Yesterday, the Man of Steel homepage had another transmission when you first get to the site. We expected it to lead to a new trailer, and we were right (though sooner than expected). Watch the “Fate of Your Planet” trailer after the break.

If you want to go a bit more in-depth into the trailer, check out this Imgur album of screenshots. The trailer utilizes some of the viral elements we’ve been covering, including the transmission of Zod calling out Kal-El. There seems to even be a few callbacks to the prequel comic.

Man of Steel flies into theaters on June 14th.

Briefly: Last month, the Man of Steel viral campaign got a jolt in the form of a transmission from Zod to Superman. In a similar fashion, the Man of Steel homepage has another transmission when you first enter the site. We have the same static noise, but with “You Are Not Alone” flashing word-by-word and in different languages. Given that there will supposedly be a new trailer in front of Fast and Furious 6, and that every other viral event has lead to a trailer, I think we all know where this is going. Once the trailer goes up or something else happens, we’ll let you know. Thanks to the Man of Steel fan page for the heads up.

Warner Bros.’ Superman reboot Man of Steel is less than a month away, and much of the plot is still a mystery. Fortunately, DC has made available to Walmart advance ticket holders a prequel comic that gives a bit of insight to the film. For those who didn’t buy their special Walmart tickets, you can read the entire comic here. After the break, we’ll give a (spoilerish) review of the comic and how it might play into the movie itself.

The prequel comic is book-ended by Superman’s trip to Earth as a baby and his time on a commercial fishing boat, but the real star is Superman’s cousin Kara Zor-El (aka Supergirl). Taking place before the destruction of Krypton, we first meet Kara in a training exercise gone wrong, which leads to the first murder on Krypton in over a thousand years. We next see Kara as part of a crew for a scouting ship. However, things go wrong again (and for a similar reason) while the crew is in status, and Kara eventually crash lands on Earth.

We can speculate all we want about whether or not Supergirl is in Man of Steel, but we probably won’t get an answer until the film comes out. However, there is plenty of information in the comic that gives us other clues to the film. First of all, the interior of the scouting ship looks a lot like what we see Superman walking around in when he’s asking about his past. Could he have found Kara’s ship? The last panel of the comic seems to suggest he is looking for the ship, but why? And how does he know it’s there? Also, given the ship’s location, could this be his fortress of solitude?

There is also some talk in the comic about terraforming. I wouldn’t be surprised if Krypton’s technology somehow comes back to bite them in the butt, thus causing the infamous destruction of Superman’s home world. Thanagarians are mentioned once as well, which could mean future appearances by the superheroes Hawkman and Hawkgirl. I’m sure there are plenty of other Easter Eggs, so let us know in the comments below if you find any.

Overall, it’s a good comic that gives us just a glimpse into the world surrounding Man of Steel, and we’ll hopefully get more given the comic’s numbering. If anything, this makes me want to see Supergirl on screen.

Last month, a video went viral showing a scene from NBC’s Parks and Recreation where Patton Oswalt’s character filibusters for 8 minutes about the next Star Wars film to prevent a vote from happening. The rant brought together the worlds of Star Wars, Marvel, Greek Gods, and more. Unfortunately, that scene had to be cut from the episode for length, but the Internet took hold and really got creative. Case in point, Isaac Moores animated the rant to show just how awesome the concept is. Check out the video after the break.

One thing every sequel should strive to do is improve upon its predecessor, which is also something nearly every sequel fails to deliver on. But sometimes in order to succeed, it helps when your predecessors already started at the bottom of the barrel, leaving the subsequent sequels nowhere to go but up.

Somehow transformed into one of biggest film franchises of all time (and winner of the most ridiculous title continuity issues in film history), the Fast & Furious films have beaten the odds, and that is exactly what has happened with the latest entry in the long running series of car/heist flicks. Fast & Furious 6 has succeeded in topping its predecessors in nearly every conceivable way. Read the full review after the break.

Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian (Paul Walker), Mia (Jordana Brewster) and the rest of the crew have decided to leave their life of crime in the rear-view mirror after walking away with over 100 million dollars of a Brazilian drug lords money. As they all attempt to start new lives, their assorted pasts once again come to haunt them when Dom is visited by special agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson, looking as though he had just stepped off the set of G.I. Joe), who has information on another crew of criminals led by the cunning Owen Shaw (Luke Evans).

