New Games: WORLD WAR Z - AFTERMATH (PC, PS4, Xbox One/Series X)

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Video Game Description: World War Z: aftermath is the ultimate co-op zombie shooter inspired by paramount pictures' Blockbuster film, and the next evolution of the original hit world War Z that has now captivated over 15 million players. Turn the tide of the zombie Apocalypse on Consoles and PC with full cross-play. Join up to three friends or play on your own with AI teammates against hordes of ravenous zombies in intense story episodes across new zombie-ravaged locations around the world. Take back vatican city in an epic confrontation in Rome, and join forces with survivors in russia's snowbound kamchatka peninsula. Preorder now and get 2 days early access. World War Z: aftermath also includes all content from the Game of the Year Edition of World War Z.

Genre: Action, Shooter, Third-Person, Co-Op

Publisher: Saber Interactive Inc

Developer: Saber Interactive Inc

Rating: M for Mature (Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Intense Violence)

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New Games: WORLD WAR Z (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: Humanity is on the brink of extinction. From New York to Moscow and Jerusalem, the undead apocalypse continues to spread. As the end looms, a hardened few band together to defeat the horde and outlive the dead. World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world.

Genre: Action, Shooter

Publisher: Mad Dog Games

Developer: Saber Interactive

Rating: M for Mature (Strong Language, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence)

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Video Game Trailers: RAGE 2, CONAN UNCONQUERED, MORTAL KOMBAT 11 and More

Today we have new trailers for:

• Bethesda's upcoming first-person shooter sequel "Rage 2". The new videos are the "Everything vs. Me" trailer, which features more action-packed footage from the game, and an 11-minute gameplay featurette courtesy of IGN.
• Petroglyph's survival RTS "Conan Unconquered". The video is a featurette that offers a deeper look at the gameplay. The game is available for pre-purchase from Steam
• "Mortal Kombat 11". Again. This time we have a TV spot and a new reveal trailer for franchise veteran character Kitana.
• Saber Interactive's co-op survival game "World War Z"
• The pixel art turn-based tactics game "Pathway".
• The action adventure platformer "Raji: An Ancient Epic".
• The Dead Space-like game "Negative Atmosphere", which is currently in pre-alpha stages and is being funded on Patreon.
• BioShock-styled horror-adventure game "Close to the Sun".

Watch all the new video game trailers after the jump.

Video Game Trailers: ANTHEM, MORTAL KOMBAT 11, WORLD WAR Z and DANGEROUS DRIVING

Today we have new trailers for:

• EA and BioWare's online multiplayer action RPG "Anthem". This is the launch trailer for the game, which is currently available for those with Origin Access Premier, while the official launch is on February 22.
• The highly anticipated fighting game sequel "Mortal Kombat 11". The new trailer showcases gameplay for the character Jade.
• The co-op survival action game "World War Z", inspired by the movie of the same name. The trailer focuses on the game's multiplayer, specifically the so-called "Player vs Player vs Zombie mode"
• The racing game "Dangerous Driving", from the creators of the "Burnout" series.

Watch all the new video game trailers after the jump.

Video Game Trailers: WORLD WAR Z, THE WALKING DEAD - FINAL SEASON, THE OUTER WORLDS and DUSK

Today we have new trailers for:

• Four-player cooperative third-person shooter "World War Z" based on the movie of the same name.
• The third episode of "The Walking Dead: The Final Season", which will be finished by Skybound Games after they picked up the rights from the now defunct Telltale Games. A team of 40 developers from Telltale Games are on board to help Skybound, which is part of Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment, finish the Final Season.
• "The Outer Worlds", a sci-fi role-playing game from Obsidian and the creators of "Fallout".
• The ultra-violent retro-styled first-person shooter "Dusk", which is now available as a full release after almost a year in Early Access

Watch all the new video game trailers after the jump.

NEWS UPDATE: Superman Vs. Batman, World War Z Sequel, Terminator Reboot and More

Gal Gadot to Play Wonder Woman in "Superman Vs. Batman"

Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" sequel "Superman Vs. Batman" begins filming in February, so the casting process should be almost complete. The most recent news to surface from the epic production is that Wonder Woman will be featured in the movie and that she will be played by Gal Gadot ("Fast & Furious 6"). Snyder had this to say about Gadot's casting:

"Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe. Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character."

This could be the first step that Warner Bros. is taking towards making their own Marvel-like cinematic universe, specifically, the long-in-developement "Justice League" movie. Other reports mention that Jason Momoa ("Game of Thrones") may be joining the sequel's cast and some say that he might be playing the film's villain, but nobody is 100% sure at this point.

