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Watch: Halo Wars 2 Trailer

In addition to the new Halo 5 trailer, Microsoft released a trailer for Halo Wars 2 at Gamescom, which can be viewed above.

Halo Wars 2 is an exciting new strategy game packed with fast-paced action, massive battles, and an all-new Halo story, coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 in fall of 2016.

The original Halo Wars is described as follows:

Halo Wars is the best selling real-time strategy game on any current generation console.

Set in the year 2525, “Halo Wars” takes players on a perilous journey through the famed “Halo” universe. As players take the command seat in the early, epic battles between the UNSC and Covenant, they will begin to unravel events 20 years before “Halo: Combat Evolved” that shaped the franchise into what it is today.

You are a member of the crew aboard the Spirit of Fire, a Phoenix-class colony ship converted for UNSC military use. Your ship has journeyed to the planet Harvest, where you’ve stumbled upon a mysterious ancient artifact. But what you are about to encounter will open the floodgates to conflict unlike anything you have ever seen. The sinister Covenant, an alien coalition set on obliterating humanity, has attacked Harvest, and an age of epic warfare is about to begin.

In this stunning prequel to the Halo series, you will have the opportunity to experience the early battles between the UNSC and the Covenant that set the stage for the far-reaching conflict that defines the Halo saga. Halo Wars exposes you to an all-new dimension of the legendary conflict with groundbreaking strategic gameplay that places you in command of an arsenal of UNSC units. Crush the Covenant forces with your tactical brilliance and superior command, and turn the tide of battle with incredible Leaders possessing elite skills. Join up to five friends for thrilling new gameplay via the New Xbox Experience as you command either the UNSC or Covenant forces, pitting Warthogs and Scorpions against Grunts, Elites, Ghosts and Scarabs in battles that will define an age.

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New Ben Affleck Bruce Wayne Batman Vs. Superman Image


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A new image of Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne from Batman Vs. Superman has surfaced online.

Apparently the image comes from Zack Snyder’s private Instagram account, in which some of his approved followers spotted the image and then re-posted it online.

“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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

Synopsis:

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

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Ron Perlman Isn’t Giving Up On Hellboy 3 — Ever

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Ron Perlman has been taking to the social networks to garnish support for a Hellboy 3.

Even though director Guillermo del Toro recently let it be known no movie studios appear to be interested in making the third Hellboy at this time, Ron Perlman says he isn’t giving up and the only thing that can stop Hellboy 3 from ever happening is if he’s six feet under.

 “I guess the only cutoff point is when they actually close the box,” Perlman said, reports Slash Film. “If you don’t see me get up and go, ‘Hang on, I was kidding,’ then I’m still ready.”

Perlman does admit he isn’t big on actually returning to the character as the makeup is a pain, but Perlman does state they owe it to the fans to finish the franchise they started.

“Let me make the record clear,” Perlman said. “I don’t want to do Hellboy 3. It’s a pain in the ass to put that makeup on and take it off. But I feel we’re obligated to finish the story. That’s it. End of conversation.”

Perlman continued with mention though there may be no current support, he doesn’t plan on giving up on Hellboy 3.

“I got no problems with forcing the conversation, as you can tell,” Perlman offered. “We’re in the business of moving mountains. Those of us who are used to working in mainstream film and television. Don’t come to me with details and problems. Just tell me how we move the mountain.”

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Watch: Star Wars: Battlefront – Fighter Squadron Gameplay Trailer

Easily the most anticipated game of the year, now Star Wars: Battlefront will feature Fighter Squadron gameplay as a new teaser trailer has been released, which can be watched above.

You can purchase the game through Amazon.

Star Wars Battlefront will allow fans to live out a wide range of heroic moments and intense battle fantasies of their own – firing blasters, riding speeder bikes and snow speeders, commanding AT-ATs and piloting TIE fighters and the Millennium Falcon. These battles will take place on some of the most iconic planets in the Star Wars universe, including Endor, Hoth, Tatooine and the previously unexploredplanet,Sullust. Gamers will be able to play as some of the most memorable characters in the original trilogy such as Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Star Wars Battlefront will feature a wide range of modes tailored for different types of battles, from larger 40-person competitive multiplayer to crafted missions that are played solo, with a friend via split-screen offline or co-operatively online.

Fans who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront will be among the first players to experience the Battle of Jakku, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet on the Outer Rim. Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Players who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront can fight the battle one-week early starting on December 1, 2015. All other players will get access to this free content on December 8, 2015. 

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Deadpool Teaser #2

Earlier today saw a teaser released for Deadpool (watch below), and now a second teaser has been released (above) which was attached to the Fantastic Four extended trailer.

The full red band Deadpool trailer will be released on Conan O’Brien tomorrow, with the green band trailer attached to Fantastic Four.

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

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Watch: Fantastic Four Trailer With Deadpool

Watch a new extended trailer for Fantastic Four above, which also includes an announcement by Deadpool at the end.

Fantastic Four opens this week, and the Deadpool trailer also gets released tomorrow and is attached to FF.

“Fantastic Four” has an August 7, 2015 release directed by Josh Trank from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank; produced by Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Robert Kulzar and Gregory Goodman; starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell.

