Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Lineage 2: Revolution Celebrates 100 Day Milestone With Special In-Game Update And Events



Seoul, Korea (February 28, 2018) – Netmarble Games Corp., the fastest-growing mobile game company worldwide, is celebrating a successful first 100 days of its hit mobile MMORPGLineage 2: Revolution by hosting new in-game events and updates to thank players for their support.

 

A newly released infographic video (https://youtu.be/_qEf-C448bM) highlights all of the impressive achievements the Lineage 2: Revolution community has accomplished since the game’s launch on November 15, 2017, including:

  • 10,000,000 characters created
  • 160,185 clans created
  • 630,000 Bear Mounts rewarded
  • 179,585,426 hours played

Through a new patch update, Lineage 2: Revolutionis adding a new Mount, “Maned Lion”, which is available from the Summoning Circle or for purchase from the in-game shop. As the second rare mount, the Maned Lion has a speed of 750 and increases Crit. Rate, Penetration, Resilience, HP Regen and Max MP.

 

From now until 8:00 GMT, March 14, Lineage 2: Revolution will host two in-game events rewarding players for their continued support for the past 100 days. The Dice Event offers players to roll the dice, and move and land on various squares that offer special rewards such as A Grade Mount Pet Equipment Boxes, A Grade Mount Pet Varnish Random Boxes, Summoning Circle Fragment Boxes and more. Players can roll the dice twice a day upon log-in and by completing in-game content, players will receive Dice Points where every 100 Dice Points will give players one more chance to roll the dice again. Players can also obtain Lap Completion Rewards by completing a lap up to 15 times.

 



Meanwhile, the Equipment Substat Change Eventgives players 200 Red Diamonds just by changing their Equipment Substat. Players who participate and successfully change their Equipment Substat at least once during the event period will receive the 200 Red Diamonds in their Mailbox by March 21. 

“We are so proud to have reached this monumental point with our loyal and beloved Lineage 2: Revolution community, and we want to thank our players for an amazing 100 days. To many more milestones to come!” said Netmarble’s Chief Global Officer, Seungwon Lee.

 

Lineage 2: Revolution is available worldwide on theApp Store® and Google Play™.

 

For more information on Lineage 2: Revolution and the in-game events, please visit the official Facebook page website at

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLineage2Revolution


Why Fergie Sounded Bad at the NBA All Star Game! (Vocal Coach Reaction)


O'Neil Gerald, here! So it's no question that Fergie had a bad day singing the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star game! I wanted to give a Vocal Coach's reaction on a few of the things that caused her some trouble during the performance and a few of the ways she could have improved.

Rise (NBC) "Do Something Amazing" Trailer #2 HD - Josh Radnor, Auli'i Cravalho series


From the producers of Hamilton, Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, comes Rise, an inspiring high school drama inspired by a true story, starring Josh Radnor, Rosie Perez, Auli'i Cravalho and more. Rise premieres March 13th on NBC.

Good Girls 1x02 Promo "Mo Money Mo Problems" (HD) This Season On


Good Girls "Mo Money Mo Problems" Season 1 Episode 2 Promo - The women struggle to come up with the money they owe the gang -- which, in this case, means robbing yet again. Meanwhile, Annie's (Mae Whitman) fight for custody takes a major hit, Beth (Christina Hendricks) tries to navigate life as a single parent and Ruby's (Retta) concerns for Sara's (Lidya Jewett) health escalate.

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Clue Scroll Rework Offers RuneScape Players a Chance to Snatch Valuable In-Game Rewards




Tuesday 27th February 2018, Cambridge, UK – One of the most wanted updates from RuneScape’s 2017 player survey is now available with the arrival of enhanced and advanced Clue Scrolls system, which enables players to snatch the most valuable in-game rewards in the game’s Treasure Trails activity. The new Clue Scrolls update also unlocks the eye-wateringly-difficult Master Tier of riddles and puzzles, and the potential to uncover some of the most valuable treasure in the entire MMORPG.

 

RuneScape’s Clue Scrolls content sets players off on treasure hunt, with a series of clues, riddles and puzzles that lead towards a buried treasure. With the arrival of the Master Tier, Clue Scrolls now has five levels of both difficulty and rewards. Players completing Master Tier hunts stand the chance of finding over 60 new rewards of extremely high in-game value, including Second Age armour, evening outfits, and the high-level elite Robin Hood outfit, representing some of the most valuable non-discontinued items available.

