HiRes Scans of PACIFIC RIM Kaiju's from the Artbook

Here are a few scans from the PACIFIC RIM artbook featuring the Kaijus in all their awesomeness.

If you ever bump into the artbook and you're a big fan of Guillermo Del Toro's visual spectacle then definitely go and pick it up.

Check out the scanned pages. By the way I found this somewhere on the Internet and I did not scan this myself as I do not have a scanner at the moment. Just a quick disclaimer.













Bonus:

A loot at Raleigh and Mako looking out of the Pacific Ocean...

Five Good Reasons to See Pacific Rim

Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim is about to hit theaters in a few days so I wanted to write something as to why it's important that you see this movie which stars Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman and Rinko Kikuchi.

1. Guillermo Del Toro directs

Master director Guillermo Del Toro put his heart into this project. And whenever Del Toro puts his heart into a project, you can bank on it being great. Look at the two Hellboy movies plus Pan's Labyrinth. Heck just read my review of Mama and you'll see that all his works are stunningly beautiful in one way or another.


2. There's Kaiju or Giant Monsters in it

Honestly, will you ever even doubt for a second that a movie which will feature half a dozen or so 'kaijus' or giant monsters is not worth seeing. Hell, we all lined up to see J.J. Abrams' Cloverfield despite the fact that we only have a total of 15 minutes worth of 'widescreen' footage of the monster? Pacific Rim is a movie of gargantuan proportions and destruction. Not worth seeing? Not bloody likely.

3. Giant Robots are here to cancel the apocalypse

Sure calling the mechs "jaegers" might not be as hardcore as a different name but hey a giant robot is still a giant robot. And  they have pilots to control their actions. Also from a production/ technical standpoint, the mechs that they use in "Pacific Rim" are well designed and visually appealing. Not so horrendous as those B-movie robot films from the 90s. Oh and the word "jaeger" is German for "hunter"; so how's that not badass?

4. Stars of their own caliber. 

People may argue that actors like Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and the rest of the movie won't draw in crowds in theaters like say Brad Pitt and World War Z. But you can't go and argue that these guys and gals have their own crowd. Elba's a staple in a lot of superhero movies, he's not yet the stereotypical black guy in the movie so that's good. Charlie Hunnam is kicking butt in "Sons of Anarchy" which is enjoying a good run on TV. His co-star on "Sons" Ron Perlman is also in this flick. The same goes for  comedian Charlie Day and actress Rinko Kikuchi.

5. Hideo Kojimo among others swear by the movie.

Metal Gear boss man Hideo Kojima did an eight round tweet session after seeing the movie. Here's what he said:

Other celebs who swear that this movie is epic include: Kanye West, Emma Watson and more.

Catch "Pacific Rim" when it opens July 11. Distributed locally by Warner Bros. Pictures Philippines. 

18 inch Pacific Rim Gipsy Danger Action Figure Preview

NECA have released a new sneak peek of their 18-inch tall, Gipsy Danger action figure for Pacific Rim. The figure comes with an 8-inch attachable chain-sword, lights on the head, chest and more! Read on below for the new pic of the action figure and more info:

No release date yet but this is going to be a really big haul for toy collectors and would-be fans of Guillermo Del Torro's massive kaiju-infested movie. Pacific Rim opens July 11 from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

Fight Kaiju Tekken Style in the Pacific Rim Video Game

No hardcore details at the moment but Guillermo Del Torro's Pacific Rim will also be a video game. This lets you relive some of the key fights from the movies and better still lets you kick other Jaeger ass.

More images after the cut...

Pacific Rim Puts Manila in Kaiju's Destructive Path

Manila once again gets special mention, this time in the main trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' “Pacific Rim.”

As narrated in the trailer, which can be viewed HERE, Manila is the second city to be attacked by alien-like sea monsters originating in the Pacific Ocean. Scenes pertaining to the Manila attack are also featured, which are expected to create a sensation when the film opens locally in July.

Pacific Rim Character Posters Revealed

Warner Bros. Pictures has released three new posters for the main stars of Guillermo Del Torro's Pacific Rim namely Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba and Rinko Kikuchi. 

Rinko Kikuchi as Mako Mori

Check out the two other character posters after the cut...

More Screenshots from the New Pacific Rim Trailer

Adding more screenshots from the trailer of Guillermo Del Torro's "Pacific Rim" simply because they're just to bad-ass not to share.I originally added three screenshots when I posted the Pacific Rim trailer hours ago, but I decided to post more so here they are. 

