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Warner Bros. TV San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Lineup

2018/06/25
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Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

BURBANK, Calif. (June 25, 2018) — Summer school has never been so much fun as Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) unveils its Comic-Con Class of 2018! With 15 of the Studio’s fan-favorite series making their way to Comic-Con International: San Diego, WBTVG’s graduating class this year will be as epic as ever.

Series stars participating in all the Comic-Con action are fan-favorites and new additions ––including Arrow’s Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Katie Cassidy, Colton Haynes, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy and Rick Gonzalez; Black Lightning’s Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Damon Gupton and James Remar; DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’s Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan and Courtney Ford; The Flash’s Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker and Carlos Valdes; Legacies’Matthew Davis; Manifest’s Josh Dallas and Melissa Roxburgh; Riverdale’s KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cott, Skeet Ulrich, Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry and Vanessa Morgan; Supergirl’s Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood and Katie McGrath; and Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins — to name just a few, who will join producers to deliver the ultimate experience for fans, with screenings, panel sessions, free autograph signings and media appearances.

Warner Bros. Television highlights include:

  • Comic-Con essentials Arrow, The Big Bang Theory, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural, and Unikitty! are all back in San Diego.
  • World-premiere pilot screening of mysterious new drama Manifest, plus a brand-new episode of WBTV’s fan-favorite series The 100 — as well as the world premiere of season two of Freedom Fighters: The Ray.
  • The Studio’s 2,400-square foot, multi-level booth will once again be a must-visit destination on the convention floor.
  • Autograph signings for each series will take place in the Warner Bros. booth #4545, the day of each panel. WBTVG follows Comic-Con’s ticket drawing/wristband distribution procedure for all signings. Visit Comic-Con.org/CCI  for more info.
  • For additional info on the Studio’s plans for Comic-Con and real-time updates during the convention, please follow us on Twitter at @warnerbrostv — official hashtag #WBSDCC — and visit http://comiccon.thewb.com.

SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT SCREENINGS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

6:00–10:00 p.m. Manifest World Premiere and Special Sneak Peek Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television Group proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition with an exclusive pilot screening of the new series Manifest, plus an advance screening of the following week’s episode of The 100 (“The Dark Year” will air Tuesday, July 25, at 8/7c on The CW) exclusively for the Comic-Con audience. On top of all this, the evening will include a special world premiere of brand-new episodes from season two of Freedom Fighters: The Ray, which will later stream on CW Seed. Ballroom 20

  • Manifest: When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely after a turbulent, but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. Yet in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years and their friends, families and colleagues, after mourning their loss, had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they’re all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible. From executive producer/writer Jeff Rake, and executive producers Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke and comes an emotionally rich, unexpected journey into a world grounded in hope, heart and destiny.  The cast includes Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Jack Messina and Parveen Kaur. From Compari Entertainment and Jeff Rake Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Manifest premieres Monday, September 24, at 10/9c pm NBC.  Become a fan of Manifest on Facebook at Facebook.com/NBCManifest, and follow the show on Twitter at @NBCManifest
  • The 100: Over the last four seasons The 100 have fought to survive against unimaginable odds, only to see the world end for a second time. Season five begins six years later, with our heroes still separated: Bellamy’s team in space, Clarke (Eliza Taylor) on the ground, and hundreds trapped in the bunker below. But when a massive prison ship descends upon the last survivable place on earth, The 100 must come together to reclaim their home. As two armies converge on one valley, alliances will shift, friends will become foes, and the march to war threatens to destroy all that’s left of the human race. Can our heroes break the cycle, or is humanity doomed to repeat the past? In this epic battle for survival, one thing is certain: there are no good guys.  Based on the book series by Kass Morgan, The 100 is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios with executive producers Jason Rothenberg, Dean White and Leslie Morgenstein (The Vampire Diaries).  Starring Eliza Taylor, Paige Turco, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, Lindsey Morgan, Christopher Larkin, Richard Harmon, Tasya Teles and Henry Ian Cusick, the series airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW.  Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWThe100, and follow the show on Twitter at @CWThe100.
  • Freedom Fighters:  The Ray: All his life, Ray Terrill has fought injustice, dreaming of making a real difference like his older brother, a Marine who was killed in Afghanistan. One day, he stumbles upon a dying superhero from another Earth and is stunned to find that this superhero looks just like him—because it is! The dying Ray Terrill of Earth-X transfers photokinetic energy to this Earth’s Ray, making him a superhero – THE RAY. However, Ray quickly learns being a Super Hero isn’t all hanging muggers from streetlamps and fighting giant robots. As the evil Nazi New Reichsman of Earth-X, led by Overgirl, close in, The Ray must learn to harness his powers by coming to terms with his true self, even if that means also finally coming out of the closet to his parents. The fate of Earth-X depends on it!  Based on the DC characters, the animated series is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Blue Ribbon Content, Warner Bros. Television Group’s digital studio.  New episodes stream on CW Seed, starting July 18.

