Misty Everywhere! Cosplayers Pull The Ultimate April Fools Joke

Ryan Dampf April 1, 2015

If you are a fan of Misty then today was probable the best day of your life! Over 100 different cosplayers came together to break the internet and make you see Misty on your facebook feed. Everyone posted that they were very excited to debut there new Misty cosplays they have been working on at Cerulean City Comic Con. I sure hope Cerulean City Comic Con becomes a real thing because it would be amazing to see all these cosplays in one area!

Check them all out here and let us know who is your favorite. Thanks to everyone who put all this together it was a great start to April!

If we don't have your misty picture up send it to us and we will get it up for you just email it to teamnerdlife@gmail.com.

Comic Book Day!

Joe Brooks April 1, 2015

Uncanny Inhumans #0

Another Wednesday is here and that means its another day to get this weeks comics at your local store!

Whats on your to get list this week?

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5 Predictions For 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'

Joe Brooks April 1, 2015

By Jesse Merkel

For those of you playing the home game, there is less than a year to go until Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters. It may feel like an eternity, but the echo chamber of the Internet will continue to churn out enough stories to keep us entertained.

Recently while re-watching Man of Steel, I took notice of the many subtle ways it was designed to set up the universe. As opposed to Iron Man, which was a great stand alone movie in 2008, but may be lacking in world building elements, especially when you consider it was designed to kick off the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Since the beginning, Marvel has relied almost entirely on their exciting post-credit sequences to tie things together. That’s fine for the episodic storytelling, but with the serialized format that DC appears to be going for, the tie-ins need to be a lot more involved. When you keep this in mind, Man of Steel starts to make a lot more sense.

Man of Steel wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if they fell in love with the comedic and escapist style that Marvel has been crafting for nearly a decade. Instead, it set the stage for the DC characters in the modern and skeptical world. Instead of just accepting the fantastic as normal and enjoying the ride, we’re going to get a world with more rules and scientific explanations.

Here are five predictions for he upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice:

5. Superman Backlash

In Man of Steel, Superman basically gave a clinic on rookie mistakes. Yes he saved humanity, but the collateral damage was appalling. He failed to draw the bad guys away from populated areas, and probably cost the taxpayers nearly a trillion dollars in property damage.

A seasoned superhero would have done better, but in this new origin story, Clark was anything but seasoned. He had only begun to discover his power, and as a consequence, acted like a proverbial bull in a china shop.

This is going to be central to the plot of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The government may grow to trust him, or at least decide to take advantage of his abilities, but there will definitely be some who are suspicious of him. Chief among them will be Batman and Lex Luthor.

4. LexCorp is Bigger than Facebook

One of the main issues that people had with the casting of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor is that it was a clear indication that this take on the iconic villain would be nothing like Gene Hackman or Kevin Spacey. Why? Because it’s 2015, and in this day and age, it’s the CEO’s of the younger and hipper companies that rule the world.

Eisenberg may not come across as physically intimidating, but he does look like someone who could sway public opinion with a speech at the TED Talks. Like those in charge of large young corporations today, we can expect this Lex Luthor to be a tech savvy master of media.

If he is indeed going to be one of the few helping to pick up the pieces in Metropolis under the guise of philanthropy, you can expect more than a few subtle jabs about ‘the alien’ when he speaks.

3. Batman is Public Enemy Number 1

By now we’ve all heard the rumors that Batman will be, at least in the first act of the movie, straddling the line between urban legend and government bogeyman. If it’s true that no picture or video footage has ever been taken of the caped crusader, it would confirm the indications that this incarnation will be a true master at the height of his crime fighting craft.

Whether it’s the government that nudges Superman to hunt down Batman, or Batman himself decides that Superman is far too reckless to continue unchecked, it would play into the mythos of Bruce Wayne being a true vigilante. They’re typically not popular with authority figures.

2. Batman Will Run Circles Around Superman at First

Superman is big, strong, and has all the powers that one could want, but he’s still young and inexperienced. He’s got a temper, and could be easily provoked. The more level headed and calculating Batman will be able to size him up instantly.

If you’ve read The Dark Knight Returns, Hush, or Tower of Babel, you’ve seen Batman’s methodical strategy at work against Superman. Not only does he know how to get inside Superman’s head, but he’s also been able to injure and subdue him to the point where he was at least temporarily not a threat. And then there was the eponymous Armageddon 2001 storyline, where Batman actually killed him.

