Can you believe it? Mel Gibson's Braveheart premiered 20 years ago today in the Us, fast becoming a box office hit, a multi-Oscar winner and genuine pop culture phenomenon.
To celebrate the '90s classic's big birthday, we dive into Braveheart trivia to find out who nearly took on the role of William Wallace, the role originally earmarked for Sean Connery and which celebs count the Gibson flick among their all-time favourites.
1. Randall Wallace came up with the idea for the film while on holiday in Scotland in 1983. Visiting Edinburgh Castle, he asked a tour guide to tell him the story behind the statues of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The guide did just that, and the rest is movie history!
2. Terry Gilliam turned down the chance to direct Braveheart after being offered the role while he was working with Gibson on an abandoned film version of A Tale of Two Cities.
To celebrate the '90s classic's big birthday, we dive into Braveheart trivia to find out who nearly took on the role of William Wallace, the role originally earmarked for Sean Connery and which celebs count the Gibson flick among their all-time favourites.
1. Randall Wallace came up with the idea for the film while on holiday in Scotland in 1983. Visiting Edinburgh Castle, he asked a tour guide to tell him the story behind the statues of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. The guide did just that, and the rest is movie history!
2. Terry Gilliam turned down the chance to direct Braveheart after being offered the role while he was working with Gibson on an abandoned film version of A Tale of Two Cities.
- 5/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Warframe
With Microsoft having recently reversed their policies for indie games to self-publish on the Xbox One, Digital Extremes reports that their anticipated title "Warframe" could potentially come to the Xbox One.
Warframe is presently out on PC, will be available as a launch title on PS4, and boasts cross-platform compatibility enabling players from the different platforms to interact and play with each other. [Source: Oxm]
PS4
Sony's PS4 has been tested extensively by the Us government regulator agency the FCC and has been found to run "significantly cooler" than the PS3. In fact, the operating temp of the PS4 is 41-95 Degrees Fahrenheit, as opposed to 113-131 Degrees Fahrenheit of the PS3.
The system also has a maximum clock efficiency of 2.75GHz. In terms of size and weight it falls somewhere between the PS3 Slim and Super Slim. Regarding size, it's half an inch narrower and half an inch shorter than the Slim,...
With Microsoft having recently reversed their policies for indie games to self-publish on the Xbox One, Digital Extremes reports that their anticipated title "Warframe" could potentially come to the Xbox One.
Warframe is presently out on PC, will be available as a launch title on PS4, and boasts cross-platform compatibility enabling players from the different platforms to interact and play with each other. [Source: Oxm]
PS4
Sony's PS4 has been tested extensively by the Us government regulator agency the FCC and has been found to run "significantly cooler" than the PS3. In fact, the operating temp of the PS4 is 41-95 Degrees Fahrenheit, as opposed to 113-131 Degrees Fahrenheit of the PS3.
The system also has a maximum clock efficiency of 2.75GHz. In terms of size and weight it falls somewhere between the PS3 Slim and Super Slim. Regarding size, it's half an inch narrower and half an inch shorter than the Slim,...
- 7/28/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
News Aaron Birch 25 Jul 2013 - 11:40
It's highly unlikely that original Mad Max, Mel Gibson, would lend his voice to the upcoming game, but his brother would like to...
It's being reported that Mel Gibson's brother, Donal Gibson, is interested in voicing one of the roles that made his brother famous, and he's even recorded a vocal test for the upcoming Mad Max videogame release.
The Avalanche Studios developed game of Mad Max will, after a fan outcry, feature an Australian voice for the titular hero, and if things go his way, it could well be Donal Gibson. And, by the sound of it, he'd probably do a sterling job going from his test performance, which you can listen to via AusGamers (link below).
However, Donal Gibson isn't, at the time of wiring, officially involved in the project, and Avalanche has issued no comments, but it would make a...
It's highly unlikely that original Mad Max, Mel Gibson, would lend his voice to the upcoming game, but his brother would like to...
It's being reported that Mel Gibson's brother, Donal Gibson, is interested in voicing one of the roles that made his brother famous, and he's even recorded a vocal test for the upcoming Mad Max videogame release.
The Avalanche Studios developed game of Mad Max will, after a fan outcry, feature an Australian voice for the titular hero, and if things go his way, it could well be Donal Gibson. And, by the sound of it, he'd probably do a sterling job going from his test performance, which you can listen to via AusGamers (link below).
However, Donal Gibson isn't, at the time of wiring, officially involved in the project, and Avalanche has issued no comments, but it would make a...
- 7/25/2013
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
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