Big Game Hunter. Name

Sneak Peek "Tomb Raider: Crossroads"

2012-06-01T19:43:00.002-05:00

While GK Films continue developing a new feature film in the "Tomb Raider" franchise, based on the best-selling "Tomb Raider" video games, for producers Graham King and Tim Headington, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have revealed the full "Crossroads" trailer for the next "Tomb Raider" video game, available March 5, 2013.

The new game, seeking to 'reinvent' protagonist 'Lara Croft' with a gritty, new origin story, is the first 'Lara Croft' game since the completion of Square Enix's buyout of UK-based Eidos Interactive in 2009 for $117 million. "Forget everything you knew about 'Tomb Raider'," said Crystal Dynamics head Darrell Gallagher. "We are exploring things that have never been done before..." "...After a brutal storm destroys the boat she was traveling on, a frightened young woman is left washed ashore on an unknown beach. On her own but not alone she has only one goal, to survive.

"Here begins the first adventure for a young and inexperienced 'Lara Croft' in a story which charts the journey of an ordinary woman who finds out just how far she must go in order to stay alive..."

The first "Tomb Raider" game launched in 1996, developed by Eidos Studio Core Design. In 2003, Eidos moved the series to Crystal Dynamics, developers of video games "Tomb Raider: Legend", "Anniversary", "Underworld" and the downloadable "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light".

According to Square Enix, the "Tomb Raider" video game franchise, which spun-off two feature films starring actress Angelina Jolie, has sold over 35 million units.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek the "Tomb Raider: Crossroads" trailer...

LucasArts Counts On "Star Wars 1313"

2012-06-01T14:34:00.001-05:00

Games publisher LucasArts are "...diving into the most dangerous depths of the 'Star Wars' criminal underworld" with "Stars Wars 1313" : "...take control of a lethal bounty hunter in the never-before-explored expanses of 'Level 1313', deep below the surface of 'Coruscant'. Using an arsenal of exotic weaponry to hunt down marks, the player must also uncover the truth surrounding a criminal conspiracy in this third-person cinematic action adventure game. It's a bold new take on the 'Star Wars' galaxy, intended for mature audiences..." "Star Wars 1313" will emphasize set pieces and combat with a mortal hero who doesn't rely on supernatural powers to survive a dangerous environment. The game benefits from an integrated development approach that brings together artists from across the entire Lucasfilm organization, including LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm Animation Ltd. and Skywalker Sound. "Star Wars 1313", will make its formal debut at E3 in Los Angeles, June 5-7, 2012. Click the image to enlarge...

DC Fights "Injustice: Gods Among Us'

2012-05-31T12:35:00.003-05:00

The next DC Comics-inspired video game from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment is "Injustice: Gods Among Us", currently in development by NetherRealm Studios, creators of "Mortal Kombat".

The game is scheduled for release in 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation3 and Wii U :

"...'Injustice: Gods Among Us' debuts as a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons such as 'Batman', 'Harley Quinn', 'Solomon Grundy', 'Superman', 'The Flash', 'Wonder Woman' and a whole lot more.

"Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale...." Click the images to enlarge...

"UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson" - May 29, 2012

2012-05-24T09:15:00.003-05:00

"UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson", , will be available on a 2-disc DVD set, from Anchor Bay Entertainment, May 29, 2012 :

"...the 'Ultimate Fighting Championship' returns to Japan for 'UFC 144'. The high-stakes battles in store translate to excitement in any language! In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar, fresh from his stirring knockout of Gray Maynard, defends his title for the fourth time against former WEC champion Benson 'Smooth' Henderson, coming off a big win against Clay Guida. Also, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson returns to the site of some of his greatest victories when he takes on Ryan Bader and Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama makes his welterweight debut against submission specialist Jake Shields..."

Click the images to enlarge...

"UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit" on DVD

2012-05-24T08:52:00.000-05:00

The 300 minute, martial arts DVD "UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit", is now available from Anchor Bay Entertainment :

"...February 4, 2012 - Las Vegas, NV. Mixed martial arts' bad boy, Nick Diaz, gets his first shot at a 'UFC' title when he battles former 'WEC' champion Carlos Condit, in an epic UFC 143 five-rounder that captured the imagination of the entire sports world. Plus, veteran contenders Fabricio Werdum and Roy 'Big Country' Nelson meet in a pivotal heavyweight bout, while welterweight standouts Josh Koscheck and Mike Pierce meet in the middle of the world-famous 'Octagon'.."

Click the images to enlarge...

Sneak Peek "Halo 4"

2012-05-15T18:39:00.002-05:00

From 342 Industries and Microsoft Game Studios, Sneak Peek new art from the upcoming "Halo 4" video game.
"Halo 4" is intended to be the start of a new trilogy of "Halo" video games, marking the return of 'Master Chief' as the main playable character.

"...'Halo 4' is the next blockbuster installment in the iconic franchise that's shaped entertainment history and defined a decade of gaming. Set in the aftermath of 'Halo 3', 'Master Chief' returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe..."

The original "Halo" focuses on an interstellar war between humanity and a theocratic alliance of aliens known as the 'Covenant'. The Covenant worship an ancient civilization known as the 'Forerunners', who perished in combat during the parasitical 'Flood'.

The main trilogy centered on the experiences of the 'Master Chief John-117', a cybernetically-enhanced human super-soldier, and his artificial intelligence (AI) companion, 'Cortana'.

In this setting, the term "Halo" refers to 'Halo' megastructures: large, habitable ringed structures, similar to the 'Orbitals' in author Iain M Banks' "Culture" novels, and to smaller structures in author Larry Niven's "Ringworld".

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Halo 4"...

Little Orbit Revolves Around "Young Justice: Legacy"

2012-05-14T10:56:00.002-05:00

Games publisher Little Orbit and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirm that the upcoming "Young Justice: Legacy' video game, is on course to ship early 2013 for PlayStation3, Xbox 360, Nintendo's Wii and the Nintendo DS hand held system.

"The new video game contains a slew of cool features and a large playable cast of familiar heroes," said Matt Scott, CEO of Little Orbit.
"But our core mission is to create a unique experience that fits seamlessly into the world of the show and offers a new way to interact with these popular 'DC Comics' characters."
The Warner Bros. Animation series "Young Justice" debuted March 3, 2012 on Cartoon Network as part of "DC Nation", the network's one-hour block of exclusive kids' television programming and shorts based on DC Comics' characters :

"...in 'Young Justice', teenage heroes 'Robin', 'Aqualad', 'Kid Flash', 'Superboy', 'Miss Martian' and 'Artemis' are tasked by the 'Justice League' to act as their covert operations team.

"Armed with superior skills, weaponry and powers, the team must do battle against a wide array of villains from the 'DC Universe' while trying to prove to themselves, and to their superhero mentors, that they too have what it takes to be a hero. Their journey is further complicated when they face the many unpredictable obstacles that arise in their path from inexperience and youth..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Young Justice"...

Crystal Dynamics Plugs Into "Lara Croft"

2012-05-14T10:40:00.000-05:00

Darrell Gallagher, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics, reports that the next "Tomb Raider" video game is being pushed back from Fall 2012 to early 2013.
"When Crystal Dynamics first set out to reboot the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, there were two goals that we were extremely passionate about," said Gallagher.

"The first was to create a modern 'Tomb Raider' game that would surprise and excite gamers. The second was to make this the best game of our careers, something we would be really proud to be a part of. We truly believe that we have something very special on our hands and we can’t wait to share it with you." "We're doing things that are completely new to 'Tomb Raider' in this game and the additional development time will allow us to put in the finishing touches..."

The first "Tomb Raider" game launched in 1996, and the franchise was developed by Eidos studio Core Design until 2003, when Eidos moved development of the series to Crystal Dynamics, which has developed "Tomb Raider: Legend", "Anniversary", "Underworld" and the downloadable "Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light". According to Square Enix, the entire "Tomb Raider" video game franchise, which spun-off two feature films starring actress Angelina Jolie, has sold over 35 million units.

Click the images to enlarge...

