The first official trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 has officially arrived at D23 Expo. Production on The Mandalorian‘s third season reportedly began in September 2021, continuing the adventures of Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin. Season 2 concluded in December 2020, and has produced a number of spinoffs, such as The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka. As the first original Star Wars series to premiere on Disney+, The Mandalorian has led the way for the Star Wars franchise on the small screen spearheaded by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson. Plus, Star Wars Celebration delivered the news that The Mandalorian Season 3 arrives in February 2023.
Season 2 ended with a young Luke Skywalker rescuing Mando and Grogu/Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon. Mando spent the first two seasons trying to reunite Grogu with the Jedi Order. He was able to connect with Dawson’s Ahsoka, but she had her own mission to attend to, which will be explored in a spinoff series on Disney+. Mando, Ahsoka, and Luke Skywalker also guest-starred in The Book of Boba Fett, where Grogu was given the option of either becoming Luke’s first student at his new Jedi Temple, or reuniting with the Mandalorian. Grogu ended up choosing Mando, and they helped Boba Fett defend his territory from the Pyke Syndicate.
With Din Djarin having obtained the Darksaber, he now has what Bo-Katan Kryze needs to be the leader of Mandalorians. A trailer shown at Star Wars Celebration built on their brewing rivalry, having Din Djarin speak to Bo-Katan about returning to Mandalore to absolve his transgressions, such as taking off his mask. However, Season 2 saw Bo-Katan expressing her desire to duel Din as a means to obtain the Darbsaber through combat.
Disney’s movie and television studios including Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Studios, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios and Disney Branded Television revealed plenty of news at the D23 Expo, which ran September 9-11 at the Disneyland-adjacent Anaheim Convention Center.
Here is the rundown of what Marvel Studios provided us with a look at
Marvel
Werewolf by Night: After months of rumours, leaks and news on this project, Marvel confirmed the existence of Werewolf by Night special for Disney+ to stream on the service on October 7th. The Werewolf by Night special marks a brand new chapter for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the past the MCU was just feature films but has since moved on to include live-action serialized TV series and even animated shows. Here is the poster and trailer below
Secret Invasion: We finally got our first look at the upcoming spy thriller Disney+ series which was originally set for 2022, however was bumped back to 2023. The six-episode series will be created and written by Mr. Robot‘s Kyle Bradstreet, and will be based on the 2008-2009 crossover event of the same name. Secret Invasion will center around MCU veterans Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Talos (Mendelsohn) as they deal with an invasion of shape-shifting Skrulls who have infiltrated all aspects of life on Earth. Other MCU veterans will include Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes / War Machine, and Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross. Enjoy the trailer below
On top of these couple of trailers, fans at the expo were treated to some footage from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Loki Season 2, Echo, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Marvels which we are hoping will be online in due time for the rest of the fans to see.
Fantastic Four now has a director confirmed which will be Matt Shakman. Matt is best known for his work on Wandavision & It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The upcoming Thunderbolts movie had some cast members confirmed. Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova/Black Widow II) wasn’t there in person, but is confirmed for the film. A cast photo before the panel revealed that Wyatt Russell (John Walker/US Agent), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava/Ghost), Red Guardian (David Harbour) and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine) are all part of Thunderbolts – and so is Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier! Concept art revealed Black Widow’s Taskmaster is also on the team.
And lastly, Captain America: New World Order had some cast members confirmed as well. The cast of Captain America: New World Order includes Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Tim Blake Nelson returning as The Leader, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Shira Haas making her MCU debut as Israeli superhero Sabra, and Danny Ramirez, who will take on the superhero role of Falcon.
OG’s, hype, GR’s, designer… my collection, is mainly Jordans but, lately I have been branching out to other brands and copping anything that catches my eye.
As stated above, lately I wanted to explore other brands. To be honest in the last few years more and more photos were popping up on my IG feed from my friends and Asics was one of the sneakers that sparked in me the curiosity of discovering these (new to me) brands. Especially the GL lll with that unique shape, amazing colorways and incredible materials. In not even 2 weeks, I copped several pairs and eventually stumbled across the Asics x Sneaker Politics collab. I was amazed buy the colorway and the attention for details.
