Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Blog Hiatus
As Comicpalooza moves into the last half of 2012 and gets ready for the 2013 convention, we will be relaunching our website in the coming weeks, which means relaunching the blog also. As of today the blog is on a brief hiatus as we get ready for the relaunch. Stay tuned for a brand new website and an even better blog as Comicpalooza continues into 2013 and thank you for your continued support.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 Trailer
The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 is the next animated movie from DC
Universe, adapting the mega popular Frank Miller novel of the same name
into two parts. Peter Weller is voicing Batman, and the first part of
the film hits this fall and looks pretty bad ass!
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The Avengers "A New Threat" Blu-Ray Clip
The promotion for the upcoming Blu-Ray release of The Avengers is in full swing, and here is the mid-credits scene featuring a well known Marvel villain that may be setting up future films!
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Monday, July 30, 2012
The Hobbit Is Now Three FIlms
Peter Jackson released this statement today announcing that The Hobbit will become three films. The newly added third film is due in 2014.
It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made. Recently Fran, Phil and I did just this when we watched for the first time an early cut of the first movie – and a large chunk of the second. We were really pleased with the way the story was coming together, in particular, the strength of the characters and the cast who have brought them to life. All of which gave rise to a simple question: do we take this chance to tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved ‘yes.’
We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth.
So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of “The Hobbit” films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.
It has been an unexpected journey indeed, and in the words of Professor Tolkien himself, ”a tale that grew in the telling.”
Cheers,
Peter J.
It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made. Recently Fran, Phil and I did just this when we watched for the first time an early cut of the first movie – and a large chunk of the second. We were really pleased with the way the story was coming together, in particular, the strength of the characters and the cast who have brought them to life. All of which gave rise to a simple question: do we take this chance to tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved ‘yes.’
We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth.
So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of “The Hobbit” films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.
It has been an unexpected journey indeed, and in the words of Professor Tolkien himself, ”a tale that grew in the telling.”
Cheers,
Peter J.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
5 Minute Trailer For Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas is a new film from Andy & Lana Wachowski and Tom
Tykwer. It's based on the novel by David Mitchell, and this almost 6
minute long international trailer for the film is quite breath taking.
Sit back and enjoy this one.
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Lady Gaga Is In Machete Kills
Lady Gaga is in Machete Kills. Yep you read that right. Robert Rodriguez just tweeted the following: "I just finished working with @LadyGaga on @MacheteKills," Rodriguez tweeted, "she kicked SO MUCH ASS! Holy Smokes. Blown away!" He even included a teaser image of the character she will play. Machete Kills hits theaters in 2013.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Hobbit Trilogy?
At Comic-Con a rumor was swirling that Warner Brothers was going to turn Peter Jackson's two film adaption of The Hobbit
into three films. Peter Jackson shot down the idea and said it was
more likely that they would include additional footage on the extended
editions of the films on home video. Now it seems though they may
really be considering a third film. Apparently Jackson has shot enough
film for almost three movies. Almost means that some additional
shooting would be required next spring in order to fill in what footage
is needed to turn the two films into three. It's likely this will
happen because Warner Brothers won't turn down the opportunity to make
even more money now would they?!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Wolverine Set Pics
It's a very slow news day, but here's some pics from the set of The Wolverine which begins filming soon, one that includes some concept art up on a board! The Wolverine hits theaters next year!
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Man Of Steel Teaser Trailer
Yahoo has brought us the debut of the teaser trailer for Man Of Steel.
Kevin Costner, who plays Jonathan Kent, narrates the trailer. In some
versions of the trailer Russel Crowe, who plays Jo-El, Superman's
Kryptonian Father does the narration. The words each speak are this:
Jonathan Kent: You're not just anyone. One day, you're going to have to make a choice. You have to decide what kind of man you want to grow up to be. Whoever that man is, good character or bad, is going to change the world.
Jor-El: You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders.
Man Of Steel flies into theaters June 14, 2013.
Jonathan Kent: You're not just anyone. One day, you're going to have to make a choice. You have to decide what kind of man you want to grow up to be. Whoever that man is, good character or bad, is going to change the world.
Jor-El: You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They will race behind you, they will stumble, they will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders.
Man Of Steel flies into theaters June 14, 2013.