The more experienced Batman would never underestimate a seemingly all-powerful alien, while Superman probably wouldn’t find any human adversary too intimidating. Superman is powerful, but Batman is DC’s answer to Sherlock Holmes. He’ll find any weakness to exploit, especially overconfidence.

1. Batman and Aquaman Were There All Along.

An alien force landing on one of the biggest cities on the planet doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by someone who has spent two decades or more as a vigilante withouteven being photographed. Bruce Wayne is one of the few who would have the money and resources to get himself to Metropolis when everything was going down.

I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a scene that not only recapped the fight between Superman and Zod, but also showed Batman ducking in and around the falling buildings, saving people who would have otherwise been crushed. All the while, he would be observing the abilities of the brawling aliens. Sound like something Batman would do?

As for Aquaman, he probably wasn’t there when Clark fell in from the collapsing oil platform. Instead, he was most likely in the Indian Ocean when Superman was taking out the World Maker. After destroying the machine, Kal-El was knocked out, and presumably fell into the ocean.

When he woke up, the sun was beating down on him. His face and suit were wet, but he wasn’t floating in the water. Something had to have placed him here.

No matter what happens, I’m going to agree with the estimates given last year by The Motley Fool that assume the film will sail past the $1 billion dollar mark. First of all, these are all marquee names. Take a list of the most recognizable super heroes, this movie has the top three playing big parts, with at least one or two more making a cameo. It’s going to smash the competition on brand recognition alone.

Throw in the fact that fans have been waiting to see these characters share the big screen for decades, and you have a whopping success on your hands.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits theaters March 26, 2016. Will you be there on premiere night?

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DWAYNE JOHNSON EXPLAINS WHY HE CHOSE BLACK ADAM ROLE OVER SHAZAM

Joe Brooks March 31, 2015

From ComicBookResources.com

Confirming that yes, he was indeed given a choice between playing Black Adam or the title character in the upcoming "Shazam" film, Dwayne Johnson elaborates on why he opted to go with the less-than-pure Adam over the more straightforward superhero.

"All due respect to Shazam, Billy Batson, it's a mythology that I love, it's been with me for almost 10 years now," Johnson told Digital Spy. "I just inherently felt Black Adam was more interesting to me, because I felt like there were more layers to Black Adam, starting out as a slave and then ultimately becoming the anti-hero who we enjoy today."

'Tron 3' Gains Title

Joe Brooks March 31, 2015

From ComicBookResources.com

Following a report that director Joseph Kosinski will return to the “Tron” franchise, Production Weeklytweeted out a potential title for the film: “Tron 3: Ascention.”

The earlier report also claimed that Garrett Hedlund will also return to reprise the role of Sam Flynn, the son of Kevin Flynn, though there’s no word on whether original star Jeff Bridges will reprise his roles as Flynn and Clu. Kosinski’s past credits include “Tron: Legacy” and “Oblivion.”

“Tron 3″ will begin filming in Vancouver on October 5, 2015.

Joseph Kosinski’s TRON: ASCENSION is planning to film in Vancouver from Early-October 2015 thru February 2016. http://t.co/ihBaFAc3O5

— Production Weekly (@prodweek) March 30, 2015

JACKMAN TURNS ON WOLVERINE STATUS; DECLARES "ONE LAST TIME"

Joe Brooks March 31, 2015

From ComicBookResources.com

The past year has brought very strange days for fans of Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine. Depending on what project he's working on, what new developments arrive in Marvel movies or what way the wind is blowing, the star of seven X-Men films has been somewhat unpredictable as to where he stands with his future in the franchise.

Most recently, Jackman professed that he would play the character "until he dies" despite earlier claims that he was considering retirement. Then he went out and spoke highly of both the potential for Wolvie to crossover with the Avengers or to make a cameo in Ryan Reynolds' upcoming "Deadpool."

But this weekend on his Instagram account, the actor seemingly took a step back from that recent run of optimism, sharing the following image and message:

What exactly "One last time" means is unclear. It seems to indicate a fare thee well to the character, although the confirmed third "Wolverine" solo film isn't set to start filming until 2016. Could this mean he will appear in the currently underway "Deadpool"? Or "X-Men: Apocalypse"? Or is it all just a viral tease for some other movie news?

Regardless, it doesn't seem that fans will know with 100% certainty when Jackman's Wolverine run will end until it happens.

Incredible Expeditions: Atlantis Board Game Reviews

Ryan Dampf March 30, 2015

Incredible Expeditions: Atlantis is a steampunk exploration game designed by Liz Spain that has players assembling a crew of steampunk heroes, ne’er do wells, and pets to go on an airship adventure to discover the fabled lost city of Atlantis.

