Games and Movies: Bridging the Gap with Ratchet & Clank

How do you bridge the gap between video games and movies? The new Ratchet & Clank movie may have the answer. Despite what it may seem like on the surface, this isnt just your average game-movie promotional tie-in. Its been a few years for each of them. That helped us balance the film and the game and tell two different stories. We participated in the animation dailies for the film, lighting passes…Its been a tightly coordinated experience....

April 30, 2016 · 2 min · 376 words · Emma Holt

Archer: Bel Panto: Part I Review

The Veronica Dean story continues with the help of some murderous clowns ThisArcherreview contains spoilers. Still, the conclusion of Space Race was inevitably better because it had a complete ending. Scroll through this review until you find the picture of deranged clown burglar Mr. Rompers. Now, isnt that just one of the most appealing character designs youve ever seen animated? Then Mr. Rompers and his band of merrymen stroll in and the episode just hits another level....

April 29, 2016 · 2 min · 335 words · Victoria Johnson

Captain America: Civil War – where does it leave the MCU?

This article contains bigspoilersforCaptain America: Civil War. Theres certainly a lot to digest: allegiances have been shattered and certain Avengers are now fugitives. Rhodey is on crutches and Cap is on the run. So, what does the superhero slugfest ofCivil Warmean for the MCU writ large? How will the fallout of this film drip-feed into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Here are some thoughts… The Sokovia Accords are now a thing that exists....

April 29, 2016 · 3 min · 596 words · Dean Ward

Linda Cardellini interview: Daddy’s Home, Freaks & Geeks

Was that important to you when you took on the film? She was not really falling for Dustys tricks anymore and shed matured. I just liked that about her character. Oh yeah, yeah. Yeah, shespresent.Shes present in the kids lives. She doesnt just vacate so that the men can get to do some comedy, and I liked that. Daddys Home was a big hit, wasnt it? But one that perhaps went somewhat unnoticed because ofStar Wars: The Force Awakenscoming out around the same time....

April 29, 2016 · 5 min · 854 words · Brent Alvarez

Line Of Duty: creator Jed Mercurio interview

Heres a spoiler-filledpost-finale chat). He gives precise, categorical answers unfurred by the usual hesitations and rambling false starts. He speaks fluently in terms of suppositions, anecdotal evidence, arithmetical means and statistical outliers. When he completes a given response, he simply stops talking. Mercurios voice only became heated twice in the next six thousand words. Hes only human, after all. For instance, watching Keeley Hawes reacting to Dryden being arrested on TV in series two?...

April 29, 2016 · 7 min · 1319 words · Stephanie Hart

Orphan Black: Stigmata of Progress Review

Zany comedy and anatomical horrors continue this week as Saras quest gets even more twisted. ThisOrphan Blackreview contains spoilers. Lets start with Sara, who is trying to rid herself of the worlds most disgusting implant. God, I love this show. Have I mentioned I love this series? Yes, the very same drug dealers that Helena killed last season. Its as funny as it sounds as the black comedy abounds. This allows Alison to secure the jaw worm and begin the process of getting it to Cosima for study....

April 29, 2016 · 1 min · 199 words · Nicole Warren

Scandal: Buckle Up Review

Broken bonds were mended and old alliances reformed in last night’s Scandal. Come on Vargas, I thought you were smarter than that? The episode finishes with Michael gone as well as Cyrus kid. You dont know what youve got until its gone, I suppose. Who knew Cyrus had such deep rooted feelings? Mellie and Marcus Its about time someone gave Marcus some credit. Well, with a little boost from Marcus....

April 29, 2016 · 2 min · 253 words · Mark Barber

The 100: Join or Die Review

The 100 takes a step in the right direction by revisiting life aboard the Ark. ThisThe 100review contains spoilers. Alies power steadily increases with every new convert, but she cant achieve her true potential without Alie 2.0. But more on that in a bit. By resisting Jaha, he is resisting Alie. But I also found Kanes near-martyrdom to be gratuitous. Especially since in the end, Kane ingests the chip to save Abby anyway....

April 29, 2016 · 1 min · 195 words · Angela Perez

Arrow: Canary Cry Review

Team Arrow grieves Laurel in one of the weakest episodes of the season. This Arrow review contains spoilers. And, more than anything, its clunky context highlighted just how farArrowhas fallen down the plot-dictating-character TV hole. And, guys, the plot-dictating-character TV hole isnota pretty place to be. This episode was very much about giving Laurel Lance as a character the sendoff she deserves. Everyone on Team Arrow, Laurels family, and the larger Star City are grieving her loss....

April 28, 2016 · 3 min · 606 words · Tanya Moore

Game of Thrones: Winners & Losers – Week 1

We look at who’s winning Westeros this week on HBO’s Game of Thrones. Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes That sounds like an awesome punk band, right? Did anyone expect to see Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes leading off this list? Ramsay is like a nightmare version of Joffrey with an even more punchable, sneering grin. After the bad times that both of these Winterfell kids have had, itll be a welcoming sight....

April 28, 2016 · 2 min · 270 words · Teresa Perez

How Dexter’s Laboratory Kickstarted Cartoon Network’s Ascent

Right now, theres little doubt that Cartoon online grid is the king of all-ages animated television. Animation, and Disney. While the What a Cartoon! It accomplished this beautifully. Dexters unnamed mother and father are a perfect illustration of this. Ditto forEd, Edd N Eddy.

April 28, 2016 · 1 min · 44 words · Diana Douglas

Keanu Review

Comedy duo Key & Peele make the feature film jump with the catty Keanu. All of those memes are present and accounted for inKeanu, the duos first feature film project together. Keanuis in theaters on Friday (April 29).

April 28, 2016 · 1 min · 38 words · Sara Gordon

Ratchet and Clank Review

If anything, their friendship could have used a little more friction to give the story more emotional range. Without question, the movies explosive, candy-colored visuals are its greatest boon. Rating: 2.5 out of 5

April 28, 2016 · 1 min · 34 words · James Smith