New Ghost in the Shell Motion Posters Revealed

New Ghost in the Shell Motion Posters Revealed

Under the Skin

By Alex Burns

New motion posters have been revealed featuring characters from Paramount Pictures' live-action Ghost in the Shell feature film. Check out all the posters on the official film twitter page.

Scarlett Johansson is Major. #GhostInTheShell pic.twitter.com/vJwrTItEhV

— Ghost In The Shell (@GhostInShell) February 27, 2017

Based on the famous Kodansha Comics manga series of the same name, the original Ghost in the Shell film was released in 1995 and has been hailed as one of the most pioneering Animes of all time, influencing movies like The Matrix and more recently Avatar. The cultural impact is still felt throughout many modern works of fiction that detail a not-too-distant future that has become completely reliant on technology.

Ghost in the Shell is about The Major (Scarlet Johansson), a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.

The Ghost in the Shell Movie is set for release in theatres March 31, 2017.

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Official Shadow of War Announce Trailer

Official Shadow of War Announce Trailer

War Awaits...

By Ashley Samuel

Check out the announcement trailer for Shadow of War!


A new Ring is forged...War awaits...and Nothing Will Be Forgotten. The next chapter begins with Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Watch the gameplay reveal on March 8.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War™ is the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™, winner of more than 50 industry awards—including the 2015 Game Developers Choice Awards’ Game of the Year, Outstanding Innovation in Gaming at the 2015 D.I.C.E. Awards and the BAFTA for Game Design. Developed by Monolith Productions, Middle-earth: Shadow of War features an original story with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor, who must go behind enemy lines to forge an army and turn all of Mordor against the Dark Lord, Sauron.


Available beginning August 22, 2017 on Xbox One, Project Scorpio, Windows 10 PC (Windows Store and Steam), PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®4 Pro. Pre-order now: http://www.shadowofwar.com

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Welcome to the Jungle - Final Trailer - Kong: Skull Island

Final Trailer - Kong: Skull Island

Welcome to the Jungle

By Steven Carter

Check out the final trailer for Kong: Skull Island from Warner Bros. Pictures.


The producers of Godzilla transport audiences to the birthplace of one of the most powerful monster myths of all in KONG: SKULL ISLAND, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

When a scientific expedition to an uncharted island awakens titanic forces of nature, a mission of discovery becomes an explosive war between monster and man. Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman and John C. Reilly star in a thrilling and original new adventure that reveals the untold story of how Kong became King.

In theaters March 10, 2017.

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Action-Packed Power Rangers Promos Revealed

Action-Packed Power Rangers Promos Revealed

Prepare for Battle!

By Steven Carter

Check out two new promos for the Power Rangers plus brand movie, go book your tickets now!

SABAN’S POWER RANGERS follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.

Power Rangers – In Theaters March 24

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Chris McKay on Nightwing Movie Potential

Chris McKay on Nightwing Movie Potential

"I Like Dick Grayson"

By Alex Burns

Director Chris McKay is set to direct the first live-action Nightwing film for Warner Bros. Pictures. In an interview on the Shanlian On Batman podcast, The LEGO Batman Movie director explained why he is so fully invested in the character of Dick Grayson. Check out his comments below.

“Bruce Wayne in my mind came from privilege and I think that’s why he’s more dour and angry. He’s self-made as far as his becoming all of these cool things we like him for… Dick Grayson didn’t come from that. Dick Grayson came from a circus family. Essentially people who aren’t rich and they are self-made. They’re entertainers. They’re gymnasts. They’re people who live hand-to-mouth and that’s something that informs him and his attitude… he’s a fascinating guy to me, because he had all the same things happen to him. He’s got some of the same negatives as Bruce Wayne and then from a society standpoint — obviously he was adopted into Bruce Wayne’s life… but he didn’t start that way. He’s this guy who has all these negatives and then even more negatives and yet he remains… Those are things why I like Dick Grayson, why I like the idea of Nightwing as a movie.”

Dick Grayson was created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and illustrator Jerry Robinson the character first appeared in 1940 in the pages of Detective Comics #38. Introduced as a partner for Batman, so younger readers could picture themselves adventuring alongside the dark knight, the original Robin proved a huge hit and has since become one of the most iconic DC Comics characters ever. 

Dick Grayson fought alongside Batman for several years before eventually leaving the Robin mantle behind and forging his own path out of the shadow of his mentor to become the hero Nightwing. 

The Judge and The Accountant screenwriter Bill Dubuque is locked for script writing duties.