The game is very fun and does a great job of bringing you into a fantastical steampunk universe where you and your strange companions will use heroic deeds, skullduggerous acts, wonderful contraptions and curses to bring you victory in a richly detailed landscape. You feel like you are in an Around The World in 80 days scenario where you are in an intense rivalry with well matched adversaries to discover bizarre, wonderful, and horrific far off lands.

A nice look at all the goodies included in the box.

The gameplay consists of players starting off as Steampunk Airship Captains each with their own unique abilities, personalities, and airships in a bustling port city trying to assemble a crew for the journey ahead. There are all manner of folk looking to get hired for this expedition. Some of the potential crewmembers include Captains both Surly and Stalwart, Assassins, Scientists, Doctors, Clanking Automatons, as well as dogs and cats. You can also hire Saboteurs and Stowaways onto your competitors ships to take up valuable crew space as dead weight.

A look at the amazing variety of crew members you can hire for your journey

Also you will need to procure special resources for your trip. Strange Tinctures that can refresh your crew, relics that can bring you luck when you most need it, and curses that can plague your enemies are all for sale as you make your expedition.

When you are done with your preparations the real meat of the game begins. Each player must journey to two of four random and hidden destinations that lie between their objective of reaching Atlantis. These include obviously dangerous locales such as The Volcano of the Angry Goddess or The Cliffs of Madness or you could wind up in someplace that seems kind of nice but hides a terrible darkness under the surface like the City of Dreams or the Waters of Temptation.

Two of the many exotic locales you can visit in Incredible Expeditions

At each of these locations you will have to complete a set of difficult encounters using the skills of your crew and various resources that you acquire through the game. These encounters can consist of terrifying beasts attacking your crew, scary supernatural manifestations, betrayal by once loyal crew members, or bizarre crippling diseases. All of these encounters are made even more difficult by the infernal machinations of your competitors as they attempt to assassinate, curse, and sabotage your crew.

If you are able to make it through all of the dangers that stand in your way and be the first to discover Atlantis you will have a feeling of not only victory but one of accomplishment and pride. The game feels as if you are telling an epic story with each encounter and location feeling like an excerpt from a tale by Jules Verne or H.P. Lovecraft. Every trial feels personal because of the work you had to put in to hire your crew makes them all feel real and you will suffer pain when you lose any of them not only because it will hinder you in gameplay but because they all feel like they truly belong on your ship and in this crazy universe. On the other end of the spectrum you will rejoice in every minor victory you accomplish because it truly feels like a team effort between all of the working cogs (sometimes literal cogs from your automoton companion) on your ship have to come together to solve a way to defeat it.

On to the specifics of the game. Incredible Expeditions uses a lot of interesting mechanics coupled with excellent art and components to create a captivating game that can be brutal and cut throat given the type of people you choose to game with. Let’s dive into the mechanics first.

To start off, one of the most unique things about the mechanics is that it allows for the game to be played competitively, cooperatively, or solo. This is not something that I have seen very much of. My favorite version of the game by far is the competitive version. That is the version of the game that I described above. The Co op challenge is actually even more difficult, where each player will crew their ship independently but will take on challenges together. The twist is that this version of the game will introduce the peril mechanic which makes each encounter far more difficult and potentially game ending. Paired with the additional rule that you can only make use of your characters a certain amount of times and you have a very difficult mission ahead of you. The solo variant also uses the peril and limited rest mechanics but not nearly as crippling as the co op version. I have yet to beat this game on solo. It’s a beast from hell.

The main mechanics involved are a robust economic system based on money, heroism, and skullduggery. Each of these resources will be used to purchase crew members, relics, and curses that you can use on your journey. These same units of currency are used to defeat the perilous encounters that you will come across on your travels through the strange lands of Incredible Expeditions.

Deckbuilding is also a major mechanic involved in the game. Each of the items, actions, and curses that you purchase will go into a deck that you can draw from to assist you on your journey. You might have a strange relic that will bring you good fortune, an action that will allow one of your crew members to give up their lives to valiantly save the others, or a curse that will lock one of your opponents crew in a neverending nightmare. Cycling through these and weeding out the resources that don’t work so that you can use the more effective ones more often are a crucial element to the game

There is also an exhaust/refresh system in play that your crew members will use. In order to use your crewmembers abilities you must exhaust them, leaving them unable to be used until they take a turn to refresh. This will leave you to make some hard decisions when you are in a dead heat with your competitors and have to decide between pushing forward without the help of some key crew members or stop to rest and play it safe so you can have a stronger team for the next encounter.