WBTVG/WBA SERIES SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE: Series stars and creative teams scheduled to attend are subject to change. Additional information on panel sessions, signings and other events will be provided as news breaks.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

10:00–11:00 a.m. Young Justice: Outsiders Special Video Presentation and Q&A — The fans have waited long enough and it’s time for a first look at one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year.  In Young Justice: Outsiders, the teenage Super Heroes of the DC Universe come of age in an animated world of super-powers, Super-Villains and super secrets.  This time, the team faces its greatest challenge yet as it takes on meta-human trafficking and the terrifying threat it creates for a society caught in the crossfire of a genetic arms race spanning the globe and the galaxy.  Join producers Greg Weisman, Brandon Vietti, art director Phil Bourassa, voice director Jamie Thomasson and members of the voice cast, Troy Baker andStephaine Lemelin as they give you an inside look at what it means to be an outsider.  Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Young Justice: Outsiders is coming soon to the DC Universe digital streaming service.  Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YoungJusticeDC and follow DC Universe on Twitter at @TheDCUniverse.  Room 6DE

10:15–11:15 a.m. Inside The Big Bang Theory Writers’ Room — Join The Big Bang Theory writers and producers as they return to San Diego to take you inside the biggest moments of season eleven, and behind the scenes of television’s smartest comedy! From the engagement to the wedding, and all the moments in-between, find out what goes into making the hit series each week, and how the writers keep things fresh after more than 250 episodes! Join the show’s executive producers and writers as they take you inside the Writers’ Room for a lively discussion and special video presentation. From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory returns for season 12 this fall, airing Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eleventh Season is available now on Digital, and will be released this fall on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheBigBangTheoryand follow the show on Twitter @BigBangTheory.  Ballroom 20‪

12:30-1:30 p.m.  DC Super Hero Girls Special Video Presentation and Q&A –– The DC Super Hero Girls universe continues to expand with new original graphic novels Out of the Bottle and Search for Atlantis and an all-new animated action-comedy series featuring fresh character designs and storytelling from Emmy®–winning producer Lauren Faust (Super Best Friends Forever, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends).  The world may know them as Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl, but not-so-typical teenagers Diana, Kara and Barbara, alongside their Super Hero friends have much more to deal with than just protecting the citizens of Metropolis from some of the most sinister school-aged Super-Villains of the DC Universe.  After all, being teens is tough enough, what with school, friends, family and the chaos that comes with managing a social life.  But add super powers and a secret identity to the mix, and things can get a lot more complicated.  Join DC Group Editor Marie Javins for a sneak peek at upcoming books, and producer Lauren Faust and other members of the creative team for a first look at this upcoming series.  DC Super Hero Girls is coming soon to Cartoon Network.  Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork and DC Super Hero Girls on Instagram at @dcsuperherogirls.  Room 6DE.

12:45-2:00 p.m.  World Premiere of Hulu’s Castle Rock  –– Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J.J. Abrams and Stephen King’s psychological horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares.  You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, you know the characters, but you’ve never heard the story of Castle Rock.  Following the screening, join the creators and executive producers Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason(Manhattan) along with stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Bill Skarsgard (It), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness) and Jane Levy (Suburgatory) as they discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America.  Prepare to sleep with the lights on.  From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Castle Rock premieres Wednesday, July 25 on Hulu.  Become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/CastleRockHulu and follow the series on Twitter at @castlerockhulu.  Ballroom 20.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

10:00-11:00 a.m. Unikitty! New Episode Premiere and Q&A –– Your favorite character from The LEGO® Movie, Unikitty, is bringing her joyous kingdom to Comic-Con!  Make sure to bring plenty of sparkle matter, positive vibes and all your questions as producers Lynn Wang and Ed Skudder, animation director Anna Hollingsworth and the voice cast, Tara Strong, Grey Griffin, Eric Bauza, H. Michael Croner, Roger Craig Smith will be there to share a brand-new episode and answer your questions.  Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Unikitty! airs Fridays at 6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork.  Room: 6DE

11:00–11:45 a.m.  Black Lightning Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) made his choice: he hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, he must return as Black Lightning — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community.  Join series stars Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Damon Gupton and James Remar and producer Salim Akil for an electrifying look at season two!  Based on the characters from DC, Black Lightning is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter. Black Lightning returns to The CW on Tuesday, October 9 at 9/8c. Black Lightning: The Complete First Season is available now on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital.  Become a fan of Black Lighting on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CWBlackLightning and follow the show on Twitter @BlackLightning and the hashtag #GetLit. Ballroom 20.

