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Another Look At The Iron Man Mark 45 Armor From Avengers 2

We’ve seen the new Iron Man armor in snippets of footage from Avengers 2; now an action figure image gives another taste.

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“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” hits May 1, 2015 directed by Joss Whedon starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Paul Bettany as Vision, with James Spader as Ultron.

Synopsis:

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

The Avengers 2 Trailer:

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New Avengers 2 Character Banner

Check out the new banner for Avengers 2 featuring the nine Assemblers.

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Best Look At Thing In Fantastic Four Reboot

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Barring the leaked Twitter images of the Thing, we now have our best look yet at the Ever Lovin’ Blu-Eye big guy in the Fantastic Four reboot.

An instagram user posted the following image of himself in front of a new Fantastic Four billboard revealing Jamie Bell as the Thing as well as Michael B. Jordan’s Johnny Storm on fire.

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#Me #LastNight #Cine #Cinepolis #Multiplaza #Poster #Fantasticfour #Comingsoon #SoExcited

A photo posted by Sir. Alberto (@albertoheineken26) on Mar 24, 2015 at 7:14pm PDT

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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Tyrese Gibson Teases He Is Green Lantern

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Is Tyrese Gibson Green Lantern?

Well, the actor seems to indicate he might be.

Gibson posted another fan-made photoshopped image of himself on Instagram as Green Lantern and added, “The Oath – See you soon…”

Gibson has since removed the image, but has posted additional Green Lantern images of himself which include mention of: “The Oath has been taken…… Loving this energy!!!!!!”

It’s also reported Gibson has taken meetings with Warner Bros.

Below you can check out the screenshot of Gibson’s Instagram when the image and post was available.

Zack Snyder and WB are rebooting Green Lantern for the new Justice League movies, with the standalone Green Lantern movie due out in 2020. It’s currently unknown if Hal Jordan or John Stewart, or possibly both characters, will be featured.

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The Oath has been taken…… Loving this energy!!!!!! In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might, Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light!!!!!!!!! #FanMadeArt

A photo posted by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Mar 25, 2015 at 2:44am PDT

The Oath- In brightest day, in blackest night, No evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil’s might, Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light!!! #ExcitedFanMadeArt

A photo posted by TYRESE (@tyrese) on Mar 25, 2015 at 2:41am PDT

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Watch: Avengers 2 Set Visit

Check out new behind-the-scenes footage from Avengers 2 above.

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Watch: Star Wars Tie Fighter Anime Short Film

Check out the cool Anime fan-film above for Star Wars: Tie Fighter.

YouTuber OtaKing77077 put the short together and recommends instead of donating to a kickstarter or Patreon, to give a friend a candy bar.

Details:

What if there was an Empire-focussed short Star Wars animation, drawn with the crazy detail and shading of classic 80s anime that’s all but vanished from Japan nowadays?
Well, I tried my best. Apologies in advance for not living up to Venus Wars standards.
Drawn and animated by yours truly over 4 years’ worth of weekends, with music by the living guitar solo Zak Rahman and sound design by up and coming audio technician Joseph Leyva. Fans of Lucasarts’ seminal 1994 TIE Fighter game may notice a few familiar sights and sounds. That “incoming missile” noise gives me horrible flashbacks to this day…

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• poster via Deviant Art

• story info and character art available at mediafire (pdf)

• soundtrack available through soundcloud

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Watch: Maggie Trailer – Arnold Schwarzenegger Zombie Movie

The trailer for the Arnold Schwarzenegger zombie movie, Maggie, has been released online and can be watched above.

Maggie has a May 8, 2015 release.

Synopsis:

Maggie tells the story of a deadly zombie virus that has put a plague on the world. When Maggie, a vivacious young woman becomes infected, her father brings her home to let her be with their family. As Maggie’s condition worsens, the relationship between father and daughter is tested.

Maggie also stars Abigail Breslin (Signs), Amy Brassette, Aiden Flowers and Rachel Whitman Groves.

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Avengers 2 Fun Facts Reveal New Details, Powers, Weapons & More

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Spoilers, ahoy, for Avengers 2 in the following official list of “fun facts” released by Disney.

Check out details on the Avengers’ powers, weapons and more:

1. Hulk got a welcomed upgrade to his wardrobe with the addition of stretchy pants, which he wears underneath his clothes. No more will he be caught in the embarrassing situation of being half-naked in shredded clothing when he Hulks-out—the pants, made of high-tech, microfiber fabric, stretch with him.

2. Thanks to Tony Stark’s engineering skills, Hawkeye received an upgrade to his weaponry. He now has many new arrow tips that serve different purposes. Some of these are explained in the movie and others the audience will just get the joy of seeing deployed on screen. Hawkeye’s quiver has also changed—it is more automated and faster loading, and is capable of holding nine arrows.

3. Hawkeye’s bow also received a makeover, with the classic black color being changed to maroon. Added features to the bow include an infrared-sighting device and a sonic-sighting device.

4. An exciting change was also made to Captain America’s shield. It now has the ability to be called back, much like the Iron Man suits. Instead of having two handles in the back, the shield now has a magnetic element that clips onto Cap’s gauntlet.

5. Courtesy of Tony Stark, Black Widow gets to flaunt new fighting batons, which are based on Escrima Sticks. But Black Widow’s two sticks are charged exactly the same as her stingers, so when she jabs, she is not only striking her opponent, but delivering a massive jolt of power as well.

6. On this film, production designer Charles Wood and his team built an enormous, new Avengers Tower set that is the largest set ever built for a Marvel film. Much of the movie takes place there on its many different levels. A large expanse of glass opens the view to New York City and one can also see a hangar for the Quinjet. The multiple environments are all connected, with the ability to move from downstairs to upstairs and vice versa.

7. The Avengers Tower set is designed to serve the story in multiple ways. In the movie, the Tower, designed and built by Tony Stark, is a gathering place for The Avengers—a place to plan, do business, relax or study. There is a lounge area, three laboratory areas plus a machine room, a gym, a relaxation area and a locker room. The Tower was also designed to provide everything Tony Stark needs for his work and research.

8. New characters entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe from the comic book world are Wanda (Scarlet Witch) and Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver), who have powers that have not yet been seen on screen. Pietro is lightning fast and Wanda possesses the power of telekinesis, and she is able to fire neurons in people’s brains remotely using her powers and as a result can manipulate their minds.

9. Another new character on The Avengers team is Vision, played by Paul Bettany, who previously had voiced Jarvis in the Iron Man films. He’s an artificial life form whose look is truly unique. Vision’s powers are spectacular and he represents a new power base for The Avengers team.

10. The Hulkbuster is an iconic piece of Iron Man tech—a prebuilt super-suit designed to take on the Hulk. The Hulkbuster Armor was developed by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner, after they studied the Hulk’s physical actions and strength levels in an effort to find a way to contain him and minimize the damage caused by his rages. A satellite in low orbit is always around Banner and at a moment’s notice, Tony Stark can deploy the Hulkbuster armor, get into it and stop the Hulk in his tracks—theoretically.

