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Defence remains a liability for Staley's Chargers - TSN.ca
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Staley was hired as coach of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 after coordinating a top-ranked defense with the Los Angeles Rams. Staley's success with the Rams hasn't translated to the other team that calls SoFi Stadium home. Going into Sunday's game at Arizona, the Chargers are ranked 25th in the league in yards allowed per game at 369.
Chargers & Jets continue to spin their wheels! on Apple Podcasts
The Doggie talked about the Jets & Chargers as two NFL Franchises that just can't seem to get out of their own way.
Takeaways From The Chargers Week 10 Loss To The Vikings
Takeaways From The Chargers Week 10 Loss To The Vikings The Los Angeles Chargers dropped a very winnable game to Mike Zimmer and the Minnesota Vikings. The Chargers have no one to blame but themselves for the loss due to continued inconsistent play at key spots. The Vikings made more plays than they did and that is the basic, field-level takeaway but I’ll dive into a few other key takeaways below.
Resident Evil 8 is a lesser Resident Evil
Resident Evil is one of the most unpredictable video game franchises ever. For every masterpiece in the series there is a game that is proportionally terrible; for every regressive misstep, the series will introduce a forward thinking gameplay mechanic that singlehandedly revolutionizes the industry. It’s tough to even think of a comparison in a different medium. Perhaps the best analogy would be the Beach Boys—a band who produced some of the best and worst music of the era.
Watch these video game movies instead of the new Mortal Kombat
Scene from Mortal Kombat 2020. Courtesy of Roger Ebert There is a new Mortal Kombat movie out on HBO Max, the streaming platform quickly making a name for itself as the service where big licensed blockbusters whose releases were jeopardized by COVID-19 go to die. It is a very bad film, despite what you may have read elsewhere—gaming blog Kotaku claims its opening 12 minutes constitute the author’s “favorite cinema moment of the year.” That is far too charitable.
Persona 5 strikers makes me want to replay the original Persona 5
The original Persona 5 was released in April 2017 for the Playstation 3 and 4, during one of the most tense moments of the contemporary American culture wars.
Still Mario after all these years
There’s a lot to both love and loathe about Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Nintendo’s new Mario compilation-cum-cash grab. The good: It gives you three of the greatest video games ever made—1996’s Super Mario 64, 2002’s Super Mario Sunshine and 2007’s Super Mario Galaxy—on a single, tiny Nintendo Switch cartridge. All games have been given the high-definition treatment, and two of its three titles—Sunshine and Galaxy—are being properly remastered and re-released for the very first time.
Civil Rights Legend Rep. John Lewis to Lead Children's March at SDCC
Georgia Representative John Lewis will lead a Children's March at San Diego Comic-Con International again this year. Lewis is a civil rights hero, last surviving speaker of the 1963 March on Washington and a co-leader of the March on Selma who, for the past several years, has been co-writing the autobiographical "March" graphic novel trilogy, an autobiographical series which recounts his political activism for racial equality in the 1960s, and his upbringing in segregated Alabama.
Todd McFarlane Promises Spawn Movie will be Dark & Nasty
Todd McFarlane has apparently taken recent news that moviegoers want more R-rated superhero movies to heart. The comic book writer and artist took to the stage at an Emerald City Comicon panel this weekend to promise that his long in-development movie reboot of “Spawn” would be dark, gritty and nasty. “The movie’s going to be a dark R,” said McFarlane. “If here’s PG-13, and here’s ‘Deadpool,’ and here’s ‘Logan,’ we’re going to be here.
Princess Bride: Two Major Directors Deny Involvement in Rumored Remake
Details are still sparse on Sony Pictures’ rumored The Princess Bride reboot, but two directors deny they’re involved in the contentious remake. Chris Miller, best known for directing films like The LEGO Movie and 21 Jump Street (and its sequel) alongside Phil Lord, stated on Twitter that the duo will not be helming the project. For the record, not us. Love the movie— it still holds up as the greatest meta story put to film.
SNL Fires Shane Gills After Video Showing Racial Slur Use Surfaces
by Brandon Staley – on Sep 16, 2019 in TV, TV News Saturday Night Live has walked back its decision to employ stand-up comic Shane Gills. The comic has been dropped from the upcoming season’s roster after a YouTube video showing him using a racial slur against Asians went viral just hours after his hiring was announced. “After talking with Shane Gillis, we have decided that he will not be joining SNL,” an SNL spokesperson representing Lorne Michaels told Deadline.
