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Marvel Television Unveils WonderCon Line-Up

2019/03/01

Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2019) – Marvel Television returns to WonderCon in Anaheim with the fan-favorites Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, and Legion. Making its WonderCon debut, Marvel Rising will showcase the world premiere of its newest animated special Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron before it premieres on Wednesday, April 3^rd on Marvel HQ. Join us for these not to be missed panels with the popular cast and creators, featuring premieres of never-before-seen footage, exclusive signings, and a few fun surprises along the way – all starting Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31.

Full schedule below. Jump in on the conversation by using #MarvelWonderCon:

MARVEL TELEVISION AND ANIMATION SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, MARCH 29^th

MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER – EXCLUSIVE SIGNING – 3:00PM

Marvel and Freeform will be hosting an exclusive autograph signing with series stars Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph, Emma Lahana, executive producer/showrunner Joe Pokaski, and executive producer and Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb from the critically-acclaimed series Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.

MARVEL’S CLOAK & DAGGER PANEL

Anaheim Convention Center, March 29, 2019 – 4:45PM – North 200A

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger is back for an exciting second season with a must-see panel featuring series stars Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph, Emma Lahana, executive producer/showrunner Joe Pokaski, and moderated by executive producer and Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. Be the first to see an extended sneak peek of season two before the series premieres on Thursday, April 4^th on Freeform! It’s going to be mayhem!

*Talent is subject to change.

LEGION PANEL

Anaheim Convention Center, March 29, 2019 – 6:00PM – North 200A

Legion, based on the Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, tells the story of David Haller, a man who believed himself schizophrenic only to discover that he may actually be the most powerful mutant the world has ever seen. Join the producers and cast for a conversation about what fans can look forward to in the upcoming third season premiering on FX in June 2019.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30^th

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – EXCLUSIVE SIGNING – 11:15AM

Marvel will be hosting an exclusive autograph signing with series stars Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, and Jeff Ward, along with executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeff Bell, and Jeph Loeb from the fan-favorite series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. PANEL

Anaheim Convention Center, March 30, 2019 – 1:45PM – Arena

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is returning to Anaheim with a show-stopping panel. Be the first to experience the premiere episode of the highly-anticipated sixth season together with some of your favorite stars including Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, and Jeff Ward, along with executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeff Bell, and Jeph Loeb. After the exclusive screening, join the cast and producers and catch up on all things Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with a fun and lively Q&A that you won’t want to miss. This action-packed series from Marvel Television will return in May 2019 on ABC.

*Talent is subject to change.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31^ST

MARVEL ANIMATION PRESENTS: MARVEL RISING: HEART OF IRON – WORLD PREMIERE

Anaheim Convention Center, March 31, 2019 – 11:45AM – North 200A

Join our Squirrel Girl Milana Vayntrub, our Ms. Marvel Kathreen Khavari, our Inferno Tyler Posey, and our Hala Ming-Na Wen, along with Cort Lane (SVP, Animation and Family Entertainment) and Marsha Griffin (VP, Animation Current Series and Development), for an action-packed panel moderated by Kristin Cruz that will showcase the world premiere of the brand-new animated special Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron. Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron will introduce Riri Williams a.k.a. Ironheart to the Marvel Rising universe, voiced by Sofia Wylie (“Andi Mack”), in an epic adventure that sees Ironheart teaming up with the Secret Warriors to face-off against Hala the Accuser in their epic penultimate battle! Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron will premiere on Wednesday, April 3^rd on Marvel HQ.

*Talent is subject to change.

MARVEL RISING: HEART OF IRON – EXCLUSIVE SIGNING – 2:30PM

Marvel will be hosting an exclusive autograph signing with series stars Tyler Posey, Ming-Na Wen, Milana Vayntrub, Kathreen Khavari, and surprise guests for the brand-new animated series, Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron.

Please note that all signings will be added to the WonderCon online Exclusives Portal on March 7^th and at that time WonderCon Anaheim badge holders can log-in and create a list of exclusive signings they’d be interested in attending. On March 19^th, WonderCon attendees will be selected at random and receive an email confirmation with more details.

Stay tuned to www.marvel.com for all the breaking news from Marvel at WonderCon. Follow @Marvel on Twitter and “like” Marvel on Facebook for minute-by-minute updates on all things in the MCU.

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger season two will premiere on Freeform on Thursday, April 4^th at 8|7c. Legion season three will premiere on FX in June 2019. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns this May 2019 on ABC. Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron will premiere on Wednesday, April 3^rd on Marvel HQ.