A firm fan-favourite, the news that a Nightwing film is in development is bound to raise excitement levels around the ever-growing slate of DC film projects set for release in the next few years. It's unclear at this point how the Nightwing character will fit in with the other heroes of the DCEU but we can expect Matt Reeves and Ben Affleck's solo Batman film to potentially lay the groundwork for Nightwing. It's worth noting that Nightwing also has strong ties to Deathstroke and with Joe Manganiello taking on the role of master assassin in the Batman film, there is every possibility we could see a connected story play out across films. With the appearance of Jason Todd's Robin costume in Batman v Superman there's bound to be a rich history concerning the legacy of the Robin mantle and also how Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne's relationship played out in the 20 years before BvS.

After the release of Wonder Woman and Justice League this year, the other DC projects in various stages of development include:

• James Wan's Aquaman starring Jason Momoa, which is very close to production proper
• A Suicide Squad sequel that is looking for a director
• David Ayer and Margot Robbie's Gotham City Sirens feature
• A solo Cyborg film starring Ray Fischer
• Green Lantern Corps set for release in 2020
• The Flash starring Ezra Miller, a film that is now under-going script rewrites
• A Shazam film and a Black Adam feature starring Dwanye Johnson
• A rumoured solo Superman sequel starring Henry Cavil

With a Batman solo film, the Gotham City Sirens project and now this Nightwing film confirmed, there is a growing extended Batman universe in production alongside the Justice League members. There's plenty to be excited about! We'll keep you posted on updates as they come.

Check out our thoughts on Chris McKay's last film - The LEGO Batman Movie in the podcast below.




UPDATE - Check out our thoughts on the Nightwing film in the podcast below!

Team Catch Up - 00:04:44
Matt Reeves to Direct Batman, discussion and analysis - 00:18:34
Listener Q&A - 00:36:25
Nightwing film in the works, thoughts and comments - 01:03:44




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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story In-Home Trailer

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story In-Home Trailer

Join the Rebellion

By Franco Dionisio

Take a look at a new trailer to celebrate the upcoming home video release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.


Experience Rogue One: A Star Wars Story again -- and go behind the scenes with a galaxy of bonus features -- when the thrilling tale of rebellion comes home on Digital HD (March 24) and Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand (April 4).

Don't miss our Rogue One Spoiler Review Special for even more chat on the epic adventure.

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Major Force - Ghost in the Shell - New Posters & Image

Ghost in the Shell - New Posters & Image

Major Force

By Ashley Samuel

Check out two new posters for Ghost n the Shell and a new image of Scarlet Johansson as The Major on a cool motorcycle!

Based on the famous Kodansha Comics manga series of the same name, the original Ghost in the Shell film was released in 1995 and has been hailed as one of the most pioneering Animes of all time, influencing movies like The Matrix and more recently Avatar. The cultural impact is still felt throughout many modern works of fiction that detail a not-too-distant future that has become completely reliant on technology.

Ghost in the Shell is about The Major (Scarlet Johansson), a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.

The Ghost in the Shell Movie is set for release in theatres March 31, 2017.

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Marvel Games To Stay Separate from MCU Films

Marvel Games To Stay Separate from MCU Films

More Than One Story To Tell

By Steven Carter

Marvel are finally making some big moves within the videogame industry and here's a nice update to just confirm a few details about the storytelling agenda. Marvel Games Creative Director Bill Rosemann confirmed when speaking with IGN at DICE 2017, that the developers in charge of the Marvel IP's are given creative freedom to tell unique and original stories within their videogames.

"We want to give our partners...freedom to look at all of Marvel history and to pick from what interests them." Said Roseman, "It's a bit like we're saying, 'Hey you're the chef, you're going to make this meal. Here's all of the ingredients. You pick the ingredients that you like and make a new meal."

"We're not going to rush things, we're not going to get things out before they're done. . . We're also not going to try to do the very tricky balancing act of trying to make a game that adapts a movie and get it out in the same window as the movie."

There are four upcoming Marvel games in development right now - Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series, Spider-Man for PS4, and the recently announced Avengers project. Each of these games will cover a different area of videogame genre and whilst the news that these games will be separate from the MCU it's nice to have further clarification and also to get excited for new takes on iconic characters!

Roseman also added a little about the upcoming story tone for the Spider-Man game for PS4.

“This is our purpose: to show the world why this character is so awesome. To bring this fictional world into the real world.” What’s more, the personal story of the development team is also pushing the game in the right direction. “We’re going to focus our life’s journey into this game, to celebrate him with the world.”