11. The redesigned Quinjet has a more militaristic look this time around and the pilots are now able to have a good look at the environment around them while flying. The design of the canopy was based on a helicopter cockpit with glass in front and below, which will give audiences a tremendous sense of speed when the Quinjet is flying through city airspace. The interior has been stripped down to a more utilitarian, sleek space as well, with many of the luxurious finishes and padding removed for an edgier look.

12. A unique asset to the production in Seoul was the use drones and remote control cars to put the camera in places that could never be achieved by camera operators or helicopters. The production enlisted the expertise of brothers Menstru Pa, who is the Korean National Champion in drone flying, and Pak Min Keu, who is the Korean National Champion in remote car racing.

13. Dressing the Super Heroes for a pivotal party scene was a task that fell to veteran costume designer Alexandra Byrne. Since it is the first time that Thor has ever been seen in party clothes, Byrne worked with Chris Hemsworth to find the right combination of jeans, jacket and shirt that would dress his shape and not look themed or fancy. Dressing Tony Stark was easier, especially since Robert Downey Jr. wanted a very sophisticated look. Subsequently it was off to London’s famous Savile Row for tailoring. After five fittings, Tony Stark emerged looking quite elegant.

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Watch: Entourage Trailer 2

Check out the second trailer above for HBO’s Entourage movie.

Doug Ellin is directing, with the movie getting released on June 5, 2015.

Entourage stars Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Perrey Reeves and features Mark Wahlberg, Liam Neeson, Ronda Rousey, Pharell, George Takei, Emily Ratajkowski, Billy Bob Thornton, Kelsey Grammer and Tom Brady.

Synopsis:

“Entourage,” the much-anticipated big-screen version of the award-winning hit HBO series, reunites the show’s original cast, led by Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Jeremy Piven.

Movie star Vincent Chase (Grenier), together with his boys, Eric (Connolly), Turtle (Ferrara) and Johnny (Dillon), are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold (Piven). Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.

Also starring are Billy Bob Thornton and Haley Joel Osment as father and son, Larsen and Travis McCredle. Returning cast from the series also includes Perrey Reeves as Ari Gold’s wife; Emmanuelle Chriqui as Sloan; Rhys Coiro as Billy Walsh; Debi Mazar as Vince’s publicist, Shauna; Rex Lee as Lloyd; Constance Zimmer as Dana Gordon; and Nora Dunn as Dr. Marcus. Emily Ratajkowski appears as herself. Rounding out the cast are Alan Dale, who appeared in the series, rapper Scott Mescudi, and Rhonda Rousey.

“Entourage” creator Doug Ellin is directing the feature film from his own screenplay, story by Ellin & Rob Weiss, based on characters created by Ellin. Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson and Ellin are producing, with Wayne Carmona serving as executive producer.

The behind-the-scenes creative team reunites several key members who worked on the original series, including director of photography Steven Fierberg, editor Jeff Groth, production designer Chase Harlan, and costume designer Olivia Miles.

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Vivica A. Fox Will Return For Independence Day 2

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Add one more original actor and character to Independence Day 2 with Vivica A. Fox.

Both director Roland Emmerich and Vivica A. Fox confirmed the news on their Twitter accounts.

Vivica A. Fox played stripper mom Jasmine Dubrow in the 1996 film.

Jessie Usher is set to play Jasmine’s son in the sequel (but Will Smith is not set to return).

Fox joins Jeff Goldblum, who will be back as David Levinson, and Liam Hemsworth, with Bill Pullman expected back as well.

Independence Day 2 has a June 24, 2016 release.

Exciting news… just officially closed @MsVivicaFox for #IndependenceDay! Here’s the pic! pic.twitter.com/hXVjnqOFaD

— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) March 24, 2015

@rolandemmerich I am so excited n blessed 2 be part of this journey w u again! U opened the doors 2 my career! Luv u much #TeamVivica 😉

— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) March 24, 2015

It’s official that I’ll b back 4 #IndependenceDay2 sequel playing #Jasmine #LegitimateCareer #NextLevel #Blessed😉 pic.twitter.com/2Ajj4XQ3aa

— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) March 24, 2015

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Ascendance DLC Trailer

Check out the trailer above for the second DLC pack for Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare “Ascendance.”

The new pack will be available first for XBox users on March 31st.

“Ascendance has it all, four all-new maps that were designed from the ground up for Exo abilities and the next chilling entry in the Exo Zombies experience. We’re really excited and can’t wait to play with the community in just a couple of weeks,” said Michael Condrey, Co-Founder and Studio Head, Sledgehammer Games.

“The community response to Advanced Warfare continues to inspire us, and we’re pushing ourselves every day across all the teams to deliver our best. Havocwas a great start for DLC and we think Ascendance delivers even more of the nonstop action fans love,” said Glen Schofield, Co-Founder and Studio head, Sledgehammer Games.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Ascendance is the definitive DLC package, with its four new, thrilling multiplayer maps, the formidable OHM directed energy light machine gun/shotgun hybrid, the OHM Werewolf custom variant and the all-new Exo Grapple ability playlist that introduces the Exo Grapple ability to multiplayer. Exo Grapple gives players a faster way to reach strategic vantage points or a brutal secondary weapon to take down the competition, exclusively on Ascendance maps.

· Perplex: Get vertical in Sydney as you fight to dominate this five-story modular apartment complex. Take the high ground or blast through the close-quarters interior in this small to medium sized map. Adapt your strategy mid-match when construction drones shift apartment modules, creating new routes and cover positions.

· Site 244: An alien spacecraft has crash landed, spilling its mysterious cargo under the shadow of Mt. Rushmore, USA. This medium to large three-lane map allows for any style of gameplay, focusing combat through the space ship’s fuselage and around the debris-littered landscape. Use the map-based scorestreak to crack open an alien spore and instantly enhance your perks and exo abilities.

· Climate: Fight your way through a futuristic man-made utopia in this lush, climate-controlled enclosure. In this small to medium sized circular map, land and water routes channel frenetic combat around the central island structure. Watch your step when the river water changes from an asset into a deadly bubbling obstacle.

· Chop Shop: Think fast as you make your way through the black market exoskeleton industrial complex and engage in fast-paced shootouts in this medium sized, symmetrical map. Activate the map-based scorestreak to take control of an Advanced Repulsion Turret that radiates a deadly microwave EMP to help lock down key areas.

The Exo Zombies saga continues in the all-new episode, Infected, as the four Atlas employees, portrayed by the returning celebrity cast of John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire, RED, Burn After Reading), Bill Paxton (Aliens, Titanic, Edge of Tomorrow), Rose McGowan (Planet Terror, Scream), and Jon Bernthal (Fury) fight tooth and nail through undead zombie hordes. Located on the outskirts of an Atlas facility, the new Exo Zombies episode introduces a slew of never-before-seen undead masses, a robust arsenal of new traps and armaments and everyone’s favourite fast food joint, Burgertown.

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New Fantastic Four Movie Poster

Fox has debuted a new poster for Fantastic Four.

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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.

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Watch: Jason Momoa Talk Aquaman Involvement

Check out short clip above with Jason Momoa talking to USA Today about his involvement with Aquaman.

Momoa jokes about the audition process, but then says he has signed on for the long haul due to Zack Snyder’s vision for the character; that there is no script yet, but he has listened to Snyder’s ideas, and that he trusts Snyder and has to believe in that.

