Special Content Showcase Event For ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ In-Home Release!

by Gabriel von GrünbaumOctober 1, 2015

We had the opportunity to attend the Special Content Showcase for the in-home release of Avengers: Age of Ultron (digital available now, blu-ray starting October 2nd) and the event was the perfect blend of prestige and accessibility. It served as an unveiling for the special limited editions of exclusive poster art for the film by artist Tyler Stout, which was incredibly impressive printed in metallic inks. There was also a very neat Hulkbuster t-shirt that, honestly, I’m not seeing anywhere online in the sea of available Hulkbuster t-shirts (didn’t even realize that was a thing). It wasn’t exactly made clear how you could get this exclusive, limited quantities, shirt. There’s a slip that came with mine saying that you can get one for $20 (plus s/h) when you buy the movie—so maybe there’s a slip in the blu-ray case or a digital certificate if you buy a digital copy?

AvengersAgeOfUltron_AltPoster01_600x900 — Special Print of Tyler Stout’s Poster on Metal

Hosted in the Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles, they put out a nice spread in a very welcoming, cozy and creative environment. The gallery hosts a lot of rotating art events, many tied to entertainment. I recommend you check them out at hcgart.com and plan to visit for your favorite exhibits when you’re in the area.

We enjoyed the presentation that screened several of the extras included with “home release” of Avengers: Age of Ultron, and I must admit I found them quite good for providing and fleshing out a high level overview of the Marvel movie universe—presenting and tying together events from the various films to map out everything Marvel has been setting up leading to the Infinity Wars. They provide a nice review/recap and get you excited for everything that is to come.

AvengersAgeOfUltron_KevinFeige01_600x900 — Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studios)

That was followed by Kevin Feige (President of Marvel Studios) and Jeremy Latcham (Executive Producer of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron) making an appearance to wax philosophical with attendees about the meanings behind various events in the movie and the Marvel films overall. There wasn’t anything particularly revealing or surprising but it was very nice to get that reassurance that every event, no matter how small, was being consciously woven into the tapestry of the larger arcs that guide the various Marvel films. This also extends to the shows—and, the same way actors in the films have been able to cross into the shows, the street goes both ways. So that, if the actors in the shows are willing, when there’s an opportunity for a particular character to appear in the films, Marvel is very interested in keeping the same performer in the role. That’s a level of consistency and loyalty I can really get behind.

Feige and Latcham also took some time to discuss the integration of Spider-Man going forward. The most interesting part is how fluid and planned out their story architecture is so that they’re ready for any combination of possibilities that might develop—will a given character be available to weave in?—is there room in the narrative of a specific film for a particular character?—will the same actor being playing the part?—and if that actor is replaced, will there need to be an explanation of some kind? They’re keeping all of these things in mind and have plans within plans ready for the different possible combination of scenarios that will still keep with the overall vision. That’s some impressive planning that will not only play out with the integration of Spider-Man but also Captain Marvel.

AvengersAgeOfUltron_JeremyLatcham01_600x900 — Jeremy Latcham (Executive Producer)

The heartbreaking part of the evening for me was when we finally got to ask about plans for Howard the Duck (after the tease in Guardians of the Galaxy) and were just met with laughter. Another attendee got even more specific asking when and how Howard the Duck would be making his way to Earth. “Well, it didn’t work out so well the first time,” was their brief response; referencing the 1986 film, Howard the Duck (featuring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones and Tim Robbins) that disappointed at the box office and with fans—except this one right here. . . although, to be fair, it has been a couple decades since I’ve seen it. Regardless, I’m personally looking forward to more Howard—I’ve still got my fingers crossed that he’ll be making some more cameos soon.

The evening definitely gave me some more love for Avengers: Age of Ultron, understanding better about all the plates they’re trying to keep spinning. And it really is saying something about an entertainment company when the worst thing that can be said about their weaker entries is, “it was pretty good.”

Joss Whedon, you moved mountains! We love you! Please don’t stay away too long!

The ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ Gag Reel Is Here, And It’s Probably Better Than The Movie!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 28, 2015

Briefly: Fans and critics everywhere were obnoxiously divided over Avengers: Age of Ultron when it hit theatres earlier this year. As always, many fans ate up and became infatuated with every single frame of the entirely too long Summer blockbuster, while others found the film messy and unfocussed.

Regardless of which side of Ultron‘s fence you sit on, Marvel has officially released the gag reel to be included with this week’s Blu-Ray release, and it’s better than the damed movie.

It also features way more dancing than you’d expect.

You can take a look at the reel below, and be sure to let us know what you think! Avengers: Age of Ultron hits Blu-Ray this Friday, October 2nd!

Jonathan (and I) also had an opportunity to chat with the cast before the film hit theatres, so you should probably head here and check that out too.

https://youtu.be/gJ2gdeMaUW8

‘Agent Carter’s Second Season Gets A New Poster!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 26, 2015

Briefly: We still don’t know when it’ll be airing (though we are very excited that it’s airing at all), but ABC and Disney have just debuted a gorgeous new poster for the next season of Agent Carter.

The poster debuted today at Entertainment Weekly, which notes that Agent Carter will be a part of theMarvel’s Television Presents: Agents of Primetime panel at NYCC on Friday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. ET.

