LEGO Dimensions Releases Ghostbusters 2016 Story Pack Trailer, But There’s No Sign Of Mike Hat

LEGO and Traveller’s Tales are set to add a whole bunch of new franchises to LEGO Dimensions this year, including Harry Potter, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Knight Rider but to me there’s none more exciting in year two of the toys-to-life game than Ghostbusters (2016).

The 2016 Ghostbusters reboot is to feature in the form of a Story Pack – a new type of add-on extension for the game that adds six new levels and comes with a minifigure, a vehicle/gadget and a fancy new facade for the portal. The Ghostbusters (2016) pack includes Abby Yates, the new Ecto-1 and Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant. Yesterday LEGO released a trailer on Facebook showing off the Ghostbusters (2016) content:

One interesting thing to note is that it looks like you can visit Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant (which acted as their first headquarters) in the Adventure World. LEGO have said that you will be able to enter more interiors in year two’s hub worlds so it is possible that you will be able to explore the headquarters and perhaps even say hello to their receptionist Kevin.  The trailer also shows one of the builds for the Ecto-1, which looks rather…unusual:

Something that isn’t featured in the trailer that I would like to see is what happens if you place Peter Venkman and Abby Yates on the portal at the same time. It would be fun if they had some form of interaction – for example, if Abby Yates mistook Peter for Bill Murray’s skeptic Martin Heiss – but it all depends on whether they have managed to get Melissa McCarthy onboard to record new lines. Hopefully she has agreed to reprise her role as Abby for the game, although archive audio is always a welcome alternative (something that Twentieth Century Fox oddly wouldn’t allow Traveller’s Tales access to for any Simpsons character who isn’t voiced by Dan Castellaneta).

The Ghostbusters (2016) Story Pack will be released on Friday 30th September priced £31.99.

 

American Horror Story SN6 EP1 – ‘Roanoke’

It’s been a long wait, but finally, the highly anticipated season 6 of American Horror Story aired last night (14th September 2016) which in fact it makes this the first time that series has debuted outside of October in its history. Details about this seasons cast and plot were very far and few between, with everyone keeping tight-lipped and only giving us teasers to let our imaginations run wild on where season 6 would take us, so needless to say I had high expectations for last nights premiere for season 6, however, it wasn’t how I expected the first episode to be. It was a little slow off the blocks and both S and I thought it to be a little lack luster given previous seasons of AHS, so I had to watch it again this morning and I can tell you my opinion has changed and it is not as lack luster as I first thought last night, but is still very different to what I had expected/anticipated given the teasers. Ok lets recap the first episode of AHS season 6.

“Roanoke” SN6-EP1

Roanoke is presented as a paranormal documentary series which is it titled My Roanoke Nightmare, it follows a couple Shelby Miller (Lily Rabe) & Matt Miller (Andre Holland) whose experiences are reenacted by actors (Sarah Paulson as Shelby Miller and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Matt Miller).

The Millers move from Los Angeles, California to a house in Roanoke Island, North Carolina following a brutal assault on Matt which the stress also lead to Shelby losing the baby from a miscarriage. As soon as the Millers settle into their new home, it doesn’t take long before strange and paranormal things to begin haunting them. While Matt is out running errands in the next town a few miles away, Shelby is at the house when it suddenly starts to hale…. Wait for it…. TEETH, yes, I’m talking human teeth!! Obviously freaked out about what she has just seen, Shelby tries to tell Matt what she had just experienced but with no evidence of teeth lying around he tries to convince Shelby that it was just a hail storm and that the weather here in Roanoke can take a bit of getting used to.

 

With Matt needing to go away for work he is reluctant to leave Shelby at the house, however, she insists she will be ok. Later that evening Shelby gets into the hot tub with a nice red and just as she starts to relax….. BANG!! She is pushed and held under the water as she fearless tries to fight back against her attacker, when all of a sudden she is released and able to come up, but there is no one there. She calls the police and Matt, he rushes back and the police tell him there is no evidence of anyone being anywhere near the hot tub or anywhere else, Matt tells the cop he believes it the hillbilly’s that they outbid, for the house that is responsible for the strange things that are happening.

