Art & Entertainment => Entertainment => Topic started by: Titiln on June 18, 2011, 03:16:32 am
Title: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 18, 2011, 03:16:32 am
use this thread to talk about entertainment stuff that you don't feel deserves its own thread!
for example the new season of it's always sunny will feature a big mac http://www.screenjunkies.com/tv/tv-news/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-7-preview/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 18, 2011, 03:23:39 am
dammit that's what I was gonna post as soon as I saw the thread topic >8[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on June 18, 2011, 03:25:49 am
omg he actually got fat to play fat mac! omg this season is going to fucking own! cant wait to see his kick ass karate as fat mac!
john polito as danny devito's brother should be funny as hell too. omg this season looks to be really good. this whole season sounds really good.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 22, 2011, 08:48:40 pm
there's a trailer for footloose nxt http://www.screened.com/trailer-footloose/128-660/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Duo Solo on June 23, 2011, 02:48:51 am
Simon Cowell made the Power Rangers theme song (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Rangers:_The_Official_Single)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 23, 2011, 03:14:11 am
"news"
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 23, 2011, 09:27:55 pm
It's news to me :P And it fits the thread.
Actually, the thread should be renamed to "Entertainment News" only.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 24, 2011, 06:53:01 pm
for example the new season of it's always sunny will feature a big mac http://www.screenjunkies.com/tv/tv-news/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-season-7-preview/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on June 26, 2011, 10:23:16 pm
oh god damn you, I switch my speakers from my ps3 to my computer, so I thought my speakers were fucking up when I played that!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: D'Evil on June 26, 2011, 11:36:47 pm
My respect for Robert Rodriguez is slowly dying. :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 27, 2011, 03:54:52 pm
Come on, you're not even the target audience for that movie.
Did you watch PREDATORS? Robert pushed hard for that movie to see the light of day, and it was awesome.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: D'Evil on June 27, 2011, 11:03:01 pm
I love most of Rodriguez's works, From Dusk Till Dawn, for example, is one of my favorite films of all time. I just don't think he can do kid's movies. I mean some movies targeted for kids like Baby Geniuses are terrible films, but most people who dislike them aren't in the target audience either.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on July 10, 2011, 06:48:58 pm
reminder that season 8 of curb your enthusiasm starts today
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Riptide on July 10, 2011, 07:17:12 pm
reminder that season 8 of curb your enthusiasm starts today
God what a shitty first episode.. After Season 5 Larry pushed his luck by having 2 more seasons which somehow managed to stay hilarious, but from this first episode I have low expectations for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on July 14, 2011, 08:01:07 pm
yeah that episode had its moments but it was very weak compared to previous episodes
emmy nominations http://www.emmys.com/nominations LET'S GO JOEY LET'S GO JOEY LET'S GO JOEY LET'S GO JOEY
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 14, 2011, 08:25:08 pm
The Cleveland Show is nominated for an Emmy in the Animated Program category.
But not Archer.
I AM OUTRAGED AND INFURIOUS
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on July 14, 2011, 08:32:33 pm
also community was ignored again
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 14, 2011, 09:03:28 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 14, 2011, 10:35:06 pm
So, what the fuck is that about? Is it like an ideology thing ("they're too meta, that's not real comedy" kind of thing), or is this a popularity contest like Jman suggests?
It's confusing, somebody explain plz
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on July 14, 2011, 10:44:15 pm
So, what the fuck is that about? Is it like an ideology thing ("they're too meta, that's not real comedy" kind of thing), or is this a popularity contest like Jman suggests?
It's confusing, somebody explain plz
Probably a bit of both. But I think more of the latter. Glee is incredibly popular.
Haha! Avatar parody! It took them alot of time to make a parody of it! It better be good :P
ugh... a parody if a movie that was bad....ugh.
You know I didn't mind Avatar untill I got to the end and found out the humans were basically sent to they deaths.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on July 15, 2011, 12:05:23 pm
Im not going to get the jokes related to the Avatar movie at all, I have yet to watch Avatar actually :P.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: OZ on July 16, 2011, 03:39:40 pm
While the 'reference' is already the pinnacle of sophisticated and intelligent comedy HA these two ball garglers don't even know how to correctly make a reference.
WHERE DO THEY KEEP GETTING THE MONEY TO MAKE THESE THINGS? I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE A BREAK FROM TRYING TO KILL CASEY ANTHONY LOOKALIKES AND WHACK THESE ASSHOLES
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Riptide on July 16, 2011, 09:58:06 pm
While the 'reference' is already the pinnacle of sophisticated and intelligent comedy HA these two ball garglers don't even know how to correctly make a reference.
WHERE DO THEY KEEP GETTING THE MONEY TO MAKE THESE THINGS? I WISH PEOPLE WOULD TAKE A BREAK FROM TRYING TO KILL CASEY ANTHONY LOOKALIKES AND WHACK THESE ASSHOLES
brings a smile to my face.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: MDI on July 25, 2011, 07:36:27 am
Just saw the 3rd episode of this season of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
You know what, the first episode was trash, the second one wasn't bad, and this one was freakin' hilarious! Prettaaaayyy-prettayyyy-good!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on August 01, 2011, 02:18:07 am
i've been thinking of accepting an emmy challenge. if joey/one of the losers from bbt wins then i'll:
A: shave my beard for the rest of the year B: shave my head C: reject challenge and do nothing
SO WHICH ONE WILL IT BE
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on August 01, 2011, 02:23:34 am
Shave a beard into your head.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on August 01, 2011, 02:24:38 am
D: shave my head but only partially so i look like louis ck
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on August 01, 2011, 02:31:10 am
E: Use a BBT avatar for the rest of the year.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on August 01, 2011, 02:31:43 am
its gonna be funny when it doesnt regrow.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on August 01, 2011, 02:33:26 am
maybe i'd look like stone cold
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 02, 2011, 05:15:47 am
i've been thinking of accepting an emmy challenge. if joey/one of the losers from bbt wins then i'll:
A: shave my beard for the rest of the year B: shave my head C: reject challenge and do nothing
SO WHICH ONE WILL IT BE
F:finish the goddamn avatar challenges
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on September 29, 2011, 08:25:01 pm
/!\ JASON ALEXANDER HAS HAIR /!\ http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-09-26/jason-alexander-new-hair/ i WAS bald (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM9Jpf-ADYc)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Luis Alejandro on September 29, 2011, 08:51:26 pm
New season of Seinfeld confirmed
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 04, 2011, 12:54:25 am
Thomas Jane just said he sucked a dick for a sandwich (http://www.avclub.com/articles/thomas-jane-says-he-used-to-be-gay-for-sandwiches,62761/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on October 08, 2011, 02:46:39 am
FOX ORDERS DOUBLE D’OHS OF “THE SIMPSONS” Longest Running Scripted Series on Television is Renewed Through Season 25
FOX has renewed THE SIMPSONS, the longest-running comedy in television history, for an incredible 24th and 25th season, bringing the series total to an astonishing 559 episodes. THE SIMPSONS airs Sundays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
In the words of Homer Simpson, "Woo Hoo! I outlasted Andy Rooney!"
The longest-running scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Matt Groening created the iconic family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. In February 2012, THE SIMPSONS will celebrate its historic 500th episode. The series has won 27 Emmy Awards, been the subject of a hit feature film, created “Krustyland” and a revolutionary virtual coaster – The Simpsons Ride – at Universal Studios, received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, been honored with five U.S. postal stamps personally designed by Matt Groening, and named the “Best Show of the 20th Century” by Time Magazine.
Following the MLB American League Championship Series and World Series games on FOX, THE SIMPSONS returns with all-new episodes beginning with “Treehouse of Horrors XXII,” on Sunday, Oct. 30 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT). In the spooky opener, Homer takes a dangerous dive into an isolated canyon on Candy Peak, but when a crashing boulder traps his arm, he channels Aron Ralston (guest voicing as himself) to save himself. In “The Diving Bell and Butterball,” the first of three hair-raising Halloween tales, a venomous spider bite leaves Homer paralyzed, but when Lisa discovers Homer’s ability to communicate through natural gases, he is able to express his love for Marge. The killer spells continue in “Dial D for Diddly,” when Ned Flanders, devout preacher by day, transforms into a cold-blooded vigilante by night. In the final terrifying tale, “In the Na’Vi,” Bart and Milhouse are assigned on a mission to access a sacred extract on a distant planet. They morph into the land’s indigenous one-eyed avatars, but when Bart finds love and an eternal mate abroad, he is caught in planet warfare.
THE SIMPSONS is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean are the executive producers. Film Roman, a Starz Media Company, is the animation house.
Visit THE SIMPSONS website at www.TheSimpsons.com. Become a fan of the series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesimpsons and follow Homer Simpson @HomerJSimpson
PLEASE END THIS SHOW
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 08, 2011, 02:54:37 am
Wow that Treehouse of Horror episode sounds really, really bad.
I mean how the fuck is Avatar horror. And why is the 127 Hours guy there.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: senorfro on October 08, 2011, 03:13:30 am
Avatar's not horror. Though I'm not surprised as this isn't the first time THOH has used a popular media of some sort (Transformers was in a previous one). How I long for the days when they used actual horror and/or mystery in their Halloween specials. Oh well.
I heard that there was a money issue and the Simpsons may have been ending. Obviously that's not true.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on October 08, 2011, 03:37:29 am
i think "all-new episodes beginning with “Treehouse of Horrors XXII,”" sums up the state of current simpsons nicely
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on October 14, 2011, 07:29:39 pm
Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst has long complained that people have treated him like a music industry joke, a punch line to the question, "Seriously, what's with that dude in the backward red baseball cap?"
But the nu-metal maestro may have the final laugh thanks to a deal he recently signed with CBS and CBS TV Studios to develop a half-hour sitcom. According to Deadline Hollywood, Durst will star in and produce the untitled show, which has a not-ready-for-primetime working title that perfectly fits the "Nookie" singer's self-deprecating image: "Douchebag."
CBS has committed to looking over a script for the show, which centers on a "rock legend looking for balance between his high-profile lifestyle and trying to raise a family." The script is being written by Matthew Carlson ("Mr. Sunshine"), who will also serve as executive producer.
FRE DRUST THE TV SHOW
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: TempesT on October 14, 2011, 07:44:53 pm
RE: both of those things
SO BAD
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 17, 2011, 03:12:55 pm
BTW I saw Durst in a movie the other day, he was playing a retard. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4278818304/tt0926123
He was actually pretty good at the acting thing, and as a character he was barely recognizable at all.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on November 08, 2011, 12:34:41 am
Remember that in Machete Seagal indirectly financed a group of rednecks to hunt immigrants?
Well he's kind doing that again, except that he's no longer a druglord and hunts the immigrants himself. And it's not a movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on November 15, 2011, 02:50:45 am
dude i was just getting into the show this is balls out bad news
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on November 15, 2011, 02:54:31 am
Fuck. Fucking fuck.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: TempesT on November 15, 2011, 03:05:00 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLLmMDbpUjs
Title: ricky gervais is hosting the golden globes again
Post by: Titiln on November 16, 2011, 11:40:11 pm
one of my favorites is hosting the golden globes again even though he laid some sick burns the last time he hosted
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After weeks of rumors, the organization announced Wednesday that Ricky Gervais will be back to host the Golden Globes for a third year.
NBC pushed heavily for Gervais to have another stint on the show, but many members opposed his return.
A year ago, the prospect of Gervais taking the stage again at the Beverly Hills Hilton seemed impossible. The British comedian presided over an insult-laden broadcast that poked fun at major stars such as Bruce Willis and Robert Downey Jr. and the non-profit organization behind the awards show.
this is cool but it also means he definitely won't be doing this thing (http://larryfire.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/ricky-gervais-wants-to-host-a-golden-globes-podcast-with-louis-ck-chris-rock-jon-stewart-larry-david-karl-pilkington/) which i would've enjoyed a lot more
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on November 16, 2011, 11:43:41 pm
Hell yes.
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Post by: Person Man on November 26, 2011, 10:49:52 pm
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Joss Whedon has a big-budget movie The Avengers coming out next year, but he's moving one step closer to making the sequel to the Internet sensation Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog happen.
Dr. Horrible, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Felicia Day and Nathan Fillion, was released in parts on the Web in 2008. Ever since its success, fans have been wondering when the followup will come. In an interview with Yahoo, Whedon gave an update on the progress of the project.
"We have been working on that for a while. It's been hard, because we all have jobs, and some of them are extremely taxing," Whedon said. "But we have had a vision of the thing for a while, we have been working on it, we have a bunch of songs and a few scenes. We need a little free time and right now that's plenty hard to come by."
I thought you'd be the kind to fap, liking wrestling and all. :V
i thought you'd be the kind to masturbate to team fortress 2 erotic fanart, liking team fortress 2 and all
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: UrbaneVirtuoso on March 07, 2012, 05:57:07 pm
Yeah I pretty much deserved that. :C
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on March 20, 2012, 09:27:08 pm
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/charlie-sheen-being-replaced-on-two-and-a-half-men--again/2012/03/20/gIQAhvfPPS_blog.html?tid=pm_entertainment_pop charlie sheen's ghost is being played by kathy bates for some reason. cancel this show
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on March 20, 2012, 09:54:08 pm
This is phenomenal. That is the biggest possible middle finger they could throw to Sheen. The show is still a load of hot garbage, but kudos to the studio for not being afraid to say "Hey Charlie! Fuck you!"
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 29, 2012, 08:17:17 pm
Anchorman 2 officially confirmed, for all you smelly pirate hookers out there that need to go back to whore island. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/here-are-three-fingers-of-details-on-that-anchorma,71639/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on March 29, 2012, 10:32:24 pm
:swoon:
I'm in a glass case of emotion!
Title: HOLY SHIT BRAK IS BACK
Post by: Jmorphman on March 30, 2012, 06:09:47 am
BRAK IS IN A NEW SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TGAJwNVKO0)
i hope brak's dad appears in a cameo
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: LurkerSupreme on March 30, 2012, 06:12:48 am
he's just hosting the new Cartoon Planet block that plays classic shows like dexter,cow and chicken etc. It's not a new show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 30, 2012, 06:20:27 am
about 4003130102 ppl have asked about this. I believe this is the only overt reference in the series to the books being black & white.
answer: I DONT KNOWWWW YET! heahaerahaha. I haven’t tackled vol 3 yet -its color edition won’t be out for over a year. You’ll have to pick it up in 2013 and find out what new, even meta-er jokes come out of this humorous situation.
Title: HOLY SHIT SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT REMAKE
Post by: Jmorphman on April 06, 2012, 07:37:25 am
They are remaking Silent Night, Deadly Night. Malcolm McDowell is in it because he really likes starring in horror movie remakes, I guess. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/silent-night-deadly-night-is-getting-a-remake-with,71997/)
I wonder if they will sneak in a GARBAGE DAY reference (yes I know that is from the sequel but that is probably the only reason most people have even heard about this series (which has 5 movies!!! seriously?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!) And now I guess I have to post a clip of GARBAGE DAY. But instead of posting just the part, here is the full rampage which I saw for the first time today which is just amazingly bad (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA9vLK1VllA&feature=related)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: 【RTC】MelvanaInChains on April 06, 2012, 07:42:29 am
hasn't that been announced like eons ago? or are they officially saying 'this is actually happening' now?
at any rate, i hope mcdowell emulates the same sort of unsettingly psychotic, yet robotic vibe the original billy chapman gave off
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 09, 2012, 10:10:53 pm
Disney is most likely making an animated Marvel movie. (http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/04/disney_is_probably_making_an_animated_marvel_movie.php)
Please be Runaways please be Runaways please be Runaways.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on April 09, 2012, 10:19:13 pm
Isn't there already a live action Runaways movie in production?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 09, 2012, 10:20:27 pm
If this ends up getting cancelled somebody's head is getting chopped off.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Wolf on May 25, 2012, 11:32:28 pm
so, are you guys looking forward to g.i. joe retaliation on june 29th?
well too bad! because paramount pushed the release date to march 2013. why? to add 3d effects of course: http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/g-i-joe-retaliation-moving-to-march-2012-to-add-3d-for-bigger-foreign-box-office/
and what about the movie toy line? a small part was already released and you'll have to wait 'till next year for the rest: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=9&itemid=18728
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 26, 2012, 03:42:37 am
[avatar]http://i.imgur.com/zJQ8V.gif[/avatar] So Danzig said he was approached to play Wolverine in the X-Men movies but it didn't work out so Hugh Jackman got the part.
He also said his portrayal wouldnt have been as gay. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/danzig-says-he-was-asked-to-play-wolverine-wouldnt,75704/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on May 26, 2012, 04:11:23 pm
so, are you guys looking forward to g.i. joe retaliation on june 29th?
well too bad! because paramount pushed the release date to march 2013. why? to add 3d effects of course: http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/g-i-joe-retaliation-moving-to-march-2012-to-add-3d-for-bigger-foreign-box-office/
smh
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 28, 2012, 03:57:03 pm
They are right though. With a movie AS BAD as G.I. Joe was, the only reason to see it in thaters would be something gimmicky like that, to take your kids or nephews.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Wolf on May 28, 2012, 04:40:07 pm
it had bruce motehrfucking willis that should be mroe than enough
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 01, 2012, 08:29:27 am
this exists :gonk:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 01, 2012, 05:24:57 pm
IT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING BAD CONTEMPORARY TO THE FIRST TOY STORY IN THE LATE 90S!
...
Coming to a theater near you this July, 15 years late.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 01, 2012, 05:26:00 pm
i really thought it was a madtv parody of bad 3d animated movies
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seventh on June 07, 2012, 08:56:17 am
the avengers cartoon might get canned: http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/04/the_avengers_cartoon_is_in_trouble_loki_sought_for.php
Change that to "has been canned" (or for a more accurate term "has not been renewed"). http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/marveltv/news/?a=61109
No third season for Avengers: EMH. Instead, it will be replaced with a new Avengers show called "Avengers Assemble," which will presumably fit into the same universe as that horrible Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon and the upcoming Hulk and the Agents of SMASH cartoon (which sounds like it'll be just as bad (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/marveltv/news/?a=59757)).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 07, 2012, 09:20:08 am
THANKS LOEB
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Post by: Do not even ask on June 07, 2012, 11:21:38 am
By default I'm not that interested, but it's nice for once to have a book that's not a translation of Japanese stuff, and one of the preview images at once confirms Captain Commando takes place in Metro City and uses Charlie Nash as a full name. If the book actually turns out to cover what little original plot points those games had (and dropped by MvC2), like Shadow and Shadow Lady, I might actually even bother with it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 19, 2012, 05:44:45 pm
probably more relevant in a mvc thread or the gaming news thread
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 22, 2012, 11:28:15 pm
Charlie Sheen will be the President in Machete Kills. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/charlie-sheen-to-play-the-president-in-machete-kil,81690/)
He's got big shoes to fill, his father played the best president ever, after all. But it should be fun I guess?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on June 23, 2012, 11:52:08 am
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Adding another layer of irony to the role, Charlie Sheen's grandson Martin Sheen played the President on The West Wing, so that is also funny.
Charlie Sheen is incredibly sound of mind considering his age.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on June 24, 2012, 04:50:44 am
Adding another layer of irony to the role, Charlie Sheen's grandson Martin Sheen played the President on The West Wing, so that is also funny.
Charlie Sheen is incredibly sound of mind considering his age.
I think that was supposed to be a joke. I dunno!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 29, 2012, 04:57:00 am
Will Arnett is Batman now. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/06/27/warner-bros-adds-superman-and-batman-to-lego-movie/)
(in a lego movie, and channing potatoface is superman for some reason even though he is terrible)
This is a $5000 Bat-suit, C'MON.
Title: What would happen if Sonic & Hello Kitty had a baby? or if Sonic met Mega Man?
Post by: Girard on July 10, 2012, 09:26:07 pm
Bet you guys thought this was a Fan Fiction
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Sega and Sanrio are teaming up for a series of character collaborations. The first product to result from the partnership shouldn't be too surprising:
This Sonic x Hello Kitty Super Jumbo Plushy will be available in late July at Sega amusement facilities throughout Japan. The item is meant to commemorate the long awaited July 14 reopening of Sega's Tokyo Joyopolis facility.
Sega says that it will be staging this collaboration project worldwide starting in Summer 2013.
Announced early this morning via USA Today, Archie Comics has released two pieces of art in support of its upcoming 12-issue crossover featuring the first meeting of video game legends Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man.
The story, written by Ian Flynn, the current writer for both character's regular ongoing titles, celebrates in part Archie's upcoming 20th year producing Sonic comics. "I'm already living the dream by writing the 'Sonic' titles," Flynn told USA Today "Then I got to live the other dream of writing for 'Mega Man.' With that many dreams being handed to me, I figured it was only a matter of time.
"Going in, I want this to be the story fans wanted to read -- not just our regular comic fans, but fans of both franchises -- so we're holding nothing back," the writer added. "Who knows when the stars will align and we'll get another chance to do something like this again, so I'm making sure this is the end-all, be-all crossover."
Official Press Release
Archie Comics, the leading children’s comic book publisher in the world and the home to some of the most recognizable pop culture characters, including Archie, Betty and Veronica, Jughead, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Josie and the Pussycats, announced today in conjunction with SEGA and Capcom® plans for a Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man® comic book crossover, starting next year.
The comic book event marks the first time the two legendary video game characters have crossed over, making it a landmark meeting for comic book and gaming fans around the world. The story will be written by best-selling and longtime SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and MEGA MAN writer Ian Flynn and will feature cover art by superstar artist Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante, who illustrated the hit SONIC: GENESIS storyline and the highly-successful MEGA MAN comic book launch.
“This is a historic moment for not only Sonic and Mega Man, but for Archie,” said Archie Comics Co-CEO Jon Goldwater. “We’ve had a long, fruitful history with Sonic and are enjoying great success with Mega Man in all our markets. Bringing these characters together was something we’ve been hoping for since we got both licenses, so this is very much a dream come true for the company.”
The crossover, spearheaded by Archie’s Executive Director of Editorial Paul Kaminski, will be a universe-spanning tale that involves not only the legendary characters, but their expansive and diverse supporting casts and villains for a tale that’s certain to go down as one of the most acclaimed and best-selling comic crossovers ever.
The 12-part storyline will run through the ongoing SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, MEGA MAN and SONIC UNIVERSE titles and be available in print and digitally.
“We’ve been gearing up for this for years,” said Kaminski. “From the moment we had Mega Man at Archie, we knew we wanted to bring Sonic and the Blue Bomber together. It’s a big budget movie featuring two of the most storied video game franchises. This has never happened before. We’re making history here, and it’s going to knock people for a loop. This is what comics are all about – drama, fun, action and tons of surprises. Fans will not be disappointed.”
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 10, 2012, 09:36:17 pm
The Mega Man comic is supposed to be great, so it should turn out well.
As for Archie crossovers that will never ever be good no matter what, there is also going to be a crossover between Archie and Glee (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/07/09/archie-glee-crossover-jon-goldwater/).
