Yo ho ho! The pirate comedy "Our Flag Means Death" is back for a second season, and we couldn't be more excited to catch up with Stede, Ed, and the rest of our favorite criminal misfits. The quirky show actually has more in common with real history than you might expect, with several characters loosely inspired (emphasis on the "loosely") by real-life pirates and miscreants. Sure, the real Stede and Ed probably didn't have a romance that was both devastating and adorable - but there's at least a kernel of truth to their portrayals on the show.
Is Stede Bonnet Based on a Real Person?
Yes! While Stede Bonnet (played by Rhys Darby) might not be a name most people know, he was, in fact, a real person. Born in 1688, he was a young landowner in Barbados who inherited his family's holdings at the age of six after his father died.
Is Stede Bonnet Based on a Real Person?
Yes! While Stede Bonnet (played by Rhys Darby) might not be a name most people know, he was, in fact, a real person. Born in 1688, he was a young landowner in Barbados who inherited his family's holdings at the age of six after his father died.
- 10/2/2023
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
Zach McGowan Set To Play The Lead Role In Ni’ihau Black Sails star Zach McGowan has been cast as the protagonist in first-time director Gabriel Robertson’s planned film Ni’ihau. In addition to his role as Charles Vane on the aforementioned Starz series, McGowan has had prominent roles in other high-profile programs like Shameless [...]
Continue reading: Ni’Ihau (2018): Zach McGowan Cast In WWII Drama...
Continue reading: Ni’Ihau (2018): Zach McGowan Cast In WWII Drama...
- 5/10/2017
- by Reggie Peralta
- Film-Book
For all you gentlemen who just watched Black Sails Season 4 Episode 6 in real time with your strong, independent wives, how long did it take for her to tell you: "You see that? That's what he gets for not listening to his wife."
Gov. Woodes Rogers missed that memo — but it's not too late for you, gentlemen.
All Rogers had to do was listen to his better half, Eleanor Guthrie and right now he'd be laying back in Port Royal, sipping a piña colada, under British protection, away from the war with the pirates and waiting for her to show up with a ton of loot.
But no. Instead, the Spanish navy and its ornery sailors — which he invited into Nassau to burn down and rape and pillage as they pleased — killed Eleanor at a supposed safe house.
Rogers rolled up on horseback, hoping to be her savior and instead was...
Gov. Woodes Rogers missed that memo — but it's not too late for you, gentlemen.
All Rogers had to do was listen to his better half, Eleanor Guthrie and right now he'd be laying back in Port Royal, sipping a piña colada, under British protection, away from the war with the pirates and waiting for her to show up with a ton of loot.
But no. Instead, the Spanish navy and its ornery sailors — which he invited into Nassau to burn down and rape and pillage as they pleased — killed Eleanor at a supposed safe house.
Rogers rolled up on horseback, hoping to be her savior and instead was...
- 3/6/2017
- by Gil Griffin
- TVfanatic
Black Sails may be the testosterone-fueled prequel to an equally male-centric tale of Treasure Island, but make no mistake — a couple of beautiful Nassau women in the cast are bosses in the series, which ends its swashbuckling tale this season. Hannah New as Eleanor Guthrie and Jessica Parker Kennedy as Max have commanded fantastic action-filled scenes in this series, which sees the rise of Long John Silver, the continued counsel of Captain Flint and the demise of pirate legends Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and Charles Vane. Despite the preponderance of these meaty male roles, their characters have stayed integral to...read more...
- 2/19/2017
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
It was yet another powerfully dark hour, with high drama, tension and suspense. The action was fast, furious and fun on Black Sails Season 4 Episode 3 with tons of these surprising, “Oh Snap!” moments:
Flint and company knifing Redcoats just when it looked like Silver was cornered; Rogers (with help) out-dueling Blackbeard; Rackham raising the white flag; Billy Bones saving Flint and Silver when all appeared lost; and finally, Israel Hand whacking Berringer.
But the biggest lesson, if you watch Black Sails online or on TV?
Don’t write checks with your mouth that your ass can’t cash.
Bet on Gov. Goodes Rogers learning that one soon. As in, probably-next-episode soon. Oh yeah, Rogers puffed his chest to Capt. Berringer, about how back in the day as a privateer, he killed 73 Spanish sailors and let one live to tell about it, after they killed his brother with a cheap shot in battle.
Flint and company knifing Redcoats just when it looked like Silver was cornered; Rogers (with help) out-dueling Blackbeard; Rackham raising the white flag; Billy Bones saving Flint and Silver when all appeared lost; and finally, Israel Hand whacking Berringer.
But the biggest lesson, if you watch Black Sails online or on TV?
Don’t write checks with your mouth that your ass can’t cash.
Bet on Gov. Goodes Rogers learning that one soon. As in, probably-next-episode soon. Oh yeah, Rogers puffed his chest to Capt. Berringer, about how back in the day as a privateer, he killed 73 Spanish sailors and let one live to tell about it, after they killed his brother with a cheap shot in battle.
- 2/13/2017
- by Gil Griffin
- TVfanatic
Avast looking just on the surface or the horizon, landlubbers!
Look deep beneath the surface, into the complicated characters and complex plot, as you watch Black Sails online or on TV. That's where you'll find the real buried treasure.
Black Sails Season 4 Episode 2 is characteristically compelling, while still packing action punches.
On the surface, the passionate pirates battle the fuddy-duddy British Crown for control of Nassau.
Five key pirate honchos — Captains Flint, Teach (aka Blackbeard), Jack Rackham and Flint's proteges Long John Silver and Billy Bones — battle to be the rogue king of Nassau and restore it to an unholy, hedonistic den of debauchery. And who wouldn't want that?
On the horizon, pirates could soon liberate thousands of slaves.
And European heavyweights Spain and England could soon throw down on the high seas.
Spain is still missing that bling pirates heisted from its vessel, the Urca de Lima. Spain has warned Goodes Rogers,...
Look deep beneath the surface, into the complicated characters and complex plot, as you watch Black Sails online or on TV. That's where you'll find the real buried treasure.
