Wednesday 31 August 2016

Batman: Arkham VR Behind-The-Scenes Video

Batman: Arkham VR Behind-The-Scenes Video

Wear the Cowl

By Alex Burns



Rocksteady's first PlayStation VR title is shaping up to be a truly unique experience. Learn more about how to Be The Batman in this behind-the-scenes video!

Batman: Arkham VR is a unique interactive experience that will offer gamers a chance to step into the Batsuit and explore the Arkham world like never before.

“Virtual reality is expanding the video game space and entertainment overall, so it is extremely exciting to have our incredible team at Rocksteady Studios dive into this new storytelling medium with the Batman Arkham franchise,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Rocksteady is one of the best at creating story-driven content, and Batman: Arkham VR will deliver a more immersive experience than anyone could have imagined only a few years ago.”

“Rocksteady is always looking for new ways to further engross players into the worlds we create and Batman: Arkham VR is an example of how we’re taking advantage of the latest technology to do that,” said Sefton Hill, Game Director, Rocksteady Studios. “The team is committed to delivering a Batman experience that stays true to the character and allows players to fully immerse themselves in the role of the World’s Greatest Detective.”

Batman: Arkham VR immerses you in the Dark Knight’s Universe and redefines what it means to Be the Batman.

Batman: Arkham VR will be available on Playstation VR this October, check out our initial reaction to the announcement and the rest of Sony's upcoming slate of games in the Cape and Cowl Cast clip below.

Go Rogue! New Stop-Motion Star Wars Videos Revealed

Go Rogue! New Stop-Motion Star Wars Videos Revealed

These are the Toys You're Looking For

By Franco Dioniso



EW and Lucasfilm have revealed the very first look at Rogue One merchandise with brand new images and an incredible stop-motion short! There will be more episodes rolling out over the coming months and these animations are made by Star Wars fans!

The team was led by James DeJulio at Tongal, and the series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators and directors Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie. The stories follow the adventures of Rogue One toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set which have been misplaced by the Empire.

Fans can pre-order a handful of select items seen in the “Rogue Stories” beginning September 2 at mass retailers, Disney Store locations and DisneyStore.com. The full range of new Rogue One and Star Wars products will be available globally starting on September 30.






If you want to get involved in telling your own Star Warss Story then check out the details for the global UGC contest which begins September 30. Fans are invited to share their own short stories or skits set in a galaxy far, far away… Winning entries from around the globe will be chosen by a panel including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards. Beginning September 30, teen and adult fans can enter the Go Rogue contest on StarWars.com/GoRogue. In addition to the global contest on StarWars.com, in the U.S. and parts of Canada, kids 8-12 can participate on Disney.com/MyRogueStory. Winners will be invited to Lucasfilm in San Francisco to attend a screening of Rogue One, and see their short story on the big screen.


The Empire has misplaced the building instructions to the Death Star. Jyn Erso has followed an Imperial search team to the markets of Jedha hoping to recover the instructions first.

You can view more images at EW





Tuesday 30 August 2016

The Flash Season 3 Photos Revealed

The Flash Season 3 Photos Revealed

Back in Time

By Alex Burns



The CW have revealed the first photos from the season premier of The Flash. Season 3 kicks off with a bang as the episode titled "Flashpoint" deals with the aftermath of Barry Allen's actions to drastically alter the timeline in the season 2 finale. Prepare for a whole new reality to unfold.







Season 3 of The Flash begins on Tuesday October 4th on the CW.

Arrow Season 5 Premier Photos!

Arrow Season 5 Premier Photos!

He will not Fail this City

By Sam Burns



Check out the first reveal photos of Arrow Season 5. The premier episode on the CW this fall brings Olivier Queen into a new and dangerous conflict with a mysterious enemy who will challenge the legacy of the Green Arrow like never before.






Arrow Season 5 begins Wednesday 5th October on the CW

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Doctor Strange Sneak Peek Revealed

Doctor Strange Sneak Peek Revealed

Enter Another World

By Steven Carter



Take a look at this cool sneak peek video for Marvel Studio's upcoming Doctor Strange film!


Doctor Strange is the story of gifted surgeon Stephen Strange who travels the world to learn from the Ancient One after a career-ending car accident. Along the way he will cross paths with the most horrific evils known to man.

The film is directed by Scott Derickson with a screenplay by Jon Spaihts and C. Robert Cargill and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikklesen and Tilda Swinton.

Listen to our thoughts on Doctor Strange and the rest of the upcoming Marvel projects in our special podcast episdode!



