Originally conceived to be two movies - "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "The Hobbit: There And Back Again", Peter Jackson has finally gotten his wish, as the famed The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy director, MGM, and Warner Bros. are working out details to commission a THIRD movie for the prequel story to the LOTR saga!
Scrawled over the interwebz and teasing the idiocy and hilarity to come, Warner Bros. and Legendary have unveiled the first teaser logo/ image for their third Wolfpack adventure for "The Hangover 3"! The sequel is expected to hit theaters on May 24, 2013, and will once again see director Todd Phillips back at the helm. Stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis are expected to return, with the story reportedly centering on Zach's character Alan getting institutionalized in a mental hospital and getting rescued by his buddies. More details haven't arisen yet, but stay tuned and check out the source post at Bleeding Cool for more info on the wolf logo teaser.
The Hangover Part III sees the Wolfpack return on May next year!
In light of the previous week's tragic incident in Aurora, Colorado, Warner Animation is making subsequent changes of the content for next year's new CGI Batman animated series "Beware The Batman". Variety and Newsarama report that Warner Animation VP series executive producer Sam Register reportedly ordered a review of the series to make alterations, including "changing the shape of gun barrels from round to square for the purpose of rendering the weapons in a more stylized manner reminiscent of sci-fi fare."
First announced last year, Beware The Batman is scheduled for a Spring 2013 release, and features a sword wielding Katana and a gun-totting Alfred Pennyworth as allies in the Caped Crusader's fight against injustice. The latter figure's demeanor alone will get the brunt of changes if this report proves true. For more info, visit the source posts at Variety and Newsarama.
It's been a long time coming, but after months of waiting and little news popping out of the woodwork, Open Road Films and Lionsgate have released the first official trailer to Michael J. Bassett's film adaptation of Silent Hill 3, Silent Hill: Revelation 3D. As a sequel to the 2006 Silent Hill film, this film takes place years after the events of that film, and sees Sean Bean returning as Christopher Da Silva, or "Harry Mason" and Rahda Mitchell as Rose Da Silva. Adelaide Clemins takes the main protagonist role as Harry's daughter Heather Mason, and Mr. Bean's fellow Game Of Thrones co-star Kit Harington plays Vincent. Carrie-Anne Moss and Malcolm McDowell also co-star as Claudia and Leonard Wolf.
Via his official Twitter page, director Robert Rodriguez has teased a character poster for his upcoming sequel to his 2010 film "Machete", "Machete Kills". In it, singer Lady Gaga makes her official acting debut as character "La Chameleon" in the film. Who knows what part the "Bad Romance" singer will be playing in the movie, but principal photography for the sequel has begun, and Lady Gaga will be joining the likes of Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, and Mel Gibson. For more on the story, visit the source post at Slash Film.
No release date has been given for Machete Kill yet, but stay tuned for updates as they come.
For those who have seen or have yet to see The Dark Knight Rises, it's a given by the synopsis alone that the film takes place eight years after the events of The Dark Knight. The Joker, played and immortalized by the late Heath Ledger, was understandably missing because of the Australian actor's passing and director Christopher Nolan choosing not to incorporate the character to honor Ledger's memory. However, the novelization of TDKR briefly mentions the criminal mastermind, and a fan has taken the liberty of creating a storyboard sequence where we find out one interpretation of what exactly happened to the so called Clown Prince of Crime.
In what is undoubtedly a noble and honorable gesture coming from the heart, Batman star and British actor Christian Bale was spotted visiting the victims of the recent Aurora Colorado theater shooting at the Medical Center of Aurora. The Denver Post reports that the man who played Bruce Wayne and his alter ego in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy was seen visiting the hospital this Tuesday afternoon, staying for 2 1/2 hours and meeting five people still being treated for their injuries. He wasn't representing Warner Bros., and he was just doing this on his own, as this video report from ENTV reports:
Christian Bale Visits Aurora, Colorado Shooting Victims: ENTV
Truly, I tip my hat off to Christian Bale for doing such a wonderful thing and making a difference in his own right for the victims of this horrible incident that occurred during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises". He really is THE Batman, and a true hero for doing what he can to bring smiles and cheers to those fans hospitalized. For more on this story, visit the source post at The Denver Post
Following the release of two types of teaser trailers that feature voice overs of Jonathan Kent (Kevin Costner) and Jor-El (Russell Crowe), someone in YouTube has actually done the amazing job of recutting and adding John Williams' signature score from the original 1978 Superman flick to very first trailer for Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder's Superman reboot film "Man Of Steel"!