Red Son Batman, Bat-Mite Make Their Funko Pop! Debut
Two somewhat obscure Batmen will soon be hitting store shelves in the form of Funko Pop! figures. The Batman characters in question, both of which are variations on DC Comics’ Dark Knight, are Bat-Mite and Red Son Batman. Also included in the announcement is Merciless Batman, which is a Hot Topic-exclusive figure.
Latest Marvel Incoming Teaser Warns of a Returning Galactic Threat
Marvel Comics’ latest teaser for the upcoming Incoming event hints at what is likely a returning galactic threat. The teaser is just the latest in a series released by the publisher, all of which have come in the form of puzzle pieces featuring heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. This new teaser is one of the most ambiguous so far, depicting the publisher’s signature team, the Avengers, rallied against… a pair of shadowy legs, seen from behind.
EXCLUSIVE: Absolute Carnage’s Latest Target is a Spirit of Vengeance
The search for the symbiote codices continues unabated in Marvel Comics’ current event, Absolute Carnage. The event has seen Carnage and his minions scour the Marvel Universe for anyone who has ever bonded with a symbiote. A preview for Absolute Carnage: Symbiote of Vengeance #1 sees the crimson serial killer track down his latest victim, Alejandra Jones, whose Spirit of Vengeance previously bonded with a symbiote.
Sony Says ‘Door is Closed’ on Spider-Man in the MCU… For Now
Spider-Man fans eager to see the wall-crawler triumphantly return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios severed ties a few weeks back will have to wait a little longer. Like, maybe a lot longer. Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra recently confirmed that “for the moment the door is closed” on Spider-Man’s MCU future.
Transformers Cyberverse Season 2 Trailer Reveals an Unlikely Alliance
by Brandon Staley – on Sep 03, 2019 in TV, TV News Hasbro today released the first trailer for Season 2 of Transformers Cyberverse - Power of the Spark. The trailer reveals an unlikely alliance in the form of the Autobots and Decepticons teaming up to tackle Starscream, who is on a rampage after collecting and assimilating with the AllSpark. In Transformers lore, a spark effectively acts as the soul of the franchise’s titular robot warriors.
Darkseid Disses Thanos in Injustice 2 Mobile Ad
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 28, 2019 in Video Games Darkseid has posited a question to the Thanos of Avengers: Endgame fame: What does it feel like to kind of, sort of win halfway for a little while? The insult comes courtesy of the Injustice 2 mobile game’s Twitter account, which asks why you would want to destroy half of the universe when you can have it all?
Spidey and His Amazing Friends Animated Series Arriving in 2021
Spider-Man has some pretty amazing friends, and allies like Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen will play a pivotal role in the upcoming, newly announced series Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends. The series was announced today at the D23 Expo. The series will debut in 2021 on Disney Jr. Spidey and His Amazing Friends will be geared towards preschool children and their families.
Marvel Reveals Episode Count for Upcoming What If? Series
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 23, 2019 in TV, TV News Marvel Studios today revealed the episode count for the upcoming Disney+ What If…? series and, if nothing else, it is certainly ambitious. Revealed today at the D23 Expo, What If…? will include an impressive 23 episodes, one for each film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What If…? is an adaptation of Marvel’s long-running series by the same name that imagines alternate outcomes to some of the biggest moments in the publisher’s history.
The Mandalorian: Favreau Confirms Star Wars Show's Release Schedule
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 23, 2019 in TV, TV News While Star Wars fans are no doubt eager to gather up any information revealed about Jon Favreau’s upcoming Disney+ series The Mandalorian at D23 Expo, the director has confirmed one critical detail a bit early, and it concerns how the series will be released. The Mandalorian is slated to premiere on Disney’s upcoming streaming service, Disney+, which opens its doors on Nov. 12.
