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Sunday, September 30, 2018

PG-13 Deadpool Version Pushes Alita to 2019

See you next year ALITA!
Fox just made a slew of release date changes. Instead of opening Alita: Battle Angel on Dec. 21, she now goes on Feb. 14, 2019. Instead, Fox is releasing, what we hear, is a PG-13 version of Deadpool 2 on Dec. 21. They’ve listed it as untitled Deadpool movie.

For Alita, it’s about the date, to have the first movie coming out of Chinese New Year, being day and date. The movie is in tip-top VFX shape and its delay has nothing to do with post-production. This leaves the Dec. 21 play period with Deadpool 2, Warners’ Aquaman, Paramount’s Bumblee, Sony’s Holmes and Watson, and Universal’s Welcome to Marwen.

Also, the next X-Men Dark Phoenix won’t open on Feb. 14 anymore, rather next summer in the June 7 slot. The trailer launched this week earning close to 8M YouTube views on Fox’s channel. Summer is not only a better date, but again, it gives the film a better shot to have a bigger opening in China. Why? The trailer clocked 44 million views in first 24 hrs of release online this week out of China.   Also, premium screens previously reserved for Gambit will be in play and provide an even bigger upside for the film. Dark Phoenix will be up against Illumination/Uni’s The Secret Life of Pets 2 and Lionsgate’s comedy Flarsky on that date.

Also Gambit moves out of next summer on June 7 to March 13, 2020. The pic is still in development with no director yet and Channing Tatum still attached. Reid Carolin and Joshua Zetumer were working on the script. Right now it’s the only studio tentpole on that date.

In regards to Deadpool 2, is there new footage? Fox staying mum, but Reynolds tweeted this out:

Saturday, September 29, 2018

The Miyazaki Documentary


Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki
In 2013, film director and animator Hayao Miyazaki suddenly announced his retirement at the age of 72. But he couldn't shake his burning desire to create. After an encounter with young CGI animators, Miyazaki embarked on a new endeavor, his first project ever to utilize CGI. But the artist, who had been adamant about hand-drawn animation, confronted many challenges. The film even faces the danger of being cancelled. Can an old master who thinks he's past his prime shine once again? This program goes behind the scenes over two years as Miyazaki overcomes struggles to create his short film using CGI.
Coming Soon - Winter 2018 

Friday, September 28, 2018

Dark Phoenix - Trailer


X-Men: DARK PHOENIX
Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.
Starring: Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain 
Directed By: Simon Kinberg
US Release Date: Februrary 14, 2019 

Thursday, September 27, 2018

"The Rising of the Shield Hero" Announcement


The Rising of the Shield Hero
Iwatani Naofumi is summoned to another world to become one of the 4 heroes, namely the Shield Hero. Starting out with poor popularity and labeled as the weakest, Naofumi found himself betrayed on the 3rd day of his adventure. Losing faith and money, all that left is just his shield. Vowing to exact revenge to those who had betrayed him, Naofumi's path is...

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

New trailer for Wreck-It Ralph 2


Ralph Breaks the Internet:       
         Wreck It Ralph 2
“Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2” leaves Litwak’s video arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet—which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking. Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet—the netizens—to help navigate their way, including a webite entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site “BuzzzTube.” Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Cedar Rapids,” co-writer “Zootopia,”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt”), “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-Ralph 2” hits theaters on November 21, 2018.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

GKIDS brings MIRAI to theaters!

 M I R A I
Fathom Events and GKIDS bring MIRAI, a daringly original story of love passed down through generations from acclaimed director Mamoru Hosoda and Japan's Studio Chizu, to select theaters on November 29, December 5 and 8. When four-year-old Kun meets his new baby sister, his world is turned upside down. Named Mirai (meaning "future"), the baby quickly wins the hearts of Kun's entire family. As his mother returns to work, and his father struggles to run the household, Kun becomes increasingly jealous of baby Mirai... until one day he storms off into the garden, where he encounters strange guests from the past and future -- including his sister Mirai, as a teenager. Together, Kun and teenage Mirai go on a journey through time and space, uncovering their family's incredible story. The epic capstone of director Mamoru Hosoda's career, Mirai is a sumptuous, magical, and emotionally soaring adventure about the ties that bring families together and make us who we are.

MIRAI from Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Summer Wars) leaps into theaters for a special event on Nov. 29, Dec. 5 and 8!
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Monday, September 24, 2018

MFKZ - from the makers of Tekkonkinkreet

M*F*K*Z
MFKZ is a new sci-fi action anime film from Guillaume "Run" Renard, the original creator of the Mutafukaz comic series, and Studio 4°C, the studio behind Batman: Gotham Knight and Tekkonkinkreet.

