Fullmetal Alchemist Live-Action Movie

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST MOVIE

[Source: blastr] Directed by Fumihiko Sori (Ping Pong, Ashita no Joe), the movie stars Ryosuke Yamada (Assassination Classroom) as Edward Elric and will feature a CGI Alphonse Elric (Edward’s little bro) in full-body armor. Although the 30 second trailer doesn’t reveal too much of the movie yet, we do get our first look at Edward and a cool sneak peek at Alphonse's armor.

The movie filmed in Italy with a full Japanese cast (the story is set in a fictional world influenced by the European Industrial Revolution) is slated to open in Japan in the winter of 2017 (not sure when or if it will hit North America yet) and will apparently tell the whole story in one movie. We’re also told the character of Edward is being aged up from 15 in the manga to 20 years old in the movie.

Here’s a brief description of the Fullmetal Alchemist story via Anime News Network:

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical “auto-mail” limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Published between 2001 and 2010, the manga was adapted into two anime TV series titled Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood; and two full-length anime movies: Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa and Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos. This is the first live-action adaptation.

Ballerina - Dream to Dance

B A L L E R I N A

BALLERINA is a beautifully animated tale about following your dreams, with an all-star voice cast that includes Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, 'Dance Mom's' Maddie Ziegler and Carly Rae Jepsen. Coming to cinemas this Christmas.

Félicie is a young orphan from Brittany with only one passion: dance. With her best friend Victor, who wants to become a great inventor, she devises a madcap plan to escape the orphanage for Paris, the City of Lights where the Eiffel Tower is still being built! Félicie will have to fight like never before to surpass herself and to learn from her mistakes, to make her wildest dream come true: becoming a prima ballerina at the Paris Opera...

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The Hunt is on for More Smurfs

SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

With the evil wizard Gargamel (Rainn Wilson) hot on their trail, Smurfette (Demi Lovato), Brainy (Danny Pudi), Clumsy (Jack McBrayer) and Hefty (Joe Manganiello) embark on a journey through the Forbidden Forest to find a mysterious village.

Dr. Who's Superhero-themed Christmas

DOCTOR WHO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Return of Doctor Mysterio

BBC America has debuted a first sneak peek at Doctor Who’s upcoming superhero-themed Christmas Special “The Return of Doctor Mysterio” during the BBC’s annual Children In Need telethon (in the UK).

The nearly 3-minute-long clip features Peter Capaldi — who’s obviously back in top shape as the Twelfth Doctor — as well as Matt Lucas as Nardole, who was last seen with his head separated from his body in last year’s Yuletide special “The Husbands of River Song.” Lucas is said to be a regular presence in Season 10 when the show returns in the spring of 2017. And although that’s great news in and of itself, I’m really just glad to see Nardole back in one piece! Phewwww!

The special taking place in New York City will also introduced Charity Wakefield in the role of Lois Lane a fearless reporter, and Justin Chadwick as a super-strong, bullet-proof Superman-like superhero. Here’s an official description of the Xmas episode:

The Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi, teams up with an investigative journalist, played by Charity Wakefield (Wolf Hall, The Player) and a superhero to save New York from a deadly alien threat. Matt Lucas (Bridesmaids, Little Britain) returns to the series as Nardole and Justin Chatwin (Orphan Black, Shameless) joins the cast in a guest starring role as Grant.

“The Return of Doctor Mysterio” is penned by showrunner Steven Moffat and will debut on the BBC, BBC America and Space on Christmas Day.

King Kong Returns in epic new film

KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Kong: Skull Island reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific—as beautiful as it is treacherous—unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Featurette

 - a  SRTOAGRU E  WOANRES  story -

Rogue One tells the story of how a group of unlikely heroes unite to undertake a daring and seemingly impossible mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. In theaters December 16, 2016.

Official Trailer for Beauty and the Beast

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The upcoming movie is an adaptation (and it looks like a pretty faithful one) of the House of Mouse’s 1991 Oscar-nominated Beauty and the Beast animated feature, which is itself based on Madame Leprince de Beaumont’s classic fairy tale.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. Beauty and the Beast is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

Beauty and the Beast will open on March 17, 2017.

CGI Anime Short: "X-STORY" - by Vitaliy Shushko

X-STORY

Enjoy this truly amazing 2D/3D Anime Short film created by the talented Vitaliy Shushko and his amazing team!

Anime Viewing Schedule for November 19, 2016

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Wood Dale Public Library

"Hope we can find some fantastic beasts this weekend!"