Marvel Studios' What If Teaser Confirms Marvel Zombies
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 23, 2019 in TV, TV News The beauty of Marvel’s What If…? specials has always been that anything is possible. Heroes going dark? They’ve got it. Side characters getting crazy superpowers? Oh, that’s there too. Origin stories playing out ever so differently? What If…? has you covered. Now that the series of speculative comic book specials is coming to Disney+, though, there are some stories fans want to see adapted more than others.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Official Trailer Released
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 23, 2019 in TV, TV News Long have Star Wars fans awaited a live-action series that takes place in that galaxy far, far away. There’s a little while longer before Disney+, the titular studio’s upcoming streaming service, throws open its doors in November, but we now have a better idea of what one of its launch series, The Mandalorian, looks like in motion. The first official trailer for the show was released today at D23 Expo.
What If: First Look at Peggy Carter's Captain Britain, Revealed
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 23, 2019 in TV, TV News Everyone wants to be Captain America, but only a few characters have risen to such lofty, inspiring ranks. While it was announced some time ago that Peggy Carter would be receiving the super soldier serum in lieu of Steve Rogers in the Disney+ What If…? animated series, we now have our first look at Peggy’s… Captain Britain?
Ewan McGregor Confirms He'll Reprise Role as Obi-Wan Kenobi
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 23, 2019 in TV, TV News The long-rumored Obi-Wan Kenobi series at Disney+ is finally official. The series was confirmed today at the D23 Expo when Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy invited Star Wars prequel trilogy star Ewan McGregor to the stage and confirmed the series will soon begin filming. “We have all the scripts written we’re ready to start shooting next year,” said Kennedy, according to Variety.
Snake Eyes Casts GI Joe Rival, Storm Shadow
Paramount’s upcoming G.I. Joe spinoff movie Snake Eyes has found its Storm Shadow in Warrior star Andrew Koji. Koji joins Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding, who will play the titular Snake Eyes in the upcoming film. First introduced in 1984, Storm Shadow is best known as Cobra Commander’s bodyguard, though he has switched allegiances multiple times throughout the years, at times pledging his loyalty to G.I. Joe or his blood brother, Snake Eyes.
Book of Enchantment: Disney+ Villain-Focused Series Canceled
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 22, 2019 in TV, TV News Disney has canceled its planned Book of Enchantment television series that would have focused on various villains from the company’s expansive filmography. The series, an adaptation of Serena Valentino’s Villains book series, was supposed to come to the Disney+ streaming service. The decision to cancel the series came down to creative differences.
Robert Rodriguez's Netflix Superhero Movie Unveils Its Super Cast
We Can Be Heroes, the upcoming superhero film from director Robert Rodriguez, has assembled its cast. The cast includes Christian Slater (Mr. Robot, The Wife), YaYa Gosselin (FBI Most Wanted, The Purge), Akira Akbar (Captain Marvel, This Is Us) and Pedro Pascal (Narcos, Wonder Woman 1984). The film, which will be distributed by Netflix, is currently undergoing principal photography in Texas, according to Deadline.
Matrix 4 Confirmed with Reeves, Moss and Lana Wachowski Returning
Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures today confirmed that a fourth Matrix film is in the works. The film will be written and directed by Lana Wachowski, once half of the sibling directorial team that helmed the original trilogy, Lilly Wachowski being the other half of that team. Wachowski will be joined by Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss, who will reprise their roles as Neo and Trinity, according to Variety.
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Finally Gets Explicit About Mystique and Destiny’s Relationship
It’s no secret among X-Men fans that Mystique and Destiny are one of Marvel’s few (and perhaps earliest) gay couples. Their romance is the stuff of legend, with Mystique considering Destiny to be her one, true love. Destiny’s death is largely considered to be the reason why Mystique fully descended into unhinged villainy, but Marvel has never been terribly explicit about their relationship. This has changed in a major way.
EXCLUSIVE: Tony Stark Reveals He May Actually Be a [SPOILER]
Tony Star is many things -- billionaire, philanthropist, superhero. Now, though, it might be appropriate to add one more honorific to that list: artificial intelligence. The latest preview for Tony Stark: Iron Man #15 sees Tony dealing with the fallout from his most recent resurrection, which he accomplished by effectively rebooting his DNA. Since then, Tony has been questioning how much of him remains human. The rest of the world gets to puzzle over that now, too.