Finally the take that mechanism will keep your opponents on their toes. Having a few curses to sling at your rivals will keep them second guessing whether they should risk pulling ahead of you when you might be able to take out a crew member or make their next encounter more difficult to defeat. If you have ever played Munchkin and had every player at the table throw a wandering monster at you just as you’re about to win the game you will be very familiar with this feeling of intense rivalry.

The artwork of this game is stunning. Honestly the thing that first piqued my interest in this game was the detail and splendor that was put into their booth at Gen Con 2014. Then after being drawn in by the charming booth and friendly staff the brief demo of the game showing off all of its artwork and components was all I needed to preorder a copy of this game.

The eye catching booth at Gen Con 2014. The amount of passion shown by the team at Voodoo Bunny Games for their product is unrivaled by any other company.

I love the photography that combines finely detailed steampunk cosplay with rich beautiful illustrations of exotic locales, creepy monsters and strange relics. Liz Spain’s work as a graphic designer and steampunk expert really came through in the visual design of this game. The look of this is incredibly unique and unlike any other board game universe I have played in.

The resin components of this game are also incredible. Each captain comes with a different ship that fits their personality and story perfectly. All five ships are very unique in their design and add to the enveloping theme of the game. The material they are made of is a soft, slightly malleable resin that feels nice in your hand and provides a good weight.

In the retail version that released in early February 2015 there is also a special dice. I did not receive this dice since I ordered a prerelease version of this game but from the looks of it I kind of it I wish I had waited for the store release. From what I understand part of the delay for this game was from having to redo this dice so that it could be made of a harder material that rolls better. After seeing this dice I will probably be replacing the plain white d6 that came in my set with a much classier version similar to this. I’m a sucker for a cohesive theme I guess.

The only downfall to this game is pacing. It does feel like it takes a while for the game to get started, especially when playing with more than 2 players. Every game play I have had of this game is spent buying crew and resources in the port city at the start of the game which can be time consuming as you wait for what seems to be forever as people agonize over which cards they will purchase that turn. This part of the game went on for at least 7 rounds for us since the people that I play with are very cautious and like to mitigate any possible bad turn of luck that can eventually come up by having a full crew and all the resources they need before leaving. So be prepared to spend an hour of game time just shopping.

There are a few ways to speed up this process:

The first way is to allow for each player to shop simultaneously rather than one at a time. Just give each player that is taking a rest action the six cards that they can choose from in turn order while other players are purchasing others can spend that time deciding what they will buy, Time spent shopping can be cut in half by this method.

The Second Method is to only allow players to spend a certain amount of turns in the port city before they have to ship out. You can make this fit with the theme by making the cut off round a grand starting ceremony that everyone in the city has gathered for. You can penalize players for not leaving in time by removing a random card from their deck to symbolize investors losing confidence in their expedition.

The Final method and perhaps the most challenging one would be to split up the crew and resource decks to different locations. That way there are only a few things that can be purchased at each location. This will encourage players to explore and take risks in order to gain new crew and resources.

I would strongly suggest this game especially if you only plan to play with 2 players. The game, though still very good, tends to lag with 3-4 and is frustrating with 5. If you enjoy exploration/adventure games like Firefly or Xia or if you are looking for a game with a perfect steampunk theme I think that Incredible Expeditions: Atlantis is an excellent choice. It offers a wide variety of gameplay options depending on whether you like competitive or co op games. There is a ton of replayability due to the wide variety of crewmembers, captains, and locations as well as some very interesting expansions like Lovecraft and Arabian nights to add on later. The game also does the steampunk theme to perfection and will give you a completely immersive experience.

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Mad Max: Fury Road New Poster Release

Joe Brooks March 30, 2015

Deathstroke #6 Review

Joe Brooks March 30, 2015

The name is Deathstroke and during the last few issues he's been accompanied by none other than Harley Quin. As we pick up at the beginning of issue 6, Harley Quinn and Deathstroke are on their way to confront Deathstroke's father. Odysseus has Deathstroke's daughter, Rose Wilson, captured and is trying to persuade her to come to his side when Deathstroke and Harley Quinn make the save.

