Fans who have been loving the DC adult animated series "Harley Quinn" are going to find the show streaming in another service aside from its native DC Universe, as WarnerMedia has announced that the first and second seasons of the hit show will be available to HBO Max subscribers. After the show concluded its second season recently, it's now going to expand its reach to new viewers through HBO's new streaming service - which will feature new DC content in the future as well including the much anticipated Snyder Cut for "Justice League" hitting next year.
Find out more about the announcement of Harley Quinn's first two seasons hitting HBO Max via Collider.
It's been almost 20 years since the first "X-Men" film was released and started the former 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Movies" universe, and to kind of commemorate that milestone - Wolverine star and actor Hugh Jackman had a "cast reunion" with his co-stars like Patrick Stewart/ Professor X, Halle Berry/ Storm, and Famke Janssen/ Jean Grey to reminisce about the good times and playing Marvel's Merry Mutants in the big screen.
X-Men Cast Reunites to Celebrate Everyday Superheroes | Global Goal: Unite for Our Future
That is until Deadpool star and actor Ryan Reynolds shows up in the conference uninvited... And some hilarious stuff ensues that you just need to watch the video via Global Citizen for yourselves.
Set to be released in a few months and revealing a familiar Marvel villain as the seat of power behind A.I.M or Advanced Idea Mechanics, Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos Montreal have released a brand new trailer for "Marvel's Avengers" entitled "The MODOK Threat" - which shows us more of the plot of this action adventure game that sees Kamala Khan discovering her inhuman abilities and escaping from possible confinement by AIM to reassemble her heroes - who have gone their separate ways after the supposed death of Captain America.
Check out the trailer below:
Marvel's Avengers: The MODOK Threat Trailer
Marvel's Avengers will be released for Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia on September 4, while the PS5 and Xbox Series X get their in the 4th quarter of this year.
It's a day for celebration and remembrance for fans of Spider-Man and the live action movies of the past, as the first actor to play the role in a big budget Hollywood superhero movie way before the Marvel Cinematic Universe was a thing celebrates his birthday today!
Tobias Vincent Maguire, better known as Tobey Maguire - celebrates his 45th birthday this June 27th! How time flies and it's been almost two decades since he put on the mask and webs and played our very first version of "Spider-Man" in the big screen! He would continue to play that role for two more sequels - which would be collectively known as the "Spider-Man Trilogy" and all were directed by Sam Raimi of "Evil Dead" fame,
While Tobey hasn't been seen in the big screen on a major role for quite some time, he's been keeping busy behind the scenes by being a film producer for many films. Hopefully for us Spidey fans who loved Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, he might make the dream come true and make a comeback in the sequel to the animated movie - reprising the role he made famous!
Set to hit digital and home video in the next few months and starting a new chapter in the DC Universe Movie saga, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have revealed the box art, details, and official trailer to the new Superman animated film "Superman: Man of Tomorrow" - which stars Darren Criss as the voice of Superman/ Clark Kent and Zachary Quinto as Lex Luthor. The new animated movie also features other DC Characters Lobo, Martian Manhunter, and Parasite making an appearance in the plot - giving fans a new origin and adventure story for the Man of Steel.
Thanks to Superherohype, we have a look at the box art, along with details on the featurettes which you can check out at the link.
If you haven't seen the trailer to the animated movie yet, here it is below.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow | Official Trailer 2020
Superman: Man Of Tomorrow hits digital on August 23, and on Blu-Ray/ Home Video on September 8.
It looks like Hasbro is opening the doors for a new can of collectible worms for those who loved G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero, Transformers, and everything about the 80's, as the company has released some promotional photos and details for some of their new products scheduled to hit later on this year!
With Hasbro Pulse showcasing some new stuff this Friday 11am EDT at their Facebook page, the interwebz has gotten their first look at the G.I.Joe Snake Eyes and Cobra Commander life sized helmets - which will be available exclusively at Gamestop.
