Sunday, July 21, 2019

SDCC '19: Arrow Season 8/ The Final Season Comic-Con Trailer


In what is certainly an exciting time for DC on the CW as they prepare for the coming of their epic "Crisis On Infinite Earths" crossover along with the rest of the returning and brand new shows in the Arrowverse, it's bittersweet to see that its flagship program "Arrow" will be taking a bow with its eighth season this year. Indeed, as Oliver Queen (played by the talented Stephen Amell) made the heroic decision to save The Flash and Supergirl in the last DC on the CW event - it came with a price and The Monitor came back to collect at the end of Season 7 with The Green Arrow going off on a multiversal journey to help save the universe.



What happens and how that adventure plays out will be told in 10 episodes that make up this final season. Check out the Comic-Con Trailer from SDCC 2019 and see a montage of past events, as well as teases of what's to come and some new outfits for characters we all know and love (like Laurel Lance from Earth Two in her new Black Canary costume).

Arrow Season 8 Comic Con Official Trailer
Arrow will return with its eighth and final season on The CW starting October 15th.

SDCC '19: HBO debuts the Comic-Con trailer for their new "Watchmen" TV Series


Teased months ago with bits of footage and an ominous trailer, the 50th annual San Diego Comic-Con finally gives us a better look at HBO's new vision of the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons classic "Watchmen" - which will be a television series that doesn't quite follow the graphic novels or movie we all knew, but rather follows a group of characters and a revolution brewing after the outlawing of superheroes in an alternate world version of the United States.

Behold the Comic-Con Trailer.


Watchmen | Official Comic-Con Trailer | HBO

Watchmen, directed by David Lindelof and starring Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, and more - will debut on HBO this October.

Saturday, July 20, 2019

SDCC '19: The Walking Dead SDCC 2019 news and TWD Season 10 Trailer released


The Walking Dead has been many things since it premiered in 2010 and adapted the comic book series of the same name (which recently concluded) written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Initially telling the story of a Sheriff's Deputy named Rick Grimes who searches for his family and eventually comes to lead a group of survivors amidst a zombie apocalypse, nine seasons have seen characters come and go as well as new locations and adversities explored beyond that of the undead.

At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the cast and crew of AMC's The Walking Dead returned with some more news for their two shows "The Walking Dead" and spin-off "Fear The Walking Dead", as well as updates on the "Rick Grimes" focuses movies and a new untitled Spin-Off show. Last year's Season 9 also saw the departure of series lead Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick Grimes and will eventually return in a trilogy of films set for release in the near future - which was teased with a trailer.

The Walking Dead Movie Teaser Trailer 'Rick Grimes Returns'

While that was just a brief teaser, fans got an extra large one for Season 10 of The Walking Dead, which promises to continue The Whisperers arc as well as bring in more Negan played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. This will also mark the final season of Michonne actress Danai Gurira, who has officially confirmed that she is leaving the show (report by Entertainment Weekly)


The Walking Dead Season 10 Comic Con Trailer

And then there's the news of the untitled Walking Dead spin-off, which will be the third show to be among the AMC line-up and will be overseen and directed by Kong: Skull Island and upcoming Metal Gear movie director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. The Hollywood Reporter has the details, including the cast.

 The Walking Dead Season 10 premieres on October 6 on AMC.

Friday, July 19, 2019

SDCC '19: The first poster and trailer for "Top Gun: Maverick" arrives!


Literally "Highway to the Danger Zone" plays in the air as BIG NEWS comes via Comic Con International! Making an appearance at this 50th year where everything popculture and hobbies converge, Hollywood action star Tom Cruise and Paramount Pictures surprised the world by debuting the very first poster and trailer to "Top Gun: Maverick" - the sequel 34 years in the making and which once again sees Cruise reprise his infamous role as Peter "Maverick" Mitchell.

Check out the SDCC '19 trailer!


Top Gun: Maverick - Official Trailer

Top Gun: Maverick will make you "Feel the need for Speed" when it hits theaters next year 2020!

SDCC '19: IT Chapter Two - Final Trailer and Poster released


After featuring the stars and cast in the "ScareDiego" panel held at this year's San Diego Comic Con, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema present a brand new look at the long awaited follow-up to 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's "It" with "It Chapter Two". As the title suggests - the evil entity that is also known as "Pennywise The Dancing Clown" has returned to the town of Derry, Maine to terrorize new victims - which reunites the now older and adult members of "The Losers Club" - who defeated the creature 27 years ago.

Check out the "Final Trailer" - and check out James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, and the rest of the cast as they prepare to face "It".

IT CHAPTER TWO - Final Trailer

It Chapter Two will be released in Philippine cinemas on September 5th.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

SDCC '19: Now monthly Entertainment Weekly spotlights the Arrowverse

Welcome back! It's been another extended hiatus for this blog... But it's back just in time for the 50th annual Comic-Con International, aka San Diego Comic-Con or SDCC 2019! We can expect a lot of previews, exclusives, and news hitting the interwebz in the next few days... And now we'll start with one of the first highlights - The Arrowverse or DC on the CW gets the spotlight on the now monthly Entertainment Weekly magazine!


As all the shows of the Arrowverse get renewed for their respective new seasons beginning this fall - one is ultimately walking into the sunset and that is the universe's flagship show "Arrow". As announced by star Stephen Amell and The CW, Oliver Queen's journey will be coming to an end after eight long seasons, and that will mix up with the rest of the shows with the upcoming "Crisis of Infinite Earths" event that will also begin at fall this year. The Entertainment Weekly issue will focus on the impact and influence Arrow has made to inspire the creation of its namesake TV Universe which birthed The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, adopted Supergirl, and brought along newcommer Batwoman. You can check out more on the story and previews via Entertainment Weekly itself.

Also check out the video on the stars discussing the Arrowverse and the shoot with EW.

Arrowverse Reunion With Ruby Rose, Grant Gustin & More | Cover Shoot | Entertainment Weekly

In the meantime, check out the covers of the upcoming SDCC '19 special issue of EW with FIVE covers highlighting the Arrowverse!






Super Stars all of them. The Arrowverse returns this fall on The CW.


Thursday, June 27, 2019

Visit TOYCON POPLIFE FANX 2019 from June 28-30!


If you happen to be in Metro Manila and are looking for an excuse to attend an event where toys, games, cosplay, and every hobby imaginable converges - then come to the 18th annual Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention happening at the SMX Convention Center from June 28-30 over at the SM Mall of Asia grounds! As a longtime attendee of the event, you bet I will be there to cover and talk about this, find some interesting sights and collectibles, and of course cosplay as some of my favorite heroes and characters too!



In this year's installment of ToyCon PH, there'll be plenty of activities and sights to see  - including a  GIANT Imperial Palace Batman statue (the biggest in SouthEast Asia) that honors the Caped Crusader's 80th Anniversary this year! Also get a chance to see some of the best artists in comics, music, and entertainment, both local and foreign as they visit and take time to share their talents with us! The Godfather of Street Art Ron English will also be present in the event, plus two former stars of AMC's popular drama show "The Walking Dead" will be visiting - namely Michael Cudliz/ Abraham Ford and Steven Ogg/ Simon! Ogg in particular will be quite familiar to Grand Theft Auto V fans... As he was the voice of the popular protagonist, Trevor Philipps!

So what are you waiting for? Come to TOYCON POPLIFE FANX 2019 this June 28-30! Visit ToyCon PH's official Facebook page for more details, and you can check out my coverage in my Facebook page Timzster!