Author: Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: FilmDistrict has just debuted a fancy new featurette for Spike Lee’s Oldboy.

The video heads behind-the-scenes with Lee and some of the film’s cast (including Samuel Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen, Josh Brolin, and more), and includes plenty of new footage from the anticipated and controversial film.

Take a look at the featurette below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the film!

OLDBOY follows the story of an advertising executive (Josh Brolin) who is kidnapped and held hostage for 20 years in solitary confinement without any indication of his captor’s motive. When he is inexplicably released, he embarks on an obsessive mission to discover who orchestrated his bizarre and torturous punishment only to find he is still trapped in a web of conspiracy and torment. His quest for revenge leads him into an ill-fated relationship with a young social worker (Elizabeth Olsen) and ultimately to an illusive man (Sharlto Copley) who allegedly holds the key to his salvation.

‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Gets Two New Teasers!

Briefly: Another day, another piece of marketing for American Horror Story: Coven.

FX today released a double does of teasers for the upcoming series. Both clock in at under 20 seconds, and as usual, both are creepy as hell.

Take a look at ‘Laveau’ and ‘Voodoo’ below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the new season! American Horror Story: Coven premieres on October 9th!

http://youtu.be/3VZNNz1kU6c

http://youtu.be/EqIpMdilYDM

American Horror Story: Coven tells the secret history of witches and witchcraft in America. Over 300 years have passed since the turbulent days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. Wrapped up in the turmoil is new arrival, Zoe (Taissa Farmiga), who is harboring a terrifying secret of her own. Alarmed by the recent aggression, Fiona (Jessica Lange), the long-absent Supreme, sweeps back into town, determined to protect the Coven and hell-bent on decimating anyone who gets in her way.

Watch The First Trailer For Dreamworks’ ‘Need For Speed’!

Briefly: The first trailer for Dreamwork’s Need For Speed has finally made its way online, and as expected, it doesn’t look to share many similarities with the video game it’s based on.

Aside from cars going fast and getting blown up, of course.

But, the Need For Speed movie does have something that none of the games ever have: Aaron Paul. After his incredible run on AMC’s Breaking Bad, his name alone is bound to sell a few tickets (including mine).

Watch the trailer below, and let us know what you think of it! Need For Speed hits theatres on March 14th, 2014.

Based on the most successful racing video game franchise ever with over 140 million copies sold, DreamWorks Pictures’ “Need for Speed” captures the thrills of the game in a real-world setting. An exciting return to the great car-culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when authenticity brought a new level of intensity to the action, “Need for Speed” taps into what makes the American myth of the open road so enticing.

The story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country race against time—one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul)—who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side—reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). Just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter.

Two years later and fresh out of prison, Tobey is set on revenge with plans to take down Dino in the high-stakes De Leon race—the Super Bowl of underground racing. To get there in time, Tobey must run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet, dodging cops coast-to-coast and dealing with fallout from a dangerous bounty Dino put on his car. With his loyal crew and the surprisingly resourceful Julia as allies, Tobey defies odds at every turn and proves that even in the flashy world of exotic supercars, the underdog can still finish first.

Deathstroke Featured In New ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Trailer

Briefly: With just over a month to go until Batman: Arkham Origins hits stores, Warner Bros. Interactive has debuted a new trailer for the game showcasing the Deathstroke Challenge Pack that’s included with preorders.

The pack includes (of course) Deathstroke as a playable character (complete with three costumes), a 100-to-1 mode, and two exclusive challenge maps. The pack looks like a lot of fun, and should definitely be able to sway a few people into preordering.

Take a look at the new trailer below, and let us know if you’re excited! atman: Arkham Origins hits PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and Wii U (sans multiplayer) on October 25th!

http://youtu.be/NgIClc6y3cU

Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, witness identities being formed and key relationships being forged.

You’ve Seen The Premiere, Now See What’s Next On ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’!

Briefly: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiered last night to a whopping 11.9 million viewers, making it the LARGEST television drama premiere in almost four years (surpassed only by ABC’s own V a few years back).

