ROGUE ONE A STAR WARS STORY Trailer 2

Star Wars/Disney revealed the second trailer a new poster for Rogue One A Star Wars Story. revealing this Rebel’s motivation to destroying the Empire’s secret weapon.

Rogue One A Star Wars Story courtesy Disney Lucasfilm
Rogue One A Star Wars Story courtesy Disney Lucasfilm

This is the story of the Rebels who stole the plans for the Death Star.

The new trailer reveals more of Jyn Erso and her family’s connection to the Empire and it’s ultimate weapon.

And there’s even more of a certain Dark Lord of the Sith.

“Rebellions are built on hope” and you will see why.

Watch, let the speculation begin and enjoy: Continue reading ROGUE ONE A STAR WARS STORY Trailer 2

DOCTOR APHRA In New STAR WARS Comic

Who would dare steal the spotlight from the Dark Lord of the Sith?

A dark star rises in Marvel’s Star Wars comics line.

Doctor Aphra courtesy Marvel and StarWars.com
Doctor Aphra courtesy Marvel and StarWars.com

Today Darth Vader #25 marked the final issue of the villain’s series but one of his supporting characters is spinning off into her own book. Marvel announced Doctor Aphra via StarWars.com, the next comic book in Marvel’s line based on the beloved film franchise. Continue reading DOCTOR APHRA In New STAR WARS Comic

New Comic Picks for October 12, 2016

Mosaic #1 courtesy Marvel
Mosaic #1 courtesy Marvel

Four new Marvel Now books arrive including a brand new hero, a sequel to The Lost Boys, Darth Vader’s untold missions come to a shocking end plus the long-awaited new book by Greg Capullo and Mark Millar. It’s a huge new comic book Wednesday.

Here are our new picks of the week:

Mosaic #1

A superstar basketball player loved by millions now has a big secret. This new Inhuman can leap into different bodies like a ghost. What’s the cost to his new powers? Geoffrey Thorne and Khary Randolph introduce a brand new Inhuman hero to the Marvel Universe. Continue reading New Comic Picks for October 12, 2016

FOREST WHITAKER Joins BLACK PANTHER

Black Panther courtesy Marvel
Black Panther courtesy Marvel

An Oscar-winning star is joining the impressive roster of actors in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther.”

Marvel announced Forest Whitaker has joined the cast of the standalone film picking up after T’Challa’s cinematic introduction in  “Captain America: Civil War.

Actors Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, and Florence Kasumba will join a lineup including Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, ruler of Wakanda, and Michael B. Jordan as villain Erik Killmonger, plus Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia and Danai Gurira as Okoye, members of the fierce Dora Milaje.

Whitaker (“”Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” Roots,” Lee Daniels’ “The Butler,” “The Last King of Scotland”) will play the role of Zuri, an elder stateman in Wakanda. Whitaker appears in this year’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” as fringe Rebel leader Saw Gerrera, and he’ll be seen in “The Forgiven” as famed activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Kasumba will reprise her “Captain America: Civil War” role as Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje. Kaluuya (“Skins,” “Black Mirror,” “Sicario”) will play T’Challa confidant W’Kabi. Duke (“Person of Interest“) will appear as M’Baku, leader of a rival tribe in Wakanda. Continue reading FOREST WHITAKER Joins BLACK PANTHER

LOGAN Is Final WOLVERINE Film

courtesy Hugh Jackman via Twitter
courtesy Hugh Jackman via Twitter

We now know the title of the third Wolverine standalone movie.

Director James Mangold tweeted a poster revealing the film is called Logan and will be released March 3, 2017.

Star Hugh Jackman previously said this will be his final appearance as Wolverine.

The poster shows the X-Man with claws popped but holding the hand of a child.

Could this mean Jackman’s last film as Wolverine introduce a younger member of the X-Man’s family from comics?

Continue reading LOGAN Is Final WOLVERINE Film

HELLBOY WINE For HALLOWEEN?

Hellboy: The First 20 Years courtesy Dark Horse Comics
Hellboy: The First 20 Years courtesy Dark Horse Comics

The Pacific Northwest is famous for wine and a thriving comic book community. Several major comic writers, artists and publishers call this region home.
Now Dark Horse Comics is conjuring up a wine based on one their greatest supernatural heroes just in time for Halloween.

Hellboy, the wine?

Now you can raise a toast to this demonic hero.

Dark Horse Comics and Portland, Oregon’s Stoller Family Estates Winery joined forces to create the 2011 Hellboy Reserve Pinot Noir. Hellboy is a long running comic book series created by legendary Mike Mignola which inspired two major films directed by Guillermo del Toro. The new wine will be available on Halloween and is available for pre-order now.

“I can’t imagine a more fitting drink to both celebrate Mike Mignola‘s creative legacy and honor his most famous creation,” said Dark Horse Comics President Mike Richardson. “And it’s only fitting that the first time that fans can raise a glass of Hellboy Reserve Pinot Noir will be on Halloween.”

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with Dark Horse Comics on the special Hellboy wine,“ said Gary Mortensen, President of Stoller Family Estate. “It’s quite an honor to share our wine with such a passionate fan base and to be associated with the amazingly iconic character Hellboy.”

The 2011 Hellboy Reserve Pinot Noir is a limited edition and will only be available domestically in the United States. Continue reading HELLBOY WINE For HALLOWEEN?

AGENTS OF SHIELD GHOSTS & STRANGE TWISTS

Supernatural forces and new faces haunt the fourth season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The name drop of an ancient artifact tonight should send shivers among watchers once they learn its comic book origins.

Agents of SHIELD season 4 courtesy Marvel
Agents of SHIELD season 4 courtesy Marvel

This week’s episode is Meet the New Boss. We did. Jason O’Mara made his debut as the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. with a secret he’s keeping classified from Coulson.

But this could be Meet the Awesomely Evil New Threat With a Marvel-ously Sinister Comics Origin! Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD GHOSTS & STRANGE TWISTS