Rumor: Marvel approaching Katee Sackhoff for a Captain Marvel film?
Earlier this week, Marvel shorts director Louis D’Esposito (Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter) was discussing Marvel’s interest in a female-led superhero film, stating: “There’s obviously a drumbeat that is banging louder and louder that we want a female lead superhero…[W]e have strong female characters in our films from Black Widow to Pepper Potts to Peggy Carter and you never know. Maybe there’s an offshoot film with one of them. Or Captain Marvel, you know?”
Interestingly enough, rumors have come out that Battlestar Galactica star Katee Sackhoff was approached and asked about her availability by, you guessed it, Marvel. During a podcast interview with Schmoes Know, Sackhoff shared a tidbit of information: “Um… There’s been some stuff going on. Um… there’s been a lot of checking of availability… I don’t quite know exactly… I don’t know… there’s been a lot of questions about the first quarter of next year and then the…”
Q1 2014 is when Avengers: Age of Ultron begins shooting, and if Marvel continues their standard of superhero cameos, she could be appearing as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, leading into her own feature-length film in Phase 4. Whatever the case may be, I’m especially glad that Marvel understands the importance of their female characters, both those introduced in the films and those who have yet to appear, and the allure of multifaceted, strong female leads would serve to be a great contrast to the superhero genre driven by over-masculine characters.
[via Bleeding Cool, Coming Soon]
Facebook hashtags proven to have no viral effect
Remember back in June when Facebook implemented hashtags to their site? I personally wasn't a fan of the addition, simply because Facebook's social network doesn't exactly promote natural viral spread amongst its users the way Twitter does. The reason for this is because Facebook is mostly built as a website for friends and family to connect with each other, as well as allowing businesses to seep through these connections for advertising and marketing. Because of these connections, it's somewhat of a closed-off, private social network that doesn't allow for full public access the same way Twitter does. For hashtags and metadata collection to have a real impact, they need to be tracked within a large public space that isn't limited to the X amount of friends John Doe is connected to.
Research done by EdgeRank Checker recently proves that the addition have hashtags have had no viral effect on Facebook. In fact, Facebook updates without hashtags had more of a viral reach than updates that did. EdgeRank hypothesized the reason behind this was due to users simply not clicking on the hashtags because brands/users weren't using hashtags properly. However, I personally believe this is due to the closed access on Facebook that I mentioned previously.
Whatever the case, Facebook tried to ride Twitter's wave a bit too slate. Now, status updates are littered with pointless hashtags that don't even lead to anything. Thanks, Mark Zuckerberg!
[via CNET]
Xbox One will be released on November 22 in North America
Microsoft's next generation gaming console, the Xbox One, has been given a launch date. On November 22nd, a week following the PlayStation 4's release, the Xbox One will be available in North America and 12 other markets. The console will retail for $499 and will include a controller, Kinect sensor, and headset.
November's gonna be a packed month for gamers. Which team are you on - Xbox One or PlayStation 4? WiiU owners need not apply.
[via Destructoid]
Transformers 4 is in an Age of Extinction
After what felt like months of speculation, the rumors have been confirmed: Michael Bay's 4th Transformers film will feature the fan-favorite Dinobots. Also confirmed earlier this week is the film's official title: Transformers 4: Age of Extinction. No other details have been revealed regarding plot or the Dinobots' importance on the film, but the fact that they exist is enough to reinvigorate excitement for a film franchise that has grown stale with every subsequent sequel. Transformers 4 already had Mark Wahlberg and robots, but now it has robot dinosaurs? Michael Bay, just take my money already.
[via /Film]
Microsoft buys Nokia's phone division for $7.2 billion
Microsoft's presence in the phone industry is about to increase. Earlier today, it was announced that the company has bought out Nokia's handset division for 5.44 billion Euros (roughly $7.2 billion). What this means for Microsoft is a much larger stake in the phone industry currently dominated by Apple and Samsung. Nokia's boss, Stephen Elop, will be rejoining Microsoft after initially leaving the company to help run Nokia back in 2010. It's rumored that he will be groomed to become Microsoft's CEO after current Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced his intentions to retire after 12 months.
The news comes with a bit of sadness as Nokia hasn't had much of a hold on the phone industry they once were atop of. As recently as 2013, the company had a 40% market share, but that percentage has dwindled to a lowly 15%. The Finnish company will focus their attention on their "networking equipment unit, navigation business and technology patents."
Such is the fate of many technological businesses unable to adapt within an industry full of technological advances everyday.
[via Yahoo]
Microsoft buys Nokia's phone division for $7.2 billion
Microsoft's presence in the phone industry is about to increase. Earlier today, it was announced that the company has bought out Nokia's handset division for 5.44 billion Euros (roughly $7.2 billion). What this means for Microsoft is a much larger stake in the phone industry currently dominated by Apple and Samsung. Nokia's boss, Stephen Elop, will be rejoining Microsoft after initially leaving the company to help run Nokia back in 2010. It's rumored that he will be groomed to become Microsoft's CEO after current Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced his intentions to retire after 12 months.
The news comes with a bit of sadness as Nokia hasn't had much of a hold on the phone industry they once were atop of. As recently as 2013, the company had a 40% market share, but that percentage has dwindled to a lowly 15%. The Finnish company will focus their attention on their "networking equipment unit, navigation business and technology patents."
Such is the fate of many technological businesses unable to adapt within an industry full of technological advances everyday.