I’m excited. Are you excited? We don’t know what season two has in store for us, I’m almost looking forward to Agent Carter‘s return more than Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s (and it’s not just because I have a crush on Hayley Attwell).

Here’s The First (Brief) Footage From ‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones’!

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 25, 2015

Briefly: It’s not much, but it is the first real footage that we’ve seen from the upcoming Netflix series Marvel’s Jessica Jones.

The video popped up on Marvel’s Spanish Facebook page a few hours ago, and should give non-readers a little bit of insight into just what Jessica is capable of. Don’t worry, the video is short and features no dialogue, so even monolingual folk like me will be able to get the full effect.

Take a look at the video below, and let us know how excited you are for Jessica Jones! The full season hits Netflix on November 20th!

After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.

The series stars Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, David Tennant as Kilgrave, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, Rachael Taylor as Patricia “Trish” Walker, and Carrie-Anne Moss. “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” is Executive Produced by series Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (“Twilight”, “Dexter”) and Liz Friedman (“Elementary”), along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Smallville,” “Heroes”), who also serves as Marvel’s Head of Television.

‘Spider-Man’ Director Jon Watts Confirms Peter’s Younger Age

by Derek KraneveldtSeptember 21, 2015

Briefly: Back in June Sony and Marvel revealed that they had found both a star and director for their next Spider-Man reboot.

The Impossible star Tom Holland would be taking the reins as Peter Parker, and Jon Watts (whose latest film, Cop Car, is currently in theatres) would take over the director’s chair.

Since that day, there has been a lot of speculation about just how old Peter would be in this new iteration, and in a just-published interview with Empire Magazine (via Yahoo!), Watts has revealed that we will indeed be dealing with a younger Parker, and reiterated that we won’t be seeing another origin story.

“There are only so many times you can kill Uncle Ben. I love the idea of making a coming-of-age high school movie. We’re really going to see Peter Parker in high school and get deeper into that side of it. He’s just 15 now.”

Watts also noted that he plans for his Spider-Man to feel like a coming-of-age high-school film, mentioning classic John Hughes movies specifically.

Tom Holland is just 19, so for once, he’s just a few years older than the character that he’s playing.

Watts’ Spider-Man will hit theatres on July 28th, 2017.

New Costume Revealed In ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Poster

by BigyanksSeptember 18, 2015

ABC and Marvel have released a new promotional poster through PEOPLE magazine for the season three premiere of ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ The poster reveals a new look for Daisy who seems to now be putting her powers to work for S.H.I.E.L.D. Phil Coulson is also sporting a new tactical gear instead his usual company man style suits.

The title of the episode is “Laws of Nature,” and its synopsis:

“When Coulson and the team discover a new Inhuman, S.H.I.E.L.D. comes face to face with another organization searching for powered people. And still reeling from Simmons’ dramatic disappearance, Fitz goes to extreme lengths to try to learn how to get her back.”

I am really digging Quake’s new outfit. It looks more of a S.H.I.E.L.D. standard issue uniform like Mockingbirds. The gauntlets should be more of a clue that Daisy is probably a lot better controlling her powers now.

‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ airs Tuesdays at 9 P.M. EST on ABC. “Laws of Nature” will premiere on September 29.

Take Your First Look At ‘Jessica Jones’!

by BigyanksSeptember 17, 2015

Marvel has just released a slew of photos from the upcoming ‘Jessica Jones’ Netflix series. We get a first look at Kilgrave, I was most excited to see David Tennant again. After binge watching the Doctor Who series with my daughter his still departure is still a fresh wound in our hearts.

According to Marvel they will be releasing a more content regarding the series in coming “days, weeks and months”. These images were nice and all but I’m hoping we got a taste of some super powered action in the next round of media release.

All episodes of ‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones’ will be available on Netflix November 2

Jessica jones (5) — David Tennant as Kilgrave, notice the purple scarf?

Jessica jones (4) — Mike Colter stars as Luke Cage

Jessica jones (3) — Carrie-Anne Moss and Krysten Ritter

Jessica jones (2) — Krysten Ritter and Rachael Taylor

Jessica jones (1) — Kristen Ritter as Jessica Jones. (lost points on the fake NYC subway train.)

After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.

The series stars Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, David Tennant as Kilgrave, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, Rachael Taylor as Patricia “Trish” Walker, and Carrie-Anne Moss. “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” is Executive Produced by series Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (“Twilight”, “Dexter”) and Liz Friedman (“Elementary”), along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Smallville,” “Heroes”), who also serves as Marvel’s Head of Television.

Director Rupert Wyatt Exits ‘Gambit’

by BigyanksSeptember 16, 2015

Director Rupert Wyatt is folding his cards and passing on directing ‘Gambit’. In a statement by Rupert, he notes that it has to do with conflicting schedules after the movie was delayed.

Its seems like this project keeps getting dealt a bad hand. Recently rumors were of Channing Tatum leaving the film, but he doubled down and stayed. I’m sure Fox was hoping Rupert could use some of his kinetic energy from his time on Rise of the Planets of the Apes to make Gambit a success as well.

With Hugh Jackman soon retiring Wolverine‘s claws, and Fantastic Four going nowhere fast, Fox will likely want to build another franchise around a character. They seem so dead set on Gambit, but I just don’t think he’s that great of a character. I never had an affinity towards the rain cajin, but I guess time will tell if they can change my mind.

