We've got another trailer for Denzel Washington's vigilante movie The Equalizer for you to watch. I enjoy watching action thrillers like this, and it looks like Washington gives a fierce performance. The actor plays a hardcore character named Robert McCall who helps a young woman, played by Chloe Moretz, gain her freedom. In the process he takes down the entire Russian mob. Washington is such a great actor, and it's great that he teamed up with his Training Day director, Antoine Fuqua, to bring us this film. Here's the synopsis:

"In The Equalizer, Denzel Washington plays McCall, a former black ops commando who has faked his death to live a quiet life in Boston. When he comes out of his self-imposed retirement to rescue a young girl, Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), he finds himself face to face with ultra-violent Russian gangsters. As he serves vengeance against those who brutalize the helpless, McCall’s desire for justice is reawakened. If someone has a problem, the odds are stacked against them, and they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer."

The film also stars Melissa Leo, Martin Csokas, and Bill Pullman. It will be released in theaters on September 26th. 

Mattel and Warner Bros. Consumer Products have extended their contracts with one another ensuring that Mattel will bringing us DC toys for the foreseeable future. This will include the toys for all upcoming DC movies, like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and TV shows, like Arrow. Here is the official announcement: 

"Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), with DC Entertainment, announced today that it has once again extended its successful relationship with leading worldwide toy manufacturer, Mattel, Inc. The new multi-year agreement grants Mattel rights to continue as master toy licensee for the entire universe of DC Comics characters.  Under the terms of this strategic alliance, Mattel is granted unprecedented access to the complete breadth and scope of the DC Comics vault of characters, which includes more than a thousand world-famous DC Comics Super Heroes and DC Comics Super-Villains, such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and The Joker.  The deal continues Mattel's support of the universe of DC Comics characters across its entire portfolio of core brands, including Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, Barbie®, Mattel Games and Fisher-Price®. 

"Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have an unrivaled portfolio of characters and a strong slate of content across all platforms which is essential to driving our global consumer products business—a business anchored by our long-term partnership with Mattel," said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.  "With so much opportunity on the horizon, we know Mattel will bring the talents of its world-class organization to create and market product lines for fans of all ages."

"In addition to the rights to utilize existing DC Comics characters and existing content, the extension includes Mattel's rights to produce toys based on future DC Comics films, animation and television projects that are developed and produced during the term of the agreement. Mattel is set to develop toy lines for two of Warner Bros.' most highly anticipated theatrical releases: the summer 2016 release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the recently announced Justice League film, to follow. 

"The dominance of DC Comics storylines in the world of television has enabled Mattel to develop product based on the Warner Bros. Television primetime series Arrow, entering its third season, and brings new opportunity with the upcoming live-action series The Flash.  Mattel will also have the opportunity to create product with newly announced DC Comics–based television series Gotham, Constantine and iZOMBIE, which will all debut during the 2014–15 television season. 

"In our fifteen years of collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Mattel has been honored with bringing the stories and characters of the DC Comics universe to life in toy form," said Doug Wadleigh, Senior Vice President, Global Brands Marketing, Boys and Entertainment for Mattel. "Mattel's robust portfolio has helped extend DC Comics properties to new consumers utilizing the toy brands they know and trust. We are excited to continue our partnership, and look forward to supporting upcoming entertainment launches and franchise development."

"During its nearly 15-year partnership with WBCP, Mattel has created and delivered a number of successful toy lines that bring the fun, action-packed heroism and excitement of DC Comics' characters to life, including top-of-the-line action figures, vehicles and role play accessories across all DC Comics brands, including tentpole films The Dark Knight Trilogy and the 2013 release of Man of Steel; to the vintage-styled line in support of the 60's BATMAN™ Classic TV Series. Mattel's Batman evergreen lines, Fisher-Price DC Super Friends Imaginext line, Hot Wheels® brand, as well as the multiple DC Comics Super Heroes action figure lines, together illustrate the commitment and success Mattel has had with the DC Comics brand over the years.

"We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Mattel and the Warner Bros. Consumer Products teams to collaborate on compelling product lines that support the many exciting DC Comics initiatives slated for the coming years including film, TV, games and comics," stated Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. 

"Driving its core Batman business, WBCP and Mattel continue to maintain the momentum for the ultimate Super Hero with its exclusive evergreen Batman brand that has come to life in toys and at retail.  This year, Mattel has released new and exciting products in the evergreen Batman toy line, including the Lights and Sounds 10ꞌꞌ Core figures, Hot Wheels® Batmobile Assortment, Batman Basic Figures, the all-new Batman 12" Figure, as well as additional figures and characters to augment the assortment.  Mattel has reinvigorated their collector offering with the new 6ꞌꞌ Total Heroes™ line for the gateway collector and the 3¾ꞌꞌ DC Multiverse line of hyper-detailed action figures for the more serious collector – both lines launched this year. 

