December 23, 2024

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New ‘Godzilla’ Trailer Unleashes All The Monsters

Forget the meek; it’s the monsters who will inherit the Earth.

At least, that’s what we’re gathering from the new trailer for “Godzilla,” the upcoming reboot from Warner Bros. and director Gareth Edwards. Previous trailers have been dominated by “Breaking Bad” veteran Bryan Cranston’s Heisenbergian monologues, but the new trailer is all kaiju, all the time — and that extends beyond the king.

The new trailer reveals our best look yet at “the Muto,” genetically-modified monsters of the same size and scope as Godzilla. That’s right: Godzilla has more problems to worry about than Walter White, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, already a murderer’s row as far as human resistance fighters go.

Of course, this is a “Godzilla” trailer, which means there has to be some great Cranston voice-over action as well.

“Whatever it is that’s in there — whatever it is that they’re guarding so carefully — it’s real,” Cranston says with his signature (re: awesome) whisper-growl. “God help us all.”

We see flashes of Godzilla battling a winged creature, with hundreds of onlookers caught up in the conflict. The trailer ends with some words of wisdom from Ken Watanabe:

“The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in its control,” he says, “and not the other way around. Let them fight.”

The “Godzilla” fight begins on May 16.

What do you think of the new “Godzilla” trailer?

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‘Star Wars’: Is This The Official ‘Episode VII’ Cast?

That swell of emotion in the pit of your stomach? It’s probably just gas — but it’s also possible that you feel a disturbance in the Force.

Although it appears that Disney and Lucasfilm won’t officially announce the cast of “Star Wars: Episode VII” until May 4 (which is “Star Wars Day,” because “May the Fourth” be with you and all that Jedi jazz), it’s looking like we might know at least some of the cast as soon as today.

Deadline reports that the “Episode VII” cast is assembling in London for the film’s first table read. As such, we’re starting to hear names about who’s involved in the first new “Star Wars” movie in almost a decade, including:

Adam Driver, who has been rumored to play a “Star Wars” villain for a few months now.

John Boyega, the “Attack the Block” actor who was previously connected to playing a major, heroic role.

Maisie Richardson-Sellers, a virtual newcomer who was trained at Oxford, and has also been linked to a major role in the past.

Oscar Isaac, star of “Inside Llewyn Davis,” and a brand-new name to the “Star Wars” casting rumor mill; he’s apparently in line for “a major role.”

The big three, of course: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and last but certainly not least, Harrison Ford, who is said to have “a gigantic role” in the new film.

Aaaaand this guy.

Okay, wesa just kidding about that last guy.

For now, these are all nothing more than the ...

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‘Game Of Thrones’: What Does That White Walker Ending Mean?

WARNING: Like winter, spoilers are coming. Do not read on if you haven’t seen the most recent “Game of Thrones.”

Well, that was crazy.

Last night’s “Game of Thrones,” titled “Oathkeeper,” ended with a huge left turn for both viewers of the show as well as those who have read the “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels the HBO series takes its cues from.

More often than not, “Game of Thrones” adheres to George R.R. Martin’s books as much as possible. But the White Walker-infused ending was something that has not yet been featured in the novels — and it’s a chilling sign of things to come.

Let’s revisit the scene, shall we?

At Craster’s Keep, the Night’s Watch renegades decide to honor Craster’s old tradition of sacrificing newborn baby boys to the Others. A White Walker, the same one we saw at the end of season two, takes the abandoned baby to a stunning ice castle in the far north, and delivers the child to another White Walker who looks kind of like Pinhead. The White Walker King Thing touches the baby’s cheek, and the baby’s eyes turn ice-blue — and now, it seems, we know how White Walker babies are made.

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of this scene. For starters, the HBO series tends to shy away from high-fantasy concepts in favor of the more grounded political story lines. Even Daenerys’ dragons are sparsely used, and we’ve only seen the Others a few times. Introducing the White Walkers’ home, and a character who appears ...

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It’s Official: Zack Snyder Is Directing ‘Justice League’

Well, it’s about frakkin’ time.

