Via Comic Book Resources, here's the very first promotional image of Brandon Routh returning as Clark Kent/ Kal-El, as he suits up as an alternate version of Supes from "Kingdom Come" - better known to fans as "Kingdom Come Superman"! This is Routh's first time returning to the DC Comics role he started out as with 2006's "Superman Returns", as he is well known in the Arrowverse for playing Ray Palmer/ The Atom in the DC on the CW shows and "Legends of Tomorrow". Only time will tell what specific part KC Superman will play in "Crisis on Infinite Earths"!
In case you didn't hear the news - SPIDEY'S OFFICIALLY BACK IN THE MCU!
As reported by Deadline Hollywood, a new deal has been struck between Sony and Disney/ Marvel in once again bringing the wallcarawler to the same cinematic universe as the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, where Disney would co-finance 25% of the production of a third Spidey film for a 25% equity stake. This allows Tom Holland to once again swing and continue his role as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man without any sacrifices or omissions to his story thread following the events of this year's "Spider-Man: Far From Home" - where Spidey's world literally turned upside down following his battle and victory over Mysterio. The deal also calls for Spidey to appear in another Marvel film, as well as retaining the creative presence of Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige.
Spider-Man will swing once more with his third solo film on July 16, 2021!
After revealing the release date of the game a few days ago, Naughty Dog and Playstation have revealed a brand new reveal trailer for "The Last of Us Part II", as well as the official synopsis of the much anticipated sequel.
The Last of Us Part II – Release Date Reveal Trailer | PS4
And here's the official synopsis:
"Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions."
The Last Of Us Part II will be released exclusively for Playstation 4 on February 21, 2020.
At long last, Naughty Dog and Playstation have FINALLY confirmed the released date of one of the most anticipated games - as Ellie will return as the main protagonist for “The Last Of Us Part II” this coming February. Revealed during Sony’s “State of Play” stream where gaming reveals and news bits are given to fans and the public, Naughty Dog showed a short new trailer and also flashed the released date as 2.21.2020.
Early next year is going to be crazy with games. What’s more, Playstation also revealed the numerous collector’s editions coming out for pre-order - including the “Ellie Edition”.
The Last Of Us Part II hits PS4 on February 21, 2020.
Around this time in Japan, one of the most intense entries in Capcom’s long running Resident Evul/ Biohazard franchise was released for the original Playstation, as “Biohazard 3: Last Escape” hit the platform and took the Survival Horror series to a whole new level. Originally conceived as a spin-off with a different character while the true follow up would have been the Dreamcast’s “Resident Evil: Code: Veronica”, what would be called “Resident Evil 3: Nemesis” in the US was turned into the next numbered sequel, with original Resident Evil heroine Jill Valentine returning as the main protagonist. This time, she would be facing a new relentless menace called “Nemesis” - a Tyrant type monster who would chase her throughout the game at any moment’s notice. The game would be released in North America on November that same year.
Set before and after the events of Resident Evil 2, RE3 was another popular entry in the franchise - and it has been ported to several platforms over the years. With the success of this year’s Resident Evil 2 Remake, fans are clamoring for a Remake to this game. Only time will tell if Capcom will indeed go through with that.
Batman Day was celebrated last September 22nd, and coinciding with that event came a couple of announcements for The Dark Knight’s future - including who will be replacing writer Tom King in the mainline “Batman” comic book series next year. Following the end of the “City of Bane” storyline with issue #85 this December, DC Comics has announced that “Detective Comics” writer James Tynion IV will join forces with artists Tony S. Daniel to take on Batman starting with issue #86 this January 2020. Tom King meanwhile will go with Clay Mann and do a new 12 issue miniseries run with “Batman Catwoman” that same month.
Shared directly from his Facebook page, Oliver Queen actor Stephen Amell signals that the curtain call for the Arrowverse’s premiere series is near, as the final season of Arrow has a new poster released, with the tagline “Heroes Fall. Legends Rise” accompanying it.
