Cinema operators in Singapore are always having changes. Golden Village (GV), one of the last two major cinema chain operator is closing one of it's cinema in Tiong Bahru Plaza. Located in a mall at housing area, it is one of their long running branch. Closing this branch could be due to rental and not because of not doing well. Many audiences goes to watch their last movie at this branch before closure.

There is a new live action movie for He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe. However it could be a flop as the trailer was released yesterday. The He-Man that most of us grew up with, is the animation from the 80s. It feature Prince Adam who could become He-Man when he wield his magical sword. All the adventures occurs on He-Man's world of Eternia. The movie most likely be on Earth. Having it on Earth would be cheaper on the pockets. If that is the case, then how would this compare with the 1980s version of He-Man movie starring Dolph Lundgren. That show also is happening on Earth. Most audiences would prefer it to be near source material. Would you, if you are a new generation who did not grew up with He-Man, watch He-Man on Earth?

Avatar, the movie about humans trying to colonize a alien world in the Solar System and encounter resistances from the local alien life forms, is into the 3rd show. Would this be the last of the movie? Usually most movies end as a trilogy. The show is a 3 hours long, with the final battle, however it could leave an open ending, for a forth film is they want. With the defeat of the bad guy, probably Jake and his family will probably live on in peace and as the hero known to everyone. No spoilers here but probably a later post should the interest remains

You have probably heard about it or even read about it. Warner Brothers, the brand that contains Warner Brother studio and DC Comics and others, is on sale and at this point it seems that Netflix is the final confirmed buyer. What will it means for DC comics? As a fan of DC Comics, I would be interested to know it's direction under a new owner. The recent development of the comic brand is that the story and artwork fails to impress. At least to me. My favorite character being much reduced to background character. And too much inclusive and diversity that makes the story not being acceptable to readers. I will be watching if they will improve on this aspect.

Green Lantern fans, the mini series for DC's Green Lantern have more news. But take it with a pinch of salt. We probably see Hal Jordan as some minor character and he probably won't be in costume. We will only know when we watch it. However do watch the video analysis of the show of many other characters. Many such characters in 8 episodes could be very ambitious. Watch the video and decide for yourselves.

https://youtu.be/KGbtmYWL_2I?si=oZO3UFU3RoQri9dv

The fighting games are making their way back to the movies. Or at least that is how it looks like. Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat are coming up in cinema, is the near future. With mega big names in the movie, it would probably be hard to fail. Mortal Kombat 2, the sequel to the 2021 rebooted Mortal Kombat, would be planned to release in 2026. A new Street Fighter movie, a rebooted version not related to any of those earlier releases, with big names wrestlers doing movies. However, will the fans accepts it? Mortal Kombat fans, may or may not like the new story. I personally prefer how the movie would stick with the original Mortal Kombat game that everyone likes. Not the rebooted game version and not the rebooted movie version. The Mortal Kombat 2 movie will introduce Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. Read more of the movie in the link below.

https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-ii-update/

NLB giving away free books

On 13-14 Sep, NLB is giving away free books and each person can take 10 books. The National Library Board, have 60,000 books to give away from fantasy, science fiction, mystery and adult non-fiction. First come first serve. So book lovers do make yourself available for the grab. You probably could grab some novels to comics to references books. What are the kind of books available you will have to find out when you go there to collect. Refer to details at the link below

https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/about-us/press-room-and-publications/media-releases/2025/Big-Book-Giveaway