Who’s Responsible for Motion Capture Performances?

Whos responsible for motion capture performances? the answers Andy Serkis, right? Seriously though, if anyone is synonymous with this relatively young effects method, its him. These seemingly harmless remarks prompted outrage amongst the VFX industry. So where does the balance lie? Ad content continues below We need to trace the history of motion capture back. IfJurassic Parks partly digital T-Rex and Raptors count, weve had digital characters as early as 1993....

October 17, 2016 · 3 min · 449 words · Lisa Hudson

Examining The Walking Dead Season 6’s Strengths & Controversies

Did Glenn and the dumpster rile you? How about that finale cliffhanger? We revisit The Walking Dead season 6’s most talked-about moments… This Walking Dead article contains major spoilers. A version of this article first appeared onDen of Geek UK. And were not just talking about that cliffhanger, either. Lincolns words make you appreciate how difficult the juggling act must be. Was there an outcry of Nooooooooo! in our house when the screen faded to black?...

October 14, 2016 · 2 min · 228 words · Robert Washington MD

Ron Howard interview: Inferno, conspiracy theories

Renowned symbologist Robert Langdons back for another mystery to crack, butInfernosees in less than great shape. Director Ron Howard, whos now on his third Langdon movie, attacks Langdons apocalyptic visions with evident relish. I really liked your apocalyptic visions. I got the sense that you enjoyed making those. I hadnt planned on it it wasnt really in the script. But the other cool thing is, he was actually inventing the modern horror genre....

October 14, 2016 · 4 min · 734 words · George Brown

Ben Affleck on The Accountant Vs Batman: ‘He Has the Same Chin’

The actor and director explains how he prepared to play a superhero on the spectrum in The Accountant. A lot of them were observed, and some of them were stolen. Thats the way you do it. We didnt want to take a stab at sex it up or gloss over things. We just wanted to peer into the reality of that life. Also, I think it was a good thing showing that different can be good, better and special....

October 13, 2016 · 2 min · 360 words · Danny Dougherty

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Forgotten Greatest Comic Story

One of Buffy’s greatest comic moments happened way before Seasons 8-11 were even a thing. Lets face it there are a lot ofBuffycomics out there. Most of them matter, while others…dont so much. Or, rather, what the other characters think might have happened during it. But its all fun and games until a fire demon shows up. Which is exactly what happens. It starts showing up throughout all of their stories, causing havoc....

October 13, 2016 · 1 min · 151 words · Colleen Johnson

Jumanji: revisiting the original film

It’s being remade with Dwayne Johnson - but what’s so special about the original Jumanji? We take a look back… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. When they discover the game, the kids unleash the jungle upon Brantford. The second prologue introduces a young Alan in the 1960s. As dated as it sometimes looks, the production design is impeccable. But the most impressively executed sequence has an elephant walk over a car in which monkey-Peter is hiding....

October 13, 2016 · 1 min · 113 words · Melissa Miller

Star Wars: Rogue One – Final Trailer Analysis

The final trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has arrived. Ive analyzed the new trailer chronologically for any and all points of interest. So if you dont want anything ruined for you, run while you still can. Ehem, okay, lets see what we have here… Its a Delta-class T-3c shuttle, and its making its first appearance inRogue One. Heres our first glimpse of Galen Erso, Mads Mikkelsens character, in actual footage from the film....

October 13, 2016 · 7 min · 1374 words · Melanie Cooley

After 20 years I finally beat The Revenge Of Shinobi

One man’s lifelong quest to defeat a Sega Megadrive videogame - and how it finally was achieved… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. The year was 1994, and the Nintendo v Sega console war was still going strong. You also mug adorable little sprites and steal their potions, which feels a bit mean in hindsight. Plus, the awesome soundtrack. Dear God, the soundtrack. Not because its a long game, mind....

October 12, 2016 · 3 min · 452 words · Sharon Schmidt

Beetleborgs: A Big Bad Guide To All Essential Episodes

Remember that crazy ’90s kids show about haunted houses and insectoid warriors? Beetleborgs was more complicated than your remember… If you likedPower Rangersin the 90s, chances are you may have also been aBeetleborgsfan as well. It was, perhaps, the single weirdest ameri-toku program ever broadcast. Thats saying a lot.) What makes it so weird? Um, you mean, besides the concept itself? That doesnt sound strange to you? Well, its pretty friggin weird....

October 12, 2016 · 9 min · 1871 words · Bryan Figueroa

Ditched Indiana Jones Ideas That Might Appear in Indy 5

The stopover in Shanghai was originally considered during theRaidersstory conferences, as was the climactic mine cart ride. However, this idea was eventually used in 2009. It didnt appear in any scripts easily sourced online, but its certainly a striking image. A lost valley of the dinosaurs Original appearance:George Lucas treatment for the second film. If you havent already checked out Darabonts submission for Indy IV, I strongly suggest you seek it out....

October 12, 2016 · 2 min · 220 words · Kristen Morris

Justice League: First Look at Amber Heard as Mera

Justice League has unveiled the first images of Amber Heard in full costume as Mera. Now, the very first look at the actress all decked out in her maritime digs has been revealed! Ad content continues below Our story below as it appared on 3/18/16: UPDATED! To nobodys surprise, Amber Heard is indeed playing Queen Mera in theJustice Leaguemovie. She even spoke a little about her costume, saying Its interesting....

October 12, 2016 · 1 min · 150 words · Jacob Anderson

15 TV Crossovers That You Need To See

We look at some of the most perplexing, fascinating crossovers to ever grace your television screen! Television crossovers highlight the most bizarre corners of television by smashing together two super successful properties. Now, Paul and Kramer cross paths as he has unfinished business regarding his former home. Yeah, you read that correctly. Id wear that on a shirt. Ninja Turtles Versus Power Rangers So as ridiculous of an idea as this is, its also equally brilliant....

October 11, 2016 · 2 min · 341 words · Diane Terrell

Ali Larter Talks Closing the Book on Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Chris Redfield’s Fate

At this point, theResident Evilmovie franchise is kind of like a family business. Obviously, star Milla Jovovich met her future husband in director Paul W.S. So this is the last Resident Evil movie? Ad content continues below Ali Larter:Yeah. [Laughs] I think that we definitely went in planning that. And so I think it is. As far as I know, it is. It is the biggest in scope; it is the rawest and grittiest of them all....

October 11, 2016 · 3 min · 496 words · Melanie Moore