Check out this amazingly cool digital illustration of Captain America wearing a suit of Iron Man type armor that was specifically built for the all-American hero. It was created by concept artist Abraão Segundo, and he calls it "Captain Iron." This is just such a badass design, and I had to share it with you. I know Cap doesn't really need armor like this, but a few layers of protection, advanced technology and weaponry couldn't hurt.
Back in 2014, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced the third phase of Marvel Studios' master plan. A few months later, Spider-Man was added to the roster. Sony Pictures and Marvel were in talks during this time trying to figure out how they would make it all work. Well, thankfully it did work out and Spider-Man will be making his first appearance in the MCU in Captain America: Civil War.
It's normal to think that the addition of Spider-Man would really change things up in Marvel's plans for their upcoming films, but apparently that's not the case. In an interview with /Film, Feige was asked how drastically they had to update their plans when the inclusion of Spider-Man was made official. Here was his reply:
"As you might have imagined, that had been in the works for a long, long, long, long time. And we had, as we often do, mapped out various alternatives if things don’t happen. So we had a plan how it would continue without him and we have a plan how now it will continue with him. I wouldn’t say it was 'drastic' but we were certainly happy when it all came together."
I'm sure that the creative team at Marvel develops multiple scenarios for all of their productions with multiple characters before they move forward with them. It's also interesting to note that Marvel was confident enough in the fact that they would get Spider-Man back that they made sure they had a plan in place to implement him.
We reported earlier today that Spider-Man will play around in the MCU through 2019 with the conclusion of Avengers: Infinity War. There's no word on what will happen beyond that, but hopefully he sticks around.
Pixel art is modern day impressionism mixed with the previous limitations of computers and consoles. Artist James Boorman has created a series of 29 characters from comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. It's amazing how much of the characters' personality and design translate into a 25x25 pixel grid. Boorman pieces are not true 8-bit because he's using color variations beyond the technical limits of the 70s/80s technology, but they are still well rendered.
The Marvel news continues to roll in thanks to a press conference held for the film this past weekend. Thanks to some of the interviews that were conducted, we've been given a lot of information regarding the Marvel cinematic universe and where it's going.
We have some additional information to share with you that deals with the future of Hulk and Scarlet Witch, who both appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron. I will warn you, that this is SPOILER-filled information, so proceed at your own risk.
Yesterday, we reported that the reason why Hulk wasn't getting another solo film anytime soon is because Universal Pictures still holds the rights to the character. So it seems like they are going to have to be creative in finding new ways to keep him appearing in the MCU.
At the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Hulk is shot out into the atmosphere in a Quinjet. He's not in outer space, just kind of floating around between space and Earth. This means that the future of the Hulk could go two ways. He could crash land back on Earth or he could be taken out into deep space. According to Badass Digest, Marvel was considering bringing Hulk into Guardians of the Galaxy 2. They explain that since Marvel can't make a standalone Planet Hulk movie, they could use Guardians 2 as a way to "back door it." Apparently, this is something they were going to do if the first Guardians of the Galaxy bombed at the box office.
There's no official word on if that's the route they will take it, though. Mark Ruffalo admits that he doesn't know where the Hulk is going to end up, but he is open to a Planet Hulk movie if it happens. He did say in an interview with IGN that Hulk is going to space, and that "there's some talk of maybe Planet Hulk." So who knows where exactly he'll end up? But I think outer space might be a great option.
As for Scarlet Witch, it looks like the next time we'll see her after Age of Ultron will be in Captain America: Civil War, which is something that was previously rumored. In another interview with Badass Digest, we learn that a few of the shots meant for Captain Marvel in Age of Ultron went to Scarlet Witch, including her costume reveal at the end of the movie. Feige explains:
"The way we reveal Scarlet Witch [in costume] at the end of the movie? Those were Captain Marvel plate shots. Joss said, ‘We’ll cast her later!’ And I said, ‘Yeah Joss, we’ll cast her later.’ [Whispers to an invisible associate who isn't Joss] ‘We’re not putting her in there!’"
He then confirms that she will make the move to Civil War saying:
"Finally Joss was like ‘Let’s use those plates to let Scarlet Witch fly into frame, give her a big entrance?’ And that makes sense - she’s come to their side, and she deserves the cool intro, which will feed into another movie we start shooting in a few weeks."
The movie they start shooting in a few weeks is Captain America: Civil War. So there ya have it! There's no word on how big her role will be in the film, but she'll be there.
