Thor: Love and Thunder Featurette Shows it is Definitely a Taika Waititi Adventure

 

Hitting theaters this week and already set to bring the hammer down in international territories, Marvel Studios has unleashed a new featurette for "Thor: Love and Thunder" that shows off that it is definitely a Taika Waititi adventure - with the director interacting with stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and the rest of the cast and crew as they deliver a pretty ambitious Thor adventure yet!

Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder | A Taika Waititi Adventure

And for a bonus, here's the "Legacy" featurette that's making the rounds online as well.

  Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder | Legacy Of Thor

Thor: Love and Thunder hits theaters this July 6 in the Philippines, and on July 8 in the US!

Happy Fourth of July and Happy Birthday, Captain America!

 

It's the Fourth of July in the US, and also the fictional birthday of one of the most recognizable characters ever made and published in the world of comics! 

On July 4th, 1918 (or other years depending on the version of the character), Steven Grant Rogers was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Growing up as a scrawny 98-pound weakling, he would be chosen to undergo a secret World War II experiment funded by the allies that transformed him into the world's first super soldier. He would then take up a stars and stripes themed uniform, shield, and fight against fascists and bullies as Captain America - a sentinel of liberty who fought for what's right and continued to do so even after being a literal "man out of time" on the present day.

Happy Birthday Steve Rogers, and Happy Independence Day to the USA!

ToyCon PH Returns to Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall This July 8 to 19

 

One of the longest running conventions in the Philippines and one that is home to collectors, hobbyists, and cosplayers returns to where it all started in a grand homecoming that is a sight for sore eyes following a long hiatus!

Toycon PH, aka The Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention, will be back at the Megatrade Halls at the SM Megamall this coming July 8 to 10! After two years of missing out on physical conventions due to the challenges brought about by the global pandemic, the event is ready to come back and bring some much needed joy and excitement to attendees and collectors alike!

Here's the event highlights you can expect from ToyCon 2022 as listed on their official Facebook page and official website!

Our event highlights this year will include:

- The biggest Voltes V Licensing and merchandise exhibit in collaboration with Telesuccess Productions Inc.

- Surprise Celebrity appearances (to be announced soon!)

Funko Funatics Philippines release of exclusives and celebrity signings

- Top toy studios and designers from the region on exhibit

- TOYCON Creator’s Alley – co-organized by the Bulletpunk Network where the top Filipino toy creators meet the up and coming young upstart creators

- Artist Alley – co-organized by Komiket with some of the Philippines top comic book artist/s assembled for signing and sketching

- The TOYCON Collectors Gallery c/o the Philippine Toy Groups Association

- Toy Art and Toy Customizing competition

- ToyClick and Cosclick Photography contest

- The TOYCON Cosplay Competition and the World Cosplay Summit

- Collectors and Customizers Panel discussions

- The Pinoy Pop Culture Icon Awards

- And the Biggest collectibles retail floor of more than 250 booths

That's a lot of activities and things to look forward to! See you at ToyCon 2022 this July 8 to 10! 

Top Gun: Maverick Soars Past $1 Billion in the Global Box Office, Becoming Tom Cruise’s Biggest Highest Grossing Film Ever

Literally just like his character in the films, Tom Cruise has defied the odds and soared on to new heights reprising his role as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, as “Top Gun: Maverick” soars past $1 billion dollars in the worldwide box office as reported by Deadline Hollywood and has easily become his highest grossing film ever!

Opening just before Memorial Day Weekend across the globe, the sequel to the 1986 cult classic “Top Gun” is set 36 years after the events of the original, where Cruise reprises his role as an older yet still very dangerous Maverick who is still an active  test pilot and has managed to avoid being grounded or promoted for over three decades. He is called back once again to train a new generation of Top Gun pilots for a new mission by his former rival turned friend Admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky (once again played by the legendary Val Kilmer), and among the new students he’s teaching is Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller) - the son of his long deceased RIO and best friend Goose.

