Guardians Of The Galaxy Poster

Marvel just released their first official trailer for forthcoming space adventure Guardians of The Galaxy and continue to bombard excited fans with new materials. Now you can check out the first official poster below. Once again it serves to not only introduce Marvel’s most unlikely band of misfit intergalactic heroes but also remind audiences of just how much we have to thank them for already. Namely Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and The Avengers. You’re welcome…

 

Guardians Of The Galaxy Trailer Premiere

Marvel Studios have released the first full trailer for their upcoming space adventure Guardians Of The Galaxy. Starring Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana and Benicio Del Toro, Guardians Of The Galaxy sees Marvel expand their cinematic universe even wider in a comic book adaptation that includes a talking Racoon voiced by Bradley Cooper.

The trailer is light on plot but does a wonderful job of playfully introducing the self proclaimed Guardians, to an unlikely but inspired soundtrack of  ‘Hooked on A Feeling’.  Representing Marvel’s growing confidence the adaptation showcases an increasingly outlandish collection of less familiar comic book characters. This includes the gun-totting Rocket Racoon,  vengeful Drax the Destroyer, a walking tree called Groot and their cocky outlaw leader Star-Lord. 

The trailer also demonstrates a delicious comedic tone that Marvel has perfected throughout their growing Avengers franchise. It should be more than enough to instantly ignite the interest of those entirely unfamiliar with the original comics.

The Guardians of The Galaxy is released in cinemas August 1st. Check out the trailer below:

Brit Awards 2014 Winners List

The Brit Awards took place at London’s O2 Arena  tonight and here is a complete list of this year’s winners. David Bowie celebrated his long awaited comeback album with an award for British Male, whilst Lorde, Bruno Mars and Daft Punk collected the international honors. Full winners list below:

British Male Solo Artist: David Bowie

British Female Solo Artist: Ellie Goulding

British Breakthrough Act: Bastille

British Group: Arctic Monkeys

British Single: Rudimental ft Ella Eyre – Waiting All Night

British video: One Direction – Best Song Ever

British Album of the Year: Arctic Monkeys – AM

International Male Solo Artist: Bruno Mars

International Female Solo Artist: Lorde

International Group: Daft Punk

Critics’ Choice: Sam Smith

British producer: Flood and Alan Moulder

BAFTA Film Awards 2014 Winners

At the EE British Academy Film Awards 2014, 12 Years A Slave was officially named best film, with lead actor Chiwetel Ejiofor also winning the Leading Actor Award. However Steve McQueen’s slavery biopic failed to sweep across the categories with strng showings form a number of films in a highly competitive year.

Gravity won six awards: Outstanding British Film, Original Music, Cinematography, Sound and Special Visual Effects, with Alfonso Cuaron winning for best Director. 

American Hustle also took home three BAFTA’s, including Original Screenplay, Makeup & Hair and Supporting Actress for Jennifer Lawrence. 

Cate Blanchett won her third BAFTA for her powerful turn in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine, while newcomer Barkhad Abdi won Supporting Actor for his work alongside Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips. 

Writer/Director Kieran Evans received the Outstanding Debut award for hi first feature Kelly + Victor. The Great Gatsby took home both Production Design and Costume Design. The Act of Killing won for documentary and The Great Beauty was awarded the prize for Foreign Language Film. Ron Howard’s Formula 1 drama Rush took home an award for Editing, despite being largely overlooked this awards season.

Philomena won for best original screenplay and Frozen took home the BAFTA for animated film following it’s astonishing box office success.

Will Poulter won the public voted rising star award, while Helen Mirren received the night’s final and highest accolade being granted the BAFTA fellowship. 

Red Carpet and winners video Interviews below:

JJ Abrams Promises Less Star Wars Lens Flare

Director J.J. Abrams talked about the pressure of directing Star Wars Episode VII on the red carpet at the UK premiere of A New York Winter’s Tale. JJ also jokes about the fact that he won’t be using as much of his trademark lens flare for the new Star Wars films but will preserve the comedy of the original trilogy.  Although remaining predictably tight lipped about casting details the director confirms that big announcements will soon be made. He also described the massive responsibility of relaunching the franchise as more of an opportunity than a challenge.

J.J. also shares an account of his recent visit to Ireland where he received an honorary award and had his lost wallet returned to him by a kind police officer who was anxious to know what the end of Lost really meant.

Video Interview below: