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Robocop Viral Campaign Reveals Updated ED-209

The Robocop remake is still a year away, but Columbia Pictures and MGM have begun their viral campaign via an official OmniCorp corporate page. There you’ll find a video (below) advertising their new product line, which includes the “battlefield tested” ED-209 (pictured).

For a half-century, these words have set the framework upon which OmniCorp has aimed to build a brighter world.

We don’t do passive technology. At OmniCorp, our solutions generate a beacon of safety that we shine upon on the dangers of the day. No matter the obstacle – political, cultural, philosophical – we pursue our convictions around the globe to secure peace of mind at home. And when this requires bold new direction, we never allow doubt to shrink our duty. When your quality of life is in the balance, our leadership team will tip the scales.

Our products have elevated your lives. Our people have inspired your future. Our passion will always be at your side.

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July 8, 2012
New Poster and Banner for Guillermo Del Toro’s Pacific Rim

Of the 743 registered projects that have Guillermo del Toro attached to them, the one to watch is undoubtedly Pacific Rim. All you need to know is giant monsters versus giant robots. It all sounds a bit Evangelion to us, but it should be cool nonetheless. The film’s official Facebook page has revealed a new banner and poster for the film, the latter exclusively available at San Diego Comic-Con.

The poster is a minimal affair, but it gives us a hint of the scale of the giant robots that will be seen in the film.

Pacific Rim is released on 10 May 2013 in the US, and in Australia on 11 July 2013 from Roadshow.

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July 8, 2012
New Comic-Con Poster for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Just after announcing the end of principal photography on The Hobbit, Peter Jackson (once again via his Facebook page) has revealed a new Comic-Con exclusive poster for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Hi everyone. Here’s an exclusive Comic Con poster. Be sure to get your copy in San Diego and let me know what you think of it! Cheers, Peter J

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is released on 26 December 2012 in Australia from Roadshow. The film will debut in the US on 14 December 2012.

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July 8, 2012
The Dark Knight Rises Exhibition and Lamborghini Aventador in Sydney

Sydney’s The Galeries is currently running a promotion with The Dark Knight Rises, allowing shoppers to take a look at Bruce Wayne’s brand new Lamborghini Aventador as seen in the film, but a selection of behind the scenes photos from the film as well.

The Galleries have a hanging display filled with posters and 300 custom designed bats, all hanging from The Galeries’ glass ceiling. The effect is quite striking. Visitors can also enter a giveaway and have a chance to win a ride in the car to the Sydney premiere of the film!

These photos were taken on an iPhone so apologies for the quality.

The Dark Knight Rises is released on 19 July 2012 in Australia from Roadshow.

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July 7, 2012
Marvel Teases Uncanny Avengers #1 and Minimum Carnage

As San Diego Comic Con approaches, Marvel are pumping out even more teasers that will get full run-downs at the con panels. Today, it’s the cover for the previously announced Uncanny Avengers #1, along with a new teaser for something called Minimum Carnage.

The Uncanny Avengers cover is by John Cassaday, and it shows off the new ‘it can go anywhere’ Marvel logo. “We’re no longer going to be locked into where our logos are placed, which has traditionally been the top third of our covers, and we’re going to start to look at our covers with an eye towards strong design and commerciality above all else, explained Marvel Chief Creative Officer, Joe Quesada. “What’s going to attract the reader’s eye, what’s going to make them want to buy that particular title? That’s the first question our artists and editors are going to ask themselves.”

The second teaser comes via a single image that simply says Minimum Carnage, which is presumably meant to evoke the Maximum Carnage run of the 1990s. That run saw Spider-man and Venom team up to stop a rampaging Carnage and a band of killers from destroying a bunch of stuff. It also inspired a video game of the same name, not to mention a line of toys. This is what we have to look forward to in October.

July 7, 2012
Mondo Unveils Posters for King Kong, Iron Giant and Lord of the Rings

Mondo, the collectible art boutique arm of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, has unveiled no less than six new posters for three classic films.

Laurent Durieux is behind both posters for King Kong and the one-sheet for The Iron Giant. These beautiful pieces of artwork evoke the wonder these films held when they were first released. They are also really cool.

The second image from The Iron Giant is actually for a jointed figure by Kevin Tong. Mondo claims that “There are 9 points of articulation and it will come pre-packaged and ship flat”.

Finally, Mondo has announced that they have a licence for Lord of the Rings posters, starting with Aaron Horkey’s poster (and variant) for The Return of the King.

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July 6, 2012
Peter Jackson Ends Principal Photography on The Hobbit

Peter Jackson has just posted a new photo on his Facebook page, declaring an end to almost 9 months of shooting the two-part The Hobbit.

Jackson adds:

We made it! Shoot day 266 and the end of principal photography on The Hobbit. Thanks to our fantastic cast and crew for getting us this far, and to all of you for your support! Next stop, the cutting room. Oh, and Comic Con!
Cheers, Peter J

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is released on 26 December 2012 in Australia from Roadshow. The film will debut in the US on 14 December 2012.

July 6, 2012
Three New Posters for The Dark Knight Rises

Only weeks away from release, various posters for The Dark Knight Rises are popping up all over the Interwebs. There are enough of these now to fully wallpaper a large room, with no less than 22 posters now in circulation for what will be the last big superhero film of 2012.

Firstly, there’s the IMAX poster, which is another variation on the existing posters for the film. Viral website www.thefirerises.com has revealed another poster, this time a propaganda piece featuring Bane. Similarly, Empire Online gets down to the gutter level for the latest UK quad.

The Dark Knight Rises is released on 19 July 2012 in Australia from Roadshow.

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July 6, 2012
New Official Images from Resident Evil: Retribution

A set of new images have emerged from Resident Evil: Retribution, the fifth entry in the successful zombie film franchise. The first four images come from Sony directly, while the last four from are from the always great Kinopoisk.ru.

Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun.

Resident Evil: Retribution will be released in the US on 14 September 2012, and in Australia on 11 October 2011 from Sony.

July 6, 2012
Beautiful Poster for Sam Raimi’s Oz: The Great and Powerful

Disney (via IMPAwards) has released the first poster for Sam Raimi’s Oz: The Great and Powerful, due out on 8 March 2013 in the US.

The beautiful painted poster evokes an instant sense of nostalgia and the familiar, with the Yellow Brick Road, rolling green hills and even the twister conjuring up memories of the 1939 classic film. The main character is the smallest element on the poster, rightly labelled a teaser, for it is not yet known what his role in this brave new world will be.

Synopsis: Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great and Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.

July 5, 2012