Marvel Tsum Tsum #1 | Here They Come!

08.06.2016 – “Tsum Tsum” is a stuff toy collectible first introduced in 2013, which features Disney characters that also includes Disney-owned Marvel and Star Wars franchises. They where first released in Japan as a tie up to the Tsum Tsum arcade and mobile games developed by Konami and Line Corporation. It’s a popular collectible item which Disney has sold 1.8 million “Tsum Tsum” toys. Marvel adapted and produced a comicbook series based on the “Tsum Tsum” toy brand. The name is derived from the Japanese verb tsumu meaning "to stack", because the toys are designed to stack on top of each other, forming a pyramid shape. Besides stuff toys they have expanded into collectible figurines and die cast cars that you can stack them. In the comicbook written by Jacob Chabot with art by David Baldeon, the “Tsum Tsum” are alien creatures who where smuggled by an alien in the sector where the Guardians of the Galaxy patrols. The freighter pilot went through a blockade when the Guardians encountered another alien race looking for trouble.

Disney Trexi Series 1: Donald Duck!

03.02.2016 – Trexi is a platform of colorful art figure produced by PlayImaginative that has a unique rotating head and articulated limbs, and comes in 2 sizes - 2.5 inch and 10 inch. They have recently tie-up with popular brands like Disney. These art figures are unique with rotating head that allows the character to change facial expressions by twisting the upper or lower parts of the head. They have released a line for Disney in 2013 that includes the iconic Donald Duck on this spotlight!

Obi-Wan & Anakin #2: Unfamiliar World!

02.04.2016 – The dynamic between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker hasn’t been explored in comicbooks before. It was with Quigon Jinn that was featured during the younger days of Obi-Wan as the Padawan himself. But this happened before the Expanded Universe was canon that became “Star Wars Legends.” The premise for this mini-series didn’t give anymore details as to who called upon Obi-Wan and Anakin to make the travel to Carnelion IV a planet full of mystery and dangerous natives hardly known in this part of the sector. The first issue showed that they are marooned in this planet that has warring factions of natives trying to kill each other due to their mysterious beliefs. While the mission is to find out who sent the distress beacon for two Jedis sent to this planet this also explores the relationship between master and padawan in the days before the destruction of the Old Republic. The narrative written by Charles Soule with art provided by Marco Chechetto gives you a different look of the characters in their Manga-style artwork not too-cartoonish but definitely stands out.

Star Wars: Obi-Wan & Anakin #1!

01.07.2016 - For those who haven’t jump-in to the comic books surely you’ll get more detail stories than waiting for the next Saga Series to come like sometime in 2017. Star Wars comic books published by Marvel are canon to the movies, animated series (Rebels), and even includes the videogames which means just like the cinematic universe that ‘The House of Ideas’ has been making its all connected. Since Disney acquiring LucasFilms in 2012 it was obvious that the publication of the comic books will likely move from Dark Horse to Marvel and with that the ‘Expanded Universe’ is no longer canon to the films. Its going to be streamlined and Disney made sure that everything comes together interconnected to each other. It’s been almost two years since Marvel ushered in Star Wars taking place after “A New Hope” and before “Empire Strikes Back.” There is also mini-series featuring beloved characters from the Original Trilogy. Now they are taking a closer look at a relationship between two of the characters from the Prequel Trilogy featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.

Disney Resorts Opens WonderGround Gallery!

06.11.2012 – Last Saturday our good friend and US correspondent from the Bay Area shares his adventures at the Disney Resorts earlier today. This past weekend Disney Resorts opened its doors to the WonderGround Gallery featuring a collective of illustrators and artists who showcased their creations. The grand opening happened last Saturday at the new gallery will also pay tribute to the Vinylmation 95 plaform featuring Lightning McQueen and six artists commissioned to create one-of-a-kind pieces utilizing the new platform.

The Avengers: New banner posters revealed

Via IGN and Enewsi, Marvel and Disney have released two new banner posters for their 2012 superhero team flick, The Avengers! Similar to the ones they've posted before, this new set features new poses for Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and a few others, which can be viewed below.

