Author name: Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin created, designed and launched Cosmic Book News in 2008, an independent website that covers entertainment news including movies, comics, tv, video games and more. Matt helped Marvel Comics promote 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Nova' and has expanded into movies, TV and more.

Matt McGloin
[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Watch: New Trailer For Peanuts Movie

A new trailer for the upcoming Peanuts movie has been released and can be watched in the player above.

Peanuts has a November 6, 2015 release date directed by Steve Martino.

Synopsis:

For the first time ever, Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang we know and love from Charles Schulz’s timeless “Peanuts” comic strip will be making their big-screen debut like they’ve never been seen before in a CGI-animated feature film in 3D.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:17900:]]

[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Check Out The Warcraft Comic-Con Trailer Fan-Made Images

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18610:]]

This past Summer at Comic-Con saw Duncan Jones and Legendary debut a teaser trailer for the upcoming Warcraft movie.

While the footage never made its way online, a fan who happens to be an artist, Yanmo Zhang, that was in attendance went out and created the following images from the Warcraft teaser.

Check them out below.

The Warcraft movie has a March 11, 2016 release starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbell, Ben Foster, Ben Foster, Ben Schnetzer, Clancy Brown, Ruth Negga, Daniel Cudmore, Robert Kazinsky, Callum Keith Rennie, Ryan Robbins and Daniel Wu.

[page_title]
TV News

Game Of Thrones Season 5 Trailer Coming To IMAX

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18609:]]

HBO is bringing Game Of Thones to the big screen as the final two episodes of Season 4 will be shown as a “movie.”

In addition, HBO will debut an exclusive new Season 5 trailer for Game Of Thrones with the IMAX showing.

Game Of Thrones will be shown in 150 IMAX theaters nationwide on Friday, January 23rd for one week only.

The episodes will be digitally re-mastered for the IMAX format.

“The cinematic brilliance and grand scope of the series is perfect for the IMAX format,” Pamela Levine, chief marketing officer at HBO, said in a statement.  “We are always looking to provide fans with new and exciting ways to experience the show and viewing two key episodes, along with the new trailer, on such an impressive platform makes for a great event.”

To date, HBO has released only four short teasers for Game Of Thrones Season 5 with one a part of their 2015 preview and the others featured with the Three-Eyed Raven marketing campaign.

“We couldn’t think of a series more fitting than Game of Thrones to be the first presented in IMAX,” Greg Foster, senior executive vice president, IMAX Corp, said. “The scope and production quality of the show is quite remarkable, which will be highlighted even further in select IMAX locations – allowing fans, as never before, to become a part of author George R. R. Martin’s world that [showrunners] David Benioff and D. B. Weiss created for HBO. It has the action, storyline and epic nature that our fans seek in IMAX and we’re thrilled to team with HBO and our longtime partners at Warner Brothers to offer audiences a chance to experience it in the ultimate theatre setting joined by other fans of the series.”

Game Of Thrones Season 5 is expected to air in April.

“IMAX always seeks innovative ways to provide moviegoers a unique and differentiated experience and today’s partnership with HBO and Game of Thrones achieves just that,” said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. “This deal also furthers our efforts to offer exhibitors the opportunity to participate in alternative forms of content in a new and exciting way. As part of our broader strategy, we will continue to look for one-of-a-kind ways to provide consumers with special IMAX experiences.” 

[page_title]
Movie News

Scarlett Johansson Set To Star In Ghost In The Shell

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18608:]]

Following the success of Lucy, it’s learned that Scarlett Johansson will star in the live-action movie adaptation of the Ghost In The Shell Japanese Manga series.

Ghost In The Shell will be directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman), with Bill Wheeler (The Cape TV series) writing the script.

Scarlett Johansson comes off of two successful movies with the aforementioned Lucy, which made over $450 million worldwide at the box office, and the critically acclaimed horror movie, Under The Skin.