As it turns out, most of the footage we’d seen up to last night was contained within the explosive (and sometimes dry) premiere episode, leaving all of us wondering what would come next for the newly assembled don’t-call-it-a-team.

Fear not! ABC has debuted a new trailer for the series, showing off some of the action that’s set to hit in subsequent episodes. It looks like a lot of fun, but hopefully the show can solve some of the issues present with the pilot episode.

Take a look at the new trailer below, and let us know what you thought of last night’s premiere!

Clark Gregg reprises his role of Agent Phil Coulson from Marvel’s feature films as he assembles a small, highly select group of Agents from the worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Together they investigate the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary. Coulson’s team consists of Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), highly trained in combat and espionage, Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen) expert pilot and martial artist, Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker); brilliant engineer and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) genius bio-chemist. Joining them on their journey into mystery is new recruit and computer hacker Skye (Chloe Bennet). From Executive Producers Joss Whedon (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer”); Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” pilot co-writers (“Dollhouse,” “Dr.Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”); Jeffrey Bell (“Angel,” “Alias”); and Jeph Loeb (“Smallville”) comes Marvel’s first TV series. “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television.

First Look At Kurt Russell On The Set Of ‘Fast & Furious 7’!

Briefly: Vin Diesel has again taken to Facebook to show off some set photos of his latest film.

Today, that film is Fast & Furious 7, and the shared photo gives us our first look at Kurt Russell in the flick.

Diesel states that Russell is “such an honor to work with”. Take a look at the photo below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the movie! The James Wan directed Fast & Furious 7 hits theatres on July 11th, 2014!

‘Big Ass Spider’ Gets A New Trailer

Briefly: Big Ass Spider is now just a few weeks away from VOD (and theatres), and Snowfort Pictures has just debuted a new trailer for the anticipated monster flick.

It looks hilarious, it looks creepy, it looks cheesy as hell, and it stars Greg Grunberg. It doesn’t get much better than that, does it? Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know if you’ll be watching Big Ass Spider when it releases on October 18th!

The unlikely heroic duo of a blue-collar exterminator (Greg Grunberg) and Latino security guard (Lombardo Boyar) must save the day when a giant spider escapes from a military lab and rampages the city of Los Angeles.

Take A First Look At Harry And LLoyd In ‘Dumb And Dumber To’

Briefly: The long awaited Dumb and Dumber To is now in production, and earlier today both Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey took to twitter to give fans their first look at Harry and Lloyd.

Yep, they’re looking old.

But they’re also looking as dumb as ever, which is fantastic.

Take a look at the two photos below, and let us know what you think! Dumb and Dumber To is set to hit theatres next Summer.

How Roland Rolls comes out TODAY but it may be a little too sophisticated for Lloyd and Harry! Yep… THEY'RE BAAAAA… http://t.co/bhrYxNPKbv

— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) September 24, 2013

We're Back!!! #DumbTo pic.twitter.com/u2u42yM2hk

— Jeff Daniels (@Jeff_Daniels) September 24, 2013

‘Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Premieres Tonight, Watch A New Trailer!

Briefly: The day is finally here folks. Marvel tonight steps into live-action television in a post-Avengers world with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and we couldn’t be more excited.

Neither could the rest of the world, apparently. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. already has over one million fans on Facebook, and that number is sure to grow after tonight’s Joss Whedon directed premiere. Late last night, ABC debuted a new trailer for the series, fresh with some new footage that should get everyone hot and bothered for tonight’s episode.

Take a look at the preview below and let us know if you’re excited! Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premieres at 8PM! Coulson LIVES!

Clark Gregg reprises his role of Agent Phil Coulson from Marvel’s feature films as he assembles a small, highly select group of Agents from the worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Together they investigate the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary. Coulson’s team consists of Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), highly trained in combat and espionage, Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen) expert pilot and martial artist, Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker); brilliant engineer and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) genius bio-chemist. Joining them on their journey into mystery is new recruit and computer hacker Skye (Chloe Bennet). From Executive Producers Joss Whedon (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer”); Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” pilot co-writers (“Dollhouse,” “Dr.Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”); Jeffrey Bell (“Angel,” “Alias”); and Jeph Loeb (“Smallville”) comes Marvel’s first TV series. “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is produced by ABC Studios and Marvel Television.