Black Sails Season 4 Episode 2 is characteristically compelling, while still packing action punches.
On the surface, the passionate pirates battle the fuddy-duddy British Crown for control of Nassau.
Five key pirate honchos — Captains Flint, Teach (aka Blackbeard), Jack Rackham and Flint's proteges Long John Silver and Billy Bones — battle to be the rogue king of Nassau and restore it to an unholy, hedonistic den of debauchery. And who wouldn't want that?
On the horizon, pirates could soon liberate thousands of slaves.
And European heavyweights Spain and England could soon throw down on the high seas.
Spain is still missing that bling pirates heisted from its vessel, the Urca de Lima. Spain has warned Goodes Rogers,...
- 2/6/2017
- by Gil Griffin
- TVfanatic
Sneak Peek Nsfw footage, plus images from producer Michael Bay's impressive Starz 'pirate' drama series "Black Sails", with music by "The Walking Dead" composer Bear McCreary, now available on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment:
"...in 1715, 'The Golden Age of Piracy' in the Caribbean is at its apex. The former British colony of New Providence Island is now lawless territory, controlled by the most notorious pirate captains in history.
"The most feared among them is 'Captain Flint'.
"But as the British Navy returns to these waters, threatening to exterminate Flint and his crew, another side of him emerges.
"Driven by deep, complicated, even romantic motives, Flint allies himself with the formidable 'Eleanor Guthrie', daughter of the local smuggling kingpin who turns the pirates’ loot into profits.
"Together, they forge a plan to hunt the ultimate prize, and by winning it...
"...stave off reclamation of their home to ensure their survival.
"...in 1715, 'The Golden Age of Piracy' in the Caribbean is at its apex. The former British colony of New Providence Island is now lawless territory, controlled by the most notorious pirate captains in history.
"The most feared among them is 'Captain Flint'.
"But as the British Navy returns to these waters, threatening to exterminate Flint and his crew, another side of him emerges.
"Driven by deep, complicated, even romantic motives, Flint allies himself with the formidable 'Eleanor Guthrie', daughter of the local smuggling kingpin who turns the pirates’ loot into profits.
"Together, they forge a plan to hunt the ultimate prize, and by winning it...
"...stave off reclamation of their home to ensure their survival.
- 12/2/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek footage from the Starz original 'pirate' drama TV series "Black Sails: The Complete Second Season", executive produced by Michael Bay, now available in a 3-disc set on Blu-ray + Digital HD, Ultraviolet and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment:
"...in Season 2, the 'Walrus' crew is stranded with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and their precious 'Urca' gold.
" And with their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, 'Flint' and 'Silver' must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.
"Meanwhile, 'Eleanor Guthrie' struggles to maintain her grip on Nassau, as a new breed of pirate arrives in the form of 'Ned Low', a man for whom violence isn’t just a tool, it’s a pastime.
"As blood is spilled and tensions mount, 'Charles Vane' must decide which he values more: Eleanor’s life or the respect of his men.
"And unbeknownst to all of them,...
"...in Season 2, the 'Walrus' crew is stranded with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and their precious 'Urca' gold.
" And with their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, 'Flint' and 'Silver' must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.
"Meanwhile, 'Eleanor Guthrie' struggles to maintain her grip on Nassau, as a new breed of pirate arrives in the form of 'Ned Low', a man for whom violence isn’t just a tool, it’s a pastime.
"As blood is spilled and tensions mount, 'Charles Vane' must decide which he values more: Eleanor’s life or the respect of his men.
"And unbeknownst to all of them,...
- 11/10/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Disney
A pirate’s life is more dangerous and adventurous than Hollywood would have you believe.
The real pirates of the Caribbean were more sinister, brutal and complex than Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew of hapless henchmen. All the stories, books and movies you have lived with have failed to offer any true experience into the plundering, lawless nature of pirates, the struggles they faced against an empire and the tragic nature of their fates.
The lives of Captain William Kidd, Edward ‘Blackbeard’ Thatch and Mary Read offer an adventure quite like no other…
10. ‘Calico’ Jack Rackham – The Charismatic Coward Behind Captain Sparrow Ubisoft
Often hapless, drunken and cowardly at once, Calico Jack is famed for his flamboyancy as much as his exploits at sea.
As the original inspiration behind the similarly characterised Captain Jack Sparrow, Calico Jack was an extravagant dresser and possessed the famed desire for gold and treasure,...
A pirate’s life is more dangerous and adventurous than Hollywood would have you believe.
The real pirates of the Caribbean were more sinister, brutal and complex than Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew of hapless henchmen. All the stories, books and movies you have lived with have failed to offer any true experience into the plundering, lawless nature of pirates, the struggles they faced against an empire and the tragic nature of their fates.
The lives of Captain William Kidd, Edward ‘Blackbeard’ Thatch and Mary Read offer an adventure quite like no other…
10. ‘Calico’ Jack Rackham – The Charismatic Coward Behind Captain Sparrow Ubisoft
Often hapless, drunken and cowardly at once, Calico Jack is famed for his flamboyancy as much as his exploits at sea.
As the original inspiration behind the similarly characterised Captain Jack Sparrow, Calico Jack was an extravagant dresser and possessed the famed desire for gold and treasure,...
- 7/23/2015
- by Martin Mallon
- Obsessed with Film
Starz has announced that its Emmy-winning original series "Black Sails" is officially set to return to the network with a ten-episode second season starting January 24th 2015. They've also released an official synopsis:
"Season two begins where we things off - The Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. With their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint (Toby Stephens) and Silver (Luke Arnold) must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.
Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New) struggles to maintain her grip on Nassau, as a new breed of pirate arrives in the form of Ned Low (Tadgh Murphy), a man for whom violence isn't just a tool... it's a pastime.
As blood is spilled, and tensions mount, Charles Vane (Zach McGowan) must decide which he values more: Eleanor's life, or the respect of his men. And unbeknownst to all of them,...
"Season two begins where we things off - The Walrus crew is stranded, with an army of Spanish soldiers standing between them and the precious Urca gold. With their crimes against their brethren no longer a secret, Flint (Toby Stephens) and Silver (Luke Arnold) must join forces in a desperate bid for survival.
Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New) struggles to maintain her grip on Nassau, as a new breed of pirate arrives in the form of Ned Low (Tadgh Murphy), a man for whom violence isn't just a tool... it's a pastime.
As blood is spilled, and tensions mount, Charles Vane (Zach McGowan) must decide which he values more: Eleanor's life, or the respect of his men. And unbeknownst to all of them,...
- 10/3/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Starz
Starz’s Black Sails has now arrived for UK audiences on Amazon Instant and it has proved a largely enjoyable romp. The show combines the high seas adventure of Pirates of the Caribbean with the political backstabbing and gratuitous violence and nudity of Game of Thrones (albeit with a much lower budget than either) and, if it has thus far failed to quite hit the lofty heights suggested by that combination, there are certainly enough elements in play that could be built on and improved in future. Sure enough a second season has recently been commissioned.
A large part of the selling point of Black Sails lies in its mixing of existent fact and fiction. The main narrative arc interweaves a prequel story for characters from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island – Captain Flint, Long John Silver, Billy Bones – with stories involving real, historical pirates – Charles Vane, Jack Rackham,...
Starz’s Black Sails has now arrived for UK audiences on Amazon Instant and it has proved a largely enjoyable romp. The show combines the high seas adventure of Pirates of the Caribbean with the political backstabbing and gratuitous violence and nudity of Game of Thrones (albeit with a much lower budget than either) and, if it has thus far failed to quite hit the lofty heights suggested by that combination, there are certainly enough elements in play that could be built on and improved in future. Sure enough a second season has recently been commissioned.
A large part of the selling point of Black Sails lies in its mixing of existent fact and fiction. The main narrative arc interweaves a prequel story for characters from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island – Captain Flint, Long John Silver, Billy Bones – with stories involving real, historical pirates – Charles Vane, Jack Rackham,...
- 8/13/2014
- by Jack Gann
- Obsessed with Film
John Malkovich makes a daring entrance in the first trailer for “Crossbones,” the upcoming pirate series on NBC. The show clearly follows the treasure hunting pirate Blackbeard doing what he does best, killing and looking for gold. He captures one Tom Lowe (Richard Coyle) to help him find his precious treasure, when really, Lowe was hired to kill Blackbeard, but begins to question his task. Chris Perfetti as Fletch, Claire Foy as Kate, David Hoflin as Charles Vane, Tracy Ifeachor as Nenna and Yasmine Al Massri as Selima round out the cast. Written by “Doctor Who” scribe Neil Cross, the [...]
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- 4/24/2014
- by Melanie Abernathy
- UpandComers
We got a look at the individual characters, and today we have the first episode stills from “Crossbones,” NBC’s new take on the pirate Blackbeard, as played in this incarnation by John Malkovich. Malkovich is joined on the show by Chris Perfetti as Fletch, Richard Coyle as Tom Lowe, Claire Foy as Kate, David Hoflin as Charles Vane, Tracy Ifeachor as Nenna and Yasmine Al Massri as Selima. By these stills, it looks like treachery, struggle, maybe even murder is already afoot from the very first episode. “Crossbones” will premiere on Friday, May 30th at 10pm. It’s 1715 on the [...]
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- 4/21/2014
- by Linda Ge
- UpandComers
NBC has released individual and a group portrait of the cast of their new summer series “Crossbones,” which – if you didn’t already know these photos should make pretty clear – is about pirates. John Malkovich makes a rare TV appearance to play the notorious iconic pirate Blackbeard, and the show follows his adventures on the high seas in the 18th Century. The portraits include Malkovich’s Blackbeard, Chris Perfetti as Fletch, Richard Coyle as Tom Lowe, Claire Foy as Kate, David Hoflin as Charles Vane, Tracy Ifeachor as Nenna and Yasmine Al Massri as Selima. “Crossbones” will premiere on Friday, [...]
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- 4/17/2014
- by Linda Ge
- UpandComers
Review Sean Marland 7 Apr 2014 - 06:45
All 8 episodes of Black Sails are now available on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the UK. Here's what Sean made of the first episode...
When Netflix creator Ted Sarandos commissioned House Of Cards as the streaming site’s first project he used a very simple formula. Essentially he knew people liked The West Wing and Kevin Spacey, so figured a fusion of both would be a banker.
Amazon couldn't get Kevin Spacey but maybe the way people continue to lap up the increasingly bloated Pirates Of The Caribbean film franchise got them thinking.
Piracy has been a risky venture for TV bosses of late, with Sky's Treasure Island and Sinbad adaptations running aground – as it were - in recent years, yet Black Sails will probably flourish where those expensive and confused shows floundered. As a format, getting a whole series as one online lump...
All 8 episodes of Black Sails are now available on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the UK. Here's what Sean made of the first episode...
When Netflix creator Ted Sarandos commissioned House Of Cards as the streaming site’s first project he used a very simple formula. Essentially he knew people liked The West Wing and Kevin Spacey, so figured a fusion of both would be a banker.
Amazon couldn't get Kevin Spacey but maybe the way people continue to lap up the increasingly bloated Pirates Of The Caribbean film franchise got them thinking.
Piracy has been a risky venture for TV bosses of late, with Sky's Treasure Island and Sinbad adaptations running aground – as it were - in recent years, yet Black Sails will probably flourish where those expensive and confused shows floundered. As a format, getting a whole series as one online lump...
- 4/6/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
On the third episode of "Black Sails," Max (Jessica Parker Kennedy) leaves the safe haven of Eleanor Guthrie's (Hannah New) brothel and is immediately taken captive by Charles Vane (Zach McGowan) as punishment for losing his chance at the logbook schedule that points the way to the treasure.
Once captive, Max endures several rapes at the hands of Vane's crew members, with Eleanor eventually freeing her, only to be rebuffed because Max blames Eleanor for all of the plans going awry. New tells Zap2it that Max will recover from her attacks because the show wants its female characters to own their sexuality.
"It's interesting the way certain characters respond to [the rape]. There's a sense of reappropriating sexuality and trying to take hold of it. It becomes something the person is giving rather than what is taken, that's important to understand," says New. "The show really does try to put power back to women,...
