CREATIVE: Top Trailers For The Week – 10/23 Edition

Robert Workman

10 years ago

Welcome back to the Top Trailers For the Week, where we select the best in movies, TV and video game highlights for the period ending October 23. Today, we’ve got some exciting stuff on tap, so let’s start with an obvious favorite…

To be honest, the first trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron wasn’t supposed to debut until next week, when it would’ve made its debut on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. However, an Internet leak – followed by the comment “Dammit, Hydra” on Marvel’s <a href="http://www.twitter.com/marvel" target="_blank">official Twitter account</a> (referring to the evil organization that’s popped up in its latest films) – forced Marvel’s hand, and it officially debuted the trailer yesterday. It certainly didn’t disappoint, featuring the return of many favorites, as well as the debut of a menacing James Spader, voicing the vicious Ultron. The movie hits theaters on May 1, 2015. <div class="videoWrapper"><amp-iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NNWvBlu_aWw" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" layout="intrinsic" class="amp-wp-enforced-sizes i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined" i-amphtml-layout="intrinsic"><i-amphtml-sizer class="i-amphtml-sizer"><img alt="" aria-hidden="true" class="i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer" role="presentation" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgd2lkdGg9IjU2MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4="></i-amphtml-sizer></amp-iframe></div> With the game set to launch in about ten days, the hype for Activision’s Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare couldn’t be greater. Featuring a new futuristic approach to the popular series, this entry also features the presence of Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey, who promises to deliver an impact as the main financier of one of the nation’s most powerful private armies. Advanced Warfare releases on November 4th for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, although purchasers of the Day Zero pack can access the game 24 hours earlier. <div class="videoWrapper"><amp-iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qe5iGKfl_ws" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" layout="intrinsic" class="amp-wp-enforced-sizes i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined" i-amphtml-layout="intrinsic"><i-amphtml-sizer class="i-amphtml-sizer"><img alt="" aria-hidden="true" class="i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer" role="presentation" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgd2lkdGg9IjU2MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4="></i-amphtml-sizer></amp-iframe></div> Microsoft took a huge leap forward with its original programming for Xbox consoles, with the debut of a teaser trailer for its forthcoming Halo series, Nightfall. Featuring impressive visual effects and strong performances, this live-action spin-off of the popular game series promises to be a hit – especially with executive producer Ridley Scott behind the project. Nightfall will be available for viewing on November 11th, as part of the forthcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection for Xbox One. <div class="videoWrapper"><amp-iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H0rt83T2X44" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" layout="intrinsic" class="amp-wp-enforced-sizes i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined" i-amphtml-layout="intrinsic"><i-amphtml-sizer class="i-amphtml-sizer"><img alt="" aria-hidden="true" class="i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer" role="presentation" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgd2lkdGg9IjU2MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4="></i-amphtml-sizer></amp-iframe></div> Sony announced that it will be holding a PlayStation Experience event on December 6th and 7th in Las Vegas, enabling thousands of fans to come down and play exclusive games, as well as chat with developers and take part in other contests and giveaways. Tickets will be available through the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com" target="_blank">PlayStation site</a> starting tomorrow. <div class="videoWrapper"><amp-iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sWsftNQvzsM" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-downloads allow-forms allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" layout="intrinsic" class="amp-wp-enforced-sizes i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined" i-amphtml-layout="intrinsic"><i-amphtml-sizer class="i-amphtml-sizer"><img alt="" aria-hidden="true" class="i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer" role="presentation" src="data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgd2lkdGg9IjU2MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4="></i-amphtml-sizer></amp-iframe></div> Last but not least, Sony also scored big numbers this week with its new live-action “Friendly Competition” ad, featuring a pair of players facing off in a variety of games in real-time, including NBA 2K15, Far Cry 4 and Destiny.