Wednesday, January 1, 2020

ICYMI: GMA 7 unleashes the first teaser trailer for "Voltes V Legacy"

Something retro and nostalgic getting a modernized Filipino adaptation welcomes in 2020 in style!


Teased in December as a project that would bring back one of the most iconic Japanese Super Robots Philippine audiences fell in love with since the late 70's, GMA 7/ GMA Network finally pulled the curtain in New Year's Day to reveal that they are making a live-action adaptation of Toei Animation's 1977 classic anime series "Chodenji Machine Voltes V", or simply known as "Voltes V" to fans.

The Live-Action series, called "Voltes V Legacy", debuted with an Ultra-Magnetic one minute teaser - showcasing the familiar clash between Earth and the Bozanian forces, as well as a CGI makeover for Voltes V as he takes on a Bozanian Beast Fighter.

Voltes V Legacy Teaser

No release date has been given yet for "Voltes V Legacy", but expect it to be soon as details follow from GMA-7 as the year progresses. Happy New Year indeed!

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Thank you 2019! HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME 2020!

Can't end the year without a THANK YOU 2019 collage!


2019 was something else - a year full of events, highlights, opportunities, and most important of all - changes. Through its ups and downs, there were things learned and things enjoyed, as well as bonding with those who matter in life and finding out more things about yourself as you make your way. As passionate as I am in popculture, arts, hobbies, and cosplay, it’s also being true as a person and showing faith and belief that we can all be good and inspiring examples to others. We learn to be better people, to forgive, and to believe in positive things - so we may look forward to new things and opportunities as we look to the new year ahead. That being said - IT WAS A WILD YEAR OF BATMAN, AVENGERS, SPIDER-MAN, RESIDENT EVIL 2, DEATH STRANDING, AND SO MUCH MORE! I got to meet celebrities like Henry Cavill, Ian McKellen, Hailee Steinfeld, Steven Ogg, & Michael Cudlitz, and attend awesome events like TOYCON, BatCon, and Spider-Con! Bonded with pals new and old, and travelled for the first time to Europe and have some happy memories moments with friends and loved ones! And of course seeing awesome films like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Doctor Sleep, It: Chapter 2, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. Playing some great new games like the RE2 Remake and Death Stranding, and of course adding some new cosplans and reliving some old ones! Let’s all look forward to new beginnings!


Happy New Year Everyone, and here's to a great 2020 for us all!

Monday, December 30, 2019

Avengers: Endgame concept art shows Captain America making a defiant stand against Thanos' army


As 2019 draws to a close, there's no denying that Marvel Studios delivered quite an epic conclusion with "Avengers: Endgame" - the 22nd Marvel Studios film and the final chapter of  "The Infinity Saga" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that saw the heroes doing "Whatever It Takes" to defeat Thanos and undo the damage he caused with the Infinity Gauntlet. Now courtesy of artist and Marvel Studios' Head of Visual Development Ryan  Meinerding - we see one of the many concept art pieces used for the film - wherein Captain America stands alone but defiantly against the Mad Titan Thanos and his army of followers bent on following his destiny.

Endgame is also arguably one of the best films of the year and up there with the best of this decade as well. What do you think?

You can check out more concept art via Comic Book Movie - which are also featured in the already released "The Art of Avengers: Endgame" artbook now out in stores and retail shops.


Sunday, December 29, 2019

ICYMI: The Mandalorian Season 2 arrives on Fall 2020


After wrapping up its first full season with the release of the eight and final chapter last Friday on Disney +, Disney and director John Favreau have confirmed that “The Mandalorian” will return on Fall 2020.

As reported by Superherohype, Favreau confirmed the news via his official Twitter page - with a tease thhat a Gamorian will be appearing on the new set of episodes coming next year. Be sure to tune into Disney + and everything Star Wars when Mando, “Baby Yoda” / The Child, and the rest of the gang return.

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Happy Birthday to the late, great Stan Lee; Revisiting the cameos he made


It's still hard to believe that Stan "The Man" Lee passed away over a year ago - and the whole comic book and popculture world continues to mourn and miss the legendary comic creator to this day. While his legacy will always live on and be remembered, there won't be another recognizable figurehead in the merry world of Marvel that feels as powerful as him - he gave off that kind of aura that screamed like his famous catchphrase "EXCELSIOR" and made all us comic fans "True Believers" thanks to his contributions and part in bringing heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, The Avengers, The Hulk, X-Men, and so many more household names to life.


As a way to celebrate his life, here's a video showing every Stan Lee cameo the icon has made - from 1989 to 2019.
Every Stan Lee Cameo Ever (1989-2019) *Including Avengers Endgame* All Stan Lee Cameos Marvel Movies

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAN. We miss you.

Friday, December 27, 2019

Hot Toys shows off their Tom Holland head sculpt for their 1/6th scale "Spider-Man: Far From Home" Upgraded Suit Spidey figure


Finally removing the blur from the image after releasing images of their upcoming 1/6th scale "Upgraded Suit" Spider-Man figure that's expected to hit late next year, Hot Toys has unveiled the new look at their Tom Holland head sculpt for the toy - which is based on the likeness of the young English actor who portrays Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


For the rest of the images and preview of the figure, check out the official Hot Toys page.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Justice League: Zack Snyder's cut is given the name "Zack Snyder's Justice League"; New stills show off more unreleased scenes


It's been over two years since Warner Bros. and DC Films released "Justice League", and there have been mixed opinions from the fanbase, critics, and viewers on how things would have turned out had there been no reshoots and full creative control by director Zack Snyder - who had to step away on the latter stages of development due to a personal family tragedy. Taking over some of the directorial responsibilities was Joss Whedon - better known for his work in Marvel's first two "Avengers" films in addition to "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", "Serenity", and "Firefly". To say the end result could have been more is an understatement, and while it was serviceable many have wondered how things would have turned out if no studio meddling and mandated changes had gone to tone over Snyder's vision.


Well a few years and some space in between can show us quite a bit of what could have been, as Snyder has shared over social media little bits and pieces of his unreleased scenes and stills from the fan dubbed "Snyder Cut". Now via a shirt/ hoodie released by "Ink to the People", Snyder's version of the film has a semi-official name "Zack Snyder's Justice League".


From featuring Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter's symbols in the jacket to stills showing off more Batman, Aquaman, Vulko (Willem Dafoe), and even Darkseid, there's no denying we wish we could see this cut - and how exactly Justice League would have played out if it stayed the course and retained its tone ala Batman v Superman.



One can only imagine and hope Warner Bros. decides to release this someday.



For more stills - check out Comic Book Movie's feature.