Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Karate Kid: Legends: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Team Up to Train the Next Generation

 


One of the most anticipated crossovers since the original films and Cobra Kai finally gets its long awaited first trailer and synopsis, as Columbia Pictures has released our first look at "Karate Kid Legends" - the newest installment in the Karate Kid film franchise and which brings back legends Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in their respective roles as Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso to help the new generation in kung fu prodigy Li Fong (as played by Ben Wang).

Here's the new trailer and synopsis:


In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn't want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown. Karate Kid: Legends is directed by Jonathan Entwistle, and written by Rob Lieber. The film is produced by Karen Rosenfelt, with executive producers Jenny Hinky and Ralph Macchio
Karate Kid: Legends will be coming to theaters soon.

Monday, December 16, 2024

James Gunn Unleashes The First Poster For “Superman”, Trailer Arrived December 19

 


The world will “Look Up” indeed and see a new DC Universe rise and begin next year, as James Gunn and DC Studios have released the very first poster for “Superman” - which stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/ Kal-El, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Via Warner Bros, here’s the official synopsis for the highly anticipated superhero movie:

“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.”

The first trailer will also be released worldwide on December 19 (US Time).



Superman is set to fly in PH theaters on July 9, 2025. 

 

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Marvel Studios New Special Look and Poster for Captain America: Brave New World

 


Set to fly into theaters early next year as the first Marvel Studios film for 2025, a brand new poster and Special Look for “Captain America: Brave New World” has been released - showing more of Sam Wilson’s journey as the brand new Star Spangled Avenger wielding the shield as he takes on a conspiracy that could very well shake the world, as well as a gamma powered  President Thunderbolt Ross as the “Red Hulk”.


Captain America: Brave New World hits theaters this February.

Friday, December 13, 2024

ICYMI: RGG Studio Reveals New Virtua Fighter and Project Century Trailer at The Game Awards

 


This year’s The Game Awards celebration has come and gone, and there were definitely a LOT of world premiere trailers that showcased some of the best and brightest things that are coming out in the next year or so for the world of video games. 


Chief among those showing their upcoming new titles were SEGA and RGG Studio, who weren’t shy to reveal their new trailers for two very anticipated titles - a brand new Virtua Fighter and the new game that’s part of RGG Studio’s 20th Anniversary celebration in “Project Century”.

You can check out the reveal trailers below, and as a fan of VF and the Like A Dragon/ Ryu Ga Gotoku franchise, I’m excited!





Sunday, December 8, 2024

Happy 19th Anniversary, Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Like A Dragon!

 


On this 19 years ago, SEGA and the developers of what would become RGG Studio made a little game called “Ryu Ga Gotoku” - introducing the world to Kazuma Kiryu, the Tojo Clan, Gotoku Majima, Kamurocho, and the beginning of a saga that would stretch out through many games and even spin-offs that would introduce new concepts and ways of expanding the universe that has become so beloved by many worldwide.



As RGG Studio and director of RGG Studio Masayoshi Yokoyama have addressed in an open letter to fans, things are just beginning for the studio and franchise - and next year will be the big 20th anniversary too! Happy 19th Anniversary, Ryu Ga Gotoku/ Like A Dragon!

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Marvel Studios: D23 Brasil Shows New Looks at Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts

 


During Marvel Studios’ presentation at D23 Brasil, a couple of new looks were shown for next year’s slate of MCU films - specifically “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Marvel’s Thunderbolts*” - which the former got a new poster and trailer, and the latter a new “Special Look” that is essentially a new trailer as well.

The new poster and trailer for Captain America: Brace New World - which sees Sam Wilson/ Captain America taking on a new conspiracy running inside the government and a gamma powered President Thunderbolt Ross, aka Red Hulk.


Then we also get a new look at Marvel’s Thunderbolts* - showing more action and comedic antics between the team consisting of the likes of Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, John Walker, and so on.


Captain America: Brave New World arrives this February, and Thunderbolts* this May.

Friday, November 1, 2024

New Godzilla Film Confirmed, To Be Directed by Takashi Yamazaki


 It’s official - the director, writer, and VFX supervisor of Academy Award winning film “Godzilla: Minus One” is returning to helm the next Gojira film!



Straight from Toho and Takashi Yamazaki themselves - and announced during the month Godzilla celebrates his 70th Anniversary! Stay tuned for more announcements!