Matt needs to return to the hospital where he is hoping to land the account (then he can travel less if he lands them) but he doesn’t want to leave Shelby at home on her own. He calls on his sister Lee (reenacted by Angela Bassett) to come and stay with Shelby until he gets back. The Women don’t particularly like each other, Lee was a cop but was shot in the line of duty and she became addicted to painkillers which eventually lead to her being fired from the force. The Women start arguing, meanwhile, Matt is in his hotel room he get a text and assumes it from Shelby but it’s a notification that the cameras he had set up before he left had been triggered, it was a mob of people with fire torches walking towards the house. Mid-argument Shelby and Lee don’t hear their phone but soon hear noises and go to investigate, the pair is lured to the basement where there was a video playing showing a half man half pig looking figure.

Matt rushes back and is showed the video, but he reassure’s both Shelby and Lee that is most likely a fake, Shelby no longer wants to live there but they have sunk their life savings into the house and have no other option. Shelby is pissed off that Matt is not listening or believing her and takes off in the car , but she doesn’t get far before she hits what looks like women, she slams the brakes on and get out to check the person is ok, when suddenly she gets up and walks off into the night. Shelby gives chase but ends up getting herself lost and runs into a mob who are carrying fire torches, she can do nothing but stand there as they surround her.

*Note: In the late 16th century, Sir William Raleigh, the explorer after whom the capital of North Carolina would later be named, selected artist John White to lead a group of 115 colonists to start a new colony on Roanoke Island off the coast of what is now Dare County. A previous colony had been established on the island but had been abandoned after its leaders killed the chief of the Native American tribe that had been its primary trade source. After founding the colony in 1587, White returned to England to get more supplies. He hoped he would only be gone for three months, but England’s war with Spain prevented White from returning as all English ships were seized by the government for the war effort.

It wasn’t until 1590 that White returned, and when he did, every single person in the Roanoke colony had disappeared, including his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. The only clue left behind was a word carved in a post: “Croatoan,” the name of a nearby tribe.

Wikipedia – Roanoke Island

Does the word “Croatoan” seem familiar? Well, that’s because it appeared in the very first season of “American Horror Story.” In Episode 11 of that season, a psychic tells a ghost story about an exorcism that happened at Roanoke Colony after all the colonists died. To banish the spirits of the colonists that kept haunting the island, one of the Native American elders performed a ritual that ended with him shouting “Croatoan.”  Perhaps seasons past and present of AHS will all share a common link?

I have a feeling that episode 2 might ramp things a little more. AHS6 episode 2 will air 21st September 2016.  Be sure to follow me @presh81 to stay up to date with all things AHS!!

Check out what’s in store for next weeks episode 2!

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Amazing World Of Gumball SN6 EP4 – ‘The Boredom’

Gumball and Darwin sit bored in their room. As they sit Darwin’s butt becomes fossilized to the carpet and then Gumball is rooted in place. This show is really so clever and punny. Unbeknownst to them the world actually very interesting.

The moon and the sun who are a couple in certain episodes are fighting. The moon wants to light the planet but obviously can’t. She says she wants to fight the sun who points out she can’t as he is 9.5 million miles away.

The Police Chief who is actually a doughnut is throwing donuts into his mouth. As he empties the box he begins driving fast to the doughnut shop. He speeds past another cop who calls him on his car radio and tells him about a speeder. Everyday at four he rushes to get donuts and thus is always the speeder he is chasing. So its quite humorous.

Banana Joe tries out a light saber but is to stupid to use it right. After he is given a lollipop the scientist throws out the saber in a dumpster filled with his other inventions. They are all actually brilliant inventions like a time machine and a hover board.

The Fingerprint bandit sings a song, talking about why he went to crime. He just wants to apologize but ends up stealing a car in the end.

They head to the mall in hopes of something else cool happening. There is a ridiculous scene that plays out but it ends up blocking out the cool bits. Of course this just makes Gumball give up as he is prone to do.

