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Solo Leveling (2024) Anime Series Trailer Impressions: The Most Popular Manhwa by Author Chugong Gets A Superb Anime Adaptation Coming to Winter 2024

Solo Leveling is a 2024 anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige and screenplay by Noboru Kimura. Solo Leveling is the Japanese anime series adaptation of the top-rated web novel Solo Leveling (a.k.a. Only I Level Up) authored by Chugong, with its manhwa/webtoon counterpart illustrated by the late-Jang Sung-rak (aka Dubu), the CEO of Redice Studio. Let's check out what the anime series trailer for the upcoming Solo Leveling has in store for novel and manhwa/webtoon fans here on CMAQUEST.
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Solo Leveling
Plot / Synopsis

In a realm where formidable hunters — individuals with extraordinary powers — must combat perilous creatures to safeguard humanity from imminent destruction, an infamously feeble hunter named Sung Jinwoo finds himself entangled in an interminable struggle for survival. On a fateful day, narrowly escaping an overwhelmingly dominant dual dungeon that nearly obliterates his entire party, an enigmatic program known as the System designates him as its solitary participant and bestows upon him the exceedingly rare capacity to advance in prowess, transforming those he slays into devoted minions, known as shadows.
Solo Leveling 2024 Sung Jinwoo vs Viper boss fight

Embarking on a quest, Jinwoo confronts a diverse array of adversaries, be they human or monstrous, all while unraveling the enigmas concealed within the dungeons and uncovering the authentic origins of his extraordinary abilities.


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Solo Leveling Official Anime Series Trailer Impressions
Solo Leveling Anime Trailer Review

Solo Leveling 2024 Anime Sung Jinwoo before Awakening

So what is there to say about the Solo Leveling anime trailers for its upcoming Japanese animated series? As a fan who first stumble upon Jang Sung-rak's manhwa, then when I caught up to the latest webtoon chapter, and finally, finishing it on Chugong's originally authored novel, I can confidently say that I am exhilirated for this anime adaptation. Why wouldn't a fan be? A-1 Pictures directly adapted the designs of the late-Dubu in Solo Leveling's original webtoon run. Fans like us already know what to expect in terms of the story and writing, but seeing those badass moments fully animated will bring shiver down our collective spines.
Solo Leveling 2024 Japanese anime Cha Hae-In

I cannot help but be at awe at how the Japanese studio stick to the source material in terms of the design of the characters. Character Designer Tomoko Sudo gave it justice from what we've seen so far. For the uninitiated, Solo Leveling is a modern action fantasy series where the series centers on a chosen one who will rise up to challenge the many monstrosities that changed their society and could very well destroy the world and reality itself. Anyone can go read Solo Leveling online or on their respective standalone platforms to learn more about the Shadow Monarch Sung Jinwoo and the colorful characters that would accompany and challenge him along his journey of growth, pain, and triumph. Initially slated for a Q1 2024 release, it was somewhat disappointing that the release date was moved to Winter of 2024; but I guess if it looks this great, we can wait a bit more to get phenomenal animation and a true to form anime adaptation of Solo Leveling.
Solo Leveling 2024 anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige and screenplay by Noboru Kimura based from Solo Leveling by Chugong and Illustration by Jang Sung-rak

How about you guys? What do you think about this upcoming Japanese anime adaptation of the popular Korean manhwa Solo Loveling? Are you a fan of the series or a complete newcomer to this series? If you are a fan, what are you looking forward to see animated in this series? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Solo Leveling anime trailer in the comments section below:
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Kung Fu Panda 3 Trailer Impression: First Kung Fu Panda Official Trailer and The Chinese Trailer That Showed A Lot More

Kung Fu Panda 3 is a DreamWorks Animation and Oriental DreamWorks American-Chinese 3D computer-animated action comedy martial arts film under the direction of Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Rebel Wilson, Bryan Cranston, and J. K. Simmons slated for a January 29, 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out this third movie from the Kung Fu Panda movie series here:

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Kung Fu Panda 3
Plot / Synopsis

In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3.