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Post by: Duo Solo on July 10, 2012, 11:24:36 pm
Sanic Hedhog wuld beet megamn.
Title: 'Pacific Rim' Writers Tapped for 'God of War' Movie Adaptation
Post by: Girard on July 11, 2012, 04:10:30 am
'Pacific Rim' Writers Tapped for 'God of War' Movie Adaptation (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/pacific-rim-writers-god-war-game-adaptation-347251)
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Universal has tapped Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan to rewrite God of War, the studio adaptation of the video game from Sony Computer Entertainment.
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Melton and Dunston made their names writing four installments of the Saw horror franchise. To branch out, they wrote a spec called Monstropolis which was well-regarded and caught the attention of the makers of Pacific Rim. Their work with Guillermo del Toro on Rim has now set them on the action tentpole path.
The Mega Man comic is supposed to be great, so it should turn out well.
As for Archie crossovers that will never ever be good no matter what, there is also going to be a crossover between Archie and Glee (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/07/09/archie-glee-crossover-jon-goldwater/).
But will it be worst than Archie meets the punisher?
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 11, 2012, 04:20:08 am
But will it be worst than Archie meets the punisher?
Dude, Archie Meets The Punisher was great.
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Post by: Girard on July 11, 2012, 03:00:55 pm
You serious?
Some artwork for the Sonic Mega Man thing. (http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17serrmvqjfa2jpg/original.jpg)(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17serrsstjoxujpg/original.jpg)
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 11, 2012, 07:35:55 pm
In November 2013, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first issue of Sandman, Neil Gaiman will release a project with J.H. Williams III that explains what happened to Morpheus before the first issue of Sandman. Williams then came out on the stage to effusively talk about how excited he is to work on this project (very). Berger claimed there are many surprises planned for the story -- some of which she herself doesn't know yet -- and she, Williams and, well, the entire room pretty much seem over the moon about the fact that a new serialized Neil Gaiman Sandman comic is a thing that will exist.
In November 2013, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first issue of Sandman, Neil Gaiman will release a project with J.H. Williams III that explains what happened to Morpheus before the first issue of Sandman. Williams then came out on the stage to effusively talk about how excited he is to work on this project (very). Berger claimed there are many surprises planned for the story -- some of which she herself doesn't know yet -- and she, Williams and, well, the entire room pretty much seem over the moon about the fact that a new serialized Neil Gaiman Sandman comic is a thing that will exist.
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Post by: Girard on July 15, 2012, 01:40:51 am
Okay right topic this time. Namco Bandai and ShiftyLook announce Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-07-14/big-o-hitoshi-ariga-draws-klonoa-webcomic-for-shiftylook
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Namco Bandai Games' ShiftyLook webcomic project announced at its panel at San Diego Comic Con on Saturday that manga creator Hitoshi Ariga (Big O, Mega Man Megamix, Megaman Gigamix) will be illustrating a webcomic adaptation of the classic video game franchise Klonoa. This is the first time ShiftyLook is using a Japanese manga artist for one of its webcomics, and ShiftyLook has provided ANN with exclusive art for the new series (see below).
Klonoa will be written by Jim Zub. It will premiere on the ShiftyLook website in August, and it will be updated on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Rob Pereyda, Producer and Editor-in-Chief of ShiftyLook, told ANN, "When we did the survey with ANN when we originally launched ShiftyLook back in March, we were pleasantly surprised to see just how popular Klonoa still is with anime fans. Their insatiable demand for more Klonoa content led us to the decision to develop a brand-new set of adventures in webcomic form. And it helps immensely that Jim Zub is a die-hard Klonoa fan."
Klonoa had ranked at #2 on ANN's poll in February with 18.84% of the votes. ShiftyLook also chose to adapt the Time Crisis video game into a webcomic based on ANN's poll.
Zub provided ANN with the following comment:
The first time I played Klonoa, I was blown away by its intricate balance of 2D gameplay in a beautiful D-rendered world. It really stuck with me as one of the best Playstation 1 Games I ever played. By the time Klonoa 2 was released, just over 10 years ago, I was well and truly hooked. Namco had Taken a great game and made it better in every way - art, Design, game play and story. I've been a big fan ever since. I Feel that Klonoa is right at the top with other great game mascot characters like Mario and Sonic.
Getting the chance to create a brand new adventure story for Klonoa with NAMCO BANDAI on ShiftyLook and being able to collaborate with legendary mangaka Hitoshi Ariga on it is an absolute dream come true. I love the source material and am working hard to ensure that Klonoa: Dream Traveller of Noctis Sol lives up to the legacy of this amazing franchise. I truly hope longtime fans of Klonoa and new readers alike dive in and enjoy.
Viz Media published Ariga's Big O manga, and Udon Entertainment published Ariga's three-volume Mega Man Megamix and the three-volume Megaman Gigamix manga in North America.
ShiftyLook also announced at its panel that it will create and stream two web animation series titled Bravoman: Cartoon of Unequalled Excellence and Mappy: The Beat. Additionally, the company will host webcomic adaptations for the 1980's vertical-scrolling arcade game Dragon Spirit and the 1990 arcade shooter game Golly! Ghost!.
Namco Bandai Games launched the ShiftyLook project earlier this year. The webcomics are available in English worldwide for free through web browsers as well as iOS and Android devices. The website currently publishes webcomics for Valkyrie, Rapid Thunder, Rocket Fox, Bravoman, Wonder Momo, The Five-Dimensional Adventures of Dirk Davies, Rapid Thunder, Alien Confidential, Scar, Xevious, Dig Dug, and Sky Kid.
DC Entertainment has got some catching up to do if it wants to catch up with Marvel Studios’ slate of superhero movies, but they’re trying their best to rise to the challenge. Although Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel is the only DC movie due out in the next three years, Warner Bros. has a slew of other comic book adaptations in various states of development at the moment, among them the long-simmering Lobo adaptation.
The project’s been kicking around for a few years, and at one point had Guy Ritchie attached to helm. He eventually moved on, though, and this past spring Brad Peyton was announced to rewrite and direct. Now he’s trying to get his charismatic Journey 2: The Mysterious Island star Dwayne Johnson to help him bring the story to life.
Whispers of Johnson attaching himself to a DC movie have been swirling for a while, and the star himself added fuel to the fire a few months ago when he hinted via Twitter that he could have something in the works with the studio. At the time, we weren’t sure just what that meant, but he gets more explicit in a newer tweet (via The Playlist). “Rumors of me possibly playing LOBO are true,” he wrote over the weekend. “Joel Silver and Brad Peyton working on it now. That could be fun.
Every time I hear something new about that show it sounds worse. :noo:
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on July 17, 2012, 06:53:34 pm
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The Legend of Korra just got renewed for a third season -- and a double order at that. That means the show will end up being 52 episodes, and the third season will likely be broken down into Books 3 and 4
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Post by: Titiln on July 19, 2012, 03:47:13 pm
Outstanding Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory Curb Your Enthusiasm Girls Modern Family 30 Rock Veep
only half of those are good. where is louie. how do you leave louie out.
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 19, 2012, 03:53:40 pm
Louis C.K. at least got a best comedy actor nomination. But still... Obama
Also it seems Community DID get one nomination, but in writing, for Remedial Chaos Theory (the one with the different timelines). However, I'm still just as angry, as Archer didn't get either a voice over nomination nor a best animated series nomination. Because apparently "The Penguins of Madagascar: The Return of the Revenge of Dr. Blowhole" is funnnier.
fuck you emmys stop being terrible
EDIT: oh well it looks like Glee only got one nomination, and it was for guest actress. So this year is slightly better than previous ones!
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Post by: Mgbenz on July 19, 2012, 04:12:45 pm
The Legend of Korra just got renewed for a third season -- and a double order at that. That means the show will end up being 52 episodes, and the third season will likely be broken down into Books 3 and 4
also, have some concept art: http://io9.com/5926144/beautiful-concept-art-illuminates-the-upcoming-book-2-of-legend-of-korra
Korra's shirtless dad be DILF and LOL I love Bumi's pink earmuffs.
Also I see Koh's return in the show's foreseeable future. Will be great to see him again.
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Post by: Titiln on July 21, 2012, 09:27:14 pm
seinfeld's new web series is about him getting coffee with comedians i guess http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxFRNfLPeZs the first episode is larry david
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Post by: Speedpreacher on July 22, 2012, 04:34:22 am
That was okay. I think it'll get a lot better if Jerry doesn't try and force jokes out of his next guests.
Title: what
Post by: Jmorphman on July 30, 2012, 07:44:26 am
Wow, tihs is so much better than the CRAP POP MUSIC 95% of teens listen to. If youre in the 5% of teens who still listen to REAL music put this in youre sig
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Post by: Cazaki on July 30, 2012, 06:17:26 pm
^ loool
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Post by: Do not even ask on July 30, 2012, 11:33:17 pm
Hopefully Machete actually kills a named villain this time.
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on July 31, 2012, 02:51:30 am
He killed Steven Seagal! Oh wait that was an assisted suicide. Well, uh, he killed Tom Savini! Oh wait, deleted scene. I know! He killed Robert De Niro while wearing a nun outfit! No that was Lohann and nameless border patrol dude. Oh well.
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on July 31, 2012, 06:54:18 pm
so there might be a new master of the universe movie:
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EXCLUSIVE: Jon M. Chu is in talks to helm Masters Of The Universe, a live-action film based on the signature Mattel toy line that is in high gear at Sony Pictures and Escape Artists.
Talks are just getting underway with Chu, who is in the middle of a 3D conversion on G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and is preparing to shoot a couple of new scenes for the film, which was pushed to a March 29, 2013 release by Paramount. The Masters film revolves around He-Man, a prince who transforms into a warrior and becomes the last hope for a magical world that has been ravaged by the sinister Skeletor.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 08, 2012, 03:41:58 am
Next season on Archer: BOB'S BURGER CROSSOVER EPISODE HOLY SHIT (http://www.avclub.com/articles/archer-will-have-a-bobs-burgers-crossover-episode,83471/)
Sadly, the kids will not appear, nor will any other H. Jon Benjamin characters. But Coach McGuirk and Ben Katz could very well appear in the background, since Jon Benjamin isn't animating the show. Probably.
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 08, 2012, 09:15:11 am
Link's broke
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 08, 2012, 09:26:26 am
no am doesnt
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Post by: Girard on August 09, 2012, 08:12:18 am
(http://i.imgur.com/U5bGG.jpg) From Facebook.
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 09, 2012, 08:19:28 am
AUGH THE FIRST ONE IS BAD ENOUGH CAN'T THE TGWTG TEAM GET A CLUE AND...
Oh I thought it said Kickassia 2 for a minute there.
Well, cool! I mean the first one was adequate but it should be interesting to see how this one develops.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 12, 2012, 06:37:23 am
Do you see what's peeking out under that towel/sheet/whatever? Looks like some type of... cut-off jeans! :o (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/8/8/17/enhanced-buzz-6513-1344460014-10.jpg)
Spoiler: for british eyes only(click to see content)
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on August 13, 2012, 02:52:13 am
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Strange things are afoot at the Circle K, dudes: Vulture hears exclusively that a long-thought-impossible third Bill & Ted film is coalescing -- and yes, both Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are attached to star.
Original Bill & Ted creators Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson have also attached Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest) to direct their script. Unlike so many recent studio remakes, which have simply recycled old material for a new generation, Solomon and Matheson took the unusual step of writing their third Bill & Ted script on spec in an attempt to ensure a take that would address where Mssrs. Ted Theodore Logan and Bill S. Preston, Esq. are in their lives today as opposed to being a reboot or remake. Insiders tell Vulture the hope is to make a mid-priced studio comedy like Hot Tub Time-Machine.
"I tried to read the “Robocop” remake, but 20 pages in my nose started bleeding and I forgot my name. #nobueno #reallynobueno
I’ll share this one detail. In the film, when Murphy is turned into Robocop 1.0, it’s described “a high-tech version of the ’80s suit.” Then they show a focus group scene where criminals laugh at the design. “He looks like a toy from the ’80s!” So they redesign him to look “meaner” as Robocop 2.0, who passes focus group approval. So they not only make sure to include the original design, they also point out it’s dated and stupid. *facepalm*
Hold onto your sides for more hilarious “Robocop” details. They outsource his construction to China. #seriously
And we meet the ED-209s in the field in Iran, where they’re used to subdue suicide bombers. #ineedallthedrinksnow
Short version: this script makes my stomach hurt very, very badly.
Ahhh… now they just dropped Robocop 3.0 onto an Al Queda training camp to see what he does.
“He should be programmed to incapacitate in all scenarios.” “Agreed. Let’s keep him PG-13, Dr. Norton.” No. No. No. No.
By page 54, they are already onto Robocop 4.0, who looks like a “cop on steroids painted metallic blue.”
Oh, god… oh dear god… Robocop is a Transformer. He goes from “social mode” to “combat mode” and back. Full transformation.
I’m going to go stand in my backyard and scream at the moon for a while. My brain needs a shower.
Write it down. Page 55, the “Robocop” remake beat me. I’m done. I can’t hurt more than this.
Okay… the two “best” lines in the script. First up is at the unveiling ceremony for Robocop in Detroit, from a TV reporter covering it. “I think it’s safe to say that Alex Murphy is now part man, part machine, ALL COP!” Yes, I too remember the original poster, asshat. Second, after the traumatic first meeting with his father, Alex’s son retreats to the apartment of Lewis, Murphy’s male partner. The scene ends with the action line “David sits, catatonic, looks at the TV — MGM REMAKE TBD.”
Good god… it just keeps topping itself. It’s like someone wrote a script scientifically fine-tuned to destroy me. Someone shows Pope, head of the OCP project, some mock-ups for Robocop action figures. “Are you kidding? I wouldn’t buy that for a dollar!” Yeah, that just happened. NOT SO FUNNY NOW, IS IT?!
When this thing hits theaters, people are going to call up Len Wiseman’s “Total Recall” on the phone and apologize for being so mean. “I’m sorry, ‘Total Recall.’ I had no idea how bad things could get. You’re starting to look like a masterpiece right about now.”
I’ll say this: once the script stops all the winky-winky crap and just starts telling a story, it’s not terrible. But it’s way too late. If you can get past Robocop The Transformer, there are some interesting action beats. And I’m sure Padilla will direct the hell out of it. But overall? Ouch. Ouch. Ohpleasedon’t. Ouch. And a big side order of ouch."
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on August 19, 2012, 07:16:09 pm
ugh... why do these people want to destroy the robocop we know and love so much [avatar]http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb404/Bastard-Wolf/avatars/rarityBIG10.png[/avatar] in other news that won't make you want to bomb a movie studio the avengers 2 has an official release date: 05/01/2015. so mark your calendars! http://www.slashfilm.com/the-avengers-2-release-date-officially-set/
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 19, 2012, 10:18:32 pm
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 23, 2012, 03:27:42 am
So they're remaking Videodrome, but... (http://www.avclub.com/articles/universal-believes-videodrome-is-not-something-for,84145/) they're turning it into "a large-scale sci-fi action thriller" and "infusing it with the possibilities of nano-technology." which is totally in line with the deeply subversive original movie.
fuck my life
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Post by: Mgbenz on August 23, 2012, 03:53:40 pm
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 23, 2012, 05:03:46 pm
Why does Loeb still get work?
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Post by: Mgbenz on August 23, 2012, 05:07:19 pm
Honestly he's been under a huge breakdown since his son died. Most of his stories nowadays usually relate to it.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 23, 2012, 05:11:18 pm
Oh, I know. It's really fucking ridiculous.
I mean, he named the new Nova after his dead son! That's really fucked up!
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Post by: Mgbenz on August 23, 2012, 05:17:17 pm
That's not really strange. My niece was named after my late sister. The problem is Loeb's in an unhealthy state where he refuses to let go of Sam's death.
I personally know what it feels like to lose someone so young in your immediate family but he has turned it into an obsession.
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Post by: DKDC on August 23, 2012, 07:47:49 pm
I mean, he named the new Nova after his dead son! That's really fucked up!
Oh that's so brilliant. Now what if the next author immediately kills him off to get rid of him. Or gives him cancer (or even something else like AIDS) to not kill him "on screen" but still drop a bridge on him.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 23, 2012, 08:47:20 pm
Oh that's so brilliant. Now what if the next author immediately kills him off to get rid of him. Or gives him cancer (or even something else like AIDS) to not kill him "on screen" but still drop a bridge on him.
:stare:
Spoiler: possible Avengers spoilers(click to see content)
So they're remaking Videodrome, but... (http://www.avclub.com/articles/universal-believes-videodrome-is-not-something-for,84145/) they're turning it into "a large-scale sci-fi action thriller" and "infusing it with the possibilities of nano-technology."
They duo told us they really want to get back to Batman’s detective roots. Watson says this series will be different in three prominent ways: “One: it’s the first CGI Batman show which is a huge part of it. Two: we’re taking Batman far back into his roots of being a detective. At its core, the show is a procedural. Even though Batman has his gadgets and his gear and his cars, at his core, it’s about a guy looking at clues and figuring things out and putting the pieces together so that ultimately he can solve the crime with his brain as opposed to just with his fists. And the third biggest difference is that you’re not going to see any villains that have ever been shown before in any animated show. There’s no Joker, Penguin, or Riddler. It’s all new villains pulled from the DC universe who are either well known or not known at all. All of those things give the show a completely different feel than shows in the past.”
Sounds great to me.
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Since the regular rogue's gallery is out of the picture, you can expect to see Pig and Toad, Anarchy, Metamorpho, Humpty Dumpty, and Magpie among others.
I guess they mispelled Anarky? I'm interested in seeing how they handle that fucker.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 23, 2012, 09:12:12 pm
On the one hand, focusing on villains that aren't the Joker is a great idea, as is focusing on Batman being a detective.
On the other hand, Alfred with guns as Batman's sidekick. :noo:
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Post by: San2 on August 23, 2012, 09:14:31 pm
Alfred has used guns to defend the cave before. We'll see how it goes.
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Post by: Roman55 on August 23, 2012, 09:28:59 pm
Did I just read that thing about Supes and WW or am I high?
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Post by: Titiln on August 25, 2012, 07:35:35 am
star wars detours is an animated thing that will air in 2013
it looks like shit lol
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on August 25, 2012, 09:11:53 am
The last good Star Wars series was the Clone Wars cartoon that the guy who made Dexter's Laboratory made. It actually managed to make the prequels look cool, and General Grievous was a badass. Hell even Anakin was a badass.
Everything after that was shit, ESPECIALLY the Lego Star Wars movie where Yoda meets a failing padawan who's good at using guns and fixing space ships. His name of course turns out to be Han Solo.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 25, 2012, 04:55:22 pm
star wars detours is an animated thing that will air in 2013 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yRNXFhboBI[/youtube] it looks like shit lol
Holy shit this is actually going to be airing on television?
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Post by: Iced on August 25, 2012, 05:00:55 pm
cartoon network. It was originally pitched for adult swim but it seems like it went for CN instead, so, less adult jokes but more poop jokes i guess.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 25, 2012, 05:02:59 pm
it was a rhetorical question :P
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Post by: Iced on August 25, 2012, 05:17:07 pm
well maybe you should stop being a rethorical question.
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Post by: Person Man on August 25, 2012, 05:23:33 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordugh.png[/avatar]That looks horrendous. The fact that they're using the Robot Chicken Star Wars VA's is just adding insult to injury.
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Post by: SNT on September 04, 2012, 03:23:48 am
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Post by: Titiln on September 07, 2012, 04:46:48 pm
"will arnett and amy poehler are breaking up due to a series of escalating dares" http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/09/will-arnett-and-amy-poehler-separate/
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 07, 2012, 07:49:49 pm
Aww man that sucks. :(
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 12, 2012, 06:04:14 am
New Line is still trying to make that Y: The Last Man movie happen. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/new-line-readies-y-the-last-man-movie-again,84796/) While a script from "former writers from Jericho" doesn't inspire a lot of confidence from me, I think it's a step up from the previous director, DJ Caruso.
Plus it means Shia LeBeouf probably isn't gonna play Yorick, and that's probably the best news ever.
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 14, 2012, 04:07:37 am
Good news: there's gonna be a new CGI/live-action hybrid movie like Alvin and the Chipmunks, Garfield and the Smurfs. And even better: it'll be a reboot of The Brave Little Toaster, now with 100% more iPhones!!! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-brave-little-toaster-to-get-cgi-remake-with-ta,84923/)
and you can relax because there certainly won't be any songs about old abandoned cars welcoming death or anything too complex like that
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Post by: Titiln on September 14, 2012, 04:21:02 am
they should make The Brave Little Poaster the drewski story
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Post by: Duo Solo on September 14, 2012, 04:50:38 am
lol
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on September 17, 2012, 09:31:32 pm
and this is how robocop will look in the upcoming (and unnecessary) remake:
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Post by: Person Man on September 17, 2012, 09:33:42 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/23_11_23_4_12748__safe_discord_vector_artist_mickeymonster_absurd_res_artist_zutheskunk_y_u_no.png[/avatar]So, Robocop is now Batman in a motorcycle helmet?
I don't think I can clap slowly enough to properly convey my disdain.
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Post by: Mgbenz on September 17, 2012, 09:51:02 pm
That costume is SO FUCKING GAY.
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Post by: Jexsam on September 17, 2012, 09:51:28 pm
I... don't hate it. But it's derivative as fuck and could be a lot better. All they'd need to do is make it silver and the Batman comparison wouldn't be nearly as obvious. Plus it'd actually look more like.... y'know, Robocop.
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Post by: Mgbenz on September 17, 2012, 10:01:58 pm
Silver would just make it even more gay.
The costume's sleekness has everything to do with what's wrong with it.
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Post by: TRUEMicah on September 17, 2012, 10:24:17 pm
The armor reminds more of a Judge Dredd x Dark Knight attempt.
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin says he wants to write Dr. Strange for Marvel, but only if Marvel swears to never let another writer retcon, change, or undo anything that he writes.
Basically, he wants to completely rewrite the character as he sees fit, on the condition that nobody else is ever allowed to. What a douche.
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 20, 2012, 06:50:07 pm
"As Danny tries to clear his name and avenge his father’s death, he gets deeper into the world of espionage while never forgetting his background and skills as a DJ." This sentence, from a synopsis of an upcoming movie, is a sentence that no one on earth would ever conceive, ever. And yet, now, it exists, thanks to visionary director and noted consonant enthusiast McG. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/warner-bros-developing-mcg-thriller-about-a-spy-wh,84988/)
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin says he wants to write Dr. Strange for Marvel, but only if Marvel swears to never let another writer retcon, change, or undo anything that he writes.
:stare:
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Post by: Duos on September 20, 2012, 10:30:20 pm
Couldn't they just let him write an alternate universe?
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 21, 2012, 12:05:48 am
It kind of sounds like he wants it to be in mainstream continuity, but Strange would end up completely isolated from the rest of the universe anyways, so what's even the point?
I really don't get it, at all.