I needed them in the Vault!!!
With the shot, I tried to create something cool and unique to celebrate this great pair. Thanks to the Army inspired theme, I thought my camo Bape hoodie would have been the perfect match!!!
With its third collaboration ‘Beyond the Seas’ with LeBron James and Nike Basketball, TITAN celebrates the Filipino culture’s unique, incredible passion for basketball.
The name ‘Beyond the Seas’ draws inspiration from a significant Filipino mythical creature, Ultramar, whose name translates to ‘over the seas’ – a nod to the Spanish crown’s influence and authority despite being far across the seas. It is a half-lion, half-dolphin figure, which first appeared on the old City of Manila’s original coat-of-arms, and has become ever-present, appearing on city flags, corporate logos, government seals, and even the Legion of Honour medal. Although its meaning has evolved over the centuries, it still plays an important role in the Philippines’ heritage and culture.
Dressed in royal white with gold accents, the TITAN x Nike LeBron 19 Low ‘Beyond the Seas’ represents a love for the game so ingrained and fundamental to Filipinos that they sometimes overlook its special nature. From sold-out arenas to high school gyms, to rundown courts and unsung street corners, the spirit of the game is the same across the islands.
While the love burns deep within their shores, the same passion is shared by so many around the world, including The King himself. From his many visits to the Philippines, LeBron’s appreciation of the Filipino love for basketball is widely recognized and two of his quotes are inscribed on each forefoot of the shoe. On one side, it reads “The passion for basketball in the Philippines is incredible.” On the other, “I look forward to returning to Manila again.” LeBron’s influence and impact over the years spans generations, across continents and beyond the seas.
From LeBron James and Nike Basketball in partnership with TITAN, the Nike LeBron 19 Low “Beyond The Seas” is a tribute to the universal love for basketball that is uniquely shared by so many around the world; a passion for the game that can only be described as ‘incredible.’
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The Apple event brought in some fresh new products during their 90 minute presentation including the new iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Pro models, the new Apple Watch 8 as well as 2 other additions to the watch lineup along with the AirPods Pro 2. The new iPhones and Apple Watches have a crash detection feature, for example, and your iPhone will be able to send emergency messages via satellite connectivity.
Here is a closer look at everything Apple announced at its September 7 Far Out event
iPhone 14
The iPhone 14 isn’t a big leap from the iPhone 13, and that includes the new phone’s $799 (AU$1,399) price tag. It runs on an A15 system-on-chip as before, but Apple has turned to a 5-core GPU for improved performance over last year’s phone. While the main camera is still 12MP, there’s a bigger sensor for improved low-light photos.
iPhone 14 Plus
Think of the iPhone 14 Plus as a larger version of the iPhone 14 (or a cheaper, not-as-fully-featured version of the iPhone 14 Pro Max). It’s got a 6.7-inch screen and a bigger battery than the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, but otherwise, features are the same.
iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max
Easily the biggest surprise of the day is the fact that iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max aren’t getting the rumored $100 price increase. Instead, they’ll cost $999 (AU$1,749) and $1,099 (AU$1,899), respectively. That’s very impressive, considering the 4-nanometer A16 Bionic chipset that powers both phones and significant camera improvements, including a 48MP main shooter. The notch is gone, too, replaced by a cutout named Dynamic Island that incorporates animations and notifications.
Apple Watch 8
Evolution not revolution is truly the aim with this watch, which starts at $399 (AU$649) for the GPS-only version. Big changes include a new temperature sensor, geared toward helping women with reproductive planning, and a low-power mode that doubles the battery life.
Apple Watch SE (2022)
Apple seems to be following the iPhone SE’s naming structure by slapping a year rather than a number at the end of its less expensive entry-level device. The latest Apple Watch SE gets the crash detection and low-battery mode features found in the Apple Watch 8; its starting price also drops to $249 (AU$399).
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple is opting for a different name than the rumored Apple Watch 8 Pro moniker that had been suggested for its rugged smartwatch. But the other expected features are in place, from a 49mm size to twice the baseline battery life. Apple is promising more precise GPS tracking as well. Apple Watch Ultra starts at $799 (AU$1,299).