As the eight and last season for The CW show, Arrow has climbed up the ladder significantly in helping DC get a foothold in its TV based programs - creating a shared universe that began with “The Flash”, “Legends of Tomorrow”, adopting “Supergirl”, and then later this year adding Batwoman. Another show, “Black Lightning”, may get its chance to crossover with the coming event “Crisis on Infinite Earths”. That story arc begins this fall, and Arrow’s final run of 10 episodes will factor in as this last season runs its course.
It’s a pretty special day for fans of Batman, as today officially marks the worldwide annual celebration for the Caped Crusader known as “Batman Day”! Commemorated by DC Comics and further promoting the legacy of The Dark Knight, every comic book store, book shop, or place that honors Bruce Wayne and his vigilante world is celebrated - with different activities and events planned all throughout this day! 2019 also happens to be the 80th Anniversary of Batman - and eight decades is no small feat for a man dressed in a Bat costume striking fear into the hearts of the criminals of Gotham City!
Fans of The CW’s hit Superman prequel series “Smallville” are going to be singing those lyrics from the theme “Save Me” by Remy Zero, as Deadline confirms that actor Tom Welling is reprising his role as Clark Kent/ Superman for the Arrowverse crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths” - which will feature Stephen Amell/ Oliver Queen, Grant Gustin/ Barry Allen, Melissa Benoist/ Kara Zor-El, and the rest of the heroes in a quest to save the multiverse as well as meeting other alternate reality counterparts, heroes, and villains.
The crossover, beginning this fall season, will be the first time Welling will be reprising his role - answering the big question what happened to Clark Kent after the series finale of Smallville. “Crisis on Infinite Earths” - based in the same crossover event by DC Comics from the 1980’s, will be a five episode arc spanning Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman.
Set to hit theaters in a few weeks, Warner Bros. And DC Films have revealed the official IMAX poster for “Joker”, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck - a failed stand up comedian who descends into madness and the role we all know from Batman lore when Gotham society fails and preys on the poor while the rich get more power and corrupt.
Hitting theaters next year courtesy of Warner Bros. And DC Films, Margot Robbie will reprise her signature role as Harley Quinn, as she joins a group of vigilante ladies to oppose a crime lord name Black Mask in “Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn”!
“Since the events of Suicide Squad, Batman has disappeared, leaving Gotham City unprotected from crime, and Harley Quinn has left the Joker. When Cassandra Cain, a young girl, comes across a diamond belonging to crime lord Black Mask, Harley joins forces with Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to help protect her”
Birds of Prey will be released in the Philippines on February 6, 2020!
Today is a very special day for the world of popular culture and the 80’s, as Hasbro’s “The Transformers” first started airing it’s popular animated TV series today, September 17th, way back in 1984! The show, made to coincide with Hasbro’s toyline of the same name - was a story about sentient an alien robot race known as “Transformers” that are split into warring factions - the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Living in the distant planet known as Cybertron, the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, were forced to flee from their home planet to seek other ways of defeating the Decepticons and their tyrannical leader Megatron. After a battle sends both groups crash lamding on prehistoric Earth, the robots lay in stasis until waking up in the present day - adapting to their surroundings by copying the forms of existing vehicles and machinery and becoming “Robots in Disguise”. As such, the war between both continues on Earth - with humanity involved and caught in the crossfires of the battle.
Since then, The Transformers has grown into a mega world franchise known to many people around the world. From the toys to the cartoons, the series has spawned multiple spin-offs, an animated movie following the events of the series, and even a series of live-action movies directed by Michael Bay. Truly they are more than meets the eye, and 35 years later they are legend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY G1/ Generation 1!
It’s almost been a year since Sony Pictures Animation and Marvel released the Academy Award winning animated film “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse”, and fans and new viewers alike can’t stop talking about that movie featuring the first convergence of different Spider-Men and Women from the multiverse! It’s only fitting then that Mondo has a new limited edition poster out (as featured in Comic Book.com), and what an AMAZING print it is - featuring Miles Morales, Peter B. Parker, Gwen Stacy, and the rest of the Spider-Gang swinging as Kingpin looms over above!