Mickey Mouse Joins the Marvel Universe on Marvel Comics #1000 D23 Variant
The time has finally come for Mickey Mouse to join the Marvel Universe. Sort of. The classic Disney mascot will appear on a variant cover for Marvel Comics #1000, available exclusively at the upcoming D23 convention. Mickey Mouse hefts an 80th anniversary cake on the cover. Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Captain America and a bemused Spider-Man pose beside Mickey. Marvel Comics #1000 will be given away at the Marvel 80th Anniversary panel, which will take place on Saturday, Aug.
Legion of Super-Heroes Concept Art Names Two More Revamped Legionnaires
DC Comics’ relaunch of the Legion of Super-Heroes is fast approaching. The Brian Michael Bendis-headed series, Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, looks to properly reintroduce the far-future team back into canon for the first time since the Rebirth era began. Part of that reintroduction involves some heroes getting new duds. This week’s DC backmatter revealed two more heroes sporting new looks. Those heroes are Princess Projectra and Shrinking Violet.
CBS to Acquire Viacom
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 13, 2019 in TV, TV News CBS and Viacom are set to merge… again. CBS Corp. today reached an agreement to acquire Viacom. The two companies previously merged in 2000, but split in 2006. Going forward, the merged company will adopt the name ViacomCBS Inc. According to Variety, the deal was reached after over two days of negotiation. ViacomCBS is expected to boast $28 billion in revenue by the end of the year.
In Midst of Equinox Boycott, Armie Hammer Points Finger at Marvel Chairman
In the wake of the ongoing boycott against Stephen Ross and his companies SoulCycle and Equinox for hosting a fundraiser benefiting controversial United States President Donald Trump, actor Armie Hammer used Twitter to remind everyone that a major Marvel figurehead is also a top Trump contributor. The individual in question is Isaac Perlmutter, the Chairman of Marvel Entertainment, who Hammer calls out by name in his tweet. Perlmutter’s connections to Trump are no secret.
EXCLUSIVE: Loki Just Turned Tony Stark Into a Stereotypical Bond Villain
Loki is enjoying something of a personal revolution right now. After he helped save Earth during the War of the Realms, he was appointed King of Jotunheim, the land of the Frost Giants. As much as Loki has always yearned for power and notoriety, he failed to predict the one downfall of mystical fiefdom ownership: It’s painfully boring most of the time. Luckily, Loki always has a backup plan, which usually involves irritating an Avenger or two.
EXCLUSIVE: How Absolute Carnage Resurrects Long-Dead Spider-Man Villain Scream
It’s been a hot minute since Scream, one of Venom’s many offspring, was last seen on the page. Now, though, thanks to Marvel Comics’ latest crossover event Absolute Carnage, the golden-haired symbiote is back in action, seemingly raised from the dead by the symbiote god Knull and his latest zealot, Carnage.
Coming to America Sequel Casts Wesley Snipes as Eddie Murphy's Nemesis
Wesley Snipes has joined the cast of Coming 2 America, the follow-up to the 1988 comedy Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy. Murphy is set to return as Prince Akeem, while Snipes has seemingly taken on the role of the film’s antagonist. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Snipes will play General Izzi, a new character who is the leader of a neighboring African nation.
Disney Confirms Disney+, ESPN+ & Hulu Bundle Pricing
by Brandon Staley – on Aug 06, 2019 in TV, TV News A rumored media package bundling Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ was confirmed today by Disney CEO Bob Iger during the company’s quarterly earnings call. The bundle will be available for purchase on Nov. 12, the same day the Disney+ streaming service launches, and will be priced at $12.99 per month. Rumors of the media bundle first broke in April, though a price was not established at that point.
Archie’s Marriage to Betty, Veronica Explored in 10-Year Anniversary Series
Ten years ago, Archie Andrews made a big decision when he proposed to longtime flame Veronica Lodge. He also made another big decision when, in an alternate but equally valid storyline, he proposed to longtime sweetheart Betty Cooper. A new miniseries titled Archie: The Married Life - 10th Anniversary will follow up on the red-haired heartthrob’s marriage -- both -- after 10 years.
Venom 2: Andy Serkis Boards Sequel as Director
After some weeks of speculation, Andy Serkis has been confirmed as the director for the upcoming Venom 2. The film will mark Serkis’ first time directing a comic book movie, though not the first time appearing in one. Many will likely remember Serkis for his role as the villain Ulysses Klaue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Black Panther.