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When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

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Kung Fu Panda 3 Chinese Film Trailer Showing Supernatural villain Kai

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The trailer opens with Master Shifu saying: “A catastrophic event is coming. I foresee that everything in this world will soon be…enveloped in darkness.” Then, Po wakes up and says, “Oh God!” After which, the antagonist is seen with an evil smirk.And given Oogway seems to be flying, he has probably achieved some form of spiritual enlightenment after “death”.




Kung Fu Panda 3 Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Kung Fu Panda 3 Film Trailer Review

What is there to say about the official US trailer and the Chinese trailer for Kung Fu Panda 3?

Well first off let's focus on the First Official American Trailer for Kung Fu Panda 3. It is pretty much standard fair, showing each of the Kung Fu masters alongside Po training cuts to a funny scene showing the first interaction between father-and-son which was hinted on Kung Fu Panda 2. That is pretty much it for the American trailer. That is more than enough to get those who have seen the first two movie excited, right? Well, wait until you see the Kung Fu Panda 3 Chinese trailer which shows more action and the villain in the 2016 sequel.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Chinese Movie Trailer Master Shifu and the Legendary Five Tigress, Mantis, Monkey, Crane, Viper

On the Kung Fu Panda 3 Chinese trailer it shows more of the villain called Kai, Po's spiritual enlightenment and interaction with Oogway, and some special fight scenes which may already show more of the film and is crossing the spoiler territory. This made me more excited about the third Kung Fu Panda film. I highly suggest watching it right after watching the first one. I've also shared some stills of the trailer here which is something to hang on to if ever the video gets taken down.

Kung Fu Panda 3 2016 movie title card DreamWorks Animation and Oriental DreamWorks distributed by 20th Century Fox

How about you guys? Have you seen the first two Kung Fu Panda films? Whose your favorite character besides the beloved Po? what are you excited to see in the third Kung Fu Panda film? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Kung Fu Panda 3 official movie trailer and its Chinese trailer in the comments section below:
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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Trailer Impressions: 2013 Dragon Ball Z Film After the Majin Buu Saga

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is a 20th Century Fox and Toei Animation upcoming 2013 Japanese animated movie directed by Masahiro Hosoda with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe with Dragon Ball original author Akira Toriyama himself which features the voices of Masako Nozawa for Goku, Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo), Koichi Yamadera (Bills), and Masakazu Morita (Wiss) slated for a March 30, 2013 Japanese theatrical release. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is the 14th Dragon Ball Z movie, seventeen years after last being the tenth anniversary movie Dragon Ball: The Path to Power back in 1996. Let's check out this new film that will bring back lots of memories of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Z.

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Plot / Synopsis

Bills, the God of Destruction tasked with maintaining some sort of balance in the universe, wakes up after a long sleep.

Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods 2013 villains Wiss and Bills

Hearing rumors of a Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, Bills tracks down the warrior, Goku. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Bills, but is overwhelmed and defeated. Bills leaves, but Goku, knowing of the threat Bills presents to the universe, takes it upon himself and his friends to find a way to stop Bills before all is lost.

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Film Trailer Review

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball is the definitive manga and anime of those who grew up around/during the late 80's all the way to 90's. With countless spin-offs from original video animations (OVA) to video games, the legacy of Dragon Ball continually lived on after its conclusion. After seventeen year since the last film, a new canon Dragon Ball Z film is set to be released on March 30, 2013. So what's new?

Dragon Ball Z Battle of  Gods Shenron summoned by the Goku and the gang

This film is not set or has anything to do with the Dragon Ball GT series which by the way was non-canon or not part of the Dragon Ball canon from Akira Toriyama's manga. So yes, Super Saiya-jin 4 will be Goku's ultimate form here. On a related note ceck out the press statement released by Toei Animation back on July 17, 2012:

"The global phenomenon Dragon Ball is being made into a movie using Toei Animation’s latest technology, consistently realized as a Toriyama work, with the original author Akira Toriyama himself deeply involved from the script stage for the first time. An episode from between the animation series “Z” and “GT”, or in other words from the blank decade between the end of the battle with Majin Buu in chapter 517 of the manga and chapter 518, will be depicted for the first time.

