Monday, March 31, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: "Inside The Movie" Featurette released


Now playing in theaters internationally and gearing up for release this week in the US, Marvel Studios has released a brand new "Inside Captain America: The Winter Soldier" featurette to allow fans access on what the film is about and what went on behind-the-scenes to make it.

The new featurette is viewable here, courtesy of McGillOriginalFilms YouTube page and a post from ComicBook.com. It tackles EVERYTHING about the film, from plot points to who the Winter Soldier is, and of course Cap and how he's going to tackle this mission and mystery.

Inside Captain America The Winter Soldier (2014) - Featurette -

Also, the film has now made a staggering $75.2 Millon Dollars internationally. NOT BAD AT ALL. If you need to read a non-spoiler review on the film, here's one.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier opens in the US on April 4, 2014.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Batman 75th Anniversary: Detective Comics #27 turns 75 today; Batman Month Begins


Today, March 30, 2014 marks a MILESTONE in comic book and popculture history, as the date marks the 75th Anniversary of the release of "Detective Comics #27"... The FIRST APPEARANCE of THE BATMAN.

If you didn't hear about it in various news sites like this blog and here, then you'd know that it officially marks the celebration proper of "Batman 75" - The 75th Anniversary of Batman - Who he is and everything that came to be along with him! So let's take this time to thank DC Comics, Bob Kane, and Bill Finger for delivering this superhero and Dark Knight crusader to us for all time!



HAPPY 75TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE BATMAN!

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction: New poster featuring Mark Wahlberg and Nicola Peltz running for dear life...


Making headway on the promotion campaign and releasing more posters to promote the movie, Paramount Pictures and Hasbro have unveiled a new one sheet teaser promoting Michael Bay's fourth film in the Transformers movie franchise with "Transformers: Age of Extinction".

The new poster, as shown in ComicBook.com, features Mark Wahlberg and Nicola Peltz as father and daughter Cade and Tessa Yeager, running away from their home... Which is about to be invaded by a HUGE Decepticon ship. One can only surmise that things are "Not Going Well" in this shot, and when the movie opens later in the middle of this year, we'll find out what the damage is.

Transformers: Age of Extinction opens on June 27.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Batman: DC Comics celebrates The Dark Knight's 75th Anniversary

It's a great time to be a Bat-fan, especially since 2014 is a BIG YEAR for everything related to DC Comics' most iconic vigilante superhero.


75 YEARS AGO... On March 30, 1939, Illustrator Bob Kane and Writer Bill Finger created a shadowy and menacing costumed figure... Who would go on to become one of the most iconic superheroes of all time.

That superhero is none other than The Dark Knight and Caped Crusader of Gotham City himself... The Batman.



As the alter ego of Billionaire Bruce Wayne, Batman seeks to defend the innocent and deal justice to the "cowardly and superstitious". After losing his parents to a grisly crime when he was a young boy, Bruce dedicated his entire life to fight criminality and ensure others wouldn't suffer the same tragedy that befell him. Mastering an array of martial arts and sharpening his mind to become one of the keenest minds on the planet, Batman wages a one-man war on crime and uses his resources and arsenal of high-tech gadgets to aid him in his battles. He also has allies in his crusade such as Robin The Boy Wonder and Nightwing, as well as forging a strong friendship with Police Commissioner James Gordon and being a founding member of the Justice League.



To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of one of the greatest superheroes of all time, DC Comics has launched the official "Batman75.com" website to commemorate this milestone, as well as highlighting the list of new material, media, events, and merchandise that fans will be able to see throughout the year, which include the release of the new weekly comic book series "Batman: Eternal" this April, and Rocksteady Studios upcoming final entry in their highly-acclaimed Batman: Arkham video game series, Batman: Arkham Knight.