Momoa also offers up Aquaman will be a movie that his kids will finally be able to get to see him in.

Momoa will be appearing in next year’s Batman Vs. Superman, the 2017 Justice League movie and then the Aquaman standalone film in 2018.

“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.

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Watch: Ant-Boy 2 Trailer

The trailer for Ant-Boy 2: Revenge of the Red Fury, the sequel to the 2013 Norwegian Ant-Boy movie, has been released.

Ant-Boy 2 is from director Ask Hasselbalch and stars Oscar Dietz.

Look for it on video-on-demand soon.

Synopsis:

Based on the hit books by Kenneth Bogh Anderson. Antboy returns in this explosive sequel to the original crime-fighting blockbuster movie. Picking up where he left off, Antboy finds his world thrust back into danger when a new band of super-villains arise. The Beetle Twins, created by The Flea and fueled by his sinister DNA-altering serum, wreak havoc on the city all whilst Red Fury, a friend turned dangerous foe, attacks Antboy and those closest to him in an attempt at revenge.

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Watch: Vin Diesel Asked About Inhumans & Talks Guardians of the Galaxy 2

When Vin Diesel was first rumored to be playing Groot for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the actor teased he would be a part of a new franchise that would be the merging of the brands.

Vin Diesel also happened to tease the Inhumans on his popular Facebook page.

Fans of the comics know that the Inhumans are sort of shared between Marvel Cosmic and Marvel Earth, which could be what Vin Diesel was talking about.

The Inhumans recently debuted on Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Marvel Studios is launching an Inhumans movie in 2019, with some online speculating Vin Diesel may play Black Bolt.

Now in an interview with MTV about his latest movie, Fast & Furious 7, Vin Diesel is asked about Inhumans.

You can watch the video above where Vin Diesel doesn’t offer much other than good things will come from him being a part of Marvel.

Vin Diesel also comments on Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 stating director James Gunn is working on the script and excited for Groot in the sequel.

Fast & Furious 7 has an April 3, 2015 release; Guardians of the Galaxy 2 hits May 5, 2017.

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Batman: Arkham Knight Gets Pushed Back; Watch Officer Down Trailer

The Batman: Arkham Knight video game sees its release date get pushed back yet again.

This time Batman: Arkham Knight will be released worldwide on June 23, 2015, from a previous release date of June 2nd.

To quell the masses, Rocksteady released a near 8-minute gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight with “Officer Down.”

Rocksteady Game Director Sefton Hill also released the following statement:

We’re a developer that hates to make any compromises, so we are sorry to say this means it’s going to be just a little bit longer until you can play the epic conclusion to the Arkham trilogy. As a reward for your patience and understanding, and to make the wait even more unbearable, we are pleased to whet your appetite with a new gameplay video of Batman: Arkham Knight.

Thanks so much from everyone at Rocksteady for your continued support. We are working as hard as we can to make you proud.

Batman: Arkham Knight is based on DC Comics’ core Batman license and will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC.

Batman: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Batman: Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PCs, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady’s uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. The highly anticipated addition of this legendary vehicle, combined with the acclaimed gameplay of the Batman: Arkham series, offers gamers the ultimate and complete Batman experience as they tear through the streets and soar across the skyline of the entirety of Gotham City. In this explosive finale, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city that he is sworn to protect, as Scarecrow returns to unite the super criminals of Gotham and destroy the Batman forever.

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Game of Thrones Telltale Games Episode Three “The Sword in the Darkness” Trailer

Episode three of TellTale Games’ Game of Thrones video game will be available this week.

Above you can check out the trailer.

Based on the award-winning HBO television drama series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series tells the story of House Forrester. Caught up in the events of The War of the Five Kings, they are placed in a precarious position where members of the household must do everything they can to prevent the house from meeting its doom.

“The Sword in the Darkness” will be available starting tomorrow March 24th on PC/Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, as well as the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in North America (SCEA). The episode will be available on Wednesday, March 25th on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in European territories (SCEE). The episode will also be coming to compatible iOS devices via the App Store and to Android-based devices on March 26th.

The game series is based on the world, characters and events seen in HBO’s TV show, which in turn is based on George R. R. Martin’s books (A Song of Ice and Fire). The events in the game series begin towards the end of Season Three of the series, and end right before the beginning of Season Five. Players will visit familiar locations such as King’s Landing and The Wall, as well as unfamiliar locations such as Ironrath, the home of House Forrester.

The game is played from five different points of view. Each is a member of House Forrester; either a direct family member, or a person in service to the House. Scattered across Westeros and Essos, each will play their part in seeking to save House Forrester from destruction.

Asher, the exile, heads to Mereen in search of an army to take on the Whitehills. Meanwhile, far across land and sea in Westeros, Mira must deal with the lethal politics of King’s Landing. Her family’s safety is paramount and she will do anything to protect them, but nothing is given freely, and her choice of allies may soon come to haunt her. To the north, in Ironrath, the Whitehill occupation continues. Gryff Whitehill, fourth-born son, is out to prove himself, and brutality and violence grows daily, pushing the Forresters to make far-reaching decisions. Finally, at the Wall, Gared learns that he must head north if he is to help his house survive. But fate is cruel, forcing choices that will change his path forever.

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series – Episode 3: ‘The Sword in the Darkness’ is rated ‘M’ (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, and Strong Language by the ESRB. Future content in the series is yet to be rated by the ESRB.

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Star Wars: Rogue One Coming To Star Wars Celebration

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In addition to the Star Wars Battlefront video game, it looks likely Disney and LucasFilm will be promoting the first Star Wars spinoff from director Gareth Edwards, Star Wars: Rogue One, at next month’s Star Wars Celebration.

As Star Wars: Rogue One shares “Rogue” with Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, it’s learned that instead of Paramount having to file lawsuits and such, Disney will simply not promote Rogue One, which hits December 2016, until after MI 5 gets released this Summer; so it’s really not that much of a big deal.

In THR‘s report on the matter, it is stated that Disney LucasFilm will still be able to promote Star Wars: Rogue One at the Star Wars Celebration event that takes place in Anaheim, California April 16-19.

Maybe we’ll learn more casting news at the event and more.

Star Wars: Rogue One has a December 16, 2016 release starring Felicity Jones.

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Movie Review: Insurgent (2015)

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A Film Review of Insurgent

The first thought that came to mind when the end credits rolled on Insurgent was how similarly it improved on its predecessor in the exact same manner as Catching Fire (2013) did for The Hunger Games (2012). Of course, these two stories are eerily similar in so many ways that it doesn’t take a board member of Mensa to realize that Veronica Roth had more than just an “inspiration” in mind for her own brainchild seeing how Suzanne Collins wrapped up her book trilogy a full year before Divergent was released in 2011. I am certain their respective literatures divulge more than enough differentiating detail about the worlds and characters these stories are about to make it worth any reader’s while to devour every page. But you just don’t get that kind of flavor in a series of two hour movies. You get the bare bones of the world, some expository jargon; make a b-line for character which finally launches you right into the drama and action. Taken in this regard, the similarities of these film franchises start converging like every loony in Gotham gravitates to Batman.