DC Comics have enjoyed great success in borrowing successful elements from their character's long and storied histories, the Arkham Batman games and the Injustice series are great examples of developers having creative freedom and delivering unique interpretations of classic characters in quality products. Let's hope Marvel can follow suit - check out the trailers for their current slate of upcoming triple A games below.


Marvel and Insomniac Games team up to create a brand-new, authentic Spider-Man story exclusively for PlayStation 4. Take control of an experienced Peter Parker who is more masterful at fighting crime.


Marvel and Capcom team up once again for the highly anticipated return of the celebrated action-fighting franchise! Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite hits in 2017.


It’s official! Revealed LIVE on stage at The Game Awards, ‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series’ premieres 2017


Marvel Entertainment and Square Enix announced today a multi-year, multi-game partnership, leading with the reveal of The Avengers project. This newly established partnership pairs the creative minds at Marvel and Square Enix for one of the most powerful alliances in interactive entertainment.

Square Enix & Marvel announce The Avengers Project - 01:22:10

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Dragon Quest Heroes II - Overview Trailer

Dragon Quest Heroes II - Overview Trailer

Uncover the legend

By Steven Carter

Check out a new trailer for the NA and EU release of Dragon Quest Heroes II.

After a thousand years of peace, the Seven Realms suddenly collapse into conflict as if guided by a mysterious and malicious force. Now, you must lead a band of powerful heroes in a quest to defeat evil and save the war-torn world!

DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II is coming to PS4 and PC on April 25th (NA) and April 28th (EU), 2017!

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Arrow | Fighting Fire with Fire Trailer

Arrow | Fighting Fire with Fire Trailer

A Dark Path

By Alex Burns

Check out a new trailer for the next episode of Arrow Season 5 - Fighting Fire with Fire. Catch the brand new episode March 1st on The CW.


“Oliver (Stephen Amell) faces his biggest challenge yet as mayor. Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) continues down her dark path with Helix. After Vigilante attacks Oliver while he’s acting as the mayor, Diggle (David Ramsey) leads the team in a mission to stop Vigilante once and for all.”


Arrow is new Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW, and available next day on The CW App: http://on.cwtv.com/ARWyt

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Horizon Zero Dawn - Prepare for Launch

Horizon Zero Dawn - Prepare for Launch

The New World Awaits

By Alex Burns

Countdown to the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn with this epic new gameplay and cinematic promos from Playstation!

Find out when Horizon Zero Dawn launches exclusively to PS4 on February 28th!

Preorder and preload at PlayStation Store:
Standard Edition | http://bit.ly/2jBJU2s
Digital Deluxe Edition | http://bit.ly/1tlrZgV


In a world where Machines dominate the earth and mankind lives on in primitive tribal societies, one woman sets out to find her destiny among the remnants of the ancient past. As Aloy, you must brave the Machine-infested wilderness and unearth secrets that lie buried deep within the earth. Will you embrace your calling… or pass into oblivion unsung?

Horizon Zero Dawn is a beautiful on standard PS4, but it's even more incredible in 4K on PS4 Pro. Turn your YouTube settings to 4K and enjoy the view. 

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Cape and Cowl Cast #57 - Nightwing Movie Hype, Director Locked for Batman Film, Listener Questions & More!

Cape and Cowl Cast #57 - Nightwing Movie Hype, Director Locked for Batman Film, Listener Questions & More!

Brand New Episode!

By Alex Burns

Join Alex, Sam and Ashley for another Cape and Cowl Cast! It's all about the DCEU on our latest pod as WB announce that Matt Reeves will direct the solo Batman film with Ben Affleck! We also have news that a solo Nightwing movie is in the works with Chris McKay in the director's chair. Big changes are in store for the future of DC Comics on film and we are pretty darn excited! Happy listening amigos!

Team Catch Up - 00:04:44
Matt Reeves to Direct Batman, discussion and analysis - 00:18:34
Listener Q&A - 00:36:25
Nightwing film in the works, thoughts and comments - 01:03:44



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Power Rangers International Trailer & Posters

Power Rangers International Trailer & Posters

Ready for Action!

By Steven Carter

Check out an exciting international trailer for Power Rangers plus brand new character posters!

SABAN’S POWER RANGERS follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove — and the world — is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.

Power Rangers – In Theaters March 24

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Samurai Jack Season 5 Clip & Images

Samurai Jack Season 5 Clip & Images

The Hero Returns

By Franco Dionisio

Check out a new clip for the 5th season of Samurai Jack on Cartoon Network!

It's been 50 years since we saw Samurai Jack and time has not been kind to him. Aku has destroyed every time portal and Jack has stopped aging, a side effect of time travel. It seems he is cursed to just roam the land for all eternity. Samurai Jack premieres Saturday, March 11th at 11pm ET/PT on Adult Swim.

