Welcome to The Doctor's Prognosis! I am your humble host, Dr. C-LOS. Here, I will let you know my thoughts on various forms of entertainment including film, TV, and video games. Enjoy!
Dracula Untold mixes fact with fiction by telling the story of how the historical Romanian ruler, Vlad Tepes, became the mythical monster, Dracula. Check out the first official trailer!
Yes, that is Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister from Game of Thrones) being awesome as the ancient vampire who gives Vlad his supernatural powers. Lorde's cover of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" was a nice touch.
Directed by Gary Shore, the film stars Luke Evans as the titular character, and Dominic Cooper as the antagonist, Sultan Mehmed II.
Dracula Untold will be unleashed in US theaters on October 17th.
The first teaser trailer for The Hunger Game: Mockingjay - Part 1 is here! Check it out now!
Very effective teaser with President Snow giving a warning to those who would oppose Panem and their system. The message is simple: unite as one, or bleed.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 will release in US theaters on November 21st.
The newest trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gives us a much better look at Shredder, Splinter, and the titular heroes. Take a look!
It appears William Fichtner may not be playing Shredder like previously thought. Perhaps the Oroku Saki character will be making an appearance.
The Shredder armor definitely looks more robotic than most of his past incarnations, and the Turtles' more realistic look may take some getting used to. However, this film looks like it could be fun, and that is all that really matters in a film about stealthy anthropomorphic turtles.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will release in US theaters on August 8th.
Check out the first trailer for Cantinflas, a biographical film based on the life of Mexico's beloved comedic film actor.
Directed by Sebastian del Amo, the film stars Óscar Jaenada as Mario Moreno, better known as Cantinflas, and award-winning actor Michael Imperioli as Michael Todd, an American film producer.
Cantinflas is scheduled to release in US theaters on August 29th.
The best thing about this trailer is it gives a good feel for the characters and story, which also gives potential audiences a reason to care. More trailers need to go in this direction.
The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, and Karen Gillan.
Guardians of the Galaxy is scheduled to release in US theaters on August 1st.
The first trailer for The Expendables 3 is full of action, fun, and 'splosions! Check it out now!
Fans of the first two films should feel right at home. The sequel features returning cast members Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Additions to the cast include Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, Glen Powell, Victor Ortiz, and Robert Davi.
The Expendables 3 is scheduled to release in US theaters on August 15th.
Conan O'Brien took a trip to E3 last week and had a chance to check out Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. for one of his "Clueless Gamer" segments. The result was the following hilarious review.....
Catch Conan on TBS weeknights at 11/10c. For more great Conan videos like this, make sure to check out the official Team Coco website and the official Conan YouTube page.
Super Smash Bros. is scheduled to release on the 3DS on October 3rd, while the Wii U version is scheduled for this year's holiday season.
In case you missed it, Warner Bros. and developer Rocksteady Studios debuted an impressive new gameplay trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight at Sony's E3 press conference. Check it out now!
It makes sense that this game is only for current-gen consoles since the game features highly detailed but expansive environments. The Batmobile is not just for show, as it serves an important function for traversing the streets of Gotham and dispatching enemies. The ability to launch Batman out of the cockpit is also a really nice looking and practical feature.
What little has been shown looks great so far. Rocksteady has a proven track record with the Batman franchise as they always aim to make each game bigger in scope, while adding gameplay elements that are both fun and help overcome the new challenges that arise from creating a larger game.
Batman: Arkham Knight is set to release next year for the PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
The trailer looks fantastic with the same great black and white visuals that mimic the art style of the graphic novel.
The film boasts a large but excellent cast with the likes of Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, and Powers Boothe in returning roles. Newcomers include Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Josh Brolin, Dennis Haysbert, Eva Green, and Lady Gaga.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For will be released in US theaters on August 22nd.
The first official trailer for Birdman is here, and it is impressive. The dark comedy stars Michael Keaton as a washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero, and must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory (IMDb). Take a look!
The visuals are eye-catching, and the fight between Keaton and Norton at the end of the trailer is entertaining. This film is automatically at the top of my list of what to see this year.
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the film also stars Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan, and Naomi Watts.
Birdman is scheduled to release in US theaters on October 17th.
Hot off the heals of announcing the Mii fighters and Palutena, Nintendo officially announces Pac-Man for Super Smash Bros for the Wii U and 3DS. Check out the trailer here!
Pac-Man's inclusion means that four major gaming mascots will be taking on the fighting stage at the same time for the first time. Players will be able to duke it out between Mario, Sonic, Mega Man, and Pac-Man in a fight for gaming supremacy.
It also looks like Mr. Game & Watch will be making a return to help Pac-Man fight for the honor of 1980 gaming icons. The cast is definitely shaping up to be one of the best in the series ever.
Super Smash Bros. is scheduled to release on the 3DS on October 3rd, while the Wii U version is scheduled for this year's holiday season.
Universal Pictures finally released the first official trailer for the Farrelly brothers' Dumb and Dumber To!
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne in this sequel to the 1994 hit comedy. The film also stars Laurie Holden, Kathleen Turner, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Dumb and Dumber To is scheduled to hit US theaters on November 14th.
With the huge E3 Expo going on this week, there is no better time for Sony to announce their plans for a feature film based on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Sony is teaming up with Japan-based animation company Marza Animation Planet to create the hybrid live-action/computer-animated movie based on Sega's billion-dollar brand.
