If you still want more Deadpool and Wolverine content, director Shawn Levy just posted a behind-the-scenes photo of the Deadpool Corps. For those who watched the film, the Deadpool Corps is battling Deadpool and Wolverine Prime under Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.”
The Deadpool Corps is composed (but not limited to) of Deadpool variants from alternate timelines: Lady Deadpool (Blake Lively), Cowboypool (Matthew McConaughey), Kidpool (Inez Reynolds), Babypool (Olin Reynolds), Dogpool, and Nicepool (also played by Ryan Reynolds).
Deadpool and Wolverine set the record for an R-rated film and is on its way to reaching $1 billion at the box office. The film is directed by Shawn Levy, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackson, for the titular role alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen and more.
Deadpool & Wolverine is still playing in theaters.
Together with the discontinuation of the Chromecast, Google announced the new Google TV Streamer as the Chromecast’s replacement and a smart home hub for your Google Home and Matter devices.
Google did not provide much information on the device’s specifications, but we know it supports “up to 4K HDR @60 fps” videos with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It will have Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz/ 5GHz) connectivity with Bluetooth® 5.1. It will have 4GB of RAM but only 32GB of storage, which is surprising considering it’s a streaming device.
Google TV Streamer PortsThe device will have a USB-C port for power/data, HDMI 2.1 (Type A), and ethernet for a more stable and reliable connection. Unlike the Chromecast, the new Google TV Streamer will be powered by the Android TV OS.
As a smart home hub, Google TV Streamer supports Matter and has a built-in Thread border router, enabling quick and secure connections for smart home devices like locks and motion sensors. Google TV Streamer is available in two neutral colors: Porcelain and Hazel (exclusively available on the U.S. Google Store). Its low-profile design allows it to fit neatly between your TV and media console, while still providing access to the handy ethernet port.
Beyond hardware, the new Google TV Streamer is AI-powered to personalize and curate content across all your subscriptions in one place. The device can also access your Google Photos to create unique screensaver art using generative AI.
Google TV Streamer is available for pre-order today, August 6, and will be available on September 24 for $99.99 from the Google Store and other third-party retailers.
Watch the trailer of Terminator Zero, an 8-episode anime series from Netflix, set in the “Terminator universe.” The series follows Eiko, a resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Malcolm from launching an AI system that is designed to compete with Skynet’s war against humanity.
Trailer
2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity.
Caught between the future and this past is a soldier sent back in time to change the fate of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet’s impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he’s hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future, which forever alters the fate of his three children.
Series Poster
Terminator Zero Poster
Terminator Zero is produced by Skydance, Japan animation studio Production I.G., and creator Mattson Tomlin. Tomlin, also serve as the showrunner and writer for the series. Terminator Zero will feature the voices of Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ann Dowd. Terminator Zero will premiere on Netflix this August 29th.
Carlo Yulo scored a convincing 15.116 points, over Armenian Artur Davtan’s 14.966 (silver) and the 14.949 (bronze) of Harry Hepworth from UK.
“Last night I couldn’t sleep. This morning I was so sleepy.. I slept in the bus, I slept after the podium training.” Carlos Yulo said. “I slept before going to the competition area… But I did it today.”
2 DAYS IN A ROW 🥇 Carlos Edriel Yulo just made history! First Filipino athlete to win 2 Olympic gold medals. 🇵🇭 Paris really suits him! 🥹 Binabati kita Carlos – DEUX JOURS DE SUITE 👏 Carlos Edriel Yulo continue d'écrire l'Histoire à Paris en devenant le premier athlète… pic.twitter.com/siDvt6Xg06
Carlos Yulo’s first vault was a standout, earning a 15.433 points. With a top-tier difficulty score of 6.000, he flawlessly executed a handspring double front half out in pike position, setting a high bar for the competition.
His second attempt, a Kasamatsu double twist, was slightly less perfect, but he managed to control his landing and scored a respectable 14.800 points. Yulo’s final score of 15.116 points is more than enough for him to take home the gold medal.