In theaters nationwide for TWO nights only: October 11 and 16!
A film by Guillaume “Run” Renard and Shojiro Nishimi

Genre-mashup MFKZ is the collaboration of French comic artist Guillaume “Run” Renard and ultra-hip Japanese animation house Studio 4°C, creators of Tekkonkinkreet, Genius Party and Mind Game. The Tekkonkinkreet dream team of Shojiro Nishimi and art director Shinji Kimura reunite to bring to life a dark but stunningly animated sci-fi vision that mixes anime, film noir, and Lucha Libre in an orgy of video game-inspired mayhem.
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The film centers on young Angelino and his skull-and-flame pal Vinz, who live in a seedy tenement in an LA-inspired dystopian metropolis – a burnt-out, gang and cockroach-ridden neo-urban hell. Following a scooter accident Angelino starts experiencing migraines and strange hallucinations, as well as fits of rage-inspired superpowers, as he slowly awakens to the truth of his origins: he is half-human and half-Macho, a supernatural alien race that is bent on taking over the planet.

Rated R for bloody violence, language and some sexual content.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

New trailer for "The Grinch"


The GRINCH
Suessian Sight Gags Galore!
For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food.

Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. To do so, he decides he will pose as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, even going so far as to trap a lackadaisical misfit reindeer to pull his sleigh.

Find out, Christmas season 2018. In Theaters November 9.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

NEXT GEN

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

N E X T   G E N
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots, and a scheming madman. Now playing on Netflix.

Friday, September 21, 2018

Maquia English Dub | Official US Trailer


M A Q U I A
"When the Promised Flower Blooms"
Finally! The English dub of Maquia is coming to theaters September 21st!

The people of Iorph live far away from the lands of men, weaving the happenings of each day into a fabric called Hibiol. They live for centuries while maintaining their youthful appearance. Maquia, an orphaned Iorph girl, lives her life in an oasis surrounded by friends, yet somehow feels 'alone'. But the tranquil lives of the Iorph are shattered in an instant when the Mezarte army invades their territory on a dragon fleet, seeking the blood that grants the Iorph long life. Maquia manages to escape, but loses her friends and her home in the chaos. She then encounters an orphaned baby who is 'alone'. Maquia raises this boy 'Ariel', with the help of some new friends. But as the era changes, the bond between Maquia and Ariel changes too, amidst a backdrop of racial tensions between the Iorph and the Mezarte. This is a story of irreplaceable time, woven by two lonely people who can only find solace in each other.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Live-Action series Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender
Live-Action Series Coming to NETFLIX
[Source: ToonZone] Netflix has announced that it has begun production on a live-action series based on Avatar: The Last Airbender, the hit Nickelodeon animated series. Co-creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino are both overseeing the new series, and issued a joint statement commenting on the previous live-action feature film adaptation directed by M. Night Shyamalan:

“We’re thrilled for the opportunity to helm this live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We can’t wait to realize Aang’s world as cinematically as we always imagined it to be, and with a culturally appropriate, non-whitewashed cast.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build upon everyone’s great work on the original animated series and go even deeper into the characters, story, action, and world-building. Netflix is wholly dedicated to manifesting our vision for this retelling, and we’re incredibly grateful to be partnering with them.”

The series comes on the wake of the premiere of the nine-episode animated series The Dragon Prince, a new series co-created by Avatar head writer Aaron Ehasz with Avatar alumnus Giancarlo Volpe joining as executive producer and director.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Teaser for Captain Marvel movie

C A P T A I N   M A R V E L
Higher. Further. Faster. Watch the trailer for Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, in theaters March 8, 2019.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

A witch's 16th birthday is very special.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina tells the story of Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka), a half-witch half-mortal teenage girl. She’s been waiting her whole life for her 16th birthday, but something wicked this way comes, forcing her to choose between the path of light and the path of night. A Netflix Original Series from the makers of Riverdale. CAOS arrives October 26th

Monday, September 17, 2018

Star Wars Resistance Featurette - "Aces"


STAR WARS: RESISTANCE
The skies belong to the Aces. Get to know the platform's most daring pilots when Star Wars Resistance premieres Sunday, October 7 at 10pm ET/PT on Disney Channel.

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Marvel's Avengers Assemble (FULL EPISODE)


MARVEL's Avengers Assemble!
When Captain America is apparently destroyed by Red Skull, Iron Man reunites the Avengers to stop Red Skull's army. But does he have the strength to lead the team?

