Archive - 2016

WBTV Comic-Con 2016 Hotel Key Cards

2016/07/07

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, SDCC

BURBANK, Calif. (July 7, 2016) — Warner Bros. Television Group’s Super Heroes are back at Comic-Con for 2016, but the only question is which one will you take back to your room? Supergirl? The Flash? The Green Arrow? One of the Waverider’s crew? A resident of Gotham? Or maybe even H.G. Wells!

During Comic-Con 2016, hit DC series Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Gothamand Supergirl, as well as the upcoming new thriller Time After Time, will be individually featured on limited-edition collectible keycards at top hotels throughout the San Diego area.

Nearly 40,000 branded room keys will be available to fans at nearly 40 participating hotels, courtesy of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Marketing.

Key Cards

World of Warships Short Dev Cycles Produce Results

2016/07/07

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Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

July 7, 2016 — The World of Warships team has chartered a new development course—short-term dev cycles. This reorganized process means that development can react and implement community demands quickly, with most updates happening every three weeks. Along with fine-tuning the overall World of Warships experience, development will continue to enrich gameplay with new features and content at a steady cadence.

This new approach was first used on weather effects that were added stepwise over several updates. The team started by introducing them on one map for tiers 8–10, tested these effects thoroughly and, listening to player feedback, fully polished the feature, then implemented it for vessels of Tier 6 and higher across 11 maps.

Today, short-term dev cycles introduces revamped matchmaking, with the developers having upgraded the algorithm to further balance teams. Now, players will find their battles even more exciting, as the matchmaker will work to make both teams even more equal in force, yet still diverse in gameplay style. Now, neither team has the upper hand and victory hinges even more on player skills and teamwork.

World of Warships will also experiment with new game modes. The team is currently working on several prototypes, and, starting today, the Bastion game mode will only be available for higher-tier battles on the Atlantic map. In it, players will be able to take part in capturing, assaulting or defending onshore installations.

Later in July another game mode will become available for testing—Epicenter—with more details to be disclosed soon. The team will also be working towards releasing the first iteration of integrated voice chat along with many anticipated improvements to the visibility system, mini-map and account leveling.

For the latest information, visit the official World of Warships website:

http://worldofwarships.com (North America)

Screenshots

New Attack on Titan Trailer

2016/07/07

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Burlingame, Calif. — July 6, 2016 — KOEI TECMO America today revealed the multiplayer Scout Mode as well as additional gameplay mechanics available in Attack on Titan, the titanic action game based on the worldwide anime hit by the same name, alongside three new character trailers and a new gameplay video highlighting the game’s Decisive Battle Signal system. Attack on Titan will release on August 30 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and digitally for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld system and Windows PC via Steam®.

The high-octane Scout Mode allows players to recruit up to three companions online to venture outside the wall and face the eerily human-like Titans together. Starting at the camp, team members are able to upgrade their gear, change their costumes and prepare resources for an upcoming onslaught. The leader of the group is able to choose from a wide selection of missions taking place across a variety of different stages, including the Forest of Giant Trees, the Ruined Town, a Farm Village and even the Stohess District. These missions, separate from the main campaign, offer further action-packed events to face as a team.

Throughout Attack on Titan players will have the opportunity to upgrade their titan-slaying gear. The Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, blades, and scabbard can be enhanced at the camp with materials found from slaying Titans on single player and multiplayer missions. Enhancements to the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear include improved anchors, allowing them to attach on to Titans from a greater distance and at faster speeds. Blades can be sharpened, as well as improved to become longer and more durable, with scabbard upgrades allowing additional blades and gas canisters to be carried. It is important for players to enhance their equipment to perform more effectively on the battlefield.

KOEI TECMO America released a new gameplay video highlighting the Decisive Battle Signal. Rescuing regiment members in danger and slaying Titans will fill up the Decisive Battle Meter which, once used, calls everyone in the player’s vicinity to their side to deal a great amount of damage. When activated their attack damage will be heightened, with the blunting of blades and depletion of gas momentarily stopped.

