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A Video History of Fighting Games

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CryMor Gaming presents a history of fighting games… When it comes to the fighting genre, everyone has a favorite franchise. Acolytes of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) will no doubt flock to the Street Fighter series, particularly #2; arcade cabinet fans, on the other hand, grew up with Mortal Kombat, and you would be hard-pressed to […]

Shang Tsung featured in new Mortal Kombat image as director calls reboot “unapologetically brutal”

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After the record-breaking trailer premiere, Mortal Kombat fans were left wanting more of the characters teased in the upcoming movie reboot – specifically Chin Han’s Shang Tsung, the film’s main villain. Now, thanks to Total Film, we have our first full look at the sorcerer and Outworld’s Emperor with an image which also looks to […]

Mortal Kombat breaks record for most-viewed red band trailer

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Mortal Kombat is heading back to the big screen this April, and unlike its 90s predecessor, this time it’s retaining the same bloody brutality – and fatalities – synonymous with the iconic video game franchise. And, based on the reaction to the first trailer, it seems this shift into R-rated territory may well pay dividends. […]

Mortal Kombat reboot director discusses his take on Scorpion and Sub-Zero

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Following on from the impressive first trailer for Mortal Kombat, the film’s director Simon McQuoid has been chatting to IGN about his take on two of the most iconic characters in the video game franchise in Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim). “We really wanted to be very true to his heritage and make […]

Mortal Kombat comes to life with bloody red band trailer for movie reboot

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Following on from yesterday’s character posters, Warner Bros. Pictures has now unveiled the first red band trailer for Mortal Kombat, the new R-rated adaptation of the video game franchise which promises to serve up the same kind of bloody violence and brutal fatalities synonymous with the iconic fighting series. Check it out here, along with […]

Mortal Kombat character posters showcase the roster of the movie reboot

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After sharing motion versions yesterday, Warner Bros. has now officially revealed eleven character posters for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot showcasing the cast of characters set to bring the iconic video game franchise to life this April. Check out the posters below ahead of today’s first trailer… SEE ALSO: Scorpion and Sub-Zero will kick off new […]

Mortal Kombat character posters released, first trailer incoming on Thursday

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With the first trailer for the Mortal Kombat reboot set to debut this Thursday, a batch of new motion posters have been released for the upcoming video game adaptation featuring Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim), Kano (Josh Lawson), Mileena (Sisi Stringer), Kung Lao (Max Huang), Cole Young (Lewis Tan), Shang Tsung (Chin Han), Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee), […]

Scorpion and Sub-Zero will kick off new Mortal Kombat movie with feudal Japan battle

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If you’ve wanted an epic live-action battle between iconic video game rivals, Scorpion and Sub-Zero, 2021 will be your year. In the Mortal Kombat film series’ upcoming reboot, director Simon McQuoid plans to kick things off by giving fans exactly what they want with a ten-minute opener focusing on the two iconic characters. During a […]

First-look images from the R-rated Mortal Kombat movie reboot

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A new age of Mortal Kombat is upon us, with new faces and even some new characters. During a recent Entertainment Weekly piece, the filmmakers behind the upcoming reboot offered up new details and the first images from the film. And if you were worried the film wouldn’t have the signature blood and guts, director […]