Tony Daniel has done an excellent job on creating eye capturing covers and you can see from the image above that issue six is no different. You see a defeated Deathstroke who has fallen victim to Odysseus. Deathstroke comics ares a regular pick-up for me, but the very first time I saw it in the comic shop, it was the amazing cover art that grabbed my attention immediately. The inside of the issue is no different than the cover and it is incredibly well done. I really like how Harley Quinn is drawn and portrayed in the Deathstroke comics. She's not too cartoony as some others series have done. Deathstroke is well defined and his armor is impressive. The action scenes are drawn with great detail and you can tell what is happening with ease. The action is incredibly violent. Blood is abundant, I mean, we start the issue with a talking head. While I love passing comics to my son to read, this is one that you probably don't want to hand over to a child.

The one weak point that can be overlooked is that some of the dialogue isn't the greatest. The reason I say the dialogue is questionable is that Deathstroke quotes Hamlet, which seems pretty out of character for him. Honestly, it's a pretty minor complaint. Some people have had issues with Harley Quinn's dialogue in this. Personally, I don't see an issue with her dialogue at all. She's not over the top, and she's not outright insane like in some other issues.

Without giving too much away, the ending was great. It sets up perfectly for the next story arc, Godkiller. Unfortunately, we all have to wait until June to find out what happens next.

The Deathstroke series has been an excellent read so far. I highly recommend picking it up if you want good action and a serious comic series to read. If you're sensitive to extreme violence or you're looking for something to share with your kid, you might want to skip this one. However if you love violence, then this is most likely right up your alley.

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Indiegogo: Super Troopers 2

Joe Brooks March 30, 2015

If you didn't know, Super Troopers 2 is on the horizon. With your help in just 1 day the Super Troopers 2 Indiegogo campaign has reached it's goal off 2 million dollars. With 26 days remaining the campaign has surpassed the $3 million mark. Here is the Indiegogo campaign video that is spreading like wild fire across numerous social media platforms.

Get Hard Review

Joe Brooks March 30, 2015

The other night we went to check out 'Get Hard' starring Will Ferrel and Kevin Hart. Prior to watching it I've seen both actors on a big promotion push for the movie on shows like ESPN Sportscenter. I was nervous that the movie would be a let down with all the promotion they did for it, think Anchorman 2, a lot of hype but in the end didn't deliver. This time that wasn't the case.

Will and Kevin actually made a really good tandom in this movie. I wasn't sure what to expect but the complete opposite worked great here. With 2 big time comedians in one movie you would think that one would hog the spotlight a bit when it came to comedy but these two shared it very well. For those looking for a good laugh I would recommend it to you. Now there may be other movies out like Insurgent that I would tell you to go see before this one but to each his own really. Anyways before getting into the recap of the entire movie please look at the FYI that is next.

As a bit of FYI the movie is rated R so there were some swear words tossed about. Plenty of getting hard referneces as well as a weiner and some breasts. May not be the best choice to let your little ones go and see

Again please note that below is the almost the full synopsis of the movie if you don't plan on going to see the movie then this is for you. However if you do and don't want to read about any Spoilers it's time to find something else to click on.

The movie starts off by introducing us to James King, played by Will Ferrel, and his way better looking fiance Alissa, played by Alison Brie. James King is a very wealthy guy and it's obvious from the get go Alissa may be a bit of a gold digger. The movie establishes James Kings wealth right from the start with him having a luxurious home with the lawn care crew, maid service and his own Capoeria instructor.

The movie cuts to a scene of Darnell Lewis, played by Kevin Hart, and his family in a neighborhood that looks like you might get shot for walking out to your morning paper. Darnell a father and husband has one goal in the movie, save money to help move his family to a safer neighborhood but more importantly to a safer school for his daughter. Only thing holding him back for the move is $30,000 he would need for a down payment. From there you find out what Darnell does, he owns and operates Hollywood Luxury Bubbles. They actually wash cars in the parking garage of James Kings company.

Back to James King, you see a bit of his life as an investor and also find out the owner of the company he works for belongs to his fiances father. Her father Martin, played by Craig T. Lewis (better known as Coach), offers his new son-in-law partnership in his company which would lead to anything and everything he wanted in life. That night at an engagement party everything would change. But before that we had a special appearance in the movie. Alissa surprised James with a brand new electric guitar and John Mayer. John Mayer was there to perform for everyone where he said one of my favorite lines in the movie "Want to see how to make 100 girls wet at the same time?" and then he started singing his song Daughters. During James King' guitar solo a group of FBI agents come in and arrest him on 43 counts of fraud, laundering and tax evasion.

We jump to James King with his lawyer who pleads with him to take the plea of 1 year in prison, James refuses and wants the court system to go through its due process. Immediately following we see James in front of the Judge who throws the book at him, 10 years in the maximum security prison called San Quentin. He has 30 days til his booking. This is where the movie got fun.

