Dec 5th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, comics, movies, nerd culture, press, sci-fi | Comments Off
Source: Superhero Hype!
Superhero Hype! has learned that we’ll be seeing new trailers from Warner Bros. Pictures for TMNT (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”) and 300 this week. It looks like the TMNT trailer will be playing in theaters with “Unaccompanied Minors” (Dec. 8th), “Eragon” (Dec. 15th) and “Arthur and the Invisibles” (Dec. 15th). The second 300 trailer looks to be hitting theaters with Mel Gibson’s “Apocalypto”. We expect these trailers will be online very soon as well.
As always, be sure to check with your local theater to see if a trailer is playing with a specific movie, as every location can be different.
Nov 27th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, comics, movies, nerd culture, sci-fi | Comments Off
This Transformer is not very friendly!!!
Actor Tyrese Gibson runs for his life.
Nov 13th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, movies, press, tv | Comments Off
Source: 20th Century Fox
The new trailer for The Simpsons Movie, which premiered during the latest episode of the series on Fox Sunday evening, can now be watched online via this link in high quality QuickTime!
Opening in theaters on July 27, the big screen adaptation features the voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Erin Brockovich, Minnie Driver and Albert Brooks.
Nov 13th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, movies, press, sci-fi, toys | Comments Off
Source: Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures has revealed the winning lines for the Transformers Optimus Prime contest on the official website. The first place winner will become a line in the movie as voiced by Peter Cullen, while the other lines will also be spoken by Cullen and appear as ringtones and on the official site.
Opening July 4, 2007, Transformers is directed by Michael Bay and stars Cullen, Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Jon Voight, Bernie Mac, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael Taylor, Amaury Nolasco, Kevin Dunn, Ronnie Sperling and Dane Cook.
Nov 6th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, comics, movies, press, sci-fi | Comments Off
An audio interview with Hellboy and The Amazing Screw-On Head creator, Mike Mignola, can be found over at Word Balloon. Mike discusses the upcoming Hellboy Animated films, working with Tad Stones, more Abe Sapien and BPRD adventures, and the big red character’s beginnings. *Contains potentially offensive language near the end. (via Hellboy Animated.)
Nov 2nd, 2006 Posted in cartoons, movies, press, sci-fi | Comments Off
Source: MovieHole
The Creators of “The Matrix” Larry and Andy Wachowski will write and direct the film.
Based on the classic 1960s series created by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida, which was retooled for North American audiences, the big-screen Speed will follow the adventures of the young race-car driver Speed in his quest for glory in his thundering gadget-laden vehicle, Mach 5. The movie will feature other characters from the show, including Speed’s family and his mysterious archrival, Racer X.
Nov 1st, 2006 Posted in cartoons, comics, movies, press, toys | Comments Off
Source: Toon Zone
Toon Zone has posted new details on The Invincible Iron Man animated movie coming to DVD on January 23rd from Lionsgate and Marvel. Here’s the synopsis:
When billionaire inventor Tony Stark uses break-through technology to physically raise a forgotten city, he awakens an unspeakable evil, giving life to the most vile of all emperors – the Mandarin. Only one man can stop this newly re-emerged force of evil. One who will don a powerful suit of armour forged from iron and advanced technology. To take on the mystical underworld forces of ancient China, he must become The Invincible Iron Man.
Click the link above for a list of features on the DVD. You can also check out the DVD cover here.
Oct 18th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, movies, press, tv | Comments Off
Source: Warner Home Video
You’ve seen them on TV and religiously watched their action-packed series, but now the Teen Titans are starring in their very own full-length original movie. Warner Home Video (WHV) will whet your appetite for your favorite animated characters when they release Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo on February 6, 2007.
Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy are back to save the world in their very first film, Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo. This time around, the Teen Titans battle a mysterious and menacing Japanese criminal known as Brushogun who has sent a high-tech ninja to attack the young heroes. The battle has only begun for the crime fighting five who pack their bags and take off for Tokyo to take on their newest menace. Yet, the City That Never Blinks might be too much for the teens and the mystery of Brushogun too difficult to solve.
The Teen Titans have wowed viewers since 2003 and the animated series has become one of the most widely known shows on television today. Rated among the top ten shows for boys 9-11 among kid cable networks, fans will be thrilled with the film version of the popular series. Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo goes international for the battle of good vs. evil.
The DVD’s extras include: “Robin’s Underworld Race Challenge” and “The Lost Episode” – A never before aired Teen Titans episode.
“‘Teen Titans’ is one of the most exciting cartoon properties ever developed and both kids and adults love the TV series,” said Dorinda Marticorena, WHV Vice President, Kids and Sports Marketing. “We are thrilled to be releasing ‘Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo,’ an incredible full-length original movie based on the successful series.”
Oct 17th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, movies, press | Comments Off
Source: Paramount Pictures
You can now vote for the fan-submitted line of dialogue to be spoken by Optimus Prime in Paramount’s Transformers movie at the film’s official website. Voting ends on October 23 and the winners will be announced by November 9.
Ten winners will have their winning line voiced and recorded by Peter Cullen, with first place becoming a line in the movie.
Transformers hits theaters on July 4, 2007.
Oct 17th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, comics, movies, press | Comments Off
Source: Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network released the following announcement about the premiere of Hellboy: Sword of Storms:
In the final days of World War II, a demon was summoned from the fiery depths of Hell to wage war. This child of darkness was rescued by the Allies. Dubbed Hellboy, he was raised to serve the cause of good versus evil. From the mind of Michael Mignola comes a new animated feature that continues the comic book and motion picture saga, Hellboy: Sword of Storms. The movie will air Saturday, Oct. 28, at 9:30 p.m. (ET, PT) during Toonami.
When a university professor opens a forbidden scroll, he is possessed by the twin demons of thunder and lightning who seek to return to the world to wake their brothers, the dragons. Hellboy, along with a folklore expert and a psychic, travels to Japan to investigate. There, Hellboy finds the sword of storms, the only weapon that can defeat the demons, and he is transported to a world where he encounters several creatures of Japanese folklore. He learns the sword is the only weapon that can defeat the demons, but it also holds the magic that will return them to Earth.
In Hellboy: Sword of Storms, several actors from the 2004 Guillermo del Toro-directed live-action movie lend their voices to this feature, including Ron Perlman (Hellboy), Selma Blair (Liz Sherman) and Doug Jones (Abe Sapien). Mike Mignola co-wrote the movies story. Phil Weinstein and Tad Stones direct the movie. Guillermo del Toro and Mike Mignola are creative producers. Hellboy: Sword of Storms is produced by Film Roman, a Starz Media Company and is distributed worldwide for television and on DVD/video by Starz Media, LLC. Starz Media, LLC has licensed all animation rights to the Hellboy franchise from Revolution Studios. In partnership with Revolution Studios, Film Roman is developing and producing animated content for television and home entertainment as well as a full range of integrated marketing applications across all categories.
