THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG – 6 International Character Posters

Just in case you feel you haven’t seen enough character posters for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, here are six new international posters for you to check out.

They feature Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield, Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel, and Luke Evans as Bard the Bowman.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, on an epic quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

Having survived the beginning of their unexpected journey, the Company continues East, encountering along the way the skin-changer Beorn and a swarm of giant Spiders in the treacherous forest of Mirkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous Wood-elves, the Dwarves journey to Lake-town, and finally to the Lonely Mountain itself, where they must face the greatest danger of all – a creature more terrifying than any other; one which will test not only the depth of their courage but the limits of their friendship and the wisdom of the journey itself – the Dragon Smaug.

Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf the Grey, with Martin Freeman in the central role of Bilbo Baggins, and Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield. The international ensemble cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, and Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The film also stars (in alphabetical order) John Bell, Manu Bennett, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Lawrence Makoare, Sylvester McCoy, Graham McTavish, Dean O’Gorman, Mikael Persbrandt, and Aidan Turner.

STAR WARS: EPISODE VII to Be Released in December 2015!

Fan image via: Starwarsepisode-movie.com

Fan image via: Starwarsepisode-movie.com

Disney and Lucasfilm have announced that  J.J. AbramsStar Wars: Episode VII will be released in theaters on December 18th, 2015!

The movie will start shooting in Spring 2014 at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. Here’s what Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, had to say in a statement,

“We’re very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture.”

There still haven’t been any official casting announcements, but I’m sure they’ll be coming soon. Many members of the original main cast are expected to return.

Spider-Man and Black Cat Cosplay: Fancy Meeting You Here

Spider Trooper is Spiderman and Tabitha Lyons is Black Cat | Photo by: 
Infinities Edge Studios

Spider Trooper is Spiderman and Tabitha Lyons is Black Cat | Photo by: Infinities Edge Studios
Spider-Man has teamed up with pretty much everyone in the Marvel Universe at one point or another, but there are a few pairings that stand out above the rest, including his run-ins with Felicia Hardy, otherwise known as the Black Cat. Recreating a portrait originally drawn by Nebezial are cosplayers Spider Trooper (as Spidey) and Tabitha Lyons (as Black Cat). The photo and digital work were done by Infinities Edge Studios, and you can find future photos from this session on their respective facebook pages. I love everything about this, from the city in the background, the pose, the costumes, and the characters involved, so if you feel the same, make sure to give Tabitha, Spidey, and Infinities Edge some love on a job well done.

Art by: Nebezial

RoboCop – Official Trailer #2

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“Why is America so Robophobic!?”

Here’s the latest trailer for director Jose Padilha‘s RoboCop remake, and it looks really freakin’ cool. The trailer is loaded with a ton of new footage from the film. I think this movie is going to surprise a lot of people. I’m a fan of the original movie, but I really like what I’ve seen from this one so far.

The movie stars Joel KinnamanJackie Earle HaleyAbbie Cornish, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson. It’s set to be released on February 7th, 2014.