For more news and information on Attack on Titan, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/attackontitan, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS. This title has been rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB.

Star Trek Celebrates 50th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con

2016/07/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

NEW YORK – July 5, 2016 – Star Trek invites fans to celebrate the iconic franchise’s 50^th anniversary at Comic-Con International 2016 in San Diego with a lineup of panels, events, activations and merchandise exclusives from July 21-24.

Fans will be able to truly immerse themselves in a full weekend of Star Trek events and activities at the world-famous convention, including six panels, the first showing of the 50 Artists. 50 Years. art exhibit, a first look at MAC’s newStar Trek makeup collection, and exclusive merchandise. Also, fans can join the conversation and celebration on social media using the hashtag #StarTrek50.

FEATURED PANEL PRESENTED BY CBS

“Star Trek: Celebrating 50 Years”

In the centerpiece of the weekend, Star Trek: Celebrating 50 Years will take over Hall H on Saturday, July 23 (2p.m. – 3p.m.), when the legendary William Shatner (Star Trek) and Star Trek alumni Scott Bakula (Star Trek: Enterprise), Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation) take the stage to reflect on 50 years of Star Trek and its indelible mark on our world, as well as what’s to come as the franchise gets ready to boldly return to the small screen. The conversation will be moderated by Bryan Fuller, executive producer of the new Star Trek television series coming to CBS All Access, following its network premiere in January 2017.

50 Artists. 50 Years. Art Exhibit

San Diego Comic-Con marks the worldwide debut of the art exhibit 50 Artists. 50 Years. at Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts in San Diego’s Gaslamp District (363 Fifth Ave #102, San Diego, CA 92101).

Created to commemorate Star Trek’s 50th anniversary, 50 Artists. 50 Years. features Star Trek-inspired works by 50 artists from around the globe, including the last piece created by Leonard Nimoy, a renowned photographer in his own right. The exhibit will include original 2D and 3D pieces by the artists, who selected a variety of mediums — illustrations, photographs, sculptures, paintings, graphics and more — to express their love of the franchise and the inspiration gained from it.

Fans are invited to tour the art exhibit Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 from 11a.m. – 8p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from 10a.m. – 5p.m. The exhibit is free and does not require tickets. Special signings by participating artists will occur throughout the weekend. For a full schedule, please visit StarTrek.com

MAC Cosmetics

MAC and Star Trek have joined forces to deliver fans exclusive early access to the cosmic new makeup collaboration inspired by the women of Star Trek. Fans can jump aboard the transporter, located in Children’s Park across from the Convention Center, to explore strange new worlds for photo ops and to shop the 25-piece collection, ranging from lipstick to nail polish to eye shadows, six weeks early in a futuristic and unique immersive experience.

Star Trek Panels and Merchandise

In addition to Saturday’s Hall H panel, fans will find much more Star Trek programming and exclusive merchandise in the convention center including:

Panels

TREK TALKS: SCIENCE, SMITHSONIAN AND STAR TREK

Friday, July 22, 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. (Room 5AB)

From the cutting-edge labs of the Smithsonian Institution to the front-lines of the digital economy, the promises made in Star Trek are coming true. This panel gives a glimpse at real Trek technology: the tricorder that may change medicine; laser weapon technology; and an actual tractor beam. And fans will get a preview of the original Starship Enterprise, fully restored after 50 years and the centerpiece of the National Air & Space Museum. This panel will be supplemented by exclusive preview clips from Smithsonian Channel’s two-hour special “Building Star Trek,” which will air later this year.

Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, Curator at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, moderates a discussion with Dr. Sonny Kohli, Team Leader of Cloud DX, a finalist for the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE®; David Grier, Professor of Physics and Director of the Center for Soft Matter Research at New York University, who is developing a real-life Tractor Beam; Dr. Rob Afzal, Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow Laser Sensor and Systems Harnessing the Power of Lasers; and Elizabeth Trojian, Executive Producer of Smithsonian Channel’s “Building Star Trek.”