Now that Wyatt’s gone, who would you like to see take on Gambit?

Stick Will Appear In ‘Daredevil’s Second Season!

by BigyanksSeptember 16, 2015

Marvel has officially announced that Scott Glenn will reprise his role as ‘Stick’ when Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ returns to Netflix in 2016 for season two. According to the announcement, Stick will return to the series to get Matt Murdock’s (Charlie Cox) help for a new mission. He is set to appear in three episodes in season 2.

The appearance of Stick in season 1 was definitely a highlight for me, the back story to Matt’s super training with Stick made his abilities seem plausible. I am riding such a high with all these Marvel – Netflix casting announcements. I really am more excited for these street leveled shows than the big budget Avenger films.

A Look At The Beautiful Announcement Trailer For Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’

by BigyanksSeptember 10, 2015

Marvel has announced the premiere date for its next Netflix / Marvel series, Jessica Jones which will debut on November 20th, 2015 at 12:01am PST everywhere Netflix is available. Just like with Daredevil, Jessica Jones‘ first season will consist of 13 one-hour episodes.

Netflix just released the first teaser for the series, to accompany the date announcement. The trailer is just stunning with the water color washes, it’s very reminiscent of Alex Maleev’s artwork!

I’m not too familiar with Jessica Jones in the comics, so I’ll be able to watch the series with a fresh look and not be able to guess what would be coming up next. With Marvel’s track record as of late I doubt it will be disappointing and will probably engage me enough into binge watching the whole series at once.

The series will focus on Jones (Krysten Ritter), a former costumed superhero who is now working in New York as a private investigator. The show will also feature David Tennant(Kilgrave), Rachael Taylor (Trish Walker), and Carrie-Anne Moss (Harper). Mike Colter, who plays Luke Cage, will make his debut as the character for the first time in ‘Jessica Jones’. The one thing I do know about her from the comics is the relationship between Jones and Luke so I’m going to guess that will probably be a part of the plot.

Mahershala Ali Cast as As The Villainous Cottonmouth in Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’

by BigyanksSeptember 3, 2015

Mahershala Ali has joined the cast of ‘Luke Cage’, as the not so reputable Harlem night club owner, Cottonmouth. There is a lot of history between him and Luke Cage. Cottonmouth was the drug lord who was responsible for framing Luke Cage and getting him sent to jail.

This new follows the rumored cast additions for “Luke Cage” include Alfre Woodard as a powerful politician who impacts Luke’s life; Theo Rossi as street criminal Shades; Simone Missick, who may be playing Marvel comic book character Misty Knight, and Rosario Dawson, who is expected to reprise her role as Claire Temple following appearances in “Daredevil” and “Jessica Jones.”

‘Marvel’s Luke Cage’ will premiere in 2016

Misty Knight Joins The Cast of Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’

by BigyanksSeptember 3, 2015

Deadline has reported that the Misty Knight character will be a part of Marvel’s “Luke Cage” series and she will be portrayed by Simone Missick. She will be an accomplice of sort for “luke Cage’ helping him where she can. In the comics, Misty Knight is a former officer who gets a bionic arm by Tony Stark after losing hers in the line of duty. She eventually launches a detective agency, helping out Luke Cage. Maybe they will tie it in to her losing an arm during the Chitauri invasion from the Avengers movie.

Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’ Casts Theo Rossi as Shades

by BigyanksSeptember 3, 2015

Deadline is reporting that Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy) has signed on to join the cast of Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage. The rumor is he is set to be playing a character named Shade, a shady criminal who was in the same prison as Luke Cage. Shade was more of a low level villain for Luke Cage so its yet to be seen how he will be utilized int he Netflix series.

They are also reporting that Rosario Dawson will return as her Daredevil character Claire Temple (aka the night nurse). That wasn’t much of a surprise since her character played a bigger role in the Luke Cage books as his love interest before Jessica Jones entered the picture.

‘Luke Cage’ is set to premier in 2016 following Jessica Jones.

The ‘Deadpool’ Game Is Coming To PS4 And Xbox One!

by Derek KraneveldtAugust 31, 2015

Briefly: Do you remember the unexceptional Deadpool game that released for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in 2013?

No?

Well, soon you’ll get your chance to give it another shot, as Deadpool is making the jump to PS4 and Xbox One.

The updated version will release on November 17th for $50, and include all of the DLC that was available for the original game.

It’s certainly an interesting release, as typically games that get current-gen re-releases are quite well received. Deadpool, on the other hand, received negative-average ratings from most publications.

In any case, if you’re a Deadpool fan who missed out on the game last time around, you’re about to get your chance.

10 Marvel Movie Characters You May Not Have Known Jack Kirby Drew!

by KarsonAugust 28, 2015

Today would have been Jack Kirby’s 98th birthday. If you aren’t familiar with his career, I assure you that he is referred to as the King of Comics for good reason. His mind and drawings have been responsible for some of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Properties such as The Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, X-Men, The Avengers, and many more have since transcended the paper medium and made their way to the big screen. With their success has brought an opportunity for lesser-known comic book properties to be developed for television and movie theatre screens and yes, as you might have guessed, Kirby is responsible for many of them too.

Let’s take a look at some characters you might not have known Jack drew:

Groot

Before he was a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy he was The Monster from Planet X! He also said more than just “I am Groot.” He didn’t become a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy until the 2008 comic book series.