Martin and his team of lawyers will be looking 24/7 to try and find out who lied about the numbers that show James King was guilty but in the mean time he looks for more help. Not help with finding out who did this to him but help for the inside and James turns to Darnell. Why Darnell? Because James assumes since he is black he has been to prison, his statistic was that 1 out of every 3 black males have been thrown into prison at one time or another. Seeing this as an opportunity to get $30,000 and help his family he offers to help James out, he'll just figure out the prison stuff as he goes along.

As the days count down, Darnell turns James' mansion into a make shift prison. The lawn care and maid service workers were more than willing to lock James up as a prisoner in his own home. His prison cell, the wine cellar, came complete with cot and 5 gallon bucket with one roll of toilet paper so simulate the real deal. During this process James is face with starting fights, simulating prison riots and one of the funniest scenes a prison yard figh.

Darnell starts to lose hope for James and while out to lunch he told him that he was going to have to learn how to suck a dick. ames easily caves and luckily for him they were at an establishment that was meant for gay men. The scene that follows was very awkward and there may have been a penis flash or two in it. Needless to say James couldn't do it and returns to Darnell who said if you can't do that then you have to put everything into Getting Hard. They proceed to say Get Hard quite a bit and were then given an ovation from the men there watching.

James starts working on his Mad Dog face, insults and keistering. He even hand made a series of shivs and gives one to Darnell for all of his help. y now time is almost up so Darnell reaches out to his cousin Russel for protection on the inside. James now called Mayo, short for mayonnaise, offers investment ideas if they sell 2 kilos of cocaine they could easily make$1.2 million dollars in a short amount of time. Next thing you know Darnell is the one out of place and Mayo now has a new love interest.

Since the protection idea didn't pan out Darnell starts to realize during this time frame that James didn't do anything. Putting the pieces together Darnell came to the simple conclusion that Martin was the man behind this whole thing. They attempt to steal Martin's original computer for the master file, proving James' innocence. On a failed first attempt they find the computer on Martins yacht. Mayo and Chocolate, Darnell's new nickname James gave him, spring into action. James executes the best Mad Dog face known to man and then out of no where becomes a Capoeira master taking out a group of guys on his own. Martin and Alissa offer James the opportunity to go away with them to his island, no one needs to go to prison you can still have everything you ever wanted. ames refuses and tries to go for the escape boat attached to the yacht.

Although his efforts were valiant to get the computer Martin, his daughter and his right hand man stop the escape. In an intense hold up between the 5 of them James said the FBI would be there any moment. Martin, a cocky fella said he was a man of action and called James bluff. After a moment of silence sure enough the FBI showed up where they ended up arresting Martin, his lawyer and right hand man. How did the FBI know where James was? He learned earlier in the movie that if you remove your new ankle bracelet they will hunt you down and find you.

In the end James still had to serve 6 months in prison due to carrying an unlicensed firearm thanks to Darnell's cousin. He started investing again and the best investment he could think of was Darnell and Hollywood Luxury Bubbles. The movie ended with another great quote from James as he got out of prison and Darnell came to pick him up. "I stayed hard in there thanks to you and when I got soft I thought of you and I got hard again."

Pre-Movie Trailers:

Entourage, Hot Pursuit, Spy and The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Once again I wanted to take a moment to thank TJ, Stacey and the entire staff at Warrenton 8 Cinema without them it would be a lot more difficult to bring you these movie reviews.

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The History of Batman's Utility Belt

Joe Brooks March 29, 2015

From GeekTyrant.com

FEAR THE WALKING DEAD!

Joe Brooks March 28, 2015

From thewalkingdead.com

FINALLY, we are able to officially announce that FEAR THE WALKING DEAD is the title of The Walking Dead companion series coming later this summer! You may have seen this title floating around behind the scenes earlier on but it wasn’t official until just now when Robert tweeted the following:

The companion series will premiere this summer and lead up to Season 6 of The Walking Dead. Tune into the Season 5 finale for a first look at FEAR THE WALKING DEAD!

Of course keep your eyes here for an official launch date, series logo, and more!

Avengers-themed apartment is Earth’s Mightiest Fan Cave

Joe Brooks March 28, 2015

For this and more go to ComicBookResources.com

There are numerous levels of comics fandom, ranging from the casual fan who picks up the occasional issue and watches the television shows and movies to the devotee, who tracks down entire runs of series and collects original art.

And then there’s the level of fan who would have an entire apartment designed in an Avengers theme.

