Avengers: Age of Ultron has wrapped filming - Joss Whedon Tweets it so

It's pretty much the picture that will make Marvel fans crave for May 1, 2015 fast.

Via his official Twitter page and as seen in Comic Book.com, director Joss Whedon is letting the entire world know that he and his talented cast and crew have wrapped up filming Avengers: Age of Ultron - his sequel to his 2012 superhero team blockbuster film The Avengers and the next Marvel Cinematic Universe film after Guardians of the Galaxy that wraps up "Phase 2" of Marvel Studios second leg of films.

After stating that he's done filming, Whedon quips "What The Hell Do I Do Now?" - well, that's obviously set for post-production and more marketing before we the film is ready for its May release next year, as well as the world waiting for the first big official trailer that fans can finally see outside of the one that those lucky enough to attend San Diego Comic-Con this year saw.

It's still a long road to the second installment of Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the big screen, but fans can wait... And in Whedon we trust.

Avengers, Age of Ultron hits on May 1, 2015!

Gotham: The Good, The Evil. The Beginning Extended Trailer released

Making its way to television this fall, Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, and FOX prepare to explore the young and humble beginnings of Gotham City, Detective James Gordon, a young Bruce Wayne, and many more when they release the Batman-prequel TV Series called "Gotham" to the world.

Released via the show's official YouTube page, this new trailer called "The Good. The Evil. The Beginning" showcases the cast of characters appearing on the show, as well as a tease to a certain Clown Prince of Crime making his inevitable appearance eventually. See for yourself what this show has in store for its audience.

The Good. The Evil. The Beginning. (Extended Trailer) | GOTHAM
Gotham premieres on FOX on September 22.

Batman v Superman: Ben Affleck's Batman reported to be in his 50's; a veteran and lost a Robin; Set video/ photos of him as Bruce Wayne online;

It'll be quite a while until we see official photos of him in action, but the world has already seen two official stills of Hollywood actor and director Ben Affleck as the new Batman for Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. upcoming sequel to the 2013 Superman reboot film "Man of Steel" with "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice".

Through his official Twitter feed and with the latest just debuting recently for last month's San Diego Comic-Con, Snyder has teased Affleck's Batman, who's supposedly a "tired, weary, and battle-hardened" Bruce Wayne, with a costume that looks and gets its inspiration from Frank Miller's seminal futuristic Batman tale that is "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns".

The cowl's ears in Affleck's suit are shorter, and he has a huge Bat Symbol in his chest that is very much like the one seen in the graphic novel. In fact, those who were lucky to attend SDCC '14 this year caught a glimpse of the teaser footage shown in Hall H (which leaked online as well), which saw Affleck donning the Armored Batman suit that was featured in the final part of the Dark Knight Returns storyline and confronting Henry Cavill's Superman amidst a rainy city and a Bat-symbol shining in the sky.

Looks like the references and direct influence Frank Miller's work has on the upcoming movie is going to be strong too, as a new report by Badass Digest suggests that Ben Affleck will indeed play a veteran Batman, one who has a decorated career as a vigilante and has lost a Robin during his years of crimefighting.

According to the article and as seen in Comic Book.com, this Batman is "still an urban legend, a creature of the night, and no one has ever taken his picture. But he's had plenty of adventures, and the Batcave includes a memorial centered around a tattered Robin costume."

The memorial display in the Batcave is a direct nod to The Dark Knight Returns, and if Bats has lost a Robin, it would most certainly be his second ward and sidekick, Jason Todd, who was killed off in the 80's by The Clown Prince of Crime himself, The Joker. Years later, Jason would be resurrected and would take on the role of the Red Hood, a persona that has carried over to The New 52 universe as well. However, how this is adapted for Batman v Superman remains to be seen. It's still in the early stages of filming, but Ben Affleck's Batman is certainly separating itself from the Nolanverse Batman that was personified and brought to life by Christian Bale in The Dark Knight Trilogy.

Also featured is a video by YouTube user Samuel Otten that shows Affleck on the set of BvS as Bruce Wayne, with streaks of grey that signify that he is indeed older.

Photos of Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne, Batman v Superman, on set in Corktown, MI
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is scheduled to be released on May 6, 2016.

Guardians of the Galaxy reaches $94 Million in the US Box Office; James Gunn thanks everyone for the film

It may sound like a miracle, but it was all hard work for James Gunn and his cast and crew that made the latest Marvel Studios blockbuster hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe that is Guardians of the Galaxy.

The film is GOING STRONG, and has earned as much as $94 Million in the Box Office in the US for its opening weekend, making it one of the biggest openings ever for the month according to a report by Superherohype.

Taking the time to go to his official Facebook page and reply to the fans for the immense success the film has enjoyed, Gunn had this to say:

Thanks to all of you who saw (and are seeing) Guardians of the Galaxy this weekend, from the bottom of my heart. The Guardians are a group of oddballs, outcasts, and geeks. The movie is for anyone who ever felt cast aside, left out, or different. It's for all of us who don't belong. This movie belongs to you. And, today, I think we're doing okay.

