GeekMatic!: November 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Jurassic World: First Trailer Reveal!

11.26.2014 – It’s been almost 22 years since the original Jurassic Park came to the big screen that everyone was introduced to the world of Dinosaurs living amongst the human race in the present time.

But there was trouble that happened in that time and the park never opened. Then in the 21st century Jurassic World happened and the park is now open.

Disney's Cinderella Debuts New Trailer!

11.23.2014 - Cinderella is heading to the big screen in this live action adaptation from Walt Disney and finally the studio has finally released its first ever trailer since the teaser reveal of the glass shoe last summer.

The revival of the well known fairytales in animation to live action continues, and there will be more of them to come. For now get ready to see this timeless tale in the flesh with Walt Disney reveal of the live action version of Cinderella…

BTS: Arnold Arre's The Mythology Class!

11.22.2014 - It’s been a long time since Arnold Arre released a new graphic novel, but for each release it was appreciated by many. His recent work was collaboration with Gerry Alanguilan in Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby.

This brought a positive response to the Philippine komiks community to revive some of his early works that made him a household name. In the recent Indieket he re-released his short story “Trip to Tagaytay” and in Komikon the much awaited “Mythology Class.”

11.22.2014 - In every franchise there’s this difficulty to see its end. But in the end there’s always room to tell a great story with a grand fashion of visuals and aesthetics that defined how it endured to be known as one of the best.

For The Hobbit this might be the last you’ll see Middle Earth in its epic trilogy that Peter Jackson has built. He brought to us the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and changes the way we see epic films like this, which comes down to one more for The Hobbit…

The Peanuts Movie Trailer & Images!

11.21.2014 – It must have been a long wait to see what the new Peanuts animated feature would be like. In fact it’s been almost eight months since they teased a short clip that takes you back to the old classic animations with that familiar music in the background.

The mischievous Snoopy that became one of the famous comic strip characters of all time is back with the Peanuts gang in this upcoming 3D animated feature film…

Liam Hemsworth in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1!

11.20.2014 – The final chapter in The Hunger Games franchise is about to end, but for those who have read and seen both films would already get the idea who is Liam Hemsworth’s character.

For just the movie aficionado who’s just seen the film would get an insight on Liam Hemsworth returning to the role he portrayed back for one last time.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 seems to be brewing now with great anticipation…

John Malkovich is Dr. Octavious in Pengiuns of Madagascar!

11.19.2014 – John Malkovich is an eccentric individual but as a talent when he does perform definitely you’ll be entertained. Over the years he’s taken secondary tier roles that seemed uninteresting but when you look closer he becomes memorable.

What makes him quite remarkable as an actor is how he channels different kinds of personalities tailored fit to each role.

Secret of the Tomb Reveals International Trailer!

11.18.2014 – The much awaited Night at the Museum sequel is nearly heading to the big screen. But several months back they only have revealed the first trailer that gives you a glimpse on what’s happening with its third installment known as “Secret of the Tomb.”

The latest International trailer shows more scenes featuring the ensemble cast from the first two films with introductions to new faces like the caveman that has resemblance to Larry plus his counterpart in the British Museum…

Komikon 2014: Sights & Highlights!

11.17.2014 – The tenth Philippine Komiks Convention known as Komikon was the biggest event for this year attracting more than enough people to run out of tickets. There were enough activities that happened last Saturday that defined this komiks convention.

This year’s Komikon banners its 10th year since opening its doors on October 21, 2005 and it continues to grow. Even though Bayanihan Center is unfamiliar place to most mainstream crowd, Komikon has established its identity long before others try to emulate their success in bringing popular culture for everyone.

11.17.2014 – The Hunger Games franchise has established itself as one of the best films adapted from a popular novel. The first part of what could be the finale for the franchise “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay –Part 1” is already being promoted all over Asia.

Expect this film to top another breakthrough performance by Jennifer Lawrence in the lead with a huge box office return. If Harry Potter and Twilight has done it by splitting the last film into two parts why not “The Hunger Games” set to make movie history…

November KOMIKON Releases!

DAKILA: Buwan Issue 2 (of 3)
by David Hontiveros and Jason Confesor

Lately I've noticed that the blog has been featuring a lot of local talent, we started with featuring local musicians, original Filipino music and up and coming bands which would give foreign bands a run for their money and kick them right off their spots on our radio and Music Television Countdown shows.

11.16.2014 - Dubbed “Komikon X” to celebrate its tenth year Komikon also presented the annual “Komikon Awards” and everyone was in attendance to listen to the announcement by 4PM that includes all those nominated.

All eyes on the main stage as the hosts led by Sherry Zamar, Benjamin Canapi, and Jason Inocencio called everyone that they will be giving out the awards. It was the most exciting part for the main Komikon and definitely is history in the making…

Unless you’ve been living under a pop culture-less rock, you’ve probably heard of “Big Hero 6.” The new movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios (yep, the same people who brought you “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph”) has a really interesting provenance.

That pedigree begins with the source material—a comic book property from Marvel Comics. Originally created in 1998 by Duncan Rouleau and Steven Seagle, the original Big Hero 6 were a Japan-based team of science heroes, or super-heroes who gain their extranormal abilities from science and technology.

Building Worlds with David Hontiveros: A feature on Philippine Daily Inquirer!

The blog has new purpose and that is to give a more pronounced presence for my award winning Uncle on social media (I'm his Social Media pimp so to speak- Social Media Manager is a better way of putting it also :p)

I mentioned on a recent post that my uncle - Author, writer and comic book writer - David Hontiveros will be featured on this Sunday's Philippine Daily Inquirer Sunday Magazine, I picked up a copy of the newspaper this morning and unfortunately the feature wasn't there. I've been informed that there was a delay in the printing and that it would be available on the November 9 edition but no need to be sad since there is already a digital copy of the article available!