Ghost Recon Future Soldier is coming....

Ghost Recon Future Soldier is coming....

Fans of the shooter will have something awesome to look forward to next week...

The release of Ghost Recon Future Soldier!

And as if that wasn't enough to get excited about, there's been a new trailer for the short film which will come out with its release.

Here's what the release says:

"Ubisoft has released a new trailer for the short film, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Alpha to mark its release on Uplay today.    Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Alpha is the 25-minute prequel film to the video game Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and follows the Ghosts as they are dropped deep behind enemy lines in order to eliminate one of the world’s most sought-after war criminals."

Meanwhile, the game's not yet out and already details are out of the DLC associated with it...

"Ubisoft has announced the first Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC package, the Arctic Strike Map Pack.

From the streets of Moscow to the far reaches of the Arctic, this all-new downloadable content pack extends your Ghost Recon Future Soldier experience with new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer mode, a new Guerrilla Mode co-op map, and six additional weapons to give you the supreme edge over your enemies.  

Arctic Strike will be available for purchase on Xbox Live or on the PlayStation Network on July 3, 2012.  It can be pre-ordered at GameStop and Best Buy retail locations. In Ghost Recon: Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers.  Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology and cutting-edge military hardware, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will be available on May 24th for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Sony PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  It will be released for Windows PC on June 15th."

Check out the trailer for the game Ghost Recon Future Soldier, which hits stores on May 24th...

Man On A Ledge: Movie Review

Man On A Ledge: Movie Review

Cast: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie Bell, Ed Burns, Ed Harris, Genesis Rodriguez

Director: Asger Leth

Sometimes, a film title comes along which tells you everything you need to know.

Star Wars, J Edgar, Bridge Over The River Kwai, erm, The Smurfs – just a few of the self explanatory titles which don’t require much brain power.

Now, you can add to the list – Man On A Ledge.

Sam “Avatar” Worthington stars as Nick Cassidy, who is titular Man On A Ledge.

Checking into a downtown New York hotel, Cassidy grabs some food and without any obvious reason, heads out onto the ledge and waits.

Pretty soon, all of Manhattan’s transfixed and watching Cassidy – and sent in to try and talk him down is negotiator Lydia Mercer (a tough and wearied Banks). But Cassidy’s got other reasons for being where he is – and some of it involves his belief he was framed for a $40million jewel theft by David Englander (a somewhat emaciated looking Ed Harris).

So with time ticking against him and police trying to work out how to end this safely, Cassidy begins to realise that nothing is as it seems and trusting people could literally bring on his downfall.

Man On A Ledge is really a case of checking your brain at the door and just leaving any kind of logic behind before the lights go down.

It's a really good premise which is somewhat squandered by the story telling; Worthington makes his plight seem real and plausible; he begins by shouting that "I will exit this world as I entered it - innocent" giving you that curious in you need - and Banks makes a good foil to the potential hero as the tale unfolds.

But the initial start falters pretty soon in and you're into formulaic thriller territory complete with overbaked tense OST; and also due to some preposterous story moments - at one point, Worthington's character is fearful of being on the ledge, then next he can run and jump - and it goes from cryptic thriller to run of the mill actioner, which is a real shame. 

Man On a Ledge is a perfectly serviceable film with a reasonably silly heist movie operating within - it's just that overall, it's unmemorable the minute it's over. It lacks the excitement and tension of a good edge of the ledge thriller despite the efforts of all involved.

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Noomi Rapace stars in new Prometheus viral video

Brand new Prometheus viral video features Noomi Rapace's character

A new Prometheus viral video's been launched today.

The video features Noomi Rapace's character Professor Elisabeth Shaw and is intriguingly titled "Quiet Eye".

It's not too spoilery but if you're hoping to go into the film with no clue what's going on, this may be a good time to read another awesome post on Darren's World of Entertainment.

Here's the Prometheus viral video with Noomi Rapace.

It comes after more new Prometheus images were unveiled this week.

There's even more stuff spilling out for Prometheus, ahead of its launch in New Zealand on June 7th.