Such well-known and charming characters as Krillin, Piccolo, and Vegeta will all make an appearance. A new story in the official history of Dragon Ball is born, neither a spin-off nor a side-story, one that can be enjoyed by both children and parents, manga fans and anime fans.
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— Toei Animation's Press Release for the upcoming film - July 17, 2012

Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods 2013 poster art and official website

Akira Toriyama posted a brief comment on the official website saying:

"Actually, it's the first time I've been involved deeply in the production of animation and scriptwriting. I've forgotten many things because it had been a while, but as expected of the original author, I was soon able to get the tempo back. This movie will have the original atmosphere and a little bit of modern flavor, so I believe it will be a wonderful entertainment just like old times!"

Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods 2013 20th Century Fox and Toei Animation animated film directed by Masahiro Hosoda screenplay by Yusuke Watanabe and written Akira Toriyama

Who will stand against this new story given the synopsis preview of the film? How will they beat Bills? That is what fans of the Dragon Ball series is asking for. The question as to when will the new Dragon Ball Z film be released after March 2013 will be the ultimate question, as for now we have no choice but to wait. How about you guys, what do you think about this new Dragon Ball Z film this 2013? Share your thoughts about the Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods official movie trailer in the comments section below:
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Epic Trailer Impressions: An Animated Epic for 2013

Epic is a upcoming 2013 3-D animated film from 20th Century Fox and also from the creators of ICE AGE and RIO. Epic features the voices of Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, Beyonce Knowles, Johnny Knoxville, Aziz Ansari, Steven Tyler, Pitbull, Blake Anderson, and Judah Friedlander. Let's take a look at this early look for a 2013 summer animated film and check if this is a real epic.

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Epic
Plot / Synopsis

EPIC is a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teen age girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world... and ours.

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Epic Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Epic Film Trailer Review

For a 2013 animated film, this is really quite early for an official trailer to be released, but I guess it is better to build the hype early, right? So what can we make up for this first look on Epic, an upcoming film reminiscent of 1992's Fern Gully.

Epic 2013 early 2012 trailer release featuring a shrunk female teenager voiced by Amanda Seyfried to fairy size


Well thanks to all these early press releases, we really have a good idea on what to expect with Epic, but of course not everything was spoiled. The question what is the war all about, how did the main protagonist end up as tiny as the mystical fairies, and what will be her part in this story are some of the usual questions raised by these kinds of family adventure animated film. They are still a year a head and a lot more time to polish and improve the already lively and lush universe that Epic tries to set up. Let's just hope that it doesn't get too predictable.

Epic 2013 3D animated film title from 20th Century Fox Same creators of Rio and Ice Age


What about you guys, what can you say about the plot and this early look on the film? Is it okay to be teased with this trailer along with the details that generally summarizes what the film is about? Share your thoughts about 2013's Epic movie trailer in the comments section below:
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Wreck-It Ralph Trailer Impressions: Disney 3-D Animated Movie with Tons of Video Game References

Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 3-D animated comedy film from Walt Disney Animation Studios about the story of Wreck-It Ralph, a generic arcade video game bad guy "from Fix-It Felix Jr.", who is determined to prove he can be a good guy. Wreck-It Ralph is directed by Rich Moore featuring the voices of John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, and Sarah Silverman slated for a November 2, 2012 theatrical release. Let's check out this Disney film filled with tons of video game refernces.

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Wreck-It Ralph
Plot / Synopsis

Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an 8-bit arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. For thirty years, Ralph has been doing the same job over and over and has become tired of being the bad guy.

Wreck-It Ralph 2012 3-D Animated Disney Film about Wreck-It Ralph from the Fix-It Felix Jr arcade video game


Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game through the power cord and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero, Sergeant Calhoun, battle against "Cy-Bugs", the game's alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz, one of the game's characters, who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.

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Wreck-It Ralph Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Wreck-It Ralph Film Trailer Review

Faith in Hollywood restored! In times where everything seems to be a rehashed of something, it is rare and a great sigh of relief to see some few gems pop up every once in a while. I don't know, I just feel like Wreck-It Ralph has this very fresh concept using video games as its main selling point.

