X-Men Apocalypse trailer makes a Super Bowl Appearance!

Not to be outdone, Fox shared the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer during the trailer-palooza that is Super Bowl 50. 

To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of Days of Future Past, so I was hesitant about Apocalypse.  I am willing to admit that this was a pretty good trailer.  I was even pleased with the quick glimpse at Olivia Munn's Psylocke.  But make sure to check it out for yourself!

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Batman and Lex Luthor Appear in Commercials During the Super Bowl

Not to be outdone by Marvel releasing a Captain America trailer, Warner Bros. has teamed up with Turkish Airlines (of all people) to promote Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with a little help from Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor.

Turkish Airlines is smart because not only are they flying to Gotham and Metropolis, but they're including handy travel guides to get around the cities.

*More after the break

Captain America: Civil War Super Bowl Trailer

United we stand! Divided we fall! Which side will you choose? Team Cap or Team Iron Man?

Can we all agree that no matter which side we choose, this looks like it's going to be a great movie?

Captain America: Civil War opens May 6th. See you there!

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Review: Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book Archive

By Reboot

In the last week, BOOM! Studios released all of the Bill and Ted comics that Marvel did back in the early 90's that were written and drawn by Evan Dorkin. BOOM! has had the rights for at least the last couple of years and have now finally put it all together in one, oversized hardcover volume called Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book Archive. Now, I haven't even thought about Bill and Ted for years let alone watched or read it, but BOOM! Studios has been making good decisions and Evan Dorkin is one of my favorite people in comics so I had to give this a read through.

[IGH] At The Movies: Review of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

If you were going to come up with the most ridiculous premise for a big-budget Hollywood film, you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a better one than Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.  Although the title sounds like it came from a round of Cards Against Humanity, the story has a surprisingly solid premise and makes for a fun and unique movie experience.

You’ve probably heard of the literary classic Pride & Prejudice. Originally published more than two hundred years ago in 1813, Jane Austen's beloved classic novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet as she struggles with the societal expectations put upon her in 19th century England. So how in the world do we go from navigating social customs of differing classes to zombie apocalypse?  It actually all comes back to that fantastic title.

Jason Rekulak, the publisher of Quirk Books, was working on parody ideas by combining classic pop-culture character troupes (Ninjas, Pirates, Zombies) with literary classics whose rights are in public domain. When he stumbled across the idea of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” the idea stuck and he shared it with writer Seth Grahame-Smith. Seth took the original work and created an alternate reality where he could incorporate not only the zombie apocalypse, but a heavy infusion of Asian martial arts and weaponry.

LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ Official Trailer

It's here! It's here!

Lego has released the official LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer!



I don't know about you, but I am ridonkulously happy about this. I adore the Lego games. They're so much fun. I wonder if Phasma will have a bigger role. What do you want to be included in the game?

The game arrives June 28, 2016. I know what I'll be doing.

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FUNKO Star Wars POP! Home Ceramic Mugs

You will soon be able to drink your troubles away or concoct your evil schemes with your own Star Wars POP! Home mugs. You have five mugs to choose from - a stormtrooper, everyone's favorite Wookie, Chewbacca, the one and only Boba Fett, the legendary Darth Vader, and everyone's newest obsession, BB-8.

More photos after the break 

Hasbro Studios Reboots Stretch Armstrong

Yep, that's right.  Hasbro Studios announced today that the toy brand we all loved will be appearing in their first original series on Netflix.  

CBS Consumer and ReedPOP Team Up to Give Us Star Trek: Mission New York

In honor of Star Trek's 50th Anniversary, ReedPOP and CBS Consumer Products are joining forces to give us all they've got in the form of an all-new, original Star Trek fan experience. 

I am really excited about this, because unlike Wilderowens, I am a recent Trek lover. What can I say? I grew up in a Star Wars home. But I am loving what I'm seeing. I've watched all the movies, but I really hadn't done much with the shows until recently. I can't tell you how badly I'm slapping myself for not doing this sooner. And that's why I'm so excited about it ST: MNY. This will be the first time I can truly be a part of this amazing community. My goal is to try and finish all the shows, yes, including Enterprise, by Mission. I'm not sure I'll be able to do it, but I'm going to try. So, while I go and watch a few more episodes of Next Gen, you should read the press release and learn more.

"NEW YORK, January 25, 2016 – CBS Consumer Products and ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, are teaming up to launch an all-new original Star Trek fan experience in the birthplace of the Star Trek convention with Star Trek: Mission New York in 2016. 

This three-day event will be the ultimate destination for Star Trek fans, filled with interactive exhibits, exclusive merchandise, celebrity guests, panels, screenings and much more. Its creation adds to a year filled with Star Trek events and experiences celebrating the franchise’s milestone 50th anniversary. Star Trek: Mission New York will take place September 2-4 at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Additional details about the event including ticket sales, hotel information, guests and exhibitors will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit www.StarTrekMissions.com and the Star Trek: Mission New York social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). 

[IGH] At The Movies: Review of Batman: Bad Blood

Taken at the Batman: Bad Blood World Premiere in NYC

By Reboot

This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the world premiere of Batman: Bad Blood with some of the other [IGH]ers. They didn’t allow any food or drink in the theater, which is always a bad start when it comes to a movie viewing, but I still had a good time! The movie itself was fun and definitely had moments that shined. I had a few qualms with it as well.