Gigil, the ad agency behind the “Gil Tulog” campaign, said “Even as all the necessary permits and clearances were secured, our approach had resonated differently and so the campaign was immediately discontinued.” The agency ended their statement with “Our agency will be putting in place more stringent measures to ensure this does not happen again.”
Wellspring, who commissioned the marketing agency, also issued an apology saying;
We made a misstep in our campaign and we are sorry.
We recognize and deeply regret the insensitivity of our execution and we offer our sincerest apologies to the Puyat family, the Makati City government, and the public.
We have learned from this mistake and are committed to doing better.
Gigil is not new to viral videos and trending topics, since they are the company behind some of the most viral ad like the RC cola’s commercials and this Grab Ph Ad. And if you believe that there is not bad publicity, then Wellspring got their money’s worth for doing the marketing stunt no matter how short it is, they will forever be connected to Gil Tulog a.k.a. Gil Puyat Ave.
At the San Diego Comic Con, Marvel announced that the next big bad boss the MCU is none other than Dr. Doom, which will be portray by none other than Robert Downey Jr. Dr. Doom will replace Kang the Conqueror, as the main villain of the MCU, played by Jonathan Majors, Majors was booted off the MCU after being convicted of misdemeanor assault by a Manhattan jury last December 2023.
Together with the announcement, Marvel also announced the return of the Russo brothers who will be directing the next two Avengers film aptly named “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” It’s unclear if RDJ’s Dr. Doom will be a variant of Tony Stark, a result of the MCU Phase 5 – Multiverse Saga or the traditional Dr. Victor Von Doom.
“New mask, same task.”
Robert Downey Jr. surprises Hall H to announce his return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. pic.twitter.com/j1SEjzse3p
This have been trending since yesterday, the issue is that Makati’s Gil Puyat Ave. was suddenly change to Gil Tulog Ave. Thanks to the recently typhoon, people did not notice about the new “name’ until recently.
So what this an official change of name by the Municipality of Makati or it’s just a prank made by someone for clout and clicks?
After a quick google and a visit to the Philippines subreddit, it turns out this is a marketing stunt by “Gil Tulog” is a marketing stunt by Wellspring, a health and wellness brand known for its melatonin supplements.
It’s not just with the street name of Gil Puyat, the campaign also includes Wellspring-branded jeepneys, that they are calling “Sleepneys.” The “sleepneys” will give free rides if your route is “Terminal: Guadalupe Complex > Buendia, EDSA (SB) > Paseo de Roxas > Nicanor Garcia > Tordesillas, Makati City > Ayala Avenue > Senator Gil Puyat Avenue > Washington Intersection, Makati City.”
It’s unclear on how much Wellspring paid for the publicity stunt and if they received the approval of Makati city but one thing is sure, this is “genius but stupid” at the same time.
I’m not going to spoil the video, it’s just the first trailer but if you watch until the end you’ll see the first appearance of the Red Hulk in MCU.
Enter a brave new world.
Marvel Studios’ #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld, only in theaters February 14, 2025.
Together with the teaser trailer, Marvel also release the first movie poster of the film, it shows the hand of the Red Hulk holding/almost crushing/denting the shield of Captain American.
Movie Poster from Marvel
The film is directed by Julius Onah, known for his work on “The Cloverfield Paradox.” It is co-written by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Matthew Orton. All three have previously written for Marvel franchises: Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson worked on “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and Matthew Orton on Moon Knight.
Captain America: Brave New World will star Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/ new Captain America, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / new Falcon, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns / The Leader and Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross.
James Gunn, DC Studios CEO and Director of upcoming Superman: Legacy film, just revealed last July 11th, the official Superman logo and the official release date of the film in the United States.
In a tweeet on X, formerly known as twitter, James Gunn announced that the new Superman Legacy fill will be in theaters on July 11th, 2025, which is exact a year from the date of the tweet. The post also include the official Superman logo.
