The much Anticipated Musical hit Cats finally has a trailer for the film due out this Christmas.
Over the course of a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
In Cinemas This Christmas, starring James Corden, Dame Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Sir Ian McKellan, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson, and introducing Francesca Hayward. Directed by Tom Hopper
Paramount Pictures held their San Diego Comic Con Panel to kick off SDCC 2019 and as well as the surprise appearance by Tom Cruise to reveal the first official trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ we also learned some more information for upcoming ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ such as confirming that it will indeed have a full R Rated Certificate when it releases
But the big surprise is that Edward Furlong, the original actor who played John Connor in Terminator 2: Judgement Day will return to play the older version of the character in the new film.
Terminator: Dark Fate is a direct sequel to Judgement day and will be ignoring every film released since which not means the return of Linda Hamilton in the role of Sarah Connor but having Edward Furlong return is more than just a fandom pleasing choice but just hammers home just what it means to make this film the sequel the franchise probably deserved to have all along.
In fact we have learned a bit more about Dark Fate thanks to an interview with Entertainment Weekly where director Tim Miller explains what makes this new sequel stand out from all the previous failed films:
“The first two movies really deal with time as a loop, what’s happening is the same thing that happened before and everybody is fighting to ensure that happens again and James Cameron had this lucky break that he only broke that rule at the end of Terminator 2 when Sarah destroys Cyberdyne, it’s the first thing that happened that hadn’t happened before, and so it was going to change the future — but no one knew how. And I don’t think the movies that came after it really explored that in a clean way like I believe we are, with true consequences, and it makes perfect sense for Sarah to be the one to face those consequences since they were her choices to begin with.”
The more and more I read about this new film, the more faith I have in it as a sequel and it does sound as though Miller has gone back to basics instead of failed attempts to reuse the same formula of the story.
I am very excited to see more and after watching the special SDCC 2019 featurette video above, everything is looking “thumbs up” for Terminator Dark: Fate, due to land in Cinemas on November 1st 2019.
SDCC 2019 has opened its doors and as is now tradition with the ArrowVerse shows, Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive first look….almost….at the new hero suits for Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl and Batwoman.
Kicking things off where it all began and perhaps rather fitting as Arrow will come to an end with Season 8, it seems as though Oliver Queen is returning to his original “The Hood” look with a classic but improved look for his final season. I quite like this although it must be said that for all the hero’s that would normally be wearing a mask, these cover shots are not showing them.
…which does make it rather interesting for The Flash, as much has been reported that based on fan feedback from last season, the next Flash suit will indeed see a return of the ‘Chin Strap’ style Flash cowl which is more traditional for the suit. From this image it does look as though more gold lines have been added as well as a much softer looking material which to me at the very least, is a possible nod to the 90’s TV Flash suit which was more of a soft Velvet than leather and PVC of the modern show.
In the case of Batwoman, this is more of a better look at the suit Ruby Rose will wear for the new show to hit the CW ArrowVerse this year. The only real look we have seen was in last years major crossover event “Elseworlds” where we finally visited a Gotham City where Batman and Bruce Wayne have been missing for years. I do like the look of this suit, it is still close enough to the comic book suit whilst still being a fresh enough take for the first TV show to feature Batwoman.
I began by saying that we were ‘almost’ getting to see some new suits for the new seasons of ArrowVerse shows but with Supergirl, it is not quite the case. We can see that Melissa Benoist does in fact sport a brand new hair style for Supergirl this season with a fringe and bangs but other wise, this is the classic Supergirl suit that Melissa has worn since Season 1. Earlier this week however, Melissa did share a brand new suit via her own instagram and is perhaps the biggest change to any suit previously made on any of the shows.
The short skirt and tights have gone and now replaced with an all body suit though the knee boots have been kept as well as the original S Shield logo but the the new belt and it looks fantastic. As much as this is a stylish new look we can pretty much imagine how the new suit will be far more comfortable for Melissa with so many long and cold night suits which are a mantel of the ArrowVerse shows.
SDCC 2019 will no doubt reveal a lot more and possibly some trailers as the ArrowVerse shows fast pace their way to the biggest Crossover event yet in “Crisis on Infinite Earths” which has been teased since the very end of Elseworlds and with Arrow coming to a definitive end…..fans are on tenterhooks for more information!