AirPods Pro 2
The $249 (AU$399) wireless earbuds get a new H2 chip along with a low-distortion audio driver and custom amplifier for improved sound. You’ll be able to use the front camera on your iPhone to create a customized spatial audio profile, while other features like active noise cancellation have been improved. Battery life is now 6 hours of playback.
For those who are keen on watching the 90 minute presentation, you can check it out below
2K has become the official video game partner of the NBL and will help reach and engage new audiences through digital platforms. With the upcoming release of NBA 2K23 on the 9th of September, the partnership will enable 2K to promote the game on NBL platforms throughout the season.
“We are delighted to partner with 2K,” NBL Chief Commercial Officer Brad Joyner said. “NBA 2K is an iconic global brand in basketball and is one of the most recognisable products in the sport. It also allows us to connect with a new audience across the world. We are excited to see the partnership come to life and believe it is just the beginning of a long and successful collaboration.”
“We look forward to partnering with the NBL and to bring our game directly to even more basketball fans around the world,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at NBA 2K.
The Hungry Jack’s NBL season tips-off on Saturday the 1st of October, when the South East Melbourne Phoenix face the Tasmania Jack Jumpers and the Illawarra Hawks battle the Sydney Kings. Every game of the season will be broadcast live on ESPN via Kayo and Foxtel, while the Sunday games will be simulcast on 10 Peach and 10 Play. Make sure you subscribe to our website for the latest features. For other 2K, NBA 2K or NBA features, click HERE.
Australian professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets, Patty Mills has announced his highly-anticipated return to Australia this September for the first time since leading the Boomers to their first medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Image Courtesy: NBL
The Patty Mills ‘Unearthed’ Australia 2022 Tour, will be an incredible homecoming for the four-time Olympian, NBA Champion and proud Indigenous Australian. Fans will have the opportunity to see and hear Patty Mills in action in this never done before, up close and personal experience with the star with a series of ON-COURT basketball camps and UNCUT conversations planned from the 5th to 21st of September.
The Patty Mills ‘Unearthed’ Tour will comprise of two independent parts:
ON-COURT: In collaboration with DJ Sackmann, Patty Mills will lead thoroughly immersive and educational basketball camps for young athletes across seven locations in Australia.
UNCUT: In ‘Speaking My Language – Patty in his own words’, Patty Mills will take to the stage in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane for an uncut, unplugged and open conversation about his life, career, lessons and learnings.
For the ON-COURT component of the tour, Patty Mills will host a tailored and immersive Basketball Camp experience together with world-renowned basketball clinician DJ Sackmann. The camps are designed for young athletes between the ages 12-17 with a specific focus on advanced player-development skill work and how to incorporate those skills into real game-like situations.
The Basketball Camps will provide participants an invaluable educational, hands-on and specialised training session with Patty Mills, DJ Sackmann and the region’s top coaches and volunteers, as well as best in class resources, and in-game fundamentals.
The ON-COURT basketball camps dates and locations are as follows:
PATTY MILLS BASKETBALL CAMPS WITH DJ SACKMAN DATES AND LOCATIONS
DATES
LOCATION
Wednesday 7th September
Gold Coast
Thursday 8th September
Logan
Saturday 10th September
Sydney
Tuesday 13th September
Thursday Island
Saturday 17th September
Perth
Monday 19th September
Adelaide
Wednesday 21st September
Melbourne
Further, in an UNCUT and intimate conversation, Speaking My Language – Patty In His Own Words we hear Patty in a way we’ve never known before. This up close and personal experience will allow Australia to hear Patty speak from the heart and understand more about the man we know and love.
In a rare, never-heard before sit down, Mills will touch on his achievements, set backs, anecdotal reflections, lessons, and learning from his past 15+ years as a professional athlete and Australian cultural icon. Major themes Patty will cover will include Leadership, Team Culture, Training Mindset, Balanced Wellness & Lifestyle.
The ambition is to leave guests inspired and motivated to continue on their own journey to a true understanding of identity, purpose and process. Fans will also have the opportunity to ask questions and meet and greet Patty, as well as seek signings and professional photos.