Ant-Man

While many didn’t know of Ant-Man until this summer’s movie, Kirby drew Hank Pym in his Ant-Man costume back in 1959.

Doctor Doom

Ok, for some of you this may be obvious, but The Fantastic Four had another movie out this Summer so he gets a spot on the list. That and he’s one of the greatest villains in comics!

Black Panther

Marvel broke the colour barrier in comics when they introduced their first black superhero, Black Panther! He is king of the great nation of Wakanda, a brilliant scientist, and a warrior of great skill. Marvel has confirmed that the Black Panther will be part of their Phase Three slate of films.

Baron Strucker

SF-5 — Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #5 (1964)

Baron Strucker made his first appearance on the big screen played by Thomas Kretschmann in 2014 during the mid-credits scene of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Kirby first drew him in 1964.

Bucky

As we roll into Captain America: Civil War, Bucky’s (well, the Winter Solder’s) role will continue to grow. Kirby created the character back in 1941!

Peggy Carter

Peggy Carter first appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger. The character then gained much more popularity when she got her own show, Agent Carter. Kirby sketched her first adventure with Captain America in the 77th issues of Tales of Suspense.

Red Skull

Another character who appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger. This iconic villain first sketched by The King in Captain America #7.

Arnim Zola

We saw this villain adapted for film in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Arnim Zola was one of Kirby’s last contributions to the Captain America mythos.

Baron Zemo

Alright, some of you might not have heard of this character yet but you will when Daniel Brühl portrays him in Captain America: Civil War.

So, what are your favorite Kirby comics and characters? Let us know in the comments below!

Alfre Woodard To Star As A Villain In Marvel’s ‘Luke Cage’?

by KarsonAugust 21, 2015

Alfre Woodard (State Of Affairs, The Last Ship) is finalizing a deal that will have her star opposite Mike Colter in Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series ‘Luke Cage’.

Woodard’s character is listed on the breakdown as Minetta who will be a powerful woman in local politics and have an impact on Luke Cage’s life. There is strong speculation that she will playing a version of the villain Black Mariah, a nemesis of both Luke Cage and Iron Fist in the comics. Black Mariah first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #5 in 1973 and is the leader of a gang of New York criminals called the Rat Pack.

Source: Deadline

Mockingbird-Centric Marvel Series Gets A Pilot Order At ABC!

by BigyanksAugust 20, 2015

According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has put out a pilot order for a new Marvel television series based on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” character Mockingbird, as portrayed by Adrianne Palicki. The working title of the show is “Marvel’s Most Wanted” which will focus on Bobbi Morse and her lover boy Lance Hunter, played by Nick Blood.

I have to say that Bobbi and Lance were my favorite part of the second half of this season. Both actors played off each other really well dramatically and comedically. I’m just curious to see if the spinoff will run concurrent to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or take place in the past.

In the meantime “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”s third season premieres Tuesday, September 29 at 9 pm EST on ABC.

Geekscape Reviews: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Comic Edition Action Figure Set’

by Shane O'HareAugust 14, 2015

If you’re even a casual fan of Geekscape then The Guardians of The Galaxy should be a name you’re familiar with. HELL, they were arguably one of the most popular films of last year. So when Entertainment Earth announced that they had an exclusive edition of the Marvel Legends line of figures from Hasbro I JUMPED at the chance to check them out.

Overview

This is how things look when you open the box. The packaging is really high quality stuff, and you can easily display the collection without opening the box. I, on the other hand, always play with my toys so I popped the package open right away.

This is what is included with the collection:

The exclusive of the year!

All the Guardians of the Galaxy in one box set!

Groot, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, and Baby Groot in Pot!

First-ever comic book version of Groot!

6-inch scale action figures feature amazing detail and astonishing articulation.

Entertainment Earth Exclusive! Your favorite heroes from Guardians of the Galaxy are here in 6-inch scale, with fantastic accessories and more firepower than you can shake a stick at! Bring home the exclusive of the year with this Guardians of the Galaxy Comic Edition Marvel Legends Action Figure Box Set from Hasbro that includes 5 awesome figures in costumes you won’t find anywhere else… and a bonus baby Groot. Plus, the fifth-panel display box lets you see all your figures and gear without having to open the box!
– Groot (8-inches tall!)
– Drax the Destroyer
– Gamora
– Star-Lord Peter Quill
– Rocket Raccoon
– Baby Groot in Pot

What isn’t listed is the tiny little Tesseract that is included, small oversight but still worth noting.

Review

I was really excited to get these suckers open. First thing I noticed after opening the box was how tough the packaging is. They were a bit tough to get out of the plastic, and Gamora lost her head! Luckily she has a spare. They really had collectors in mind with this release, they will last forever on your shelf still in the box. The whole shebang also comes in a thick cardboard outer sleeve, so if you ever have to ship them or move them you’re covered.

First figure I grabbed was Star Lord. I really enjoy this version of Star Lord over the onscreen representation. Just personal preference really, I get that Rocketeer vibe from it. AND YOU ALL KNOW HOW MUCH OF A ROCKETEER FAN I AM!

I immediately was impressed with the levels of articulation, as well as how well Hasbro was able to hide it. If anyone is familiar with Figuarts or Play Arts toys, then you’re understand what I am talking about. The articulation of these figures are EASILY on par with those two companies, who are easily consider the leaders in advanced articulation. Whoever at Hasbro that designed these toys needs to get a huge bonus, I honestly wasn’t expecting how well these came out.