 

While the new Master Tier provides the ultimate challenge, at its heart the new Clue Scrolls now offers a more streamlined and entertaining experience, including the ability to stash items required in convenient locations. The new Clue Scroll experience also sees the launch of a new meta, with high scores to beat, a collection log, and even a brand-new Globetrotter Outfit.

 

Said Matt Casey, Senior Product Manager, RuneScape:

“When we spoke to our players at RuneFest 2017, we wanted to make it clear that we would be delivering some of their most desired updates to RuneScape throughout 2018. With the full launch of the Clue Scroll rework we’re beginning to do just that, whether it’s the hardcore challenge of the Master Tier, or the incredibly desirable rewards at the end of the trails.”

 

In addition to the Clue Scroll overhaul, this month saw the release of two teasers for future updates: a taster of the long-awaited Bank Rework– which came top in the 2017 player survey – and a beta of the Mining and Smithing skills update.

Depressed doorbell commits suicide


This doorbell makes crazy sounds when battery is low.


Atlanta Season 2 "Flicker" Promo (HD)


Atlanta Robbin' Season, the next season of the acclaimed and award-winning comedy series, will premiere on FX on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 10 pm ET/PT. In Atlanta Robbin' Season, two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.

9-1-1 1x07 Promo (HD)


9-1-1 1x07 Season 1 Episode 7 Promo - 9-1-1 returns with new episodes Wednesday February 28th on FOX.

iZombie "Blue Bloody" (HD) Season 4 Episode 2 Extended Promo


iZombie 4x02 "Blue Bloody" Season 4 Episode 2 Extended Promo - THE STRUGGLE IS REAL — It’s a real-life game of clue for Liv (Rose McIver) after she eats the brains of a despicable dowager and must determine which one of her disgruntled servants killed her. Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) and Bozzio (guest star Jessica Harmon, “The 100”) are struggling to maintain a healthy relationship. Meanwhile, circumstances place Major (Robert Buckley) and Liv in opposition to one another. Rahul Kohli, David Anders, Aly Michalka and Robert Knepper also star. Michael Fields directed the episode written by Dean Lorey (#402). Original airdate 3/5/2018.

Monday, 26 February 2018

Baby goat making the cutest noise


Baby goat making the cutest noise

Gotham "Pieces of a Broken Mirror" (HD) Season 4 Episode 12 All Sneak Peeks


Gotham 4x12 "Pieces of a Broken Mirror" Season 4 Episode 12 All Sneak Peeks - Gordon is called to the scene after The Toy Maker is hired to assassinate one of Gotham's doctors. Lee Thompkins begins to try to rebuild the Narrows, with Nygma as her partner. Meanwhile, Alfred's new life in the Narrows becomes complicated and Ivy (guest star Peyton List) reveals her new persona to Selina in the all-new “A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror” spring premiere episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, March 1st on FOX.

Marvel's Jessica Jones Season 2 Trailer #2 (HD)


New York City private investigator Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is beginning to put her life back together after murdering her tormenter, Kilgrave. Now known throughout the city as a super-powered killer, a new case makes her reluctantly confront who she really is while digging deeper into her past to explore the reasons why.

Competition: Win All I See Is You on DVD


To celebrate the release of All I See Is You on DVD 5th March, we have a great competition for you and 3 copies to give away.

Synopsis
Gina (Lively) and husband James (Clarke) have an almost perfect marriage. After being blinded as a child in a nearly fatal car crash, Gina exclusively depends on James to feel and ‘see’ the world around her, and it appears only to solidify their extremely passionate relationship.

She envisions the world in her own vivid imagination with help from James' descriptions. While the two enjoy a colourful existence living in Bangkok, their relationship is upended when Gina receives a corneal transplant and regains her sight. With her restored vision, Gina experiences the world with a new sense of wonder and independence which James finds threatening. It is only when Gina suddenly begins to lose her sight again that she finally realises the disturbing reality of their marriage...


Directed and written by Hollywood heavyweight Marc Forster (World War Z, Quantum of Solace), ALL I SEE IS YOU is a dark psychological thriller unlike any other, with a vital and career-defining performance by Blake Lively. Also starring Danny Huston (American Horror Story, Wonder Woman) ALL I SEE IS YOU is unique, unmissable and totally compelling viewing.

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The X-Files 11x07 Promo


The X-Files 11x07 Season 11 Episode 7 Promo - The X-Files returns with new episodes Wednesday February 28th on FOX.


