GeekMatic!: July 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

Comic-Con® 2016 | Arrow Season 5 Trailer

07.31.2016 - “Arrow” is heading to its fifth season with a different look and going back to the basics as opposed to the past two seasons that involve magic. The surviving crew of Team Arrow pick up the pieces where they left off.

This season have more story go back to its roots how the series established itself prior what has taken place for the most part that introduced Ra’s Al Ghul and Damian Darhk. They reveal a new villain that will drive the narrative all season.

LEGO® Batman Movie Comic-Con® Trailer!

07.30.2016 - It’s been a while since “The LEGO® Batman Movie” has been revealed and more solely focused on Bruce Wayne’s alter ego. But this time at Comic-Con Warner Animation Group teases more characters.

In this footage Michael Cera’s Robin is revealed and Alfred as voiced Ralph Fiennes shares some life lessons too.

Secret Fresh | SIXINCH: AWED by Mr. S

07.29.2016 – How to be ‘Awed’ by Mr. S? There’s nothing more surreal than his style of work that depicts his character that defined also his personality. Mr. Sasquatch certainly has a way of expressing art than words just like that hidden monster.

But there are no monsters that don’t hard, but there are some who are aloof and at the same time not entirely social. So the only way they can express themselves is through their art and that defines how his first solo art show is all about at the SIXINCH Gallery when they unveil his new works.

Secret Fresh | Letters From Manila

07.28.2016 – “Letters from Manila” is a group art show featuring the best graffiti artists creating their style through the customized “BRICK” art toy. Twenty eight individual works where on exhibit at the Secret Fresh Gallery.

Besides the featured exhibit they also have the graffiti wall for the friends and graffiti artists who participated in expressing their thoughts. They leave their logos, names, and even a bit of vandalism that share their identity as an individual artist. It was the most celebrated part of the gallery and welcomed with great appreciation.

Justice League Special Comic-Con® Footage!

07.27.2016 - The aftermath of Comic-Con doesn’t end over the weekend. Some haven’t seen nor have red the latest news. But for those who always keep updated without the need to be the first here’s some surprise.

Justice League is still being filmed and the special footage was put together at last minute, which Zack Snyder first revealed it on his Twitter that became quite a trending Sunday morning, but DC & Warner to share it to the world…

07.27.2016 - Power, Grace, Widsom, and Wonder are the qualities that were written in the Wonder Woman teaser poster that was released ahead of the official trailer.

Gal Gadot is at the center of the panel that introduced the cast with director Patty Jenkins. The trailer was one of the highlights for DC Comics and definitely one of the most anticipated for the DC Extended Universe.

Street Sights | Suicide Squad Posters

07.6.2016 - In promoting a blockbuster film sometimes movie distributors go the extra mile. It’s either a gigantic billboard or doing something small, but memorable to those who have been aware of the film’s release.

With the “Suicide Sqaud”, this is DC Comics and Warner Bros next best film to be part of the DC Extended Universe after “Batman V Superman” that has been highly anticipated since its announcement.

G.I. Joe #64 | Maneuvering for Position

07.25.2016 – For now going back to the classics that Marvel published back in the day as its featured comicbook. This month taking spotlight is G.I.Joe comicbooks that where published by Marvel from 1982 to 1984, but we’re not going to review the entire run. Though we’ll hand pick some interesting issues and give insight why it’s a significant feature for this month.

This will be random pick that will be getting a look and for the first time we browse back to October 1987 cover date with G.I. Joe #64, which is written by Larry Hama with pencils by Ron Wagner, cover art done by Mike Zeck.

In this issue we’ll divide the ongoing story arc and give you an idea why this issue is the classic pick for the month. First off the title of this issue is “Maneuvring for Position” as this mostly focused on the character that mostly is in the cover.

You see the Baroness and Serpentor staring at Cobra Commander in his Battle Armor uniform, which was also introduced in the Hasbro toyline when “G.I. Joe: The Movie” was released also in 1987.

Star Trek Newest Discovery!

07.24.2016 – Following the Comic-Con panel by Bryan Fuller, he revealed the title of the next Star Trek television series set to air in January 2017. The showrunner for its new iteration of Star Trek since Enterprise was enthusiastic with its reveal.

“Star Trek Discovery” is officially confirmed as the next series after Enterprise ended in 2005. The new series not only features Fuller as showrunner he also have Alex Kurtzman as his co-executive producer to helm Discovery in the Prime Universe.

