Everyone enjoys a good movie. Whichever genre it may be; Horror, Action, Romance, or even Documentaries. But we here at The Spinner Rack are focusing on movies based on our pop culture icons. Comic Books, Video Games, Action Figures and Anime; we take a look at what's coming out for July and give you the rundown on what you should be waiting in line for.
Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world. Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, the live-action feature film “The Last Airbender” is the opening chapter in Aang’s struggle to survive. The Last Air Bender is due out in theaters on July 01
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal's new 3-D CGI feature, "Despicable Me." Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world’s greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. Despicable Me is due out in theaters on July 09
A group of elite warrior-types are being hunted by members of a race of merciless alien trackers called Predators. Predators due out in theaters on July 09
Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is due out in theaters on July 16
Red is an upcoming 2010 American action film based on the comic book limited series of the same name created by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, and published by the DC Comics imprint Homage. The film will star Bruce Willis with Robert Schwentke directing a screenplay by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. The film is scheduled for worldwide release on October 15, 2010.
It gives preview to the normal, peaceful life of some retired CIA agents before they return in action, showing how they are still "dangerous".
Bruce's Frank Moses is a former black-ops CIA agent, who is now living a quiet life. That is, until the day a hi-tech assassin shows up intent on killing him. With his identity compromised and the life of the woman he cares for, Sarah, endangered, Frank reassembles his old team in a last ditch effort to survive.
Mary-Louise Parker plays Frank's wife, while Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, and John Malkovich are Frank's teammates. Robert Schwentke directs it with the script provided by Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber. This action, which still presents some humors, will be distributed by Summit Entertainment in U.S. theaters on October 15.
Superman Homepage has learned that Warner Premiere's next DC Universe animated title Superman/Batman: Apocalypse will hit Blu-ray and DVD on September 28. The movie is based on the second story arc, "The Supergirl from Krypton," from Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner's the "Superman/Batman." So there is no question about whether to pick this up or not. Even though its Superman and Batman taking center stage again and I feel they may be heading towards overkill utilizing only mass marketed characters, but its based off of the story arc drawn by the late great Michael Turner. The third short film, featuring Green Arrow, is included with the upcoming Superman/Batman: Apocalypse with Neal McDonough as the voice of Green Arrow/Oliver Queen. Here is the cover artwork:
It was previously revealed that "Supernatural" brothers Sam and Dean Winchester are bringing their never-ending battle against the forces of Hell to an animated project called "Supernatural The Animation," slated for release at some point in January of next year. Now, we might have an idea of what that project could look like.
Alleged concept art from the "Supernatural" anime has popped up online over at Saouri's Window, showing possible preliminary character sketches of the Winchester boys, played on the CW series by Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. Official or not, it's still pretty wild to see Sam and Dean in illustrated form - really, if there was one currently airing live-action television series begging for an animated translation, it's "Supernatural." (Or "True Blood." Or "Fringe." Really, there are a bunch, but "Supernatural" is still a solid choice!)
According to Anime News, "Supernatural The Animation" is being produced by Japanese studio Madhouse and is co-directed by Shigeyuki Miya and Atsuko Ishizuka. "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke will provide guidance on the series. The series will be released in two sets of 22 original episodes.
Finally after so many leaked photos, we get a trailer for The Green Hornet. I gotta be honest here, I wasn't thrilled with Seth Rogen being cast as Britt Reid the alter ego to the Green Hornet and this trailer confirms that he may not be the right person for this role, especially when introducing the Green Hornet to this generation, with so many heroes already on the market Seth Rogen does little to make the Hornet stand out and even less to keep him from looking like a 4th rate generic hero instead of someone who went toe to toe with Batman (yes, that did happen!). I still have hope for Jay Chou as Kato, martial arts always wins. Any objections?
Several new actors have joined the cast of The Walking Dead over the past few days. In addition to the recently announced Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, actors Linds Edwards and Jim Coleman have also reportedly signed on for roles in the currently shooting AMC adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s survival horror comic book series.
Both Edwards and Coleman are said to be playing new characters Leon Basset and Lambert “Lam” Kendal, respectively. The news was confirmed by Edwards himself in an interview with The Walking Dead Podcast, but the interview has since been pulled at the request of AMC.
Also recently announced was the casting of Emma Bell in the recurring role of a college student who seeks refuge with Rick Grimes and other survivors. Perhaps she’ll play Amy, the young sister to sharpshooter Andrea. In the comics, Andrea began as a mid-20s legal clerk, but the adaptation is adding a few years to the character with the casting of Laurie Holden in the role.