Scarlett Johansson will next star in The Avengers: Age Of Ultron reprising as the S.H.I.E.L.D. spy agent Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow.

Johansson will also provide the voice for Kaa in Jon Favreau’s Jungle Book and is starring in Hail, Caesar!

The Ghost In the Shell Manga series follows Public Security Section 9, a special-operations task-force made up of former military officers and police detectives that investigate tech crimes.

[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Watch: Demonic Trailer; Stars Frank Grillo

Captain America 2‘s Frank Grillo returns to the world of horror in James Wan’s Demonic horror film.

Grillo recently starred in The Purge 2.

James Wan (Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring) wrote Demonic, with Will Canon as the director.

Demonic has a 2015 release date that sees a police officer (Grillo) and a psychologist (Maria Bello) investigatinthe deaths of five people who were killed while trying to summon ghosts.

The movie also stars Cody Horn, Dustin Milligan, Megan Park, Scott Mechlowicz and Aaron Yoo.

Frank Grillo is expected to reprise as Crossbones in Captain America: Civil War for Marvel Studios as well.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18606:]]

[page_title]
Movie News Star Wars

The Raid Actors To Be Featured In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18605:]]

Even though J.J. Abrams is done with filming on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it has recently become known that the movie will feature three actors from the the Indonesian martial arts action movies, The Raid.

Deadline reports Iko Uwais will appear in Star Wars alongside fellow Raid 2 actors Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman.

No further information is known including what roles the trio will play.

The Raid 2 was released last year directed by Gareth Evans.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer:

[page_title]
Movie News

Matthew Vaughn Says People Are Tired Of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Superhero Movies

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18604:]]

Matthew Vaughn, director of Stardust, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class and the upcoming Kingsman: The Secret Service, thinks people are tired of dark superhero movies and even points to Marvel’s success with Guardians of the Galaxy as an example.

While speaking with SFX Magazine, Vaughn said, “People want fun and escapism at the moment. Look at the success of Guardians of the Galaxy.”

Vaughn continued with specific mention of the Christopher Nolan style of movies, which includes The Dark Knight Trilogy as well as the recent new Superman reboot Man of Steel that spearheaded the WB shared movie universe with Batman Vs. Superman and Justice League.

“I think Nolan kick-started a very dark, bleak style of superhero escapism, and I think people have had enough of it,” Vaughn said.

Vaughn then went on to talk about Kingsman: The Secret Service, which seems a bit more light-hearted as initially the studio thought it something akin to Austin Powers.

“The studio was like, ‘What is this — Austin Powers?’ It was a balancing act, but I think we pulled it off,” Vaughn said. “It’s not a comedy, but it’s full of laughs. It’s got everything. It’s what we did with Kick-Ass — it’s a proper movie, but we’re allowed to have a bit more fun with it. Its aim was to be entertaining but not silly.”

Kingsman: The Secret Service has a February 13, 2015 release starring Colin Firth, Michael CaineTaron Egerton and Samuel L. Jackson.

Watch the Red-Band (mature) trailer:

[page_title]
Movie News

Channing Tatum Gambit Movie Set For 2016

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18602:]]

The Channing Tatum Gambit movie is now official as Fox Studios has announced it will have an October 7, 2016 release date.

Tatum will star as the mutant with the power to manipulate kinetic energy and is first expected to appear in Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Apocalypse, which hits four months earlier on May 27, 2016.

Channing Tatum has been involved with the role for quite a while and most recently said Gambit would be “something different” suggesting it would be more of an anti-hero movie than a superhero film.

The writer on Gambit is Joshua Zetumern who recently wrote the 2014 RoboCop movie.

Channing Tatum has Jupiter Ascending coming out next month as well and is involved in the sequels to Jump Street and Magic Mike.

Tatum’s name also surfaced with the Sony leaks where it was stated the actor is interested in a Ghosbusters spinoff with fellow actor Chris Pratt.

