DC and WB's Black Adam completes cast and announces release date!

Superheroes keep coming in the DC universe as Warner Bros. Pictures names Dwayne Johnson to play Egyptian champion Black Adam. Coming from the Marvel Family, Black Adam, although a supervillain, possesses great power and strength which are comparable to Superman and also Shazam who comes from the Greek gods. He presumably had moral purity that's why he was chosen by the wizard Shazam to be his successor.

In Black Adam, Dwayne Johnson is joined by actors Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Quintessa Swindel as Cyclone and Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate.

Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam

Aldis Hodge as Hawkman

Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher

Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone

Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate

DC and Warner Bros also announced the release date of Black Adam as they interrupted Times Square in New York City with this digital billboard.

 

It seems that Black Adam will be in theaters on July 2022! We really can't wait to get back into the theaters.

 

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The story behind hit song "DOTA o Ako" celebrates 10th year anniversary

I have seen the phrase "DOTA o ako" in my friends' statuses and I didn't realize it was already 10 years ago when it came out. The online game has made many relationships crazy because of attention it receives from the gaming community. I also did not know that there's actually a song and music video released during that era until Netlix reminded us about it.

The music video sequel, “DOTA At Ako” features Aikee and Vanessa 10 years later, taking their relationship (and their relationship with DOTA) to a whole new level. The duo also shares more of their thoughts on the song.

“To be honest, I can’t even imagine that my song 10 years ago ay magkakaroon ng sequel at hindi lang basta sequel bagkus sequel ito with Netflix,” says Aikee. “Kaya sobrang saya po ng puso ko dahil nabigyan ulit ng chance ang awiting tumatak sa tao isang dekada na ang nakalipas.”

“I was so excited in general to be working with Aikee again cause it has really been a long time since our collaboration -- 10 years ago to be exact. We've gotten so busy individually with our careers so it was definitely time to catch up and reminisce in a super memorable and major way!” adds Vanessa. “So when I got the call to do a remake I immediately canceled my schedule and confirmed! I knew I was gonna do it! I had to do it for sure! And especially ecstatic to do the sequel with Netflix because I am OBSESSED!”

True to the iconic original music video, the sequel from Netflix features an all-new song done in a cheesy, Pinoy videoke style that will have every DOTA fan singing along.

When asked about what they’re most excited for DOTA fans to see, Aikee shares, “Sa song kasi ng ‘DOTA o Ako,’ hindi nasagot kung ano nga ba ang pinili ko. Dito kasi ay masasagot ko na ang tanong na nakalutang ng sampung taon. At gusto kong makita nila kung paano ako lumipad, hahaha!”

“I'm really most excited for them to see the ending, who we ended up with in the music video,” continues Vanessa. “And I'm especially excited for them to see the outcome because we had an AWESOME TEAM that helped remake this video and take it to that ultimate next level!”

Vanessa also hopes that DOTA fans love the sequel and the Netflix Original Anime series, saying, “Please watch our ‘DOTA o Ako’ sequel! Because it's genuinely for the fans who really loved the song and continue to support and listen to it for 10 years now. I can't even believe it's been that long! So this is our thank you to everyone who supported us and definitely watch the Netflix series because for sure all you DOTA fans will love it!”

DOTA Dragon's Blood is now streaming on Netflix. Watch the trailer here:

 

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James Gunn's The Suicide Squad releases trailer, posters

From 2016's Suicide Squad, Warner Bros and DC Comics reboots the antihero movie The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn. The new trailer is a lot more brighter and colorful compared to its predecessor.

Reprising their roles are Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Jai Courtney as Boomerang and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. Now joined by Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Michael Rooker as Savant, Alice Braga as SolSoria, David Dastmalchian as the Polka-Dot Man, John Cena as Peacemaker, Sean Gunn as Weasel and Sylvester Stallone voicing Shark King. Yes, we're having some familiar Marvel names here and it's all good. Check out their character posters below. 

 

Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X where they are heavily-armed and dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Watch the newly-released red band trailer below.

James Gunn's The Suicide Squad will play in theaters and on HBO Max for streaming this August 2021. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League Movie Review

Sitting for 4 hours is unnoticeable while watching Zack Snyder's Justice League. This run redeems the 2017 movie that makes it a better version than Joss Whedon's. We don't hate Joss Whedon, but this movie is really JUST GREAT!