STAR TREK: THE RODDENBERRY VAULT

Saturday, July 23, 12:30p.m. – 1:30p.m. (Room 5AB)

On September 8, 1966, a new television series premiered with a basic mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before. Little did anyone expect Star Trek would become one of the most adored and influential entertainment icons of the last half century. Star Trek documentarian Roger Lay, Jr.; Rod Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment and son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry; CBS’s Phil Bishop; and Star Trek alumni Mike and Denise Okuda will reveal never-before-seen clips and photos from some of Star Trek’s most beloved episodes.

TREK TALKS: STAR TREK & NASA BOLDLY GO

Saturday, July 23, 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. (Room 5AB)

Star Trek has influenced many of us to fall in love with the infinite possibilities of space exploration. The various television series and films have also made an indelible impact to NASA. NASA scientists, engineers and astronauts often cite Star Trek as inspiring them to pursue careers in their fields. (Nichelle Nichols even helped NASA recruit astronauts in the 1980s.) How does NASA’s vision of the future mimic the world of Star Trek and where does it differ? What technologies in the Star Trek world have paved the way for real technologies being developed by NASA? Robert Picardo, who portrayed The Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, will moderate a panel which includes Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, NASA Johnson Space Center; Amber Staughn, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center; Bobak Ferdowsi, Flight Systems Engineer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; and Jay Falker, Early Stage Portfolio Executive, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters.

STAR TREK THE OFFICIAL STARSHIPS COLLECTION: DESIGNING AND FILMING STARSHIPS

Saturday, July 23, 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. (Room 28 D/E)

Star Trek concept designer Rick Sternbach and Visual Effects Producer Dan Curry discuss exactly what it takes to take a Starship from the page to the screen and how the process has changed since Star Trek: The Next Generationdebuted in 1987 with the introduction of CG. The panel will be moderated by Eaglemoss’s Ben Robinson and everyone who attends will receive a free model Starship from Eaglemoss’s collection.

STAR TREK: FIVE DECADES OF COMICS

Friday, July 22, 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m. (Room 8)

A celebration of all the 4-color Star Trek worlds, featuring a look at all past iterations and a chat with many who’ve chronicled the Enterprise crews’ comic-book adventures, including Len Wein, Scott Tipton, Mike Johnson, John Van Citters and JK Woodward. Moderated by Star Trek editor/supreme commander Sarah Gaydos.

Exclusive Merchandise

Star Trek fans will have an assortment of one-of-a-kind products to choose from, including the debut of a Mega Blok mini-Enterprise in red, yellow and blue. The mini-Enterprises will be available at Star Trek licensee booths throughout the show. Locations and times of the giveaways will be revealed via Twitter (@StarTrek).

CBS will distribute free limited edition collector’s lapel pins featuring the new logo for the CBS All Access Star Trekseries coming in 2017. The pins will be available while supplies last at the MAC activation located in Children’s Park across from the Convention Center, at the 50 Artists. 50 Years. art exhibit at the Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts gallery and at the QMX booth (Booth #4145).

Top exclusives and signings available onsite include:

ANOVOS (Booth #3849)

ANOVOS will feature its latest Star Trek Beyond items, including the Tunic, Dress, Survival Jacket and the Hand Phaser prototypes on display. Additional Star Trek items will also be available, with an SDCC special that gives fans 15% off purchases at the booth (includes take-home items available at the booth and items available on the ANOVOS website).

DK Publishing (Booth #1028)

DK Publishing will feature The Star Trek Book with author signings and a free poster giveaway. Author Paul Ruditis will be signing at the following days/times: Friday, July 22: 10a.m. – 11a.m.; Saturday, July 23: 4p.m. – 5p.m.; and Sunday, July 24: 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

Diamond Select Toys (Booth #2607)

Diamond Select is showcasing several new Star Trek collectibles, including the Star Trek: The Next GenerationElectronic Phaser, a Star Trek Movie U.S.S. Reliant Electronic Starship, Star Trek: The Original Series Romulan Bird-of-Prey Electronic Starship, Star Trek Select Movie Khan Action Figure, and Star Trek Select Borg Action Figure. They will also offer an exclusive Star Trek: The Original Series 50^th Anniversary Gold U.S.S. Enterprise Starship.