San Diego Comic Con is often full of surprises and SDCC 2019 is no exception as Tom Cruise himself surprised everyone by showing the very first official trailer for Top Gun: Maverick.
Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films Present Top Gun: Maverick. Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, and Lewis Pullman with Ed Harris.
Sit down with Camouflaj, the team behind creating Marvel’s Iron Man VR as they do a deep dive on how they’ve nailed flying in VR. Don the PlayStation VR headset* to suit up as the Armored Avenger in an original Iron Man adventure!
Using two PlayStation Move motion controllers fire up Iron Man’s Repulsor Jets and blast into the skies with an arsenal of iconic Iron Man weapons at your fingertips. Face off against Iron Man’s greatest foes in high stakes, action-packed battles. Upgrade tech in Tony Stark’s garage to customize Iron Man’s sleek suit and awesome abilities.
Inspired by the comics, the Impulse Armor was created in collaboration between famed Marvel illustrator/suit designer Adi Granov and developer Camouflaj for an original suit in Marvel’s Iron Man VR. Check out Adi Granov as he recreates the Armored Avenger in this timelapse video.
PlayStation 4 systems, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Camera are required to experience VR functionality. Two PS Move motion controllers required to play.
SDCC 2019 has kicked off an already plenty of news is coming out as the doors open in San Diego starting with the news that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will come to a final end with Season 7. The news was revealed by Deadline in an interview with MARVEL TV head guy Jeph Loeb.
The interview was very candid and actually confirmed much that fans have been speculating about since the death of MCU icon Agent Phil Coulson at the end of Season 5, which many fans felts would be the end of the show as following every season there would always be the dread that it would be cancelled. Loeb actually goes further and confirms that they did feel that the show was done but then the head writers went away and had a bit of a think and came up with an idea on how to end the show on their terms by laying the ground work in Season 6 before bringing it to a full end with Season 7.
Loeb responded: “The simplest answer is so that we can end on our terms, really. How many shows do you know that just suddenly ended, and you feel like, but wait a minute, there was more. Yes, in the chronology of this is we thought Season 5 was the end. If you go back and you look at the end of that season, it is written that way. Actually, the last episode of that season is called “The End.” Honestly, we thought we were turning out the lights and going home when we got a call from ABC that said, the material is so strong, do you think you have another season, do you think you have another 13 because we sort of like this idea of doing it again”
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has always had a struggle really when it came to finding its own place in the MCU, just as Agent Carter did. At first it was a companion show that would continue the story of S.H.I.E.L.D. post the first Avengers film which fans will know, was actually the original death of Phil Coulson before he was resurrected for the TV show. It struggled to find its own rhythm for the first two seasons and relied heavily at times at the odd cameo story from the MCU such as guest starring Lady Sif following the events of Thor: The Dark World which also saw them visit London to do ‘Clean Up’ after the events of that film. It was really only when ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’ changed the whole MCU did the show finally have free reign to let loose as it were.
But then it kind of just floated by and eventually existed outside of the MCU and never playing a part in any of the big moments including the Snap and the Blip seen with End Game and Spider-Man: Far From Home. It always bothered me that Coulson, who was the catalyst from bringing the Avengers together, some how remained under the rader once he came back to life and never interacted with any of the Avengers who also seemed to not know that he was no longer deceased.
But the show has a loyal fan base and the very fact that the cast and crew dug their heels in to get to a final 7th season is fairly remarkable, and to see them bowing out in their own way with a panned exit now that the MCU is on a break till the next phase of films are revealed is probably the most sensible way to wrap things up.
But first Season 6 has to finish, and going by the sizzle trailer below straight from SDCC 2019…..things are just getting interesting!
*Spoilers Below for the Rest of Season 6 – SDCC 2019 Sizzle Reel Trailer*
San Diego Comic Con 2019 (SDCC) is about to open its doors and kicking things off we have Kevin Smith releasing the very first NSFW Red Band trailer for ‘Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot’.
The stoner icons who first hit the screen 25 years ago in CLERKS are back! When Jay and Silent Bob discover that Hollywood is rebooting an old movie based on them, the clueless duo embark on another cross-country mission to stop it all over again!