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New Director for "WORLD WAR Z" Sequel

"World War Z" was a big hit despite its troubled production, so Paramount immediately green-lit the sequel. After Marc Forster decided not to stay on for the sequel, the studio scrambled to find a new helmer for the zombie movie. And now, they've found their man. Juan Antonio Bayona has been chosen for the job. Bayona is known for the true story drama "The Impossible" and the 2007 horror "The Orphanage". The sequel still has a long way to go before being ready to shoot. New writers must be found and the script must focus on a different plot than the one that the filmmakers initially intended. "World War Z" had a completely different and sequel-ready ending which was scrapped, so whoever the new writers will be, they'll have to take the film into a new direction.

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"TERMINATOR" Reboot Gets Title

It's been some time since we've heard anything about the new "Terminator" movie. The new movie will not be a sequel, but a reboot, it will be directed by Alan Taylor ("Thor: The Dark World") and Arnold Schwarzenegger will reprise the Terminator role, either a really old one, or a CGI-enhanced version, that part's not entirely clear. Now, some new details have surfaced. Firstly, the reboot will be titled "Terminator: Genesis", which sort of makes sense for a reboot which supposedly approaches the story from a different angle than the previous movies. Secondly, it was announced that actresses Emilia Clarke ("Game of Thrones") and Brie Larson ("Short Term 12") are in the running for the role of Sarah Connor. The release date for "Terminator: Genesis" is July 1, 2015.

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Jerry Bruckheimer Moves Forward with "BAD BOYS 3" and "BEVERLY HILLS COP 4"

And here's a sequel you probably didn't think about lately. "Bad Boys 3" is moving forward. It was rumored some months ago that a third sequel to the action comedy series is being considered, but now there are reports which indicate that Sony is in talks with screenwriter David Guggenheim ("Safe House") to write the screenplay. Jerry Bruckheimer will return as producer, but Michael Bay doesn't seem to be involved in the sequel at this point. Bay directed the first two films. And no official announcement was made regarding Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reuniting for the project. In other Jerry Bruckheimer news, the producer has closed a deal with Paramount to produce "Beverly Hills Cop 4" which will be directed by Brett Ratner and will once again star Eddie Murphy.

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"JACK REACHER" Sequel Moving Forward

Paramount Pictures is moving forward with the "Jack Reacher" sequel, despite the modest success of Christopher McQuarrie's movie which grossed $218 million worldwide. Tom Cruise will reprise the lead role and the sequel will be based on Lee Child's 2013 novel "Never Go Back". In the new book, Reacher is heading back to his old military base in Virginia to meet an old flame. The woman is now a commanding officer and Reacher finds out that she has been arrested, which prompts another one of Reacher's unorthodox investigations. Here is the book's synopsis from Amazon.com:

"Former military cop Jack Reacher makes it all the way from snowbound South Dakota to his destination in northeastern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.: the headquarters of his old unit, the 110th MP. The old stone building is the closest thing to a home he ever had.

Reacher is there to meet—in person—the new commanding officer, Major Susan Turner, so far just a warm, intriguing voice on the phone.

But it isn’t Turner behind the CO’s desk. And Reacher is hit with two pieces of shocking news, one with serious criminal consequences, and one too personal to even think about.

When threatened, you can run or fight.

Reacher fights, aiming to find Turner and clear his name, barely a step ahead of the army, and the FBI, and the D.C. Metro police, and four unidentified thugs.

Combining an intricate puzzle of a plot and an exciting chase for truth and justice, Lee Child puts Reacher through his paces—and makes him question who he is, what he’s done, and the very future of his untethered life on the open road."

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DVD & Blu-Ray: WORLD WAR Z Starring Brad Pitt

WORLD WAR Z

Rated: PG-13/Unrated | Runtime: 116 min | Studio: Paramount

Synopsis: A former UN investigator (Brad Pitt) is thrust into the middle of trying to stop what could be the end of the world. Worldwide destruction sends him around the globe seeking clues about what they are fighting and what it will take to defeat it, as he tries to save the lives of billions of strangers, as well as his own beloved family.

Buy from Amazon.com (Click links to order / pre-order):

• DVD ($14.96) - 1 Disc
• Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital Copy ($19.99) - 2 Discs
• Amazon Instant Video

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Weekend Box-Office Report: THE HEAT and WHITE HOUSE DOWN

This weekend was great for the box-office, with over $150 million being brought in only by the films in the top 5. While Pixar's "Monsters University" still dominates the top 10, holding on at the top spot with $46M over these last three days, the action comedy "The Heat" starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy took over an honorable second place with $40M, especially impressive considering it's an R-rated movie. The Brad Pitt starrer "World War Z" dropped to #3 with $29M but overall it's doing great, earning $259M worldwide versus a $190M budget.

