Captain America and a few of his buddies are ready for war! Total Film has revealed a new image from Avengers: Infinity War, giving us an awesome new look at Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). The image also features the warriors of Wakanda, including Danai Gurira’s Okoye.
Check out the image below:
It’s obvious that this image places these four members of the Avengers in Wakanda, which seems to be where the majority of the film will be set. Many are speculating that the final and most powerful infinity stone resides in the African country, so it’s safe to assume that Thanos is standing at the opposite end of this battlefield.
Avengers: Infinity War is directed by the Russo Brothers and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Don Cheadle, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Holland, Paul Rudd, and Tom Hiddleston.
Read synopsis for Avengers: Infinity War:
An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
FX and Marvel Entertainment have released the first official trailer for Legion, giving us an incredible (and mind-boggling) first-look at the second season.
In the trailer, David (Dan Stevens) wakes up after being sucked into a glowing orb in the season one finale, only to learn that he has been missing for an entire year. Since then, things have severely changed for his friends and his enemies. After escaping David’s mind intact, the Shadow King is still out there and it looks like he’s infecting people with a nasty looking virus.
Noah Hawley serves as executive producer for Legion, along with John Cameron, Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory. The hit series will return to FX on April 3, 2018!
Straight from the pages of Doctor Strange and, making his triumphant return this summer, is The Golden Guardian, behind new creative team Jeff Lemire and Kim Jacinto.
The greatest hero that the Marvel Universe ever forgot, Sentry, has returned! He is shining bright with the power of a thousand exploding suns, back from the dead, but his troubled mind is far from finding peace. He labors by day as Bob Reynolds in a mundane life, but at night, the Sentry soars across the sky. Get to know the character and his dual existence, the Void, in this mind-bending series.
Be on the lookout for The Sentry #1 when it lands on shelves on June 6. A full list of all incoming ‘Fresh Start’ series for 2018 can be foundHERE.
Wade Wilson will look to regenerate his degenerate ways with a new creative team in Skottie Young and Nic Klein, this summer.
The Merc with a Mouth hasn’t worked in a while as things are tough all over. Deadpool attempts to launch his mercenary-for-hire business yet again, amidst a catastrophic threat that is screaming toward Earth that is unfathomably huge and mind-breakingly cataclysmic. Only he can stop it.
This new series continuesMarvel‘s ‘new beginnings’ or ‘fresh start’ movement in revamping, reloading and, in some cases, overhauling its characters, including with new creative teams.
Make sure to check out Deadpool #1 when it lands on shelves on June 6. A full list of all incoming ‘Fresh Start’ series for 2018 can be foundHERE.
Live-action Sailor Moon musicals are nothing new to Japanese audiences. However, the trend of adapting the popular 90s anime never quite transitioned to the American viewership. Until now.
Thanks to CineLife Entertainment, a Sailor Moon live-action musical is coming to limited American movie theatres beginning March 10th.[easy-tweet tweet=”Thanks to CineLife Entertainment, a Sailor Moon live-action musical is coming to limited American movie theatres beginning March 10th.” user=”Jenisaur” hashtags=”#sailormoonlive”]
Sailor Moon on the Big Screen in America
In true Sailor Moon fashion, the show has a million words in its full title. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Musical-Le Mouvement Finalloosely follows the plot of the “S” or “Stars” arc. After Mamoru leaves for America, the Three Lights appear and cause trouble. Chibi-Chibi drops from the sky like Chibi-Usa before her, but is she on the side of good or evil?
After a while, you get used to kids showing up from nowhere.
The Sailor Guardians/Sailor Starlights arrive along with Chibi-Chibi. The Guardians plan to steal the Sailor crystals that give the Scouts their power. Is Chibi-Chibi working alongside them?
The Sailor scouts have to defeat the Shadow Galactica, protect the crystals, and keep the Three Lights from their nefarious deeds. Then maybe they’ll get around to their homework.
Sailor Moon Star is the final arc in the Sailor Moon saga.
Celebrating 25 Years
The Musical-Le Mouvement Final comes to America just in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sailor Moon’s original Japanese release. While this event will bring live-action Sailor Moon to America for the first time, musical adaptations of the series are nothing new in Japan. According to Mark Rupp, Managing Director for CineLife Entertainment, “In Japan, the Sailor Moon musical adaptations have been a fan favorite for years and we are excited to bring this major cinema event to manga and anime fans across the U.S.”
— Sailor Moon Live Musical (@sailor_live) March 4, 2018
Other celebrations honoring Sailor Moon in Japan this year include a 25th Anniversary Orchestral Concert, and Sailor Moon: The Miracle 4D, a new attraction at Universal Studios Japan.
Audiences are encouraged to cosplay at screenings and sing along with songs if they can! For a complete list of theatres that will show The Musical Le-Mouvement Final, check CineLife Entertainment.com. And let us know what you think if you see the show.