In Theaters: October 15, 2019.
My thoughts:
Just looking at this trailer as a fan of Kevin Smith’s films, I instantly get the sense that this is really a big old reunion and celebration of everyone who has ever been in a Kevin Smith production, even Ben Affleck has tweeted Kevin recently after many years of them not communicating at all so my guess would be that we could see him in this film with Kevin.
Now I can also see where the negativity will come in with this potentially in that this is a remake almost of ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back’ by reusing the same plot almost and the humour is very….intriguing to see how this film will play in 2019 with humour still very much of a decade ago. But with Kevin’s recent heart attack, I do feel that this is a celebration of his life’s work and this film will no doubt be a hit with his fans but I hope it will be seen like that and not a lazy recycling effort.
Explore a unique world with videogame developers Spiders in revealing new webseries GreedFall, the latest RPG from Spiders studio, offers you to forge the destiny of an uncharted world, when it releases September 10 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Spiders and Focus Home Interactive are today excited to unveil a new webseries, which explores the studio’s signature approach in bringing GreedFall to life. The first episode, Terra Incognita, is available to watch now, exploring the creative processes, inspirations and intentions of the team in creating GreedFall’s unique world.
GreedFall draws inspiration from the 17th Century of our own world, with references to the era’s baroque art, music, fashion and architecture. Through the rich bestiary, distinct settlements and sprawling environments filled with secrets, Spiders aims to imbue players with a sense of wonder – much like that of the explorers, scientists and naturalists of the epoch. Despite the historical references, the island of Teer Fradee is very much grounded in fantasy. For every fantastical creature, native village and colonizing nation, the team has conceived an origin and reason to exist in this world, giving curious players a deep history to delve into.
GreedFall releases 10 September 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Pre-orders are live now on Steam and at retailers. For more information, visit www.greedfall.com/shop.
A Rat’s Quest – The Way Back Home is a Romeo and Juliet-esque story about a rat and a mouse. Mat, the hero of the game, is trying to find a way to his beloved Nat, a fearless mouse being kept as a pet. Together, they’re planning their escape to freedom: the outside. But beware – this journey is full of dangers, one of them being THE CLAW.
Experience a giant’s world from the perspective of our tiny hero, Mat the rat. For you and me, an old closet is only that – but for Mat, it’s a towering dungeon with the promise of adventure. Play hide and squeak with fearsome creatures and slash them with your shiny rivet or fend them off with your sturdy button.
“Teaming up with HandyGames for A Rat’s Quest has been a dream come true. Since we met, we felt we’d make a great team, and we were right! This game is our debut title, and we know at heart that we’ve found the perfect publisher for it, one that will empower the game to reach its full potential and audience. They truly believe in us – and we in them. That’s why we’re immensely happy to welcome them as part of our family and share this journey!” – Jessie Cano. Studio Manager @ The Dreamerians
A Rat’s Quest is an action-adventure game by Mexican studio The Dreamerians and will be published by HandyGames in 2021. It’s currently in development for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Features:
Moving Story: Experience a story about love, friendship and keeping promises in three acts.
Rat Mode: Climb, jump, crawl, slither and sneak like a rodent.
Hybrid Gameplay: Experience the narrowness in walls and under the floor by a switching perspective between 3D platforming, side-scrolling and top-down.
Full Immersion: Compasses are for humans. Make your own path! No mini-map,
no waypoints… just your rodent survival instincts.
Tough as Nails: No armor, no ordinance drops. Use the world and your wits to overcome overwhelming danger.
A Rat’s Evolution: Gather gadgets and “add-ons” to survive the way back home…
Quests and Choices: Try different approaches when solving riddles and quests.
A Rat’s Quest is an action-adventure game by Mexican studio The Dreamerians and will be published by HandyGames in 2021. It’s currently in development for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Astroneer, the accessible interplanetary survival sandbox played by more than 3 million space explorers to date, honors the Apollo 11 mission to the moon with the Lunar Update available now on PC and Xbox One.
For a limited time, the space explorers of Astroneer can encounter the Apollo Lunar Module lander spacecraft on Desolo, the moon of Astroneer’s cosmos. There, explorers have until Aug. 31 to unlock a vintage-themed spacesuit palette and visor, honouring the heroic crew of the Apollo 11 mission.