Next up for those who love the Robots in Disguise from Generation 1, Hasbro will be launching a new "Marvel Legends" style of Transformers in the 6" scale called "R.E.D" or "Robot Enhanced Detail" 6" style of action figures. These are non-transformable, and will instead replicate the robot modes of the Transformers as seen in the classic animated series - starting with the two most recognizable characters and leaders - Optimus Prime of the Autobots and Megatron of the Decepticons. Check out more details and photos via Superherohype.
It looks like DC fans and moviegoers are not going to have to wait long for Zack Snyder's cut of "Justice League" on HBO Max. According to Warner Media Entertainment's Sandra Dewey (via a report by Superherohype and Variety), the film is expected to have a release window between early to mid-2021 - putting it in time for a summer release.
After showcasing a sneak peek clip this past week of Wonder Woman finding an image of Darkseid, hype has certainly mounted up for the "Snyder Cut" - which has been highly requested in social media after the lukewarm reception to the theatrical release of "Justice League". Snyder had to depart during post-production of the DCEU movie due to a family tragedy, with fellow director Josh Whedon stepping in to complete his work. Thankfully, we will finally get to see how his version will play out - in whatever form Warner Bros., DC Films, and HBO decide when it releases on HBO Max next year.
Sad news rocked the film world and Hollywood, as veteran filmmaker and director Joel Schumacher passed away on Monday morning June 22nd. As reported by Variety, the helmer of films such as "The Lost Boys", "Falling Down", "The Client", "A Time To Kill", "8mm", "Phone Booth", and "The Number 23" passed on at the age of 80 after a year long-battle with cancer, and fans and peers in the movie industry have taken to social media to pay tribute to the fashion and stylish director.
Schumacher was also best known for directing the latter two Batman films after Tim Burton - "Batman Forever" and "Batman and Robin" respectively. The first one had Val Kilmer replacing Michael Keaton in the Batsuit, and also featured Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson/ Robin as the Dynamic Duo took on Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face and Jim Carrey's Riddler, and it proved to be a more action paced film than its predecessors. The next film however in "Batman and Robin" almost derailed the Batman movie franchise thanks to its campy tones, and not even the star-studded cast that includes George Clooney's Batman and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze could save it. Schumacher went on to apologize for that sequel's performance, and things wouldn't be revitalized until Christopher Nolan took on the franchise and gave us the critically acclaimed Batman films that make up The Dark Knight Trilogy.
No matter how you viewed his career, Schumacher did what he did passionately as a film maker and entertained audiences. R.I.P Joel Schumacher. :(
Promising to reveal more information about the next DLC fighter coming to the highly successful "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" for the Nintendo Switch, series creator and video game developer Masahiro Sakurai has unveiled who the mysterious character from "ARMS" is. After a hilarious trailer showcasing the fighters from that title battling out - it's Min Min who emerges as the chosen representative from that series!
Min Min in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! - Reveal Trailer\
Min Min will become available as part of the second fighter pass of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting June 29. There's also some Mii Fighter costumes to use - including from Tekken and Fallout's own Vault Boy himself! Check out the entire presentation from Mr. Sakurai below!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min"
If you have the time to spare and haven't watched HBO's latter 2019 TV Series "Watchmen" - you can do so NOW at HBO.com for FREE! Click the link and check out why this pseudo-sequel to the groundbreaking 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons was talked about - and why Damon Lindelof's show was critically acclaimed.
Giving fans the very first tease of his intended cut of the film, Zack Snyder took to Twitter a few days ago to show some sneak peek footage from his version of "Justice League" - which will feature the Lord of Apokolips himself, Darkseid.
Below is the footage, featuring dialogue by Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor from the Ultimate Edition of "Batman v Superman", and a scene where Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman finds an image of Darkseid himself.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Sneak Peek | HBO Max
More will be revealed in the upcoming DC Fandome Online Convention. Justice League is coming to HBO Max in 2021!
