Take Your First Look At Crossbones In New ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Images!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 22, 2016

Briefly: We couldn’t be more excited for Captain America’s next adventure (well, along with most of the Avengers and a slew of new characters as well), and following that gorgeous Super Bowl spot from just a couple of weeks back, Empire has just debuted a few slick new images from the film, including our first look at Frank Grillo’s Crossbones.

Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.

Take a look at the images (including a new look a Scarlet Witch, and an incredible Empire cover) below, and let us know what you think! Captain America: Civil War hits theatres on May 6th!

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows’ Gets A Batch Of Slick Character Posters!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 17, 2016

Briefly: Following the awesome look at the film from the Super Bowl earlier this month (which gave us our fantastic first look at Krang and more), Paramount Pictures has just debuted four slick character posters for this Summer’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

Naturally, each of the four brother’s gets a dedicated poster, and while we’d have loved to see one for Arrow star Stephen Amell’s Casey Jones as well, these images are actually pretty damned cool.

Take a look at the four images below, and be sure to let us know if you’re looking forward to the film! We’re also interested in hearing what you thought of that controversial first film!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows hits theatres on June 3rd!

‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Invades The Super Bowl With A New Trailer!

by Josh JacksonFebruary 7, 2016

Welcome to Earth!

The Super Bowl ad for Independence Day: Resurgence quickly shows that despite today being the day of the big game, the aliens aren’t playing this time around. Despite some key cast members missing in the sequel, the nostalgia when seeing the ships dog fighting through the air and the amazing special effects is off the charts, especially when returning characters such as Jeff Goldblum’s David Levinson hits the screen.

Coming to theaters on June 24th, nearly twenty years after the original Independence Day blew us away so long ago, this teaser footage has definitely caught our attention. But more importantly, what do you think? Check out the trailer for yourself below and share your thoughts with us in the comments!

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out Of The Shadows’ Shows Off Krang, The Turtle Van, And Sheamus!

by Josh JacksonFebruary 7, 2016

As one of the many Super Bowl commercials that have graced our screens during the big game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out Of The Shadows gave us glimpses of what’s in store for Leo, Mikey, Don and Raph, and I have to be honest; it’s looking pretty great!

As a follow up to the controversial 2014 film produced by Michael Bay, this upcoming film looks to introduce elements of the Turtles lore that haven’t been explored as deeply, (or at all,) across its many live action iterations. Seeing WWE Superstar, Sheamus, as Rocksteady pre-Rhino transformation, the return of Shredder, and the Turtle Van speeding through New York are sure to stand out as crowd pleasing moments, it’s Krang’s film debut that really stands out, with a great looking human suit to boot.

I’m someone who usually can’t stand Bay’s recent work, but seeing Krang in action, and knowing that Arrow star, Stephen Amell, will be playing the hockey mask wearing vigillante, Casey Jones, and my attention is starting to turn. Watch the trailer for yourself and let us know if you’re looking forward to the next installment in the Bay-verse Turtle series, and share your thoughts in the comments!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 will rise from the shadows on June 3rd.

Choose Your Side With The ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Super Bowl Ad!

by Josh JacksonFebruary 7, 2016

During the Super Bowl (the annual event where fans across the country gather around their TV sets and watch all of the latest, greatest ways that companies can sell them products), a new teaser for Captain America: Civil War gave us some insight on what we can expect when Cap and Iron Man come to blows on May 6th.

The spot expands the details on the conflict between the former teammates over The Winter Soldier, and also features other prominent characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe such as Scarlet Witch, Falcon, Vision and Black Panther (YES!). The short teaser squeezes in as much action as they possibly can in less than a minute; so many explosions; so much awesome so many hashtags…

Check out the trailer below, then let us know what side you’ll be one when the film kicks off the Summer movie season. As always, make sure to check back with us as more news rolls in!

Geekscape’s Top 5 Geek Alternatives To Watching The Big Game (The Super Bowl, Duh)!

by Shane O'HareFebruary 5, 2016

You’re probably already well aware (I mean, it’s not even Sunday yet and we’ve been seeing fantastic commercials releasing in droves including a fantastic Pokemon ad), but Super Bowl 50 is less than two days away!

If you’re anything like me (and if you’re reading Geekscape, you probably are, and I’m sorry)… you have little to no interest in the event. Unless there is booze, that is, and in that case I am VERY interested in it.

So, we at Geekscape have put together our Top 5 favorite alternatives to watching the big game!

