‘Star Wars Episode I: Racer’ gets new release date

There are plenty of intriguing “what if” casting stories in Hollywood, where now-known actors auditioned for roles that they didn’t get, before the movie ended up being incredibly successful. There’s Jake Gyllenhaal auditioning for “Lord of the Rings,” Gwyneth Paltrow in “Jurassic Park” or Kurt Russell‘s auditioning to play Han Solo.

Captain Marvel star Brie Larson has revealed that she once auditioned for a role in a Star Wars movie.The actor was speaking as she launched her new YouTube channel this week, discussing old auditions.During the 20-minute video, Larson revealed that she has tried out for a number of era-defining movies.Discussing her auditions that proved unsuccessful, she said: “I auditioned for Star Wars too,” though not revealing which film she tried out for.

Disney has scrapped its plans to release a 4K version of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in UK cinemas.The company had planned to screen the ultra HD version of the 1980 film as cinemas in the country reopened following the coronavirus-induced lockdown.It would have been the first time the 4K version of the movie had been shown in cinemas, but will no longer be shown after talks between Disney and potential exhibitors broke down, according to Variety.

Devolver Digital has announced it will be showcasing Devolver Direct later this month.Following a similar style to Nintendo Direct streams, the Devolver Direct is set unveil the company’s projects and plans for the future.The stream will be available to watch via Twitch or Steam on July 11 at 8pm (BST).In a press release, the company provided further insight into what fans can expect from the show.

Crysis Remastered has been leaked, which points to an earlier launch date than expected.According to a new Xbox One listing for Crysis Remastered on the Microsoft Store, the game is set to launch on July 23 with an approximate size of 7.01GB. It’s currently unknown if it will be released on PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch at the same time.

Billie Lourd who is known for her stint in the popular series American Horror Story is now engaged to Austen Rydell. Yes, you heard it right.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons which is due to arrive next month.The biggest new feature is the ability for players to be able to dive into the ocean. By diving down, the ocean floor will present new creatures and items to collect.

A long time ago in a galaxy far away – that is in the previous millennium before Star Wars came under the ownership of the Disney Empire – George Lucas decided to resurrect his beloved sci-fi opera with a prequel trilogy charting the origin story of Anakin Skywalker.1999’s The Phantom Menace was met with a mixed reception, an annoying young Anakin played by Jake Lloyd was one of many criticisms it faced.

Few films are as highly anticipated even before production is underway but then again, few films bring the excitement of a story told in a galaxy far, far away!With Disney now in charge of the franchise we’re promised STAR WARS sequels and spin-offs every year from the summer of 2015. First up will be director J.J.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerOriginally set to open in theaters April, the RZA-directed heist drama Cut Throat City is now slated for a limited theatrical release on July 17. Well Go USA and Patriot Pictures announced today that the film will hit 300 screens across the U.S.

Nintendo has launched Pokémon Café Mix, a new free-to-play puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch.The game features the player and Eevee as owners of a café that serves Pokémon-themed food and drinks. The puzzles in the game are similar to the popular Disney Tsum Tsum mobile game, and involves linking together Pokémon icons in order to clear them.The game is now available for free on Nintendo Switch, and contains some microtransactions.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorM. Night Shyamalan’s next movie now has a release date.

Lucifer’s anticipated fifth season has landed a premiere date on Netflix, with the first half set to drop in August.The series, which stars Tom Ellis as the titular Devil, was picked up by Netflix for its fourth and fifth seasons after being cancelled on Fox.A new compilation clip entitled “Lucifer’s Sexiest Moments” has been released by the streaming platform, and while it doesn’t offer any new footage, it does confirm that season 5A will be released on August 21.Netflix previously claimed that

Civilization VI in a new community update video.Leading the update is Season 2 of Civilization VI’s battle royale mode, Red Death, which will introduce two new factions: Aliens and Zombies. The extraterrestrials’ units will have a cloaking ability for stealth, as well as health regeneration.On the other hand, the zombies, who are led by “a brain in a jar”, have the ability to convert enemy units into the walking dead.

Othercide.The new launch date was revealed through a new trailer, which also showcases the game’s turn-based mechanics, unique neo-noir art style and various playable units. Othercide will be released for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 28.Watch the trailer for Othercide below.The teaser also notes that a Nintendo Switch version is “coming soon”, while the pre-order page of the game’s official website gives the handheld port a “Summer 2020” release window.

Epic Games has officially released the Chapter 2, Season 3 of Fortnite, after a slew of delays over the past couple months.The new season, titled ‘Splashdown’, has brought about a dramatic change for the battle royale game: half the map is now underwater. Epic has also stated that the water will eventually recede to reveal new, or even changed, landmarks.The update also introduces several new locations.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons for fans missing the fast-food chain.The KFC Philippines official Twitter account revealed the opening up of its digital premise in which players can have the chance to visit the island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.The island is fully decorated with its own KFC store, as well as a sectioned off area said to contain the chicken’s “secret recipe”.You can check the full island tour in the company’s tweet below.Here’s a little sneak peek at our official branch in

As part of an effort to help U.K. cinemas reopen following the coronavirus pandemic, “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” will become the first film in the original trilogy to screen in 4K.