Supernatural Cast Make Emergency Landing After Plane Engine Explodes, Everyone Onboard Safe
Cast members Jensen Ackles, Alex Calvert, Misha Collins, and Richard Speight were heading to a Supernatural convention in Las Vegas when on March 6, one of their plane’s engines exploded, as originally reported by ET Canada. Fortunately, the emergency landing was successful and nobody onboard was hurt.
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Speight said that once the engine exploded, the plane started to tilt to the side in air and the cast did their best not to panic.
Q: what happened with the plane?
Richard: Jared tried to k word alcal, misha, Jensen and I. We were flying in his plane and the right engine exploded. The engine literally blew up and the plane started tilting to the side and we all tried to not panic #SPNLV#SPNVEGAS— isisSPNChi // fan (@MonarchMish) March 9, 2020
While nobody onboard was hurt, Ackles said he’ll never be flying again.
.@mishacollins : we had a plane problem last night and had to turn around and we’re all texting loved ones and @JensenAckles is like it’s fine. We landed and he’s like I’m never flying again. #spnlv pic.twitter.com/mW8MLoMZzN
— Fangasm (@FangasmSPN) March 8, 2020
The plane belonged to Supernatural star Jared Padalecki, according to ET Canada, but Padalecki was not onboard at the time of the emergency landing.
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Supernatural is set to end with its current season, Season 15. Padalecki already has his next gig lined up as he’s set to star in a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger. Fans want Ackles to play Batman in some form now after seeing him don the cape and cowl for Halloween last year.
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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison
He will serve his sentence in a New York prison and will be registered as a sex offender. Weinstein spoke to the courtroom before his sentencing. He expressed regret for his actions, but ultimately condemned the #MeToo movement.
“I really feel remorse in this situation,” Weinstein said to the courtroom, as reported by Deadline. According to Variety, he continued, “I think men are confused about all of this…this feeling of thousands of men and women who are losing due process, I’m worried about this country.”
Deadline said the first two rows of the courtroom were filled with Weinstein’s accusers. Two of those women, Miriam Haley and Jessica Mann, were the primary accusers in the case, and both delivered statements to the judge before Weinstein’s sentencing.
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Haley accused Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in his apartment in 2006. “It scarred me deeply, mentally and emotionally,” Haley said at the sentencing, according to Variety. “What he did not only stripped me of my dignity as a human being and a woman, but it crushed my confidence.”
Mann accused Weinstein of raping her while she was in an abusive relationship with the producer. “I don’t know how to explain the horrors of being raped by someone who has power,” Mann said. “The impact on the psyche is profound. Rape is not just one moment…it is forever.”
The disgraced producer — sitting in a wheelchair — reportedly apologized to both women after they spoke. Prosecutors were asking for Weinstein to serve the maximum 29 years in prison while the defense was asking for 5 years. New York Justice James Burke ultimately settled with a 23 year sentence. Weinstein was being held at Riker’s Island but is now being transported to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Weinstein turned himself over to authorities in May 2018, which was just three months after his movie studio, The Weinstein Company, filed for bankruptcy. Weinstein was one of Hollywood’s biggest producers. His production company released multiple films a year and has produced movies including Quentin Tarantino’s films, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Spy Kids franchise, the Scary Movie franchise and TV shows like Project Runway.
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Xbox Will Host Digital Event After E3 2020 Cancelation
With E3 2020 officially canceled and the ESA looking at options for hosting a digital event in its stead, Microsoft has announced that it plans to hold its own digital event in place of its now canceled E3 2020 conference.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer tweeted about the change in the wake of E3 2020’s cancelation, assuring fans that the company will be revealing details about its digital showing in the coming weeks.
E3 has always been an important moment for Team Xbox. Given this decision, this year we’ll celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event. Details on timing and more in the coming weeks https://t.co/xckMKBPf9h
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) March 11, 2020
Microsoft was scheduled to share more details about the Xbox Series X–its next-generation console that was revealed last year, and is launching this holiday. Although Microsoft has been detailing its new hardware steadily over the past few weeks, its E3 showing was expected to have pricing news, new game reveals, and more.
Ubisoft Exploring “Other Options” Following E3 2020 Cancellation
With E3 2020 officially canceled due to concerns over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Ubisoft has confirmed that it’s looking at “other options” to bring announcements directly to its fans.
Ubisoft took to Twitter to share its disappointment over E3 2020’s sudden cancellation, saying that it “fully supports” the decision the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) made. While Ubisoft has not explained what it plans to do in lieu of an E3 2020 press conference, the company said a “digital experience” may be possible.
An update regarding E3 2020. pic.twitter.com/cThkDIkfVm
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) March 11, 2020
“The health and well-being of our teams, players and partners is our top priority, so while we’re disappointed, we fully support the ESA’s decision to cancel E3 2020,” the statement reads. “E3 is and will continue to be a moment where we come together as a community and share our love of games. We’re exploring other options for a digital experience that will allow us to share all the exciting news we have planned.”
E3 2020 May Live On As An “Online Experience”
E3 2020 has officially been canceled. The ESA, the company that organizes the annual gaming showcase, has confirmed it has decided to cancel this year’s show over growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus. While the expo proper will no longer be taking place, however, the ESA says it is looking into a possible online alternative.
In a statement, the ESA said it is “exploring options with our members to coordinate an online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020.” The organization didn’t share any more details about this possible alternative, but it says further updates will be posted on the official E3 website.