Real quick before we dive in, here’s are the basics. Bad Blood is the third installment in the DC Batman Animated Movie continuity. It’s an original continuity for these movies that’s outside the DC Batman adaptation like Batman: Year One or Batman: The Dark Knight Parts I and II. These movies started with Batman and Son, followed up by Batman vs Robin. Much of the storyline for all three of these movies so far has borrowed from Grant Morrison and Scott Snyder’s Batman tales. In this installment, without getting all spoilery, Batman is in trouble and needs the help of Nightwing, Robin, Batwoman and Batwing to get through his toughest challenge yet.  For more details, check out the trailer.

New line of Noms from Yummy World!

So today I was on the phone, chatting with Wysefyre when an email from Kidrobot showed up.  I proceeded to squeal so loud I possibly damaged one of her eardrums.  Yes, for reals.

Kidrobot announced their new line of Yummy World plushies today and damn it, I want them all!  Curse my tiny Brooklyn apartment! Check them out after the break!

Ask Diamond Select Toys President Questions in a Live Chat Event Today

Heads up toy collectors!  Diamond Select Toys president DSTChuck has been answering questions submitted by fans in a regular column at artasylum.com for almost ten years. Now, he's reached his 300th installment, and to celebrate he's going to take the questions live! 

New Details About DC's Batman: Bad Blood!

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment

A few months ago, we gave you a first-look at the upcoming DC Animated film, Batman: Bad Blood. While that preview seems so long ago, the premiere is next week in New York City!  We will have a great opportunity to interview some of the stars. In case you need some reason to get excited, now we have a great clip from the new film.  Check it out (plus more details about the red carpet) after the break! 

Supernatural Figures Are Here (sort of)!

I swear the collectible higher-ups listen to my conversations, because I was literally talking about Supernatural merchandise yesterday, and its surprising lack of figures. There are the Funko POPs! and mini-blind bags, but they're not the same. 

Enter Entertainment Earth. 

Kotobukiya's ARTFX+ Takes on Batman Vs. Superman!

Courtesy of Kotobukiya International

Remember that awesome Hulkbuster vs. Hulk statue that showed up last year?  The great minds at Kotobukiya is at it again with another dual statue.  They announced an amazing Batman vs. Superman statue battling it out in advance of the new movie coming out this year.

From the Kotobukiya Press Release:

First Images for Season Two of Hasbro's Transformers: Robots in Disguise

Yesterday Hasbro announced that Transformers: Robots in Disguise will be returning for Season Two!  While we don't have any clips yet, check out these first images.
 
From the Hasbro Press Release:

New Yummies from Yummy World by Kidrobot!

Yummy World is by far the very best line from Kidrobot.  Don't get me wrong; I love all their other stuff too.  However, Yummy World just gets me and I gets Yummy World.  So when I opened my email at my job and saw this, I might have squealed out loud.  Like, turned-heads-from-my-non-geeky coworkers loud.

Yummy World is bringing back their XL plushies and they are starting with the classic characters!  Check out these pics after the break.

Kotobukiya ARTFX + Kylo Ren Wants to Seduce You to the Dark Side

Heads up, Knights of Ren!

Kotobukiya brings you their latest Japanese import! It's a must-have for any Star Wars lover.

The mysterious shrouded Kylo Ren accompanies the First Order in their quest to control the galaxy. As he aids their campaign new information surfaces about the whereabouts of a Jedi Master that will lead him on a direct course to face his past. Display Kylo Ren with his hood up or down in 8 unique poses with the included action parts.

ARTFX+ Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be put together easily in seconds without glue or modeling skill. Kylo Ren is perfectly scaled (1/10) to the figures in the ARTFX+ line and comes with magnets in his feet for extra stability on the included metal display base. Display this Dark Force-wielder alongside other Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens figure kits from Kotobukiya!


Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues bring you all of the quality and detailing that you expect from an ARTFX release in a great smaller scale perfect for collecting!


More photos after the break

2016 Comic Reading Challenge!

Here I was, perusing Facebook as I like to do, when I stumbled upon a page promoting a 2016 Reading Challenge.  The monthly list of book requirements caught my eye.  I love the guidelines for book options, and frankly think it would be a great graphic novel reading challenge.

While I probably don't need to add more reading to my to-do list, I can't help myself.  The best part is I'm bringing you all with me!

Jack Harkness Comes to FUNKO!

It's finally happened! A few days ago, John Barrowman announced that he had in is possession the one and only Jack Harkness POP! Here's what he had to say about that. 

Announcing today the OFFICIAL release of CAPTAIN JACK HARKNESS availableat www.funko.com or any Funko retailer. So pleased Funko asked me to do this. @OriginalFunko Facebook.com/OriginalFunko instagram.com/OriginalFunko Jb
Posted by John Barrowman Official on Friday, January 8, 2016

But wait! There's more! Along with Captain Jack, in Funko's second wave of Doctor Who POPs! we'll be getting Union Jack Rose Tyler, the 9th Doctor, River Song, The Silence, and my personal favorites, Sarah Jane and K-9!

Take a peek at how great these look!*