Eaglemoss (Booth #1504)

A huge selection from the Starships Collection, including a new Mirror Universe variant of the NX-01, will be on display at their booth. They will be hosting sweepstakes throughout the convention, with a drawing for Star Trek product on Day 1 (Thursday). A grand prize drawing for The Official Starships Collection will be held after Comic-Con ends. Attendees can enter the various sweepstakes by visiting booth #1504 and scanning their badges.

Entertainment Earth (Booth #2343)

Entertainment Earth will offer a number of convention exclusives, including Star Trek: The Original Series Amok Time Kirk vs. Spock Bobble Heads with sound, a Star Trek: The Original Series 24K Gold Plated Enterprise Monitor Mate and “The Big Bang Theory” characters in Star Trek: The Original Series uniforms. The 3¾-inch figures of Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy, and Bernadette come equipped with their very own communicator, phaser and tricorder accessories. Leonard comes in the Captain uniform. The announcement of their final exclusive (with regard to the Bif Bang Pow! Pin Mate^TM wooden figure line) will be forthcoming.

Hallmark (Booth #2913-K)

Hallmark is offering a convention exclusive Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Starship Keepsake Ornament at their booth. The 2016 Star Trek Keepsake Ornament collection and the Star Trek itty bittys® Collector Set will be available at Nerd HQ in the Children’s Museum. They will have an itty bitty exclusive button giveaway at Nerd HQ, as well as unveil the new Star Trek Squeely.

Her Universe (Booth #1317)

Her Universe will offer an exclusive Star Trek t-shirt. The 3^rd annual Her Universe Fashion Show and design competition with Hot Topic is back at San Diego Comic-Con and will take place July 21 from 6p.m. – 8.pm.

Icon Heroes (Booth #3345)

Icon Heroes will offer limited edition Mirror Kirk and Mirror Spock statue paperweights, limited to 1,000 pieces each, alongside their Star Trek: The Original Series Kirk and Spock paperweights that are on display.

IDW Publishing (Booth #2743)

IDW will feature the trade paperback of “Manifest Destiny,” plus selections from their entire Star Trek line.

Light Speed Fine Art (Booth #3945)

Light Speed Fine Art will be releasing 50 new pieces of art that memorialize 50 years of Star Trek. Star Trek talent William Shatner, Brent Spiner and Michael Dorn will be available for photo opportunities.

Mattel (Booth #3029)

Mattel’s booth will feature a special Star Trek Kubros Spock from Mega Bloks for fan photo ops. They will also offer an SDCC Barbie® Star Trek™ 50th Anniversary Doll Orion Vina Doll and an SDCC exclusive Hot Wheels® Star Trek: ’64 Buick Riviera & Spock 1:64 Figure.

NECA (Booth #3145)

NECA is offering their 2016 convention exclusives for sale, including limited edition Action Figures and HeroClix, and will be displaying several Star Trek products including the Klingon Bat’leth foam prop replica, the Star Trek: Attack Wing Borg Cube with Sphere Port Premium Figure, Star Trek: Frontiers Board Game, and more of their upcoming Star Trek: Attack Wing Expansion Packs.

Official Star Trek Shop (Booth #121)

The Official Star Trek Shop will offer an array of the latest Star Trek products to fans.

QMx (Booth #4145)

QMX is featuring a range of Star Trek products for sale at Comic-con, many for the first time, including a 50^thanniversary magnetic badge, U.S.S. Enterprise bandana, and Kirk and Spock 1:6 scale articulated figures. They will also offer several exclusives, including a 50^th anniversary lapel pin and the Starfleet Academy Challenge Coin.

Rubies (Booth #3649)

Rubies will feature an array of Star Trek costumes and accessories, including Deluxe Captain Kirk, Spock, Scotty and Uhura costumes, a phaser weapon, and Spock ears.

