IGN Fan Fest 2024 has come to an end and we were so excited to present our show that was filled with some of the biggest names in games, movies, TV anime, and comics like Dune Part: Two, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Invincible, Avatar: The Last Airbender, WWE 2K24, Star Trek: Discovery, TMNT: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, and so much more.
There were tons of reveals, trailers, interviews, and more over the past two days and we’ve included the biggest ones below for you to enjoy in one place! Let us know which parts of IGN Fan Fest 2024 you loved the most below!
Dune: Part Two Cast On How Practical Effects Make This Universe More Real Than Ever Before
Dune: Part Two’s focus on practical effects have made its universe more real than ever before and Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, and Dave Bautista shared with us what that meant for each of them.
“Everything you use, everything you see, and your immediate surroundings with this film, is practical,” Dave Bautista, who plays Rabban of House Harkonnen, said. “It allows you to just be completely immersed and you don’t have to depend on your imagination because everything is just there for you. It just allows you to actually be in that moment and get lost in those scenes.”
We also got the chance to talk to them about how the war of generations is shaping that same universe, how Dune: Part two validates Dave Bautista as an actor, and what it was like to actually ride a sandworm.
Fallout Cast Embraces The Show’s Authenticity To The Games
Walton Goggins, Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Kyle MacLachlan sat down with IGN to talk about their upcoming show – Prime Video’s Fallout – and how it is staying authentic to the games, how they got prepared for their roles, Todd Howard’s involvment on set, and more.
Netflix’s Avatar: An Animated Series Voice Actor Had Advice For The Live-Action Cast
Alongside revealing some of the moments they can’t wait to see in the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the stars of the series share the story of how one of the original series’ voice actors gave them some words of wisdom before filming.
Netflix Characters’ Bending Abilities As Chosen By The Live-Action Avatar Cast
Stars of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action remake, incuding Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, and Elizabeth Yu, used their elemental expertise to figure out what kind of powers Netflix characters like Wednesday Addams and Eleven would wield.
Avatar the Last Airbender – ‘Creating the Creatures’ Featurette
Take a look at how the team behind Avatar: The Last Airbender brought to life the beloved creatures like Appa, Momo, and more.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Director Addresses the Pink Godzilla
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard stopped by IGN Fan Fest to share some new details on the upcoming film, including why Godzilla is partially pink now.
“I wanted it to be part of the major drive of the story, why Godzilla was getting this new look,” Wingard said. “And the pink colour itself, it’s not random. Within the movie there’s actually reasoning behind why he actually turns pink. It’s not just like, he evolves and for some reason the blue turns to pink.
“With that said, pink is my favourite colour,” he laughed. “Our editorial that we edit the movie in, it was covered with pink lights, and generally I usually have pink fairy lights in any room that I’m in.”
You can watch the full interview with Wingard above and hear him talk on such topics as evolved monsters, the rise of Anti-Kong, Kong’s new weapon called the Beast Glove, the introduction of Suko aka Baby Kong, and more.
Jump in the Ring and Check out a Fight Between Dusty Rhodes and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham
WWE 2K24 is set to be released on March 8, 2024, and we have a new look at gameplay in the form of a battle between legendary wrestler Dusty Whodes and his greatest rival, ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham.
Kevin Eastman Reveals Details on the New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the co-writer of TMNT: The Last Ronin II Re-Evolution gave IGN Fan Fest a new look at the new comic that is set to be released on March 6, 2024.
“[The Last Ronin II] was something that we really questioned and really hadn’t planned when we started doing Last Ronin, so we found a place that we wanted to stay and tell stories for as long as we could. What you’re seeing here specifically takes place 16 years after Last Ronin I ended,” Eastman said. “Casey Marie Jones is the woman in the purple you see there with the half of a Casey mask on, and she’s trained to become the sensei and general parent of the new turtles. They’re going out on one of their first missions.”
He also shared how the team wanted to make the four new turtles – Yi, Odyn, Moja, and Uno – distinct, adapting The Last Ronin to a video game, and more.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live Showrunner Shares His Hopes for the Ending
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live has many fans questioning how Rick and Michonne’s story will end. While executive producer, co-creator, and showrunner Scott Gimbal wasn’t willing to reveal any secrets, he did give his hopes for the conclusion.
