At long last and just before the year ends, Warner Bros., James Gunn, and DC Studios have FINALLY released the first teaser trailer for “Superman” - which stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/ Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Here’s the trailer, and I reacted to it as soon as it debuted.
Superman will be released on July 2025 in cinemas worldwide.
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 MacchioKarate Kid: Legends will be coming to theaters soon.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Straight from Toho and Takashi Yamazaki themselves - and announced during the month Godzilla celebrates his 70th Anniversary! Stay tuned for more announcements!
Holland’s new Spidey film will presumably pick up where things left off in No Way Home - with a clean slate where the world doesn’t know who Peter Parker is and he continues to soldier on as your friendly neighborhood wallcrawler. The film will be directed by “Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton, and shooting is expected to begin next summer for Tom - whose schedule will also be packed due to filming Christopher Nolan’s new film alongside Matt Damon and possibly for Avengers: Doomsday as well. Both of those movies are also getting 2026 release dates too.
The untitled new Spidey film hits US theaters on July 24, 2026.
After longstanding rumors of a follow up and that the two iconic comic book creators would be teaming up again to work on the Caped Crusader, writer Jeph Loeb and DC Comics president, publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee are teaming up again to take on a sequel over twenty years in the making!
As confirmed during their DC Comics panel at this year's New York Comic Con, Loeb, Lee, and their frequent collaborators Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair are reteaming for "Batman Hush 2" or "H2SH" -c the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 12 issue run that began with 2002's Batman #608. That new storyline will begin with Batman #158 this March 2025.
More details about the scoop can be found at Bleeding Cool. For those who have never read Batman: Hush, that story has been collected and printed in several formats and trades including the new DC Compact comics series, and DC Comics will run a Facsimile Edition run of that series from Batman #608 to 619 starting January 2025!
Officially revealed last month at the RGG Summit 2024 as a brand new standalone expansion game to this year's "Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth", SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released a brand new trailer and update for "Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" - the new spin-off RGG Studio game that stars fan favorite character Goro Majima as he loses his memory and ends up becoming a pirate captain going off in his own adventure in Hawaii!
Here's the new Naval Trailer released by SEGA, showing off gameplay as well as some new story details AND a surprise return that Like A Dragon fans will enjoy!
The Best There Is At What He Does is getting a new makeover... For the new Ultimate Universe! As part of the 1st anniversary of the relaunched Ultimate line of comics which in-story is a new universe created by The Maker, Wolverine joins the ranks of the growing line of titles in that new Marvel Multiverse series!
Presented by the creative team of Chris Condon and Alessandro Cappuccio, the new "Ultimate Wolverine" will see the members of the Maker's council unleash the "The Winter Soldier" to do their dirty work - but who is under the mask and what is his story? We'll find out when the series launches this January via Marvel Comics!
Careful Who You Assemble… Literally!
After lucky attendees at this year’s San Diego Comic Con got their first glimpse at the upcoming film, the world finally gets their look at the Thunderbolts* - Marvel’s “Black Ops” team composed of misfits, bad guys, and folks with a chip on their soldier they have to process! Featuring the likes of Yelena Belova/ Black Widow, Bucky Barnes/ Winter Soldier, John Walker/ U.S Agent, Red Guardian, and more, this odd superhuman group may be an interesting gathering of individuals that may do the world harm or maybe good… Or leave a mark no matter what.
Check out the trailer below:
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* hits theaters this May 2025!
As the ongoing 85th anniversary celebration of the Caped Crusader continues, today marks this year’s official celebration of Batman Day at participating retailers and shops worldwide! The Bat has had some pretty explosive adventures through the worlds of comics and media - including the ongoing Absolute Power event in DC Comics, the release of The Penguin Max series as part of Matt Reeves The Batman Saga, and of course the Batman 85 experiences happening at different parts of the world!
Here’s some cosplay shots of myself as The Bat alongside other Batman and DC cosplayers during different events that happened through the years and just recently! Hope you all are celebrating the anniversary of The Dark Knight in your own special way! Happy Batman Day! Long Live The Bat!🦇
One of the world’s most popular heroes and fictional characters is getting his very own Hollywood Walk of Fame star - and he’ll be the first superhero to earn that honor and be placed alongside the likes of legends who are associated with The Bat to boot!
As posted by the Hollywood Walk of Fame website, Batman - the DC Comics superhero who has inspired and entertained readers worldwide as a caped crusading superhero fighting crime in Gotham City and beyond - will be receiving his own HWOF star this September 26! The announcement coincides with the character’s ongoing 85th anniversary this year, and will also happen days after the annual “Batman Day” celebration that happens this September 21.
Congratulations to the Batman! Bruce Wayne and his alter ego will be the 2,790th recipient of the HWOF star - and will be placed alongside Adam West and Batman co-creator Bob Kane!