‪12:00–12:50 p.m. SYFY Panel: Krypton Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After a mind-blowing season one finale that saw Krypton’s history drastically rewritten, the future of Superman has never been in greater jeopardy. Join series stars and executive producers of SYFY’s hit series as they discuss the many surprises of the first season and provide an inside look into what fans can expect in season two. From Warner Horizon Scripted Television and executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner, along with Cameron Welsh, Krypton is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC.  The series will return in 2019 on SYFY. Follow the show on Twitter at @KryptonSYFY.  Indigo Ballroom

1:00-2:00 p.m. Manifest Pilot Screening and Q&A –– When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely in New York after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. Yet in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years and their friends, families and colleagues, after mourning their loss, had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they’re all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible. Join executive producer Jeff Rake (The Mysteries of Laura, The Tomorrow People, Boston Legal, Miss Match, The Practice) and series stars Melissa Roxburgh (Valor, Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies), Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time, Thor), for an emotionally rich, unexpected journey into a world grounded in hope, heart and destiny.  Manifest premieres Monday, September 24, at 10/9c on NBC and is produced by Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television.  Become a fan of Manifest on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NBCManifest and follow the show on Twitter @NBCManifest. Indigo Ballroom

2:00–2:50 p.m.  Legacies Exclusive Video Presentation and Q&A –– Continuing the tradition of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, Legacies is the third installment of this supernatural series about witches, vampires and werewolves.  The story follows 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, daughter of Klaus Mikaelson along with Alaric Saltzman and his twins at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted as they come of age in the most unconventional way.  Join executive producer Julie Plecand series stars Danielle Rose Russell and Matthew Davis for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A.  From My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, Legacies premieresThursday, October 25, at 9/8c on The CW.  Indigo Ballroom.

3:30–4:15 p.m. Supergirl Special Video Presentation and Q&A —  Season three saw Supergirl stop Reign and the other Worldkillers’ threat to humanity and our planet, and in the process, Kara was shocked to find her mother Alura alive and living in a salvaged Argo City that survived the destruction of Krypton. Reconnecting with her past caused Kara to realize that her true home is now here on Earth, where big changes are taking place for her and all of her friends in National City – and also, it appears, for a doppelganger in Russia! Season four promises to be full of surprises, action, adventure and lots of big revelations for Supergirl, Alex, James, J’onn, Lena and Brainy.  Join the series’ cast, Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, Katie McGrath and Jesse Rath and executive producers Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller and Sarah Schechter for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they’ll discuss what’s to come and more! From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supergirl’s fourth season will premiere in its new Sunday 8/7c time period on The CW starting October 14.  Supergirl: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 18. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheCWSupergirl and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCWSupergirl.  Ballroom 20

4:15–5:00 p.m. Arrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — There has been no shortage of close calls for Oliver Queen when it comes to protecting his Super Hero identity, but in the season six finale, he was finally backed into a corner and forced to reveal himself to the world as the Green Arrow. Now, Oliver will come face-to-face with many of the criminals he placed behind bars, as he makes a new home for himself at Slabside Maximum Security Prison. Oliver will find himself vulnerable in a way unlike ever before when a mysterious new enemy begins to unravel his work as Green Arrow, challenging him to redeem his name or risk losing everything. Join series stars Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Katie Cassidy, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy, Rick Gonzalez and Colton Haynes and executive producer Beth Schwartz at their annual Comic-Con panel to be among the first to learn more about what this means for Oliver and the rest of his team. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow will return to The CW on Monday, October 15, at 8/7c, and Arrow: The Complete Fifth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 14. Become a fan of Arrow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWArrow and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Arrow. Ballroom 20

5:00–5:45 p.m. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After defeating Mallus by cuddling him to death with a giant stuffed animal named Beebo, the Legends were ready to ease off the gas. That was until Constantine arrived to inform them that, in solving one major problem, they have created another, much larger one. When the Legends let time crumble in order to release and defeat Mallus, the barrier between worlds softened. History is now infected with “Fugitives” – magical creatures from myths, fairytales, and legends. Having been expelled throughout time by people like Constantine, these Fugitives are now returning to our world in droves and making a real mess of things. So when all hell breaks loose, who ya gonna call? That’s right, the Legends! Join the cast and creators of The CW’s zaniest Super Hero series – stars Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, Courtney Ford, showrunner Phil Klemmer and producer Keto Shimizu – at their annual Comic-Con panel for an in-person look at what makes this time-traveling crew tick. From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will return to The CW on Monday, October 22 at 9/8c, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 25. Become a fan of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWLegendsofTomorrow and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends.  Ballroom 20