Fox also announced the third Planet of the Apes movie will be delayed a year to July 14, 2017.

Fox’s Fantastic Four 2 previously held the July 14, 2017 release, which will now be moved up six weeks to June 2, 2017.

Fox also gave the Assassin’s Creed movie a December 21, 2016 release which will star Michael Fassbender, with Justin Kurzel directing.

The P.T Barnum movie starring Hugh Jackman opens on December 25, 2016, and The Mountain Between Us starring Charlie Hunnam and Rosamund Pike will open February 10, 2017.

[page_title]
Movie News

Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Doctor Strange: Reading The Comics & More

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18600:]]

Benedict Cumberbatch will play the Sorceror Supreme for Marvel Studios.

Cumberbatch will star in the Doctor Strange movie that is being directed by Scott Derrickson and has a November 4, 2016 release date.

With the movie set to open next year, fans can expect Doctor Strange to start filming relatively soon.

While we we, Benedict Cumberbatch spoke about Doctor Strange with the Wall Street Journal noting that this movie will introduce Marvel’s supernatural elemnts for the first time.

I don’t think it’s a risk because of Marvel. Marvel is a stable of bringing out ordinary comic characters and turning them into screen-like gods. It’s very different, it’s an Astral Plane. There’s a huge new element to this Marvel universe that’s going to be employed in building this story and this character. But you know, I’m really excited about it, about working with Scott [Derrickson] whose imagination is endless, and all the boys and girls at Marvel who know what they’re doing.

Cumberbatch then goes on to comment that while he never read the comic books growing up, he is reading Doctor Strange now.

Growing up, no. I didn’t read many comics at all. Asterix a bit. I think that was it. There weren’t many comics in my household — [in a self-mocking voice] “I’m so deprived.” We didn’t have Marvel so much. But you can bet your bottom dollar I’m reading them now, avidly. 

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18601:]]

[page_title]
TV News

SyFy Developing New Series “Hackers”

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18599:]]

SyFy and Relativity Television have announced they are developing a groundbreaking new unscripted series with Hackers, which is described as being set inside the dangerous world of high-tech hackers.

Hackers will take viewers deep inside the shadowy and dangerous world of high-tech hackers for the very first time.

Hackers will reveal the secrets behind the most infamous cyber-crimes ever committed, using sophisticated, never-before-seen digital graphics to create an experiential “hacking” scene that exposes what actually happens when a computer network is broken into – including what goes on inside the mind of the hacker.

Each episode of Hackers will unveil the true stories — ripped from the headlines — of real-life hackers who turned entire industries upside down, featuring interviews with both the actual perpetrators and the law enforcement agents who tracked them down.

The episodes will include profiles and professional secrets of the hacker, who will reveal how they committed the crime, from trolling the Internet to rooting out vulnerabilities inside the company websites.

Executive producers of Hackers will be Tom Forman and Brad Bishop.

[page_title]
Comic Book News

Watch: Batman & The Joker In McDonald’s Commercial

Check out the neat commercial that McDonald’s currently is running with “Archenemies.”

The gist of the commercial sees various archenemies brought together, with the obvious meaning that sharing McDonald’s will make you friends.

The McDonald’s commercial features various bad guys including:

Movie Mavens: 
King Kong and the Plane & Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West & Freddy and Jason.

Cartoon Favorites: 
Coyote and Roadrunner & Smurfs and Gargamel & SpongeBob and Plankton.

Animal Hounds: 
Dog and Postman & Shark and a Swimmer & Grumpy Cat and his Owner.

Gamer Geeks: 
Pacman and Ghost & Rock’em Sock’em & (da) Bears vs. Packers. 

Hero and Villains: SuperMario and Bowser & Batman and The Joker & a Knight and dragon. 

Everyday adventurers: 
Lumberjack and the tree & the Donkey and the Elephant.

