Arrow: New Banner Poster revealed

Via Superherohype and The CW, a new banner poster was revealed for "Arrow"! The upcoming new TV series based on the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow stars Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/ Green Arrow, and is set to premiere on October 10. For more info, visit the source post at SHH!

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 confirms Marc Webb and Andrew Garfield's return

Set for release on May 2, 2014, Sony and Columbia Pictures have just confirmed that Andrew Garfield and director Marc Webb will return for the sequel to this year's Spider-Man reboot flick "The Amazing Spider-Man"! Garfield of course will reprise his role as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man, while Emma Stone is still in final negotiations to return as his love interest, Gwen Stacy. The screenplay will be written by Transformers and Star Trek movie scribes Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Production is expected to begin sometime next year as well. For more details on the story, visit the source post at Superherohype.

Mark Millar named "Creative Consultant" for 20th Century Fox Marvel Movies

Breaking News just hit the comic book movie world, as The Ultimates and Kick-Ass scribe Mark Millar was just named "Creative Consultant" by 20th Century Fox for their Marvel Comics movie adaptations! With the studio having recently given up their hold on Daredevil, they still retain the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises, with new films on the way like The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and a Fantastic Four Reboot! It should be interesting to see how the famous Scottish comic book writer gives his input on those since he had a hand in writing the Earth-616 and Ultimate versions of both teams!

Here's the press release after the jump by 20th Century Fox, and thanks goes to Superherohype for breaking the news!

The Hobbit: Peter Jackson unveils new "Dwarves" poster

Via his official Facebook page as well as the movie's, director Peter Jackson has unveiled a brand new poster for the first installment of his upcoming prequel trilogy to The Lord of the Rings saga, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey! In it are the twelve strong Dwarven company that is led by Thorin Oakenshield (played by Richard Armitage), as they all gather together to strike a pose! For more info and details, be sure to visit the source posts at the official The Hobbit Facebook page and Peter Jackson's FB as well!

Be prepared to return to Middle-Earth when The Hobbit trilogy begins on December 14!

Wreck It Ralph: Trailer and New TV Spot

Coming out in theaters this November, Disney's newest 3D animated feature, Wreck-It Ralph, is truly a love letter to video game fans around the world. Telling the story of a "bad guy" game character who wants to be a good guy after 30 years of doing the same job, the film features a ton of guest star gaming characters that are sure to please fans of various gaming genres! The trailer and new TV Spot of the film is attached below, and for more information on the movie itself, here's the wiki link.

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Wreck-It Ralph TV Spot
Catch Wreck-It Ralph in theaters on November 2nd!

Resident Evil 6 TGS '12 trailer goes online

Just a mere few days from releasing a brand new chapter in their long running Survival Horror/ Survival Action video game franchise, Capcom turns up the heat once more by releasing a brand new "Tokyo Game Show" trailer for Resident Evil 6! Also known as BioHazard 6 in Japan, the latest installment sees fan favorite characters Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield returning, as well as the introduction of some brand new ones like Jake Muller, son of the series' late antagonist Albert Wesker.

Happy 60th Birthday to Christopher Reeve...aka SUPERMAN!

I think it goes without saying that we all remember the man behind the cape and legend. Today we celebrate what would have been his 60th birthday, and despite the tragic challenges and obstacles he had to endure because of paralysis that left him a paraplegic for life, he'll always be remembered for being an inspiration and a person who overcame all obstacles. We believed that a man could fly back in 1978, and he makes us believe that we can accomplish anything even in the after life.

Christopher Reeve Superman Tribute
A big toast and happy happy SUPER birthday to the late Christopher Reeve... Kal-El. Clark Kent. SUPERMAN.

- From all your friends and fans who have made you the true Caped Wonder you are.;)

Looper: New Animated Trailer released

Released to promote what's sure to be another intense Sci-Fi action movie in an awesome way, TriStar Pictures has put up a new "animated style" trailer for the Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt flick "Looper". Via YouTube, here's the embed video for your viewing pleasure! The movie sees release this week, so hold on to your seats for some high-octane time-travel adventure! For more info on the story, visit the source post at Superherohype!

Looper animated trailer HD
Catch Looper in theaters when it comes out on September 28!