The Patty Mills UNCUT dates and locations are as follows:
SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE – PATTY MILLS IN HIS OWN WORDS TOUR DATES
DATES
LOCATIONS
Monday 5th September
The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Sunday 11th September
ARA Darling Quarter Theatre, Sydney
Friday 16th September
Astor Theatre, Perth
Tuesday 20th September
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
For further information and to secure your tickets for the Patty Mills ‘Unearthed’ Australia 2022 Tour, please visit: PattyMillsEvents.com and follow Patty Mills on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok using #PattyMillsUNEARTHED. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter for updates. For previous basketball features, click here.
PUMA has officially launched its biggest, first-ever, street-facing Southeast Asia duplex flagship store at 313@somerset Singapore on 25th August 2022 along with the #SINGAPUMA Gallery pop-up, and a string of retro in-store fringe activations for consumers to join in the celebrations and have fun.
Weaving sports into lifestyle, PUMA’s flagship store focuses on celebrating individuality, as well as emphasising the Singaporean culture and cityscape, reflective in their outdoor LED screens, 3D projection mapping, and collaborative efforts. The store launch will showcase an immersive, localized PUMA brand space with community-building elements, offering consumers a unique and delightful experience through the different engagement zones and the interactive #SINGAPUMA video booth pop-up at 313@somerset atrium space.
#SINGAPUMA Gallery Pop-Up
Taking place from 25th to 28th August, the #SINGAPUMA Gallery pop-up will open at the 313@somerset atrium, featuring the +65 #SINGAPUMA Social campaign. Together with uplifting and heart-warming stories of the +65 #SINGAPUMA crew, this is a celebration of both individuality and community. PUMA will launch its very own +65 #SINGAPUMA social campaign featuring 65 dynamic, homegrown personalities from various fields of sports, art, entrepreneurship, and entertainment. The campaign will highlight the personal stories of each individual and how they “level-up” in their daily lives, pursuing their dreams by breaking boundaries and challenging the status quo.
The campaign features short video reels of the 65 different personalities including much-loved local personalities such as Sonia Chew, Xubin, and Yixin. Other personalities include artist and entrepreneur, Alfred Sim; singer-songwriter, Ben Hum and the Cold Cut Duo; DJ Inquisitive and Farahfarz; DJ Fvder; Gran-fluencer; Ong Bee Yan; David & Derek of Tipsy Collective; creatives such as BEN XM STudio, Mighty Jaxx, Tiffany Lovage, Jasper Tan of Vadbibes and Island Boys; footballers Song Ui-Young and Shaun Ye; fitness entrepreneurs and trainers, Joel Tan of Bbounce, and Anabel Chew; to name a few. PUMA aspires to build an inclusive, tight-knit community where individuals can inspire, create and engage, encouraging the public to “level up” with them and be part of the #SINGAPUMA community.
The public can be part of the exciting #SINGAPUMA community by filming their own personal reels at the video booth located within the gallery space. In partnership with PUMA’s +65 #SINGAPUMA crew, visitors can enjoy perks and vouchers by scanning the QR code available on display at 313@somerset atrium’s PUMA Pop-Up Gallery. More information on the +65 #SINGAPUMA crew can be found on the website.
The #SINGAPUMA Gallery pop-up will be open to the public from 25th to 28th August at 313@somerset atrium from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.
PUMA 313@somerset
Take a trip down memory lane at PUMA313@somerset with exclusively curated activities at the PUMA flagship store during the opening weekend from 26th to 28th August. Paying homage to the iconic old-school HDB void deck seatings, recreating the traditional kachang puteh cart and reminiscing the different elements from the Singapore heritage, PUMA also takes a spin with its very own #SINGAPUMA branded childhood games at the Hopscotch area, and the Aeroplane Chess wall.
Participants are encouraged to take pictures with all the uniquely Singapore-themed installations, present their social media postings along with the hashtags #SINGAPUMA and #PUMASG, and redeem a complimentary snack cone, given out by the original kachang puteh man.
Another blast from the past is the “Uncage Your PUMA” installation that takes inspiration from the metallic letterboxes found in HDB void decks. Consumers can try their luck at opening any of the letterboxes and stand a chance to win attractive prizes from PUMA, with a minimum spend of SGD150 in a single receipt.