Once captive, Max endures several rapes at the hands of Vane's crew members, with Eleanor eventually freeing her, only to be rebuffed because Max blames Eleanor for all of the plans going awry. New tells Zap2it that Max will recover from her attacks because the show wants its female characters to own their sexuality.
"It's interesting the way certain characters respond to [the rape]. There's a sense of reappropriating sexuality and trying to take hold of it. It becomes something the person is giving rather than what is taken, that's important to understand," says New. "The show really does try to put power back to women,...
- 2/9/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Black Sails, Season 1: Episode 2 – “II.”
Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine
Directed by Sam Miller
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
Following last week’s premiere of Black Sails, it was clear that the toughest obstacle the series was going to face in its first season was making such a large group of characters interesting enough that we have stakes in the landlocked portions of episodes. “II.” largely begins to address some of those concerns, and while there is still a lot of work to be done with central figures like John Silver and Charles Vane, the rest of the group members are starting to become much more recognizable as characters and not just people who are on the screen.
“II.” begins by focusing on what is currently the love story in Black Sails – the relationship between Hannah New’s Eleanor Guthrie and Jessica Parker Kennedy’s Max.
Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine
Directed by Sam Miller
Airs Saturday nights at 9 on Starz
Following last week’s premiere of Black Sails, it was clear that the toughest obstacle the series was going to face in its first season was making such a large group of characters interesting enough that we have stakes in the landlocked portions of episodes. “II.” largely begins to address some of those concerns, and while there is still a lot of work to be done with central figures like John Silver and Charles Vane, the rest of the group members are starting to become much more recognizable as characters and not just people who are on the screen.
“II.” begins by focusing on what is currently the love story in Black Sails – the relationship between Hannah New’s Eleanor Guthrie and Jessica Parker Kennedy’s Max.
- 2/3/2014
- by Sean Colletti
- SoundOnSight
The race for the Spanish treasure heats up on "Black Sails" Saturday (Feb. 1), with John Silver running to and fro in Nassau trying to get a quick payday for the schedule that will point the way to the bounty to whomever will pay him.
It's Captain Flint and Jack Rackham who are pursuing Silver, with Rackham willing to pay 5000 pesos in pearls for the information. Charles Vane cautions Rackham at making such a hasty trade, but Calico Jack doesn't listen.
The original plan is for Silver and Max to make the deal for the log sheet and escape to Port Royal, but there's a problem -- Eleanor Guthrie gets excited about the tale Flint spins for her of cultivating Nassau by planting crops, arming the city against all comers and making a civilization instead of a pirate shanty town.
Eleanor demands the schedule from Max to give to Flint but...
It's Captain Flint and Jack Rackham who are pursuing Silver, with Rackham willing to pay 5000 pesos in pearls for the information. Charles Vane cautions Rackham at making such a hasty trade, but Calico Jack doesn't listen.
The original plan is for Silver and Max to make the deal for the log sheet and escape to Port Royal, but there's a problem -- Eleanor Guthrie gets excited about the tale Flint spins for her of cultivating Nassau by planting crops, arming the city against all comers and making a civilization instead of a pirate shanty town.
Eleanor demands the schedule from Max to give to Flint but...
- 2/2/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Black Sails," Starz's sweeping series about pirates, initially captivates because it's stunning. A hotter group of aquatic baddies never roamed the blue waters of the West Indies or cavorted on the white sands of New Providence.
The series is so promising that the station renewed it even before the pilot's Jan. 25 premiere. Watching the first four episodes about tough men and the even tougher women they meet in 1715 Nassau, it becomes clear "Black Sails," blessedly, lacks pirate cliches. There's not an "arrrr" or "yo-ho-ho" to be heard.
"At the first meeting we had," co-creator and showrunner Jon Steinberg tells Zap2it, "we said, 'No patches. No peg legs. No parrots. No hooks.' We overcorrected early on, deliberately, in terms of trying to strip out anything that felt expected from the pirates movies that had come before."
This leaves the pirates feeling truer to their essences, more fully drawn than...
The series is so promising that the station renewed it even before the pilot's Jan. 25 premiere. Watching the first four episodes about tough men and the even tougher women they meet in 1715 Nassau, it becomes clear "Black Sails," blessedly, lacks pirate cliches. There's not an "arrrr" or "yo-ho-ho" to be heard.
"At the first meeting we had," co-creator and showrunner Jon Steinberg tells Zap2it, "we said, 'No patches. No peg legs. No parrots. No hooks.' We overcorrected early on, deliberately, in terms of trying to strip out anything that felt expected from the pirates movies that had come before."
This leaves the pirates feeling truer to their essences, more fully drawn than...
- 2/1/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"Black Sails" premiered Saturday (Jan. 25) on Starz, kicking off a pirate adventure as these sailors of the high seas search for treasure in an elusive Spanish galleon.
But pirates are not all viewers encounter on and around the island of New Providence. Hannah New is Eleanor Guthrie, who basically runs the island and who New says she was excited to play because Eleanor is "a proper ball-breaker."
As viewers will see in the first couple episodes, Eleanor has an on-going relationship with Max (Jessica Parker Kennedy) and there are references to Eleanor's previous relationship with Charles Vane (Zach McGowan). New says that the show hasn't felt the need to define Eleanor's sexuality, though it does play an important role in her life on the island.
"Obviously we define the specific relationship between the two people, but I don't think the show in any way defines sexuality or defines the notion...
But pirates are not all viewers encounter on and around the island of New Providence. Hannah New is Eleanor Guthrie, who basically runs the island and who New says she was excited to play because Eleanor is "a proper ball-breaker."
As viewers will see in the first couple episodes, Eleanor has an on-going relationship with Max (Jessica Parker Kennedy) and there are references to Eleanor's previous relationship with Charles Vane (Zach McGowan). New says that the show hasn't felt the need to define Eleanor's sexuality, though it does play an important role in her life on the island.
"Obviously we define the specific relationship between the two people, but I don't think the show in any way defines sexuality or defines the notion...