McDonald’s will also have a Super Bowl commercial this year. This wouldn’t have been a bad choice to go with.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18597:]]

[page_title]
Movie News Star Wars

Aaron Paul Says Star Wars Han Solo Rumors Are Exciting

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18596:]]

About a week ago, a rumor hit the net stating that Aaron Paul is being eyed for a Star Wars spinoff movie featuring Han Solo.

The rumor didn’t specifically state Aaron Paul was up for Han Solo, but it’s not that hard to connect the dots.

Now Paul has noticed the rumor as well. 

Aaron Paul took to Twitter to mention the Star Wars rumor is “very exciting” and jokes about having a job this year.

“Who’s starting these rumors?” Aaron Paul tweeted “This one is actually making me believe I have a job in 2015. Very exciting. #StarWars

The rumor also stated that the Han Solo Star Wars spinoff would overlap filming with Star Wars: Episode VIII and had the working title “Luminac Industrial Goods.”

Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is directing the first Star Wars spinoff, which has a December 16, 2016 release, with Gary Whitta writing the script.

Aaron Paul was recently featured in Need For Speed and Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer:

[page_title]
Movie News

New Mad Max: Fury Road Images

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18594:]]

Check out a batch of new images for Mad Max: Fury Road featuring Tom Hardy and more.

The film has a May 15, 2015 release directed by George Miller starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron.

Synopsis:

Oscar-winning filmmaker George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” revisits his own post-apocalyptic trilogy featuring the anti-hero known as Mad Max. Tom Hardy stars in the roleof Max Rockatansky, alongside Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoe Kravitz, Riley Keough, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Millerdirected from a screenplay he wrote with Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris. Miller also produces, along with Doug Mitchell and P.J. Voeten. Iain Smith, Graham Burke and Bruce Berman serve as executiveproducers. “Mad Max: Fury Road” is a Kennedy Miller Mitchell production. The film will be presented by Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures. Scheduled for release on May 15, 2015, it will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros.Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.

Mad Max: Fury Road trailer:

[page_title]
TV Trailers

Gotham Episode 11 Rogues’ Gallery Preview

Gotham returns tomorrow night, and FOX has released the above preview for episode 11 “Rogues’ Gallery.”

The Gotham Facebook page also teased with the promo: “There are cities where evil takes hold. Tomorrow in Gotham, even good men falter.”

Gotham airs Mondays at 8pm ET.

Synopsis:

Gotham is an origin story of the great DC Comics super villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (“The Mentalist,” “Rome”), GOTHAM follows one cop’s rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the edge of evil and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.

Gotham is based upon characters published by DC Comics and is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Executive producer Bruno Heller (“The Mentalist”) wrote the pilot, which will be directed and executive-produced by Emmy Award nominee Danny Cannon (the “CSI” series, “Nikita”).

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18593:]]

[page_title]
Marvel Movie News

Amazing Spider-Man 3 Casting Call Goes Out

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18592:]]

Following leaked e-mails revealing that Spider-Man may be going back to Marvel Studios, a casting call has now gone out for “The Amazing Spider-Man 3.”

The casting call may actually lend credence to Spider-Man going back to Marvel as Sony previously didn’t have plans for a third Spider-Man movie before the Marvel talks.

Leaked e-mails revealed that if Spider-Man did go back to Marvel, Sony would want to fast-track another Spider-Man movie in order to follow Spider-Man’s appearance in Captain America 3.

The e-mails revealed that Marvel Studios wants Spider-Man for Captain America 3 as well as creative control, with Sony still holding distribution rights and the ability to make standalone Spider-Man movies.

The casting call does mention that “The Amazing Spider-Man 3” stars Andrew Garfield; however, that may not be much to go on as a separate casting call listed for Independence Day 2 has Will Smith as “rumored,” but Smith has been confirmed not to be returning.

The leaked e-mails did reveal Marvel wants a new actor in the role of Spider-Man, but internal communications between Sony execs did state Sony still wants Garfield.