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is now out digitally, in home video, and in Netflix!
Things have come a long way for the Kickstarter short film “Kung Fury”. In addition to being hailed as a love letter and tribute to 80’s action films and martial arts films, the retro wave YouTube film has garnered enough praise and critical reception to warrant a follow-up, and that is exactly what star/ director David Sandberg of Laser Unicorns is doing by getting to work in directing a sequel/ follow-up full length feature aptly titled “Kung Fury 2”!
Among the stars Sandberg will be getting are Michael Fassbender and Arnold Schwarzenegger - big star power who will be playing roles in the Future Cop’s next adventure. In fact, Schwarzenegger posted some Instagram pics teasing a first look at his role in the film - as “Mr. President” and of course beside Sandberg/ Kung Fury himself! Check out Arnold’s IG post here.
As someone who literally has the best of both worlds to work with, director James Gunn has his hands busy prepping up for his DC Films directorial debut of the brand new Suicide Squad film that’s literally titled “The Suicide Squad”. Besides some familiar names returning like Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flasg, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, & Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Gunn also took to his Facebook to reveal the primary cast list - with those names as well as a few others that’ll catch the eye of other fans - including Nathan Fillion, Sean Gunn, John Cena, Idris Elba, Peter Capaldi, and Taika Waititi in as of yet unrevealed roles.
James Gunn left the caption: “Don’t Get Too Attached. #TheSuicideSquad”. Simple and from the title of the movie and group’s name alone, that already sends a message.
The Suicide Squad is scheduled to be released on August 2021.
Revealed in DC Comics’ solicitations for December 2019, Frank Miller is returning to the possible future world of Batman he created, as he teams up with artist Rafael Grampa to pen a new three issue miniseries called “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child”.
As reported by Entertainment Weekly, The Golden Child is set three years after the events of “Datk Knight III: The Master Race” - with the focus of the story centering on Jonathan Kent - the second child of Superman and Wonder Woman. Also confirmed to return is Carrie Kelly - the former Robin and Bruce Wayne’s second in command who has matured into the role of Batwoman
Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child will hit stores on December 11.
One of the most highly anticipated games of the this year naturally gets its showcase and presentation at the Tokyo Game Show, and Hideo Kojima and his game developing company Kojima Productions were on hand to show a brand new trailer for their upcoming new game "Death Stranding" - which stars Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lea Seydoux in an open world action game where even more bizarre and unique visuals to be expected from the man who made Metal Gear were unveiled!
Death Stranding – Official Briefing Trailer | TGS 2019
If this isn't enough, here's the entire presentation with Kojima and crew showing off gameplay too!
Death Stranding hits exclusively for Playstation 4 on November 8, 2019!
There's PLENTY to be excited about in the world of video games if you're a gamer, as the annual Tokyo Game Show gaming expo and convention is currently ongoing and previewing some of the most anticipated new games and innovations coming to your favorite platforms and systems.
Naturally, Japanese RPG and gaming developer Square Enix is present to showcase their latest offerings and upcoming releases - and among them is a brand new trailer for their highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake - which arrives for Playstation 4 early next year and will be the "First Part" of an episodic release for the revival of the classic JRPG that originally hit the Sony Playstation in 1997!
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Tokyo Game Show 2019 Trailer
And if that's not enough, check out the Japanese version of the trailer too!
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE for TGS 2019
Final Fantasuy VII Remake will be released on March 3, 2020!
Looks like Marvel Studios has set its sights on their Kate Bishop for the MCU, as Variety reports that Academy Award nominated actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has been tapped to play Kate Bishop in Marvel and Disney's upcoming "Hawkeye" TV Series for Disney Plus!
Steinfeld, who got her nomination from her breakout role as Mattie Ross in "True Grit" and also starred in last December's "Bumblebee", will be joining veteran MCU actor Jeremy Renner in the series - who reprises his role as the original Hawkeye Clint Barton. A member of the Young Avengers, Kate Bishop first appeared in the eponymous series as one of the founding members of teenage superheroes gathering together to honor the memory of the Avengers. She has since come into her own as a hero, sharing the name "Hawkeye" with the blessing of her mentor and fellow archer Clint Barton.