Fans and gamers who were looking forward to CD Projekt Red's upcoming role-playing first person shooter game Cyberpunk 2077 will have to wait a few months more, as the video game developer and company responsible for "The Witcher III" has announced over at their Facebook page that the game has been delayed for an additional two months.
Here's the message from the developers themselves:
Adapted from the Cyberpunk franchise, Cyberpunk 2077 was originally scheduled for release on April 16, but was delayed to September 17. Now that has changed again, and now the game will be released on November 19 for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It will also come to Google Stadia on a later date. Matrix and John Wick star Keanu Reeves also stars in the game as Johnny Silverhand.
Tomorrow is June 19 - which is the official worldwide release date of Naughty Dog's long awaited sequel game "The Last of Us Part II". Seven years after the release of Neil Druckmann's seminal post-apocalyptic survival horror adventure story, it's been a long time coming to see what happens next in the story of a world torn apart by a fictional Cordyceps fungus - which turns infected in cannibalistic beasts. Players followed protagonists Joel and Ellie as they travel cross country through what's left of the United States - traversing harsh environments, battling the Infected, as well as other desperate survivors with different morals and objectives.
The Last of Us Part II - Official Launch Trailer | PS4
Five years later after the events of the first game, we return to Wyoming, Jackson and see a grown up Ellie - who is in a personal mission and quest to find a mysterious group she has come into conflict with.
The Last Of Us Part II will be exclusively launched on Playstation 4. If you don't have a unit yet, now's a good time to get one as there's a limited edition bundle with Ellie's tattoo design. Check it out here.
Of all the insane, mind blowing, and unorthodox things to be revealed by Hasbro and its Marvel Legends brand of figures and collectibles - THIS ONE PROBABLY TAKES THE CAKE AND WILL MAKE RYAN REYNOLDS/ WADE WILSON PROUD.🤣
With the world putting a lot of things on hold and postponing major events due to the Corona Virus pandemic, many have set their sights on bringing some of these experiences to the comfort and safety of homes worldwide - and Warner Bros. and DC Comics are doing just that with the announcement of the very first "DC FanDome" - a virtual event that aims to bring the DC Experience to fans across the globe! Whether you are a fan of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or just the entire Justice League and DC Universe in general - this is something to check out when it happens in a few months time!
As detailed in "The Daily Star" article over at DC Comics.com, the DC FanDome Experience will be held on August 22 and run as a free, 24-hour, virtual convention. Building up to that of course will be a host of exclusive articles and content that will be released in the weeks leading up to the event, and the central hub that will serve as the epicenter of the experience will be the "Hall of Heroes" - where fans from all walks of life can navigate and explore all the things that makes DC, its heroes, and the various forms of media they feature in so beloved across the globe.
What's more, fans will also be able to participate and win prizes! Join in the contest and get the chance to be one of the lucky fans to win prizes and get your entries featured during the DC FanDome experience! Whether it be cosplay showcase, fanart, or poster making, there's plenty to do and explore, and you can check out the details here.
Just like that, it's been a decade and a half since Warner Bros. and director Christopher Nolan took a stab at the Batman film franchise - when prospects looked bleak moving forward for DC Comics' flagship character after 1997's "Batman and Robin" - and literally brought the character back to his roots and reinvigorated the franchise with 2005's "BATMAN BEGINS" a grounded realism and telling the definite origin story of the future Dark Knight - who he is and how he came to be.
Just with the release of the very first teaser trailer in 2004 - we already knew we were going to be in for a wild ride and a Batman story that would be a superhero movie yet have none of the camp and comedy that featured heavily in the past movies - putting the franchise into a bit of a hiatus before finally getting its second wind as a brand to take very seriously.