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on September 21, 2012, 01:17:42 am
He wants Dr. Orpheus to be irrelevant.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on September 21, 2012, 08:34:24 am
I say let him do it on the condition that he writes it for five years and meets all his deadlines. That oughta get rid of him.
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Post by: Titiln on September 24, 2012, 01:19:24 am
the emmys are on in 40 OH THE EXCITEMENT
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 24, 2012, 02:22:05 am
welp Community didn't win in the one fucking thing it was nominated for
I don't care if Louis C.K. got it instead, fuck this gay Earth
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Post by: Titiln on September 24, 2012, 02:48:19 am
jon cryer from two and a half men won best acting in comedy over louis ck, larry david, alec baldwin, further cementing how useless the emmys are
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 24, 2012, 02:55:13 am
I can't believe he won an Emmy award for best Modern Family* actor! He's not even in Modern Family!
*hopefully next year the Emmys will finally correct their oversight and stop calling the Modern Family category "comedy", it's kind of embarrassing. Posted: September 24, 2012, 04:02:02 am Well Jon Stewart certainly looked exasperated that his show won for the 10 consecutive time, because are you fucking serious Emmys, there are other shows on, holy shit, just give Colbert something. >:[
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Post by: Roman55 on September 24, 2012, 10:15:29 pm
Marvel Comics is ending The Amazing Spider-Man with issue 700. (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/172787-comics-marvel-to-end-the-amazing-spider-man-with-issue-700)
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 24, 2012, 10:28:32 pm
I wonder what the over/under is for how long it will take for Marvel to go back to the original numbering.
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Post by: Titiln on September 26, 2012, 08:15:37 pm
fx hires a new cast for... it's always sunny in philadelphia??? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4614279203809 oh my gosh
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Post by: Person Man on September 26, 2012, 08:22:00 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/mlfw1900-132474651992.png[/avatar]I like it.
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 26, 2012, 08:28:34 pm
Oh wow, Haley Joel Osment really let himself go.
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Post by: Person Man on September 27, 2012, 03:10:03 am
It's nice to see that the old cast is taking it in stride. Good for them.
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 27, 2012, 01:57:17 pm
In real life, Glenn Howerton just like Dennis, in the sense of being all rapey D:
Spoiler: upcoming episode titles that sound awesome but I spoiled them in case you want to be surprised by them for some reason(click to see content)
Pop–Pop: The Final Solution The Gang Recycles Their Trash The Gang Goes Virtual
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Post by: Titiln on September 27, 2012, 03:13:08 pm
that's the first spoiler in mugen guild history that i will not click
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 28, 2012, 07:05:52 am
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Titiln is a pussy
Well, I almost had a heart attack, because I saw an article with the words "Mark Millar", "creative director", and "Marvel movies" in the title. But worry not, true believers! It's only Fox's Marvel movies! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/mark-millar-will-now-be-the-creative-consultant-on,85815/) So he'll be overseeing the two X-Men movies (X-Men: Days of Future Past and the "I can't believe they're going with that title" X-Men movie, The Wolverine), as well as a Fantasic Four reboot. And this is all a really bad idea because Millar is terrible.
Now, for everyone besides the 4 people who know who I'm talking about: Mark Millar is a popular comic book writer who first became famous for his work at DC in the 90's, and then exploded in popularity when he began working pretty much exclusively at Marvel in the 00's. Unfortunatly, Millar's Marvel work has pretty much been universally terrible. His plots are boring, he changes characterizations to fit those plots, no matter how nonsensical they are, and he enjoys gratuitous violence and rape scenes.
His recent work has wiped out a lot of people's goodwill: Kick-Ass has all those troubling racial issues and that weird thing where they kept insisting it was totally realistic man, just ignore the katana wielding 11 year old who overpowers full-grown men. And Nemesis had this: (http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l98p8n4rQ21qbcsb2.png) (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/12/vaginatrap.jpg) Yeah. That happened.
So anyway, that's all creator owned stuff, who cares? What about his Marvel stuff? Well he did launch Ultimate X-Men way back in 2001, and that was sort of OK? Despite Wolverine sleeping with a 19 year old Jean Grey? I dunno? Oh, and Ultimate Fantastic Four. That was pretty lame. OK, let's move onto mainstream Marvel stuff. Civil War's characterization of Iron Man and those on his side as a bunch of literal facists has been something the Marvel universe has been struggling to undo. Real nice work there, Mark. Hmm, there was that Spider-Man run he did where he revealed Electro is bisexual because he liked getting raped in prison, because that's how things work. Ooh, and there his shitty Fantastic Four run where, among other things, he had Dr. Doom bow before his previously unseen (and unknown, because it makes no sense) master...
I can't wait until Marvel gets their characters back.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on September 28, 2012, 04:13:48 pm
You can't blame wolverine on that, what is the old fuck supossed to do ? search for an immortal ass to sleep with ?
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 28, 2012, 09:12:18 pm
You can't blame wolverine on that, what is the old fuck supossed to do ? search for an immortal ass to sleep with ?
It was after he killed her boyfriend.
(Cyclops got better)
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on September 29, 2012, 06:38:14 am
Quote
Goddard Film Group's producing team of Gary Goddard, Roger Lay Jr and Eric Carnagey are working with former Paramount Television Senior Executive Jeffrey Hayes, who was responsible for such television hits as STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION, FAMILY TIES, and CHEERS, to bring back Goddard's Sci-fi Cult classic CAPTAIN POWER AND THE SOLDIERS OF THE FUTURE in the form of a weekly one-hour drama series titled PHOENIX RISING.
They have enlisted writers/producers Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens to develop this next evolution of the series. Recent television credits for the Reeves-Stevens include creating the new science-fiction drama series PRIMEVAL: NEW WORLD, the North American spin-off of the UK hit PRIMEVAL. They also served as writers/producers on STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE for Paramount and RACE TO MARS for Discovery.
More details will be revealed soon...
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/58689 [avatar]http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/bb404/Bastard-Wolf/avatars/powerBIG.png[/avatar] POWER ON!
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 03, 2012, 03:30:27 am
NBC is giving full season orders to Revolution, that horrible shitty awful show The New Normal, and Go On. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/nbc-gives-full-seasons-to-revolution-the-new-norma,86138/)
But not Guys with Kids nor Animal Hospital. So Parks is definitely safe, I think. Community's future is less certain, however. :(
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 03, 2012, 03:35:32 am
I never understood the appeal of Revolution. It just looked so BAD in the trailers.
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Post by: Seadragon77 on October 03, 2012, 04:04:30 am
No? OK fine because people hunger for another serialized genre show like Lost, and it follows a predictable cycle. First it premieres well, then they drag out the central mystery and don't offer any answers to some question or even good character moments (which is how Lost sustained itself). That causes people to lose interest and stop watching. And then the show gets canceled and never answers the questions it raised. Wash, rinse, and repeat.
Yea, he's one of the writers responsible for completely flipping the Marvel world inside out.
I wasn't crazy at all about Ultimate Avengers and The Civil War series sucked hard. It was demoralizing and painful to read as a whole. I hoped for it to get better as the series continued but it only did the opposite. At least Mark has nothing to do with the horrid X-men Vs. Avengers series which ironically, follows a similar path as the Civil War story.
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Post by: Neocide on October 04, 2012, 11:25:37 am
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
you mean in turning captain america into a huge douche and making cyclops a hero to all of mutantkind? only to be locked away?
that whole event is horrible.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 04, 2012, 02:42:54 pm
Yeah it's not very good. The art is nice but making Cap a horrible racist caricature is the worst idea ever. And all the characters are unlikable douches and everything is made XTREME: Hulk eats people! Hank Pym doesn't just accidentally hit his wife once, he abuses her and then LITERALLY TRIES TO KILL HER. WITH BUG SPRAY (and ants)! Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are totally banging (although I guess it was still ambiguous until Loeb made it explicit because Loeb is a terrible terrible terrible writer)! Hawkeye's family gets killed and he escapes from captivity by killing people with his fingernails! And what can be said about that comment by Cap about France? (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HGHxpUhDKRs/TAMkM-KMABI/AAAAAAAADig/SSUi9-vweKQ/s1600/tumblr_kon66vqu3C1qzp5buo1_500.jpg)
Spoiler: obligatory Nextwave image(click to see content)
There were some interesting things in there, like Thor maybe being a crazy hippie and not actually a god, but then all ambiguity was removed to have a Lord of the Rings battle at the end of volume 2. And of course, making Ultimate Nick Fury Samuel L. Jackson is genius, but pretty much everything else is just awful.
edit: oh and the art is nice too, unless it's a panel where the photo reference is too obvious (Hitch however is pretty good at making it not completely obvious, unlike Greg "pornface" Land)
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Post by: Roman55 on October 04, 2012, 08:11:30 pm
New Godzilla is getting a four-week polish on the script. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3195785/godzilla-scripts-gets-rewrite-casting-to-begin-soon/)
Sources also add that the polish isn’t being done because there's major problems with the script; they just wanna age up the characters so that they fit the prototype of the actors they would like to target.
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Post by: Mgbenz on October 05, 2012, 01:40:26 am
Hey J-man!
Avengers Arena!
It's going to be awesome right?! :D
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 05, 2012, 01:54:14 am
I don't know what that is and I won't respond to it.[avatar]http://www.nypost.com/r/nypost/blogs/popwrap/200804/Images/200804_lucille.jpg[/avatar] Posted: October 05, 2012, 02:00:24 am ok Iced is telling me
... I think I need to murder some Marvel people. Starting with that writer, whose name is actually Dennis Hopeless.
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Post by: Mgbenz on October 05, 2012, 02:12:14 am
I love how the the only thing AvX accomplished was making everyone a complete asshole.
Cap ended up being even more of an ass than Ulty Cap and that's saying something.
Also...
"Cyclops was right!"
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Post by: DKDC on October 05, 2012, 02:33:27 am
Haven't read the end of it, is the comic saying Cyclops was right in using the strongest cosmic-level planet-destroying puny-Earth-dust-in-space force that takes over anyone's mind and fucks it up big time, hoping he's special enough he would be the exception capable of using it for good ?
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Post by: Iced on October 05, 2012, 02:47:04 am
He really didnt had a choice , ironman blasted it apart, it possessed the strongest five mutants avaliable.
four of them were ex villains, and went mad pretty fast, but while they were still all okay they were helping people all over the world. Cyclops was still sane even with the full power boost, and then they had to press him until he snapped and went insane.
Now suddenly its his fault that he was possessed?
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Post by: DKDC on October 05, 2012, 09:45:33 am
No, it is that after it happened, he thought he'd be special enough to control it. Last time I looked at it, he was thinking "hey, you know, if I kill Emma, I'll get all of the Phoenix Force just for me." edit - and of course before it happened the very idea that it was possible to use for themselves a cosmic force that spends time turning worlds to space dust, doesn't give a shit about Earth, and has never once met its match in the universe, was ridiculous. This kind of storyline has been used before, except it was always the villain trying to do that. Now the hero thinks he's special enough to succeed in doing something they themselves have always stopped villains from doing.
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Post by: kakkoii superhero on October 05, 2012, 05:45:07 pm
just finished watching 1st episode of season 8 Supernatural, I hoped it would have shown more of life in purgatory in several early episodes instead of several flash back here and there showing scenes. anyway I hope it would be a better season than the last 2 seasons
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 05, 2012, 05:52:26 pm
Who cares about AvX, they're gonna kill one of the Runaways in a terrible awful book that doesn't deserve those characters. >:[
Juston and his Sentinel are probably gonna die too, they're much too fun
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Post by: Just No Point on October 05, 2012, 05:55:16 pm
just finished watching 1st episode of season 8 Supernatural, I hoped it would have shown more of life in purgatory in several early episodes instead of several flash back here and there showing scenes. anyway I hope it would be a better season than the last 2 seasons
They should have just ended it with S5 like the creator wanted. It was perfect. Though, yes.... I'm still watching too for some reason. But I'm not liking it!!!
Also WOOT! new Godzilla?! Very pumped!
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Post by: Neocide on October 05, 2012, 07:15:32 pm
No, it is that after it happened, he thought he'd be special enough to control it. Last time I looked at it, he was thinking "hey, you know, if I kill Emma, I'll get all of the Phoenix Force just for me." edit - and of course before it happened the very idea that it was possible to use for themselves a cosmic force that spends time turning worlds to space dust, doesn't give a shit about Earth, and has never once met its match in the universe, was ridiculous. This kind of storyline has been used before, except it was always the villain trying to do that. Now the hero thinks he's special enough to succeed in doing something they themselves have always stopped villains from doing.
Do you really read comics? the phoenix was jean grey for years being good. The hellfire club manipulated her and made her evil. Before that the phoenix was NOT blowing up planets etc etc. The avengers fucked up the whole plan of allowing hope to use the force to bring back mutants. Which is what it came there FOR. Because of stupid ass wanda's "NO MORE MUTANTS"
I agree the storyline was stupid as shit. But to say the phoenix force was always evil is just silly. Because it's not.
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Post by: Mgbenz on October 05, 2012, 07:19:16 pm
just finished watching 1st episode of season 8 Supernatural, I hoped it would have shown more of life in purgatory in several early episodes instead of several flash back here and there showing scenes. anyway I hope it would be a better season than the last 2 seasons
They should have just ended it with S5 like the creator wanted. It was perfect. Though, yes.... I'm still watching too for some reason. But I'm not liking it!!!
Also WOOT! new Godzilla?! Very pumped!
at least the car is back and here and there funny lines ... that is the only good point so far.
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Post by: DKDC on October 05, 2012, 08:06:21 pm
Do you really read comics? the phoenix was jean grey for years being good. The hellfire club manipulated her and made her evil. Before that the phoenix was NOT blowing up planets etc etc. The avengers fucked up the whole plan of allowing hope to use the force to bring back mutants. Which is what it came there FOR. Because of stupid ass wanda's "NO MORE MUTANTS"
I agree the storyline was stupid as shit. But to say the phoenix force was always evil is just silly. Because it's not.
I guess I didn't read about all that and mostly saw it associated with the danger of the Dark Phoenix, but in my defense the first issue of AvX straight out redefines the Phoenix as that ("a parasitic force of destruction that lays waste to the environment"), with confirmation from the likes of galactic cop Nova. With that definition, Cyclops is a dumbass, and seeing the contradiction with what you say, the story is just worthless, making heroes do the exact same thing as the villains they usually battle.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 05, 2012, 08:09:10 pm
I guess I didn't read about all that and mostly saw it associated with the danger of the Dark Phoenix, but in my defense the first issue of AvX flat out redefines the Phoenix as that ("a parasitic force of destruction that lays waste to the environment")
They actually say that? Wow.
At this point, the Phoenix is actually a parasitic force of retcons that lays waste to continuity.
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Post by: Neocide on October 05, 2012, 09:03:49 pm
Do you really read comics? the phoenix was jean grey for years being good. The hellfire club manipulated her and made her evil. Before that the phoenix was NOT blowing up planets etc etc. The avengers fucked up the whole plan of allowing hope to use the force to bring back mutants. Which is what it came there FOR. Because of stupid ass wanda's "NO MORE MUTANTS"
I agree the storyline was stupid as shit. But to say the phoenix force was always evil is just silly. Because it's not.
I guess I didn't read about all that and mostly saw it associated with the danger of the Dark Phoenix, but in my defense the first issue of AvX straight out redefines the Phoenix as that ("a parasitic force of destruction that lays waste to the environment"), with confirmation from the likes of galactic cop Nova. With that definition, Cyclops is a dumbass, and seeing the contradiction with what you say, the story is just worthless, making heroes do the exact same thing as the villains they usually battle.
Nova is the idiot who didn't know what he was talking about. The phoenix was sent there to restore mutants. the avengers didn't allow the X-men to deal with it and set everything into motion. And no,they weren't acting like villains. Cyclops was trying to let hope have the phoenix so she could restore the mutant race (which she did). Then Iron man shot the phoenix while everyone was on the moon and split the force into 5 pieces. After this the 5 who got it DID NOT DESTROY SHIT. They fixed the world up. And the president was weary so the Avengers decided to keep poking at cyclops over and over. Until he finally snapped.
Cyclops was right in the end. And captain america along with Wolverine are giant idiotic tools.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 05, 2012, 09:15:41 pm
After this the 5 who got it DID NOT DESTROY SHIT. They fixed the world up.
Well Namor did invade Wakanda...
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Post by: Neocide on October 05, 2012, 10:04:10 pm
that was after he had enough of the avengers prodding. before that they were fixing the world up. And slowly the phoenix started to bring out more of their worse traits.
This whole event was bullshit though. It was a lame way to change the status quo. And basically make wolverine sole leader of all the X-men.
this is wrong for SO many reasons.
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Post by: DKDC on October 05, 2012, 10:35:59 pm
And slowly the phoenix started to bring out more of their worse traits.
Exactly. When the hero becomes Dark Phoenix and starts Armageddon on the whole planet in a matter of minutes and is ready to erase mankind and the planet saying "the world will burn to ashes and a new world will rise" you're a little past the point where you can say "oh, he snapped". Even being "pushed" into it by others is just blinding yourself. The point is, in this story, this is what the Phoenix does. It does sound like the writer just went to town with whatever he wanted and ignored everything else.
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Post by: Neocide on October 06, 2012, 03:52:17 am
I'm not denying the nature of dark phoenix. That wasn't my point. The point was he wasn't going darker when they all were fixing shit. They were making the world a better place. No one was doing anything bad. The avengers show up at utopia and attacked the kids at the house. They were watching tv and out of nowhere the avengers just beat the crap out of them.
Then again they attacked him, not trying to talk just blatantly attacked him he still hadn't done shit at this point. It was just way too forced. They tried to do the same thing in civil war with Iron man and Cap. this time Cyclops is Cap and Cap is Iron man. The end of it has captain america pouting like a little baby. While cyclops accepts everything that happened during the whole fiasco.
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Post by: Person Man on October 06, 2012, 04:54:16 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordwhatever.png[/avatar]This is why the only thing I really care about from Marvel these days is Deadpool. There's no giant world-shaking events, no convoluted inter-title backstory and canon between a fuckton of characters, no pointless retcons and rewrites and macguffins. He just fucks a bunch of dudes up, cracks a few jokes, and goes out for some tacos. Nice and simple.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 09, 2012, 12:17:53 am
LOVE IS DEAD, CLAIMS DANNY DEVITO AND RHEA PERLMAN (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-death-of-love-pulls-danny-devito-and-rhea-perl,86354/)
First it took Will Arnett and Amy Poehler, who's next? Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally? D:
or... Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof?!?!?!?! D:
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Post by: Person Man on October 14, 2012, 04:07:41 am
Coulson Lives! Today at New York Comic Con's Marvel Television panel, Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb announced -- by way of a special video starring The Avengers director Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige -- that Clark Gregg will be reprising his role as Agent Coulson in ABC's upcoming S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series.
"There was never going to be a 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' show without Agent Phil Coulson," said Feige in the clip shown in the middle of the panel. "He's headlining the S.H.I.E.L.D. show and always was," said Whedon.
Coulson's upcoming adventures on TV follow his appearances in Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and The Avengers, plus the marvel movie shorts "The Consultant" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer."
Agent Phil Coulson proved so popular onscreen that he's now an animated character (voiced by Gregg) on Disney XD's Ultimate Spider-Man and has been integrated into the mainstream Marvel comic book continuity as well.
The status of the S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series on ABC has been tentative up to this point despite the mega success of the Avengers film and persistent casting rumors. With the announcement of Gregg's involvement, however, its fate as a full series seems potentially cemented.
The ins-and-outs of how Coulson, who died battling Loki in The Avengers, will find his way back to the land of the living are still unclear. Theories joked about by Gregg himself at the panel include his death being faked in the film by way of one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s famous life model decoys, resurrection via being reincarnated as Vision, and the UK's censored cut of his death in The Avengers. Of course, these could all be moot if the new S.H.I.E.L.D. series simply takes place BEFORE the events seen in previous Marvel films.
"Marvel has all of this amazingly rich cast of characters that are teenage superheroes"
And I'm going to kill them all!
I love how he pretty much admitted that he's ripping off The Hunger Games. Stay classy.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 15, 2012, 07:55:24 pm
Nico gets to be Katniss, Justin gets to be Katniss, everyone gets to be Katniss!
I wish Sims was harder on him, given his love of teenage superheroes.
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on October 15, 2012, 09:43:17 pm
If they're all Katniss, I hope they all stand in the field and eat their poison berries in defiance and all die.
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Post by: Person Man on October 15, 2012, 11:31:51 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordwhatever.png[/avatar]No, if they're all Katniss then they're all going to hang around in trees doing fuck all while the entire story happens around them.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 15, 2012, 11:32:33 pm
Does that mean no one dies? If so, I can get behind that.
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Post by: Titiln on October 17, 2012, 01:06:18 am
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 17, 2012, 01:17:06 am
OH MY GOD WHAT IS GOING ON I'M SO EXCITED
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Post by: Titiln on October 17, 2012, 01:20:29 am
maeby definitely grew up :twisted:
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Post by: Neocide on October 17, 2012, 01:42:28 am
That is such an awesome pic.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 21, 2012, 12:53:33 am
Carl Weathers is gettting his stew on in season four of Arrested Development!!! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/carl-weathers-added-to-arrested-development-someth,87669/)
also Lady Gaga might star as the love interest in Zoolander 2, which is kinda... something? I don't know how to react. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/lady-gaga-maybe-got-offered-a-bunch-of-money-to-st,87587/)
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Post by: Bea on October 23, 2012, 03:25:16 pm
Do these people have ANY idea of what they're doing or headed to with this New 52 thing? They keep botching super hero after super hero. :(
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2012, 03:39:52 pm
The idea of Clark quitting the Daily Planet isn't in and of itself horrible, but the direction they're going with this seems god-awful. But that's to be expected for Lobdell. I mean, just read that preview, it's a lame copy of the scene in All-Star Superman where Superman tests his strength but this time the scientist is a hot lady and also he's been lifting weights for 5 days (!!!) because it's not like he has other obligations like saving the world or anything. And then there's a mention about half the world hating Superman because DC has no handle on their universe and thinks it'd be a good idea to lose their defining elements of a populace that implicitly trusts superheroes, especially Supes. And then of course there's that page where Lois has lost all journalistic credibility because the writer can't show the Clark is right without making Lois a complete idiot who has lost all her ethics.
And really, it isn't that bad compared to this gem that was mentioned:
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Issue No. 13 is a prelude to the upcoming “H’el on Earth” story line, in which Superman crosses paths with H’el, a tragic character from Superman’s home planet, Krypton. The series is part of DC’s New 52 relaunch, which rewrote the back stories for many of its main characters, including Wonder Woman and Batman.
HIS NAME IS H'EL. HELL, HIS NAME IS LITERALLY HELL. JESUS FUCKING CHRIST
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Post by: Bea on October 23, 2012, 03:44:45 pm
Yeah... DC is doomed. :(
I will eagerly wait for the next reboot they will have to do to fix this mess a few years from now.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2012, 03:46:51 pm
The idea of Clark quitting the Daily Planet isn't in and of itself horrible, but the direction they're going with this seems god-awful.