- 1/26/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Starz is setting sail with a new drama when "Black Sails" launches Saturday (Jan. 25).
The swashbuckling adventure combines real-life pirates from the 18th century, like Charles Vane (Zach McGowan), Calico John Rackham (Toby Schmitz) and Anne Bonny (Clara Paget) and characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island," like Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and John Silver (Luke Arnold), with new fictional characters like Nassau proprietor Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New) and her right-hand man and woman, Mr. Scott (Hakeem Kae-Kazim) and Max (Jessica Parker Kennedy).
At first glance, the high seas adventure might appear to be more along the lines of former Starz program "Spartacus," which often seemed like a pornographic movie with fighting and a large budget. Like its predecessor, "Black Sails" does not shy away from violence and sex.
But four episodes in, "Black Sails" is actually spinning a cleverly-crafted tale of intrigue, secrets and deceit surrounding a...
The swashbuckling adventure combines real-life pirates from the 18th century, like Charles Vane (Zach McGowan), Calico John Rackham (Toby Schmitz) and Anne Bonny (Clara Paget) and characters from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island," like Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and John Silver (Luke Arnold), with new fictional characters like Nassau proprietor Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New) and her right-hand man and woman, Mr. Scott (Hakeem Kae-Kazim) and Max (Jessica Parker Kennedy).
At first glance, the high seas adventure might appear to be more along the lines of former Starz program "Spartacus," which often seemed like a pornographic movie with fighting and a large budget. Like its predecessor, "Black Sails" does not shy away from violence and sex.
But four episodes in, "Black Sails" is actually spinning a cleverly-crafted tale of intrigue, secrets and deceit surrounding a...
- 1/25/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Starz is about to launch a new swashbuckling, high-seas adventure in "Black Sails," a sort-of prequel to "Treasure Island" that sees literary characters Long John Silver and Captain Flint plus real-life pirates Captain Charles Vane, Anne Bonny and Calico Jack Rackham living and working (as it were) in and around Nassau, Bahamas, which is overseen by proprietor Eleanor Guthrie.
Zach McGowan, formerly of Showtime's "Shameless," is Vane, one of the captains determined to find the gold by any means necessary and very much at odds with Silver and Captain Flint. But he tells Zap2it that he doesn't see Vane as the villain of the piece.
"He is definitely not a villain in his own mind," says McGowan, "and I do not see him as a villain. I see him no more as a villain than a lion who eats a gazelle is a villain. This is very much a...
Zach McGowan, formerly of Showtime's "Shameless," is Vane, one of the captains determined to find the gold by any means necessary and very much at odds with Silver and Captain Flint. But he tells Zap2it that he doesn't see Vane as the villain of the piece.
"He is definitely not a villain in his own mind," says McGowan, "and I do not see him as a villain. I see him no more as a villain than a lion who eats a gazelle is a villain. This is very much a...
- 1/23/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Black Sails may be a prequel of sorts to the swashbuckling classic film Treasure Island, but there couldn’t be a larger dissonance in tone. Take that romanticized pirate mythology you grew up on as child and chuck it out of your memory. You won’t be seeing hooks for hands, mimicking parrots, wooden legs and whatever else fantasy pirate lore has accustomed your senses too. This isn’t your standard and traditional portrayal of pirates. Instead, Black Sails offers something far more violent, bloody, and savage that’s more in line with well, real pirates.
Set during the golden era of pirating, the series’ premiere lays the groundwork for the premise by introducing us to a slew of characters, grounded in both history and fiction. The golden age is currently under pressure as the Royal Navy begins cracking down on pirate export operations, and at the worst possible time,...
Set during the golden era of pirating, the series’ premiere lays the groundwork for the premise by introducing us to a slew of characters, grounded in both history and fiction. The golden age is currently under pressure as the Royal Navy begins cracking down on pirate export operations, and at the worst possible time,...
- 1/20/2014
- by Robert Kojder
- We Got This Covered
Starz is bringing a new drama to life when "Black Sails" premieres next weekend. But if you don't want to wait that long, the channel has released the first episode early. The video above is the premiere episode in its entirety.
The swashbuckling show chronicles the adventures of pirates in the early 1700s, or what is referred to as the "golden age" of piracy. A prequel, of sorts, to the events of literary classic "Treasure Island," the show has real-life pirates like Charles Vane (Zach McGowan), John Rackham (Toby Schmitz) and Anne Bonny (Clara Paget) joining fictional characters like Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New) and Long John Silver (Luke Arnold) in the Caribbean in a race for an enormous treasure, and it sounds as though the actors loved making first season as much as we've enjoyed watching it so far.
"This is the project you hope comes along your whole career,...
The swashbuckling show chronicles the adventures of pirates in the early 1700s, or what is referred to as the "golden age" of piracy. A prequel, of sorts, to the events of literary classic "Treasure Island," the show has real-life pirates like Charles Vane (Zach McGowan), John Rackham (Toby Schmitz) and Anne Bonny (Clara Paget) joining fictional characters like Eleanor Guthrie (Hannah New) and Long John Silver (Luke Arnold) in the Caribbean in a race for an enormous treasure, and it sounds as though the actors loved making first season as much as we've enjoyed watching it so far.
"This is the project you hope comes along your whole career,...
- 1/19/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
If you're not excited about Starz's new drama "Black Sails" yet, it's time to start getting there. The pirate drama isn't your typical bodice ripper, but instead combines fiction with history in creating arguably the most fun pirate story in current pop culture.
"Pirates of the Caribbean," this is not. Starz brought out the cast and producers of "Black Sails" to the TCA 2014 winter press tour to promote its Jan. 25 premiere date. Though it's not yet premiered Season 1, the second season has started production.
The Season 2 renewal was announced over the summer, but Starz says the decision was as much about capitalizing on time as much as it was a vote of confidence in the show. Two episodes of Season 2 have been filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, because it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
"Black Sails" explores the "golden age of piracy," and combines real-life pirates like Charles Vane...
"Pirates of the Caribbean," this is not. Starz brought out the cast and producers of "Black Sails" to the TCA 2014 winter press tour to promote its Jan. 25 premiere date. Though it's not yet premiered Season 1, the second season has started production.