5 – Blood Bowl

Blood Bowl is the Warhammer: Fantasy take on football itself. Set in the mythical land of Warhammer, it pits two players against each other in a turn based game of football. Each player chooses from a selection of fantasy races, naturally with their own advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, players can hire and level up non-fielded characters such as Cheerleaders, Assistant Coaches, and even Healers. All boost the statistics of the players on the field. The best part of the game, is where the actual BLOOD comes into play. It’s not just about moving the ball down the field, its about trying to injure or kill opposing players.

You can play Blood Bowl all old school (on the tabletop itself, painting up figures and sets). OR you can find a digital version of the game on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Google Play, Amazon Store and iOS.

For more information check out the Blood Bowl Fan League!

4 – Online Gaming (Rocket League, CS:GO, League of Legends)

Around major events like the Super Bowl and national holidays, the online servers for A LOT of games see their populations dwindle. The casual players get all wrapped up in the festivities, and all that’s left are the die hard players.

If you really want to test your skill in games like Rocket League or CS:GO, then there is no better time than this very Sunday. You can tell your friends and family that you’re practicing for the eSports league, and that they will be watching you play League of Legends on the big screen in a few years…. Hey, a Geek can dream about more than just cartoon ponies, can’t he?

3 – Sports Related Manga

Much like the Rule 34 of the internet (my favorite rule, if you’re curious), if it exists, there is a Manga about it. Japanese manga are so ubiquitous that essentially everyone around is able to find something they’re interested in confined to a half-inch thick book.

From titles like Prince of Tennis, King Golf, Hikaru no Go, and Initial D, you are sure to find the book of your fancy.

Check out this list of The Top 50 Sports Related Manga’s from OtakuSmash and be amazed. I never would have dreamed I be interested in fishing manga!

2 – Kaiju Movie Marathon

If you have no interest in watching a bunch of big guys run around a field and beat each other up for a few hours, then why don’t you watch a bunch of big guys in MONSTER SUITS run around and beat each other up for a few hours!

There are so many to choose from that you don’t even have to limit yourself to just Godzilla and friends! Get some buddies, fire up the Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Torrents (not Torrents) or if you’re a die hard Kaiju fan break out those antique VHS tapes.

For a lighthearted twist on the big monster movie genre, you can snag yourself some episodes of MST3K! Their personal twist on the Gamera films always leave me in stitches.

1 – ACTUALLY WATCH THE GAME!

Didn’t see this one coming, did you? I know this may be counter intuitive to what this entire list is about, but actually watch the game! Get some of your friends together, get some bad food and alcohol and enjoy the damned festivities. Even if you’re like me and have ZERO interest in football, there is so much to offer.

The commercials alone should be enough to attract all the Geeks. We have plenty of hilarious commercials that will be the talk of the Twittersphere (or… Facebookverse?) come Monday, and you don’t want to be out of the loop. Keep an eye out for appearances from some internet famous (it’s a thing) people like The Texas Law Hawk and Giorgio Tsoukalos. We will also see plenty of Geeky ones too. The biggest (for us geeks) is the long-awaited Pokemon 20th Anniversary ad. Yeah, we all have already seen it, but seeing it on air is going to be exciting!

Aside from the commercials, of course there is also the legendary Half-Time show. Last years Katy Perry performance literally had me smiling from ear to ear (she always does), and for the last 11 years we’ve all been hoping for another wardrobe malfunction like we had back in 2004.

If you don’t have television, or are a cordcutter don’t fret! There are plenty of free, LEGAL, options to watch the big game. LifeHacker has compiled a giant list, but the easiest is snagging the CBS sports apps on your favorite streaming platform.

SO GEEKS! What are you going to be doing come Sunday? We’d love to hear what everyone has planned!

The Pokémon 20th Anniversary Super Bowl Ad Is Here, And It’s Fantastic!

by The_aczJanuary 25, 2016

This morning The Pokémon Company released their Live Action Super Bowl ad for the internet to enjoy.

The commercial features kids, teens, and adults just like us being inspired to become Pokemon trainers with the motto to train on. It also includes a wealth of easter eggs that you’ll be freeze framing the video to see better. The commercial is set to air during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday February 7th.

As fantastic as this ad is, it’s not the Pokémon GO release date that we were hoping for. Still, it’s hard to be too disappointed, as the ad is more a celebration of the franchises massive cultural impact than anything else.

What’s your favorite part of the commercial? Comment below and let us know!

‘Pokemon’ Gets A Live Action Commercial During The Super Bowl… But What Is It For!?

by Josh JacksonJanuary 18, 2016

If you’re into Pokemon as much as we are here at Geekscape, then you surely have kept up with the Pokemon 20th anniversary announcements made last week, which included a year’s worth of Mythical Pokemon, an exclusive New 3DS which includes Pokemon Red, Blue and two sets of cover plates that feature the original games’ cover art, and the Western release of Pokken Tournament. But the most surprising, (and most mysterious,) announcement was that the popular game series will get its own Super Bowl spot!

