CountdownS.H.I.E.L.D: June 2013

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Happy Meal 2013: US Exclusive Two New Minions!

07.01.2013 – The minions has taken over McDonald’s all over the world. In the Philippines it has become a trending topic regardless if it was from the movie Despicable Me 2 or the popularity of the minions.

They have become an instant celebrity since their first appearance in 2010 that catapulted them creating a huge cult following. If you’re getting ready to see them when the movie opens in cinemas expect renewed minion craziness.

06.30.2013 – The toys are selling faster than your usual Happy Meal promo that could last for a month which by now less than 10 days.

The Philippine premier was graced by the two minion mascots.

Gameloft getting you a hands-on the Minion Rush while lining McDonald’s was hanging out your free minion.

Sights & Highlights: Despicable Me 2 Philippine Premier!

06.30.2013 – The Philippine Premier for Despicable Me 2 brought the house down for those got the glimpse of the film yesterday. The minions have totally ruled the cinema and previous merchandise and Happy Meal toys where released.

It was held at the new IMAX Theater in SM Aura in Taguig City where long lines for the those who got invited to see the much anticipated sequel was all ready to go. Celebrities and personalities graced the screening among them are Phil and James Younghusband.

06.29.2013 – Who is Agent Lucy Wilde? Of course you've seen her in the promotional trailers for Despicable Me 2. The minions have been a scene stealer but behind the 10,400 little henchmen there are also the other characters like Lucy.

Lucy Wilde is a new character who was voiced by Kristen Wig who original voiced Miss Hatie who runs Miss Hatie’s Home for Girls where Gru adopted his three daughters in the first film.

PRESS RELEASE: World War Z A Box Office Hit!

06.29.2013 – The zombies will be forever be part of the popular culture. The undead brain eating creatures with a penchant to run rampant like a headless chicken surely brings something to the survival horror genre with that brand of thrill in cinemas certainly can make a blockbuster film.

You make Brad Pitt the man in the middle of the crisis filled film surely will make quite an attention. He commands star power and World War Z will definitely get there where every zombie want to be on top!

Cosplay Queen Alodia is FHM's July 2013 Cover Girl!

06.28.2013 – The longest running Philippine men’s magazine in FHM has had illustrious Filipino women who has graced the cover since. It was introduced in March 2000 with Alicia Silverstone on the cover then a Filipino actress named Sunshine Cruz was introduced.

So what’s with the subject that brings us to FHM? Olivia Munn who now appears on The News Room used to be the geekiest girl who went to SDCC in Leia Organa’s slave girl outfit appeared on the covers of another men’s magazine. Read more »

Happy Meal 2013: Despicable Me 2 Goes Global!

06.27.2013 – The Happy Meal toys that was supposed to be for the month of July 2013 in the Philippines is getting sold out. The film has not been shown yet but the toys previously sighted are getting sold out too notably Dave & Stuart interactive minions.The popularity of the minions solidified as the current favorite group of creatures after Smurfs that put them in the cult status. Speaking of the Happy Meal toys previously confirmed to be a total of fifteen minions were discovered to be more than that combined with nine from Philippines and six from Australia.

Reports now that McDonald’s released for their Happy Meal all over the world totaled to SEVENTEEN minions which was discovered in parts of South America having two more not available in other foreign markets.

Sighted: LEGO ® Lone Ranger Sets!

06.26.2013 – The Lone Ranger merchandise are not as plenty as other properties tied to big budget films or animated features but certainly the iconic Cowboy and Indian has put quite a lot of impression when it came out with LEGO sets.

Securing the rights to produce six sets based from the upcoming film its rare you see in a western themed toys dominated by science fiction and fantasy.

It’s something that you no longer see in this era that’s why a previous cowboy flick was long forgotten.

PRESS RELEASE: From "Pirates" to The Lone Ranger!

06.26.2013 – An enduring American culture that has not been forgotten is the western themed adventures of Cowboys and Indians which is rarely making it to the big screen.

There was a previous attempt trying to make western material coexist with science fiction was never attempted before and failed.

But for a film like The Lone Ranger to be presented in the 21st century is a big challenge that will be tested when it comes out in cinemas next month.

PRESS RELEASE: Monster Battles in Pacific Rim!

06.25.2013 – In the real world there are myths and legendary creatures that walk among the human race. You might not see them in over populated cities but they probably live in the wilderness where some would possibly just want to live in peace.