Synopsis:

FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

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Movie News Reviews

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Review

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Cruis’n USA

A Film review of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

I am not a Tom Cruise guy.  I haven’t been since that really odd display of possibly manufactured emotion on Oprah back in 2005 regarding now ex Mrs. Cruise.  I continue to be turned off to this actor when more stories regarding Scientology’s handling of its highest ranking member break through to the normal news cycle.  Despite whatever personal distaste I may have for him, I cannot deny his ability to flex the full muscle of an undeniable Hollywood star and its ability to propel any film into the upper atmosphere.  Granted, Cruise hasn’t exactly been setting box offices on fire recently with nice successes that seemed to have had much more potential: Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Oblivion (2013), Jack Reacher (2012) and Rock of Ages (2012).  Still, Mission: Impossible is Cruise’s franchise, and he knows how to make Ethan Hunt wow audiences with irrational stunts, epic set pieces and strenuous physical excursion for the screen.  No one in Hollywood runs better on film than Tom Cruise. 

Rogue Nation is another fine addition to the Mission: Impossible saga that makes no attempt to bite off more than it can chew in the action genre.  There may be a slight bit of commentary regarding the state of global security in there, but for the most part, it’s (still) all about Ethan Hunt saving the world by kicking butt (with some help from his friends).  This being the fifth film in the franchise and seeing more familiar faces doing the same things they’ve done before makes the story feel all too familiar.  Paramount certainly hopes familiarity breeds reliability (at least in terms of ticket sales), which certainly seems to be the case so far as Rogue Nation is poised for a strong global run after an impressive opening weekend at the domestic box office.  As entertained as I was by the constant onslaught of visual stimuli, I feel that Ethan has come to full fruition as a character and has no more “story” in him beyond mentorship.  Come to think of it, I wonder why we haven’t seen Hunt step into that role by now even if the powers that be haven’t deemed the very worthy (but often passed over) Jeremy Renner as next focal point for the franchise.  MI still has some fuel left in the tank so long as the next installment takes a long, hard look at going to new places plot-wise; perhaps even the possibility of Ethan actually losing for once.

Action Style

I honestly don’t care what percentage of the stunt work, driving, combat, etc. may or may not have been actually done by Tom himself because it all looked terrific!

6/6

Action Frame

The shear variety of the types of camera angles at work, underwater sequences, dynamic tracking for car chases and of course the intro plane sequence ensures the audience only brief breathers to catch up on some exposition.

5/5

Lead Performance

Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in every way.  He brings the intensity and he brings the enthusiasm.  But he also needs more to do than always beating the bad guy.

5/6

Supporting Performance

Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames are reliable sidekicks.  Jeremy Renner is woefully underused.  Alec Baldwin has some slick cameos.  Watch for Rebecca Ferguson to become a major player in Hollywood films to come!  Oh my, Sean Harris.  Did they ask you to be another bland, uninteresting villain with zero passion and expression?

4/5

Music

The reliable remixes of the classic MI theme are always welcome if not a bit repetitive.  Unfortunately, Hans Zimmer isn’t walking through that door.

3/6

Sound F/X

Everything seems to sound as if it should, but nothing spectacular is occurring here.

3/5

                                                                                                                        “Moving” = 26/33

Digital F/X

Some of the more fantastic stunts like “the plunge” underwater sequence and multiple car cartwheels were brought to you by some very fine CG work.

4/6

Special F/X

The focus on practical effects in this film is ever apparent.  The best examples of these were car chases, collisions and crashes.  Explosions weren’t particularly impressive.

4/5

Costumes

I understand that spies need to blend in with the crowd, but that also means designers can’t get crazy with characters’ looks.  Everyone’s look fit their characters well enough.

4/6

Hair & Makeup

Ethan Hunt certainly takes a beating in this film.  I only wished that it looked like everyone else was afforded that same opportunity.

4/5

Exteriors

London and Vienna were presented with prototypical European lavishness while Morocco gives the audience a nice dusty contrast.

5/6

Interiors

There’s some very good set design going on from court rooms, to concert halls as well as secret bunkers and tech centers.

4/5

“Picture” = 25/33

Hook

The Impossible Mission Force faces off against its version of James Bond’s “Spectre” called “The Syndicate.”  Meh.

2/4

Conflict

Spies figuring out what they are fighting for and why it’s worth it after they seem to get burned by their allies is an interesting internal conflict.  Fighting each other seems slightly less so in this film.

3/4

Resolution

Neither surprising, nor satisfying.  Anyone who has seen a Tom Cruise film (let alone a Mission: Impossible film) can project the ending.

1/4

Dialogue

Every character plays off of Ethan’s charisma quite well, while Benji grows an unexpected pair.  Solomon Lane is too cryptic to be menacing though.

4/6

Exposition

So Ethan has to save the world from what?  Bad people doing bad things with a ton of money?  And why is this syndicate so bad ass?  It’s all bit too muddled.  Or is it too boring?

2/5

Character uniqueness

Ethan is a super cool super spy.  Ilsa is a super hot, undetermined ally or enemy.  Solomon is a garden variety villain.

4/6

Character relatability

I can sympathize with the frustration that comes with a seemingly no-win situation.  I can also get with not wanting to expose one’s friends to unnecessary risk.  I don’t understand wanting to turn someone to your side only by showing them up with no attempt at bribery and not directly threatening their lives at any point.

3/5

“Story” = 19/34

Overall MPS Rating: 70/100

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is a very entertaining, action heavy, cinematic adventure that’s equally compelling to Tom Cruise fans as well as casual action film fans.  If you’re looking for some solid popcorn outside of the super-hero game, check this out at your local cinema.  Don’t even think about springing for IMAX or REAL 3D tickets, though.  

