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WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS LICENSEES TAKE ON COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is heading to Comic-Con International: SanDiego (SDCC) 2015 in support of its licensing partners as they feature exclusive products and giveaways throughout the four-day event.  From Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to DC Super Hero Girls to Scooby-Doo and more, fun offerings can be found for fans of all ages.

 

“Year after year, fans flock to San Diego to attend Comic-Con International to see their favorite brands celebrated in a larger-than-life forum,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are happy to once again offer those fans the chance to take home a piece, or pieces, of the fun with our many licensing partners’ exclusive product offerings.”

 

While at the show, fans who attend the interactive DC COMICS MEETS LEGO ART Panel on Thursday, July 9, will witness the convergence of the world’s greatest Super Heroes with one of the world’s greatest toys as LEGO® brick artist Nathan Sawaya unveils the first-look at select signature sculptures to be showcased in the global touring exhibition, The Art of the Brick: DC Comics. Acclaimed comic book artist and Co-Publisher of DC Entertainment, Jim Lee, will draw LIVE the concept for a brand new Batmobile to be built entirely out of LEGO bricks and later unveiled during the tour exhibition. EP Daily TV host, Victor Lucas, will serve as moderator, with production team members, Brandon Griffith and Tommy Williamson, joining the discussion. Additionally, attendees will be treated to exclusive giveaways during the panel.

 

DC Super Hero Girls, the all-new Super Hero franchise targeted to girls ages 6-12, will also have a presence at the show as DCE and Warner Bros., as well as WBCP partners Mattel and Random House, offer fans giveaways throughout the four-day event.

 

Additionally, fans won’t want to miss all the exclusives and exciting activations offered by WBCP’s partners. Some of these exclusives include, but are not limited to:

  • Bif Bang Pow! – Booth 2343 (Entertainment Earth) – Mike Tyson Mysteries Mike Tyson Astronaut 8-Inch Action Figure with Pigeon; The Big Bang Theory™ Sheldon and Stuart 3 3/4 Inch Action Figures
  • Cryptozoic – Booth 820 (Awesome Conventions Exclusives) – Batman Fluxx Exclusive
  • Diamond Select Toys – Booth 2607 – Gotham “Roughed Up” The Penguin Figure; Gotham Minimates Fateful Meeting Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne 2-pack; Batman: The Animated Series “Almost Got ’im” B&W Batman Resin Bust; Batman: The Animated Series “Almost Got ‘im” B&W Catwoman Resin Bust; Batman The Animated Series Femme Fatales “Almost Got ‘im” Harley Quinn B&W PVC Statue
  • Factory Entertainment – Booth 2647 – Batman Classic TV Series Dynamic Duo Color Monolith
  • Fisher-Price – Booth 3029 – Thomas & Friends™ DC Super Friends Minis
  • Funko – Booth 5341 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Pop Fun Hero 2 Pack; POP TV Arrow Unmasked; Pop TV The Flash Unmasked; Reaction Figure: The Flash Unmasked; Reaction Figure: Arrow Unmasked; Dorbz XL: Batman 6″ Variant
  • Hallmark – Booth 2913X – Chrome Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Ornament
  • Icon Heroes – Booth 3345 (Action Figure Xpress) – Arrow and The Flash TV Super Hero Fight Club Mug Pen Holder; DC Comics Bombshells Harley Quinn Die Cut Mouse Pad; The Flash TV Deluxe Letter Opener
  • Junk Food Clothing – Booth 1915 (DC Comics) and San Diego – Exclusive Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Logo T-Shirt
  • Kotobukiya – Booth 2601 – Alfred Pennyworth SDCC Limited Edition ARTFX+ Statue
  • The LEGO Group – Booth 2829 – Action Comics #1 Superman Inspired Set; LEGO DC Comics Comic Book with Poster; Arrow Arsenal Mini Figure
  • Mattel – Booth 3029 – Hot Wheels® Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batmobile™; Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Lights and Sounds Figure 2-Pack
  • Mezco – Booth 3445 – One:12 Collective Limited Edition Summer Exclusive The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Boxed Set; Poison Ivy Mini Mez-Itz Clip On
  • Moebius Models – Booth 2946 – Krypto the Superdog Commemorative Edition Model
  • Monogram – Booth 3645 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Logo Keychain
  • NECA – Booth 3145 – Friday the 13th Clothed 8″ Action Figures – 35th Anniversary Pamela Voorhees with Young Jason; DC Comics HeroClix: Brainiac Skull Ship; DC Comics HeroClix: Felix Faust with Custom d20
  • Quantum Mechanix – Booth 4149 – DC Comics Batman Luggage Tag
  • Trend Setters – Booth 4730 – Batman: Arkham Knight (Harley in Red) Morphing Mug; Batman: Arkham Knight (Harley Quinn) MightyPrint Wall Art; Exclusive Arrow Oliver Queen MightyPrint Wall Art