Gumball and Darwin head home and sit there watching the clock. As they sit there bored their house is lifted up by a crane. First the town rolls by and then shots of Clarence, Regular Show, and Uncle Grandpa show up. This is the first time Gumball has had a crossover with any show. I always think crossovers are something fun, and like that this happened.

Suddenly there is a knock at the door and a dwarf who is clearly a reference to Gimli from Lord of the Rings appears. He tells them he has a quest and needs two brave souls. Gumball and Darwin point him to two nerdy guys who love fantasy.

In another reference the nerds fly off on Falkor or at least a creature resembling him.

Gumball muses that life doesn’t just knock on your door it is up to you to make your own life. Darwin suggests they do something but Gumball says he isn’t a doer, he is a moaner. This episode is really good. It showcases other characters in their odd lives but ties it up with Gumball’s thoughts. When you are a kid boredom can seem like its always around. Gumball was right that it is up to you to make your life what you want it to be. If Gumball wasn’t a moaner I don’t think this show would be half as funny. His attitude about life does drive the show in many ways.

Steven Universe SN4 EP7 – ‘Onion Gang’

Onion Gang starts off with Steven and Onion bouncing on the couch. Steven is tired because they’ve been doing it for two hours. We find that out through Steven’s game where he talks through what Onion is doing and thinking.

Onion hears his dad coming in from his fishing work and runs out of the house. The next day he returns and offers Steven his hand. Leading him on a walk he guides Steven to a clearing in the woods.

Suddenly they are beset by masked beings. The masks look similar to Shy Guys and I find that to be humorous. As the attack him Steven thinks he is done for but soon realizes he is safe. They take off their masks to reveal they are just kids.

The first kid only can say Garbanzo which is his name. He has his baby sister in his backpack and Steven guesses correctly that her name is pinto. Another boy lifts up his hat to reveal his name is Squash while the last child is named Soup. Onion’s gang of friends are all named after food and that is humorous as well.

Steven hangs out with these kids who really aren’t necessarily sane. Their choice of activities are slightly suspect just like Onion has been this entire time. The first thing they do is show off a car they built. As they drive around they crash and Garbanzo who is driving falls off. He smashes a ketchup packet on his face and pretends to have died. This is a pretty powerful scene just because of Steven’s reaction. He immediately thinks the boy has died and wants to call the cops. Onion stops him and he realizes it is all a joke.

They then take out a trench coat and pretend to be a grown up. Steven who is just a good boy tries to really act like an adult. The kids open the jacket and take a picture surprising the gentleman Steven is talking to. They show off that they have done this to many people in town and have their pictures on display.

The last little game they play is a live bug race. Steven picks a stag beetle and it wins. They bring him to a stump and give him a hammer telling him to squish the bug. Steven is not one to cause anyone pain and drops the hammer running away. He thinks Onion is acting like his friend because he pities him.

He runs home and soon Onion comes to find him. He breaks the screen door to drop off Steven’s stag beetle and he has a change of heart. He runs after Onion and finds that his friends are leaving. It turns out they are just summer friends, and they have to leave. Steven tells Onion that he will always have him to play with if he’d like that.

This is a really sweet episode that introduces us to a side of Onion we haven’t seen before. It is also touching because it shows off what kids feel in a genuine way. When you have friends that you only see certain parts of the year every moment and memory is far more special. I really enjoyed seeing Onion as a true child even though he might be a little odd.

One Piece Heart Of Gold Is Getting An English Dub!

The One Piece movies are really quite amazing. They may not be canon in all ways but they add an extra layer of awesome to a series which is already so enjoyable.

The new One Piece Movie is out in Japan already and it looks like it will be dubbed as well if this news has anything to say about that.

There are always episodes that tie into the movie and lead the characters in the direction of a new foe. This episode is clearly going to lead Luffy and his crew on a journey to his next target.

I do really love seeing movies like this as they are basically action packed side stories. While the episodes are always fantastic having a movie budget doesn’t hurt. When they are feature films there is something even more spectacular about them. The artists really go for broke to make something worth watching. They know they already have viewers of the show in the bag but with such quality it isn’t hard to draw in new viewers.

