Battleship Trailer Impressions: From Classic Board Game to a Naval Warfare Film with Aliens

Battleship is a 2012 action adventure sci-fi naval warfare film from Hasbro Studios based on a popular pad-and-pencil guessing game of the same name. Who would have thought that a seemingly "story-less" guessing game like Battleship could ever be made into film? Well, here is was Hollywood has to offer and you wouldn't expect what they created with this trailer.



Battleship
Plot / Synopsis

Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic-scaled action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Inspired by Hasbro’s classic naval combat game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, a Naval officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones; Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane, a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiancée; Alexander Skarsgård as Hopper’s older brother, Stone, Commanding Officer of the USS Sampson; Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes, Hopper’s crewmate and a weapons specialist on the USS John Paul Jones; and international superstar Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and Sam’s father), Admiral Shane.

Berg directs this epic action-adventure also produced by Scott Stuber (Couples Retreat), Sarah Aubrey (The Kingdom), Brian Goldner and Bennett Schneir of Hasbro (the Transformers franchise), along with Duncan Henderson (Master and Commander) and Jeffrey Silver (300). The film is written by Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber (Red).

Watch Battleship movie trailer here:



Battleship Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Battleship Film Trailer Review

Back in early 2011, I heard movie rumors that Hollywood is making a movie out of the popular pad-and-pencil naval warfare guessing game of Battleship. The question on my mind back then was how can they make a film out of a seemingly plot-less time waster of a paper game? Well the Battleship film trailer blows me away with its answer.



I give kudos to Hasbro Studios for turning a simple naval war game to a sci fi game of wits with Aliens. Yes, Aliens! To cater to a more geeky and wider audince, Battleship took the sci-fi route and basing from this trailer it works. Hasbro studios being the owner of the Transformers franchise breathe a new life to this classic guessing game. Do not be surprise if the trailer gives of a Transformers film franchise vibe or a Michael Bay-ish type of action sequences and special effects. For it was also Hasbro who gave the green light for the creation of the Transformers film franchise. This is a perfect trailer to build up the hype. It has tons of explosions and good old humans versus aliens type of scenario. the only difference is that it is on water. Hopefully it has a somehow decent plot to hold it all together.



What about you guys, what do you think about this sci-fi action adventure adaptation to Battleship? Share your thoughts on the Battleship movie trailer on the comments section below:

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Cinematic Trailer Impressions: These are the Droids You're Looking For

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is the 2012 video game sequel to the successful and popular 2010's Transformers: War of Cybertron for the Xbox 360, PC, and PS3. The first cinematic teaser trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron was first seen on Spike TV's Video game Awards. Let's look at this masterfully crafted cinematic trailer.



Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Plot / Synopsis

Fall of Cybertron continues the story from Transformers: War for Cybertron with the civil war between the Autobots and the Decepticons over control of their home world, Cybertron. The developer, High Moon Studios, hopes to show a darker tone than the original game; as Game Informer states, this game "changes and improves upon so many of the fundamental ideas that the developer considers the game a natural successor rather than a true sequel." Fall of Cybertron depicts the final battle between the two robot factions which results in the destruction of their home world, forcing the Autobots to seek refuge in our galaxy, the Milky Way. Characters expected to appear in the game include: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Grimlock, Ironhide, Jazz, Megatron, Blast Off, Brawl, Bruticus, Onslaught, Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream, Swindle and Vortex.

Watch Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game cinematic trailer here:



Behind the Scenes: The Making of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cinematic trailer:



Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Game Trailer Impressions
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Game Trailer Review

Many of us grew up and old patronizing the many by-products of Hasbro's Transformers toy franchise. Whether it is the actual toys (action figures), the many incarnations of the animated series, the more recent films series, and video games; people will always support and look up to this pop culture icon. Gamers have been sick of being presented with poorly conceived and developed Transformers video games that is until the release of Transformers: War of Cybertron back in June 2010. It re-imagined and masterfully crafted the story behind the dispute between Autobots and Decepticons in video game format. With tight game play and mechanics, good storyline, and familiar characters (and even voices), the game was herald to be the best Transformers game ever. Transformers: War of Cybertron ended with a cliffhanger and that is where Cybertron: Fall of Cybertron picks up.