The film is being produced by Neal H. Moritz (22 Jump Street) along with Takeshi Ito and Mie Onishi from Marza Animation Planet. The script is being penned by Upright Citizens Brigade alums Evan Susser and Van Robichaux.
E3 is under way, and Nintendo finally put out their digital event presentation. Take a look at the full digital event here!
The digital event was quite entertaining with lots of great inside humor that Nintendo fans can really get into. Let's look at the highlights!
For those not willing to wade through the entire Nintendo Digital Event, here is the announcement trailer for the new Legend of Zelda for the Wii U!
The game is a departure from previous iterations in that the level design allows for much more free-roaming in a huge open world. A big part of the gameplay is figuring out how to get to all the destinations you can see in the far off distance. The art design is similar to the painterly style of Skyward Sword, which probably helps render such far distances in a way that is pleasing to the eye.
This is the game I am most pumped to play in the foreseeable future. Cannot wait to see more. Legend of Zelda for the Wii U is scheduled for release in 2015.
Another great reveal was being able to use your Mii in Super Smash Bros. Fortunately, this wasn't just an after-thought as the Miis are customizable with various fighting styles to choose from. The Miis were also put in as a way to create and play as characters that didn't make the final roster.
The long rumored Palutena from the Kid Icarus series was officially announced for Super Smash Bros. She rounds out a great cast of characters filled with a healthy proportion of strong female fighters such as Samus Aran, Princess Zelda, and Rosalina. In addition, the trailer seems to hint that Dark Pit may be a playable character as well, or an alternate skin for Pit.
Nintendo also introduced their Amiibo figures, a line reminiscent of Disney Infinity and Skylanders. The Amiibos are supposed to be compatible with several games including Mario Kart 8, but the only Amiibo demo shown off was with Super Smash Bros.
The new Amiibo figures... Nintendo really wants your money.
You can place an Amiibo on the Wii U gamepad, and have that character fight for your Mii in Super Smash Bros. These characters can be trained and leveled up, but cannot be used as regular fighters, so they feel more like helpers for your Mii.
Amiibos definitely have a lot of potential. It will be interesting to see how Nintendo decides to use them in the future.
Nintendo also showed off Mario Maker, an interesting new game that lets you create and play your own Mario levels. The trailer does a good job showing off how fun and challenging created levels can be. Definitely a fun tool for budding game designers.
Another standout title was Yoshi's Woolly World. The gameplay appears to be a cross between classic Yoshi games and Kirby's Epic Yarn. The game's graphical style on the Wii U looks amazing. It definitely catches the eye. It just goes to show how much art design can help a game stand out from the rest.
Of course, there are a lot more games to see during E3, but these were the ones that stood out the most to me.
Cannot wait to see what else Nintendo shows in the future. Time will tell if their slate of games will win over the hearts of gamers, but that Zelda game alone has me wanting to buy a Wii U. Nintendo was out to steal the thunder with that announcement.
Originally released in 1984, Ghostbusters is returning to theaters to celebrate its 30th anniversary. According to Entertainment Weekly, the paranormal comedy will be released in over 700 theaters on August 29th as just one part of a greater campaign that will include special events, new merchandise, and a Blu-ray boxed set.
The Blu-ray set will include both Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II with their 30th and 25th anniversary editions, respectively. This is the first time Ghostbusters II will be released on Blu-ray, and the special features will include new conversations with actor Dan Aykroyd and director Ivan Reitman, as well as deleted scenes from the sequel that have never been officially released. The Blu-ray set will be released on September 16th.
Make sure to also check out the new Ghostbusters website for access to new merchandise, music, news updates, and more!
2K Games has released the newest trailer for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel featuring face lasers, argyle weapons, crazy new vehicles, and moon dancing!
Good to see the series sense of humor kept intact. Fans of the previous games should feel right at home with this new iteration. Those who preorder the game will receive the DLC Shock Drop Slaughter Pit.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is scheduled to release on October 14th for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.
Check out the second trailer for Brett Ratner's Hercules, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
The film appears to adhere to the story of Hercules quite closely, with the titular character being a reluctant hero. The special effects look great, and the trailer seems to promise fun action scenes with some incredibly monstrous creatures. It might come off a bit cheesy, but if the director embraces that, then the film could still end up highly entertaining.
Hercules is scheduled to release in US theaters on July 25th.
As previously thought, Batman: Arkham Knight is being pushed back until next year. According to Rocksteady's Dax Ginn, the reasoning behind the delay is because "Awesome takes time." To assuage fans, Rocksteady has released this reveal trailer teasing the Batmobile Battle Mode.
The Batmobile looks great, and Rocksteady has the track record to keep their promise of making a truly awesome game. More will be shown at E3 so keep this one on your radar.
Batman: Arkham Knight will be released next year on the PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
NetherRealm Studios officially announced their newest video game, Mortal Kombat X. The trailer features series favorites Scorpion and Sub-Zero, as well as an original track from Wiz Khalifa titled "Can't Be Stopped." Check out the announcement trailer below!
The game is expected to make an appearance at E3, so keep your eyes open for more info in the very near future.
Mortal Kombat X is expected to launch in 2015 for the PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, and PS4.
