Iliad Describes Helen As "Fair" And "White"

It looks like the race-swapping trend in Hollywood just does not want to die. Even after the box office disaster that was Disney’s "Latina Snow White" movie last year, there is yet another person of colour set to portray a traditionally white character in an upcoming major production.

This time, it is one of the great epics of the earliest European literature, Homer’s "Odyssey", and the mythical figure of Helen of Troy that gets the Hollywood treatment.

Humanoid Robots Are Taking Over Car Production

Car company BMW has started to use humanoid robots in car manufacturing in Europe.

Two robots, made by Hexagon Robotics, are planned to work in production from the summer. They're currently in a test deployment at the Leipzig factory.

The Greeks Have Spoken Against "The Odyssey" Casting

Even the Greeks are questioning the casting choices in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film adaptation of the "Odyssey" by Homer started early this year, when it was revealed that Helen of Troy would be played by Kenyan Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o.

Given that the "Odyssey" is one of the best-known marvels of Ancient Greek culture in the world, it is only prudent that the heirs of that culture, modern-day Greeks, should be heard about the newest adaptation of Homer’s work.

Armie Hammer Is Back

After a small setback in his career trajectory, Armie Hammer is back in business and his upcoming movie, "Citizen Vigilante", is getting plenty of attention. The actor has been at the centre of controversy for years for alleged sexual abuse and cannibalism, among other things.

Fans got a sneak peek of his new film, in which he plays a justice-seeker. His character is built up as a hero in a world where the justice system is failing its citizens. "Dude is chewing through the scenery," commented one person after seeing the trailer.

Bandai Reveals New Mechanics For SAO's "Echoes of Aincrad"

"Echoes of Aincrad" has unveiled a new trailer detailing the mechanics of the upcoming game. You can watch it below.

The seven-minute trailer for the game — which takes place in the "Sword Art Online" anime universe — reveals how the character creator is set up, how the combat works, and more.