The Dark Knight Returns: New Clip shows Batman's return to action

Due to be released in DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital Download this Wednesday, Warner Bros. has released another clip teasing its upcoming new DC Universe Original Animated Movie, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1. Focusing on an older Bruce Wayne's (voiced by Robocop alum Peter Weller) return to the cowl after a 10-year absence, this epic alternate reality story on the Caped Crusader is based on the same 1980's graphic novel by acclaimed writer Frank Miller. Check out the clip below, courtesy of Batman-News, to get a taste of what kind of show this is.


Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 Clip #6
Follow Bruce Wayne's return as the Caped Crusader when Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 comes out on September 25th!

The Hobbit: New "Bilbo Baggins" Theatrical poster

Following the release of the new theatrical trailer and to continue celebrating Tolkien Week, Peter Jackson and the creators of The Hobbit Trilogy have released a new theatrical poster for their first installment in the series  - "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"! Showing Martin Freeman front and center as the younger Bilbo Baggins, he poses along with his precious sword Sting with the background of his home The Shire seen! For more information and details, visit the source post at The Hobbit's official Facebook Page!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey begins Bilbo's journey on December 13!

Kick-Ass 2 set photos leak and show Jim Carrey as Col. Stars

Looks like hype and anticipation are building up for the much awaited movie adaptation of Kick-Ass 2, as Newscom and Bleeding Cool have posted up some set photos featuring Jim Carrey suited up as Colonel Stars! The photo above shows him together with Aaron Taylor-Johnson, reprising his role once again as Kick-Ass, and new supporting actors Lindy Booth and Robert Emms, who play Night Bitch and Insect Man respectively!

The Walking Dead: New webisode series "Cold Storage" debuts on Oct. 1

Prior to the release of the third season of The Walking Dead next month, AMC will continue a tradition set upon by its previous season by introducing a new batch of webisodes focusing on another side story prior to the main tale's return! Dubbed as "Cold Storage", the series by series helmer Greg Nicotero will be 4 "five minute long" webisodes that will chronicle the tale of other survivors. Actor Josh Stewart plays Chase, a man looking for his sister, who runs into a storage facility run by a man named B.J (played by Lost star Daniel Roebeck). For more info on the story, visit the source post at USA Today and Comic Book Resources.

The Walking Dead returns with the "Cold Storage" webisodes on October 1, and Season 3 on October 14!

Skyfall: New U.K poster and international trailer

Set to reprise his role as James Bond this October, Daniel Craig returns for his 3rd official adventure as the famous British Secret Agent with "Skyfall". To promote the film, the filmmakers have released a new poster for the U.K, showing Bond at the center and holding his signature handgun the Walter PPK.

The Hobbit: New trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey goes online

Via Bleeding Cool, MSN has posted up the newest full length trailer to Peter Jackson's first chapter of The Hobbit trilogy - "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"! Better sit back and prepare to return to Middle-Earth this December, as the tale of Bilbo Baggins' adventure begins!

UPDATE (9/20): MSN took down the embedded link, but Warner Bros. official YouTube page has already posted up the official trailer. Also, the movie's official website also allows you to create your own trailer! Visit it or Bleeding Cool for details.

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The Hobbit begins on December 13, 2012!

Pre-TGS '12: Sony unveils a new Playstation 3 model

During its Pre-Tokyo Game Show event, Sony revealed a newer and sleeker model of their Playstation 3, which will come in 250GB and 500 GB packages. The latest redesign is 20% less weight and 25% less volume compared to the current PS3 slim. The 250GB model goes on sale in the US (Black color only) along with Uncharted 3/ Dust 514 on September 25th. Japan gets standard editions of the 250GB and 500GB on October 4th, available in Black or "Classic White" colors. More details can be read up on the story by visiting IGN or Kotaku!

SPOILER: Ultimate Captain America's Big Decision... Revealed

Thanks to the internet and The Washington Post, a BIG SPOILER has been revealed that will shake the foundations of Marvel's Ultimate Universe. It involves Ultimate Captain America making a decision, which was supposed to be chronicled in the pages of Ultimate Comics Ultimates issues #15-16. Turn back now if you don't want to find out... Or else.

Fan Made Star Wars Tie Fighter Short Film!