Plus our first reactions to the project!




Marvel's Doctor Strange is set for release November 4th 2016.

Supergirl Stands Tall in New Season 2 Poster

Supergirl Stands Tall in New Season 2 Poster

Landing on the CW this Fall

By Alex Burns



The CW have revealed the first poster for Season 2 of Supergirl! Melissa Benoist returns as Kara Zor-El for another season of superhero adventures on the same network that hosts The Flash and Arrow.

Superman will also feature in the new season played by MTV's Teen Wolf actor Tyler Hoechlin. It remains to be seen just how much the Supergirl universe will cross over with the events going on in shows like The Flash. Since Barry Allen has been running through dimensions with even greater regularity and even crossed over with Kara for a special episode earlier in the year, it's a safe bet we'll be seeing more superhero team ups down the line!



Monday 29 August 2016

Batman Casting? Ben Affleck Shares Footage of Deathstroke!

Batman/JL Casting? Ben Affleck Shares Footage of Deathstroke!

The Dark Knight vs Master Assassin

By Alex Burns



Ben Affleck has just shared this insane clip of Deathstroke on his official twitter page! Let the speculation begin!



So is this the first confirmed villain for Justice League? With the film in production right now and the footage clearly filmed from a monitor it looks like this iconic villain could be facing off against the DC Comics hero.

Maybe the master assassin is being teased as he will appear in Ben Affleck's solo Batman film? This seems less likely as that movie has no confirmed release date and Ben Affleck has already gone on record to say the project is still in the early stages of development and they are waiting for the perfect script which he is working on with DC Entertainment's Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns. 

"We're still working on it and I'm not happy enough with it yet to actually go out there and make a Batman movie, which I would have the highest of standards I would say." Affleck said.

You never know though, could Affleck be assembling portions of his Batman film whilst also filming his scenes for Justice League? After all, Zack Snyder filmed Ezra Miller's Flash cameo for Suicide Squad from the Justice League set so it's not totally out of the realms of possibility that Affleck may be over excited and sharing some solo Batman goodies very early.

Whatever the case may be, fans have cause for excitement as we've all been eager to see Deathstroke join the DC cinematic universe for forever and it looks as though that is finally happening for real. What do you guys think?

Need a Batman fix now? Well we have spent ALOT of time thinking about how this new solo Batman film could shape up, check out our thoughts our podcast special




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Ben Affleck is set to appear as Batman once again in Justice League which is set to release November 17, 2017. We'll keep you updated on this Deathstroke story as it happens.

Avengers: Infinity War - Speculation Special - Cape and Cowl Cast #33

Avengers: Infinity War - Speculation Special - Cape and Cowl Cast #33

Brand New Episode!

By Steven Carter



Alex and Steve join forces to bring you the "Avengers: Infinity War" Speculation Special! Marvel are building towards their final phase of superhero awesome and there is tons to talk about. Settle in to the latest Cape and Cowl Cast for some serious speculation shenanigans plus listener questions and heroic news!



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Surreal Spider-Man: Homecoming Set Videos Revealed

Surreal Spider-Man: Homecoming Set Videos Revealed

Caution! Webhead Filming...

By Steven Carter



Check out this interesting videos from the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming! Director Jon Watts shared this interesting clip of Spider-Man himself Tom Holland in character as Peter Parker on a green screen set with some crazy shadows ar work in the background. Make of that what you will!


A video posted by Jon Watts (@jnwtts) on


Tom Holland got in the act as well, showing off some more of the acrobatic skills that helped land him the role of Spidey for his first appearance earlier this year in Captain America: Civil War.


A video posted by ✌️ (@tomholland2013) on


A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Marvel Studios' Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Spider-Man: Homecoming will be released on July 7, 2017.

We Finally Know Where Thor was During Civil War!

We Finally Know Where Thor was During Civil War!

Putting the Hammer Down...

By Sam Burns



Thanks to this awesome video shared on Marvel's Twitter page we now know what exactly Thor was up to during the events of Captain America: Civil War!


The hilarious video pokes fun at the slight critique of Civil War concerning Thor's glossed over absence whilst all his Avengers friends were taking lumps out of each other. Thor will take centre stage again in his thirs solo movie, Thor: Ragnarok, which is set for release November 3rd, 2017. Captain America: Civil War will be available to download digitally on September 2nd and then on home video September 12th.