"Fisher-Price continues to introduce the world of DC Comics to the next generation with their popular DC Super Friends pre-school line. Part of the Fisher-Price Imaginext line, DC Super Friends has proven to be incredibly successful in the U.S., U.K., Brazil, Mexico, Australia and Spain, as it continues to expand across Europe with its recent debut in German, and globally."

As a tribute to Jon Favreau's Iron Man 2, artist Orlando Arocena created this incredible series of vector art featuring Iron Man, War Machine, and Iron Patriot. This is the artist who brought us an awesome Sentinel illustration for X-Men: Days of Future Past. You really need to visit the artist's Behance page to see the method of his artistic madness. 

Marvel movie star Tom Hiddleston has been cast as country music legend Hank Williams in a biopic called I Saw the Light. The movie will be directed by Marc Abraham from a script he wrote. The movie is based on book Hank Williams: The Biography written by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William MacEwan. 

Williams was born in 1929 in Alabama, and at 10 years of age he taught himself to play the guitar by watching other guitarists. He put together his first band when he was 14 and that led to an incredible yet short life. He really broke out into the musical scene during the post-World War II era with the song "Move It on Over." After struggling with alcoholism he died at age 29 of heart failure.

According to Variety, producers have also picked up the rights from Sony ATV for Williams’ songs such as "Your Cheatin’ Heart" and "Hey Good Lookin’." The film will go into production in October in Louisiana.

Hiddleston is a great actor, and he really looks the part. This will be a solid project for him to work on, and as a fan of the actor I'll be looking forward to see his performance.

GT reader William Selby sent us some photos of his extremely impressive Doctor Who Cyberman cosplay. He made it for MCM Expo London Comic Con, and as you can see, it turned out brilliantly. Nice job, William, and thanks for sending it in! 

Two new posters have been released for Transformers: Age of Extinction. The first features Optimus Prime and Grimlock looking like they're determined to kick some ass. The second is an international poster that shows Prime engulfed in flames. I've included a new international trailer for the movie as well!

Judging from the trailers that have been released for the movie, Prime and Grimlock are going to make for a great, dynamic team, and they are sure to cause all kinds of destruction fighting bad guys. I really hope that Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots don't just come into the picture at the end of the movie. I want them to play a good solid part in the story. It's set to be released on June 27th!

The Wrap's Jeff Sneider has reported more potential news from Zack Snyder's Justice League movie. He seems to have come across some information that suggests Martian Manhunter, Max Lord, and Darkseid will be in the movie. 

This isn't the first time we've heard a couple of these names, as both Manhunter and Darkseid have been previously been rumored to be in the film. Apparently Darkseid will be the main villain in the story. This is the first time I've heard Max Lord attached to the project, though. The news comes from an agency grid that Sneider tweeted that you can see below:

No Martian Manhunter in JUSTICE LEAGUE? Not according to this agency grid, which lists DARKSEID as the villain... pic.twitter.com/lLwFwkXLkv

— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) June 12, 2014

What's interesting about this is that Warner Bros. superhero movie screenwriter David S. Goyer went off on Manhunter and criticized him, saying:

"He can't be f***ing called the Martian Manhunter because that's goofy. He can be called Manhunter… The whole deal with Martian Manhunter is he's an alien living amongst us… So he comes down to Earth and decides, unlike Superman who already exists in the world now, that he's just going to be a homicide detective…"

Maybe this was just a ploy to throw fans off. One thing we do know is that come Comic-Con in July a lot of the answers the questionx we have will be revealed. Rumors will be confirmed or denied. I'm curious to see how this all plays out.

This report follows the recent superhero movie line-up rumor that involves Shazam, Sandman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Green Lantern.

Via: YahooUK

Here's a behind the scenes photo from the set of Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi featuring Boba Fett without his helmet. The photo has completely ruined my vision of what Fett actually looks like under the helmet. He is the least badass person they could have gotten to put on that costume. I'm not really sure, but there's a chance that that could be Frank Oz. I included another behind the scenes shot from the same movie below. I don't think it is, and I couldn't find any information that Oz ever stood in as Boba Fett. All I know is that now, every time I see Boba Fett I'm going to think that of that face behind the mask. Thanks to Kristian Odland for the tip!

Updated Information: This is Don Bies, who is one of two ILM employee's that played Fett while George Lucas was shooting the special edition films. The guy was obviously still clearing living in the 70s with that mustache and glasses. Thanks to GT reader Brian Moman for the insight! 

