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access (a $30 fee) on day one. Shang-Chi isn’t going that route.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Trailer
When Will Shang-Chi Be Available on Disney+?
Which begs the question: when will Shang-Chi be available on Disney+? According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, it may arrive on the streaming service 45 days after the theatrical release. That would put it on Disney+ on October 18.
Note that this date isn’t a guarantee, and there has been no official announcement as to when Shang-Chi will land on Disney+ for all subscribers. It’s also possible Disney will charge an additional fee to watch it when it does arrive on the service. We’ll update this article once Disney details its streaming release plans for Shang-Chi.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Reception
So… is Shang-Chi any good? The movie has been getting pretty positive reviews overall so far. Our critic said, “Director Destin Daniel Cretton skillfully connects Shang-Chi’s personal stakes with the larger MCU by way of an emotionally complex villain, a stellar cast with fantastic chemistry, and incredible action sequences.” You can check out our full Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings review for more information.
Beginning September 1, video game companies like NetEase and Tencent are required to limit online gaming to just three hours per week for minors, according to new rules imposed by Chinese regulators.
As reported first by Bloomberg, children under the age of 18 will only be allowed to game for one hour between 8pm and 9pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, as well as public holidays. Additionally, game companies are required to restrict online gaming during these hours and must enforce a real-name verification system in place, according to Reuters.
This is not the first time video game limits were imposed in China. In 2018, Tencent implemented a similar system, where it enforced age checks and limited time spent on its mobile game Honor of Kings to one hour per day for children up to the age of 12. While children between the ages of 13 and 18 were restricted to playing for a maximum of two hours a day.
The new regulations serve as a broad crackdown on China’s tech giants in addition to combatting game addiction in China. Roughly a month ago, a Chinese state-run publication published an article describing online gaming as “spiritual opium” before removing the phrase. Though, the National Press and Publication Administration noted that online gaming influences minors’ mental and physical health in its announcement post.
These rules are only limited to online gaming and do not directly mention if non-online games will be restricted in this capacity. The new regulations also do not clarify whether or not console games and foreign titles will be required to comply with local regulations.
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
Netflix has struck a deal with Legendary Pictures, allowing the streaming giant to have global rights for the upcoming installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
As The Hollywood Reporter notes, the forthcoming slasher horror film will skip the theatres and stream exclusively on Netflix. Texas Chainsaw Massacre serves as a direct sequel to the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which was released in 1974 and will disregard all previous films in the franchise. No release date has been given but the film is slated to come out sometime this year.
The original Texas Chainsaw Massacre has become one of the most influential horror films since its release in the 1970s, with the character Leatherface becoming a widely recognized horror icon on par with the likes of Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees.
This is not the first time Netflix and Legendary struck a deal — the pair previously collaborated to release Enola Holmes starring Stranger Things co-star Millie Bobby Brown as the titular character. The film proved to be a success with Netflix reporting that 76 million households streaming the movie and a sequel is currently in the works.
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
SPOILER WARNING: Be careful! No More Heroes 3 is a game filled with surprises, and sometimes boss fights don’t always go as expected. In other words, we recommend not reading the boss strategy until you’ve actually started fighting the boss to avoid spoiling some of the game’s best moments!
The previous fight may have had an epic rap battle, but it’s time to face the music again in No More Heroes 3. This showdown, however, plays out a bit differently. Below, you can find out everything you need to know about defeating Velvet Chair Girl. For more guides, be sure to check out our No More Heroes 3 beginner’s tips.
How To Defeat Velvet Chair Girl
Who likes musical chairs? You don’t? Too bad because this unorthodox boss fight begins with a rhythm game that you don’t want to fail. We can’t give much advice for the beginning besides hitting the buttons in time with the metronome (which will speed up during the final phase) and sprinting to the chair when the tune stops.
Keeping in step to the music helps you get a speed boost when the music ends, so try not to mess up– or, at least, try to keep a streak going. Fail to get a seat, and it’s game over. (The revival sushi won’t do anything, so don’t waste the money.) Fortunately, if you do mess up, you’ll be able to retry from the phase you failed.
But even when your butt hits the seat for the last time, the fight isn’t over! You’ll have to fight Ohma, the blobby laser-spitting alien pet, by itself. Ohma really only has one kind of attack–spitting out a ginormous laser–but it’s a doozy because one hit from the beam is instant death!