Film News (UK): Horror Channel set to terrify with ten premieres in March


Throughout March on Horror Channel, Friday and Saturday nights will fall prey to wicked witches, scheming serial killers and mysterious monsters as the UK’s number one genre channel presents ten prime-time premieres, including the first UK showing of THIRST, Greg Keifer’s blood-sucking alien thriller. There are also network premieres of Michael Winner’s theological horror THE SENTINEL starring Chris Saradon, Ava Gardner and Christopher Walken and the 2016 US remake of THE WICKER MAN, written and directed by Neil LaBute and staring Nicholas Cage.


Other network premieres include the high velocity alien invasion actioner SKYLIINE, Sean S. Cunningham’s underwater monster chiller DEEPSTAR SIX, Geoffrey Wright's controversial teen slasher CHERRY FALLS, starring Brittany Murphy, futuristic survival adventure THE COLONY, with Laurence Fishburne, psychological serial killer twister THE WATCHER, starring James Spader and Keanu Reeves and Tom Elkins’s supernatural terroriser THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA.

Full film details in transmission order:

Fri 2 March @ 21:00 – CHERRY FALLS (2000) *Network Premiere

High schoolers in a sleepy small town discover that there’s a serial killer in their midst, The killer seems to be going after virgins, rather than promiscuous types, so they start throwing sex parties to avoid being next. The late Brittany Murphy stars as the virginal daughter of the town sheriff (Michael Biehn), who takes it upon herself to find the killer and uncovers a complex web of lies and secrets.


Sat 3 March @ 22:50 – THE SENTINEL (1977) *Network Premiere

Academy Award winner Christopher Walken gives a notable performance early in his career in this chilling film about an young actress (Cristina Raines) who is terrorised by supernatural forces when she moves into a strange New York brownstone. The all-star cast includes Chris Sarandon, Ava Gardner, Burgess Meredith, Sylvia Miles, and Eli Wallach.


Fri 9 March @ 21:00 – THE COLONY (2013) *Network TV Premiere

Forced underground after the planet is plunged the next ice-age, the inhabitants of Colony 7 struggle to survive below the world’s frozen surface. When they mysteriously lose contact with the only other remaining settlement, Briggs (Laurence Fishburne) decides to lead a dangerous mission into the frozen wasteland, determined to discover their fate. It could be humanity’s last stand.


Sat 10 March @ 21:00 – THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT 2: GHOSTS OF GEORGIA (2013) *Network Premiere

From the producers of “The Haunting In Connecticut” comes the chilling true story of the Wyrick family. Upon moving into their new home, mother and daughter Lisa and Heidi Wyrick begin experiencing disturbing visions. Do the phenomena hint at the onset of a shared family madness, or are they clues to a real-life nightmare that once took place on the property?


Fri 16 March @ 21:00 – THIRST (2015) *UK TV Premiere

Deep in the scorching desert, a group of wayward teens are stationed at a wilderness boot camp. However, after they stumble upon and break a strange and mysterious extra-terrestrial ‘orb’, one by one, they begin to experience terrifying attacks from a ruthless blood

sucking alien. With no chance of rescue, and nowhere to hide, their only chance for survival is to fight for their lives.


Sat 17 March @ 21:00 – THE WATCHER (2000) *Network Premiere

Keanu Reeves stars as a creepy, studious serial killer who torments an emotionally damaged police detective (James Spader) by sending him pictures of his future victims one day before he kills them. The detective must try to identify and locate these women before it is too late. Academy Award-winner Marisa Tomei plays the detective’s psychiatrist who might find herself in harm’s way.


Fri 23 Match @ 21:00 – SEASON OF THE WITCH (2011) *Network Premiere

A heroic crusader (Nicolas Cage) and his close ally (Ron Perlman) return home after decades of fierce fighting to find their world destroyed by the Plague. Believing a witch to be responsible, they are commanded by the church Cardinal (Christopher Lee) to transport the witch to a remote monastery where monks will perform an ancient ritual to rid the land of her curse. But they soon discover the girl’s dark secret and find themselves battling a powerful and destructive force that will determine the fate of the world forever.


Sat 24 March @ 21:00 – THE WICKER MAN (2006) *Network Premiere

When motorcycle cop Edward Malus (Nicolas Cage) receives a letter from a woman (Kate Beahan), begging him to find her missing daughter, he sets off to Summersisle, a remote island off the Washington coast, where he discovers a way of life time has forgotten. Nothing on the mysterious island is what it appears and no one will acknowledge the girl’s disappearance. As Edward steps up his search and clashes with the islanders, he discovers the terrifying truth about their ancient belief system.


