Sony Pictures Animation’s Connected is an original animated comedy from director Mike Rianda (Gravity Falls) and producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Lego Movie), about an everyday family's struggle to relate while technology rises up around the world! When Katie Mitchell (voiced by Abbi Jacobson), a creative outsider, is accepted into the film school of her dreams, her plans to meet “her people” at college are upended when her nature-loving dad Rick (voiced by Danny McBride) determines the whole family should drive Katie to school together and bond as a family one last time. Katie and Rick are joined by the rest of the family, including Katie’s wildly positive mom Linda (voiced by Maya Rudolph), her quirky little brother Aaron (voiced by Mike Rianda), and the family’s delightfully chubby pug Monchi for the ultimate family road trip. Suddenly, the Mitchells’ plans are interrupted by a tech uprising: all around the world, the electronic devices people love – from phones, to appliances, to an innovative new line of personal robots – decide it’s time to take over. With the help of two friendly malfunctioning robots, the Mitchells will have to get past their problems and work together to save each other and the world! "We're so excited to be able to work with director Mike Rianda on this film, which is such a personal story for him. As a filmmaker, Mike understands both comedy and emotion, which are two things that are really hard to find in the same person. He has a warm funny innovative vision for the movie and it’s been a joy to help him realize it. CONNECTED is a story that is both contemporary and timeless. Just like with 'Spider-Verse,' we are all trying to create something we've never seen before. So the movie feels fresh and hilarious but also incredibly sweet. Whenever we watch a new cut we laugh, we get choked up, and we’re reminded why we wanted to work with Mike and his team." - Phil Lord & Chris Miller, Producers, CONNECTED
Just when fans thought that Mortal Kombat couldn't get any better... SPAWN enters onto the scene of Mortal Kombat 11! McFarlane Toys has teamed up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios to bring SPAWN to the world-renowned Mortal Kombat franchise. For the first time, McFarlane Toys is REVEALING a SPAWN Mortal Kombat Action Figure! The SPAWN Mortal Kombat Action figure is emulating his iconic look from the Mortal Kombat 11 videogame and SPAWN Comic series. SPAWN will be available in the Mortal Kombat 11 game as part of the Kombat Pack downloadable content (DLC), with early access for Kombat Pack owner beginning on March 17, followed by wide availability on March 24. The SPAWN Mortal Kombat action figure is an incredibly detailed 7" scale figure designed with 22 points of ultra-articulation and can achieve full range posing. The figure would not be complete without a base and SPAWN Sword accessory. The estimated release for the SPAWN Mortal Kombat action figure will be in March of 2020. McFarlane Toys has created a line of figures around the release of Mortal Kombat 11. These 7" figures feature 22 points of ultra-articulation and include two fan-favorite fighters: Johnny Cage: This brash action star and martial artist comes accessorized with sunglasses, a mini Johnny Cage action figure, and a movie award statue. Raiden: The immortal God of Thunder, comes battle-ready with an alternate set of hands, two attachable lightning bolts, and a staff. Both of these figures are available at major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, GameStop, and Walgreens!
That's not all folks! Todd McFarlane (who recently broke the Guinness World Record with SPAWN for the "longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series") has been invited as a special guest to attend Final Kombat 2020, the championship finale of the Mortal Kombat 11 Pro Kompetition esports series. This is where the top Mortal Kombat 11 players from around the world will compete on March 8 at Chicago's historic Park West Theater for their share of the $100,000 prize pool. The Final Kombat event programming will feature an exclusive first look of the Mortal Kombat 11 Official SPAWN Gameplay Trailer and an appearance by actor Keith David, who is the voice of Spawn in Mortal Kombat 11. At Final Kombat, fans will have the opportunity to order the McFarlane Toys SPAWN Mortal Kombat Action Figure, as well as have their favorite figures and comics signed at a FREE-FAN SIGNING! There will also be a SPAWN themed photo-booth for fans to take pictures commemorating their on-site experience. Final Kombat will be livestreamed globally across all Mortal Kombat 11 channels, including Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Mixer (NetherRealm), Twitter (@MortalKombat), Facebook (@MortalKombat) and Steam (Mortal Kombat 11). For more information, get connected to McFarlane! Follow Instagram: @ToddMcFarlane, Twitter: @Todd_McFarlane, Facebook: @LikeToddMcFarlane and McFarlane.com
Set photos from Matt Reeves’ The Batman’ have been popping up everywhere online today. The following images were pulled via Twitter and Reddit. In them, stunt doubles for Batman and Catwoman are filming scenes on motorcycles. We get a clearer look of Batman’s costume that was teased last week on social media. After seeing these photos, and knowing that it’s early in Batman’s career, it feels like their version of Spider-Man’s homemade suit. It looks as though the cowl has lenses, but these may just be for filming these riding/chase scenes. We haven’t gotten a super clear definitive look at the cowl yet. If they are part of the costume, I don’t mind them at all. But it is possible they could be CGI’d later. We also don’t see a cape, which for safety reasons, could possibly be added in post production. Due to my disappointment in the DCEU, I was initially not excited at the prospect of yet another Batman film. But after seeing the recent (but horribly titled) ‘Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn’ and The Joker, and thoroughly enjoying them, I think Warner Bros. may be on the right track.