In remembrance of these inspirational pioneers, the Apollo Lunar Module will also take photos of players in the vintage style of the Apollo TV camera. This camera, mounted on the Eagle spacecraft, was the device that captured humanity’s first few steps on the moon. Trailblazing astronauts are invited to share their photography with #ApolloAstroneer.
Players who find the Lunar Module will hear over an hour of iconic audio, capturing the emotion and mystique of the Apollo 11 mission. Two distinct radio transmissions feature different content. Hear conversations from Mission Control during their life-changing journey on the ATG Channel or listen to astronaut Mike Collins talk to Mission Control from the Lunar Module on the Flight Loop Channel.
Astroneer celebrates the pioneering spirit of space travel by giving enterprising explorers a galaxy of diverse planets to discover and tools to chart, colonize, and traverse the final frontier. The Lunar Update brings the addition of new platforms and storage, equipping hopeful Astroneers for the next era of humanity.
“The wonder and optimism of space travel fuels the adventures of Astroneer, which our intrepid community has come to adore,” said Joe Tirado, Communications Director for System Era Softworks. “No event in history better captures this spirit than the Apollo 11 mission, the heroism and dedication of which inspire our development. We’re tremendously humbled by the mission’s legacy and excited to pay respect to them in our own way.” Astroneer is available now on Xbox One and Steam for PC for $29.99. It will be on sale via Steam for 25% off beginning Friday, July 19 until Monday, July 22.
Astroneer supports the English, French, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish languages.
For more information, visit the official website or follow Astroneer on Twitter and Facebook.
EA SPORTS have released the first FIFA 20 focused trailer, with three new key features highlighted!
The 3 key features highlighted in the trailer are;
Set piece rewrite – a new set piece system will allow players to take more control over freekicks giving players an entirely new approach to set piece play
Composed finishing – a gameplay feature that will allow attackers to be more clinical in front of goal
Ball Physics – the ball physics have been redesigned in FIFA 20 to allow for the most realistic footballing experience yet!
Dynamic 1 v 1s – this new feature will allow more attacking opportunities to get past your opponent, whilst also giving defenders a wider range of defending skills to win back the ball in 1v1 situation
Pre-order the FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition before August 5th and get an untradeable FUT 20 Ones to Watch Player Item: http://x.ea.com/59040
FIFA 20 launches worldwide September 27 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, bringing two sides of The World’s Game to life – the prestige of the professional stage and an all-new authentic street football experience in EA SPORTS VOLTA
Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, Windjammers 1 and 2) with co-developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (Streets of Fury) today revealed that Yūzō Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima, the original Streets of Rage series’ incomparable composers, will be joined by an all-star ensemble in contributing brand new tracks for the Streets of Rage 4 soundtrack.
In a new video released by Dotemu, Yūzō Koshiro and fellow Streets of Rage composer Motohiro Kawashima detail their direction and goals in making an impactful, unforgettable score for Streets of Rage 4. Filmed earlier this year during BitSummit, the group discusses a range of subjects, from channeling the thumping club anthems fans loved in the original games to crafting sounds that weren’t heard in the previous entries.
Revealing that Yūzō Koshiro and studio Ancient pitched a sequel to Streets of Rage at one point, the video also candidly explores some of the internal pressures that the original Streets of Rage team was facing during development while directly competing with Capcom’s Street Fighter II, which at the time was being scored by Yoko Shimomura. The legendary Shinomura is revealed below as lending her musical mastery to the upcoming soundtrack as well.
Thanks to the help of Brave Wave Productions, a music label that brings the work of Japanese game musicians to global audiences, Streets of Rage 4 will feature original music from:
Yūzō Koshiro (Streets of Rage 1, 2 & 3, Ys I & II, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Revenge Shinobi,Shenmue I & II, Super Smash Bros. Brawlfor 3DS and Wii U & Ultimate, ActRaiser 1 & 2)
Motohiro Kawashima (Streets of Rage 2 & 3, Shinobi II, Batman Returns)
Yoko Shimomura (Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, Kingdom Hearts I, II & III, Super Mario RPG, Legend of Mana, Parasite Eve)
Hideki Naganuma (Jet Set Radio & Future, Super Monkey Ball, Sega Rally 2)
“Among these names stand some of the most legendary and memorable musical architects in video game history,” said Cyrille Imbert, executive producer of Streets of Rage 4. “Since we first announced the title last fall, fans have been asking who will be involved in the game’s soundtrack as it is a vital element to the Streets of Rage games. We are thrilled to confirm this world-class lineup of musical talent for Streets of Rage 4.”
