Spielberg at 70: Indy, E.T., and the 1980s

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. How much is Spielberg, how much is Lucas, how much is Kasdan and Kaufman? And a deeply personal one it is too. Indy simply needs to adapt and evolve, forget the sure, reliable thing. He has to take a leap of faith. But darkness lurks on its outer edges. Speaking in the 80s, Spielberg dismissed criticisms that he created simple escapism. He wasnt interested in letting audiences escape from reality, he said....

December 13, 2016 · 2 min · 341 words · Shannon Douglas

War for the Planet of the Apes: Steve Zahn Talks Playing ‘Scout’ in Caesar’s Army

Why are there so many folks congregating when the wind was cutting through the park like a whip? Was motion-capture something you always wanted to do or was that something that just came with this project? I didnt really think about it. I mean, motion-capture was just something that was as foreign to me as anything. You know, its hard enough just finding a story or a character. Thats hard enough, let alone a process or a genre....

December 13, 2016 · 4 min · 765 words · Eric Neal

Den Of Geek’s Christmas 2016 UK TV and radio picks

Reece Shearsmith and Steve PembertonsInside No. Hot on its heels isYonderlands family friendlyYonder Yuletide(Saturday the 24thof December, 6.30pm, Sky One). Week one is the Romans vs the Carthaginians. Then a bit sad. Then… you get the idea. Trollhunters, Friday the 23rdof December, 00:01am, Netflix One for kids (and big kids) here. The voice cast features Ron Perlman, Kelsey Grammer and very sadly, Anton Yelchins final performance. Friday Night Is Music Night: Merry Christmas!...

December 12, 2016 · 1 min · 153 words · Lisa Steele

Spielberg at 70: bullies, monsters, and the 1970s

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Beginning with the 1970s, Duel, Jaws and more.. The boy is planning something. Sadly for Spielberg, the plot was only a partial success. Spielberg wanted perhaps more appropriately, he needed to fit in, to feel accepted. Being a Jew meant that I was not normal. I was not like everybody else, Spielberg has recalled. I just wanted to be accepted. Not for who I was....

December 12, 2016 · 3 min · 460 words · Linda Liu

Star Wars: Why Does the Empire Keep Building Death Stars?

In 1977sStar Wars, the Empire has finished building their ultimate weapon, the Death Star. Whereas the Death Stars could wipe out whole planets, this Starkiller Base could destroy whole systems. It was destroyed at the end of the film due to the Resistance capitalizing on a structural weakness. There are two explanations, one based in the real world and one in theStar Warsuniverse. The In Real Life explanation The Death Star is awesome....

December 12, 2016 · 2 min · 284 words · Sara Chambers

The 22 Most Anticipated Video Game Sequels of 2017 & Beyond

From Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us 2 to a Mass Effect reboot and Shenmue 3. The video game sequels we can’t wait for… This article was first published atDen of Geek UK. Weve taken a good look at next years releases, and weve picked out the best. The sequel was a bit of a flop, sadly. The gun-toting, crime-stopping magic just wasnt there. That came to an end with the reveal ofCrackdown 3....

December 12, 2016 · 3 min · 540 words · Samantha Salinas

War For The Planet Of The Apes: 15 Things We Learned From the Set

Here’s what we know right now… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Are they as duplicitous as Koba? No, but maybe more cowardly and equally damaging. The apes followed Koba, Caesar says in his gravelly voice. They tried to kill me. They fear I do not forgive, so now they serve you just to survive. Caesars nemesis in this movie is a human named the Colonel, played by Woody Harrelson....

December 12, 2016 · 2 min · 388 words · Mary Hawkins

Star Wars: What Catalyst Reveals About Rogue One

ThisStar Warsarticle contains major spoilers. WithCatalyst: A Rogue One Story, we get our first look at the very earliest seeds of rebellion. Our full review ishere, but for just the facts, read on. Obviously, this list will contain spoilers. Buy Catalyst: A Rogue One Story right here! Eventually, he becomes the coordinator of the Special Weapons Group, building weapons for the Republic. Krennic uses their friendship to his advantage when he sets Galen up with a secret research project....

December 11, 2016 · 1 min · 209 words · Brooke Logan

The Walking Dead Season 7: A Spoiler-Filled Guide to Negan, the Saviors, & the Midseason Finale

ThisWalking Deadarticle containsMAJOR SPOILERSfor both the show and the comics. So where might the first half ofThe Walking Deadseason seven go based on what we know from the comics? First, we need to break down what story arcs will probably be covered. The villain made his first appearance in the big anniversary issue #100. Oh, thats not good enough a description for you? Heres Charlie Adlards panel-by-panel murder of Glenn:...

December 10, 2016 · 5 min · 964 words · Wendy Stevens

45 Classic Movies With Rich People in Danger

Netflix doesn’t have a ‘yuppies in peril’ sub-genre yet. If it did, might we nominate these? This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. ), its a melodramatic yet hilarious movie. This movie is dreadful, and by dreadful, I mean brilliant. This completely loopy film is about a girl who fancies her dad. Not her stepdad or foster dad or estranged never-met-til-now biological father, but her dad. So, yeah… its a big pile of nope with a side of ew....

December 9, 2016 · 5 min · 965 words · Ernest Davis

Westworld: post-season 1 dissection

The violent delights of Westworld have come to an end, for now. Spoilers ahead as we look back and ask what’s to come… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Warning: contains major spoilers forWestworldseason 1. Dolores fires another shot, the discordant music draws to a close and there is a cut to black. A brief moment of silence. Strap in for a nostalgic, spoiler-filled journey. Ad content continues below...

December 9, 2016 · 2 min · 251 words · Brandi Hawkins

Missed out on the Mini NES? How to Do Retro Right

Here are some tips… This article originally appeared atDen of Geek UK. Nintendo have something of a reputation for not making enough of their products. The Wii, amiibo, and now theNES miniwere all rarer than hens teeth upon launch. I only did the one business degree, so what do I know? Sending back faulty stuff you bought online is utterly tedious. NES Earlier this year, I snagged an original NES console for $82....

December 8, 2016 · 2 min · 256 words · Paul Delgado

Fear The Walking Dead: Colman Domingo interview

Was it nice to come in and be a character in the know straightaway? Ad content continues below It was actually. [laughs] So, I wasnt coming in with anything on my shoulders. I thought he was very interesting to make and I thought his language skills were perfect. So I think thats so interesting to play. Im like Who is this guy? You know who is this guy who can tell a wry joke in the middle of an apocalypse?...

December 7, 2016 · 2 min · 415 words · Gregory Johnson