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Conan O’Brien Changes Rating For Deadpool Trailer Premiere


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Tomorrow will see the red band trailer for Deadpool debut on Conan O’Brien.

As the trailer will be considered r-rated, Conan O’Brien has let it be known the rating for the episode will be changed to TV-MA.

A green band trailer for Deadpool will also be attached to this week’s release of Fantastic Four.

Conan airs weeknights at 11pm ET on TBS.

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

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New Alexandra Shipp Storm Image

Bryan Singer released the following behind-the-scenes X-Men: Apocalypse image featuring a new look at Alexandra Shipp as Storm.

“Storm watches over 1983 Cairo via the magic of real time,” Singer posted.

“X-Men: Apocalypse” has a May 27, 2016 release directed by Bryan Singer starring Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Ian McKellen, Rose Byrne, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp and Oscar Isaac.

 

#Storm watches over #1983 #Cairo via the magic of real time #simulcam @alexandrashipppp

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Deadpool Teaser For Tomorrow’s Trailer

The Deadpool trailer officially hits tomorrow.

Check out a teaser above.

Included with the video is the following: #Deadpool did a trailer to a trailer. What a post-modern asshole.

Update: Watch the second Deadpool teaser below.

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

Deadpool Teaser #2:

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Mark Ruffalo Spotted In Germany For Captain America: Civil War

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We may have confirmation of Mark Ruffalo in Captain America: Civil War.

While the Incredible Hulk actor has yet to be officially announced by Marvel Studios, news comes from Germany that Mark Ruffalo is filming scenes there for Captain America: Civil War with Chris Evans (Cap), Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and Daniel Bruhl (Baron Zemo).

Germany’s BILD states the actors have also been spotted at various night clubs and included images.

A guest at one of the clubs offered (translated), “Ruffalo and Mackie had fun, danced the whole time. They were one of the last at the club to seven o’clok and danced to electro music.”

While the Hulk wasn’t a part of the original Marvel Comics Civil War storyline, it’s being speculated that Captain America: Civil War may include the Red Hulk to match the Green Goliath as William Hurt returns to play Generaly Ross.

There was also news about the Hulk following the incidents in Avengers: Age Of Ultron as an Ant-Man viral video made mention of Tony Stark stating public concerns about Dr. Bruce Banner are baseless and irresponsible.

“Captain America: Civil War” has  a May 6, 2016 release date directed by Anthony and Joe Russo starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, Emily VanCamp, William Hurt, Martin Freeman and Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther.

Synopsis:

Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.

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Watch: Awkward Interview With Fantastic Four Cast

One thing that has always bugged me about certain interviews, is that the interviewer makes the interview more about themselves than their guests.

I’ve seen and heard it happen dozens of times on various podcasts, radio shows (of course), morning shows (of course), websites and video.

So I’m not really surprised by what happened in the above interview where the cast of the Fantastic Four participated in a really awkward (I can think of a different a-word, though) interview with Atlanta’s Rock 100.5 Morning Show.

The guys asking the questions actually bring up the fact that Michael B. Jordan and Kate Mara are brother and sister in the movie – and get this – and ask, “How does that happen?” They even go so far and point out they are black and white (no, really?) and question, “How does that happen?” Wow. It’s pretty obvious, isn’t it?

Credit goes to the cast for not flying off the handle, as Michael B. Jordan replies “we’re brother and sister” and “we were raised as brother and sister.”

The trainwreck interview continues as Kata Mara is actually questioned why she cut her hair:  “You’re way way hot. Why’d you cut your hair?”

“I’m sorry. I know you don’t like it. I can tell,” Mara responded.

“Your hair was beautiful.”

“This is a great interview,” Mara said. “They asked me to [cut my hair for another movie]. I’m an actress. I have to be a chameleon.”

One of the radio personalities then went on to talk about Mara’s toes (yeah, yikes, lol).

One worthy tidbit that came out of the interview is that the cast of the Fantastic Four hasn’t seen the complete movie, yet, as the interview took place before the movie’s Red Carpet premiere in NYC on August 4th.

The radio station sent Buzz Feed the following when questioned about the interview:

“Absolutely not! That’s not mine or the show’s thing. Look, not a huge fan of these controlled 5-7 minute interview junkets they run in the first place but I was curious about the brother and sister thing. You have a white sister and black brother wouldn’t you want to know how that happened? I did. The other Fantastic Four franchises explain the relationship so I figured with this new hipster version they’d have some different backstory.

My partner’s (Southside Steve) conversation about Kate’s hair is something that came up while Michael B Jordan took a phone call so I think they were kind of just going back forth in a playful way. As for him complimenting her toes and why people are upset about that…sorry…no idea. Steve likes girl’s toes. People should be appreciative when they get complimented. Those that are upset on Twitter I guess don’t get enough of them. Who knows?”

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Fantastic Four has an August 7, 2015 release directed by Josh Trank from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank; produced by Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Robert Kulzar and Gregory Goodman; starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell.

Synopsis:

FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Fantastic Four Trailer:

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Actors Tease Green Lantern For DCCU

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Do we have confirmation of a Green Lantern for the DC Cinematic Universe?

An actor tweeted out what looks to be confirmation that he has been cast in the DCCU.

