A controversial set of limited edition cards revealed for Magic: The Gathering last year has once again become a hot topic on social media due to a series of undocumented changes.
For those not in the know, Wizards of the Coast announced in 2019 that a crossover product with AMC’s The Walking Dead would contain bespoke cards not only extremely limited in availability but legal in certain formats. Presented in the form of a Secret Lair drop – premium bundles that can only be pre-ordered during a small timeframe – Rick, Daryl, Michonne, Glenn and Negan all boast unique effects and, particularly in the case of Rick, Steadfast Leader, have proven to be incredibly strong when used in Magic Online, where they’re already available.
Unsurprisingly, criticism of the move has been fierce ever since, though fans have recently been given renewed hope after what appears to be a change of heart on Wizards’ part.
For those not in the know, Wizards of the Coast announced in 2019 that a crossover product with AMC’s The Walking Dead would contain bespoke cards not only extremely limited in availability but legal in certain formats. Presented in the form of a Secret Lair drop – premium bundles that can only be pre-ordered during a small timeframe – Rick, Daryl, Michonne, Glenn and Negan all boast unique effects and, particularly in the case of Rick, Steadfast Leader, have proven to be incredibly strong when used in Magic Online, where they’re already available.
Unsurprisingly, criticism of the move has been fierce ever since, though fans have recently been given renewed hope after what appears to be a change of heart on Wizards’ part.
- 1/5/2021
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
A hugely controversial Magic: The Gathering product released back in October has proven to be the most successful of its kind to date.
For those not in the loop, Wizards of the Coast revealed in the fall that it had collaborated with AMC’s The Walking Dead to deliver a set of limited edition cards bearing the likeness of various characters from the show. Each of these, bundled together in a Secret Lair – products that are only available to pre-order for a minuscule window – features unique mechanics not found on any other card which, combined with their status as legal in several formats such as Commander, has led to criticisms that the company has resorted to making meta-relevant cards far too short in supply.
Despite that backlash, however, Magic product architect Mark Heggen has revealed that the crossover was not only Wizards’ “best-selling Secret Lair drop to date,” but responsible...
For those not in the loop, Wizards of the Coast revealed in the fall that it had collaborated with AMC’s The Walking Dead to deliver a set of limited edition cards bearing the likeness of various characters from the show. Each of these, bundled together in a Secret Lair – products that are only available to pre-order for a minuscule window – features unique mechanics not found on any other card which, combined with their status as legal in several formats such as Commander, has led to criticisms that the company has resorted to making meta-relevant cards far too short in supply.
Despite that backlash, however, Magic product architect Mark Heggen has revealed that the crossover was not only Wizards’ “best-selling Secret Lair drop to date,” but responsible...
- 12/4/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Chicago – Bring up the name Ed Asner, and immediately his legendary TV character Lou Grant comes to mind. Asner created the only TV character to successfully transition from a sitcom – “Mary Tyler Moore” – to the cutting-edge TV drama “Lou Grant.” But Asner has also been steadily working since those days, including his latest film “Let Go.”
“Let Go” is a crazy quilt ensemble comedy, following the exploits of a parole officer (David Denman). One of his clients include Artie, portrayed by Ed Asner. The iconic TV and film actor gives a subtle late career performance as a small time robber who can’t understand why things change. There is a beautiful scene with Asner and actress Peggy McKay at the conclusion of the film, as Artie makes one last attempt at redemption. Ed Asner is no lion in winter, he is still roaring.
Released on DVD: Ed Asner as Artie...
“Let Go” is a crazy quilt ensemble comedy, following the exploits of a parole officer (David Denman). One of his clients include Artie, portrayed by Ed Asner. The iconic TV and film actor gives a subtle late career performance as a small time robber who can’t understand why things change. There is a beautiful scene with Asner and actress Peggy McKay at the conclusion of the film, as Artie makes one last attempt at redemption. Ed Asner is no lion in winter, he is still roaring.
Released on DVD: Ed Asner as Artie...
- 9/2/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Maureen Stapleton, the Oscar-winning actress who was revered for her roles on the stage and screen, passed away today in Lenox, Massachusetts, from chronic pulmonary disease. She was 80. Stapleton's matronly appearance belied a fiery emotional core, one she used to devastating effect in her most recognized dramatic roles. She began her career in the theater, attending the Herbert Berghof Acting School, then the Actor's Studio which she parlayed into her Broadway debut in nothing less than Burgess Meredith's 1946 production of "The Playboy of the Western World." She appeared in numerous stage productions including Lillian Hellman's "Toys in the Attic," and several Tennessee Williams efforts, including "The Rose Tattoo," for which she won her first Tony in 1951 for her role as Serafina Delle Rose. Her first film role was no less auspicious and presaged a storied career on film. She received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination in 1958 for her part in Lonelyhearts, opposite another Broadway lion, Montgomery Clift. She was nominated again for Best Supporting Actress in 1971 for her role as the unsuspecting wife of the despondent bomber in Airport and again in 1978 for her role as Pearl in Woody Allen's first "serious" film, the dour Interiors. She finally won the Oscar for her role as the brusque, radical anarchist Emma Goldman in Warren Beatty's Reds. Her second Tony was awarded to her for her part in Neil Simon's "The Gingerbread Lady" in 1971. She also won notice for her television roles, including winning the Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Lead for Among the Paths to Eden and nominations for All the King's Men, Queen of the Stardust Ballroom, The Gathering, B.L. Styker, Miss Rose White and Road to Avonlea. Stapleton was also notable in Bye, Bye, Birdie, Plaza Suite (with another long-time collaborator, Neil Simon), and Cocoon. She is survived by her son, Daniel Allentuck, a daughter, Katharine Bambery, and a brother, Jack Stapleton.
- 3/13/2006
- IMDb News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.