Fri 30 March @ 21:00 – SKYLINE (2010) *Network Premiere

The residents of Los Angeles are awakened in the dead of night by an eerie light which  is hypnotically drawing people outside before they suddenly vanish into thin air. As the world unravels, a band of survivors soon discover they must fight against the onslaught of a mysterious alien horde. Who or what are these extra-terrestrials and how long before mankind succumbs to their overwhelming power?


Sat 31 March @ 21:00 – DEEPSTAR SIX (1999) *Network Premiere

The time is the near future. The US Navy has established a secret undersea laboratory base, DeepStar Six, below the ocean's surface. A crew of eleven, led by Dr John Van Gelder {Marius Weyers) is supervising the exploration of undersea colonization but when they open up a huge cavern, located on the ocean floor, the command centre is violently attacked and the crew members make a startling discovery…not all aliens come from space.


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Sunday, 25 February 2018

Review: YumeNikki Dream Diary


I've been looking forward to the release of YumeNikki Dream Diary and have covered each drip of information as it has come out. Not very much was known and they kept a lot under wraps. We now the game is out, and I have been playing it for a few days.

The game itself is a re-imagining of the original YumeNikki game. The first thing you will notice is that you really are not given much information. The controls are very minimal, left right up down, Jump, wake up, and interact, and that's it. You start off in pretty much pitch black, and have no instructions of what to do or where to go.

Now I had an issue when I started the game, everything was pitch black, I checked an online walkthrough and it was in daytime, so no idea what happened here. This occurs on another level, so I am assuming this is a bug in the game, or an issue with my graphics card, not sure.

Either way I managed to get myself back home in the game.

You find a red splat on the floor and then you wake up. After you get used to the slightly unusual controls you will eventually figure out to go back to sleep, when you do just that, you wake up on a balcony, find your way back into the bedroom, and when you exit the room, that is when you realise there are different levels that you can enter by going through various doors. And that is where the game really starts.

There are 6 dreamworlds to explore. Each one different, as you explore them you will find yourself quickly immersed into the game. I was reminded of couple of  classic Amiga games, Another World and Oddworld.

Now this game is hard, and sometimes I found it frustrating instead of challenging, which can be a problem. Sometimes it is so dark, that it becomes almost impossible to know what to do or where to go. The soundtrack is incredible, and there are moments that will make you jump. It's weird, it's unusual, it's strange, it's surreal.

The object of the game is to collect "Effects", you will see these as having the letter E by them, you interact with them and then you have collected them.

You cant "die" as such in this game, but you can find yourself in inescapable areas that mean the only escape is to wake up and start again.

Overall the game is interesting, and much like the original I suspect that it will soon become a cult classic. Perhaps mainstream gamers will never truly appreciate the game, but I suspect it will find a hardcore following very quick.

I give YumeNikki Dream Diary 7 out of 10.

Review by Jon Donnis

Buy
http://store.steampowered.com/app/774811/YUMENIKKI_DREAM_DIARY/
and
http://playism-games.com/game/335/yumenikki-dream-diary

Forest Ranger Stumbles Upon A Mysterious Strange Cabin In The Woods With A Shocking Surprise Inside



Forest Ranger Stumbles Upon A Mysterious Strange Cabin In The Woods With A Shocking Surprise Inside

Blindspot "Warning Shot" (HD) Season 3 Episode 13 Sneak Peek


Blindspot 3x13 "Warning Shot" Season 3 Episode 13 Sneak Peek - A surprising visit from Nas (Special Guest Star Archie Panjabi) leads the team to investigate a dangerous piece of technology that was stolen from the NSA. Roman (Luke Mitchell) and Blake (Guest Star Tori Anderson) grow closer as they attend a high-stakes poker game. Also starring Sullivan Stapleton (Kurt Weller), Jaimie Alexander (Jane Doe), Rob Brown (Edgar Reade), Audrey Esparza (Tasha Zapata) and Ashley Johnson (Patterson). Also Guest Starring Ennis Esmer (Rich DotCom), Kristina Reyes (Avery), Ajay Naidu (Sho Akhtar), Luke Kirby (Junior), Reshma Shetty (Meg) and Molly Bernard (Delilah).

Good Girls (NBC) Cast Interviews HD - Christina Hendricks, Mae Whitman, Retta series


When three suburban moms get tired of trying to make ends meet, they decide it's time to stick up for themselves by robbing the local supermarket at (toy) gunpoint. But when the manager catches a glimpse of one of them and the loot is far more than they expected, it doesn't take long for the three best friends to realize the perfect getaway will be harder than they think.

