News: Rila Fukushima will be New KATANA in ARROW

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     Image Credit: Fox


Arrow is Changing Katana this season. As one of Oliver Queen’s possible trainers and allies, Tatsu “Katana” Yamashiro has a new actress. Devon Aoki is out due to an ambiguous “scheduling conflict,” and Rila Fukushima is in.

Many may  remember Fukushima from 2013’s The Wolverine, where she played another brash lone warrior’s ally. As Yukio she wielded, appropriately enough, a deadly katana, and in her first scene showed off her skills with her sword named “Separator.”

New AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Set Pic Shows Off HAWKEYE's New Outfit

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     Official Age Of Ultron Production Still         Image Credit: Marvel Studios


It's not the classic kilt, or skirt, or whatever it was comic book Hawkeye used to wear in his more costumey days, but Jeremy Renner's new souped-up uniform for May's Avengers: Age of Ultron is a decent real-world facsimile.

Here's a new official image from the set of the production (which has completed principle photography) featuring writer/director/producer Joss Whedon apparently showing Renner what you're suppose to look like when shooting a bow and arrow. It also features a good new hi-res look at Hawkeye's new duds.

News: Edge Of Spider-Verse #3 First Look

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Today we have a first look at Marvel Comics Edge Of Spider #3.  Written, drawn, and colored by Dustin Weaver (INFINITY, Avengers), the issue introduces readers to a brand new Spider-Man, Dr. Aaron Aikman.

“Unlike Peter, he chose to be Spider-Man,” says Weaver of his new creation, in an interview with Marvel.com. “He did it himself, to become a hero for his city. I guess that says a lot about the character of my Spider-Man. He’s got a big ego and being good at being Spider-Man is a point of pride. He doesn’t struggle with responsibility. He enjoys it. Other than his origin being different, he also has a completely different cast of supporting characters and villains.”
As Aikman dons the helmet of his Spider-Man suit composed of bleeding-edge technology, he confronts the evil that plagues his New York City. As the villainous Red Eye and Naahmurah wreak havoc on his world, only Spider-Man stands capable of saving the day! But is he prepared for the onslaught of Spider-Verse and the coming of Morlun?

Edge of Spider-Verse #3 goes on sale this September.






Indie Game Preview: From Beneath

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ey Otakus and Geeks fans. We attended Otakon and met some developers of a great mobile game coming soon to Tablets and Smart Phones. From Beneath is a survival horror game that keeps true to genre. Here is a quick bio about the game:

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hen a group of people wake up in a strange, twisted version of their world, they must use their strength, wit, and survival skills in order to find a way out of the nightmare. But something sinister lurks, slowly eating away at their sanity, feeding from their fear. Their only hope is a unique ability, hidden deep within each of them. Will they embrace their gift?

“From Beneath” brings a console-quality stealth horror experience to iOS and Android devices.

Experience a story seen from 8 different points of view. With unique characters and intertwining  paths.

Large explorable environments.

Mission based gameplay

Use your “gift” to sense nearby enemies.

Avoid prolonged exposure to enemies and gruesome scenes in order to maintain your character’s sanity.

As your character’s sanity depletes, the world changes and becomes even more nightmarish.

Seek out hidden documents throughout the levels in order to uncover more of the story and the dark secrets of the town.

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irst Look:

From Beneath is due to be release sometime by the end of this year, but our first look and play of the demo..... It's pretty Awesome. It definitely keeps true to survival horror games and reminds me of games like Fatal Frame, Alone in the Dark, and Clock Tower. Each character in the game is unique and has their own unique skills to get them through the game. One thing I like about this game is when you encounter monsters and they spot you, it causes you to go into a state of fear that slows you down or you have an emotional response like crying. The graphics are really good for a mobile game. The environments look sharp and clear. I can't wait till it's released and we will keep you updated on the date.

Checkout the video interview below: 

Ninja Slayer’s SatzBatz Knight “Figma Figure”

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From the mysterious cyberpunk ninja novel with an anime series on the way, 'Ninja Slayer' comes a figma figure of SatzBatz Knight!

Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes. A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability. He comes with a number of hand parts allowing poses such as his 'aisatsu' and 'karate' poses.  An alternate scarf part for more dynamic action poses is also included. A huge 'Anti-Ninja Missile' and 'Shachihoko Gargoyle' are both included. Additional parts for the separately sold figma Ninja Slayer are also included - a revealed head part, 'Osushisoba', 'Tsuyoi Suriken' and caltrops. A selection of speech bubbles are also included on a plastic sheet to display with him. An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

Pre-order now available from GOODSMILES.