"Marvel's Avengers Assemble" is an action-packed animated series featuring the world's mightiest heroes introduced in the 2012 blockbuster live-action film "The Avengers". The epic adventure follows Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Falcon as they dedicate themselves to protecting New York City and the world. 

The series opens with the newly reunited Avengers discovering that their teammate, Captain America, has been captured by Red Skull. The flawed Super Solider Serum coursing through Red Skull's veins has led him to recruit MODOK to help him transfer his mind into Captain America's body. Upon Iron Man's victory over Red Skull and MODOK, Red Skull brings together a team of powerful villains called The Cabal. This team includes: Red Skull, MODOK, Dracula, Attuma, Hyperion, and the Super Adaptoid. It's up to this super-powered group of heroes to protect and ultimately destroy Red Skull's Cabal. Along the way they'll recruit new members, fight against powerful weapons, and find out which team is the strongest there is!

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Rick and Morty Anime


Yeah, some one made an anime version of Rick and Morty. It was only a matter of time.

Friday, September 14, 2018

N.Y.O.N. - Fan-made Animation


N . Y . O . N .
NYON is a fan made animation (Fanimation) based in the RWBY universe and taking place 1 year prior to the events in RWBY.

Chapter 2 is finally here!

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Kingdom Hearts 3 - Big Hero 6 Trailer


Kingdom Hearts 3 - Big Hero 6
Welcome to San Fransokyo! The cast of Kingdom Hearts III meet up with the heroes from Big Hero 6. Originally aired before Tokyo Game Show 2018, this trailer shows Sora, Donald, and Goofy fighting alongside Big Hero 6 in San Fransokyo! But forces of Darkness are also making ominous moves.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Teaser trailer for SHE-RA


DreamWorkstv SHE-RA and the PRINCESSES of POWER
Will you answer the call?
Join the fun on DreamWorksTV where you can find an endless supply of laugh-out-loud jokes, lovable characters, life hacks, music, magic, gaming and more! Get crafty with our DIY hacks, sing along to today’s catchiest songs, surprise your friends with clever magic tricks, and learn all the best video game tips and tricks. DreamWorksTV has it all, made just for kids! Check back daily for new episodes and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Anime Viewing Schedule for September 15, 2018

A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Wood Dale Public Library
Yeah, we're back in Wood Dale.
Ain't that awesome?

Main Meeting Room, 10:15 am to 5:00 pm
10:15 - 11:05   Planet With 1-2
11:05 - 11:55   Banana Fish 1-2
11:55 - 12:45   Hinamatsuri 3-4
12:45 - 1:20     Club Meeting / Announcements
1:20 - 2:35       Megalo Box 3-5
2:35 - 3:25       A.I.C.O. Incarnation 11-12 (End)
3:25 - 4:40       Flavors of Youth (Movie)

All anime presented are fan-subtitled unless otherwise noted.
 
Don't miss the exciting anime series: Planet With and Megalo Box
ANIME DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW

Monday, September 10, 2018

CGI Animated Short Film: "Pharaoh"


P H A R A O H
A young new pharaoh must face down tradition and family in order to find her place as a ruler.

Pharaoh Animated short film directed by Derrick Forkel and Mitchell Jao. Created at the School of Visual Arts.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

MIRACULOUS CHIBI - THE CHASE


M I R A C U L O U S   C H I B I
Cat Noir decides to ask Ladybug to the movies. But if he wants the superheroine to go with him, he'll need to catch the tickets first, as they just slipped out of his hand and are now flying away in the Paris sky….

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Next club meeting is September 15, 2018

 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K
We're baa-a-a-a-ack! To Wood Dale Library!
Did you miss us?

Wood Dale Public Library
520 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL  60191
Main Meeting Room
Saturday, September 15, 2018
10:15 AM - 5:00 PM
 

Our next club meeting will be at the Wood Dale Public Library
Main Meeting Room (on your far right as you enter the front doors), 
from 10:15 AM to 5:00 PM 
(until the library closes).

There is public transportation available. 
A Metra train-stop is located within walking distance. 

Please note: If you are driving, please park your car 
on the south side of the building (not the front) in order to 
make room for other library patrons.
 
A Viewing Schedule will be posted soon.
 
Hope to see you all there!

(Click below for maps

Friday, September 7, 2018

First Look at Brie Larson's 'Captain Marvel'

FIRST Look at Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and Jude Law As Mar-Vell
[Source: Clevver News] The first look at Brie Larson as Captain Marvel has arrived! 