Currently playing in theaters and ushering in the final chapter of the Dark Knight Trilogy to fans and viewers worldwide, The Dark Knight Rises also marks the last time Christopher Nolan will direct Bruce Wayne's journey in the Big Screen. That being said, the recently released book The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy contains a foreword from the British-American director himself as he bids goodbye to the Batman film franchise he helped restore to prominence.
Riding the wave of success for nearly a week since its release last Friday, The Dark Knight Rises is making headlines, already besting The Avengers in terms of midnight shows on its opening night. However, tragedy also struck in Aurora, Colarado that same opening night, and the box office estimate for the weekend has been postponed by the movie's studio. Despite this and the ongoing tribute to the victims, the movie is still open to fans and the general public to come and view the final chapter to Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion to his Dark Knight trilogy, and a slew of updates and videos related to Batman and TDKR have popped up.
Attached together with "The Dark Knight Rises" in theaters, the teaser trailer to Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder's reboot of the Superman film franchise "Man Of Steel" has finally made its way online. If you haven't seen it, be sure to check it out below. Note this is different from what premiered in the San Diego Comic-Con. Still, it's a teaser, and epic to see and watch.
UPDATE: Two versions of the teaser trailer, featuring voiceovers of Russell Crowe as Jor-El and Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent have made themselves available online. Watch them below.
Following the news of the tragic shooting incident at Colorado during a TDKR midnight screening, The Dark Knight Rises director himself, Christopher Nolan, released a statement:
"Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of “The Dark Knight Rises”, I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community. I would not presume to know anything about the victims of the shooting but that they were there last night to watch a movie. I believe movies are one of the great American art forms and the shared experience of watching a story unfold on screen is an important and joyful pastime. The movie theatre is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me. Nothing any of us can say could ever adequately express our feelings for the innocent victims of this appalling crime, but our thoughts are with them and their families."
The news of the Colorado Theater Shooting during a screening of The Dark Knight Riseshit the world hard today, myself included. Families and innocent people became victims to a senseless act of violence. The cancelation of the TDKRpremiere in Paris is just one of those precautions taken to ensure safety and security of others. I hope the man who caused all of this is sentenced accordingly. I find the crime very appalling, and my heart and sympathies go out to the victims of this horrible crime. Let's pray for them and their families.
CNN Report Colorado Theater Shooting
For more on this breaking news, read up the source post via CNN.
In celebration of the release of The Dark Knight Rises this week in theaters worldwide, DC Comics is giving a treat to fans of the Bat, both comic and digital comic wise! The publisher behind the Caped Crusader is releasing a free comic book preview of the newly released "Batman: Earth One". It will contain the first chapter of the acclaimed original graphic novel, and will also be available digitally via Comixology, DC Comics.com, and other sources. For more info on how to get it online, visit DC Comics.com!
Watch The Dark Knight Rises, which is reviewed here, in theaters and IMAX!
It shows today, and true enough, Christopher Nolan delivers the epic finish to the Dark Knight trilogy. I have a spoiler-filled review via my other site, but here's the short and sweet non-spoiler version for the public to note, featuring non-spoiler excerpts from the other detailed review. It opens today in cinemas in the Philippines, both in IMAX and conventional theaters. Thanks again goes to Warner Bros. Philippines and SM Cinema for the premiere!
Threequels rarely show that there's redeeming value for a franchise other than big box office numbers. Spider-Man 3 proved that some years ago, and there's rarely been any continuation of a story or movie that ended on a high note with expectation or promise. As such, it's a very big surprise and achievement to witness the final chapter to British-American director Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight saga with the film "The Dark Knight Rises". The film places an ending to the franchise that began with 2005's Batman Begins and escalated with 2008's The Dark Knight, and all plot threads and storylines built within the events of those two films culminate into one grand epic presentation, presented in both conventional and IMAX formats.
The Dark Knight Rises Trailer #3
Breaking down the film itself, I will admit that it's epic in scale and fits nicely into the scheme of things. It plays down the eight year absence of Batman ala Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, and takes the isolation of Gotham and the Bane threat from No Man's Land and Knightfall respectively. Nolan has been known to be crafty when he creates his own treatment of Batman, and I thought this one served as a fitting ending to his saga. The only complaint I can think of frankly is Bane's voice in the prologue scene. They remastered and rerecorded it, and it just doesn't sound as authentic as it was months ago when it was shown in its original form. Other than that, while the film doesn't overshadow the success of its predecessor in terms of execution and plot, I still think it does an awesome job that earns it excellence in its own right. Some things felt anti-climactic, but it does what it can to end the story. It's literally Batman Begins' threat meets The Dark Knight's escalation, so it's the perfect conclusion to things in EPIC fashion.
