Monday, April 27, 2015

Batman: Arkham Knight - "All Who Follow You" Trailer



Nightwing, Robin, and Catwoman join the fight in the latest trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight.



The new trailer is showing off the new "Dual Play" mechanic, which Warner Bros. says allows players to "switch seamlessly between The Dark Knight and his allies including Robin, Nightwing, and Catwoman in free-flow combat." Sounds like developer Rocksteady Studios is working very hard to make this an amazing last entry in the Arkham series.

Here is a short synopsis for the game:

"In the explosive finale to the 'Arkham' series, Batman faces the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy the Dark Knight forever. Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile, which is drivable for the first time in the franchise. The 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."

Batman: Arkham Knight will arrive on June 23rd for the PC, Xbox One, and PS4.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Fantastic Four - First Full-Length Trailer



Doctor Doom finally appears in the first full-length trailer for Fantastic Four!.... Say that 10 times fast.



Anyone else suddenly craving ribs? (House of Cards reference) The trailer was not bad, but I still need to see more. For a full-length trailer, I think it could have better differentiated itself from all the other superhero films. Hopefully the next trailer will do just that, considering the burgeoning amount of comic book-related movies in theaters.

Directed by Josh Trank, the film stars Miles Teller as Mr. Fantastic, Kate Mara as The Invisible Woman, Michael B. Jordan as The Human Torch, Jamie Bell as The Thing, and Toby Kebbell as Doom.

Here is an official synopsis for the film:

"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 will arrive in US theaters on August 7th.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - First Official Teaser Trailer



Warner Bros. has officially released the full HD teaser trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Now with 100% less shaky cam!



That last line was badass. Also loved the imagery of a human looking up at Superman like he is some kind of angel or god, only to be followed by "False God" scrawled on a statue of him.

For those familiar with Frank Miller's graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns, the film should look familiar. Batman's armor and bulky frame are straight out of the pages of the book. However, there is a bit of role reversal this time around in the sense that Superman appears to be reviled by the public in the film, whereas Batman was the pariah in Miller's story.

Directed by Zack Snyder, the film stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will arrive in US theaters on March 25, 2016.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Second Teaser Trailer



Watch the new teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens!.... Disney is going to leave me penniless.



Wow, nice to see Chewie and Han Solo again. The last teaser focused mostly on what is new in the film. This time, we got some familiar faces, and presumably Luke's disembodied voice. We also got a much better look at the enigmatic Kylo Ren wielding his red light saber. And what's with that chrome stormtrooper? This is what a good teaser does: shows us enough to get excited without giving anything away. Of course, now I just want more.

Directed by J. J. Abrams and set after the original trilogy, the film sees the return of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, and Kenny Baker as R2-D2. Newcomers to the series include John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong'o, and Gwendoline Christie.

Here's a short synopsis:

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and features a new generation of swashbuckling heroes and shadowy villains, as well as the return of fan-favorite smugglers, princesses, and Jedi."

Star Wars: The Force Awakens will arrive in US theaters on December 18th.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Ant-Man - First Full Trailer



Marvel has released a humorous but action-packed new trailer for Ant-Man..... set atop a toy train.



Now this looks like a fun movie. The cast is great, and there is plenty of action, but the film doesn't appear to take itself too seriously, which is a definite plus when the story revolves around a man who shrinks and controls ants.

Directed by Peyton Reed, the film stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, and Corey Stoll.

Here is a short synopsis:

"Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world."

Ant-Man will arrive in US theaters on July 17th.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Orange Is the New Black - Season 3 - Official Trailer



Netflix has released the Season 3 trailer for Orange Is the New Black! Sorry, not sorry.



Crazy Eyes is just the best. In case you were wondering, the song in the trailer is "I'm So Sorry" by Imagine Dragons.

Here's a short synopsis for the new season:

"The Women of Litchfield unapologetically return for the third coming. With a crisis of faith and their beliefs and loyalties being tested, each character must decide what and who to believe in."

Much of the old cast are returning, such as Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Kate Mugrew, Danielle Brooks, and Uzo Aduba. Of course, there will be a few newcomers as well, such as Australian actress Ruby Rose.

All 14 episodes of the 3rd season of Orange Is the New Black will be available on Netflix on June 12th.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Mortal Kombat X - Official Launch Trailer



Check out the bone-crunching launch trailer for Mortal Kombat X, featuring music from System of a Down.



The trailer was directed by Shavo Odadjian, a member of the band System of a Down. He did a great job putting the imagery from the game together with his band's hit song, "Chop Suey!" The trailer definitely got me pumped for the game.

Here's a synopsis:

"Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios' next highly-anticipated installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation. The game combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game's most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together."

Mortal Kombat X will arrive on April 14th for the PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, and PS4.