CBS Released New 'Supergirl' Promotional Video And Soaring Poster

Melissa Benoist is up for the hottest leading heroine in television, let say in a few months from now. And just wait till you see the new poster, see below, featuring the actress as Supergirl (or Kara Danvers/Zor-El). What more are you asking for from a "a contemporary, action-packed adaptation of the timeless story of one of the greatest female superheroes," eh?

The regulars of the show, aside from Benoist (whom I first saw in Glee), include Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Calista Flockhart as Cat Grant, Jeremy Jordan (previously in Smash, another musical TV show) as Winslow "Winn" Schott, and Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, among others.

Check out the new promotional video for Supergirl, courtesy of ET.

Synopsis

Supergirl is an action-adventure drama based on the DC Comics character Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist), Superman’s (Kal-El) cousin who, after 12 years of keeping her powers a secret on Earth, decides to finally embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Twelve-year-old Kara escaped the doomed planet Krypton with her parents’ help at the same time as the infant Kal-El. Protected and raised on Earth by her foster family, the Danvers, Kara grew up in the shadow of her foster sister, Alex (Chyler Leigh), and learned to conceal the phenomenal powers she shares with her famous cousin in order to keep her identity a secret.

Years later at 24, Kara lives in National City assisting media mogul and fierce taskmaster Cat Grant (Golden Globe Award winner Calista Flockhart), who just hired the Daily Planet’s former photographer, James Olsen (Mehcad Brooks), as her new art director. However, Kara’s days of keeping her talents a secret are over when Hank Henshaw (David Harewood), head of a super-secret agency where her sister also works, enlists her to help them protect the citizens of National City from sinister threats. Though Kara will need to find a way to manage her newfound empowerment with her very human relationships, her heart soars as she takes to the skies as Supergirl to fight crime.

First season of Supergirl will premiere on October 26, 2015, only at CBS.

Tim Burton & Ransom Riggs Release The Official Movie Title Treatment Of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children

When it was announced that Ransom Riggs' Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was optioned for a movie adaptation I was ecstatic. I was picturing out how the movie makers will incorporate the bizarre vintage photos in the book that so colored my imagination when reading it... and imagine how happy I was when it was later revealed who the director for the movie was...

At this stage, we already know that the movie adaptation will be directed by Tim Burton, whose visionary movies tickled the minds of every imaginative viewers. It will be starred by Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Terence Stamp, Rupert Everett, with Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson. This Fantasy-Adventure adaptation is presented to us by 20th Century Fox under the production of Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping.

And recently Tim Burton and Ransom Riggs released on their respective Social Media page a precious jewel! Here is the attractive title treatment of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children movie.

Synopsis

From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When his beloved grandfather leaves Jake clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers…and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special “peculiarity” can save his new friends.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children movie will hit cinemas on March 4, 2016.

'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' Lands With New Trailer And 6 Character Posters

A new trailer from the movie Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials has landed. And it is accompanied by some gorgeous character posters, which you can devour with your eyes below.

This action-adventure adaptation of James Dashner's second Maze Runner book is directed by Wes Ball and stars Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Barry Pepper, Lili Taylor, and Patricia Clarkson. This 20th Century Fox presentation is written for screen by T.S. Nowlin and produced by Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and Lee Stollman.

Check out the new trailer of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.

Get your grips on as well, as you drool over these gorgeous character posters from the movie.

Synopsis

In this next chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga, Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials will hit cinemas on September 18, 2015 (hush, hush, but it's on my birthday - YAY!).

The Hunger Games: ‪‎Mockingjay Part 2‬ Launches Second Official Trailer, And You Gotta See It

It's finally here! The second  trailer of The Hunger Games: ‪‎Mockingjay Part 2 has landed and it's offering new scenes we've never seen before. The story tightens into a thrilling adventure that may culminate to the success of thwarting the Capitol or not...

This Francis Lawrence-directed adaptation stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Natalie Dormer, with Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland.

Check out the newest trailer of The Hunger Games: ‪‎Mockingjay Part 2.

Synopsis

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow [Donald Sutherland] in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale [Liam Hemsworth], Finnick [Sam Claflin], and Peeta [Josh Hutcherson] – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: ‪‎Mockingjay Part 2 will soar to cinemas on November 20, 2015.

