Shell Head Will Be Looking For A New Director

As you may have heard by now director Jon Favreau will not be directing Iron Man 3.  Rumors are abound on weather or not it was money, or even an issue with Robert Downey Jr, or even possibly he wasn't happy with Marvel Films forcing him to make Iron Man 3 a sequel of sorts to the upcoming Avengers movie.  Either way he's out and someone else will eventually be in.

The Video Game Report - December 13

The V.G.F. Report or Video Game Friday Report is now simply known as The Video Game Report and will show up randomly just like the other features at the Comicpalooza Blog.  For today we have a couple of very cool trailers to show off from upcoming games as well as a bit of news..

The first is the upcoming downloadable title based on the popular series of films, Back To The Future: The Game.  The title will be available soon and released in five episodes.  Check out the trailer below.



Second is the reveal trailer for Mass Effect 3.  I'm still playing part 1 and can't wait to play part 2, but this reveal trailer for the trilogy's conclusion is quite amazing.  It was also revealed that ME3 will have a simultaneous release on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC.

     The new Mortal Kombat game will hit this April on the PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3.  When it launches it will be available in three different versions: the standard release, a Kollector's Edition, and a Tournament Edition. The Kollector's Edition will include Sub-Zero and Scorpion figurines, an art book, and a downloadable classic costume skin and avatar outfits. The Tournament Edition will be limited to 20,000 copies in North America, and it will include a portable fight stick, in addition to an exclusive downloadable classic costume and avatar outfits.
      In addition to choosing which version's bonuses to get, consumers will also have a choice when it comes to retailer-specific preorder incentives. WBIE announced deals with three retailers that will see customers get playable classic costumes, as well as an original fatality for a specific character. GameStop will give players the classic costume and fatality for Scorpion, with Best Buy claiming the same for Sub-Zero, and Amazon offering those bonuses for Reptile.
Exclusive content is a theme for the latest installment in the long-running fighter. WBIE has also revealed that God of War protagonist Kratos will be a playable character in the PS3 version of the game.  Kratos isn't the only PS3-excluisve planned for the game, as the version of Mortal Kombat for Sony's system will also feature stereoscopic 3D support.

Batman: Arkham City Trailer

Straight from the Spike Video Game Awards comes the world premiere trailer for the upcoming sequel to Arkham Asylum, titled Batman: Arkham City.

Thor Trailer

The first trailer for Thor has arrived!

The Titans Wrath is Coming

Liam Neeson confirmed in an interview that the sequel to Clash Of The Titans will be called Wrath Of The Titans.  Liam Neeson will reprise his role as Zeus. He said that the script for this mythological adventure is still being worked on, although they will start shooting next March:

"I've only read half of the script and there is still some work being done - they're on script 10 - but I think it's going to be some kick-ass stuff and a very human story to it. We will start next March. I'm very much looking forward to it. It's a whole revamping, you know."

Sam Worthington is returning as Perseus and Wrath Of The Titans is expected to hit theaters in 2012.

Clone Wars Retro Poster

Several theatrical screenings this week are being held to air the new Clone Wars episode titled "Savage Opress", featuring revelations to the origins of Darth Maul. The episode will air in a few weeks, but at the event this cool retro poster was given away.  Unfortunately there was not a screening in Houston!

Cowboys & Aliens Trailer Commentary

A couple of weks ago you all saw the first trailer for Cowboys & Aliens, Jon Favreau sat down with MTV and did a commentary for the trailer!  Pretty cool so check it out here..

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Thor Teaser Poster

Here's the first poster for Thor.  The trailer is expected tomorrow!

Trailer Park: Clash Of The Titans (1981)

Welcome to the return of Trailer Park.  A semi new regular feature here at the Comicpalooza Blog where I look at a classic film by simply checking out some poster art and showing it's classic trailer shown to audiences in theaters.  Today it's the original Clash Of The Titans.  The film is a cheesy guilty pleasure classic for a lot of people and the last of the great stop motion effect movies.  It's 2010 remake was fun but doesn't have the charm of the original.  So here is a look at some poster art for the film and to top it off, it's trailer.

The DVD Update: The Dead Come Home

Here's a quick DVD Update featuring a couple of important titles.

The Walking Dead
Release Date March 3, 2011

This amazing series hits home with the first seasons way to short six episodes.  It will at least tide us over until next October when season two hits, and let's hope it's loaded with extra features.  This is a must buy for anyone in the world!






 

Memento
Release Date February 1, 2011 Blu-Ray Only

Before Christopher Nolan went into our minds in Inception or drove Batman to the edge in The Dark Knight, he directed this superbly crafted story abut a man who couldn't remember things for more than a few minutes at a time.  It will keep you pulled in from the beginning until it's climax when you ask yourself, did he kill his wife or didn't he?

Batman: Arkham City Teaser

We are almost a whole year away from getting to play this game, but the sequel to Arkham Asylum is on it's way and here is a brand new brief but awesome trailer for Batman: Arkham City.

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Teaser Trailer

Here's the first trailer for Transformers: Dark Of The Moon.

Superman Flyby Art & Doomsday

Recently more concept art from Superman films that never happened have made it's way to the net.  Included is a piece of art featuring Doomsday that was done for Bryan Singer's Superman Returns or a possible sequel.  The rest of the art comes from concepts based on J.J. Abrams abandoned Superman: Flyby script.  Interesting to check out in the lease so here you go.