As cool as the actors from Avengers: Age of Ultron look in their costumes, they have undergarments that they wear under them that are equally as awesome. Gizmodo got an inside look at the technology that went into creating this tactical superhero gear.
Marvel teamed up with the athletic clothing company Under Armour to help create a set of wicked cool base layers for each of the main characters in the movie such as Iron Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Thor, and Quicksilver. Costume designer Alexandra Byrne worked on this challenge with them, and she wanted the best cutting-edge gear that would keep the stars of the film comfortable as they went out and fought a horde of evil robots day after day.
You will be happy to know that Under Armour has already started selling replicas of this gear that was used in Age of Ultron! So for those of you who get out for a little exercise every now and then, now you can do it Avengers style! The undergarments that were created are pretty spectacular. Not only do they look great, but the technology that went into them has been described as “something out of the future.” These are the ultimate underoos, and you can click here to read about everything that went into developing the gear.
We have a video featurette for you to watch that takes us behind-the-scenes of the costume making process. Below that you will find some more photos of the Avengers Under Armour.
According to El Mayimbe of Latino-Review, you will get your first glimpse of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice at 9am this Thursday with the release of a teaser trailer — only an hour before Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel during Star Wars Celebration. This sounds like a ballsy move on the part of Warner Bros.
You will also be able to signup for a special screening of the full trailer in theaters near you this coming Monday, April 20th. These special in-theater events are pretty fun and bring out the most interesting crowds. Odds are high that after the trailer hits those special screening that the full trailer will make its way online.
We won't have to wait long to find out if this rumor is true. Based on how quickly other reputable sites picked this up it seems like a studio "leak." El Mayimbe has very good WB sources so this rumor has real weight.
Latino-Review also reports that the full trailer will be attached to Avengers: Age of Ultron, which would align with the international release date of April 22nd. Obviously/sadly, we have to wait until May 1st in the USA.
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I'm sure that anyone who has played a lot of video games has come across some crazy looking face glitches. Depending on if you hang around a group of mutant looking people, seeing an insane looking face glitch while playing a video game could come as a shock. The YouTube channel gameranx has compiled a video list featuring 10 shockingly creepy face glitches from games for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. Have you ever encountered a face glitch as weird as these?
Via: Geeks are Sexy
The Incredibles is Pixar Studios' only superhero film and came it out back in 2004. Now superhero films are peppered across the year. 2016 and 2017 have about seven movies each for a total of 14 over a two year span.
Director Brad Bird recently said that he's already been writing the script for The Incredibles sequel. Bird spoke to the UK magazine Little White Lies about adding his own touch to what seems like an increasingly crowed genre:
"Well, I worry if you comment too much on other movies then you might just be coasting off their good will. There was a very lazy trend in comedy where somebody would start singing the theme song from The Flintstones and you're supposed to dig on it just because you recognize it. So I don't like that."
I wonder who that's a dig at? Bird continues:
"I think that movies ought to work in and of themselves. However… I would say that the superhero movie turf right now is very trodden over — it's kind of like a field that's had too many games on it, and it's just dried up dirt at this point."
This makes me wonder if The Incredibles 2 is about a world with too many superheroes. It would be an interesting commentary on the genre.
The biggest reason that these comic-book adaptations are doing so well is because visual effects are so insanely good. There seems to be nearly no limitations if you've got a big enough budget. But effects is never what made The Incredibles special. Bird on characters:
"I think that the greatest special effect is caring about a character. A lot of movies seem to forget that, and they bring out a lot of fireballs and then wonder why the fireballs don't have that much impact, no matter how loud and how big they are. But the truth is that the fireball isn't that exciting unless you care about the person running from it."
The most recent crop of superhero films are much better than the previous generations. I don't think I've yet seen things turn cartoonish. Bird on developing The Incredibles 2:
"It can be fun, and certainly I had a blast getting to do the action sequences in The Incredibles, but that's the dessert. Every movie is kind of a risk, and you're thrown into a new pool and you haven't learned how to swim in it yet, so I'm going to bumble along and make the same mistakes that I usually do and hopefully spot them and correct them. I really love those characters and that aspect of getting to be with them again is exciting to me."
We've waited over a decade for news that a sequel was even in the works and now that it's coming, I'm even more intrigued by the story it might tell.