Lethal Weapon Season 2 "The 2018 Lethal Weapon Games" Promo (HD)



Lethal Weapon Season 2 returns after the winter olympics Tuesday, February 27th on FOX.

Saturday, 24 February 2018

Jack Black Sings the National Anthem at Sparks Game


Jack Black, the hilarious comedian, actor, and musician, serenades the crowd in Los Angeles before a Sparks game.


Atlanta Season 2 Trailer


Atlanta Robbin' Season, the next season of the acclaimed and award-winning comedy series, will premiere on FX on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 10 pm ET/PT. In Atlanta Robbin' Season, two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.


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Friday, 23 February 2018

Wallace Jr. breaks down following second-place finish at Daytona


Darrell Wallace Jr. gets emotional discussing the journey him and his family have been on over the last two years.

Supernatural horror DARK BEACON in Cinemas 22nd March and Digital Download 27th March


Synopsis
In new supernatural horror Dark Beacon, Amy (April Pearson, TV’s Skins) loves her former colleague Beth with a passion, a relationship they had kept secret. When Beth's devastated husband dies tragically, the widow disappears into seclusion with her young daughter. Tracking down Beth to a remote lighthouse, Amy finds her there, broken, and attempts to re-connect. But before long, they experience strange and terrifying visions suggesting Beth’s husband is back and won’t stop until they meet the same fate.

Winning multiple awards including Best Film, Best Actress (for April Pearson) and Best Cinematography at the American Horror Film Festival, Dark Beacon is a must-see horror from acclaimed up-and-coming director Coz Greenop (House Red, Demon Baby) and costars Lynne Anne Rodgers, Toby Osmond and Jon Campling.

IN CINEMAS 22ND MARCH AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 27TH MARCH 2018

Will & Grace Season 9 "On Ice" Promo (HD)


Will & Grace is on ice until after the Winter Olympics. New episodes return Thursday March 1st on NBC.

YumeNikki Dream Diary out now on Playism and Steam!

About YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY
Yume Nikki has been hailed as one of the greatest (and most controversial) games ever created with RPG Maker. The new YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- is not a remake, but a full reimagining of the original―reconstructed and enhanced using elements and styles of modern indie games.

“YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- Now, wake up...” is the release trailer, showing the first glimpse of the main character, Madotsuki, wandering around the “dream” in which the game is set. Additionally, this trailer contains the theme song by AQUILA.

Story
The main character, Madotsuki, is able to venture to the world of dreams by sleeping in her bed.

Then, by opening the doors that appear in front of her, she becomes able to explore various dream worlds.

Featuring a collaboration with Ao Oni!
We are proud to bring you an amazing collaboration between YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY and Ao Oni―another beloved RPG Maker masterpiece with a cult following to match Yume Nikki.

Experience the terror of Ao Oni in the world of YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY-.

Introducing Super NASU
Recreated from the popular game-in-game NASU from the original Yume Nikki!

Shoot down the objects appearing on screen to score points! Get the eggplant (“nasu”) to power up! Take a break from wandering through “dreams” with Super NASU.

Bonus Perks
All players purchasing YUMENIKKI –DREAM DIARY- between Feb. 23, 2018 and Mar. 31, 2018 will receive three types of YUMENIKKI –DREAM DIARY- wallpapers for PC for free.

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Borat's Rant And National Anthem At Rodeo


Roving journalist and the sixth-most famous person from his native Kazakhstan, Borat Sagdiyev travels to the United States to learn about American culture with hilarious results.

Champions (NBC) Trailer HD - Mindy Kaling comedy series


Vince is living every bachelor's dream. He owns the fifth largest gym in Brooklyn, dates an endless string of beautiful women and lives with his dumb, lovable brother Matthew. But Vince's simple life gets complicated fast when his high school fling Priya (Mindy Kaling) unexpectedly drops off their 15-year-old son Michael so he can attend a city school for super-talented kids. How will Vince handle this wildly ambitious and hilariously witty teenager? Well, somehow he'll have to work it out.

Xenon Valkyrie+ Launch Trailer


Roguelite Platformer with RPG elements for hardcore gamers.

With old-school graphics and high quality chiptune music, level up and get the amazing power of the Xenon Valkyrie!

The Escapists 2: Big Top Breakout Release Trailer


Roll up! Roll up! Step right up and attempt to escape the most entertaining inmate compound yet! Big Top Breakout features all the bells, whistles and squirty flowers you’d expect from lifetime imprisonment in the circus. Serving your time as a clown in the travelling circus, you have to earn your keep by lion taming, face painting and making balloon animals, whilst making sure you show up for Show Time to perform for the paying circus attendees.

