Yearly Archives: 2018
Infinity War Super Bowl Spot Breakdown
Marvel Studios unleashed a thirty-second TV spot (seen below) for Avengers: Infinity War during Sunday's Super Bowl LII, which included brand new footage from the long-awaited culmination of everything the MCU has been building toward the last ten years.
As with the first trailer, the tone was decidedly grim and foreboding, even for the usually fun-loving Guardians of the Galaxy.
Check out what we caught in the new Infinity War Super Bowl spot in the slideshow below:
For more of our coverage on Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War, check out our detailed breakdown of the (still largely unreleased) footage shown at last year's D23 Expo and Comic-Con, our theory on what the trailer suggests about Thor's hammer, and, of course, watch the first trailer for the millionth time.
Westworld: Everything You Missed in the Season 2 Trailer
Among all the awesome Super Bowl movie spots (watch Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and more here!) and fun TV commercials (catch them all here!) came HBO's much-anticipated trailer for Westworld: Season 2 - which premieres April 22nd.
Before we dig into all the violent delights (and subsequent violent ends), watch the full trailer here!
So, in an official Big Game spot, directed by Johnathan Nolan and featuring a cover of Kanye West’s "Runaway" by series composer Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones), it looks like all hell's breaking loose and Thandie Newton's Maeve is leading a huge revolt against her human masters by leading a stampede into the heavily guarded laboratory. We also get confirmation that fan favorites Clementine, Logan and Teddy are back in Season 2, with hints at what they are up to.
Westworld: Season 2 Premiere Date Announced
The second season of Westworld will premiere on April 22, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT.
The debut date for Season 2 of HBO's hit series was revealed in a trailer that aired during Super Bowl LII. The trailer, which serves as HBO's first Super Bowl ad in 20 years, is directed by series co-creator Jonathan Nolan. Watch it below:
This past November, series star Evan Rachel Wood said Season 2 will debut this spring. According to co-showrunner Jonathan Nolan, Westworld's second season "is defined by chaos" and will focus on the mystery surrounding the motives of Dr. Robert Ford (Anthony Hopkins).
Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer Breakdown
The anticipation for the first Solo trailer has built to a fever pitch around rumors it would premiere during the Super Bowl. Instead of a full-blown trailer, however, we were treated to a teaser, with the promise of a full trailer on Monday.
But as far as teasers go, there was a lot to see. From the glistening interior of the Millennium Falcon, to a high-speed chase and train-top melee battle, and maybe the coolest moment: Donald Glover as Lando Calrisian, cloaked in a completely baller fur coat.
Check out the slides for a better look at what's hiding in the Solo teaser.
Seth Macy was lukewarm on Solo but is now trending hot. Follow him on Twitter @sethmacy.
The Cloverfield Paradox Debuting on Netflix Tonight
Update: The third Cloverfield film, officially titled The Cloverfield Paradox, will debut on Netflix tonight immediately after Super Bowl LII.
A trailer for the film aired during the Big Game, revealing the film's official title and announcing its impending debut on the streaming service. Check out the trailer below:
The official plot description of The Cloverfield Paradox, courtesy of Netflix, is as follows:
In the near future, a group of international astronauts on a space station are working to solve a massive energy crisis on Earth. The experimental technology aboard the station has an unexpected result, leaving the team isolated and fighting for their survival.
Star Wars: Solo Trailer Confirmed for Tomorrow
The first official trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story will be unveiled tomorrow.
As was rumored last week, Disney and Lucasfilm kicked off its marketing campaign for the Star Wars standalone film during Super Bowl LII with a brief teaser to build excitement for tomorrow's full trailer reveal. Watch the teaser below:
Additionally, Good Morning America confirmed on Twitter the full trailer will be shown tomorrow on GMA.
While the film opens in less than four months, Disney and Lucasfilm have kept a tight lid on Solo: A Star Wars Story. Until now, fans have had little more to go on than the film's official logo, a brief plot synopsis, and a handful of set photos from director Ron Howard.
Poll: What Was the Best Super Bowl Movie Trailer?
Super Bowl Sunday isn't just about football. It's also a huge opportunity for Hollywood to promote some of their hottest upcoming movies to one of the biggest televised audiences imaginable. Super Bowl LII was no exception.
A number of upcoming films, including Solo: A Star Wars Story, Avengers: Infinity War, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, and Skyscraper received Big Game spots. A trailer for the third Cloverfield film, officially titled The Cloverfield Paradox, also aired during the Super Bowl, ahead of its surprise debut on Netflix immediately after the game.
Gfinity AU Partners With HOYTS To Create Aussie Esports Arenas
City-based esports league Gfinity Esports Australia has announced a partnership with cinema chain HOYTS to create a chain of esports arenas around Australia, it was announced today.
Utilising HOYTS' existing cinema infrastructure and hinging off the establishment of the Gfinity AU Elite Series late last year, the multimillion dollar partnership will see gaming equipment and production facilities installed within HOYTS cinema locations around Australia — starting at the HOYTS Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Sydney.
Gfinity and cinema chain HOYTS will establish esports arenas around Aus
12 TV Shows That Debuted After the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl tends to be one of the highest-rated TV programs in any given year. Networks have often capitalized on that by using the Super Bowl to lead into their other high-profile shows. Case in point, this year Fox will follow up Super Bowl LII with a tear-jerking new episode of This Is Us.
Sometimes, though, networks attempt to use the Super Bowl to bring more eyes to brand new shows. Sometimes that can give a show the early momentum it needs to find a lasting audience. Other times, cancellation is still right around the corner. Here's a look back at 12 shows that premiered after the big game.
For many Super Bowl viewers, what shows come after is far less important than what commercials debut during the course of the game. Check out our roundup of every new Super Bowl commercial and movie trailer released so far.
Natalie Portman Raps to Defend the Star Wars Prequels
Don't even dare speak negatively about the prequels in the presence of Natalie Portman. At least, the character Natalie Portman reprises in the sequel to her 2006 Lonely Island rap.
On SNL last night, the star of the upcoming Annihilation brought back her hardened rap persona, at one point using it to demand respect, at gun point, for the Star Wars prequels.
Andy Samberg also returned to rap along, with SNL's Beck Beckett filling in the role held by Chris Parnell in the original. The rap is self-aware enough to even call out the fact it's essentially the same joke with updated references, but also shows Portman still has it in her to spit fire.
