Quick Glance: Transformers One Trailer - Excitement in Space
- The trailer premiere of Transformers One took place spectacularly in space, featuring Chris Hemsworth as Optimus Prime.
- An esteemed cast, including Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan Michael Key, Jon Hamm, and Laurence Fishburne, rounds out the ensemble.
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura commended Hemsworth's portrayal of Optimus Prime, highlighting the fresh approach he brought to the character.
- Transformers One is scheduled for September 14, 2024, providing insight into the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Quick Glance: Godzilla's Pink Transformation and the Inspiration from Dragon Ball Z
- Godzilla's neon green transformation in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was inspired by Goku's early power-up in Dragon Ball Z, as revealed by lead character designer Jared Krichevsky.
- Kaio-Ken, a unique technique acting as a power and speed multiplier, sets itself apart from Goku's various Super Saiyan color palette transformations by providing him with a short burst of power and a significant side effect.
- Contrary to Goku learning Kaio-Ken from King Kai, Godzilla acquired his pink form through absorbing the DNA of another kaiju named Tiamat. Despite different power-up circumstances, Krichevsky confirmed that Godzilla's pink form, like Goku's Kaio-Ken, is temporary.
- Before Krichevsky's AMA, fans humorously theorized about Godzilla's new pink form as the logical conclusion of Barbenheimers' atomic pink aesthetic.
Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
Quick Glance: Godzilla x Kong Outshines Dune 2 in 2024's Top Opening Weekend
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delivers exactly what audiences want in a big kaiju monster mash, proving to be a box office hit.
- Despite being divisive among critics, the film's international success hints at a potential sequel for the MonsterVerse franchise.
- Director Adam Wingard hints at exciting ideas for future MonsterVerse installments involving Godzilla and Kong.
- The film surpasses Dune 2 to claim the highest opening weekend of 2024 with a worldwide gross of $194 million.
Quick Glance: Godzilla and Kong Unite: The New Empire Rises
- Godzilla roars triumphantly in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
- The upcoming movie brings together Godzilla and Kong to face the common enemy Skar King, a threat to both the monsters and humanity.
- While Godzilla and Kong clashed in 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, The New Empire unites them against a common enemy.
- Directed by Adam Wingard and written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater, the movie is the direct sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong.
Quick Glance: Godzilla x Kong: What's up with Kong's bionic arm?
- Director Adam Wingard hints at what's going on with Kong's bionic arm in the latest trailer.
- Kong is sporting a mechanical gauntlet with no explanation given.
- Director Adam Wingard isn’t spilling any details, but drops a few hints.
- It's insinuated that the glove Kong is wearing is Apex technology.
Quick Glance: Godzilla and Kong Tease New Looks in 'The New Empire'
- The first trailer for 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' hints at a team-up between the two monsters, both sporting new looks.
- King Kong gets a mechanical brace on his arm, likely due to an encounter with monster ape villain Skar King.
- Continuing the trend of 'bisexual lighting,' 'Godzilla X Kong' features a strong contrast of pinks, blues, and purples in the trailer.
- This marks the first time we've seen Godzilla charged up with pink energy in the MonsterVerse, but the wider Godzilla canon has been flirting with pink for a while.
Margot Robbie, Brian Tyree Henry, and more stars showed up in style to the 2023 Met Gala!
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Quick Glance: Brendan Fraser creates unforgettable moment at the 2023 Oscars
- No surprises: Brendan Fraser wins in his category.
- Fraser's acceptance speech turns into more than just a confirmation of an open secret.
- Fraser and another actor share a similar experience of being lost and found in Hollywood.
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