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger is produced by Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios. Legion is produced by FX Productions and Marvel Television, with FXP handling the physical production. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios.

I Like Scary Movie Extends Run

2019/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

March 1, 2019 – The I Like Scary Movies experience extended its Los Angeles dates through June 16th and to get you even more excited we have a first look of the delightfully disturbing Freddy Krueger glove.

Guest will feel the power of Freddy as a massive version of his glove jets through his boiler room lair. The Freddy glove will be a full articulating piece with hinges at the finger joints so that guests can pull Freddy’s infamous knives around them for the ultimate in horror fan photo opportunity. To finish the piece, melted Freddy skin will be applied to the finger tips and the palm of hand that will be creepy to the touch.

The Freddy glove is a true horror art piece made from steel, aluminum, leather and special effect latex.

2019-20 Pass Holders Can Ski or Snowboard the Rest of this Season Free at Mountain High

2019/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. – Feb. 28, 2019 – Thanks to the best snow conditions in more than a decade, Mountain High, Southern California’s closest winter resort, is enjoying its finest season in years.

Starting March 1, 2019-20 season passes to Mountain High are available for purchase. Buying a pass for next season allows eager skiers and snowboarders to visit the rest of the current 2018-19 season for free. Given the epic snow conditions and recent cold weather, it is the best value in Southern California.

“This is the most incredible winter we’ve had in a long time at Mountain High,” said John McColly, Mountain High vice president of sales and marketing. “By grabbing a pass for next season, you can enjoy this season’s snow today. Plus, you get all the benefits of the East Resort and the new Yeti’s Snow Park.”

A 2019-20 adult season pass for $349 gives visitors unlimited access to all three Mountain High Resorts (West, East, North), day and night including holidays with no blackout dates. By skiing or snowboarding just four times, you can save money with a season pass.

And you receive up to 57 free days at 18 Powder Alliance resorts plus Snow Valley during the 2019-20 season (restrictions apply).

Guests can customize their passes by adding preferred parking, a fast pass that allows you to skip lift lines on busy days and resort vouchers for 20 percent discounts. Click here for all the 2019-20 Mountain High season pass details.

Check the Mountain High calendar for daily hours of operation and snow report for updated conditions. For up-to-the-minute details and helpful tips, go to mthigh.com.

Follow Mountain High on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Use #mthigh to get in on the conversation.

Left Alive Extended Dev Walkthrough Trailer

2019/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 28, 2019) – Game director Toshifumi Nabeshima offers commentary providing more detail about the various skills and tactics players must use to achieve victory against the odds in a brand-new gameplay video for survival action shooter LEFT ALIVE™. Though challenging encounters may appear impossible upon first attempt, players can uncover alternate routes, craft useful traps and weapons, and even turn enemy weaponry against them in order to save civilians trapped on the battlefield and uncover the truth behind the game’s mysteries.

For further insight into the creative talent behind LEFT ALIVE, fans can also check out the developer diary featuring game director Toshifumi Nabeshima, character designer Yoji Shinkawa of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Inc, and mech designer Takayuki Yanase that released today. The LEFT ALIVE Dev Diary video is available at:

Players looking forward to LEFT ALIVE can pre-order the MECH EDITION exclusively from the Square Enix® Online Store for $159.99, which includes the Day One Edition of the game, a Volk Action Figure, Hardback Art Collection, exclusive SteelBook® Case, and Collector’s Box. To watch the MECH EDITION Unboxing Video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnyXFdTikys.

LEFT ALIVE will release on March 5, 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®. The title is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.org/ for more information about ratings. For more information about the game, please visit: https://left-alive.square-enix-games.com/

Dark Phoenix Official Trailer and Poster Released

2019/02/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Trailers / Videos

February 28, 2019 – 20th Century Fox has released the new trailer and poster for DARK PHOENIX. The film stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, and Jessica Chastain. DARK PHOENIX is scored by composer Hans Zimmer.

DARK PHOENIX arrives in theaters everywhere on June 7, 2019!

DARK PHOENIX
Release Date: June 7, 2019
Written and Directed by: Simon Kinberg
Produced by: Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Lauren Shuler Donner, Todd Hallowell
Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, and Jessica Chastain

SYNOPSIS
In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite — not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.