EXCLUSIVE: Conan the Barbarian Just Saved a Savage Avenger from a Grisly Fate
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a plan that goes off without a hitch. Sadly, that’s a form of satisfaction the Savage Avengers will have to do without, as the previous issue of Marvel’s lethal limited series revealed that everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. A preview for Savage Avengers #4 picks where readers last left off, with the dread Marrow God Jhoatun Lau having been summoned with the blood of Conan the Barbarian.
The Nevers: HBO Reveals Cast for Joss Whedon's Female-Led Sci-Fi Drama
Joss Whedon’s upcoming HBO show The Nevers today added 12 new cast members. The premium network also released a list of descriptions for each actor’s respective character, which helps to build out the relationships between all these new additions while offering some insight into the show’s Victorian-era take on superheroes.
EXCLUSIVE: Wonder Woman Joins Mystery Inc in Scooby-Doo and Guess Who Clip
by Brandon Staley – on Jul 29, 2019 in TV, TV News A new clip from Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? reveals what happens when a member of DC Comics’ Justice League gets caught in a cave-in with the Mystery Inc. team. The clip reveals guest star Wonder Woman helping to bust the team out of their rocky predicament as they pursue their quarry, the Minotaur. At least, it seems that Wonder Woman believes she’s hunting the mythical beast.
EXCLUSIVE: The Hunter Becomes the Hunted in Venom Annual #1
Venom is on the rebound. After Marvel’s War of the Realms event saw the symbiote and host part ways for some time, the two are now back together. That doesn’t mean things are any easier for New York City’s Lethal Protector, though. A preview for Venom Annual #1 reveals that Venom, who is usually the one doing the hunting through the means streets of the Big Apple, has become the hunted.
Damon, Affleck to Reunite for Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel Adaptation
It’s been a hot minute since Ben Affleck and Matt Damon appeared in the same film. The actors were once a pairing frequently sought by studios after the Oscar-winning success of 1997’s Good Will Hunting. It’s rare to see the two in the same movie these days, but that’s about to change. Both Damon and Affleck have been recruited to star in Ridley Scott’s upcoming film The Last Duel.
The Boys Gets Official Second Season Renewal at Amazon
by Brandon Staley – on Jul 19, 2019 in TV, TV News Speculation about Season 2 of Amazon’s The Boys began before the sophomore season was officially confirmed, but that’s no longer the case. Amazon today renewed the show for a second season a week before its debut season is set to air. Based on the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys imagines a world where powerful superheroes are revered like deities. They’re also totally, completely corrupt.
Surprise! Veronica Mars Season 4 is Streaming on Hulu Right Now
by Brandon Staley – on Jul 19, 2019 in TV, TV News Veronica Mars fans today enjoyed a miracle in the form of a surprise announcement from star Kristen Bell at Comic-Con International in San Diego. According to Bell, the fourth season of the show, which itself acts as a return after the series was canceled by The CW in 2007, is streaming on Hulu right now rather than waiting for July 26, the series’ original release date.
Ed Brubaker Signs Overall Deal with Legendary Television
by Brandon Staley – on Jul 19, 2019 in TV, TV News Comics creator Ed Brubaker has inked an overall deal with Legendary Television. Under the deal, Brubaker will help turn his creator-owned works into series for the studio. Television is not a new arena for Brubaker, who worked as a supervising producer on HBO’s Westworld. Brubaker’s recent television endeavors also include working with director Nicolas Winding Refn on the surrealist Amazon Studios crime series Too Old to Die Young.
Snowpiercer First Look Photos Reveal Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs
by Brandon Staley – on Jul 19, 2019 in TV, TV News TBS’s Snowpiercer series is gearing up to hit the slopes, and now fans of the upcoming show have their first look at stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs in action. Or, rather, in as much action as they can be while stranded on a train moving perpetually through the frozen wastes of a dystopic Earth.
Here’s What Jonathan Hickman’s Dawn of X Cipher Probably Says
Comics creator Jonathan Hickman uploaded a baffling cipher to his Twitter account earlier today seemingly meant to advertise Marvel’s Next Big Thing Panel on Saturday. According to the Twitter caption, the cipher relates to the mysterious Dawn of X project first teased at the beginning of the week, which is likely tied to his House of X and Powers of X miniseries. Well, the internet did what it does best and now the cipher is seemingly solved. So, everything has been answered, right?
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