Pretty much the same thing going here, but it's more action pose oriented now, and definitely looks cooler than the first assortment. For more info and details, visit the source post at IGN and Enewsi.

 The Avengers assemble next year on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

The Avengers appear on Disney's D-23 Expo!

Over at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, the stars and people behind Disney and Marvel Studios' upcoming epic 2012 superhero team movie "The Avengers" assembled at the Walt Disney D23 2011 Expo to talk about the movie and present some awesome footage for lucky attendees over there to see. Highlighting the cast present there of course was Robert Downey Jr., aka Tony Stark and the Invincible Iron Man, as well as Jeremy Renner/ Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson/ Black Widow, Cobie Smulders/ Maria Hill, Tom Hiddleston/ Loki, and Chris Hemsworth, the mighty Thor himself! Lead by Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige and joined by Walt Disney Chairman Rich Ross, the team screened a special reel of what is approximated to be about 4 minutes worth of exclusive footage from the Joss Whedon directed Avengers, comprised of scenes that highlight the Hulk, Nick Fury, Loki, and the rest of the Avengers team! A transcript of the scenes' details can be found via a post at Superherohype, but be warned it's a SPOILER of course if you plan to read it!

For More info and pics on this story, as well as what's going down on D23, head over to Marvel.com!

The Avengers assemble and take on the foes no one hero can face on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

SDCC '11: The Avengers Character Posters!

As seen on the San Diego Comic Con showfloor, here's a look at the 4 artistic and very photo realistic character posters promoting next year's summer blockbuster superhero team movie - The Avengers! Courtesy fo Marvel.com and iFanboy, here's your look at Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Black Widow as they appear on the film.

Very impressive and awesome! There's your look at Chris Evans in his new Cap suit; Robert Downey Jr. flying high as Iron Man; Jeremy Renner aiming the bow and arrow as Hawkeye; and Scarlett Johansson looking sexy and hot as always as the Black Widow! Look forward to them assembling soon! For more info and details, visit the source posts at Marvel.com or iFanboy.com!

The Avengers assemble on theaters May 4th next year!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

SDCC '11: Marvel unveils The Avengers teaser poster!

Unveiled over at the San Diego Comic Con and Marvel.com, the first official teaser poster for Disney and Marvel Entertainment's live action film adaptation of The Avengers is finally here! With the impending release of Captain America: The First Avenger this weekend, fans and viewers will get their first glimpse of Earth's Mightiest Heroes by way of a post credits scene after the end of the film! To further hype up the excitement for next year's mega superhero team movie, Marvel has updated the official Avengers site, where you can register for updates and download the poster above for your personal collection! For more info and details, visit Marvel.com or the official Avengers site!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

The Avengers assemble and charge into theaters on May 4, 2012!

The Avengers Update: Earth's Mightiest Heroes are coming to SDCC 2011!

Looks like those lucky enough to attend this year's San Diego Comic Con may be in for a bit of a treat. Despite reports that Marvel won't be holding a panel presence this time around in Hall H, it appears that the cast of The Avengers are still coming and going to make their presence felt at SDCC 2011!

Via a post at Screen Rant and word from First Showing, someone from Disney has "spilled the beans" that the stars of the film adaptation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes will indeed be at the con, returning for the second year in a row after last year's geektastic "Avengers Assemble!" moment where the stars and crew walked together on stage for the first time! Even though Marvel Studios won't be holding a huge panel like they did for their movies for the past few years, there may be some things rumored to appear that fans who are attending the SDCC may want to check out, which includes signing up as a S.H.I.E.L.D member for a viral marketing campaign; Checking out set pieces from The Avengers film, which includes a recreation of the Helicarrier bridge, and bearing witness to a screening of "Captain America: The First Avenger" on the show floor... With a rumored teaser trailer of The Avengers attached to it! For more info and details, visit the source posts at Screen Rant and First Showing!

The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth, will show in theaters on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Rumor: The Avengers script leaked and movie delayed?