Gary's been snailnapped! SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a hilarious adventure to #SaveGary! This Memorial Day weekend, SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick Star and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom hit the big screen in the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture event. After SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home. As they navigate the delights and dangers on this perilous and hilarious rescue mission, SpongeBob and his pals prove there’s nothing stronger than the power of friendship.
PARAMOUNT ANIMATION and NICKELODEON MOVIES Present In Association with MRC A UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES Production Directed by Tim Hill Written by Tim Hill Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg Produced by Ryan Harris Executive Producer Stephen Hillenburg VOICE CAST: Tom Kenny, Awkwafina, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Douglas Lawrence, Reggie Watts
BOOM! Studios has announced a new original graphic novel SPACE BEAR by award-winning cartoonist Ethan Young (Nanjing: The Burning City), presenting a timely, silent sci-fi story about discovering the unknown and empathy for everyone we encounter because every friendship begins with an act of kindness, available in June 2020. Pilgrim Finch is an adventurous astronaut bear who explores the cosmos with a mission to bring samples of life back to his home planet. But when he crash lands on a new planet full of surprises and danger around every corner, Pilgrim will be forced to question his orders and learn that there’s only one mission that matters - compassion for all living creatures, no matter the stakes! Ethan Young is best known for Nanjing: The Burning City, winner of the 2016 Reuben Award for Best Graphic Novel. His other graphic novels include The Battles of Bridget Lee and Life Between Panels. In addition to comic book work, Young is a prolific freelance illustrator, and once served as a character designer on Major Lazer on FXX. “SPACE BEAR is one of my favorite projects I've worked on that is meant for readers of any age,” said Ethan Young. “My aim was to make a wordless story that early readers, as well as kids and grown-ups will love. I hope you enjoy following Pilgrim’s adventures as much as I enjoyed creating them!” SPACE BEAR is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including licensed series such as Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Regular Show, Ben 10, and Over the Garden Wall, along with original series like Just Beyond: The Scare School by R.L. Stine and Kelly & Nichole Matthews, Hex Vet by Sam Davies, RuinWorld by Derek Laufman, Hotel Dare by Terry Blas and Claudia Aguirre, and Pandora’s Legacy by Kara Leopard and Kelly & Nichole Matthews. “Ethan is such an amazing cartoonist that the heart and soul of this wordless graphic novel is easily conveyed in every line put to paper. SPACE BEAR packs an emotional wallop,” said Sierra Hahn, Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Readers young and old will be touched by Pilgrim’s journey on a brand new planet as he learns to embrace a world (and unexpected new friends) wildly different from everything he’s ever known.” Print copies of SPACE BEAR will be available for sale in June 2020 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), bookstores or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.
Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force –stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the company has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not – but he’s on a mission to find out. Directed By: David S. F. Wilson Written by: Jeff Wadlow and Eric Heisserer Based On: The Valiant Comic Book Produced by: Neal H. Moritz Toby Jaffe Dinesh Shamdasani Vin Diesel Executive Producers: Dan Mintz Louis G. Friedman YU Dong Jeffrey Chan Rita LeBlanc Buddy Patrick Matthew Vaughn Cast: Vin Diesel Eiza Gonzalez Sam Heughan Toby Kebbell and Guy Pearce