This new crew of criminals also happens to include Dom’s former girlfriend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), who was presumed dead long ago. It doesn’t take much convincing until Dom accepts Hobbs’ offer to assemble his old crew for one last job, a job that will provide them all with their long sought-after freedom and an opportunity to get their lives back. Soon they are on their way to Paris, where Toretto and Hobbs will work together to take down Shaw and rescue Letty from his evil clutches.

Back in 2011, the Fast & Furious franchise got a much needed jump start in the form of Fast Five, a film which transformed a franchise that took itself way too seriously with poorly developed characters and asinine plotlines. It drastically shifted gears into a series about poorly developed characters, asinine plotlines and a heaping amount of absurd action that not only knew it was over the top and ridiculous but took great pride in that fact. That was it, that was the moment when the Fast & Furious franchise came into its own, when it finally decided to stop treating its silly premise of living life at a quarter mile at a time as though any of it really mattered, and fully embraced its own special brand of stupidity with open arms.

Add in the confident direction by Justin Lin, who has proven that he knows how to film vehicular mayhem, and what you get is a franchise that was well on its way to the pick-a-part but has now become one of the biggest film franchises of all time. The latest film in the franchise, Fast & Furious 6 (or Furious 6 if you are going by the opening title to the film) carries on the fine tradition set by Fast Five and kick-starts the action into high gear almost immediately, and it is all the better for it.

After some quick introductions to some familiar faces such as Han (Sung Kang), Gisele (Gal Gadot), Roman (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej (Ludacris), we are flung across the globe as our favorite street racers/thieves tear up the streets of Paris, engaging in one exhilarating car chase after another. They face off against Shaw and his gang of expert thieves, leaving you breathless in the process, all the while establishing its rather weak and cliche-ridden story as quickly and as forgettable as possible. But that is part of the charm of the Fast & Furious series; its sort of self-awareness.

That it actually knows its story is more of a means to an end is what makes these films work. All that matters is getting its large cast of characters behind the wheel in increasingly outrageous stunts (that so happen to use a whole lot of CG effects) and defy all forms of common sense and every law of physics known to man. This series abandoned reality long ago and this sixth entry takes things to a whole new degree of ridiculous excess with a series of action scenes that are just as exciting and imaginative as they are completely illogical and implausible.

Being that these films have become more action oriented over the years instead of being just simple car porn for motorheads, it is expected that each new entry will top the next in terms of its action set pieces and Justin Lin has somehow found a way to stomp all expectations and deliver some impressively chaotic action unlike anything this series has seen before.  From watching Toretto and the gang attempt to take down a rampaging tank on an elevated highway with nothing more than their inferior sports cars, to a multi-car chase through the city streets of Paris and in the film’s most incredible action set piece where they try to prevent a jumbo cargo jet from taking off across the world’s longest stretch of tarmac, there are no shortage of jaw dropping stunts and outrageous action sequences to behold.

Fans of the series that have kept up with each new installment are also in for a treat, because there is no shortage of callbacks to previous films either. This is without a doubt some of most intricate timeline shuffling ever seen in a series that has gone on this long, and for as little thought that has been put into each film’s individual plot, somehow and for some reason it has never ceased to amaze at how well each character’s personal journey has been tracked and kept consistent across each entry.

To explain anymore would be to go into heavy spoiler territory, but let it be known that Fast & Furious 6 ties into the previous films in some surprisingly intelligent ways that seem more than a little out of place for a series that requires as little thinking as possible, but is welcome none-the-less.

As for the characters, this is without a doubt the most jam packed entry into the series yet, with nearly everyone accounted for and some new faces introduced as well. However, it is perplexing that Eva Mendes (who was in the second film and the end credits scene for the fifth one) is still absent. Perhaps that is a good thing though since there seems to be an over abundance of characters as it is with new ones being added all the time, this time with Gina Carano being the new kid on the block and of course the much publicized return of Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, who most assumed died in the fourth film. Well, don’t you feel silly for thinking that now?

While this sort of flip flopping with character deaths is beginning to feel more like a daytime soap opera than just a clever sleight of hand (Han died in the third film but has been in each sequel since then!), one can’t argue against how well it all works with the continued complexity of this insanely ridiculous world these characters exist in. That being said, just about everyone gets some good face-time with the least interesting characters, Elena (Elsa Pataky) and Mia unceremoniously pushed off to the sidelines taking care of Brian and Mia’s newborn for the majority of the film.

If this is all sounding a bit too positive, then you have to put this review, and this franchise in general, into perspective for just a second. These films in no way can be considered as anything other than the blissfully guilty pleasures that they are. Turning off ones brain doesn’t even begin to describe the mental state one has to be in to not give in to the tendency to rip their highly flawed narratives apart piece by piece. Take for instance the motivations behind Shaw’s ultimate plan.