Superman Legacy film is currently in production and it will not only feature the “Man of Steel” but the film will also feature other prominent DC heroes like Hawk Girl, played by Isabela Merced, Mister Terrific by Edi Gathegi, then there’s the Guy Gardner version of Green Lantern portrayed by Nathan Fillion. On the villain side, We have Rex Metamorpho played by Anthony Carrigan and María Gabriela de Faría as “The Engineer”, and of course Lex Luthor which will be played by Nicholas Hoult.
It’s been reported by Superman’s cousin Kara Zor-El a.k.a. Supergirl played by Milly Alcock also will make a cameo but that is still unconfirmed at this time.
Superman Legacy will follow the story of a young Clark Kent/Superman and his struggle to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage following a family tragedy.
Superman is Directed and written by James Gunn, and will star following:
Netflix is adding one of the icons of Windows computing and bringing a modern spin to the classic Minesweeper. You can now play the game through the Netflix’s app.
Netflix’s take on the Minesweeper will feature an international setting and giving player the goal to clear underwater mines with rewards. Game still have that usual interface of numbers and flags over vibrant pictures of waterways from around the world.
Since Netflix Games is included with your Netflix membership, as the trailer below promises: “No ads. No extra fees. No in-app purchases.”
Following the conclusion of Season 4 of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba or also known as the Hashira Training Arc in Japan, Crunchyroll announced a three-part film project titled “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.” This trilogy will adapt the Infinity Castle arc (chapters 137-183) and the Sunrise Countdown arc (chapters 184-205) of the beloved manga into an anime film.
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment also announced that they had acquired the trilogy of movies for a global theatrical release excluding select Asian territories and Japan. No release date was confirmed at the time of reporting.
Together with the announcement of the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film trilogy” the official movie posters and, a two and a half minute trailer was release.
Former Senator Leila de Lima has been cleared of all drug charges filed against her during the term of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 206 granted De Lima demurrer to evidence on June 24, 2024. This is the same court that granted her bail last November 2023 and set her free after almost seven years in detention.
This is what Former Senator Leila de Lima said about her acquittal;
My heart is full with all the love pouring in today after the dismissal of all my cases. Thank you to everyone who believed in my innocence and that one day I will be finally vindicated. Today is that day of sweet and just freedom. Dios mabalos!
This dismissal effectively cleared her third and final drug case. De Lima, a Philippine opposition figure and one of the staunchest critics of then President Duterte, had faced allegations related to conspiracy to commit drug trading during the Duterte administration. Her acquittal marks the end of a long legal battle that spanned several years, making her a free woman.
Moana and Maui are back🐚🌊🪝
Watch the new trailer for Disney’s #Moana2 now and see the movie only in theaters November 27, 2024!
Check out the new teaser trailer for Walt Disney Animated Studios’ “Moana 2.” Moana voyages back to the big screen this November in the all-new feature film starring Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and demigod Maui, respectively. A trailer, poster and images are now available to share with your readers.
Opening only in theaters Nov. 27, 2024, “Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foaʻi, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.
Gatorade just released its “It hasn’t changed” ad, which features WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, two-time Summer Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, and Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen. The company’s first product endorser, Michael Jordan, narrates the ad.
The ad showcases current and rising stars across various sports, including Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, a two-time WNBA MVP and champion, alongside Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson. You can also see two-time Summer Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Buffalo Bills star QB Josh Allen, and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who are favorites to win the NBA Championship this year.
The ad features the tagline “It hasn’t changed,” a reference to the legendary “Is it in you?” slogan. The company also brought back the colored sweat, which can be seen in their past promotional materials.
via wikipedia;
Gatorade was created in 1965, by a team of scientists at the University of Florida College of Medicine, including Robert Cade, Dana Shires, Harry James Free, and Alejandro de Quesada. Following a request from Florida Gators football head coach Ray Graves, Gatorade was created to help athletes by acting as a replacement for body fluids lost during physical exertion.
