THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2’s Viral Site Teases Carnage

 

With the announcement of Sinister Six and Venom getting their own spin-offs, it’s no secret that the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise is part of a much larger cinematic universe.  Today, via The Daily Bugle, it was revealed that Cletus Kasady, aka Carnage, exists within that universe.  The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘s viral site has given us a bevy of Easter eggs about the possibilities of what could make its way to film from the sprawling Spider-Man comic universe – if you haven’t given it a read, I suggest checking it out!  So as we lead up to the film’s release, I can’t wait to see what other stories surface and what secrets The Amazing Spider-Man 2 may hold on its reels.  Could this Eddie Brock written article hint at Carnage’s visit to the big screen?  Hit the jump to check out the full story from The Daily Bugle.

Fantastic Mondo IMAX Poster for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Yesterday, the good folks over at Fandango gave us an exclusive look at the official IMAX poster for Sony and director Marc Webb‘s upcoming web-slinging sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.  As a part of the IMAX FANFIX program, fans attending the first IMAX showings of TASM2 at 7pm on May 1st will receive a limited edition print by artist Matt Taylor.  The print is a collaboration between IMAX, Sony, Marvel, and Mondo, and it’s simply fantastic.  I will for sure be attempting to get my hands on one of these.  Hit the jump to check it out!

First Official Clip from James Gunn’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Starring Chris Pratt

Via MTV, Marvel and Disney studios have released the first official clip for writer/director James Gunn‘s highly anticipated addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy.  Starring Chris Pratt as Peter Quill, aka “Star-Lord,” the clip gives us an extended look at a sequence previously seen in the film’s trailer showing Quill stealing a floating orb.  Following the clip is a short sizzle reel of footage that has also been seen in the trailer – so nothing overly exciting here.  What is exciting though, is that Guardians of the Galaxy‘s release date is inching closer as we are fresh off the heels of The Winter Soldier‘s extremely successful release.  Hit the jump for more.

First Trailer for Bryan Singer’s X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

The first trailer for director Bryan Singer‘s return to the X-Men franchise and sequel to the critically acclaimed X-Men: First Class 
has been released online.  X-Men: Days of Future Past features the biggest ensemble of X-Men characters that has ever been seen on film, brought together to fight a war for the species across two time periods.  The film’s story involves Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine traveling back in time to aid Professor X (James McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) in stopping the Sentinels, robots programmed to exterminate mutants.  Just as promised, the trailer is epic as it showcases the film’s sprawling cast of characters and hits home with Hans Zimmer’s (no surprise here) incredibly ominous score.  Hit the jump to check it out.

First Trailer for CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Starring Chris Evans

The first trailer for directors Joe and Anthony Russo‘s upcoming addition to the Marvel cinematic universe has been released online.  Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the third installment for Marvel’s Phase Two initiative wherein Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) of Marvel’s Avengers face off against Cap’s former best friend, Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan).  Barnes, after surviving a near-death experience, is now known as the assassin, “The Winter Soldier.”  In my opinion, if done right, Joe and Anthony Russo can make The Winter Soldier the best solo film in the MCU.  The trailer showcases the moral conflict at the center of the film and some awesome visuals.  It also gives us our first look at Anthony Mackie in action as The Falcon and Robert Redford as World Security Council member Alexander Pierce.  Hit the jump to check out the all new trailer.

Universal Titles Jurassic Park 4 JURASSIC WORLD – Set Release on June 12th, 2015 – Plus Watch the Pitch Trailer

Earlier this week, and to the liking of many fans, Universal announced the release date and official title for the forthcoming Jurassic Park sequel.  Formerly titled Jurassic Park 4, Universal revealed that Jurassic World will be roaring its way into theaters on June 12th, 2015.  The June 12th release date was appropriately and smartly announced just after the news that Disney would be pushing back Pirates of the Caribbean 5‘s release date from June 10th – so the weekend will likely belong to the dinosaurs.  Along with the announcement of the title change and release date, a pitch trailer allegedly presented to Stephen Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy by director Colin Trevorrow has found its way online.  Hit the jump to read more and check out the film’s exciting pitch trailer.  

Two New Promo Posters from Spike Lee’s OLDBOY Remake Starring Josh Brolin

Two new promotional posters for director Spike Lee‘s re-adaptation of South-Korean thriller Oldboy have made their way online via the film’s Facebook page this morning.  Both of the poster’s sarcastically highlight the amenities of the room that Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin) had lived in for 20 years under solitary confinement.  The film centers upon the vengeful mission one man sets out on after his unexpected and inexplicable release from being kidnapped and held in solitary confinement.  Spike Lee’s reimagining of the film is sure to have plenty of callbacks to its highly praised original, and judging by the film’s red-band trailer (featured below), there will be no shortage of blood.  Hit the jump to check out the posters and the film’s trailer.

Disney and Marvel Move Edgar Wright’s ANT-MAN up to July 31st, 2015

At this point, it’s no secret that the 2015 film slate is chock full of highly anticipated blockbuster flicks – many of the superhero genre.  To make the summer more interesting, Disney and Marvel have announced that they plan to move director Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man up nearly four months from its initial November 6th, 2015 release date to July 31st, 2015.  Seeing as Warner Bros. plans to release the highly anticipated Batman vs. Superman film on July 17th, 2015, it would seem as if Marvel feels good enough about Ant-Man to pit the film against the World’s Finest team up.  Hit the jump to read more.

First Trailer for José Padilha’s ROBOCOP Remake

The first full-length trailer for director José Padilha’s upcoming RoboCop remake has been released online.  I’m too young to have a real connection with the original three RoboCop films, but it was something that I always enjoyed watching as a kid.  That being said, I think that’s the reason why I was impressed with the new trailer for the 2014 remake – as many fans are griping on the internet about the newest iteration of the franchise.  One thing that can be said is that the film is sure to offer fans plenty of nods and callbacks to the 1987 original while offering a new take and spin on the character.  Joel Kinnaman stars as Alex Murphy, a charismatic police officer in Detroit in the year 2028 who is offered the opportunity to become part man, part police officer after being critically injured in the line of duty.  Hit the jump to check out the trailer.

Josh Brolin Confirms BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Rumors

The debate over the last two months between fanboys, fangirls, and well, the entire universe has centered upon the potential actors that will don the cape and cowl as the Dark Knight in the much anticipated Man of Steel sequel.  Now that Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder have announced that acclaimed actor/director Ben Affleck will be the next Caped Crusader, rumors about other actors approached for the role have come to light.  In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, Josh Brolin confirmed the rumors surrounding his former potential involvement in the next film to extend the Batman film mythology.  Hit the jump to read more.