The sculpts and paints on these are also top notch. No glaring painting errors jumped out at me, and the figures all feel very detailed. Production is also very high. No flashing or damaged molding, and the articulation was very tight. Perhaps a bit TOO tight, as I was posing some of the figures I felt like I would damage them. I think if you were going to play with these often, then they would “work in” a little bit.

The accessories all match the quality. No Dollar Store guns here!

I only have a few complaints, and they are mild. The articulation on Rocket and Groot are a bit limited. I feel like Groot should have a bit more movement in his chest and feet, but I can see why they went with what they had. Guy is a big ass tree! Rocket’s design doesn’t really lend for more than what we get. He twists at the torso, his tail is on a ball joint and his arms have all the normal joints. He’s my favorite figure out of the bunch. I love his expression! Gamora I felt could use some more R&D on her design. It could just be that her character might not lend itself to a 3D figure, but she just didn’t resonate with me. For the quality of everything else in the box, they could have matched her cape to the rest of the collection. It’s your normal “toy” fabric analogue. If I were to display the figures outside of the box, I’d leave this off personally.

Final Thoughts

I was REALLY impressed with the whole lot. The pros definitely outweigh the cons I have with this collection. These are aimed at older fans of the series/serious collectors, so you’re not going to give this to a kid under 10. I’d be happier to see the set come down a little in price, at $120 it’s just a bit on the high side.

I give the Entertainment Earth Guardians of The Galaxy Comic Edition Figure Collection a definite BUY. If you’re a fan of well made toys you owe it to yourself to snag yourself this set.

For more information on the Guardians of The Galaxy Comic Edition Figure Collection, head on over to Entertainment Earth to snag yourself the team!

Geekscape 378: Coming To Terms With ‘Fantastic Four’

by JonathanAugust 10, 2015

It’s time to come to terms with this past weekend’s ‘Fantastic Four’ film. Yes, it was exactly as the internet said it was, a tortured, uninspired presentation of Marvel’s First Family. But is there light at the end of the tunnel? YES. We try and guide you back to a world of hope and positivity (two things that are VERY Fantastic Four) as we talk through the missteps and where things might go from here. Also, how is ‘Batman V Superman’ faring and is Ben Affleck going to take over the cinematic Batman reigns for Warner Bros? We can only hope! And ‘hope’ is the word of the day here on Geekscape as we try and turn things around!

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Watch The Red Band Trailer For ‘Deadpool’ RIGHT NOW!

by Gabriel von GrünbaumAugust 4, 2015

Holy crap!

What?

Sorry, I mean—holy $#!%!

Did you eat my sacred burrito? I was saving that for an emergency.

What kind of emergency?—your trainwreck face?

Or in case I get stuck in an elevator with the Kardashians.

This article got derailed before it even started.

The debut of this Deadpool trailer in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con was so beyond amazeballs that we need to invent a new expression! People were freaking out! There were tears!

Fantastico?

Freaktastic!

It was better than putting your @!&# in a #@!& slathered with %#$&% and #%@&!%& your $#%& to her mother.

. . .

It’s kinda Shakespearian, right?

. . .

Or superrific.

I think I need to wash my brain out with soap.

After so many attempts to get Deadpool magic on screen, it looks like it’s finally going to happen! With an R rating! You know what that means?!

Violence? Extra violence? Stan Lee getting some strange?

Boobies?

It means we can say what we want!

Ooo, then I’m changing my answer to boobies. Or as I like to call them, #!@@-&#!$ domes of %@&#. What the hell’s wrong with this keyboard?

. . .This article is rated PG.

&@#%$. . .

Cut to the trailer!

. . .Where’s the soap?

#HallH is on their feet! #Deadpool is now playing 58 commercial-free minutes of “Who’s the Boss.”

— Deadpool Movie (@deadpoolmovie) July 12, 2015

Watch A Teaser For Tomorrow’s ‘Deadpool’ Trailer!

by BigyanksAugust 3, 2015

This is pretty much exactly what you would expect from ‘Deadpool’; 4th wall-breaking commentary about the star and previous incarnation of ‘Deadpool‘ and the studio that let it happen.

I’m pretty stoked for this movie. ‘Deadpool’ is a fan favorite of the Marvel Comics Universe for his sheer craziness and his Rated R adventures. The full trailer will debut tomorrow!

Deadpool | Trailer Trailer : Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Brianna Hildebrand

‘Deadpool’ is set to hit theaters on Feb. 12, 2016.

Channing Tatum Is ‘Gambit’ After All

by Eric FranciscoAugust 1, 2015

Tatum is still a mutant!

Earlier this week it was reported that Magic Mike and Jump Street star Channing Tatum hit a rough spot in his negotiations with 20th Century Fox over Gambit, a spin-off of their X-Men franchise. If you were super into the idea of Tatum and his abs being the Cajun card dealer, you can rest easy. He’s going forward as Gambit.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tatum and the studio have reached an agreement and Gambit continues. Somewhere, Taylor Kitsch is feeling pretty bummed.