Main Meeting Room, 10:15 am to 5:00 pm

10:15 - 11:05    Macross Delta 11-12
11:30 - 11:55    Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World 6-7
11:55 - 12:45    Joker Game 11-12 [End]
12:45 - 1:35      Izetta: The Last Witch 3-4
1:35 - 2:15        Club Meeting / Announcements
2:15 - 2:45        Flip Flappers 3
2:45 - 4:40        Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

All anime presented are fan-subtitled unless otherwise noted.

 

Start watching the exciting new anime series: Macross Delta and Flip Flappers!

ANIME DESCRIPTIONS ARE BELOW

Just what is ‘Justice League Action’?

JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION

Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Comics Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action. No need to wait for the good stuff to start, each eleven-minute episode jumps in with lightning-paced action and heroics. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge.

[Source: Collider] Nothing will ever compare to the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series. But, fans were geeking out over the prospect of another cartoon coming to Cartoon Network starring DC’s pantheon of superheroes, Justice League Action. We’ve already seen some footage and heard some details from the network, but if you were expecting something more aligned with Unlimited, a batch of new clips have been unearthed to prove otherwise.

Comic Book Resources discovered some clips of Action from the YouTube channel Things I Like, and they illustrate a much more cartoony version than some of us may have been hoping for. It’s more Teen Titans Go! than Justice League Unlimited, based on the animation, the humor, and the fact that Khary Payton (King Ezekiel on The Walking Dead) reprises his voice role of Cyborg from Teen Titans Go!
 

There will still be tons of action, as we spotted in the trailer from Comic-Con.

The clips showcase a number of characters, including Batman, Superman, The Flash, Joker, Mongul, Toyman, Blue Beetle, and Chronos. In one, we see the heroes trying to save the Clown Prince of Gotham from Mongul before he’s thrown into outer space, while another features the team under the thrall of Toyman, as he forces them to perform a dance routine. Then there’s a face-off with Batman and Blue Beetle battling the time-manipulating Chronos after an encounter with crime boss Carmine Falcone.
 

Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill return as the voices of Batman and Joker, respectively, while Rachel Kimsey voices Wonder Woman, Jason J. Lewis voices Superman, James Woods voices Lex Luthor, and Josh Keaton voices Green Lantern. Other characters popping up will be Firestorm, Darkseid, Harley Quinn, Zatanna, Lobo, Hawkman, Vixen, Brainiac, Mr. Freeze, and many more.
 

Justice League Action will debut on November 27th with 11-minute installments. Watch the new clips below.

Trailer for Ghost in the Shell

New movie trailer for Ghost in the Shell,  
starring Scarlett Johansson

Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.

Director: Rupert Sanders
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Pilou Asbaek, Takeshi Kitano, Juliette Binoche, Michael Pitt

Ghost in the Shell is coming to theatres March 31, 2017.

Live-Action Ghost in the Shell Featurette

GHOST IN THE SHELL

[Source: blastr] The featurette boasts video interviews with director Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman), executive producer Michael Costigan (Prometheus) and Scarlett Johansson, who plays the role of Section 9 leader Major Motoko Kusanagi, aka The Major. What’s more, original Ghost in the Shell anime director Mamoru Oshii — who popped up for a set visit — gives his blessing to the movie, saying Scarlett Johansson’s performance as Motoko has gone “above and beyond” and calling the movie “the most gorgeous film in the series so far.” That’s some pretty high praise right there.

Also starring in Ghost in the Shell is Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones) as Motoko Kusanagi’s (The Major) right-hand man Batou, Beat Takeshi Kitano (Zatoichi) as Lt. Col. Daisuke Aramaki, and Michael Pitt (Boardwalk Empire) as the villain of the piece, The Laughing Man. Chin Han, Danusia Samal, Lasarus Ratuere, Yutaka Izumihara and Tuwanda Manyimo round out the cast as members of Section 9, while French star Juliette Binoche plays Dr. Ouelet. Michael Wincott (The Crow, Wesworld) will also appear in an undisclosed role.

Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, Ghost in the Shell follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.

Ghost in the Shell is based on the cyberpunk anime and manga series created in 1989 by Masamune Shirow and will open on March 31, 2017.

Next Club Meeting is November 19, 2016

 A N I M A T R I X   N E T W O R K

Yes! She'll be here this Thanksgiving!

Watch Pixar hit another one outta the park!
Wood Dale Public Library

520 N. Wood Dale Road

Wood Dale, IL  60191

Main Meeting Room

Saturday, November 19, 2016

10:15 AM - 5:00 PM
 

Map
Public Transit Options

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) 

'Young Justice' Returns!

YOUNG JUSTICE: SEASON 3

[Source: blastr] Young Justice is back.

Fans have been clamoring for years to get the acclaimed DC animated series back on the air, and those cries have finally been heard. A third season of Young Justice is officially on the way.