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MAX FACTORY Ninja Slayer figma SatzBatz Knight
Release Date: November 2014


New York Comic Con Unveils Official Batman Poster

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ReedPOP and DC Comics have officially charged award-winning artist, Francis Manapul, known for his work on, The Flash, Justice League, Witchblade and The Necromancer with the epic task of creating the official NYCC poster! The custom design NYC feature takes Batman off the streets of Gotham city and casts his iconic image over amap of the five boroughs — the home of his creation in 1939.

ROBIN RISES Resurrection Theme and that HELLSUIT

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                                                 Image Credit: DC Comics


Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, As the Robin Rises story continue in Batman and Robin, more clues and themes are starting to emerge. Written by Peter Tomasi with art by Pat Gleason, Batman and Robin kicked off the new storyline in July, promising to bring "back" a Robin for Batman.


Now readers have learned that the story is not only depicting Bruce Wayne's mission to resurrect his deceased son Damian, but also to "resurrect" the Bat-family after it was figuratively destroyed during "Death of the Family." In last week's Batman and Robin #34, readers saw a reconciliation of sorts between Bruce and former Robins Jason, Dick and Tim, as well as current Batgirl, Barbara Gordon.
Although the story still focuses on returning Damian from the dead, the focus on the other Bat-characters (and the family-focused cover now revealed for November's Batman and Robin #36), could Tomasi and Gleason be positioning one of the former Robins to come "back" into the job?
As the story takes a break until October — for the unrelated Futures End issue.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 







Source: Newsarama.com         Image Credit: DC Comics

TATues: 10 Clever Doctor Who Tattoos

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A little shy of a year ago, Buzzfeed did a quick article of what they felt were the 50 Fantastic Doctor Who Tattoos. As a tattoo artist, I enjoyed seeing the different ideas, but I think it could have definitely been narrowed down to a solid 10!

Here's what I chose as the 10 Clever Doctor Who Tattoos ^^

Simple & Clean
 

Traditional/ New School Traditional

 

Detail/ Composition

 

Portraiture/ Realism
  

Be sure to put some imagination into your next fan favourite tattoo and make it yours!
~je t'adore

Imani K. Brown, tattoo INKPLAY artist
Website・Tattoo Tuesday



Ninja Slayer “Upcoming Anime”

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During last month Anime Expo 2014 held in Los Angeles, California from July 3-6 it was revealed that Studio Trigger will adapt the Ninja Slayer novel series to anime.  Director Akira Amemiya (Inferno Cop) will direct the studio's upcoming animation. Amemiya also served as an episode director for Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Kill la Kill, and Black Rock Shooter. He also directed the Gurren Lagann Parallel Works video anime.

The "cyberpunk ninja action drama" is set in the near-future city of Neo Saitama, where ninja souls have been unleashed. The story follows Fujikido Kenji, a salaryman whose wife and children were killed in a ninja battle. He is then possessed by a ninja soul and becomes a ninja slayer, devoted to killing all ninja to avenge his family.

The story was originally posted piecemeal on Twitter by Japanese "translators" Honda Yu and Sugi Leika, allegedly translating the work of American authors "Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@ Morzez." After the story grew in popularity, Enterbrain published the first Japanese-translated volume in print, Ninja Slayer: Neo Saitama in Flames, in September 2012. The story then inspired three comic adaptations from Enterbrain and Kodansha, as well as an audio drama with Toshiyuki Morikawa as the title character.

Tokyo Otaku Mode released the first two novels online in English. The company also released the manga version online in English. Read them here and check the Ninja Slayer Novel’s English-Dubbed Trailer below.

TV News: Donald Glover is MILES MORALES in Ultimate Spider-Man Web Warriors

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        Image Credit: Marvel Animation



Hey Otakus and Geeks Fans, Today we have some news from Marvel Animation. Donald Glover
( Star of NBCs Community ) will be the voice of Miles Morales in Disney XD Ultimate Spider-Man  Web Warriors. Years back Donald Glover, a self-proclaimed Spider-Man fanatic, made headlines for launching a twitter campaign to get himself cast as Spider-Man in Sony’s reboot of the franchise. He gets his wish in a way voicing the young new Spiderman.

It all happens in the new season premiere of Web Warriors, airing this Sunday on Disney XD. From USA Today:

The cartoon Miles is very close to the comic-book version: The 13-year-old is still getting used to being a superhero when he meets the dimension-hopping Peter (Drake Bell), who's trying to stop his old nemesis the Green Goblin from collecting the DNA of various Spider-Men — from Spider-Man Noir to the porcine hero Spider-Ham— for nefarious reasons.

Glover told USA Today, ”I don’t think it’s hit me necessarily yet how big of a deal that is, I admire anybody who allows themselves to be themselves. Especially a kid.”





Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors Premieres: August 31st on Disney XD

September 2014 Movie Preview

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A Walk Among the Tombstones

Based on Lawrence Block’s acclaimed novel by the same name, this new Liam Neeson action film appears to be comparable to Taken. Director Scott Frank was able to convince Neeson to accept the role with a brilliantly crafted script. Neeson plays private detective Matthew Scudder. This weathered detective is hired to find out who kidnapped and murdered the wife of a high end drug dealer, played by Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens. As he investigates he crosses hairs with the killers and they don’t appreciate it.
Release Date: 9/19 Rated: R







This is Where I Leave You

Shortly after Judd Altman, played by Jason Bateman, discovers his wife has been sleeping with his boss for about a year, he gets a call from his sister informing him their father has died. After the funeral in an attempt to bring the family their mother, played by the one and only Jane Fonda grounds her four children for a week. Bateman’s two brothers and sister are played by Adam Driver, Corey Stoll and Tina Fey. Based on the wildly successful novel by Jonathan Tropper, and an immensely talented cast of actors led by director Shawn Levy, Cheaper by the Dozen, it is a must see.
Release Date: 9/19 Rated: R




The Skeleton Twins

After premiering at Sundance Film Festival 2014 this heart felt film is hitting the big scream. The movie is the story of two estranged twins who after a brush with death reunite and eventually realize that what’s been missing in their life just might be eachother. The twins are played but Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Directed by Craig Johnson this dark comedy is a nice change of pace from the sketch comedy motif we are accustom to.
Release Date: 9/12 Rated: R

The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner series is the first of this years film series based on a book series that spotlights a lead male character. Thomas, played by Teen Wolf’s Dylan O’Brien, arrives at the Glade a place where a crew of misfit boys are imprisoned and forced to solve a maze where nasty extra-terrestrial like creatures called Grievers lurk waiting to pounce. Despite Fox’s desire for another Hunger Games first-time director Wes Ball has committed himself to a slightly tone reminiscent on the classic novel The Lord of the Flies.
Release Date: 9/19 Rated: PG-13




Below are other movies that have their wide release in September.

 September 5 - The Identical September 10 - Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity (NY) - My Old Lady (NY) September 12 - At the Devil's Door (limited) - The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (NY, LA; expands: Sept. 19) - Dolphin Tale 2 - No Good Deed - The Quitter (NY) - The Skeleton Twins (limited; wide: Sept. 19) September 16 - Worst Friends (limited) September 17 - 20,000 Days on Earth (NY) - The Guest (limited) September 19 - Fort Bliss (limited) - Hector and the Search for Happiness (limited; expands: Oct. 3) - Keep On Keepin' On (LA; NY release: October 3) - Pride - Tracks (limited) - Tusk - The Zero Theorem (limited) September 26 - The Boxtrolls - The Equalizer (2D theaters and IMAX) September TBA - Maps to the Stars

News: Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2

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image credit Marvel

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Today Marvel sent out a preview of Edge of Spider Verse #2. It Features Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman once you check out this first look, you'll probably see what all the hype is about. This is from Marvel's official press release:

As spider-powered heroes from across all universes unite to battle back the threat of Morlun, meet a young girl from Midtown High who learned that with great power, comes great responsibility. Today, Marvel is proud to present your first look at September’s EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2, from critically acclaimed writer Jason Latour and rising-star artist Robbi Rodriguez! She’s smart, she’s tough, she’s charming and she can lift a car – she’s Gwen Stacy! Patrolling the New York City of her universe, she keeps the streets safe as the vigilante known as Spider-Woman! Just don’t tell her father, NYPD Police Chief George Stacy!

“This story sees Gwen at a real crossroads of her life,” says writer Jason Latour, in an interview with Marvel.com. “Spider-Woman is wanted for a crime she didn’t commit. So where as her life in costume before was a lot of adventuring and fun, she’s now being forced to decide what it means to her.”

As the growing threat of Spider-Verse looms on the not-so-distant-horizon, meet one of its breakout stars early as Gwen Stacy swings headlong into the biggest Spider-Man event of all time. Don’t miss one moment of the action as Gwen Stacy: Spider-Woman makes her bombastic debut in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2!















Plus, don’t miss out on these exciting Edge of Spider-Verse tie-in issues of your favorite ongoing series:

·         Superior Spider-Man #32 & #33
·         Amazing Spider-Man #7 & #8
·         Spider-Man 2099 #5

For more on Spider-Verse, visit Marvel.com and join in on the conversation on Twitter using #SpiderVerse.

News: Meet Morrison's Multiversity Marvel World

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Meet the Marvel Universe, as seen in the DC Universe.

