Friday, August 31, 2012

The Walking Dead: First Season 3 TV Promo


With just less than two months to go before it shuffles its way back to a TV screen near you, AMC's The Walking Dead has steadily gained itself some anticipation thanks to the recent Comic-Con trailer and word, gossip, and rumors spreading over the show's fate. There's plenty of things to discuss concerning Rick Grimes and his crew, but there's also the matter of speculating what they'll be facing besides The Governor and zombies. This short but sweet TV Promo clip aims to do just that, as Rick explores and opens the door to something...

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Metal Gear 25th Anniversary Event confirms Movie plans, Social Ops and Ground Zero announced


New updates and news on the future of Metal Gear Solid were laid out today, as Konami revealed plans for a live action film (again) and a brand new social game! During the Metal Gear 25th Anniversary Event in Tokyo with series' creator Hideo Kojima present on the stage, an announcement by the Tactical Espionage Action guru that Metal Gear Solid is getting the Hollywood treatment, with Columbia Pictures partnering up with Konami and Avi Arad producing. More can be read up on what transpired during the event itself (as well as Kojima naming his favorite Hollywood films and actors) by visiting the source post at Kotaku.

Also announced during the event was a new Social Game, aptly titled "Metal Gear Solid: Social Ops". It's coming for Japan's GREE platform, and has graphics that look much like MGS Peace Walker. More on the game can be read up in Kotaku as well.


UPDATE (8/31): Here's another one from yesterday, the unveiling of the name of the Next-Gen Kojima Productions game that uses the "Fox Engine" - Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zero! Read up more on it on Kotaku.


The Avengers: Deleted "Captain America" Scene


As the countdown to the US Blu-Ray/ DVD home video release of "The Avengers" continues, Marvel has released another feature online to promote the list of extras that will contained in the Blu-Ray release of the movie. This time, the focus shifts to a "deleted scene" that centers on Steve Rogers/ Captain America (Chris Evans), as he struggles to adjust in modern times while longing for the good ol' days of his era of World War II. SPOILERS are naturally contained here, so view at your own risk!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Marvel's Joss Whedon TV Series will be "S.H.I.E.L.D"



When director Joss Whedon signed an exclusive deal with Marvel Studios until 2015, he was attached to direct "The Avengers" sequel and develop a then untitled TV Series for Marvel Television on ABC. Now Deadline has confirmed that Whedon's project will come to life with a greenlight from the network, and it will be aptly titled as "S.H.I.E.L.D"!

The Avengers: Alternate Opening Scene revealed online


Via Yahoo! Movies and Superherohype, Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios has revealed one of the extras that'll be packed with the DVD and Blu-Ray release to their blockbuster superhero team flick this year, The Avengers! *SPOILERS ahead, so read at your own risk*

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

First review of Rurouni Kenshin Live Action now online


Following its release in theaters in Japan last weekend, the live-action film adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's epic Samurai manga/ anime series Rurouni Kenshin has finally gotten reviews online. Kotaku has one of the first reviews up, and reviewer Richard Elsenbels highlights his review by calling the movie a "nearly perfect film adaptation". It has yet to be scheduled for an international release, but outpouring support and demand from the fanbase around the world have pushed for it to come sooner than later. Until such time an announcement is made, we can only hope and pray than Kenshin comes to a theater near you outside Japan.

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Trailer w/ English Subs

Rurouni Kenshin was released by Warner Bros, is currently playing in Japanese theaters.

Monday, August 27, 2012

DC Comics announces "Justice League of America" for The New 52


Announced at this year's Fan Expo Toronto during the DC Entertainment-All Access Sunday Panel, DC Comics is bringing together writer Geoff Johns and artist David Finch for a brand new Justice League book that has familiar characters forming a new group under the guidance of Steve Trevor - say hello to the Justice League Of America! Debuting sometime in 2013, the new ongoing series for The New 52 Era will features Martian Manhunter, Katana, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Catwoman, Vibe, Stargirl, and new Green Lantern Baz, who form a group that acts a "shadow unit" under the premiere Justice League group that's headlined by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Cyborg. Read up more about this special announcement and get info via the source post at DC Comics.com!

Justice League Of America, by Johns and Finch, forms up on 2013!