Warner Bros. Animation has begun production on a third season of all-new episodes, continuing the saga started back in 2010 when the series first launched. The studio promises Season 3 will bring “new twists, turns and dangerous new threats for the team.” At this point, the only thing Warner Bros. has announced is that a new season is in the works, and there’s still no word as to where (or when) these episodes might debut. Considering the show has been a solid hit for Netflix, that would certainly look to be one option.

“The affection that fans have had for ‘Young Justice,’ and their rallying cry for more episodes, has always resonated with us,” Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series President Sam Register said in a statement. “We are excited to bring the show back for this loyal fanbase and to provide an opportunity for new viewers to discover this excellent series.”

Original producers Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Superman: Doomsday) and Greg Weisman (Star Wars Rebels, Gargoyles) will be returning to work on the season.

The series focuses on a younger team of DC’s heroes, led by Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad and Superboy. It was smart, well-written and action-packed. Fans did not take the cancellation well, especially considering it was a decent hit for Cartoon Network at the time. In the years since its cancellation, the series has only gotten more popular.

Luc Besson's new scifi film

V  A  L  E  R  I  A  N
and the City of a Thousand Planets

Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline - visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. 

Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner – blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him.

Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu

Genocidal Organ Anime Film New Trailer

P R O J E C T   I T O H ' S
G E N O C I D A L   O R G A N

The war on terror exploded, literally, the day Sarajevo was destroyed by a homemade nuclear device. The leading democracies have transformed into total surveillance states, and the developing world has drowned under a wave of genocides. The mysterious American John Paul seems to be behind the collapse of the world system, and it's up to intelligence agent Clavis Shepherd to track John Paul across the wreckage of civilizations and to find the true heart of darkness—a genocidal organ. 

[Source: AnimeNewsNetwork] The new anime company Geno Studio is producing the film with director Shukou Murase. Geno Studio took over production of the film after the studio Manglobe, which was originally animating the film, filed for bankruptcy in September 2015. The film's staff then announced in October 2015 that the film had been delayed.

North American anime publisher FUNimation Entertainment debuted the other two Project Itoh films, The Empire of Corpses and Harmony, in select theaters in April and May, respectively. The company has also licensed Genocidal Organ.

Moana Featurette

"The Way To Moana"

Moana, a spirited teenager and born navigator, sets sail from the ancient South Pacific islands of Oceania in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

The LEGO Batman Movie Trailers

The Official LEGO Batman Movie Trailers

Hoshino - Star Wars Fan Film

STAR WARS  H O S H I N O

The tale of blind Jedi Master Ko Hoshino and 
her journey to becoming one with the force.

Cosplayers from Blizzcon 2016

BLIZZCON 2016

Blizzcon's Famous Cosplay Contest is truly an amazing event that you should check out. So here's a quick fix of all the costumes from the big event.

The Japan Animator Expo - 「ENDLESS NIGHT」

ENDLESS NIGHT

On August 28th, 2015, Sayo Yamamoto released her short film "Endless Night" at the animators expo in Japan. For those who don't know, the animators expo is a group/organization were Japan's best animators and directors release short films of anything they want, they do this to have creative freedom and show people what they can do when they aren't pressured by a deadline.

New Wonder Woman Trailer

W O N D E R   W O M A N

[Source: blastr] Warner Bros. has unleashed a brand-new trailer for director Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman. The movie stars Gal Gadot as Princess Diana, the Amazonian warrior princess first introduced in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

The full trailer boasts a lot of exciting new footage, including a sneak peek at Diana’s idyllic life on the Isle of Themyscira, before Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) arrives on the shores of Paradise Island, bringing with him the Great War. There’s much to see and a lot more to digest in the trailer below -- including the fact that one of the villains (the woman in the mask) appears to be Doctor Poison (uncomfirmed as of yet), a classic Wonder Woman villain who was a member of a supervillain team called Villainy Inc. -- but what I’m seeing so far is making me very excited about the upcoming comic book movie. Although I may be a tiny bit biased, because Wonder Woman was my favorite childhood female superhero.

Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers...and her true destiny.

Wonder Woman also stars Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui and Lucy Davis as Etta Candy. The movie will open on June 2, 2017.

CGI 3D Animated Short HD: "Ouro"

In 3044, The Delta City is under the influence of a chief called Burock as he overthrew the monarchy in order to establish his dictatorship, and the vengeance of an innocent girl, on her murderers!

Diablo 3 Wrath (Animated Short Film)

DIABLO III: WRATH

          A six-minute animated short movie 

that reveals the backstory of how Diablo 

corrupted and divided the Archangels!          

Hayao Miyazaki - The Essence of Humanity

"What drives animation is the will of the characters."
- Hayao Miyazaki