Disney XD has released a new mid-season trailer for Star Wars: Rebels season three. The short trailer gives fans a look at what to expect when the show returns, but also teases a major showdown between two iconic Star Wars characters from the prequels.
As you can see in the trailer above, Rebels will bring Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul together again. Things might get a little violent since the last time they met, Obi-Wan removed the lower half of Maul’s body. The trailer also features a new look at Saw Gerrera’s return to the franchise after his appearance in Rogue One.
Any fan of Star Wars should be excited at the idea of Obi-Wan and Darth Maul having one more battle, but I think we can assume the outcome of the fight since one character appears in the original trilogy and another does not.
Star Wars: Rebels will return to Disney XD on January 7th, 2017. If you don’t already watch the animated series I highly recommend especially if you’re looking to expand your knowledge of the franchise.
Are you excited to see Obi-Wan and Darth Maul battle in Rebels? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!
Catwoman aka Selina Kyle has been accused of murdering 237 people and sentenced to death. Batman, with the help of “Bruce Wayne” was able to reduce the sentence to life without parole at the infamous Blackgate prison. Selina, emotionally vulnerable, asks Bruce for one more night together. So on a star-filled, cold night in Gotham, the Bat and the Cat set out on an evening together patrolling the streets.
Batman #14 “Rooftop part 1” Publisher:DC Comics
Written by Tom King
Penciled, Inks and Colors by Mitch Gerads
Writing
After last month’s weaker conclusion to the four-part “I Am Suicide”, writer Tom King takes Batman into a new two-part story line. And although initially I saw this as a lighter story, I realized I was wrong about that. There IS levity, but the sentencing of Catwoman hangs over the whole issue like a Sword of Damocles.
The levity in the issue comes from the brief, but great cameos from some of Batman’s lesser rogues. In a fantastic sequence (each done in one page), Batman and Catwoman take down the likes of Clock King, Magpie, Gorilla Boss, and Ten-Eyed Man, among others. The fights are played for laughs, and the villains seem to pose no threat. It’s a great use of DCU history and a treat for C-list character fans.
But it isn’t all fun and games, as there is some great and mature dialog between Batman and Catwoman that really brings out their feelings for each other. The best example is the opening rooftop conversation. Catwoman has always been emotionally expressive, but not Batman. King really humanizes Bruce here and reveals that there is a deep love between these two that is complicated. It’s a very sensual scene in a very sensual issue. An issue that ends in one of the most romantic and passionate scenes I have ever read in a comic
Art
The art chores on this issue belong solely to Mitch Gerads, (King’s co-creator on Vertigo’s Sheriff of Babylon) and he does an amazing job. His style is realistic and gritty, with amazing detail in the faces that really convey the subtle emotions at play between Batman and Catwoman.
His backgrounds also really paint the atmosphere of the night. There is a softness to the sky in this issue that gives it the magical and romantic feel needed. It’s still recognizable as Gotham, but it also feels “quiet” when the time calls for it, and Batman and Catwoman truly seem like the only two people in the world.
My favorite thing about Gerads art was the page design and structure. The scenes with all the C-list villains are told with identical nine-panel grids, and this repetitiveness brings out the humor and emphasizes how easy these takedowns are for Batman now. The dialog scenes are also very symmetrical, but told with longer panels, allowing for both figure and background to stand out, giving the emotions playing out a cinematic feeling.
The coloring, also by Gerads, is beautiful and just plain feels like nighttime. There is a lot of blue in this issue, but with enough variety that it’s not just one toned and boring. The colors truly capture that very specific lighting that only exists in the middle of a quiet, star-filled night.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed this issue, and found it a nice change of pace from the previous storyline. Tom King seems to be attempting to write a very fully realized and three dimensional Batman, and it’s working. He is also working with some fantastic artists that compliment each story perfectly. If you love Batman, it is a great time to be reading this book.
A recent update to the Justice League IMDb page has caught our attention.
In this update, a new character was added: Daniel Eghan as Arkham Guard 2. Although this isn’t official confirmation of Arkham Asylum, it gives us a pretty clear indication that the iconic Batman location will be making an appearance in the film.
In all likelihood, the Asylum will have something to do with Lex Luthor, as he was sent to Arkham by Batman at the end of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Could we see cameos by any famous Batman villains? How big of a factor will Arkham Asylum and Lex Luthor be in the overall Justice League story? Let us know your guesses in the comments section.
Justice League hits theaters on November 17, 2017.
Two new promotional clips for The Lego Batman Movie have been released. Watch them both below.
Promo Clip – “I’m Batman”
Promo Clip – “Nerds”
“In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.”
The Lego Batman Movie hits theaters on February 10, 2017.
Doctor Strange hit theaters back in November, and to no one’s surprise, was a massive success. It’s brought in over $650 Million as of this writing.
Although the film hasn’t even finished its theatrical run, we won’t have to wait too long to pick it up on Blu-Ray.
According to Comicbook.com, Doctor Strange is slated to get a Blu-Ray release on February 28. The 3D version clocks in at $34.99, with the normal version costing $29.99.
“From Marvel comes DOCTOR STRANGE, the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place – a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange – armed with newly acquired magical powers – is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying, and totally mind-bending journey.”
Since the death of Carrie Fisher, grieving Star Wars fans have been paying tribute to the actress.
Fisher, who died Dec. 27, 2016, played the iconic Princess Leia.
Now, one fan has launched a petition on Change.org to get Leia named as an official Disney princess.