I am sure just by this image alone, a person who has never seen One Piece may be inspired to watch at least some of it.

All I know is I am excited to see this episode and watch the movie that goes along with it. Until Luffy finds One Piece and probably for all the time after I will be a fan of this show and all that it is.

First footage of the Sun and Moon Anime!

It is finally here, the first footage of the next season of Pokemon. After this thrilling season known as the Kalos saga in its entirety Pokemon is changing things up once again. What adventures await our hero Ash in Pokemon’s version of Hawaii?

Based on this trailer it looks  like Pokemon is changing up its animation style. Ash really does look completely different from any of his past appearances, not that that is a bad thing.

In this series he does in fact head back to school. He has some work to do if he is going to become the Pokemon Master he has always wanted to be.

This poster combined with this 30 second teaser shows off a good bit of information of Ash’s new journey. Look at our hero’s humorous grin. Clearly he is still going to catch Pokemon so how long will he actually be in a classroom.

In the background are many of the characters he will meet including the 7th generation Professor Kukui, Professor Oak’s cousin and the Trial Captains Lana, Mallow, Sophocles, and Kiawe. It also shows a few of the new pokemon Ash will encounter as well as highlighting the fact that Pokemon are now rideable.

In the corner it shows off Team Rocket blasting off again, but there is something interesting about this. They are clinging to the new Pokemon Bewear who will join their side I am assuming. Following them is the Pokemon Mimikyu who just wants to be loved and has disguised itself as a Pikachu to get that love. I am curious how this will all play out. They have always wanted Pikachu but have not been able to catch it. Will Mimikyu be chasing them, since it knows they really want a Pikachu. Based on their frightened looks I am thinking yes.

The Pokemon Sun and Moon Anime is arriving in Japan in November, and even though the rest of the world will wait awhile it looks worth it. The style may be different but it is clear to me as a true-blue Pokemon fan that Pokemon is still alive and well.

All I can say is Aloha Generation Seven, I do hope we get along well!

You’re the Worst SN3 EP3 – ‘Bad News, Dude’s Dead’

Following the ending of the second episode of the season Gretchen finds her therapist at a restaurant and asks for her help. She can’t bare to tell Jimmy his Father has died after he sold his book. She tells her that of course she has to tell him even if it may be ugly.

She is about to tell him when he promises a vacation because she is going to be going on a nice journey with him.

Lindsey is freaking out about stabbing Paul because his wound keeps getting reinfected. Lindsey tells her she shouldn’t tell Jimmy about what is going on.

Lindsey and Gretchen go into Edgar’s work and  try to tell him their secret. Edgar is blown away by this thought and sinks down to a bench. He is one of the only ones to wear his heart and feelings on his sleeve. Gretchen then comes up with the idea that they invite everyone over for a big celebration of his book being sold. Of course this is supposed to be a cover and she hopes the guests will all tell Jimmy his dad has died.

Jimmy comes in upset with his publisher and ready to go write his book. Gretchen wants them all to tell him his dad died when he surprises her with a “Pets of Instagram” cruise. As always she throws all caution to the wind and begins to party. Lindsey’s husband Paul gets Champagne in his wound after Gretchen sprays him with it.

Edgar is the only one to not be able to party because he is the only one who seems to be able to feel anything. Jimmy sees all the people in his party and thinks they don’t want him to succeed. Jimmy goes to gather his heckle file to heckle everyone so he can work.

Edgar is convinced to go down and tell him the news. But ends up instilling in him an idea to call his dad and heckle him. Edgar obviously couldn’t bring himself to do it anyway as he really is the most emotional of the group at least on the surface.

Lindsey realizes she does actually love Paul when he sticks up for her, in a beautiful scene. She was trying to “incept” herself into loving him and now its come true. When Edgar comes running up to tell them the news they all leave. Edgar contemplates his life and it is suggested that he get help which he knows.