07.24.2016 – Marvel may not have the best presentation in this year Comic-Con, but surely Doctor Strange is no pushover when it comes to theatrical trailers. It seems the ‘House of Ideas’ is holding back more about their slate of films,

But some are still satisfied with their television and web series reveals. The new ‘Marvel Studios’ logo was a welcome change. Stranger things for the great Doctor are the next cinematic film and it’s enough for you to marvellously appreciate it.

Ghost Rider in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!

07.23.2016 – Ghost Rider has several iterations since being introduced in 1973 with Johhny Blaze as the host for the demon called Zarathos. In the 1990s it got a revival with a new demon being called ‘The Spirit of Vengeance’ that features Danny Ketch.

By the mid-2000s New Line Cinema would acquire the rights to produce two films starring Nicolas Cage. The rights revert back to Marvel and now reveals his next appearance is on the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fourth season!

Comic-Con® 2016 | The Flash Season 3 Trailer

07.22.2016 – The highest rated superhero series on The CW is fast enough to give you a teaser what they have for season 3. The Flash cast was at the panel for Comic-Con to give the fans a taste of what’s to come after the end of season 2.

It’s the most popular spin-off from Arrow that has been much anticipated among the shows on The CW. It’s aired in Asia particularly in the Philippines via Warner TV and local cable channel ETC Channel. There’s more reveal about ‘Flashpoint!”

07.22.2016 – “Legends of Tomorrow” certainly put up a great time travel adventure, but it was also got bumpy in the process when it was still learning how to deal with all the time paradox and what not.

This gave time for the producers to slowly craft its own narrative away from the shadows of “Arrow” and “The Flash” by making their own destiny to prove that they can be a force worth catching up now headed for a second season of surprises.

Toy Sightings | Secret Life of Pets

07.21.2016 – When you talk about feature length animated films be sure to expect there will be merchandise for the mass market. Though for some may not be aware of it as those who watches these rarely gets lost to a toy store.

Unless there’s a tie-up with a fast food restaurant in the case of “The Secret Life of Pets” with the Happy Meal, but that won’t happen in a few weeks from now. The toys by Spin Masters however have already been sighted in toys stores...

Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps #1 | Forged.

07.20.2016 – Hal Jordan is the greatest Green Lantern of all time, and he has been through a lot. Geoff Johns is one of the best writers in comics who breathe life to Hal Jordan following his fall out as Parallax and becoming The Spectre. Johns gave Hal Jordan his life back through the ‘Green Lantern: Rebirth’ series.

Geoff Johns is connected to Green Lantern as he wrote an entire run about them.

Not only did he write the stories for Hal Jordan, but also the entire world that is one part of the DC Universe and he became synonymous with it until his last story.

There has been writers who took over Johns has he got promoted to DC Comics to head out bigger things. Some new readers would probably go back to the previous books to find out what really happened to OA and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps.

If you’re a casual reader you might not need to as you start fresh with “Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1.”

07.20.2016 – The long storied franchise of Star Trek movies has its up and downs since the original motion picture debuted in 1979. Throughout its films the best where from the TOS cast with a few good films from The Next Generation cast, but the re-imagined series brought something fresh since 2009.

“Star Trek Beyond” is the latest film that's been long awaited since “Into Darkness,” which was JJ Abrams last to direct before moving to revive another franchise and in his place fresh from fast cars; Justin Lin takes the helm...

Secret Fresh | Super Ultra

07.19.2016 – From creating well-known pop culture characters in his recent two-man show with Egg Fiasco in Second Skin, JJ Zamoranos a.k.a. EXLD Manila is talking his visual re-imagination to one of Japan’s longest running Tokusatsu series.

You might already have known this character since being introduced on July 17, 1966 and currently celebrating fifty years.

This of course was the right time for JJ Zamoranos to make his spin out of this kaiju kicking hero that everyone remembers.

Star Wars Rebels | Season Three Trailer (Official)

07.18.2016 – If the excitement for Rogue One has not worn you down, the panel for Star Wars Rebels is worth the look on what is going to happen for its third season. The series enters its third year of the five year storyline prior to “A New Hope.”

The events from the second season carry over what happened to the characters mostly to Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, and Ahsoka Tano. This also includes the Ghost crew with the rebel alliance as they continue to expand with a new enemy.

07.18.2016 – The ‘Grossery Gang’ is a spinoff from the ‘The Trash Pack’ series of collectibles from the same company that brought the popular Shopkins line of toys for girls. With ‘Grossery Gang’ you open a new line of collectibles for everyone.

They’re busting out the first wave of collector packs and other sets that would comprise of ‘Grossery Gang’ based from a place called Cheap Town. For those who haven’t seen these colorful collectible junkies check these out…

Prism Gallery | Nothing is Random

07.17.2016 – JP Cuison continue to evolve as a visual artist who started from doing local komiks to collaborating with well known brands. He just keeps on churning up great art that an inspiration at the same time staying fresh with what’s new from him.