Watch A New Featurette For ‘Gravity’

Briefly: Alfonso Caurón’s Children of Men has remained one of the most impressive films that I have ever seen, ever since my first viewing back in 2006. From the fantastic performances, to the incredible sound design, and of course the breathtaking world and cinematography, Children of Men is a movie that I’ve introduced to dozens, all of which have walked away as amazed as I was all those years ago.

Now, Caurón’s back… and this time he’s taking his story to space.

Gravity hits theatres on October 4th, and has been one of my most anticipated films since I saw the first teaser trailer. Today, a new featurette for the film was released, which digs deeper into the lauded 3D effects that the film offers. Take a look at the featurette below, and let us know if you’ll be lining up for this one!

If you’re looking for more Gravity, be sure to read our resident critic’s review of the film!

Sandra Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone–tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth…and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

‘The Last Of Us’ DLC Announcement Coming This Week!

Briefly: So it’s not an announcement about the much anticipated DLC for The Last of Us, but at least it lets us know when that announcement will be.

Naughty Dog’s Bruce Strayley posted to his twitter today that a reveal is coming this week. No word (of course) on what type of DLC will be announced, but I’m sure that anything will be welcome, as we’re all itching to jump back into this world.

Take a look at the embedded tweet below, and let us know how much you loved the game!

Ok party people, more #TheLastofUs DLC info to be revealed THIS WEEK! Hang tight.

— Bruce Straley (@bruce_straley) September 23, 2013

‘Arrow’ Premieres October 9th: Watch A New TV Spot!

Briefly: Following some sexy character posters released just last week, The CW has debuted a new TV spot for Arrow‘s upcoming season premiere.

Titled “Sharper”, the spot appears to offer some new footage from the season, and does a really good job of reminding me that I still need to finish season one.

You too? Better get on it. Season two of Arrow premieres on October 9th! Take a look at the new spot below, and let us know if you’re excited!

http://youtu.be/JfZUfEo8XYc

‘Divergent’ Gets Two Official Posters!

Briefly: Following the film’s first trailer from just a few weeks back, Summit Entertainment has debuted two official character posters for next year’s Divergent.

The images feature two of the film’s leads: Shailene Woodley as Tris, and Theo James as Four. The posters definitely look pretty cool… but are basically just floating portraits of the characters. Take a look at the images below, and let us know what you think! Divergent hits theatres on March 21st, 2014!

Based on Veronica Roth’s #1 New York Times best-selling novel, DIVERGENT is a gripping action thriller set in a futuristic world where society has been divided into five factions. As each person approaches adulthood, he or she must choose a faction and commit to it for the rest of their life. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) chooses Dauntless—the daring risk-takers who pursue bravery above all else. During the Dauntless initiation, Tris completes death-defying stunts and faces her inmost fears in spectacular simulations. When she discovers she is a Divergent, someone who will never be able to fit into just one faction, she is warned that she must conceal this secret or risk her life. As Tris uncovers a looming war which threatens her family and the life of the mysterious Dauntless leader whom she has come to love, Tris must face her greatest test yet—deciding whether revealing she is a Divergent will save her world—or destroy it.

Emmys 2013: Here Are Your Winners!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 22, 2013

Briefly: Well, the show’s over folks.

I wasn’t able to watch this year’s Emmy awards, but I hear that there were quite a few upsets over the course of the night. Based on the results, I have just three questions: how the hell did Aaron Paul not win? How the hell did Bryan Cranston not win? How on Earth does Jim Parsons keep winning?

I don’t understand these voters.

In any case, take a look at the results below (winners in bold), and let us know what you though of the ceremony! Who were you hoping would take home an award, but didn’t?