In addition to unveiling a "75th Anniversary logo", the official press release of DC Comics.com states the following:

"To mark the milestone 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ Batman, Warner Bros. Entertainment and DC Entertainment have revealed plans for a year-long celebration befitting the world’s most popular Super Hero.  Highlights of the anniversary program, which starts today, include a new commemorative 75th anniversary Batman logo and an exclusive “Cape/Cowl/Create” art exhibit, featuring 20 contemporary artists’ interpretation of The Dark Knight’s iconic cowl headpiece and cape from the upcoming Batman: Arkham Knight videogame.  There will also be 75thanniversary-related activities across all of Warner Bros. Entertainment throughout the year.
First appearing in the comic book Detective Comics #27, which hit newsstands on March 30, 1939, featuring artwork by Bob Kane and a script by Bill Finger, Batman emerged from the shadows to become the world’s most popular Super Hero and dominate all media.  In feature films, TV shows, radio, video games, publishing and merchandise, this most human of Super Heroes has battled some of fiction’s greatest villains using his intellect, cunning and an arsenal of gadgets to further his quest for justice.
“Batman is an incredibly important property with multi-generational appeal across all of the Studio’s businesses, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary,” said Kevin Tsujihara, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. Entertainment.  “From billion-dollar blockbuster films to TV, home entertainment, video games and consumer products, The Dark Knight continues to resonate with audiences worldwide and rightfully deserves his place as a global pop culture icon for the ages.”
Batman is the single most successful Super Hero film franchise in history and there have been more theatrical movies released based on Batman than any other comic book character.  In video games, the Batman Arkham franchise is also the most successful Super Hero game concept ever.  Batman consistently breaks records in every incarnation of his character and remains the gold standard by which all other comic book sales are measured.
“Batman is one of the greatest characters ever created, in comics or elsewhere, and even after 75 years he continues to wildly fascinate fans.  He is an integral part of pop culture and has successfully captured the imagination of the entire world,” said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment and President & Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “The origin of Batman, Bruce Wayne and the famous citizens of Gotham are legendary and likely a story you know inside out, even if you’ve never picked up a comic book in your life, and that speaks volumes to the character’s immense popularity and the constructs of the original mythology.”
The first published adventure of The Bat-Man (as he was then known) was in the May 1939 issue of  Detective Comics #27, conceived of and drawn by a 22-year-old Kane with his frequent collaborator, Bill Finger, scripting the story. The character was so successful, that one year later the first comic book devoted exclusively to the Caped Crusader’s adventures,Batman #1, hit newsstands. In that issue, Batman battled The Joker and Catwoman for the first time.
Now, DC Entertainment and the Studio’s various divisions, including Pictures, Television, Animation, Interactive Entertainment, Home Entertainment and Consumer Products, will mark this extraordinary 75th anniversary with a range of highly anticipated events and products.
The new commemorative logo, also released today across social media and websites, takes its cue from the famed Bat symbol, and features block-style lettering of “75 Years.”  The mark will be rolled out on Batman-related promotions, products and initiatives. 
Key activities planned for the Batman 75th anniversary celebration include:
  • DC Entertainment – DC Entertainment has an action-packed year filled with new Batman titles, commemorative issues and variant covers, including the recently released special edition of Detective Comics #27 commemorating Batman’s first appearance in the book in 1939, the new weekly series Batman Eternal launching April 9, and upcoming exclusiveBatman variant covers planned for San Diego Comic-Con International in July.
     
  • Batman Day – DC Entertainment is also partnering with thousands of comic retailers, book stores and libraries for “Batman Day” on Wednesday, July 23. Each location will host a Batman 75th anniversary celebration and offer fans a free, special edition Batman comic.
     
  • Interactive Entertainment – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has invited celebrated fashion designer Asher Levine to create a cape and cowl based on the Batsuit of the recently announced Batman: Arkham Knight videogame developed by Rocksteady Studios.  Favorite contemporary artists will have the opportunity to use the replicas as a blank canvas to produce their own, original interpretations of Batman’s iconic attire for an all new “Cape/Cowl/Create” art exhibit that will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con International in July.
  • Home Entertainment – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will bring fans an array of new Batman titles throughout the year, including the highly anticipated release of the Batman ’66 TV series for the first time ever. Other new releases include animated films Son of Batman (May 6) and Assault on Arkham (summer 2014). Additionally, a 25th Anniversary Edition of Tim Burton’s Batman feature film will be released in the fall.
     
  • Animation – Warner Bros. Animation has created two all-new Batman animated shorts set for debut in April, with fan-favorite producers Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series) and Darwyn Cooke (Batman Beyond) each presenting a unique and familiar take on the Batman animated universe. In addition, Timm will participate in a Batman 75th all-star panel at WonderCon in Anaheim on Saturday, April 19, which will also feature an exclusive premiere of Cooke’s animated short based upon Batman Beyond.
     