Batman Begins - Teaser Trailer
Nolan, then known for films "Memento" and "Insomnia", was a big Batman fan himself and looked to tell the definitive Bruce Wayne story - an aspect of the character that was briefly touched on but never explored in full detail in a Batman movie save for the death of his parents. The journey and training of Wayne as well as the influences and experiences he received were the focal points of "Batman Begins" that drove us, the viewers and fans, to see Bruce Wayne's rise from a traumatized individual into the vigilante hero who adopts the persona of his childhood fear - turning it into a symbol to strike fear into the hearts and minds of criminals that plague his hometown of Gotham City.
Batman Begins (2005) Official Trailer #1
Featuring an ensemble cast lead by Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/ Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Liam Neeson as Henri Ducard, Gary Oldman as James Gordon, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox, Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes, Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane/ Scarecrow, Ken Watanabe as Ra's Al Ghul, and Rutger Hauer as Hauer William Earle, Batman Begins was poised to be a blockbuster and triumphant return for the Caped Crusader and cinema - and sure enough it was. It spawned two sequel in 2008's "The Dark Knight" and 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises" - completing Bruce Wayne's story and crusade with a "beginning, middle, and end" structure that collectively went on to be known as "The Dark Knight Trilogy", and solidifying Christopher Nolan's place as one of Hollywood's film prodigies and innovators.
One of the most critically acclaimed Japanese Role Playing Games of the last decade got its PC port today - and if you haven't played or even heard of "Persona 4" - you owe it to yourselves to dive into this classic!
Previously an exclusive to the Playstation Vita handheld system and an update to Atlus' JRPG hit for the PS2, "Persona 4" is a coming of age, Scooby-Doo style supernatural adventure that sees you control a high school transfer student as he makes new friends and embarks on a quest to solve a series of murders haunting the sleepy town of Inaba. Full of hip energy and jazz inspired pop music, this game is widely considered one of the best titles ever made, and it still holds that distinction to this day - even with the release of Persona 5 Royal for current generation platformers.
Besides a standard release, the PC release of the game has a Digital Deluxe Edition as well. Also - DUAL LANGUAGE OPTION for those who want to play with either the English or Japanese cast!
Following the end of Dan Slott's run on the character and the "Iron Man 2020" saga, Tony Stark is reclaiming his identity and going "Back To Basics", as Marvel has announced that a new "Iron Man" series will launch and debut this September - written by "Halt & Catch Fire" creator Christopher Cantwell and art duties by CAFU. Superstar comic book artist Alex Ross will also be handling comic cover duties, as well as designing the new armor Tony suits up in - which looks like his iconic "Red and Gold" classic armor only with modern refurbishings.
“I’m over the moon about getting a shot at writing the Golden Avenger, Since Bob Layton’s art in the 1980s captured my imagination as a kid, I’ve been fascinated by Iron Man, and in this new story run, I’m aiming to explore the question: who should Iron Man be today? An angel? A god? Or just a humble man? Tony’s going to try and strip the idea of Iron Man all the way down to its metal core, something that will constantly be at odds with his giant ego. We’ll see if he can truly keep his arrogant self-image in check, even as others with god complexes set their sights on the entire universe.”
Iron Man launches into comic book shops with a brand new #1 this September 2020.
As revealed at the end of their livestream event presentation that promised to showcase "The Future of Gaming", Sony finally showcased their next generation unit in the Playstation 5 - a white and black system with all the finishings of a sleek new space gadget you can't to test run. It comes in two versions - one with a Blu-Ray drive and a Digital only version, and both will have the brand new DualSense controller. Check out the hardware reveal.
PS5 Hardware Reveal Trailer
Delivering the first look at the hardware also meant teasing the games and exclusives that are coming to the system, and we got a great look at those titles - some of which are featured here with their very own trailers.
First off and definitely an AMAZING REVEAL after the announcement of a Grand Theft Auto V re-release that started the show - Insomniac Games is following up on their awesome 2018 video game in "Marvel's Spider-Man" with the next chapter in the saga - "Spider-Man: Miles Morales"!
