The title of the fifth instalment in the Transformers film franchise has officially been revealed as Transformers: The Last Knight.
It’s speculated that the title is a reference to the Knights of Cybertron. This is due to them being alluded to in the most recent Transformers film, Transformers: Age of Extinction.
Production on the film began earlier this week (June 6th) in Detroit. Other locations around the world have been scheduled for production.
Michigan Film & Digital Media Office Commissioner Jenell Leonard said:
“Having one of the highest-profile film franchises created in Michigan is a major economic boost and a testament to the talent of the state’s production community. The production and economic investment is now happening sooner rather than later, and obviously, the project is a certainty rather than merely a possibility.”
The first teaser for the film has also been released. You can watch it below:
The teaser features an image of Optimus Prime and the sound of the character breathing.
Transformers: The Last Knight is scheduled for release on June 23rd, 2017.
Thoughts on the title? Are you looking forward to the release of Transformers: The Last Knight?
The official trailer for the upcoming remaster collection Batman: Return To Arkham has been released by WB Games.
You can watch the trailer below:
The remaster collection includes both Rocksteady’s Arkham Asylum (2009) and Arkham City (2011) video-games. The remasters include upgraded visuals, models, environments and lighting effects. It will allow fans to experience both games all over again without having to seek out their old console.
The remaster collection includes both games and all of the accompanying DLC’s, including Arkham City’s playable Catwoman sections.
Batman: Return to Arkham will be released later this summer on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Thoughts on the trailer? Are you looking forward to playing the Arkham video-games again?
By Ruari Williamson
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Director Bryan Singer has revealed that he would like to see X-Men character Mystique (played by Jennifer Lawrence in the recent films) get her own solo film, preferably with Lawrence reprising the role of the shape-shifting mutant.
Singer, along with producer/writer Simon Kinberg, appeared on the Empire Podcast to discuss the recently released X-Men: Apocalypse and what the future holds for the X-Men films.
During the interview Singer hinted that solo films for more X-Men characters are on the way, in which he stated his desire to see Mystique branch out on her own. Singer said:
“People have asked if I’d do a standalone. I think she’s right for it, whether it’s Jennifer or that character [Mystique] for some kind of standalone just because she has that view of the world. Xavier can get in Cerebro and look at the world but he’d rather just teach classes and see the beauty of mutants and humans co-existing, and then along comes Raven with a reality check on the state of the world. Just because everyone knows about mutants doesn’t mean they like them or don’t fear them. Even at the end of this movie- renewed suspicion and concern. Portions of the world are damaged. It opens up a lot of avenues.”
You can listen to the interview below. Singer’s comments on a Mystique solo film are 30 minutes in:
Mystique initially rejects the heroic symbol that she has become to other mutants, claiming “I’m the face of a world that doesn’t exist”. However, by the end of the film she embraces the role and becomes the battlefield leader of the X-Men.
X-Men: Apocalypse is currently playing in cinemas.
Thoughts on what Bryan Singer said? Would you watch a Mystique solo film?
Kyber crystals have been around for a long time in the Star Wars universe. The crystals originally debuted in the novel Star Wars: Splinter of the Minds Eye(released in 1978), where a kyber crystal was the focus of the story. The novel was originally intended to be the sequel to the original Star Wars film (now known as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) when George Lucas wasn’t sure if he could make more films. Since then the kyber crystals have had several appearances in the current canon. Kyber crystals are used to power up lightsabers (as seen in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series).
However, more recent appearances of the kyber crystals have revealed another use. Massive kyber crystals can be used to power up weapons. Both the unproduced The Clone Wars “Crystal Crisis” arc and the Star Wars: Rebels episode “Breaking Ranks” hinted that they would be used to power the Death Star’s laser.
Therefore, with the Death Star appearing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story it’s no surprise that kyber crystals are rumoured to be featuring the film.
*If you’re looking to avoid any potential details regarding Rogue One this is your SPOILER ALERT warning.*
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The source states:
“The crystals are being (mined?) taken from a mountain where the crystals are placed into crates. There is a communication platform there on the side of the mountain where Imperial Scientists reside. Death Squad’s Death Troopers are also at the location for the sequence. On set there were a lot of crates. We may have seen these crates in drone photos but we aren’t certain yet.”
Telltale Games’ Head of Creative Communications Job J. Stauffer has revealed that Batman: The Telltale Series will officially be debuting this summer.
Stauffer made the announcement via Twitter. His tweet can be viewed below:
'BATMAN – The Telltale Series' will premiere this summer@TheWalkingDead's 3rd season will premiere this fall#E32016 begins in 1 week 😉
— Job Stauffer is ON A VOYAGE to Immersive Wellbeing (@jobjstauffer) June 5, 2016
As you can also see in the tweet, Stauffer also revealed that the third season of Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead will premiere before the end of the year. He also mentioned that Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is coming up very soon and it’s likely that new details on both games will likely be revealed there.
Telltale originally announced their plans to make a Batman Telltale game last year at The Game Awards. They then revealed new details back in March about the art style they were going for and some of the characters will appear in the game. The characters revealed included Alfred Pennyworth, Renee Montoya, Vicki Vale and Jim Gordon.
Thoughts on this news? Are you looking forward to playing Batman: The Telltale Series soon?
Thor: Ragnarok will reportedly have an element from the Planet Hulk comic series in the film.
Much like Captain America: Civil War was more of an ensemble film than just a Captain America film, the report suggests that the third Thor film will be similar. It suggests that Thor: Ragnarok will be a mash-up of pieces from the Ragnarok story-line and the Planet Hulk story-line from Marvel Comics. Thor will “definitely be involved in some gladiatorial games run by the Grandmaster”, who will be played by Jeff Goldblum.