Ricardo Segarra posted that he will be seeing the DC Cinematic Universe soon, and then tweeted out the Green Lantern oath with “in brightest day.” Searra also include the hashtags for Batman vs. Superman and Justice League.

Segarra was questioned about it on Twitter, replying to a fan: “I can not confirm or deny. But who wouldn’t want to be a Green Lantern?”

Ricardo Segarra’s iMDB page only lists a few movies that the actor has been a part of, but his resume does list that he has pro-wrestling and weight training experience.

In the DC Comics, Green Lantern Kyle Rayner is of Latino descent as his father was a Chicano CIA agent.

Is Ricardo Segarra playing Green Lantern Kyle Rayner for the planned Green Lantern Corps movie in 2020?

Update: Lance Gross (Grey’s Anatomy, Crisis) may be teasing Green Lantern John Stewart as well, as the actor posted an image of the Green Lantern symbol on Instagram adding: “In brightest day.”

Update #2: Ricardo Segarra deleted the “In brightest day…” tweet, and also tweeted about Shazam.

Lance Gross:

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In Brightest Day

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Olivia Munn Shows Off Martial Arts Skills For X-Men: Apocalypse

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Check out Olivia Munn showing off her martial arts prowess on Instagram.

Munn is playing Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse, who just happens to be a martial arts expert as well.

“X-Men: Apocalypse” has a May 27, 2016 release directed by Bryan Singer starring Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Ian McKellen, Rose Byrne, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp and Oscar Isaac.

 

Freestyle #latergram @karine_lmx

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Learned some new tricks…

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Ghostbusters Cast Surprise Sick Kids At Hospital

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Who ya gonna call when you’re feeling low?

Ghostbusters!

That’s exactly what happened earlier today at a hospital in Boston as the cast of the Ghostbusters reboot made a surprise visit to Tufts Medical center.

Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones visited the Floating Hospital for Children.

The hospital’s Facebook page posted the following pictures thanking the cast for the visit.

“Thank you for taking the time out of filming today to put a big smile on our patients faces!‪” the hospital posted.

Director Paul Feig is currently filming the Ghostbusters reboot in Boston, which has a July 22, 2016 release also starring Chris Hemsworth and Neil Casey.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Opened 1 Year Ago Today

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One year ago today saw the Guardians of the Galaxy take theaters by storm by introducing movie goers to a new team of Marvel Cosmic super heroes.

Led by James Gunn, Chris Pratt was introduced as Star-Lord, with Zoe Saldana as Gamora, WWE Superstar Dave Bautista played Drax, Doctor Who‘s Karen Gillan shaved her head for the nefarious Nebula, Lee Pace was the featured villain as Ronan, and Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket Raccoon with Vin Diesel voicing “I am” Groot.

The movie netted close to $40 million on its opening day and went on to break the August box office record with an opening of almost $100 million. Guardians of the Galaxy finished with a whopping $774 million worldwide giving it the fourth best performance for a Marvel Studios movie, only trailing The Avengers films and Iron Man 3.

Disney quickly announced a sequel for Guardians of the Galaxy and gave it a May 5, 2017 release.

James Gunn and Chris Pratt took to their social networks to remember the day.

James Gunn on Facebook:

One year ago today, Guardians of the Galaxy opened up in the U.S. and many places around the world. The movie massively over-performed that weekend, even by our own expectations, but what meant more to me is how much so many of you, no matter where you were from, took the story and the characters into your hearts. What meant more to me is that “We are Groot” became a rallying cry for unity among friends and families. What meant more to me is that you laughed at the dumb stuff I thought you’d miss, like “Cap’n’s gotta teach stuff” and “I was thinking of something else.” What meant more to me is that in our tenth week we were out-performing any comic book film in recent history – not because of the money, but because people were going back to see the film a second, third, fourth, fifth time, or more, because they loved it. What mattered to me is that after a lifetime of telling stories and half a lifetime making movies, I felt like you and I, filmmaker and audience, were at the same place at the same time.

It mattered to me mostly because I told a story fully with my heart, and you took it into yours. I don’t think I can ever explain how much that means to me. It makes every failure I’ve ever had well worth it.

I get a lot of messages from people saying, “You made me believe in movies again.” Well, you guys made me believe that what I spent my life doing was worth doing. And you strengthened my belief that nothing’s worth doing, if it’s not done honestly, and it’s not done with love.

On this, the one year anniversary of the cinematic Guardians entering our solar system: thank you, thank you, thank you.

We really are, truly, honestly Groot.

Love,

James

Chris Pratt on Twitter:

 

One year ago today, Guardians of the Galaxy opened up in the U.S. and many places around the world. The movie massively over-performed that weekend, even by our own expectations, but what meant more to me is how much so many of you, no matter where you were from, took the story and the characters into your hearts. What meant more to me is that “We are Groot” became a rallying cry for unity among friends and families. What meant more to me is that you laughed at the dumb stuff I thought you’d miss, like “Cap’n’s gotta teach stuff” and “I was thinking of something else.” What meant more to me is that in our tenth week we were out-performing any comic book film in recent history – not because of the money, but because people were going back to see the film a second, third, fourth, fifth time, or more, because they loved it. What mattered to me is that after a lifetime of telling stories and half a lifetime making movies, I felt like you and I, filmmaker and audience, were at the same place at the same time. It mattered to me mostly because I told a story fully with my heart, and you took it into yours. I don’t think I can ever explain how much that means to me. It makes every failure I’ve ever had well worth it. I get a lot of messages from people saying, “You made me believe in movies again.” Well, you guys made me believe that what I spent my life doing was worth doing. And you strengthened my belief that nothing’s worth doing, if it’s not done honestly, and it’s not done with love. On this, the one year anniversary of the cinematic Guardians entering our solar system: thank you, thank you, thank you. We really are, truly, honestly Groot. Love, James (Art by MJ Hiblen) #guardiansofthegalaxy #gotg #groot #WeAreGroot #gamora #marvel

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Watch: Simon Pegg Ranks Star Wars Movies

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comic-Con trailer (watch below) revealed that Simon Pegg has a role in the movie.