Friday, July 20, 2012
7/20/12
The entire Comicpalooza Staff would like to express their condolences today to the families affected
by the awful tragedy in Colorado. No words can truly express the
sadness felt today by so many because one individuals actions took away
so much from so many. They were fans just like us. Mother's and Fathers that were super heroes to their own children. Sons and Daughters.....all just wanting to be entertained. We will never forget. Artwork From Tracy Hickman, author of Wayne Of Gotham
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Walking Dead #100 Gets A Second Print
The first print run of The Walking Dead #100 was around 380,000 copies and it wasn't enough. It sold out becoming the best selling single issue comic since The Darkness #11 back in 1997. The book is going to second print with an all new cover as seen here!
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Batman The Animated Series "Rises" Promo
The Hub is having a Batman The Animated Series marathon this Friday and they have released this awesome new trailer in the style of The Dark Knight Rises.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Oz The Great & Powerful Teaser Trailer
Here is the first trailer for Disney's Oz The Great And Powerful. The film is directed by Sam Raimi and is a prequel to the original Wizard Of Oz.
The Dark Knight Rises: "Say Goodbye To Batman"
Yahoo Movies is featuring a new featurette titled "Goodbye To Batman" as we are just a few days away from The Dark Knight Rises.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Young Justice & Green Lantern Footage From The New Seasons
Cartoon Network and DC Nation have released the footage shown from the new seasons of Young Justice and Green Lantern The Animated Series at Comic-Con. Both shows return this Fall with new episodes.
Jessica Biel Cast In The Wolverine
Filming on The Wolverine
is about to begin and Jessica Biel has been cast as The Viper. The
Viper in Marvel Comics stories tried to murder Logan's fiance Mariko
Yashida. She then eventually
blackmailed Wolverine into marrying her so that she could cement her
control of a criminal organization. She and Wolverine did divorce
eventually. The Wolverine is due in theaters in 2013.
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Thomas Jane Returns As The Punisher (For A Short Film At Least)
Let's face it, none of The Punisher films have been that good,
but Thomas Jane was easily the best actor in the role. Now he has
returned to the role in a short "fan" film that he put together and showed at Comic-Con along
with Ron Perlman titled "Dirty Laundry".
"I wanted to make a fan film for a character I've always loved and believed in - a love letter to Frank Castle & his fans. It was an incredible experience with everyone on the project throwing in their time just for the fun of it. It's been a blast to be a part of from start to finish -- we hope the friends of Frank enjoy watching it as much as we did making it." -- Thomas Jane
Enjoy the film below and let's hope that when Marvel does make another Punisher film that they bring him back for the role.
The film is fairly violent so beware to our younger readers.
"I wanted to make a fan film for a character I've always loved and believed in - a love letter to Frank Castle & his fans. It was an incredible experience with everyone on the project throwing in their time just for the fun of it. It's been a blast to be a part of from start to finish -- we hope the friends of Frank enjoy watching it as much as we did making it." -- Thomas Jane
Enjoy the film below and let's hope that when Marvel does make another Punisher film that they bring him back for the role.
The film is fairly violent so beware to our younger readers.
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
Del Toro Inspired To Make Hellboy 3
A story broke last week in which a six-year old who is
battling leukemia made a request for his
Make-A-Wish that Hellboy come and visit him. The boy was a huge fan of the films and Perlman donned the costume
once again and made a very sick child quite happy. That boys wish came
true, but it also had another effect. Guillermo del Toro, director of the first two Hellboy films, says the
event was also a factor in helping to bring himself and Perlman
together on making a third Hellboy. “I’ve encountered a lot of kids who
are fans of the movies,” said del Toro, “but to hear the story of this
kid who was watching the movies while going through treatment, it really
just moved me a lot.” The director wants everyone to know that he hasn’t yet
approached Hellboy creator Mike Mignola on the idea of a Hellboy
III, and no studio is signed on yet. However, he says, “We’re going to make
an effort to do it. I hope it happens.”
Free Arrow Tie-In Comic
DC Comics and The CW gave away a promotional tie-in comic to the upcoming television show Arrow
at Comic-Con. Now anyone can get the book for free through
Comixology. Just visit Comixology online or your smartphone and create
an account if you don't have one already and download the free comic. Arrow will be on The CW this Fall.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
The Walking Dead Season 3 Trailer
The Walking Dead Season 3 will premiere on October 14, 2012 on AMC and here is the first trailer for the new season from Comic-Con!