'Skrulls' Infiltrate "Marvel: Battle Earth"

2012-05-13T17:33:00.004-05:00

Marvel is teaming up with Montreal-based Ubisoft to develop a "Marvel : Battle for Earth" video game, featuring the shape-shifting, reptilian 'Skrulls'.

The game will be based on Marvel Comics' "Secret Invasion" storyline.

That comic book cross-over story arc, followed the Skrulls as they prepared to invade Earth, with key figures in the Marvel Universe replaced by Skrull sleeper agents.

"...now a Skrull invasion is on the horizon, whose seeds were planted during the 'Kree'/Skrull war..."

"Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth" will be available Fall 2012 for the Xbox 360, Kinect for Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii U system. Click the images to enlarge...

Live-Action For "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn"

2012-04-30T15:40:00.002-05:00

Microsoft reports that video game "Halo 4" set to be released November 6, 2012, will be accompanied by the debut of a new live-action web series, "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn", premiering on Machinima.

Airing five weekly, 15-minute chapters, "Forward Unto Dawn" will detail the effect 'Master Chief' has on a young 'United Nations Space Command' ('UNSC') cadet who will also appearing in the "Halo 4" game. From 342 Industries and Microsoft Game Studios, the "Halo 4" video game, is intended to be the first of a new trilogy of "Halo" video games, marking the return of 'Master Chief' as the main playable character.

The original "Halo" series follows the interstellar war between humanity and a theocratic alliance of aliens known as the 'Covenant'. The Covenant worship an ancient civilization known as the 'Forerunners', who perished in combat with the parasitical 'Flood'.

The main trilogy centered on the experiences of the 'Master Chief John-117', a cybernetically-enhanced human super-soldier, and his artificial intelligence (AI) companion, 'Cortana'.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Halo 4"...

"Batman: Arkham City": Enter 'Catwoman'

2012-04-29T20:02:00.001-05:00

Thanks to TorontoCatWoman.Com, Sneak Peek more screenshots and game footage of DC Comics' 'Catwoman', in the award-winning video game "Batman: Arkham City", the sequel to the action-adventure 'stealth' video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum".

The game is available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows, developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics.

"...one year after the events of 'Arkham Asylum', 'Quincy Sharp', former warden of Arkham Asylum, has taken credit for stopping the 'Joker' and used the notoriety to become mayor of 'Gotham City'.

"As neither Arkham nor 'Blackgate Prison' are in any condition to detain inmates, Sharp buys out a large section of Gotham's slums and arms the perimeter with private military contractors from a group called 'Tyger' in order to create 'Arkham City'.

"Prisoners are brought into Arkham City and are given free rein, as long as they do not attempt escape.

"Batman decides for both the safety of Gotham and of his past relationship with Catwoman that he must stop the execution by entering Arkham City.

"To oversee the city, Sharp hires psychiatrist 'Hugo Strange'. 'Batman' maintains a vigil over the city, worried that the situation may get out of hand, as 'Two-Face', seeking to gain status among the inmates, devises a plan to publicly execute 'Catwoman..." Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Catwoman' in "Batman: Arkham City"...

Syfy Proclaims "Defiance'

2012-04-25T11:51:00.001-05:00

Syfy reports that the Vancouver-lensed scripted series "Defiance" will air in 2013. The production is in collaboration with Trion Worlds, with the Syfy series and Trion’s multi-platform shooter MMO poised to debut simultaneously.
"Defiance" stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Fionnula Flanagan, Mia Kirshner and Graham Greene :

"...set in the near future, 'Defiance' introduces a completely transformed planet Earth, inhabited by the survivors of a universal war. Forced to co-habitate, the disparate group struggles to build a new society among the devastation. The dramatic tapestry of the series and the intense action of the game will exist in a single universe where their respective narratives will inform one another and evolve together into one overall story..."

Produced by Universal Cable Productions."Defiance" is directed by Scott Stewart ("Legion") and written/executive produced by Rockne O’Bannon ("Farscape"), Kevin Murphy ("Caprica") and Michael Taylor ("Battlestar Galactica"). Kevin Murphy serves as showrunner. Other Syfy dramas include "Seeing Things", based on the comic "Grey Legion", following "...a cop who meets a violent end, returns as a ghost to close his last case. But the only person who can help him is a socially awkward man who is realizing for the first time that his hallucinations may not be all in his head..."