Wreck-It Ralph 2012 walt disney animation studio featuring video game villains Bowser, Zangief, Eggman, Zombie, Clyde


Having a villain eventually becoming a hero is not really a new idea, but when one entertainment media incorporate it with another entity like a video game it suddenly changes into something new. Being a fan of both films and video games, I just find the trailer for Wreck-It Ralph to be fresh and awesome. It is probably because of the many video game references the film will use, not to mention the cameos of various video game characters as seen in the trailer. This same scenario reminds me of the classic "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" which borrowed cartoon characters from different kids shows and weave them all in into one mega movie. Hopefully this film will achieve what "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" has.

Wreck-It Ralph 2012 3-D CG Animated Film Title from Disney with video game references


What about you guys? What can you say about this latest Disney animated film that uses video games as its side characters or theme. Share your thoughts about Wreck-It Ralph trailer in the comments section below:
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Hotel Transylvania Trailer Impressions: A Human-Free Hotel for Monsters Infiltrated!

Hotel Transylvania is a 2012 animated film under Sony Pictures Animation under the direction of Genndy Tartakovsky which stars Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, David Koechner, Cee Lo Green, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and David Spade. Let's check out this Adam Sandler 3-D animated movie:

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Hotel Transylvania
Plot / Synopsis

Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teen-aged daughter.

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Hotel Transylvania Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Hotel Transylvania Film Trailer Review

Adam Sandler is back with another comedy film! Now, now... before you go on a discussion about how Adam Sandler has lost his comedic touch, let's first take a look at this film. You don't see the comedian here, only his voice. Adam Sandler voiced the dreaded Count Dracula, the owner of Hotel Transylvania.

Hotel Transylvania 2012 3-D animated movie Adam Sandler as Count Dracula Andy Samberg as Jonathan Human-free hotel for monsters


When a human unknowingly and accidentally stumbled upon a human-free hotel for monsters, it is up to the Count to remedy this conflict. Well if it was a straightforward horror film, the solution to the problem would be to just kill the human, sadly it isn't. Hotel Transylvania is a family movie so the pretty obvious answer is the pretty oblivious one. Although the outcome would be pretty predictable, it is still fun to see the most feared monsters portrayed in a completely different way. Hotel Transylvania is worth taking a look so bring the entire family along when this film hits the theater.

Hotel Transylvania 2012 Sony Pictures Animation animated film title starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, and Selena Gomez


How about you guys? Share your thoughts about Hotel Transylvania in the comments section below:
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Rise of the Guardians Trailer Impressions: Fantasy Characters from Our Childhood in a Completely New Level of Awesomeness

Rise of the Guardians is a 3-D animated film from DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures Screenplay by David Lindsay-Abaire and Story by William Joyce. Rise od the Guardian is directed by Peter Ramsey and William Joyce which features the voices (performance of) of Alec Baldwin as Santa Claus, Hugh Jackman as the Easter Bunny, Chris Pine as Jack Frost, Isla Fisher as the Tooth Fairy, and Jude Law as the Boogeyman. Let's check out this spectacular animated film for the entire family.

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Rise of the Guardians
Plot / Synopsis

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

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Rise of the Guardians Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Rise of the Guardians Film Trailer Review

What makes a good animated film? The answer to that is when the said animated film both caters to the entire family. An animated film where both children and adults will find entertaining. This is the case with Dreamwork's Rise of the Guardian.

Rise of the Guardians 2012 animated family movie featuring Sandman, Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy Dreamworks 3D Animation


Most of us grew up hearing stories about various fictitious characters like Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Boogeyman, the Sandman, etc. This is probably why most films that includes a take on most of these characters usually warrants our interest, but what more if you put them together and approach them in a completely different perspective? This is where Rise of the Guardians trailer works. I for one am hyped up for this animated film and automatically gets a recommendation from us.