  • Television –Warner Bros. Television is in production on the pilot episode of the highly anticipated Gotham, a new one-hour drama for FOX which explores the origin stories of eventual police commissioner James Gordon and the villains that made Gotham City famous. In Gotham, Detective Gordon (Ben McKenzie – Southland) will encounter a familiar cast of characters – including a young Bruce Wayne – as he fights to keep the city safe. Executive producer Bruce Heller (The Mentalist, Rome) wrote the pilot, which is being directed by executive producer Danny Cannon (CSI series, Nikita)
     
  • Pictures – As Batman’s 75th anniversary is celebrated in 2014, Warner Bros. Pictures will begin production of Zack Snyder’s untitled Superman/Batman film starring Henry Cavill, who reprises his role as Superman/Clark Kent, and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The film, slated for release summer 2016, will bring the two most iconic Super Heroes of all time together for the first time on the big screen.
     
  • Consumer Products – Warner Bros. Consumer Products has partnered with an array of licensees to celebrate Batman’s 75th Anniversary through special edition and limited-release products. From the classic 1960s TV series to modern day comics, Batman’s presence will be larger than ever in celebration of his legacy through everything from toys to t-shirts.
     
  • DCComics.com – For the latest information and exclusive content celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary, visit www.Batman75.com. The dedicated section on DC Comics’ website launches today with the Batman 75 Sweepstakes which offers one lucky fan a one-of-a-kind prize package."
In fact, as a BIG FAN and Cosplayer of Batman myself, here's one tribute cover designed just for the occasion.


Again... It's a GREAT TIME to be a Bat-Fan, and yours truly is very proud.







Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: First trailer released


Since it was initially announced and brough about mixed reactions from fans and viewers alike, Michael Bay's version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was largely a mystery save for the bits and leaks of information and screenshots that made it into the web. Aside from starring Megan Fox and William Fichtner in the roles of April O'Neal and The Shredder respectively and the new looks of the heroes in a half shell, nothing else was showcased... Until now.

Via Comic Book.com, Paramount Pictures has released the very first trailer to the Michael Bay produced "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Fans of the 80's animated series and the Archie Comics run,t be prepared for something very different.

TMNT Movie Trailer

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arrives in theaters on August 8, 2014.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Batman: Arkham Knight: GDC '14 reveals more screenshots... And the Arkham Knight


At this year's Game Developers Conference, Rocksteady Studios has revealed new screenshots and a look at the titular villain that is the "Arkham Knight" in their upcoming final entry to the Batman: Arkham series - "Batman: Arkham Knight".



The villain in question looks to be an armored and anarchic twisted version of Batman... And uses firearms as shown in one screenshot (which you can see via Superherohype), to deal punishment to his adversaries. How he fits and what he does won't be fully fleshed out until the game arroves for PS4, Xbox One, and PC later this year, but you can look at the exclusive interview video Sony Playstation has put up.


GDC '14: Batman: Arkham Knight Interview

Batman: Arkham Knight hits consoles on October 14 this year.

Arrow: "Deathstroke" trailer released by The CW




After this week's "Birds of Prey" episode wrapped up, The CW has released an extended preview trailer of their upcoming Season 2 episode "Deathstroke" of their hit superhero TV Series "Arrow".

Based the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow, the show highlights the critical clash between former friends Oliver Queen and Slade Wilson, the latter's iconic moniker is finally spoken and accepted, and this trailer paints a daring confrontation to come.

Arrow - Deathstroke Trailer

The Arrow episode "Deathstroke" will air on The CW on April 2.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Captain America: the Winter Soldier: Meet The Winter Soldier Featurette & new posters released


Opening in most cinemas today internationally including the Philippines, Marvel Studios has released some new promotional material to promte their newest film in "Phase 2" of their Marvel Cinematic Universe - Captain America: The Winter Soldier.



First up via Comic Book.com is a brand new featurette that circles on the titular villain Cap faces in the sequel itself - The Winter Soldier. Those that have read the Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting "Captain America" storyline of the same name will know who this shadowy figure is... And how interesting his origins are as well.



Captain America The Winter Soldier - Meet The Winter Solider featurette

And via Superherohype, here are new posters promoting the movie, featuring Agent 13 played by Emily VanCamp, a retro styled poster by Paolo Rivera with the entire cast, and a brand new IMAX poster.