Big Top Breakout is available separately, or as part of the Season Pass.


Channel Zero 3x04 Promo "Alice In Slaughterland" (HD)


Channel Zero 3x04 "Alice In Slaughterland" Season 3 Episode 4 Promo - Alice confronts her own incipient madness while Zoe eats with the Peaches.

Designated Survivor "Grief" Season 2 Episode 11 Sneak Peek


Designated Survivor "Grief" Season 2 Episode 11 Sneak Peek - President Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) reluctantly meets with therapist Dr. Adam Louden (Timothy Busfield) to address his grief weeks after his wife Alex (Natascha McElhone) died in the midseason return of ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” airing Wednesday, February 28th on ABC, streaming and on demand.

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Competition: Win 8 'Left Films' horror releases.

We currently have a Twitter only competition running. Click HERE to check it out.
I've also embedded the tweet below.

Interview with Paul Hyett - Director of HOWL


On the eve of Horror Channel’s UK TV premiere of HOWL, director Paul Hyett talks about taking werewolves seriously and what the future holds.


Horror Channel will be broadcasting the UK TV premiere of HOWL. Are you a fan of the channel?

I’m so thrilled that Horror Channel are showing HOWL. I’m a big fan of the channel, and avidly watch it, some fantastic gems are shown. They’re a great supporter of horror and you can tell it’s a channel made for horror fans by horror fans.


The film is based on an event that happened in co-writer Mark Huckerby's life. Can you explain?

Yes, Mark was on a late night train, full of the usual stereotypes,. It was hellish, noisy, smelly, a pure journey from hell. And then the train stopped, no reason, no explanation. Everyone was just sat there, in the dark, in the countryside. And then Mark thought, what else could go wrong, ‘ping’ an idea was born. What if, on top of everything else, imagine if werewolves attacked. A fitting end to an awful journey.


Jon (GRABBERS) Wright was the original director. Did you worry about taking over someone else's project?

Yes, I was originally due to do the werewolf effects with Jon directing and that’s where I first met Ed King and Martin Gentles, the producers of HOWL. Jon left the project at exactly the same time Ed and Martin watched my first film THE SEASONING HOUSE at its premiere at FrightFest and they thought I would be a good fit for HOWL, so they got me in for a chat and offered me the film.


What changes did you make when you came on board?

First, I changed the creature straight away, Jon wanted more rat-like feral skinny creatures, I’d always wanted to do big, muscly, massive, fuck-ugly werewolves. Second, I wanted to strip out the comedy and ground it more in reality. Originally it was more of a comedy horror, lots of comedy gags and I wanted to take it away from that. I still wanted to have a dark humour to the film, but comedy horrors are hard to get right and I felt to make it a bit more serious was the right way to go.


Why did you decide to strip out all the supernatural elements usually associated to werewolf creature features? The transformations here are more to do with a sickness, a virus.

We kind of felt we wanted to give it its own mythology, which came with wanting it to be a more serious, more contemporary werewolf movie, that it was virus in the blood rather than changes with the moon, silver bullets etc. I was worried that having those mythologies with such a contemporary cast and setting may not work as well. So that was the thinking.


As you said, you pulled back on the humour. Was this because you felt the concept was inherently amusing anyway? What is your take on comedy horrors in general?

I kind of feel with comedy horrors, it’s the hardest sub type of horror to do. AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, got it perfect, the balances in dark humour and terrifying scenes, kills, transformations, everything was spot on and one of my favourite horrors of all time. But since then, so many people have attempted to get that same balance and failed. So with HOWL we felt, take the comedic elements right back and just try to do our own take, and not go down the comedy horror route and concentrate on it being a grounded contemporary werewolf movie.


Was it important someone with a strong prosthetics effects background, like yourself (well known for THE DESCENT, THE WOMAN IN BLACK etc), directed HOWL?

It was a bonus for Ed and Martin to have a director that understood prosthetics, creature suits, animatronics, when to use puppets etc. Also, I’ve worked closely with VFX in the past so I understood the restrictions and challenges in working with part practical werewolves with CGI faces and working in a full green screen environment. Most of HOWL was shot in a green screen studio (apart from the end), we had something like 350 VFX shots, and when you’re shooting a film like this, it’s quite important to understand how prosthetics and VFX work within a green screen environment and making sure you have all the elements and plates you need.


