Check out one of the most anticipated trailers of the year Dark Phoenix! One of the last Fox films to finish the long standing X-Men saga as fans eagerly awaiting the Disney and FOX merger set for later this month.
What does this mean for Marvel storylines and what is going to happen to the Marvel Universe?
Finally with the new trailer of Dark Phoenix fans have already begun to speculate the Easter eggs, how the Universe will unite and what this means for the X-Men.
With Captain Marvel due out in cinemas on March 7th, 2019 and Avengers: Endgame is hitting theaters on April 26th, Dark Phoenix the highly anticipated film is finally being released on June 7th 2019.
NBL Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year 2019, Andrew Bogut, is reigniting an old flame and could be going back to the Golden State Warriors for another run. Once cleared by his current Australian Sydney Kings team, its possible he’ll be shipping out to the Bay.
Bogut won a Championship with the Warriors back in 2015 but controversially got dropped to make room for the Basketball Superstar Kevin Durant, who still currently plays for the team.
Bogut has had some bad luck in terms of new teams after the Warriors and opted to go back home to Australia to play. But nothing has been confirmed with the Warriors yet and seeing if he’ll make an impact on the team is yet to be seen.
From sneakers that took their inspirations from a fictional basketball team, a food truck favourite Mexican dish, the latest tech in ball kicks and a hotly anticipated classic, we rounded up the best of the best sneaker snaps at @thekickzstand this week for you guys!!!
Other than their sponsored Athletes, Nike is notorious for teaming up with trend setting artists, rappers and designers. Who knew the that the world’s biggest athletic brand is now teaming up with an Esports brand of League of Legends.
Nike’s partnership with LPL will start with jerseys that the players will wear. Eventually it will turn to other apparel and also sneakers.
It seems that the Gaming has taken things to a whole new level last year and with this latest collaboration, for sure things will be soaring to new heights.
Earlier today, Nintendo and Pokemon Company announced the upcoming Pokemon Sword and Shield game to be released for the Nintendo Switch at a recent Nintendo Direct Event.
Your Starters for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Check out the first three Pokemon you will be meeting when you start you’re new adventure in the Galar region.
SOBBLE (Type: WATER) A somewhat timid Water Lizard Pokémon that shoots out attacks as it hides itself in the water.
SCORBUNNY (Type: FIRE) A Rabbit Pokémon that is always running about, bursting with energy.
GROOKEY (Type: GRASS) A mischievous Chimp Pokémon that is full of boundless curiosity.
Pokemon Sword and Shield will be set in a region known as Galar. This region is packed with many types of environments which include huge cities, lush green countrysides, thick forests, and snow-covered mountains.
You’ll be visiting the various gyms in the Galar region, aiming for the enviable and admirable title of Champion! This is something refreshing to the fans of this franchise, as this was something removed in the previous Pokemon game, Pokemon Sun & Moon back in 2016.
Explore the Galar Region
There is no definitive release date as of yet, from what’s been announced, it’s looking be likely late 2019.
A few weeks ago we were blessed to be able to witness one of Jakarta’s premier sneaker events, Jakarta Sneaker Day. Comparing it to our events back in Australia, their event goes hard. The amount of vendors and community support was next level.
One of the highlights of Jakarta Sneaker Day was their official anthem “RISE”. Which a few of the local artists and influencers of Jakarta’s sneaker scene have come together to bring something special for their community and show the world that they got.
We asked them about the anthem “RISE”, what does it mean to them and the Jakarta sneaker scene.
Actually it’s a heads up, that this rise of global sneaker culture as a mainstream also bring positivity to the locals. Youth not only consuming but also starting their own brands. It rise up of the local scene not only creatively but also economically. The song represent this creative movement which happen in most part of our youth society, getting themselves to be more creative and in the end who knows it may put Indonesia somewhere on the map.
Well over the past years I think Jakarta sneaker scene is now is on the steady phase, not much big name retailers are in our city, but our local retailer are also starting to be granted a hyperstrike / tier 0 account by brands. Local sneaker brand is also on the rise and becoming its own star in events like Jakarta Sneaker Day. So I think not only Jakarta’s people celebrating the global scene, but also celebrate the established local business which support the sneaker scene.
For me personally, through the song, I wanted to try to encourage the listeners to be themselves more. Yea sure we follow trends and what’s hype, but don’t just be followers. Rise up and try to be leaders, trendsetters. At least for our own community and our city.
Jakarta sneaker scene is growing rapidly. Even a lot of the wealthy people nowadays choose to wear Jordan’s or some of the grails rather than designer shoes and I see a lot of ‘em wearing Off Whites, FOG’s or BAPE’s instead of designer clothes. And the kids are saving up and trying their best to get a pair of the coolest sneakers. So yea, it’s pretty poppin’.
Personally, for me this song is about knowing more the sneakers culture which is huge in Indonesia. Especially for girl’s that love sneakers to the core, like myself, and how girls like me rockin’ sneakers on their daily life, and to be told that be different isn’t wrong. Cause girls like me who wear hijab, and rockin’ sneakers, and be in the middle of this huge community is still a minority here.
It was my first approach in the sneaker culture, because I am not from that circle, I’m more into the hiphop scene but we know that hiphop scene plays big part on the sneaker culture. In 2019, I officially signed with Puma Indonesia as their brand ambassador, so this “RISE” song is a form of my appreciation for this culture and respecting others as well.
The sneaker culture in Jakarta has developed so rapidly, and synergizes to keep the culture’s fire alive and bring it to the next level.
Rise actually taken from Jakarta Sneaker Day 2019 theme or title, “The Rise of Sneaker Culture”. So the story behind the “RISE” is, we want to make the sneaker culture still exists, even when the culture going down or slow, we will make the culture rise again.