Simon & Schuster (Booth #1127)

Simon & Schuster will have the latest releases available for purchases: TOS: Legacies: Captain to Captain, TOS Legacies: Best Defense, and TOS: Elusive Salvation, along with the hilarious TNG: Warped!: An Engaging Guide to the Never-Aired 8th Season. Thrilling novels, such as TOS: The Latter Fire, TNG: Armageddon’s Arrow, and TOS: Child of Two Worlds, will be available as promotional giveaways throughout the convention.

ThinkGeek (Booth #3349)

An exclusive Star Trek Timmy Button will be given out every day with a password that fans can find by following @ThinkGeek. There will be a total of five different buttons, one style a day. The Wand Company will be demoing the new Star Trek: The Original Series Communicator Bluetooth Handset ($150) and will have the Star Trek: Phaser Remote Replica Universal Remote Control available for purchase ($150). RockLove’s Star Trek Sterling Starfleet Trillion necklace will also be available at the ThinkGeek both. The necklace celebrates 50 years of the iconic Starfleet insignia silhouette and features a 7mm trillion-cut cubic zirconia gemstone. Mezco’s 1/12 scale, detailed sculpt of Commander Spock in an exclusive redress from the Mirror Universe is available for $80.

Titan Entertainment (Booth #5537)

Titan Publishing will have 100 copies of a limited-edition Comic-Con exclusive of Star Trek: 50 Artists. 50 Years.available for $60, as well as the regular edition available for $40. They will also have The Autobiography of James T. Kirk in paperback. Titan Merchandise will debut their 4.5” TITANS vinyl Enterprise and a Comic-Con exclusive twin pack of their 3” TITANS Star Trek vinyls – the Kirk & Spock Amok Time Edition – from their upcoming Star TrekTITANS vinyl collection.

USAopoly (Booth #1017)

USAopoly will have RISK®: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition, TRIVIAL PURSUIT®: Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition and Star Trek Panic® available for purchase in their booth. FunEdibles, the new line of tasty collectible vinyl figures, will be revealed — including its Star Trek characters Captain Cup Kirk, Spock Tart, and Gorn Bread Muffin. Fans will have the chance to take a photo with a life size Spock Tart FunEdible figure by following the #funedibles on social media to find out where he will be.

Star Trek celebrates its 50^th anniversary in 2016. Born from the mind of Gene Roddenberry, the original Star Trekseries debuted on September 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons — a short run that belied the influence it would have for generations. Launching the careers of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, the series also broke new ground in storytelling and cultural mores, providing a progressive look at topics including race relations, global politics, the environment, and more. It spawned five more television series and 13 feature films, spanning the course of half a century.

A new Star Trek television series, produced by CBS Television Studios, will launch with a special preview broadcast on the CBS Television Network in January 2017. The premiere episode and all subsequent first-run episodes will then be available in the United States exclusively on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service. The next chapter of the Star Trek franchise will also be distributed concurrently for television and multiple platforms around the world by CBS Studios International. The series will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout, Fuller’s Living Dead Guy Productions, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Bryan Fuller, Heather Kadin, Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts, Rod Roddenberry, and Trevor Roth will serve as executive producers.

Official Hashtags: #StarTrek50 #SDCC2016

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Plantronics RIG Flex LX Headphones Review

2016/07/06

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Geek News, News, Reviews, Xbox One News, Xbox One Review

Recently, we got the chance to take a look at Plantronics RIG Flex LX Xbox One stereo gaming headphones. The RIG Flex LX are

The RIG Flex LX headphones are fairly straightforward when it comes to their overall design, but the true genius in the RIG Flex LX is just that. The headphones are simple but very good at what they do. Wearing them is a gamer’s dream come true. The RIG Flex LX headphones are super light and feature very comfortable ear cups that won’t cause any pain after many hours of usage.

