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Mortal Kombat promo teases Feudal Japan showdown between Scorpion and Sub-Zero

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A new teaser has arrived online for the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot which gives us a sneak peek at the Feudal Japan showdown between Hanzo Hasashi (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Bi-han (Joe Taslim) – better known as Scorpion and Sub-Zero – which serves as the opening scene of the R-rated video game adaptation; watch it here…SEE […]

New poster for the Mortal Kombat reboot

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Following on from last month’s record-breaking red band trailer, the marketing campaign for Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat reboot continues with the release of a new poster which assembles the roster of the R-rated video game adaptation; check it out here…SEE ALSO: New footage from Mortal Kombat revealed in TV spots“In “Mortal Kombat,” MMA fighter Cole […]

Mortal Kombat: First Impressions & Predictions | Flickering Myth Movie Chat

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In the latest Flickering Myth Movie Chat, EJ Moreno and Allen Christian share their thoughts on the first red band trailer for Mortal Kombat, offering some first impressions on the upcoming movie reboot of the iconic video game franchise, as well as their theories and predictions for the film.Check out their thoughts below, and be […]

New footage from Mortal Kombat revealed in TV spots

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Following on from its record-breaking first trailer, four new TV spots have arrived online for the upcoming video game adaptation Mortal Kombat, featuring some previously unseen footage from the R-rated reboot; check them out in the video below…SEE ALSO: Mortal Kombat director calls reboot “unapologetically brutal”“In “Mortal Kombat,” MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking […]

Mortal Kombat banner showcases eight kombatants including first look at Kabal

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Ahead of its release this April, a new banner has arrived online for the upcoming R-rated reboot Mortal Kombat featuring the kombatants Cole Young, Sonya Blade, Jax, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Shang Tsung and Mileena, as well as a first look at Kabal; take a look here…SEE ALSO: Mortal Kombat producer says the goal is to “make […]

Mortal Kombat producer says the goal is to “make the most badass fighting movie that’s ever been shot”

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Following on from the record-breaking trailer premiere, one of the producers of the latest Mortal Kombat movie has discussed what fans can expect to see from the highly-anticipated reboot.During a set visit (via ComicBook.com), producer Todd Garner stated that the goal of the reboot is to try to “make the most badass fighting movie that’s ever been […]

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.As […]

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 it […]

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 […]