We’ve got some new TV spots and featurettes for the following films:

• The Conjuring – James Wan’s horror thriller based on the real life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga).  This first TV spot introduces audiences to the ghost hunters and the evil that lurks inside the Perron family home.  The Conjuring opens July 19th.
• Pacific Rim - Guillermo del Toro’s robots-vs-monsters epic starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi and Charlie Day.  A new TV spot gives an extended look at the film and a new featurette takes viewers behind the scenes of Jaeger design.  Pacific Rim opens July 12th.

Hit the jump to view all the videos.

Warner Bros. has released a new TV spot for director Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film Pacific Rim.  The pic still looks incredible, and this TV spot focuses a bit more on the human characters from the film rather than the fantastic-looking fight sequences between the kaiju (giant creatures that rose up out of the Pacific Ocean) and jaegers (giant robots built and piloted by humans).  We see a couple of dialogue scenes between Charlie Hunnam and Idris Elba’s characters, and I absolutely cannot wait to see the film in the theater on a giant screen.

Hit the jump to watch the TV spot, and if you missed Matt’s interview with screenwriter Travis Beacham about the film and its tie-in graphic novel, click here.  Pacific Rim opens on July 12th.

Most of the time, if there’s some sort of tie-in prequel material, it’s just an easy cash-in from the studio.  But the upcoming Pacific Rim prequel graphic novel, Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero will probably be a must-buy for fans of the movie or those excited for the monsters-vs-robots picture.  Year Zero was written by Pacific Rim co-writer Travis Beacham and overseen by co-writer/director Guillermo Del Toro.  This graphic novel is straight from the filmmakers.

Last week, I got to do a phone interview with Beacham about the book.  We talked about how it related to the development of the script, providing backstories to the characters and the world, the possibility of more Pacific Rim graphic novels, how they might relate to Pacific Rim 2, and much more.  Hit the jump to check out the interview.  Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero will be released on June 18th.  Click here to pre-order it.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.

“The action in the movie is what you would have dreamt to see when you were eleven years old.”  That’s Guillermo del Toro’s sales pitch in the opening of a new featurette for Pacific Rim.  It’s important to note that Del Toro has about $200 million from Warner Bros. to make those dreams come true.  The story follows the pilots who control giant robots (called Jaegers) to fight off giant sea monsters.  This featurette takes you inside the head of the Jaeger where the pilots strap in to go into battle.  Del Toro wanted to achieve as much as possible with practical effects—he compares the resulting four-story set as both a “little amusement park simulator” and a “torture machine” for the actors.

Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman star.  Pacific Rim opens July 12.  Watch the featurette after the jump.

We’ve got 15 new images from Guillermo del Toro’s summer extravaganza Pacific Rim.  There are shots of the stars in uniform aboard their giant robotic fighting Jaegers, plus some behind-the-scenes images of del Toro himself along with cinematographer Guillermo Navarro.  There’s also some concept art for both the Jaegers and their monstrous opponents, the Kaiju.  Hit the jump to check out the images.

The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.

Two more images have been released from Guillermo Del Toro‘s Pacific Rim, and this time the monsters are getting their due.  The story is kicked off by the emergence of monsters (known as Kaiju) who start a war that devastates humanity.  To fight back, humans build giant robots (known as Jaegers) that are controlled by two pilots.  Most of the marketing so far has focused on the robots, so I’m glad a little love is being thrown towards the monsters (even though they’re the bad guys).  They look cool, and Del Toro has explained how he has used each one to provide a different kind of aesthetic for each fight.

Hit the jump to check out the images, and how one fight will evoke Wagner and Goya.  The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, and Ron Perlman.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.

New posters have been released for World War Z, Pacific Rim, and The Conjuring.  Starting with World War Z, Paramount seems determined to make sure that no zombies are shown in the marketing beyond a faceless hoard.  This new poster also copies the previous one, and so we’re stuck with a handsome guy looking over devastation.  Is that enough to get people interested?  Moving on to Pacific Rim, it’s a giant robot about to take a nasty-looking blade to a giant monster.  It’s easy to understand, and easy to like.  Finally, the UK poster for The Conjuring is sadly generic and rests on the power of a creepy doll.  This could be used for countless horror movies.

Hit the jump to check out the posters.  World War Z opens in 3D on June 21st.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.  The Conjuring opens July 19th.

The techno-speak in Guillermo del Toro’s giant robot movie Pacific Rim might take a bit of getting used to, so the director has put together this new featurette that explains some of the terms.  Ever wanted to know why it takes two people to pilot a Jaeger?  Want to know what a “neural handshake” is or what “drift space” means?  Check out the new video to find out!

The new featurette, introduced by del Toro, features Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Robert Kazinsky and Max Martini.  Hit the jump to watch it.  Pacific Rim opens July 12th.

Pacific Rim feels so far away, and that’s because it kind of is.  We’re a little under two months until the movie’s release, and there are plenty of blockbusters before Guillermo Del Toro‘s monsters-vs-robots picture hits the big screen.  But Warner Bros. is already making sure that TV audiences are aware of the flick, and the first TV spot has been released.  There’s some new footage in here, but every thing I’ve seen just leaves me with the same thought: I need to see this on a movie screen.