I’d be willing to bet that, “A pretty young white girl compelled to engage in mortal combat to make some difference in a dystopian society that will implode unless her efforts inspire a revolution towards positive change” was used to pitch both trilogies (parts 1 and 2 for their respective final installments, of course). So what? Who cares, right? Meathead, bro-action blockbusters are all remixes of themselves, too! Die Hards and Under Sieges involve one man killing machines that grind up armies of opposition into kibble to save the day. Why not let the girls have their shot at it? I have absolutely no criticism of any of this save for one, and it’s the reason why Under Siege (1992) will always be described as Die Hard (1988) … on a boat. One of these films came first, caught some kind of lightning in a bottle and every other that follows in an attempt to recreate the formula of the progenitor will always be compared as its doppleganger until it is ultimately forgotten when another copycat steps up to the plate.

Long story short (too late); as entertained as I was by Insurgent, as improved as the visual effects were thanks to an additional $25 million to the budget of Divergent, and as talented as I am sure that Shailene Woodley will prove herself to be when she’s in her prime, this film and this series is old hat: been there, done that. Perhaps if there were more separation in real time between the releases of the Hunger Games and Divergent sagas, I’d be less susceptible to monotony fatigue. Lionsgate’s desire to have them run concurrently is curious. Yes, it makes sense to continue to capitalize on the popularity and success of The Hunger Games films by keeping its target audience primed for another run to the cinema for a similar, girl-powered, butt-kicking adventure. However, attempting to take advantage of the audience through this kind of acute, formulaic regurgitation is a dangerous game that can easily turn Insurgent’s opening weekend feast of $52.3 million into a second week famine in an instant. Even if Hunger Games and Divergent have several core concepts and characters that are closely related, it’s on Lionsgate and more specifically screenwriters Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman and Mark Bomback to make enough difference to motivate an audience to buy a ticket. There are too many paralleling plots and coincidental twists with the franchise that came before for Insurgent’s story to be a standalone draw for this movie.

Insurgent isn’t a bad film by any means and the primary reason for this is money, as in added money to the budget which shows improvements in so many ways. Set design gets an upgrade, external locations are vast and intricate, stunts and combat are more intense, and props actually look like they belong in this futuristic world, guns look much beefier than the piddling blow darts they used in Divergent. All of these elements translate directly into added entertainment value to the viewer, but as good as they all are, they pale in comparison to the huge upgrade in the visual effects department that is showcased during Tris’ faction simulation unlocking scenes. These surreal dream sequences push her divergence to the limit as her ability to overcome her fears amidst the challenges that each faction represent is loaded with all sorts of eye candy like floating buildings, obliterating walls with bare hands and disintegrating particle effects. From top to bottom, Insurgent is a much prettier and visually dynamic film than Divergent.

Performances by the main characters were solid. Shailene Woodley and Theo James have good chemistry together as Tris and Four, respectively, although I wouldn’t mind seeing them steam things up a lot more as passionate lovers than the good friends who happen to sleep with each other they come off as in this film. As individuals, Woodley succeeds in manipulating her vulnerability to dominate every scene when Tris is at her weakest. She needs a bit of improvement on showing her anger and rage as well as her fight choreography which is nowhere near as intensely staccato as Four, the love interest. Theo James is certainly a man’s man in addition to being the lady’s man because he demonstrates textbook intensity and strength at all times, even at restful times, when he needs to let that iron jaw of his kick back and take a rest. Kate Winslet as intelligence Nazi Jeanine reprises her role as the ice queen proficiently. I wish her villainy was allowed greater depth of depravity, but her character’s machinelike callousness represents the apex of her negative energy.

The rest of the cast is inconsistent at best. Jai Courtney delights once again as precocious, dickhead Eric while Mekhi Phifer’s Max is simply fortunate to be present to recite his lines to the camera. Miles Teller’s Peter is reliably untrustworthy and self-serving and shows the potential for being a much more capable villain than Jeanine at times. Ansel Elgort’s Caleb isn’t afforded much screen time to evolve his character and thankfully so because his casual demeanor at all times was as unimpressive as his one facial expression of nonchalance throughout. Octavia Spencer’s Johanna was a nice surprise to see a veteran showing how one “does more with less,” but it was in fact so little that it seemed like a complete misuse of her talent. Naomi Watts was in this film? My favorite moment of Insurgent was seeing Daniel Dae Kim as Jack King who is cool, calm, collected and in command of Candor faction with the charisma he learned to channel from Lost.

Insurgent is a fully capable and worthy follow up to Divergent for all the fanboys and girls. Casual viewers will continue to draw the parallels with The Hunger Games because the fictions are too similar, plain and simple. So far, global ticket sales are showing immunity (or apathy) to the elephant in the room and ultimately, that’s the only thing that really matters. As a pre-summer blockbuster, this film doesn’t have the same competition or expectations of the big boys like the next Fast and Furious or Avengers, but even Divergent saw more than a 50% drop in ticket sales in its second week domestically, and I would expect the same here. Don’t even think about wasting your money for IMAX or Real 3D screenings of this film as the conversion adds zero emersion to the experience and is a shameless cash grab. As for a recommendation for purchasing a general admission, I would suggest saving for multiple screenings for the true blockbusters that are just around the corner. Insurgent is good enough to satisfy that itch if you haven’t been to the movies in a while, but if you don’t feel the need, this can easily be pushed to Netflix.

Movie News

Dwayne Johnson Says Shazam Script Is Fantastic & Updates On Casting

We just heard Dwayne Johnson talking how Black Adam may eventually join the Justice League, and now Johnson offers more insight to the bad guy soon to be turned anti-hero.

Dwayne Johnson offers a casting update for Shazam as well as more on Black Adam‘s transformation from a bad guy to anti-hero.

Here’s the text:

“I can’t wait to hear more casting news. No, we haven’t picked a Shazam yet,” Johnson offers. “We have been working on the script. Half the scripts already come in. Fantastic. Very excited about it. And what I’m really excited about is, because, again, I’ve lived with this character, and this opportunity for almost 10 years now, so it’s like, in my DNA – I’m like a little kid – and it’s the opportunity to create his journey. But his journey has to start out properly – and starting out properly is not him being a hero – that’s got to be earned. He starts off as a slave, and he’s pissed off and people are going to pay, but eventually down the line he’ll become an anti-hero.

“I’m not quite to sure yet,” Johnson replied when asked if they are looking to cast separate actors for the role of Shazam. There is a lot of opportunity, I think, with technolog. Maybe do a cool face replacement like they did in Captain America. Maybe do something like that. Maybe cast two separate actors. I’m not quite too sure.”

Shazam is due out in 2019, but may be released earlier.

Movie News

Russo Bros. Confirmed For Avengers: Infinity War 1 & 2

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Joe and Anthony Russo are confirmed to direct The Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 and Part 2.

The Russo Bros. will be taking over from Joss Whedon for the third and fourth installments of The Avengers movies.

It’s reported both parts of The Infinity War movies will shoot simultaneously starting some time in 2016.

THR is also speculating that the Russo Bros. will most likely reunite with Captain America: The Winter Soldier writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, whom also collaborated on Captain America: Civil War, to script the two-part Avengers: Infinity War films.