It may still be a year away, but excitement for Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios' live-action film adaptation of "The Avengers" is growing bigger and bigger thanks to the fact that "Thor" is now in theaters and production for the movie has officially begun. However, a new report posted over at Screen Rant suggests a rumor that the official script for the superhero team movie may have been "leaked", which may cause the Disney/ Marvel flick to be delayed. How and why this leak happened is up to debate, but it stems from a report from website Obsessed With Film that they have gotten their hands on a leaked copy of Samuel L. Jackson's script of The Avengers, codenamed "Group Hug" by Joss Whedon, and it has since spread online like wildfire with major SPOILERS on the film's plot. What exactly those said spoilers are were thankfully not revealed in Screen Rant's post, and I'd like to save myself from knowing what the movie's about until there is official promotional material released like posters and trailers.

Again, this may sound like serious news, but until there's official confirmation from Disney or Marvel, I'll take Screen Rant's article just as it is, a rumor. Discussing things at this point would be useless, and whether the script was leaked or not, delaying production will just complicate matters and will cause the film to miss its May 4th release date next year. All we can do is hope and pray that nothing obstructs the filming process for what would be, in Robert Downey Jr's words, the "most ambitious film ever made"! For more on this rumor story, visit the source post at Screen Rant!

The Avengers are expected to assemble and fight the good fight in theaters on May 4, 2012!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Captain America Update: Joe Johnston talks more about his inspiration, and new photos surface!

Posted in the LA Times' Hero Complex page, Captain America: The First Avenger director Joe Johnston talked more about his inspirations behind making the film. Having had experience working in the seminal Steven Spielberg/ George Lucas adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" as visual effects art director and directing the Disney hero flick The Rocketeer, it's no wonder that Johnston drew inspiration from the first Indiana Jones flick to create the backdrop and World War II setting that Cap's movie is based in. However, he goes on to note that the Marvel movie eventually came into its own as filming took place, and what we eventually see in the trailers and promotional stills is a product that fans hungry for some superhero action will definitely not miss out when the movie opens on July 22 this year.

Speaking about pic stills, movie blog site Slash Film has also posted new ones that show off a couple of "Behind-The-Scenes" filmmaking moments that we've seen in the recent trailer. For more information and details, visit LA Times Hero Complex (for Johnston's interview) and Slash Film (for the pics)!

Captain America: The First Avenger fights his way to cinemas on July 22, 2011!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

The Three Musketeers 3D Trailer debuts!

It's still hard to believe that this classic piece of French literature is once again getting the film treatment, but Paul W.S. Anderson's version of The Three Musketeers will see release in theaters worldwide this fall, and now a trailer has made it's way online courtesy of Enewsi and You Tube. If you're one like me who remembers the early 90's Disney film with Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherlund, Oliver Platt, and Chris O'Donnell, you can forget all the chivalry, swashbuckling comedy, and the Bryan Adams/ Sting/ Rod Stewart song related to that version. This new one is darker, grittier, more serious, and it has names like Milla Jovovich, Juno Temple, and Orlando Bloom in it, all presented in true Paul W.S. Anderson fashion. Check out the trailer below and see what you think of it.

The Three Musketeers 3D Trailer

For more info, visit the source post over at Enewsi.

The Three Musketeers slashes its way to 3D and conventional cinemas on October 14, 2011!

*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Tron: Legacy Blu-Ray and DVD Package details!

Last year's cinematic movie blockbuster movie hit Tron: Legacy was a smashing success for Disney, and now with plans for another sequel on the way, fans of the film can soon treat themselves to the ultimate Tron experience right at the comfort of their own home!

Via websites The Digital Bits and Kotaku, here is a glimpse at "The Ultimate Tron Experience" - which contains in a deluxe box set the Blu-Ray 3D version of Tron: Legacy, a regular Blu-Ray conventional version of the film, a DVD version, a Digital copy version, and finally a Blu-Ray disc of the original 1982 Tron, entitle Tron: The Original Classic Special Edition Blu-Ray! If you're feeling the collector vibes of excitement right now, you have every reason to be. This baby also includes a replica of the Identity Disc all of the characters wear in The Grid, so it's a perfect set to get for the ultimate Tron fan!

Press Release: Tangled Taking The Adventure To The Next Level!