You Can Now Watch The New Spectre Trailer, The Latest James Bond 007 Adventure

It's been so long since Skyfall touched me to the core and established my liking to the James Bond franchise for good. Three years might be enough a long wait for the next movie in the series to grace the wide screen... and so it begins as the first trailer of Spectre landed our way...

Spectre is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig as the 007 and Ralph Fiennes as the old new M. They will be joined by Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista, and Andrew Scott.

Check out the new trailer of Spectre, the latest James Bond 007 movie.

And here are some videos that have been released before.

TV Spot # 1

Vlog: Spectre vlog features Day of the Dead festival

And we have some official stills here:

Synopsis

A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.

Spectre which will release in the US and the Philippines on November 6, 2015.

Book Details on Five Kingdoms #4: Death Weavers By Brandon Mull

If you've been closely monitoring the progress in the Five Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull, then you might be delighted to hear that the details of the next book in the series, Death Weavers, have been revealed.

First up we have the official cover that author Brandon Mull has the courtesy to reveal over his social media highway. And, yes, we get the full synopsis and the official release date, which will be in the first quarter of next year. So, you will have plenty of time to reread the series to refresh your self.

Check out the cover of Five Kingdoms: Death Weavers by Brandon Mull.

And here is a banner for you...

Synopsis

Trapped in a world where magic is powerful and dreams are real, Cole’s epic adventure continues in book four of the New York Times bestselling “fanciful, action-packed adventure” series (Publishers Weekly, starred review), from the author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series.

Cole and his friends have made it to the fourth of the five kingdoms that comprise the Outskirts—Necronum, land of the dead. New allies and new dangers await...

Five Kingdoms: Death Weavers will be released on March 15, 2016.

Movie Villain Schemes That Could Actually Work

The bad guys almost never win and when they do, the audience is so enamored by their characters, we can't be sure they were ever bad guys at all. The best example is Keyser Soze in "The Usual Suspects" (spoilers ahead). An innocent-acting Kevin Spacey leads detectives through a maze of lies and the audience is completely oblivious to his deception until the very end, when it's too late  —  Kevin Spacey is Keyser Soze.

Most villains are not so cunning. They fall victim to the most classic movie cliches  —  they talk too much when the hero is in their sights, leave calling cards during their crimes, and other boneheadedness that leads to their ultimate demise. Even the smartest villains like the Joker leave holes for Batman to save the day.

But real life isn't as kind to the heroes and bad guys are out there winning every day. If Hollywood wants to paint up some realistic scenarios were villains triumph, then truth is stranger than fiction:

1. The Hackers Are Winning

Hackers in movies are an interesting trope, because they're some of the most brilliant villains who just can't help themselves from doing something stupid and vulnerable, leading to their inevitable death or capture. In "Skyfall," Javier Bardem's character pulls the old "gets caught on purpose" gimmick to get inside the MI6 agency in London and wreak havoc. At this point, he's won, but he can't resist coming after Bond at his old home (named Skyfall) — where he ultimately meets his demise.

Real hackers wouldn't dare set foot in the country they're hacking, let alone come after a hero and risk death. Hackers from China recently breached U.S. government computers and stole Social Security numbers from 21.5 million Americans. That's huge, but it's almost guaranteed we'll never see their faces or know their names. The villains won in this instance.

2. A Villain Who Doesn't Talk

Imagine that, a villain who has his hero in the sights and pulls the trigger without saying a word. It's a cliche seen over and over. The hero is tied to a chair or incapacitated in some way, the villain has the gun pointed, ready to shoot — but he or she just can't resist spilling the master plan before pulling the trigger. Of course, by the time that happens, the hero or sidekick has saved the day and the villain is ruined. Imagine the collective shock if the bad guy took the shot before uttering a single word.

3. A Villain Who Stays Away From the Hero

One of the all-time biggest downfalls for villains: They find a way to make it personal. It's an eye-rolling cliche, because so often the villain's primary objective is not killing the hero, but because they get in the way, a hero "must be killed."

Think about all the evil dictators America has dealt with over the centuries. It's very possible the United States wouldn't have entered World War II when they did if the Japanese didn't attack Pearl Harbor in 1942. But because the Empire grabbed the rattlesnake by the tail, it was only a matter of time until the Axis powers fell at the hands of the Allies.

But then again, that's how movies work — at least, not when it comes to movie villains. A villain who does not encounter the hero doesn't make for much of a story. And that's why the bad guys just don't find a way to win on screen.