I think now for Jakarta sneaker scene is going solid, I mean the community, and all parts of this culture is growing solid.
Well.. it’s about putting your love and passion on what you wear particularly sneakers and be proud, confident and true to yourself.
What it means to Jakarta scene? Well I guess we’re trying to send good or positive vibes for this sneaker culture through this anthem and as a mission statement that we are serious in this game to keep this sneaker scene rise in the city, since we’re the only one who come up with a song anthem every year. 😊
For me “Rise” song is story about journey in this scene, and how we can be ourself and influence each others.
The scene in Jakarta / Indonesia is growing right now. Is still new in Indonesia but i think still a long time to make this scene sustainable I think. Still need educate the market especially about the fake industry.
Melbourne has been waiting for another big sneaker meet since the last Sneakercon in 2018 and Melbourne got what it asked for on February 16th. With over a thousand people in attendance the place was immersed with sneaker and streetwear enthusiasts.
Sneaker Bash 2019 Highlights
The isles were filled with different vendors and booths with similiar mindsets by getting their brands across to hungry consumers thirsting for their next big cop. The Secret Sneaker Store, had one of the biggest booths showcasing their massive range of sneakers on offer. The formidable brand Kokaine was able to yet again draw in a collosal waiting line for the brand’s crowd. and other booths providing their unique take on the sneaker and streetwear culture.
One unique aspect about Sneaker Bash compared to other sneaker events was that it had activities littered across the huge floor. From a huge inflatable obstacle course, to free throw basketball competitions and a Gallery with so much heat only 20 owners could provide. On lookers and by standers couldn’t help but stare in awe with the over $200,000 collection assembled at the Heat Gallery.
With the huge success from its first event, we only expect better things to come in the future.
Don’t forget to check out our upcoming IMTJS event in Adelaide March 9th. http://bit.ly/2T50sAw
Sneaker atelier BespokeIND are handcrafting exclusive Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Louis Vuitton’ custom pairs, offering a true blend of luxury and street.
The custom Dunks will be crafted using genuine leather from the Louis Vuitton Keepall bag. With this, the Melbourne sneaker artisans are rising to the challenge – bringing together two major fashion grails from the ground up, in true Sandy Bodecker style.
Fans of the highly coveted sneaker will not be disappointed, as its fat tongues, heel foam, and early 2000s cut will remain intact for the custom pair. The tongues and heels will be made with custom tags. Not only that, the wearer will be treated to a luxurious upper body made of the classic LV leather print. Each heel is given their own Keepall buckle, providing the cherry on top to its high-end makeover.
Sneaker Freaker is back with their annual swap meet. It will be on the 23rd March at the Globe Warehouse in Port Melbourne. Save the date now so you don’t miss out!
For more details head to their Facebook event page.
What a day it is for the Android users. As one myself, it was good to see what Samsung had in store for its next generation of smartphones. And boy did they deliver. Samsung, this morning, unveiled 4 new Galaxy phones in its 10th year.
We have the Galaxy S10E, Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and the Galaxy S10 5G.
The Galaxy S10E starts as the baseline model for the new Galaxy lineup. It has a 5.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen that’s flat rather than curved, but sports an otherwise similar design, complete with a punch-hole selfie camera. There are two rather than three cameras on the back though, namely a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide one and a 12MP variable aperture one – so it lacks the 12MP telephoto lens of its siblings. The Samsung Galaxy S10e also comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, a 3,100mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner that’s on the side rather than in the screen.
The Samsung Galaxy S10, Samsung’s newest flagship has a lot of impressive specs, from its 6.1-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED curved screen, to its triple-lens rear camera, made up of a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, a 12MP f/2.4 telephoto lens and a 12MP lens that can switch between f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures. The Galaxy S10 also has a refreshed design, with a punch-hole in the screen for the 10MP front-facing camera. The world’s first ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is also built into the display, so bezels are kept to a minimum. The Galaxy S10 is powerful too of course, with a top-end chipset, 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while a 3,400mAh battery keeps it running.
Alongside the Galaxy S10, Samsung has also announced the larger Galaxy S10 Plus. This has a curved 6.4-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen, but the screen size isn’t the only difference. This phone also has a second camera on the front, with an 8MP snapper joining the 10MP one. Its battery is a lot bigger too, coming in at 4,100mAh, and you can get it with up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The need to add in a second front-facing camera has led to a slightly different design, with more of a pill shaped cut-out in the screen, but otherwise the Galaxy S10 Plus has the same look and specs as the standard model.
This is the most premium of the Samsung Galaxy S10 models and, as you’ve probably guessed from the name, it supports 5G. That aside, other highlights of the Galaxy S10 5G include an enormous 6.7-inch screen, a 4,500mAh battery and four rear cameras, consisting of the same three as the main S10 range. On top of that there’s also a 3D depth-sensing camera, useful for augmented and virtual reality, as well as facial recognition.
Probably the biggest talking point to come out of this event was the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It kicked off the show and it’s likely to be the biggest takeaway most people had coming out of the event. Samsung’s folding smartphone is here, and it’s a beauty. Samsung’s foldable smartphone uses an innovative new hinge system to open and close like a book, seamlessly switching between the outer 4.6-inch screen and the inner 7.3-inch tablet-like screen.
But though the folding tech is impressive, the Galaxy Fold dazzles inside, too. It comes with an unnamed 7nm processor, an astounding 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of onboard storage. Two batteries mean a battery capacity of 4,380mAh, and you can be sure the huge screen will be a huge power draw. That huge display can be put to good use and you’ll be able to use three apps in the split-screen mode for the first time. There are three camera lenses on the back, joined by two on the front, and another single lens on the cover, too — making six lenses. The Samsung Galaxy Fold will come in LTE and 5G versions and it will launch on April 26.