"Rewind", currently shooting a pilot in Toronto following "...a team of military field operatives and civilian scientists who must use untested technology to travel back in time to alter events and change the future—and avoid a devastating terrorist attack..."

"The Adjustment Bureau", based on the motion picture, "...follows guardian angel-type agents who keep the world working according to 'The Plan'. They create everything from plane crashes to coffee spills in order to steer people to realize their true destiny. But there is one thing the operatives and their Chairman can’t control. And that's 'free will'..."

"High Moon" is based on the novel, "The Lotus Caves", by author John Christopher that "...explores a world where the countries of Earth have established colonies to mine the Moon’s resources. When a new life form is discovered, chaos erupts as various factions race to uncover its powerful secrets..."

"Booster Gold", based on the best-selling DC Comic, follows "...a washed-up athlete from the future who travels back to the present in hopes of becoming the greatest superhero of all time. But instead of chasing criminals, his main priority is chasing fame and money. 'Booster Gold' eventually discovers that being a hero takes more than just a megawatt smile..."

"Grave Sight", from best-selling author Charlaine Harris ("True Blood") follows "...'Harper Connelly', a young woman with a unique gift. After being struck by lightning as a teenager, Harper can sense the location and last memories of dead people. She teams up with her protective stepbrother, 'Tolliver Lang', to help find a missing teenage girl—only to uncover a network of lies and murders throughout a small town in the Ozarks..."

"Defender", follows "...the aftermath of an intergalactic war between humans and transhumans, when the starship 'Defender', populated by a combustible mix of former enemies, is sent on a seemingly simple goodwill mission that turns into a fight for their lives and for the safety of the Universe at large..."

In "The Family", "...an alien family hides among humans in plain sight using their advanced intellect to carve out a life for themselves. But when the family patriarch that kept peace amongst the factions dies, a war begins to brew with some members believing the time has come to reveal themselves, and their superior power, to the 'inferior' human race..."

"Harley Quinn's Revenge" - April 30, 2012

2012-04-23T09:56:00.002-05:00

Rocksteady Studios will release a special "Game of the Year Edition" of "Batman: Arkham City", available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, May 29th 2012. The "Harley Quinn's Revenge" DLC will be available April 30, 2012.
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, "Batman: Arkham City" is the sequel to the 2009 video game "Batman: Arkham Asylum", based on the DC Comics superhero 'Batman', released by Warners Interactive Entertainment, for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows, October 18, 2011, with the Microsoft Windows version following, November 22, 2011. "Arkham City" was scripted by Paul Dini, who also scripted Arkham "Asylum", featuring a main plot and side-missions that develop their own sub-plots. Storyline revolves around Batman's imprisonment in 'Arkham City', a sprawling super-prison, encompassing a variety of industrial districts and 'Gotham City' landmarks. Batman's task is to stop mishaps occurring around this enclosure caused by Gotham's most notorious 'super criminals'. A Wii U version will also be available. Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Harley Quinn's Revenge"...

"Mass Effect: Homeworlds" - April 25, 2012

2012-04-22T16:53:00.001-05:00

Dark Horse Comics' "Mass Effect: Homeworlds" #1, available April 25, 2012, is written by Mac Walters and illustrated by Eduardo Francisco, with covers by Anthony Palumbo and Mike Hawthorne :

"...'Mass Effect 3' video game lead writer Mac Walters kicks off a new series of single-issue stories featuring heroes and adventures essential to the story of BioWare's latest blockbuster!

Each issue will star one of the main characters of Mass Effect 3 in a story written by the BioWare writer who wrote that character in the game.

Its a new beginning as Mac Walters writes the adventures of brash young gun 'James Vega'..."

Click the images to enlarge...

"UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes" - April 24, 2012

2012-04-17T10:59:00.004-05:00

Anchor Bay Entertainment will release "UFC 142 (RIO): Aldo Vs Mendes" April 24, 2012 on DVD :

"...The 'Ultimate Fighting Championship' returns to Rio, Brazil with a world featherweight championship showdown between home-country hero Jose Aldo and unbeaten Chad Mendes and an explosive battle pitting Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort against knockout specialist Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson..".