New Rogue One Photos Revealed

New Rogue One Photos Revealed

Rebels in the Storm

By Franco Dionisio



Empire Magazine has revealed even more awesome photos from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! The new images show off some sweet new look at the incredible ensemble cast that has been assembled for the first Star Wars Spin-Off movie. Check them out below!




The film's cast is peppered with upcoming talent as Felicity Jones takes the lead role as Jyn Erso alongside Mads Mikklesen who plays her father, Galen Erso. Diego Luna stars as Captain Cassian Andor with Donnie Yen as the blind spiritual warrior Chirrut Imwe, Jiang Wen as his heavily armored best friend Baze Malbus, Alan Tudyk as the droid K-2SO, Riz Ahmed as the Rebel pilot Bodhi Rook and Ben Mendelsohn as the film’s main antagonist, Director Orson Krennic.





"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.



Check out our thoughts on the latest Rogue One trailer in our special Star Wars Podcast!





Directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set for release December 16, 2017.


HBO Launch New Westworld Trailer

HBO Launch New Westworld Trailer

Giddy Up

By Alex Burns



HBO have revealed a stunning new trailer for their highly anticipated drama series, Westworld. We've got a mature version and a "safe for work" (just kidding, get back to work) alternate for your viewing pleasure. Check them out below!


Inspired by Michael Crichton's 1973 film of the same name, the drama is billed as a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin. The series is executive produced by Johnathan Nolan (The Dark Knight, Interstellar) who is also on directing duties and JJ Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) is also on board the project, also producing alongside his Bad Robot company alumni Bryan Burk.


The new HBO series boasts an incredible cast that includes Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Jimmi Simpson, Rodrigo Santoro, Shannon Woodward, Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Ben Barnes, Simon Quarterman, Angela Sarafyan, Luke Hemsworth and Clifton Collins, Jr.


Westworld first season of 10 episodes will air this fall and premiere Sunday, October 2 at 9 PM ET.

Tuesday 23 August 2016

Batman: The Return of the Caped Crusaders New Trailer and Home Video Details

Batman: The Return of the Caped Crusaders New Trailer and Home Video Details

Holy Bonus Features!

By Alex Burns



Take a look at this bat-tastic new trailer for Batman: The Return of the Caped Crusaders!


It’s back to the 1960s as Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman’s most fiendish foes – Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. This time, the four Super-Villains have combined their wicked talents to hatch a plot so nefarious that the Dynamic Duo will need to go to outer space (and back) to foil their arch enemies and restore order in Gotham City. It’s a truly fantastic adventure that will pit good against evil, good against good, evil against evil … and feature two words that exponentially raise the stakes for both sides: Replicator Ray. Holy Multiplication Tables!

As well as a brand new animated adventure we are also getting two brand new featurettes:

“Those Dastardly Desperados” featurette – Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Riddler are impossible not to watch! Those Dastardly Desperados explores how these fiends became more than just antagonists in a Batman story; they became icons in American pop culture.

“A Classic Cadre of Voices” featurette – A new talented cast of actors join Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar in Batman: Return of The Caped Crusaders. Go behind the scenes and witness the vocal techniques and timing needed to deliver a classic Bat-Comedy!

Featuring the return of Adam West and Burt Ward as the iconic Dynamic Duo, Return of the Caped Crusaders gives fans on the original 60's TV Series another dose of classy superheroics like nothing else. Julie Newmar also reprises her role as Catwoman for an extra dash of villainy to this exciting comicbook cocktail!

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is set for release October 11 on digital platforms and November 1 on Blu-ray and DVD.

Fantastic Rogue One Empire Covers Revealed

Fantastic Rogue One Empire Covers Revealed

The Force is Strong with this Magazine

By Franco Dionisio



Empire magazine have delivered on the goods as only they know how! Check out these beautiful Rogue One: A Star Wars Story covers.


In addition to the two variant regular covers there is also a snazzy subscriber cover featuring Alan Tudyk's character K-2SO also know as "Kaytoo".


We also got a cool new shot of Felicity Jones and Diego Luna as Jyn Erso and Captain Cassian Andor getting acquainted with Kaytoo.


Check out our thoughts on the latest Rogue One trailer in our special Star Wars Podcast!




Directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is set for release December 16, 2017.

Rise of the Tomb Raider - Blood Ties and Lara's Nightmare Trailer

Rise of the Tomb Raider - Blood Ties and Lara's Nightmare Trailer

Treasure Hunting on Multiple Platforms!