Everything about the game has changed, except for the most important thing: what you have inside.
Narrated by Michael Jordan.
The official trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine has finally arrived, but as always, it offers no clues about the film’s plot.
As explained by film’s Director, Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine is the 3rd Deadpool film but not Deadpool 3. Deadpool & Wolverine is written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. The film will star Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their role as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. Aaron Stanford will also return as Pyro, from the X-Men films and Jennifer Garner as Elektra Natchios.
Deadpool & Wolverine will be in theaters this July 26th.
There’s a charm to anime that can’t be transferred over to other formats. One tragic example of this would be the 2009 Dragon Ball Evolution . People criticized the film for its confusing plot, the bad dialogue, bad acting, and a lot more. The movie was so bad, the director issued an apology for the film.
Artists have liberty to portray character’s expressions in a multitude of ways in anime. While there are actors who portray facial expressions with ease, it’s not easy to imitate one from a fictional character. This is where the transition from anime to film breaks.
Official poster of Dragon Ball Evolution, for the live action adaptation for Dragon Ball.
While the trend with live action adaptation is staying close to the source material, most adaptations still fall flat. Aside from the more animated facial expressions, we can attribute the difficulty in emulating fiction to the fantastical nature of anime.
In this case, it’s the directors’ and writers’ job to custom fit a plot to ensure it’s appropriate for a live action adaptation. How the creators of Parasyte The Grey wrote it is an example of a custom fit.
Policewoman Choi Joon Kyung showing a demo of the custom-fit helmet to contain a parasite host.
It’s worth noting that this Netflix live action series isn’t the first to adapt the Parasyte anime. However, what sets it apart from the previous films is its entirely new plot. While the main plot device still focuses on the parasites, the series differs in that the main focus is not of a singular character.
In the original source material, Shinichi’s conflicts drive the plot forward. He has to come to terms with the fact that he is something more than a high school student. Shinichi has to survive by eliminating other parasites. In this new spin-off, the plot focuses on how the parasites systematically take over humanity in the form of an organization. This central conflict affects multiple characters, and the series does a good job in magnifying individual conflicts in the larger frame of the story.
A congregation of murderous parasites paints a darker picture of organized religion.
While the series may not be a frame-by-frame adaptation, Parasyte the Grey still pays homage to how exposition is used in anime. Spoiler alert: There’s this one scene where the main character explains something about transportation methods reducing combat potential. And this one scene was done just right. Not excessive, but in passing.
Director Yeon Sang-ho did a good job with the series. Parasyte the Grey’s themes show influence from his past work, The Fake(2013), where the plot revolves around organized religion. Sang-ho’s audience tends to lean towards adults, hence the lack of excessive slasher-action cutscenes in the adaptation.
What the 2024 series did was develop an entirely new plot while staying thematically similar to the original source material. The anime did show lots of visceral fights, and the upfront violence of the murderous aliens. The show did a good job of reflecting this and includes how humanity is similarly capable of such violence.
The stark contrast of the supermarket’s slow pace prior to the car chase following it makes for effective portrayal of the theme of violence.
Building on thematic similarities may be the best step forward in terms of live anime adaptations. There are other techniques that make an adaptation successful. An example would be the 2017 Ghost in the Shell’s world building and environment. The setting was a successful recreation of the original’s dystopian sci-fi theme.
Recreating the dystopian sci-fi environment helped Ghost in the Shell stand out from a long list of anime adaptations.
In short, Parasyte the Grey’s success may have been a combination of the right director, the right plot devices, a perfect casting, and overall, a well-written piece of fiction. Our suggestion? Go watch the series now.
Main casts of Parasyte – The Grey via asianwiki.com: Jeon So-nee / Koo Kyo-hwan / Lee Jung Hyun
You can stream season 1 of the Parasyte – The Grey on Netflix.
Riot Games finally withdrew all lawsuits against Moonton for alleged copyright infringement.