[via Yahoo]
Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki is retiring
Over nearly two decades, Studio Ghibli has been one of the most popular animation studios in Japan with films like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke captivating audiences around the world. Behind the studio's success is director, animator, and writer Hayao Miyazaki who, at one point, was considered to be the Walt Disney of Japan. What separates Miyazaki from other contemporary animators are his strong female characters and willingness to explore social issues within the framework of family-friendly anime films.
However, it appears that his time working on films has come to an end. Studio Ghibli president Hoshino Koji announced at this year's Venice Film Festival that Miyazaki will be retiring at the young age of 72. Ghibli fans may remember that he announced his retirement almost a decade ago, but come back after a brief hiatus. No other details have come out, but Miyazaki is expected to still hold a role within Studio Ghibli.
With other directors groomed to continue the Ghibli legacy, including Miyazaki's own son, Goro, that patented "Hayao Miyazaki" touch will be kept intact.... somewhat. Miyazaki's latest/last film, The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu) will be arriving Stateside soon, so we have at least one more classic film from Miyazaki before we can give him a proper goodbye. If you've somehow never seen a Miyazaki film, I highly recommend Porco Rosso, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke.
[via Collider]
The Weekly Swarm: 8/26 - 9/2
I hope you all had an amazing Labor Day weekend. If you're one of the many that attended this year's North Coast Music Festival, I hope you enjoyed all of the mud, dancing, friendship, and music from all of the artists. We'll have our North Coast coverage coming to you throughout the week. Before then, let's recap last week, shall we? The Avengers: Age of Ultron cast its villain, Taylor Bennett dropped his debut, The Taylor Bennett Show, Chance the Rapper made an appearance on Lil Wayne's Dedication 5 mixtape, Nintendo announced the 2DS, supermodels posed as internet browsers, and so much more. Click below to run through all of Ruby Hornet's content over the last week!
Film
[Trailer] Divergent
Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior's Tony Jaa cast in Fast and Furious 7
First details of Brad Bird's Tomorrowland revealed
Behind the scenes photos of Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street
[Short Film] The Many Lives of William Klein (2012)
[Video] Dean Norris spoils Breaking Bad's ending... kind of
Todd McFarlane wants the Spawn reboot to be a horror/thriller
[Trailer] Dallas Buyers Club
Mitch Hurwitz wants to do an Arrested Development film before a new season
James Spader cast as Ultron in The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Ethan Hawke says Richard Linklater's film, Boyhood, will be released in 2014
[Trailer] We Are What We Are
[RH Review] I Declare War
Music
[Video] Taylor Bennett: "Rolling With The Gods"
[RH First Glance] Danny Avila: "Tronco"
[RH Premiere] whysowhite: "Live At The Firehouse"
[RH First Glance] Exit Ghost: "Speaker"
Dally Auston: "Through The Wire"
Joey Bada$$: "Killuminati Pt. 2"
Smokers Club Announce Fall Tour Featuring Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, The Underachievers & More
Eminem: "Berzerk"
[RH Events] Ruby Hornet & CrowdNoize Present: whysowhite, KSRA, Touch People
[Video] TV On The Radio: "Million Miles"
[Video] Kembe X: "Rap Game"
Auggie the 9th: "NegaSnot" X "Shonen Punx"
[Mixtape] Arjaye Jeter: "All In One Day"
[Album] Party Supplies: "Tough Love"
[Video] Frank Leone: "LiFE"
[Video] Danny Brown On Sway In The Morning (Freestyle + Interview)
[Album] Ghost Wave: "Ages"
Placebo: "Too Many Friends" (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)
Yeezus Remix Album Featuring Miley?
Portugal. The Man Shares "Evil Friends Remix" By Jake One Ft. Danny Brown
[Video] Chance The Rapper in London
Riot Fest after parties announced
[Video] Danny Brown: "ODB"
[Video] Shigeto: "Detroit Part 1"
Flying Lotus will DJ his own Grand Theft Auto V radio station, FlyLo FM
[Video] Isaiah Toothtaker X Gunplay: "Frownin (Blue Sky Black Death Remix)"
[Video] Real T@lk: "Trill Flow Pt.2" (feat. L.A. VanGogh & Lili K)
[RH First Glance] Justiiice: "NuChoppa"
[Video] Jay Z: "Holy Grail" (feat. Justin Timberlake)
[EP] Manny P: "MSTRPCE"
[Video] Caleb James: "6AM"
Animuse: "Don't Go" (feat. Auggie the 9th and Blakkass Westley)
[RH Video Premiere] Netherfriends 8/20 Bust
Lucki Eck$ & Monster Mike: "Whole $tain"
Mathien: "Shine"
[Video] Vic Mensa Announces INNANETAPE‘S Release Date
[Mixtape] Lil Wayne: "Dedication 5"
Desaparecidos 2013 Fall U.S. Tour
[Mixtape] Taylor Bennett: "The Taylor Bennett Show"
Photography
[Photography] IG Weekly: Corbichov
[Photography] Interview Magazines "Model Issue" [NSFW]
[Photography] HypeTrak's "Yeezus" Album Project
[Photography] Estevan Oriol Sues H & M & Brandy Melville
[Photography] Models as the Five Major Internet Browsers
[Photography] Miranda Kerr Stars as Adult Film Actress Cicciolina for ‘V Magazine’ [NSFW]
Tech
Microsoft Points have finally been phased out
[Video] Nintendo announces 2DS, a portable alternative to the 3DS
[Trailer] Grand Theft Auto V