Also featuring Edson Barboza, Rousimar Palhares, Gabriel Gonzaga, Erick Silva and Carlo Prater.

Click the image to enlarge...

"UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem"

2012-04-17T10:44:00.003-05:00

Anchor Bay Entertainment has now released the martial arts, sports DVD, "UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem" on DVD :

"...the giants of mixed martial arts invade Las Vegas for the last 'UFC' show of 2011. There will be plenty of thunder in the main event when former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar returns to welcome former 'Strikeforce' heavyweight king Alistair Overeem to the 'Octagon'. Literally one of the game’s biggest superstars, Lesnar has never backed down from a challenge, and his showdown with Overeem—a world-class striker with dynamite in his fists—proves it..."

Featuring Alistair Overeem, Donald Cerrone, Nate Diaz and Brock Lesnar.

Click the image to enlarge...

The Girls Of "Wizard World Toronto Comic Con"

2012-04-16T10:58:00.001-05:00

From TorontoCatWoman.Com, Sneak Peek an exclusive video clip from the floor of this year's "Wizard World Toronto Comic Con", April 14-15 @ the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in downtown Toronto.

"Toronto and the entire region have embraced 'Wizard World Toronto Comic Con' over the past two years," said John Macaluso for Wizard World, "and we were excited to bring a first-class event to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

"From well-known stars like Jeri Ryan, classic and cult actors/actresses, to an outstanding collection of big-time artists and a unique array of exhibitors and vendors, there was something here for everyone."

Produced by Wizard World, Inc., the annual event brings together fans, celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video games, television, sci-fi, original art, collectibles, contests and a whole lot more.

Comics creators attending included Mike Deodato Jr. ("Amazing Spider-Man"), Jock ("Detective Comics"), John McCrea ("Hitman"), Javi Fernandez ("Captain America: First Vengeance"), Dale Keown ("Hulk"), Tyler Kirkham ("Green Lantern Corps"), Marcus To ("The Huntress"), Ken Lashley ("Batwing"), David Mack ("Daredevil"), Greg Tocchini ("Batman and Robin"), Michael Golden ("Batman"), Greg Horn ("Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark"), and Arthur Suydam ("Marvel Zombies").

Celebrity guests included Colin Ferguson ("Eureka"), Sean Maher ("Serenity"), Jeremy Bulloch ("Star Wars: Episode III, V, VI), Sam Witwer ("Smallville"), Sam Huntington ("Superman Returns"), Meaghan Rath ("Being Human") and Catherine Mary Stewart ("The Last Starfighter").

Attendees were encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests.

The Convention floor included Interactive product exhibits, movie promotions and scores of dealer booths for collectible comics, movie, television memorabilia, toys and games.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek The Girls of the "Wizard World Toronto Comic Con"...

Sneak Peek "Prometheus: Mission Connect"

2012-04-13T00:06:00.002-05:00

Sneak Peek images from the new 'mini-game' "Prometheus: Mission Connect".

The game is part of a prize promotion from Verizon, supporting the June 2012 theatrical release of director Ridley Scott's 3D "Alien" prequel, "Prometheus".

The game reveals detailed looks at the bridge interiors/exteriors of the scientific exploratory vessel, 'USCSS Prometheus'.

"Prometheus" stars Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Rafe Spall, Sean Harris and Logan Marshall-Green :

"...Ridley Scott, director of 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner', returns to the genre he helped define. With 'Prometheus', he creates a groundbreaking mythology, in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe.

"There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race..."

"Prometheus" opens June 8th, 2012.

Click the images to enlarge...

Sneak Peek Disney's "Tron: Uprising"

2012-04-11T12:25:00.000-05:00

Not to be outdone by Lucasfilms' animated TV series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", Sneak Peek a new poster and teaser video clip supporting Disney's upcoming 10-part, animated TV series "Tron: Uprising", debuting June 2012 on Disney XD, featuring the voice-talents of actors Elijah Wood, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Mandy Moore, Paul Reubens, Nate Corddry, Lance Henriksen, and Bruce Boxleitner.