Rise of the Guardians 2012 3-D Dreamworks Animation title starring Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Sandman, Jack Frost, Tooth Fairy, and Boogeyman


How about you guys? What do you think about seeing all your childhood fantasy characters band together in a way you never imagine them before? Share your thoughts on the Rise of the Guardians trailer in the comments section below:
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ParaNorman Trailer Impressions: Ghost Whispering Kid and His Unlikely Quest to Save the Town from the Invasion of the Undead

ParaNorman is a 2012 3-D stop motion animated comedy thriller film under the direction of Chris Butler and Sam Fell, with the screenplay of Chris Butler which features the voices of Casey Affleck, Tempestt Bledsoe, Jeff Garlin, John Goodman, Bernard Hill, Anna Kendrick, Leslie Mann, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elaine Stritch and Tucker Albrizzi. Let's check out the trailer to this 2012 3-D stop motion animated film from Laika Entertainment here:

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ParaNorman
Plot / Synopsis

A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

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ParaNorman Official Movie Trailer Impressions
ParaNorman Film Trailer Review

Let's see a main character that is misunderstood, laughed at, and generally loathed by the rest of the characters turns out to be the hero that will save the day. Hmm now where have I seen that kind of plot?

ParaNorman 2012 stop motion animated film in 3-D zombies and ghosts


What the stop motion animated film lacks in original plot, it makes up for with its visual presentation. ParaNorman is a good-looking 3-D stop motion animated film, and although we have seen such kind of storyline before it still somehow intrigues me a bit. ParaNorman seems to reference various popular horror icons as seen in the trailer. It is "too cute" to simply put it and this might become an advantage or disadvantage for the film. Will it be just a kids film or a film for the whole family? What is this cursed that threatens the town? How can a mere kid who can talk to communicate with ghosts fend off a horde of the undead and ultimately save the day?

ParaNorman 2012 3D stop-motion animated film title


How about you guys? What can you say about this 2012 ghost whisperer kid version in 3-D stop motion animation. Share your thoughts about the ParaNorman trailer on the comments section below:
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Frankenweenie Trailer Impressions: Tim Burton's Back with the 3-D Stop Motion Animated Film Remake of His 1984 Short Film

Frankenweenie is a 2012 3D black-and-white stop motion-animated Walt Disney film directed and produced by Tim Burton which is also a remake of a 1984 short film that was also co-written by Tim Burton. Frankenweenie is slated for an October 5, 2012 release. Let's check out this latest darkly themed film by Tim Burton here.

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Frankenweenie
Plot / Synopsis

When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.

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Frankenweenie Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Frankenweenie Film Trailer Review

Tim Burton is back ready to scare the hell out of the 21st century children with Frankenweenie. To an adult perspective, Frankenweenie may very well be another kid's film, but if you carefully look pass that aspect, the ideas and the general dark presentation (theme) of the film is more likely aim for adults. It is perfect right? An animated film that everyone can enjoy.

Frankenweenie 2012 Tim Burton 3D stop motion animated film remake of 1984 short film frankenweenie boy resurrects dog zombie dog


Tim Burton has been known for his usually dark and quirky-themed movies which extends to Frankenweenie. If you lost someone dear to your life, it is only natural to want them back but of course it is not possible, but what if you can? That is what this stop motion animated film plays with. This time, Burton went with the animation to avoid possible conflict which his original 1984 Frankenweenie encountered: It was said that Burton was fired by Disney after the film was completed; the studio claimed that he had wasted company resources and felt the film was too scary for young audiences. But times are changing and so does kids tolerance with violence and dark themes. But to probably play safe, Burton may went with the 3-D stop motion animated remake.

Frankenweenie 2012 Tim Burton Film Walt Disney Title Zombie Dog


What can you say about this 3-D stop motion animated film? Have you heard or seen the 1984 film that this was based on? Share your thoughts about the Frankenweenie movie trailer on the comments section below:
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The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra Trailer Impressions: A Kick-Ass Direct Sequel from Nickelodeon's Successful Avatar: The Last Airbender

The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra is a 2012 television animated series from Nickelodeon and a direct sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender which aired on the same network from 2005 to 2008. Set many years after the last series, it follows the story of the new incarnation of the Avatar from the Southern Water Tribe, Korra. Let'scheck out the trailer for the 2012 Avatar: The Legend of Korra here:


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The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra
Plot / Synopsis

After the conclusion of the War, Aang and Zuko brought people from the four nations together and founded the United Republic, creating Republic City, a large "metropolis powered by steampunk-type technology" such as cars and motorcycles. Aang and Katara had three children, the youngest of which is Tenzin, who has been confirmed to be an Airbender. Meanwhile, Toph Bei Fong traveled extensively to teach Metalbending. After Aang's death, the next Avatar, Korra, was born to the Southern Water Tribe.