The Season 2 renewal was announced over the summer, but Starz says the decision was as much about capitalizing on time as much as it was a vote of confidence in the show. Two episodes of Season 2 have been filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, because it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
"Black Sails" explores the "golden age of piracy," and combines real-life pirates like Charles Vane...
- 1/10/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Today, Ubisoft® announced that Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™, the latest installment of the award-winning franchise set in the gritty and exotic Golden Age of Pirates, leaps into the next-generation of video games and is now available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system in North America – rated M for Mature. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and a seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a...
- 11/12/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Last year’s Assassin’s Creed III forced fans of Ubisoft’s throat-slitting series to slog through several hours of tutorial-heavy handholding before they could dig their blades into the best parts of the game. Within seconds of firing up Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, those same fans will pilot a pirate ship through a wicked storm while unleashing broadsides and exploding barrels at swarms of enemy craft; moments after surviving this cinema-rivaling opening, they’ll swim through its fiery aftermath, engage in a free-running foot chase through a breathtaking Caribbean jungle, and filet a foe from behind dual swords.
- 10/29/2013
- by Matt Cabral
- EW.com - PopWatch
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. In this...
- 10/23/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
If your current mental image of a typical pirate is an eyepatched, peg-legged, hook-handed swashbuckler, Vice has decided to set you straight. The popular online video destination has teamed up with the upcoming Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag video game for Rum, Guns, and Gallows, a three part web series exploring the true nature of the plundering seamen who ruled the Caribbean in the early 18th century. Each episode focuses on the life of a particular pirate, but Rum, Guns, and Gallows captures its subjects with a pretty wide lens. Rather than lecturing viewers on the specific exploits of Charles Vane or Blackbeard, host Will Kiersky instead takes to the Caribbean himself to try out some of the activities common to pirates of the Golden Age. There be swimmin' with sharks, there be bottles of rum, and there be shootin'. Aye, there be plenty o' shootin' in this here web series.
- 10/17/2013
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. San...
- 10/15/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Trailer Aaron Birch 27 Sep 2013 - 09:20
Assassin's Creed 4's latest trailer looks at the pirates and other persons of note who sail under or after the Black Flag...
There's much more to a pirate than cheesy sound bites and quest for buried treasure, and Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, will take a good, long look at the pirate life, and at those who stood up against greedy, often cruel empires.
In the latest game protagonist, Edward Kenway, won't be the only seafaring ruffian out to make a mark for himself, and he'll be accompanied by a selection of infamous pirates. This latest trailer looks at roster of such pirates and some other important characters that'll pop up in the adventure, beginning with more back story and detail of Kenway himself and his right-hand man, Adewale, before moving on to the likes of Benjamin Hornigold, Blackbeard and Charles Vane.
Assassin's...
Assassin's Creed 4's latest trailer looks at the pirates and other persons of note who sail under or after the Black Flag...
There's much more to a pirate than cheesy sound bites and quest for buried treasure, and Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, will take a good, long look at the pirate life, and at those who stood up against greedy, often cruel empires.
In the latest game protagonist, Edward Kenway, won't be the only seafaring ruffian out to make a mark for himself, and he'll be accompanied by a selection of infamous pirates. This latest trailer looks at roster of such pirates and some other important characters that'll pop up in the adventure, beginning with more back story and detail of Kenway himself and his right-hand man, Adewale, before moving on to the likes of Benjamin Hornigold, Blackbeard and Charles Vane.
Assassin's...
- 9/27/2013
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
Ubisoft released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag today, giving fans an official introduction to the game’s cast of pirates, privateers, and seekers of booty.
The trailer is narrated by Matt Ryan (the voice actor who portrays the game’s protagonist Captain Edward Kenway), who provides a bit of backstory for Kenway, his Quartermaster Adewale, mentor Edward “Blackbeard” Thatch, the “gentlemanly” Benjamin Hornigold, the ever “jolly” (and annoying) Stede Bonnet, and Charles Vane. Additionally, we get a look at one of Black Flag‘s villains, Woodes Rogers.
Aside from the colorful cast of characters, this latest trailer also shows some of what players can expect to find in Edward Kenway’s home island, the “rowdy pirate republic” of Nassau.
On the surface it all looks pretty good, but I’m somewhat skeptical of whether or not Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will ultimately live up to the pre-launch hype.
The trailer is narrated by Matt Ryan (the voice actor who portrays the game’s protagonist Captain Edward Kenway), who provides a bit of backstory for Kenway, his Quartermaster Adewale, mentor Edward “Blackbeard” Thatch, the “gentlemanly” Benjamin Hornigold, the ever “jolly” (and annoying) Stede Bonnet, and Charles Vane. Additionally, we get a look at one of Black Flag‘s villains, Woodes Rogers.
Aside from the colorful cast of characters, this latest trailer also shows some of what players can expect to find in Edward Kenway’s home island, the “rowdy pirate republic” of Nassau.
On the surface it all looks pretty good, but I’m somewhat skeptical of whether or not Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag will ultimately live up to the pre-launch hype.
- 9/26/2013
- by Justin Alderman
- We Got This Covered
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. From the...
- 9/26/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. Assassin...
- 9/20/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. Assassin'...
- 9/12/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. Meet the...
- 8/30/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. In this...
- 7/31/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
On Wednesday, Ubisoft released all-new footage (13 gameplay filled minutes!) of their upcoming title in their Assassin's Creed franchise, Black Flag. The game itself, a (pre)sequel to last years innovative but equally panned Assassin's Creed III, follows Edward Kenway, Father of Aciii villian Haytham Kenway and grandfather to protagonist Connor, on his journey of privateering and becoming a member of the Assassins order. The title takes the game to the high seas of the Caribbean, with both an emphasis on land and now sea-based game play aboard your ship, The Jackdaw. Come inside to check out the gameplay footage!
Here's the press release from our friends at Ubisoft:
From open-ended assassination contracts to boarding and plundering enemy ships, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag let’s gamers seamlessly explore the Caribbean world from land to sea. This director’s cut of the 13 minute Horizon walkthrough features commentary from Game Director Ashraf Ismail.