DARK PHOENIX Official Channels
OFFICIAL SITE: www.DarkPhoenix.com
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/XMenMovies
TWITTER: www.Twitter.com/XMenMovies
INSTAGRAM: www.Instagram.com/XMenMovies
HASHTAG: #DarkPhoenix

Stalker Trails Free Update for Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

2019/02/28

Jerry Paxton

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

OSLO, Norway – February 28th, 2019 – Publisher Funcom and the developers at The Bearded Ladies announced today that a free update has been released for the PC version of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, the critically acclaimed XCOM–meets-Fallout tactical adventure game that launched in December. The most requested feature from players after release has been replayable gameplay, and the free update aims to introduce exactly that. Stalker Trials brings with a challenge mode that allows players to take on new challenges in the zone, racking up points based on skill and performance, and competing with friends and strangers on leaderboards while also unlocking more powerful weapons and items.

The Stalker Trials give access to all characters, with all mutations and skills unlocked, but you will have to buy and upgrade your weapons and armor before heading out. Once you’re satisfied with your loadout you can journey into the Zone and link up with Pripp, the bartender. He’s the brains behind the Stalker Trials, and will score you on your progress as you fight your way through an area. Your rewards will be more powerful items and equipment. Your progress will be noted down on the in-game leaderboards and the weekly and all-time top Stalkers will have an NPC named after them for other players to take down. Pripp will also reward you with extra points if you clear a map in certain ways.

Funcom also announced today that a demo version is now available on Steam. The demo version features the starting experience and give gamers a sample of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden for them to base their purchase decision on.

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden combines XCOM-like tactical, turn-based combat with real-time stealth and exploration of a post-human Earth. It is developed by The Bearded Ladies, a team made up of former HITMAN and PAYDAY developers among others. The game has received several “Best of Show” awards at both E3 and GamesCom. Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden is available on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation.

For more information, please visit the official website at www.mutantyearzero.com.

Stern Pro Circuit Championship Announced for Chicago

2019/02/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

CHICAGO, IL – February 5, 2019 — Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, today announced the location of the 2018/2019 Stern Pro Circuit Championship. Partnering with eBay, the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA), and the Replay Foundation, the Stern Pro Circuit Championship is the premiere competitive pinball event of the year.

This year’s Championship will feature the 40 highest ranked pinball players in the world competing for the coveted Stern Pro Circuit Championship Belt at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

The event will be hosted by Brian “Q” Quinn from Impractical Jokers and will feature a live performance by Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies. The pinball tournament will be hosted by Twitch.com celebrity, Jack Danger, host of the Dead Flip pinball channel.

Tickets are $30 for the general public and can be purchased through this link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/stern –pro –circuit –championship –bottom –lounge –tickets/9157335 Doors open to the public at 5:00 pm.

The tournament will be an elimination format where the last person standing will be crowned the champion. Machines used in the tournament will be a mix of classic and new Stern Pinball titles. When only two players remain, they will compete in an exciting head-to-head match-up to determine the 2018/2019 Stern Pro Circuit Champion. For additional information about the 2018/2019 Stern Pro Circuit Championship please visit: https://www.sternpinball.com/stern –procircuit –2019 –final

The Stern Pro Circuit is comprised of 20 sanctioned tournaments around the globe held during the course of a 12-month season. The 40 highest ranked players at the end of the season compete in the championship. Individual players compete for cash, prizes, a new Stern Pinball machine, and designation as the Champion of the Stern Pro Circuit.

“We’ll have the best players on the planet competing for the championship belt and great additional entertainment from Q, Ed and Jack Danger,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball. “This is going to be a really fun event.”

Live stream coverage of this championship will be featured on the PAPA (Professional and Amateur Pinball Association) YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/PAPApinball) and Jack Danger’s Dead Flip Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/dead_flip).

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Gets New Dark Arts Projection Show

2019/02/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Universal City, CA; Orlando, Fla., February 28, 2019 – Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort invite guests to experience an exciting new dimension of sorcery at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^TM” with the introduction of the “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle,” a powerful, original and breathtaking projection experience.

The “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” will illuminate Hogwarts castle and “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” nightly from April 13 – 28 at Universal Studios Hollywood then return from May 25 – 27.

Universal Orlando Resort’s experience will debut later this year with dates to be announced at a later time.

This exciting all-new experience in “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will cast a mesmerizing display of light, music and special effects, unleashing the darkest creatures and villains, including the powerful Dark wizard Lord Voldemort.