“The Amazing Spider-Man 3” casting call also lists the city of Atlanta, Georgia, as the shooting location, which is where Pinewood Studios is located and where Marvel filmed the Ant-Man movie.

The information comes from Bill Beckman Casting, with the company described as: “Bill Beckman Casting has been casting for all major studios and production houses, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Warner Bros and Paramount…”

It has also been said Sony is holding a Spider-Man “Summit” this month to determine the character’s future with the company and possibly working with Marvel. 

[page_title]
Movie News

Jeff Wadlow He-Man Movie Script Is Ready

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18588:]]

By The Power Of Grayskull! I Have The Power!

Back when I was around nine years old I had a letter published in the He-Man Magazine stating that “I liked when He-Man said that.”

The He-Man cartoon and of course the action figures were a big part of my childhood, so this comes as some good news to me.

The Senior Vice President of Production at Columbia Pictures, Devon Franklin, has started off the new year right by tweeting a picture of the completed He-Man movie script for Masters Of The Universe, which is written by Jeff Wadlow.

We see from the image that Wadlow updated previous versions of the Masters of the Universe script from Alex Litvak and Mik Finch, Richard Wenk, and Terry Rosio.

Wadlow previously wrote Kick-Ass 2, Cry_Wolf, Never Back Down and episodes of Bates Motel.

It’s being said that Wadlow might also direct the Masters of the Universe movie, but there may be a conflict with the X-Force movie; however, there hasn’t been mention of X-Force in a while. Fox has only confirmed movies for X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool and Wolverine 2, so it’s possible that X-Force might have been shelved.

To date, Masters of the Universe has no release date, plot or actors known. Hopefully we’ll hear some news soon.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18589:]]

[page_title]
Movie News

11 Ant-Man Teaser Trailer Images

Check out screen shots from the new Ant-Man teaser trailer.

The full trailer gets released on Tuesday with the premiere of Agent Carter on ABC.

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Head on over to the Cosmic Book News Avengers Hub for more.

[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Marvel Releases Full-Sized Ant-Man Teaser

Yesterday saw the ant-sized version of the Ant-Man movie teaser, now Marvel has officially released the full-sized version.

The full Ant-Man trailer will debut during the premiere of Agent Carter on ABC January 6th beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. 

Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18587:]]

[page_title]
Movie News

Unused Krang, Bebop & Rocksteady TMNT Movie Concept Art

New concept art has surfaced from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie featuring Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady.

Obviously if you have seen the movie the three weren’t included, but they will be for the sequel.

In addition to an artist confirming the three via concept art, TMNT Producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form let it be known that Bebop and Rocksteady are in Part 2 with possibly Casey Jones as well.

Michael Bay is also returning to produce, and TMNT 2 will also see the return of Megan Fox, Will Arnett and the character of Shredder.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 has a  June 3, 2016 release date, which will be directed by David Green (Earth To Echo).

Updated: with additional art (original source).

[page_title]
TV Trailers

Watch A New Preview For The Return Of The Walking Dead

Check out a new promo above for when Season 5 of The Walking Dead returns on Sunday, February 8th at 9pm ET.

About:

After the tragic events of the mid-season finale — as well as losing the possibility of a cure in Washington, DC — Rick Grimes’ band of survivors find themselves on the road, surviving day to day and trying to hold on to their shredded humanity and dwindling hope.

Stripped of security and without a direction for the future, some of the group near their breaking point, some find themselves hardened and cold and some just try to grasp on to what little they have left.

Though they are still breathing, the line between Rick’s group and the dead is starting to blur.

Could there be anything at this point that brings them back to life?

The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Chad Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, Alanna Masterson, Christian Serratos and Josh McDermitt.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18586:]]

[page_title]
Movie News

Paul Feig Says Ghostbusters 3 Will Not Ruin Your Childhood

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18585:]]

Paul Feig is behind the Ghostbusters 3 reboot that will feature a squad of all-female Ghostbusters.