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Review of “Good Bad Ugly”

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Director: Adhik Ravichandran 

Starring: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Das, Trisha, Simran

Genre: Action / Crime Drama

Rating: 4.5/5


“Good Bad Ugly” centers on Red Dragon (Ajith Kumar), a notorious gangster who chooses to surrender himself in the hopes of turning over a new leaf and reuniting with his estranged son. However, when unforeseen threats emerge, Red Dragon is forced to step back into the dangerous underworld to protect the only family he has left.

“Good Bad Ugly” plays to the strengths of Ajith Kumar, delivering a fan-pleasing portrayal of both his vintage villainy and his matured emotional depth. Ajith’s powerful screen presence, coupled with his iconic voice, shines against Arjun Das’s brooding and intense new-age antagonist, creating an electric old-school versus new-school dynamic. The nostalgic return of Simran is a clever nod to longtime fans, bringing heart and familiarity. Trisha brings a strong, grounded performance as the moral compass in Red Dragon’s life, helping move the emotional threads of the story. The film smartly balances action, comedy, and sentimental fan-service moments.

While the film delivers on fan expectations, its narrative could have benefited from tighter pacing and deeper character development for its supporting cast. Some plot conveniences and an overreliance on nostalgia may limit broader audience appeal beyond the fanbase. Certain dramatic beats felt rushed, leaving little time for emotional resonance to fully land.

The ambition to blend high-octane action with heavy emotional stakes sometimes leads to tonal inconsistencies. At moments, the shift from gritty underworld drama to lighter fan moments feels abrupt. Additionally, though Ajith Kumar’s effort to showcase his dancing skills is commendable and welcomed by fans, it slightly disrupts the otherwise darker tone the film establishes.

“Good Bad Ugly” is a tribute to Ajith Kumar’s enduring legacy, offering vintage thrills while teasing new dimensions to his craft. It’s a solid entertainer that successfully taps into fan nostalgia while hinting at an exciting evolution for AK. While not without its flaws, the film’s heart, energy, and performances make it a must-watch for fans and a compelling action-drama for broader audiences.

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Presence: A Horror Movie For People That Don’t Like Horror Movies

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In these uncertain times, you can’t beat a good old-fashioned horror movie. Unfortunately, Presence is not an old-fashioned horror movie. Yet, as I discovered, this is a good thing!

When I heard about the premise of this movie, I was intrigued. The stylishly subtle trailer was, appropriately, haunting.  And was that Lucy Liu? A haunted house movie from the perspective of the ghost? As a seasoned horror movie buff, I was all in!

Like the majority of people I missed the films brief theatrical release. Luckily I was able to catch it on streaming. Visually the film is easy to enjoy from your own home, as it’s rather cosy looking. I never thought I’d be describing a horror movie as ‘cosy’ looking but it’s true! This is not a James Wan type creepy, dusty, decrepit house harbouring a haunting. No, this is a 100 year old jewel toned, oak finished colonial style home. 

Despite this the story follows the beats we are all familiar with: troubled family of four move into a new house. The big deviation from the trope is we, the audience, are seeing events unfold from the POV of the ghost or presence. 

Director Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s Eleven) chose to film the entire piece using a small (14mm) hand-held digital camera. Soderbergh himself acted as the ‘presence’ following the actors around. From the audiences perspective it is like watching the family through a barrier or pane of glass. Cleverly, windows and mirrors are hugely prominent and integral throughout.