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Announcement Trailer | PS5
As the title implies - you will control and guide the new kid on the block in Miles Morales, as he gets his iconic black and red costume and swings into action as a new Spider-Man under Peter Parker's tutelage. This will be a Launch Title for the PS5 and hits this Holiday 2020!
Resident Evil Village - Announcement Trailer | PS5
After leaks surfaced online that the direction of the series would once again follow in the footsteps of 2017's Resident Evil VII, Capcom did the reveal and officially confirmed Resident Evil VII - Styled as "VILLAGE" in the teaser and featuring the return of Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield. Also harkening back to an RE4 style of remote village and castle atmosphere, the game goes first person again and feels more horror centered - foregoing the zombies for werewolves and other supernatural monstrosities.
Horizon Forbidden West - Announcement Trailer | PS5
And in another big surprise that will get fans of another 2017 game up in arms, Aloy returns and the world overrun by machines is explored even further as "Horizon: Forbidden West" is coming to PS5 next year.
Along with other awesome reveals like Deathloop, Shinji Mikami's Ghostwire: Tokyo, Hitman III, and new IP's Pragmata by Capcom and Returnal by Sony Worldwide Studios, the future of gaming looks set and all we need is a release date and price point. Game on Sony and waiting on those details as we look forward to the launch of the PS5 this holiday season!
During IGN's Summer of Gaming event, retro Arcade cabinet supplier Arcade1UP revealed their next line-up of selections from the past that are going to be available in the coming months ahead - including an X-Men Vs Street Fighter cabinet and a variant Marvel Vs Capcom cabinet! Those who enjoy the classic Capcom Marvel VS games will be able to take these gems home at long last - and they stand 4 feet tall and contain a selection of games - which you can read about at the official Arcade1Up site.
Check out the official trailer below and relive the nostalgia.
X-Men Vs. Street Fighter - Official Arcade Trailer | Summer of Gaming 2020
Ever since he got shot in the head by the KGBeast in Batman #55, Richard "Dick" Grayson's life has literally turned upside down and has never been the same for fans of the former Robin turned Nightwing. Batman went on a mission to avenge his fallen adopted son/ ward, but after Dick recovers he is not the same man. He doesn't remember ANYTHING after the death of his parents, and that amnesia pretty much erases his time as a hero and his history with the Bat Family. Beginning with Nightwing #50, he goes by the name "Ric Grayson" - and tries to lead a new life as a cab driver and normal civilian. That doesn't stick though, as his past somehow comes back to haunt him with four individuals taking up the Nightwing persona as a team, dealing with the Court of Owls, and "Ric" is pulled back into the world of crimefighting due to instinct and a feeling.
That will all come to a head in "Joker War" apparently, and via Newsarama/ Gamesradarand artist Jorge Jimenez on Twitter, it looks likeDick Grayson/ Nightwing will be back to reclaim his identity at long last if the cover to Batman #99 is any indication! I sure hope so - as MANY HAVE WAITED FOR DICK TO RETURN. It all leads to the milestone issue of Batman #100 this October... And one can only hope this is the payoff.
Batman #99, written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Jorge Jimenez - is solicited for a September release.
After 20 years since their last adventure and now in their middle ages, William "Bill" S. Preston, Esq. and Theodore "Ted" Logan (Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves respectively) return for their long awaited threequel which sees them put in a mission to create a song and save the universe in "Bill & Ted Face The Music"!
Since it's "Bill & Ted Day" worldwide, check out the official poster and trailer!
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BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Official Trailer #1 (2020)
Bill & Ted Face The Music is slated to hit theaters this August 2020!
Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League is indeed coming to HBO Max next year, and the director is hard at work in releasing the version he wanted to present to fans and viewers before he had to step away from the final stretch of the project due to a family tragedy. Still answering questions over at his Vero account, the director did give one update - that he would be changing the "red sky" background back to the original blue seen in the original trailers of the film. That would obviously mean that he's saving the red for something big... Can anyone say Darkseid?
