Pop Culture Headlines — BioWare Game Studio Closes Down

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Spaceship Earth Casting News

According to Deadline, the upcoming Disney+ pilot for Spaceship Earth has rounded out its main cast. Actors Freddie O’Donahue, Ta’imua, and Maeve Touhey are joining in series regular roles alongside the previously announced Deacon Phillippe and Catherine Laga’aia. Character details have not been shared, but the upcoming sci-fi series draws inspiration from the Disney World EPCOT attraction of the same name. Spaceship Earth has no premiere date at this time.

Glee Revival Ordered by Disney

Disney+ and Hulu have officially ordered a revival of Glee, which co-creator Ryan Murphy had previously discussed was in the works. 20th Television, which produced the original series, will also be part of producing the new series. At this time, there is no confirmation of returning cast members, plot details, or what songs they’ll perform. And that’s what you missed on Glee!

BioWare Game Studio Closing After Layoffs

Through a mass of layoffs at Electronic Arts, video game developer BioWare is closing its doors, leaving the next Mass Effect series installment officially canceled. BioWare is perhaps best known as the studio behind not only Mass Effect, but the fantasy RPG series Dragon Age, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic™, and even the first two Baldur’s Gate titles. The studio announced its closure on social media, though IGN has reported that the Mass Effect television series still remains in development with Amazon MGM Studios.

Final Trailer for Wicker

Black Bear film studio has released a final trailer for its upcoming romantic fantasy film Wicker, based on the short story “The Wicker Husband” by Ursula Wills. The film, which has garnered a lot of attention on social media for its absurd premise, stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Elizabeth Debicki, Peter Dinklage, and more. Wicker opens in theaters this Friday, October 23.

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