Here's the press release from our friends at Ubisoft:
From open-ended assassination contracts to boarding and plundering enemy ships, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag let’s gamers seamlessly explore the Caribbean world from land to sea. This director’s cut of the 13 minute Horizon walkthrough features commentary from Game Director Ashraf Ismail.
- 7/25/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Chris Danger)
- Cinelinx
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. Today,...
- 7/16/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed gaming franchise focuses on the golden age of piracy and is scheduled for release October 29th, 2013, on Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC and Wii U. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes players on a journey throughout the West Indies during a turbulent and violent period of time later to become known as the Golden Age of Pirates. Watch...
- 7/10/2013
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Ubisoft has announced that fans can become part of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag history with a fun new contest. Fans will only need to submit an image expressing as much emotion as they can for a chance to be immortalized in an 18th century style oil painting.
From the Press Release
Ubisoft announces a unique interactive experience for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag fans, giving them the chance to be a part of Assassin’s Creed history.
137 lucky fans will be immortalized in an Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag 18th century style oil painting, depicting an intense and epic Naval battle on the high seas. Brought to life by the masters at Beaux-Arts school in Paris, the 2.3 x 4.5 meter painting will be displayed online and in the Musée de la Marine gallery in France, from November 4 to December 3.
To becoming part of Assassin’s Creed history, simply...
From the Press Release
Ubisoft announces a unique interactive experience for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag fans, giving them the chance to be a part of Assassin’s Creed history.
137 lucky fans will be immortalized in an Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag 18th century style oil painting, depicting an intense and epic Naval battle on the high seas. Brought to life by the masters at Beaux-Arts school in Paris, the 2.3 x 4.5 meter painting will be displayed online and in the Musée de la Marine gallery in France, from November 4 to December 3.
To becoming part of Assassin’s Creed history, simply...
- 6/27/2013
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
Game director Ashraf Ismail shares his insights on the new gameplay elements and locale of "Assassin's Creed IV."
Visually, nothingis any different than what was at E3 but if you wanted to learn more check out the video below.
Watch: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Demo E3 2013
Natural environment including caves, jungles, underwater areas, riuns, in addition to new Caribbean ports and towns. Ashraf goes on to note that enemies have recieved a buff to their power making them deadlier than before and that stealth will be of even greater importanc. Finally, he touches on naval combat with seamless transitions from ground to sea. If you were a big fan of the high seas battles from "Aciii" then you'll love the improved mechanics.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the...
Visually, nothingis any different than what was at E3 but if you wanted to learn more check out the video below.
Watch: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Demo E3 2013
Natural environment including caves, jungles, underwater areas, riuns, in addition to new Caribbean ports and towns. Ashraf goes on to note that enemies have recieved a buff to their power making them deadlier than before and that stealth will be of even greater importanc. Finally, he touches on naval combat with seamless transitions from ground to sea. If you were a big fan of the high seas battles from "Aciii" then you'll love the improved mechanics.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the...
- 6/20/2013
- by Clint Mize
- MTV Multiplayer
Ubisoft has announced that two of its titles, Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs, will be heading to Xbox One later this year. These are two of at least six titles from the company that will be heading to the system in its first year.
From the Press Release
Today, following the announcement of Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Ubisoft revealed that two of its most highly-anticipated titles – Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs – will be available on the platform later this year. Ubisoft also announced that these titles will be among at least six next-gen games released for Xbox One in the system’s first year.
“The next generation of consoles will reinvigorate our industry and make it possible for us to deliver incredible new entertainment to gamers,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and chief executive officer, Ubisoft. “Our teams...
From the Press Release
Today, following the announcement of Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Ubisoft revealed that two of its most highly-anticipated titles – Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs – will be available on the platform later this year. Ubisoft also announced that these titles will be among at least six next-gen games released for Xbox One in the system’s first year.
“The next generation of consoles will reinvigorate our industry and make it possible for us to deliver incredible new entertainment to gamers,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and chief executive officer, Ubisoft. “Our teams...
- 5/21/2013
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag will release for consoles and PC on October 29th. Players can prepare for the adventure ahead by checking out the new trailer Under the Black Flag to learn the rules the pirates live by.
A new figurine Blackbeard the Legendary Pirate is also available for preorder.
Today, Ubisoft revealed a new Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag figurine, Blackbeard the Legendary Pirate, to be released in October 2013 along with the Edward Kenway: The Assassin Pirate, already available for pre-order on Uplay. Based on the infamous legendary pirate, this high quality figurine features Blackbeard in Mayan Ruins, swords at the ready. Additional digital content for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is also included in this premium collectible now available for pre-order via Uplay.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure,...
A new figurine Blackbeard the Legendary Pirate is also available for preorder.
Today, Ubisoft revealed a new Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag figurine, Blackbeard the Legendary Pirate, to be released in October 2013 along with the Edward Kenway: The Assassin Pirate, already available for pre-order on Uplay. Based on the infamous legendary pirate, this high quality figurine features Blackbeard in Mayan Ruins, swords at the ready. Additional digital content for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is also included in this premium collectible now available for pre-order via Uplay.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure,...
- 5/17/2013
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. The trailer gives us a little history lesson on the true story of the golden age of pirates. The trailer launches Under the Black Flag, a "historical crash course" that will have a new chapter every week this month. I enjoy history. I know a little bit about the history of pirates, but it's not something that I've completely delved into yet. I'm sure I'll eventually get around to it.
Here's a description that came along with the video,
To take you deeper into the true History behind Assassin's Creed IV, we've also launched "Under the Black Flag," a Historical crash course on the Golden Age of Pirates hosted entirely on Tumblr. Check back each week this month for a new chapter in the True Story of the Golden Age of Pirates.
In chapter one, learn about the...
Here's a description that came along with the video,
To take you deeper into the true History behind Assassin's Creed IV, we've also launched "Under the Black Flag," a Historical crash course on the Golden Age of Pirates hosted entirely on Tumblr. Check back each week this month for a new chapter in the True Story of the Golden Age of Pirates.