Here’s the new announcement trailer - and Season 2 will be released on January 2025!
Eddie Brock and his symbiote friend will have a bigger and more menacing threat to deal with, as Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and Marvel have unleashed the Final Trailer for “Venom: The Last Dance” - the third Venom film in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe that will see Tom Hardy back as Eddie/ Venom and will be directed by Kelly Marcel - with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, and Stephen Graham also starring in the new sequel.
Thanks to Columbia Pictures Philippines, here’s the new and final trailer - and it showcases a very familiar villain known to current Venom fans who have followed crossovers and events in the past few years!
Spoiler alert: It’s KNULL! The King of the Symbiotes!
Venom: The Last Dance will be released on PH cinemas this October 23!
With a release date still set tentatively for 2024, Metal Gear fans are still looking at when exactly Konami will release “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater” - the remake to the 2004 game “Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater” and featuring new graphics using the Unreal Engine 5 but still retaining the same story and voice cast used in the original.
Check out a new video released showing the intro sequence and new gameplay from the upcoming remake. Hopefully we get more info and details on this year’s Tokyo Game Show!
Capcom has finally revealed one of the most asked questions - the release date for the Marvel Vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics! At the recent Nintendo Direct showcase, the company showed off a new trailer for pre-orders - which reveals September 12 as the digital release and November 22 for physical editions of the game!
Check out the trailer below!
Here’s The Big One! OK!!!
After a couple of teases here and there, the long awaited gameplay trailer AND release date for Terry Bogard is finally here right on time for Gamescom 2024 - showing off SNK’s own mascot and the lead of the Fatal Fury franchise dishing out his moves as he joins Street Fighter 6 and becomes the first official crossover character on a mainline Street Fighter game!
In addition to showing off his familiar moves like the Power Wave, Burn Knuckle, and Rising Tackle, Terry also gets his tried and true Super Moves in the Power Geyser and Buster Wolf, as well as a new Level 3 Super called the Rising Fang! Also, Garou: Mark of the Wolves fans will be happy to know Terry’s “Wild Wolf” jacket look is also coming as an alternate costume!
Terry Bogard joins the roster as the second DLC fighter of Year 2 of Street Fighter 6 this September 24!
A new story trailer has been released - which evokes the original game’s trailer where James Sunderland talks to Maria… who is acting like his late wife Mary, as well as meeting other characters and creatures inside the cursed town of Silent Hill.
Also, VGC has a new video showing off gameplay for the upcoming remake.
Now the director of the film has posted publicly in his Instagram a behind the scenes photo of The Resistance group in The Void - which includes everyone sans Chris Evans Johnny Storm in the shot (and if you see the movie you’ll know why).
It’s a fun behind the scenes moment and definitely we’ll be seeing more stuff posted by the cast and crew (including Ryan Reynolds spotlighting Wesley Snipes and Hugh Jackman wearing the Wolverine cowl) soon!
Deadpool and Wolverine is now showing in theaters!
It’s a great time to be a Marvel fan again, and thanks to the wonderful world of San Diego Comic-Con and the internet, we find out from Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios what their plans are for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe… And boy is it hot and wild!
With “Deadpool and Wolverine” now playing in theaters and bringing the Marvel Movies back to form, next year will see the release of “Captain America: Brave New World”, “Marvel’s Thunderbolts”, and “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”. In Captain America’s part it will be Anthony Mackie back as Sam Wilson who has taken on the role of the new Cap, as he comes to blows with Harrison Ford’s President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross aka Red Hulk and Giancarlo Esposito reveals his role as Sidewinder - the leader of the Serpent Society! Plus Harrison Ford gets to “Hulk Out” on the stage, and they showed a new clip of him from the film changing as well.
“Marvel’s Thunderbolts” also graced Hall H, and the cast that includes Sebastian Stan back as Bucky Barnes/ Winter Soldier, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova/ Black Widow, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as US Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine were on the stage (with Harbour dressed as Red Guardian), and a trailer was showcased!
Then “The Fantastic Four” cast of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach went to the stage to tease their performances, and the Fantasticar was shown too - along with Feige saying that shooting was starting immediately after Comic-Con.
But the biggest surprises were The Russo Brothers returning to direct the next two Avengers films - and the reveal of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU to play… Victor Von Doom aka Doctor Doom!
Avengers: Doomsday will be released on May 2026, and then Avengers: Secret Wars follows after that on May 2027!
Marvel is back baby!
Straight out of the panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and as posted by director and DC Studios co-head James Gunb, the official logo for DC Studios stands revealed - and it’s based on the classic “bullet logo” used by DC Comics many decades ago, which is a classic design remembered by longtime readers and fans - especially Gunn himself!