Produced by Disney Television Animation, "Tron: Uprising" covers events between the original "TRON" and "Tron: Legacy" feature films, directed and executive produced by Charlie Bean ("Samurai Jack") with Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz ("Tron: Legacy") as consulting producers :

"... the series follows 'Beck', a young 'program' who becomes the unlikely leader of a revolution inside the computer world of 'The Grid'. His mission is to free his home and friends from the reign of the villainous 'Clu' and his henchman 'General Tesler'.

"Beck will be trained by 'Tron' – the greatest warrior the Grid has ever known. Tron will not only teach Beck the fighting skills he needs to challenge this brutal military occupation, but will be a guide and mentor to him as he grows beyond his youthful, impulsive nature into a courageous, powerful leader. Destined to become the new protector of the system, Beck adopts Tron’s persona and becomes the archenemy of Tesler and his oppressive forces..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Tron: Uprising"...

"The Art Of The Mass Effect Universe"

2012-04-03T10:43:00.001-05:00

Sneak Peek illustrations from the Dark Horse/Bioware hardcover book "The Art of the Mass Effect Universe", by Casey Hudson and Derek Watts, based on the video game series by Canadian developer BioWare.

"...featuring concept art and commentary by BioWare on the games' characters, locations, vehicles, weapons, 'The Art of the Mass Effect Universe' is the most complete companion available to gaming's most compelling series, the 'Mass Effect' trilogy..."

"Mass Effect', the series of sci-fi action role-playing video games developed by BioWare for the Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3, was first released in 2007, beginning with a 'player-created' character named 'Commander Shepard' and his/her mission to save the galaxy from a race of mechanical beings known as the 'Reapers' and its followers, including 'Saren Arterius'.

The first game sees Shepard facing 'Sovereign', a Reaper left as a vanguard, who plans to allow the Reaper fleet currently hibernating in extra-galactic dark space to invade the 'Milky Way'and destroy all sapient organic life, continuing a mysterious cycle of destruction.

The second game takes place two years later, and sees Shepard battling the 'Collectors', an alien race abducting entire human colonies in a plan to help the Reapers return to the Milky Way.

The third and final game centers on the final battle against the Reapers.

Click the images to enlarge...

New Line Goes On A "Rampage"

2012-03-31T22:11:00.003-05:00

Warners' New Line Cinema continues to develop a big screen version, for producer John Rickard ("Final Destination"), of the 1986 Bally Midway arcade game "Rampage".

That game spawned five Atari home video games including "Rampage: Total Destruction" released in 2006.

Premise has players taking control of gigantic monsters trying to survive against military forces, with each level completed only when a specific city is reduced to rubble.

Up to three simultaneous players control the monsters 'George' (a "King Kong"-like gorilla), 'Lizzie' (a "Godzilla"-like dinosaur), or 'Ralph' (a giant 'werewolf'), created from mutated humans.

When they were humans, George was a normal middle aged man, Lizzie was a young woman and Ralph was an elderly man, but they were experimented on at 'Scumlabs'.

As monsters, they raze all buildings in a high-rise city to advance to the next level, eating people and destroying helicopters, tanks, taxis and police cars along the way.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Rampage: Total Destruction"...

"The Dark Knight Rises" In LEGO

2012-03-30T09:28:00.001-05:00

Sneak Peek a trailer for the upcoming 'Batman' feature "'The Dark Knight Rises", animated with 'lego' building blocks.

The Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and LEGO Group video game, "LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes", will be available Summer 2012 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation3 computer entertainment system, the Wii system and Windows PC, the Nintendo DS hand-held system, Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system.

The game is the sequel to the best-selling "LEGO Batman: The Videogame", which to date has sold more than 11 million units worldwide.

"LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" also complements the recently released "LEGO Super Heroes: DC Universe" toy collection, including five construction sets, 'The Batcave' and three buildable, detailed action figures :

"...in 'LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes', the 'Dynamic Duo' of 'Batman' and 'Robin' join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including 'Superman', 'Wonder Woman' and 'Green Lantern' to save 'Gotham City' from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains 'Lex Luthor' and the 'Joker'..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "LEGO Batman: The Videogame" and "The Dark Knight Rises" LEGO blocks trailer...