“Well, I mean more possibilities, more questions. I think it’s a very satisfying completion of a story,” Gimbal explained. “But I think, you know, when shows end, I do hope that audiences’ imaginations are always sort of engaged and like, ‘Okay, well, what could happen next?’ And, sure, you can do that with this show, but I think there’s also an incredibly satisfying ending to a very long story.”
Star Trek: Discovery’s Final Season Will Focus on More of an ‘Adventure Vibe’
Alongside the reveal of a new trailer for Star Trek: Discovery’s fifth and final season, IGN had the chance to speak to Sonequa Martin-Green (Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), and Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets) about what they will cherish most about their time on the show and where they hope Star Trek goes from here.
Rapp also revealed why representation may be Discovery’s most important mark on the franchise and how this last ride will have more of an “adventure vibe” while also holding true to what has always made Star Trek so special.
Capcom on Street Fighter 6 DLC Character Ed — and a Little Akuma Tease
Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama and producer Shuhei Matsumoto talked with IGN about the upcoming DLC character Ed and gave a little Akuma tease.
“It was an experiment for the developers when they were working on Street Fighter 5 to make Ed the prototype of the modern controls we see in Street Fighter 6,” Nakayama said. “However, his move roster has been updated from the past title. It’s not a complete replica of what you get to experience in Street Fighter 5. We’ve made some tweaks and updates so his Modern controls in Street Fighter 6 are also fun and compelling.
“Ed is strong in close range combat with his boxing fighting style. He has a lot of target combos. Unlike his moveset in Street Fighter 5 he no longer has kick moves. They’re all punches. His kick moves are designated to these flicker jabs that have pretty good reach. So not only is he strong in close quarters but also talented in terms of mid-range attacks as well.
“However, he shines brightest when he is up in the face of the opposing character, and has a lot of unique combos only capable through Ed. We recommend you get aggressive. Get in there and show what you’ve got.”
As for Akuma, Matsumoto wasn’t willing to give us to much about the hotly anticipated arrival of the DLC character in Spring, but he did say, “He’s awesome looking with lots of great effects. We’re going to be carefully planning out how we present this character to you guys. So we can’t wait to show you this new character.”
Invincible Creator Robert Kirkman Casts Doubt on Prime Video Spider-Man Crossover
Invincible co-creator was part of IGN Fan Fest 2024 and shared that, despite fan-deman for Spider-Man to appear in the series, it’s unlikely to happen.
“Would that we could pull the powers of Amazon and Disney and Marvel and everybody together!” Kirkman said. “Wouldn’t that be an amazing thing? But I wouldn’t count on it. And that’s not a tease.”
He also talked about the villainous Omni-Man and that he still believes he isn’t an evil character even though he’s done a ton of horrible things.
“There’s a big arc that he’s gonna be going through,” Kirkman said. “There’s a lot of talk of Amazon and their evil Supermen with Homelander and Omni-Man. There’s a big difference in what we’re trying to do with Omni-Man, and who he is as a character. It’s reductive to just refer to him as an evil Superman. He is not an evil character.”
Invincible Season 2 Part 2 will be released on Prime Video on March 14, 2024.
Invincible: Doc Seismic Attacks Raid Is Headed to Fortnite
Check out the trailer for Invincible: Doc Seismic Attacks, an upcoming custom raid for up to 6 players that is created in Fornite but set in the Invincible universe. This new raid will be available for free on March 15, 2024.
One Piece: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Luffy (Gear Five) and Kaido’s English Dub Fight
IGN Fan Fest was proud to reveal an exclusive sneak peek of One Piece’s Luffy (Gear Five) and Kaido’s English dub fight. The Straw Hat pirates are on the back foor as Kaido, who is one of the deadly emperors of the sea, closes in on victory after beating Luffy for the third time.
One Piece’s Luffy and Kaido Read Famous One Piece Lines
If that wasn’t enough Luffy and Kaido for you, watch them their English dub voice actors, Colleen Clinkenbeard and David Sobolov, re-enact famous lines from the anime that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Abbott Elementary Cast Give Out Superlatives and a New Clip
Alongside a new clip from the fifth episode of Abbott Elementary’s third season, the cast of the beloved comedy shared their favorite behind-the-scenes moments, get real about their favorite on-screen pairing, pitch their dream guest stars, and give out life superlatives to their characters and each other.