5:45–6:30 p.m. The Flash Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Matching wits with The Thinker, who by season’s end had harnessed the powers of all twelve bus metas he created, stretched Team Flash to their limits, but with the help of some new allies, Barry Allen (aka The Flash) and company were able to put a stop to the Enlightenment and save Central City once again. However, with the arrival of Barry and Iris’ speedster daughter, Nora, who arrived from the future admitting to having made a “big mistake,” things are anything but status quo. Will parenthood be the challenge that finally slows The Flash down? For answers to this, and all your other Season five questions, please join the cast and creators of The CW’s highest-rated series – stars Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Hartley Sawyer, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Danielle Nicolet and executive producer Todd Helbing – at their annual Comic-Con panel. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, The Flash will return to The CW on Tuesday, October 9 at 8/7c. The Flash: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 28. Become a fan of The Flash on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWTheFlash and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_TheFlash.  Ballroom 20

SUNDAY, JULY 23

10:30–11:30 a.m. Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join the series’ stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Alexander Calvert and executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Lemingand Brad Buckner in Hall H to answer questions about the shocking events in last season’s intense finale, as well as what’s in store for the 14th season of this exciting series, when the show will reach the rare milestone of 300 episodes! Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights! The 14th season of Supernatural will return to The CW on Thursday, October 11 in its 8/7c time period. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Supernatural: The Complete Thirteenth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 4. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Supernatural and follow the show on Twitter at @cw_spn.  Hall H

11:45a.m.–12:45p.m.  Riverdale Special Video Presentation and Q&A –– Following yet another drama-filled season and shocking season two finale, don’t miss Riverdale when it returns to San Diego for its third appearance at Comic-Con – this time in Hall H!  Join Archie and the gang as they continue to dive into the secrets that loom and keep emerging from the shadows in a town that once seemed like a quiet, ordinary place. The circumstances surrounding Archie’s arrest kick off the drama of season three as the gang tries to #FreeArchie and Hiram Lodge continues to flesh out his plans to control not only Riverdale, but the ever growing SoDale.  Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) in association with Warner Bros. Television, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life.  Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cott, Skeet Ulrich, Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry and Vanessa Morgan and producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater.  Riverdale’s season three returns Wednesday, October 10 at 8/7c on The CW. Riverdale: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 7. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CWRiverdale, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Riverdale.  Hall H

Thermaltake Launches Engine 17 1U Low-Profile CPU Cooler

2018/06/25
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Taipei, Taiwan－June 25th, 2018－Thermaltake today released the long-awaited Engine 17 1U Low-Profile CPU Cooler, the latest PC cooling innovation for Intel socket LGA 1150/1151/1155/1156 type CPU. The Engine 17 offers an excellent balance between performance, size and acoustics with the low-profile design, along with the most advanced thermal techniques. Unlike traditional CPU cooling solutions, the Engine 17 features 17mm height with a compact size 60mm PWM fan, allowing the cooler to be installed into any small form factor applications. The unique metallic (aluminum alloy) fan structure with copper base guarantees extremely quiet, yet powerful operation. The Engine 17 is the new standard in CPU air cooling technology, and it is exclusive to Thermaltake.

Thermaltake Engine 17 1U Low-Profile CPU Cooler is now available for purchase. The product availability and price vary by country and region, please contact the local Thermaltake sales representative for further information.

For more details on the Thermaltake Engine 17 1U Low-Profile CPU Cooler please visit:

http://www.thermaltake.com/Cooler/Air_Cooler_/Others/C_00003213/Engine_17/design.htm

Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 and Strafe RGB Mk.2 Product Refresh Review

2018/06/23
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Geek News, News, Peripheral Review, Peripherals News, Reviews

Corsair’s Strafe and K70 RGB keyboards have been staples in many gamer arsenals. They are extremely well-built and feature some great gamer-specific enhancements. I mention this because some critics have been skeptical at the fact that these are mainly plastic body keyboards – not metal framed like some others. However, they are each fairly weighty and the plastic being used is of very durable quality. I have never encountered any issue with Corsair plastic. Recently, Corsair announced a product refresh to both the Strafe and K70 RGB gaming keyboards – upgrading them both to their Mk.2 standard.