Roland Emmerich's big-budget blockbuster "White House Down" starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx, isn't doing so great, however. The film, which cost $150M to make, only earned $25M in its opening weekend. By comparison, the other White-House-under-siege movie, "Olympus has Fallen", earned $30M in its first three days, but only cost $70M to make and was rated R. "White House Down" is rated PG-13, which was supposed to widen its audience accessibility.

"Man of Steel" rounds up the top 5 with a $20M weekend and a worldwide gross of $520M. The Superman reboot has now grossed more than twice its budget ($225M) and looks like a suitable candidate for one or two sequels.

More box-office details and the complete top 10, after the jump.

Airplane Attack Clip from WORLD WAR Z Starring Brad Pitt

In this new clip from "World War Z", UN worker Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) and Israeli soldier Segen (Daniella Kertesz) are enjoying a quiet flight when all zombie hell breaks loose. The film is directed by Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball", "Quantum of Solace") and also stars Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale, Daniella Kertesz and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

Watch the movie clip after the jump.

NEWS UPDATE: World War Z Sequel, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jurassic Park 4, Poltergeist, Bad Teacher 2

Despite all the behind-the-scenes drama involving rewrites, reshoots and budget issues, "World War Z" turned out to be a box-office hit. The Brad Pitt starrer grossed $66M domestically and an additional $45 million from outside the US. It's no surprise that Paramount is now considering a sequel. The film was already designed as a multi-installment franchise, considering Pitt's character utters the line "This isn’t the end; not even close." in the film's final scenes. According to Movies.com, the way the film originally ended before the rewrites was even more sequel-oriented than the current ending and even included a larger part for Matthew Fox. As for what the sequel's story might be, Pitt himself said when asked about a follow-up movie: "There is enough material to mine from the book for a sequel. We could barely get a fraction of the book in this movie. So we’ll see." Stay tuned for more information as it arrives.

And speaking of zombies, Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in the zombie apocalypse movie "Maggie". He will play a father whose daughter has been infected and is slowly becoming one of the undead. At one point Chloe Grace Moretz was attached to star as the daughter, but she dropped out of the project. The film will be directed by Henry Hobson, who has mainly done title design work for "The Walking Dead" and "The Lone Ranger" among others, and the script is written by John Scott. Production begins this fall.

Some "Jurassic Park 4" plot details have surfaced. Although it's very early to be 100% sure this will be the movie's storyline, JoBlo reports that the sequel will involve a fully functional dinosaur theme park set on Isla Nublar:

"JURASSIC PARK 4, set in present day Isla Nublar, is now an actual theme park, as originally intended by John Hammond in the first film. It garners 10 million visitors per year and is completely safe – until it’s not. The park itself is described as very Sea World-esque and includes an area called the Isla Nublar Lagoon. That means underwater dino’s for the first time. No indication of what kind, but there’s concept art showing one of the aquatic dino’s, as part of a show, jumping out of the lagoon and eating a strung up great white shark like it was a fish for a dolphin at sea world."

"Jurassic Park 4" will be directed by Colin Trevorrow ("Safet Not Guaranteed") and the script is written by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver ("Rise of the Planet of the Apes"). The release date was supposed to be June 13, 2014, but Universal has announced that it would delay production until everyone was certain they could deliver the ultimate epic Jurassic Park experience. Variety also reported that Bryce Dallas Howard and David Oyelowo may be in talks for the lead roles.

"In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate time to bring audiences the best possible version of the fourth installment in Universal’s beloved franchise. We could not be more excited about the vision that Colin Trevorrow has created for this film, and we look forward to watching as he and the producers create another great chapter in this franchise’s storied history."

The "Poltergeist" remake is also moving forward. The film will shoot this fall and will be co-financed by MGM and Fox 2000. Gil Kenan ("Monster House") is set to direct from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, David Lindsay-Abaire ("Oz: The Great and Powerful"). The remake is produced by Sam Raimi ("Evil Dead", "Spider-Man") and will probably be released in 2014. Here is the official plot synopsis:

"In a revisionist take on the classic horror film, a family struggling to make ends meet relocates to an outdated suburban home and is confronted by an angry spirit who kidnaps their youngest daughter and challenges them to band together to rescue her from the clutches of evil."

Cameron Diaz will return as materialistic foul-mouthed teacher Elizabeth Halsey in the sequel "Bad Teacher 2". Sony greenlit the new installment with Jake Kasdan returning to direct from a script by newcomer Justin Malen. The first film was a worldwide hit grossing $216M. Diaz has not officially signed for the sequel, but since the project is built around her, it's only a matter of time. Until then, there is also a "Bad Teacher" sitcom developed for CBS which will air next year with Ari Graynor playing the Diaz role.