Cover Reveal! Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend Of The Rift By Peter Lerangis

I've been spying on Peter Lerangis' Seven Wonders series and it's been a while that I know of the next title, courtesy of the series' official website. And thanks to the author himself, we now have the glorious cover of the fifth Seven Wonders adventure, The Legend of the Rift.

This 304-page book will be graced by a purple backdrop, featuring three of the main characters and a loculus as they are facing the usual dose of monstrosity. My excitement meter has just been turned up to the full level...

Check out the cover of Seven Wonders Book 5: The Legend of the Rift by Peter Lerangis.

From the official website:

Follow the story of Jack McKinley in the mysterious, action-packed adventure series that takes place throughout the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Jack discovers a secret organization on a hidden island, and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs. As Jack and his three friends realize their lives are at stake, they have no choice but to accept the quest and embark on the challenge of their lives. Four friends. Seven Wonders. One goal.

The official synopsis of The Legend Of The Rift by Peter Lerangis has not been revealed yet. But expect it to hit book stores on March 8, 2016.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Comic-Con Always Brings Out The Best Trailers)

I love Comic-Con... not because the venues allow me to physically attend (which I can't and don't), but because of all the online materials that scatter all over the internetdom, satisfying all fans far and near. Some of the best trailers, posters and other materials come out during these events... materials that are usually toned down when released on usual days (except maybe during Super Bowl and the likes). One such example is the newly released Comic-Con trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is directed by Zack Snyder and stars Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Callan Mulvey, Tao Okamoto, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

Watch it now! Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Comic-Con trailer.

The rumble for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice starts in theaters on March 25, 2016.

Calamity: Book 3 Of The Reckoners Series By Brandon Sanderson Gets Cover and Synopsis

Brandon Sanderson is one of the authors that does not disappoint me. He is very timely and fast on his delivery of new books, but still the quality and adventure therein do not suffer and are always at par with those of the slow poke writers... I can hear someone saying they are not my bitches...

The author is so prolific that he will have multiple book releases this year and the next... And one of those book releases is Calamity, the final book in his Reckoners Series. This is definitely among the top of my list! Recently the official cover and synopsis of the said book have been released.

Check out the cover of Calamity (The Reckoners #3) by Brandon Sanderson.

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of the Mistborn series and Words of Radiance comes Calamity, the final book in the New York Times bestselling Reckoners series. What started in the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Steelheart and continued in the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Firefight now concludes in Calamity.

When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now Regalia has turned his closest ally into a dangerous enemy.

David knew Prof’s secret, and kept it even when Prof struggled to control the effects of his Epic powers. But facing Obliteration in Babilar was too much. Once the Reckoners’ leader, Prof has now embraced his Epic destiny. He’s disappeared into those murky shadows of menace Epics are infamous for the world over, and everyone knows there’s no turning back....

But everyone is wrong. Redemption is possible for Epics—Megan proved it. They’re not lost. Not completely. And David is just about crazy enough to face down the most powerful High Epic of all to get his friend back. Or die trying.

Calamity (The Reckoners) by Brandon Sanderson will hit book stores on February 16, 2016.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Reveals Commando-Style Character Portraits

At least eight out of the long list of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 characters have newly released character portraits. This line-up makes up the #‎Unite campaign of the movie and it includes Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Finnick, Cressida, Johanna, Boggs and finally Primrose.

The film is directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Natalie Dormer, with Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland, among many others. It is based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, with the screenplay written by Danny Strong and Peter Craig.

Checkout these commando-style character portraits from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.

Fresh from the oven...

You can watch the teaser trailer of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, should you missed it.

Synopsis

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow [Donald Sutherland] in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale, Finnick and Peeta – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 will hit cinemas on November 20, 2015.

New Steve Jobs Official Trailer Shows The Icon's Good And Bad Sides

The latest Steve Jobs movie touches on the human behind the genius. Well, that's at least what the new trailer of Steve Jobs imply. There are already a few Steve Jobs movie on the loose and this could be the most raw, gritty and dramatic.

The film is directed by Danny Boyle with Michael Fassbender playing the titular character. He will be joined by Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, Katherine Waterston, and Michael Stuhlbarg. It is a Universal Pictures production based on the screenplay by Aaron Sorkin.

Check out the new trailer of Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender.

Synopsis

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Steve Jobs will hit theaters on October 9, 2015.