Captain America: The Winter Soldier opens internationally starting March 26, and in the US on April 4!

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Marvel brings "Every Single One" Spider-Man into "Spider-Verse" this November


This year is definitely going to be "The Year of the Spider" indeed, as Marvel and Dan Slott unveil plans for their next push into Peter Parker's oh so tangled web that is his life with the announcement of a brand new event for Spider-Man that involves... well, EVERY SINGLE ONE that is or is somehow related to him!

Via Comic Book Resources and Marvel's Live Blog announcement with Dan Slott himself, the House of Ideas has announced "Spider-Verse", a major Spider-Man storyline coming in November that sees pretty much every iteration of the webslinger that we've known throughout the years... And some totally new! It hits right on Marvel's 75th Anniversary, so EVERY SPIDEY YOU KNOW will appear.

What was first teased with a brilliant Gabriele Dell'Otto piece with just Spider-Man revealed...


Now turns into THIS.


And pretty much you can name some of those who appear in this awesome spread... Symbiote/ Black Suit Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man 2099, The Amazing Bag Man, Future Foundation, Iron Spider, and even Spider-Ham. Heck, even the female Spider characters are in this, and you'll see not only Jessica Drew's Spider-Woman, but even her counterpart from the Ultimate Universe, and even MC2 Spider-Girl May "MayDay" Parker.

 So much and a lot to take in. Dan Slott and Olivier Coipel are tapped to take on the event, and it begins with a tease on this years Free Comic Book Day followed by the proper start of the event with "The Amazing Spider-Man #9".

Read more on "Spider-Verse", which begins in November 2014, via the source post at CBR!


Monday, March 24, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past: 2nd Theatrical Trailer goes online (Update: w/ new poster!)


After weeks of waiting with teases and anticipation, 20th Century Fox and Marvel have released the brand new theatrical trailer for Bryan Singer's return to the X-Men film franchise with "X-Men: Days of Future Past"!

UPDATE: Via his own Facebook page, Bryan Singer has also released the new theatrical poster of the film!


Featuring the veteran X-Men film actors led by Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen back in their roles as Wolverine, Professor X, and Magneto, the past and present collide when the younger versions of these classic characters, including James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender reprising their roles of young Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr from X-Men: First Class, and both timelines must find a way to work together to prevent a dark future from transpiring.

Courtesy of the official X-Men Movies Facebook and YouTube pages, here is the second new trailer for Days of Future Past!

X-Men: Days of Future Past | Official Trailer 2

X-Men: Days of Future Past opens on May 23 in the US!


Sunday, March 23, 2014

The Walking Dead: AMC releases "Terminus" teaser poster for final two episodes of Season 4


With two weeks left until it wraps up Season 4, AMC has released a new teaser poster for their highly acclaimed zombie-drama series "The Walking Dead", highlighting the central location "Terminus" that's vital to the plot of the final two episodes.

Via the official Facebook page of the show, the new poster has Rick Grimes, Michonne, and Carl looking at what appears to be a threat in their midst, and the hashtag "#Terminus" displayed below the tagline "...Who Will Arrive?", signifying the question of who exactly will make it... And will Rick's group reunite together again?

Be sure to catch the final two episodes of The Walking Dead when it airs on AMC and international channels on their assigned schedules.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Godzilla: Two new theatrical posters showcase the size of the King of Monsters


Looking to terrorize the general audience in theaters worldwide when he finally returns to theaters in May, Warner Bros. and Legendary have released courtesy of the film's Facebook page two new posters for their reimagining of Toho's King of Monsters himself, Godzilla!

The top poster of course showcases how large the beast will be.

The next one shows how huge his tail is... And it's obliterated buildings in its path.


Godzilla opens in theaters in the RP on May 15, and in the US on May 16!

Friday, March 21, 2014

Hideo Kojima promotes "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes" w/ hilarious Micromania commercial


While visiting Paris to promote the launch of the first "prologue" chapter of his MGSV experience that is "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes", legendary series creator and video game developer Hideo Kojima took time to "sneak in" at a local Micromania video game store in the country and do something that Snake would literally be proud of his maker for.

And here is Kojima "sneaking in" in this awesome new commercial video by Kojima Productions and Konami and via the official Metal Gear Solid Facebook Page.

Hideo Kojima infiltrates Micromania [Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes]

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is now out for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One consoles worldwide.