While wishing everyone a Happy New Year on Twitter, Feig has a message for the haters, which looks to include the original cast.

“Happy New Year to everybody,” Feig posted. “Even the Ghostbusters reboot haters.”

Feig then went on to continue that he promises not to ruin the haters’ childhoods.

“I love you all,” Feig said. “I promise I will try not to ruin your childhoods. #iswear.”

The Ghosbusters reboot has been said to be “scarier and more high-tech” than the originals, which will see the all-female Ghostbusters form to face an executed villain who, as a result of an electrical storm, is able to raise an army of the dead.

Rumored actors for the reboot include Cecily Strong, Peter Dinklage, Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Gosling.

Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum are also possibly involved in a Ghostbusters spinoff.

[page_title]
Movie News

David Fincher Reveals Spider-Man Plans

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18584:]]

Back in 1999, David Fincher passed on the oppurtunity to direct Spider-Man, and it has been said the director was up for the reboot that Marc Webb ended up nabbing.

Now while speaking with io9, Fincher offers what his take on Spider-Man would have been in that it wouldn’t have been the superhero version that Sam Raimi did, but something that sounds more in line with the Amazing Spider-Man movies, though in a more mature way.

My impression what Spider-Man could be is very different from what Sam [Raimi] did or what Sam wanted to do. I think the reason he directed that movie was because he wanted to do the Marvel comic superhero. I was never interested in the genesis story. I couldn’t get past a guy getting bit by a red and blue spider. It was just a problem… It was not something that I felt I could do straight-faced. I wanted to start with Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin, and I wanted to kill Gwen Stacy.

The title sequence of the movie that I was going to do was going to be a ten minute — basically a music video, an opera, which was going to be the one shot that took you through the entire Peter Parker [backstory]. Bit by a radio active spider, the death of Uncle Ben, the loss of Mary Jane, and [then the movie] was going to begin with Peter meeting Gwen Stacy. It was a very different thing, it wasn’t the teenager story. It was much more of the guy who’s settled into being a freak.

David Fincher is known for directing Fight Club, Seven, The Social NetworkThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and will directing its sequel.

[page_title]
Movie News

Watch: Batman Vs. Superman LEGO Version

While we still have over a year to go for Batman Vs. Superman, the BrickFlix YouTube channel has put together a LEGO version of the fight.

Check out the video above, and make sure you stay until the end.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter and Tao Okamoto in new character roles for the film. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18582:]]

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18583:]]

[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Watch: Ant-sized Ant-Man Trailer Enlarged

Marvel recently released a literal ant-sized teaser for the upcoming Ant-Man trailer that is set to debut during Agent Carter next week.

Now some fans have released an enlarged version.

Obviously the footage is a bit out of focus, but it’s still a bit better than the small version.

Update: Marvel officially released the full-sized version.

Check out some screen shots as well:

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18580:]]

[page_title]
Movie News

Jurassic World Gets A Super Bowl TV Spot

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18581:]]

It’s learned Universal will be spending the big bucks as Jurassic World will have a spot during Super Bowl XLIX.

ABC confirms Jurassic World is the first movie to sign up at a cost of $4.5 million for 30 seconds.

Other confirmed brands include Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Pepsi.

Doritos will be back with their fan-created ads, as will Godaddy with Dana Patrick.

It’s noted M&M’s and H&M won’t be back for this year’s Super Bowl, and perhaps with some disappointment, Volkswagen won’t be doing another of their Star Wars spots. 

Marvel usually has an ad during the Super Bowl as last year saw one for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Possible contenders for this year would be The Avengers 2 (though Marvel is debuting a new trailer before the Super Bowl on January 12th) and Ant-Man (again, Marvel is debuting the Ant-Man trailer with Agent Carter previous to the Super Bowl).