How did you convince Ed Speelers to star?

Ed liked the script and we met and discussed in detail. It was important to him that the film wasn’t a hokey B movie, cheesy werewolves and girls screaming not wearing much etc. He liked that the film was grounded more in reality, his character a broken down normal bloke, his ambition lost, not knowing where he is in life, and suddenly he’s thrown into this situation. It’s a real ordinary man in an extraordinary situation tale and that appealed to Ed.


The highly talented Rosie Day is in every single one of your movies so far, including the forthcoming HERETIKS, Can we expect to see her in future films? And has HERETIKS now completed post-production?

Rosie and I love collaborating on films and we hang out and are great friends. And she’s so versatile as an actress. I’ve been able to use her on all my movies, including PERIPHERAL, my newest film. She’s going all the way to the top, soon I’ll not be able to afford her! HERETIKS is in its last part of post-production and we’re deep in the VFX, Sound and Music, but we’re not far off.


Finally, what projects are you currently working on?

I’m full on in post on both HERETIKS and PERIPHERAL. Both films are heavy in VFX, especially PERIPHERAL, which is set in the dark world of technology. Also I’m developing a few new horrors. Hopefully, we’ll be announcing the next one soon!


Howl is broadcast on Sat 24 Feb, 10.55pm, Horror Channel.

GameStore Brings Capcom's Mega Man to GameStore for Android


Dortmund, Germany – February 22nd, 2018 –snakebyte® group, industry leaders in gaming hardware and software solutions, announced today that six classic Capcom® Mega Man games will be making their way to GameStore, a new Android® based, gaming subscription service, making mobile gaming safe, simple and accessible to everyone!

More than 30 years after Mega Man burst onto the gaming scene, the legendary series of games is as popular as ever, still setting the bar for action platformers and loved by millions of gamers worldwide!  Starting today, GameStore customers have access to six classic adventures including:

  • Mega Man® Mobile – Stop the evil Dr. Wily™ in this classic for the ages!
  • Mega Man® 2 Mobile – He’s back! Only Mega Man can stop Dr. Wily when he resurfaces to threaten the world again!
  • Mega Man® 3 Mobile - Uncharted planets, unhinged robots, Mega Man must set a course for space to resolve this unexplained crisis.
  • Mega Man® 4 Mobile – Introducing an all-new threat to the world, Mega Man must do battle with Dr. Cossack!
  • Mega Man® 5 Mobile – As robots’ cause chaos in the city, Mega Man must discover how Proto Man is involved!
  • Mega Man® 6 Mobile - The Global Robot Alliance is formed, but the enigmatic Mr.X™ appears to put a stop to this newfound peace!

The series of Mega Man titles join the recently announced classics from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., already available onGameStore, alongside hundreds of other hit titles to discover.

A brand-new way to enjoy gaming without limits,GameStore brings an ever-expanding catalogue of new and retro games, available to play on or offline for a low monthly fee. With no contract to sign, gamers are free to come and go as they please, all safe in the knowledge that they will never need pay for in-game purchases, be saddled with adverts, or subjected to damaging virus’s or malware.

“Those who appreciate classic gaming know that Mega Man is a peerless series of games which offer challenge, thrills and timeless adventure. We couldn’t be happier that GameStore is now home to these gems.” said Mike Steup, President and CEO of snakebyte group. When we announced GameStore, we promised to bring a continuous series of prestigious mobile titles to the service, which we believe delivers unrivalled value and choice for Android gamers. Today’s announcement continues to demonstrate our commitment to GameStore and we look forward to seeing the service expand yet further in the months ahead.”

GameStore is available now. For more information, please visit http://www.gamestoreapp.com/.
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Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Flight of the Conchords - If You're Into It


Flight of the Conchords are a New Zealand-based comedy duo composed of Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. The duo's comedy and music became the basis of a BBC radio series and then an American television series that aired for two seasons on HBO. They previously referred to themselves as "New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo", but as of 2014 refer to themselves as "the almost award-winning fourth-most-popular folk duo in New Zealand."

Once Upon a Time "Secret Garden" (HD) Season 7 Episode 11 Sneak Peek


Once Upon a Time 7x11 "Secret Garden" Season 7 Episode 11 Sneak Peek - The journey to find true love and pursue the ongoing struggle of good against evil will continue when OUAT returns with the final episodes of the series, Friday March 2nd on ABC!

Interview with Linnea Sage - Creator of animated series Brainless Agenda


Sometimes you just have to make a bunch of vag jokes! Says Brainless Agenda brainchild Linnea Sage.