Streets of Rage 4 will be the first entry to the core series in 25 years, standing as Axel and Blaze’s glorious return to serving up side-scrolling beatdowns. With lush hand-drawn animations, new combat abilities, and fresh tracks from an amazing team of composers, Streets of Rage 4 will be a masterful tribute to and revitalisation of the classic action fans adore.
More information and surprises about the Streets of Rage 4 soundtrack will be revealed in the future.
To keep your skull-cracking combo on the latest Streets of Rage 4 news going, head over to www.streets4rage.com, visit www.facebook.com/StreetsofRage4, and give the follow button a devastating high kick on Twitter @Dotemu, @Lizardcube and @Guard_Crush.
Ubisoft has announced a free brand new game mode for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, Mercenaries, which will be available from July 18th . Mercenaries is an eight-player free-for-all PvPvE gameplay experience. The objective is to call for rescue, locate and reach the extraction point, then be the first to board the chopper. The new game mode will be available on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC
At the beginning of the match, the extraction point is unknown and players will have no ranged weapons, gear or items. Players will need to locate and activate radio transmitters to shrink the possible extract zone on the map. In the meantime, players will fight to be the first to gain intel on transmitter locations while looting gear, weapons and money. After the first player has activated three transmitters, the chopper will head to the extraction point and once landed, the location will be revealed to everyone. The first player to fill their extraction gauge and board the chopper wins.
Mercenaries mode introduces a wealth of new mechanics including:
Looting for Gear: Players start the game just with a melee weapon and will need to find the best gear, weapons and consumables to fight the Unidad forces and enemy players. If a player dies, they will lose all of the loot gathered and start at square one when they respawn.
Armor: Mercenaries mode will feature a new health and armor system. Based on the gear players pick up, an armor bar will appear. This bar will absorb a percentage of damage based on the penetration capability of the opponent’s weapon.
Health: If players are hit by a weapon that deals penetration damage, they will bleed and gradually lose a percentage of their health. If they are injured, they will be able to loot three different types of healing items to get back into fighting shape: medikits, bandages and syringes.
Destructible Doors: Destructible doors can be opened with CQC, behind which players may find intel, loot, or cover to aid them in their fight. Players will need to think tactically about when to use this as opponents will be able to hear the breaking doors if they are close by.
Additionally, as a thank-you to players, the Lone Wolf Costume will be given as a reward after completing their first match. Along with the Lone Wolf Costume, players will be able to receive a series of rewards based on their wins.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands also has a Rewards Program available to all players until September 27th, 2019. Jump back into the Wildlands, complete the set challenges, and redeem special rewards in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. All rewards will also unlock unique ‘Memories of the Wildlands’ dialogues. More information can be found at: ghostrecon.com/RewardsProgram
Developed by Ubisoft Paris,* Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is a military-shooter which can be played in up to four-player co-op or single-player. Players have total freedom to accomplish their missions how they want and watch as the world reacts to their actions. Players can choose to move quietly in the night, go in hot at dawn or work together to execute a sync shot that takes out enemies in one fell swoop. Each choice has a consequence, and players must improvise or adapt their plans to ensure the completion and success of each mission. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Ghost War allows players to live the ultimate co-op experience in 4v4 modes. Featuring a growing roster of classes, maps and modes, Ghost War focuses on teamwork, strategy and tense tactical engagements.
A new CODE VEIN trailer highlighting the Invading Executioner boss has been released and boy to the boss fights keep looking more and more impressive:
The Invading Executioner utilizes her scythe for swift attacks with rhythmic precision. She is also capable of harnessing the element of water for devastating area-of-effect attacks and to close the distance between herself and the player.
CODE VEIN releases throughout the Americas on September 27, 2019 for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM.