Agree, right off the bat in this article they have this quote saying "Clark Kent is not just Superman's disguise" well you know, yes, actually, he is... Making him someone who wants to take a bigger place in the active life (and the spotlight) is against his initial need to completely blend in, it just them wanting to have socially active & meaningful characters, even those that are supposed to be the exact opposite of that. It's one thing that people close to him don't recognize him just because of a haircut and a pair of glasses, it's another if he starts being louder for the whole world to look at him and hear his voice which he thinks is more important.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2012, 04:17:32 pm
they have this quote saying "Clark Kent is not just Superman's disguise" well you know, yes, actually, he is...
Hm, I dunno. He kind of isn't just a disguise, since Crisis on Infinite Earths. Before Superman was the real him, and Clark was just a mask. They flipped it because it makes more sense the other way: Superman is Clark's superhero identity, but the way he acts around his parents and Lois is the true person. Someone (I don't remember who) described Superman being 3 people: Smallville Clark (his true self), Metropolis Clark (an exaggerated, bumbling version of the former but shares his same basic personality) and Superman (a more stoic and trying to be a symbol). It's kind of like the whole Batman having different personalities thing, except Superman's aren't really separate personalities but instead how he behaves in front of different people (which is something everyone does).
Making him someone who wants to take a bigger place in the active life (and the spotlight) is against his initial need to completely blend in, it just them wanting to have socially active & meaningful characters, even those that are supposed to be the exact opposite of that. It's one thing that people close to him don't recognize him just because of a haircut and a pair of glasses, it's another if he starts being louder for the whole world to look at him and hear his voice which he thinks is more important.
I'm of two minds about this: on the one hand I think that Clark would never stop himself from doing something he thinks is right because it would jeopardize his disguise. On the other hand, he can't be careless about this kind of thing and becoming someone like Arianna Huffington is definitely going to raise his profile (even if he's usually been portrayed as being pretty famous for a reporter)
so yeah I dunno, he could pretty easily get Batman to be the public head of this news thing, I guess? That'd make much more sense because Bruce Wayne would get all the attention while Clark could do all the reporting. But maybe that idea makes too much sense for DC.
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Post by: Makurayami on October 23, 2012, 04:52:30 pm
Other comic book news - Eddie Brock is now Toxin.
Maybe I'm late to the party, but this could of been interesting and is now just bleh. Toxin was always one of the more interesting symbiotes b/c he actually had a relationship with his host (they had conversations mentally and such). And the host actually had a large degree on control over the symbiote, so it wasn't just the same old mindless rampage thing that we get with Venom a lot. But now, it's is/was bonded to Brock and we get the mindless rampage version. It's probably due to the fact that the new Venom is essentially the Toxin of before (human looking symbiote acting like a hero with a constantly struggle for control), but why couldn't we just leave Brock and Toxin alone? Why mash them together into another generic symbiote character?
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Post by: DKDC on October 23, 2012, 04:56:42 pm
Hm, I dunno. He kind of isn't just a disguise, since Crisis on Infinite Earths. Before Superman was the real him, and Clark was just a mask. They flipped it because it makes more sense the other way: Superman is Clark's superhero identity, but the way he acts around his parents and Lois is the true person. Someone (I don't remember who) described Superman being 3 people: Smallville Clark (his true self), Metropolis Clark (an exaggerated, bumbling version of the former but shares his same basic personality) and Superman (a more stoic and trying to be a symbol). It's kind of like the whole Batman having different personalities thing, except Superman's aren't really separate personalities but instead how he behaves in front of different people (which is something everyone does).
Oh, alright. I'm still on the All-Star Superman that literally said "your true face is the superhero from Krypton, Clark is your mask". Well, Metropolis!Clark getting attention is still a big danger to Superman.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2012, 07:14:21 pm
Oh, alright. I'm still on the All-Star Superman that literally said "your true face is the superhero from Krypton, Clark is your mask". Well, Metropolis!Clark getting attention is still a big danger to Superman.
I know All-Star was a Silver age throwback but that line still bothered me. :-\
now for soul-crushing news, news that SHOULD NOT BE
CBS just picked up Smells Like Teen Spirit (http://www.avclub.com/articles/last-lingering-shred-of-alternative-culture-disapp,87791/), which is a sitcom because of course it is. It'll be about an 18-year-old "budding entrepreneur" who starts one of those newfangled internet companies out of his garage, but he has to deal with his WACKY, "1990s indie-rock" parents.
oh and the show is from a Big Bang Theory writer, in case you had any semblance of hope for the world left
next, Andy Serkis aka Gollum is going to do his mo-cap thing for an adaptation of Animal Farm, which he will also direct. But don't worry guys, Serkis is gonna make this version of Animal Farm "family-friendly"!
Yes, goddamn fucking Animal Farm will be made family-friendly.
FUCK THIS EARTH
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Post by: Makurayami on October 23, 2012, 08:04:32 pm
This is like when Wizard of Oz was made into a movie. Lost all references to satire that made it an icon to begin with and turned it into a piece of trash.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2012, 08:39:09 pm
This is like when Wizard of Oz was made into a movie. Lost all references to satire that made it an icon to begin with and turned it into a piece of trash.
No? Not really? It was never intended as satire and the view that it was satire came about 60 years after it was published. The book itself was just an adaptation of stories Baum told his kids.
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Post by: Makurayami on October 23, 2012, 09:02:59 pm
Well then my fault. A AP history teacher of mine taught me in high school that the Wizard of Oz book was intended as a satire on the debate or gold standard vs mixed silver and gold standard of American currency. He also said the movie stripped this satire away. I never looked into it and just assumed the teacher was right since he always seemed pretty knowledgeable on other parts of the curriculum and helped me pass the AP test :/
EDIT: Regardless, I still hate the Wizard of Oz movie.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2012, 09:22:15 pm
Yes, goddamn fucking Animal Farm will be made family-friendly.
Already sounds far more entertaining than Animal Farm has any right to be.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 01, 2012, 09:07:51 pm
Supposidly the Amazing Spider Man 2 Villain is Electro: (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/11/01/amazing-spiderman-2-villain-is-electro-jamie-foxx-in-talks/)
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We’ve heard a few times that it’s likely that Electro will be the villain of the next Spider-Man movie, and Variety are echoing that once more tonight.
What’s more, they’ve learned that Jamie Foxx is negotiating to take the role.
An angry Jamie Foxx is pretty scary. It was inevitable he’d get cast as a villain in a big tentpole sooner or later. I fancy that they’ll shave his head an go the Ultimate route.
Update: Seems that Foxx is more than up for the role. Here’s his Halloween tweet:
Dressed up as Electro for Halloween last night. Costume fits well.
— Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) November 1, 2012
Wait what
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Post by: Speedpreacher on November 03, 2012, 01:53:50 am
Us black people sure do love electricity, yessir
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Post by: Roman55 on November 06, 2012, 07:05:15 pm
Superior Spider Man to show new, darker, edgier, Hero. (http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2012/10/10/superior-spider-man-comic-book-series/1624319/)
(probably late to the party but)
I mean...a darker Spider-Man series...Really? That didn't work the first time they tried it. Also, it's not Peter. What the hell?
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 06, 2012, 07:08:12 pm
Superior Spider Man to show new, darker, edgier, Hero. (http://)
(probably late to the party but)
I mean...a darker Spider-Man series...Really? That didn't work the first time they tried it. Also, it's not Peter. What the hell?
fix your link
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Post by: Roman55 on November 06, 2012, 07:13:28 pm
Yeah I just realized that a few seconds ago :omg:
Should be fixed now.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 06, 2012, 07:40:05 pm
now read it, while a darker version of spiderman could work, the fact that they are using the word superior gives me bad vibes.
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Post by: DKDC on November 06, 2012, 08:04:15 pm
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will result in a far darker Spider-Man than fans have ever seen
Hmm, the series did try a few "dark" things here and there. Darker than all of those ?
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And now I've become this cruel god
And I'm out. I have zero interest in authors who throw much more shit than believable at their characters just for the hell of it, and that's exactly how that sentence sounds.
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it might be time for a new Spidey who isn't Peter Parker
Like Miles Morales ? Or if you want a darker version, like that new Scarlet Spider guy ? Or the current Venom ? Or any of the previous symbiotes ?
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Post by: Roman55 on November 06, 2012, 08:28:15 pm
Last time they tried to make him dark involving that whole marriage thing we got a terrible story, and Spidey works better as a deadpan snarker hero than grimdark hero.
Oh no do not let this be that PR stunt all over again Marvel.
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Post by: Makurayami on November 06, 2012, 08:31:51 pm
Dark, gritty, aggressive? I'm getting sick of this "Let's make it like Batman" mentality. Spider-Man's optimism and never-failing good attitude is what makes him work so well. Another "dark" hero is just so bland...
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 09, 2012, 04:31:58 am
John Constantine is dead. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/vertigo-is-ending-hellblazer,88506/)
Long live (new 52) John Constantine.
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Post by: Xan on November 09, 2012, 04:48:50 am
The last time they tried to make Spider-Man gritty (to my knowledge), he killed Mary Jane with his semen. This does not bode well.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 09, 2012, 04:56:53 am
That was an alternate future universe. Because Spider-Man really needed to appear in a blatant ripoff of The Dark Knight Returns.
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Post by: Mgbenz on November 09, 2012, 01:26:49 pm
New 52 is what happens when you let Liefield run your comics.
Hooray Dark Age of Comics Ver 2.0!
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Post by: Roman55 on November 09, 2012, 04:42:22 pm
does it make the marvel ultimate universe look like a masterpiece ?
Depends on what book; like, I'd say it makes the middling to kinda bad ones (like Millar's X-Men and Ultimates and I dunno that one with Ultimate Batman and Robin knockoffs) seem like masterpieces. But nothing will ever make Loeb's stuff a masterpiece. Not even Catwoman (my face doesn't appear for 2 pages, but you can see my ass and tits as I get dressed!) or Batman (Joker cuts his face off for some reason) or Suicide Squad (Amanda Waller is now a thin woman in her late 20's, also juggalette Harley Quinn is making out with Deadshot after she put the Joker's severed face over his mask). Those still don't come close to the systematic destruction of an entire line perpetrated by Loeb.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 09, 2012, 08:35:54 pm
Depends on what book; like, I'd say it makes the middling to kinda bad ones (like Millar's X-Men and Ultimates and I dunno that one with Ultimate Batman and Robin knockoffs) seem like masterpieces. But nothing will ever make Loeb's stuff a masterpiece. Not even Catwoman (my face doesn't appear for 2 pages, but you can see my ass and tits as I get dressed!) or Batman (Joker cuts his face off for some reason) or Suicide Squad (Amanda Waller is now a thin woman in her late 20's, also juggalette Harley Quinn is making out with Deadshot after she put the Joker's severed face over his mask). Those still don't come close to the systematic destruction of an entire line perpetrated by Loeb.
TBH, I liked Ultimate Spider Man b4 the Loeb Massacre of the line, and of course the "NEW AND IMPROVED ULTIMATE SPIDER MAN" who was an obvious PR stunt from the get go.
I wonder what Animal Man (which so far seems like the only good new 52 comic to me) makes Loeb's stuff look like.
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Post by: DKDC on November 09, 2012, 08:45:05 pm
They were recently talking about making 2099 come back, so it might fit, though I wouldn't say it's automatically that. Miles may be called a PR stunt but at the end of the day it's not illogical, demographically speaking, and using Spider-Man is better than characters like Luke Cage who only looks like Dumb Muscle at first glance, and Black Panther is rare. Why not, no reason to hate it just for that. They only have to make it look decent.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 09, 2012, 09:21:40 pm
World War Z trailer:
what the fuck did they do to you, World War Z? What the fuck is this fucking shit. UUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
.\/.
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Post by: Jexsam on November 09, 2012, 09:57:41 pm
...what's wrong with it?
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 09, 2012, 10:55:21 pm
More seriously: the book had a very unique narrative and way of looking at a zombie apocalypse and the movie has basically discarded every single thing from the book save for the name. I understand that there was no way a movie version would use the mockumentary format and I made piece with that when the movie was first announced, but this trailer is just... awful. I mean, goddamn fucking seas of CGI zombies climbing over one another like it's the battle of fucking Helm's Deep. The GOT TO SAVE MY FAMILY subplot. Brad Pitt being the chosen hero who must save humanity for some reason. And of course they're fast zombies because fuck you.
It just feels like this was made by Roland Emmerich, with the CGI tidal waves taken out and replaced by hordes of CGI fast moving zombies.
Seriously, I am so fucking pissed off. >:[
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 09, 2012, 11:40:09 pm
I am completely turned off because of the zombie overload, Hopefully in a few years we can look back at it and enjoy the few jewels that are created when a specific genre is abused. as far as the past 3 years or so goes I have only enjoyed zombieland and corpse princess. the latest being a strech to be categorized as zombie stuff.
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Post by: Iced on November 10, 2012, 12:44:27 am
They were recently talking about making 2099 come back, so it might fit, though I wouldn't say it's automatically that. Miles may be called a PR stunt but at the end of the day it's not illogical, demographically speaking, and using Spider-Man is better than characters like Luke Cage who only looks like Dumb Muscle at first glance, and Black Panther is rare. Why not, no reason to hate it just for that. They only have to make it look decent.
its ohara, no other spiderman has claws and needs special lenses to see in daylight.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 10, 2012, 01:23:49 am
More seriously: the book had a very unique narrative and way of looking at a zombie apocalypse and the movie has basically discarded every single thing from the book save for the name. I understand that there was no way a movie version would use the mockumentary format and I made piece with that when the movie was first announced, but this trailer is just... awful. I mean, goddamn fucking seas of CGI zombies climbing over one another like it's the battle of fucking Helm's Deep. The GOT TO SAVE MY FAMILY subplot. Brad Pitt being the chosen hero who must save humanity for some reason. And of course they're fast zombies because fuck you.
It just feels like this was made by Roland Emmerich, with the CGI tidal waves taken out and replaced by hordes of CGI fast moving zombies.
Seriously, I am so fucking pissed off. >:[
I love how they've had this in production for a long damn time and this is what we get.
2012: Zombie Edition
Title: AVGN Movie Trailer
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 11, 2012, 05:39:01 am
I take back everything I said about the Nerd over the last two years. It looks like it'll be right up my alley.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 11, 2012, 07:49:33 am
I take back everything I said about the Nerd over the last two years. It looks like it'll be right up my alley.
That was kind of terrible though. :-\
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 11, 2012, 01:17:38 pm
I think that was the point.
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Post by: Duos on November 11, 2012, 01:38:16 pm
See this? THIS is how you make a movie based on a internet review character folks. I love how totally in line with his character and gimmick it all is. It's great.
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Post by: DKDC on November 11, 2012, 02:10:45 pm
http://www.jefusion.com/2012/11/dragon-ball-z-2013-film-title-revealed-battle-of-gods.html The upcoming DBZ movie got a poster and a title, and... - SSJ Gohan after the Buu saga has just been made canon - kid Trunks is trying to look like Future Trunks - Vegeta is putting his Saiyan armor back for God knows why.
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Post by: Erroratu on November 11, 2012, 06:40:39 pm
and Goku is fighting a bunny
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Post by: DKDC on November 11, 2012, 06:50:38 pm
A bunny ? It look like that bad guy is based on Anubis.
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Post by: Erroratu on November 11, 2012, 09:20:21 pm
a skinny asian bunny
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 12, 2012, 04:47:00 am
an evil trix rabbit
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 21, 2012, 06:28:30 am
So for those of you who are hooked on Criterion Collection stuff, today they just released Heaven's Gate, which has the Criterion fans divided between factions of "this film is underrated excellence" and "this film is dog shit." Criterion responded by releasing a clip from the movie of Christopher Walken being unironically bad ass.
Their upcoming lineup of other films looks decent, but I'm mostly hyped for Sansho the Bailiff coming out in next year February. That film is wonderful.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on November 21, 2012, 10:41:37 am
Superior Spider Man to show new, darker, edgier, Hero. (http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2012/10/10/superior-spider-man-comic-book-series/1624319/)
(probably late to the party but)
I mean...a darker Spider-Man series...Really? That didn't work the first time they tried it. Also, it's not Peter. What the hell?
And the "plot" for that was leaked (http://omelete.uol.com.br/images/galerias/Amazing-Spider-Man-fim/Amazing-Spider-Man-698-revelacao.jpg) What the hell is up with comic writers nowadays? They keep pulling crap for their "epic plots".
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 21, 2012, 10:45:43 am
What the fuck
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Post by: Makurayami on November 21, 2012, 02:35:19 pm
And here I thought having Miguel O’Hara as the new Spider-Man was a bad idea. Nope, way to one-up the awfulness.
Hopefully this only last a couple issues like that god-awful Alpha arc.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on November 21, 2012, 02:53:07 pm
Seriously, super hero comics are back to 90's stupidity right now.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 21, 2012, 04:05:03 pm
Peter as Doc Ock : BUT I IS SPIDER MAN Doc Ock as Peter: NO I IS
*pulls life support*
Good lord Marvel.
In other not terrible news, Godzilla to begin filming in March. (http://orendsrange.blogspot.com/2012/11/godzilla-2014-filming-begins-on-march.html)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Cazaki on November 21, 2012, 04:14:58 pm
Hm, you have faith in the people making it? I'm no expert on Godzilla but usually Godzilla movies are poorly handled. And I don't mean just the VS. ones.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 21, 2012, 04:19:42 pm
Superior Spider-Man looks all kinds of dumb, what are you doing Slott? Why can't you make more GLA comics!?! >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on November 21, 2012, 04:37:38 pm
Hm, you have faith in the people making it? I'm no expert on Godzilla but usually Godzilla movies are poorly handled. And I don't mean just the VS. ones.
I actually do considering the people behind it are fans.
Remember, the last American remake was done by two guys who decided to make a completely different movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 21, 2012, 08:01:54 pm
I'm sure as long as they don't add Godzooky (http://godzilla.wikia.com/wiki/Godzooky) into the mix (unless they add him solely so Godzilla can stomp on him), then I'm all down for it.
Title: the ‘Two and a Half Men’ kid says not to watch ‘Two and a Half Men’
Post by: Titiln on November 27, 2012, 05:32:28 pm
the ‘Two and a Half Men’ kid says not to watch ‘Two and a Half Men’ http://www.wwtdd.com/2012/11/the-two-and-a-half-men-kid-says-not-to-watch-two-and-a-half-men/
not because it's a fucking terrible show but because it's satan or whatever
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 27, 2012, 06:01:02 pm
Everything the kid says makes sense. And even if I liked the show when Charlie Sheen was on, the show needs to die ASAP.
Angus has a 1 more year contract, and given what he said, he probably won't sign a new one even if offered, so Chuck Lorre should start thinking about how to wrap this shit up for good with a little dignity.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on November 27, 2012, 06:08:41 pm
if he didn't end it after the main character left the show i don't think he'll have a problem patching another secondary kid in
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Post by: Bastard Walt on November 27, 2012, 06:19:18 pm
If that's the case, I hope he gets cancer in the balls.
I mean, he has successfully put together many sitcoms (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Lorre). He knows how to assemble a cast, to set a situation and theme, he should just start over instead of puttin on this morbid show on "see how long this car can run on fumes".
People just watch the show to see when/why/how it will crash and burn, and not anymore because it's funny.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on November 27, 2012, 08:14:24 pm
"if i was one of the writers for that show i would just write some evil shit. make him gay, first of all, he's got to have gay love scenes, everything just totally against the church. make him have a red face with red devil horns."
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 27, 2012, 09:33:28 pm
stop posting in this thread, iced
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on November 28, 2012, 01:51:23 am
Joseph Gordon Levitt might be Batman in Justice League Movie, also maybe in Superman. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/11/27/joseph-gordon-levitt-batman-man-of-steel-justice-league-rumor/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 28, 2012, 03:09:22 am
Hype, hype, hype.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 28, 2012, 03:13:26 am
Joseph Gordon Levitt might be Batman in Justice League Movie, also maybe in Superman. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/11/27/joseph-gordon-levitt-batman-man-of-steel-justice-league-rumor/)
Hmm, could be pretty cool. Or pretty terrible, I dunno.
also why didn't you post this in my DC movie thread >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Navana on November 28, 2012, 03:24:53 am
Interesting. Hope it goes as good as it says it will. As Jmorph said, it can be that or pretty terrible.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on November 29, 2012, 05:06:34 am
For those who follow the new Toonami, Naruto returns this Saurday night/Sunday morning, making it the first real returning program. (New Thundercats and InuYasha do not count) Just now uncut.
...That's all I got, nothing too special. Here's hoping it won't bring down ratings on another Toonami, and those who enjoy the show like the uncensored version.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on November 29, 2012, 05:38:35 am
Guess it make since that they'd be preparing for the end of Bleach by now.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on November 29, 2012, 05:49:34 am
Bleach is ending? Actually ending, as in it's done being aired, or they're just at the end of....whatever story they're on now, and they're just going back to the beginning like with that new Fullmetal series?
Would have prefered DBZ or Gundam, myself, but....take what you can get, I suppose.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on November 29, 2012, 05:56:45 am
Oh, it won't be done over here for a good while, but it ended over there in March. I'm just saying that it's a smart move to have a new Jump show ready for the long haul. Naruto should be to the good stuff by the time they air the last Bleach ep.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on November 29, 2012, 06:14:52 am
Eh. More than done with both series myself, got my hopes up.
Well, there's always what comes on after Bleach, I guess.
Having only stuck to reading Naruto, since I really couldn't stand the show before, I'll give this a try but not expecting much for me.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on November 29, 2012, 08:35:03 am
if naruto is the same english dub which is more than likely will be, I'd stick to the manga, imo the english dub cast was horrible. Especially naruto, unless you think naruto is a chain smoking butch lesbian.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on November 29, 2012, 08:45:21 am
Dubs often sound worse than expected when you read the content. Example, after reading Shaman King for years, and learning it got an anime, I was overjoyed...until I saw it, and had a hard time resisting ripping off my ears and sewing what's left shut.
Anyways, pretty sure it's the same, just with a "damn" here and some more blood there.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 29, 2012, 10:30:17 am
Joseph Gordon Levitt might be Batman in Justice League Movie, also maybe in Superman. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/11/27/joseph-gordon-levitt-batman-man-of-steel-justice-league-rumor/)
An update on this, JGL's representatives have denied this rumor. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/its-already-time-for-the-joseph-gordonlevitt-in-ju,89154/)
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan will appear in X-Men: Days of Future Past, directed by Bryan Singer. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/yep-patrick-stewart-and-ian-mckellen-will-be-in-th,89181/) When the appear onscreen for the first time, they will apologize for X3, then Singer will come out and say apologize for leaving X3 in the hands of Bret Ratner and going off to film a terrible, boring Superman movie. Then the movie will continue normally.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on November 29, 2012, 12:26:03 pm
I try to block X3 out of my mind, thanks for bringing it back in you big meanie! I heard about this recently, sounds interesting to say the least. I know most of the mainstay characters that we all know and love (or hate) are going to be in. so yay.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 29, 2012, 03:12:39 pm
Looks like I did good to avoid that mess of a movie, nothing to block in this brain :pleased:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 02, 2012, 12:45:27 am
This is not really newsworthy but I thought it was vaguely amusing so: The casting call for that Wonder Woman show called Amazon was released, and the description of WW herself is a bit weird. (http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/cw-warner-bros-explore-casting-the-lead-in-wonder-woman-origin-project-meet-iris/): "delighted—and just as often horrified—by the aspects of everyday life that we take for granted: skyscrapers, traffic, ice cream".
