Batman: Arkham City Trailer

Game Trailers has the trailer for Arkham City which was revealed on Spike's Video Game Awards last night. This is probably not the actual game play but it looks insanely realistic. We get the reveal of Hugo Strange as the main villain and I like the idea of a lesser known character being the top bad guy for this one. Hugo is often overlooked but has that sadistic personality that works so well in the Batman world.  Some rumors are even starting that Hugo could be used as a villain in the upcoming Dark Knight Rises. Can't say that I'm opposed to that.

Batman: Arkham City is set for release on October 4th, 2011.

News Flash

I feel like I'm having Deja Vu here, but news of the Flash script is in the rounds again. In the MTV Splash Page interview with Marc Guggenheim earlier this week, the topic was mainly on Green Lantern but they were able to sneak in a few questions about his work on scripting the "Scarlet Speedster";

"When Barry Allen was the character, he was a science policeman. We’re obviously updating that and now he’s in forensics and CSI. The tone is sort of darker, and more like "Seven" and "Silence of the Lambs" in that mysterious and noir-ish way, which is also working in conjunction with the superhero elements. It's a lot of fun. I think the character is made for a story and a screenplay that gives you more than the sum of its parts."

As a fan of the character, I'm very excited for the direction they are taking him. The Flash could easily be taken down a comedic route and end up being a slam/pow/boff kind of movie, but focusing on the forensic side of Barry Allen's personal duties will help bring a different element for superhero flicks. I wouldn't mind seeing this franchise broken into three films and each one focusing on the various characters that have worn the Flash costume.

The only roadblock I see is finding a proper villain for the tone they are setting up. If you aren't familiar with the Flash's rouge gallery in the comics, he has bad guys that own cold ray guns, control the weather, work through mirrors, toss boomerangs, and play the flute.  Of those, Mirror Master could be something unique and serious for the script Guggenheim, Berlanti and Green are penning. It's in their hands for now and I have faith it will turn out well.

Thor Poster Debuts

Yahoo! Movies has the first official poster for Marvel's upcoming Thor live-action release.

Not much going on here really. Just a nice black and white with the cape in color to make it pop a little more. I am glad they included the sweet and tasty Mjolnir here. That sure is one mighty hammer.

Thor is in theatres May 6th, 2011.

Gwen Stacy On The Set of Spider-Man Reboot

On Monday, photos surfaced of Emma Stone's new look for her upcoming role as Gwen Stacy in the Marc Webb directed Spider-Man. Based on that first image, she certainly looks the part. A few images from the actual set of the film are now up thanks to Just Jared. It looks pretty obvious she is in attendance for a funeral and first assumption would be that its for Uncle Ben.

It still feels to soon for a reboot of this franchise. I'm sure non-fans will be wondering why Mary Jane is a blonde until they finally realize it's not her and possibly become disinterested in an unfamiliar love interest.

To be fair, all of that remains to be seen. It's hard to make judgements with no real knowledge of the plot other than the characters involved. This installment could take off with audiences and breathe fresh air into the world of Spider-Man.

International Poster For Cowboys And Aliens

After releasing quite an interesting trailer, Universal has unveiled the international poster for Cowboys and Aliens and it looks very familiar. We get the obvious shot of Daniel Craig and his alien wrist tech but this time with a frontal shot. We U.S. citizens should send letters to Universal, thanking them for giving us the rear view of Mr. Craig first.

Cowboys And Aliens hits theatres on July 29th, next year. 

Guggenheim Talks Green Lantern

As I sit here sipping on a cup of warm organic tea, a warm fuzzy feeling jolts across my body. Is it the nice warmth of the tea during this cold period of weather? Is it the thought of Christmas creeping up right around the corner? Maybe a bit of both, but I'd place my bets on the feeling being a rush of excitement for the Green Lantern movie next year as I read Marc Guggenheim's comments about the flick.