Battlestar Galactica star Katee Sackhoff is set to star in a futuristic sci-fi drama that she created and wrote called Rain. This show sounds like it has serious potential, and it deals with some popular topics of discussion regarding the environment, the world we live in, and a fictional future that our current way of living could lead to.
According to Deadline, the show is an "evolutionary parable that gives us a look into our possible future as a species viewed through the eyes of a soldier named Rain (Sackhoff). It explores how the long-term effects of global warming, the burning of fossil fuels and the scientific manipulation of nature’s balance rot the world and contribute to its decline."
The series is being produced by Reunion Pictures, and producer Tom Rowe said this in a statement:
“With Rain, Katee has created a future world and a story that are compelling as both a sweeping vision and a very personal exploration of a civilization in harrowing decline by its own hand. She has written a great story and we are excited to be working with her.”
Sackhoff added:
“It’s great to be in business with Reunion and Thunderbird. Their credentials in the genre are outstanding and they share my vision in telling a story that means a lot to me.”
The actress currently co-stars in the drama Longmire, which is headed to Netflix. She was most recently seen in the awesome Joseph Khan-directed "Power/Rangers" short that took the Internet by storm last month. I'm excited to see how this next project of hers progresses.
The mythical creature Pegasus has been created out of machine parts by Iranian artist Hasan Novrozi. The way details like muscles, feathers, and hair are synthesized is the work of genius. I think GeekTyrant's new headquarters needs one of Novrozi's creations.
H/T: Nerd Approved
We are about to close out Phase 2 of Marvel’s cinematic universe with Avengers: Age of Ultron and open up Phase 3 with Ant-Man. Phase 3 is going to take fans down a crazy awesome road, and we are going to be introduced to a lot of new superheroes. One of the films I’m looking forward to most is Guardians of the Galaxy 2. I just loved that first film so much, and I’m excited to see what James Gunn does with these characters in the next chapter of the story.
Vulture recently caught up with the director on the red carpet of Age of Ultron, and they asked him about the sequel that he’s currently working on. In his reply he said that the next film is about fathers.
“At its heart, Guardians is a story about families, and if the first film was about him and his mother, this is a story about fathers. So it’s exciting to go there… Listen, I’m still excited about Star-Lord’s character and where he goes.”
He goes on to explain that he knew what the story of the second film would be for a long time. Then adds, “and a third one!” I think that it’s great that the director planned out an entire three film storylines before he even made the first film. Who knows, maybe he’ll add on a few more chapters for these characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is scheduled to begin production at Pinewood Atlanta in February of 2016 and is set to hit the big screen May 5th, 2017.
If you didn't think these Hulkbuster action figures we've been seeing for Avengers: Age of Ultron could get any cooler, then check this out! Comicave Studios' has released a four-foot tall quarter-scale Iron Man Hulkbuster figure. What sets this one apart from the others is the fact that it features extensive articulation and animatronic armor that opens and closes! When it automatically opens up, it reveals the Iron Man Mark 43 armor inside.
This is still just in the prototype stages, but when it is released, I'm sure it will come with a hefty price tag. You can check it out in action in the video below.
Via: Toyark
Photo source Leslie Jones on Twitter
IGN was able to interview writer/director Paul Feig about the development of the Ghostbusters reboot coming in 2016 that stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. Feig said of the recent announcement of a Ghostbusters cineverse:
"That has nothing to do with us. That was a real surprise when that announcement came out… We're just doing our thing and I can't let that affect me. I don't know how real it is."
Wow! I think Feig knows that if his film isn't successful that a cineverse is not even possible. I hope that forcing one to happen doesn't result in a lesser film. Feig talks about who brings the team together and who "leads:"
"It's an ensemble, but at the same time you need the one person that brings you into the group [who is Wiig's character],
"Melissa is sort of the leader of the group, but everybody will be equal. I just love a deep bench like this. Every one of those women is strong and so funny. The hardest thing is going to be… keeping all of their stuff in the movie."
The original Ghostbusters had a pretty balanced dynamic in the team, so it will be interesting to see how this new one works. In the full video interview Feig talks about using test audiences to help shape his films' final edit and writing the script.
Video transcript via: Digital Spy
Actor Jamie Costa has compiled 20 of this best impressions of Robin Williams characters, which not only honor the late actor's work but are spot-on. The fact that Williams transformed so much for his roles is the only reason Costa is able to do so many impressions, Williams was an actor with true range. Costa is pretty prolific with his impressions on Vine, and he's got a few complications and reels on his YouTube channel.