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Robocop Teaser Poster
We still have no official glimpse at Robocop himself, but we have a teaser poster for the upcoming remake that hits theaters in 2013!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10 Year Anniversary Special
Comicpalooza fans there are a fair share of Firefly fans and now the cast is reuniting. Not for a new series or movie though we can wish but a anniversary special at least. At Comic-Con this weekend
the cast is reuniting for a 10 year anniversary panel put together by
the Science Channel and now there's more. On November 11th fans can
join the crew of the Serenity once more as the channel will air a
marathon of the entire Firefly series followed by the premiere of Browncoats Unite.
The hour-long special will feature exclusive footage from the Comic-Com
panel featuring series creator Joss Whedon, stars Nathan Fillion, Alan
Tudyk, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, Sean Maher, show runner Tim Minear,
and writer Jose Molina, as well as a behind-the-scenes roundtable
facilitated by Entertainment Weekly's Jeff Jensen. Browncoats Unite
will unearth defining memories from both sides of the camera and
feature first-person accounts from the individuals who made the
franchise a modern classic.
"Firefly is a landmark work of science fiction and a favorite with our viewers. Ever since it premiered on Science, fans have asked us to do something special to mark its 10-year anniversary," said Debbie Myers, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Science. "With this
signature celebration, punctuated by Browncoats Unite, we will connect the minds behind this classic franchise with its legions of passionate fans."
"Firefly is a landmark work of science fiction and a favorite with our viewers. Ever since it premiered on Science, fans have asked us to do something special to mark its 10-year anniversary," said Debbie Myers, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Science. "With this
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Dark Knight Rises "Journey" Trailer
XFinity has an exclusive new trailer for The Dark Knight Rises, showing the journey leading to the conclusion of the trilogy!
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Guy Gardner Coming To Green Lantern The Animated Series
The first season of Green Lantern The Animated Series saw Hal
Jordan taking on the Red Lanterns and eventually defeating them and
saving the universe. Things won't get any easier in season 2 for Hal. Hal Jordan will find
Earth a different place. After defeating the Red Lantern Corps. in the
far reaches of space Hal looks to be in a good place but not so fast
warns producer Jim Krieg. He warns "not to get too comfortable with the happiness Hal is feeling in his heart, because we're just gonna mess up his life again."
Hal's life takes a turn for the worst when he finds that while he's been out in space a new Green Lantern for Sector 2814 has been found in Guy Gardner, a character probably most famous for a run-in with Batman. "He's like Hal Jordan cranked to Level 10," said producer Giancarlo Volpe. "He's that much cockier, more brash and a womanizer."
Guy Gardner will be voiced by Diedrich Bader of Batman: The Brave and the Bold fame. But Hal's troubles don't end with Guy, the second season's big baddie will be the Anti-Monitor which will reportedly cause Hal to go on a recruiting campaign for more allies.
Hal's life takes a turn for the worst when he finds that while he's been out in space a new Green Lantern for Sector 2814 has been found in Guy Gardner, a character probably most famous for a run-in with Batman. "He's like Hal Jordan cranked to Level 10," said producer Giancarlo Volpe. "He's that much cockier, more brash and a womanizer."
Guy Gardner will be voiced by Diedrich Bader of Batman: The Brave and the Bold fame. But Hal's troubles don't end with Guy, the second season's big baddie will be the Anti-Monitor which will reportedly cause Hal to go on a recruiting campaign for more allies.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Assassin's Creed The Movie Is Coming
Prometheus star Michael Fassbender's production company DMC Film have begun to develop a script based on the popular video game Assassin's Creed.
Fassbender is also expected to star in the film. No time table for
which the movie will be released or which game in the series it will be
based on is known yet. Assassin's Creed is the story of a bartender called Desmond Miles who is kidnapped by a
shady corporation and forced to relive the memories of his 12th century
ancestor, Ataïr Ibn-La’Ahad. Ataïr was an Assassin who happily stabbed
his way to the truth with a big sword and a cool hood, using the
unstoppable power of R-trigger+.
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First Still From Elysium
Elysium is the follow-up film from director Neill Blomkamp of District 9 fame. The film stars Matt Damon and the official synopsis is as follows: In the year 2159, two classes
of people exist: the very wealthy "Coordinators," people who can afford
bio-genetical engineering, who live on a pristine man-made space
station called Elysium, built by the Armadyne Corporation, and the rest,
who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard
government official, will stop at nothing to enforce anti-immigration
laws and preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium.