Illuminating a darker side of the Wizarding World, this spectacular new light projection experience will be a departure from previous “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” and “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.” “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” will bring more intense tones and drama that reflect the Dark creatures and wizards that challenge goodness in the Wizarding World.

Guests will be asked to summon their inner strength and bravery in the face of the all-consuming Dark Arts as some of the awe-inspiring moments and creatures inspired by the films come to life within the majestic light display.

As darkness falls on Hogwarts castle, Dementors™, Death Eaters and other unspeakable creatures from Aragog and Mountain Trolls to Thestrals will cloak the castle with sinister images from the darker side of magic—even conjuring the visage of Lord Voldemort™ himself, until the Patronus spell—one of the most famous, difficult and powerful defense of the Dark Arts charms in the wizarding world—is cast.

The “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” will be accompanied by an exclusive musical arrangement that will emanate in a surround sound environment. It was conducted by prolific arranger William Ross and recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra in London, based on the original scores composed for the film series created by Academy Award®-winning composer John Williams.

Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters that were brought to life in the Warner Bros. films, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort is a masterful recreation, faithful to the visual landscape of the fiction and films, including as its iconic focal point, Hogwarts castle.

From its snow-capped roofs and cobblestone streets to the historic British sensibilities that characterize the whimsical look and feel of the land, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” transports guests of all ages to the very places they watched on the silver screen.

With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the all-new 2019 Season Pass invites guests to experience the fun throughout the year for $149 when purchased online. Blackout dates and restrictions apply. Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more details.

At Universal Orlando, guests can take advantage of an unprecedented offer featuring up to six months free on any Universal Orlando Annual Pass if purchased before April 4, 2019. Click here for more details about Annual and Seasonal Pass options.

Deponia Doomsday Out Now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4

2019/02/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

HAMBURG, Germany – Feb. 27, 2019 – Today Daedalic Entertainment published Deponia Doomsday, the fourth and final installment in the popular point-and-click series, on consoles. The adventure game is available digitally on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for $19.99. The title will also receive a physical retail release on PlayStation®4 in North America later this year.

In Deponia Doomsday, the flying city of Elysium has fallen, hideous Fewlocks inhabit the junk planet Deponia, and Rufus is apparently the sole (human) survivor. He sees only one way out: Deponia must be blown up. Terrified, Rufus awakes in his bed. Was it a dream or a vision? As the oddball Professor McChronicle detects several time anomalies, Rufus finds a time machine and immediately sets out to duly muddle up the past, present and future.

Features:

Dystopia vs. Utopia mixed with Neill Blomkamp’s Elysium and Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar – Welcome to Deponia Doomsday!
The largest and most elaborate Deponia game yet, with around 20 hours of gameplay and over 100 game backgrounds.
Discover the floating city of Elysium for the first time.
Epic fan service: Experience a new chapter and alternate ending to the Deponia saga.
Reunions with dozens of new and familiar oddball characters, including Goal, Lonzo, Lotti and even Wenzel.

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: Sin and Sacrifice Announced

2019/02/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

February 27, 2019 – Lucinda Cain, the Agathon sisters and all the other protagonists of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock will need to face their greatest threat yet: Lachesis, the powerful IL-series commander, has awakened and nothing will be the same.

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: Sin and Sacrifice comes with a brand-new story campaign with 11 story missions set after the original Battlestar Galactica Deadlock campaign and Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: Anabasis. They are new pages in the lore of the Battlestar Galactica universe and tell the story of one of the most critical junctures of the First Cylon war.

The expansion also comes with new features and content, including:

Colonial Fleet radio chatter voice pack – A new radio chatter system featuring over 1,100 unique recordings injects more drama and tension into the combats of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, bringing knife-edge encounters to life. Radio chatter is present both in combat, and during cinematic replays, making the Battlestar Galactica fleet experience even more immersive.
The Colonial Heracles (new ship) – A heavy warship that emphasizes power over finesse. Where it isn’t covered in layers of armor plating, it’s lined with point defense turrets capable of sustaining high volume flak fields.
The Cylon Gorgon (new ship) – This mobile support carrier features advanced squadron repair and support functions. It is a sophisticated ship perfect for Cylon squadron tactics.
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: Sin and Sacrifice will be released alongside the free Veterancy Update. this update includes free content for anyone who owns the base game Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, which includes the new crew Veterancy system, new Ships Inspector tool, new Jukebox mode, and more.

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: Sin and Sacrifice will be released on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on March 19th. So say we all!