HBO has been imaginative in its marketing of its hit series True Blood, using everything from posters and online “minisodes” to video blogs and comic books. But this latest effort is by far the best.
Behold the video for “Oh Sookie,” Snoop Dogg’s rap tribute to everyone’s favorite psychic waitress, Sookie Stackhouse. The song contains such moving lyrics as, “Come close, baby, I’m the Dogg that don’t bite (woof, woof),” “Come and play on my team/We’ll do it in the daytime/Bill won’t know a thing” and “Bill ain’t for real/He ain’t Tru Blood/Snoop is a G/I smoke true bud.”
Plus, as you can tell from the image above, the video features a troupe of dancing Sookies.
Marvel Knights Animation is proud to announce Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther?, a twelve-episode, weekly, all-new series debuting on iTunes, Xbox LIVE, Microsoft Zune and PlayStation®Network on June 23rd.
Inspired by the acclaimed graphic novel from respected filmmaker/producer Reginald Hudlin and legendary comic book artist John Romita Jr, Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther? introduces viewers to the Black Panther, the warrior king of Wakanda, a technologically advanced nation in the heart of Africa. As outside forces conspire to plunder this proud nation, the Black Panther will face his greatest threats as he meets Klaw, the man who murdered his father.
“The positive responses to news of the show have been so overwhelming, it’s great to finally make the Black Panther series available to everyone,” said Hudlin. “Audiences get caught up on many levels – seeing John Romita Jr’s art come to life; the quality of the voice work by an award winning cast; the boldness of the politics, the music and humor. But see it for yourself!”
Romita Jr added, “The reaction by any person, upon viewing footage of a black panther, is universal: Awe. There is no more elegant a creature on the face of the planet. The creation of the character by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, in a turbulent political time, maintained that quality. Reggie Hudlin's updated version follows that and adds an amazing, cinematic flair to it. In my opinion, reading, and now viewing, the Black Panther series is much akin to witnessing a panther in person. Enjoy the elegance of the story, the elegance of the actors, their voices, their words, and....the imagery.”
This exciting series also features the voices of major celebrities including Academy Award-nominee Djimon Hounsou as Black Panther; Jill Scott as Storm, Kerry Washington as Princess Shuri; Alfre Woodard as both Dondi Reese and Queen Mother; Carl Lumbly as Uncle S’Yan; and comics legend Stan Lee in a special role.
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I never cared for C.S. Lewis’ Narnia novels, and I wasn’t particularly impressed with the first two installments in the current film series. But I have to admit the just-released trailer for the third adaptation, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, looks pretty good.
Here’s the official synopsis, courtesy of 20th Century Fox, which stepped in after Disney walked away from the franchise:
This time around — Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb — find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world. Joining forces once again with their royal friend Prince Caspian and the warrior mouse Reepicheep, they are whisked away on a mysterious mission to the Lone Islands, and beyond. On this bewitching voyage that will test their hearts and spirits, the trio will face magical Dufflepuds, sinister slave traders, roaring dragons and enchanted merfolk. Only an entirely uncharted journey to Aslan’s Country — a voyage of destiny and transformation for each of those aboard the Dawn Treader — can save Narnia, and all the astonishing creatures in it, from an unfathomable fate.
Directed by Michael Apted, the film stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, Gary Sweet, Bruce Spence, Arthur Angel, Shane Rangi and Liam Neeson. Voyage of the Dawn Treader opens in 3D and 2D on Dec. 10.
Another international trailer to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, I'm as stoked about this movie as I was about "Kick Ass" and i know next to nothing about it. I know its based off of a graphic novel put out by Oni Press other than that i can give you the description after the jump.
Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, "between jobs," AND dating a cute high school girl. Everything's fantastic until a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle? Short answer: yes.
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What's said to be final installment in the Assassins Creed series brings not only multiplayer action to the forefront but some new assassins as Ezio takes on the roll of mentor to train new assassins for the cause, take a look at the trailer from E3.
Here's the stage demo for the Star Wars: The Old Republic video game about two minutes in they debut the trailer for titled "HOPE" to counter the "BETRAYAL" trailer released some time ago to let us know the galaxy far, far away hasn't gone all dark.
With E3 going on this week, we have trailers galore to some of the upcoming games on all of the next gen systems. gamespot was in attendance an capture some awesome trailers and of course i had to get my hands on them. check out the Star Wars: Force Unleashed II trailer premiered at E3
BigBadToyStore.com & Hard Hero are proud to announce the 10" Bengali Cold Cast Porcelain Statue – limited to just 350 pieces and only available from BigBadToyStore! The statue is sculpted by Paul Bennet and comes packaged in a full color collector box. Keep your Thundercats collection complete with this limited edition Bengali Statue.