MTV recently caught up with Pegg, who is also returning for Star Trek Beyond,  and asked the actor to rank the Star Wars movies from bottom to top in under a minute.

Check it out above, which includes Pegg explaining his reasoning.

Pegg also stars in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, which is currently in theaters.

“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 Comic-Con Trailer:

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Watch: Top 10 DC Animated Moments

DC All Access has put together a video of their top ten favorite moments from the DC animated universe.

SPOILER ALERT: This video recaps crucial plot points in several of DC’s animated movies, including Justice League: Gods and Monsters!

We can argue about which one is the best (and have, believe us!), but we can all agree that as a whole, DC’s animated movies are second to none. So just in time for the release of our latest animated adventure, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, we thought we’d recap our ten favorite moments from past films. These are animated super heroics at their finest.

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Movie News

LEGO Dimensions Story Trailer

A new story trailer has been released for the LEGO Dimensions video game featuring Batman, Gandalf, Scooby Doo, Harley Quinn and Superman. Doctor Who is also a part of the game.

Launching September 27th 2015, LEGO Dimensions will be available for Xbox One, the all-in one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems and Nintendo Wii U system.

Info:

At the center of the LEGO Multiverse lies an ancient planet that is inhabited by the evil mastermind, Lord Vortech. It is believed that the person who controls the Foundational Elements on which this planet is built will control all of the Multiverse. Vowing to become that ruler, Lord Vortech determines that by summoning characters from a variety of LEGO worlds, he’ll be able to find the building blocks of the LEGO civilization. One day, a mysterious and powerful vortex appears in a variety of LEGO worlds, and different characters fromDC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie and more are swept away. Noticing their friends are being taken, Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle jump into the vortex on a journey they never imagined. Now, realizing Lord Vortech’s intentions, the three intrepid heroes must venture through space and time to save their friends and all of LEGO humanity.

Team up with the Caped Crusader, Gandalf the Great and Wyldstyle from The LEGO Movie to vanquish Lord Vortech and save LEGO humanity from annihilation in LEGO Dimensions. This Starter Pack delivers everything you need to begin your buildable adventure, including a copy of the game, LEGO Toy Pad, bricks to construct the LEGO Gateway, three minifigures and the LEGO Batmobile vehicle. Let your creativity and imagination guide you on your adventure, as you’ll team up with unlikely allies from a variety of worlds, including DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, LEGO Ninjago, Back to the Future and more, to thwart your enemies. Use a combination of up to seven minifigures, vehicles and gadgets by dropping them on the LEGO Toy Pad to bring them into the universe. Let your imagination run wild in a solo journey, or team up with a buddy for cooperative drop-in/-out gameplay. Grab your blocks and flex your creative muscles — all of LEGO civilization is depending on you.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Zoolander 2 Trailer Leaks Online

The trailer for Zoolander 2 has leaked online and can be watched above. The film stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, which has a February 12, 2016 release date, directed by Stiller as well. Zoolander also stars Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Olivia Munn, Penélope Cruz, Kim Kardashian West, Christine Taylor, Billy Zane, Justin Bieber, Fred

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Movie News

Channing Tatum Signs On For Gambit

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Despite the recent report that stated Channing Tatum was exiting the Gambit role, it’s now said Tatum has closed the deal to star as the Ragin’ Cajun.

THR reports the move was actually widely expected, despite the earlier rumor.

It is stated that Tatum and Fox ran into a few issues during negotiations, but it’s said such back-and-forth is a normal part of top-level talent dealmaking.

It’s further said Tatum’s involvement in Gambit wasn’t really in any danger because the actor had already invested so much in wanting to play the character.

Tatum is attached to play Gambit and produce, and also recently appeared at Comic-Con.

Apparently, the main issue involving getting Tatum signed was backend compensation.

The report also mentions that Fox considers Gambit a major character – on par with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine – and it’s suggested Fox wants Tatum on board as Gambit for the long haul, possibly up to ten years or so.

What remains to be seen is how everything gets figured out in regards to story and connections to the rest of the X-Men universe, but the Gambit movie has an October 7, 2016 release with Ruper Wyatt directing.

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Movie News Star Wars

Disney Blu-Ray Release Schedule: Avengers 2, Star Wars Rebels & More

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Disney released details for their upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray releases, which includes The Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Star Wars Rebels and LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles.

You can pick these up through Amazon.

 

July 2015

7/31 THE DECENDANTS (DVD) (Rated: TV-G)

From the Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega (“High School Musical” franchise) comes this original contemporary story of classic Disney characters reinvented and the introduction of modern Disney lore.  Enter this new epic universe of relatable tween characters on a journey of self-discovery.  New on Disney DVD, and complete with never-before-seen bonus and a FREE bracelet!