History
The first time Riot Games filed a lawsuit against Mobile Legends was in 2017, for the supposed copyright infringement of their assets, in addition to stylistic similarities. Prior to this, Riot Games had reached out to Google to remove Mobile Legends from the Play Store. However, Moonton relaunched as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang before Google could take action. The court dismissed the copyright infringement lawsuit in 2017. Tencent, which is currently the parent company for Riot Games, again filed a case against Moonton CEO Xu Zhenhua for allegedly violating the non-compete clause in his contract. The lawsuit settled for $2.7 million. Despite Tencent’s win against Moonton, the case details never revealed if Xu Zhenhua did in fact infringe on copyright. Riot Games still filed lawsuits against Moonton in the following years for a variety of reasons, including title card similarities – the Mobile Legends Bang Bang title card was updated the following year as League of Legends released its new logo in 2019.
Comparison of Art Styles
League of Legends new logo in 2019Mobile Legends Bang Bang most recent logo receives ire for allegedly copying Riot Games
Moonton’s 515 Unite isn’t an exception to the similarities between the two franchises. It shares visual aesthetics with some sections of K/DA’s POP/STARS, and a closer examination reveals definite similarities in both the music and artistic style.
League of Legends’ virtual Kpop Group K/DA
Moonton’s 515 Unite
Just more recently, Moonton has released a new hero that closely resembles Riot Games’ Arcane character Vi. The new Mobile Legends hero Julian has been criticized by League fans as an amalgamation of League’s Sylas and Arcane’s Vi.
New Mobile Legends: Bang Bang hero Julian from MoontonLeague’s Sylas official skin splash art from leagueoflegends.comVi from Riot’s Arcane
Moonton’s Guinevere Psion of Tomorrow skin also sparked comparisons, with its design having a striking resemblance to League of Legends’ K/DA Ahri skin.
K/DA Ahri’s official skin splash art from League of LegendsGuinevere from Mobile Legends: Bang Bang featuring Psion of Tomorrow skin with fox tails
Following ongoing legal disputes, Riot Games and Moonton Games have settled their differences under undisclosed terms.
The cult classic The Crow (1994) is getting a remake this year. The Crow (2024) stars Bill Skarsgård as the murdered musician-turned-avenger, Eric Draven.
The Crow (2024) Poster
This fresh take on a story of love, crime, and vengeance will especially delight newcomers. However, it also has a legacy to uphold. The 1994 film set a high bar that sequels couldn’t quite reach.
The Crow (1994) Poster
The Crow (1994) achieved cult status not just for its goth aesthetic, but also due to the tragic death of Brandon Lee during filming. A technical error caused a prop gun to fire a fatal shot, forcing rewrites and graphic alterations.
Despite these challenges, the film garnered a devoted following, positive reviews, and a global box office gross exceeding $90 million.
Watch the trailer below and see if Skarsgård can bring a new dimension to this iconic role!
Aniplex USA just release the official trailer of Demon Slayer Season 4 – Hashira Training Arc. Unlike the previous trailer, this one includes actual footage from the series and as expected, it’ll be an extensive training for Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke, in order to become a Hashira, the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest ranking swordsmen and members.
To the Hashira Training…
The Hashira, the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest ranking swordsmen and members. The Hashira Training has begun in order to face the forthcoming battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. Each with their own thoughts and hopes held in their hearts, a new story for Tanjiro and the Hashira begins.
The trailer also confirmed the release date of the series, which will premiere on Crunchyroll on the 12th of May. Demon Slayer Season 4: Hashira Training Arc will adapt Chapters 128 to 136 of Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga of the same name.
The world has lost one one of the legendary creators in anime, Akira Toriyama. Kids and adults all around the world enjoy the world of Dragon Ball, and fans may find themselves revisiting the anime franchise after Toriyama’s passing.
It’s no doubt that the world he created had so much influence on other anime. The latest episode of the anime adaptation of the Solo Leveling manhwa referenced Goku’s training jumps.
