Ocean's 8 Trailer

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Posted by Sean Tucker

Hey O&G fans, here is a look at the first trailer for the upcoming movie Ocean's 8, the all-female continuation of the Ocean's 11 films. Here is the trailer:

Danny Ocean's estranged sister Debbie attempts to pull off the heist of the century at New York City's star-studded annual Met Gala. Her first stop is to assemble the perfect crew: Lou, Rose, Daphne Kluger, Nine Ball, Tammy, Amita, and Constance.Ocean's 8 is due out in theaters June 8.

Film News: The Rock Apparently Confirms BLACK ADAM Role for DC/WB

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, It's been confirmed from the Great One himself .

”"Kneel at his feet or get crushed by his boot." My honor to become.. #BlackAdam #TheAntiHero #DCComics” That’s what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tweeted just moments ago late Wednesday morning, apparently confirming that he is in fact taking the role of Black Adam in an upcoming movie for DC Entertainment.

The actor has been teasing an upcoming role with DC and Warner Bros for months, and leaning heavily towards Black Adam, the “Anti-Hero” who acts as a foil for the hero now known as Shazam. The choice was reportedly Johsnon's to make, and his long-standing love for the darker character was well-known.

Black Adam is a character born in the early days of civilization who was one of, if not the first, to wield the magical superpowers of Shazam. In some stories, he is a true anti-hero, just doing everything he can in the Service of his people (Think The Punisher with Superman’s powers), and in some he has been an outright villain, terrorizing the world. It seems we’ll see more of the former than the latter.

Warner Bros has not yet commented on the apparent hiring, nor on when and where Johnson will appear in the role of Black Adam.



Source: Newsarama.com

Wonder Woman Products For Mother's Day

Mother's day is around the corner and what can you get your geeky mom. How about products from one of the most iconic comic book characters. Warner Bros and their licensening partners Icup, Lauren Moshi and Junk Food, all offering product that will show mom just how much you love her! Products range from robes, bags, aprons and many more. Check out the pics below and visit WBShop.com

Five Reasons Why Ben Affleck Will Be A Great Batman

Ever since Ben Affleck was announced as Batman there has been endless debates whether he was a good casting choice. Many geeks (not all) feel that he's not qualify due to his role in the 2003 film Daredevil. However I think Ben Affleck is a good choice and I have five reasons why. Check it out below.

Reason 1: 2003 Ben Affleck is not 2013 Ben Affleck

To say an actor is not qualify for a role because of a couple of flops is unfair. There is no actor walking this planet that has a perfect record. Flops are bound to happen. Has Ben Affleck done some questionable roles yes he has but so has everyone. Can you name one actor in the history of films who has a perfect record with no flops or where they were miscast? Even Denzel Washington had  several flops anyone remember the movie "Virtuosity" with Russel Crowe? To say Ben Affleck can't play Batman because of Daredevil is not a strong enough argument of why he can't be Batman. I will admit Ben's Affleck career choices in the early 2000's wasn't the best however that is the past. It's now 2013 not 2003 and you can't compare someone from what they once were to what they are now. People progress, people mature up and over time Ben's Affleck has done just that. His recent projects like "The Town" and "Argo" have shown his diveristy and maturity as an actor and filmmaker. Affleck is more smarter on what movies he will have his name on and that gives me hope.

Reason 2: Ben Affleck Looks The Part

If I was going to based this on the comics and by picture comparsion. I would say out of all the Batman's so far I would say Affleck resembles Bruce Wayne the most. In recent stills of Ben Affleck on the set of his new film "Gone Girl" he's already bulked up for Batman. He was recently told to slow it down until the filming of "Gone Girl" is completed. Apperance wise Ben Affleck looks like Bruce Wayne, however with so many incarnations of Bruce Wayne in the comics anybody could look like Bruce. However one signature thing Affleck does have that the previous Batman's didn't is the chin and facial structure. Also after googling pictures of Affleck and seeing certain facial expressions, I think he will capture the darkness of Batman very well especially in the eyes.

Reason 3: This Is A Much Older Dark Knight

As previous describe by Warner Bros this Batman will be tired, weary, and seasoned. I'm not expecting a Batman that was without hope and depressed like in "The Dark Knight Rises." I' am expecting a Batman that is established and shows how his battles have taken a toll on him. I think the more mature Ben Affleck will be able to showcase this just fine. If you need some proof of Ben Affleck recent acting range watch his role in Argo, The Town, The Company Men and even Runner Runner.

Reason 4: Ben Affleck Has Experience As An Actor & Director

I know his Daredevil is labeled one of the worst performances in a superhero movie. I still cringe at his delivery of here comes the C train. However I think having the experienced of Daredevil will benefit him greatly. Affleck will have the knowledge of what fans are expecting to see when it comes to a superhero film and what they expect for a performance. I believe he is mature enough to research key story arcs of The Dark Knight to give us a Batman we have been waiting for. I think his Batman will have the detective aspect that was lacking in The Dark Knight Trilogy. Remember in Dark Knight Trilogy Batman had Alfred and Lucious Fox do most of the detective work. In addition I think his knowledge as a director will benefit Zack Synder. Affleck can help Synder on pacing, character development and helping out the actors as well. I think having that experience in front and behind the lens will be wonderful and is a great addition to the DC/Warner Bros team.