August 2015

8/11 WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS SHORTS COLLECTION (Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) & Digital HD)

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes an extraordinary new collection of award-winning and beloved short films featuring Disney’s Frozen Fever, starring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff, and the Oscar®-nominated Lorenzo (Best Animated Short, 2004).  The Short Films Collection includes contemporary shorts starring classic characters, such as the groundbreaking 2013 Mickey Mouse cartoon, Get A Horse! And the holiday treat Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa, as well as celebrated Oscar winners Paperman (2012) and Feast (2014). Enjoy them together for the first time in this must-own collection with all-new extras including an inside look at the Disney Animation shorts, featuring introductions and interviews with the acclaimed filmmakers themselves.

8/4 HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER(DVD) (Rated: TV14 DLSV)

Dangerous. Mesmerizing. That’s the final verdict on ABC’s “How To Get Away With Murder,” the sexy ensemble drama where brilliant and seductive Annalise Keating (Viola Davis – Screen Actors Guild Awards® Winner for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in Drama Series for “How To Get Away With Murder”) dominates her classroom as powerfully as she dominates the courtroom.

8/11 SCANDAL: The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)(Rated: TV14 DLSV)

Amidst a barrage of seduction, betrayal, conspiracy and murder, ultimate “fixer” Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) is pushed to her limits in ABC’s gripping “Scandal: The Complete Fourth Season.”

8/18 WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS SHORTS COLLECTION (Blu-ray)

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes an extraordinary new collection of award-winning and beloved short films featuring Disney’s Frozen Fever, starring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff, and the Oscar®-nominated Lorenzo (Best Animated Short, 2004).  The Short Films Collection includes contemporary shorts starring classic characters, such as the groundbreaking 2013 Mickey Mouse cartoon, Get A Horse! And the holiday treat Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa, as well as celebrated Oscar winners Paperman (2012) and Feast (2014). Enjoy them together for the first time in this must-own collection with all-new extras including an inside look at the Disney Animation shorts, featuring introductions and interviews with the acclaimed filmmakers themselves.

8/18 GREY’S ANATOMY: The Complete Eleventh Season (DVD) (Rated: TV14 DLSV)

It’s time to bring the thunder as the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial face stunning surprises, unprecedented challenges and life changing decisions in ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy: Complete Eleventh Season. 

8/18 ONCE UPON A TIME: The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-ray & DVD) (Rated: TV PG DLSV)

Love. As seductive and dangerous as magic, this potent, unpredictable force proves to be the ultimate weapon in the epic battle between good and evil in ABC’s Once Upon a Time: The Complete Fourth Season.

8/25 REVENGE: The Complete Fourth And Final Season (DVD) (Rated: TV14 DLSV)

Enter the tantalizing and twisted world of the Hamptons and prepare for a family reunion like no other. A startling new adversary emerges and the ultimate secret is revealed in ABC’s Revenge: The Complete Fourth and Final Season.

 

September 2015

9/1 CASTLE: The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) (Rated: TV PG DLSV)

The wedding bells are ringing, but will Castle and Beckett really tie the knot? An astonishing turn of events tears television’s most loveable couple apart in a captivating new season of ABC’s beloved and inspired series. Experience every unforgettable moment with Castle: The Complete Seventh Season.

9/1 NASHVILLE: The Complete Third Season(DVD) (Rated: TV PG DLSV)

The stakes – and the heat – continue to rise to a fever pitch in the explosive third season of ABC’s Nashville.

For superstars Rayna James (Connie Britton) and Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere), the choices they make will have far-reaching, life-altering consequences. Desperately torn between Deacon and Luke, will Rayna trust her heart or her head? And after Juliette makes a shocking discovery, can she repair her relationship with Avery – even in the wake of her staggering act of betrayal? Meanwhile, a fragile Scarlett cleans up her act, moves in with Deacon and tries to help him through a devastating personal crisis.

Against a backdrop of deception, seduction and forbidden passion, guilty secrets and secret agendas are ultimately revealed. Relive all 22 sexy, “sin-tillating” episodes, featuring thrilling musical performances, with Nashville: The Complete Third Season on DVD.

9/1 STAR WARS REBELS: Complete Season One (Blu-ray & DVD) (Rated: TV Y7 FV)

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One delivers all 15 action-packed episodes plus never-before-seen bonus material and cast/crew interviews revealing the magic behind the making of the hit series. Releasing on Blu-ray and DVD on September 1, this is a must-add collection to the library!

9/8 MARVEL’S AVENGERS: Age of Ultron (Digital 3D, Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)) (Rated: PG-13)

Marvel Studios reunites Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the unprecedented movie event, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.  Iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet – ULTRON.  Pushed to the brink of their physical and emotional limits, the team must recruit both new heroes and familiar allies to face an escalating danger that threatens the entire planet.

9/8 MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: Mickey’s Monster Musical (DVD) (Rated: TV-Y)

Put on your favorite Halloween costume and get set for a spooktacular full-length adventure. Visit the creaky castle of kindly “Count Mickula” and help your Clubhouse pals solve a puzzling riddle: Who, or what, is making a curious clanging, banging noise? With the right Monster Mouseketools and help from YOU, this mystery will soon be history! Then, enjoy two more exciting episodes as you search for pirate treasure with Captain Mickey and don your dungarees for delightful fun down on the farm. Packed with singing, dancing, laughter and surprises, Mickey’s Monster Musical is a high-spirited treat that can’t be beat.