In short, there's plenty of action and lots of exposition. Those who have seen Batman Begins and The Dark Knight owe it to themselves to see the conclusion to Chris Nolan's vision of Batman. Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Gary Oldman return to their respective roles, and Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Marion Cotillard add stellar performances for this movie. For 2 hours and 45 minutes of epicness, The Dark Knight Rises delivers on the promise of ending Batman's journey on a high and exciting note. Bank on it.
The Legend Ends this week with the release of The Dark Knight Rises, and as Christopher Nolan prepares to say bon voyage to the Dark Knight saga, we take a look back at this little retrospective, which looks back at the two films that started and escalated things to where they are now. Featured originally in my other site, here is a retrospective at Nolan's first two outings with the Caped Crusader, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight!
As the last leg of news from the San Diego Comic-Con finally settled in, so did a surprise fan film presented by none other than Thomas Jane, who portrayed Frank Castle in the 2004 film adaptation of The Punisher. That film was great, and while Jane didn't reprise the role for 2010's Punisher: War Zone, he did so in this short little fan film which debuted in SDCC 2012! Take a look at "Dirty Laundry"!
"Dirty Laundry" Fan Film
Yup, Jane's back as Frank here, with fellow actor Ron Perlman joining him! Good to see him back as The Punisher, and I hope he gets another shot playing the role!
For more info on the story, visit the source post at Geek Tyrant!
Inception is a masterpiece, that much is and always be certain. Carefully crafted by the guiding hand that brought us Memento, The Prestige, and the Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan brought a unique film that explored the concept of dream and reality while injecting it with a tale that makes it one of the most memorable movie experiences of all time. With the director's latest offering "The Dark Knight Rises" just around the corner this week, it's literally been two years since his previous film's release on just about the same time frame.
Inception Trailer 2
I look back at the significance of Inception because it still carries a following to this day. Exploring the corners and recesses of the film in a wonderfully woven tale of heist and espionage, the film showcases a tremendous amount of talent and casting lead by Leonardo DiCaprio. The acting is top notch, and there's plenty of excitement along with compelling narrative that's not hard to grasp at all despite the sci-fi concept. Nolan makes it simple enough to understand, and it works to his strengths and the audience's pleasure.
It's also because of Inception that we're going to be seeing stars like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, and Marion Cotillard back and taking on other significant roles in The Dark Knight Rises. I cannot stress how much you need to revisit this film if you're a fan, or if you haven't seen it yet... You Should.
San Diego Comic-Con news is going into a frenzy. With the revelation of startling and exclusive material in the showfloor, there's nothing else that would make a fan of comics, games, movies, and just about anything related PopCulture very happy. To that point, Marvel and Walt Disney are stepping up their game by revealing new info and footage from their upcoming films and sequels!
During the Marvel Studios panel discussion, the titles for the next installments of the Thor and Captain America movies were revealed.
Over at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, Warner Bros. has introduced fans to a generous offering of a teaser trailer, exclusive poster, and information on Zack Snyder's upcoming 2013 Superman reboot flick "Man Of Steel". The poster shows a full upper body shot of Henry Cavill as Superman, with shadow covering his face while the "S" emblem is predominantly seen. It's a solemn and silent look at the DC Comics' superhero, and one that reflects what is sure to be a more serious take on the character come next year.
Revealed by Marvel's Facebook page and Twitter, the House of Ideas has set up the amazing "Hall of Armor" display that will be featured in Iron Man 3! Also on display is the 8th and latest armor that Tony Stark will wear... The Mark VIII! The new suit is supposedly is a techno-armor that will be akin to the Extremis and Bleeding Edge armor seen in the comics. One has to wonder how this armor will work to Robert Downey Jr.'s advantage in the new film, but at least we all get a sneak peek of it at this year's San Diego Comic-Con! For more information and details on this post, visit the source post at Marvel's Facebook page and Twitter!
UPDATE: Marvel Cinematic Universe added a close up shot of the Mark VIII in their Facebook Page.
More gold than red. It's not exactly the iconic color scheme I'd settle with, but it's still an Iron Man armor I'm looking forward to seeing play out on the film.
Iron Man 3 is slated to fly into theaters on May 3, 2013!
Shambling its way to the San Diego Comic-Con with a herd of creators, panelists, and loyal hungry fans excited, the people behind AMC and Robert Kirkman's highly successful zombie series "The Walking Dead" have debuted the much anticipated "Season 3 Trailer", teasing what's to come in what will be surely an intense and jaw-dropping 16-episode run that begins fall of this year! Check out what Rick Grimes and his group have in store this October, and see the debut of new faces and the return of some old ones as well!