The Russo’s will start filming Captain America: Civil War next month, which stars most of the Avengers actors including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner.

In addition to signing on fore the Infinity War movies with Marvel Studios, the Russo Bros. look to be ever busy as they also signed a three year first-look deal with Sony. The duo has also been rumored to be involved with the new Spider-Man in a producing capacity.

Captain America: Civil War hits May 6, 2016; The Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 has a May 4, 2018 release, with Part 2 a year later on May 3, 2019.

Movie News

Jennifer Lawrence Done With Mystique With X-Men: Apocalypse

That’s all she wrote for Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique.

MTV caught up with the Oscar-award winning actress and asked about filming X-Men: Apocalypse soon, where it’s noted it may be the last one (for Lawrence?).

“It is my last one, actually” Lawrence confirmed. “Yes.”

Her response is interesting as it’s been said X-Men: Apocalypse is to center around Mystique and Michael Fassbender’s Magneto.

Now we know she won’t be in a sequel, if there is one.

Speaking of sequels, now I’m actually wondering if Fox might be rebooting the franchise to bring the characters to the present. X-Men: Apocalypse takes place in the 1980s – honestly I could see Fox launching a new X-Men franchise in the here-and-now.

Of course another option would simply be to replace Jennifer Lawrence with anothe actress as Mystique is a shape-shifter (and previously played by Rebecca Romijn).

Jennifer Lawrence actually might make a good Captain Ms. Marvel for Marvel Studios.

X-Men: Apocalypse has a May 27, 2016 release directed by Bryan Singer.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Attack On Titan Teaser Trailer

Following the first footage reveal / what looked to be a trailer reaction video, the first Attack On Titan teaser trailer is now online and can be watched above.

Attack on Titan has an August release in Japan directed by Shinji Higuchi starring Haruma Miura, Kiko Mizuhara, Kanata Hongô, Satomi Ishihara, Nanami Sakuraba, Takahiro Miura and Hiroki Hasegawa.

Synopsis:

Mankind is under the terror of titans, a beast in which feast on human flesh. Eren Yeager, a young boy determined to make change when he himself could transform into one. He is humanity’s last hope.

Marvel Movie News

Batman Vs. Superman Trailer Speculated For WonderCon

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It’s possible the long awaited Batman Vs. Superman trailer will be debuting at WonderCon.

Details for WonderCon 2015 taking place in Anaheim reveal a “Warner Bros. Presentation” panel on Saturday afternoon, which contains no description other than “TBS.”

Warner Bros. and DC also both heavily present at WonderCon with other panels, which includes the premiere of the Batman Vs. Robin animated movie and exclusive screenings of the DC TV shows.

Marvel just seems to be their with two panels related to their comics.

Marvel Studios is also apparently skipping out on Comic-Con this Summer, according to James Gunn.

Below you can check out the scheduling highlights; the full schedule can be found at Comic-Con’s website.

WonderCon runs Friday April 3rd to Sunday April 5th.

Friday, April 3

Going Back to the Future
Filmmakers Jason Aron, Louis Krubich, and Lee Leshen discuss their film Back in Time, a feature-length documentary that shows the cultural impact of the Back to the Future franchise-just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the initial film
Friday April 3, 2015 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Room 207

Batman
Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Batman. Now let’s take a look into what the future may have to offer for the iconic Caped Crusader and the “Bat Family.” Moderated by Tiffany Smith (DC All Access), we’ll hear from WonderCon Anaheim special guests Becky Cloonan (co-writer, Gotham Academy), Brenden Fletcher (Batgirl, Black Canary), Tom King (co-writer, Grayson), Greg Pak (writer, Batman/Superman), and Babs Tarr (artist, Batgirl) as they talk about how the Dark Knight has gotten to where he is today and what’s in store for the Batman, and all of his supporting characters, for the coming years.
Friday April 3, 2015 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Room 300DE

Creating a New Dawn for Planet of the Apes
HALON Entertainment’s A. J. Briones (previsualization supervisor) and Ryan Stafford (visual effect producer) take you behind the scenes of creating a new Dawn for FOX’s blockbuster Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Briones and Stafford will discuss the exciting creative process behind the most climactic scenes in the film’s final battle. From concept to final feature, the audience will be led through the collaboration with director Matt Reeves and the production and stunt teams, using previs on a motion-capture shoot, and the final road to final visual effects. This is a great opportunity for artists and filmmakers to gain an insider perspective on one of the most visually exciting films there is!
Friday April 3, 2015 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Room 300DE

Special Preview Screenings
WonderCon Anaheim and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue their annual Preview Screenings tradition, with episodes of The Flash and Gotham, plus advance sneak peek screenings of new episodes of iZOMBIE and Teen Titans Go!

The Flash- The Flash is a fast-paced superhero drama that follows the high-speed adventures of the Fastest Man Alive. After the unexpected and devastating explosion of the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator, Central City Police Department CSI Barry Allen finds himself suddenly charged with the incredible power to move at super speeds. While Barry has always been a hero in his soul, his newfound powers have finally given him the ability to act like one. However, Barry was not the only one affected that fateful night, and now a rash of super-powered villains are popping up all over Central City. With the help of his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs and his foster-father, Detective Joe West, Barry works to keep his city safe from these “metahumans,” while working to uncover the secrets of and defeat his arch-nemesis, The Man in Yellow, who is responsible for the death of his mother and the wrongful imprisonment of his father. The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW.

Gotham- Before there was Batman, there was Gotham. The origin story of the great DC supervillains and vigilantes has only just begun. Gotham follows Jim Gordon’s rise through the Gotham City police department and the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains. Gotham airs Mondays at 8/7c on FOX.

iZOMBIE – iZOMBIE makes its WonderCon Anaheim debut with an advance screening of a brand-new upcoming episode. Olivia “Liv” Moore was a rosy-cheeked, disciplined, overachieving medical resident who had her life path completely mapped out . . . until the night she attended a party that unexpectedly turned into a zombie feeding frenzy. Now stuck somewhere between half-alive and undead, Liv transfers her residency to the coroner’s office for access to the brains she must reluctantly eat, but with each brain she consumes, she inherits the corpse’s memories. With her medical examiner boss and a police detective, she now solves homicides to quiet the voices in her head. Based on characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, published by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint, iZOMBIE airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW.