The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) will have a costume similar to his design in Planet Hulk. The costume will include the primal accessories and the one-sided armour covering his left arm.
No official details on how either character gets to the planet they meet on have been revealed, but once there notable pieces of both comic book story-lines will be evident.
The report also indicates that Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will sport a shaved head when he’s on the planet. Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie will have a different look to the comic counterpart of the character. As opposed to the Nordic armour from the comics she will be sporting war paint and skew towards a more primal look as well.
Thor: Ragnarok is scheduled for release on November 3rd, 2017.
Thoughts on this report? Are you looking forward to seeing elements of Planet Hulk in Thor: Ragnarok?
Nintendo released a new video for the upcoming Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video-games which revealed several new details for the game. The most notable details revealed were about the legendary Pokémon in the next generation (which can be seen on the boxes of both games).
You can watch the new video below:
The legendary on the box of Pokémon Sun is called Solgaleo. Solgaleo is a Psychic/Steel type and it has the ability “Full Metal Body”. This means that its stats can’t be lowered by attacks. Solgaleo’s signature move is Sunsteel Strike.
Pokémon Moon’s box has the legendary Pokémon Lunala. Lunala is a Psychic/Ghost type and has the ability Shadow Shield. Lunala’s signature move is Moongeist Beam.
The video also revealed a twist to the Pokédex in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. The players Pokédex will be possessed by a Rotom. Rotom is an Electric type Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IV (the Diamond and Pearl generation). Being paired with the Rotom will allow the player’s Pokédex to communicate with players and get advice on where the player should go next. Another new feature for the game will allow players to register Pokémon in their Pokédex via QR Codes.
The video also gave fans a bigger look at the Alola region. It revealed that the region is made up of a chain of islands. The region is described as “containing four natural islands and an artificial island and are filled with “many” new types of Pokémon never before seen in the games.”
The final details revealed are on several of the characters that will feature in the games. The new professor is called Kukui. Other characters revealed include Kukui’s mysterious assistant Lillie and a new “friend” called Hau.
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are scheduled for release on November 18th, 2016.
Thoughts on the new legendary Pokémon? Are you looking forward to the release of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon?
The Pokémon Company have revealed the three starter Pokémon and the release date for their upcoming Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video-games.
Nintendo released a video announcing that the new starters are called Rowlet, Litten and Popplio. You can watch that video below:
Official descriptions of the three starters can be read below:
“Rowlet, the “Grass Quill” Pokemon, is a Grass/Flying type, making it the first starter Pokemon since Bulbasaur to start the game with two types. According to the Pokemon Company, Rowlet can attack without making a sound and uses both its claws and razor sharp leaf feathers in battle. Like the owls it resembles, Rowlet can see in the dark and can twist its neck 180 degrees to see directly behind itself. This means it can twist its head in battle to look at its trainer and receive instructions. Rowlet starts the game with a new attack, Leafage, a leafy ranged attack that’s presumably similar in power to Bubble and Ember.”
“Litten, the “Fire Cat” Pokemon, is Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Fire type starter. Litten is a coolheaded Pokemon that balances its passionate personality with cool logic. Litten’s fur is oily and highly flammable, which allows Litten to actually shoot out flaming furballs as an attack. Litten can spontaneously combust its old fur in a glorious blaze and knows Ember to start off the game.”
“The final new Pokemon, Popplio, is the “Sea Lion” Water type starter Pokemon. Popplio excels at moving through water, but can create water balloons to perform feats of acrobatics on dry land. Popplio is the mischievous Pokemon of the starters and often gets carried away with playful antics in battle. However, Popplio is hardworking and can be found practicing its moves outside of battle. Popplio starts the game with the Water Gun attack.”
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are scheduled for release on November 18th, 2016. The games will be set in a new region, the Alola region, which appears (from the video) to be based on Hawaii. Volcanoes, mountains and coastlines all feature in the video.
Thoughts on the new starter Pokémon? Which one are you most looking forward to playing as in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon?
The set is called 75158 Rebel Combat Frigate and is based on the Star Wars: Rebels animated series. It contains 936 pieces and includes five mini-figures (Ahsoka Tano, Commander Jun Sato, Ezra Bridger, Agent Kallus and Chopper).
The frigate in question is Phoenix Home. It appeared in the Rebels episode “The Siege of Lothal” where it was destroyed by Darth Vader in an attack on the rebel fleet.
75158 Rebel Combat Frigate will be priced at $89.99. Its release date is currently unknown.
Thoughts on the set? Will you be buying it when it’s released?
John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Attack the Block) has been cast in the lead role in Pacific Rim 2.
Boyega will be playing the son of Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba) from the first film. He is also taking on a producer credit for the sequel.
Creator Guillermo del Toro said:
“I am very proud and happy to welcome John into a fantastic sandbox. The Pacific Rim universe will be reinforced with him as a leading man as it continues to be a multicultural, multi-layered world. ‘The World saving the world’ was our goal and I couldn’t think of a better man for the job.”
Producer Mary Parent added:
“It is undeniable that with all his talent and natural charm, John stands out amongst today’s generation of young leading men.”
The sequel is expected to begin filming before the end of the year. It doesn’t have a release date due to its previous release date being removed. However, it’s speculated (based on the production schedule) that it will be released sometime in 2018.
Thoughts on this news? Are you looking forward to seeing John Boyega in the lead role in Pacific Rim 2?