UPDATED: FAKE Bond 24: "Come and Dive" Teaser released



UPDATE: FAKE, as reported by Metro UK and confirmed by Sony Pictures.

Original story: Looks like fans anxiously waiting for some footage of the next James Bond film starring Daniel Craig have an advanced teaser in their hands, as via the *fake* Sony Pictures YouTube page (and posted via Comic Book.comhas released a mysterious "Come and Dive" video that shows 007 walking into a memorial grave, with a mysterious woman's back seen and then fading to another scene which sees a beach.

Then the words "October 2015" come out, which is the official release date of the new sequel, the 24th Bond film that will be once again directed by Skyfall director Sam Mendes.

You can check out the video and see for yourself, which is truly an "official tease" if any.

COME AND DIVE - Official teaser - Bond 24

No official word or description of the plot for "Bond 24" has been released as of this time. For more info on the *fake* teaser, visit the*fake* Facebook page of the movie.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Final trailer and promo poster released



Delivering on its promise to release one more sizzling tease reel before the movie hits theaters by May, Sony Pictures and Marvel unveil the FINAL TRAILER to Marc Webb's Spider-Man film sequel seeing the return of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man/ Peter Parker, The Amazing Spider-Man 2!

Before releasing the trailer today, one final promo poster was released on the official Amazing Spider-Man Facebook page, highlighting Spidey in epic fashion of course.


And now, courtesy of Joblo's YouTube page, here is the FINAL TRAILER, which gives a better look at the other two villains accompanying Electro... Namely Rhino, and the Green Goblin.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Official Final International Trailer

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters sometime April internationally and on May 2 in the US!

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Godzilla: New international trailer shows off new footage


With two months left until it makes its way into theaters, Warner Bros. and Legendary have released a pretty new and in depth international trailer for the reimagination of Toho's "King of Monsters" into the Big Screen with "Godzilla"!

Godzilla - International Trailer -

The new preview contains some new scenes of the Big G as well as more visuals of the other gigantic beasts he'll face, as well as close ups of Bryan Cranston and Ken Watanabe delivering their lines with much emotion and conviction.

Godzilla, directed by Garth Edwards, makes its way into theaters on May 15 in the Philippines, and on May 16 in the US.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: New promo pics and teaser to Final Trailer online



Following up on the countdown to the brand new "Final Trailer"coming out this week, Sony Pictures and Marvel have released some new promo pictures and the teaser to said trailer for Marc Webb's upcoming Spider-Man film sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2!

And here is the sneak peek giving a glimpse of Spidey in action.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Official Final Trailer Sneak Peek

And here are two promo images from the official The Amazing Spider-Man Facebook page. Of course, the latter image was used as one of the new "Electro" themed posters released a few months back!



The Amazing Spider-Man 2 hits theaters beginning sometime April internationally, and May 2 in the US!

Monday, March 17, 2014

Ultra Street Fighter IV: 5th Character revealed... and her name is Decapre


Revealed at the end of the Capcom Pro Tour 2014 tournament, Capcom has revealed the much anticipated identity of the 5th character for Ultra Street Fighter IV... And her name is Decapre.

That name of course is Russian for "December", and much like her look suggests, she's a Cammy Clone who is one of M. Bison/ Vega's Dolls... But her moves are charge based and she's very different from her good girl counterpart. Very much like Violent Ken, but with fast moves. Take a look at the trailer reveal.

Ultra Street Fighter IV Decapre Trailer

Expect Ultra Street Fighter IV to his consoles and arcades sometime on June 2014!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: New promo pics released!




Swinging into theaters by May and already prepping up the release of a FINAL theatrical trailer, Sony Pictures and Marvel have released a couple of new promo images promoting Marc Webb's Spider-Man film sequel, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"!


The first two promo images promote Spidey's battles with Rhino and Green Goblin, as well as counting down to the release of the new trailer.

Then come two more with quotes featuring Spidey and Gwen Stacy.



For more information, visit the source post at Superherohype!

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters on April 16 internationally and May 2 in the US!

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist: Series teaser released and coming to Machinima soon


Set to debut soon on YouTube under Machinima's channel, the very first teaser of the much anticipated fan-made full-length live action series based on Capcom's Street Fighter series "Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist" has finally arrived, and it showcases some pretty neat action to come!