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Weekend Box-Office Report (June 21-23, 2013)

The two major wide releases of the week scored great at the box-office. Pixar's "Monsters University" was the big winner with $82M in just 3 days, an improvement over the $62M opening of "Monsters Inc." and it even ranks as the second best opening for a Pixar movie, behind "Toy Story 3" ($110M). The Brad Pitt zombie thriller "World War Z" managed a strong second place with $66M, much better than the $30M-$40M that Paramount predicted initially. "Man of Steel" dropped over 64% from its opening weekend and took two steps back to #3, but it's still doing well and the domestic total is at $210M now. The foreign markets, however, are less receptive to the Superman reboot, with only $73M gathered over 10 days. 

More box-office details and the complete top 10, after the jump.

"Chopper Takedown" Clip for WORLD WAR Z Starring Brad Pitt

If you haven't yet decided whether or not you're going to see "World War Z" this weekend, here's a new action-packed clip from the zombie thriller. The film stars Brad Pitt as a UN worker who has to travel across the world in a race against time to figure out how to stop a zombie epidemic. In this particular clip, a mission goes wrong when a swarm of zombies take down a military helicopter that was supposed to rescue Pitt and his friends. The film is directed by Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball", "Quantum of Solace") and also stars Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale, Daniella Kertesz and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

Watch the movie clip after the jump.

WORLD WAR Z Soundtrack (Marco Beltrami)

WORLD WAR Z

Music From the Motion Picture

Composer
Marco Beltrami

Total Time:
44:12

Label
Warner Brothers Records

Format:
CD, MP3

Release Date
June 14, 2013

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Track List:

1. Philadelphia
2. The Lane Family
3. Ninja Quiet
4. Searching for Clues
5. NJ Mart
6. Zombies in Coach
7. Hand Off !
8. No Teeth, No Bite
9. The Salvation Gate
10. Wales
11. Like a River Around a Rock

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In Theaters: WORLD WAR Z and MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Movies opening this week in theaters:

• WORLD WAR Z (Paramount Pictures / PG-13)
• MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (Walt Disney Pictures / G)

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Helicopter Rescue in New Clip for WORLD WAR Z Starring Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and his family are evacuated via helicopter in this new extended movie clip for the zombie apocalypse thriller "World War Z". The film is directed by Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball", "Quantum of Solace") and also stars Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale, Daniella Kertesz and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

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"No Place Doing Well" Movie Clip for WORLD WAR Z

Brad Pitt brings bad news to a group of soldiers in this new clip for the zombie apocalypse thriller "World War Z". The film is directed by Marc Forster ("Monster's Ball", "Quantum of Solace") and also stars Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

Watch the movie clip after the jump.

Music Video for WORLD WAR Z Featuring Muse Song

A music video has been released for "World War Z" featuring the song "Isolated System" by Muse. The song plays over a montage of scenes from the film depicting the global disaster as well as Brad Pitt's family and their attempt to escape from the city. The apocalyptic atmosphere is great and what's really great is that there's some new footage to enjoy here. The songs pretty good, too. The film also features Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

Watch the music video after the jump.

New Movie Clips for WORLD WAR Z Starring Brad Pitt

New movie clips for director Marc Forster's "World War Z" have been released. This article will be updated as new clips are released, so be sure to check out our Facebook page for updates. The film depicts a global zombie outbreak and Brad Pitt stars as an United Nations employee who must travel to different hotspots around the world in an attempt to stop the pandemic. The cast also features Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

Watch the movie clips after the jump.

10 New Banner Posters for WORLD WAR Z

Four new banner posters for Marc Forster's zombie thriller "World War Z" have been released. One of the posters is a banner version of the theatrical poster released a few days ago and the other three are depictions of the zombie outbreak disaster throughout the world. The film stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale and David Morse. "World War Z" opens on June 21, 2013.

[UPDATE - June 1, 2013] - Added Rio and Moscow banner posters

[UPDATE - May 30, 2013] - Added London Banner Poster

Check out the posters after the jump.

New Posters: WORLD WAR Z, THE CONJURING, PACIFIC RIM, GETAWAY, GROWN UPS 2

You can check out the posters and official synopses after the jump. Here is a short description of the posters:

• Two new posters for the zombie thriller "World War Z" starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Matthew Fox, James Badge Dale and David Morse. Opens on June 21, 2013.
  
  
• A new poster for James Wan's new haunted house horror "The Conjuring" starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor and Ron Livingston. Opens on July 19, 2013.
  
  
• A new banner poster for Guillermo del Toro's epic "Pacific Rim" starring Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Idris Elba and Ron Perlman. Opens on July 12, 2013.
  
  
• The first poster for the thriller "Getaway" starring Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez and Jon Voight. Opens on August 30, 2013.
  
  
• A new poster for the comedy sequel "Grown Ups 2" starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Salma Hayek, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Taylor Lautner and Maya Rudolph. Opens on July 12, 2013.
  
  

Check out the Posters after the jump (click to enlarge).