Edge of Tomorrow Scriptwriter Dante Harper to Work on Live-Action Akira
Akira has long been one of my favorite Japanese animated films and it was probably one of my first exposures to anime as a child (my first being Project A-ko. Yes, how appropriate for an elementary school kid). I became very excited many years ago when I heard that a live-action version was in the...Continue reading
‘Tacky’ Tuesday! Weird Al Parodies Pharrell’s ‘Happy’
The king of parodies, “Weird Al” Yankovic, is back with a brand new album titled Mandatory Fun. But he’s not just releasing a new album, he’s also putting out a new music video every day during the release week of his new album with his #8videos8days project. His first music video parodies the catchy “Happy”...Continue reading
One Piece Expo Opens in Taipei’s Huashan 1914 Creative Park
One Piece fans, pay attention! A special One Piece exhibition has opened in Taipei City’s Huashan 1914 Creative Park. Open seven days a week, the expo gives fans of the manga a tour through some of the recent key storylines through animations, statues, installations, and art. For more info, check out the official page here....Continue reading
Review: The Adventure Time Finn and Jake Exhibition
Yesterday my fellow colleague, newscaster Eric Gau, and I went to the Adventure Time Finn and Jake Exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) which I mentioned in a previous post. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this exhibition, but given the fact that a few months ago I went to...Continue reading
Frank Miller’s “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” Looks Sinfully Delicious
It’s been nine years since the first Sin City film was released, but finally the movie sequel to Frank Miller’s classic crime-thriller comic is nearly upon us. The first Sin City film stayed true to Miller’s style, and this film has kept up with the look and feel wonderfully. I really enjoyed the first film...Continue reading
Review: Edge of Tomorrow
This past weekend, I watched Edge of Tomorrow along with several other members of the ICRT Movie Crew (TM). For anybody who read my preview of this movie last month and wondered if the movie lived up to the hype, let me assure that it did in fact do so. This review will be mostly...Continue reading
Adventure Time Exhibition Opens in Taiwan
If you haven’t heard of Adventure Time by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock or haven’t watched TV for awhile. It’s one of the hottest cartoons right now, and I happen to be a huge fan of the show since its debut on the Cartoon Network in 2010. It’s loved by children and...Continue reading
Star Trek Tech: Microsoft’s Skype Emulates the Universal Translator
Imagine a future where there aren’t any barriers in communication. Maybe you have family overseas that you’ve never met in person or can’t really speak their language, or maybe you’re traveling to a foreign country and need to ask for directions, but not sure how. With the advancement in automated translation we’re one step closer...Continue reading
War Thunder officially released Air-Land Mixed Battles!
War Thunder (WT) is the new generation online game. Players can operate famous WWII fighting vehicles that includes airplanes like P-51D Mustang, Spitfire, A6M2 Zero, also tanks like Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I, T-34/85. Yesterday, WT announced mixed battles officially begun on May 30, which means each player from both side can bring a fight plane and a...Continue reading
Review: X-men: Days of Future Past
Over the weekend. a bunch of us here at ICRT went to go see the latest X-men movie: Days of Future Past! Prepare for my spoiler-free review! In this sequel to the prequel to the trilogy, we are initially introduced to a dystopian future, where mutantkind is all but extinct, and humanity is not much...Continue reading
Preview: Batman: Arkham Knight
Rocksteady has released the latest trailer for the fourth and final game in the Batman Arkham series. This takes place approximately a year after the events of Arkham City (game 2). This trailer is supposedly all game-play footage, though there are bits in there (especially in the beginning) that look like cut-scenes. First off, characters...Continue reading
Disney and Marvel’s Big Hero 6
Marvel fans, rejoice! Big Hero 6 is hitting the big screen this fall! The Walt Disney Animation Studios is bringing this semi-obscure franchise to life, and by the looks of it it’s got that cute Disney-Pixar flare that we all adore. The story follows Hiro Hamada and his squishy robot pal, Baymax, in San Fransokyo....Continue reading
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