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Here's our first look at Tom Hardy playing twins in a new film currently in production called Legend. The period gangster movie sees Hardy step into dual roles as the infamous Kray twins Ronnie and Reggie. He looks really great as both of these characters, and it's going to be really interesting to see how he portrays each of them.

As we previously reported, the story will follow the "tortured and unique relationship between gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray, the identical twin brothers infamous for their criminal exploits in London during the 1950s and 1960s." Some of the other elements that the story will tackle include "notorious gangster Jack 'the Hat' McVitie, who was murdered by Reginald in 1967 - politician Lord Boothby, and the brothers’ nemesis in the police force, DS Leonard 'Nipper' Read, who made it his life’s ambition to put the Krays behind bars."

Father’s Day is on Sunday, and if you’re still scrambling to find the perfect gift, here are our best suggestions.

Blade Runner Whiskey Glass

Let your dad relax after a long day like the badass he is. This hand-made crystal tumbler is exactly the same as the one Rick Deckard used in the classic sci-fi noir Blade Runner. [Firebox]

Tactical Barbecue Gift Pack

Dads all think they are masters of the grill. They rarely are, but that doesn’t stop them from spending an inordinate amount of time preparing to burn your burger. This S.W.A.T. style barbecue set matches his intensity for the grill. As a bonus, it includes a tool for that other timeless “Dad’s in charge” food, pizza. [ThinkGeek]

9-in-1 Emergency Tool Kit

Nothing says, “I have faith in you, Dad,” like a multi-tool designed to fight off a zombie horde. With this he can chop down a tree, bash in some brains, bury your neighbor, and then open one of the cans of chili you scavenged. [Amazon]

Iron Throne Replica

Treat your dad like the king he is and put this at the head of the dining table. Sure, you may have to mortgage your house to afford it, but think of all the sacrifices he’s made for you along the way. [Firebox]

Fitbit Flex

You love your dad, and you want him around for a long time. But look at what he’s been up to. Drinking, eating charred red meat and pizza, fighting zombies, and playing the game of thrones. None of those activities scream longevity. So get him a Fitbit to let him know you want him to stick around. Oh, and would it kill you to call him once in awhile? [Amazon]

Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a new documentary being released by Paramount Pictures. It takes fans through the humble beginnings of the Ninja Turtles all the way to the successful global phenomenon that it has become. The studio has released a short trailer for it that you can check out below.

The doc was started in 2008 by three hardcore fans: Isaac Elliott-Fisher, Mark Hussey, and Randall Lobb. They spent the next five years years shooting the doc in their spare time in-between their day jobs. They managed to land interviews with TMNT creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, as well as Steve Barron, who was director of the original live action Turtles movie. They also talked to Brian Henson, who worked on the creation of the costumes for the original movie.

Turtle Power looks like a must watch for any true TMNT fan. It will be released on August 12th on DVD and Digital HD. Thanks to THR for the tip.

Here's a great piece of Guardians of the Galaxy art that director James Gunn tweeted out recently. It features Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel mashed together with the characters they are voicing, Rocket Raccoon and Groot. The illustration was created by Arne, who goes by the name ratscape on DeviantArt.

As you know, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright are best pals, and at one point Pegg was even rumored to be a part of the Ant-Man movie because of the photo above. Nothing ever materialized from that rumor though. No one really saw all this Ant-Man drama coming, it was completely unexpected for the fans, and a lot of them were pissed. In a recent interview with Pegg, he weighs in on his friend's departure from the project saying:

"I Feel lucky that I got to read Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish’s Ant-Man script… Daring, fun, funny, and hugely exciting; shame we won't see it."

He further explained:

"I think it’s a terrible shame. I get why perhaps it’s happened. Maybe they want a particular thing in line with a particular other thing, but if you hire a director who has a particular vision, you’ve got to expect him or her to make a such and such film. An Edgar Wright film. That’s what that script was and it was interesting. The characters had a real journey. I can’t really say too much about it because obviously it’s not my thing, but it’s their loss."

Marvel let go of a great director, but like I've said before, the studio is going to get the movie they want, and they weren't willing to compromise their vision for Wright's. You can watch the video interview below from Sky Movies.

Idris Elba plays a hardcore criminal in his new drama thriller No Good Deed. Elba is known for his roles inThe Wire, Marvel's Thor franchise, and Pacific Rim. This looks like an intense film, and Elba gives a really aggressive performance. 

The story follows Terri (Taraji P. Henson), "a devoted wife and mother of two, who lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened by Colin (Elba), a charming stranger who smooth-talks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival."

No Good Deed also stars Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo, and Henry Simmons. It's set to be released by Screen Gems on September 12th. 