The depths of the ocean have always held a fascination for people, but we have always assumed that its wonders—and its dangers—are of our own world. We were wrong.

06.24.2013 – Remember the days during the time when Happy Meal came out with the 101 and 102 Dalmatians during the late 1990s where everyone got caught up with its popularity to collect more than 102 dogs.

McDonald’s these days still brings good quality toys but they can only have in selected regions.

In the previous stories told about such releases like the Megamind toys stands out that you can’t have them released in all regions. This could be a similar thing with the popular Despicable Me 2 minions which has been selling like hot cakes.

McDonald’s Philippines had started selling the minions last June 21st and you have to collect ALL NINE versions.

New Comic Odyssey at Alabang Town Center!

06.23.2013 – It’s been weeks since Comic Odyssey had a soft opening last June 7th and if you haven’t had the chance to come and visit the newest store we got a glimpse of where it’s located and how what the interiors look like.

Located at the fourth floor of the newly opened Fully Booked store at the former parking lot just at the back of Ayala Alabang Town Center and coming from the side of the mall you’ll first that it looked like it was a Comic Odyssey building.

Gatchman Live Action Trailer Revealed!

06.22.2013 – Last April there was news about the upcoming live action film in Gatchaman known in the US as Battle of the Planets and in some parts of Asia as G-Force which was popularly known in the Philippines.

There was a revival of this series in the comic books when Image Comics’ Top Cow publishing had secured the rights to produce its latest series in 2002 that featured the art work of Filipino illustrator Wilson Tortosa & written by David Wohl.

06.21.2013 – They have landed! Despicable Me 2 toys and merchandise has been sighted in one of the local stores in the Philippines. The minions are back with their mischievous antics that will definitely give Gru a major headache aside from being a new father to three little girls last seen in the first movie.

If it wasn’t bad enough to scream “Banana!” surely you will once you see these new action figures, plush toys, figurines and other merchandise related to the upcoming movie from Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures.

PRESS RELEASE: 300 Rise of an Empire!

06.20.2013 – It’s been a long time coming for another prequels/sequel to happen but as they say good things happen for those who wait.

The development to bring a sequel for 300 has been in production since the success of the original and following that in 2008 but things are starting to happen. This was originally directed by Zack Snyder but this time he's the producer since being attached to the Man of Steel which is still breaking box office records.

Post - Zombie Apocalyptic World War Z Review!

06.19.2013 – If you’re in to the Zombie themes and has read Max Brooks original 2006 novel then you must be anticipating the much long awaited film. For anyone who has heard or have seen the teaser trailers it will definitely make you wonder if it happens in the real world.

From the screenplay of Matthew Michael Carnahan, Drew Goddard, and Damon Lindelof they definitely pull out and a well-crafted script that gives you some acting from the talents most notably Brad Pitt.

PRESS RELEASE: The Last of Us Philippine Release!

06.18.2013 – If you’re looking for intense gaming action that would make you jump off your couch for some antagonizing suspense. This would give you something to play in your gaming system and that game would be “The Last of Us.”

X-Play Online Games, Inc., one of the country’s leading video game publishers and distributor of some of the best entertainment software in the industry, premieres on PlayStation 3 The Last of Us, a new action-adventure game from Naughty Dog, creators of the acclaimed Uncharted series.

06.18.2013 – If last year’s Singapore Toys Games and Comic Convention was a fun filled experience that you have wanted to visit but couldn't expect this year to be as excited as ever be defined by the word “convention.” Every bit of the experience will make you feel you are IN A convention STGCC is back THE EVENT that you want to be.

The annual gathering of geeks who have been in the previous STGCC would attest that THIS IS “The Coolest Event of the Year” which is definitely not just about the merchandise its all about the guests who will be gracing this year!

Unreleased Toys: Visionaries' Iron Mountain!

06.17.2013 – Visionaries is one of the original 1980s cartoon from the same produces who brought you G.I. Joe and Transformers. However the series only lasted for 13 episodes which were abruptly cancelled.

This goes the same with the comic books that Marvel published under the Star Comics banner which lasted 7 issues. What made this series popular is the toys that was tied up with the cartoon which was also manufactured by Hasbro. It came out with vehicles and what made interesting the holographic gimmick.

Sighted: The Wolverine from Hasbro!

