Category: Video Games

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ turns 20

Sarah Michelle Gellar showed love for her Scooby Gang on the 20th Anniversary of the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series premiere. “20 years ago today, I had the greatest privilege to bring Buffy to your TV screens for the first time,” Gellar wrote in an Instagram post on Friday.

Look Back on ‘Buffy’: Actor James Marsters on Spike’s Worst Moment

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Joss Whedon’s seminal series Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and doesn’t that just make you feel ancient? As someone who started going by her middle name in high school because it was the name of Juliet Landau’s character on the show, Buffy played a huge part in my formative years and is probably one of a handful of reasons I get to write about television for a living. In honor of this huge milestone , I reached out to actor James Marsters, who played Spike, the bleach-blond, British vampire whose complicated relationship with the Slayer helped pave the way for one of the most hard-to-watch episodes of TV history .

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor General’s Performing Arts Award

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

Herea s when you can watch the next series of Game of Thrones

We finally know when blockbuster fantasy series Game of Thrones season seven will be released, after a Facebook Live event from US network HBO revealed the one piece of information we have been waiting months to hear. As it turns out, we’ll be able to return to our adventures in Westeros on Sunday 16th July; viewers in the UK will see the new series at exactly the same time on Sky Atlantic in a special Game of Thrones simulcast .

Michael J. Fox ‘surprised,’ ‘humbled’ by Governor …

Michael J. Fox was both surprised and humbled to be named a recipient of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and he has already celebrated the honour with another newly minted laureate: Martin Short. “A couple of months ago, we were both at a Broadway play, and we had dinner afterwards with Eugene Levy, and was really excited about it,” Fox said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Thursday, recalling the outing with Short and “Schitt’s Creek” star Levy, who received the award in 2008.

HBO freezes out fans to reveal Game of Thrones air date

Game of Thrones fans, clear your schedules: HBO has announced the release date for the hit television show’s highly anticipated seventh season. All things fire and ice will be back as of July 16. The release date for Game of Thrones’ penultimate season was originally delayed due to the need to film in the depths of European winter.

Full Thor: Ragnarok Plot Revealed

A brief description was previously revealed by Marvel Studios, but EW now has a proper breakdown of the full Thor: Ragnarok plot, which picks up from the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron . In the film, Thor will arrive in Asgard after hearing about trouble in his home world, and when he arrives he finds Loki’s style of ruling has led to some lapses in the rules and leads to the freeing of prisoner Hela.

Singer-Songwriter Angela Predhomme Gaining Exposure, Recognition

Ann Arbor, MI, February 23, 2017 – The laid back music of Michigan artist-writer Angela Predhomme seems to be a magnet for television, film and advertising. This season on Lifetime TV’s hit show “Dance Moms,” her soulful ballad “Let It Fall” was recently featured in the young dance star Daviana Fletcher’s performance called “Shades of Blue.”

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Runs Better in Handheld Mode

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild reportedly runs better when played on the Nintendo Switch tablet than while docked. Digital Foundry has discovered that Breath of the Wild doesn’t suffer similar frame stutter issues in handheld mode than are seen while playing on the TV.

‘Deadpool 2′ teaser drops, shows Ryan Reynolds’ bare butt

The actor shared a preview to the sequel of his raunchy hit superhero movie “Deadpool” to Twitter on Saturday and the clip featured the same morbid sense of humor as the last – as well as some brief nudity. The trailer follows the anti-hero, Wade Wilson, as he witnesses a robbery and transforms into his alter-ego Deadpool in a phone booth.

Automata PC Release Date, System Requirements Announced – NieR

With the console release of Nier: Automata fast approaching, Square Enix have released a grand 27 minute gameplay runthrough of the action RPG, detailing some of its lesser known systems and features. The almost half-hour of uninterrupted gameplay video of ” Nier: Automata ” featured the 17 of the different pod skills that allow a gamer’s mini-robot to drop hammers, throw devices, hover, shoot lasers and more.

American Pickers looking for local collections

The famous rusty gold-loving duo, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from the T.V. show American Pickers , are looking to make their way back to Humboldt County. The duo says they anticipate being in the area in spring, but first they need to find the perfect junkyard candidate.

American Pickers looking for local collections

The famous rusty gold-loving duo, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from the T.V. show American Pickers , are looking to make their way back to Humboldt County. The duo says they anticipate being in the area in spring, but first they need to find the perfect junkyard candidate.

Christopher Lloyd, coming to Easton, looks back on ‘Future’

Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton. Actor Christopher Lloyd, who played Doc Brown in 1985’s ‘Back to the Future,’ comes to the State Theatre to share insights on the iconic film at a Feb. 25 screening in Easton.