Sources say that Tatum and the studio did hit a sensitive spot in negotiations, but such back-and-forth is a normal part of top-level talent dealmaking. The Magic Mike star’s participation hardly was in any real danger because the actor already had invested quite a bit in the superhero part. Tatum has been attached to the movie (loosely then officially) as both actor and producer for a few years and even made a surprise appearance at Fox’s X-Men panel at Comic-Con in July.

Now that’s out of the way, can we dwell on the fact that there’s going to be an official, stand-alone Gambit movie? Like, that is where I want to focus on, because of all the X-Men… Gambit? Really?

Will Rachel McAdams Join The Cast Of Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ Film?!

by Gabriel von GrünbaumJuly 29, 2015

In Rachel McAdams’ own words to the L.A. Times, “it’s still super-early days, and I don’t know where that’s gonna go, if it’s gonna go anywhere at all,” but word that she’s considering taking a leading role across from Benedict Cumberbatch—in the title role—of Marvel’s upcoming Doctor Strange is very exciting news. McAdams reliably turns in strong performances in romance (The Notebook), comedy (Mean Girls), action (Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes) and is lately proving her dramatic chops with True Detective. (Check out Geekscape’s coverage of True Detective here.)

Honestly—hopefully, without spoiling anything—I’ll admit that I was most into the Sherlock Holmes films when she was most on screen and part of the storyline. Hearing others in Hollywood tell it, McAdams already seems a sort of ethereal presence in Tinseltown—preferring to stick closer to her Canadian roots rather than getting lost in the glitz and glamour—which could naturally bring just the right energy to Doctor Strange.

If she ends up with the, as of yet unnamed, role in Strange, she’ll be joining Tilda Swinton and Chiwetel Ejiofor as well as Cumberbatch in the Scott Derrickson (writer/director of Sinister and Deliver Us from Evil) directed adaptation. I’m not sure if Derrickson’s resume gives me enough to get a bead on how he’ll handle the Strange film but I did sorta appreciate some of the choices he made directing the 2008 remake, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Overall, that film got a pretty cold reception and only almost made its budget back in stateside box-office receipts—but I doubted any update would ever be able to fill the big shoes of the original in the first place and did my best to remain open to it from there. I’m curious to see what Derrickson will do with Doctor Strange—want to give him a shot—but mostly I’m worried. I really want to see Strange a success—especially with the cast being assembled!—and I’ve got my fingers crossed.

As far as which role McAdams may be considering, at this time we can only speculate. So I will!—I’m speculating it’s Clea. I mean, who else? The Sorceress Supreme of the Dark Dimension—she and Doctor Strange are practically a package deal—it makes sense to me. McAdams has that kiss of otherworldly beauty; all she needs is the white hair. Depending on what sort of origin story is told, if Strange is already sort of established from the beginning, the film could be the story of meeting Clea and facing off together against Dormammu! We could then extrapolate that Swinton may be Umar and Ejiofor may be Dormammu, yeah?

Let’s hope there’s a bit less speculation and a whole lot more details soon!

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Gets Official Home Release Dates

by Gabriel von GrünbaumJuly 25, 2015

Marvel Studios has announced the official home release dates for Avengers: Age of Ultron. The official arrival on Digital 3D, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere is September 8th and on 3D Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD, Digital SD and On-Demand is October 2nd. Which begs the obvious question; is anyone still buying the old DVD format? If that’s still being made available by studios, why not shove a VHS in there too? Oh, wait. . . it would actually be pretty cool if they made movies available on Super 8 reels or something! I swear I would run out and buy one of those projectors if that was an option!

Okay, I’m getting off track—back to Avengers: The iconic heroes are forced to reassemble and face their most intimidating enemy yet—Ultron. The home entertainment release includes Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Making-of Featurettes, Gag Reel and more.

Another solid success for Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios.

I had a good time seeing this in the theater. I’m a fan of 3D—have it at home—this chapter used it well and so I’ll be adding this to my library of 3D titles. Personally, I had zero disappointment with this addition to the Marvel universe there was just a hint of “wanting” that I left the theater with—however, since I can’t exactly put my finger on what that was I let it slide. I think I’ll have a good time trying to figure it out as I watch this over and over again at home.

I enjoyed this film’s character dives into the psyches of Hawkeye, Black Widow and Dr. Banner. The elaborate battle scenes were something that I was already expecting from the film to begin with, all the flash and spectacle of the incredible effects—if they weren’t there, I would’ve been very disappointed—so it was nice to get the treat of seeing more of what made these characters tick. As was the case with Iron Man 2, I don’t know if they’ve yet found a way to portray brooding Tony Stark engagingly. It was a tight rope walk to find the way to pull it off with Bruce Banner—which has now been nailed, as far as I’m concerned—but Tony still needs some work in that department.

You can check out MCDave’s full review of the film for Geekscape here.

Ooo, trailer time! Enjoy!

Jurassic World Sequel Slated for 2018

by jake108July 23, 2015

Coming off a stellar year, Universal has announced some details regarding the next installment in the ‘Jurassic’ franchise. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are set to reprise their roles while Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly, the duo who rewrote ‘Jurassic World’, are set to write the sequel.

Colin Trevorrow, who directed ‘Jurassic World’ will produce alongside Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. For those of you wondering, the sequel to ‘Jurassic World’ will join Godzilla 2, Black Panther, The Flash, Avengers: Infinity War Part I, Aquaman, Captain Marvel, and the stand alone Han Solo Star Wars film. Sounds like a good year!