In Episode 9 of Solo Leveling, Sung Jin Woo reunites with former hunters to explore a dungeon. The old friends find themselves in a tense temporary alliance with three hunter-prisoners looking to reduce their sentences. Accompanying the ex-convicts is the mysterious Kang Tae Shik from the Hunter’s Association.
A quick flashback reveals Kang Tae Shik is not only accompanying the three prisoners but is out to execute them. Two of Sung Jin Woo’s former hunter companions witness the brutal scene, but they die in the hands of Kang.
Sung Jin Woo and his two close friends discover what happened and confront Kang Tae Shik. The main character engages in a bloody knife fight with Kang, until the former has no choice but to sink into a murderous intent (wink).
The scene shows Sung Jin Woo jumping from side to side in preparation for his attack, which strongly parallels that of Goku’s battle prep against Broly in Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
While the animation had been prepared months before Toriyama’s unfortunate passing, fans can’t help reference Goku in this scene. After all, Akira Toriyama’s indelible legacy lives in Dragon Ball and in the minds of all anime fans.
But even wish-granting dragons cannot bring back a legend.
Despite some of the negative reviews of Netflix’s live action adaption of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the streaming giant just announced that they’re renewing the series for two more seasons.
The Avatar will return!! Seasons 2 & 3 of AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER are coming! pic.twitter.com/NDxSDP7kZE
The announcement was both made by the company’s social media account and also by Daniel Dae Kim in a recent video meeting with the rest of the cast.
Whether you like the series or not, it appears that enough people love the show for Netflix to renew it for two more seasons.
Here are some numbers about the show that the Netflix released with their announcement.
Since it premiered two weeks ago, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been the No. 1 English-language TV show, amassing 41.1 million views in just the first 11 days. Additionally, the show was No. 1 in 76 countries and in the Top 10 in 92.
Netflix’s live action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, which is based on animated series released by Nickelodeon. AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Season 1 is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Netflix just released the official trailer for the live action adaptation of the famous manga/anime Parasyte.
This film adaptation however does not have Shinichi as the main character. The film may possibly explore other characters from the manga.
The trailer shows a female lead, starred by Jeon So-Nee, as she attempts to survive in a world ravaged by parasite-infested humans. The premise does have similarities to how Shinichi co-exists with his parasyte Migi.
Other cast members are new-ish faces in Netflix, but with rather diverse performance portfolios. Koo Kyo-Hwan takes on the role of Seol Kang-woo. The trailer doesn’t reveal much of his role but it looks like he will be a major supporting character. Singer-actress Lee Jung-hyun will act as part of a police force that will combat the onslaught of deadly parasites.
The trailer doesn’t reveal too much info, and this will be good news for would-be fans of the Netflix show.
This is not the manga’s first live-action adaptation. The 2014 film Parasyte: Part 1, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, was followed shortly by Parasyte: Part 2 the following year.
In comparison to the first two films, this adaptation seems to be more visceral and has a darker undertone due to an urban setting and more mature characters.
Parasyte: The Grey will stream on Netflix starting April 6 this year.
The sudden loss of Jaclyn Jose saddened the Philippine Entertainment Industry. The cause of death was a heart attack. Jaclyn Jose, born as Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck, received international acclaim when she won Best Actress in Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first ever Filipino to receive it.
She starred famously in the Batang Quiapo drama series as the antagonist Dolores Espinas. Even before, she played antagonist roles convincingly well. Her family found her in her Quezon City home March 3, 2024. The family has stated they will share details soon, and is requesting privacy during their time of grief.
WATCH: Andi Eigenmann confirmed in a press conference that her mom Jaclyn Jose passed away due to myocardial infarction or heart attack on the morning of March 2. pic.twitter.com/DylsAybatk
Jaclyn Jose’s role in Ma’Rosa (2016) was of a mother trying to make ends meet by selling crystal meth. She plays Rosa, a mother of three children. Her daughter Andi Eigenmann also played in the film as one of Rosa’s children.