Teen Titans Go!- The Teen Titans are back at it again, in Teen Titans Go!, with all-new comedic adventures both in and out of Titans Tower, and your Titans craving will be satiated by screening of a brand-new episode. Based on DC Comics characters and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.
Friday April 3, 2015 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Arena

Wayward Pines: Screening of Premiere Episode and Q&A
Based on Blake Crouch’s international bestselling series of books and brought to life by suspenseful storyteller M. Night Shyamalan, Wayward Pines is a 10-episode, intense psychological thriller, starring Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon as a secret service agent on a mission to find two missing federal agents in the bucolic town of Wayward Pines, ID. Every step closer to the truth makes him question if he will ever get out of Wayward Pines alive. The show was developed for television by Chad Hodge and executive-produced by Donald De Line, Ashwin Rajan, Hodge, and Shyamalan. Chad Hodge wrote and M. Night Shyamalan directed the premiere episode. An insightful Q&A will follow the screening.
Friday April 3, 2015 2:45pm – 4:00pm
Room 300AB

The Last Man On Earth
What would you do if you were the last person on earth? Join this panel to screen a never-before-seen upcoming episode from the series critics are calling “the most original comedy in years.” Plus, a Q&A, moderated by Jarett Wieselman (BuzzFeed), with star and creator Will Forte (Nebraska, Saturday Night Live), and directors/producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord (The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street) as they discuss the twists and turns of this hilarious new comedy.
Friday April 3, 2015 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Room 300AB

Salem: It’s a Witch War!
Executive producers Brannon Braga (Star Trek, Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey) and Adam Simon, as well as star Shane West (Nikita, ER, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) join moderator Eric Goldman (IGN TV executive editor) to reveal a sneak peek at the highly anticipated season two premiere episode of this epically witchy series from WGN America and Fox 21 Television Studios. In a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17th-century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts, Salem returns for a second season at the dawn of a witch war. As the disease and devastation unleashed by the Grand Rite in last season’s finale continue to spread through the war-torn village, Salem’s deadliest witch, Mary Sibley, must face off against new and old adversaries vying for her throne. Salem returns Sunday, April 5 on WGN America. The screening will be followed by an audience Q&A session.
Friday April 3, 2015 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Room 300AB

World Premiere: Batman vs. Robin
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation welcome WonderCon Anaheim attendees to the World Premiere of Batman vs. Robin; the latest entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies. In the film, Damian Wayne, now bearing the mantle of Robin, blazes a headstrong and sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman. While investigating a crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, Talon, who leads him on a life-altering course through the depths of Gotham’s secret society, known as The Court of Owls. It’s a dangerous journey that will force Batman and Robin to face their most dangerous adversary: each other! Be among the first to see this new film, then stay for a star-studded panel led by the voices of Batman, Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Complications), Robin, Stuart Allan (Son of Batman), and Sean Maher (Firefly/Serenity, Much Ado About Nothing), respectively, alongside producer James Tucker (Justice League: Throne of Atlantis), director Jay Oliva (Batman: Assault on Arkham), Eisner Award-winning writer J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League, Teen Titans Go!), character designer Phil Bourassa (Justice League: Throne of Atlantis), dialogue director Andrea Romano (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns), and some special guests. DC All-Access host Tiffany Smith will moderate the fun, including the awarding of a few exclusive prizes. Inspired by the storyline from the bestselling graphic novel, Batman: Court of Owls, Batman vs. Robin arrives April 14 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD.
Friday April 3, 2015 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Arena

Saturday, April 4

The World of Capcom
Moderator Francis Mao (Capcom) and a panel of Capcom product managers share the latest updates on all your favorite Capcom franchises, including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, Street Fighter, and more. Plus, a sneak peek at all the cool Capcom merchandise coming up, and maybe a surprise or two.
Saturday April 4, 2015 10:30am – 11:30am
Room 300DE

Teen Titans Go! Screening and Q&A
Super-sized laughs and superhero adventures await you as the Titans once again take over WonderCon Anaheim. Greg Cipes (voice of Beast Boy) and Scott Menville (voice of Robin), along with producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and The Bold) and Aaron Horvath (MAD), will be on hand to answer your questions as well as screen an all-new episode. Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.
Saturday April 4, 2015 11:00am – 12:00pm
Room 300AB

TNT’s The Last Ship: A First Look at Season 2
The Last Ship returns to WonderCon Anaheim for a first look at the upcoming season and a revealing panel discussion with producers and cast, including Adam Baldwin, Rhona Mitra, John Pyper Ferguson, Charles Parnell, Travis Van Winkle, and Jocko Sims. The highly anticipated second season picks up after a global catastrophe has decimated the world’s population, and Captain Tom Chandler (Dane) and his crew are confronting the reality of what’s been left behind. Panel attendees will be treated to never-before-seen footage and a revealing discussion led by TV Guide’s Rob Moynihan. All-new episodes of The Last Ship air on TNT this summer.
Saturday April 4, 2015 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Room 300DE

Warner Bros. Presentation
TBA
Saturday April 4, 2015 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Arena

American Dad
Join us for an exclusive look at a new episode of American Dad, as well as a Q&A with fans featuring Wendy Schaal (Six Feet Under, The ‘Burbs), Rachael MacFarlane (Family Guy, Robot Chicken), Scott Grimes (Justified, ER), executive producer Matt Weitzman, and producer Jordan Blum. Moderated by Marissa Roffman from the website Give Me My Remote.
Saturday April 4, 2015 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Room 300AB

Kotobukiya Spring Preview 2015
Kotobukiya presents an insider’s look at their newest products arriving to retailers and in development. Have a question or comment? The Q&A session is the perfect opportunity to be heard! As always there will be a ton of goodies to give away!
Saturday April 4, 2015 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Room 213

The Messengers: Exclusive Screening and Q&A
In the New Mexico desert, scientist Vera Buckley watches in fascination as a mysterious object plummets to Earth and explodes, sending out a shock wave that briefly stops her heart. But Vera isn’t the only one affected: she’s instantly connected to four other strangers, who also collapse, only to miraculously come back to life hours later. These strangers will soon discover they have one thing in common: destiny has been thrust upon their shoulders. And as the Angels of the Apocalypse, with an impressive array of supernatural gifts, they must now work together to rewrite prophecy and prevent the Beginning of the End. The exclusive screening will be followed by a panel discussion with series stars Shantel VanSanten (One Tree Hill), Jon Fletcher (City of Dreams), J. D. Pardo (Revolution), Joel Courtney (Super 8), Diogo Morgado (Son of God), Anna Diop (Everybody Hates Chris), and Craig Frank (Mixology), along with executive producer Trey Callaway (Revolution) and co-executive producer/creator Eoghan O’Donnell (Teen Wolf).
Saturday April 4, 2015 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Room 300DE

DC Convergence
The comics community is on the edge of their seats as they wait to find out what Convergence will mean for the DC Universe. Jeff King (Convergence) offers fans a taste with a special lineup featuring Dan Jurgens (Booster Gold), Marc Andreyko (Batman and the Outsiders), Len Wein (Swamp Thing), and Scott Lobdell (Convergence). This is one panel you won’t want to miss!
Saturday April 4, 2015 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Room 300AB

iZOMBIE Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Olivia “Liv” Moore was a rosy-cheeked, disciplined, overachieving medical resident who had her life path completely mapped out-until the night she attended a party that unexpectedly turned into a zombie feeding frenzy. Now stuck somewhere between half-alive and undead, Liv loses all traces of her former drive and ambition. She transfers her medical residency to the city morgue in order to reluctantly access the only real form of sustenance left available to her, and the only thing that allows her to maintain her humanity: human brains. But there are side effects to Liv’s new diet: With each brain she consumes, Liv experiences “visions,” flashes of the corpse’s memories, including, in some cases, clues as to how they were killed. iZOMBIE makes its WonderCon Anaheim debut with a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars Rose McIver (Masters of Sex), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), Rahul Kohli (newcomer from the UK), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill), and David Anders (Once Upon a Time), as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based on characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, published by DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint, iZOMBIE airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW.
Saturday April 4, 2015 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Arena