McFarlane Toys Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With New Spawn and Fallout Figures
To celebrate 30 years in buisiness, McFarlane Toys has big plans in place for 2024 that include new Spawn figures and the debut of a new line of Fallout toys that are based on the Prime Video series that’s almost here.
To learn more, we spoke with Todd McFarlane himself about this milestone and got a closer look at the exciting figures.
Spawn: Rat City Takes the Franchise Into a Cyberpunk Future
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is getting a new spin-off comic series called Spawn: Rat City that takes the franchise into a cyberpunk future. Furthermore, this new tale will be the first Spawn comic to be written by a woman – Erica Schultz – and will jump ahead a century into the future.
Boy Kills World Exclusive Clip Follows Bill Skarsgård’s ‘Boy’ on a Quest for Revenge
Check out an exclusive clip of Boy Kills World, where Bill Skarsgård ‘Boy’ goes on a quest for revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy, the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left the boy orphaned, deaf and voiceless.
Bloody R-Rated Marvel Event Introduces the ‘Vampire Avengers’
To get a preview of what Marvel Comics has in store for us in 2024, we had the chance to talk to writer Cody Ziglar about his upcoming comics starring Deadpool, Spider-Punk, and Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Furthermore, Jed McKay got us very excited for the bloody R-rated event Bloody Hunt that looks to feature Blade and introduce the villainous “Vampire Avengers.”
Orphan Black: Echoes Premiere Month Revealed, New Clip and Poster
IGN Fan Fest was able to reveal a June 2024 premiere window, a new clip, and a poster for Orphan Black: Echoes. This new series stars Krysten Ritter as Lucy, a woman who emerges from a strange procedure with no recollection of who she is. This new series is a spin-off of the Tatiana Maslany-starring Orphan Black and is set in the year 2052.
Solo Leveling Fans Get a First Look at a New Brutal Clip From Episode 6 and of the Anime’s Documentary
Fans of Solo Leveling will be happy to know IGN Fan Fest not only had a brutal clip from Episode 6, but also a trailer for the official two-part documentary that chronicles that popular series’ journey to being adapted into an anime.
High on Life Is Getting a Physical Standard and Collectors’ Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
High on Life will be getting a physical standard and collectors’ edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on Feburary 27, 2024, which will include all the DLC released for the game.
See G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra’s HISS Tank, Snake Eyes, and More in Exclusive New Trailer and Screens
IGN Fan Fest was able to reveal a new trailer for G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra and it gives a great look at Cobra’s HISS Tank, Snake Eyes, and much more. While there still is no release date for this beat ’em up that mixes Shredder’s Revenge with the classic cartoon, it is expected to launch later this year.
The Equalizer Puts Kick Ass Women Front and Center
Alongside revealing a brand-new Season 4 clip of The Equalizer, we also had the chance to speak to Laya DeLeon (Robyn McCall) and Lorraine Toussaint (Aunt Vi) about the series that stars Queen Latifah. We chat about what it is like working on a show where women are at the center of the action, what we can expect from Delilah’s future, how the characters may escape last season’s cliffhanger, and more.
Justin Hartley’s Tracker Clip Features an Intense Stand-Off and an Unfortunate Stab Wound
Justin Hartley came by IGN Fan Fest to share a new clip for CBS and Paramount+’s Tracker, a series where he stars as a mysterious reward seeker and expert tracker. In the clip, you can see an intense stand-off that ends in an unfortunate stab wound.
We also encourage you to check out our chat with Hartley about his unique new show.
Brawlhalla Welcomes Star Wars’ Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi to Its Roster
On March 20, Star Wars is invading Brawlhalla as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi will be joining the roster via a collaboration event.
True Beauty Exclusive Clip Shows the Anime Based of the Popular Webtoon in Action
Feast your eyes on an exclusive clip for True Beauty, the new anime based on the popular webtoon of the same name.
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus – Official Release Date Trailer
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is officially headed to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam on July 18, 2024. To celebrate the occasion, IGN Fan Fest was able to share a new trailer for the 2.5D action-plaformer.
One Punch Man: World – Atomic Samurai Worldwide Premiere Trailer
Atomic Samurai is coming to One Punch Man: World – the 3D action game based on the popular One Punch anime. Atomic Samurai will be available in February and will bring his deadly blade to the PC, iOS, and Android game.
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