Last week, a set photo from the production of Warner Bros. upcoming Shazam!, gave us our first look at Zachary Levi’s suit in the film. The image was received positively, with many praising it for its comic accuracy. Unfortunately, we only got a look at the backside of the costume until a newer set photo provided a look at the front of the suit including its iconic logo.
The image comes to us via Twitter from user MisterBatfleck. Although at a distance, the image still provides a good look at the suit:
If you’re familiar with the character of Captain Marvel, you’ll realize the suit appears ripped right from the comics. Over the years, comic book movies have altered costumes to make them fit the more grounded movie universes. That’s why the X-Men didn’t wear yellow spandex until 2011.
The Shazam! suit seems to be one that will take heavily from its source material. The film is set to have a lighter tone than the previous DCEU films meaning it may be able to stray away from the dark and brooding which includes his attire.
What are your thoughts on the Shazam! suit? Let us know in the comments below!
“We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still, a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Strong).”
More than two weeks have passed since the shooting in Parkland, Florida. A shooting which left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since then discussions about what caused it and what should happen next have filled many things. From television news segments, search engines, to daily face-to-face interactions we have with one another. Among the topics of discussion is the perceived role violent video games play in school shootings.
“I’m hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people’s thoughts,” said President Donald Trump. Trump made the comment during a meeting on school safety back on February 22nd. A day later Rhode Island State House Republican Member Robert Nardolillo proposed a 10% tax increase on M-rated games. Citing the tax would fund mental health provisions in schools.
Government officials focusing on violent video games is nothing new. In 1993 U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman chaired a hearing on violent video games. In the hearing, Lieberman said “I’d like to be able to pass a law saying you can’t produce this stuff anymore. We don’t do that because we value our freedoms”.
Lieberman also cited how those freedoms come with responsibilities. Responsibilities he felt the video game industry was not living up to. After the hearing, the Entertainment Software Association created the ESRB 1994. But even the creation of the board who is responsible for rating games has not stopped politicians from trying to ban them.
The state of California tried to ban the sale and rental of violent video games to minors in 2005. But in 2011 the law was struck down by the Supreme Court who declared video games are protected under the first amendment. So are there any causal links between the behavior of children and the games they play?
According to a decade-long study in the UK no. The study involved over 11,000 kids both boys and girls from the time they were five-years-old to seven-years-old, and measured their exposure to television screens. When it came to how long the children played video games, only 3% were reported to be playing more than three hours a day. In fact, the study reports children who played no games were more likely to show increased problems, (peer issues excluded).
While children who played more than one hour of video games were less likely to showcase behavioral, emotional or attention issues. Although hyperactivity was prevalent in children who watched more than three hours of television a day. Now if you’re wondering why I am citing an overseas study it is simple. America is not the only country where these types of games are sold.
The American Psychological Association published an articlein 2013 citing the benefits of playing video games. Those who played shooters had a higher ability to think of things in three dimensions, something not found in those who played puzzle and role-playing games. In 2016, New York University Shanghai found a link. What kind of link?
According to the study enhanced visuomotor control was tied to those who played action games for as little as five hours. This, of course, includes first-person-shooters as well. It even goes on to say action games can be beneficial for drivers. Think about it.
When you play a shooting game, you’re looking in various directions and maps all at once. You’re basically training your eyes to multitask. But do violent video games cause teenagers to be more aggressive and commit crimes? For the answer, we look at a study done by Stetson University in 2014 which looked into possible ties.
The study included youth that ranged from 12 to 17 years old and their exposure to violent video games. Results showed the answer is no. Actually, the study showed the opposite of what so many of those in government have claimed. More exposure to violent video games actually led to a drop in the number of violent crimes they (the youth) committed.
Actual violent crimes. In 2015 a study was done by Texas Tech and also yielded positive results for violent video games. “Cooperative play seems to have the biggest effect in terms of decreasing aggression toward other people,” said John Velez, a researcher at the university. Velez’s study also gave people in it two options.
Either hit their opponents with a loud noise or show mercy. Those who played by themselves took Velez up on the offer more than those who played with a partner. The results also showed playing a violent video game in co-op mode could make people more sociable in real life. When it comes to myself, violent video games have been a way for me to release aggression.
Growing up with one arm was not easy for me in terms of social engagements. Kids would pick on me, and beat me up because of it. So playing a game like Killer Instinct or Duke Nukemafter school helped me deal with the pain. Even today as I draw closer to 30, video games help provide an escape.
They allow me to become things I cannot be, and give me the opportunity to feel complete in my most incomplete moments. They have allowed me to perform moves I cannot do in the real world, and they have taken me to places only possible in dreams. Banning them or taking them away won’t solve anything. All those things will do is cause politicians to focus on other non-causes instead of creating and passing legislation that will actually keep our youth safe.
