Marvel + Miniso | 5 Essential Merchandise

08.30.2019 – The collaboration between Marvel and Miniso produced a lot of household merchandise that was previously revealed in the other stores that are now “Marvel-ized” with the aesthetics featuring the prominent characters that appeared in Marvel Studios’ MCU, which are based from their comicbook appearances. Believe it True Believers when you’re a big Marvel fan chances are you won’t know which ones to buy and not everything is actually ‘useful’ at home or if you plan to accessorize yourself it is a challenging preposition. Earlier today the Miniso branch in SM Megamall became the House of Ideas that welcomed customers to the store.

Marvel 80 Years at SM | The Block Highlights

08.28.2019 – Marvel is celebrating its 80th year with a variety of celebration across all media platforms from animation, movies, videogames, and merchandising all over the world. The Philippines however is kicking it big an event that had a press launched yesterday in collaboration with SM Malls. The event features everything Marvel has to offer with the appearance of Danny Koo, Marvel Game’s Senior Producer for Asia. He graced the event’s media day that capped off the an autograph signing and reveals showcased displays from local toy groups as well as soon-to-be revealed action figures from Hot Toys.

Marvel + Miniso at SM Mall of Asia

08.27.2019 – The Marvel freight train keeps on chugging along with the plethora of reveals for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service over the past weekend there’s more where all that is coming from. With the Comic Book content heating up with their flagship X-titles literally sold and the MCU films are building up. The merchandise machine hasn’t stop producing all things Marvel that you can wear and sleep in. A few years ago there was a Marvel store that has anything that has something to do with the House of Ideas, which even though short lived it gave fans what they had and now it’s Miniso’s turn to bring some Marvel to the mainstream.

Movie Review | X-Men: Apocalypse

05.18.2016 – If you grew up the X-Men animated series chances are whenever there’s a new film coming out you’ll probably humming to the tune of the opening music. Unlike the animated series the film’s scope is different and taken in a grand way. With that the latest instalment is ‘X-Men Apocalypse’ that has been highly anticipated and already is getting mixed reactions due to the introduction of the main antagonist in Apocalypse portrayed by Oscar Isaac.

X-Men: Apocalypse is Next Visually Ambitious Film!

05.08.2016 – The next X-Men film will continue the storyline that rebooted the franchise from “Days Future Past” and re-introducing the original characters from the first trilogy that has been around for the past fifteen years. “X-Men: Apocalypse” is set to push the visual and narrative of the franchise that put Marvel’s merry mutants to the pop culture conscious in the time film industry was still trying to find out if the ‘super hero genre’ is the next best thing to cinemas ever changing trends. It’s one of the earliest super hero films not produced by Marvel, but with 20th Century Fox that got everyone paid attention. Set a decade after the events of “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” the latest “X-Men: Apocalypse” that will open on May 18 in Philippine cinemas finds the mutants in 1983 living their own lives. Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) has his school for gifted youngsters up and running, and has some promising new students he’s guiding as they figure out their lives. Erik “Magneto” Lensherr (Michael Fassbender) is living a quiet family life in Poland, while Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) is eschewing her mutant side, worried that humanity still doesn’t completely accept them.

Marvel's 'The Punisher' Spins-Off to Netflix Series!

04.30.2016 – “Marvels The Punisher” spins off into the sixth series into their unprecedented collaboration with Marvel Television and Netflix. Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle, introduced to fans earlier this year in the second season of the Netflix original series “Marvel’s Daredevil.” Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) will be serving as Executive Producer and Showrunner in addition to writing the series’ first two episodes.

Movie Review | Captain America: Civil War

04.27.2016 – “Captain America: Civil War” is finally here and the much awaited opener for Marvel’s Phase Three did not disappoint, but re-affirms for most movie viewers that they can still bring something new to the table after 12 films. Marvel truly is putting quality where their mouth is and continues to be the game changer when it comes to super hero films. If you think “Winter Soldier” was impressive this one takes a notch higher with all that gravitas.

X-Men Apocalypse Final Trailer Reveal!

04.26.2016 – Don’t count out “X-Men Apocalypse” as 20th Century Fox released its final trailer after big films ahead of this one has been seen in the big screen. Bryan Singer is bringing his ‘A’ game in the latest instalment of the franchise. Of course the X-Men will have some help from a very familiar mutant that has been around long enough to be seen in this trailer.

2 Takes From Doctor Strange Trailer Reveal!

04.14.2016 – Marvel has finally released the first trailer of “Doctor Strange” in-between the opposing faction of “Captain America: Civil War” on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Kimmel himself has promoted that this is #MarvelWeek! You’ve got to hand it to Jimmy Kimmel to get a line-up of stars promoting the first film for Phase 3 and at the same time have Benedict Cumberbatch drop in and share his upcoming film as part of the fourteenth Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)!

APCC Red Carpet Giveaway: "Civil War" World Premiere!

03.24.2016 – “Captain America: Civil War” is coming and the fans who can’t get enough with the Spider-Man teaser would want the opportunity to see the film. This might be your chance to score free tickets to the world premiere in Los Angeles! Asia Pop Comic Con has proudly announce a contest that would certainly bring you to the red carpet world premiere of “Captain America: Civil War” to get closer to the action with the actors gracing the event and possibly rub elbows. All you need is to join the contest and APCC has given the rules with details to the contest here…

X-Men Apocalypse Intl Trailer Released!