Maybe J.J. Abrams will be bringing some kind of spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens?

Warner Bros. usually skips out on the Super Bowl, so don’t hold your hopes up for anything Batman Vs. Superman related.

It probably should be noted Universal owns NBC, so seeing Jurassic World first on the schedule shouldn’t be a surprise.

Super Bowl XLIX airs February 1st on NBC.

“Jurassic World” has a June 12, 2015 release directed by Colin Trevorrow also starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Judy Greer, Katie McGrath, Lauren Lapkus, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, and Omar Sy.

Jurassic World Trailer:

[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Watch: Ant-Man Teaser Trailer; Debuts During Agent Carter

Marvel released a super-short – emphasis on short – teaser trailer for the Ant-Man trailer with it becoming known the full trailer will debut with Agent Carter on Tuesday, January 6th beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.

Marvel also recently announced a new trailer for The Avengers 2 will debut January 12th.

Update: Fans have released an enlarged version.

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18580:]]

[page_title]
Movie News Star Wars

Star Wars: The Force Awakens TIE Fighter Concept Art

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18579:]]

A new piece of concept art for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has landed online giving a look at a new TIE Figher.

Indie Revolver posted the above image of a red-colord TIE Figher.

As noted, it will be interesting to see who is piloting the TIE Fighters as well as how intact the Empire is following the death of the Emperor 35 years or so prior.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer:

[page_title]
Movie News

Neill Blomkamp Alien Concept Art

Check out the following concept art for an Alien movie that Neill Blomkamp was developing.

Blomkamp posted the images on Instagram with mention this was just a side project of his and nothing to do with any movie studio.

It’s possible Blomkamp, the director behind District 9, Elysium and the upcoming Chappie film, may have intended to use the art as a pitch to Fox for a new Alien flick.

Updated: with two more pieces of art. In addition, Blomkamp makes note that maybe he will go back to it.

 

Was working on this. Don’t think I am anymore. Love it though. #alien #xenomorph

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

Wtf?

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

Woulda rocked. Was a mental stroll into the world Ridley Scott created.

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

#ripley #hicks

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

#weyland corp

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

Oh shit

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

And finally, my home desk #xenomorph

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

Awesome Art by Geoffroy Thoorens #hicks

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

 

And Doug Williams – maybe I’ll go back to it ….love the world

A photo posted by Brownsnout (@neillblomkamp) on

[page_title]
Movie News

Awesome 3D Print Of Batman Dark Knight Suit

We’ve seen 3D Print version of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens lightsaber, now check out the 3D Print version of the Batman The Dark Knight costume (based on the Arkham video game suit).

Cosplayer Crimson Coscrafts commissioned the suit with the help of Tundra Designs and Gauntlet FX (via 3dprint.com).

According to the cosplayer, the Batsuit fits really well with room even enough to bend at the waste.

The price is unknown, but you can commission your own 3D print Batsuit via one of the above designers.

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18577:]]

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18578:]]

[page_title]
Movie Trailers

Watch: Iron Can – Iron Man Parody Trailer

Check out – Iron Can!

It’s actually a well done parody for an Iron Man trailer put together over the past two years by YouTubers Anders Wotzke and Michael Nixon.

Check out the description:

Ultra Downy Jr. (now with floral scent!) stars as Tony Starch: Genius. Billionaire. Philanthropist. Can of fabric softener.

After being pressured into revealing his secret identity, Starch attracts the attention of the nefarious Fabrice Crimp, leader of a cult of creased cottons who believes that since the world isn’t flat, nothing should be.

Only Iron Can has the power-setting to flatten Fabrice and put an end to his ruffled reign of terror. No one straight is safe. Everyone bent is probably ok for once. The fate of looking presentable in a button-up rests on the nozzle of one can. 

But even the greatest of heroes eventually run out of steam…

[[wysiwyg_imageupload:18576:]]

Please enable JavaScript in your browser.