Outstanding Drama Series
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mad Men

Outstanding Comedy Series
The Big Bang Theory
Girls
Louie
Modern Family
30 Rock
Veep

Outstanding Miniseries or Movie
American Horror Story: Asylum
Behind The Candelabra
The Bible
Phil Spector
Political Animals
Top of the Lake

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Michael Douglas, Behind The Candelabra
Matt Damon, Behind The Candelabra
Toby Jones, The Girl
Benedict Cumberbatch, Parade’s End
Al Pacino, Phil Spector

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Asylum
Imelda Staunton, The Girl
Ellen Burstyn, Political Animals
Charlotte Rampling, Restless
Alfre Woodard, Steel Magnolias

Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Steven Soderbergh, Behind The Candelbra
Julian Jarrold, The Girl
David Mamet, Phil Spector
Allison Anders, Ring of Fire
Jane Campion and Garth Davis, Top of the Lake

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
Richard LaGravenese, Behind The Candelabra
Abi Morgan, The Hour
Tom Stoppard, Parade’s End
David Mamet, Phil Spector
Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, Top of the Lake

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
James Cromwell, American Horror Story: Asylum
Zachary Quinto, American Horror Story: Asylum
Scott Bakula, Behind The Candelabra
John Benjamin Hickey, The Big C: Hereafter
Peter Mullan, Top of the Lake

Outstanding Choreography
Derek Hough and Allison Holker, Dancing With The Stars, Routines: Heart Cry/Stars
Derek Hough, Dancing With The Stars, Routines: Hey Pachuco/Para Los Rumberos/Walking On Air
Warren Carlyle, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel (Live From Lincoln Center)
Sonya Tayeh, So You Think You Can Dance, Routines: Possibly Maybe/Turning Page/Sail
Mandy Jo Moore, So You Think You Can Dance, Routines: The Power Of Love/Wild Horses
Napoleon Dumo and Tabitha Dumo, So You Think You Can Dance, Routines: Call Of The Wild (Circle Of Life)/Love Cats/Beautiful People
Travis Wall, So You Think You Can Dance, Routines: Where The Light Gets In/Without You/Unchained Melody

Outstanding Variety Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Portlandia
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
James Hoskinson, The Colbert Report
Chuck O’Neil, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Andy Fisher, Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jerry Foley, Late Show With David Letterman
Jonathan Krisel, Portlandia
Don Roy King, Saturday Night Live

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Tim Van Patten, Boardwalk Empire
Michelle MacLaren, Breaking Bad
Jeremy Webb, Downton Abbey
Lesli Linka Glatter, Homeland
David Fincher, House of Cards

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Margo Martindale, The Americans
Diana Rigg, Game of Thrones
Carrie Preston, The Good Wife
Linda Cardellini, Mad Men
Jane Fonda, The Newsroom
Joan Cusack, Shameless

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Nathan Lane, The Good Wife
Michael J. Fox, The Good Wife
Rupert Friend, Homeland
Robert Morse, Mad Men
Harry Hamlin, Mad Men
Dan Bucatinsky, Scandal

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Hugh Bonneville, Downtown Abbey
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Jeff Daniels, The Newsroom

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Vera Farmiga, Bates Motel
Michelle Dockery, Downton Abbey
Claire Danes, Homeland
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
Connie Britton, Nashville
Kerry Washington, Scandal

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Bobby Cannavale, Boardwalk Empire
Jonathan Banks, Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Jim Carter, Downtown Abbey
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Mandy Patinkin, Homeland

Outstanding Reality – Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
The Voice

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Emilia Clarke, Game of Throne
Christine Baranski, The Good Wife
Morena Baccarin, Homeland
Christina Hendricks, Mad Men

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
George Mastras, Breaking Bad
Thomas Schnauz, Breaking Bad
Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Game of Thrones
Henry Bromell, Homeland

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Asylum
Laura Linney, The Big C: Hereafter
Helen Mirren, Phil Spector
Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals
Elisabeth Moss, Top Of The Lake

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Jason Bateman, Arrested Development
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Don Cheadle, House of Lies
Louis C.K., Louie
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham, Girls
Paris Barclay, Glee
Louis C.K., Louie
Gail Macuso, Modern Family
Beth McCarthy-Miller, 30 Rock

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Bob Newhart, The Big Bang Theory
Nathan Lane, Modern Family
Bobby Cannavale, Nurse Jackie
Louis C.K., Saturday Night Live
Justin Timberlake, Saturday Night Live
Will Forte, 30 Rock