Yes, Wonder Woman will be scared of ice cream. I wonder if that's just a jab at last year's Wonder Woman pilot?
Anyways, I was sort of bothered by this part: "And she’s completely inexperienced at interpersonal relationships. She has no social filter, does not suffer fools, and tends to do and say exactly what’s on her mind at all times."
If they're going with her traditional origin, then why would she be completely inexperienced with dealing with other people? I'm not saying that she would fit right in, she's from an isolated island with a weird kinda backwards but also simultaneously advanced culture. And also the whole "never meeting a man until adulthood" thing. I'm probably just nitpicking though.
Also kinda disappointed by "And she doesn’t have time or patience for politics or tact because she’s too busy trying to experience everything our world has to offer.", because the George Perez and Greg Rucka runs, the only two runs in WW's history that could be called classic heavily focused on dealing with WW as an ambassador of Themyscira. wow I wrote a bunch of stuff for a character i don't even particularly care for
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on December 02, 2012, 12:47:50 am
they are describing her as an autistic teenager. Why would she have no social clues ? was she brought up in isolation of everyone?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jango Hakamichi on December 02, 2012, 12:48:25 am
Sounds like a plot summary for an Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on December 02, 2012, 01:03:48 am
I already posted about this on the marvel thread, but Nova is getting a new comic by Jeph Loeb.
The protagonist is called sam alexander and his dad died of cancer.
(jeph loeb kid, named sam alexander, died years ago of cancer and now he keeps doing creepy insertions of his kid into his work)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Nomechy on December 04, 2012, 05:15:11 pm
Info from ign http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/12/04/company-of-heroes-hits-blu-ray?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ign%2Farticles+%28IGN+All+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 05, 2012, 07:37:03 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on December 06, 2012, 03:45:38 am
An MMO? I dunno, Megas is a bit old to be coming out with something like that now. As great as it was when it was around, it also wasn't exactally CN/Toonami's top show, either.
Besides, they bariely considered adding Megas when CN came out with Fusionfall.
Which reminds me, wonder what's going on with that little project of theirs...
Anyways, if it weren't for that tag to that Disney show, I would have guessed this was just another previous CN show moving to Adult Swim, maybe with a reboot, considering it's tagged to Valve, and Adult Swim and Valve have some sort of partnership going on that they haven't done much with.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 10, 2012, 11:57:34 am
Gail Simone was fired from Batgirl. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/12/09/gail-simone-off-batgirl/) By email. Real classy, DC.
Now granted nu52 Batgirl was pretty terrible and I don't know how the writer who gave Deadpool a Shoryuken and wrote Secret Six could write it but it was selling really well so what's the deal?
also this was on twitter
Mike Nelson @themikecnelson said:
@GailSimone did you not put enough women in refrigerators or something?
GailSimone @GailSimone said:
@themikecnelson Funny you should say that.
>:| In related news Karen Berger is leaving Vertigo (she basically ran it) (http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/54990-karen-berger-to-leave-dc-comics-vertigo-imprint-in-2013.html). Warner Bros has apparently been trying to remove some of the things that made Vertigo so popular for writers, like getting rid of the creator-owned part and giving shittier and shittier contracts. And since Image is basically the new imprint for writers to do experimental, creator-owned series, Vertigo as we all know it may be dying. :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 10, 2012, 12:11:36 pm
batgirl started off well imo. But it just sorta became a running thing with her whining about whole being crippled shit. It got old fast.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Makurayami on December 10, 2012, 02:44:50 pm
They should of never replaced Stephanie Brown. Barbara had outgrown the Batgirl role and putting her back in it left very limited space for any writer to effectively create a compelling story. Simone really got the short end of the stick when she got stuck with the Batgirl comic.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 11, 2012, 03:20:59 am
They should of never replaced Stephanie Brown. Barbara had outgrown the Batgirl role and putting her back in it left very limited space for any writer to effectively create a compelling story. Simone really got the short end of the stick when she got stuck with the Batgirl comic.
Stephanie was great, and barbara was way more important as oracle. Dc went backwards with a lot of things. Like dick not being a batman anymore. I loved that. he feels like he took a step backward.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 11, 2012, 04:00:43 am
My rule of thumb when it comes to Deadpool: If you think of a Deadpool moment and you remember it looking like Joe Mad, it was Kelly. If you remember the moment and it looks like Street Fighter, it's Simone. If you remember the moment and it looks like a painting, it's Remender. If you remember the moment and it was shit, it's Way. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Makurayami on December 11, 2012, 03:29:37 pm
They should of never replaced Stephanie Brown. Barbara had outgrown the Batgirl role and putting her back in it left very limited space for any writer to effectively create a compelling story. Simone really got the short end of the stick when she got stuck with the Batgirl comic.
Stephanie was great, and barbara was way more important as oracle. Dc went backwards with a lot of things. Like dick not being a batman anymore. I loved that. he feels like he took a step backward.
Dick going back to Nightwing I can kind of rationalize since he was Batman for a shorter amount of time. It always struck me as a more temporary thing anyways. But I agree with you on Oracle - she was Oracle for so long and was a much more intriguing character as Oracle. Hell, I find it odd that Barbara's still prominently featured as Oracle in the Arkham City universe while she switched back in the comics. God, I hope they don't have her switch back to Batgirl in the Arkham-verse.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on December 12, 2012, 02:54:25 am
Hey, DC fans! Do you still have hope for the New 52? Do you still think something good can come out of this gigantic clusterfuck of truly awful retcons and redesigns? Well, then allow me to squash that hope once and for all. Allow me to introduce the gritty, edgy, New 52 version of:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on December 12, 2012, 03:49:20 am
I don't see why they'd think it needed a dark & edgy remake, they clearly say that it's NOT just another funny animal comic.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 12, 2012, 05:24:09 am
If news that Arrested Development was going to get 10 brand new episodes didn't make you want to celebrate by doing the chicken dance, how about this: Netflix is expanding its order of episodes for Season 4. Now there'll be anywhere from 12-15 new Arrested Development episodes as opposed to 10. :bison:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 12, 2012, 03:56:18 pm
in what isn't exactly news either, http://www.tv.com/features/best-of-2012/
the internet fucking loves community
I'm so happy!
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Best New Series Arrow 35,220 votes
Seriously? Ugh. Oh well, at least Awake is in second. And even then, it had some definite flaws. But it's the best new series, IMO. Which just goes to show that this year was not that good for new stuff.
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Best Animated Series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic 1,989,453 votes
Terrible. Just terrible.
... Archer's not even listed?!?!?!?! FUCK YOU STUPID PONIES >:[ ok apparently you can only be listed in one category, and Archer was in comedy. Fine, whatever, but still, 2 million votes is insane. There are way better animated shows on right now.
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Best Sci-fi/Superhero Series
Alphas is in last, which is total bullshit. It's super great. It also has, no joke, the best written and acted autistic character in a TV show. None of that Big Bang Theory bullshit.
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Best Reality Competition Series RuPaul's Drag Race 24,165 votes
heheh. Actually this show is supposed to be pretty good, in an absolutely insane, campy sort of way.
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Most Underrated Series Teen Wolf 34467 votes
This show, against all odds, has actually become pretty great. And also really gay.
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Best Primetime Soap
Sons of Anarchy is a soap? And people who use the internet still care about Grey's Anatomy? What is the world coming to?
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Best Comedic Actor
Huh, I thought Donald Glover be more popular than Danny Pudi. Oh well, as long as one of them beats Jim Parsons.
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Best Cameo/Guest Star
Yay Alphas gets some recognition. But David Lynch's cameo was better.
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Most Lovable Geek Gary Bell, Alphas
... no. Just, no. Jesus fucking Christ. this is probably Big Bang Theory's fault.
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Most Tragic Character Death
Why isn't T-Dog winning? This has been a special presentation of Jmorphman whines about shit nobody cares about
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 14, 2012, 07:14:09 pm
Best Animated Series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic 1,989,453 votes
Terrible. Just terrible.
I'm not shocked at the least.
But I am disappointed in humanity.
EDIT: No Transformers Prime? >:[
Anyway, David Cronenberg tells us why there's no modern Sequel to The Fly by him (http://io9.com/5968527/david-cronenberg-explains-why-his-sequel-to-the-fly):
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"It wasn't really a remake, it was more of a sequel or a sidebar. It was a meditation on fly-ness. None of the same characters or anything and, of course, with an understanding of modern technology. It was something I was very pleased with and it was a disappointment not to get it made."
:(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on December 17, 2012, 03:15:45 am
Slow news, but holy shit Mortal Kombat Legacy Season 2 cast announced. The original Shang Tsung, Cary Tagawa, is back in the fold.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 19, 2012, 09:26:40 am
(using this link since Bleeding Cool had to remove the picture)
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A teaser for the upcoming Hollywood reboot of king of kaiju, Godzilla, screened at this past summer's Comic Con. It opens with shots of a destroyed city and the voice of J. Robert Oppenheimer (father of the atomic bomb) heard reading from the Bhagavad Gita – “Now, I am become death.” A centipede-like creature crawls through the rubble, then the dust clears and Godzilla roars in. That fades to the English and Japanese movie logo. For the first time, we can see that damage.
The new Hollywood Godzilla will be directed by Gareth Edwards, who previously wrote, directed and created visual effects for 2010 indie kaiju/road trip movie Monsters. Concerning the teaser, Edwards told the SDCC audience, "I wanted to see this movie this way all my life." The director continued, "I've never worked this hard and this long that lasted this few seconds since I lost my virginity."
"We're going to take it seriously. If this really hapened, what would it be like? It's very grounded [and] realistic."
“There is nothing sci-fi about this movie,” Edwards said. "If this really happened, what would this be like?"
Drew Pearce (Iron Man 3) signed onto the project in October for a rewrite of the script. David Callahan (The Expendables), David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) and Max Borenstein (The Seventh Son) scripted earlier versions.
According to Variety, the polish wasn't being done because studio Legendary Pictures has any major problems with the script; it wanted to age up the characters so that they fit the prototype of the actors they would like to target.
Casting is expected to begin soon with the movie slated for May 2014.
EDIT: Some how this was posted 3 times ._.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 22, 2012, 03:14:34 pm
madonna yelled at people for smoking outdoors... IN CHILE, AKA MY COUNTRY, GET A LOAD OF THIS http://www.wwtdd.com/2012/12/madonna-yelled-at-her-fans-for-smoking/
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“Someone’s smoking right now. No smoking. If you’re gonna smoke cigarettes, I’m not doing a show. You don’t care about me, I don’t care about you. I’m not kidding. I can’t sing if you smoke. Entiendes? If you love me then don’t smoke. No smoking! You’re looking right at me while you’re smoking cigarettes. Like I’m a fucking idiot.”
madonna is also trying to steal axl rose's gimmick by being 3 hours late. madonna is a sack of shit and she should go away
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 22, 2012, 11:00:49 pm
At least it isn't as bad as Morrisey making everyone working at a venue or TV station or whatever refrain from eating meat 24 hours before he appears there. ;D
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 27, 2012, 04:43:12 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on December 27, 2012, 08:19:13 pm
They fire her, then rehire her...
Guess she's the only one that can make Batgirl look good, I guess.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Wolf on December 28, 2012, 03:52:06 am
did you know there was going to be a live action movie of hong kong phooey and marving the martian?
well neither did i! hpefully they were never made but here's the test footage (hurry before it's taken down)
and yes, that is eddie murphy!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 28, 2012, 04:05:23 am
...Jesus wept
holy shit
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on December 28, 2012, 04:32:19 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/23_11_23_4_12748__safe_discord_vector_artist_mickeymonster_absurd_res_artist_zutheskunk_y_u_no.png[/avatar]Jesus Catastrophic Christ, that was a hot mess.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Blackmore on December 28, 2012, 06:07:37 am
Well, at least I have Boomerang so I can immediately forget that and watch the real deal. :y
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 10, 2013, 04:08:52 pm
GUESS WHO'S BACK! (Kind of, intermitently)
http://pbfcomics.com/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 13, 2013, 10:06:04 pm
That Y: The Last Man movie is still in development. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/y-the-last-man-movie-in-development-with-new-direc,90726/) And yes that's right, single movie. Not a TV show. Not even a trilogy. One movie to cover everything.
At least Shia LeBouf won't be Yorrick when it's made...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on January 14, 2013, 04:18:44 pm
battle royale tv series cancelled because of the recent school shootings.
I for one am not sad, they only wanted to make that tv series to cash on the hunger games.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on January 14, 2013, 04:23:35 pm
Judging from the bits of interview in this one http://www.jefusion.com/2013/01/no-more-battle-royale-us-adaptation.html the first plans came before Hunger Games actually, and they were sad that people would think BR is a ripoff of HG. ... The ANN article says that too, actually, the initial plan started in 2006.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on January 14, 2013, 07:31:43 pm
this is the previous article that made me think they wanted to cash on hugner games (mostly because of the mention of vampire diaries/twilight)
The Vampire Diaries is actually a pretty great show, it goes through entire seasons worth of plot in single episodes.
So I dunno, maybe the Battle Royale show could've been good, but the CW has a really terrible track record with a few exceptions.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on January 15, 2013, 04:29:18 pm
Yeah I have been told that vampire diaries is competely superior to twilight and actually worth watching, the only problems I ahve with tv series is that it is difficult to catch them from the start.
well, there is still a chacne that in another 2 years they revive the battle royale project, after all they already did that once and hunger games hype should still last a few mroe years because there are 3 novels, afaik.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on January 18, 2013, 12:23:31 am
I can only pray that they're only buying the rights to ensure that nobody ever makes this movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 18, 2013, 12:59:38 am
Why?
No, really. Why?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on January 18, 2013, 07:00:53 am
Oh, that comic about the Greek Gods mocking the crucified Jesus just to get their asses kicked shortly afterwards.
It's fucking lolsy. I'd totally pay to watch that in the big screen.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 18, 2013, 08:04:46 pm
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK MOTHERFUCKING SON OF A BITCH (http://www.avclub.com/articles/syfy-cancels-alphas-so-it-can-shove-ghosts-into-mo,91279/)
I AM BECOME HATE Ok. Calm down. So, Syfy canceled one of my favorite shows, Alphas, a smart, thoughtful sci-fi show about people with superpowers that often reflected their own mental issues. It was well-written, funny, and the acting was great (it had David motherfucking Strathairn!), and subtly explored mental illness through an X-Men like lens (http://www.avclub.com/articles/why-syfys-superhero-series-alphas-is-tvs-best-show,87682/).
So obviously that had to go to make way for shit like Ghost Mine. Ghost Mine. Seriously. Fucking Ghost Mine. I hate you Syfy. You cancel Eureka, and cut down it's final season to one episode (there was gonna be a musical episode you assholes) without telling them until the last minute, leaving them scrambled. And then this happens. Fuck you Syfy, you're almost as bad of a network as NBC. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHH
I HATE
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on January 18, 2013, 08:30:10 pm
I could never take the channel seriously anymore after they gave that laughable excuse for their name change.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 19, 2013, 03:05:10 am
I could never take the channel seriously anymore after they gave that laughable excuse for their name change.
The channel indeed gotten worse and worse since the name change, but they at least had a few token actual science fictiony shows. And now there's what, two? And the rest of their programming is wrestling or UFC or whatever and ghost shit? UGH And speaking of terrible decisions, FX may split into two different channels, one for older viewers (featuring dramas like Justified and Sons of Anarchy) and one for youngers viewers (featuring comedies like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League and... Anger Management :noo:). The younger-skewing channel would take the place of Fox's soccer channel, because lol soccer, and which might pose problems because said soccer channel is not always on cable packages. Also, the dramatic channel would keep the name FX, while the comedic channel would be called "FXX".
Yes, seriously. So, to sum it up:
Unregistered Troll Superhero said:
"I have an idea, we have a strong dedicated core of viewers, why not split them up and send half of them to a channel they don't know exists, and half of them don't currently have with their cable subscriptions!" -Insane person who broke into Fox Entertainment Group headquarters "Genius." -FX Network heads
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on January 19, 2013, 01:47:41 pm
Yeah, I read about that change for Fox Soccer to FX2 (I think FXX is awkard to say, plus what would happen if they have an FXXX... that would be funny as hell, but massively awkward).
Why couldn't they just keep their comedies on FX? Have the original comedies on FX and there you go. It's not that difficult, people.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on January 19, 2013, 03:41:20 pm
They actually had FXXX once. It was a shitty near-midnight block of 'adult entertainment' ie not real porn.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 19, 2013, 04:46:58 pm
Why couldn't they just keep their comedies on FX? Have the original comedies on FX and there you go. It's not that difficult, people.
And FX barely even has enough original content as it is now. The vast majority of stuff on it's schedule is either reruns or movies (FX HAS THE MOVIES), which makes this plan even more idiotic.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Dcat on January 19, 2013, 06:56:29 pm
Network television is run by out of touch suits and dinosaurs. Its decisions like this that only quicken its inevitable downfall. They cancelled Alphas? Are they frickin' serious? The show was getting darker, and gaining more emotional resonance plus David Stratharin's arc in season 2 was brilliantly done. There was just so much that the new show-runners were getting right with this show, they made you interested in every character. I just can't like anything anymore. Decent, ambitious, well made programming will always be cancelled before its given its due. If it ain't Ghost Hunters I guess it ain't happening. I'm still going to hope against hope that they'll revive Alphas like Fox did with Family Guy, its honestly the only reason I had left to tune into SyFy at all since I can catch a Twilight Zone marathon on youtube if so inclined..
Oh and I'm pretty sure that SyFy is a part of the NBC Universal mega-corporation family so this cancellation order seems well in line with Jack Donaghy's master plan to nuke the network by terminating decent shows and replacing them with God Cop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy_sMrsOVJU) or yet another run of M.I.L.F. Island.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on January 19, 2013, 07:32:42 pm
Oh and I'm pretty sure that SyFy is a part of the NBC Universal mega-corporation family so this cancellation order seems well in line with Jack Donaghy's master plan to nuke the network by terminating decent shows and replacing them with God Cop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy_sMrsOVJU) or yet another run of M.I.L.F. Island.
It is last I checked.
I miss the old Sci-Fi Channel. Godzilla every Saturday, MST3K, Actually enjoyable B-movies that weren't made by The Asylum..........Damn I hate being an adult.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on January 19, 2013, 08:20:00 pm
Why couldn't they just keep their comedies on FX? Have the original comedies on FX and there you go. It's not that difficult, people.
And FX barely even has enough original content as it is now. The vast majority of stuff on it's schedule is either reruns or movies (FX HAS THE MOVIES), which makes this plan even more idiotic.
FX had some sports recently (college football and UFC coverage) but, yeah. That's FX in a nutshell: Reruns of old shows and (edited) movies with a bit of really good original programming (that is going to be split apart because whoever runs FX is probably about as smart as a vegatable)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 21, 2013, 03:45:40 am
The show was getting darker, and gaining more emotional resonance plus David Stratharin's arc in season 2 was brilliantly done.
It was surprisingly dark, like that time
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Kat's one long-term memory, the one that she thought was her mother, the one memory she could hold onto longer than a month, turned out to be a random ad. That was just heartbreaking.
And of course David Stratharin was really fucking good.
There was just so much that the new show-runners were getting right with this show
I remember when I was worried the new show runners were going to make the show lighter and more episodic. I was so happy when the exact opposite occurred. But now all of that is over because Ghost Mine and whatever the fuck that reality show about dark rooms is called. The one hosted by Urkel. UGH In happier news, Archer's ratings have gone up (http://www.uproxx.com/tv/2013/01/good-job-everyone-a-lot-of-people-watched-archer-less-people-watched-anger-management/), which doesn't happen most of the time for continuing shows. And even better, Charlie Sheen's shitty sitcom Anger Management has seen its ratings drop by 67%.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jexsam on January 21, 2013, 10:53:02 am
They cancelled Alphas? Well shit. Now the only thing on that channel I'll even watch is Destination Truth and maybe some Face/Off
...why are you all looking at me like that and why are some of you holding baseball bats?
Sure the science on DT isn't exactly solid and half the show is more travel ad than anything productive, and sure they really abuse cheap tension-building tactics to sandwich commercial breaks. But I appreciate and enjoy Gates' humor and antics along the way. That and they honestly seem to care about trying to find whatever they're looking for, doing things you just don't see people do on similar "chasing things that may or may not be there" shows. Plus, considering how rare it is they find anything even slightly related to what they were looking for, I'm inclined to believe they aren't making shit up for ratings like the Ghost Hunters.
As for Face/Off, I find watching them make and apply makeup and prosthetics to be an interesting process.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on January 22, 2013, 10:54:07 pm
Godzilla news?
Godzilla news.......well more like an interview with Frank Darabont who's part of the project now. (http://io9.com/5977982/how-frank-darabont-will-return-godzilla-to-his-rightful-place-as-a-terrifying-force-of-nature)
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We had the unbelievable pleasure of hosting a conversation between three amazing artists: the legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan, director Frank Darabont and genre powerhouse actor (currently on Being Human) Sam Witwer. Throughout the week we will be sprinkling tidbits from this amazing round table and eventually releasing the entire audio file. Listening to these three creators talk what they do will knock you over. But for now, here's a taste of the awesomeness to come, starting with Darabont's thoughts on his most recent project, Godzilla (which he is currently rewriting).
Godzilla has its origins as an allegory for the atom bomb, but today it's more of a straightforward monster movie. Do you want to restore some of that allegorical significance to the franchise?
Frank Darabont: What I found very interesting about Godzilla is that he started off definitely as a metaphor for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And some of the atom bomb testing we were doing in the South Pacific in the subsequent years. The giant terrifying force of nature that comes and stomps the shit out of your city, that was Godzilla. Filtered through the very fanciful imaginations of the Japanese perception. And then he became Clifford the Big Red Dog in the subsequent films. He became the mascot of Japan, he became the protector of Japan. Another big ugly monster would show up and he would fight that monster to protect Japan. Which I never really quite understood, the shift.
What we're trying to do with the new movie is not have it camp, not have it be campy. We're kind of taking a cool new look at it. But with a lot of tradition in the first film. We want this to be a terrifying force of nature. And what was really cool, for me, is there was a very compelling human drama that I got to weave into it. It's not that cliched, thinly disguised romance or bromance, or whatever. It's different, it's a different set of circumstances than you're used to seeing. And that's tremendously exciting as a writer when you're asked to do something else.
