Gary Oldman On How Batman And Harry Potter "Saved" Him

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman has said the major movie franchises he starred in--Batman and Harry Potter--"saved" him and his home life. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show (below), Oldman said he turned down many opportunities to star in movies because they filmed in far-away places like Prague, Australia, and Budapest because he wanted to spend more time with his sons.

Then, at age 46, he was cast as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movie series, and then he landed another huge role a few years later as Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan's Batman series. These movies required less travel and paid better, allowing Oldman the time and resources to raise his children.

"Thank God for Harry Potter," Oldman said (via Variety). "I tell you, the two--Batman and Harry Potter--really, they saved me, because it meant that I could do the least amount of work for the most amount of money and then be home with the kids."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Armored Core 6 Gets Massive Discount At Amazon

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It's the festive season, and if you're doing some last-minute shopping, it's time to give the gift that really matters. We are of course talking about Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon, a slick and challenging mech-like from Elden Ring developer From Software. Released earlier this year, this action-packed game just got a festive discount, as you can get it for its best price yet of $40 on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. You can pair this deal with the brand-new Armored Core 6 Pilot's Manual, a hardcover official strategy guidebook.

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What kind of a game is Armored Core 6? If you appreciate the inner workings of gigantic mecha, a keen eye for loadouts, and a world wrecked by the infighting of corporate-sponsored mercenaries, then you'll have a fine time with Armored Core 6. It has inherited some action-DNA from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, as well as the big boss fights and gorgeous level design that have become hallmarks of From Software's other games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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George Clooney Says There Aren't "Enough Drugs In The World" To Return As Batman

Michael Keaton may have donned the suit to return as the Dark Knight in The Flash after decades away, but don't expect a similar arc to play out for George Clooney. He made it plain and simple while promoting The Boys in the Boat that he has no intentions of wearing rubber nipples again.

Speaking with ET, Clooney said he doesn't "think there's enough drugs in the world for me" to become Batman once more. At the same time, he seemed pretty self-aware that there isn't some big push for him to play the superhero again.

For instance, the Batman discussion began with a question about his surprise cameo as Bruce Wayne in The Flash. "Well, I thought there was such a clamor for me to come back as [Batman], as you know," he jokingly said. Last week, Clooney made light of his Flash appearance as well. The actor had previously only portrayed the Dark Knight in 1997's Batman & Robin, which was critically panned and underperformed at the box office.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Reacher's Alan Ritchson Would Still Very Much Like To Be Batman

With James Gunn and Peter Safran ushering in an entirely new DC cinematic universe that was announced back in January, they're starting to put the pieces of their pantheon together with Superman, Lois Lane, Guy Gardner, Mr. Terrific, Hawkgirl, and even Lex Luthor. Part of the DC movie relaunch was the inclusion of a new Batman movie, Batman: The Brave and The Bold--which will be set outside of Matt Reeves' Batman universe, which was dubbed an Elseworld project.

So with Robert Pattinson and Ben Affleck out of the running for this Batman movie, fans have been throwing in their ideas for those to hit the casting couch. One of the names at the top of the list is Reacher's Alan Ritchson, who is all-in for nabbing the role.

"With all the rumors flying that I’m supposed to be playing Batman, how can I knock Batman," he told Fortress of Solitude. "I would love to play Batman."Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Dead Space Creator Glen Schofield Can't Wait To Share Details On His "New And Exciting" Project Soon

Dead Space The Callisto Protocol creator Glen Schofield is hard at work on something new, as after enjoying some rest, the game developer posted an update on X/Twitter regarding his next project and plans to share details on it in the new year.

Although I’ve taken some time off, I’ve been extremely busy & not just drawing. Something in games that’s new and exciting. Can’t wait to share more after the New Year! — Glen A. Schofield (@GlenSchofield) December 17, 2023

Schofield's last project was The Callisto Protocol, a return to sci-fi horror that received poor critical reception upon release. Developed at Striking Distance--where Schofield served as co-founder and CEO of the studio--the game did receive several substantial updates after release, but parent company Krafton still proceeded to lay off more than 30 staff members back in August. Schofield also left the studio, but in a statement, he confirmed that his exit had been planned for a while so that the new CEO, Steve Papoutsis, would have as smooth a transition as possible.

"Creating Striking Distance Studios has been an incredible journey and I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved with The Callisto Protocol, a game close to my heart. While pursuing a new adventure is exciting, leaving SDS is bittersweet, but I know the studio is in excellent hands," Schofield said at the time.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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Jack Black Has No Idea If Mario Movie Is Getting A Sequel But He Has A Wild Idea For It

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is 2023's No. 2 biggest movie, having banked more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Many are expecting a sequel to be announced soon, but it hasn't happened yet. Actor Jack Black, who plays Bowser, told Variety that it has been "radio silence" so far about a sequel.

"The only chatter has been coming from me, and I don't even know if I'm allowed to chatter. I've been chomping at the bit to get back to business," Black said.

Given how much money the first movie made, it seems like there is a commercial opportunity to press ahead with a sequel. Or perhaps Nintendo is spacing out its announcements, as the company did just recently announce a live-action Zelda movie with Sony Pictures. There have also been rumors of further Mario spinoffs, like a potential Donkey Kong movie with Seth Rogen. Continue Reading at GameSpot


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The Original Xbox Console Almost Had An "Awkward" Naming Scenario

Have you ever spent countless nights awake pondering the correct collective noun for all of your Xbox consoles? Xboxes sound weird, and according to the father of that Microsoft console, there was almost something weirder floating around when the console was being developed. According to Seamus Blackley, who created and designed the original Xbox in 2001, there was a strong argument against keeping the console's internal name of DirectXbox, as the pluralized form of that word was the "most awkward" when it was brought up.

This was one of the arguments AGAINST keeping the internal name (directX box -> Xbox), as the plural was awkward. I was a fan of the MOST AWKWARD of course…
OX -> OXEN
Xbox -> Xboxen 😂
https://t.co/zBUArfUA7q pic.twitter.com/zfDMS74oGB — Seamus Blackley (@SeamusBlackley) December 16, 2023

Eventually, Microsoft's first home gaming console would be christened with the Xbox name, a title that has since been used for the Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S generations. The history behind the development of the first console is still fascinating, and in case you missed it, the documentary mini-series Power On: The Story of Xbox is available to watch for free on YouTube.

The Xbox Series X|S generation is now three years old, and 2023 was a great year for the console. Forza Motorsport, Hi-Fi Rush, and Planet of Llana were all terrific Xbox-exclusive games, and the future includes several other highly anticipated games like Avowed, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and Hideo Kojima's OD.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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