Nickelodean Avatar The Legend of Korra 2012 Korra of the Water Tribe


At the present time, seventy years after the end of the War, Korra is a rebellious seventeen year-old girl. As the Avatar, she has already mastered Waterbending, Earthbending and Firebending. She will learn Airbending from Aang and Katara's son Tenzin. Tenzin himself is married; Pema is his wife. Jinora, a "bookworm", and Ikki, a "motor-mouth", are his daughters while Meelo, his youngest child, is his son.


The Legend of Korra 2012 Korra Firebending


The primary and only confirmed setting is Republic City. Anti-benders called "Equalists", who oppose the arts of bending, utilize techniques such as chi blocking to further their goals of revolution, led by Amon. Korra must fight rampant crime and the anti-bender revolt, assisted by two brothers, Mako, a Firebender, and Bolin, an Earthbender. She is also joined by her animal guide, Naga, and the Metalbending police force of Republic City, who are led by Toph's daughter.

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The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra Official Trailer Impressions
The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra Animated Television Series Trailer Review

The official trailer for The Legend of Korra first made its debut last Comic-Con 2011 which made every (generally most) fans of the original epic Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender ecstatic and overjoyed to be reintroduced to the same universe. Now that it's finally 2012, it is only a matter of time now before "bending" will finally be "in" again.


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I really got confused when making this post. Should I entitle the post about the animated series sequal Avatar: The Legend of Korra or The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra? For those not aware of it, James Cameron (director of Titanic and Avatar - 2009 3-D film) claim rights to the Avatar name trademark which made the horrendous M. Night Shyamalan film adaptation of the beloved Nick animated series use the The Last Airbender as its title back in 2010. It looks like the same scenario happened to The Legend of Korra, because rather than calling it Avatar: The Legend of Korra, the new kids show used The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra knowing that this sequel is not about the last airbender but about Korra from the water tribe. Not to mention there are already a number of airbenders in this series, Aang's son Tenzin and his children. I decided to use the The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra as this post title because that is what the first 2011 official trailer showed as its working title, although I believe that they will hopefully drop the first part of it to make it just the Legend of Korra. Well, that's just me.


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So what do you think about this trailer? Were you a fa of the original series? What got you excited when you first saw this trailer? Share your thoughts about The Last Airbender: The Legend of Korra official animated series trailer in the comments section below:
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Trailer Impressions: The Third Installments and No, the Animals Aren't Home Yet

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a computer-animated 3-D comedy film and the third installment of the Madagascar film series which still follows the story of four New York City Zoo animals whom with the "help" of four sneaky penguins return to the wild, only to find themselves not completely fitting in and so the quest to return to that home continues. Produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures will this third to the last installment be as fun as that comes before it?

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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Plot / Synopsis

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippopotamus, and Melman the Giraffe set out to return to New York after escaping to Africa. Dependent on the mechanical know-how of the notorious monkeys, their plan inevitably goes awry and they find themselves stranded in Monte Carlo, where they try to escape Europe from animal control by joining up with a traveling circus by chance. Led by the venerable tiger Vitali, the animal-centered circus has seen better days. During the course of a tour through a series of European cities that ends in a fabulous big top in the heart of London, Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman help Vitaly, Gia the jaguar, and Stefano the sea lion, rediscover their passion for show business and reinvent circus performance.

Watch Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted trailer here:



Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Trailer Impressions
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Trailer Review

Who would have thought that the CGI film Madagascar would be an animated film "tetralogy " a.k.a. quadrilogy? Well that should not be a surprised as Hollywood has this awful habit of milking something which either successfully works or frustratingly don't. As far as he Madagascar series is concern, I think Dreamworks did the right thing, take four likable main protagonists and continue to follow their quest to get home. That is what Madagascar film series has been all about and you know what it is alright.