In chapter one, learn about the...
- 5/14/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Trailer Aaron Birch 14 May 2013 - 06:38
A new trailer for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has set sail, detailing the pirate-era setting...
The next instalment of Assassin's Creed is set to take another big jump in setting, not content with another single-character trilogy. In this new story players will be at the helm with new assassin, Edward Kenway, a pirate and member of the assassin order.
Set in the Caribbean at the height of the pirate menace in 1715, the game will not only tell the tale of Haytham Kenway's dad, but also the exploits of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Charles Vane.
With more seafaring content and a much more fluid transition between on-foot and ship-based adventure than in AC3, Black Flag could be even better than its excellent predecessor, and it'll also benefit from being on next-gen platforms.
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is due to...
A new trailer for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag has set sail, detailing the pirate-era setting...
The next instalment of Assassin's Creed is set to take another big jump in setting, not content with another single-character trilogy. In this new story players will be at the helm with new assassin, Edward Kenway, a pirate and member of the assassin order.
Set in the Caribbean at the height of the pirate menace in 1715, the game will not only tell the tale of Haytham Kenway's dad, but also the exploits of famous pirates such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Charles Vane.
With more seafaring content and a much more fluid transition between on-foot and ship-based adventure than in AC3, Black Flag could be even better than its excellent predecessor, and it'll also benefit from being on next-gen platforms.
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag is due to...
- 5/14/2013
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag will release for consoles on October 29th and take assassins around the world on a new adventure of bloody mayhem. Delve into the history of the game with the new True Golden Age of Pirates video to set you on a course for the murderous rampage ahead!
From the Press Release
“It is now the dawn of the Eighteenth Century…” Assassin’s Creed games have always been designed with real history as its backdrop. In the latest Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag trailer, gamers get a glimpse into the Golden Age of Piracy, when men of fortune sought riches and pirates of legends like Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack, Charles Vane and Blackbeard ruled the treacherous high seas.
Included with the trailer is an infographic riddled with facts about the Golden Age of Pirates in the 18th century. We’ve referenced multiple sources to provide...
From the Press Release
“It is now the dawn of the Eighteenth Century…” Assassin’s Creed games have always been designed with real history as its backdrop. In the latest Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag trailer, gamers get a glimpse into the Golden Age of Piracy, when men of fortune sought riches and pirates of legends like Benjamin Hornigold, Calico Jack, Charles Vane and Blackbeard ruled the treacherous high seas.
Included with the trailer is an infographic riddled with facts about the Golden Age of Pirates in the 18th century. We’ve referenced multiple sources to provide...
- 5/13/2013
- by Amanda Dyar
- DreadCentral.com
We know that Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flags will make you (or your character) into a pirate this time around, but what we haven't heard is why. The guys over at Ubisoft have been kind enough to drop a brand new trailer for the game which wort of explains why you'll be taking to the high seas.
In short...you're a freedom fighter, or something along those lines as it appears as if there's some sort of Robin Hood spin on things here. The trailer plays out more like a history lesson and provides the barest glimpse of the game itself, but it's still worth a watch and provides a nice backdrop for the rest of the story:
“It is now the dawn of the Eighteenth Century…” Assassin’s Creed games have always been designed with real history as its backdrop. In the latest Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag trailer,...
In short...you're a freedom fighter, or something along those lines as it appears as if there's some sort of Robin Hood spin on things here. The trailer plays out more like a history lesson and provides the barest glimpse of the game itself, but it's still worth a watch and provides a nice backdrop for the rest of the story:
“It is now the dawn of the Eighteenth Century…” Assassin’s Creed games have always been designed with real history as its backdrop. In the latest Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag trailer,...
- 5/13/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Now you too can learn how to draw high seas "Aciv" hero Edward Kenway in just 7,542 easy steps with master comic artist Todd MacFarlane.
In this process video, the "Spawn" creator and one-time "Spider-Man" artist shows how he created the collectible poster which Ubisoft is including with Gamestop preorders of the sequel.
In case you've forgotten the story:
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes...
In this process video, the "Spawn" creator and one-time "Spider-Man" artist shows how he created the collectible poster which Ubisoft is including with Gamestop preorders of the sequel.
In case you've forgotten the story:
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag tells the story of Edward Kenway, a young British man with a thirst for danger and adventure, who falls from privateering for the Royal Navy into piracy as the war between the major Empires comes to an end. Edward is a fierce pirate and seasoned fighter who soon finds himself embroiled in the ancient war between Assassins and Templars. Set at the dawn of the 18th Century, the game features some of the most infamous pirates in history, such as Blackbeard and Charles Vane, and takes...
- 4/8/2013
- by Charles Webb
- MTV Multiplayer
Ubisoft released the first gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag today, giving us a good look at all the fun pirate-type activities that we will be engaging in when the game launches later this year.
Players take on the role of Edward Kenway (the father of Assassin’s Creed III‘s Haytham Kenway, and grandfather to Connor). Edward is a British-born pirate trained by Assassins, who has a hunger for infamy and riches that makes him feared by the authorities and pirates alike. Fighting alongside infamous characters like Black Beard and Calico Jack, the game will also feature many historic events, such as the gold-laden Spanish armada shipwreck off the Florida coast, and the marooning of Charles Vane.
Being a pirate-themed game, much of the new Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag trailer focuses on ship-to-ship combat and boarding techniques, but there are also plenty of other interesting gameplay aspects on display.
Players take on the role of Edward Kenway (the father of Assassin’s Creed III‘s Haytham Kenway, and grandfather to Connor). Edward is a British-born pirate trained by Assassins, who has a hunger for infamy and riches that makes him feared by the authorities and pirates alike. Fighting alongside infamous characters like Black Beard and Calico Jack, the game will also feature many historic events, such as the gold-laden Spanish armada shipwreck off the Florida coast, and the marooning of Charles Vane.
Being a pirate-themed game, much of the new Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag trailer focuses on ship-to-ship combat and boarding techniques, but there are also plenty of other interesting gameplay aspects on display.
- 3/25/2013
- by Justin Alderman
- We Got This Covered
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