9/15 CINDERELLA (Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand, Digital HD/SD & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA))(Rated: PG)

Celebrate Disney’s “Cinderella,” a modern classic that shines with beauty, imagination…and magic! Despite being mistreated by her stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, a spirited Ella (Lily James) resolves to take charge of her fate. Add a royal ball, a Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham-Carter) and a glass slipper, and suddenly – magic becomes reality!

9/15 MONKEY KINGDOM (Digital HD/SD, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) & Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)) (Rated: G)

From Disneynature, the studio that brought you Chimpanzee and Bears, comes MONKEY KINGDOM, a spectacular tale set among ancient ruins in the storied jungles of South Asia. Maya, a clever and resourceful monkey, finds her world forever changed when she welcomes her son Kip into her colorful extended family. As Maya strives to keep Kip safe through unexpected and sometimes perilous adventures, amazing footage captures all the magic and surprises of their magnificent world. Maya and her family will make you laugh and warm your heart as she realizes her dreams for her son’s future. 

9/15 LEGO STAR WARS: The New Yoda Chronicles (DVD) (Rated: TV-Y7-FV)

Your favorite Star Wars heroes are back with four complete episodes (plus a bonus alternate ending!) that unleash the lighter side of the Force.

9/29 ALADDIN: Diamond Edition (Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), Digital HD & SD) (Rated: G)

Climb aboard for a magical carpet ride with nonstop laughs, action-packed adventure and Academy Award®–winning music that will make your heart soar (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score). Now for the first time ever, a whole new world of Disney’s Aladdin is revealed in a whole new way on Blu-ray and Digital HD—with never-before-seen bonus!

 

October 2015

10/2 MARVEL’S AVENGERS: Age of Ultron (Digital SD, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack (3D Blu-ray + Single Disc Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Blu-ray, DVD & On-Demand) (Rated: PG-13)

Marvel Studios reunites Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the unprecedented movie event, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.  Iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet – ULTRON.  Pushed to the brink of their physical and emotional limits, the team must recruit both new heroes and familiar allies to face an escalating danger that threatens the entire planet.

10/13 ALADDIN: Diamond Edition (Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital)) (Rated: G)

Climb aboard for a magical carpet ride with nonstop laughs, action-packed adventure and Academy Award®–winning music that will make your heart soar (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score). Now for the first time ever, a whole new world of Disney’s Aladdin is revealed in a whole new way on Blu-ray and Digital HD—with never-before-seen bonus!

 

November 2015

11/17 THE COLLECTED WORKS OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI (Blu-ray Exclusively via Amazon.com)

Experience the majestic works of one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema. Hayao Miyazaki weaves his unique style of artistry and epic adventure into astonishing tales of triumph, bursting with imagination and wonder.  For the first time, enjoy all 11 of Miyazaki’s feature-length masterpieces in one spectacular 12-disc collection, complete with hours of captivating bonus features and the Academy Award®-winning Spirited Away (2002, Best Animated Feature Film).

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Hitman: Agent 47 Featurette – Creating Katia Van Dees

In addition to the free comic book, check out a new Hitman: Agent 47 featurette above with “Creating Katia Van Dees,” who is played by Hannah Ware.

“Hitman: Agent 47” has an August 28, 2015 release directed by Aleksander Bach starring Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto, Ciarán Hinds and Thomas Kretschmann.

Synopsis:

HITMAN: AGENT 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culmination of decades of research – and forty-six earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47’s past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own. Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe.

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Fantastic Four Casts Wants Silver Surfer & Namor For Sequel

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Will we ever see the Sentinel of the Spaceways on the big screen again?

I would have to say it’s a good bet, especially if the Fantastic Four reboot is somewhat of a success.

While the 2007 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer movie was less than stellar, which I thought was more due to the writing, I was pretty happy with Doug Jones’ performance as the herald of Galactus. The movie actually wouldn’t have turned out that bad if they hadn’t used the Galactus cloud.

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Last we heard about the Silver Surfer potentially appearing in a movie was the rumor that Marvel Studios wanted to trade the rights to Daredevil for Silver Surfer and Galactus. It’s possible Marvel wanted to use the cosmic duo in their Infinity War movies against Thanos. Obviously that didn’t happen, and Marvel so far has come out on top as the Netflix Daredevil show is considered a raging success.

So with Fox Studios keeping the rights to Silver Surfer and Galactus, now the Surfer’s name has popped up in relation to a potential Fantastic Four sequel. Jamie Bell, who is playing Ben Grimm, aka The Thing, says he would like to see the Silver Surfer as the next villain.

“You can’t get away from Silver Surfer,” Bell told ComicBook.com. “I know chronologically speaking that was the next villain in the previous franchise but I think Silver Surfer is cool looking.”

While the Fantastic Four movie has been getting some heat online, what I do appreciate about the film is that it’s a more serious take on science-fiction than the previous campy movies — and even Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy. A really hard core serious approach with the Surfer would be out of this world.

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Now a second potential villain named for the Fantastic Four sequel will be a little more difficult to use than the Silver Surfer. In the same interview, Michael B. Jordan, who plays Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, recommends Namor.

“Namor is a cool one,” Jordan said. “By far, he’s the strongest mutant. You know what I’m saying? Maybe not by far, but he’s the strongest mutant. It would be a pretty interesting battle, the Fantastic Four vs. Namor.”