Those who believe in the ways of The Force will revel at this fan made piece! A YouTube user named otaking77077 made this pretty awesome Star Wars fan film "anime style", and it focuses on a Rebel Alliance X-Wing ship taking on some of The Empire's Tie Fighters! Best to watch this one with appropriate SFX as edited by another YouTube user named JPL4185... Star Wars style!

Star Wars Tie Fighter Animation (WIP) by otaking77077 with sounds SFX!
Thanks goes to Geek Tyrant for pointing this one out!

The Avengers: DVD changes spotted in UK version

Bleeding Cool has a post up regarding the Blu-Ray and DVD release of Marvel's The Avengers (renamed "Avengers Assemble" in that territory, showing that there's been a subtle change in one of the  key scenes the movie has. It's nothing that major, but it could be construed as something else given the nature of the "change" by fans who favor the character in that specific scene. SPOILERS abound by checking the link and details up in Bleeding Cool.

Robocop remake set pics reveal the new armor

Coming Soon has gotten ahold of some set photos for the Robocop remake, which is currently filming in Toronto and under the direction of Jose Padilha. The film, starring the likes of Joel Kinnaman, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, and Michael Keaton, is slated for an August 2013 release. Suffice to say, SPOILERS if you look below to see the set photo that reveals the look of the new armor for the remake.

The Walking Dead: Season 3 Prison set tour and new spot trailer

To promote their upcoming new season of "The Walking Dead" next month, AMC has released a new trailer spot and a tour video that gives a look behind the scenes of "The Prison" for Season 3... with creator Robert Kirkman on board!

DC Comics The New 52 prepares for "Throne of Atlantis"

With a creative team shift beginning with Justice League #15 under the watchful guard of Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, DC Comics is dropping another bombshell by making a Leaguer the primary focus of another event happening next year that leads to 2013's big "Trinity War" event for the DC Comics The New 52 era.

Confirmed by DC Comics and reported by USA Today, a new upcoming crossover called "Throne of Atlantis" will occur on Justice League #15, coinciding with seeds planted that'll lead to Trinity War beginning with Justice League #13. Atlanteans wage war against the surface world, and it will mount tensions that will spark a rivalry between the King of the Seven Seas and his fellow leaguer Batman. Check out more on the story by visiting the source post at DC Comics.com, USA Today, and Newsarama.

Ivan Reis and Joe Prado take over Justice League starting issue #15

Via DC Comics and BUZZFEED, a major development will begin this December with the world's greatest heroes when Ivan Reis and Joe Prado take over for DC The New 52's flagship title, Justice League!

Starting with issue #15, Reis and Prado will be the new regular creative team, with Jim Lee leaving at some point before their run (reported to be issue #13 according to Bleeding Cool). A new roster is also reflected in the cover to the issue, with The Flash and Green Lantern missing from the group and Shazam taking their place.

 However DC Comics Co-Publisher and one of the men who started the New 52 era has a big announcement coming soon, and we can only wonder what that could be. For more info, visit the source post at DC Comics.com!

Rurouni Kenshin shows in the RP this October via SM Cinemas!

Good things truly come to those who wait, and for Rurouni Kenshin/ Samurai X fans in the Philippines, that time is coming this October!

By way of SM Cinema's Facebook page and the millions (and millions) of RK fans reposting, Rurouni Kenshin is FINALLY coming to Philippine shores this October 17, exclusively on SM Cinemas!

UPDATE (9/12 @ 11:05PM): As of the evening of September 12, SM Cinema's Facebook page took down the original post, picture, and story advertising the release of "Rurouni Kenshin" in SM Cinemas in the Philippines. More details to follow as they arise.

UPDATE (9/13 @ 1:10AM): The film is still pushing through with its release, and an article by ZEN Otaku Honbu clarifies matters on the SM Cinema Facebook page post. The October 17 date is still tentative... But Rurouni Kenshin will indeed be showing on the RP!

Happy 20th Birthday, Harley Quinn!

September 11 will always be a day to remember and honor, but it's also a date that marks the birth of one of comicdom's most beloved female villains ever... Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn! That's right, DC Comics own lovable Batman villain and The Joker's girlfriend celebrates her 20th Birthday this month, and to commemorate the occasion we look back at her decorated and insane history!

