Entertainment Link-Off: Beautiful Disaster

amy adams batman v superman premiereSo the hotly anticipated Batman v Superman has finally hit theatres this weekend. The reviews are pouring in and they have been less than kind. While it is beautifully shot, the movie itself was a bit of a mess with an overstuffed third act. Anyway, go have a look for yourself! You’ll spot Amy Adams in the flick as Lois Lane.

After the jump, season 6 of Game of Thrones won’t spoil Winds of Winter that much, Pacific Rim gets the anime treatment, a few more tidbits on Batman v Superman, addressing the fan backlash for The 100, we’re all singing MmmBop wrong and get a quick tease of The Lego Batman Movie!

Despite catching up to the novels for A Song of Ice and Fire, the showrunners of Game of Thrones insist that the upcoming season will not spoil the books all that much. (Entertainment Weekly)

Catch a first look at the cast of Wonder Woman in the stunning photo. (Entertainment Weekly)

This fanmade opening sequence of the Pacific Rim anime that doesn’t really exist would make you wish that it did! (Coming Soon)

Got a problem with the death toll in Man of Steel? Zack Snyder would like to challenge you to think of how many got killed off in Star Wars The Force Awakens. (Wall Street Journal)

Oh and for those who have seen Batman v Superman, you’ll notice that The Dark Knight himself breaks his own rule in the movie and Zack Snyder defends it. (Hey U Guys)

First image from Netflix’s Legendary Defender looks an awful lot like Voltron. (USA Today)

After receiving a lot of angry feedback from fans over a certain character’s death, executive producer of The 100, Jason Rothenberg, writes a thoughtful open letter to apologize for how it was all handled. (Collider)

Keep those laughs coming. FOX has renewed Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Last Man on Earth for another season! (The TV Addict)

TV shows got a shelf life and for some, it goes beyond where it should have ended. Here’s a nice little discussion on when to decide to give up on a show. (THR)

Have a look at this giant Pokemon card made of 13000 regular Pokemon cards! (Mashable)

According to Hanson, you’re all singing MmmBop wrong! (Vulture)

Now Ben Affleck sorta played Superman back in the 2006 drama Hollywoodland as he portrayed actor George Reeves, the Superman of the 1950s. It would be natural for someone to combine clips with the new Batman v Superman clip to create Affleck v Affleck.

So two twentysomething stoners landed a $300 million contract to arm the Afghan military in War Dogs. Does the story sound too far-fetched? It sure does, but it’s also somehow based on a true story. Enjoy the twisted comedy starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller.

Listen to Lego Batman drop some beats in the teaser trailer for his own headlining flick.

While the cast and crew are trying to defend the negative reviews for Batman v Superman, perhaps Ben Affleck’s response is the most telling when pressed about about the film’s critical response.

We need more weather presenters like Sian Welby as she fits in 20 Batman/Superman related puns into the one minute broadcast.

A behind the scenes look at the prosthetic work for Game of Thrones reveals how much time and effort goes into making the impressive characters like the White Walkers come to life.

Given the superhero themed weekend, perhaps the Honest game trailer for Injustice: Gods Among Us will be up your alley.

Music recommendation of the week. David Choi’s cover of A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.

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