Like most people in this world I despised the first Ghost Rider film, so news of a second film didn’t sound like a good idea. At Comic Con the early buzz was that they got the second film right. I would agree based on the trailer. The effects look great, and this is easily a darker film. Then they ruin it with Ghost Rider peeing fire.
Two of the world’s most iconic brands are joining forces as The LEGO Group, world leader in high quality construction toys, and Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a global character -based entertainment company, announced a wide ranging strategic licensing deal. Through the multi-year agreement starting as of January 1st, 2012, Marvel has granted LEGO Group the rights to develop a distinct Marvel branded construction toy collection — LEGO SUPER HEROES — which will bring the characters, vehicles and action of Marvel’s renowned universe to the world of LEGO® build-and-play adventure. The LEGO SUPER HEROES Marvel collection’s initial construction sets, minifigures and buildable characters are scheduled to launch in May of 2012.
I was excited when the long delayed Thor: Tales of Asgard Blu-Ray arrived at my door. It was especially cool because I was going to see the new Thor movie this weekend (By the way the film is awesome). I only know of Thor from the Avengers, and his brother Loki always played a big part of it. I was hoping that Tales of Asgard would help provide some knowledge of Thor’s backstory. It did, but that was about all it did.
The first clip of Tales of Asgard was released last February. The “geek buzz” was particularly strong on this and it is finally making its long-delayed release on Blu-ray.
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With the death of the Human Torch the Fantastic Four dispanded. Fear not! Reed Richards and crew added Spider-Man, put on some “really gay” white uniforms and is now The Future Foundation! Wow I’m so glad I stopped reading comics.
(via Marvel.com)
Jon Favreau revealed that Iron Man 3 will be the closing chapter to all of the Marvel movies. This includes The Avengers, Captain America and Thor. The film has a tentative release date of May 3, 2013.
Saving the day, protecting the public, and performing acts of greatness is a typical day of a superhero’s life. Visually watching a superhero on screen is exciting, but its not enough. Music and sound play an important role in enhancing the drama and emotion of a scene. Television and film have produced numerous memorable superhero themes. Browsing YouTube I identified the Essential Seven Superhero Music Themes:
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In anticipation of Marvel’s Saturday Comic-Con panel, Marvel released this awesome “poster” / banner of Captain America fighting during the war. If the movie is half as cool as this poster I’m excited!
Hasbro sent over a slew of new images of Star Wars, Transformers, and Marvel. Enjoy
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