A moment of silence for 9/11...

This classic Alex Ross artwork for the "9/11 DC Comics tribute" inspires a moment of silence... and a solemn reminder that we remember that day and those who gave their lives to help their fellowmen like true heroes.

"Green Lantern" stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively... Married!

The news surprised me like Ganthet's long hair standing out over the other Guardians!

Apparently and by way of news from People and Entertainment Weekly, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively married over the weekend in South Carolina! The actor and actress, who co-starred together as Hal Jordan and Carol Ferris respectively in 2011's live action adaptation of "Green Lantern", have been dating for over a year now and have finally decided to tie the know together in a pairing that's sure to get fans and admirers talking. Reynolds was previously married to another superhero actress, namely Scarlett Johansson, who plays Natasha Romanoff/ Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios' "The Avengers". Even if "Green Lantern" was a disappointment for most of us, it's pretty special to see something come out of an on-screen pairing and a real life comic couple marriage between "Green Lantern and Star Sapphire"! It also makes this particular scene from the movie quite funny...

Congratulations and well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, and for more on the story, visit the source post at People , EW, and the official Green Lantern Movie Facebook page!

SPOILER: Variant cover to Avengers Vs X-Men #12 revealed

For those keeping score with Marvel's "Avengers Vs X-Men" miniseries, it's safe to assume that everybody knows that it will lead on to their eventual "Marvel NOW!" initiative, where several titles will be relaunched and rebranded as a result of the repercussions this crossover event will bring. Now this will tread into SPOILER territory for some, so shy away if you don't want to find out who exactly is the big baddie Earth's Mightiest Heroes will face at the final chapter that gets released this October, as revealed by this variant cover illustrated by Jerome Opena.

Final warning. Here goes.

Metal Gear Rising: First Look at Raiden from TGS '12 Demo

Via Kotaku and Hideo Kojima's official Twitter page, here's a snapshot and first look at Raiden as he'll appear in the demo to upcoming Metal Gear spin-off title Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The short and playable demo will be present in this month's Tokyo Game Show, and will give fans waiting for the game (developed by Platinum Games and published by Konami) a chance to sample the MGS2 protagonist and new cyborg ninja at his best. More info and details can be found by visiting the source post at Kotaku. In the meantime, if you haven't seen the last trailer to this game, here it is again.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Gamescom 2012 Trailer
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is slated for release on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on February next year!

Silent Hill: Revelation 3D poster revealed

Due next month in theaters and just in time for Halloween, Open Road Films and Lionsgate have revealed the newest poster to Silent Hill: Revelation 3D, featuring the infamous Pyramid Head holding out a huge blade as prisoners in the Otherworld hold out their hands in torment! Based on Konami's survival horror franchise of the same name and a sequel to the 2006 Silent Hill film, Revelation 3D is an adaptation of the video game Silent Hill 3, and features Adelaide Clemens as Heather Mason and Sean Bean returning as Christopher Da Silva, who assumes the name "Harry Mason". The film is directed by Michael J. Bassett, and will screen in conventional and 3D theaters! For more info, check out the source post at Shock Til You Drop!

Silent Hill: Revelation reveals itself in theaters this October 26!

Indiana Jones: Blu-Ray Set Raiders of the Lost Ark "Deleted Fight Scene"

With the new Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-Ray set on the way this month, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount are going all out in promoting the collection's numerous special features. That being said, Bleeding Cool and Entertainment Weekly have provided a sneak peek at one of those extras, featuring a look at what could have been the "Indy vs Swordsman fight scene" from Raiders of the Lost Ark... had Harrison Ford not had an upset stomach.

'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Deleted Scene - Indy and the Swordsman
No matter what was intended originally, it all turned out for the best in the end.

Grab the Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-Ray set when it comes out in a store near you this month!

The Last of Us: PAX '12 Gameplay trailer

If you're itching for a taste of adventure while feeling the weight of a post-apocalyptic world, then Sony Computer Entertainment and Naughty Dog's upcoming new game "The Last of Us" may be the kind of survival horror action you'd be looking for in a video game. First revealed in December last year, this game puts combines what you'd expect from an "I Am Legend" scenario with the same gameplay found in Naughty Dog's "Uncharted" series. The thrills and dangers aren't limited to exploration and survival alone, as protagonists Joel and Ellie have to learn how to work together in order to get out of this alive.