Don’t believe me? Here’s the quote from the press release.

To kick-start the celebration, The Pokémon Company International announced today that it will air a new ad during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, February 7, which will encourage fans to Train On. In that spirit, fans are encouraged to share their favorite Pokémon memories on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube using the hashtag #Pokemon20.

With that said, what could the announcement be!? Here are some of our ideas leading up to the big game.

A celebration of 20 years of Pokemon.

I would think this possibility would come up in the hopes that the additional exposure aimed at adults who might have thought Pokemon was a fad that died in the 90’s would trigger some extra interest with a dash of nostalgia. My tempered expectations make me think this option is the most likely, since the tone of the press release makes the ad sound like a celebration of the entire series that encourages us to “Train On,” (I wonder how much we’ll hear that phrase this year?) But then again, why spend so much money on a live action commercial for the notoriously expensive Super Bowl? That might be reserved for a new announcement. Such as…

A Pokemon Z Reveal!

It’s coming. It’s inevitable. And I want it now. It’s safe to say that after taking 2015 off, Pokemon Z is pretty much a sure thing for this year. Considering the anime is already introducing new forms and characters that have yet to appear in any of the games and that the third cover Pokemon has already been established with Zygarde, is there any doubt at this point? And that’s aside from the fact that the actual name of the show has shifted to Pokemon X, Y & Z! Still, game announcements like this are more likely reserved for E3. How about something that’s already announced, but that we know little about? Something like…

A release date for Pokemon Go!

Yes! As the possibility that I’m most hoping for, Pokemon Go has set the Pokemon fandom on fire since it was revealed in September. Then… Nothing! We haven’t heard a detail, hint or peep about the mobile game since. When you think about it though… That commercial was live action. Almost everyone has a phone, regardless of whether or not they still play Pokemon, (or if they ever did.) Announcing a release date during the freakin’ SUPER BOWL would be the top story of every gaming site immediately! This HAS to be the announcement, right? With a 2016 release already promised, hopefully we’ll find out when we’ll be blindly walking into traffic looking for Pokemon through our phones.

What do you think the big commercial will detail? Are there any possibilities we missed? Share your ideas, along with your Pokemon memories in the comments below, and keep your eyes peeled during the big game to see what Pokemon has in store for us on February 7th.

Watch Two Deleted Scenes From ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’!

by Derek KraneveldtAugust 5, 2014

Briefly: Captain America: The Winter Soldier is less than a month away from Blu-Ray, and Marvel has just officially debuted two deleted scenes from the release.

Cap 2 was a great watch when it hit theatres back in April, and I’m really looking forward to checking it out again. The Blu-Ray will hit stores on September 9th, and will include, Making-of Featurettes, Audio Commentary, Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, And More…

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

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers – aka Captain America – living quietly in Washington, DC, and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy – the Winter Soldier.

The ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ IMAX Poster Is Super Sexy

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 19, 2014

Briefly: Sure, the Transformers: Age of Extinction IMAX poster was pretty cool, but the just released IMAX one-sheet for Captain America: The Winter Soldier is freaking gorgeous.

Take a look at the poster below, and if you missed it, watch the first 10 minutes of the movie here. Excited? You should be! Captain America: The Winter Soldier hits theatres on April 4th!

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers – aka Captain America – living quietly in Washington, DC, and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy – the Winter Soldier.

Watch The First 10 Minutes Of ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’!

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 18, 2014

Briefly: I’m going to avoid as many spoilers as possible before seeing the film, so I haven’t watched the video below, but alas, Marvel has released the first 10 minutes of Captain America: The Winter Soldier online for your viewing pleasure.

You can take a look at the video below, and let us know what you think! I can’t wait to see it when the film hits theatres on April 4th!

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers – aka Captain America – living quietly in Washington, DC, and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy – the Winter Soldier.

New ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Featurette Lets Falcon Take Center Stage!

by Derek KraneveldtMarch 14, 2014

Briefly: We’ve seen him in the trailers, but Marvel has just launched a brand-new featurette for Captain America: The Winter Soldier that lets Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson / The Falcon take centre stage.

The film (finally) launches on April 4th, and from every piece of promotion we’ve seen so far, it looks insanely entertaining. The Winter Soldier is probably the phase three film that I’m most looking forward to.

You can take a look at the featurette below, and be sure to let us know what you hope to see in the full film. Just a few more weeks of waiting to go!

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers – aka Captain America – living quietly in Washington, DC, and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy – the Winter Soldier.