The included audio adapter bring the RIG Flex LX headphones to the next level and act as a sort of control unit for the system. The audio adapter plugs into the Xbox One wireless controller, then the headphones are plugged into the adapter. There is even an additional 3.5mm audio input to connect a second audio source! The audio adapter acts a mild audio amplifier for the headphones, and it does a lot for the system’s audio intensity. Explosions and gunfire from your favorite FPS will sound amazing. The most clever feature of the audio adapter is the dual rotary knob volume control. One knob controls the game audio volume while the other controls the chat volume. There is even a simple to use EQ selector that’s controlled by a single button on the top of the adapter.

The noise cancelling boom microphone do a very nice job of cancelling our ambient noise while you are speaking to your teamates and I have no negative things to say about them whatsoever. You can toggle the mute on and off by pressing the volume control knob on the audio adapter.

Overall, the Plantronics RIG Flex LX Xbox One stereo gaming headphones are a great purchase at $129.99. They provide very good sound quality thanks to its clever audio adapter and a very comfortable wearing experience. You can find them available now at Best Buy stores.

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D23 Expo 2017 Ticket Sale Date

2016/07/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

BURBANK, Calif. – July 6, 2016 – On Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. PT, D23: The Official Disney Fan Clubwill begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will take place July 14–16, 2017, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The largest Disney fan event in the world, D23 Expo celebrates all the wonderful worlds of Disney entertainment, uniting all parts of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including The Walt Disney Studios (including Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm); Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media; and Media Networks (including ABC, Disney Channel, and Radio Disney). D23 Expo 2017 marks the fifth biennial event held in Anaheim.

Once again the Expo will celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney with live events, celebrity appearances, panels, presentations, sneak peeks, and immersive experiences. D23 Expo 2017 marks the return of fan favorites, including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, honoring the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy; an exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, which spotlights costumes, props, and set pieces from Disney’s rich history; and the Mousequerade costume contest.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will be available at a discounted price for a limited time. From July 14–December 31, 2016, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $46 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $57 for a one-day adult admission and $41 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $296 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.

To celebrate the launch of ticket sales, D23 will be streaming select presentations from D23 Expo 2015 at D23Expo.com from Wednesday, July 13, through Sunday, July 17. Presentations include “Once Upon a Time: An Evening with Snow White & the Evil Queen” (featuring Ginnifer Goodwin and Lana Parilla), “A Goofy Movie 20th Anniversary Celebration!” (including stars Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, and Jim Cummings), “Disneyland: Fond Memories of the Past” (with Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline), and “In Conversation with the Filmmakers and the Emotions Behind Inside Out” (featuring Pete Docter, Jonas Rivera, and a special appearance by Sadness herself, Phyllis Smith).

D23 Expo 2017 will showcase all of the latest stars in the Disney universe. In 2015, celebrity appearances included Johnny Depp, Harrison Ford, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Evans, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Dwayne Johnson. The event also featured performances by Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, the cast of Teen Beach 2, and stars of Disney’s shows on Broadway. Additionally, Disney executives and creative talent came together to deliver special presentations, announcements, and experiences to Disney fans throughout the three-day extravaganza.

A limited number of VIP Sorcerer Packages for D23 Expo 2017 will be available. The Sorcerer Package includes:

Three-day admission ticket and commemorative Sorcerer credential
Reserved seating at presentations in Hall D23, Stage 23, and Stage 28
Limited-edition D23 American Tourister boarding bag
Pre-Expo tour of select exhibits including Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
Exclusive shopping time in the D23 Expo Dream Store, Disney Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale
Tour of the D23 Expo show floor the day before the Expo is open to the public
Welcome Reception on Thursday evening
Exclusive entrance to the Expo each morning
A voucher for an appointment with an on-site massage therapist
Exclusive D23 Expo gift pack including gifts from D23 and the rest of The Walt Disney Company
Meet and Greet with a special Disney guest
“Fond Farewell” reception on final day of Expo
Plus, access to the Sorcerer Member Lounge and other benefits

Sorcerer Package tickets are available exclusively to both D23 Gold and Gold Family Members at $2,250 per ticket. Members have the option to purchase up to two Sorcerer tickets. Additional details and benefits are highlighted at D23Expo.com.

D23 Gold and Charter Members will be entitled to special benefits throughout the weekend. Look for announcements about these opportunities in the coming months.