His core goal is to make something called the Nightshade by stealing military components that come together to build something that supposedly shuts down a city’s power for a 24 hour period. Does any of that matter? Not at all, and the film knows that, which is why it is hardly relevant to those legion of fans out there that have come out to see their favorite actors perform the craziest stunts ever seen in the coolest cars available. Just about the only thing missing at this point  is a knowing wink or glance to audience to let us know they are in on the joke.

Those that absolutely need a story or characters that are more than a series of cliches and shallow characterizations should look elsewhere because these films were never meant for you. You really have to judge these films for what they are and what they set out to do, which is to provide simple popcorn entertainment and nothing more. They aren’t exactly critic proof, but they can’t be held up to the same scrutiny as other films that rely on quality acting and a solid script. Instead they rely solely on big stunts and ridiculous action and on those merits alone the film is a success.

All its inherent faults aside, Fast & Furious 6 is vehicular warfare at its absolute best and that is all anyone ever expected from it. So on opening day, if you are either a fan or just someone looking to shutdown their brain for a couple of hours, head out to your local multiplex, by those tickets, strap yourself in and prepare yourself for a fun and exhilarating ride that is both fast and furiously entertaining.

Rating: 3.5/5

Trailers Weekly is a feature in which we bring you the most popular and talked about trailers of the week. Sharing trailers is a classic viral practice, and trailers are still the most mainstream way for people to learn about movies. This week we have trailers for Berberian Sound Studio, V/H/S/ 2, Planes, Last Vegas, and Pacific Rim. Hit the jump to see them all.

Berberian Sound Studio
Interestingly enough, this is the first time that Berberian Sound Studio has found it’s way to American shores. The UK horror film starring Toby Jones will be distributed through the IFC Midnight name, has a 70s vintage feel to it because of the sound studio technology and the fashion.

V/H/S/ 2
The sequel to the horror flick that made its way into Sundance a few years back made yet another terrifying debut to Sundance this year. V/H/S/ 2 is another bloody entry into the V/H/S/ franchise, and as it’s red-band tag suggests, it will be entertaingly violent. The film will follow the same segmented format as its predecessor.

Planes
Disney’s Planes, based on the world above the land of Cars, went from a direct video to a full length feature film. One of the biggest changes to happen since then was that John Cyer dropped out and Dane Cook jumped in to voice the lead role of a crop duster with big dreams. Planes opens in theaters on August 9th.

Last Vegas
When hearing the name Last Vegas, think older gentleman in their own Hangover-esque night. Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline and Robert De Niro star in a film about a bachelor who goes out with three of his friends for one last night on the town before he settles down with a girl half his age.

Pacific Rim
This could be the last possible trailer for Pacific Rim before it opens in theaters on July 12. But honestly don’t be surprised to see one more marketing push to get everyone into the theaters to watch this one. As if it needed any more of a push, the robots, or Jaegers as they are called in the film, pretty much sell themselves. The film is directed by Guillermo Del Toro.

What did you think of this week’s trailers? Which was your favorite? Do you agree with the Internet buzz? Of course, every week there are a lot more trailers, teasers, TV spots, and clips that we can’t cover, so go to TrailerAddict.com to see your favorites. You can also download trailers in HD at Apple.com, or the new iTunes Movie Trailers App on your iPhone or iPad.

While you wait for the Summer blockbuster World War Z to finally hit theaters June 21st, you can get in on the zombie fun yourself with a new mobile game for the film that will be available at the end of this month. Get all the details after the break, including the trailer, pictures, and press release.

EPIC ‘WORLD WAR Z’ GAME BITES INTO iOS & ANDROID
AS PARAMOUNT DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT TEAMS WITH PHOSPHOR GAMES

LOS ANGELES / CHICAGO – May 16, 2013 – Paramount Digital Entertainment and award-winning Phosphor Games Studio bring global apocalyptic panic to you in the newly announced World War Z game. Set to release on May 30, the game will launch on iOS and select Android devices.

Offering a fully immersive experience, players are dropped into the middle of the World War Z chaos. Casual and core gamers will both love the game’s action-packed first person experience and electrifying story. Featuring 28 visceral levels, intense combat, engaging puzzles, upgradable weapons and armor, an unlimited challenge mode, and a global scale, this game challenges you: play to survive.

“We loved the rich world that the filmmakers created, and are thrilled to tell a story that runs parallel to its film counterpart,” said Amy Powell, President of Paramount Digital Entertainment. “We wanted to give audiences a chance to truly live the movie in this story-based game.”