That doesn’t stop the people of Earth from trying to get in, by any
means they can. When unlucky ex-con Max is backed into a corner, he
agrees to take on a daunting mission that if successful will not only
save his life, but could bring equality to these polarized worlds.
Monday, July 9, 2012
The Dark Knight Rises 13-Minute Featurette
This brand new featurette has been released by Warner Brothers showing some new footage and lots of behind the scenes looks at The Dark Knight Rises.
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Robocop Begins Its Viral Campaign
The Robocop remake/reboot has just barely begun production but a
viral website and video have already showed up online. Get your first
glimpse of the new version of ED-209 and Robocop himself by clicking here!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Banner
This huge banner has been released for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Click on it for a higher resolution so that you can see all the
fantastic imagery on this one, including the first look at the character
Beorn!
Friday, July 6, 2012
New Walking Dead Game On The Way
Even though TellTale Games will continue
to publish episodes of The Walking Dead centered around Lee Everett, Activision will
publish a first-person action video game focusing around famous brothers
Merle and Daryl Dixon. The game will explore what happened before
meeting up with the survivors in Atlanta.
Being developed by
Terminal Reality, the game is being described as a “haunting,
unforgiving quest to make their way to the supposed safety of Atlanta.”
Players will have the much-awaited opportunity
to control Daryl Dixon as they avoid detection from walkers that use
scent, sound and sight to spot you while successfully trying to make
your way to Atlanta. The players will have a
lot of control as they can decide whether or not to fight the zombies
and waste possible ammunition, or just simply sneak by them. In the
game, players will have to carefully manage food and ammunition during
the trip to Atlanta. This sounds a lot like zombie-epic video game Dead Island. Much like TellTale Games' The Walking Dead,
you will encounter "a slew of characters". Should you trust these
characters? Should you take them with you for the ride? That is
completely up to you.
Click this link to check out the official site. The Walking Dead will release in 2013 for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.
New Details For The Walking Dead Season 3
The highly anticipated 3rd season of The Walking Dead hits television screens this October and Entertainment Weekly has new details on the show! The entire landscape has fallen to zombies,” says Mazzara of the
start of season 3. “The entire world has collapsed, the apocalypse has
taken over, the zombies have taken over, there’s no safe place. And I
think in the past our characters thought they could find some safe
harbor, and now there’s just no good hiding place at all.”
Wow. That sounds like a major bummer. Will a certain prison turn into their salvation? And what can we expect of the katana-sword wielding Michonne? “Just like in the comic books, she is a badass and she hates the walkers more than anything else,” Mazzara says. “She treats them with contempt. What’s interesting about the version of this character is she has a lot of trouble fitting into human society. She’s probably better off staying out there alone with the walkers. She’ll be very interesting and a complicated character to bring into the fold, if we even do that. She gives us a lot to play with.”
As for The Governor, the suave David Morrissey may seem like an odd choice to play the rough and tumble villain, but Mazzara is confident the British actor can deliver the goods. “David is an incredibly talented actor with a lot of magnetism,” says Mazzara, “and we need somebody who can serve as the foundation, the pillar, for an entire storyline, an entire world of Woodbury. David has the strength to do that. I also think that David’s approach to the character was spot on. He understands that this is an interesting, complex, multilayered, dark figure, and he’s very interested in playing that.”
Wow. That sounds like a major bummer. Will a certain prison turn into their salvation? And what can we expect of the katana-sword wielding Michonne? “Just like in the comic books, she is a badass and she hates the walkers more than anything else,” Mazzara says. “She treats them with contempt. What’s interesting about the version of this character is she has a lot of trouble fitting into human society. She’s probably better off staying out there alone with the walkers. She’ll be very interesting and a complicated character to bring into the fold, if we even do that. She gives us a lot to play with.”
As for The Governor, the suave David Morrissey may seem like an odd choice to play the rough and tumble villain, but Mazzara is confident the British actor can deliver the goods. “David is an incredibly talented actor with a lot of magnetism,” says Mazzara, “and we need somebody who can serve as the foundation, the pillar, for an entire storyline, an entire world of Woodbury. David has the strength to do that. I also think that David’s approach to the character was spot on. He understands that this is an interesting, complex, multilayered, dark figure, and he’s very interested in playing that.”