In honor of the tenth anniversary of Mean Girls, the gang over at Cinefix has given the film the 8-Bit Cinema treatment. It takes viewers on a quest to survive high school. I actually really enjoyed Mean Girls when it came out. It was a decently made film. It helped spark the careers of Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried, and lead to Lindsey Lohan's downfall. 

I’m going to start off by saying I really liked the original How to Train Your Dragon. It was a fun and whimsical romp through a uniquely painted environment. But while I liked the first movie, I fell head-over-heels, madly in LOVE with How to Train Your Dragon 2! I went into the theater skeptical that the sequel would be able to  live up to the first one, but from start to finish I was entertained for a huge variety of reasons. Now, let’s get into some of those reasons, shall we?

Let’s talk characters. I don’t know if it was letting writer Dean DeBlois fully take the helm on the sequel (he co-directed the first film), or perhaps including the writer of the original children’s book, Cressida Cowell put her touch on it, but it was SO well written. I loved the way the characters interacted with each other, whether it was cracking jokes that hit me square in the funny bone, or heart-warming moments that had me choking back tears so I wasn’t the dude in his mid-twenties crying in a theater full of children. I haven’t seen an animated film that so accurately hit emotions quite like this in a very long time. (Your move Pixar!) And these characters are put through the ringer. Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his pals face incredible peril, and you truly feel these fun characters get beaten down before they stand back up. That makes the upward movement later in the movie feel so much more rewarding.

But what are great characters without an amazing story? Not sure, but luckily we won’t have to find out from How to Train Your Dragon 2, because the plot is great! The stakes are insurmountably higher in the second movie. No longer are we just trying to convince dear old, stubborn dad that dragons “ain’t so bad." The fate of the entire world lays in the balance. And that world expands SO much further than the little village of Berk this time around. As Hiccup states in the beginning of the movie, with Vikings on the backs of dragons, the world just got a whole lot bigger. I’m happy it did, because this is a world I’m happy to come back to again and again to explore. And explore it we do!

All in all, How to Train Your Dragon 2 isn’t just a good kids movie, it is a fantastic adventure! An adventure that is going to hurt my wallet, because I know I’m going to be going back to the theater just to relive it. This movie is well worth seeing, and toss in the extra few bucks to see it in IMAX, because each frame of it is breathtakingly colorful and engaging.

Game of Thrones writer and producer Bryan Cogman has been hired by 20th Century Fox to take on the script for their big screen adaptation of Magic: The Gathering. He will work alongside producer Simon Kinberg (X-Men, Fantastic Four) in developing the story. 

They have such a huge fantasy world to play with, and the studio hopes to turn it into an epic franchise like The Lord of the Rings. The fantasy based card game was introduced in 1993, and it includes several races of humans and creatures that vary in strength. The players use special weapons and spells with these characters to battle each other. 

I haven't played this game since high school, but I had a great time playing when I did. Hopefully they develop a great movie, and turn it into a successful franchise that fans will enjoy. Hiring Cogman on to help in the process is definitely a step in the right direction.

Source: Deadline

A new viral video for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has surfaced that chronicles the events that happened in the world between Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the upcoming sequel. It incorporates footage through news clip, photos, and other things that gives audiences some insight on the severity of the Simian Flu. It all leads up to an eerie piece of street art that warns of the apes uprising… "Prepare For Dawn." The movie comes out on July 11th! 

Ahh puns, they are indeed a wonderful thing.

While there were 3 different actresses who played the femme fatale known as Catwoman on the 1966 Batman series, most people associate the part with Julie Newmar, and rightfully so (though I do look back on the Eartha Kitt time fondly). She embraced the over-the-topness of it all and looked gorgeous while doing it.

Turns out the guys and gals at Tweeterhead are also huge fans of the show, hence we have this gorgeous Catwoman Maquette as a result, and it truly is beautiful. The Maquette bears an uncanny resemblance to the brunette beauty and comes in at 11.5 inches high, complete with an Egyptian style cat statue propping her up. If you head to their official site you can put in an order for the exclusive emerald edition as well, which features the emerald green jewel instead of the normal diamond colored version. Tweeterhead really outdid themselves, and if you feel the same way you can pre-order yours now and can expect it to land on your doorstep sometime this August.

In celebration of the World Cup, Disney has released this very short promo for their upcoming animated adventure film Big Hero 6. It features Hiro and his big lovable robot Baymax getting into the soccer spirit as they kick around the ball. As you'll see int he promo it's not so easy for Baymax.

Big Hero 6 centers on a young robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada and his robot friend Baymax.  They join forces with a team of new crime fighters to save the futuristic city of San Fransokyo (a hybrid San Francisco and Tokyo) from a criminal plot. 

Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, Big Hero 6 is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, created by Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau. The film is scheduled to debut November 7th.