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Release Date: 17/10/16 Publisher: Universal Pictures UK SYNOPSIS:
Philip DeGuere writes and directs this fantasy adventure based on the Marvel comics character. After predicting the return to Earth of the evil sorceress Morgan LeFay (Jessica Walter), shaman Lindmer (John Mills) trains young psychiatry resident Dr Stephen Strange (Peter Wooten) in the ways of the mystic arts in order for him to take control of the elements and save the world.
REVIEW:
I've agonised over writing this review as to be honest I didn't want the Marvel fans to jump down my neck for slating a film that is utterly terrible, but with the soon to be Cinema Revamp release under the Marvel name coming in November, I was given the chance to view the original Tv movie so thought what the hell.
What occurs within is a sheer mess, its overly long for what little plot they have, the characters are poorly 2d and sadly never give you what you would expect of the character from the comic books as he has no personality what so ever as opposed ot being charismatic and a charmer.
The plot is drivel, written to bring in the Arthurian mythos and sadly doesn't make any sense when looked at from an outside point of view. Back this up with dire acting, character twists that were nonsensical alongside dialogue that had more wood in it than the Amazon and all round I was very disappointed. IT really is not a surprise that this didn't get a TV series from it.
Release Date: 04/08/14 Publisher: Sony Home Entertainment SYNOPSIS:
After interfering with a top secret mission, THE PUNISHER is taken into custody by S.H.I.E.L.D. AGENT and AVENGER, BLACK WIDOW. At the orders of Director Nick Fury, Punisher and Black Widow are sent on a mission to stop LEVIATHAN, a global terrorist organization that plans to sell stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. technology to the highest bidder. Now, the vigilante and spy must work together to prevent this technology from falling into the wrong hands. The fate of the world, and of the AVENGERS, hangs in the balance.
DVD bonus features:
“Espionage and Punishment” featurette -- This featurette looks at the exciting versions of these popular Marvel characters as adapted in this stunning style of anime. From early concept art and storyboards to the final film, all aspects of creating the compelling story of this unique anime feature are explored.
“The Vigilante Vs. The Spy” featurette – A look at the Marvel’s Frank Castle (The Punisher) and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow). Each of these characters feature dark and complex origins that led them to extreme action and extraordinary lives.
Go behind-the-scenes of AVENGERS CONFIDENTIAL: BLACK WIDOW & PUNISHER with two revealing, making-of featurettes “Espionage and Punishment” and “The Vigilante Vs. The Spy.” In both featurettes, fans will hear from filmmakers on the highly anticipated pairing of two of Marvel’s most deadly Super Heroes.
REVIEW:
I’d been looking forward to this since I heard about it a few months ago, yet whilst I was excited, I did wonder how they could bring two major kickass killers to a 12 market without compromising on what fans will be demanding. What the tale brought across was something that was sadly lacking. The story was pretty sketchy, Black Widow was overly emotional and when you add the Punishers no nonsense attitude, it left me feeling that she was more a damsel in need of rescue and emotionally unable to cope with the situation.
It felt wrong, it didn’t have the strengths that I was coming to expect from this and to be totally brutal BW was little more than a tease with her sly comments who would fall apart as parts of the story were uncovered. All in, it just didn’t work and to be honest its not one I’ll be re-watching in the future.
Release Date: 15/11/13 Publisher: Warner Brothers Interactive SYNOPSIS:
The story of the game sees spy Nick Fury call on Marvel Heroes including Thor, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Deadpool, Wolverine and the Black Widow to save Earth from Loki and Galactus. Expect the LEGO series' trademark family-friendly platform/brawler/puzzle gameplay. There are over 100 characters to unlock
You get to explore a LEGO New York and travel beyond Earth.
REVIEW:
I’ve been a huge fan of the Lego franchise for years, having played my way through the Star Wars Titles, then Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and of course the two DC Batman ones. So when I heard that Marvel was getting the Lego treatment I just couldn’t wait to get my hand on it. I mean, Spidy, fantastic four and the avengers all to have fun with, but wait, not just that, they vamped it up with the huge Marvel guys, yep, that’s right, Hulk, Abomination, The Thing, there’s no way I could pass that up.
So what do you get?
Well lets be honest here, you get a huge amount of characters to play with, you have a great plotline, hugely destructible objects, side missions as well as hidden items to find alongside puzzles to figure out. It has also got great replay options with things to discover with free-play and of course it has to get props just for putting Lego Rapters in it. Yeah, that’s right, Lego dino’s.
All round, I’ve had a huge amount of fun with this game,, played through the various missions multiple times and spent a lot of time looking at the beautiful backgrounds and loving the script that has made the Lego games iconic. Great fun all round and something that my nephews as well as my twin are going to have a blast with this Christmas.
Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Calloused Thumbs, We love the Lego titles and lets just say that this new trailer from Marvel/Warner Brothers Interactive has brought all heros and villains to the fore (we had tons of fun seeing who could name them first.) But looking at this trailer you can be damned sure that its going to be not only a hot trailer (thanks to the Human Torch) but also one that will more than grab the players attention.
Still not sure, well look at this trailer:
Hopefully you'll be looking forward to this as much as we are, after all you've got Marvel, a whole host of heroes and of course lego, whats not to love about the whole thing?
Hail Mighty Readers,Our friends at Warner Brothers Interactive and DC have let us know about the latest trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins currently set for release on the 25th October 2013.We really can't wait to get our hands on this title and know that its going to be one hell of a slug fest not only towards the end of the year but for the Christmas market. We hope that this trailer will more than meet your expectationa and with luck will help provide you with hours of batastic fun for those cold winter months.Still not sure? Well take a look at this:
Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Calloused Thumbs, We love the Lego titles out there but now they've gone one better, you don't just have the epicness of the usual superheroes but also get to play not only with but as, the big boys, yeah thats right, you get Hulk, Fantastic 4's The Thing, Rhino to name but three, its going to not only be huge but epic.
Still not sure, well look at this trailer:
Hopefully you'll be looking forward to this as much as we are, after all you've got Marvel, a whole host of heroes and of course lego, whats not to love about the whole thing?
Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Calloused Thumbs, SHIELD has been hard at work providing intelligence for us and here they've provided live feed from E3 for Lego Marvel Super Heroes:
Hopefully you'll be looking forward to this as much as we are, after all you've got Marvel, a whole host of heroes and of course lego, whats not to love about the whole thing?
Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Calloused Thumbs, SHIELD has been hard at work providing intelligence for us here about the forthcoming Lego Marvel Super Heroes title.
E3 will show some of the latest images from the forthcoming game including:
"In addition to making a heroic visit to E3, they are bound for another
brick-smashing adventure that leads them to Asgard, where Captain
America, Wolverine, Thor and The Human Torch must defeat The Destroyer,
an armored weapon controlled by Thor’s arch-foe Loki.
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes features an original story crossing the
entire Marvel Universe. Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man,
the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as
they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from
assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world. Players will
chase down Cosmic Bricks as they travel across LEGO Manhattan and visit
key locations from the Marvel Universe, such as Stark Tower, Asteroid M,
a Hydra base and the X-Mansion. Set for release this Autumn, the game
will be available for: Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, Wii U™, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo 3DS™, PlayStation® Vita, PC"
Hail Mighty Readers and Followers of the Calloused Thumbs, Hot on the heels of Lego Lord of the Rings our spys have let us know about the forthcoming amalgamation of Lego Marvel Super Heroes. Here's the info we currently have:
"Marvel Super Heroes are assembling for an action-packed, brick-smashing
good time! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO
Group and Marvel Entertainment announced today that LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
will be available from autumn 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system, the Wii U™ system and Windows PC, as well as the
Nintendo DS™ handheld system, Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and
PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is the first instalment in the highly successful LEGO videogame franchise to feature famous Marvel characters.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
complements the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes construction toy collection,
which brings the characters, vehicles and action of Marvel’s renowned
universe to the world of LEGO build-and-play adventure. There are
currently eight iconic scenes from the X-Men, Iron Man and Spider-Man
franchises available and more construction sets tied to the new Iron Man
3 feature film will launch later this spring.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
offers an original storyline in which Nick Fury calls upon Iron Man,
the Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, Wolverine and other heroes spanning the
Marvel Universe to save Earth from such threats as the vengeance of Loki
and the hunger of Galactus, Devourer of the Worlds. LEGO and Marvel
fans will enjoy classic LEGO videogame adventure and humor, while
playing as their favorite Marvel characters.
“We’re very excited
to bring a myriad of classic Marvel characters to life in LEGO form for
some fun, family-friendly gameplay in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes,”
said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “Players will
brave the ultimate mission to save the world as they explore famous
landmarks in LEGO New York and take the adventure beyond Earth to iconic
locations in the Marvel Universe.”
“Fans of both LEGO and Marvel
have wanted this game for years, and we’re addressing that demand with
more Marvel Universe characters than ever in a console game,” said TQ
Jefferson, Vice President, Games Production, Marvel Entertainment. “If
you’re a fan of Spider-Man, the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men,
Guardians of the Galaxy or scores of other Marvel characters, this is
the game for you.”
In LEGO Marvel Super Heroes,
players will unlock more than 100 characters from across the Marvel
Universe, including fan favorites like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine,
Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Deadpool, Loki
and Galactus! The game will pack in a plethora of super-cool character
abilities, combat-like action sequences, epic battle scenes,
puzzle-solving and a unique story told with playful LEGO humor."