That last trailer for Terminator Genysis revealed a ton of crazy details regarding certain plot points in the film that a lot of us didn’t see coming. It sure did open up a conversation with fans, and I don’t know about you, but it got me even more excited about the film. At this point, who knows what will happen in the film? It seems anything is possible. There are some really interesting doors that it opens.
A new international TV spot has been released that offers up some more footage from the movie. Terminator Genisys is the first of a planned trilogy. I’m already intrigued by the trailers, and it will be fun to see how the full story plays out.
The story is set in 2029, “when the Future War is raging and a group of human rebels has the evil artificial-intelligence system Skynet on the ropes. John Connor (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Jason Clarke) is the leader of the resistance, and Kyle Reese (Divergent‘s Jai Courtney) is his loyal soldier, raised in the ruins of post apocalyptic California. As in the original film, Connor sends Reese back to 1984 to save Connor’s mother, Sarah (Game of Thrones‘ Emilia Clarke), from a Terminator programmed to kill her so that she won’t ever give birth to John. But what Reese finds on the other side is nothing like he expected.”
The movie opens in theaters on July 1st. You can also go through our screenshots and analysis of the previous trailer here.
Artist James Hance is the creator of Wookie the Chew, which is a Star Wars inspired reimagining of Winnie the Pooh. We've posted several illustrations from the art series over the years, and I just came across this wonderfully animated sequence that brings Wookie the Chew to life. The animation was created by Billy Allison, and apparently they plan on turning it into a movie. If they actually did that, I think it would be pretty awesome.
To see some previously released Wookie the Chew art, click on the following links: Adorable Star Wars and Winnie the Pooh Parody Art, “Chewsticks” and “Braver Than They Believe”
Hello there, Face Cadets! My friend and incredibly talented fireball of an animator Billy Allison ( https://www.facebook.com/ArtistBleee ) thinks it's about time we brought you the Wookiee the Chew movie. So that's what's happening :)Art / Story: James HanceAnimation: Billy AllisonNarrator: Spike NesmithMusic: The Vitrolum Republicx[Edit: There'll be no Kickstarter campaign, no donations needed - We're doing it :) We're DOING it!]
Posted by Relentlessly Cheerful Art By James Hance on Friday, February 20, 2015
The clips from Avengers: Age of Ultron continue to roll in! This latest clip, which premiered on Ellen, is one of the funniest clips I've seen from the film so far. So if you're looking for a little humor from the film, then this is the clip that's going to give it to you.
In the scene Black Widow is trying to get Bruce Banner to trust her. She brings Thor into the conversation by asking for a report on Hulk, and his amazing response doesn't help the situation, "The gates of hell are filled with the screams of his victims!" Then when he tries to make the situation better, it gets even worse. Enjoy!
"The Big Wild North" is a great adventure short that follows a young boy who is recuperating after a horrific accident. To help cheer him up, his uncle and aunt take him out on a weekend camping excursion. While on the trip, the boy decides to go out and explore the woods. Little does he know that this little journey is going to turn into an adventure he'll never forget. The short was directed by Tom Antos, and it just goes to show what aspiring filmmakers can do with hardly any budget or crew. I hope you enjoy it.
Netflix's Marvel series Daredevil is a must watch show for any true geek. The second part of the Defenders saga,, A.K.A. Jessica Jones has just started shooting. Thanks to Twitter accounts TheDefenders_TV and Radio Times and Instagram account Koray_ersin, we have some leaked photos. Stars Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), and David Tennant (Kilgrave) can be seen in costume during New York location shooting.
A.K.A. Jessica Jones is set to hit Netflix later in the year. If you don't already have a subscribtion, you need to get one to help support its awesome original content.
First look at #mikecolter as @LukeCage in @marvel's @JessicaJones set!! pic.twitter.com/nngfnYFG7R
— The Defenders TV (@TheDefenders_TV) April 14, 2015A photo posted by Koray Ersin (@koray_ersin) on
First look at David Tennant as #AKAJessicaJones's villainous Kilgrave #DoctorWho
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— Radio Times (@RadioTimes) April 15, 2015H/T: Coming Soon
Artist and illustrator Matt Needle has released a set of four new posters inspired by Avengers: Age of Ulton. The posters feel Saul Bass inspired and have a retro quality. I don't have any details on the ability to purchase these as prints, but follow Needle on Twitter and he'll let you know the second they do.
Source: Poster Posse