Watch The First Promo For Disney XD’s ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Animated Series!

by Derek KraneveldtJuly 22, 2015

Briefly: The first reel for the series was shown all the way back at last year’s New York Comic-Con, and now, nearly a year later, Disney XD has debuted the first promo for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy animated series.

The promo comes alongside synopsis’ for the series first two episodes:

“Road to Knowhere”: The newly-christened Guardians of the Galaxy come into possession of a dangerous artifact that has Thanos’ new lieutenant, Korath, after them.

“Knowhere to Run”: The Guardians struggle to subdue the suddenly-sprung-to-life Celestial head that is the Knowhere space colony, as well as storm Korath’s ship to rescue Quill, Gamora, and the mysterious CryptoCube that holds the Cosmic Seed.

Sounds like fun, doesn’t it. After last year’s Guardians movie, I can’t get enough of those lovable misfits. Take a look at the promo below, and let us know if you’ll be checking out the September 26th premiere.

Could Ant-Man Be Headed To ‘Disney Infinity: 3.0’?

by Josh JacksonJuly 20, 2015

On the Disney Infinity Facebook page, the team teased some pretty big news.

Considering this post was made on the same day as the release of the Ant-Man film, (which you can read up on with our official review,) it’s safe to say that the latest hero to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be making his playable debut in Disney Infinity 3.0. Oh, and then there’s this image.

While the focus seems to be on Star Wars this time around, it’s still not out of the ordinary for more Marvel heroes to be added as well. After all, a new Avengers Play Set packaged with a new Ultron and Hulkbuster Iron Man figure have already been revealed, so it’s not hard to imagine more heroes making the rounds in Disney’s Toy Box. When you consider how easy it would be to plug the hero into the game due to his model already existing thanks to his support character power disc in 2.0, and it suddenly becomes an obvious choice.

Of course, this also means there’s one more figure to invest in. Are you on board with parting with even more cash? As a ~~irresponsible~~ fanatical adult, I know I am!

What Do Ant-Man’s Box Office Numbers Tell Us?

by b_arterburnJuly 20, 2015

I’m seeing widespread panic this morning because of Ant-Man’s conservative take at the box office this past weekend. That conservative amount? $58 MILLION DOLLARS. Which was enough to give Marvel its 12^th entry to debut at number one. Early projections had the movie tracking at around $65 million, so $58 million is a tad under Disney’s expectations, but not enough of a reason for Marvel President Kevin Feige to start shopping his summer home in Malibu. “Superhero Fatigue” is the buzzword spreading around the internet this morning like a wildfire. So, let’s all take a step back, breathe, and analyze what happened at the box office this weekend.

First and foremost, Ant-Man had some HEAVYWEIGHTS competing with it at the box office for your money. Minions, which was only in its second weekend, is still taking over the world one IHOP commercial at a time. Trainwreck, had great marketing, a well known director in Apatow, and legit recognizable faces in Schumer, Hader, and even Lebron James. Also, Inside Out and Jurassic World continue to pull in solid earnings given the fact they were released weeks ago. I believe, because of extremely positive word of mouth and reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.1 on IMDB), Ant-Man won’t see a huge dip in its second weekend. A $35 million second weekend would be exceptional. Add in the overseas box office and it will already be in the green on its modest (for a Marvel film) budget of $130 million.

There’s enough newness on the horizon in the superhero genre to keep it fresh and keep audiences engaged. Suicide Squad looks like nothing we’ve ever seen before, Deadpool is going for a hard R rating, and Marvel getting their hands on Spider-man may finally be the jolt the franchise needs to give us the Spider-man movie we’ve been craving (Raimi ALMOST did it for me but not quite). So all of this talk of Superhero Fatigue is just lazy internet writing, because when you look deeper, we have so much to look forward to in this genre. I for one can’t wait! So sorry Alan Moore, who recently made his biggest contribution in years saying that superheroes are a “cultural catastrophe”, this genre is here to stay and I could not be happier with where it is heading.

Here’s Your First Official Look at The X-Men of ‘X-MEN: APOCALYPSE’!

by BigyanksJuly 16, 2015

This weeks Entertainment Weekly is featuring X-Men: Apocalypse. On the cover we have Psylocke, Magneto, and Apocalypse and set photos of some of the cast.

We also get a first look at new comers Psylocke (Olivia Munn) and Punk Rock Storm (Alexandra Shipp), Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), Cyclops (Tye Sheridan). The returning mutants are Magneto with a new look (Michael Fassbender), Professor X (James McAvoy), Beast (Nicholas Hoult), and Quicksilver (Evan Peters) who also is sporting an official outfit. No pics of Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee) though, he was probably the only thing I enjoyed about X2.

While we haven’t seen everyone in official outfits, Storm and Psylocke seem to stick close to the the 80’s sexy outfits. I have already seen some grumblings regarding the look of Apocalypse. In one of the photos he is resembling Ivan Ooze from the Power Rangers Movie. At this point It’s really hard to judge the costumes until we see it on the big screen and in action so I’ll reserve judgement.

SDCC 2015: Release Date And Details Announced For ‘Disney Infinity 3.0’

by Josh JacksonJuly 15, 2015

Disney Interactive has announced that their upcoming Star Wars themed Toys to Life title, Disney Infinity 3.0, will hit stores on August 30th. Aside from the game itself, the studio plans to release close to a dozen new figures to go with it, so we hope the next month is enough time to get your cash together!