Guggenheim is co-writer of the Green Lantern script and recently spoke with MTV Splash Page about what we can expect from the film, including Easter Eggs for the die-hard fans, various characters with minor appearances, and the Clark Kent cameo that eventually got scrapped.

He has nothing but high praise for the film and says that Peter Sarsgaard's performance as the villainous Hector Hammond will draw comparisons to Heath Ledger's outstanding portrayal as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight.'

Even as a huge Green Lantern fan, that last comment comparing Sarsgaard to Ledger is a very bold statement. I am not saying he is wrong in making such assumptions but Heath Ledger set a high bar for any actors role in a film based off of a comic book. With reveals of characters like Chaselon and Bzzd on top of a shinning performance by Peter Sarsgaard, it sounds like Green Lantern is shaping up to be a treat for fans and general audiences alike. 

FRINGE "Entrada" Trailer

Fox has released a nice teaser trailer for the next episode of Fringe, titled "Entrada".  It looks to be another solid outing from what I think is the most interesting sci-fi show on television right now. The ratings have been steadily declining since the debut season which is unfortunate for the show. A Friday night time slot is in motion to take place in January, leading to what could be an eventual cancellation.

Until then you can catch the show on Fox at 9pm.

All-Star Superman coming to Blu-ray

Warner Home Video, in conjunction with DC Entertainment, has announced All-Star Superman for Blu-ray release on February 22, 2011, in a BD/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. In this DC Universe new feature film, Lex Luthor masterminds an elaborate plot to kill the Man of Steel and it works, leaving Superman with only weeks to live.

Special features include:

• Audio commentary with Bruce Timm and Grant Morrison
• Sneak peek at Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the next DC Universe animated original movie
• Featurettes:
  • Superman Now: In a moment of inspiration, Grant Morrison was provided an opportunity to revamp the Man of Steel into something modern, something more relevant for today's audience. This is the story of All-Star Superman – where it all started, and what it came to be
  • Incubating the Idea: A conversation with Grant Morrison
• Two bonus episodes from Superman: The Animated Series handpicked by Bruce Timm.
• All-Star Superman virtual comic book

AQUAMAN! BUT NOT SO SOON

It's an understatement to say that DC Comics is behind Marvel when it comes to live-action adaptations of their more notable characters. DC has had a hell of a time getting anything other than Batman and Superman off the ground  and running. Even their most well known character has been through such developmental crap over the years, that the recent Superman Returns fell below expectations at the box office.

While the company is primed and ready to release Green Lantern to general audiences, they recently announced plans for other characters like Flash and Wonder Woman to get the big screen treatment. Now, Aquaman joins those potentials to round out what is probably DC's "big six" characters that are recognizable to a majority of people you pass on the street.

Screen Rant was able to get confirmation from a source at Warner Bros. that the King of Atlantis is in the hopeful stages for his first appearance in a big budget flick. Don't look for this one anytime soon though, as they're eyeing something near 2015 or 2016.

Leo DiCaprio has been mentioned for involvement, or at least his production studio Appian Way, to help bring this project to life. An estimated budget of around $200 million lingers as the price tag to make such a film.

I'm sure DC and Warner Bros. are holding all hopes for Green Lantern to be a box office success before moving forward on any of the lesser known characters. $200 million for an Aquaman film that wouldn't bring its cost back is not worth the risk. I would suggest they find out quickly though because Marvel has Prince Namor who could easily sneak up and claim the throne of Atlantis.

Ghost Rider 2 Images

Lets pretend Ghost Rider isn’t one of the worst comic book films to grace the silver screen. I’ll give you a few seconds...

Okay, so maybe that's easier said than done.

I know we’ve all been waiting impatiently for a follow up. Thanks to a Romanian site called Libertatea, we have some riveting photos from the upcoming sequel.

The devil’s son is set to make an appearance in this one and from the looks of the photos he doesn’t grant Nic Cage the power to wear a bad wig. 

The film is set to be released on February 12th, 2012 with the ever popular 3D format in toe!