All eyes are on Mortal Kombat 1 as the latest installment of the long running video game franchise begins its promotional cycle, but lurking in the background is a movie sequel, which appears to be nearing a casting decision on one of its newest additions -- Jade. Read on for details:

According to The Hollywood Reporter, You and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina actress, Tati Gabrielle, has entered final talks to sign on for the role. Rumors persist that the theatrical sequel will feature Shao Kahn and conquered realm Edenia, making the arrival of Jade a natural addition to characters like Kitana and Queen Sindel.

Tati Gabrielle appearing as Prudence Night in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

Audition footage of New Zealand actress, Arawinda Kirana, previously circulated online after it was posted to Vimeo. The South Pacific nation has clearly been an area of interest, with Karl Urban reportedly up for Johnny Cage.

Jade was first introduced as an elusive secret opponent in Mortal Kombat II, taunting players from behind a tree in The Living Forest stage. Her story was fleshed out in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, reintroduced as a playable character deployed by Emperor Shao Kahn to capture her former friend, the renegade Kitana. Mortal Kombat Trilogy subsequently confirmed her allegiance to the Princess, thwarting an assassination attempt by Reptile.

Will the movie follow her plotlines from the games while embracing 'weirder' aspects of the franchise? The 2021 movie reboot made significant departures from established canon, and with the video game series introducing its third official timeline in 2023, what it means to adapt the games becomes slightly less straight forward.

Jade has made incosistent appearances in the game series over its thirty year history, last seen in Mortal Kombat 11 as an emerging ally for once and future Emperor, Kotal Kahn. She is confirmed to appear next in story driven mobile RPG Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.

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Tati Gabrielle, 27, is of mixed Korean and African-American heritage, lending itself well to the sometimes racially ambiuguous depiction of Jade. She joins returning director Simon McQuoid, and new writer Jeremy Slater.

What do you think of the impending arrival of a new live-action Jade? What do you hope to see from her role in the film? Share your thoughts in the comments below and find & discuss more movie news in the Media & Merchandise forum!

Mortal Kombat 1 has just been announced and if you purchase the Kollector's or Premium Editions you know you'll get access to a wave of downloadable content via The Kombat Pack, but what will that include? Amazon Italy has seemingly provided us with answers. Read on if you don't mind the spoilers:

Amazon Italy's Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition listing includes seemingly complete details for the six playable characters and five Kameo Fighters coming to the DLC Kombat Pack, in addition to the already confirmed Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage. Update: Perhaps unsurprisingly -- this information was removed from the listing some hours later, with the addition of box art. Continue reading for the original text.

Does being part of the confirmed playable roster preclude a character from being part of the Kameo Fighter roster? Apparently not! Johnny Cage, Tremor, Khameleon, Mavado, and Ferra round out an eclectic list of Kameo Fighters coming to first wave DLC. This could suggest emphasis on Kameos being a separate roster merely clarifies not every playable character will also function in this support role.

The Kameos join complete playable additions of Quan Chi, Ermac, Takahashi Takeda according to the list, as well as comic book guest characters Omni-Man (Image's Invincible), Homelander (The Boys), and Peacemaker (DC Comics character). The MK trio were popularly requested characters for Mortal Kombat 11 DLC.

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Include: - Accesso anticipato ( minimo 72 ore) - Copia del gioco - Kombat Pack 1, che include: o 6 personaggi giocabili (Quan Chi, Omni-Man, Ermac, Peacemaker, Takeda, Homelander) o 5 personaggi kameo (Tremor, Johnny Cage, Khameleon, Mavado, Ferra) - Skin di Jean Claude Van Damme

Is it possible the information is incorrect, faulty, or outdated? There is a chance Amazon Italy has fallen for online speculation or hoaxes. Nothing should be considered absolute until we receive a more authoritative source, but for now, it appears we have a very interesting cast to look forward to.

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Assuming these character listings are correct: Could this imply the inclusion of other affiliated characters, such as Reptile, Torr, or others? Are you excited to see these characters return in post-release content? Share your thoughts in the comments below and find more news & discussion in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum!

A new day is dawning in Mortal Kombat 1 and in this new reality choice will be yours. The choice to enjoy the game digitally with a basic launch -- or in early access, maxed out with all the trimmings as part of a blockbuster new Kollector's Edition! Read on for a preview of the bonuses on offer:

As revealed with the official announcement trailer: German design duo Coarse is partnering with Mortal Kombat to create a 16.5" Liu Kang statue that will also appear in the game as a unique playable color variant. Take a closer look at the goods in preview graphics below.