Hit the jump to check out the TV spot.  The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, and Ron Perlman.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.

As someone whose only firsthand experience with the Star Trek franchise comes by virtue of J.J. Abrams‘ two Trek films, I know I’m in over my head when the topic presents itself. When you mention Trek, you’re referencing (either directly or indirectly) a rich legacy filled with peaks and valleys, genre-defining characters and moments, and an international fanbase that rivals any of pop-culture’s most enduring titles. And yet here I am, with two films under my belt (both of which I enjoyed), talking about it. Obviously, I have nothing at stake with regards to Star Trek Into Darkness. Whether you like it or dislike it is of no consequence to me. My only aim today is to extend a humble word of caution to the Trek fans who have years of equity built-up in their beloved franchise: be careful not to dismiss or begrudge it solely because it’s trying to appeal to the largest possible audience. Abrams’ Trek films aren’t above reproach, but they also aren’t void of redeeming qualities. Try to at least acknowledge some of those qualities when tearing into them or risk coming off as someone whose real issue is that a bunch of people now enjoy this thing that you once considered yourself unique for liking.

All preachiness aside, this week’s Top 5 includes several interviews from Star Trek Into Darkness, rumors surrounding Christopher Nolan being approached to direct James Bond 24, the first trailers for Marvel’s new ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., a new trailer for Guillermo Del Toro‘s Pacific Rim, and new photos and a video from the set of director Jose Padilha‘s RoboCop remake. If I haven’t lost you yet, a brief recap and link to each of the above can be found after the jump.

Another trailer has been released for Guillermo Del Toro‘s Pacific Rim.  The story is kicked off by the emergence of monsters (known as Kaiju) who start a war that devastates humanity.  To fight back, humans build giant robots (known as Jaegers) that are controlled by two pilots.  The latest trailer explains how the Jaegers work, but the main focus is the scale of the kaiji-vs-jaeger battles.  Nothing is really spoiled here, and watching this in a YouTube player is almost a disservice to the size of the action.  I still can’t wait to see this flick up on the big screen.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer.  The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, and Ron Perlman.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim is rapidly becoming my most-anticipated film of the year, and if their marketing scheme continues to be this enticing, I don’t see that changing any time soon.  Not only do we have new character posters of stars Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi to share with you today, but we have the first look at sample pages from the graphic novel, Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero, which was written by screenwriter Travis Beacham.  If that weren’t enough, Warner Bros. has provided fans with an online Jaeger designer for use in the upcoming training sessions at the film’s viral website.  You can design up to four Jaegers and save/share your creation in place of the Jaegers seen in the official artwork.  I don’t often geek out, but when I do, it’s over Pacific Rim!  Hit the jump to check it all out.

If you wanted to know more background information on two highly-anticipated sci-fi films – Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim and Gavin Hood’s Ender’s Game – you’re in luck!  Each movie has just launched a viral website which are sure to be chock full of extras in the coming months.  With Pacific Rim opening in just a couple of months and Ender’s Game not bowing until the fall, you can expect a lot more from the former in the meantime.

Pacific Rim, starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi and Charlie Day, opens July 12th.  Ender’s Game, starring Asa Butterfield, Abigail Breslin, Harrison Ford and Ben Kingsley, opens November 1st.  Hit the jump for more from both movies.

Marvel makes it look easy. That’s what kept running through my head while watching Iron Man 3 Thursday night. Pumping out one solid standalone film after another with the overall goal of creating a whole that is equally, if not more, entertaining than its formidable parts can’t be that easy. And yet, Marvel makes it seem that way. In a medium outside of their native reach no less. Granted, Iron Man 3 isn’t without its flaws. But it doesn’t have to be. It succeeds on the exact level it’s meant to: in moving both the individual character and universal stories ahead in an entertaining and logical way. If “Marvel makes it looks easy” was my primary takeaway from IM3, “DC has their work cut out for them” isn’t far behind.

But enough Marvel love for one opening paragraph. In this week’s Top 5 we’ve got Iron Man 3 interviews with director Shane Black and more, a video blog review for Star Trek Into Darkness, the Pacific Rim trailer from WonderCon, Fox’s courting of Michael B. Jordan the the role of Human Torch in its upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, and the new trailer for Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx‘s White House Down. A brief recap and link to each is a “Continue Reading” click away.

If you thought the most recent banner and theatrical poster for Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim were epic-looking, hold on to your hats, folks.  Warner Bros. has unveiled a “super banner” for the film, and it gives a bird’s eye view of the massive level of size and destruction of the film’s Kaiju and Jaegers.  For those unfamiliar, the film’s story is kicked off by the emergence of monsters (known as Kaiju) who start a war that devastates humanity.  To fight back, the humans build giant robots (known as Jaegers) that are controlled by two pilots.  This “super banner” will supposedly go up in theaters across the country, and I can’t wait to get a look at it up close.

Hit the jump to take a look at the super banner in full.  The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Clifton Collins Jr., Idris Elba, and Ron Perlman.  Pacific Rim opens in 3D on July 12th.