Check out his post about it below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C95sMnYvc3B/?igsh=a2l0b2Q3dzh1ZmVm
In one year “Superman” will be released and jumpstart the new DC Universe of films. Welcome DC Studios!
Straight out of this year's San Diego Comic-Con and coming from stars Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and director Josh Cooley comes the origin story of two of the greatest leaders of the Transformers universe - who started out as brother figures and eventually turned to the bitterest of enemies.
Check out the synopsis and trailer to "Transformers One" - the new animated Transformers film from Paramount Pictures and Hasbro!
Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.Transformers One will be released on September 18 in the Philippines c/o Columbia Pictures Philippines!
OF COURSE HE IS NOT DEAD!
Maintaining the lie that he was “certainly dead” since the end of Tekken 7, Katsuhiro Harada and Bandai Namco just revealed at EVO 2024 that Heihachi Mishima is back… And is the third DLC fighter for the Season 1 pass of Tekken 8!
Yup! You can’t keep an old man and the OG Iron Fist himself down! Heihachi for Tekken 8 arrives this Autumn!
Captain America: Brave New World hits cinemas on February 2025.
From the minds of Bruce Timm, J.J Abrams, and Matt Reeves - a brand new animated series featuring DC’s fan favorite Dark Knight vigilante will finally descend on Prime Video in a few weeks!
Check out the trailer to “Batman: Caped Crusader” - a new show that premieres this August 1!
The world of Matt Reeves “The Batman” expands as the very first spin-off TV series set right after the events of that 3 hour superhero epic!
Returning to his iconic gangster role, Colin Farrell steps back into the role of “The Penguin” in his own Max series which explores Oz as he emerges out of the deceased Carmine Falcone’s shadow and makes his play to take out the remnants of the crime family and organization and become what he was born to be - his own boss and face of Gotham City.
Check out the trailer below:
Never underestimate him. The Penguin streams on Max this September!
The BIG ANNOUNCEMENR that sent excitement and shockwaves around the video game and fighting game sphere. During the latest Nintendo Direct and coming straight from Capcom themselves - a MARVEL VS CAPCOM FIGHTING COLLECTION is coming to PS4, Nintendo Switch; and Steam at long last for 2024!
Check out the trailer below!
And here’s the line-up of games - including the Punisher arcade game!
It's time for another year and installment of The Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention!
If you love collecting action figures and statues, attending cosplay gatherings and activities, or simply hanging out with family and friends in an environment where everything is all about fun and popular culture, then your destination should be TOYCON PH 2024 - which will be held this June 14-16 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila at the SM Mall of Asia!
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Find out more about this exciting event by checking out a few details below from the official press release!
TOYCON PH is a premier event destination in the Philippines, dedicated to the celebration and exploration of the dynamic world of toys and collectibles. Now on its 21st year, TOYCON PH focuses on the evolution of toys and the experience of creative play as it continues to captivate enthusiasts of all ages. This convention still serves as a hub where fans, collectors, creators, and industry professionals converge to celebrate the past, present, and future of playthings. This is where Asia comes to PLAY!
Event Overview
Date: June 14-16, 2024
Location: SMX CONVENTION CENTER MANILA
TOYCON PH 2024 is set to transform the SMX Convention Center Manila into a vibrant playground for toy aficionados. The convention will feature an extensive range of exhibits and activities, including exclusive toy product reveals, performances from international Pop idols, panel discussions with toy industry experts and celebrity collectors, toy designing workshops, interactive gaming and tabletop tournaments, cosplay, comics and a bustling marketplace for rare and exclusive collectibles
That’s right! Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui join the SF6 roster, while Elena and M. Bison return - and the DLC line-up and release window for Year 2 is here!
You can check out more news and details via the official press release from the Prime and Amazon MGM Studios website here.
Like A Dragon: Yakuza, directed by Masaharu Take, will officially stream on Prime Video this October!
It’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen Tom Hardy suit up as the Lethal Protector, and now Eddie Brock and his symbiote partner will be bringing in their next adventure with “Venom: The Last Dance” - which will be the fifth film in “Sony’s Spider-Man Universe” and will be hitting screens later this year!
Check out the trailer below!
Venom: The Last Dance hits cinemas this October!
Finally making its way to toy stores around the world and based on the popular supporting character + vehicle seen in The Dark Knight Trilogy, McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane show off via a new video released a look at the Lucius Fox figure based on Morgan Freeman’s likeness (Happy Birthday!) and The Tumbler/ Batmobile vehicle!
One of the most eagerly awaited remakes finally has a release date just in time for Halloween season this year, and via Konami themselves - the Silent Hill 2 Remake is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam this October 8!
Check out the extensive look of the game as shown in the Silent Hill Transmission digital event!