Corsair’s Mk.2 refresh gives you some great upgrades. The K70 RGB Mk.2 features much better back-lighting with, RGB color capability. It also features some upgraded media keys which is always a plus – especially on the Strafe which did not have dedicated media keys before. With both K70 and Strafe models, you even get FPS and MOBA key caps for the WASD keys. These extra caps have special textures and contours to help make your gaming more efficient and comfortable. Each of these keyboards come with a nice, detachable wrist rest to help keep your typing as comfortable as possible. They do feature the flip out keyboard feet in order to adjust their heights, although these feet feel a bit flimsy. They do swing out to the side, however, which helps you from accidentally knocking them down if you push the keyboard by mistake. My one wish for these feet is that they rubberized the very bottom of the feet – this would help them from sliding around smooth desktops.

One thing that I always loved about Corsair that they do better than any other gaming keyboard maker out there is provide multiple Cherry MX key switch types on their keyboards. One of the nice things you can do now when purchasing the K70 RGB Mk.2 keyboard off their website with any one of the following key switch types: Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Silent, or Cherry MX Speed. Each of these key switch type offers its own typing experience – from quiet and squishy to crisp and clicky. You are bound to find the one you want – my personal favorite is the Cherry MX Blue. They are light and have a distinctive clicking sound when pressed as well as short actuation for good response. Right now, the Corsair K70 RGB Mk.2 retails for $159.99 or $169.99 depending on the key switch type selected.

The Strafe RGB Mk.2 only has two options – but, again, that’s more than many keyboard makers provide at point of purchase. The Strafe RGB Mk.2 can ship with either Cherry MX Silent or Cherry MX Red key switch types and retails for either $139.99 or $149.99 depending on your selection.

Both keyboards make use of Corsair’s CUE software control suite, which is the company’s main software suite for all their new peripherals. This software will also allow you to configure all the RGB lighting effects, patterns, etc, as well as program the keyboards profiles for whatever game or application you’re using it in.

Overall, Corsair’s K70 RGB Mk.2 and Strafe RGB Mk.2 product refreshes bring two already-proven gaming keyboards into the modern age with better key switch options, lighting effects, and more. You can find both of these keyboards available now and I would highly recommend purchasing through their official store so that you can select the key switch type you desire.

Sinemia Unveils Movie Ticket Subscription Family Plans

2018/06/22
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LOS ANGELES – June 22, 2018 – Sinemia, a leading global competitor to MoviePass, AMC and other movie ticket services today unveiled family plans for two, three, four, five and six people, making it easier than ever for moviegoing families and friends to select seats together in advance and enjoy a night at the theater.

“Our Sinemia for Two plans have been very popular among our subscribers, which shows that moviegoers love to go to the movies with their family and friends,” said Sinemia founder and CEO Rifat Oguz. “Expanding this into broader Family Plans is the next logical step for us. We take an analytical approach to the market, and after looking at the data from the five countries where Sinemia is available, we believe these new plans are are the best fit for families and friend groups ranging from two to six people.”

“Since 2014, we’ve been the pioneer of product improvements in the movie ticket subscription area,” Oguz continued. “Our mission is to give our users the best movie-going experience with sustainable pricing that benefits all parties in the movie industry.”

Sinemia Family Plan options include:

For two:

  • $8.99/£8.99 – One movie day for two people per month (total two tickets per month).
  • $14.99/£14.99 – Two movie days for two people per month (total four tickets per month).
  • $19.99/£19.99 – Two movie days for two people per month (total four tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.
  • $29.99/£29.99 – Three movie days for two people per month (total six tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.

For three:

  • $14.99/£14.99 – One movie day for three people per month (three total tickets per month).
  • $24.99/£24.99 – Two movie days for three people per month (six total tickets per month).
  • $29.99/£29.99 – Two movie days for three people per month (six total tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.
  • $44.99/£44.99- Three movie days for three people per month (nine total tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.

For four:

  • $19.99/£19.99 – One movie day for four people per month (four total tickets per month).
  • $34.99/£34.99  Two movie days for four people per month (eight total tickets per month).
  • $39.99/£39.99- Two movie days for four people per month (eight total tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.
  • $59.99/£59.99- Three movie days for four people per month (twelve total tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.

For five:

  • $24.99/£24.99 – One movie day for five people per month (five total tickets per month).
  • $44.99/£44.99 – Two movie days for five people per month (ten total tickets per month).
  • $49.99/£49.99 – Two movie days for five people per month (ten total tickets per month), including 3D films and an IMAX experience.
  • $74.99/£74.99 – Three movie days for five people per month (fifteen total tickets per month), including 3D films and an IMAX experience.

