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  • Watch: Badass Raw Footage from 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Without VFX

    Watch: Badass Raw Footage from 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Without VFX

    Mad Max: Fury Road Without VFX

    This is SO badass. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen this before (perhaps one of the special features on iTunes), but there’s nothing wrong with sharing it and watching it all over again. An awesome behind-the-scenes video from George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road is making its way around the internet, mostly because it’s still amazing (more than a year after release) to see how they actually shot so much of this film realistically, with big rigs and crazy vehicles and huge explosions. This proves that George Miller is a helluva director and probably was the one who really deserved to win the Best Director Oscar for last year. Even though the final version of Fury Road includes tons of VFX work, this video shows that so much of it was done practically. Even the the guys swinging on the giant poles, even the big crashes, even the wacky guitar player. Have fun. ›››

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  • TIFF 2016: J.A. Bayona's 'A Monster Calls' is a Rapturous Experience

    TIFF 2016: J.A. Bayona's 'A Monster Calls' is a Rapturous Experience

    A Monster Calls

    Confronting the real world through imagination is at the heart of the new fantasy film A Monster Calls, the new visual feast from Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona (of the films The Orphanage, The Impossible previously). Bayona, along with screenwriter Patrick Ness (adapting his own novel), have taken the fairly mundane story of a child coming-of-age and given it a colorful makeover mixing excitement and real-world heartache. The story is about Conor O’Malley (played by Lewis MacDougall, also seen in Pan) who is only 12 years old but he’s already dealing with adult problems involving his family and his life at school. ›››

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  • Official Trailer for 'We Are X' Doc About Japanese Rock Band X Japan

    Official Trailer for 'We Are X' Doc About Japanese Rock Band X Japan

    We Are X Documentary Trailer

    “If you put everything into something, you don’t lose.” Drafthouse Films has debuted an official trailer for the documentary titled We Are X, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. We Are X is about the Japanese rock band known as X Japan, “the world’s biggest and most successful band you’ve never heard of…yet.” They’re a Japanese rock band formed in 1982 by childhood friends Yoshiki and Toshi with “glam rock” music dubbed “psychedelic violence crime of visual shock.” This doc tells their story, not only about their formation, but about their rise to fame and journey to play Madison Square Garden. This looks like a wacky, weird, but fun doc about a one-of-a-kind band. It’s being released by Drafthouse Films which means there’s definitely an edge to this that will make it worth watching. Check out the trailer below. ›››

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  • Warcraft Movie Out Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD Coming Later

    Warcraft Movie Out Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD Coming Later

    Following its release in theaters this summer, the video game movie Warcraft launches today, September 13, through digital channels.

    You can buy it now on Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, and iTunes for $15. There only appears to be the option to buy the movie right now, not rent it. That option may come later.

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    If you’d prefer to buy Warcraft on a physical disc, the movie comes to Blu-ray and DVD on September 27. Physical copies also include World of Warcraft the game and all expansions up to Warlords of Draenor, as well as content for Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft and Heroes of the Storm.

    On top of that, both the Blu-ray and DVD versions feature deleted scenes, a gag reel, an origin story, a feature on Warcraft’s fandom, and a look at the visual effects and facial capture technology.

    One thing that isn’t listed in the Blu-ray/DVD features is the extended edition that was mentioned by director Duncan Jones back in May. Jones explained on Twitter that there would “be no extended cut unless the theatrical [version] does well.” Warcraft didn’t perform amazingly in North America, but it did surprisingly well in China, even outpacing Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

    Jones has plans for a Warcraft sequel, but it remains to be seen if one will happen.

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  • Watch This Insane CGI-Free Mad Max Fury Road Stunt Video

    Last year’s post-apocalyptic blockbuster Mad Max: Fury Road featured some of the most amazing stunts ever captured on film. Unlike most big budget Hollywood movies, these were performed for real, with CGI used to enhance the action rather than create it from scratch. A new behind-the-scenes video reveals just how insane these stunts were–check it out below, via Uproxx:

    Mad Max: Fury Road starred Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, and Nicholas Hoult, and was directed by George Miller. It made $378.4 million worldwide, and was nominated for ten Oscars, more than any Australian film in history.

    There have been rumours that Miller will return for a fifth Mad Max film ever since Fury Road was released, but he has stressed that he would need a break before making another.

    “We shot Fury Road for eight months–that’s a lot,” he told Top Gear last year. “Every day in the heat and the dust, doing these stunts, it’s very wearing. We’ve got two more planned, but at some point in the future.”

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  • PS4 4.00 Out Now, Here's What It Adds and Changes

    PS4 4.00 Out Now, Here's What It Adds and Changes

    Right on schedule, Sony today released a new PlayStation 4 update that adds new features and changes the layout and look of some screens.

    PS4 4.00, as the update is called, weighs in at 312 MB. One of its most welcome additions is folders for managing games and apps. There are also redesigned menus. You can see how this looks in the image gallery below.

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    Additionally, the 4.00 update makes some nice changes to PlayStation Music so you no longer have to leave a game or app to make a song selection or pause the music. There is also a redesigned content info screen, while the What’s New screen has also been updated with a new layout.

    Other new features include the introduction of HDR support for all PS4s, which Sony confirmed last week during its PlayStation Meeting event. Also, there is a new data transfer feature that lets you move your games, saves, and account info from one PS4 to another over a wired LAN connection. If you’re planning to pick up a PS4 slim or a PS4 Pro, this will seemingly make it easy to upgrade to either console.

    This new update also adds support for Twitch, YouTube, and Dailymotion broadcasts in 720p at 60 FPS. Additionally, there are changes for Trophies, as you can now see the details for hidden Trophies, while you can also view Trophies even when you’re offline.