By Steven Carter



Celebrate the 20h anniversary of Tomb Raider with the upcoming special edition release of Rise of the Tomb Raider and brand new DLC. Check out the new gameplay in the trailer below!


Explore Lara's childhood home and unlock the secrets of Croft Manor in the ""Blood Ties "" story mode, then defend it against a zombie invasion in ""Lara's Nightmare"". Get the complete gameplay experience with the Season Pass on Xbox One and Windows 10.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration will include the following:

  • Award-winning Rise of the Tomb Raider
  • Brutal new “Extreme Survivor” difficulty mode (no checkpoints)
  • “Blood Ties” & “Lara’s Nightmare” premium DLC
  • Co-op support for “Endurance Mode”, challenging players to survive extreme conditions with a friend
  • Re-envisioned cold-weather outfit and weapon for Lara inspired by Tomb Raider III
  • Classic Lara card pack which will allow fans to play “Expedition Modes” using one of several classic Lara models
  • All existing DLC including “Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch” and “Cold Darkness Awakened”, 12 outfits, 7 weapons, 35 Expedition Cards, and more
  • Support for PlayStation VR that challenges players to unlock the mysteries of Croft Manor in first person

“Blood Ties” is new premium DLC, and will allow players to explore Croft Manor in the main story mode, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare.” When Lara’s uncle contests ownership of the Manor, Lara must explore the estate to find proof that she is the rightful heir, or lose her birthright and father’s secrets for good. Players can then test their zombie-killing skills in the replayable “Lara’s Nightmare” mode: a haunted Croft Manor where players have new challenges and must rid the Manor of an evil presence.

In addition, for the first time in a Tomb Raider game, a new online co-op expansion to “Endurance Mode” lets fans raid tombs in a brutal wilderness together. Two players must team up to survive the harsh elements by day, as well as lethal threats from enemies by night. Fire takes fuel, food restores health, and every resource must be hunted, collected, or crafted. Battle to the top of the leaderboards, as others try to beat your longest survival run.

After release on Xbox One last year Rise of the ROmb Raider is available on PS4 from October 11.

Monday 22 August 2016

New Guardians of the Galaxy Concept Art Revealed

New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Concept Art Revealed

Giant Space Monster!

By Sam Burns



Check out this space-tastic new piece of concept art from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Empire magazine revealed the fantastic image below and what a tease it is, we can't wait to see Star Lord and company take on this crazy looking intergalactic monster!


James Gunn is back on directing duties for the highly-anticipated sequel and Chris Pratt returns as Peter Quill alonside Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon and Dave Bautista as Drax. Kurt Russell also joins the cast as Quill's alien father, Ego.


Mark your calenders folks, GOTG Vol 2 is set to hit cinemas worldwide May 5th 2017.

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions Movie Trailer Revealed

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions Movie Trailer Revealed

Prepare to Duel!

By Sam Burns



Classic Yu-Gi-Oh! is making a comeback! Check out the debut trailer for new film; The Dark Side of Dimensions! Dan Green and Eric Stuart are reprising their roles as the voices of Yugi Muto, and Seto Kaiba, respectively, in the highly anticipated North American feature film release. 

The official synopsis reads as follows:

The stakes have never been higher; the rivalries never as fierce; the risks never so great. One wrong move—one card short—and it’s game over for good. A decade in the making, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions features new designs and an all-new story from the original creator of the global phenomenon, Kazuki Takahashi. His masterful tale features anime’s most beloved characters in their long-awaited return: Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, and their faithful friends Joey Wheeler, Tristan Taylor Téa Gardner, and Bakura.

Based on the original Manga characters after years of spin-off shows, the new film promises to give fans a final adventure with Yugi Moto and friends!

Friday 19 August 2016

TDK Endures, GL Corps Speculation, Metal Gear Madness & MCU Updates - Cape and Cowl Cast #32

TDK Endures, GL Corps Speculation, Metal Gear Madness & MCU Updates - Cape and Cowl Cast #32

Brand New Episode!

By Alex Burns



Team Cape and Cowl unite for another podcast packed full of awesome news and superhero discussion! This week Alex, Sam and Steve discuss the bad pr Warner Bros. cannot seem to avoid, updates on Marvel projects including The Runaways series and Thor: Ragnarok. There's also big trailers to discuss as Metal Gear Survive is made public and Adam West and Burt Ward return for Batman: The Return of the Caped Crusaders. We've got great listener feedback in our Q&A with a serious helping of Green Lantern Corps speculation. Then to round out the show comes a lively debate over why The Dark Knight continues to endure.



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