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Mad Max: Fury Road Set Pics
Finally, Mad Max: Fury Road has began filming. One of the most
anticipated sequels of the last few years (or last two decades perhaps) is finally on set and being
filmed. Not much is known about the film except that Tom Hardy will
take over the role made famous by Mel Gibson in three films in the late
70's and into the 80's. Mad Max: Fury Road hits theaters next year and enjoy these set pics that popped up on the net from an unknown source and see if you can spot Tom Hardy sporting quite the bushy beard!
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New Dark Knight Rises Poster Features Bane
A new poster for The Dark Knight Rises has been unlocked via thefirerises.com this time featuring Bane.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Marvel NOW! Is Coming
Word has been trickling out about the Marvel universe but now it's
official. Entertainment Weekly has everything you need to know about
Marvel's new relaunch coming this Fall in an article found right here.
The relaunch will branch out of the conclusion of X-Men Vs. The Avengers and here is what Marvel Editor-In-Chief Alex Alonso had to say, “It’s not hype when we say that AvX is the culmination of a lot of stories we’ve done over the last several years. Characters are redeemed or not. Characters are changed. The X-Men and the Avengers are both repositioned for the future. What better time to shake things up? “
The relaunch will also be handled differently than DC's New 52 last year with a more gradual roll out.. “I feel that it’s a much more humane approach for retailers and fans to tell them: ‘Look. In the months of October through February, every week you can go into a comic book store and find a few new jumping-on points for the Marvel Universe, a place you’re going to like visiting. Or revisiting. This ain’t a reboot. It’s a new beginning.” For more on the event read the full article at here!
The relaunch will branch out of the conclusion of X-Men Vs. The Avengers and here is what Marvel Editor-In-Chief Alex Alonso had to say, “It’s not hype when we say that AvX is the culmination of a lot of stories we’ve done over the last several years. Characters are redeemed or not. Characters are changed. The X-Men and the Avengers are both repositioned for the future. What better time to shake things up? “
The relaunch will also be handled differently than DC's New 52 last year with a more gradual roll out.. “I feel that it’s a much more humane approach for retailers and fans to tell them: ‘Look. In the months of October through February, every week you can go into a comic book store and find a few new jumping-on points for the Marvel Universe, a place you’re going to like visiting. Or revisiting. This ain’t a reboot. It’s a new beginning.” For more on the event read the full article at here!
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Monday, July 2, 2012
New Stills From The Walking Dead Season 3
The Walking Dead Season 3 is in production now and Entertainment Weekly has these awesome two new stills from the new season give us our first look at the prison! The Walking Dead returns in October!
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Friday, June 29, 2012
The Avengers Hits Blu-Ray/DVD September 25th
One of the biggest movies of all time hits home on September 25th and
this official press release spills the news for the release of The Avengers on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Coming this fall, the third highest-grossing movie of all time and the #1 movie in the world, “Marvel’s The Avengers” assembles as you’ve never seen it before on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand platforms on September 25, 2012. In anticipation of this release, Marvel is also launching an all-new App in July - “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App” (available for the first time on iPhone) – that gives fans unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release.
The announcement comes as “Marvel’s The Avengers” crossed the incredible $600 million domestic box office threshold on June 26 – only the third film in history to do so. It has now grossed an estimated $1.44 billion globally.
Providing viewers with the ultimate in-home experience, the premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack provides 5-unique ways to enjoy “Marvel’s The Avengers” (on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of “Avengers Assembled” Music from and inspired by the film) and brings to life the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime in a whole new dimension on Blu-ray hi-def with stunning visual effects, superior sound and unparalleled bonus content.
Extras include a gag reel, a first for a Marvel Studios film, the chance to hear from the cast and Joss Whedon on their experiences in bringing these larger than life characters to the big screen, a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking visual effects and stunning cinematography, the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Helicarrier, Soundgarden’s “Live to Rise” Music Video, deleted scenes and more!
Also for the first time ever, fans will be able to enjoy even more of the Marvel Universe via the all-new “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App.” By downloading this onto a secondary device, consumers will be able to gain unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release on September 25. Pieces will be unleashed bi-weekly in July & August and weekly in September leading up to a full immersive experience accompanying the film on Blu-ray. Content includes special access to the S.H.I.E.L.D. database, becoming a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, invitations to “special missions” either remotely or in the field, links to character profiles, stories and scenes, interactive Marvel digital reader comic books and more. App owners will receive push notifications whenever new content is uploaded and available for their viewing.