Sam Witwer: Is Godzilla going to represent a different kind of metaphor, something that we're dealing with as a culture? Because I'm working on a Mothra rewrite right now.
Frank Darabont: I think there is, but I do believe that there's a margin of interpretation, as Drew mentioned earlier. I love leaving a few crumbs on the table for the audience to determine what they think. Let them bring something to it as well. That's why a movie like The Green Mile is so satisfying or why The Mist is so satisfying to me. Because it stirs their participation and they have interpretation. I've heard metaphors that people apply to Shawshank Redemption, for example, that are fantastic that I never, ever would have thought of. And I say, you know what? You are absolutley right. That is exactly what it means to you. And how satisfying for me to have served you this meal and you identify flavors in it that I never even intended. That's one of the great rewards of what we do.
Sam Witwer: And then also pretending like you did it on purpose.
Frank Darabont: That's sometimes true. It depends on how much you want your ass kissed.
Are you looking to connect it to a different contemporary issue?
Frank Darabont: Yes I am, but I'm not going to give it away.
That's just a taste folks — stay tuned for a whole lot more, including some of the most amazing stories we've ever heard, courtesy of the master artist Drew Struzan.
In other news unrelated to the above: Arnold will appear in the next Terminator Film. (http://io9.com/5978009/arnold-schwarzenegger-will-appear-in-the-next-terminator-movie)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 24, 2013, 03:30:35 am
ABC has canceled Don’t Trust The B---- In Apartment 23, which is too bad because it was apparently very good. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/abc-pulls-dont-trust-the-b-in-apartment-23-from-it,91467/) Happy Endings also looked to be on the chopping block, but thankfully it has thus far been spared.
It's a pretty bad time to be a smart, funny, sitcom on TV right now. :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 25, 2013, 03:52:20 am
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon may get a sequel. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/a-crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-sequel-is-in-the-w,91579/) Ang Lee is not expected to return, but the fight choreographer from the first movie will. And the director will be... the guy who directed Freddy vs. Jason. But then again, his Chinese films have been much better than that so who knows.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on January 25, 2013, 12:00:33 pm
He directed Fearless so I'm confident.
Also Woo-ping owns. :kugoi:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 28, 2013, 09:26:45 am
Rob Liefeld wrote a movie about himself (and also his friends). And named it Icons. (http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2013/01/rob-liefeld-has-written-a-movie-about-rob-liefeld-and-his-friends-its-called-icons-of-course/) (http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gammasquadliefeldicons2.jpg) (http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gammasquadliefeldnwa.jpg) I'm lovin' me some Youngblood bro.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on January 28, 2013, 09:38:41 am
And here I thought a Liefeld movie would be about his never ending struggle to draw feet.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on January 28, 2013, 09:41:07 am
Movie ends with a close up of his feet, which are actually diamond shaped points otherwise unrecognizable as feet, and Stan Lee waking from a nightmare, breathing a sigh of relief, standing up out of bed to find his feet have been Liefelded and screaming all over again while they cut to credits.
Damn, beaten to it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 29, 2013, 04:25:25 am
Paul Giamatti may play the Rhino in the sequel to the Amazing Spider-Man (http://www.avclub.com/articles/paul-giamatti-may-play-the-rhino-in-the-next-spide,91702/)
I don't even know how to react.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on January 29, 2013, 05:03:20 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordwhatever.png[/avatar]I don't know. Giamatti can do big stupid action well enough. Did you ever see Shoot 'Em Up?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on January 29, 2013, 05:47:37 am
Paul Giamatti may play the Rhino in the sequel to the Amazing Spider-Man (http://www.avclub.com/articles/paul-giamatti-may-play-the-rhino-in-the-next-spide,91702/)
I don't even know how to react.
The same way I did when I heard Lowell from WingsNed from Ned and Staceymore-age-appropriate-Thomas-Hayden-Church-reference was going to be the Sandman, I'd imagine. And hey, he wasn't the worst part of that movie!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 29, 2013, 05:52:47 am
I'm weirded out because it is apparently a lifelong dream role for him. I just can't wrap my head around that part.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on January 29, 2013, 06:00:51 am
Perhaps he's drawn to comical impotency of the character. What IS the Rhino, after all, but the culmination of every Paul Giamatti role ever in a fugly gray Rhino suit?
Yes, I'm also including the time he played Elmer Fudd in Shoot 'Em Up. Critical part of the Rhino's psyche.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on January 29, 2013, 08:04:38 pm
Young Justice and Green Lantern: The Animated Series are dead. Powerpuff Girls reboot Genndy Tartakovsky mentioned months ago turned out to be some CG special. (http://io9.com/5979661/powerpuff-girls-will-live-again-but-young-justice-is-dead?popular=true)
God-awful re-design confirmed as well.
Don't know what to make out of Ringo Starr performing a Powerpuff Girls song...
Real shame about Young Justice. Guess Green Lantern too, never actually saw it myself, though...
Edit: D'oh, the D.C. part was already mentioned in their comics thread. Whoops.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on January 29, 2013, 09:12:15 pm
What else has Cartoon Network killed off here? I noticed in the comments that the Thundercats reboot got the axe as well.
Please tell me it's not true?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 29, 2013, 09:13:46 pm
It's true. Cartoon Network's handling of its non-comedy shows has been absolutely atrocious.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on January 29, 2013, 09:21:51 pm
It's true. Cartoon Network's handling of its non-comedy shows has been absolutely atrocious.
:(
It's one of the few things I was glad to see comeback. Now, I am a sad (and lonely since I'm probably the only one who gave a damn about the Thundercats reboot) panda.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on January 29, 2013, 10:07:44 pm
At least it's on Adult Swim's Toonami. (That's on one night, at terrible hours...)
I would have been happier if they kept to the original Thundercats design, in looks and character, but it was still an ok show.
This re-boot...ugh, I do hope they're incorrect about that being the new look. Was really hoping it would return to Adult Swim....it had its beginnings up on Space Ghost, next to Dexter's Lab and Aqua Teen Hunger Force, would have hoped it would be there again. (Besides, Aqua Teen and PPG reference each other enough times they should be on the same part of the network) After CN's treatment with Genndy and these other re-boots on day-time CN, it already looks like this is going to fail.....even if it was the network's biggest show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on February 06, 2013, 06:30:19 pm
Oh c'mon, stop talking about CN, lately has become a shit with its releases and cancellations >:(
In other news, a Hitman reboot is on works... and with Paul Walker (Fast & Furious series) as the new Agent 47 (http://www.inquisitr.com/511410/hitman-movie-reboot-stars-paul-walker-starts-shooting-this-summer/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on February 06, 2013, 07:59:45 pm
Oh c'mon, stop talking about CN, lately has become a shit with its releases and cancellations >:(
In other news, a Hitman reboot is on works... and with Paul Walker (Fast & Furious series) as the new Agent 47 (http://www.inquisitr.com/511410/hitman-movie-reboot-stars-paul-walker-starts-shooting-this-summer/)
Finally, something good for Paul Walker instead of being the second banana to Vin 'Wannabe Macho Hunk' Diesel.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Alpaca-San on February 06, 2013, 08:21:18 pm
I don't think Paul Walker was a good pick for Agent 47...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on February 06, 2013, 08:49:28 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordintrigued.png[/avatar]Bad Robot Productions teaming with Valve for Half Life/Portal film. (http://www.nerdist.com/2013/02/mother-of-gordon-portalhalf-life-film-in-the-works-from-bad-robot-and-valve/)
Intriguing. You'd think silent protagonists wouldn't lend themselves well to film, but we'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on February 06, 2013, 09:52:17 pm
I do, I guess he fits better than Timothy Olyphant in the 2007 movie (but that isn't bad, I actually enjoyed that movie)
But but Timothy Olyphant is like, 100 times the actor Paul Walker is! Amazing Spidey 2 has an official synopsis now, and a new cast member who is rumored to be playing the Vulture. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/02/06/amazing-spider-man-2-official-synopsis/) Perhaps they're doing a Sinister Six movie? And they're already expanding the cast as it is... never a good sign with superhero movies.
But who cares about ASM anyway, now we know what James Franco thinks about it (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/01/25/james-franco-amazing-spider-man/), and isn't that all that matters?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 09, 2013, 05:53:54 am
Brett Ratner is making a FarmVille TV show. (http://avclub.com/articles/in-news-you-cannot-hide-brett-ratner-is-making-a-f,92182/)
I need to go lie down. In a volcano.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 13, 2013, 01:06:44 am
Up All Night is being retooled again! This time, it is retooling itself as a show without Christina Applegate. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/up-all-night-now-being-retooled-as-a-show-without,92320/) You know, the co-star. Without whom the show would collapse because it's about a couple raising a baby. The network is considering recasting the role with Lisa Kudrow, because why not.
I'm just... wow. I can't... what the fuck? They've been through 3 showrunners, a retooling at the beginning of the second season that made the show incredibly insular, and then they were retooling it again to turn it into a multi-cam sitcom, and now this. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I'm glad I stopped watching after the first episode of season 2. This show has never really been great, but it had the potential to be, and it was just a very pleasant show to watch; it wasn't always funny but it was just nice to hang out with the characters. So I will not mourn for Up All Night, but instead I will pour one out for wasted potential. Oh well.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on February 13, 2013, 09:15:56 am
So shit like that gets all those chances, and Firefly is flat axed after twelve episodes. Right.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on February 13, 2013, 07:11:10 pm
Up All Night is being retooled again! This time, it is retooling itself as a show without Christina Applegate. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/up-all-night-now-being-retooled-as-a-show-without,92320/) You know, the co-star. Without whom the show would collapse because it's about a couple raising a baby. The network is considering recasting the role with Lisa Kudrow, because why not.
I'm just... wow. I can't... what the fuck? They've been through 3 showrunners, a retooling at the beginning of the second season that made the show incredibly insular, and then they were retooling it again to turn it into a multi-cam sitcom, and now this. This is absolutely ridiculous.
I'm glad I stopped watching after the first episode of season 2. This show has never really been great, but it had the potential to be, and it was just a very pleasant show to watch; it wasn't always funny but it was just nice to hang out with the characters. So I will not mourn for Up All Night, but instead I will pour one out for wasted potential. Oh well.
yea this show has really taken a nosedive. And she was one of the bright spots on the show (as well as will arnett) this is pretty shitty, Then again the office has been HORRIBLE this season too (Can they stop with the jim and pam drama, it really is awkward as all hell.)
Thank you new girl for still not sucking.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on February 15, 2013, 04:03:28 am
This news is "a bit old", but I think you should know about it: http://geektyrant.com/news/2011/8/25/justin-lin-to-develop-the-leading-man-comic-adaptation-for-u.html (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c8/The_Leading_Man_Comic.jpg) The Leading Man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leading_Man_%28comics%29) is a 2006 comic made by Oni Press and it's about a famous actor who's also a secret agent and spy... and which boss in The Agency (secret organization which he's part of) is also his manager. Well, Universal Studios bought the rights to make this movie in 2011. There're 2 big facts about this: -This would be the second movie based on Oni Press comics, the first one is Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (which also was made by Universal) -Justin Lin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Lin), famous for Community TV series and Fast & Furious franchise will be the director of this adaptation
The reason I put this 2011 news is... The Leading Man would be the next Lin movie after he finish FF6?? I hope so, I read the comic and it's great, you should take a look ;) (in the news itself there's a review of it and some extract of creators' interview)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 16, 2013, 07:46:57 am
Happy Endings has been moved to Friday, because the universe is cold and empty and hates joy. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/abc-moves-happy-endings-to-friday-nightthe-best-ni,92527/)
>:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on February 16, 2013, 08:54:36 pm
http://www.geekscape.net/todd-mcfarlane-offers-update-on-next-spawn-film (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d9/Spawn_Classic.jpg/215px-Spawn_Classic.jpg) He's back, too. Todd McFarlane revealed he's still on works for a new live action movie and animated series
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 16, 2013, 11:09:52 pm
Peter Dinklage will be in X-Men: Days of Future Past (http://www.avclub.com/articles/peter-dinklage-will-also-be-in-xmen-days-of-future,92528/), maybe as Storm, that could work: (http://media.avclub.com/images/424/424296/16x9/627.jpg?9506)
or to be more serious, people are thinking Puck, but that seems like an oddball choice to put in a DoFP storyline.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on February 17, 2013, 02:52:38 am
(http://images.4chan.org/m/src/1361065642571.png)
This was leaked recently. Apparently they're still going with the Live Action Robotech film.
Dear god help us all.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on February 17, 2013, 03:44:07 am
UGH, Tobey Maguire? I hope he's not gonna try and play Rick...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 17, 2013, 05:21:13 am
UGH, Tobey Maguire? I hope he's not gonna try and play Rick...
They can't do anything involving Macross, don't worry.
So basically, they can't do anything from the part of Robotech that people remember and like (not dissing Southern Cross and Mospeada, but let's be real here)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on February 17, 2013, 05:59:04 am
Wait, what? This deal is getting worse all the time!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on February 17, 2013, 05:59:53 am
Is the fact that they can't use any of the Macross stuff due to the rights issues that have been going on since forever?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 17, 2013, 06:01:55 am
Is the fact that they can't use any of the Macross stuff due to the rights issues that have been going on since forever?
Yup.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on February 17, 2013, 07:52:43 pm
So, it would be fair to call this project 'Not Robotech' because the Robotech/Macross that I've heard of would make sense here except for the (apparently) giant issues over the rights.
Yeah...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on February 18, 2013, 03:03:19 pm
So basically, they can't do anything from the part of Robotech that people remember and like (not dissing Southern Cross and Mospeada, but let's be real here)
I guess they could adapt those 2 series, since Macross is a big enough franchise to be adapted by itself and most of us recognized it just as Macross instead just Robotech.
So yeah, if this would be real, I at least expect some Cyclons to be made :smoking:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on February 18, 2013, 04:52:30 pm
the previous efforts that I know of were about continuing mospeada anyway, one with a ridiculous hairdo scott and another about the masters of the masters of robotech.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Duos on February 19, 2013, 10:06:27 pm
For those of you who don't appreciate the beauty of a live action superhero story told by muscular men in tights watch WWE, one of their wrestlers, Jack Swagger, recently had his character retooled into an evil xenophobic tea party conservative. That's not the funny part, the funny part is that Alex Jones, being the nutcase that he is, took the gimmick at face value. (http://www.infowars.com/wwe-creates-racist-wrestler-to-demonize-tea-party/) It's worth noting that the McMahon family themselves are well-publicized as conservative politically so......do the math.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on February 19, 2013, 10:14:12 pm
For those of you who don't appreciate the beauty of a live action superhero story told by muscular men in tights watch WWE, one of their wrestlers, Jack Swagger, recently had his character retooled into an evil xenophobic tea party conservative. That's not the funny part, the funny part is that Alex Jones, being the nutcase that he is, took the gimmick at face value. (http://www.infowars.com/wwe-creates-racist-wrestler-to-demonize-tea-party/) It's worth noting that the McMahon family themselves are well-publicized as conservative politically so......do the math.
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"This is part of the divide and conquer tactic of cultural subversion to manufacture racial division and to characterize the Tea Party, conservatives, libertarians, opponents of uncontrolled illegal immigration and constitutionalists as racist, extremist radicals who should be pushed to the fringes of the political discourse."
My sides
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: D'Evil on February 19, 2013, 10:18:19 pm
For those of you who don't appreciate the beauty of a live action superhero story told by muscular men in tights watch WWE, one of their wrestlers, Jack Swagger, recently had his character retooled into an evil xenophobic tea party conservative. That's not the funny part, the funny part is that Alex Jones, being the nutcase that he is, took the gimmick at face value. (http://www.infowars.com/wwe-creates-racist-wrestler-to-demonize-tea-party/) It's worth noting that the McMahon family themselves are well-publicized as conservative politically so......do the math.
I wonder what people like him thought when JBL hit the scene.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on February 20, 2013, 03:30:27 am
Did I hear that right?
If it works out in terms of Swagger getting a title shot, then I'd say the gimmick works despite the idiotcy coming from those who take the gimmick at face value.
Come to think of it, I'm shocked that only one of those psychopaths are on that bandwagon. You'd think they do a giant circle jerk about this on all of those other hate mongering shows.
Title: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Person Man on February 22, 2013, 10:59:13 pm
I know it's not technically part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it's Marvel movie news so whatever.
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Deadline is reporting that Matthew Vaughn will produce the new Fantastic Four film for 20th Century Fox. Based on the classic Marvel Comics superheroes created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, the film is to be directed by Chronicle's Josh Trank and is a reboot and unconnected to the studio's previous efforts, Fantastic Four and its sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer.
Vaughn's involvement with the FF reboot is unexpected but not really a surprise. As a director Vaughn has quite the comic book pedigree, having made X-Men: First Class for Fox, as well as films based on Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess' Vertigo (not-really-a-comic-)book Stardust and Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr.'s Kick-Ass. Vaughn is also closely associated with Millar, who recently took a position at Fox where he'll consult on the studio's various superhero films, including Fantastic Four.
The guy who made Kick-Ass and X-Men First Class is producing the Fantastic Four reboot. So we may just end up with a good Fantastic Four movie.
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Bastard Walt on February 22, 2013, 11:14:07 pm
I just wish the F4 were relevant ... like, at all.
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Djoulz on February 23, 2013, 12:09:17 am
i read they might go the CGI route about The Thing, after the magnificient results of Hulk in Avengers...i'm afraid
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Bastard Thedge on February 23, 2013, 12:12:21 am
That'll be shitty, it seems like The Thing costume is not that hard to pull since even the shitty 90's F4 had a great costume for him.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on February 25, 2013, 09:56:33 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordgoody2_zps5f20c8a8.png[/avatar]EVERYBODY SHUT THE FUCK UP AND PAY ATTENTION. ACHEWOOD THE ANIMATED SERIES IS GOING TO BE A THING.
I know it's not technically part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it's Marvel movie news so whatever.
It doesn't really fit with the rest of the thread though, the MCU thread is about the entire cinematic universe and if we start including Fox and Sony's movies into it everything will be muddled!
That'll be shitty, it seems like The Thing costume is not that hard to pull since even the shitty 90's F4 had a great costume for him.
I thought the last two movies had a decent costume, they just needed bigger eyebrows. Or maybe Michael Chiklis made it seem better than it was, because that dude can act.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on February 27, 2013, 08:45:39 pm
Whatever the Thing looks like in CGI, It will never get this bad (http://io9.com/5987315/check-out-the-godawful-thing-and-dr-doom-we-narrowly-avoided-in-the-fantastic-four-flick).
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Post by: GOH on February 27, 2013, 08:53:30 pm
That Doom is all kinds of fabulous.
And by that I mean terrible.
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on February 27, 2013, 09:23:45 pm
All kinds of terrible indeed.
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 27, 2013, 09:53:45 pm
WHAT THE EVER LIVING FUCK Posted: February 27, 2013, 11:04:46 pm Chris Cooper has been cast as Norman Obsorn (http://www.avclub.com/articles/chris-cooper-cast-as-norman-osborn-in-spiderman-mo,93081/) in the sequel to Amazing Spider-Man, because adding tons of villains to a superhero movie never turns out bad.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on February 27, 2013, 11:40:09 pm
That's the only one I was expected, since the first movie has a little cameo of Norman after credits, talking Dr. Connors in the shadows (the same Cooper maybe??)
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 27, 2013, 11:45:32 pm
No. They didn't hire an Oscar winner for 5 seconds in the shadows.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 01, 2013, 11:17:49 pm
Things are so bad for NBC right now, that, after having fallen behind Univision of places in the ratings, (http://www.seattlepi.com/entertainment/tv/tvguide/article/Ratings-NBC-Falls-to-Fifth-Place-Behind-4301636.php) during sweeps, an NBC affiliate in Cleveland bumped most of their primetime Thursday lineup in favor of a 21-year-old Matlock movie. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/things-are-so-bad-for-nbc-the-office-and-1600-penn,93157/)
And they're gonna do it again next week.
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Post by: SNT on March 02, 2013, 12:48:06 am
(http://i.imgur.com/yBnwEvM.gif)
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Post by: Titiln on March 02, 2013, 04:33:45 pm
More test footage from the Achewood animated series and seriously guys how is this not a much bigger deal? It's Achewood. ACHEWOOD. Like, one of the greatest webcomics of all time Achewood. Do not make me start slapping bitches, because I will.
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Post by: Roman55 on March 03, 2013, 02:31:42 am
A Robosapien movie is actually being released (http://io9.com/5988110/robosapien-trailer-is-everything-that-is-wrong-with-our-world).
I'll let this speak for it:
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This Robosapien trailer is a real trailer and not a Saturday Night Live sketch, despite all signs to the contrary. Producer—and heavily marketed as producer—Avi Arad's baby (one of the many faces behind the Sony-based Marvel movies), this might be the absolute worst thing we've ever seen in video trailer form. And that's before the Black Eyed Peas song starts up. Sweet Christ this is bad.
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Post by: Roman55 on March 06, 2013, 03:02:06 am
Also yeah that was my reaction too. But I suppose it could be worrisome because the cast is starting to balloon, which, as The Last Stand showed, is really the best thing for these kinds of movies.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 06, 2013, 04:38:04 am
Jon Stewart is taking a break from The Daily Show to direct a movie, and will be replaced by John Oliver for eight weeks. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/jon-stewart-taking-a-summer-vacation-from-the-dail,93307/)
this is gonna be weird Posted: March 06, 2013, 04:39:44 am also, Michael Keaton is Birdman. (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/emma-stone-naomi-watts-zach-425990)
kind of
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Post by: Roman55 on March 06, 2013, 04:59:15 am
Also yeah that was my reaction too. But I suppose it could be worrisome because the cast is starting to balloon, which, as The Last Stand showed, is really the best thing for these kinds of movies.
I thought I counted :S
Guess it means the stuff currently done by Marvel's own movie group and not just the other stuff.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 06, 2013, 05:01:05 am
Guess it means the stuff currently done by Marvel's own movie group and not just the other stuff.
Pretty much, the stuff Marvel is doing is all part of its own universe, and the X-Men films are not part of the same continuity.
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Post by: GOH on March 06, 2013, 11:58:45 am
Who cares.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 06, 2013, 12:05:46 pm
It'd be like posting stuff about the Art of Fighting pachislot in the KOFXIII thread.