For six:

  • $29.99/£29.99 – One movie day for six people per month (six total tickets per month).
  • $54.99/£54.99 – Two movie days for six people per month (twelve total tickets per month).
  • $59.99/£59.99 – Two movie days for six people per month (twelve total tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.
  • $89.99/£89.99 – Three movie days for six people per month (eighteen total tickets per month), including 3D films and one IMAX experience.

Sinemia Family Plans are offered in the US, Australia, Canada, Turkey and the UK. The Sinemia Family Plan has one membership owner, who can use the Sinemia app to purchase movie tickets on Fandango.com, MovieTickets.com and AtomTickets.com, or directly through the movie theater’s website or box office. All plans are billed annually.

The family plans join Sinemia’s slate of pricing plans, which offer the most affordable and flexible movie ticket memberships in the market. Sinemia has annual membership plans for as low as $4.99 per month for one ticket and $6.99 for two tickets per month:

  • $4.99 per month – One ticket to any movie per month.

  • $6.99 per month – Two tickets to any movie per month.

  • $9.99 per month – Two tickets to any movie per month including 3D, 4D and IMAX formats.

  • $14.99 per month – Three tickets to any movie per month including 3D, 4D, IMAX formats.

Sinemia offers tickets to all major theater chains and, unlike MoviePass, includes advanced ticketing and seat selection. All Sinemia monthly movie ticket subscriptions give moviegoers the flexibility to pick any movie in nearly any theater on any date, and to both book their tickets and select their seats up to 30 days ahead of time. The company also offers a highly-intuitive mobile app that includes perks such as restaurant deals, location-based recommendations, and integrates with ride-sharing services for a complete, end-to-end movie watching experience.  Sinemia’s subscribers may start to use Sinemia the minute that they subscribe, without waiting for a debit card to be delivered.

Hunt: Showdown Update 2 Brings More Features

2018/06/22
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Frankfurt (Germany), June 22, 2018 – New content for Hunt: Showdown, Crytek’s Early Access multiplayer bounty hunting game, went live today with the release of Update 2, bringing new features, equipment, and improvements to the game, many of which were requested specifically by the Hunt community. To celebrate, Hunt will be discounted 20% during the Steam Summer Sale, from June 21st to July 5th, available here.

The biggest feature coming with Update 2 is a boost mechanic designed to help those willing to risk taking down the boss monster rather than waiting for someone else to do the dirty work and trying to steal their prize. Whoever kills the boss monster will receive a temporary boost to their Dark Sight, allowing them to locate all other Hunters on the map for a short time and give them a fighting chance to win the match. Additions requested by the community include a death screen, the ability to add a fellow in-game Hunter as a friend in the main menu or in the pause menu during a match, the ability to collect ammo or consumables from dead Hunters, and the addition of Hunt theme music to the game menu.

On top of that, players will find a bear trap, hive bomb, and flare pistol as well as the Beastface trait—which makes animals on the map less likely to react to you and give away your location—and the Tomahawk trait—which gives a Hunter the ability to throw the axe and the sledgehammer. A number of optimization improvements have also been included which will continue to make the entire game experience run more smoothly. Alongside the update, Crytek released a new Hunt teaser video, playing here and a blog post teasing some of the lore elements to be added in an upcoming update.

Ubisoft Announces Rainbow Six Siege US Nation Esports Series

2018/06/21
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SAN FRANCISCO — June 21, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege will launch a new esports program, the US Nationals, the latest evolutionary step in the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege esports scene. The US Nationals is open to all players in the United States and will serve as a spotlight for the nation’s best teams and players, with a grand prize pool of $50,000 and the winning team earning the title of Team USA. The US Nationals begins on July 14 with open qualifiers, giving any US team the chance to participate.

“The phenomenon that is Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege esports has been truly amazing to witness firsthand. With the US Nationals, we have entered into a new and exciting time for our community’s growth,” said Robb Chiarini, esports associate director at Ubisoft. “Our goal is to provide a comprehensive esports ecosystem that offers our players and ever-growing community opportunities to participate, watch and aspire to. The US Nationals expands this initiative by offering another layer of activity for all players across the United States.”

The US Nationals program will be divided into rival Eastern and Western Conferences, allowing teams and players to represent their preferred region. An open-to-everyone competitive program, teams participate in open online qualifier Saturday tournaments in both conferences. The top placing teams from each conference will return the following Friday to play their final matches live on the official broadcast.

Players can sign up now to participate at rainbow6.com/R6USN

The National Finals will serve as the culminating event for the US Nationals and will take place in December 2018. Eight teams will be invited to travel and compete at the live event finals with four teams from each conference representing their region. The top placing team in each of the three Stage Finals will be invited along with the winning Wildcard team from the Last Chance Qualifier tournament in October to round out the four teams.