For the latest news and updates about D23 Expo 2017, visit D23Expo.com.

Ash vs Evil Dead Season Two Teaser Trailer

2016/07/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Beverly Hills, Calif., July 6, 2016 – STARZ released a new teaser trailer and photo today for the highly anticipated10-episode second season of the half-hour series executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell, Ivan Raimi, and Craig DiGregorio who serves as executive producer and showrunner.

The second season roars back into action with Ash leaving his beloved Jacksonville and returning to his hometown of Elk Grove. There, he confronts Ruby. The former enemies have to form an uneasy alliance as Elk Grove soon becomes the nucleus of evil.

The cast is led by Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”) in the role of Ash Williams; Lucy Lawless (“Salem,” “Spartacus”) as Ruby, who now possesses the powerful Necronomicon; Ray Santiago (“Touch,” Meet the Fockers) as Pablo Simon Bolivar, Ash’s loyal sidekick dealing with the trauma he suffered in the cabin; and Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) as Kelly Maxwell, who, grief-stricken after the death of her parents, plots revenge against The Evil Dead.

Star Trek Online Agents of Yesterday Launches

2016/07/06

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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – July 6, 2016 – Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday is now available. In celebration of Star Trek: The Original Series’ 50th anniversary, the game’s third official expansion sends players back in time to create new Captains in that era, fly classic Starships and experience new episodes inspired by the television series that started it all. As a Captain from The Original Series, players will participate in new task force missions, interact with iconic characters voiced by original Trek actors and command era-appropriate ships, including the Enterprise, Constitution-class starship.

Agents of Yesterday sends players on a mission to save the future by protecting the past. The expansion allows players to create a brand-new Captain from Star Trek: The Original Series, the quintessential television show that gave way to one of the most popular science-fiction franchises of all time. Captains can explore planets taken directly from the show, while commanding one of several 23rd Century starships, including the classic Enterprise, Constitution-class starship and many other designs inspired by the classic aesthetic. All of the Star Trek timelines and universes collide when enemies threaten to destroy the past, calling for the recruitment of Star Trek Online’s bravest to become Temporal Agents and defend our very existence.

Agents of Yesterday introduces an exciting cast of characters, voiced by belovedStar Trek actors. This includes Star Trek: The Original Series’ Chekov, played by Walter Koenig and Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott, voiced by Chris Doohan, son of James Doohan. The expansion also features Admiral Leeta from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, reprised by Chase Masterson and Temporal Agent Daniels from Star Trek: Enterprise, played by Matt Winston. Actor Joseph Gatt will also make hisStar Trek Online debut as cyborg crewman 0718 from Star Trek Into Darkness. In addition to a new cast of characters, Agents of Yesterday also introduces a new specialization tree and new task force missions.

A full list of the expansion’s features include:

New Episodes – Players can access the new tutorial section to start their journey as a Captain from Star Trek: The Original Series and experience over a dozen new missions.
New Starships – Agents of Yesterday includes over a dozen new starships from every era, from the famous 23rd Century Constitution-class Cruiser to the 31st Century Chronos-class Temporal Dreadnought.
New Specialization Tree – After becoming a Temporal Agent, players can manipulate time to ensure the timeline is protected against those trying to destroy the past.
New Special Task Force Missions – This new feature allows Captains to team up with other members of the community to take on all-new challenges in space and on ground.
An All-Trek Cast – The expansion features Chekov, Daniels, and more characters straight from the TV shows and movies voiced by the original actors.
New Universe to Explore – Agents of Yesterday features content, actors and themes from the Kelvin Timeline, the universe which the 2009 and 2013 Star Trek films are based on.

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game where players can pioneer their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, become a Klingon Warrior and champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy, or rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird. In Star Trek Online players have the opportunity to visit iconic locations from the popular Star Trek universe, reach out to unexplored star systems and make contact with new alien species. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC and will launch on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in fall 2016.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit http://startrekonline.com.

Star Trek Online is licensed by CBS Consumer Products.