Street Fighter KICKS ASS!! Live Action Teaser

Showcasing the beginnings of Ryu and Ken, and before that their master Gouken as well as his brother Akuma/ Gouki, this all-new story promises a deeper look at the origin of Ansatsuken and beyond. For more information, visit the source post at Superherohype and the official Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist Facebook page.


Friday, March 14, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past: Both versions of Prof. X and Magneto on Total Film covers


Gearing up for release this May with a brand new trailer expected to hit soon, 20th Century Fox and Marvel have collaborated with Total Film magazine to release two exquisite covers promoting Bryan Singer's brand new X-Men film sequel, X-Men: Days of Future Past... Featuring Both versions of Professor X and Magneto!

Played by James McAvoy and Patrick Stewart, and then Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender respectively, the two heads of the opposing idealogical sides of the Mutant race come together when a threat from a far off timeline forces them to send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back into the past to stop a terrible future.

The cover comes courtesy of Total Film, and posted by Comic Book.com.

X-Men: Days of Future Past hits theaters internationally on May 21 and in the US on May 23.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Constantine TV Series: First look at Matt Ryan as "John Constantine" revealed!


Being developed and filmed currently as one of many new TV shows based on characters from the DC Universe, NBC has officially released the first image of actor Matt Ryan as DC/ Vertigo's occult detective John Constantine in the upcoming "Constantine" TV Series! Unlike the 2005 depiction of Keanu Reeves in the big screen, Ryan's take looks very much faithful to the source material, and will certainly delight fans of "Hellblazer" as he looks true to form and just needs a cigarette to complete the look!

For more information, visit the source post at Superherohype!

No release date for "Constantine" has been given, but expect it to arrive sometime during the 2014-2015 TV season, much like The Flash and Gotham!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Gotham: Official TV Logo and Synopsis released by FOX


Following on the heels of The CW's reveal of the full costume of Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/ The Flash in the new upcoming TV Series, Fox has revealed their logo design and official synopsis for their upcoming Batman spin-off TV Series, "Gotham".

Starring Ben McKenzie as a young James Gordon (while ironically playing Batman in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie adaptation of Batman: Year One), the series will focus on his origin story as he works up the ranks of the Gotham City Police Department, while telling parallel origin stories of the city's future supervillains... As well as an orphaned boy named Bruce Wayne who will one day grow up to be the city's greatest defender.

Here's the official synopsis, courtesy of Fox and posted in Superherohype.

Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker? 

"Gotham" is an origin story of the great DC Comics super villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (“The Mentalist,” “Rome”), "Gotham" follows one cop's rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the edge of evil and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time. 

Growing up in Gotham City's surrounding suburbs, James Gordon (Ben McKenzie, “Southland,” “The O.C.”) romanticized the city as a glamorous and exciting metropolis where his late father once served as a successful district attorney. Now, two weeks into his new job as a Gotham City detective and engaged to his beloved fiancée, Barbara Kean (Erin Richards, Open Grave, “Breaking In”), Gordon is living his dream – even as he hopes to restore the city back to the pure version he remembers it was as a kid. 

Brave, honest and ready to prove himself, the newly-minted detective is partnered with the brash, but shrewd police legend Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue, “Sons of Anarchy,” “Terriers,” “Vikings,” “Copper”), as the two stumble upon the city's highest-profile case ever: the murder of local billionaires Thomas and Martha Wayne. At the scene of the crime, Gordon meets the sole survivor: the Waynes' hauntingly intense 12-year-old son, Bruce (David Mazouz, “Touch”), toward whom the young detective feels an inexplicable kinship. Moved by the boy's profound loss, Gordon vows to catch the killer. 

As he navigates the often-underhanded politics of Gotham's criminal justice system, Gordon will confront imposing gang boss Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith, The Matrix films, “HawthoRNe,” Collateral), and many of the characters who will become some of fiction's most renowned, enduring villains, including a teenaged Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman (acting newcomer Camren Bicondova) and Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor, “The Walking Dead,” Another Earth). 

Although the crime drama will follow Gordon's turbulent and singular rise through the Gotham City police department, led by Police Captain Sarah Essen (Zabryna Guevara, “Burn Notice”), it also will focus on the unlikely friendship Gordon forms with the young heir to the Wayne fortune, who is being raised by his unflappable butler, Alfred (Sean Pertwee, "Camelot," “Elementary”). It is a friendship that will last them all of their lives, playing a crucial role in helping the young boy eventually become the crusader he's destined to be.

Gotham is scheduled to premiere sometime during the 2014-2015 TV Season.

The Flash: Grant Gustin in FULL COSTUME revealed by The CW!

After revealing the headshot a week or so ago, Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, and The CW reveal the FULL COSTUME of The brand new Barry Allen and The Flash himself, Grant Gustin!


The reveal was posted and came courtesy of Comic Book Resources, and development of The Flash TV Series, which spins off the currently popular Green Arrow based TV Series "Arrow", is one of many new shows that expand the superhero live action series based on characters from DC Comics!!!

Fans of The Scarlet Speedster... REJOICE!

The Flash is coming sometime on fall 2014!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Angelina Jolie IS "Maleficent" in new movie theatrical poster


Coming to theaters this May and telling the untold story of Disney most iconic villain, the studio has released (as shown via Comic Book.com) the brand new theatrical poster of Angelina Jolie dressed in full attire as the titular character herself... "Maleficent".

Directed by Robert Stromberg and also starring Sharlto Copley and Elle Fanning, the film follows the untold story of the memorable villainess from Sleeping Beauty and the events that turned her pure heart to stone.

If you haven't seen the trailer yet, here it is again


Maleficent Official Trailer #2 - Dream

Maleficent opens in theaters on May 30, 2014.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Marvel Comics: 75th Anniversary Trailer released


Celebrating 75 years in the industry this year and honoring their whole roster of iconic superheroes and stories, Marvel has released a trailer for their 75th Anniversary this year!

Via Marvel.com and Comic Book.com, here's the trailer!


Sunday, March 9, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past: Cinefix releases "On the set" video


With two months to go before it hits theaters, 20th Century Fox, Marvel, and Cinefix have released a short but pretty informative video featuring stars Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, and James McAvoy as they promote their next appearance in the next all-star X-Men film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past".

Via Slash Film, here's the cast members promoting what to expect from the film, which gathers the cast from both past and present X-Men films into one gathering that's fourteen years in the making since director Bryan Singer introduced Marvel's Mutants in the big screen!


X-Men: Days of Future Past hits theaters on May 23, 2014!

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Ultimate Spider-Man #200 preview reveals... Ultimate Iron Spider?



Coming out in a month's time and celebrating milestone and anniversary at the same time, Comic Book Resources has released an exclusive preview of "Ultimate Spider-Man #200", which celebrates writer Brian Michael Bendis' tenure on the book together with a team of artists past and present that lend their visual talents such as Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks, and Dave Marquez!

Taking place during the anniversary of the original Ultimate Spider-Man Peter Parker's death and at the home of May Parker, Miles Morales, the current Ultimate Spider-Man, as well as Aunt May herself, Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, and those close to Peter life reflect on their lost friend, not knowing that sinister plans are in motion. You can read the preview via the source post at CBR here... And it also introduces a new "Spider-Man" character that looks awfully like "Ultimate Iron Spider"?


From the costume alone and being at the center of the splash page, who could possibly be under the mask of this new iteration of the costume Earth-616 Peter Parker wore when he fought alongside Iron Man during the Civil War? We'll just have to wait and see.

We'll find out more when "Ultimate Spider-Man #200" hits comic book stores on April 2.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Featurette #2, Extended Preview, and New TV Spot videos go online


With literally just weeks to go before release, Marvel Studios unleashes more teasers and promotional video material for their upcoming new "Phase 2" film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe that sees Chris Evans back as the Star Spangled Avenger in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".

Via CBMTrailers, here's a new four-minute extended preview that shows a pretty cool clip from the movie combined with a trailer segment!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Extended Clip & Trailer

Here's TV Spot #4.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier TV Spot #4
And finally, here's Featurette #2


Captain America: The Winter Soldier Featurette #2

Captain America: The Winter Soldier opens internationally on March 26 and April 4 in the US!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Winter Soldier character poster & TV Spot #3 online


Marching its way into theaters in just a few weeks, Marvel Studios and Disney aren't pulling the stops on the promotions for the next film in "Phase 2" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that is "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". In that regard, a new character poster and TV Spot have been released, showcasing the titular and mysterious assassin himself and teasing off some brand new footage via the mini clip video.

SPOILERS be around, so view at your own risk.