Jaclyn Jose’s role in Ma’Rosa (2016)
Jaclyn Jose is originally from Angeles, Pampanga. She grew up with six siblings. Her mother was also an actress, as well as her sister Veronica Jones. The police say no foul play has been involved in the incident. The official statement from the bereaved family confirms the investigation.
Warner Bros. Entertainment just release the official trailer of Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two. This is the second part of a trilogy that will be concluded by the end of the year.
The trailer hinted that the film immediately pickup from where we left our heroes in Part One, where members of ‘Legion of Superheroes’ start to disappear. We also see Justice League members from different multi-verse battle shadow demons.
An endless army of SHADOW DEMONS bent on the destruction of all reality swarms over our world and all parallel Earths! The only thing opposing them is the mightiest team of metahumans ever assembled. But not even the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and all their fellow superheroes can slow down the onslaught of this invincible horde. What mysterious force is driving them? And how do the long-buried secrets of the Monitor and Supergirl threaten to crush our last defense?
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two is schedule for an April 23rd release.
Netflix just released the full animated film Nimona on its channel four days ago. The story centers on Ballister and his shapeshifting sidekick, Nimona.
Nimona was Blue Sky Studio’s last project before shutting down. Blue Sky Studios is the team behind the widely successful Ice Age series, Rio, and Spies in Disguise.
Due to economic uncertainty, Blue Sky Studios had to shut down before they got the chance to finish the project. However, previous employees at Blue Sky Studios still worked on the project to bring it to life.
The film had been in the works since 2015, and the release date originally scheduled for a 2022 release. Disney also rejected the film, stating that it contained LGBT themes, as revealed by an interview by three former Blue Sky Studios employees.
In a fortunate turn of events, Annapurna Animation picked up the project and brought it back from development limbo. The voice cast for Nimona includes Chloe-Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Frances Conroy, and Eugene Lee Yang.
The film received positive reception by the audience, scoring a high 7.5 in IMDb.
Watch the full film below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4CFWTYFRlw
One of the best-selling games to ever hit the markets is finally getting a film adaptation.
The game, originally by game studio Gearbox, is a fast-paced, comedy–laden, FPS game. The game centers around completing missions and obtaining powerful loot, in addition to-exploring Pandora.
While the game has an open-world style due to its RPG mechanics, it presents challenges to producers wanting to adapt it perfectly into the big screen. However, the minds behind the plot for the Borderlands film could be taking liberties with each character’s uniqueness.
Borderlands Movie Poster
Some big names were cast for the film. We’ve all seen Cate Blanchett as Hela in the MCU. This time, she will be taking the role of Lilith. In addition to Blanchett, Jack Black will be voicing the annoying, but entertaining robot Claptrap, Jamie Lee Curtis will play Tannis the scientist and more.
Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Ramírez), the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland (Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Munteanu), Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis (Curtis), the oddball scientist who’s seen it all; and Claptrap (Black), a wiseass robot. Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands – but they’ll be fighting for something more: each other. Based on one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time, welcome to BORDERLANDS.
Borderlands will premiere this year by late August.
In a recent Instagram post, Diesel shared an update after a meeting with the writers and team, describing the atmosphere as “incredibly powerful” and the excitement for the “grand finale” as “an understatement.”
This news comes after Diesel previously announced “Fast X” would be the final chapter in the saga, but it seems plans have shifted. While “Fast X” will likely tie up loose ends, Diesel assures fans that the sequel will be more than just an ending: “This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together.”
The post also expressed gratitude to the dedicated fanbase, acknowledging their role in shaping the franchise’s success: “Thank you for being the backbone of this global saga that because of you, transcends the screen.”
While specific plot details remain under wraps, Diesel’s enthusiasm hints at an epic conclusion that will honor the “Fast & Furious” legacy. The sequel, currently untitled, is slated for release on April 4, 2025, directed by Louis Leterrier (“The Transporter”).