A whole stack of images from the film have been unleashed - and they're non too spoilery; more intriguing than anything at all...

Meanwhile it comes on top of a whole heap of Prometheus content - we've already had the brand new trailer to Ridley Scott's much anticipated sci fi flick, Prometheus.

Warning - a few spoilers lie ahead.




Prometheus, which stars Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron, returns to the genre that Scott helped define with Blade Runner and Alien. A  team of explorers discovers a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the corners of the universe where they must fight a  battle to save the future of the human race.

The film hits New Zealand cinemas on June 7th and has already been preceded by a massive viral marketing campaign.....

There's also been a new Prometheus featurette released too...


And here's all the marketing so far...

There's also been some new imagery released from the film too.

Prometheus hits NZ cinemas on June 7th.

Starring the likes of Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, this is likely to be one of the biggest sci fi hits of the year - and we get it a few hours before America does too.

Here's the official trailer for Prometheus...

And if you want to see everything which has been released so far - here it is...
There's also been a heap of viral activity for Prometheus - here's them all rounded up into one easy to monitor place...Something called "Our Family is growing" from Weyland industries...



And of course, the Guy Pearce fronted, TED 2023 talk from the Weyland Industries leader...

The Boy With Tape on his Face - More Tape: Comedy Festival Review

The Boy With Tape on his Face - More Tape: Comedy Festival Review

There’s just something about the Boy With Tape on his Face and his show which renders you happy throughout its entire duration.

It’s a very simple premise – Sam Wills, a renowned Christchurch prop comic, is on stage with a strip of dark black tape across his face. He can’t speak, doesn’t speak and spends an hour making the audience do things for his pleasure – and ours.

It’s not a show I want to spoil in any shape or form but with Wills' tall gangly frame and bulging eyes being his only window of communication with the audience, it’s entirely down to the audience for the interaction.

Props on the stage help with the set ups and punchlines for his visual gags – and quite frankly, if you’re lucky enough to be invited up to be part of the show (and believe you and me, it’s a real privilege if you do), you’re an idiot if you don’t play along with this guy.

Wills is an expert puppet-master, a masterful mime and class clown who knows what he wants from the audience; but here’s the thing with this show – it rises and falls on what the audience members bring to it.

There are some moments where TapeFace’s a bit non-plussed by the failure of some to understand what he wants them to do – but it’s that level of unpredictability which really makes every night totally unique and each show inventively awesome.

I’ve seen TapeFace perform every time he’s been here and it’s great to see the show and its star grow; each time you see it, the randomness adds something to it which elevates it to the truly brilliant. 

I’m in awe of Sam Wills, his creativity, his childlike naivety on stage and his sense of fun is seared through every second of this hourlong show. And this time, I like the way TapeFace is a bit dismissive of those who don’t quite get it. One guy can’t work out what’s needed of him and is summarily dismissed from the stage. 

But here’s the thing – he doesn’t do it cruelly or use that to mock you if you’re not quite sure what’s required. Simply put, The Boy With Tape on his Face – More Tape is truly a magical hour of entertainment; it’s such good fun you leave on such a high and with a grin beaming from ear to ear, having been transported to the earlier times of childhood where innocence was prevalent and everything was a play thing, ready to be fashioned for your own fun.


I utterly adore this gloriously original act and wholeheartedly recommend this show without any doubt whatsoever; if you don’t laugh or fail to be moved by the truly brilliant genius that is Sam Wills/ Tape Face, then you have no soul.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: Blu Ray Review

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: Blu Ray Review

Rating: M
Released by Roadshow Home Entertainment

Following the successful 2009 film Sherlock Holmes, Guy Ritchie once again reteams with the gang for another outing with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective.

But it's all change for the duo - Jude Law's Dr Watson is about to marry his sweetheart and the partnership appears to be over. However, Holmes is investigating a series of bombings across Europe amid fears that this case could have global implications.

And he believes that his nemesis, Professor James Moriarty (Jarred Harris) is behind it all and trying to ignite tensions between France and Germany.