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Post by: GOH on March 06, 2013, 12:09:51 pm
It hardly warranted merging the post.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on March 06, 2013, 09:17:23 pm
THE WOLFPACK IS BACK FOR MEMORIAL DAY!!!! (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151352596440765&set=a.240725135764.140935.74089565764&type=1&ref=nf)
:flipout: :woeh: :hump:
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Post by: Iced on March 06, 2013, 11:15:30 pm
Aaron diaz, author of Dresden codak, a barely functional webcomic that pretty much never updates, wants 800K to make a "proper" book. So he started a kickstarter.
then this happened and I thought it was hilarious juxtaposition
(http://i.imgur.com/4EE2GMK.jpg)
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Post by: Titiln on March 06, 2013, 11:48:16 pm
homestuck is trash but i can't deny a good ass burn when i see it
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Post by: Bastard Mami on March 07, 2013, 12:01:21 am
It'd be like posting stuff about the Art of Fighting pachislot in the KOFXIII thread.
it would be fun having a general snk thread, it felt weird not posting anything about the death and revival of evangelion it's game division.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 08, 2013, 02:36:54 am
Greg Sestero is writing a The Room book!!! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-room-book-is-coming-for-real,93450/) Posted: March 08, 2013, 02:38:58 am also, this is absolutely insane: the retooled version of UP All Night was going to be justified by a magic portal, connecting the single-cam version to the multi-cam version, that only the baby could see. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/read-this-the-plan-to-save-up-all-night-almost-inv,93332/)
THIS WAS AN ACTUAL IDEA THAT SOMEONE HAD, AND WAS UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION Posted: March 08, 2013, 02:49:00 am another idea under consideration:
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Ultimately, a script was written in which Applegate, Arnett and Rudolph played actors portraying the characters Reagan, Chris and Ava on a fictional show called Up All Night. Off the show-within-a-show, Arnett's character would live at home with his mother, and Applegate's would be dating. Rudolph's real-life pregnancy was being written into the storyline — and included a "who's the daddy?" twist.
The changes were too much for Applegate, who quit on February 8 to focus on Anchorman 2
I don't... why... :pwn:
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Post by: PinkieTron on March 09, 2013, 01:11:19 pm
Sam Raimi plans to write Evil Dead 4 this summer. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/03/01/sam-raimi-plans-to-write-evil-dead-4-this-summer/)
Dude I just went through 16 pairs of pants from the joy this post gives me.
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Post by: Makurayami on March 11, 2013, 01:42:26 pm
So that means two Evil Dead story lines running at the same time. Dear god, this could be amazing.
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Post by: Roman55 on March 11, 2013, 06:00:48 pm
New Evil Dead remake trilogy planed. (http://www.slashfilm.com/evil-dead-2-script-already-in-the-works-remake-trilogy-planned/)
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During the post-show Q&A last night the director and co-writer of the new installment of the horror series said “I guess this is an official announcement: We are already writing Evil Dead 2.”
Bruce Campbell, star and producer of the original, and a producer on this remake, chimed in to say that a trilogy is being imagined.
I wasn’t wild about this remake; it never quite unbinds itself from Raimi’s original. But I liked Jane Levy in the lead role, and the end of Alvarez’s Evil Dead suggested that there could be enough spirit left over for a second film. If this sequel can evolve into more of its own creature than something really dedicated to recreating what Raimi originated, I’ll be curious to see it.
For those wondering if the second film will remake Raimi’s own Evil Dead 2 (which featured a partial remake of Raimi’s original The Evil Dead) I would guess the answer is no. We don’t know that for certain, but the events of this film lead me to think the sequel will go in a different direction. As for the trilogy idea that Cambell mentioned, I would also guess that the third film would be something different than a remake of Raimi’s Army of Darkness. But that’s a guess based on the first film, and no one has let any specifics slip just yet.
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Post by: GOH on March 11, 2013, 06:17:14 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/NcT7afo.gif)
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 11, 2013, 06:27:12 pm
First I was "a Trainspotting sequel?? WHAT!?", but later I see the author already wrote that sequel called as "Porno", a book that goes 10 years after Trainspotting, but this time with porn industry in the target instead drugs. Interesting, I'll follow about this :wiseguy:
Oh, my bad, that news is from 2012, this is more recent (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/exclusive-danny-boyle-says-trainspotting-sequel-with-original-cast-will-shoot-in-2016-plus-hes-got-two-period-piece-films-in-the-works-20130309). Will be released in 2016
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Post by: Makurayami on March 11, 2013, 11:21:41 pm
So that means two Evil Dead story lines running at the same time. Dear god, this could be amazing.
That kind of seems unlikely, unfortunately. Too much "brand confusion" or whatever. :sadgoi:
Good point (unfortunately). Maybe by Evil Dead 4 they were referring to the new one? Not counting Army of Darkness, the Evil Dead 2 remake is the 4th "Evil Dead" movie.
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Post by: Roman55 on March 12, 2013, 11:41:29 pm
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Not a big fan of Tim Burton's befuddling take on Alice in Wonderland or the recent James Franco-ed Oz movie? Well you're gonna hate this. The next fairy tale Disney has decided to strip of all magic and throw trembling in front of a green screen is Beauty and the Beast.
Deadline (http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/next-disney-fairy-tale-blockbuster-how-about-trance-scribe-joe-ahearne-reimagining-beauty-and-the-beast/) is reporting that Trance writer Joe Ahearne is in talks to reinvent the classic Disney Princess under the new title The Beast. Taking your terrible submissions for the new "cool" identities of Belle and Beast, now.
http://io9.com/disney-wants-to-ruin-em-beauty-and-the-beast-em-just-453395420 Posted: March 12, 2013, 11:58:31 pm Biggie Smalls to appear as a friendly ghost in a cartoon starring his children. (http://gawker.com/5990193/biggie-smalls-will-appear-as-a-friendly-ghost-in-a-new-cartoon-starring-his-children)
I seriously can't make this up.
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Post by: Iced on March 13, 2013, 12:43:40 am
Disney's announced a new series of 19 Mickey Mouse shorts made by the director of Dexter's Lab & The Powerpuff Girls. Each short features Mickey & friends somewhere around the world getting in the trouble. The shorts debut on June 28, but you can see the first one now.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on March 13, 2013, 01:24:19 am
Very cool. Best Mickey Mouse ANYTHING I've seen in years.
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Post by: Person Man on March 13, 2013, 02:03:42 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordorly.png[/avatar]That's actually pretty great. It's got a real vintage Disney feel to it. I'm officially excited for more.
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on March 13, 2013, 03:19:06 pm
Very cool. Best Mickey Mouse ANYTHING I've seen in years.
This.
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Post by: Bastard Wolf on March 29, 2013, 03:59:36 am
so there might be an independende day sequel... http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/03/26/independence-day-sequel/
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Emmerich says he's also working with an art department staff to see how the world of ID Forever might look. "It's a changed world. It's like parallel history. [Humans] have harnessed all this alien technology. We don't know how to duplicate it because it's organically-grown technology, but we know how to take an antigravity device and put it in a human airplane," he explains. And while there may be some familiar faces in the sequels -- Bill Pullman has already confirmed that he is onboard; Will Smith has not -- their storylines will focus on a new generation of human heroes, including the stepson of Will Smith's Independence Day character (played in that film by Ross Bagley).
Title: Re: The Crossover you never knew you wanted
Post by: Girard on March 29, 2013, 04:46:05 am
I've been a Hello Kitty fan ever since I was a wee Whit, and I still am to this day. (In fact, last week I mentioned a new HK children's book I got for my daughter!)
Today I'm psyched to tell you that the adorable feline is poised to star in an animated series for The Hub. The unexpected twist is that it'll be a mashup ... with Kiss.
Yes, I'm serious: Kiss Hello Kitty (working title) is now in development, and it's based on this line of Kiss x Hello Kitty products, which made its debut in 2010. The show will feature "four Kiss x Hello Kitty characters living their rock 'n' roll dreams and bringing pink anarchy to every situation they are in."
Kiss' Gene Simmons is slated to be one of the executive producers, and the band sounds pretty pumped about the project. Says Paul Stanley: "Knowing and viewing The Hub as I do daily with my three children, it is the perfect home for us to bring the Kiss Hello Kitty juggernaut to yet another generation."
You heard it here first, folks. I'll keep you posted on when the series will make its debut.
(http://i.imgur.com/BOos26P.jpg)
What?
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Post by: Long John Killer on March 29, 2013, 06:14:55 am
Ok, when I mentioned this little thing (http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2013/03/kisskidsteaser01.jpg) of theirs over in the Random Topic, I didn't actually think they'd actually go through with something similar...
So, the show's called Kitties in Satan's Service, right?
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Post by: Roman55 on March 31, 2013, 04:16:09 am
Director Fede Alvarez dropped a bomb on WonderCon audiences during an Evil Dead panel this Sunday in the Anaheim convention center n California.
Back when the red band trailer had been released, We had pointed out some interesting imagery that suggested that maybe the new Evil Dead, in theaters April 5, was actually a sequel. Alvarez confirmed this to the WonderCon crowd, while also adding something major.
He told audiences that an Evil Dead 2 (followed by a planned Evil Dead 3), and the recently announced Army of Darkness 2, will eventually crossover for the ultimate cult horror movie Evil Dead 7, reports Movieweb. So, after two sequels to the current remake – the remake universe will collide with the old “Ash” universe in a film that will amount to be the 4th installment in both franchises.
At this time, Sam Raimi and his brother Ivan Raimi are working on the screenplay for Army of Darkness 2, which will continue the story of Ash as seen in the original The Evil Dead from 1981. While Fede Alvarez might have been joking, suggests the site, who was on hand for the panel, he seemed serious when he said he plans to join both his new franchise together with Sam Raimi’s old franchise.
Hail the king, baby.
EDIT: On a different article:
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Campbell also revealed, in response to a fan question, that he was approached about doing an Ash Vs. Freddy Vs. Jason movie. Said Campbell:
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We had a conversation about that with New Line Cinema. They were like, "We want to see Ash go against Jason and Freddy." We were like, "Great. Now Ash can kill both of them." And they were like, "Actually, you can't." And were like, click. [Mimes hanging up the phone.] That was the whole conversation in a nutshell -- because if you can't kill those two losers, what's the point of it?
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Post by: GOH on April 02, 2013, 11:28:23 am
No crossovers please. We know how that turned out in the past.
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Post by: Bad News GBK on April 02, 2013, 11:39:47 am
^^ looks more like an april joke to me
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Post by: Basara Dandy on April 03, 2013, 06:10:40 pm
Not at all, you see: (http://senseofrightalliance.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/freddy-vs-jason-vs-ash.jpg) If this movie project could be adapted just like the WS comic is, then we'll get a badass movie in the end :P
In other news: (http://andamosarmados.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/open-windows-poster.jpg) http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/172613-sexual-thriller-open-windows-debuts-a-stylish-poster Open Windows sexual thriller movie is coming, starring Elijah Wood and ex-pornstar Sasha Grey. This is the first teaser poster of this movie and the first english movie from spanish director Nacho Vigalondo. This news was from February, but IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2409818/) said it's in post-production state now
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Post by: Roman55 on April 03, 2013, 06:13:24 pm
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Post by: GOH on April 03, 2013, 06:18:08 pm
I wish I was Elijah Wood right now. The director is a nacho lol.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on April 03, 2013, 08:42:01 pm
Me too. Also, this is the second non-porn movie Grey makes, the first one was The Girlfriend Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euwBlSZVrtQ) (which I want to see too)
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Post by: Basara Dandy on April 08, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
-New trailer comes in 3 days -Heather Graham is back :heart: -Las Vegas is going to be destroyed!!
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2013, 07:26:56 am
Bruce Timm, the guy behind pretty much ever animated thing DC has done for 20 years, is stepping down to work on other projects. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/03/29/bruce-timm-steps-down-dc-animation-james-tucker/)
Just give him a big budget and have him crank out an animated Justice League movie Warner, c'mon. So FX is splitting up into three different networks, one of which will seriously be called FXX: (http://www.avclub.com/articles/upfront-roundup-all-cable-is-fx-and-fx-is-all-cabl,95741/) vanilla FX will have custody of all the dramas FXX will get all the comedy shows, along with reruns of stuff like Arrested Development and Freaks and Geeks FXM, will be a safe, welcoming place for those ads that keep saying FX HAS THE MOVIES that play every single commercial break. Oh and movies, probably.
Campbell also revealed, in response to a fan question, that he was approached about doing an Ash Vs. Freddy Vs. Jason movie. Said Campbell:
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We had a conversation about that with New Line Cinema. They were like, "We want to see Ash go against Jason and Freddy." We were like, "Great. Now Ash can kill both of them." And they were like, "Actually, you can't." And were like, click. [Mimes hanging up the phone.] That was the whole conversation in a nutshell -- because if you can't kill those two losers, what's the point of it?
That's exactly how it should've gone down, too. Ash could handle both of those bozos with his eyes closed! >:[
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2013, 10:34:21 pm
DirecTV has added a new channel for dogs, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/directv-adds-dogtv-channel-for-dogs-to-relieve-the,96293/) for them to watch while their owners are away. :pwn:
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Post by: Roman55 on April 12, 2013, 07:11:23 pm
Dreamworks is making Trolls into a movie franchise (http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/dreamworks-animation-acquires-trolls-franchise/).
i dont even
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Post by: Basara Dandy on April 13, 2013, 05:42:07 am
Oh, I've a strange boner deja-vu about this... (http://www.trollz.com/home/)
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 16, 2013, 03:51:08 am
David Zucker, fresh off such hilarious gems like An American Carol and Scary Movie V, has decided that now it would be a good time to reboot The Naked Gun, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/scary-movies-david-zucker-sees-no-reason-not-to-re,96308/) which was one of his earlier and less funny works.
I weep for the future.
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Post by: Roman55 on April 16, 2013, 03:59:22 am
Zucker why?
Just make a badly done semi-sequel-reboot instead of a badly done remake.
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Post by: GOH on April 16, 2013, 02:18:32 pm
David Zucker, fresh off such hilarious gems like An American Carol and Scary Movie V, has decided that now it would be a good time to reboot The Naked Gun, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/scary-movies-david-zucker-sees-no-reason-not-to-re,96308/) which was one of his earlier and less funny works.
I weep for the future.
I thought you liked The Naked Gun?
Title: FLOP FLOP FLOP
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 16, 2013, 04:58:58 pm
I wonder what it would take to pull off a Naked Gun kind of movie so people don't say it sucks. Comedy is way too varied and subjective these days, no movie can satisfy all niches and humours, and be considered universally funny.
Believe me, I just watched all of them a couple of weeks back, and they were silly as shit, filled with silly puns and silly physical comedies. By today's standards there's no way a movie like (or even the Naked Guns themselves) that would make a good box office hit.
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Post by: Person Man on April 16, 2013, 11:16:16 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordava-4.png[/avatar]Jamie Foxx's Electro costume in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' looks very not good. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/04/16/amazing-spider-man-2-set-pics-jamie-foxx-electro/)
Jamie Foxx's Electro costume in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' looks very not good. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/04/16/amazing-spider-man-2-set-pics-jamie-foxx-electro/)
Holy fucking shit, that is absolutely terrible. Just god-awful. What the fuck were they thinking? Why is he blue?!? WHY DOES HIS HOODIE LIGHT UP?!?!?!?!
So they're going for the Ultimate version of the character?
Not really: (http://www.samruby.com/Villains/UltimateElectro/UltimateElectro.gif) Ultimate Electro would've worked pretty well for a live action movie. This is just... insanity. Obviously the classic outfit would not fit (even though it's awesome, mask included, fuck the haters >:(), but WHY THE FUCK DID THEY TURN HIM INTO A FISH MAN.
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Post by: Bad News GBK on April 16, 2013, 11:38:07 pm
oh gawd....i never understood the complaints about the designs in injustice..but now i know that was because i never was into many dc comics and do not even know half of the roster of that game.
But i read Spider Man comics and loved the cartoons in the nineties as well. And this electro fucking SUCKS! Screw superhero movies made for girls instead of comic readers =/
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Post by: Makurayami on April 16, 2013, 11:40:10 pm
This is what Mr. Manhattan would look like if he wore clothes...
That picture that you posted Jmorphman would have been perfect for the movie. If only.
What is the origin of (http://mywebbedreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ultimate-electro-charging-up.jpg) this version then? I don't really read Ultimate Marvel, I thought this was ultimate Electro?
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Post by: Iced on April 16, 2013, 11:41:24 pm
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Post by: Makurayami on April 16, 2013, 11:45:39 pm
Spoiler: Spider-Man story spoiler(click to see content)
(http://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/electro-image.jpg) Electro is the first to be infected by the zombie virus. It all culminates in a Marvel Zombie spin-off.
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Post by: Iced on April 16, 2013, 11:49:17 pm
No, that looks even worse, he looks like a frogman.
*Kicks Iced*
Next please.
this doesnt look like a frogman! >:C (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sp_Y9jeyvgo/TvtUcZfnttI/AAAAAAAAAJU/bSafRDnEOqI/s640/electrofull.jpg)
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Post by: Duos on April 16, 2013, 11:55:16 pm
Comic fans might be the pickiest, most bitter of the internet nerd species I've ever seen. Come back when you guys get something on new Mewtwo or DmC Dante levels of retarded, then you have a right to be mad.
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 16, 2013, 11:58:39 pm
What is the origin of http://mywebbedreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ultimate-electro-charging-up.jpg this version then? I don't really read Ultimate Marvel, I thought this was ultimate Electro?
His skin isn't actually blue. That's just an aura of electricity.
The mask bolts being created by electricity just seems like a copout, either you go all the way with comics craziness and include the mask as is, or you drop it entirely, IMO.
Comic fans might be the pickiest, most bitter of the internet nerd species I've ever seen. Come back when you guys get something on new Mewtwo or DmC Dante levels of retarded, then you have a right to be mad.
This is not an insignificant change. This is a pretty major one.
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Post by: Roman55 on April 17, 2013, 12:03:36 am
I'm not saying the look is awful, just saying there could have been one that would work better for a live action movie.
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Post by: Person Man on April 17, 2013, 12:10:49 am
Comic fans might be the pickiest, most bitter of the internet nerd species I've ever seen. Come back when you guys get something on new Mewtwo or DmC Dante levels of retarded, then you have a right to be mad.
I wasn't aware that this was some sort of competition. Like, is there a limited supply of disappointment to go around and every group of fans has to fight over who gets it? "You guys can't feel upset about your character's crappy redesign because we already feel upset about our character's crappy redesign!" What the actual hell is this even supposed to mean?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 17, 2013, 12:18:04 am
you dont get to have a say in something being awful until its so awful as really bad stuff!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on April 17, 2013, 01:32:43 am
This coming from MC2 of all people.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 17, 2013, 03:31:03 pm
I'm sorry I'm completely ignorant about comics, but I actually feel Jamie Foxx looks good, and the outfit trick is genious IMO (the lights should be removed by CGI, no?)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: San2 on April 17, 2013, 03:51:51 pm
Don't talk that way about an agent of HYDRA, dude.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 18, 2013, 03:51:53 am
MSN is in talk to bring back Heroes. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/superheroes-dont-stay-dead-msn-in-talks-to-relaunc,96623/)
no. no god. please. no. we killed it. we made the bad show go away. it was hard, but we knew it turned pure evil by the second season. please. don't. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 18, 2013, 02:36:35 pm
its going to be called alpha heroes, and it will merge both universes.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
The alphas being all ghosts
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 18, 2013, 03:04:27 pm
MSN is in talk to bring back Heroes. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/superheroes-dont-stay-dead-msn-in-talks-to-relaunc,96623/)
no. no god. please. no. we killed it. we made the bad show go away. it was hard, but we knew it turned pure evil by the second season. please. don't. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hey, I liked Heroes. Yeah, the second and third seasons were complete ass, but that was when that idiotic writer's strike was going on and every show sucked during that time frame. It got good again in Season 4, once the stupid strike was over and they actually had professional writers working on the show again.
That being said, I'm not exactly thrilled to hear that they're thinking of trying again. Some things are better left dead.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 18, 2013, 03:07:09 pm
Actually S2 wasn't as good as S1, but NEARLY AS BAD AS S3. By S2 they just looked slightly confused, and SURE they completely ditched everything from it in S3, but still!
I hope IF Heroes comes back, it will be as masterfully written as S1. It has that potential.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 18, 2013, 03:09:14 pm
Actually S2 wasn't as good as S1, but NEARLY AS BAD AS S3. By S2 they just looked slightly confused, and SURE they completely ditched everything from it in S3, but still!
I hope IF Heroes comes back, it will be as masterfully written as S1. It has that potential.
Wasnt Loeb on S2 and S3?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on April 18, 2013, 03:14:30 pm
I wouldn't know about the meta, I just watched the thing until I stopped liking it, around S3
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 19, 2013, 12:56:50 am
its going to be called alpha heroes, and it will merge both universes.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
The alphas being all ghosts
.\/.
Spoiler: Alphas spoilers(click to see content)
The only person's fate in question was Dr. Rosen (cause he has a movie career, but then again he had one before the first season, it was more of a failsafe if he declined to return or if their budget was cut and couldn't afford him). Everyone else should've been fine.
But Rosen totally survived and developed some powers and god fucking dammit why did Heroes get 4 fucking seasons and Alphas only got 2. ALPHAS WAS HEROES DONE RIGHT, DAMMIT :qq:
I liked Heroes too! I was even among the people who thought, when the first half of the season was airing, that it was "Lost done right"! Of course, that sentiment faded away quickly, just compare their respective finales, with Lost's explosive, almost movie-quality two part season 3 finale (those explosive game changers: NOT PENNY'S BOAT, and WE HAVE TO GO BACK, KATE, god I'm getting chills just thinking about them). Heroes meanwhile did a nonsensical retread of Watchmen's ending, featuring the magically empty streets of New York, middling resolutions to the storylines, and an overall sense of "who cares".
And then the second season quickened the decline. The writer's strike certainly played its part, but it mostly affected their episode count, and the ability to tune up the existing scripts. A lot of season two's issues were ones that couldn't be touched up, they were deep and fundamental. Plus, tons of other shows were able to deal with the writers' strike (to bring up Lost again, they managed to do great, and even produced their single best episode, The Constant).
Yeah, the second and third seasons were complete ass, but that was when that idiotic writer's strike was going on and every show sucked during that time frame. It got good again in Season 4, once the stupid strike was over and they actually had professional writers working on the show again.
Wait, what? The third season wasn't affected by it. (well I mean they did plan to do the first half of season 3 in season 2, but still). It was still watchable and there were a few good episodes here and there in both those seasons, but it was clear that they were never going to live up to the potential they showed (and displayed in episodes like "The Company Man"). Also, I think you're confusing the seasons with the volumes; season 3 had two, the first half being the wretched Papa Petrelli storyline, and the second half being the pretty good fugitive one (easy to see why it was better, Bryan Fuller came back for that half). Season 4 is the one with the evil carnies. Good lord, what an awful, terrible season. I couldn't keep watching it after 10 or so episodes. And it only got worse, from what I hear. Tim Kring just didn't know what he was doing. And when all the people who kept the show good left, it spiraled out of control.