To learn more about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

To learn more about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege esports programs, visit rainbow6.com/esports

Six Flags Great Adventure July Events and Fright Fest Auditions

2018/06/21
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Geek News, Halloween, News

Six Flags Great Adventure has released their calendar of events for July, including the auditions for Fright Fest dancers and zombie performers!

Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags – June 30 to July 4

Six Flags and Coca-Cola are throwing the biggest July 4th celebration in the nation June 30 to July 4 at all U.S. Six Flags theme parks. Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags offers five days of patriotic fun and thrills including special ride times, parties, music, food, fireworks and more. In the July 4th Fest Zone, guests can enjoy cold beverage samples, fun games, giveaways and more. Guests can save $15 on admission by bringing a can of Coca-Cola, or save $26 using the promo code “Coke” when purchasing tickets online at least one day in advance.

  • Early Ride Times – Daily June 30 to July 4

Guests can enjoy early morning thrills from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. by bringing a can of Coca-Cola or Coke Zero Sugar with an admission ticket, Season Pass or active Membership to obtain a wristband for ride access before the park opens to the public. For a full schedule of the daily ride offerings, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

  • All-American Food Fest & Sampler Passports – Daily June 30 to July 4

No celebration is complete without food. The All-American Food Fest offers unique foods inspired by Coca-Cola beverages, including BBQ pulled pork, Coca-Cola wings and Coca-Cola chocolate cake; Jersey Classics like sausage and peppers, Jersey grilled corn, Jersey tomato caprese salad, Jersey beers and comfort classics like meatloaf mac & cheese, strawberry shortcake and sliders.

A Sampler Passport provides access to a wide variety of signature dishes and specialty drinks prepared by the best of the Six Flags Culinary Team, and exclusive access to the Coca-Cola After Party.

    • The 8 Sampler Passport is available for $39.99.
    • For larger appetites, the 12 Sampler Passport is $49.99.
    • Red, White and Food Package for $59.99 includes a 12 Sampler Passport and Patriotic Cup which gives guests free Coca-Cola soft drink refills June 30 to July 4.
  • Fireworks Extravaganza – Nightly June 30 to July 4

Six Flags ends the night with a bang as Coca-Cola presents a fireworks extravaganza along the Great Lake starting at 10 p.m.

  • Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Foam Party – Nightly June 30 to July 4

Guests with park admission and a Sampler Passport or the July 4th Fest Limited Edition Patriotic Cup receive access to an exclusive Coca-Cola after party, the Coca-Cola July 4th Fest Foam Party. Following the fireworks, guests can keep the celebration going with a fun-filled foam party, music and exclusive ride time on SUPERMAN – Ultimate Flight, GREEN LANTERN, The Twister, Parachutes and even Go Karts and Sling Shot, which typically require an additional fee.

  • Latin Concert – July 1

Join Zion y Lennox in concert at Six Flags July 1 as part of July 4th Fest presented by Coca-Cola. Show will take place in the Northern Star Arena at 7:30 p.m. Concert is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

  • Salute America with USO Show Troupe – July 2, 3 & 4

USO Show Troupe to perform at Great Adventure on July 2, 3 & 4 at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. near THE JOKER along the Lakefront. Plus, join them for a special rendition of “God Bless America” before the evening fireworks display.

Fright Fest Dance Auditions – July 20 & 21

Great Adventure’s iconic show “Dead Man’s Party” is looking for exceptional dancers trained in jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and partnering. Open casting calls for the 20th anniversary production will take place July 20 at 7 p.m. and July 21 at 10 a.m. Dancers are encouraged to bring a variety of dance shoes, ready to learn choreography and freestyle with zombie spirit. Auditions will be hosted by Six Flags and choreographer Theresa Stone at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Showcase Theatre. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and should enter through the employee entrance on Route 537 (1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ). Dancers should complete the pre-employment application before attending the casting call at www.sixflagsjobs.com.

Fright Fest Zombie and Specialty Performer Auditions – July 27 & 28

Six Flags Great Adventure is seeking individuals with a love for scaring as casting begins the 2018 Fright Fest season. Auditions begin July 27 at 6 p.m. and July 28 at 1 p.m. in the Employment Center. The Entertainment Department is looking for street zombies, haunted maze actors and performers with unique and unusual skills. Candidates should apply at www.sixflagsjobs.com prior to the open auditions and come prepared to participate in fun group exercises in front of a panel of judges. Specialty performers should come prepared to showcase their talents. No costumes, props or previous scare experience is required. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and should enter through the employee entrance on Route 537 (1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ). For more information and other auditions dates visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

General Park Information

For more information, guests can call 732/928-2000 or visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Free Scalawags Pack DLC Out Now

2018/06/21
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Irvine, California – June 21st, 2018 – Independent developer Obsidian Entertainment, in partnership with indie powerhouse publisher Versus Evil, today announced the launch of the latest free DLC pack for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. The free DLC, titled “Scalawags Pack” is the latest addition to the free DLC packs currently available for the game in an ongoing show of the team’s commitment to provide their fans with new playable content and game updates.