Razer Announces Sponsorship of Denial eSports

2016/07/06

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Geek News, News

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer^™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers and a pioneering supporter of competitive gaming, today announced its title sponsorship of North America-based Denial eSports. The eSports organization is known for teams competing in “Call of “Duty®,” “Halo™,” “League of Legends™,” and “Smite™.”

Among other considerations, the Razer and Denial deal provides the eSports team with gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, mouse mats and Razer’s professional-grade Wildcat Xbox One controller. Razer’s broadcasting product lineup, including the Stargazer webcam, Seiren Pro microphone, Ripsaw capture card and the Razer Cortex: Gamecaster streaming platform will also be used by Denial, providing a complete gamer ecosystem—hardware and software included.

“We’ve been using Razer products before we even started our journey to become professional gamers,” said “Smite” Jungler, Suharab “Masked” Askarzada. “To be officially a part of Team Razer is an incredibly exciting day for us personally, as well as professionally.”

Denial eSports is the latest big name to join Team Razer’s professional ranks. Since the team’s founding in 2014, Denial has won world championships for “Call of Duty” and “Gears of War.” The team also finished second in the world in “Smite.” Denial eSports was named “Halo” UGC and “Call of Duty” UMG champions.

“Denial is one of the most accomplished teams in North America,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We’re thrilled that they are now officially a part of Team Razer.”

Razer was the first company to sponsor a professional gamer in 2000 when it sponsored Jonathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel with the Razer Boomslang, the world’s first gaming mouse that helped shape the multi-billion-dollar gaming peripherals industry. Today, Razer sponsors more than 20 teams and upward of 200 competitive players in 20-plus countries worldwide.

Marc Summers Returning for Double Dare Live Event

2016/07/06

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Geek News, News, SDCC

NEW YORK – July 6, 2016 – Nickelodeon’s The Splat–the network’s programming block dedicated to Nick’s legendary library of hits from the ‘90s and 2000s–will salute the 30th anniversary of Double Dare by bringing back original host Marc Summers for the first time in 16 years for a special live edition of the iconic game show on Friday, July 22, during Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016.

Streamed on Facebook Live from the The Splat’s Facebook page beginning at 9:30 p.m. (PT), fans can watch the red and blue teams test their trivia knowledge and compete in a host of physical challenges including the Wringer, Down the Hatch, the Human Hamster Wheel and the Double Dare Nose from the legendary obstacle course. The Splat will also feature behind-the-scenes photos and Q&As with Summers on its social media platforms including Twitter and Snapchat throughout the night.

The Splat will keep the celebration going on air with Double Dare Week, hosted by Summers, beginning Monday, July 25, on TeenNick at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). The programming lineup will feature brand-new Double Dare game interstitials, exclusive Snapchat photos from the live event, the most memorable moments from the game show and episodes from the original series, Family Double Dare, and Double Dare 2000.

At Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Summers at a signing and take photos with the Double Dare Nose at Nickelodeon’s booth (#4113) on the convention floor. Nickelodeon and The Splat are blasting open the vaults for a slime-tastic, immersive experience at this year’s event, paying tribute to some of its most memorable shows and popular characters with activations, games, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: Legends of the Hidden Temple, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, CatDog, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Invader Zim, among many others.

Double Dare originally aired from 1986-1993 on Nickelodeon, making it the network’s longest running game show. Hosted by Summers, the series consisted of two-member teams of kids competing to win cash and prizes by answering trivia questions, completing messy, physical challenges and facing the infamous obstacle course. Double Dare will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Oct. 6 this year.

Nickelodeon’s The Splat is a multiple-screen destination spanning television, eight social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond. Celebrating the characters and shows that are definitional to millennials who grew up in the ‘90s, The Splat consists of: an eight-hour television block airing daily from 10 p.m.–6 a.m. (ET/PT) featuring landmark Nickelodeon programs and classic programming stunts; a fan-driven website (www.TheSplat.com) built around social conversations; a robust social media community on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube platforms; and a fully integrated Splat-branded emoji keyboard with emoticons, stickers and GIFs.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years.