This will be Hailee's second Marvel character to play if ever, as she also voiced Spider-Gwen/ Gwen Stacy in the Academy Award winning animated film "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse"! No word yet on when the exact release date of "Hawkeye" will be, but it's expected to come to Disney Plus on 2021.
A beloved platform from the sixth generation of video game consoles is officially remembered this day, as the North American release of the "Sega Dreamcast" officially happened twenty years ago. This unique gaming system was fondly remembered for being the first 128-bit console out in the market before the release of the Playstation 2, Gamecube, and Xbox, and had stellar titles in its library such as Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, Skies of Arcadia, Marvel Vs Capcom 2, Resident Evil: Code Veronica, and of course the first two Shenmue games by legendary developer Yu Suzuki.
The legacy of the Dreamcast still remains among gamers who were very dedicated to its selection of games and the ambitions the system had which helped pave the way for many conventions enjoyed in today's gaming world. Despite having a huge controller - it was sufficient and also featured a VMU or Visual Memory Unit that could act as a separate device you could play minigames with besides storing memory and acting as a visual aid to a specific game. At the time of its US launch which was months before the PS2, it enjoyed a good run and success in the market - before ultimately losing to its competition and eventually being discontinued in March of 2001.
The Sega Dreamcast 20 years later 9-9-99 | MVG
Here's a pretty awesome retrospective on the Dreamcast by Modern Vintage Gamer - just in time for the anniversary celebration.
Send in the clown, because he just won the top prize at this year's Venice Film Festival!
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, "Joker" has nabbed the "Golden Lion" award from the annual film fest this Saturday - adding another feather to its cap and yet another prestigious accolade that makes it one of the most anticipated films everyone is looking forward to next month! The unlikely comic book movie that tells the origin story of Batman's greatest nemesis is directed by "The Hangover" and "War Dogs" helmer Todd Phillips, and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck - a failed stand up comedian and clown who is caught in the turbulent times of 1981 Gotham City, driving him to insanity and leading him to the path of becoming the Clown Prince of Crime the city will soon fear.
Phillips commented and thanked "Warner Bros. and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie." He also said of his lead star - "There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin is the fiercest and brightest and most open-minded lion I know. Thank you for trusting me with your insane talent."
Joker opens in theaters in the Philippines on October 3 courtesy of Warner Bros. Philippines.
One year ago today, Insomniac Games released one of the most ambitious action-adventure video games that featured a certain friendly neighborhood wall-crawling hero... And came away literally swinging with flying colors. Yes, the now classic "Marvel's Spider-Man" came out for the Playstation 4 this day in 2018 - and a lot of us remember our first moments playing this and truly experiencing how it is to be Spider-Man and dive into his world full of quirks, villains, and twists while maintaining that life long adage he learned from his late Uncle Ben that "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility".
Just in case you haven't played this amazing game yet, the "Game of the Year" edition has been out since last week and includes all of the released DLC - including "The City That Never Sleeps" and extra costumes.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Game of the Year Edition - Accolades Trailer | PS4
Insomniac Games' success with the game has also led them to be officially acquired by Sony themselves. Looking forward to future Spidey games!
After teasing that their next DLC fighter would be revealed, Nintendo has announced via their recent Nintedo Direct reveal video that SNK's own mascot fighter Terry Bogard will be the next Smash Fighter to be added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
You know him as the hero of the Fatal Fury and one of the main stars of The King of Fighters series, now see him duke it out with the rest of the stars of Smash Bros.!
Terry Bogard in Smash Bros. Ultimate REVEAL TRAILER
Terry will be smashing his way to SSBU as the latest DLC fighter this November!
If you plan on going to theaters to catch "It: Chapter Two" (and YOU SHOULD as I REALLY enjoyed the film and reviewed it too!), then Warner Bros. has a special and exclusive treat for you! Packed along screenings of the film is THE FIRST TEASER for "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" - which opens next year and will feature the return of Margot Robbie as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn!