Read more about it over at Comic Book.com. Zack Snyder's Justice League will premiere on HBO Max on 2021.
Fans of "The Last Of Us" are going to get a solid director behind the pilot of the upcoming HBO TV Series adaptation, as Comic Book.com reports that "Chernobyl" series helmer Johan Renck has confirmed he is attached to the project. Renck will also serve as executive producer for the show, and will reteam with his collaborator on the former series in Craig Mazin.
While no word or details have been given on when the TV Series will air, the sequel game in The Last of Us Part II is due for Playstation 4 on June 19.
In a move that has taken the comic book retail world by storm, DC Comics has decided to cut ties with worldwide comics distributor Diamond Comic Distributors - marking the end of over two decades of partnership and the loss of the second biggest distributor in the North American market. The news was delivered by The Hollywood Reporter - and DC has decided to pair with Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors for periodical releases, while Penguin Publishing House handles their collected editions and graphic novels.
“After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans with the world’s greatest comic books.” Said a spokesperson from DC.
For more on the story, visit The Hollywood Reporter.
Following Ruby Rose's departure from the series where she played the lead character and cousin of Bruce Wayne, a new report by The Hollywood Reporter states that the character of Kate Kane won't be replaced - and instead a new one will be donning the cape and cowl of "Batwoman" for the second season of the brand new CW superhero series set in the Arrowverse.
According to the report, word of the new casting choice came from a Batwoman Reddit Forum c/o Decider - which states that the new character's name is supposedly "Ryan Wilder", and that "She’s likable, messy, a little goofy and untamed. She’s also nothing like Kate Kane, the woman who wore the batsuit before her," the notice reads, according to Decider. "With no one in her life to keep her on track, Ryan spent years as a drug-runner, dodging the GCPD and masking her pain with bad habits. A girl who would steal milk for an alley cat could also kill you with her bare hands, Ryan is the most dangerous type of fighter: highly skilled and wildly undisciplined. An out lesbian. Athletic. Raw. Passionate. Fallible. And very much not your stereotypical All-American hero."
Guess we'll find out eventually what the changes will be as work and production on Batwoman Season 2 is currently ongoing.
Out now on Blu-Ray and DVD, HBO's critically acclaimed series "Watchmen" by showrunner Damon Lindelof is definitely something that took fans of the graphic novel series by storm - as well as introducing a new generation of viewers into a world that is set in the same universe as the original story - but acts as a sequel that follows a new set of characters as well as exploring what happened to the old ones.
Watchmen: Making Of Featurette | HBO
For more details on what the Blu-Ray and DVD editions feature as well as where to order, check out Comic Book Movie!
For fans of "Marvel's Spider-Man" for the Playstation 4 and the web-slinger in general, Peter Parker has a lot of costumes at his disposal to make for some awesome collectibles and memories - and that's what Hot Toys is doing with their next upcoming 1/6th scale action figure that highlights the "Parker Industries" and early "All-New All-Different Marvel" era of Peter Parker - where he develops the "Spider Armor Mk IV" suit and goes on superhero and espionage missions as "The Amazing Spider-Man"!
Naturally, the suit comes with lots of interchangeable items, hands, eyes,Spider-Man and accessories - including a Spider Bot!
DC Comics is going to have a "PUUURRRFFECT" celebration in comics this week, as the "Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Spectacular #1" is set to be released along with an astounding selection of variant covers. Artist J.Scott Campbell leapt into the festivities by offering a number of variants of Selina Kyle over the decades - featuring her various alternate outfits from the comics and the big screen!
It's the end and the beginning of a new one era Newsarama, as June 1st sees the long running comic book news site give up its URL and address to become part of GamesRadar+. The site, owned by Future, now sees itself as a subdomain alongside the likes of Total Film and Edge magazine. Newsarama will still continue its services of providing comic book related news and content - but now under the GamesRadar+ domain.