Gretchen finally tells him when she hears him calling his Dad to heckle him but ends up just saying that he sold a book. When she tells him Jimmy is literally unable to speak. But I mean it is rather expected as he was on top of the world and then it all came crashing down.

Another gripping episode of You’re the Worst. As comedic as it is dark and oh so genuine. Death is something that is often hard to talk about and this show pulled off all the emotions involved sublimely. All these characters are real in their own ways and they all feel. It can be hard to really show emotion sometimes in shows because these types of emotion can be so visceral.

Can’t wait for Episode 4 “Men Get Strong” to see how Jimmy really takes this news.

The Walking Dead Season 7: 2 New Teasers Released

AMC has released a couple of new teaser trailers for the upcoming 7th Season of ‘The Walking Dead’, however before you get too excited, there’s not actually any new footage on show.

 

 

The two teasers contain clips already seen in other promos. In fact the teaser entitled ‘Negan’s Way’ was uploaded by international distributors for the show a week ago, at the time of writing. In any case, AMC’s promotion for the season is focused on making Negan the most formidable villain he can be, and that will no doubt pay dividends when the show starts up again in October.

‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7 premieres Sunday, October 23rd 9pm on AMC in the US, and on Monday, October 24th 9pm on Fox in the UK.

Agents of Shield Season 4: Extended Promo Released

After ABC released a short teaser for the upcoming Season 4 premiere of ‘Agents of Shield’ the other day, fans were screaming for more. Months of waiting and anticipation boiled down to a 15 second promo. Surely this couldn’t be all they had for us? As it turns out, no it wasn’t, however I think any hopes of a full season trailer have been dashed by this point. Instead, ABC opted to release a slightly longer promo for the episode.

Whilst it doesn’t show us much new footage, we do get glimpses of a few more of the main cast members. Much of the promotion so far for the premiere has singled out Daisy, Mack, May and Ghost Rider as being the principle players in the episode, however we saw snippets of Coulson, Fitz and Simmons within the extended promo, so you can be sure they’ll be there in some capacity too.

The most exciting part about the promo however was that we got to hear Robbie Reyes speak for the first time, uttering a rather ominous response to Daisy’s statement that he doesn’t get to decide who dies “I’m not the one who decides.”  It seems then that he views Ghost Rider as separate from himself, so it will be interesting to see if he gets any personality changes when he transforms, in addition to the whole skinless flaming body thing.

‘Agents of Shield’ Season 4 premieres Tuesday, September 20th 10pm on ABC.

Supernatural S12 Promo Released

I wasn’t squee’ing.  You were squee’ing.  Yes you were.  Yes. You. Were.

Oh sayer of untruths, your trousers did precede to combust!

If you saw Sammy all tied up and your mind didn’t go straight to the gutter… then you’re a better person than me.  Maybe a little bit of prude too.  Just sayin’.

I think the best line of the promo award goes to (can I get a drum roll please?  Geez, I said please!)…… Rick Springfield as Lucifer.  “You’re either mad ….. or dim.”  The comeback to that of course is:  Maybe a little of both.

And the promo coming out wasn’t even the best news I have for you!

Sheriff Jody Mills (played by fan favorite and Wayward Daughter, Kim Rhodes) is coming back!  That’s right, she’ll be showing up in Episode 6.  Rumor has it that there’s going to be a Hunter’s Wake, and we’ll get to see Sam and Dean interact with other hunters.  I’m going to bet money right now that they aren’t well received.  We all know that most hunters blame The Boys for a whole laundry list of major f**k ups… including, but not limited to:  Opening the Hell Gate, letting Lucifer out of his cage, The Apocalypse, The Darkness almost ending the world, Bobby’s death… and that’s just the Top 5.

I do believe I hear squee’ing in the distance.

A crap-ton of questions will be answered when Season 12 premieres on Thursday, October 13th.  Yes, I said Thursday.  The Crazy Suits at The CW have decided in their unquestioning wisdom (I can’t seem to find the sarcasm font) to move The Show to Thursday nights.  Man, Winchester Thursday just doesn’t have the same ring to it.