Definitely one of the best movie sequels ever made as well as a top contender for movie of the year, Top Gun Maverick will absolutely blow your mind with its daring aerial dogfights, special effects, and a very relatable story that will make you “feel the need for speed”. Check out my review for the film here, and see why it is absolutely a MUST WATCH while it’s still in theaters!

Batman 1989 Celebrates its 33rd Anniversary Today

 

One of the most influential films in cinema and superhero history has turned 33 years old, and it still leaves quite an impact and legacy to everyone who is a fan of a certain winger avenger of DC Comics. 

On this day in 1989, "Batman" made its way into theaters in the United States - bringing to life a darker and more serious interpretation of the Caped Crusader. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Jack Nicholson as The Joker and Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/ Batman, the film chronicles the Dark Knight's war against crime in his hometown of Gotham City as a new kind of criminal emerges to challenge him and plunge everything into anarchy and chaos.

Batman (1989) - Original Theatrical Trailer

To state how Batman's influence is still being felt to this day is a testimony to how powerful the film's legacy and marketing are. It helped bring the character back to his darker nature and roots following the numerous campy interpretations seen in comics, television, and media - especially the version played by the late great Adam West in the 1960's TV series. Batman 1989 was inspired by the comic book stories "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" and "Batman: The Killing Joke" - ensuring that Bruce Wayne and his alter ego were driven by a crusade to avenge the death of his parents while fighting for justice in a city ridden with crime and corruption. 

It's also worth noting that the soundtrack was composed by the legendary music artist known as Prince, with some late 80's pop music that can be consider interesting and wild to listen to. The score was composed by Danny Elfman, who's Batman theme still remains one of the most recognizable superhero themes ever and has inspired the version used in "Batman: The Animated Series" as well.

If you haven't seen this movie, you owe it to yourselves to do so. Michael Keaton's casting as Batman was criticized before the film's release in 1989, and after it came out it proved naysayers wrong and paved the way for more sequels and reboots to happen. In fact Keaton is set to reprise the role in "The Flash" and "Batgirl" films, and that's saying something about a man who literally can convince you he's the character by saying "I'm Batman" to your face. From the awesome looking Batmobile to the gadgets and the aesthetics of Gotham City itself, this film had it all and continues to prove it was ahead of its time.

Happy 33 years, Batman 1989!

Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary Live Stream Announce Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (aka FF7R Part 2), and Third FF7R Already in Development!

 

It's a pretty awesome and happy time to be a Final Fantasy VII fan, as Square Enix celebrated 25 years of the original FF7 and its legacy with a livestream digital event that ran for 10 minutes and absolutely had some exciting announcements to share with the fans and gamers!

First off, the long rumored and teased remake/ remaster of the PSP game "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII" is real, and a trailer has been released announcing "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion" for the PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam this Winter!

Check out the trailer below and see the return of Zack Fair's adventure before the events of the original FF7! CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION Announcement Trailer

And of course fans have patiently waited for a teaser or trailer for the follow-up to Final Fantasy VII Remake... And we got it! Say hello to "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth", aka FF7R Part 2!

  FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH – First Look Trailer

FF7R Rebirth is scheduled to be released next Winter, meaning we'll be seeing it some time in late 2023 for PS5!

And of course the FF7R team led by Tetsuya Nomura have a special message - development of the third and final part of the FF VII Remake Trilogy has begun!

We're delighted to present messages from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth creative director Tetsuya Nomura, director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/Cem5VO4HVq

— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) June 16, 2022

Char Aznable Gets His Own McDonald’s Menu With McDonald’s Japan x Gundam Collaboration

 

The menu is going to be 3x Faster and Red Comet inspired at McDonald’s in Japan! 

A new collaboration between Bandai Namco and McDonald’s Japan will see Mobile Suit Gundam’s iconic Newtype ace pilot Char Aznable inspired food menus being offered at the restaurant chain in the land of the rising sun! Beginning on June 22nd and featuring the Custom Zaku-II to the Zeong, there will be a number of wrappings adorned with the images of the mobile suits Zeon’s “Red Comet” has piloted in the original Mobile Suit Gundam franchise!

Check out the commercial below!

Source: Gundam News.org