Loeb came on right after the pilot, and left after the first half of season 3. He wrote some episodes and was a co-producer (which means he had some influence over the direction the show took, but I'm not sure of the specifics). He wrote some pretty wretched episodes, but they weren't the worst the show would do.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 20, 2013, 02:57:51 am
C'mon guys, I thought we were gonna talk about Heroes, that wall of text wasn't even that big! >:[ Posted: April 20, 2013, 02:59:19 am oh and they're remaking Weird Science (http://www.avclub.com/articles/cover-yourselftheyre-gonna-remake-weird-science,96703/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 20, 2013, 03:03:48 am
Well the 21 Jump Street remake was fairly decent (even though it turned out to be a semi sequel kinda like another "remake" that's currently out). We'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on April 20, 2013, 03:05:47 am
I hated Nathan all the way, and I hated Peter most of the time for just being useless. That goes for the entire seasons revolving around them by extension. The storylines were going in circle all the time, with characters being so dumb and blind and useless, believing anything they wanted and fuck the world. Quinto's character (forgot his name already) was pretty much the only interesting thing in the show. The starting concept was interesting but not that interesting, and not that well done. And god damn it, the three cloned sisters or whatever, or how to recycle a bad actress when they figure out her character is garbage by giving her more garbage characters. The first season was good for novelty, variety (even if it were just little things and nothing notable), and for Quinto, but the nuke storyline already went in circle fast. Oh, and... forgot his name already, normal badass dad Company Man, he was great too but there were a few occasions where his character was really on the verge of being just as blind stupid as everyone else. As a whole, you can only conclude that the characters were pretty badly written. Except for Sylar and Noah Bennet (Wikipedia'd their name) but it doesn't seem like they always knew what to do with them either.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 20, 2013, 03:24:58 am
Sylar was really terribly written after the first season; they could never decide on a direction for him, so his character was super disjointed and only held together due to Quinto's acting. And that's all because he was supposed to die in season 1, but they decided he needed to come back, go on a road trip in Mexico, lose his powers, be brainwashed into thinking he's Nathan, squander that storyline, and turn into a good guy after being stuck in an alternate dimension with Peter in an extremely homoerotic episode, apparently. (of course Heroes shows that episode after I stopped, god, just hearing about it makes me tempted, oh jeez that would be hot UMM NOTHING)
HRG/Mr. Bennet was handled much better, and like Quinto, Jack Coleman often was the only thing making his scenes work, as the script, the direction, and the other actors actively worked against him.
Hiro was probably the character handled the worst, always behaving incredibly dumb and never doing anything because his powers were just too powerful, and then they gave him brain cancer for some reason, and then it was cured magically when he hallucinated being on trial in his own mind or something?
I remember having visceral hatred for Claire's boyfriend in season 2, West, but I cannot for the life of me remember. I guess, for once, I actually did end up blocking something from my mind because it was so bad!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on April 20, 2013, 03:33:21 am
Yeah, Sylar was all over the place, but Quinto made it work, and quite well, so it didn't look as bad as it really was. He has that phase where he begins being a good guy with that blonde electricity chick (I think, I forgot), starting to think he doesn't actually need to kill people to learn, and then a little later he goes bad again and kills the girl anyway just because lol fuck you after all. That scene was pretty well done, but only because it was Quinto, as a character it was just another change of direction. They did try to make us believe hard in his "I'm a good guy now" phase when we see that alternate future where he's a good daddy, but blows up (literally) again when his son is killed. That also worked because of Quinto.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 22, 2013, 11:58:53 pm
Futurama dies yet again. (http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/04/22/futurama-not-renewed-comedy-central/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 23, 2013, 12:51:53 am
:( It's never been as good as it had been, pre-cancellation, but this is still very sad news.
Quote
And the series finale, which features a wedding between Fry and Leela, is “a tasteful, emotional gorefest,” he raves. “There’s a lot of death but there’s also a lot of time travel, so that makes for an interesting combination.” Adds Groening: “It’s a really satisfying ending. It’s an epic ending. If indeed it’s the ending.”
At least we'll have an ending, though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on April 23, 2013, 04:26:08 am
Ducking famn it. Canceled again!!!?!?! This is so unfair.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 23, 2013, 05:32:51 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jexsam on April 23, 2013, 09:59:15 pm
I'll give it a chance, if only because I enjoyed the first couple of games.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 24, 2013, 07:09:34 pm
Bishop and Warpath will be in Days of Future Past. (http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/176415-bryan-singer-confirms-bishop-and-warpath-are-in-x-men-days-of-future-past)
X-Men movies, stop, please. You're scaring me. I don't want another Last Stand. YOU HAVE ENOUGH CHARACTERS
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on April 24, 2013, 09:07:30 pm
Bishop was pretty much a given don't know about Warpath though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on April 25, 2013, 12:17:33 am
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1869987317/wish-i-was-here-1 Zach Braff raising a million dollars in one day (target 2 millions in 30 days) to fund his next movie "Wish I was here", sort-of sequel (spiritual) to Garden State. (I thought here was the place I heard about it a couple hours ago but I can't find any former mention of it...)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 26, 2013, 12:17:33 am
"Vanilla Ice Goes Amish" (http://www.avclub.com/articles/vanilla-ice-is-going-amish-finally,96889/) is a thing that exists now.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 27, 2013, 04:28:46 am
The CW went against all logic and decided to renew Beauty And The Beast (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-cw-renews-hart-of-dixie-and-beauty-and-the-bea,97042/), that remake of the Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman-starring 80's show, only this time starring Kristin Kreuk and some regular looking dude with tiny, imperceptible scars as the titular Beast. And also this time it's unbelievably terrible.
In other news, Alphas remains cancelled. NBC also renewed some stuff, none of which were comedies. Those announcements, I guess, will come sometime later, to further stress Community fans out. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/nbc-renews-parenthood-grimm-revolution-a-couple-of,97035/)
On the bright side of things, Parenthood is got renewed, with a full season order, even. Let's just hope Hannibal will get lucky too.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on April 27, 2013, 07:09:22 am
Spoiler: Tara Strong plays with herself on CN (nsfw)(click to see content)
(http://i.imgur.com/h9eiKzQ.gif)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 27, 2013, 03:02:14 pm
Del Toro is developing a potential TV series based off of the manga Monster for HBO. (http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/guillermo-del-toro-is-hatching-a-monster-of-a-series-at-hbo/)
Please don't let this be a fuck up because it has the potential to be good.
(and yeah, kinda old news but I didn't see it mentioned so...)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 30, 2013, 02:47:52 am
Two and a Half Men has lost its half man, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/gods-own-halfman-no-longer-condemned-to-appear-on,97064/) yet will still remain on the air, and his former co-stars are also now the highest-paid actors on TV, because God hates us.
In other news, Alphas remains cancelled.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on April 30, 2013, 11:43:01 pm
^ I hope this time Two and a Half Men get cancelled once for all :)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 30, 2013, 11:51:38 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordpopcorn-1.png[/avatar]The show will be renamed "Two Men." Ratings will reach a record high on the first episode, and then plummet after people realize it's not at all what they thought it was.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 01, 2013, 12:25:15 am
Chris Hardwick is getting his own TV show. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/chris-hardwick-getting-his-own-latenight-show-on-c,97155/) No, the Talking Dead doesn't count. Neither does the Nerdist show. Nor does the upcoming Talking Bad count. What I'm saying is that Chris Hardwick is in a lot of shows.
Anyways it will air after the Colbert Report and will be produced by Reno 911! creators Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, so this could be pretty interesting.
The show will be renamed "Two Men." Ratings will reach a record high on the first episode, and then plummet after people realize it's not at all what they thought it was.
The show will never die. Ever.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: LurkerSupreme on May 01, 2013, 01:55:27 am
Del Toro is developing a potential TV series based off of the manga Monster for HBO. (http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/guillermo-del-toro-is-hatching-a-monster-of-a-series-at-hbo/)
Man this is such good news. I was disappointed when the movies fell through, but this more than makes up for it. Hopefully it means a bit more creativity and a willingness to diverge from the plot when necessary. That's what made the show dull for me.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 03, 2013, 05:33:09 am
Oh, were you hoping that awful idea for Jurassic Park IV (the one where the government has trained dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them as soldiers) would never be made?
Too bad. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3231386/will-jurassic-park-open-again-for-business/)..........well, the story is still under wraps but that's what's been teased about it apparently.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 03, 2013, 05:34:40 am
Well, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll use the dino-soldier plotline.
Hopefully.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 03, 2013, 06:53:52 am
And now there is a Parks & Recreation porn parody. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/there-is-a-parks-and-recreation-porn-parody-becaus,97194/)
Also, Tom is now a woman with giant breasts.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on May 03, 2013, 11:30:25 am
Leave it to Jmorphman to post porn parodies of anything.
Thanks mate.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on May 03, 2013, 12:14:05 pm
Holy shit, I thought NRS' redesigns of DC characters for Injustice were bad, but get a load of Square Enix's figures : Green Lantern (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10226802) Batman (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10226801) Wonder Woman (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10226803) Jesus Christ this is terrible. Square Enix is usually better than that on figures, but this here is just "what if DC superheroes were the main character of a JRPG"...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Just No Point on May 03, 2013, 09:05:52 pm
Oh, were you hoping that awful idea for Jurassic Park IV (the one where the government has trained dinosaurs to carry weapons and use them as soldiers) would never be made?
Too bad. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3231386/will-jurassic-park-open-again-for-business/)..........well, the story is still under wraps but that's what's been teased about it apparently.
Hell Yeah! DinoRiders the movie!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 06, 2013, 05:31:19 am
Forgot to post about this: AOL has shut down Comics Alliance. (http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2013/04/aol-pulls-plug-on-comicsalliance/) For some reason. It certainly wasn't for lack of hits, they've been doing better than ever lately.
So, why does this matter? Aren't there a lot of other comics sites? Well, shut up, imaginary person I invented, and read this:
http://comicsbeat.com/viva-comics-alliance/ said:
If Comics Alliance was known for anything – aside from the much-needed essays on prejudice and progression, aside from discussion of Batman punching people with car parts, aside from advice on how to make and celebrate your favourite characters via cosplay – it was for being a website where people enjoyed being immersed in their favourite culture. There’s a tendency, especially as you find yourself growing older than your childhood heroes, for people to turn cynical and dismissive, to take joy in hating things and seeking out misery. It’s prevalent all across the internet. No matter what your passion is, people online want to tell you you’re stupid for having it. Comics Alliance, to me, was a site which refused to fall into that pit.
I'm feeling really bummed about this, and combined with the recent AV Club departures (http://www.avclub.com/articles/an-update-from-the-av-club,97016/), it leaves me wondering where to go to read the kinds of things they provided. :(
At least the AV Club's news and TV divisions are mostly unaffected, at least...
Holy shit, I thought NRS' redesigns of DC characters for Injustice were bad, but get a load of Square Enix's figures : Green Lantern (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10226802) Batman (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10226801) Wonder Woman (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10226803) Jesus Christ this is terrible. Square Enix is usually better than that on figures, but this here is just "what if DC superheroes were the main character of a JRPG"...
Sweet merciful Christ. What the fuck? These aren't just awful designs from a "faithfulness to the original version" kind of thing, they're just incredibly awful from a general design perspective.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 06, 2013, 04:48:58 pm
hahaha very asian. They look like 6 feet tall, skinny people in light Robot Battle Armors
Title: MARGE SIMPSON IS DEAD!!!!!!
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 07, 2013, 10:55:35 pm
(http://ll-media.tmz.com/2013/05/07/0507-margaret-ruth-groening-1.jpg) http://www.tmz.com/2013/05/07/simpsons-matt-groening-mother-margaret-marge-obituary/ Or at least the woman who inspired her, Margareth Groening, mother of Matt, the creator of The Simpsons. RIP
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: MightyKombat on May 07, 2013, 10:57:11 pm
Don't do that again. You actually made me think Julie Kavner had really died.
The thread title I mean.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on May 07, 2013, 11:02:10 pm
basara scores another stupid thread title
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Kunai20 on May 07, 2013, 11:21:51 pm
was that necessary to pull a DuckSS........the thread saying one thing while the post means something else?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 07, 2013, 11:24:07 pm
Don't do that again. You actually made me think Julie Kavner had really died.
The thread title I mean.
That's why I made it here instead making a separate thread, I don't wanted to be dicked again by Titiln once again. Oh wait--
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on May 07, 2013, 11:29:03 pm
In the "recent posts" list on the front page, it appears with the title you put in your post, you dumbass. It doesn't matter if you posted it in this topic.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 07, 2013, 11:33:25 pm
Oh great, another dick telling me I can't change the title to post a news here. What's your problem, guys??
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on May 07, 2013, 11:35:38 pm
The problem is that you post stupid things and people get the wrong idea about real people. And fuck you, seriously, the only dick here is you. You can change the topic title, just don't make it something retarded. How hard is it ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 07, 2013, 11:40:14 pm
The mother of Matt Groening is a stupid thing to post here in news?? Of course, how I don't even think about it. She was the inspiration for Matt Groening to make Marge Simpson in first place, but yeah, she doesn't deserve to be mentioned here, right??
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on May 07, 2013, 11:41:46 pm
you are totally twisting what everyone is saying. No one said that wasn't important, it's that you changed the title and it wasn't even the correct story.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on May 07, 2013, 11:42:32 pm
I didn't say Matt Groening's mother was a stupid thing, I said your title was a horrible choice of word because it made people think it was someone else. All you had to do to make it right was specify "Marge Simpson's inspiration" instead of just "Marge Simpson", and no one would have been annoyed by the title change. You're a fucking ass.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: MightyKombat on May 07, 2013, 11:45:04 pm
The thing is when people see "MARGE SIMPSON IS DEAD!!" they're more likely to think her voice actress, Julie Kavner, died. Either that or they killed the character off for god knows what reason.
I really don't see the point of misleading titles like that.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 07, 2013, 11:46:18 pm
you are totally twisting what everyone is saying. No one said that wasn't important, it's that you changed the title and it wasn't even the correct story.
Well, it was in part, in every news pages I found this news it appears like this. But no, because dicks like Titiln and By--DKDC I can't put that title without be called as a dumbass and stuff, so fuck those two shitheads. But yeah, sorry. Some admin/mod can delete these comments, please??
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on May 07, 2013, 11:47:18 pm
i thought you would have learned about misleading X IS DEAD thread titles after the Iron Maiden Is Dead aberration you posted
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on May 07, 2013, 11:47:29 pm
Those news page that use the same title are shit too, and you're an asshole. You did that shit before, how could you expect this time to be different ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Cazaki on May 07, 2013, 11:50:07 pm
C'mon guys, it's not that serious to throw insults at each other
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 07, 2013, 11:53:32 pm
Those news page that use the same title are shit too, and you're an asshole. You did that shit before, how could you expect this time to be different ?
Don't you want to see my shitty threads?? OK, so ignore me. I'm doing that right now with you, motherfucker
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: LurkerSupreme on May 07, 2013, 11:54:43 pm
Just stop using the "XXX Is Dead!!!" period or at least just use the person's name instead.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on May 07, 2013, 11:57:38 pm
C'mon guys, it's not that serious to throw insults at each other
The problem is that he won't admit it and he'll shrug off anyone who disagrees with him and keep denying that he did something stupid. Like I said, just going back and changing the title would have been fine, but no, he goes full defensive over his stupidity and he refuses to get what people are mad about.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on May 07, 2013, 11:58:17 pm
OK, I won't do this thing again if that makes you happy >:(
this isn't even about me. i wasn't the only one that thought the iron maiden thread title was stupid. i wasn't the only one that thought the same here either. i wasn't the first to point out how the thread title was misleading, it was mightykombat. you're trying to make it personal when it clearly is not
also telling other people youre ignoring them is kind of sad
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 08, 2013, 12:11:04 am
Think what you want, I'm done with this. I won't put another "Someone IS DEAD" title ever again so no one won't confuse again and no dicks will junk me again tell me what I shouldn't do with insults
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Kunai20 on May 08, 2013, 12:15:44 am
well let's redirect back to the original topic at that which Basara posted.........I still think it's a tragic lost regardless. still she can be at least be proud to know Matt became the successful person because of her. RIP And the Simpsons is still going.......I don't remember the last season number they were on though......
and thanks for posting the news Basara-kun
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 08, 2013, 06:06:25 am
Ender's Game trailer
Well, it certainly has a great cast... but it does seem overly actiony (the caveat being of course that it's a trailer). Also it's directed by the guy who did X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Yikes.
Oh well, not like I'm gonna give Orson Scott Card money anyhow. The IT Crowd is coming back! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-it-crowd-is-returning-for-one-final-episode,97452/)
...for one more episode.
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Post by: SNT on May 08, 2013, 06:23:24 am
So here's the first glimpse from Amazing Spider-Man 2 of Paul Giamatti as the Rhino, presumably before he becomes the Rhino.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 12, 2013, 01:55:46 am
All the broadcast networks just ordered series and renewals, so a bunch of news came out.
Most importantly COMMUNITY SEASON 5 (http://www.avclub.com/articles/community-renewed-for-fifth-season,97627/)!!!!! 13 episodes ordered so far, but who knows if that will change. Chevy Chase will not return, but I'm not sure what will happen with Ken Jeong. He signed onto a pilot early this year, but I'm not sure if it was picked up and if it would affect his presences in this new season.
And Parks & Recreation was renewed for a 6th season! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/parks-and-recreation-reportedly-renewed-for-a-sixt,97561/) It wasn't really in doubt, but NBC is insane, so it's nice to have it confirmed.
Meanwhile, Whitney and 1600 Penn fell in battle (http://www.avclub.com/articles/lets-all-pretend-to-be-sad-that-whitney-and-1600-p,97567/), and Up All Night was finally put out of its misery (http://www.avclub.com/articles/nbc-also-mercykills-up-all-night-and-guys-with-kid,97570/), which is, again, the show that considered having a magic portal connecting the old, single camera reality of the show, to the new, multi-camera revamp of the show (that only had a single episode filmed in that format, if it was filmed at all, I'm not checking, sue me), a magic portal that only the baby could see. Also mercifully canceled was that horrible, horrible Ryan Murphy show, The New Normal (http://www.avclub.com/articles/upfronts-update-cbs-cancels-four-univision-wants-t,97630/), the one about a bunch of stereotypes trying to adopt a baby.
But it wasn't all good news, they also declined to pick up that John Mulaney show (http://www.avclub.com/articles/nbc-opts-not-to-pick-up-john-mulaneys-sitcom-presu,97618/), which is too bad.
And ABC canceled Happy Endings, which is complete and utter bullshit. (http://And ABC canceled Happy Endings, which is complete and utter bullshit.)
Also, Adult Swim is making a cartoon starring Mike Tyson solving mysteries with a talking pigeon. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/adult-swim-also-had-upfronts-where-it-announced-a,97617/)
Title: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: [DKG] on May 13, 2013, 04:25:49 pm
http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/5/13/spidey-takes-on-the-rhino-in-amazing-spider-man-2-set-videos.html For some reason I miss the suit from ASM1
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Post by: GOH on May 13, 2013, 04:32:10 pm
Paul Giamatti reading dem comics. :D
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 13, 2013, 10:08:38 pm
Apparantly there's a western remake of Big Man Japan in the works (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3232727/the-big-man-japan-remake-is-still-in-the-works/).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 14, 2013, 05:04:03 am
Did someone say Spanish-language Breaking Bad? (http://www.avclub.com/articles/univisions-spanishlanguage-version-of-breaking-bad,97684/)
the main character's name is Walter Blanco!!!!!!
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2013, 03:27:02 pm
:rofl:
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Post by: 【RTC】MelvanaInChains on May 14, 2013, 08:25:48 pm
new whose line is it anyway sneak peek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K2BNMuKaums). they still got it, but there's a faint emptiness to drew not being there...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 15, 2013, 05:41:59 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 15, 2013, 05:42:38 pm
That Robocop statue that was being built for Detroit? It's almost done, here's some pics (http://www.avclub.com/articles/detroits-robocop-statue-is-almost-done-and-its-god,97725/).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Thedge on May 15, 2013, 07:13:25 pm
Awesome.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on May 16, 2013, 03:34:46 am
new whose line is it anyway sneak peek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K2BNMuKaums). they still got it, but there's a faint emptiness to drew not being there...
That's Lana Kane, isn't it JM?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 16, 2013, 07:21:40 pm
It is, Aisha Tyler. She's capital G Great! (http://media.avclub.com/images/430/430389/16x9/627.jpg?4496) So Disney redesigned Merida from Brave to be a part of their Disney Princesses line, but then backed out after protests from people. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/disney-quietly-nixes-its-gussied-up-version-of-mer,97793/)
An internet petition worked! STOP THE PRESSES
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 16, 2013, 07:57:25 pm
Are your bodies ready for some Atlantic Rim? (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/66653/asylum%E2%80%99s-atlantic-rim-trailer-goes-big-giant-robots-battling-giant-monsters)
(http://i.imgur.com/msSCz3T.jpg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on May 17, 2013, 11:14:45 am
There is a thread for Pacific Rim isnt there?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 17, 2013, 05:46:09 pm
There is and I barely noticed it when I posted that :P Posted: May 20, 2013, 08:50:58 pm New Poltergeist to film this September (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3233819/exclusive-poltergeist-to-film-this-september-first-details/).
UPDATE: Poltergeist is a sequel, (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3234132/just-like-evil-dead-the-new-poltergeist-is-a-sequel/) just like a certain other "remake" released.
Also in ghost movie news, Dan Aykroyd refuses to let Ghostbusters 3 die already. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3233826/dan-aykroyd-confirms-bill-murrays-ghostbusters-3-exit-reveals-new-plot-details/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 25, 2013, 06:44:34 am
Human Centepide 3. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/human-centipede-3-begins-filming-plans-to-sew-500,98194/) Features a 500-person human centipede. Nothing else needs tonbe said.
...but I would like to point out that the casting call for prisoner roles states that interedted parties are required to be part of a human centipede towards the end of the shoot, with absolutely no explanation given as to what a human centipede is. Truly, this is the apotheosis of human society.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on May 26, 2013, 03:15:56 pm
I just realized that she did the Ubisoft press conference at E3 last year. You remember, the girl wood chick?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on May 26, 2013, 05:35:26 pm
Michael Clarke Duncan’s Grave Defaced, Artist Claims No Racism Intended (http://www.webpronews.com/michael-clarke-duncans-grave-defaced-artist-claims-no-racism-intended-2013-05)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 29, 2013, 06:27:12 pm
WWE Studios and Warner Bros are producing an animated Flintstones movie for 2015. (http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/animated-flintsones-pic-adds-pro-wrestlers-to-its-bedrock/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on May 30, 2013, 11:36:45 am
why.jpg
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Post by: [DKG] on May 31, 2013, 09:08:23 am
Fuck Yes!!!!
and in other news http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/29/jason-david-frank-return-confirmed-for-power-rangers-20th-anniversary-as-tommy-oliver-as-both-the-green-and-white-ranger
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 31, 2013, 04:18:51 pm
Oh yeah the 20th anniversary that they didn't plan which will probably be either only ten episodes or one anniversary episode.
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couldn't even get the kid from Turbo, that has to be an omen
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on June 03, 2013, 05:51:45 pm
How was this never brought up here?
GREEN RANGER - WORLD RECORD HOLDER FOR ... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/18/jason-david-frank-skydiving-record_n_2503125.html
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Thedge on June 03, 2013, 07:04:42 pm
Oh shitmierda!, