Announced just in time for the movie's release in theaters this week, Hong Kong based toy manufacturer Hot Toys has released photos and are taking pre-orders for their next upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe figure in "Ant-Man"! Based on the likeness of star Paul Rudd who plays Scott Lang, the 1/6 scale comes with numerous accessories, including an LED helmet that lights up when Scott puts it on and a miniature Ant-Man figure to show the size-changing difference when he shrinks! For more info, visit the official Hot Toys Facebook page!
Ant-Man is now playing in theaters internationally.
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!
UPDATE: The initial reports were clarified by the stunt master himself via Facebook and Den of Geek. Jackie Chan will NOT be retiring from action cinema at all. Check out the source links above for more on the story.
Here's the original article posted:
Many of you may know him as Drunken Master or the cop Lee from the Rush Hour movies, but regardless of how you've heard of him, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan is a legend and icon. However, the man known for blending his martial arts prowess with his stuntman training and comedic antics has finally decided to put down the fighting gloves for good, announcing his retirement to the world during the Cannes Film Festival. His last film that he also directed, "Chinese Zodiac", will be the final film where he will be billed as an action star. Chan hopes to work on his acting muscles instead, and the 58-year old actor looks forward to taking it easy and resting well from the action and fighting spotlight.
Here's a look at the trailer his last film as an action star, Chinese Zodiac!
'Chinese Zodiac' Trailer 2012 - Jackie Chan New Movie
Thanks Jackie, and enjoy your well deserved retirement! For more on the story, check out the source post at Bleeding Cool, Daily Mail, and Yahoo!