The multi-talented artist always staying one step ahead and being relevant is always keeps JP Cuison ready for the challenge.

For this year he goes back to his roots and rebuilds himself with a unique approach to art which ‘Nothing is Random.’

07.17.2016 – Earlier this year 20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” which is based on the novel Random Riggs.

The upcoming film is directed by Tim Burton with Eva Green in the role of Miss Peregrine. There’s an international trailer that’ has been released with new scenes.

The highly anticipated fantasy film is headed to Philippine cinemas soon, but here are more details about the film and its entire cast…

Celebration 2016 | Rogue One Sizzle Reel

07.16.2016 – Star Wars Celebration in Europe continue the spectacle that has becoming the event. The tradition gets bigger since The Force Awakens reignited the franchise.

Now they’re all set for “Rogue One a Star Wars Story” to spin off the anthology and the sizzle reel is released with something fans can anticipate.

07.16.2016 – In case you’ve been anticipating the new Happy Meal toys from McDonald’s worry no more as they have released a new set of collectible for this month. It features a new set of Transformers.

For the girls its more of Philippine first ever release since it was exclusively available only in Japan. This is the Sanrio characters that not only feature the iconic Hello Kitty, but also the classic ones like Little Twins Stars all this for the month of July.

Super7 Premieres New MOTU Cartoon at SDCC 2016!

07.15.2016 – “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” was a popular cartoon series that debuted in 1985. It was originally produce to sell Mattel, but when you look back at the Filmation produced cartoons it was more than just that.

The originally series lasted for two seasons but it survived through the mini-comics pack with the action figures. Super7 known of producing art toys is bringing the classic back to SDCC 2016!

Dream Tomica | Speed Racer's Mach 5

07.14.2016 – The ‘Mach 5’ is an iconic car that appeared in Speed Race an anime series that was originally known as Mach GoGoGo in Japan. This was serialized in print in Shueisha's 1966 Shōnen Book.

From April 1967 t0 March 1968 it aired 52 episodes on Fuji TV, which was later re-broadcast on Tokyo MX from July 1 to September 25, 2008. It was popular in the US and has spawned a movie in 2008 a successful franchise up to now.

Nightwing Rebirth #1 | The Chosen Path...

07.13.2016 – DC’s Rebirth is about moving forward at the same time taking elements of its proud heritage for their characters and continues to make them relevantly fresh. For Dick Grayson’s case it is the next chapter in his life being the original Robin and then becoming a hero on his own as Nightwing that made him known. Then he became Batman twice inheriting the mantle from Bruce Wayne was a tall task.

In his recent adventure he became a secret agent of Spyral, but for those new readers they would be having a difficult time going back to the books how he became Agent. The short story is he was unmasked on television so they have to ‘kill off Dick Grayson’ and that was almost two years ago with the apparent demise of the Nightwing persona up to the part Rebirth came.

Now DC Comics is brining back the character to his roots and the return of Dick Grayson as Nightwing. But how that happened was not explained in this book, but it says that ‘his identity was restores’ making it ‘secret’ once again. In this issue Dick Grayson is back in Gotham hangingout with Damian Wayne. There bits and parts of the scene also shows his last mission as Agent 37.

"Beauty and The Beast" Feat. The Enchanted Rose!

07.12.2016 – A tale as told as time the first few words you hear in the 1991 Disney Animated Classic is recreated as a live action film in 2017.

“Beauty and the Beast” is getting a revival of sorts currently filming the live action movie, which stars Emma Watson in the leading role. But what makes this film so much known is it the opening sequence from the animation featuring this rose…

Navy SEALS Taking on "Zombie Under Siege!"

07.11.2016 – There have been Zombie films and there are those produced independently that sometimes are underrated, but gives you a clear idea where the theme continues. Now there’s Navy Seals taking on Zombies in an action theme.

The Zombie culture continues to grow with more films coming out this year. Even the independent film producers are getting on with the theme. It’s the Navy SEALS taking on a horde of undead in “Zombie Under Siege” from Pioneer Films…

Post-Signing | Buster #1 --Pucha, E 'Di Komiks!

07.10.2016 – Lately local comics in the Philippines continue to grow, but from the mainstream point of view it’s a rare thing. But for those who continue to support the grassroots they’re not missing anything most definitely the local conventions.

But when conventions are gone there are comic shops that do something like the usual signing events Comic Odyssey organizes whenever new material done by Philippine based artists. There are two artists that launch their works last Saturday…

"Trolls" Take You to Their Happy Place!