Courtesy of Singapore’s Aboslook Interior Design comes this incredibly swanky — and unashamedly nerdy — that features an enormous illuminated S.H.I.E.L.D. logo in the living room, a mural of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in the dining room (with an Avengers logo that cleverly disguises storage), a Hulk-dominated kitchen, and, perhaps appropriately enough, an Iron Man bedroom (Where else would you expect Tony Stark?).

Unfortunately, we’re left wondering about the bathroom.

FIRST LOOK AT RYAN REYNOLDS AS 'DEADPOOL'

Joe Brooks March 27, 2015

From empireonline.com

Clearly more than a little enthusiastic about getting to portray what he hopes we’ll all embrace as a proper version of snark-tastic Marvel antihero Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds has been the new movie’s biggest champion, sharing insights into pre-production via social media. Today he brings a first look at the Merc with a Mouth in full gear and in action… Sorry… inaction… posing on a bearskin in front of a roaring fire. Por qué? Because he’s Deadpool, that’s por qué.

Deadpool, as you may already know, features former Special Forces warrior-turned-mercenary Wade Wilson, who undergoes a rogue experiment as part of the Weapon X plan that leaves him brutally scarred but also boasting Wolverine-like healing powers. Armed with his new abilities and his pitch-dark sense of humour, he hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life, while taking on other bad guys as he does so.

Effects man/second unit director-turned-big-chair-occupier Tim Miller is calling the shots for this one, working from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. He convinced 20th Century Fox and the world at large he was the man for the job via a test footage short (viewable below) that featured Reynolds providing the voice and some motion capture for Deadpool.

Production is now underway in Vancouver, with Ed Skrein T.J. Miller, Gina Carano and Morena Baccarin among the cast. Deadpool will wisecrack his way into cinemas on February 12 next year. Assuming you haven’t keeled over from all the sexy in that first image.

New Photos of Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson Promoting Zoolander 2

Joe Brooks March 27, 2015

The Reason Why Batman And Superman Fight In Dawn Of Justice Revealed?

Joe Brooks March 27, 2015

For this and more check out ComicBook.com

Since Warner Bros. first announced that the title of their Man of Steel follow-up would be Batman Vs. Superman, fans have wondered just what the two would be fighting about, and how much of the movie that would take up versus how much will be spent actually fighting bad guys.

Well, there's a rumor that we finally have an answer, at least to the first part.

Most fans had predicted that Lex Luthor would be the one to set the two at one another's throats, although many suspected that he would try to dupe Batman into going after Superman. It appears to be the opposite, per a report at Badass Digest:

It is Superman who goes to Gotham and starts the confrontation... at the behest of Lex Luthor. And unlike The Dark Knight Returns, Superman comes out swinging, pulverizing the Batmobile with one punch. Why would Superman do Lex Luthor's bidding? What is Lex hoping to accomplish? That would be spoiling. But know that when the fight is over, Batman will be able to point to Superman and say, "He started it!"

We'll see more soon, surely. It's one year until the movie hits theaters on March 25, 2016 with Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman and huge expectations.

This Week From Redbox: Big Hero 6

Joe Brooks March 27, 2015

The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

-IMDb

This weekend I took the advice of one of our writers Lorne as well as millions of other viewers that said Big Hero 6 was a must see movie. I must say they weren't wrong and this was a really good movie that I regret not seeing it in theaters.

Hiro develops a special bond with Baymax, a personal healthcare consultant his brother invented, after his brother passes away tragically. Hiro, Baymax and a group of friends look to get to the bottom of the mystery, who stole Hiro's invention. With different misdirections throughout the movie to make you ponder then know for certain who the bad guy is makes for a very entertaining movie.

I wish I was smart enough to turn both myself and my friends into superheroes... Oh well.

Back to the movie, Disney did an awesome job with creating a character that everyone loves both young and old. I found myself attached to Baymax, this was very evident by the end of the movie. There is a good moral dilemma tracing back to the death or Hiro's brother. Then of course a bit or a tear jerking moment followed by a happy ending. This recipe always makes for a great movie!

Highly recommend watching this movie and for a household of youngsters its pretty much a given that you need to watch this, if you haven't already.

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With Suicide Squad, DC is Offering Up Everything Fans Want

Joe Brooks March 26, 2015

By: Jesse Merkel

Last October, Warner Bros. finally released the tentative schedule for their shared movie universe. The schedule laid out 10 movies between now and 2020. This schedule included a number of popular characters in the DC universe, including The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, Shazam, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman.