Round out your crew and personalize your flagship with the Scalawags Pack DLC. This free update adds three new recruitable crew members to the taverns of the Deadfire and adds a wide array of ship upgrades to many of the shipwrights throughout the DeadfireArchipelago. Additionally, it also includes the Savage personality setting for your character.

SCALAWAGS PACK FREE DLC – WHAT’S INSIDE?

  • Three New Crew Members added to the taverns of the Deadfire Archipelago for you to recruit.
  • Five New Ship Upgrades, including a sail, cannon, anchor, and more added to shipwrights throughout the game.
  • Savage personality setting

The team also announced that a Pillars of Eternity Collection bundle for new gamers is now available at a great discount in the Steam summer sale. The collection includes both the Pillars of Eternity Definitive Edition and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire games for 28% off the regular SRP.

In addition to the latest Scalawags Pack, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire players are reminded they can also pick up the “Beard and Hair” and “Rum Runner’s” free DLC packs as well as the free “Critical Role Pack” DLC on Steam.

Visit the website: eternity.obsidian.net
Visit the game’s official Steam Page here
Visit the game’s official GOG.com Page here
Follow Obsidian on Twitter and Versus Evil on Twitter
Like Obsidian on Facebook.  Like Versus Evil on Facebook.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars New Screenshots

2018/06/21
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June 21, 2018 – Necromunda: Underhive Wars is the first video game adaptation of the Games Workshop tabletop game, with a unique setting and perspective on the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Created by Rogue Factor, developers of Mordheim: City of the Damned, the game blendsfast-paced tactical combat with RPG elements and deep unit customization. Today, go deep into the the cavernous domes and rusted corridors of the Underhive with three new screenshots showing warfare between the rival Escher and Goliath gangs, in preparation for the game’s release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2019.

The turn-based tactical gameplay pits you against rival gangs in brutal gunfights across huge, vertical environments. Necromunda is a planet covered in poisonous ash wastes, forcing its population to live in Hive Cities, massive man-made structures built up over thousands of years to serve just one purpose: provide to the Imperium. In Hive Primus, the rich and noble live above the clouds in the Spire while the poorest and worst-off live in a massive and forgotten subterranean metropolis, the Underhive, where criminals fight in perpetual gang wars for control.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2019.

RØDE Unveils VideoMic Me-L for Apple Devices

2018/06/21
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June 21st 2018 PST, Vidcon, Anaheim California: RØDE Microphones, Australian pro audio giant, announces the release of the new VideoMic Me-L at the world’s largest online creators Expo, VidCon.

The VideoMic Me-L is a Lightning connector equipped high-quality directional microphone with a compact and lightweight body designed for Apple iOS devices. Its Lightning connector plugs directly into the device, utilising the device’s internal power for instant plug-and-play – no batteries necessary. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack on the rear allows audio play-through in real-time and effortless audio playback.

The VideoMic Me-L is made from durable aluminium and coated in a military-grade ceramic finish, providing a hardwearing chassis that’s resistant to scratching. It’s a build quality far and away from the competition, reflected in superior sound. The microphone also comes packaged with a deluxe furry windshield for shooting outdoors and in adverse weather.

The VideoMic Me-L is suitable for vloggers, musicians and any iPhone users seeking to drastically improve their iOS device’s quality of sound.

“The original VideoMic Me is one of our most accessible mics and the world’s most popular microphone for mobile audio,” says Damien Wilson, RØDE CEO. “The new VideoMic Me-L’s Lightning connector and plug-and-play functionality is a great addition to the VideoMic family, introducing the latest iOS devices to RØDE’s made-for-purpose mic.

“Vidcon is the perfect venue for launching the VideoMic Me-L at: 50,000 emerging online creators converge at Anaheim over the weekend and all are looking to create the best content they can. George Lucas once said, ‘the sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie’. With sound quality 50% of any decent video experience, the VideoMic Me-L is the perfect choice for today’s creative generation.”

Check out the VideoMic Me-L at the fun, entertaining and informative RØDE stand at VidCon, Booth 1200 and online at www.rode.com/vmml.