The Walking Dead: Season 3 poster online

Via their official website, AMC has released the new official poster to their upcoming third season of "The Walking Dead". Once again featuring Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, the former Sheriff's Deputy stands atop a fallen bus that's just outside The Prison, with his signature colt python drawn out and on the ready! The tagline "Fight The Dead, Fear The Living" also paints a clear picture of what to expect with the new set of episodes, as more danger lurks with The Governor and Woodbury in addition to the ever present zombie apocalypse. The new season is slated to premiere this October, so be sure to tune in when it premieres on your local cable network!

If you haven't caught the SDCC trailer to Season 3 yet, here it is again to give a tease of things to come next month.

The Walking Dead Season 3 Comic-Con '12 Trailer
For more information, visit the source post at AMC!

The Walking Dead returns on October 14!

First Look at Marvel NOW! Avengers #1

Come December this year and spinning right off Avengers Vs X-Men, Earth's Mightiest Heroes will be reformatted and debuting with an all new line up, as Marvel gears up for their Marvel NOW! comic initiative and having Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena taking the reigns for the all-new Avengers! From the covers to issues 1-3 by artist Dustin Weaver, we see the team comprised of old and new faces, including Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Huly, The Falcon, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Captain Marvel, Cannonball, Sunspot, and another individual behind the former Ms. Marvel. These are just 14 of the 18 confirmed to be part of the New (NEW) Avengers, so one has to wonder who'll be the others named for this powerhouse assembly of X-men and Avengers combined into one! More info, as well as details, can be read up at the source post at Marvel.com and Bleeding Cool!

Grab the all-new Avengers #1 when it assembles in comic book stores this December!

R.I.P Michael Clarke Duncan

Sad news rocked Hollywood and the popculture world, as "The Green Mile" and "Daredevil" actor Michael Clarke Duncan passed away at the age of 54.

Capcom celebrates Street Fighter's 25th Anniversary with a Ryu Retrospective

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since the original Street Fighter was released, but here we are and still seeing a lot of dedicated fighters and players thrashing each other in good ol’ fashioned two-dimensional styled brawling. Whether you're dusting off playing the classics or polishing your skills with new entries Super Street Fighter IV AE ver. 2012 and Street Fighter X Tekken, Capcom’s illustrious fighting game series has thrived and continued the battle for supremacy with each installment released.

To commemorate two and a half decades of the World Warrior, Capcom Unity has released this neat retrospective video that focuses on the lead and main character himself, Ryu. Watch how the man with the white gi and bandanna has evolved, along with the numerous titles and spin-offs the franchise has thrown out since 1987!


Ryu Retrospective: 25 Years of Street Fighter
Pretty neat retrospective, and it's been a long journey for Ryu indeed! Happy 25th Birthday, Street Fighter! Shoryuken!

Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes gameplay footage and info revealed

Continuing the Metal Gear 25th anniversary celebration and as part of this year's PAX event, More details were revealed this weekend, as Konami and Hideo Kojima laid out the groundwork for his next installment in the Metal Gear Solid franchise with Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. The star of the game will be none other than the original Snake himself, Big Boss/ Naked Snake, and the adventure will serve as a prequel to what will be Metal Gear Solid 5. The game runs on the newest "Fox Engine" developed by Kojima Productions, and looks mighty impressive to say the least. Trailers can be found below, and more can be read up on the source post at Kotaku.

The Hobbit: Third Film gets release date; Second gets new title

Before it was announced as a trilogy, Peter Jackson's The Hobbit was originally developed into two films, startring with this year's upcoming release of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", which serves as the epic prequel to his Lord Of The Rings Trilogy. Then word came that another film would be added to the set, yet there was no title given when the announcement was made.

Via Bleeding Cool, it appears that official confirmation has been given by Warner Bros. and MGM, as "The Hobbit" Trilogy will be adding and releasing its third film "The Hobbit: There and Back Again" on July 14, 2014. The second film which carried that title will be renamed, as "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", and will retain its release date of December 13, 2013.

Here's the official press release from Warner Bros. and MGM.