Holmes' investigation leads him to gypsy fortune teller Madam Simza Heron (Noomi Rapace) whose involvement with separatists could give them the break they need.

Soon, Holmes and Watson are plunged into their deadliest conflict yet, with an enemy who appears to be smarter and swifter than the pair of them...

Downey Jr is once again back on form as this ramshackle brilliant version of Holmes; a self assured but insane Holmes with ADD who jumps around as he tries to keep up with his own intellect. There's the usual bickering between the duo and both Law and Downey Jr and their rapport works well.

Stephen Fry does admirably playing essentially an extended version of himself as Mycroft - and Guy Ritchie's brought his directing flair to some very impressive speed up and slow down set pieces (a sequence inside a wood as the group are under attack is simply breathtakingly good); he manages to score highly for this because of the dialled down nature of the action sequences rather than opting for over the top action.

However, it's the quieter moments of the film where you really appreciate this flick - particularly in the one-on-one exchanges between Holmes and Moriarty.

Jared Harris is brilliant as Holmes' nemesis; he can flick between anger and brooding menace with ease and it's the perfect foil to Downey Jr's manic detective. It's a great partnership and a wonderful capturing of the essence of their relationship.

The only damp disappointing squib in this is Noomi Rapace - she's grossly underused and feels very surplus to requirements.

A Game Of Shadows has it all; humour, action and character - it's great to see this second Holmes soaring above the heights of the first. 

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Dr Who - The Daemons - DVD Review

Dr Who - The Daemons - DVD Review

Rating: G
Released by BBC and Roadshow Home Entertainment

Fans have been clamouring for this release from 1971 to be let out on DVD for years - and now here it is.

In the village of Devil's End, something mystical and a bit evil is brewing. As a crew ready themselves to investigate a burial mound, there's the possibility of black magic coming to the fore. Throw in the appearance of the Master (Roger Delgado) and Jon Pertwee's Doctor Who is fighting a race against time to prevent the summoning of a Dæmon.

This five part adventure from the 70s is relatively spooky to start off with before going a bit creaky and uneventful towards the end - granted, it's remembered for some visual moments as well as an iconic phrase uttered by Nicholas Courtney's Brigadier but really, it's a bit of a fizzer. The ending is appallingly simple and ruins the build up of the rest of the serial.

A gargoyle demon - essentially, a guy in a grey leotard - is more hilarious than horrific but if you can overlook these minor constraints of the story, the acting of Pertwee, Katy Manning as his assistant Jo and Delgado is solid and very watchable.

Overall, this story's probably best remembered with nostalgic tint rather than for good reasons.

Extras: Commentary, a doco, location film shoots from the time, colourisation tests, a tribute to show producer Barry Letts.

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Dr Who - The Nightmare of Eden: DVD Review

Dr Who - The Nightmare of Eden: DVD Review

Rating: PG
Released by BBC and Roadshow

A story from the classic range of the 1970s from Tom Baker's teeth and curls era as the Fourth Doctor, this adventure is probably one of the ones I remember the most vividly from my youth.

When two spacecraft collide, the Doctor and his companion, Romana (Lalla Ward) along with K-9 are forced to intervene. But what they find is something stalking the corridors of the ship, a zoologist with a machine that can project onto other planets and a conspiracy involving drugs.

Erm, I'm sad to say that this story is distinctly tinted with the nostalgia eyes - rewatching it again as an adult and you can see the creaks (literally of the sets) and the joins (literally of the costumes) of the story's execution. It's also pretty badly acted - even Tom Baker looks angry as the Doctor rather than genial alien. Sure, it's a darker story and daring for a 70s serial to talk drugs but the baddies, the Mandrels are a horrendous miss; monsters with flares and who wave their arms around more than actually striking anyone when attacking, they're just laughable.

While it's watchable and pacy enough fare, it's instantly forgettable - who knows what I was thinking at such an impressionable age.

Extras: Commentary, look back at the troubled production, a few interviews - the usual mix. Plus special mention for the in screen production notes which enhance the viewing experience with a good solid mix of a hint of cheekiness and fact.

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