New Thor: Ragnarok Concept Art and Team Thor Video

Marvel Studios ‘ upcoming threequel Thor: Ragnarok has revealed new concept art and a new Team Thor video for the Taika Waititi film. Check out the Thor: Ragnarok concept art screengrabs from the Doctor Strange Digital HD release in the gallery below, along with the hilarious Team Thor video below! In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok , Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

Catwoman and Cheetah Confirmed for Injustice 2

Following yesterday’s announcement that Swamp Thing would enter the fray of the upcoming fighting game, a new trailer for Injustice 2 has arrived confirming Catwoman and Cheetah will also appear. Check out the “Here Come The Girls” trailer in the player below! Developed by NetherRealm Studios , Injustice 2 offers the latest DC fighting game experience that expands on the previous title’s larger-than-life showdowns.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s James Marsters And More Cast As Marvel TV Villains

Marvel’s current crop of TV show villains ranges from the Harlem crime lords of Luke Cage to the A.I. of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. , and the future will soon see a truly evil batch of new Marvel villains: parents. Hulu’s upcoming drama Runaways recently cast its first wave of actors that will be playing the titular teenaged superheroes, and today brought another batch of talent that will play the Runaways’ devious parental villains.

The true face of Mr Darcy

Mr Darcy, the romantic hero of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice , has been portrayed by a string of showbusiness heart-throbs, but a new study suggests he would probably have looked very different from the modern ideal of masculinity. Austen is likely to have had in a mind a man with sloping shoulders, white powdered hair, a pale complexion, thin oval face and a small mouth, according to academics who were asked to advise on the most historically accurate look of Mr Darcy, to mark a television series celebrating the writer’s work.

Denver Comic Con scores more – Buffy the Vampire Slayer” guests

We notice that your web browser is out-of-date. For the best experience on AXS.com please consider upgrading to one of the following: We see your preferred language is English , would you like to stay on English or switch to English ? Could there be a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reunion coming up at this year’s Denver Comic Con ? It just so happens to be the 20th anniversary of the series, and so far Buffy alum James Marsters , Juliet Landau , Eliza Dushku , and Clare Kramer are all confirmed guests for the Denver big pop culture party.

7 Classic Nintendo Games That Would Make Great TV Shows

With all the trends that hit television on a cyclical basis, from sitcom reboots to movie remakes to genre-embracing, it’s kind of surprising that the small screen has yet to get hit with a slew of video game adaptations. Back in the day, entertainment giant Nintendo was more free with the rights to the company’s intellectual property, resulting in pro wrestler Captain Lou Albano portraying everyone’s favorite plumber Mario.

10 Scottish tech companies to watch in 2017

These days, Scotland is home to a growing number of digital technology businesses that are making a big impact on the tech and gaming world, from augmented reality and robotics to shopping made simple Here are 10 Scottish technology companies to keep an eye on in 2017, according to leading digital expert Alisdair Gunn and Scottish Development International . Computer vision and robotics experts Machines with Vision knew that their expertise in image recognition could revolutionise the transportation sector.

Mary Berry ‘won’t go on Strictly because husband would leave’

Mary Berry has pledged she will never swap her baking apron for dancing shoes and take a turn around the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor because her husband would leave her. The former Great British Bake Off star beat Strictly’s retiring judge Len Goodman to be named best TV judge at the National Television Awards but said she will not make a bid to lift the glitter ball trophy.

Fans freak out over Star Wars’ ‘hidden message’

Star Wars: The Last Jedi will hit cinemas in December, and in an interview on Monday at the Sundance Film Festival, Luke Skywalker himself Mark Hamill said he liked that the title was “straightforward” and “minimalist.” And according to some eagle-eyed fans, it also has a double meaning, linking to the title of the last film, The Force Awakens.

Mary Berry vs Len Goodman at the National Television Awards

Len Goodman and Mary Berry will compete to be named best TV judge at the National Television Awards after departing from their respective shows. Len waltzed off Strictly Come Dancing in December after 12 years as head judge while Mary opted out of the Great British Bake Off’s move from the BBC to Channel 4. Goodman, 72, and Berry, 81, will take on The X Factor’s Nicole Scherzinger and Britain’s Got Talent’s David Walliams, as well as Simon Cowell, the boss of both reality TV shows, to be named best TV judge.

The sounds of 1987This was a big year for big albumsWhispering Jack…

Penned by Brill Building legends Gerry Goffin and Carole King, The Loco-motion topped the US charts in 1962 for Little Eva and again 12 years later for, aptly, Grand Funk Railroad. While it wasn’t a brand new dance, the train-themed hit fast-tracked the pop career of Kylie Minogue, after she performed the song at an AFL charity event with her Neighbours cast mates.

Aubrey Plaza Is a Full-On Redhead Now

NOVEMBER 19: Actress Aubrey Plaza poses backstage at Variety’s Power of Comedy Presented By The Sims 3 Benefiting The Noreen Fraser Foundation at Hollywood Palladium on November 19, 2011 in Hollywood, California. We’ve pretty much always associated Aubrey Plaza with the black hair that matched the black, deadpan humor of her Parks and Recreation character , April Ludgate-it was a signature part of her look, after all.