Watch Samurai Jack episodes: http://asw.im/1EYO2Y

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Samurai Jack season 5, set to debut on Adult Swim Saturday, March 11 at 11:00pm ET/PT

Deus Ex DLC - A Criminal Past

Deus Ex DLC - A Criminal Past

Prison Break

By Alex Burns

Check out the launch trailer the latest DLC for Deus Es: Mankind Divided - A Criminal Past!

Posing as a convicted criminal, Adam Jensen is transferred deep into a hostile, high-security prison for augmented felons, with his mission being to track down a fellow undercover agent who has gone dark. To achieve his goal, Jensen will need to confront a darker side to his role before the day is done.



A Criminal Past, our second narrative DLC for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, is now available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One!

#CantKillProgress

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/deus-ex-mankind-divided-ps4/

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Shattered Alliances - Superman Wages War on Batman

Shattered Alliances - Superman Wages War on Batman

New Injustice 2 Trailer

By Ashley Samuel

Check out a brand new trailer for Injustice 2 featuring all new gameplay and more on the battle between DC Comics' icons - Batman and Superman.

The line between hero and villain has become blurred as the most epic battle in the DC universe rages on in Injustice 2. While Batman has emerged the victor in his battle against the Regime, a new threat arises and poses the ultimate threat to Earth. 

Injustice 2 - Coming May 16th, 2017.

Injustice 2: https://www.injustice.com/

Check out our latest thoughts on Injustice 2 in our latest podcast! Be sure to subscribe!

If you want to listen to the Cape and Cowl Cast on-the-go then download the Podcast at Podbean for free - also available on iTunes

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WB Moving Ahead with Nightwing Movie

WB Moving Ahead with Nightwing Movie

Chris McKay to Direct

By Alex Burns

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Warner Bros are working on a live-action Nightwing film. Chris Mackay is set to direct the feature film who is hot off of the release of The LEGO Batman Movie which has been a box office success for WB and is attracting rave reviews. 

Dick Grayson was created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger and illustrator Jerry Robinson the character first appeared in 1940 in the pages of Detective Comics #38. Introduced as a partner for Batman, so younger readers could picture themselves adventuring alongside the dark knight, the original Robin proved a huge hit and has since become one of the most iconic DC Comics characters ever. 

Dick Grayson fought alongside Batman for several years before eventually leaving the Robin mantle behind and forging his own path out of the shadow of his mentor to become the hero Nightwing. 

The Judge and The Accountant screenwriter Bill Dubuque is locked for script writing duties.

A firm fan-favourite, the news that a Nightwing film is in development is bound to raise excitement levels around the ever-growing slate of DC film projects set for release in the next few years. It's unclear at this point how the Nightwing character will fit in with the other heroes of the DCEU but we can expect Matt Reeves and Ben Affleck's solo Batman film to potentially lay the groundwork for Nightwing. It's worth noting that Nightwing also has strong ties to Deathstroke and with Joe Manganiello taking on the role of master assassin in the Batman film, there is every possibility we could see a connected story play out across films. With the appearance of Jason Todd's Robin costume in Batman v Superman there's bound to be a rich history concerning the legacy of the Robin mantle and also how Dick Grayson and Bruce Wayne's relationship played out in the 20 years before BvS.

After the release of Wonder Woman and Justice League this year, the other DC projects in various stages of development include:

• James Wan's Aquaman starring Jason Momoa, which is very close to production proper
• A Suicide Squad sequel that is looking for a director
• David Ayer and Margot Robbie's Gotham City Sirens feature
• A solo Cyborg film starring Ray Fischer
• Green Lantern Corps set for release in 2020
• The Flash starring Ezra Miller, a film that is now under-going script rewrites
• A Shazam film and a Black Adam feature starring Dwanye Johnson
• A rumoured solo Superman sequel starring Henry Cavil

With a Batman solo film, the Gotham City Sirens project and now this Nightwing film confirmed, there is a growing extended Batman universe in production alongside the Justice League members. There's plenty to be excited about! We'll keep you posted on updates as they come.

Check out our thoughts on Chris McKay's last film - The LEGO Batman Movie in the podcast below.




UPDATE - Check out our thoughts on the Nightwing film in the podcast below!

Team Catch Up - 00:04:44
Matt Reeves to Direct Batman, discussion and analysis - 00:18:34
Listener Q&A - 00:36:25
Nightwing film in the works, thoughts and comments - 01:03:44




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