Given the excitement in the air for The Dark Knight Rises and the San Diego Comic-Con, a slew of updates have appeared online! A new clip from the movie, a couple of promo posters, and a sneak peek at the upcoming toys from Square Enix's Play Arts Kai line are among the things reeling up to promote the final chapter in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight saga! Take a look below and see what they are!
Premiering at this week's episode of The Jimmy Kimmel show, the very first clip from The Dark Knight Rises finally goes online, and features a conversation between Gotham Police Department officer John Blake and Commissioner Gordon (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman, respectively). Christopher Nolan's much anticipated conclusion to the Dark Knight saga premieres in theaters worldwide next week, and sees what happens to Batman eight years after the events of 2008's The Dark Knight. SPOILERS will definitely be present if you don't like watching clips, so view at your own risk. For more details, visit the source post at Bleeding Cool.
The Dark Knight Rises Clip # 1
The Dark Knight Rises in conventional theaters and IMAX on July 20.
Every hero has a beginning, and every legend has an end.
In a few days time, Warner Bros. will release the final chapter in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight saga, The Dark Knight Rises. As the epic conclusion draws near, a new trailer and TV spot have appeared online to help promote the film. First off is this exclusive Comcast trailer that's aptly called "Journey", which showcases, summarizes, and condenses the events from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and splices them together with trailer footage from The Dark Knight Rises! Check it out, and reminisce on Bruce Wayne's epic journey from the start before reaching the end of this month.
The Dark Knight Rises: "Journey" Trailer
Also coinciding with the release of the new trailer is this new "Missed A Spot" TV Spot, which injects humor into the drama and action to be expected from TDKR! Thanks go to Batman-News for the scoop!
The Dark Knight Rises: "Missed A Spot" TV Spot
A Fire Will Rise when The Dark Knight Rises shows in theaters on July 20!
Sad news hit the Philippines today, as Filipino acting legend and "King Of Comedy" Dolphy passed away. The news was confirmed by various media sites and social networks, including Yahoo! PH, ABS-CBN, and GMA 7.
Known for his countless roles and shows, including personas "John Puruntong" "Kevin Cosme", "Pidol", and "James Batman" (A Parody of James Bond and Batman, pictured above), Rodolfo "Dolphy" Vera Quizon, Sr. was a man who genuinely made people laugh and forget their woes with his comedic presence. He was a consumate performer who literally started his career during World War II, where he watched stage shows and was eventually hired to become a dancer. Eventually he went on to radio and television work, and soon moved up the ladder to do countless classic movies and serials that have defined his career and made him an iconic presence for generations of Filipinos. His passing comes 15 days shy of his 84th birthday, and he will truly be missed by all.
Here is ANC's look back at the career of the King of Comedy.
A look at the life of Dolphy
R.I.P Mang Dolphy, and thank you for the laughs and memories.
Last weekend, AMC held a 2 day marathon for their premiere zombie drama series "The Walking Dead", and fans were treated to hours of reliving the first two seasons of the show. Now via Enewsi, a few new clips and a photo from the upcoming 3rd season premiering this fall were revealed, with the latter shown above showcasing the group in dire straits.
The clips revealed features new character and sword wielding survivor Michonne in action, and a sneak peek of the Season 3 trailer, which may ultimately be revealed in full in this month's San Diego Comic-Con! For more info, visit the source post at Enewsi!
As the countdown to release of The Dark Knight Rises gets closer and closer to its conclusion, a slew of new merchandise and features have popped up on the web for fans to see and salivate to. First up and above is the highly impressive first pic of "DX Batman - Bruce Wayne Sixth Scale Collectible Figure", straight from Hong Kong Toy Manufacturer Hot Toys!
Via his official Facebook page, Peter Jackson has shared this gorgeous and exclusive Comic-Con poster to his upcoming prequel of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey! Featuring Sir Ian McKellen once again donning the pointy hat and stick as Gandalf The Grey, the poster showcases the aged and kindly wizard, as he walks down a path that overlooks the Shire, home of the Hobbits and one Bilbo Baggins! More treats are sure to come once San Diego Comic-Con hits next week, so stay tuned and be sure to catch more updates from Peter Jackson and Warner Bros!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey comes to theaters on December 14, while the second part, The Hobbit: There And Back Again, hits the following year on December 13!