You might remember Coarse from creating a minimalist revision of Scorpion's design for the Mortal Kombat X Kollector's Edition, later reprised for DLC in palette swapped Sub-Zero Blue Steel.

Exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series retailing at $249.99: the Kollector's Edition also includes print artwork, a decorative kollector's box, steel case, 1,450 bonus Dragon Krystals game currency, and access to pre-order bonus Shang Tsung, and The Kombat Pack downloadable content available at a later date.

A $109.99 Premium Edition includes the downloadable extras, 1,250 Dragon Krystals, and the same Early Access starting September 14th as Kollector's Edition. The Kombat Pack offers both versions six additional playable characters, five added Kameo Fighters, and a Johnny Cage skin featuring the inspirational likeness of martial arts actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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Mortal Kombat 1 will be available in wide release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC starting September 19th. Save the date with the MKO Calendar and receive notices by downloading the MKO App via Google Play and App Store.

Will you be nabbing the Kollector's Edition? What do you think of the Klassic Warrior Shrine style Liu Kang statue? Share your choice in the comments below, and dive deeper into the new era in the Mortal Kombat 1 forum!

Fire God Liu Kang remakes the Mortal Kombat Universe as a new dawn begins in Mortal Kombat 1. The fight is in your blood as a new reality unfolds on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Watch the new trailer and get more details right here:

The trailer brings things back to a simpler time, but the intrusion of pre-order bonus playable character Shang Tsung unleashes turmoil upon the klassic kombatants, inspiring the wrath of MK11's FIre God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 will include an immersive new story mode featuring your favourite characters like you've never seen them, with new gameplay mechanics and fatalities.

Premium and Kollector's Edition releases will grant players early access September 14th, with an official street date of September 19th with prices beginning at $69.99. The $249.99 Kollector's Edition includes a 16.5" Liu Kang statue designed by COARSE, who created a memorable bonus for the Mortal Kombat X Kollector's Edition, with matching in-game skin, art prints, a steelbook case, and 1450 "Dragon Krystals" (in-game currency). Kollector's Edition is PlayStation and Xbox exclusive.

We can see some of a klassic returning roster in the trailer with emphasis on choice. Confirmed returning playable characters include: Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Johnny Cage, and Shang Tsung, as well as Kameo Fighters -- a separate unique roster of assist characters who create expanded gameplay possibilities.

The announcement also confirms a downloadable content Kombat Pack included with Premium Editions including a Johnny Cage skin featuring the likeness of inspiration and iconic martial arts movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme available at launch, as well as six additional playable characters and five Kameo Fighters.

Mortal Kombat 1 will continue to feature rollback netcode for responsive online play, with PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, and Nintendo Switch Online passes required for online play -- but not the main game. PC versions are being handled by QLOC with digital versions of the game to be sold via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

What are your first reactions to the trailer? What do you hope to see as we learn more about the complete game? Vote in MKO User Poll and tell us everything in the comments below! Choose to continue your discussions on the new Mortal Kombat 1 forum!

It's official! The first teaser for the next Mortal Kombat video game will drop tomorrow! The developer has confirmed the time and date with a new 14 second clip that continues the motif of a ticking clock -- and functions as a bit of a teaser itself. Watch and speculate right here:

The trailer advances the countdown, confirming "it is time" on May 18th, 6AM PT. The info fades over an alarm clock stuck at 1, which cracks, adding evocative imagery to the video title of Tomorrow Is A New Dawn. Small, but potentially significant details.

Mortal Kombat 11 left the MK timeline in tatters as the Titan Kronika endured defeat after twisting the past and present together. Liu Kang and Shang Tsung battled for control in the aftermath, and although Ed Boon has confirmed the sequel will continue where MK11 left off -- exactly what that means for time & space remains to be seen.

MK first rebooted its timeline in 2011 with Mortal Kombat: a retelling and reshaping of events that were first depicted in the 1992 arcade game and its two subsequent sequels. To avert Shao Kahn's victory over Armageddon, the thunder god Raiden sent images to his earlier self, inadvertently creating a grim new reality explored in Mortal Kombat X.

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With the series celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, much speculation has been focused towards the possibility of yet another timeline reboot. A return to a previous era, such as the original game. Is this the new dawn that awaits? Share your thoughts in the comments and be with us tomorrow for the big reveal!