The issue with Namor is that Fox Studios doesn’t own the rights to the character. Actually, both Universal Studios and Marvel Studios have their hands tied to the character, so unless both studios would agree to lend Fox Namor (which wouldn’t be unheard of as Sony and Marvel have come to a mutual deal for Spider-Man), The Sub-Mariner would be out of the question.

As Jordan notes, Namor has a history with the Fantastic Four, which would be pretty cool on the big screen if we did see the FF taking on Atlantis.

“The classic one where he’s running rampant and the only way he’ll stop is if he gets a kiss from Sue right in front of Reed. It’s awesome. I think that would make for a good movie and storyline.”

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“Fantastic Four” has an August 7, 2015 release directed by Josh Trank from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank; produced by Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Robert Kulzar and Gregory Goodman; starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell.

Synopsis:

FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Trailer:

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Live-Action Naruto Movie In The Works

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It’s learned Lionsgate is in negotiations for the rights to develop a live-action Naruto movie.

Lionsgate has already signed Michael Gracey to direct the adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series, which has seen numerous animated series.

Variety reports Avi Arad and his son Ari Arad are producing the live-action Naruto movie through Arad Productions; Erik Feig, Geoff Shaveitz and Kelly O’Malley will oversee for the studio. 

Tracking Board first reported on the news and states the deal is in place.

Naruto closely follows the life of a boy who is feared and detested by the villagers of the hidden leaf village of Konoha. The distrust of the boy has little to do with the boy himself, but it’s what’s inside him that causes anxiety. Long before Naruto came to be, a Kyuubi (demon fox) with great fury and power waged war taking many lives. The battle ensued for a long time until a man known as the Fourth Hokage, Yondaime, the strongest ninja in Konoha, fiercely fought the Kyuubi. The fight was soon won by Yondaime as he sealed the evil demon in a human body. Thus the boy, Naruto, was born. As Naruto grows he decides to become the strongest ninja in Konoha in an effort to show everyone that he is not as they perceive him to be, but is a human being worthy of love and admiration. But the road to becoming Hokage, the title for the strongest ninja in Konoha, is a long and arduous one. It is a path filled with betrayal, pain, and loss; but with hard work, Naruto may achieve Hokage.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Ripper Batman Fan-Film Trailer

The Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Elseworlds graphic novel is getting adapted to fan-film with Ripper, which sees the Dark Knight set in Victorian London taking on Jack the Ripper.

Ripper is created by Eighties Doubt Productions, written and directed by James Campbell, produced by Adam Bouabda, and stars Donald Standen as Batman.

The film will be released on September 26th, and you can keep up with Ripper on Facebook and Twitter.

Synopsis:

London – 1888, the Jack the Ripper murders are gripping the nation and the people of Whitechapel are growing increasingly scared… Chief Inspector Abberline is struggling to figure out who the killer is and with added pressure from above to catch the murderer his own demons begin to get the better of him.

But there is someone out there who wants to help…

Watching… in the shadows… waiting to strike.

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Movie News Star Wars

JJ Abrams Broke His Back Trying To Help Harrison Ford On Star Wars Set

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When Star Wars: The Force Awakens was filming, an accident occurred on set with the door of the Millennium Falcon crushing and injuring Harrison Ford.

Now it’s learned that Ford wasn’t the only casualty.

Director J.J. Abrams recently appeared on Jon Stewart where Stewart asked Abrams about the most recent Ford incident involving the air place crash. Abrams compared Ford to being a real life Marvel hero.

“The guy is like a real-life super hero,” Abrams said. “He should have the Marvel logo above his name.”

Abrams then recalled the Star Wars accident with Ford and the Millennium Falcon and let it be known he actually broke his back while attempting to help Ford.

“We actually were filming this scene and there was an accident on set. There was this hydraulic door that went down. He was pushed down and his ankle goes ninety degrees. He’s down there and he’s toughing it out. He’s a super human being. He’s literally lying there making jokes,” Abrams said. “This door had gone down, and I’m trying to help lift it up – because that’s the kind of guy I am. I’m trying to lift up this door and I feel this pop in my back. I’m like ‘Uh, that’s weird.’”

Abrams ended up going to the doctor a couple days later.

“[The Doctor] goes, ‘Oh you have a broken back,’” Abrams said. “I broke my L4 trying to lift this door.”

It turns out Abrams actually had to wear the brace longer than it took for Ford’s ankle to heal.

“A few months later I’m wearing this really silly back brace under my shirt. No one knows. I didn’t tell anyone, right. So I have this back brace on,” Abrams said. “Harrison Ford, from across the stage, sprints at me faster than I will ever run, and he’s like ‘hi, JJ,’ and I’m like ‘hi, Harrison ford,’ – oh, it hurts to talk that way – so I felt like the most nebbishy Jewish director ever.”

Abrams and Stewart continue with talk of how Ford is more than human.

“He’s a Miracle Man, and I’m like, ‘Excuse me, Mr. Darth Vader, could you be more evil?’”  Abrams said.

Jump to the 4-minute mark to check it out:

“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:

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Movie News

Watch: Fantastic Four “Team” Promo Clip

Fox has released another clip for Fanastic Four with “Team,” which can be watched above.

“Fantastic Four” has an August 7, 2015 release directed by Josh Trank from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank; produced by Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Robert Kulzar and Gregory Goodman; starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell.

Synopsis:

FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Trailer:

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