12.27.2010 - With its incredible cast of appealing human and animal characters, fantastic settings, and spectacular visual effects, Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Tangled” is a contemporary comedy for audiences of all ages that also represents a technical and artistic milestone for Disney and for the art of computer animation. “Audiences may think they know what to expect from a film featuring Rapunzel,” says co-director Nathan Greno, “but we flipped it on its head to make a movie that’s relevant, fresh and different. My co-director Byron Howard and I both love the classic Disney films, and we wanted to go back to this cool, retro look from the fifties, and mix it with contemporary storytelling, pacing, action and humor. This puts a whole new layer on this kind of story.”

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Jon Favreau won't be returning to direct "Iron Man 3"

This news is just as disappointing to hear as any recasting and reboot issues Marvel films have had in the past. Having viewed the rumors this morning and now getting wind of confirmed reports via Comic Book Resources, it seems that Jon Favreau, the director of the Iron Man films, WILL NOT return to direct Iron Man 3.

This is pretty sad news to hear, considering Favreau is one of the few and rare directors with the passion and understanding for comic books and characters such as ol' shellhead. Were it not for his contributions and vision, Iron Man wouldn't have turned into the blockbuster franchise that it is today, and given the success of said franchise, the director has moved up the Hollywood ladder and is now going on to direct other sweet projects such as the upcoming "Cowboys & Aliens" and Disney's forthcoming "Magical Kingdom". Admittedly, "Iron Man 2" did not share the same quality of enjoyment as the first film, but Jon Fav had a tight 2 year schedule to work around with, and the final product was still enjoyable despite the pacing issues. Still, Favreau's recent tweet confirmed a rumored report by Vulture that he won't be returning to direct the next sequel, which is a bummer in every sense. Robert Downey Jr. is still contractually obliged to return as Tony Stark/ Iron Man, but we won't be getting the heart and soul behind the franchise... unless he returns to star as Happy Hogan, which Jon has done in the past two films as well. Still, this change in creative control issue is far depressing for this Iron Man fan, and who knows what the future will bring for the franchise come 2013. For more details on the story, visit the post over at CBR.

Iron Man 3 soars into theaters on May 3, 2013


*Originally posted by Timzster in The Crusader's Realm

Take a look at the Daft Punk Tron Legacy Poster!

Slash Film and Walt Disney Pictures have released a new Tron: Legacy poster featuring none other than the hit French electronic dance group, Daft Punk! If the name sounds familiar, it should. After all, they're the ones that did great songs like "One More Time" and "Digital Love"!


Daft Punk: Digital Love
The duo have a starring role in the upcoming December released film, and have also done the soundtrack for the movie as well! As a result, the new animated poster you see above features Daft Punk in Tron attire, and it was revealed in the Tron:Legacy official soundtrack's website. For more details on the movie and info on the soundtrack, which gets released on December 7th, visit Slash Film!

Tron: Legacy opens its doors to a video game world on December 17!

*Originally posted by Timzster and seen in The Crusader's Realm

Marvel announces Iron Man 3's release date!

Marvel has announced on their official website that Tony Stark will return to don his high-tech wonder suit in "Iron Man 3" on May 3, 2013! The next sequel for ol' shellhead has been given a date, and it will take place right after "The Avengers" film hits on May 4, 2012 of the previous year. It's also been announced that Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, and Marvel Studios have reached an agreement, where Disney will be in charge of the worldwide marketing and distribution rights to "The Avengers" and "Iron Man 3" on those years, while Paramount will still be in charge of worldwide distribution of "Thor" and "Captain America: The First Avenger" next year, as well as retaining the already released "Iron Man" and "Iron Man 2" movies.

For more info, visit. Marvel.com!

*Originally posted by Timzster and seen in The Crusader's Realm

Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes Micro Episode Series Debuts!

Timzster's back with another exciting entry to share!


Before Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes on Disney XD on October 20, Marvel will unleash their heroes in a series of Micro Episodes that started yesterday, September 22, and will run all the way until October 11! That's right, everyday there will be a new episode featuring the likes of Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, as well as video interviews and character artwork! All this and more comes from Marvel.com, as the new animated series, Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, starts here!

Check out the first episode of the new Micro-series - "Iron Man Is Born"!

Avengers: Earth's Mighties Heroes - "Iron Man Is Born"!