03.23.2016 – “X-Men Apocalypse” is coming and the biggest baddest mutant of them all gets its first big screen appearance. The mutant known as En Sabah Nur has walked the Earth for 5000 years. The ultimate X-Men villain rises in the biggest battle of beloved mutants as seen in the latest official international trailer reveal.

Toy Sightings: Captain America Civil War!

02.12.2016 – Captain America: Civil War won’t be making some noise until Memorial Day in the US, but if you’re excitedly anticipating this next Marvel Cinematic Universe expect an early merchandise treat from Hasbro. Yes, the toys have been sighted and it’s now available in Philippine retail stores. Surely you’ve want to see these toys from the same toy company that brought you G.I. Joe and Transformers. For the kids at heart certainly these collectibles will do.

Marvel News: Jon Berthal as The Punisher!

06.11.2015 – The Punisher is coming to Netflix’s Daredevil in its second season, which is by 2016. It’s going to be a very long wait but by the time the series premiers everyone has probably seen Jessica Jones and moving on to Luke Cage. But the most exciting series to date will be Daredevil due to its immense popularity after Netflix released all thirteen episodes. Now continued development for season 2 will definitely add another Marvel character and they announced who’s portraying it.

Movie Review: Avengers Age of Ultron! [No Spoilers]

04.23.2015 – Avengers Age of Ultron the much anticipated sequel that became a billion dollar franchise in 2012 is bigger and has grown into something fans has been looking forward to see in the past six months. From its immediate announcement after hitting the box office Marvel has become company that everyone is trying to clone its success hence television and film production started their own cinematic universe but unlike the Marvel way.

All-New Hawkeye #1: Wunderkammer!

03.08.2015 – It’s okay to be late but not too late wrapping things up before starting fresh. Comic books these days have a quick turn over when it comes to creative teams moving to other projects that the publisher starts with a new #1. It has become a common thing for this to happen these days that it can be compared to basketball players moving to other teams unless your Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowizki or Tim Duncan. But the analogy is there explaining with Matt Fraction and David Aja’s run for 22 issues and an annual was something to appreciate how they brought Hawkeye t prominence in almost three years. Now All-New Hawkeye #1 is finally out and you’re wondering if Fraction and Aja’s run is over. Yes it is and the culmination of making Hawkeye an interesting read will finally bow out next month. But if you missed on all the things Clint Barton is doing while not around with the Avengers the compilation of four volumes will give you an idea why its one of the must reads at mighty Marvel.

Age of Ultron Trailer More Vision To Come!

03.05.2015 – The much anticipated and awaited trailer for “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is finally here packed with new scenes revealed what to expect. You’ve seen the theatrical poster where Marvel has released with a surprising cast list for anyone to be excited. Now you’ve got the third trailer that is already being dissected frame by frame that is being mined for the fans that can’t get enough with Marvel’s greatest team…

Avengers NOW: Ant-Man #1!

01.09.2015 – Everyone has a favorite Ant-Man, but the most popular one is Hank Pym who created the technology called Pym Particles. He of course also created the maniacal android named Ultron who almost single handedly destroyed the Avengers. Of course both characters will be in the spotlight this year namely Ant-Man and Ultron in their live action films. Ultron will definitely be the one to look out for when Avengers: Age of Ultron hits cinemas some time in May, while Ant-Man will be in the big screen this July. While everyone is waiting for both films to come out most fan sites and geek-related blogs are dicing up images and clips about to what to expect. For Marvel it’s obvious they’re building up the hype of these films through their publishing side. The influence on medium can’t be ignored that it affects both side of print and film as well as television (with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) Most notably is Ant-Man the original founder of the Avengers and creator of maniacal Ultron.

Days of Future Past Dominates Box Office Weekend!

05.27.2014 – For those who hasn’t gone to cinemas lately better head there to see X-Men Days of Future Past. There’s a lot for you to know about this film that for a first-timer can also appreciate which definitely something to see this summer. Some say it’s the best superhero film for this year, but there’s one more film to see this August. But for now Days of Future Past is the hottest ticket to see in cinemas right now which breaks records in speed and becoming a blockbuster hit.

Big Hero 6 Launch Teaser Trailer!

05.24.2014 – Big Hero 6 is the latest animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios based inspired by the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name first published in September 1998 created by Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau in the pages of Alpha Flight, volume 2. The animated feature focuses on robotic prodigy Hiro Hamada and his closest companion a cutting-edge robot named Baymax who also originally appeared in the comic books.

X-Men Days of Future Past Post-Worldwide Premiere!

05.21.2014 – X-Men Days of Future Past surprised early movie goers what to expect of the film. There was no big overwhelming expectation unlike the Marvel produced “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” or the much talked about Sony produced “The Amazing Spider-Man 2. 20th Century Fox pulled a definitely surprising film, which shares the story of the X-Men, the longest acting franchise not produced by Marvel Studios...