The trailer looks amazing. Whether you are a fan or not, it cannot be denied that the trailer looks, sounds and feels right. A superbly crafted video game cinematic trailer. There sure will be future actual game trailers with game mechanics ad all, but this game trailer alone is already enough to effectively market the title. Being a video game sequel there is a lot of expectations for the developers of this 2012 Fall title. To whether this would be the last of this video game series or not, Transformers fans and gamers who played the first game will be looking forward at the progression of the story and the overall improvements it will implement on this video game sequel.



Are you a transformers fan? Have you played the first game? If not, will this trailer make you check out the video game titles? Can you name all the transformers featured in the game trailer? Share your thoughts about Transformers: Fall of Cybertron cinematic trailer in the comments section below:

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Trailer Impressions: The Joes are Back with Johnson and Willis

G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a 2012 action film sequel to 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra which is slated for a June 2012 release. Love it or hate it, this sequel is unstoppable. Will including Bruce Willis and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson make the film any better? Let's check out the trailer:



G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Plot / Synopsis

Little has been revealed about the plot other than that it will feature the G.I. Joe Team coming into a conflict with Zartan, Storm Shadow and Firefly. Zartan (who is last seen in disguise as the President of the United States) has now got the world leaders all under his thumb, warheads headed towards innocent populaces, and some new heavies on the payroll to keep G.I. Joe at bay.

Watch G.I. Joe: Retaliation official movie trailer here:



G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Trailer Impressions
G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Trailer Review

Who would ever thought that G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra will have a sequel? Well sarcasm aside, the sequel will be released on Summer 2012 in the US. It is flashy, expensive, and over the top, this is really a Hollywood film adaptation of the beloved Hasbro toy line and pop culture icon. The only question is will you like it?



What has not been said? It is a Hollywood movie adaptation of the popular toy franchise and later comics and television cartoons, if you have seen the first one, well it is that but with a seemingly darker take, but still over the top. Most critics and avid fans of the classic G.I. Joe gave the first film mostly negative reviews, but that didn't stopped the Studios in continuing with this re-imagination of Hasbro's famous toy franchise. Hopefully the inclusion of Bruce Willis and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson could give the film more depth and seriousness to it. hopefully it has better writing and plot that goes along with two big names in action.



What can you say after seeing the G.I. Joe 2 movie trailer? Have you seen the first film? Does the inclusion of Willis and Johnson make it more successful or it will be just as messy as the firs one? Share your thoughts about G.I. Joe: Retaliation at the comments section below:

First Glimpse on Transformers: War For Cybertron

Transformers is one of the most popular and successful toy line up which created an equal franchise success through animation, comics, and movies. This 2010 prepare for a different Transformers game, this time travel back in time to the where it all started Cybertron, with Transformers: War for Cybertron.



Transformers: War for Cybertron Game Synopsis:

The setting is the planet Cybertron before contact is made with the planet Earth. The native sentient beings are at war with one another. A group of like minded robots have split off of the main faction to become Decepticons under their leader, Megatron. The leader of the Autobots, Zeta Prime, is killed leaving behind an inexperienced leader: Optimus.

Watch Transformers: War for Cybertron trailer here:



Transformers: War for Cybertron offers multiplayer online gaming which enables its players to play as a Cybertron Soldier, Scientist, Scout, or Leader. Check this Transformers: War for Cybertron Multiplayer Gameplay.





Autobots and Decepticons classic look has been redesigned to meet the expectation of the new market. So no more Megatron transforming into a silly handgun on this Transformers game version.

Lastly check out the Autobots and Decepticons that has made its appearance on the Transformers: War for Cybertron's Trailer trough IGN Rewind Theater:





Transformers: War for Cybertron's Official Website:
http://www.transformersgame.com/

Transformers: War for Cybertron will be released by June 2010 under Activision and Hasbro. Developed by High Moon Studios, Vicarious Visions, Next Level Games.