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Molly Shannon, Enlightened
Dot-Marie Jones, Glee
Melissa Leo, Louie
Melissa McCarthy, Saturday Night Live
Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Lena Dunham, Girls
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Amy Poehler, Parks and RecreationTina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Driver, Girls
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
Ed O’Neill, Modern Family
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Bill Hader, Saturday Night Live
Tony Hale, Veep

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik, Episodes
Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon, Louie
Greg Daniels, The Office
Jack Burditt and Robert Carlock, 30 Rock
Tina Fey and Tracey Wigfield, 30 Rock

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory
Jane Lynch, Glee
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Merritt Wever, Nurse Jackie
Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
Anna Chlumsky, Veep

Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition
Ryan Seacrest, American Idol
Betty White, Betty White’s Off Their Rockers
Tom Bergeron, Dancing With the Stars
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, Project Runway
Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance
Anthony Bourdain, The Taste

Outstanding Variety Special
The Kennedy Center Honors
Louis C.K.: Oh My God
Mel Brooks Strikes Back! With Mel Brooks and Alan Yentob
Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update
12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief

Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
Louis J. Horvitz, The Kennedy Center Honors
Bucky Bunts, London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Louis C.K., Louis C.K.: Oh My God
Don Mischer, The Oscars
Michael Dempsey, 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Louis C.K.: Oh My God
Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs<
Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update
66th Annual Tony Awards

So there you go! What are you happy about? What are you sad about? Take a look at Neil Patrick Harris performing at tonight’s Emmys below, and don’t forget to sound out!

http://youtu.be/ki3Mw3xzYDg

Watch Christian Bale Audition For ‘Batman Begins’

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 22, 2013

Briefly: This is damn cool.

The Dark Knight Trilogy: Ultimate Collector’s Edition is set to hit stores this Tuesday, and one of the great new special features just so happens to be Christian Bale’s screen test for Batman Begins. He performs complete in Batman Forever Batsuit, and even auditions opposite Amy Adams.

It’s really neat to finally be seeing this all these years later. On an interesting note, it appears that Bale’s oft-revered / oft-hated Batman voice is present in the audition, albeit in a toned-down form.

Take a look at the audition below, and let us know what you think!

http://youtu.be/EFK8kWf9hMM

‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Gets A New Poster And Teaser!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 20, 2013

Briefly: It’s been a relatively slow Friday, but of course, another day means another promo for the highly anticipated American Horror Story: Coven.

Today, we get both a new poster and a teaser featuring some actual footage. Most of the other teasers, while creepy and creative, don’t actually have a lot to do with the series, but not so with this preview. “Burn” features our first look at AHS alum Taissa Farmiga, well, being a witch.

Take a look at the video (and image) below, and let us know what you think! American Horror Story: Coven premieres on October 9th!

http://youtu.be/d3T-vkI7HWw

American Horror Story: Coven tells the secret history of witches and witchcraft in America. Over 300 years have passed since the turbulent days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. Wrapped up in the turmoil is new arrival, Zoe (Taissa Farmiga), who is harboring a terrifying secret of her own. Alarmed by the recent aggression, Fiona (Jessica Lange), the long-absent Supreme, sweeps back into town, determined to protect the Coven and hell-bent on decimating anyone who gets in her way.

‘Machete Kills’ Gets Ten New Stills!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 19, 2013

Briefly: Following the red-band trailer released a few days back, Open Road Films has just released ten new stills from the upcoming Machete Kills.

The images are a mixture of production photos and behind-the-scenes shots, and give us a much better look at some of the film’s characters. Take a look at the new stills below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the film! Machete Kills hits theatres on October 11th!

In MACHETE KILLS, Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent MACHETE, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Former Nintendo President and Pioneer Hiroshi Yamauchi Has Died At 85

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 19, 2013

Briefly: Former Nintendo president and gaming pioneer Hiroshi Yamauchi has died at 85.

Yamauchi served as Nintendo president for a whopping 53 years, and was responsible for bringing the playing-card company into the world of video games. Yamauchi himself hired video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto, who would go on to create a multitude of best-selling franchises, including Mario and Zelda.