Power Button – Episode 228: Nintendo Switch Finally Revealed

Nintendo finally showed the world what its upcoming Switch console has to offer in a full hardware and game announcement showcase last week, so naturally Blake Grundman and I are here to talk all about it. Spend an hour with us as we discuss the hardware, its launch price, launch window games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , games coming later such as Super Mario Odyssey and Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers , the paid online service, and much more.

You will not BELIEVE Big Brother star Hughie Maughan’s insane fake tan

We’re still trying to get over the idea of Ed Balls having a spray tan on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing, but now somebody has come in and completely trumped the situation in the most spectacular manner. Former Big Brother star Hughie Maughan appeared in Ireland’s version of Dancing With The Stars at the weekend with a fake tan so extraordinary, he could probably be seen from the moon.

Lucasfilm Has No Plans to Digitally Recreate Carrie Fisher

Over the last week, rumors have surfaced that Lucasfilm was in talks with the estate of Carrie Fisher to possibly digitally recreate the late actress for Star Wars: Episode IX . In a rare case, Lucasfilm has put those rumors to rest with the following official statement : We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address.

Undermain Theatre Presents GALILEO

Undermain Theatre presents GALILEO, Bertolt Brecht ‘s masterpiece, which he translated in English in collaboration with Charles Laughton . GALILEO will be produced at Undermain’s home in Deep Ellum – 3200 Main St. with company member Bruce DuBose in the title role.

Sean Paul rocks both sides of the Atlantic

Sean Paul has started 2017 on a high across the Atlantic as Rockabye , the Clean Bandit single on which he is featured along with Anne-Marie, is sitting atop Billboard’s official UK singles chart. The American publication’s listing is for the week ending January 14. It is also on top of the ranking of songs in Germany and sixth in France, the same position it held last week.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

The valiant crime-stopping team of Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello and Leonardo return to action in a new armored battle wagon, determined to protect New York City from a ruthless new menace. English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish : Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish : Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1 Parents need to know that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows — the sequel to 2014’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — finds the titular foursome back in action with their friend April to defeat the nefarious plans of Shredder, his Foot Clan, and a new supervillain.

Remembering Carrie Fisher for her iconic character, grace and honesty

In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Fisher died at the age of 60. In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles.

Mark Hamill leads tributes to Carrie Fisher

Mark Hamill has led tributes to Carrie Fisher after she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60. The ‘Star Wars: The Force Awaken’ actress’ daughter Billie Lourd confirmed her mother had passed away after suffering a heart attack and Carrie’s co-star has taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of his friend. Uploading an old black and white picture of himself with Carrie, Mark – who played Luke Skywalker – simply wrote: “No words #Devastated ” And tributes have continued to flood in from Carrie’s friends, co-stars and other celebrities who looked up to her.

What to see at the movies this Christmas

A merry Christmas to all! We hope you’re all enjoying this day of unwrapping presents, dining on a holiday feast and spending time with loved ones. But what to do after all the presents are unwrapped, dinner is done and you could use a break from your loved ones? Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for your local movie theater, and this year, there’s a blizzard of cute kids movies, dramas destined for awards and intense action flicks to help celebrate the season with cinema.

Escaping the Christmas Hubbub at the Movies

The typical “Jewish Christmas,” of movies and Chinese food is not just for folks who don’t celebrate Christmas. In recent years, movie theaters have been packed on Christmas day, with families, couples and singles who are looking for another way to spend the day.

Rogue One’ Soars Over Box Office Competition With $22.8…

The Force is still with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” as it zoomed past a crowded field of challengers to maintain its number one spot on the Friday box office. Disney and Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars” spinoff featuring a cast including Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen and Riz Ahmed hauled in $22.8 million across 4,157 theaters on Friday.

Harrison Ford Reacts to Carrie Fisher Heart Attack: – I’m…

Han Solo actor is latest “Star Wars” co-star to release a statement supporting the actress and screenwriter during this difficult time The Han Solo actor, who last appeared by her side on the big screen in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” released a statement on the situation Saturday, joining Mark Hamill and a number of other Hollywood stars voicing their support for the iconic actress and screenwriter. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement released to the media.

Actress and author Carrie Fisher.

Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, stars react to Carrie Fisher’s health crisis The ‘Star Wars’ actress suffered a heart attack onboard an LAX-bound plane on Friday. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://usat.ly/2hh4fHk Carrie Fisher, photographed in December 2015, was being treated in an intensive care unit after a serious medical emergency on a flight, her brother Todd Fisher, told the Associated Press..

Viewers in tears as Strictly Come Dancing says goodbye to Len Goodman

During the finale of the popular BBC competition, several former contestants took part in a touching video to pay tribute to the professional ballroom dancer’s time on the show. Along with the presenters, Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly and Len’s fellow judges, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood, everyone involved spoke fondly about their colleague, leaving not a dry eye in the house! Professional dancer Anton du Beke said: “He brings joy to people and that’s why people love Len,” while Craig said: “It has been amazing, he’s not only a fantastic colleague but an amazing friend and I’m really going to miss him.”