    Check out GameSpot’s previous report on PS4 4.00 to learn more about what it adds and changes.

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  • BioShock: The Collection Out Now on PS4 and Xbox One, But PC Edition Coming Thursday

    BioShock: The Collection Out Now on PS4 and Xbox One, But PC Edition Coming Thursday

    While BioShock fans are still waiting for a completely new entry in the series, 2K today released BioShock: The Collection. The package includes remastered versions of BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite.

    It’s out now for $60 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, while the PC edition lands on September 15. It wasn’t exactly clear before if the PC version would launch alongside the console editions, but now we know it won’t. A launch trailer for The Collection has also been released and can be seen above.

    All single-player DLC is included for the three games, while The Collection also comes with a video series featuring commentary from director Ken Levine and lead artist Shawn Robertson.

    As announced previously, BioShock and BioShock 2 are being remastered for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, while Infinite is only getting a remastered version for consoles. The Collection for PC does include Infinite, but this will be the regular, non-remastered version that is likely on par with the PC version that is already available.

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    PC players may also be able to get The Collection free. Read this post to find out if you’re eligible.

    The compilation was developed by Blind Squirrel Games, which collaborated with Irrational Games in the past for Infinite.

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  • All of Battlefield 4's Major Expansions Are Free on Xbox One and Xbox 360

    All of Battlefield 4's Major Expansions Are Free on Xbox One and Xbox 360

    As part of EA’s “Road to Battlefield 1” campaign, the company gave away DLC for Battlefield 4 (and Battlefield Hardline). These offers were only made available for a week and often included only one expansion, but if you missed out, all of Battlefield 4’s major expansions are now free once more.

    As announced by Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, Battlefield 4 expansions China Rising, Second Assault, Naval Strike, Dragon’s Teeth, and Final Stand are all completely free on Xbox One and Xbox 360. If history is any indication, these should be made available free on PlayStation platforms and PC soon.

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    Once you download the expansions, they are yours to keep. Also, you do not need an Xbox Live Gold membership to take advantage of the deal, but you do need a subscription to play the game online. The offer is good for one week, starting today, September 13.

    You can download the free Battlefield 4 expansions on your console now or by queuing up your download from Xbox.com through the links below. The expansions normally sell for $15 each.

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    Battlefield 1 comes out on October 21 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. A beta for the game recently wrapped up, letting players try out the massive Sinai Desert map and get a feel for the World War I shooter.

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  • Resident Evil 7 Has 4K and HDR for PS4 Pro Version

    Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 7 will be among the titles that supports 4K and HDR on PlayStation 4 Pro. The system comes out in November, while Resident Evil 7 lands in January 2017. This means that 4K and HDR support will be added by way of a post-launch patch, it seems.

    Here is the tweet in which Capcom announced the “great news.”

    Great news everyone! Resident Evil 7 biohazard will support PlayStation 4 Pro with 4K and HDR graphics! pic.twitter.com/O2nw2PB7yJ

    — Resident Evil (@RE_Games) September 13, 2016

    Resident Evil 7 is not the only game that is being enhanced for PS4 Pro. More than dozen other games are also doing the same, including Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Battlefield 1, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, and others. You can see a roundup of all the games being enhanced for PS4 Pro here.

    In related news, a PlayStation executive recently said it might be the case that some developers/publishers decide to charge money for PS4 Pro 4K HDR patches. While some studios may do this, Sony itself will not.

    4K and HDR are two of the major advantages players will have if they purchase a PS4 Pro. The console was announced during the PlayStation Meeting last week and will launch on November 10, 2016 and cost $399/£349/A$560. It features a 1 TB hard drive, doubled GPU power, and boosted CPU clockspeed.

    All PS4s, going back to ones sold at launch in 2013, now support HDR by way of today’s 4.00 patch, so you may not need to buy a PS4 Pro to see some of the benefits for Resident Evil 7. However, you will need a compatible TV.

    Further details on the PS4 Pro’s hardware specs, release date, price, and Sony’s decision to introduce a more powerful console can be found here.

    As for Resident Evil 7, it comes out on January 24, 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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  • Ghost Rider's Flaming Skull Revealed in New Agents of SHIELD Image

    Ghost Rider's Flaming Skull Revealed in New Agents of SHIELD Image

    Ghost Rider will be making his Marvel TV debut in the upcoming fourth season of Agents of SHIELD. He was pictured in human form last week, and now the first image of the supernatural anti-hero with his iconic flaming skull has been revealed. Check it out, via Yahoo TV:

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    This version of Ghost Rider is Robbie Reyes, played by Gabriel Luna. Reyes has been his alter ego since 2014, as opposed to Johnny Blaze, the “classic” Ghost Rider that Nicolas Cage portrayed in two earlier movies.

    In addition to the new image, a short teaser for the upcoming season provides a look at Ghost Rider’s flaming car. Watch it here.

    At San Diego Comic-Con in July, Marvel TV boss Jeph Loeb spoke about the decision to introduce Ghost Rider in Agents of SHIELD. “The Marvel catalogue is filled with all kinds of really interesting, new, and often weird things,” he said, via ComicBookMovie.com. “So we hit on Ghost Rider and in particular the character of Robbie Reyes, because our show really hinges on the idea of family and how that works in the world.

    “Robbie and his relationship with [his brother] Gabe and his relationship with the Ghost Rider are all really interesting things for our SHIELD folks to encounter, possibly in negative ways.”

    Agents of SHIELD season 4 premieres on ABC on September 20, 2016.

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