In a short statement, Nintendo writes: “Nintendo is in mourning today from the sad loss of the former Nintendo president Mr Hiroshi Yamauchi, who sadly passed away this morning.”

Yamauchi stepped down as president in 2002, but remained the company’s largest shareholder through the end of his life.

In another statement from current president Satoru Iwata, he notes that “The entire Nintendo group will carry on the spirit of Mr. Yamauchi by honoring, in our approach to entertainment, the sense of value he has taught us — that there is merit in doing what is different — and at the same time, by changing Nintendo in accordance with changing times.”

His passing certainly raises an interesting question: had Yamauchi never been hired at Nintendo, what would the gaming industry look like today? Our thoughts go out to Yamauchi’s family and friends.

Watch A New Gameplay Demo For ‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 19, 2013

Briefly: TGS is now on in full swing, and earlier this morning Konami’s own Hideo Kojima took to the stage to give fans a brand-new gameplay demo of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

The demo showcases gameplay in the Ground Zeroes portion of the game, and as you’d expect, things look freaking phenomenal. Everything’s in Japanese, so I’m not really sure exactly what’s going on, but the video is definitely worth a watch.

Take a look at the new demo below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the title! Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain launches in 2014!

Source: IGN

Marvel Is Developing An ‘Agent Carter’ TV Series!

Briefly: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. hasn’t even premiered yet, and it would appear that Disney is already hard at work on the next Marvel TV project.

Deadline has reported that Disney is in the early stages of developing a series based on Agent Carter, a one-shot short film that premiered at Comic-Con, and is set for wide release with the Iron Man 3 Blu-Ray.

According to the site, the project is very early in development, and is currently looking for a writer. It’s unknown whether the wonderful Hayley Atwell would reprise her role as Peggy Carter if the series actually comes to fruition (I sure hope so).

Would you be interested in a series based on the character? Are you looking forward to the S.H.I.E.L.D. premiere next week? Didn’t Iron Man 3 stink? Sound out below!

Source: Deadline

Four New ‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Posters Debut Online!

Briefly: Following the slithery new teaser released just yesterday, FX has debuted four new posters for the highly anticipated American Horror Story: Coven.

It’s a good thing that the marketing for the series thus far has been very effective, otherwise we’d all be beyond sick of it by now. It seems as though there’s either a new poster or teaser released daily, but at this point I’m simply so excited for Coven that I’ll take whatever I can get!

Take a look at the four new posters below, and let us know if you’re excited! The 13-part American Horror Story: Coven premieres on October 9th!

American Horror Story: Coven tells the secret history of witches and witchcraft in America. Over 300 years have passed since the turbulent days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. Wrapped up in the turmoil is new arrival, Zoe (Taissa Farmiga), who is harboring a terrifying secret of her own. Alarmed by the recent aggression, Fiona (Jessica Lange), the long-absent Supreme, sweeps back into town, determined to protect the Coven and hell-bent on decimating anyone who gets in her way.

Play ‘Wii Fit U’ For FREE This November!

Briefly: Wii Sports Club isn’t the only fitness-based video game Nintendo mentioned today.

The company also announced the long awaited release date for Wii Fit U, their next generation entry to the beyond-popular fitness franchise. Beginning November 1st, you’ll have the chance to download the full game, and try it for free for an entire month. You’ll need to bring your own Balance Board, of course, but since everyone and their mother seem to have one laying around their house, that shouldn’t be too much of an issue.

Want to keep playing after your free month is up? Simply purchase Nintendo’s new Fit Meter for $20 (available November 1st.), and you’ll have full access to the game, forever!

Of course, the fit meter isn’t just a pedometer. Nintendo says “it’s an activity meter that tracks a wide range of everyday activity. It records not only the number of steps a user has taken, but it also takes into account the intensity of those steps – for example, was the user running or walking? The Fit Meter also measures altitude, so wearers get credit for climbing stairs or walking uphill. All of these data points combined provide users with an accurate overview of their day’s activity, including a detailed calculation of the number of calories they burned. This data can then be transferred wirelessly to Wii Fit U via the Wii U GamePad with just a touch of a button. The Fit Meter transforms users’ everyday lives into workouts, encouraging them to get active and stay active.”