Learn about Sage’s latest webseries -of which some famous people are pretty big fans, in this exclusive interview.


This is such a delight. What’s been the most surprising bit of feedback you heard about the series?

I am so amazed that people love this series. My favorite episode to make was the Old Greg parody from the British sketch show Mighty Boosh. The creators of that series loved the episode and that was really validating. The Winklevoss twins also loved my Bitcoin episode, which was so dope.


Have you discovered any unlikely fans?

I was pretty surprised that my Mom loved it so much. I wasn’t expecting that, especially since the Bagel Jewish Mother episode is literally about her. She loved it, though! Some people are great at taking a joke.


I imagine a lot of young women react favorably?

Yes! My first episode about being a female actor in show business went viral I a lot of acting communities. This was before Harvey news broke and it was a great way to commiserate about the sexism in the industry.


How long had you been working on it for? 

My first episode came out in June 2017! So, not long!


Is it arduous putting it together every week?

So much preparation goes into each episode. First comes the inspiration from something dumb I notice. Then I let my brain do whatever it wants for a few days,  compiling jokes and images and character development. When I feel ready I draft a script. After that I’ll sketch a character. From there I’ll record and then I’ll work with my animator to put it all together. The whole process can take anywhere from a week to a month per episode.


What’s been your favorite episode so far?

“Gynecologist who can’t say ‘Vagina’” is definitely my best writing. It’s the most popular episode, by far. Sometimes you just have to make a bunch of vag jokes!


What do you hope audiences get from the series?

Like all comedy, I just want to make people laugh. Even though it is literally a one-minute episode, I hope people catch a break in their day and have something to giggle about while they’re on the toilet or something.

Where can we find Brainless Agenda?

Please follow @BrainlessAgenda on Instagram!
It is also on YouTube if you’re more into that.
https://www.facebook.com/ActressLinneaSage


Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Launch date for Switch exclusive Castle of Heart revealed!


Cracow, Poland, 20th February 2018: 7Levels, the Polish indie developer, is pleased to announce that the exciting platformer, Castle of Heart, will be available to on the Nintendo eShop in Europe, North America, Mexico and Australia from 23rd of March 2018 at price $14.99/€14.99/£13,49.

Castle of Heart is a classic action platformer where players take control of a cursed knight who has been turned to stone by an evil sorcerer’s spell. Our brave hero must travel all the way from their petrified village to the dark ruler’s castle, mastering each of the levels along the way.

Castle of Heart offers beautiful and detailed 3D graphics with changing landscapes, weather conditions, and rich backgrounds. The game’s aesthetics and bestiary are in equal parts inspired by Slavic mythology, with some environmental details derived straight from famous, mystical locations in Poland, the developers’ home country, and the dark fantasy atmosphere of the best action platformer titles from the genre’s golden age. All of this makes Castle of Heart the perfect mix of classic influences and modern design, utilizing the spectrum of the Switch’s features, which will enchant both fans of the genre and newcomers alike.

CASTLE OF HEART MAIN FEATURES
A unique main character: a knight turned into stone who needs to keep fighting to avoid disintegrating
20 completely different levels in 4 beautiful environments loosely inspired by real-life locations
Roughly 50 types of both short- and long-range weapons, allowing each gamer to find their own, individual combat style
HD Rumble support, further increasing players’ immersion
At least 7 hours of addictive, exciting gameplay
Epic boss fights at the end of every location
Breathtaking graphic design
Numerous power-ups that enrich the gameplay
Castle of Heart will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on 23rd of March, 2018.

More information about the game can be found on the official website (www.7lvls.com) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/7lvls/)

FTL - A Short Film by Artifex Studios


A lone astronaut testing the first faster-than-light spacecraft travels farther than he imagined possible.

Written and directed by Adam Stern

Starring Ty Olsson, Karin Konoval and Aliyah O'Brien

Best Drama - Toronto Shorts 2017
Best Action Short - Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest 2017
Best Science Fiction - Sci-On! 2017
Best Science Fiction - Top Shorts 2017
Best Sci-Fi Film - Roswell 2017

FTL from Artifex Studios on Vimeo.

Tony Gwynn Crushes Heckler..Brilliant!!


Tony Gwynn Jr getting heckled at Coors Field. This annoying Rockies fan harassed Tony for the entire game. To top it all off, to end the game Tony made stellar leaping catch off of a hit to left field from Rockies Charlie Blackmon. After the catch Tony stood up, looked at the heckler, tipped his hat smiled and ran off...