More images after the cut.

The mere fact that these bad boys can fight underwater teases a lot of possibilities

Nothing spells widescreen better than a widescreen style delivery

Pacific Rim opens July 11 and is locally distributed by Warner Bros. Philippines.

More Robot and Kaiju Destruction for the New Pacific Rim Trailer

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures kicks things up a notch with the new trailer for the Guillermo Del Torro helmed Pacific Rim starring Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, Charlie Day and Ron Perlman.

The new trailer shows us the origins of the Kaijus, a more intact battle scene between the gigantic Jaegers and the Kaijus. This also features some neat underwater scenes and a closer look at the monstrous alien invaders from the sea. Anyway, enough talk check out the WonderCon trailer for Pacific Rim after the cut.

The New Pacific Rim Poster Asks Us to Go Big or Go Extinct Plus the Pinoy Jaeger

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures has released yet another new poster for Guillermo Del Toro's "Pacific Rim" starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba and Rinko Kikuchi.

SYNOPSIS:When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Also check out this potentially cool and hilarious Jaeger coming from the Philippines (I can assure it's very much fan-made).

Familiarize Yourselves with the Giant Robots of Pacific Rim with the New Posters

Last week, it was revealed that Manila will figure in Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ “Pacific Rim” as one of the world cities attacked by sea monsters known as Kaiju. Now, the studios have released the images of gigantic robots known as Jaegers which man created to fight the Kaiju.

The five Jaegers being introduced are Russia’s Cherno Alpha, Japan’s Coyote Tango, USA’s Gipsy Danger, Australia’s Striker Eureka and China’s Crimson Typhoon.

Mama Review - Don't Watch it Alone

Mama stars Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and is directed by Andres Muschietti. Mama is also produced by Guillermo Del Torro. It's brought to us locally by Solar Entertainment.

How I see the movie: It's a pretty standard ghost story that goes on through several phases and leaves some rather gaping plot holes. Still an enjoyable horror romp with great visuals and a stunning lead star in Jessica Chastain. 

Pacific Rim First Trailer - Today We Are Cancelling the Apocalypse

The biggest reason why people aren't talking about how gorgeous Guillermo Del Torro's PACIFIC RIM is because they know very little. Fret not movie fans and kaiju fans as this all ends with the release of the first official trailer for PACIFIC RIM!

SYNOPSIS:
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes -- a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) -- who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Check out the trailer after the cut...

News Bits for Pacific Rim with Viral Video and Jaeger Blueprints

Haven't checked on the news bits for Warner's "Pacific Rim" so imagine my pleasant surprise when I did find some new info. Take for example, these fine looking blueprints for the "Jaegers" the robots tasked to fight the kaiju menace...

Here's Gipsy Danger....

.... followed by the obviously Russian Cherno Alpha...

.... the very Yankee Striker Eureka... 

...  Plus the Japanese Coyote Tango.

Also in the list is a quick viral video featuring the very first Kaiju attack in San Francisco...



So as you can see from the opening scene, it looks like the US managed to snag the skeletal remains of a kaiju...

If you look closely at the video, you may also scratch your head at this...

Yeah what the heck was the creature that hit that building? Anyway here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros.

From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ epic sci-fi action adventure “Pacific Rim.”

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Oscar® nominee Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) is directing “Pacific Rim” from a script by Travis Beacham (“Clash of the Titans”). Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Mary Parent are producing, with Callum Greene serving as executive producer.

The film stars Charlie Hunnam (TV’s “Sons of Anarchy”), Idris Elba (“Thor”), Rinko Kikuchi (“The Brothers Bloom”), Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses”), and Ron Perlman (the “Hellboy” films). The ensemble cast also includes Max Martini, Robert Kazinsky, Clifton Collins, Jr., Burn Gorman, Larry Joe Campbell, Diego Klattenhoff, and Brad William Henke.

Del Toro’s behind-the-scenes team includes Academy Award®-winning director of photography Guillermo Navarro, production designer Andrew Neskoromny, editor Peter Amundson, and costume designer Kate Hawley.

Slated for release in Summer 2013, “Pacific Rim” is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures. The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

What if the Guillermo De Toro's Pacific Rim had the Gaiking Live-Action

Here's a thought. What if the oh-so-mysterious "Pacific Rim" movie that Guillermo Del Torro is currently hard at work on was actually the Gaiking live-action that swirled across the Internet a few years ago?