This update is sure to ignite speculation among fans, with questions swirling about returning cast members, potential storylines, and the level of over-the-top action the finale will bring. With “Fast X” hitting theaters in May 2023, the wait for the grand conclusion might feel like an eternity, but Diesel’s words promise a thrilling ride worth waiting for. Get ready to say goodbye – or maybe just see you later – to Dom, Letty, and the rest of the “Fast & Furious” family in what promises to be an explosive farewell.
The live action adaption of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is scheduled to be available tomorrow Feb 22, 2024 on Netflix, to help promote the series in the region, Netflix Philippines taps the services of Melai Cantiveros for their Appa Air video promo.
In a 3 mins video (embedded below), Melai who plays as the flight attendant of Appa Air provided a brief explainer of the coming series mixed with her comedic chops. It even featured the Philippines and a couple of its tourist spots like the Coron, Palawan for WATER, Chocolate Hills for EARTH, Mayon Volcano to represent Fire and the Bangui Wind Mills for AIR.
Mabuhay! Momshie Melai welcomes you aboard Appa Air. Now fasten your seatbelts and get ready for mindbending thrills and excitement in Avatar: The Last Airbender, ETA: tomorrow, only on Netflix ! ⬇️
Avatar: The Last Airbender will consist of eight episodes and will premier on Netflix tomorrow, Feb. 22th.
Disney just dropped a new trailer for its newest animated series Iwaju. Set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, the animated series will explore themes of class divide and inequality.
Watch the trailer below:
The trailer reveals a young girl named Tola and her cyborg critter pet Otin. Otin is an Agama lizard, also called a rainbow lizard for their striking color patterns. Tola’s new cyber friend will be a hero of sorts as it becomes Tola’s protector.
Important to point out though: Disney did not animate Iwaju. The series is a collaboration between Britain-based company Kugali Media and Disney+. African artists, who comprise a majority of Kugali media, founded the company with the goal of telling African stories through animation and media.
Iwájú Series Poster
Iwaju’s creator, Ziki Nelson, takes inspiration from Lagos being a melting pot of cultures in Africa, and says that the city has a “distinct feel”.
Madame Web is the latest “addition” to Sony’s Spider-verse. The Spiderman film franchise has been hugely successful thanks to amazing leads like Toby Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland.
However, it looks like not even Dakota Johnson’s acting skills can wrap the movie up nicely. We know Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steel sold the Fifty shades fantasy well. Her personality bleeds into Anastasia Steele and she sets up the submissive role perfectly.
Additionally, Dakota Johnson’s dry humor is what makes her likable in interviews.
Madame Web Trailer
So why do audiences and film critics not like the latest Spider-verse “addition”?
To start, the trailer revealed a voice over by Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) that wasn’t even in the film. While some audiences may not care about this minor detail, it could have been useful to include it. Especially since the antagonist had a major role to play on how Cassandra came to be.
There were some awkward lines in the movie as well that deserve a meme comparable to Anakin’s in George Lucas’ Star Wars. Anakin’s “I don’t like sand. It’s coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.” is similar to “Hope the spiders were worth it, Mom.” In fact, the line has become a meme commodity for the internet.
Madame Web Film Poster
So bad dialogue aside, the directing also contributes to the film’s meme-worthiness. S.J. Clarkson did work on some episodes of successful series like Dexter, House, and Heroes. The director also worked on a Game of Thrones prequel entitled Bloodmoon, however, HBO didn’t air it. Most of these series have a tone vastly different from that of a superhero movie, and that’s probably the reason why Madame Webb just didn’t work.
While Madame Web is spinning out of control, one could wonder if the film’s meme status could reclaim it. Although it’s not a main Spiderman arc, Madame Web should be a solid reminder not to approach superhero movies the way Sony did Morbius.
From Marvel.com
For all intents and purposes, the movie is not a main continuity movie. For some film-goers, they eventually might grow to love Madame Web as its stand-alone film. Dakota Fanning does say we’ll love it and we’re going to see it twice.