The suggested retail price for “Marvel's The Avengers” is: 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $49.99 U.S./$59.99 Canada; 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack =$39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada; 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada. And for Digital & On-Demand platforms, please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Coming this fall, the third highest-grossing movie of all time and the #1 movie in the world, “Marvel’s The Avengers” assembles as you’ve never seen it before on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand platforms on September 25, 2012. In anticipation of this release, Marvel is also launching an all-new App in July - “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App” (available for the first time on iPhone) – that gives fans unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release.
The announcement comes as “Marvel’s The Avengers” crossed the incredible $600 million domestic box office threshold on June 26 – only the third film in history to do so. It has now grossed an estimated $1.44 billion globally.
Providing viewers with the ultimate in-home experience, the premium 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack provides 5-unique ways to enjoy “Marvel’s The Avengers” (on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and Digital Download of “Avengers Assembled” Music from and inspired by the film) and brings to life the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime in a whole new dimension on Blu-ray hi-def with stunning visual effects, superior sound and unparalleled bonus content.
Extras include a gag reel, a first for a Marvel Studios film, the chance to hear from the cast and Joss Whedon on their experiences in bringing these larger than life characters to the big screen, a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking visual effects and stunning cinematography, the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Helicarrier, Soundgarden’s “Live to Rise” Music Video, deleted scenes and more!
Also for the first time ever, fans will be able to enjoy even more of the Marvel Universe via the all-new “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App.” By downloading this onto a secondary device, consumers will be able to gain unprecedented access to exclusive content building up to the home entertainment release on September 25. Pieces will be unleashed bi-weekly in July & August and weekly in September leading up to a full immersive experience accompanying the film on Blu-ray. Content includes special access to the S.H.I.E.L.D. database, becoming a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, invitations to “special missions” either remotely or in the field, links to character profiles, stories and scenes, interactive Marvel digital reader comic books and more. App owners will receive push notifications whenever new content is uploaded and available for their viewing.
The suggested retail price for “Marvel's The Avengers” is: 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack = $49.99 U.S./$59.99 Canada; 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack =$39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada; 1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada. And for Digital & On-Demand platforms, please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Vin Diesel Talks Up Riddick
Riddick is in post production and as we move closer to the first
trailer, Vin Diesel keeps fans updated with an awesome new still and a
quote. The quote comes after he was invited by the studio to see a
rough cut of the film and he had this to say: "You know I like to
let you in on things, even before Hollywood knows...Haha... Last night I
was invited in to the editing room, to see the first cut of the new
Riddick... WOW!!! P.s. I was so affected/excited... I couldn't sleep.
GRRRR!!!" Riddick is due in theaters apparantly later this year, but could be 2013 also.
Trailer For Looper
A sci-fi time bender featuring
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis? Sounds pretty cool! Looper hits theaters this Fall.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Ryan Reynolds Confirmed For Highlander Reboot
Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment are moving forward with their remake/reboot of Highlander, and after months of speculation, Ryan Reynolds is confirmed to be playing the lead role. Reynolds will play
Conner MacLeod, a Highlander who discovers he is one of a dwindling
group of immortals who wander the earth and kill each other in combat
for the final “Prize” – immortality. The film is being directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and is due in theaters in 2014.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-Ray Press Release
We
all knew that all four Indiana Jones films were coming to Blu-Ray, now
an official press release has been issued for the set along with cover
art! Indiana Jones comes to high definition this September! Here is that official press release: In June of 1981
director Steven Spielberg and executive producer George Lucas
introduced the world to Indiana Jones when the unforgettable Raiders of
the Lost Ark debuted in theaters. Exploding to instant acclaim, the film
has now been carefully restored, alongside remastered versions of the
archaeologist’s other thrilling adventures—Indiana Jones and the Temple
of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Prepare for excitement, adventure and
snakes—why did it have to be snakes?—all with pristine picture and sound
when INDIANA JONES: The Complete Adventures debuts on Blu-ray September 18, 2012 from Lucasfilm Ltd. and Paramount Home Media Distribution.
Supervised by director Steven Spielberg and renowned sound designer Ben Burtt, Raiders of the Lost Ark has been meticulously restored with careful attention to preserving the original look, sound and feel of the iconic film. The original negative was first scanned at 4K and then examined frame-by-frame so that any damage could be repaired.
