Monthly Archives: March 2016
Lights Out: Horror Film Shines in WonderCon Trailer
New Line Cinema's new horror film Lights Out, from The Conjuring 2 producer James Wan and first-time director David F. Sandberg, made a strong impression with its trailer debut and panel at WonderCon 2015.
Starring Maria Bello and Teresa Palmer, Lights Out offers a new twist on a familiar horror trope: a figure haunts someone when the lights go out. In this case, it's actually the parent who is haunted by a terrifying figure instead of the child.
"I always figured it would be more scary if the parent has the invisible friend," Sandberg explained on the panel. "It sort of started there, and then it turned into this whole story of dealing with your parents and family history."
Lights Out: Horror Film Shines in WonderCon Trailer
New Line Cinema's new horror film Lights Out, from The Conjuring 2 producer James Wan and first-time director David F. Sandberg, made a strong impression with its trailer debut and panel at WonderCon 2015.
Starring Maria Bello and Teresa Palmer, Lights Out offers a new twist on a familiar horror trope: a figure haunts someone when the lights go out. In this case, it's actually the parent who is haunted by a terrifying figure instead of the child.
"I always figured it would be more scary if the parent has the invisible friend," Sandberg explained on the panel. "It sort of started there, and then it turned into this whole story of dealing with your parents and family history."
Nick’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tokka is Coming!
Turtle Power, indeed! Today at Wondercon, Nickelodeon's TMNT paid a visit to the LA Convention Center to preview what's in store for the rest of Season 4. Joining the panel were executive producer Bradon Auman, as well as voice cast members Rob Paulsen ("Donatello"), Greg Cipes ("Michelangelo"), Kevin Michael Richardson ("Shredder"), Christian Lanz ("Fishface") and special guest Zelda Williams ("Mona Lisa") making her WonderCon debut.
Obviously Mona Lisa has been one of the more notable additions this season. "You kind of walk in as the new kid in school," the actress said of joining the show, "but it's been very fun." Having voiced both Mona and Kuvira on The Legend of Korra, Williams is garnering a track record of playing badass females on Nickelodeon. "I have a feeling that's all I'm going to get to play: dictators and six-foot-tall lizards," she joked.
Nick’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tokka is Coming!
Turtle Power, indeed! Today at Wondercon, Nickelodeon's TMNT paid a visit to the LA Convention Center to preview what's in store for the rest of Season 4. Joining the panel were executive producer Bradon Auman, as well as voice cast members Rob Paulsen ("Donatello"), Greg Cipes ("Michelangelo"), Kevin Michael Richardson ("Shredder"), Christian Lanz ("Fishface") and special guest Zelda Williams ("Mona Lisa") making her WonderCon debut.
Obviously Mona Lisa has been one of the more notable additions this season. "You kind of walk in as the new kid in school," the actress said of joining the show, "but it's been very fun." Having voiced both Mona and Kuvira on The Legend of Korra, Williams is garnering a track record of playing badass females on Nickelodeon. "I have a feeling that's all I'm going to get to play: dictators and six-foot-tall lizards," she joked.
The Conjuring 2: Watch the Full Trailer
The Conjuring 2 might be tackling the famous Enfield paranormal case, but expect to see some links back to the events at Amityville from James Wan's first Conjuring film.
While presenting a new trailer for The Conjuring 2 at WonderCon 2016, Wan opened up about how it connects to 2013's The Conjuring. "We knew that in some ways we had to touch on their most famous case, and that is Amityville. Amityville in some ways dictated what the rest ... would be," he said of the two stories' connections. "We wanted to find a story that mirrored each other."
The new trailer, which can be viewed above, expanded upon the previously released teaser trailer (below). The Amityville case still haunts Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), and she can tell that a creature is out to kill her husband Ed (Patrick Wilson) in Enfield -- or so the trailer suggests.
The Conjuring 2: Watch the Full Trailer
The Conjuring 2 might be tackling the famous Enfield paranormal case, but expect to see some links back to the events at Amityville from James Wan's first Conjuring film.
While presenting a new trailer for The Conjuring 2 at WonderCon 2016, Wan opened up about how it connects to 2013's The Conjuring. "We knew that in some ways we had to touch on their most famous case, and that is Amityville. Amityville in some ways dictated what the rest ... would be," he said of the two stories' connections. "We wanted to find a story that mirrored each other."
The new trailer, which can be viewed above, expanded upon the previously released teaser trailer (below). The Amityville case still haunts Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga), and she can tell that a creature is out to kill her husband Ed (Patrick Wilson) in Enfield -- or so the trailer suggests.
BvS: Zack Snyder on Including Jimmy Olsen
Now that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out in theaters, director Zack Snyder has opened up about the long-speculated inclusion of Superman's trusty photographer, Jimmy Olsen.
Warning: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice spoilers below.
While Jimmy Olsen is indeed in the film, his somewhat-brief appearance likely slipped under the radar of many viewers. The character is played by Michael Cassidy (Smallville The O.C.) and makes a quick exit early on in the film after being outed as a CIA spook, and subsequently shot in the head, when accompanying Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on a mission in Africa.
Snyder revealed why he opted to introduce -- and swiftly kill off -- the character in this manner, telling EW they "just did it as this little aside" since they "don't have room for Jimmy Olsen in
BvS: Zack Snyder on Including Jimmy Olsen
Now that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is out in theaters, director Zack Snyder has opened up about the long-speculated inclusion of Superman's trusty photographer, Jimmy Olsen.
Warning: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice spoilers below.
While Jimmy Olsen is indeed in the film, his somewhat-brief appearance likely slipped under the radar of many viewers. The character is played by Michael Cassidy (Smallville The O.C.) and makes a quick exit early on in the film after being outed as a CIA spook, and subsequently shot in the head, when accompanying Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on a mission in Africa.
Snyder revealed why he opted to introduce -- and swiftly kill off -- the character in this manner, telling EW they "just did it as this little aside" since they "don't have room for Jimmy Olsen in
Pokemon Sun and Moon Footage Airing Next Month
New information on Pokemon Sun and Moon is right around the corner, as the first televised footage of the upcoming games will air on April 3.
According to Serebii.net, during Japan's weekly variety show -- Gathering at the Pokémon House -- series director Junichi Masuda will be accompanied by battle director Shigeki Morimoto and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire director Shigeru Ohmori to discuss the new games and unveil the footage.
Pokemon Sun and Moon were unveiled last month during a special Pokemon-themed Nintendo Direct, and will usher in the seventh generation of The Pokemon Company's incredibly successful creature-collecting franchise.
Afterlife-Sized Slimer Coming From NECA Toys
NECA Toys unveiled a new Slimer replica figure, based on Columbia Pictures' original 1984 Ghostbusters movie.
In fact, the life-sized figure -- which stands a full 3 feet in height -- was crafted using the actual molds from the classic film. According to NECA's website, the foam rubber and latex-based replica will be available this coming August.
Ghostbusters fans have much to be excited for, as Sony has big plans for the franchise. Not only is the studio releasing a female-driven reboot this July -- the first official trailer for which debuted earlier this month -- Sony Pictures Animation is also gearing up of an animated movie, with Fletcher Moules reportedly on board to direct.