There were also three team up movies announced, two of which, Justice League Part One and Justice League Part Two, were not much of a surprise. What did surprise people, however, was the announcement of a Suicide Squad movie.

After the popular portrayals given by Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckart in The Dark Knight, haven’t we all deep down been waiting for a movie focused solely on villains?

If you’re a true DC die hard, this probably caught your attention almost immediately. If you’re new to the fold, strap yourself in. There are several reasons as to why this movie might just be the ultimate fan experience.

Setting Up the Rest of the Universe

As I wrote in my previous article, DC is approaching their cinematic universe differently than Marvel. Whereas Marvel has taken a more episodic approach, DC is laying out a more serial form of storytelling.

Suicide Squad will be the key. This movie will introduce a number of villains that will probably end up appearing in future movies. The benefit to this is that the foundation for these characters will be well established, saving time in future installments, while avoiding Marvel’s precedent of hollow, non-threatening villains that pop up mid way through the movie. (Malekith, anyone?)

We’re going to be dropped into a universe where the majority of the big villains have been active for years. Most will already be in jail. Instead of watching the birth of a baddie in the movie, this will be more akin to seeing Hannibal Lecter or Darth Vader when they first appeared on screen. You’ll have no trouble understanding why everyone is afraid of these people.

Fantastic Villains, Fantastic Casting

There are two things that Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Boomerang, Enchantress, Rick Flagg and Amanda Waller all have in common. Each of them has a rich history, and none of them have been featured in a live-action movie. Characters like the Joker and Lex Luthor have been seen before, but have plenty more to draw from.

What’s truly amazing is that this one movie has been able to round up such an impressive roster. Oscar nominees and winners are scattered left and right. Jared Leto gets into character like few of his contemporaries. Viola Davis and Jesse Eisenberg both have shown an incredible amount of dramatic range. Will Smith has shown an impressive ability to be intense and physically imposing, while Margot Robbie raked in impressive reviews for her performances in The Wolf of Wall Street and Focus.

Perhaps more important is the fact that you can visualize each of these actors taking on the role. Anyone else think that Robbie looks exactly like Harley Quinn, or that Leto’s smile is a dead ringer for the Jokers?

Imagine a Joker, based off of the one seen in The Dark Knight Returns, screwing with an angry Amanda Waller during an interrogation, or bantering playfully with Harley Quinn. Feel that? Those are chills.

The Right Director and Story

If this movie had been given another director, it probably wouldn’t work. Thankfully, we’ve got David Ayers at the helm. The Training Day and Fury director is known for his gritty and violent style. He knows how to balance character development, intense action and story without letting any one part drag down the entire work.

Now, you can’t put this many villains together without some laughs. That being said, it’s doubtful that we will see a scene where it sounds like everyone has a stand up comedian feeding them lines. That works fine for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but has no place with this cast of characters. DC is clearly going for subtly over silliness.

Right now, rumors are swirling that Amanda Waller will assemble the Suicide Squad to retrieve the Joker. Others believe it may have something to do with Waller’s intense need to reign in the Batman. Both stories are on a smaller scale than the majority of super hero movies, which will allow for even more character development. Sometimes it’s easier to focus on people when the entire world isn’t at stake.

Suicide Squad will come screaming into theaters only a few months after Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. Between now and then, we’ll only have rumor and conjecture to go on. Still, if half of what we’ve heard turns out to be true, we’re all in for one hell of a ride.

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FIRST LOOK: Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Joe Brooks March 26, 2015

For this and more check out ew.com

The mark of a good villain is how he knows to stop monologuing before he gives away too much of his plan. That’s also the mark of a good superhero-franchise director.

Details on Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (due March 25, 2016) have been scarcer than kryptonite. We know that a cameo by Aquaman sets up 2017’s Justice Leagueand that Wonder Woman has a sizable role. And now we have our first glimpse of Jesse Eisenberg as one of comics’ greatest bad guys: Lex Luthor.

“He’s not any of the Lexes that you’ve seen, that’s for sure,” says Snyder, “other than him being a captain of industry and one person to the world and another person to himself. And bald, of course.”

Eisenberg might not be the first person you’d think of to play the supervillain, but he did have experience portraying a morally challenged billionaire in The Social Network. And this edition of the follicularly challenged megalomaniac taps into a similar hyperintelligence mixed with malignant straight shooting. “Our Lex is disarming and he’s not fake,” says Snyder. “He says what he believes and he says what’s on his mind. If you can unravel the string and decipher what he means, it’s all there.”

Now excuse us while we try to unravel that string and decipher what Snyder is secretly trying to tell us.