Cowboys & Aliens Go International

Cowboys & Aliens hits theaters next summer and here is a new international poster for the film.  Look for a nice Cowboys & Aliens presence at Comicpalooza this May!

Ghostbusters Are Still Sliming

While rumors continue to fly of a third and pointless Ghostbuster film, the Ghostbusters continue to ahve sucess in comics, action figures and video games.  Last years Ghostbusters: The Video Game was a good bit of fun and now a new four player co-op game is coming to the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade next year.  So yes it will be download only and not in stores.  Check out the trailer below.

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

Here's the funny books you will find at your local shop this week!

Let Me In: Crossroads #1

Written By Marc Andreyko

Art By Patric Reynolds

Being forced to spend eternity as a vampire — trapped in the mind and body of a child, with slaughter the only recourse for survival — is torture enough. But when Abby finds herself faced with a ruthless real-estate tycoon willing to do anything to get at the property she and her caretaker call home, far more monstrous torments await. In a small community torn apart by vicious men who are consumed by greed, wrath, and envy, she will learn which deadly sin is truly deadliest.

Detective Comics Annual #12

Written by David Hine
Art by Agustin Padilla

What starts as a Batman, Inc. recruitment trip soon turns into an international incident as The Dark Knight encounters a string of bizarre murders in Paris, France. Featuring both Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson as Batman, this extra-sized spectacular guest-stars The Question and spotlights the debut of a new Bat-ally!
In part 1, Bruce, Dick and Renee Montoya are presented with a series of cryptic clues, which lead them to the underground catacombs of Paris — and the most unexpected of assassins! Continued in this month's BATMAN ANNUAL #28!

27 #1

Written By Charles Soule
Art By Renzo Podesta

Hendrix, Cobain, Joplin, Morrison. All belong to the “27 Club,” which admits only the most brilliant musicians and artists…and kills them dead in their 27th year. Will Garland is a famous rock guitarist, secretly unable to play for months due to a neurological disorder afflicting his left hand. He’s also 27! With mad scientists, long dead rock legends and cosmic entities in his way, can he make it to 28?

Green Lantern Co-Writer Talks Easter Eggs & Cut Clark Kent Cameo

 

Marc Guggenhelm is the co-writer of the upcoming Green Lantern film and recently had a few things to say about easter eggs in the film and the cut Clark Kent cameo. 

He first speaks about the actors performances:  "Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are so good together it is ridiculous. Peter Sarsgaard is unbelievable. People are going to draw comparisons in his performance to Heath Ledger in 'The Dark Knight.' It is just that good. Mark Strong is ridiculously great. The cast is amazing. The look of the movie is unlike anything you’ve ever seen — and it needs to be. That’s what the concept requires. I think it’s going to be really spectacular."

The Cut Clark Kent Cameo: "Without trying very hard, you could probably find the leaked script on the internet. The Superman cameo is in the leaked script. It survived several drafts. Ultimately, it was cut for budgetary reasons. We took it out in one of our later drafts. After my interview with you, of course. The Clark Kent cameo is still near and dear to my heart. I really wanted it to be in the movie. You never know — it can still happen. If Tom Welling has a free hour or two, you never know."

Easter Eggs: I think there will be plenty of Easter Eggs in the movie on other fronts. I’m a sucker for those. I’m the voice for those. I’m always thinking we can fit in that name or we can fit in that character. I’ll always do that. I can pretty much promise that Ch'p will not be in the movie. Martin’s favorite Lantern, who is in the movie, is Bzzd. The funny thing is, from our very first meeting with Martin, he came onto the project and really knew his stuff. He was able to quote Lanterns and said 'I love Bzzd' from the start. I was like, 'Okay, I guess Bzzd is in the movie.'"

Green Lantern hits theaters in June 2011!

Green Lantern Video Interviews

This video has surfaced from comic-con with new interviews with the star of the upcoming Green Lantern film, Ryan Reynolds and it's director Martin Campbell.  Check it out!

The Joker Will Not Be In The Dark Knight Rises

Rumors have been running rampant this week that Christopher Nolan was going to use cut footage of Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight Rises.  Nolan has finally spoken and said that this is absolutely not true.  He did confirm that Tom Hardy is in the film but no further details as of yet as to what it will be about.  Most likely though, it will be amazing.  The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters in 2012.

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

New books hit most stores on Thursday this week due to the holiday last week and here is what you will find.

Wolverine The Best There Is #1

Written By Charlie Huston

Art By Juan Jose Ryp

When Wolverine faces a problem of the villainous kind there's a good chance that he'll use his Adamantium claws to whip up a lethal solution to it.  What happens, though, when he faces an opponent who becomes a much bigger problem if he's killed?  Enter: Contagion, a bold new addition to Wolverine's rogue's gallery.  But first, Logan must contend with Contagion's defenders, the aptly named crew known as the Unkillables. 

Batman Orphans #1

Writen By Eddie Berganza

Art By Carlo Barberi & Juan Vlasco 

Robin's been found dead! And that's not an easy thing to face - especially when you're Tim Drake! In this pre-Red Robin tale, Tim and Batman must solve the murder of an impostor Robin and follow the trail of someone putting together a new team of teenaged sidekicks made up of kids who've been promised that they'll become the new Robin...if they survive! 

Brightest Day #15

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS

The hottest series in comics blazes on as the legacy of the new Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed! Plus, Aquagirl joins the battle, and Firestorm seeks out the Justice League's help!