06.16.2013 – More than a week ago The Wolverine merchandise has started appearing in toy stores across Metro Manila. Just like the being trained by the Japanese Samurai from Japan the toys slowly appeared on display.

The upcoming film looks promising but “The Wolverine” merchandise particularly the 4 inch action figures where somewhat a little underwhelming which is similar to “The Amazing Spider-Man” that has lack in quality compared to when the X-Men Origins came out some five years ago.

PRESS RELEASE: Devant's Man of Steel Extraordinary Deals!

06.15.2013 – The strong promotions with the tie-up to the Man of Steel™ has come. Feel the power of Man of Steel™ with these awesome packages from DEVANT TV EXTRAORDINAIRE-Changing your TV viewing experience.

The best experience to get the exhilarating cinematic from your Superman DVD collection could be the DEVANT television. Before you see the latest film from DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Picture Studious planning to get hype up for the Man of Steel this flat screen TV might be the one for you!

DC Unlimited: New 52 Superman!

06.14.2013 – The DC Universe Classic was the answer to Marvel’s popular toy line in Marvel Legends which is still coming out with new figures by Hasbro. The DCUC line was discontinued after Wave 20 which was available on retail.

The succeeding line was next known as DC All-Stars but it became unpopular with the fans that Mattel abandoned. It was re-branded as two series of figures in Batman Unlimited and DC Unlimited which by far is confusing for someone who is starting up with the collection.

No Budget Parody: Man of Steel 3rd Trailer!

06.14.2013 – In the Philippines the Man of Steel is breaking records and the excitement is already building up here in the US for me to see it hit the local cinemas. A few weeks ago me and a few friends made our own version of the trailer.

Since we’re all anticipating the showing of Man of Steel this Friday here in the US we decided to parody our version of the third trailer. If you’re into having a good hearty laugh then you may want to try to check it out… Read more »

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

PRESS RELEASE: Man of Steel Tops Philippine Box Office!

06.13.2013 – Man of Steel was well received during the press media screening last Tuesday and the release of the film yesterday proves that it’s going to earn more than its predecessor. As expected the news has come earlier than expected and it earned more than one superhero can muster.

The new, origin film of Superman flew off to a blockbuster start yesterday as “Man of Steel” surpassed the industry's all-time opening day record with a nationwide gross of a monumental PhP 69.52-M pesos.

PRESS RELEASE: The Desolation of Smaug Teaser Trailer!

06.12.2013 – It’s been highly anticipated but as they say better late than sorry.

Peter Jackson’s next movie from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey kicks off with a teaser that would bring back Tolkien fans giddy with excitement.

The list of cast certainly would speak volumes how this trilogy is big in scope on bringing Tolkien’s book to the big screen and there’s so much to be proud a fan of this franchise besides into the films but also who appreciates reading the stories.

06.12.2013 – The Man of Steel has been getting heavy promotions the past few days having the actors appear in US talk shows while DC Entertainment pushes the film in revealing more than TV spots as well as never before seen trailers.

Yesterday it has also showed the red carpet premier live feed online and the Philippines is one of the countries that gets to have a special press media screening that was graced by local celebrities and personalities. A few days earlier it had a special promotional exhibit at second biggest mall in the world.

06.11.2013 – The week is owned by Man of Steel with promotions from Penshoppe a retail clothing store and SM Mall of Asia which launched exclusive licensed shirts as well as having a special exhibit dubbed “Defender of Earth.”

The launch of the events was held last June 8, 2013 the previous Saturday which is an open event with no admission.

The exhibit features Superman from then and now including the current Man of Steel.

TMNT 2012 Basic: Donatello!

06.10.2013 – If you haven’t seen the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle animated series on Nickelodeon you must be living under the rock. The new series that debut in the US last year had a brand new set of action figures, play sets, vehicles, and even role play toys that you can choose from the four turtles with their signature weapons.

But mostly the toys have major interest being a tie-up of the new animated series. If you haven’t seen any of the basic figures lately chances are they are already sold out and it would likely be impossible to get at least one of the four turtles.

Captain Steel appears in Earth 2 #13 a Filipino!

06.09.2013 – Originally known as Commander Steel or some calls him Citizen Steel that was created by Gerry Conway and Don Heck who first made its literary birth in Steel, The Indestructible Man #1 in 1978 where his adventures is set in the World War II.