Estimated to Arrive 3rd Quarter 2010
Also announced is the 10" Bengali Cold Cast Porcelain Artist Proof Statue – limited to just 50 pieces and only available from BigBadToyStore! This Artist Proof statue is sculpted and hand signed by Paul Bennet. Keep your Thundercats collection complete with this limited edition Bengali Statue.
DC has been killing it with their DC Universe Original Animated Movies like Green Lantern: First Flight and Wonder Woman, so we've got high hopes for Batman: Under The Red Hood, which is based on a series of comics written by Judd Winick back in 2005 that brought back formerly dead Robin Jason Todd as an imbalanced anti-hero with his sites set on Gotham's criminal underground. Box art for Batman: Under the Red Hood has revealed DC Entertainment's next full-length animated movie which will, again, showcase Batman and Superman.
The film, which comes out on DVD and Blu-ray on July 27th will have a slew of extras including a short film focusing the spotlight on scarred cowboy Jonah Hex, with the special edition DVD boasting a history of Robin and the Blu-ray looking at how Todd got the axe thanks to fans back in the '80s. The film itself will star Batman (Bruce Greenwood), Nightwing (Neil Patrick Harris), Red Hood (Jensen Ackles), The Joker (John DiMaggio) and even Ra's al Ghul (Jason Isaacs) and Black Mask (Wade Willams). It'll be interesting to see how a straight-up adaptation of a somewhat controversial Batman story will go!
Several eagle-eyed comic fans have spotted the title of DC's next animated film on the back cover of the Amazon.com Exclusive Blu-Ray edition of Batman: Under the Red Hood.
"First Look: Superman/Batman: Apocalypse - Exclusive Sneak Peak at DC Universe's Next Original Animated Movie"
Recent internet chatter revolves around the assumption the title itself may hint at the debut of either Darkseid or Supergirl. There is no official word from Warner Bros. entertainment which comics story line the movie will follow, if any. This will be the fourth animated film highlighting a Superman and Batman team-up. Speculation as to this latest film's plot will be put to rest come July 27th, 2010, when Batman: Under the Red Hood becomes available for purchase.
DC Entertainment has two animated short films already planned, Jonah Hex and Green Arrow, which will accompany their full length features. There is also a rumored Batman: Year One adaptation in the works.
AMC, now shooting The Walking Dead in Georgia, just revealed the following image and brief press release:
AMC RELEASES THE FIRST PHOTO OF ANDREW LINCOLN AS RICK GRIMES FROM THE SET OF "THE WALKING DEAD"
Robert Kirkman, creator/writer of the comic and executive producer on the series says:
"Writing this book for the past seven years I've gotten very close to the character of Rick. Andrew Lincoln embodies every aspect of the character that fans know and love. After seeing this photo I don't think that there will be a doubt in anyone's mind that he's perfect for the role."
Here is a look at the new E3 trailer for Sony's long awaited DC Universe MMO which is slated to see release in November.
DCUO offers a dramatic online setting where players can enter the DC Universe and battle alongside or against their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains including such icons as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker, as well as many other fan favorites such as Green Lantern, The Flash, Catwoman and Martian Manhunter. The action and drama will play out in such well-known locations as Gotham City and Metropolis among others.
Looks like MK is on the way back, here's a look at a new fighting game to be released for PS3 and 360. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Mortal Kombat, the most brutal instalment of the landmark fighting game to date for release on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2011. Mortal Kombat is being developed by the newly re-named NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat creator and creative director Ed Boon.
The newest chapter of the iconic fight franchise marks a triumphant return to the series’ mature presentation and a reinvention of its classic 2D fighting mechanic. Driven by an all new graphics engine, the fan favourite Fatality is back and presented in more gory detail than ever before. In addition, Mortal Kombat introduces a number of new game-play features including tag team and the deepest story mode of any fighting game. Players can choose from an extensive line up of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or take on several new game modes.
looks like the next dimension in Activisions next video game Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is 2099
Spider-Man 2099 was an unlockable costume for Spider-Man in the first of Activision's Spider-Man games for Sony PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, and the Windows/PC platform. The unlockable character returned in the game's sequel, Enter Electro, produced for PlayStation.
Marvel 2099: One Nation Under Doom, is a 2D side-scrolling game with 3D rendered characters based on the "One Nation Under Doom" comic storyline. Spider-Man 2099 was a playable character in the Mindscape video game developed but canceled game for the PlayStation.
Spider-Man 2099 is also a Wii exclusive unlockable costume for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows by completing 50 city events.