Reason 5: We Said The Same Thing About Ledger & Anne Hathaway

When Heath Ledger was announced as The Joker most people thought it was a horrible choice. It was only until his performance was shown that many started to believe. Anner Hathaway suffered the same treatment when she was first cast. The moral of the story is don't judge yet until we see the performance. As stated early the Affleck of 2003 is not the same man he is today. I will remain optimistic until I see clips and the full performance.

5 Villains We Would Like To See Ben Affleck's Batman Face In The New DC Film Universe

Since Warner Bros is rebooting Batman with Ben Affleck. I think this is the perfect opportunity to see some new faces for Batman to face. As much as I love villains like The Joker, Two-Face, The Riddler and The Penguin I feel that it's time to see some of the more underrated villains for Batman to face. Here is five villains we would like to see get the live action treatment in the next Batman incarnation.

1. Hush

Hush is one villain I think should be the first one to get the live action treatment. I think it will be a great conflict to have someone from Bruce Wayne's childhood resurface. Thomas Elliot aka Hush will be a great villain because he not only holds keys to Bruce Wayne's past, he also will challenge Batman on the intellectual level. In the graphic novel "Hush" Thomas Elliot was always one step ahead of Batman. Everything Hush done was well thought out and carefully executed. It will be interesting to see how filmmakers will be able to use him if he was a villain in the future franchise.

2. Black Mask

Black Mask is a character I really would love to see as well. His backstory of coming from a rich family that neglected him as a child is enough for his character to have a lot of psychological analysis in the movie. His resentment to the Wayne family and Bruce Wayne makes for a great story, add his control of Gotham's mob into the mix and you have one action packed crime drama.

3. Mad Hatter

I know for some fans the Mad Hatter might be a little campy for the realistic tone DC is going for. However I think if done correctly with the right script and actor the Mad Hatter can be creepy. His psychological profile of obsessive compulsive behavior is enough to scare audiences. If they ground the character a little bit and make his obsession a little more realistic this Batman film could be a real thriller. In addition the mind control aspect that the Mad Hatter uses as a weapon is very intriguing to play with story wise. Imagine if he controls Batman and have him do something he vows not to do like kill somebody it will make for one epic showdown.

4. Harley Quinn

I know this is probably not going to happen because in order to have Harley Quinn you need The Joker. Since Heath Ledger performance as The Joker has set the bar high for Joker performances it's unlikely we will see Joker for a while. However I would love to see Harley get her shine and if filmmakers follow the story of "Mad Love" it will really put a smile one my face. Harley fall from good girl to bad girl is interesting to see and I would love to see her love for the Joker explored deeper. 

5. Red Hood

If Robin is going to show up in this new universe I would like to see Jason Todd. Mainly because the tragic story that follows him. Unlike other Robin's Jason has some serious demons and anger issues. He's one of the Robin's that went rogue and his death affected Bruce the most. Even though we saw this story in the amazing "Under The Red Hood" animated movie I would love to see it done in live action.

Who would you like to see Batman face in the new film universe leave a comment below and tell us.

The Dark Knight Returns Part 1 Animated Movie Trailer

Here is the brand new trailer for the upcoming DC animated film "The Dark Knight Returns." This is based off of Frank Miller's epic graphic novel. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants.

H Plus: The Digital Series Screening Review

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H Plus looks like an A+ 

Web series.

 

 Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Sean (True Comic Fan) here, on 7/16 I was given the opportunity to see a screening of the upcoming web series called H Plus: The Digital Series. Before I get into my review, I want to give you the Synopsis of the series:

H+: The Digital Series takes viewers on a journey into an apocalyptic future where technology has begun to spiral out of control.... a future where 33% of the world’s population has retired its cell phones and laptops in favor of a stunning new device – an implanted computer system called H+. This tiny tool allows the user's own mind and nervous system to be connected to the Internet 24 hours a day.

But something else is coming... something dark and vicious... and within seconds, billions of people will be dead... opening the door to radical changes in the political and social landscape of the planet -- prompting survivors to make sense of what went wrong.

A futuristic online series, where the human race is hardwired to the Internet, is coming this summer.  From producer Bryan Singer ("The Usual Suspects” / "X-Men: First Class"), the highly anticipated live-action web series “H+ The Digital Series” will make its debut August 8 on YouTube.  Directed by Stewart Hendler (“Sorority Row”), and starring an acclaimed international cast that includes Alexis Denisof (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Amir Arison (“Law & Order: SVU) and David Clayton Rogers (“Jane By Design”), “H+ The Digital Series” takes viewers on an episodic, apocalyptic journey where technology has gone horrifically wrong.