Get ready to meet the newest hero in the MCU, who also happens to be Marvel’s most powerful The first look at Marvel’s newest superhero, Captain Marvel played by Brie Larson, has arrived. Larson graces the cover of Entertaiment Weekly in the iconic Captain Marvel super-suit, which should be a relief to those of us who were less than pleased after seeing those set pics of her in black and green and we were all like… uh, what? Sooooo… phew. 

While the movie only hits theatres next March, fans can now see Captain Marvel in all her glory with EW releasing a number of pictures including her alongside Jude Law’s character, Mar-Vell, the Kree solider at the head of Starforce, an elite Kree military team, which Captain Marvel AKA Carol Danvers joins having decided to leave Earth and embrace her super-people. 

Unlike a traditional origin story, Captain Marvel will begin with Carol Danvers already having her superpowers, but she’ll need help getting them under control, making Mar-vell a very important part of her story. Speaking about their dynamic, Jude Law revealed to EW QUOTE “These extraordinary powers she has, he sees them as something of a blessing and something that she has to learn how to control.” He also revealed that controlling one’s powers will be somewhat of a theme throughout the movie saying QUOTE “that’s a motif throughout the piece, the element of learning to control one’s emotions and to use your powers wisely.” 

The two are pictured in what appears to be training outfits, which we obviously know will be a huge part of her story since Captain Marvel takes places as galactic alien warfare is unfolding on Earth. Aaaaaand Enter Captain Marvel to kick some alien butt. 

And let’s just say, it’s about damn time. Brie Larson is the first female to fully LEAD a Marvel movie, while director Anna Boden is the first female director to helm an MCU film. Speaking about the character to EW, Brie Larson revealed QUOTE “She can be aggressive, and she can have a temper, and she can be a little invasive and in your face. She’s also quick to jump to things, which makes her amazing in battle because she’s the first one out there and doesn’t always wait for orders. But the [not] waiting for orders is, to some, a character flaw.” 

Should be interesting to see just how this feistiness meshes with the rest of the Avengers when she meets the gang next May in the sequel to this year’s Avengers: Infinity War. 

Now it’s time for you to weigh in with your thoughts on Captain Marvel! Is she everything you hoped for? Let us know if the comments section below and then you can click right here for another brand new video and be sure to subscribe for even more from Clevver. Thanks so much for watching, I’m Sinead de Vries, and I’ll see you guys next time.

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Adventure Time's Finale EXPLAINED!


ADVENTURE TIME ENDS
[Source: NerdWire] Adventure Time has officially reached its epic finale, and boy was there a lot to unpack in that 44 minute episode. Whether you’re an old fan who was left confused by some newer plot threads, or a die hard Adventure Time expert making sure you caught all the Easter eggs, NerdWire is here for all your post-finale episode dissection needs.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Overwatch - "Shooting Star" D.Va Animated Short


OVERWATCH: Shooting Star
See the origin story of Overwatch's mecha-powered hero, D.Va, in this new animated short.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Reveal


Cyberpunk 2077
Watch 48 minutes of official 2018 gameplay from Cyberpunk 2077 and get a glimpse into the world of perils and possibilities that is Night City — the most vibrant and dangerous metropolis of the future.

Monday, September 3, 2018

First Man - Official Trailer


F I R S T   M A N
On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures’ First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Written by Academy Award® winner Josh Singer (Spotlight, The Post), the epic drama of leading under the pressure of grace and tragedy is produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen (The Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars) through their Temple Hill Entertainment banner, alongside Isaac Klausner (Love, Simon) and Chazelle. Steven Spielberg, Adam Merims and Singer executive produce, while DreamWorks Pictures co-finances the film.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Marvel’s Avengers Black Panther's Quest

BLACK PANTHER'S QUEST
The Black Panther must decide his loyalties. Is he an Avenger first or King of Wakanda? As the mysterious Shadow Council rises to challenge Wakanda, T’Challa teams up with his sister Shuri to go on missions that no other Avenger can. It’s a globe-trotting journey of espionage and mystery as old foes resurface and new friends are made. In the end, Black Panther must balance defending his home and stopping threats before they start. Is he a sword or a shield? Only he can decide. Don’t miss the season premiere of Marvel's Avengers Assemble: Black Panther's Quest 9/23 at 9:00PM on Disney XD!

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Young Justice: Outsiders - "Bedlam"


YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS
Nightwing and Oracle infiltrate a secret metahuman lab run by the mysterious Bedlam in this clip from the upcoming Young Justice: Outsiders. Young Justice: Outsiders, the much anticipated third season of the popular animated series, is coming exclusively to DC Universe. Pre-order now at DCUniverse.com.