As Variety reported, it's EXCLUSIVE for now in screenings for "It: Chapter Two", so go see it in theaters!
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) hits theaters on February 2020!
It's a great year to be a Batman fan. Not only is the Caped Crusader celebrating his 80th Anniversary, but there's PLENTY of other occasions to be happy and be proud about if you're a long time follower of Bruce Wayne and his war against crime and the forces of darkness.
Last month marked the 10th Anniversary of "Batman: Arkham Asylum" - Warner Bros. Games and Rocksteady Studios' first foray into the Dark Knight and his world with an adventure seeing our hero trapped with his worst adversaries inside the institution dedicated to the criminally insane. It was a near open-world third person adventure that allowed players to play as Bats - with access to his tech and fighting prowess while navigating him to cull the uprising inside Arkham Asylum and stop his eternal archnemesis The Joker once and for all.
To say that and its sequel "Batman: Arkham City" are masterpieces are nothing short of classics is one thing. The latter game upped the ante with making a section of Gotham the titular replacement facility, and opening Batman up to a bigger world of exploration and adventure that only saw fans hungry for more... Which they got with "Batman: Arkham Knight".
Batman: Arkham Knight -- Gameplay Trailer | PS4
Released over four years ago, "Batman: Arkham Knight" pushes the stakes even higher for Gotham City by plunging it into a "No Man's Land" scenario and forcing Batman to "even the odds" with a new souped up Batsuit, more tech, and a brand new Batmobile that is introduced as a new gameplay element for the sequel. If you haven't played this game and are just new to Playstation 4 - this is the perfect time to dive in and experience how to "Be The Batman".
Batman: Arkham Knight is Playstation's "FREE PS Plus Game" for September 2019 along with "Darksiders III". For more details, visit the official Playstation Blog.
It's time for the gang to get back together again - as Bill Denbrough reunites with his childhood friends 27 years later to once again fight against their worst fear embodied in the form of a terrifying clown in "It: Chapter Two".
The once young and innocent members of "The Losers Club" have now grown up - each pursuing their separate lives while all but forgetting the battle they waged against the evil entity that claimed the lives of so many on the unsuspecting town of Derry. To mark the upcoming release of the sequel once again directed by Andy Muschietti, Warner Bros. Pictures (via Comic Book Movie) has released 7 character posters featuring the grown up versions of the protagonists as well as their kid versions reflected in a floating red balloon - Pennywise's signature accessory.
IT CHAPTER TWO - Final Trailer
Played by an all-star talented cast that includes James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Jay Ryan, Isaiah Mustafa, Bill Hader, James Ransone, and Andy Bean - the Losers are set to battle Pennywise (once again played by Bill Skarsgard) and get rid of him once and for all.
It: Chapter Two will open in Philippine theaters tomorrow, September 4th, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures PH.
It may be out in different formats everywhere, but fans are still digging into Avengers: Endgame with whatever chance they get - and Comic Book Movie has a couple of amazing high quality production photos that were just released - showcasing big epic moments like Captain America standing ready for battle, Hawkeye running with the Nano Gauntlet, and the 2012 Time Heist team surveying the area in New York of the past!
Avengers: Endgame is now available digitally and in home media!
One of the most promising and anticipated films of 2019 finally premiered in this year's Venice Film Festival, and it quite literally put a smile on everyone's faces.
In short, Todd Phillips' "Joker", an original interpretation of the Batman villain's origin story, is being hailed as a "masterpiece" - with everyone calling it "Oscar" and praising the performance of its main star Joaquin Phoenix - who brings to life the pathetic and unsuccessful comedian Arthur Fleck and transforms him into the future Clown Prince of Crime that Gotham City will come to know and fear soon enough.
JOKER - Final Trailer
Deadline Hollywood even had a report on the success of the film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival, with the attendees giving the movie an "8 minute standing ovation". That says a lot, and October really can't come soon enough for the world to get its taste on this new direction Warner Bros. is taking its comic book movie properties.
Joker is set to be released on October 3 courtesy of Warner Bros. Philippines.