Review

I watched two playlists containing twenty webisodes and they were AMAZING! I was so immersed in the story that when it was over, I hadn’t realized I just watched twenty webisodes (thanks to info from the discussion panel). Each episode gives you the story from the perspective of different characters trying to survive and get answers to what cause the incident.

H+ reminds me of one of my favorite anime series Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex. Combining mystery, technology, and drama to create a story that will have viewers wondering what will happen next and how it will all end. This is a series I recommend everyone should check out and something we will be discussing at the water cooler.

Web Features

H+ will have some cool web feature that will give the viewer a unique experience. When you subscribe to H+ the digital series on youtube, you can choose to watch the webisodes and storyline of your favorite character. You will also be able to edit webisodes to create your own viewing experience.

By Sean Tucker

* Synopsis from H+ the digital series Facebook page.                                                                

* Photos from the screening taken by Otakus and Geeks

 link to trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVekrZ-H5Pc

JACKSON RATHBONE (“TWILIGHT”) TO STAR IN SECOND SEASON OF HIT ONLINE SERIES “AIM HIGH”

Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, Dolphin Digital Studios, Inc., and Wonderland Sound and Vision today announced a second season of the hit online series “Aim High” has been green lit and shooting will commence in the Los Angeles area later this month.  Jackson Rathbone, best known for his role as “Jasper Hale” from the “Twilight” film series will return as government operative “Nick Green.”  Additional casting information will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Directing the second season of “Aim High” is Ari Sandel who won the Academy Award® for his live-action short film “West Bank Story.”  Writer Daniel Mackey, having previously collaborated with Wonderland on other projects, penned the script.

“The first season of ‘Aim High’ was well received by online audiences and fans will be blown away by what we have planned for season two,” said McG, Producer of “Aim High.”  “I am thrilled to be working with a filmmaker as talented as Ari Sandel.  His proficiency in storytelling and ability to connect with a discriminate audience are second to none."

“I’m very excited to be working with McG and Warner Bros. on ‘Aim High’,” said Ari Sandel. “When I saw the production quality of the first season I was truly impressed.  Warner Bros. is really taking digital storytelling to new levels and I think fans will love what we have planned for season two.” 

“Aim High” is the story of a young man leading a double life - juggling his studies by day and serving as a government operative by night.  Season one of the series chronicled the life of Nick Green and his junior year of High School while working as one of the country's 64 highly trained teenage operatives.  Fans can view the entire first season on Aim High’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/aimhighseries.   

VIZ PRODUCTIONS & WARNER BROS. TO DEVELOP BLEACH LIVE ACTION MOVIE

Hey guys here is some Anime News from our good friends at VIZ Media. Check out the news below.


Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the live-action feature film rights to the hit manga and anime property BLEACH. The announcement comes after another successful year for BLEACH in print, digital publishing, cable television, streaming video, consumer products and video-on-demand.


“BLEACH has built a huge international following in its manga and anime formats, and we’re excited that Warner Bros. shares our belief that BLEACH can also become a fantastic live-action film,” said Jason Hoffs of VIZ Productions, VIZ Media’s Hollywood-based production company. “BLEACH is an exciting opportunity to mix Japanese and Hollywood storytelling to create something new for the big screen, and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to further expose its unique characters and story to film audiences everywhere.”


Peter Segal (GET SMART, THE LONGEST YARD) of Callahan Filmworks is producing with an eye toward directing. The film’s creative team also includes screenwriter Dan Mazeau, who recently penned Warner Bros.’ upcoming sequel to CLASH OF THE TITANS. Callahan Filmworks partner Michael Ewing and Masi Oka (best known for his roles on NBC’s HEROES and CBS’s HAWAII FIVE-0) will produce. From VIZ Productions, Hoffs will serve as Producer, and Branon Coluccio will be Executive Producer. Screenplay development will commence in 2012.


The popular BLEACH animated and manga series, created by Tite Kubo, follows the adventures of Ichigo, a teenager with the ability to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow — a malevolent lost soul – Ichigo encounters Rukia, a Soul Reaper tasked to hunting Hollows, and inadvertently absorbs her powers. Now, Ichigo must dedicate his life to protecting the innocent and helping tortured souls find peace.


BLEACH is a tremendously successful multimedia property around the world. The manga has been licensed to more than a dozen countries and has over 75 million copies in print in Japan alone. In North America, the manga (rated ‘T’ for Teens) has consistently appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list for Manga and the Neilsen BookScan Top 50 Graphic Novels list, selling more than 2.1 million copies across 36 volumes.


The BLEACH manga is also available digitally through VIZManga.com and for download through the VIZ Manga App for iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, where it has proven to be a top-seller. The series was recently sped up to bring North American readers up-to-date with the latest story arc in Japan, culminating in it being featured in WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ALPHA, the groundbreaking digital manga magazine that VIZ Media just launched at the end of January 2012.


The BLEACH animated series (rated TV-14) has topped the ratings on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, sold over 1.8 million DVDs and consistently ranked among Hulu’s most watched shows, This success has further spawned an array of related video games (over 820,000 sold), apparel, action figures, trading cards and other merchandise.