Dinobots? More Like Dragonbots! Watch The First Teaser For ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 2, 2014

Briefly: Following the excellent trailer and TV spot for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the hilarious new look at Muppets Most Wanted, here is the first official footage from Michael Bay’s Transformers: Age Of Extinction:

http://youtu.be/3pmvkR3NbGM

Yep… I think that most people either really love or really hate the Transformers franchise (you should know by now that I’m in the latter… I haven’t even seen Revenge of the Fallen or Dark of the Moon), but in either case, be sure to let us know what you think of the footage!

As SJ noted earlier today, Transformers: Age of Extinction is slated for a June 27, 2014 release and stars Jack Raynor, Nicola Peltz and Mark Wahlberg, with Peter Cullen reprising his role as the voice of Optimus Prime. Kelsey Grammer recently joined the cast as the villain Harold Attinger, and Glenn Morshower is returning to the role of General Morshower.

Watch The Impressive New Trailer For ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 2, 2014

Briefly: Well, the Super Bowl is over. The game was miserable (well, for Broncos fans at least), but the commercials, trailers, and TV spots were great.

During the game, Marvel debuted a brand-new TV spot for the film, and subsequently released an awesome new trailer online. This Winter Soldier-focussed preview may be one of the best Marvel trailers that I’ve seen in quite some time. Seriously, it’s awesome!

Take a look at both the spot and trailer below, and let us know how much you’re looking forward to the film. Captain America: The Winter Soldier hits theatres on April 4th!

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers – aka Captain America – living quietly in Washington, DC, and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy – the Winter Soldier.

Transformers 4: New Pics & A Secret, Special, Superbowl Surprise??

by S.J. BorgerFebruary 2, 2014

Transformers: Age of Extinction released new pictures of on-set action; cranking up the already frantic levels of excitement around the much-anticipated Super Bowl ad.

transformers4-1-610x407 — Nicola Peltz as Tessa Yeager in Transformers: Age of Extinction. Courtesy of Paramount

transformers4-5-610x425 — Michael Bay (center) directs on the Transformers 4 set in China.
Courtesy of Paramount

transformers4-2-610x407 — Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager and Jack Reynor as Shane Dyson with a the new version (grittier and more classic muscle car looking) Bumblebee.
Courtesy of Paramount

transformers4-3-610x407 — Optimus Prime with an all new look in Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Courtesy of Paramount

transformers4-4-610x407 — Jack Reynor plays Shane Dyson–race car driver and our new hero–in Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Courtesy of Paramount

transformers4-6-610x410 — Michael Bay (L) directs Nicola Peltz (R) in a scene from Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Courtesy of Paramount.

transformers4-7-610x410 — Mark Wahlberg, who plays a struggling inventor in the 4th incarnation of the Transformers series, taking the everyman mantle from Shia Labeouf, talks with director Michael Bay on the set of Transformers: Age of Extinction.

Michael Bay, director and producer of the Transformers franchise, teased fans this morning, tweeting: “Be sure to check the official Michael Bay instagram account during the super bowl for a special surprise.”

Sidebar: are we the only ones reminded of Dude, Where’s My Car? by this quote??

The Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer has been voted the most anticipated movie trailer or ad of Super Bowl XLVIII in a recent poll by Fandango. A whopping 48% of viewers said the trailer was the one they were most looking forward to seeing.

Other trailers airing during the Super Bowl are The Amazing Spider-Man-2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Noah and Robocop.

Transformers: Age of Extinction is slated for a June 27, 2014 release and stars Jack Raynor, Nicola Peltz and Mark Wahlberg, with Peter Cullen reprising his role as the voice of Optimus Prime. Kelsey Grammer recently joined the cast as the villain Harold Attinger, and Glenn Morshower is returning to the role of General Morshower.

Can’t wait for the Super Bowl ad? Don’t care? Tell us in the comments!

Marvel Teases ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ At The Super Bowl!

by Derek KraneveldtJanuary 31, 2014

Briefly: Following the three new character posters released just yesterday, Marvel has debuted a brief preview of the new footage that’s set to premiere this Super Bowl Sunday.

It’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it short, but take a look at the teaser below, and let us know what you think! What are you hoping to see this Sunday?

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers – aka Captain America – living quietly in Washington, DC, and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy – the Winter Soldier.

New ‘Iron Man 3’ Poster And Super Bowl TV Spot Preview Coming Next Week

by Shawn MaddenJanuary 24, 2013

It’s been revealed via the Marvel Cinematic Universe Facebook page that next week not only will Marvel unveil a new poster for Iron Man 3 but also a sneak peek at the Super Bowl TV spot. It’s only another four short months until Marvel Studios “Phase Two” begins.

Iron Man 3 suits up and hits theaters May 3rd.

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