07.09.2016 – “Trolls” one of the classic toys from the 1980s created by a Danish woodworker named Thomas Dam. It went through a lot of iteration over the years. Its most recent version wasn't popular.

Until the same creators of Shrek came and rebooted it, and a few months back teased its very first trailer having Justin Timberlake became the executive producer of the film’s music that produced “Can’t Stop the Feeling” that became an instant hit.

Jolly Kiddie Meal | Ice Age Arctic Buddies

07.08.2016 “Ice Age: Collision Course” is already showing in cinemas and Jollibee, the Philippines’ biggest fast food restaurant is featuring the movie toys as part of its Kiddie Meal.

Its not the first time Jollibee has a tie-up with the latest feature film, but this is their first having “Ice Age: Collision Course” as its toys for their Kiddie Meal. This is a rare tie-up with 20th Century Fox having Ice Age merchandise featured as an exclusive toy meal premium.

Mia Wasikowska in "Through The Looking Glass."

07.07.2016 – Its has been six years since “Alice in Wonderland” around that time she was still building up her resume and has become a break through star with this film. In those years post wonderland she was in indie films that got everyone’s attention.

Now she’s going back to ‘Wonderland’ all grown up and ready to take a new adventure at the same time save a friend from going mad and defeat time in “Alice Through the Looking Glass” as Mia Wasikowska talks about her return…

Spider-Man #5 | In the Claws of Black Cat

07.06.2016 – Miles Morales is a different kind of Spider-Man, and if you look at the similarities between Peter Parker this younger protégé has more powers that make him as interesting as the original. But as a young buck Morales is still trying to figure his way out in the Marvel Universe and how his life is turning out to be.

We haven’t seen him beyond the norn that Brian Michael Bendis has done for this character. Indeed Sara Pichelli makes this issue continue to be relevant and certainly had an appeal to how she puts Miles in a good light artistically.

Last issue was something Miles has to face in both fronts of his personal and superhero life. Unfortunately the bad guys had the bet of him led by Hammerhead, but this motley crew of criminals has been a pushover to Peter Parker is becoming a challenge for the young Miles Morales to deal with including the Black Cat’s obsession with the ‘Spider-Man’ identity. In Filipino culture it would be funny how Felicia Hardy is the ‘Tita’ (term for older woman or Aunt-like personalities) being different age group with Parker her approach for the young Morales is all business.

#FindMajorTom Vintage Action Man Missing!

0705.2016 – Space must be a dangerous place to be even if it’s just about the Earth’s orbit. This is for the reason space programs have been serious regarding safety for astronauts. But for 12 inch action figures could be something different.

The team behind the Art + Science commence a Kickstarter campaign to fund the launch of the Mission Mercury 10 that used a Jubilee 7 capsule that include a classic Palitoy produced Action Man named Bob Tom in Astronaut gear which got lost…

Playmobil Figures Series 8 | Rock Star

07.04.2016 – The mystery bag for Playmobil Figures Series 8 has more interesting characters than its previous predecessor. This is due to that Series 7 never has sets for girls available in the Philippines the same goes with the boys set.

There’s limited stock of Series 8 even though they’re the girls set of figures. But in those set you get not just a mix bag of characters, but way something more you’ve never seen in other waves like this female Rock Star.

Movie Review | Ice Age: Collision Course

07.03.2016 – “Ice Age: Collision Course” is the fifth instalment in the film series following ‘Continental Drift’ from 2012. The usual theme the main characters encounter either new enemies or an impending extinction to a certain doom.

From the original characters Sid, Diego, and Manny with Scrat they meet friends along the way and just like real people they also have grown having families…

Happy Meal Spotlight | Yo-kai Projector

07.02.2016 – Yo-kai Watch is a special device used to identify creatures causing mischief, which it can also be used to summon them to do battle. This very much the premise that started as a game on a handheld consoled in Japan.

This actually popular now with the kids from the Manga series written by Yoichi Katō it had a cult following with the young generation. Its today’s Pokemon and an anime series has continue to expand with Yo-kai. Various merchandise where produced and McDonald’s in Japan caught up with the craze.

Halloween ComicFest 2016 Mini-Packs Announced!

07.01.2016 – Halloween is three months away but Diamond Comic Distributors is encouraging you to a special treat for those preparing for that upcoming day. It’s been three years and Halloween ComicFest which encourages younger ones to read comics.

This year Halloween ComicFest is pulling out all the stops to be one of the coolest neighbour to give out free mini-comic packs which are now available to preorder from comic book shops, available in stores on September 28th...