Make Princess Leia a Disney Princess
Cody Christensen, of Cedar City, Utah, started the petition.
In an interview with Geek Magazine, Christensen said he started it after finding out Disney had rules for who could and couldn’t become a princess.
“I started the petition because it was something that bugged me since Disney bought the property,” said Christensen. “Disney had princesses and Leia was a princess.”
Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4 billion, adding the epic Star Wars franchise its library of characters.
The petition titled “Make Leia an official Disney princess” has a goal of 25,000 supporters. So far, it has garnered more than 21,000 supporters.
Right now, the full roster of official Disney Princesses include Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel and Merida.
Dwayne Johnson might be the busiest man in Hollywood. The actor is not only tied to multiple productions in 2017 but he will soon star as Black Adam in Warner Bros. and DC Comics’ Shazam! movie.
Johnson has been attached to the role for years, with no one quite sure when he will first appear in the growing DC Universe. The actor recently conducted Q&A session with his fans on YouTube and was asked why he decided to take the role of Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe.
“I’ve loved the role of Black Adam, I love that he starts off as a slave, that he felt like he was wronged. I’ve just loved that backstory. I think that Black Adam has always been, to me, the most intriguing superhero.”
It certainly seems like Johnson is ready to get going on the Shazam! movie. The official release date isn’t until April 2019 but it’s possible that we could see the character appear in an upcoming DC film like Justice League or as rumored, the in-development Man of Steel sequel.
Are you excited to see Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe? When should the character first appear? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!
Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, has more characters set for a film adaptation.
It’s being reported that Liefeld’s Extreme Universe is set to become a live action movie. Graham King and Mark Gao’s Fundamental Films are teaming up with Akiva Goldsman on bringing the property to the big screen.
In a statement, Liefeld talked about his excitement for this project.
“Over the past nearly 25 years, since launching Image Comics, I’ve been lucky enough to see the power of these stories and characters as they’ve resonated with several generations of comic book fans. To now be able to work with Akiva Goldsman and Graham King, who are powerhouses in their own right, to bring these compelling characters and conflicts to life on the big screen is nothing short of a dream come true!”
Although the Extreme Universe consists of over 100 characters, the most notable include Cybrid, Brigade, Bloodstrike, Lethal, Battlestone, Kaboom, and Re-Gex.
This Han Solo cast just gets better and better. According to Variety, Woody Harrelson is in talks to join the Star Wars spin-off movie based on Han Solo.
The report states that sources close to the production claim Harrelson is the top choice for the role, but Disney hasn’t finalized the deal. Harrelson will potentially play a mentor role to a young Han, but no more details we offered surrounding the potential role. Starring Alden Ehrenreich the spin-off will be set before the events of A New Hope similar to Rogue One, which continues to succeed at the box-office.
Harrelson will star in next year’s War for the Planet of the Apes, as well as The Glass Castle and Wilson. The report also claims that while the production has been casting largely upcoming actors it was important to Lucasfilm to get a big name actor for this role.
Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller the Star Wars anthology movie will also star Donald Glover and Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke. The film is slated to hit theaters on May 25, 2018.
Do you want to see Harrelson join the cast of the Han Solo film? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!
This year’s movie release calendar is full of potential blockbusters like Wonder Woman and The Fate of the Furious. However, several of the most anticipated films have one thing in common: Disney.
In 2016, Disney had six of the 10 top grossing movies in North America. It also had the top three movies of the year.
Finding Dory was the No.1 movie of 2016, with $486.3 million at the box office. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story secured a second-place finish and Captain America: Civil War took third place with $408.1 million.
Could Disney rule the box office once again in 2017?
Disney Tops Most Anticipated Movies List
Fandango released its list of the most anticipated movies of the year. It conducted a survey asking more than 2,000 moviegoers which movies they are most excited to see.
The top five include Star Wars: Episode VIII (Dec. 15), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (May 5), Beauty and the Beast (March 17), Wonder Woman (June 2) and Spider-Man: Homecoming (July 7).
Rounding out the top ten are Justice League, The Fate of the Furious, Fifty Shades Darker, Logan and Despicable Me 3.
Disney is behind three of the top five releases—four, if you factor in Homecoming, which is a Marvel/Sony co-production with Sony distributing.
Wonder Woman will likely be DC’s big winner.
If you take into consideration the fan fervor surrounding this year’s crop of films, Disney is likely to remain on top.
The trailer for Beauty and the Beast (No. 3 on the list) garnered 127.6 million views in the first 24 hours after its release online last year, smashing the record for most views in a day.
The Fifty Shades Darker trailer previous held the record with 114 million views in its first 24 hours, surpassing the Star Wars: The Force Awakens record of 112 million views.
Universal’s The Fate of the Furious (No. 7 on the list) later toppled Beauty and Beast, with 139 million views in its first day.
Disney’s Strategy
The media giant has spent the last several years expanding its portfolio with several acquisitions.
Disney CEO Bob Iger secured the purchase of Marvel ($4B), Pixar ($7.4B) and Lucasfilm ($4B). And the gamble is starting to pay off.
Those acquisitions have given Disney a wider library of characters and stories to pull from, making it a fierce competitor.
Last year, Disney became the first studio in history to cross $7 billion in global box office earnings.
Its success helped propel the North American box office to $11.4 billion, the highest-earning year in history, according to box office tracker comScore. The previous record of $11.14 billion was set in 2015.
Of course, not everything Disney released last year resulted in box office magic. The studio had several costly flops.
Alice Through the Looking Glass and The BFG resulted in the loss of millions of dollars.
Batman #14