Not to mention banning violent video games is something that doesn’t have a clear line. Shooters and fighting games are not the only types of violent video games. A lot of games like Super Mario Bros., Pac-Man, Mega Man, and Sonic the Hedgehog contain cartoon violence. Would those games be banned or withheld from minors too?
It may seem like I’m being a bit extreme but imagine being 16-years-old and not being able to rent or buy a Star Wars game because it involves blowing up tie-fighters and killing enemy soldiers. My biggest hope is that people regardless of government employment read this article and truly understand why gamers like myself play these types of games.
I’m not saying everyone should give a kid Wolfenstein on their third birthday. I’m just saying please understand the types of benefits these types of games provide. When you’ve had a bad day it’s nice to come home and battle aliens, and other evil threats. As these studies show just because it’s a simulation on a screen, it doesn’t mean we’re going to actually live it out when the game is over.
For those who missed Sunday night’s ceremony, spoiler alert I suppose? The Shape of Water edged out a highly competitive Best Picture lineup for the big win of the night.
This was not necessarily surprise, as it was considered a front runner. But therein lies the intrigue; there was no singular leading film. This was a particularly contentious year for Best Picture, at least on the face of things.
And yet, it was “the fish movie” that took away the prize. Why? Probably because it was a great second place pick.
Please note that the following has nothing to do with technical merit; this is not a judgement of the films quality, simply its likelihood to win votes.
The Oscars use preferential voting, rather than a plurality system. If any one film were to get 50% of the votes, then it automatically is the Best Picture winner. In years like this one, where there are nine candidates, this is practically impossible.
Instead, all candidates are ranked by the Academy voters. The first place votes are allocated out, and the film with the least amount of first place votes is eliminated. The second place votes for those ballots are then allocated out.
This continues until a film secures the necessary 50% of the vote.
With a system like this, the eventual winner needs two important traits: the movie has to be a leading contender, but it also needs to be generally well liked. That is, it needs to be a lot of folks second pick.
In a scenario like this year, when Three Billboards was the Vegas and Gold Derby favorite, and Get Out was seen as the choice of the people, ballots were going to be very contentious.
A controversial movie like Billboards may have a lot of first place votes, but not so many second place picks. And while Get Out could have had a lot of support, it did not win most of the important pre-Oscar awards, save for the Spirits. This suggests that it had die hard fans, and likely was a top three for many ballots, but did not have the weight to carry a first place pick.
Thus, you arrive at The Shape of Water‘s victory. Beloved enough to win a good portion of first place votes, but more importantly, generally liked enough by everyone to get the second place votes.
Like a strange twist on the tortoise and the hare, it is not the most popular movie of the bunch that wins the race. Rather, it is the one that most folks thought was pretty darn good.
This year, that movie happened to include a fish-person.
The last time we heard about Green Lantern Corps, director Rupert Wyatt (Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes) was in talks to helm the project, but it looks like plans have changed. According to The Hashtag Show, Mission: Impossible – Falloutdirector Christopher McQuarrie is being eyed to direct the standalone Green Lantern movie.
This wouldn’t be the first time that McQuarrie has stepped into a massive franchise. The director previously joined the Mission: Impossible series in the fifth chapter. We still don’t know much about the Green Lantern Corpsmovie, although it was previously reported that the film would be a buddy cop movie in space, with Hal Jordan being the more experienced Lantern and John Stewart being the rookie.
Alongside the rumour, The Hashtag Show speculates that if the project moves forward with McQuarrie, there’s a decent chance that we could see Tom Cruise cast as the older Hal Jordan. The pair previously worked together on multiple projects and Cruise was on the shortlist of actors in contention for the role last year. This might sound strange, but Tom Cruise as an older, more experienced Hal Jordan could actually work for the DC Extended Universe, especially if he’s teaching John Stewart.
Green Lantern Corps was expected to land in theatres in 2020, although we’re not 100% sure what is currently happening with the DC Extended Universe.
The billionaire inventor is back, as Tony Stark will once again strap into his Iron Man armor, while, both Dan Slott and Valerio Schiti will pull the strings in an all-new series.
Tony Stark, a man from the cusp of tomorrow’s dreams to the forefront of imagination, as he soars on the cutting edge of adventure … and he’s always changing and evolving. He has an idea and the self-made hero will launch to new levels of inventiveness as the future is now.
This new series continues Marvel‘s ‘new beginnings’ or ‘fresh start’ movement in revamping, reloading and, in some cases, overhauling its characters, including with new creative teams.
Make sure to check out Tony Stark: Iron Man #1 when it lands on shelves on June 20. A full list of all incoming ‘Fresh Start’ series for 2018 can be foundHERE.
Click HERE for the complete release via Marvel and HERE for a sneak peek at Schiti’s concept art for the new Iron Man toolbox.