American Odyssey Pilot Screening and Q&A
See the first episode of NBC’s new drama American Odyssey, a complex and exciting journey through global politics, corporate espionage, and military secrets involving three strangers who have only one thing in common; the truth. Following the screening, executive producers/writers Peter Horton (Grey’s Anatomy) and Adam Armus and Kay Foster (The Following) will be on hand for a Q&A session.
Saturday April 4, 2015 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Room 300DE

Gotham Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Before there was Batman, there was Gotham. The origin story of the great DC Super-Villains and vigilantes has only just begun. Series stars and producers offer a Q&A discussion and special video presentation. Be among the first to find out what’s in store for the exciting conclusion to the first season. Gotham follows Jim Gordon’s rise through the Gotham City police department and the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains. From Warner Bros. Television, Gotham airs Mondays at 8/7c on FOX, with all-new episodes returning Monday, April 13.
Saturday April 4, 2015 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Arena

TV Guide Magazine’s Fan Favorites Showrunners
TV Guide magazine returns to WonderCon Anaheim with an all-star panel of TV’s hottest showrunners. Moderated by TV Guide magazine executive editor Michael Schneider, the session brings together top producers for a look behind the scenes of your favorite shows.
Saturday April 4, 2015 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Room 300DE

Marvel: Next Big Thing
From Star Wars to the Avengers, this panel has you covered! Editor Will Moss, Sam Humphries (Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men: The Black Vortex), Greg Weisman (Star Wars: Kanan-The Last Padawan), Rick Remender (Avengers: Rage of Ultron), and other Mighty Marvel guests take on questions about Marvel’s biggest series and events!
Saturday April 4, 2015 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Room 300AB

Blumhouse Productions: Unfriended and Insidious: Chapter 3
Blockbuster producer Jason Blum hosts an inside look at two of his upcoming horror thrillers from Blumhouse Productions. The stars and filmmakers of Universal Pictures’s Unfriended will be present to reveal footage and discuss their film that ushers in a new era of horror. Cast members from the smash Insidious franchise will also be on hand to show never-before-seen footage and reveal details of this June’s Focus Features release Insidious: Chapter 3.
Saturday April 4, 2015 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Arena

TNT’s Falling Skies: The Final Battle
Members of the cast of Falling Skies present an exclusive look at the highly anticipated final season. The alien power source may have been destroyed, but with a hybrid breed of beast and mutant running rampant on Earth, human survival is still at stake. In these last episodes,Tom Mason and the 2nd Mass will face the final battle and the skies will fall. Stars Moon Bloodgood, Drew Roy, Doug Jones, and Sarah Carter and director Tunde Osunsanmi dissect the epic series finale in a panel discussion moderated byTV Guide’s Rich Sands. Don’t miss the final season of Falling Skies premiering this summer on TNT.
Saturday April 4, 2015 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Room 300AB

Orphan Black: BBC America
The cast and co-creator reveal exclusive season three footage of BBC America’s award-winning original series Orphan Black. Ahead of the April 18 season premiere on BBC AMERICA, co-creator and writer Graeme Manson joins stars Jordan Gavaris (Felix), Dylan Bruce (Paul), Maria Doyle Kennedy (Mr. S), Evelyne Brochu (Delphine), and Kristian Bruun (Donnie) for a sneak peek and Q&A session. You can catch up on the first two seasons of Orphan Black via On Demand, all digital platforms, and streaming on Amazon Prime.
Saturday April 4, 2015 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Room 300AB

Crackle’s Dead Rising: Watchtower
Game on! The widely popular Capcom videogame franchise Dead Rising rises to life. Actors Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives, Dallas), Meghan Ory (Once Upon a Time), Dennis Haysbert (Men Woman & Children), Rob Riggle (Let’s Be Cops, 21 Jump Street) and filmmakers Zach Lipovsky (On the Lot) and Tomas Harlan (Mortal Kombat) discuss the recent release of Dead Rising: Watchtower. Dead Rising: Watchtower is always streaming on Crackle.
Saturday April 4, 2015 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Room 300AB

Sunday, April 5

DreamWorks: Dragons, Dinos, and More!
Get a first look at DreamWorks Animation’s amazing original series for Netflix, including a WonderCon Anaheim exclusive peek at the soon-to-premiere Dragons: Race to the Edge, along with the new adventure series Dinotrux. Plus, there will be glimpses into what’s in store for fan-favorite characters like King Julien and Puss In Boots. Even more surprises await as you go behind the scenes of these Netflix original series!
Sunday April 5, 2015 10:30am – 11:30am
Room 300AB

World Premiere of Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts
Another storm is brewing in Gotham, and it’s not only raining cats and dogs but evil Cyber Animals! Be among the first to see how Batman and his team of superheroes meet the challenge in the World Premiere of Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts. When the city is plagued by a slew of bizarre crimes committed by an animal-inspired villain squad known as the Animilitia-made up of Silverback, Cheetah, Killer Croc, and Man-Bat-Batman must swing into action to investigate. These animalistic villains bring new and exciting challenges for the hero of Gotham, and Batman must find a way to bring these criminal creatures to a halt! But could the Animilitia be working for powerful businessman Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin? How does The Penguin’s new invention of robotic Cyber Animals fit into the mix? In the end, it’ll be up to the combined forces of Batman, Flash, Green Arrow, Nightwing, and Red Robin to combat these Animal Instincts. Catch this new flick, then stay for an entertaining panel featuring the voice of Batman himself, Roger Craig Smith (Batman: Arkham Origins), Yuri Lowenthal (Ben 10 franchise, Naruto), screenwriter Heath Corson, and other guests. Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts arrives May 12, 2015 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital HD.
Sunday April 5, 2015 11:30am – 1:00pm
Room 300AB

Powers: A Sneak Peek at the Final Episodes of Season One
The executive producers/co-creators of the Powers comics, Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, are joined by showrunner Charlie Huston, and cast members Olesya Rulin (Calista) and Logan Browning (Zora) for a preview of what’s to come in the remaining episodes of PlayStation’s hit new original series.
Sunday April 5, 2015 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Arena

Warner Archive Collection’s More Than Sidekicks!
Superheroes may get the glory, but it’s their “sidekicks” that do all the real heavy lifting-and steal your heart. Join the definitive voice of Robin, Loren Lester (Batman: The Animated Series), Warner Archive Collection podcasters D. W. Ferranti and Matthew Patterson, and a group of special guests offer an engaging look at some of the most endearing sidekicks to grace popular DC-based TV series; including every one from Burt Ward in the 1966 Batman series and Legends of the Superheroes TV special and the early TV cartoon incarnations of Teen Titans and Batman & Robin, to modern high-def presentations of Young Justice, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Beware the Batman, and the upcoming Blu-ray release of Teen Titans Go!.
Sunday April 5, 2015 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Room 300AB

Monster Hunter
The critically acclaimed 3DS hit Monster Hunter comes to WonderCon Anaheim! Find out why Monster Hunter is the number one gaming franchise in Japan and is about to take over the West! A panel of Capcom staff members including Ryozo Tsujimoto (executive producer) and Kaname Fujioka (executive director) share the new features and exclusive insights from Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (available now). The game features all new weapons, monsters, and native online support. This program will include new footage and announcements, as well as some special surprises, followed by a Q&A session.
Sunday April 5, 2015 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Room 300DE