Sounds pretty good to me. I’ve got a Balance Board collecting dust, and this seems like a great way to bring new life to it. Nintendo offering the entire game for free for an entire month is also an incredible gesture, and I hope that it leads them to many, many sales of the Fit Meter (which looks and sounds great!). If you find yourself without the required Balance Board, full Wii Fit U packages will be available on December 13th!

Will you be checking out Wii Fit U? Be sure to let us know!

‘Wii Sports Club’ Features Online Multiplayer, HD Visuals!

Briefly: In this morning’s fitness-centric Nintendo Direct, the company revealed something that many of us Wii U owners have been waiting for since the system’s inception: a new Wii Sports.

Well, kinda.

Wii Sports Club brings the five beloved (and arguably superior) Wii Sports sports (Tennis, Golf, Bowling, Boxing, Baseball) to the Wii U. Instead of being sold at retail, each game will be a separate (and optional) download, meaning that if you hated Boxing, you’re not stuck with it! The sports each come with some very smooth looking HD graphics, refined WiiMotion Plus controls, and even more importantly, online play!

Online freaking play. Yep. Players are even able to register to state or regional clubs, which will allow you to track stats and chat with your fellow clubmates.

Tennis and Bowling will launch first on November 7th, with the other three sports set to launch in the months ahead. Upon download, you’ll get a free 24 hours of play, and can then unlock the game for a cool $9.99. Not bad, huh?

Take a look at the announcement of Wii Sports Club below, and let us know which titles you’ll be picking up!

http://youtu.be/AUvuWsAtiaY

Amber Tamblyn Joins Bob Odenkirk In ‘Girlfriend’s Day’

Briefly: Amber Tamblyn has joined the cast of Michael Paul Stephenson’s Girlfriend’s Day.

The project, written by Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad‘s Saul Goodman), also stars the actor as Ray, a has-been greeting card writer. In trying to recapture the feelings that once made him the greatest, Ray gets entangled in a web of murder and deceit as writers vie to create the perfect card for a new holiday: Girlfriend’s Day.

It sounds freaking hilarious, and Odenkirk’s persona and enthusiasm sound beyond perfect for the role.

Tamblyn will star opposite Odenkirk as an offbeat “Cardie” (fan of greeting card writers) whose involvement with Ray revives his seemingly lost talent.

The film is still in pre-production stages, and is set to begin principal photography early next year. As a big fan of Stephenson’s first two films, as well as Odenkirk’s wonderfully eccentric personality, I can’t wait to check out Girlfriend’s Day.

Are you looking forward to the film? Sound out below!

‘Machete Kills’ Gets A New Red-Band Trailer!

Briefly: We’re just a few weeks away from the long-awaited sequel to Robert Rodriguez’s Machete, and Open Road Films today debuted a second red-band trailer for the film.

The video is filled with fantastic action (and lots of blood), hilarious one-liners, and a pretty great look at the film’s overarching plot. It’s definitely the most impressive trailer I’ve seen for the film thus far.

Take a look at the trailer below, and let us know if you’ll be lining up for Machete Kills! The film hits theatres on October 11th!

In MACHETE KILLS, Danny Trejo returns as ex-Federale agent MACHETE, who is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

Source: IGN

New Trailer Released For Shinji Mikami’s ‘The Evil Within’!

Briefly: I love survival horror. At least, I love what survival horror used to be. Sure, we had the absolutely incredible The Last of Us earlier this year (though that was much more survival than horror), and there’s some excellent looking PC titles on the market right now (Outlast anyone?). Sadly, the once mighty greats of the genre have fallen, and current Resident Evil and Silent Hill titles are nothing but average action games.

With The Evil Within, Bethesda Softworks and Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami are hoping to reinvigorate the classic survival horror genre, and I couldn’t be more excited. A new teaser for the game has just been released, and as expected, it looks creepy as hell.

Take a look at the short video below, and let us know what you think so far! The Evil Within is still a ways away, and simply has a release date of 2014 at this point, but the game will launch on PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4.

‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Gets A New Teaser