“We were excited to be able to use the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 3 to bring World War Z to life,” said Chip Sineni, Phosphor Games Studio Director. “Our goal was to build Paramount a AAA game, and with that came all our favorite bells and whistles, like ambient occlusion lighting, multipass blended textures, and hordes of enemies to fight.”

The World War Z game is available on iOS and select Android devices on May 30. World War Z, the film, revolves around ex-United Nations employee Gerry lane (Brad Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to decimate humanity itself. The film hits theaters worldwide on June 21.

The upcoming zombie film World War Z has released a fake public service announcement about the movie’s deadly viral outbreak. Check out the video and the site it leads you to after the break.

With much of the marketing push focusing on Brad Pitt versus mega-fast zombies with an ant horde mentality, the film’s new marketing video is an altogether different approach. Shot like a normal PSA, it focuses more on the viral outbreak and how it’s affecting the world. Check out the video below:

If you noticed at the end, it invites you to check out the UK site, crisiszero.com. This World War Z tie-in site continues the public service approach with simple tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Of course, many of these tips convey the severity of the zombie situation with advice like “Don’t call emergency services. No help is coming.” or “Leave everything behind. Abandon everything and everyone.”

The top of the site even shows the current human population and a countdown to functional extinction (aka a countdown to the movie’s release.) The site also allows you to use your Facebook account to alert up to three friends of Crisis Zero and encourage them to join you in a safe zone. You can check out crisiszero.com and all its panicky goodness for yourself. The movie’s official site is worldwarzmovie.com. You can also like the film on Facebook and follow its updates on Twitter.

World War Z invades your town out on June 21st.

I did Nazi that coming! Bad puns aside, this news is a bit surprising. The Finnish indie sci-fi comedy Iron Sky is gearing up for a sequel called Iron Sky The Coming Race, and they are utilizing the same crowdsourcing technique that helped them fund the original film about Nazis from the moon invading modern day Earth. Learn more about the project after the break.

The project launched this week on Indiegogo, looking to get $150,000 by the end of June. The original film got over $1.5 million from crowd funding and crowd investments, which contributed greatly to its $10 million budget. That’s the same plan this time around, but with the hope of getting $15 million total. Hopefully we’ll get some more viral marketing as well.

Iron Sky released to limited theaters last year, but was able to make over $8 million worldwide at the box office. The movie has gotten mixed reviews (including by us), but there obviously be enough fans of director Timo Vuorensola and his crew to inspire the sequel. Filming is not expected to film until 2015, since Vuroensola says “We are not in a hurry, we want to make this one the best, most amazing science fiction film out there.”

Watch the promo video for the project below and contribute at Indiegogo.

The countdown to the fourth season of Netflix’s Arrested Development is about to hit one week. And although the show’s legions of fans hardly need the reminder, Netflix continues its online marketing campaign that seems tailored made for them. The latest initiative is a new viral site that shows a certain member of the Bluth clan taking full advantage of today’s media technology to help realize his dreams of becoming a Hollywood star. Hit the jump for more.

Proving that headshots and old-school audition reels are a thing of the past, Tobias Funke (played by David Cross) has seemingly created the site Insertmeanywhere.biz as a hub to showcase his acting talent. In a welcome video on the homepage, Funke speaks directly to one James Cameron, encouraging him to use his green screen portrayals however he would like in his next film in exchange for “any back-end you give me.” He also mentions work he did for ManGo Juice, which made him a viral sensation. More info on that particular  experience can be found by clicking a ManGo Juice ad at the bottom of the website.

After viewing the welcome video, visitors can choose among six “characters” that Funke embodies in an attempt to show off his range against a green screen, but instead proves to all who know him that he has grown in absolutely no discernable way as an actor since we last saw him. To be fair though, the site does allow you to upload your own picture and embed one of Funke’s characters in the shot. I guess you really can insert him anywhere.

According to Ad Age, the viral site was created by Ignition Creative, an advertising firm that has handled several of the show’s online marketing efforts up to now.

The final episode of the third season of Arrested Development aired in February of 2006. It was a time before Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and all other social media channels became commonplace (or even existed, in some cases). While the preview clips and trailer shows the characters and setting looking like it always has, the culture the Bluth family finds themselves in today has dramatically changed. One such concept is self-promotion—the appropriateness of it, and the opportunities one has to exercise it given today’s technology. And if there is a character eager to take advantage of some self-promotion, it’s definitely Tobias.

The fourth season of Arrested Development premieres May 26 on Netflix.