Spider-Man 2099 is a playable character in the Marvel Super Hero Squad video game.
Spider-Man 2099 will be one of four versions of Spider-Man featured as playable protagonists in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Looks like a new Mortal Kombat movie is being shopped around. check out what seems to be a video test shoot for Warner Bros. to get funding from the looks of it they will be going for an "R" rating. This little test shoot stars Michael Jai White and Jerry Ryan.
MTV has revealed details on the upcoming Kick-Ass DVD and Blu-ray released coming in August. They have also provided a look at one of the bonus features that takes a look at the Hit Girl character from the movie.
Street Date: 8/3/10 Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray Disc, DVD & Digital Copy) SRP: $39.99 DVD SRP: $29.95
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION I can’t read your mind. But I can kick your ass. This summer, prepare for a wild action film unlike any you’ve ever seen as Lionsgate releases Kick-Ass to Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack (three discs – including Blu-ray, DVD and digital copy). The film will also be available on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand. Co-written and directed by Matthew Vaughn (upcoming X-Men: First Class), the ass-kicking adventure about unlikely real-life crime fighters stars Aaron Johnson (Nowhere Boy), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad) and Mark Strong (Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes), along with the dynamic father-daughter duo played by Chloë Grace Moretz (upcoming Let Me In), and Nicolas Cage (National Treasure series). Based on the comic written by Mark Millar and John S. Romita JR, “Hit Girl,”, “Big Daddy” and the do-it-yourself superheroes make their way to your home with super DVD special features, including audio commentary, art archives and the featurette “It’s On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass.” The Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack kicks even harder with the same DVD special features plus a documentary length “making-of,” and a feature-length Ass-Kicking Bonus View mode. In addition, the Metamenu Remote powered by BD Touch, another Blu-ray exclusive, will allow for iPhone OS and Android users to personalize their experience with this state-of-the-art free app. Once connected through BD-Live, viewers can select menus using intuitive gestures, find scenes by dialogue, discover details about the actors, and more. With headphones, they can select to listen in alternate language tracks, or enjoy other synchronized content including portions of the Ass-Kicking Bonus View (which users can take "to go" on their mobile device). The high-octane phenomenon invades shelves and homes on August 3rd for the suggested retail price of $39.99 for the Blu-ray Combo Pack and $29.95 on DVD.
Dave Lizewski (Johnson) is an ordinary teenager who goes unnoticed in high school until he takes a chance to “do something” and dons a mask and becomes “Kick-Ass” to fight real-life crime. Bruised and beaten and without any real super powers, he is saved by a father-daughter duo (Cage as “Big Daddy”, Moretz as “Hit-Girl”) who know all the right moves and have a vendetta against a vicious crime-lord, D’Amico (Strong). After a fiery internet storm of publicity for Kick-Ass, D’Amico wants to meet the masked man, and his son (Mintz-Plasse) dons a costume of his own and becomes “Red Mist” to befriend him and get in his father’s good graces. The story comes to a head when D’Amico succeeds in luring the crime-fighters to his home and ass-kicking destruction ensues.
BLU-RAY DISC SPECIAL FEATURES*
DISC ONE • Ass-Kicking Bonus View Mode (Blu-ray Disc Exclusive) – Synchronous with the feature film, this innovative multi-media presentation incorporates video and audio commentary, behind-the-scenes clips and illustrative graphics with Co-Writer/Producer/Director Matthew Vaughn, plus cast and crew providing an all-access perspective on Kick-Ass • “A New Kind of Superhero: The Making of Kick-Ass “ documentary (Blu-ray Disc Exclusive) • “It’s On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass” featurette • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Vaughn • “The Art of Kick-Ass” gallery • Marketing Archive • BD Touch and Metamenu Remote • Lionsgate Live™ enabled, featuring extra content for Internet-connected players • Enhanced for D-Box™ Motion Control Systems *Subject to change
DISC TWO • Standard Definition DVD Copy of the feature film
DISC THREE • Standard Definition Digital Copy of the feature film
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES* • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Vaughn • “It’s On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass” featurette • “The Art of Kick-Ass” gallery • Marketing Archive *Subject to change
CAST Aaron Johnson Nowhere Boy, Chat Room, Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging Christopher Mintz-Plasse How To Train Your Dragon, Year One, Role Models, Superbad Mark Strong upcoming Green Lantern, Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Syriana Chloë Grace Moretz upcoming Let Me In, Diary of A Wimpy Kid, (500) Days of Summer, Bolt and Nicolas Cage upcoming The Sorcerer's Apprentice, National Treasure series, Bangkok Dangerous, Leaving Las Vegas, The Rock Clark Duke Hot Tub Time Machine, Sex Drive, TV’s “Greek,” Superbad
Another clip from the MTV Movie Awards of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, really amped up for this movie. can't wait! Scott Pilgrim due in theaters August 13th
Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker's quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It's getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart's ass—and now is back in town—to the teenage distraction he's trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn't been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor.