Thesound design
was similarly preserved using Burtt’s original master mix, which had
been archived and unused since 1981. New stereo surrounds were created
using the original music tracks and original effects recorded in stereo
but used previously only in mono. In addition, the sub bass was redone
entirely up to modern specifications and care was taken to improve
dialogue and correct small technical flaws to create the most complete
and highest quality version of the sound possible while retaining the
director’s vision. The result is an impeccable digital restoration that
celebrates the film and its place in cinematic history.
The installments in the franchise have won a combined seven Academy Awards®. Relive every heart-pounding thrill like never before as all four films arrive together, for the first time presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio accompanied by a collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and new bonus features.
Supervised by director Steven Spielberg and renowned sound designer Ben Burtt, Raiders of the Lost Ark has been meticulously restored with careful attention to preserving the original look, sound and feel of the iconic film. The original negative was first scanned at 4K and then examined frame-by-frame so that any damage could be repaired.
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The installments in the franchise have won a combined seven Academy Awards®. Relive every heart-pounding thrill like never before as all four films arrive together, for the first time presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio accompanied by a collection of documentaries, interviews, featurettes and new bonus features.
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Masters Of The Universe Return To Comics At DC
The Masters Of The Universe are returning to comics courtesy of DC Comics. Written by none
other than Geoff Johns with artwork by Howard Porter and John Livesay,
the lead-off chapter is a prelude from Eternia’s history that is tied
directly to the upcoming print comic He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe. In his story, Johns introduces an entirely new character that
he first imagined when he was just eight years old – Sir Laser Lot. Mattel even created a new action figure based on the character that will debut at San Diego Comic-Con.
“I’ve been a huge fan of He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe since I was a kid, so it’s cool to write a story for this new series — not to mention teaming up with Howard Porter and John Livesay, my old Flash partners in crime,” stated Geoff Johns. “And to create an all-new character that will become an action figure – Sir Laser Lot — it’s beyond fun. I’m going to buy like 100 of them.”
The digital series will debut new chapters twice a month on Saturdays. The second chapter (7/14) is written by Mike Costa with artwork by Jheremy Raapack and it tells the story of He-Man’s most trusted companion, Battle Cat. The third digital chapter (7/28), written by Kyle Higgins with artwork by Pop Mhan, is an adventure with the captain of the Eternia guard, Man-At-Arms.
“I’ve been a huge fan of He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe since I was a kid, so it’s cool to write a story for this new series — not to mention teaming up with Howard Porter and John Livesay, my old Flash partners in crime,” stated Geoff Johns. “And to create an all-new character that will become an action figure – Sir Laser Lot — it’s beyond fun. I’m going to buy like 100 of them.”
The digital series will debut new chapters twice a month on Saturdays. The second chapter (7/14) is written by Mike Costa with artwork by Jheremy Raapack and it tells the story of He-Man’s most trusted companion, Battle Cat. The third digital chapter (7/28), written by Kyle Higgins with artwork by Pop Mhan, is an adventure with the captain of the Eternia guard, Man-At-Arms.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Read The Gotham Observer!
A new viral marketing item for The Dark Knight Rises has hit
today in the form of The Gotham Observer Newspaper. Read it and you can
get a few ideas of some of Gotham's citizens making the news such as a
certain cat burglar. Page 3 of the paper leads to a website for Rykin
Data which shows their patent for a new security technology they
created. Check out rykindata.com to see more
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Dredd Trailer Has Arrived
The poster made it's debut a week or so ago, now comes the full trailer for Dredd, starring Karl Urban in the lead role of judge, jury, and executioner! Dredd hits theaters this Fall.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Walking Dead Issue #100 Covers
The Walking Dead Issue #99 hit comic stores this week, meaning we
are less than a month away from the landmark 100th issue. Here now are
all of the variant covers for the 100th issue of the series featuring
the art of Charlie Adlard, Marc Silvestri, Frank Quitely, Todd
McFarlane, Sean Phillips, Bryan Hitch and Ryan Ottley. The official
synopsis of the issues is this: “This extra-sized chapter contains one of the darkest moments in
Rick Grimes’ life, and one of the most violent and brutal things to
happen within the pages of this series. 100 issues later, this series
remains just as relentless as the debut issue. Do not miss the
monumental 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD!”
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