FILM: KINGSMAN 2 / GINTAMA

                             

Early last week, the teaser for Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle was unveiled. As we edge closer to the sequel for 2015’s surprise hit Kingsman: The Secret Service, a full-length trailer has finally dropped. The Golden Circle will take audiences to meet Kinsman’s American counterpart, the Statesmen, which is lead by Jeff Bridges. The US side also includes Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal and Channing Tatum who takes on the role as a cowboy-spy. The film will also introduce a new villain portrayed by Julianne Moore, who has been described as “America’s sweetheart gone wrong.” As for Colin Firth, he seemingly met his demise at the end of The Secret Service but his return has been confirmed. Watch the action-packed trailer above. Kingsman 2: The Golden Circle will be hitting theaters on September 29, 2017.475

                             

2017 looks to be a stellar year for live-action adaptions. Following hard hitters such as Ghost in the Shell, production studios are looking to turn more manga/anime series into blockbuster films. Warner Bros. Japan recently released the first trailer for its latest live-action adaptation, Gintama. Based on the hit Weekly Shōnen Jump manga series, the film will focus on how samurai Gintoki Sakata deals with living in Edo-period Japan after it has been conquered by aliens. The live-action Gintama film is set to open in Japan July 14, but no news yet on a wider international release. Stay tuned for more details when they become available.
Also, make sure to check out the latest trailer for the live-action adaptation of Tokyo Ghoul.