The Singapore-themed installations at PUMA313@somerset will be open to the public from 26th to 28th August, from 10 AM to 10 PM daily. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For other PUMA features, click HERE.
After two successful collaborations with adidas Originals; first in 2015 with the ZX Flux and Superstar pack, and second in 2017 with the Superstar Clean; Limited Edt has once again teamed up with adidas Originals with their third and final instalment of their batik-inspired floral pattern series. This time around Limited Edt work their magic on the Forum 84 silhouette and named this collaboration the ‘Singapore Forum’.
Limited Edt takes the Forum 84 Low, a ground-breaking retro basketball shoe from 1984 and manages to fuse the DNA of the original version and yet create something unique. Paying homage to the original white and blue colourway, the Singaporean boutique uses premium hairy suede upper and an off-white midsole to further give it a vintage retro feel. The floral batik pattern is subtlety applied to the inner lining, on the window on the strap and beneath a translucent outsole. Switch to an extra floral batik pattern lace for extra flair.
It’s all about the details from the embossed branding on the leather tongue’s to the gold foil branding of both adidas Originals and Limited Edt on the insole and lateral side of the shoe. A final unique feature, and rather aptly for sunny Singapore, is the white UV reactive uppers which will transform into a rich blue and reveal the floral batik pattern as soon as you step into the sunlight.
A stitched “1 of 300” is hidden under the strap and each pair comes with an individually numbered Singapore Forum collector card showcasing the rarity of this historic collaboration.
To further celebrate the collaboration and do its part for a worthy charitable cause, Limited Edt launches its first ever NFT (Non Fungible Token) called Vanda NFT on the 20th of August. Only 60 unique versions of the Vanda NFT will be made available. Each Vanda NFT is paired with Limited Edt’s Singapore Forum and will come in a special box set that includes a basketball, jersey and an exclusive Singapore Forum collectible trading card. This will be customer’s first chance to get the Singapore Forum.
Vanda is Singapore’s female superhero vigilante. A mythical folk hero to countless of young women. From her mastery in combat to ability to disguise herself, her exploits are already one of legend. Little is known about her except that she has a taste for orchids and sneakers. Fresh orchids left next to her footprint of different sneakers has become the signature of this vigilante when she completes her missions.
Proceeds of each sale of the Vanda NFT will benefit HCSA Community Services Programmes, which focuses on serving the vulnerable group of abused teenage girls and single parent families, giving them a future and a hope.
The Vanda NFT and the ‘Singapore Forum’ boxset will be unveiled during the Project Future – Culture Cartel x 2MR Labs NFT and Collectible Exhibition at 313@somerset from the 11th to 14th of August, and at a special Singapore Forum Pop Up installation at L.E WAY #04-31 at 313@somerset from the 11th to 20th of August.
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JJJJound is a design studio located in Montreal Canada. Established in 2006 by Justin R. Saunders. Over the next decade, JJJJound evolved beyond the realm of the Internet and was made tangible by collaborations with artists and brands that share their strong design ethics. The result is a commitment to a different way of thinking; finding new ways to interpret products by respecting their original story.
A like-minded approach to design fuels this project. ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. In an effort to continue developing products with this vision, ASICS opened the Research Institute of Sports Science in Kobe in 1990. Since then, many remarkable technological innovations in sports shoes and apparel have stemmed from this unique site where scientists, athletes, and coaches work together.
With a shared passion for research and development, the opportunity to collaborate was obvious. Together, ASICS and JJJJound reinterpret the GEL-KAYANO-14’s retro running shape with its heavily-referenced 2000s aesthetic. Performance capabilities are advanced with updated materials and componentry while the style’s signature design elements remain intact.
The result is introduced in two colourways, comprising crisp white mesh, metallic silver overlays, and debossed detailing throughout. The silhouette is intersected with co-branded elements and reflective touches that stay true to the historical sneaker’s design language.
The JJJJound x ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 14 is set to launch globally on the 26th of August and will be in Australia at ASICS.com, Above The Clouds, Highs and Lows and Up There for $250.00 AUD. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For other ASICS features, click HERE and for sneaker features, click HERE.