Aside from the Starter Pack, (which includes the Twilight of the Republic Play Set, Anakin Skywalker and Ashoka Tano,) day one will see the release of Yoda and Obi Wan Kenobi’s standalone figures, Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, and Zeb Orrelios from Star Wars Rebels, and a set of Star Wars Power Discs. Of course, if you want even more goodness from a galaxy far far away, Playstation owners can also purchase the Star Wars Saga Starter Pack, which gives them early access to Luke, Leia, the Twilight of the Empire Play Set, and Boba Fett.

Outside of the Jedi, Disney won’t leave themselves in the dust. In addition, the Inside Out Play Set will release on day one as well, (which is bundled with Joy and Anger,) with Sadness, Disgust and Fear releasing as standalone toys. If you want your Toy Box characters outside of the Play Sets, Disney also has you covered with the releases of Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, Olaf, Sam Flynn and Quorra, alongside a Tomorrowland power disc pack to customize your Toy Box with.

I know, this is already a huge amount of toys to buy on day one, but the last release can be free of charge! If you pre-order, each person who does walks away with early access to the Toy Box Takeover, a multiplayer expansion normally priced at $19.99. Serving as an action adventure mode supporting 2 players locally and 4 players online, players will be able to take any toy from the previous or current game and travel across multiple Disney, Marvel and Star Wars worlds in their quest to stop Syndrome. Later this Fall, Toy Box Speedway, a Kart racing expansion, will also release, but you’ll have to pay for that one.

Here’s the full press release:

Disney Interactive Announces North American Release Date for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition,

Offers Toy Box Takeover Expansion Game as Pre-Order Incentive

New Information and Assets Released for Toy Box Expansion Games

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – (July 8, 2015) Disney Interactive today announced that the Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Starter Pack, featuring the Star Wars™ Twilight of the Republic Play Set, will be available in North America on August 30, 2015. The following will also be available at launch:

Star Wars™ Twilight of the Republic Play Set (Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano figures included) for players who choose to digitally download the Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Software; additional standalone figures (Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Power Disc Pack

Star Wars Rebels™ figures (Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, and Zeb Orrelios)

Star Wars™ Saga Starter Pack

Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out Play Set (Joy and Anger figures included) and additional standalone figures (Sadness, Disgust and Fear)

Disney figures (Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, Olaf, Sam Flynn and Quorra)

Tomorrowland Power Disc Pack

Additional Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Play Sets and figures will be available throughout the fall.

Fans who pre-order a Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Starter Pack at participating retail stores will receive an early copy of the Toy Box Expansion Game, Toy Box Takeover, an action-adventure valued at $19.99, featuring multiplayer gameplay allowing players to use all of their favorite Disney Infinity characters across Star Wars™, Marvel, Disney and Disney•Pixar.

Toy Box Takeover is one of two new Toy Box Expansion Games available to play in Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition. The second will be Toy Box Speedway, a kart-racing game, also set for release this fall. Toy Box Expansion Games unlock additional hours of gameplay inside Toy Box 3.0. Players place a Toy Box Expansion Game Piece on the Disney Infinity Base to unlock pre-built games that instantly take them into the action, mixing and matching characters from across The Walt Disney Company and using unlocked toys and gadgets to complete missions.

Toy Box Expansion Game Overviews:

Toy Box Takeover

When Syndrome gets his hands on Merlin’s magic wand, it’s up to the player to stop him. Using their favorite characters in Disney Infinity, they must battle across multiple worlds, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Marvel’s Upper Manhattan, The Old West, or The Incredibles Volcano Lair to defeat the bad guys before they ruin the Toy Box forever. Players can complete missions with family and friends via two-player local co-op or four-player online.

Toy Box Speedway

Players can join their favorite Disney, Disney•Pixar, Marvel’s and Star Wars characters and vehicles in an action-packed kart-racer. With nine franchise-themed tracks to choose from – Sugar Rush, Frozen, Tatooine, a classic Star Wars location, San Fransokyo, Agrabah, Monsters Inc., Halloween Town, Gravity Falls or Marvel’s Knowhere – they can choose from three different game modes including Time Trial mode, Race mode and Combat mode. Players put their driving skills to the test as they attack opponents with gadgets and weapons and earn trophies across three challenge cups.

Rated E10+ by the ESRB, the Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Starter Pack available in North America on August 30, 2015 for $64.99, includes the Star Wars™ Twilight of the Republic Play Set, the Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Base, Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker character figures, and a web code card that unlocks content for PC and mobile devices.

Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Video Game and Base are required to play the Toy Box Expansion Games. Toy Box Takeover and Toy Box Speedway will be sold separately at the suggested retail price of $19.99 each later this fall.

All figures and Power Discs from the 1.0 and 2.0 editions of Disney Infinity will be compatible with Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition in the enhanced Toy Box 3.0.

We were lucky enough to try out the Play Sets and the Toy Box Speedway between E3 and Comic Con, which you’ll be able to read about really soon! Until then, let us know if Disney has you hooked and what content you’re planning on buying! And don’t forget, follow our Twitter feeds @geekscapedotnet and @geekscapegames to find out how to win a Darth Vader figure in advance!