The presence mainly follows and tries to interact with the daughter of the family, Chloe (Callina Liang), who has recently suffered the trauma of her best friend dying suddenly. Through Soderbergh’s experimental filming, we feel the dysphoria and frustration the ‘ghost’ is feeling at trying to affect the world around it, particularly during the anxiety-inducing final scene!

However, in what could be yet another mismarketing of a film, the trailer promised to be the ‘scariest movie you will see this year’ and ‘terrifying’; instead, they delivered this subversive, character-driven, family drama. If you are expecting jump scares and dramatic music stings, this is not your movie. I could understand if someone was disappointed that the only seemingly scary thing is the mother’s and son’s relationship, right up until the gut-punch of the final scene. 

Presence is definitely a slow burn, tension building until the final scene, and the unveiling of the ‘presence’ giving us a new understanding of the whole story. The ending is disturbing and stays with you as you re-analyse earlier scenes. 

My one complaint is that the character Ryan (West Mulholland) with his Chesney Hawkes hair, perhaps needed more subtlety. The rest of the cast was completely solid and believable as a family with so many unspoken issues. 

I wouldn’t recommend this film for everybody but maybe be as so bold to say it’s a horror movie for people that don’t like horror movies. It’s well-lit and cerebral with realistically flawed characters.

Presence is available to stream.

Three and a half stars.

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Anime Review: Fog Hill of the Five Elements (Wu Shan Wu Xing)

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Genre: Action, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Historical
Runtime: Each episode runs approximately 20-30 minutes
Director: Lin Hun (also the Creator)
Studio: Samsara Animation Studio
Main Voice Actors (Chinese Cast):Liu Zhi Shi as Wen Ren Yu Xuan Zhou Qi as Shen Nong Fang Yuan as Xuan


Overview

Fog Hill of the Five Elements is a breathtaking Chinese anime (donghua) that merges traditional Chinese ink-painting aesthetics with high-intensity martial arts action. Created and directed by Lin Hun, this series delivers a spellbinding visual experience that rivals, and in many ways surpasses, mainstream Japanese anime. Produced by Samsara Animation Studio, the anime is a labor of love, known for its hand-drawn animation and meticulous detail.

Set in a mythological world where elemental beasts roam free, the series follows the Five Elemental Envoys tasked with protecting humanity. The story focuses on Wen Ren Yu Xuan, the Fire Envoy, whose actions set off a chain of events threatening the delicate balance between humans and beasts. The tale is steeped in Chinese folklore and myth, weaving a complex narrative of duty, power, and sacrifice.

Without question, Fog Hill of the Five Elements is one of the most visually stunning animated series in recent memory. The blend of traditional Chinese ink wash painting with modern dynamic action scenes is masterful. Every frame looks like a moving scroll painting, with fluid character movements and kinetic fight choreography that puts many mainstream series to shame.

The characters are deeply tied to traditional archetypes found in Chinese legends but are fleshed out with emotional depth and conflict. Voice acting by Liu Zhi Shi, Zhou Qi, and Fang Yuan brings authenticity and gravitas to their respective roles. The dialogue is steeped in poetic language, enhancing the mythic feel of the story.

The soundtrack complements the epic visuals with traditional Chinese instrumentation mixed with modern elements. The sound design heightens the impact of every battle and emotional moment.


Rating: 9/10

Fog Hill of the Five Elements earns a 9 out of 10 for its groundbreaking animation style, deep mythological storytelling, and heart-pounding action. The only downside is its limited number of episodes and slow release schedule, which leaves fans craving more.


Pros

  • Unparalleled hand-drawn animation
  • Unique art direction inspired by traditional Chinese painting
  • Rich mythological lore
  • Epic fight choreography

Cons

  • Sparse episode release
  • Story pacing can be uneven at times

Final Verdict 9/10

If you’re an anime enthusiast or a fan of animation artistry, Fog Hill of the Five Elements is a must-watch. Its fusion of stunning visuals, martial arts action, and mythological storytelling makes it one of the standout titles in modern animation. Whether you’re into Japanese anime or Chinese donghua, this series deserves a spot on your watchlist.

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