While the full Multiversity guide won't be out until the full appendix sees print, DC Comics is slowly rolling out individual worlds on DCComics.com. One of the first to get featured? Earth-8, which carries analogues of Marvel characters like the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and more. Check out the official description here:

For generations, life on Earth-8 passed like it does on our world. Largely uneventful, and when problems did arise, they were handled easily by the world’s large population of super heroes. Until a day finally arrived like no other, and Earth-8’s strongest heroes were forced to unite against a common threat. The Retaliators were born!Not quite what you were expecting? Perhaps that’s the best way to describe this world, populated with heroes such as the patriotic power soldier known as American Crusader, the lightning-charged warrior god Wundajin, the massively-morphing, quick to anger monster known as the Behemoth and the scientifically-minded, elementally-powered foursome known as the Future Family. Alongside such figures as Machinehead, Ladybug, Stuntmaster and the “neo-human” heroes of the G-Men, they keep their world safe from threats like the destructive Lord Havok and the Extremists.

VIZ Media Releases Gorgeous Art of Princess Mononoke Edition

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VIZ Media’s Studio Ghibli Library imprint celebrates the work of iconic Japanese film director Hayao Miyazaki and his famed animation studio. The imprint has collected and released a substantial catalog of full-color art books, film comics, children’s picture books and other releases for Studio Ghibli films such as Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and The Wind Rises. THE ART OF PRINCESS MONONOKE · MSRP: $34.99 U.S. / $39.99 CAN ·

Available August 26th This new hardcover edition features insightful interviews, concept sketches, character art and finished animation cels from the critically acclaimed fantasy action film by Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki. Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke was the first Hayao Miyazaki film to break into the American mainstream. The journey from initial idea to the big screen is captured here in stunning detail and also includes a look at Miyazaki’s original concept art and the use of computer graphics technology in the film’s production. “We are very proud to expand our Studio Ghibli imprint with THE ART OF PRINCESS MONONOKE and invite devoted fans and serious collectors to savor the gorgeous artwork and updated translation it features,” says Masumi Washington, Senior Editorial Director. “PRINCESS MONONOKE was a groundbreaking achievement for Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli and became the film that firmly established him on the international stage. THE ART OF PRINCESS MONONOKE is a beautiful testament to this creative visionary and his unique film.”

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Sword Art Online’s Kirito “Figma Figure”

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"No matter what happens, I'll make sure you can return to the real world…" From 'Sword Art Online' comes a re-release of figma figure Kirito!

Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act out a variety of different scenes. A flexible plastic is used for important areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability. He comes with three expressions including his standard expression, a shouting expression for combat and a lazy expression. His favorite sword, "Elucidator" as well as the sword made by Lisbeth, "Dark Repulser" are both included, each with effect parts. Both swords can also be stored away on his back for non-combat scenes. An articulated figma stand is included, which allows various poses to be taken.

Pre-order, now available from the following sites: CDJAPAN, HOBBYSEARCH, YESASIA, PLAY-ASIA, J-LIST, PLAMOYA, and GOODSMILES.

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MAX FACTORY Sword Art Online figma Kirito 
Release Date: December 2014 (2nd Production Run)


Let's Look At: Destiny

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 I don't think it's a surprise we love destiny! With numerous hours clocked in across the Alpha and Beta I cant imagine my self playing anything else once September 9th rolls around, and I'm sure you know the hype behind this game is enormous. But un-like some other triple A releases I have full confidence that Destiny will come out and be the game we were actually promised not some not some half ass shell of what could have been. So if you don't plan on getting Destiny here are some reasons you might wanna change your mind. Check out the 7 minute long trailer below.


 Destiny is a multi-player game with Bungie's Comunity support behind it, and that is a big deal arguably Bungie is the best in the industry when it comes to supporting its online community. Great example is how they handled the Halo franchise a series that has carried a console, and lead to numerous machinima custom maps and a community thriving to this day based upon the foundation they built. With successful series like Red vs Blue that used halo to deliver their content shows how Bungie cares for its community, in most situations some thing like that would be shut down. Another thing to look at is the numbers behind the beta, to show so much off a game and have the hype only increase is a hard thing to accomplish. When releasing a beta or any public pre-access at that you run the risk of people deciding that they don't like it before playing the actual release, and the response has been extremely positive. Check out Beta numbers below.
Also Destiny Is a MMO with out all the tedious MMO things. Bungie has managed to streamline the experience  of questing and made it a really easy to digest for you average gamer. While your die hard MMO player would likely scoff at the idea you can still approach destiny like your classic MMO and repeat quest for better loot. Its lowering the barrier of entry to the genre with little compromise for the core fan base. Last but not least the leveling and class system is amazing with branching trees two characters of the same class could play entirely different. Check out the level 29 Titan gameplay below.



Destiny is set for release on September 9, 2014 on PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360. We will be playing and hope you guys will be too.