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This time the animals are in Monte Carlo and on the run, now they have to "blend in" for them to successfully go back to New York City. You will see some similarly humorous scene in this trailer and as I watch the trailer, I cannot help but smile to see familiar faces doing what they usually do. A perfect movie to bring the kids without boring the adults as well, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a good 2012 family movie. A very easy recommendation for CMAQUEST.

Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted 2012 film title from DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures quadriloy tetralogy sequels cmaquest


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Funny First Teaser Trailer for Dreamwork's Kung Fu Panda 2

Kung Fu Panda 2 has just released its first teaser trailer! The sequel is entitled Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom which will bring you back to an anthropomorphic inhabited fantasy Ancient China setting were an unlikely panda became the ultimate Kung Fu master, Po.

Kung Fu Panda 2 first teaser trailer


Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom Synopsis
Premise

Po (Jack Black), Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), Master Tigress (Angelina Jolie), and the rest of The Furious Five will join forces with The SoothSayer (Michelle Yeoh), Master Skunkman (James Woods), Master Croc (Jean-Claude Van Damme), and Master Thundering Rhino (Victor Garber) on their quest to defeat Lord Shen (Gary Oldman), a powerful king who possesses a deadly weapon that can destroy Kung Fu forever. It is up to Po, The Furious Five, and their new friends to stop this weapon. But first, Po must confront his long-lost past

Watch the first teaser trailer Kung Fu Panda 2 here:



Kung Fu Panda 2 The Kaboom of Doom trailer


Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom

http://www.kungfupanda.com/

Directed by Jennifer Yuh.
Written by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger.
Produced by Melissa Cobb (producer), Guillermo Del Toro (executive producer), Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger (co-producers).
Distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Studios by DreamWorks Animation.
Music by Hans Zimmer and John Powell.
Starring Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Gary Oldman, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan, David Cross, Seth Rogen, James Hong, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Victor Garber.
Release date(s) May 26, 2011


Kung Fu Panda 2 The Kaboom of Doom trailer

Seeing the roster of phenomenal actors lending their voices in this animated sequel and an already established line of characters, will Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom deliver or exceed its predecessor?

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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths - A Direct-To-Video Animated Movie

Warner Bros. Animation has recently been released a Direct-To-Video animated movie "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" in Bluray and in DVD, A stand alone movie which was supposed to bridge the Justice League animated series and the Justice League Unlimited animated series but for some technical reason it was indefinitely moved. When it was finally going to be released it was altered to remove any of its association from the continuity of both the Justice League television series.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths


Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Synopsis:

A heroic version of Lex Luthor (Chris Noth) from an alternate universe appears from another universe to recruit the Justice League to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, an evil version of the League. While most of the League goes to help Luthor, Batman stays behind to finish rebuilding the Watchtower.



The League encounters a parallel world where Slade Wilson is President of the United States. The world is being extorted by the Crime Syndicate, and the only thing holding the Syndicate in check is the threat of nuclear retaliation by the nations of the world against their base on the Moon.

Watch the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths trailer here:



Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths cover

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths Official Website:
http://warnervideo.com/justiceleaguecrisis/

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

Studios by Warner Bros. and Distributed by Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Premiere, DC Comics
Starring (The Voices of) Mark Harmon, James Woods, Chris Noth, William Baldwin, Gina Torres, Bruce Davison, Josh Keaton
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DreamWork's How To Train Your Dragon - Epic Clash of Vikings Versus Dragons?

DreamWorks will once again feature an animated film for the entire family and the young at heart here in this latest 3D movie adaptation of a children's book of the same title, How To Train Your Dragon.

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How To Train Your Dragon Synopsis

In a world where dragon's are treated as menace and the epic battle of Viking versus dragon's exist, how can Hiccup, a viking boy make his fellow Vikings understand the existence and nature of these infamous dragons. Join the hilarious adventures of Hiccup and Toothless in How To Train Your Dragon flying this March in 3D.

Watch How To Train Your Dragon trailer here:



Second Trailer for How to Train Your Dragon



Also check out these call How to Train Your Dragon movie posters:

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How To Train Your Dragon's Official Website
http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/

How to Train Your Dragon movie poster 2


DreamWorks Animations
Distributed by Paramount Pictures and Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
Starring Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson
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