This is not to be confused with the current character that made its New 52 debut in Earth 2 #13 which changed Steel’s heritage that he was Filipino by birth which was announced early this year by writer James Robinsons during the panel at Wondercon. But certainly it’s getting widespread media attention in the Philippines.

Sighted: MM Man of Steel Wave 2!

06.09.2013 – There’s a new set of Man of Steel action figures that Mattel has released for their Movie Masters series. If the previous set was not as interesting as the upcoming film’s character then you might look harder for these new versions of the characters.

Superman most likely the common in the bunch in the first series release did not come with any accessory save that not to the mysterious “Kryptonian Key” that would largely play a role in the film. It came with the same figure as before packaged in a different pose which is chained to the artifact.

PRESS RELEASE: Henry Cavill is the Man of Steel!

06.08.2013 – It’s a few short days away the Man of Steel will be in cinemas across the Philippines and it’s already getting heavy promotions. The TV spots, trailers and movie posters has been revealed where people in the social media is talking about it.

He starred on the popular Showtime series “The Tudors” for four seasons, and most recently, in the No. 1 hit mythological actioner “Immortals.” Now, British actor Henry Cavill puts on the iconic blue suit with an S emblem in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures' epic action adventure “Man of Steel.”

Nokia Exclusive Man of Steel Trailer!

06.07.2013 – Man of Steel is dominating this week with a long line of promotions from TV spots, trailers and merchandises that DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Studios is pushing in making this possibility to be the superhero film of the year.

Speaking of promotions Nokia has just unveiled their exclusive trailer revealing never before scenes and Hans Zimmer’s score definitely describes a tease that will surely anticipate everyone to line up in cinemas all over the world.

The consPIGracy of PDI suspends Pugad Boy!

06.06.2013 – It’s now becoming a trend in the social media and the announcement that Pol Medina’s longest running comic strip “Pugad Baboy” on the Philippine Daily Inquirer has been temporary suspended due to controversy.

Pol who started the comic strip in 1988 has become an iconic personality in the Philippine comic industry whose stories are satirical in nature talking about humor in politics and anything that has something to do with the Philippine culture. Read more »

TMNT 2012 Basic: Michelangelo!

06.06.2013 – The New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that’s now available in Philippine retails has started moving out of the shelves into the fans and collectors who have followed the franchise since the first cartoon came out in 1988.

The popularity of the latest CG animated series from Nickelodeon has brought new fans that are now getting their hands on the action figures as well as the vehicles and the playsets. The most sought after collectibles in the toy line is the basic 4 inch figures wave 1 series. Previously we had the opportunity to feature Raphael and Leonardo.

06.05.2013 – The promotions for the upcoming Man of Steel film is at all time high with toys like the Movie Masters from Mattel that started showing the past weeks and TV spots making the rounds online it might be the biggest superhero film this year.

If Carl’s Jr. is having their own promotions in with the Super Bacon Cheese Burger and their Cool Kids toys. The Philippines has the Man of Steel buckets treats and their own Jollibee Kids Meal that features three toys for the young ones to collect.

Kickstarer Campaign from Robert Xavier Burden!

06.04.2013 – Robert Xavier Burden has started painting in 2006 and what inspired to take up this hobby is through his childhood toys that he grew up with.

When he started this journey he has wowed several people from all walks of life.

He grew up watching He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Thundercats, Batman, and Transformers. But the biggest inspiration that pushed his passion for oil paintings is Star Wars.

06.03.2013 – It’s been clearance for the past months that started with the basic figures which was originally retailed at PhP 599.75 pesos. The four inch figures from the very first wave with the exception of Lion-O went down to PhP 300.00 pesos late last year.

Now that Warner Bros. Animation has officially canceled the new series which lasted 26 episodes for one season leaving a cliffhanger that revealed much more potential for the show. The toys by Bandai didn't took off as what you’d expect but fans of the classic series was hoping the release of the original cartoon characters would expand.

PRESS RELEASE: Wolverine New Trailer & Poster Art!

06.02.2013 – If you haven’t been following the promotions, TV spots and trailers for “The Wolverine” things are coming out slowly as the claws slides out of his knuckles smoothly getting ready for the kill in this much awaited sequel from James Mangold.

The gradual release in promoting this Marvel film from 20th Century Fox has been more on letting the fans know that it would top the previous predecessor.

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