Zack Snyder, director of last year’s breakneck Superman film “Man of Steel,” has been officially named as the director of DC Comics’ answer to Marvel’s “Avengers” squad: “Justice League.” The Wall Street Journal reports that Warner Bros. and Snyder will follow the upcoming untitled “Man of Steel” sequel, rumored to be called “Batman Vs. Superman,” with the first-ever “Justice League” film.

“It will be a further expansion of this universe,” said Warner Bros. president of worldwide production Greg Silverman. “‘Superman vs Batman’ will lead into ‘Justice League.’”

News of “Justice League” comes as no surprise, given what we already know about the “Man of Steel” sequel. Henry Cavill will reprise his role as Clark Kent, the last living Kryptonian on Earth. He’s joined by Ben Affleck as the new Batman, and Jesse Eisenberg as Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor.

Those aren’t the only familiar faces in the “Man of Steel” sequel mix, either. Last December, “Fast and Furious” actress Gal Gadot won the part of Wonder Woman, marking the iconic character’s first ever live-action movie appearance. Recently, relative newcomer Ray Fisher joined the film as the half-man, half-machine superhero known as Cyborg, though it’s expected his role will be small.

It seems like there’s more casting to do, as well, now that “Justice League” is officially on the docket. Are Aquaman, Green Lantern and the Flash next on the list? It looks like we’ll know soon enough.

Latino Review even reports that the “Man of Steel” sequel and “Justice League” will shoot back-to-back, ...

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‘Game Of Thrones’: 7 Burning Questions About ‘Oathkeeper’

Fair or not, “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead” are often lumped together in the same conversation. Both shows air on Sundays, attract huge crowds, and play to the inner-geek in all of us. They’re both based on super-popular source material, too. “Walking Dead” tends to deviate from the comic books its based on more often than not, while “Game of Thrones” is almost slavish in its adherence to the material in George R.R. Martin’s decades old novel series.

That was not the case on last night’s “Game of Thrones.” The episode, titled “Oathkeeper,” took some major departures from the books — the Craster’s Keep sequence, and Locke’s infiltration into the Night’s Watch, are two examples. And then there’s the big one: The White Walker ending, which is by far and away the most we’ve ever seen from the bone-chilling killers beyond the Wall.

In other words, it was an extraordinarily exciting night for book readers and show-only viewers alike. Here are seven of the big questions we’re still chewing on this morning.

Did Daenerys Go Too Far?
Sacking Meereen was one thing. Crucifying each and every single slave master? Maybe a little over the line. Is that infamous “Crazy Targaryen” gene rearing its head here? Or was Dany justified in punishing the slavers in such brutal fashion?

Should Littlefinger Stop Talking?
“A man with no motives is a man no one suspects. Always keep your foes confused. If they don’t know who you are or what you want, they can’t know what you plan to do next.” Solid “Survivor” ...

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‘Game Of Thrones’: 7 Predictions For The Jaime-Cersei Fallout

Is redemption still in Jaime Lannister’s future?

That’s a question that many fans are wondering given his actions in last week’s episode of “Game of Thrones,” titled “Breaker of Chains.” As the fourth hour of season four looms, so does the question about Jaime’s future salvation. His sister and lover, Cersei, meanwhile, only has one thing on her mind: Revenge — and it’s a prize she’ll snatch up no matter the price.

Read on for seven of our predictions about tonight’s episode, from the fallout of Jaime and Cersei to beyond the great Wall of Westeros.

1. Cersei and Jaime won’t be getting along.
And are you surprised, based on how last week played out? In the preview for tonight’s episode, Cersei and Jaime share a scene, but it’s all business. “If I asked you to leave the capital right now and find Sansa, and bring me her head, would you do it,” she barks at him. Next, we see Jaime pick up his new Valyrian sword. Is he feeling any remorse for what happened in the sept?

2. Brienne will find something new.
The title of the episode is “Oathkeeper,” which fans of the books know as the name of Jaime’s Valyrian sword. If that tells us anything, it tells us that Jaime and Brienne will have an important, touching scene at some point in the hour — a scene that might be one of the last between these two characters.

3. Littlefinger will pull back the curtain.
With Sansa in his clutches, and Ser Dontos murdered right before her eyes, ...

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