Anchor Bay Wrestles With "Monster Brawl"

2012-03-15T11:34:00.001-05:00

"Monster Brawl", the $200,000 independent horror-comedy feature filmed in Collingwood Ontario last year, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD in Canada, March 27, 2012.

Written and directed by Jesse T. Cook in the tradition of a 'Pay-Per-View' main event, "Monster Brawl" stars Dave Foley ("NewsRadio") as play-by-play announcer 'Buzz Chambers', with the voice of Lance Henriksen ("Near Dark") as the 'Narrator' :

"...laying out wrestling bouts like you've never seen before, 'Monster Brawl' depicts a wrestling-style fight to the death set inside an abandoned and cursed graveyard, shown in a pay-per-view style atmosphere.

"The fighters are eight 'classic' monsters including 'Cyclops', 'Swamp Gut', 'Frankenstein', 'Lady Vampire', 'Werewolf', 'Mummy', 'Witch Bitch' and 'Zombie Man'..."

Cast also includes Kevin Nash, Jimmy Hart, Herb Dean, Jason David Brown, Kelly Couture, R.J. Skinner, Rico Montana, Holly Letkeman, John Geddes, Mark Gibson, Christopher Goddard, Jason Deline, Jesse T. Cook, Rachelle Corbeil, Ari Millen, Chris Rutte and Matt Wiele.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Monster Brawl"...

UK Has No Appetite For Bloody "Hunger Games"

2012-03-15T08:13:00.001-05:00

According to the British Board of Film Classification, the upcoming Lionsgate feature "The Hunger Games", based on the 'young adult' novel trilogy by author Suzanne Collins, was forced to edit down director Gary Ross' final cut of the film, in order to receive a '12A' rating in England,

The 12A rating means fans of the book, under the age of 12 can only see the film in British theaters when accompanied by an adult (to reassure them it is only a movie.)

At the request of the film board, four violent scenes and one scene depicting injuries were toned down, through darkening and the "digital removal of blood".

When that wasn't enough to satisfy the Board, more digital changes were demanded including an additional seven seconds, "to remove an emphasis on blood and injury" from wounds and weapons.

Screenplay For "The Hunger Games" is by Billy Ray ("Shattered Glass").

Premise of the film focuses on 'Katniss Everdeen', a teenage girl forced to represent her 'region' in an annual 'Hunger Games' event, where participants must fight to the death :

"...In this futuristic world, traditional government has gone by the wayside and America is split into 12 regions, each of which must send contestants to this deadly battle each year."

"The Hunger Games" opens March 23, 2012.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Hunger Games"...

Universal Possessed By "Ouija"

2012-03-06T11:53:00.001-05:00

Universal, home of the most famous monsters in filmland, confirms renewed development of the board game "Ouija", as a low-budget, high-concept suspense thriller with Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions attached to produce for a 2013 release.

Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir will produce for Hasbro, Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form will produce for Platinum Dunes and Blum will produce for Blumhouse Productions.

'Ouija' (French/German/Dutch for 'yes', 'oui' and 'ja'), aka 'spirit board' or 'talking board', is a flat board marked with letters, numbers and other symbols, designed to communicate with 'spirits'.

A 'planchette' (heart-shaped piece of wood) or movable indicator is used to indicate the spirit's message by spelling it out on the board during a 'séance'.

The fingers of the séance participants are placed on the planchette, which then moves along the board to spell out words or become physically manifest.

Following its commercial introduction by businessman Elijah Bond in the late 1890's, the Ouija board was regarded as a harmless parlor game unrelated to the occult until noted American Spiritualist Pearl Curran popularized its use as a 'divining' tool during World War I.

While Ouija believers feel the paranormal or supernatural is responsible for Ouija's action, it may be more explained by unconscious movements of those controlling the pointer, a psychophysiological phenomenon known as the 'ideomotor' effect.

Click the images to enlarge...