Ohma will alternate between short and long blasts, sometimes sweeping in a semi-circle with the beam. You never, ever, ever want to be face-to-face with Ohma because as soon as you are, you’re basically toast. Keep moving towards its sides and back, and keep your combos short unless you can see that it’s staggered. Since Ohma stays at the center of the arena, Death Rain is a fantastic option for dealing damage, so use that whenever it’s available. Keep at it, and Ohma will wind up a deflated pile of goo on the floor.
Before the WWE Network became a repository of WWE programming, the company produced a number of direct-to-DVD documentaries. From The Rise and Fall of ECW to spotlight features about Dusty Rhodes, the Road Warrior, Ric Flair, and any number of wrestling legends, WWE pumped out a lot of content in the early-00s to take advantage of the DVD boom.
Now, with the WWE Network and WWE on Peacock, most of that content can be found on streaming. There is one glaring omission, though, and it’s a big one. In 2006, WWE released a two-DVD set that featured a documentary on none other than Vince McMahon, the CEO of the company. The project, titled McMahon, looked at Vince’s childhood and his time in the professional wrestling industry. It was also stuffed with many interviews, including Vince, his family, and a long list of WWE superstars. Best of all, they all shared some interesting–sometimes outright shocking–stories about McMahon.
However, at a certain point, the DVD more or less disappeared. You can find used copies, but it never went to the WWE Network or WWE on Peacock. Thankfully, we got our hands on it, though. After digging through it, we’ve come up with the 12 strangest things revealed in the documentary–including a proposed WWE storyline that is truly disturbing. Take a look below.
SPOILER WARNING: Be careful! No More Heroes 3 is a game filled with surprises, and sometimes boss fights don’t always go as expected. In other words, we recommend not reading the boss strategy until you’ve actually started fighting the boss to avoid spoiling some of the game’s best moments!
Look who’s back! Kimmy’s all grown up and ready to battle Travis, live on stage! After an epic rap battle for the ages, you’ll need to take on Travis’s one-time biggest fan on a set filled with flashy hazards, dangerous pyrotechnics, and the close-range attacks of Kimmy herself. Time to put this little diva down for good! Below, you can find everything you need to know to help you beat Kimmy Love. For more guides, be sure to check out our No More Heroes 3 beginner’s tips.
How To Defeat Kimmy Love
Kimmy is primarily a close-range fighter, though her weapon gives her a bit more range than some of the bosses you’ve previously fought. She can lunge at you with a series of charging, swinging attacks, or do a fancy jumping slash. When she’s going in on you directly, try to enact a Perfect Dodge to activate slo-mo and get yourself a good opening to counterattack. Be careful, though–if you’re in close, she can grab and trap you between her thighs in a vicious submission. You’ll need to mash A as hard as you can to escape! Try to attack from her sides or behind so she can’t counter with this.
Kimmy herself is bad enough, but her pyrotechnic stage effects can be every bit as nasty as getting up close and personal with the diva. After she takes a few hits, she will vanish, and fire bursts will sweep across the stage from the conspicuous nozzles on the floor. She’ll then re-emerge. From that point on, rows of fire will sometimes randomly alight.
When her life is down to two-thirds, she’ll vanish again, bringing the stuffed animals on her stage background to life. They’ll emit lasers from their eyes and start scraping the ground. You’ll have a brief window before the lasers start firing full force. Find an opening and work to weave between the lasers by watching their movements carefully. She’ll return by jumping out from below the arena floor (look for an area where sparks are flying out) and sending a shockwave out towards Travis, which can be dodged or jumped. Afterward, the animals will randomly fire lasers to scrape in a straight line.
At one-third health, a brief sequence where both the lasers and the fire bursts are active will play out. This can be particularly tricky, so keep your eyes on the ground and make sure the place you’re looking to move isn’t going to suddenly belch flames in your face. The lasers and flames will be much more active from this point onwards, and you’ll need to very carefully fight Kimmy up-close while navigating her stage hazards.
Then, a new gimmick will be added to the mix. The camera will shift from a third-person perspective to one of several different angles, forcing things out of view and generally messing with your spatial perception. This effect cannot be nullified, so you’re going to have to adjust on the fly to your new perspectives. Fortunately, Kimmy’s on the ropes at this point, so you won’t have to hold out much longer!
This can be a very high-pressure fight, but your trusty Death Glove is a huge help. Death Rain isn’t particularly useful with how mobile Kimmy is, but Death Kick and Death Force are both amazing for dealing with the pressure Kimmy can put on you with her combined swift attacks and stage hazards. Death Slow is always useful, too, especially when Kimmy is downed and you can get some extra attacks in.