Picking up from the death of Superman in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Diana Prince (Wonder Woman) assembles a group of superhumans namely Arthur Curry (Aquaman), Barry Allen (The Flash) and Victor Stone (Cyborg) to take on an alien invasion lead by Steppenwolf. Aside from this invasion, the world is in the verge of extinction by the unity of the mother boxes.

From history, the unity of mother boxes was defeated by the powers of world defenders, including the participation of Green Lanterns - which was a great sequence by the way. The three mother boxes where hidden and protected from the return of Steppenwolf who is up for his revenge after thousands of years.

Earth defenders in the first invasion of Steppenwolf 

I can say that this is a good origin storytelling, as we were able to deeply understand more of the characters of Aquaman, the Flash and Cyborg. They each take credit on their contributions to the team and showing equal importance. It is so action-packed, no boring moments, and as I've said, you can't notice the 4-hours while watching it. The Flash got his role more relevant in the Justice League and his contribution is very essential unlike from 2017's just a mere childish lad.

The Justice League (Cyborg, The Flash, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman) 

The 6-part movie includes an epilogue that makes us look forward to another movie. For many people like me who does know more characters from the comics, I think we better start asking and read. DC is now establishing a more exciting future for their own movie universe.

Zack Snyder's Justice League casts Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa and Ray Fisher. Also with Diane Lane, Amy Adams and more. Now streaming only on HBO Go. 

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Jon Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda team up for IN THE HEIGHTS

Crazy Rich Asians director Jon Chu and the artistic talent of Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of Hamilton) join in the movie adaptation of a Broadway musical coming this summer of 2021.

In The Heights, featuring a bodega owner who has mixed feelings of closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother's fortune will be a story of making small dreams big. Shot in New York City where there is a kaleidoscope of stories and dreams makes this movie event a universal experience.

The movie stars Anthony Ramos (“A Star is Born,” Broadway’s “Hamilton”), Corey Hawkins (“Straight Outta Compton,” “BlacKkKlansman”), singer/songwriter Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera (TV’s “Vida”), Olga Merediz (Broadway’s “In the Heights”), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway’s “Rent”), Gregory Diaz IV (Broadway’s “Matilda the Musical”), Stephanie Beatriz (TV’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Dascha Polanco (TV’s “Orange is the New Black”) and Jimmy Smits (the “Star Wars” films). 

Chu directed the film from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes, based on the musical stage play, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and concept by Miranda. Miranda, Hudes, Scott Sanders, Anthony Bregman and Mara Jacobs produced the film, with David Nicksay and Kevin McCormick serving as executive producers.

Watch the latest trailer below.    

In The Heights opens in theaters June 18, 2021 and can also be streamed on HBO Max.

 

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Raya and the Last Dragon Movie Review

Disney's latest princess animation marks different from its predecessors and it adds the South East Asian culture in Raya and The Lost Dragon. It follows the footsteps of warrior princesses Mulan and Merida but Raya is an epic adventure who is able to live in a myth to be able to save a dying race and unite them all in unity. A perfect welcome for the Women's Month this March.

The movie displays familiar elements in the South East Asian culture. First, she was trained in Filipino weaponry, rides on a pet giant armadillo named Tuktuk which is the same name for transportation in Thailand, and she dons a hat that looks like the one from Vietnam. More representation of the SEA culture are they eat rice, the busy floating market like Bangkok and rice terraces.

It is a familiar story of different countries battling for supremacy but one was willing to unite them altogether to fight one common enemy. They did not have to depend on a written legend on who will save them, it all comes down to initiative and everything will just have to follow. Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) just went for a quest to revive that was lost and she did not have to outstand the others, but she became the leader. Accidentally forming an unlikely group of heroes, she has a very good trait of listening to others and responsibly utilizing her companions' strengths to achieve their goal. For me, Raya can be a great model for leadership if we put it in a larger perspective.

Awkwafina voicing the dragon Sisu gave the comedic element in Raya's adventure. She was the humble symbol in Raya's legends, and she was the instrument that bound the severed race in unity.

Raya and the Last Dragon basically is a movie about trust and unity and makes it relevant in today's world. It is now streaming on Disney+ and perfect to watch with the whole family.

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