The Flash Special Video Presentation and Q&A
The Flash is a fast-paced superhero drama that follows the high-speed adventures of the Fastest Man Alive. After the unexpected and devastating explosion of the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator, Central City Police Department CSI Barry Allen finds himself suddenly charged with the incredible power to move at super speeds. While Barry has always been a hero in his soul, his newfound powers have finally given him the ability to act like one. However, Barry was not the only one affected that fateful night. A rash of super-powered villains are now popping up all over Central City. With the help of his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs and his foster-father, Detective Joe West, Barry works to keep his city safe from these “metahumans,” while at the same time working to uncover the secrets of and defeat his arch-nemesis, The Man in Yellow, who is responsible for the death of his mother and the wrongful imprisonment of his father. Join Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes, along with executive producers Greg Berianti and Andrew Kreisberg for a special video presentation and Q&A. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW.
Sunday April 5, 2015 1:30pm – 2:30pm
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Encore Screening: Batman vs. Robin
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation offer an encore screening of Batman vs. Robin, the latest entry in the ongoing series of DC Universe Original Movies, along with a video replay of Friday night’s panel. In the film, Damian Wayne, now bearing the mantle of Robin, blazes a headstrong and sometimes reckless trail alongside his father, Batman. While investigating a crime scene, Robin encounters a mysterious figure, Talon, who leads him on a life-altering course through the depths of Gotham’s secret society, known as The Court of Owls. It’s a dangerous journey that will force Batman and Robin to face their most dangerous adversary: each other! Enjoy the film, then stick around for the inside scoop during a video replay of the panel featuring the voices of Batman, Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Complications), Robin, Stuart Allan (Son of Batman), and Sean Maher (Firefly/Serenity, Much Ado About Nothing), alongside producer James Tucker (Justice League: Throne of Atlantis), director Jay Oliva (Batman: Assault on Arkham), character designer Phil Bourassa ( Justice League: Throne of Atlantis), and dialogue director Andrea Romano (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns). Inspired by the storyline from the bestselling graphic novel Batman: Court of Owls, Batman vs. Robin arrives April 14, 2015 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital HD.
Sunday April 5, 2015 2:45pm – 4:45pm
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Jared Leto Joker Voice Possibly Revealed

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Jared Leto has been teasing Joker on his social network accounts.

We’ve seen Leto go from the bearded long-haired hippy look to seeing his locks cut and hair bleached as well as the green Joker hair-dye teased.

Now the latest comes from a concert in St. Petersburg, Russia where Jared Leto was performing with his band, Thirty Seconds To Mars, with the actor possibly using his Joker voice.

Check out the Vine video below in which the fan uses the “Joker” hashtag.

Images and more video are also included from Leto’s official Facebook.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, and Viola Davis is playing Amanda Waller.

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Post by Jared Leto.

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Joe Quesda Implies Peter Parker Will Be Spider-Man

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While Marvel Comics is going the politically correct racial diversity route with their characters, good news comes from the chief creative officer at Marvel, Joe Quesada, regarding the new movie Spider-Man.

Quesada, who also used to be EIC at Marvel Comics, is asked about the new Spider-Man for the Sony / Marvel Studios venture by a fan on Tumblr.

JQ responds by stating the key to making Spider-Man great is Peter Parker.

Check it out:

Have you seen any visual concepts/early designs for Spidey 2017? Also, what’s one of the main things you feel is most important to making this Spider-Man film the best that it can be?

JQ: The trick to making any incarnation of Spider-Man great, whether comics, animation or film is Peter Parker. Get Peter’s character right and the rest falls into place.

Of course there is always the possibility that Marvel Studios could change Peter’s ethnicity, but per Joe Q’s statements above, it looks likely the new Spider-Man is still Peter Parker (and not Miles Morales).

The new Spider-Man is speculated to first appear in Captain America: Civil War, and then will have a standalone Spider-Man film in 2017.

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Gal Gadot Talks Wonder Woman Criticism & Powers

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Gal Gadot will first be featured in Batman Vs. Superman prior to her Wonder Woman standalone movie and Justice League.

Gadot, who previously had roles in the Fast and Furious movies, is more known for being an Israeli supermodel, which is what caused a lot of controversy amongst the hardcore fans.

When Gadot was announced as Wonder Woman, some on the internet complained she was too skinny for the role.

Now in a new interview, Gal Gadot responds to the critcism (via robotunderdog).

I’m really lucky nothing in my life was instantaneous. When I was younger I would take criticism really hard. But now it mostly amused me. The true amazons had one boob so it won’t bother them in their archery. So it’s not going to be like real amazons. We always try to make everyone happy but we can’t.

Gadot continues by commenting on the fact that her breast size became a matter of international discussion.

No. After they asked me here, In Israel, if I have eating disorders and why am I so skinny, they said my head was too big and my body was like a broomstick I can take anything. It’s just empty talk. I understand that part of what I’m doing means being exposed. And part of being exposed is being under fire (criticism).

The actress also recounts how she leared she got the part.

I never had to wait so long for a reply. It was a month and a half of torture. It was a crazy roller-coaster. I couldn’t talk about it to anyone. On the day they promised a reply I was flying to NY for another gig. When the plane landed I saw I had a lot of missed calls. I called my agent still sitting in the plane with the belt on. She told me ‘ Congratulations! You got the part.’ During the flight I set next to a really nice man. A scientist from The Weizmann Institute of Science. He talked the entire flight about quantum physics. Now, imagine me, sitting on the plane, looking for a little piece of privacy, burring my head between my legs and starting to scream ‘Oh my god!’ again and again, because I just can’t believe it. Then I hang up the phone and he looks at me like ‘what just happened?’ and asks if everything is alright. I tell him ‘ I can’t really say anything but you will probably read about it tomorrow in the paper.‘

Gadot also mentions Wonder Woman’s powers, where she says Wonder Woman doesn’t fly.

She has unbelievable endurance. She is exceptionally strong. She can jump really high and practically fly. She know tons of martial arts styles. She is a strong and serious Woman.

Check out the latest pics of Gal Gadot from her official Facebook page:

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Filming Next Month In NYC & Buffalo

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It’s learned that Paramount will begin filming on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 next month in NYC and the hometown of Cosmic Book News – Buffalo, NY.

The NY Daily News reports TMNT 2 will bring in $70 million to the local economies, with $63 million in NYC.

“New York City knows how to host blockbuster films,” said Mayor de Blasio. “We welcome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 to New York City, and look forward to the many jobs and tens of millions of jobs this will bring to our local economy.”

“We can only imagine what the filmmakers have in store,” added Cynthia Lopez, commissioner of the mayor’s office of media and entertainment.

Details regarding the actors and shooting locations are presently unknown.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 has a June 3, 2016 release directed by David Green, with Megan Fox and Will Arnett expected to reprise their roles; Michael Bay is back as producer along with Brad Fuller and Andrew Form; Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec are writing the script; Bebop and Rocksteady have been confirmed for the sequel as well.

Last year’s TMNT made close to $500 million worldwide.

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