With literally under two weeks to go until its release in theaters, Warner Bros. is releasing more updates and material to promote Christopher Nolan's epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend, The Dark Knight Rises! Above is the newly released IMAX poster, which shows a determined looking Batman high above a tower that overlooks a chaotic looking Gotham City, with a large Batsymbol shining down from above the clouds
Next is this new Hong Kong TV Spot for the movie, which features new footage! Thanks goes to Batman-News for these new promo updates!
The Dark Knight Rises Hong Kong TV Spot
Finally, here are the reactions from the lucky people who attended the first critic and press screening! They say TDKR received a standing ovation, and the entire article can be read up over at Hypable! SPOILERS naturally, so read at your own risk!
After unleashing the return of the VS genre with the release of Marvel Vs Capcom 3 and Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 last year, Capcom is leading fans of the fighting game series on a nostalgia trip by re-releasing two of its classic titles in one package! Entitled "Marvel Vs Capcom: Origins", the package includes two classic titles from the Marvel Vs Capcom series - Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel Vs Capcom! Similar to Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition, this DLC game coming for Xbox LIVE and Playstation Network will feature the games remastered in HD, online play, and new trophies and achievements to unlock during gameplay.
Marvel Vs Capcom: Origins Announce Trailer
Sadly the pack omits X-Men: Chidren Of The Atom, X-Men Vs Street Fighter, and Marvel Superheroes Vs Street Fighter, but the two games included are still a good enough reason to get this when it comes out!, especially when the franchise is also expecting an artbook collection within the year! If you own a Playstation 3 or Xbox 360, pick up Marvel Vs Capcom: Origins when it comes out this September!
If you love fighting games and anything to do with the Marvel Vs. Capcom series, then you're in for a marvelous treat, as UDON prepares to present a smashing collection that no fan of the series would dare miss!
On this year's San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Vs Capcom: Official Complete Works will be available in Hardcover format for $100, featuring 200 pages of promotional artwork, illustrations, and bonus material that will make fans salivate for more!A regular edition of the artbook will be released later this November is softcover format, and will retail for $44.99! More info and pictures on this astonishing compilation can be found on the source post at Superherohype!
After DC Comics successfully made waves last year rebooting their comic universe with "The New 52", many have questioned and asked when Marvel will follow suit and do a relaunch of their own. Now, fans of the House of Ideas have an answer, as the publisher gears itself up to launch up a new initiative that will see the rise of new titles and the rebirth of old ones - Marvel NOW!
As reported by several comic book websites and Entertainment Weekly and partly teased by the Jean Grey teaser, Marvel is shaking up their universe and releasing new titles, among them Uncanny Avengers (with cover above by Joe Quesada), a new flagship title that will see characters from X-Men and Avengers team-up to form one of the biggest incarnations of Earth's Mightiest Heroes combined! The publisher however is quick to note that what they're doing is NOT a reboot, but rather a "new beginning" that will unravel in the coming months ahead. More details and notes are available on the story via the source post at Entertainment Weekly. Be sure to visit Marvel.com to keep tabs on the story!
The inevitable will finally happen... Again. I can't say I'm too surprised by this given her "appearance" in Avengers Vs X-Men. After all, she IS the Phoenix, and her return is one of those things that just has happen after a brief period of absence.
Reported by the likes of Bleeding Cool and Superherohype, it appears that Cyclops' ex-wife and x-Men teammate Jean Grey will be coming back from the dead and returning to the pages of Marvel Comics sometime very soon. Entertainment Weekly reported the scoop, and has also posted a teaser pic drawn by Joe Quesada to confirm that the former Marvel Girl and Phoenix will indeed be coming back. How and in what capacity though still remains to be seen. For more info and details on the story, visit the source post at Bleeding Cool, Superherohype, and EW!
In September, DC Entertainment will launch 55 #0 issues that will explain origins of certain characters and explain/ tie-in to storylines that need mysteries to be resolve. That month will be known as "0 Month", and by December it will be collected into a hardcover that will be aptly titled as "DC Comics - The New 52 Zero"! With that announcement, the publisher has released the very first look at the cover to the hardcover, featuring artwork by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado!
For more information on the story, visit the source post at DC Comics.com!
DC Comics - The New 52 Zero HC is due on December 12!
It's July already, and the days are already counting down towards the much anticipated release of Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan's final entry into the Dark Knight saga, The Dark Knight Rises! With that in mind, the clips and footage teasing isn't stopping one bit, as yet another TV spot hits, giving more glimpses at the action and centering on Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Selina Kyle/ Catwoman! Thanks goes to Slash Film for the report!
The Dark Knight Rises - TV Spot (Ouch)
The Dark Knight Rises in theaters and IMAX this July 20!