I am of course happy with all the film has accomplished box-office-wise. But what touches me the most is that the film I told the folks at Marvel I wanted to make two years ago is the film that you're seeing in theaters today - it's that so many of you seem to be directly EXPERIENCING the film I INTENDED. The cast, the producers, the crew, and I felt like we were making something special while we were making it. But it is very rare that a director's INTENTIONS in creating a film, or a scene, or a character, or a line of dialogue are, seemingly, specifically what is experienced by an audience (not to mention critics!), and that seems to be what has happened here. You have allowed a talking raccoon - for a moment, a minute, or a day - to make you a little more human. And for that, I am profoundly grateful. 

If I relied on myself to implement these intentions, the film would be a shambling mess. But instead, I had a wonderful cast, genius producers, an incredibly brave studio, sublimely talented visual effects artists, great editors, and the best damn crew of mostly-British bastards to actually implement these intentions for me. Where I had a good idea they would, through alchemy, transform it into a great one. Many of you involved are friends of mine on Facebook. Many of you will read this somewhere else. I love you all.

You may remember me posting here a couple weeks ago how sad I was to be finishing up the film, that I was having trouble letting go of Rocket, and that I was going to miss him. But seeing him (and Groot, and the rest of the team) embraced by the world like they have been, to be UNDERSTOOD, makes it a wonderful letting go. It's like giving a foster pet up for adoption to the most wonderful parents in the world.

And, of course, I'm not really saying goodbye as, while many of you have been enjoying the film, I've spent this weekend hard at work on the sequel. I couldn't help myself! The results are nice but it's really the creative process I love and that keeps me going. I'm on fire with this thing! The Guardians have so many hardships and heartaches and triumphs ahead of them, and I can't wait to share them with all of you.

Onto week two...

Love, James

And that is from the heart of a director who did what he sought to do, and his vision was interpreted in an 80's style, space opera, comic book film of a masterpiece. Thank you James Gunn, and I can't wait for Guardians of the Galaxy 2 in 2017!

Also, this little nostalgia of a box art shared by Gunn in Facebook was, well, Awesome.

And if you haven't gotten the soundtrack yet... You must find that Awesome Mix Vol. 1!

Catch Guardians of the Galaxy in theaters around the world now!

Star Wars X DC: Batman & R2-D2 & more Batman v Superman x Star Wars mash up pics

If The Dark Knight had to cross the long dessert landscape of Tatooine, he'd have a certain trusty droid by his side...

At least that's what Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder thinks when he tweeted this cute image of Batman walking side-by-side with Star Wars universe's own R2-D2, in the same sandy planet where Luke Skywalker was raised and grew up in. This is the third image that mashes up DC's iconic heroes with a galaxy far, far away, as Snyder also shot a photo of Henry Cavill as Superman, only wearing a Jedi robe and brandishing a Sith lightsaber!

One has to wonder... What the heck is going on here? Even Star Wars Episode VII star John Boyega was seen wearing a Batsuit, and director J.J. Abrams tweeted it and was also spotlighted in Comic Book.com.

This is probably Snyder and Abrams poking fun at one another, and the fans are loving it.XD

Marvel releases a Phase 1 & 2 recap video with "A Look Back" *SPOILERS*

Seen during this year's recently concluded San Diego Comic-Con at Hall H and now screened for the world to see just in time for Guardians of the Galaxy weekend, Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios. It's a great recap video in regards to all the films that have passed with Phase 1 and Phase 2, leading on to the culmination of the latter initiative with next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron.

 So if you need a refresher for all that has come in the film universe of The House of Ideas, look no further. SPOILERS BE AROUND, of course.

Marvel's Phase 1 & 2 - A Look Back

Guardians of the Galaxy: Opens Big on Thursday Night and WHY YOU MUST SEE IT ( Aka a Short Review)

It's pretty much THE MOVIE everyone is talking about, and with good reason to boot.

Opening August 2014 in a big way and certainly ready to make the numbers ROCKET (pun intended) in ways that fans and film buffs would certainly be pleased about, Marvel Studios latest and arguably most ambitious movie for their Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy, has cashed in big in the US on Thursday preview night according to a report from Variety, earning as much as $11.2 Million from the screenings! That's saying a lot for the James Gunn film, which stars a bunch of misfits and convicts who are literally the universe's last hope for survival when a dark threat arrives and starts down the path that could lead to the destruction of everything as we know it.

Starring Chris Pratt as Star-Lord/ Peter Quill, with Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave "Batista" Bautista as Drax the Destroyer, and the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel as Rocket Raccoon and Groot, this is one unorthodox cast that makes the movie WORK and FUN.

See this extended look trailer/ clip released last week to get a taste if you're unaware.


Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - "EXTENDED" 5 MIN. Clip
If you need more convincing of this 80's/ Sci-Fi/ Comic Book infused Awesome Mix of a film, I've seen it myself, and I can honestly say that I have not been this impressed with a Marvel film since the first Iron Man film and The Avengers that's not a direct sequel of anything. This movie sets the bar to explore other Marvel properties that go beyond our realm or the familiar faces we know, and it's just simply a love letter to those who loved everything about 1980's pop-culture and space films such as Star Wars or what not. A DEFINITE MUST SEE.

Guardians of the Galaxy is now playing in theaters worldwide!