Following the news of E3 2020’s cancellation, Xbox boss Phil Spencer announced that Microsoft plans to hold an “Xbox digital event” in place of its annual E3 press conference. Ubisoft similarly announced that it is “exploring other options for a digital experience that will allow us to share all the exciting news we have planned.”
Xbox and Ubisoft Will Host Digital Events Following E3’s Cancellation
Spencer stated on Twitter that details on the timing of this digital event will be revealed in the “coming weeks” and this new plan will be a way to “celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community who love to play.”
Ubisoft also announced that it supports the ESA’s decision to cancel E3 2020, but that it is “exploring other options for a digital experience that will allow us to share all the exciting news we have planned, stay tuned for more!”
E3 was cancelled over concerns about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The ESA has announced that it is exploring the possibility of an “online experience” to replace the show, but there is no indication whether or not Xbox will be part of this.
ESA’s statement explained their difficult decision: “After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry–our fans, our employees, our exhibitors and our longtime E3 partners–we have made the difficult decision to cancel E3 2020, scheduled for June 9-11 in Los Angeles.”
“Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, we felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. But we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today.”
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E3 follows the cancellation/postponement of such other events as the Game Developers Conference, Taipei Game Show, and South by Southwest.
Spencer confirmed the news that Xbox was planning on attending E3 2020 following Sony’s decision to sit out for the second year in a row.
2020 is a huge year for Xbox, as it is gearing up to launch the Xbox Series X and Halo Infinite this Holiday season.
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Ubisoft had previously discussed that it was planned on releasing five new AAA games in 2020-21, and that one of them was not Beyond Good and Evil 2. Those plans were likely to become clearer at E3 2020.
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E3 2021 Is Still Happening Next Year
The Entertainment Software Association has officially canceled E3 2020, but that doesn’t mean the conference won’t return. E3 2021 will still happen next year, but it’s going to be a little different.
“We thank everyone who shared their views on reimagining E3 this year,” the ESA said in a statement to GameSpot. “We look forward to bringing you E3 2021 as a reimagined event that brings fans, media, and the industry together in a showcase that celebrates the global video game industry.”
The language the ESA used in its statement suggests E3 2021 could move to something more focused on the video game community than it does major publisher announcements. For this year, the ESA said it could be moving to a digital format to replace the traditional event.
Bloodshot Review: A Sci-Fi/Superhero Frankenstein Mash-Up That Should Have Never Risen
When trying to come up with possible reasons why Bloodshot exists, it’s difficult not to descend into cynicism. This is a movie that seems designed to cash in on a dubious combination of copy-catting Marvel and DC’s successes on the big screen, and Vin Diesel‘s modest star power, which can potentially draw the same crowds who flock to each new Fast and the Furious movie (including us). And Bloodshot isn’t a completely worthless imitation–it smartly leaves a lot of the original Valiant comics’ cheesy trappings (white skin, red chest, red eyes) in the past where they belong, and it’s built on a really fun (albeit moronic) sci-fi conceit that brings with it plenty of cool visual effects and inventive action set pieces.
But those are all things we’ve seen before at the cinema, and Bloodshot does little to set itself apart from the last 25 years of superhero movies. It’s a supremely stupid movie, in the very literal sense that it rarely, if ever, makes any sense–the kind of movie that begs you over and over to simply “turn off your brain” and enjoy the machismo spectacle. But idling your brain low enough to “enjoy Bloodshot for what it is” might do permanent damage.
Save on MicroSD Cards and External Hard Drives, Including 12TB for $180
MicroSD Card Deals
- 1TB SanDisk Extreme – $259.99 (save $190)
- 512GB Samsung EVO – $89.99 (save $10)
- 256GB Samsung EVO – $36.99 (save $13)
- 128GB Samsung EVO – $19.49 (save $6)
- 64GB Samsung EVO – $11.99
Since the Nintendo Switch comes with a paltry 32GB of onboard storage, anyone who buys digital games is sure to run out of space sooner rather than later. Thankfully, adding more storage is a cinch. All you have to do is drop in a microSD card, and you’re good to go. The prices on these things have been plummeting in recent years, so now’s a great time to bolster your Switch storage. And while 1TB may be overkill, the 512GB card is looking might temping at that price… That said, the 256GB model is probably the sweet spot at the moment, in terms of bang for your buck.
WD Easystore 12TB External Drive is $100 Off
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- Get it at Best Buy – $179.99 (was $279)
Here’s an all-time low price on one of the heftiest hard drives on the market. While 12 TB of space is probably overkill for most people’s game consoles, it’s nice to know you won’t run out of space anytime soon. In fact, even if you have Xbox Game Pass, I wouldn’t be surprised if you could download the entire library onto this thing and have room to spare. (Note that this beastly drive exceeds the PS4’s 8TB maximum external HD capacity, so get it for your computer or Xbox One instead.)
Seagate 8TB External Drive is $40 Off
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- Get it at Amazon – $119.99
For PS4 owners and other people who can get by just fine on an 8TB drive, this Seagate drive is the best deal going right now. This is a ton of storage that ought to last you straight through the release of PS5 and then some. It also has a cool pattern reminiscent of the castle floor tiles in Super Mario Bros. 3.
Other External Hard Drive Deals
- 5TB WD Portable – $109.89 (save $20)
- 4TB WD Portable – $94.99 (save $45)
- 2TB WD Portable – $59.99
- 1TB WD Portable – $47.99
Of course, you don’t have to splurge on a ridiculously enormous external hard drive to strike a deal. You can also find low prices on lower-capacity drives, ranging from 1 to 5TB. Get what you need, and save the rest of your money for important things like digital games.
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