As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues' gallery from her past—from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsome identical twins. And if he hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over.
In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between Edward and Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
MTV had a night of premiers with by showing trailers for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Harry is due in theater November 19th
Fantasy Adventure. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, is a much-anticipated motion picture event to be told in two full-length parts. Part 1 begins as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction--the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. But there are Dark Forces in their midst that threaten to tear them apart. Meanwhile, the wizarding world has become a dangerous place for all enemies of the Dark Lord. The long-feared war has begun and Voldemort's Death Eaters seize control of the Ministry of Magic and even Hogwarts, terrorizing and arresting anyone who might oppose them. But the one prize they still seek is the one most valuable to Voldemort: Harry Potter. The Chosen One has become the hunted one as the Death Eaters search for Harry with orders to bring him to Voldemort...alive. Harry's only hope is to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. But as he searches for clues, he uncovers an old and almost forgotten tale--the legend of the Deathly Hallows. And if the legend turns out to be true, it could give Voldemort the ultimate power he seeks. Little does Harry know that his future has already been decided by his past when, on that fateful day, he became "the Boy Who Lived." No longer just a boy, Harry Potter is drawing ever closer to the task for which he has been preparing since the day he first stepped into Hogwarts: the ultimate battle with Voldemort.
a TV spot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup from Adidas Originals and Lucasfilm that drops some familiar faces from the worlds of music, film and sports into the cantina scene from Star Wars: A New Hope. Apparently this ties in with Adidas’ new Star Wars clothing collection.
You may recognize Daft Punk, Dave Beckham, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Snoop Dogg, Jay Baruchel, Ciara, DJ Neil Armstrong and others. It’s an interesting mix, for sure.
Everyone enjoys a good movie. Which ever genre it may be, Horror, Action, Romance, or even Documentaries. But we here at The Spinner Rack are focusing on movies based on our pop culture icons. Comic Books, Video Games, Action Figures and Anime; we take a look at what's coming out for June and give you the rundown on what you should be waiting in line for.
Like the original series, the story follows the adventures of four U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers-turned-mercenaries, three of whom were arrested for a crime they did not commit and are now branded war criminals. After managing to escape from military prison, the three join forces with Captain H.M. Murdock, their reconnaissance pilot, as soldiers of fortune. The A-Team is scheduled for a June 11th release date.
In Columbia Pictures' The Karate Kid, 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying—and the feeling is mutual—but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts “the karate kid” on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life. The Karate Kid is scheduled for a June 11th release date.
The creators of the beloved “Toy Story” films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Toy Story 3 is scheduled for a June 18th release date.
As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. Twilight Saga: Eclipse is scheduled for a June 30th release date.
Madame Tussauds, the world famous wax museum in London, are running a multifloor Marvel exhibition featuring a number of characters, artwork and items, culminating in a 360 degree 3D movie – giving the 4D moniker to the whole show. Here’s the trailer… with Marvel characters running amok amid tourist London.
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is in development by Beenox for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii, and by Griptonite Games for Nintendo DS.
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is a thrilling action-packed adventure set in four dramatically different universes from legendary Spider-Man lore, each with a distinct Spider-Man armed with unique skills and strengths, in one original storyline. Players will be transported to new locations never before seen in a Spider-Man game, from lush jungles and dusty deserts to various urban terrains. Acclaimed comic book writer Dan Slott takes players on a mission to contain the magical energy of the Tablet of Order and Chaos, which has been shattered and sent hurtling across parallel universes, and battle fan-favorite villains in a quest to restore the fabric of reality.
Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams...literally. The only catch to winning Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)? Her seven evil exes are coming to kill him. Genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead) tells the amazing story of one romantic slacker's quest to power up with love in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
Scott Pilgrim has never had a problem getting a girlfriend. It's getting rid of them that proves difficult. From the girl who kicked his heart's ass—and now is back in town—to the teenage distraction he's trying to shake when Ramona rollerblades into his world, love hasn't been easy. He soon discovers, however, his new crush has the most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league of exes controls her love life and will do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor.
As Scott gets closer to Ramona, he must face an increasingly vicious rogues' gallery from her past—from infamous skateboarders to vegan rock stars and fearsome identical twins. And if he hopes to win his true love, he must vanquish them all before it really is game over.
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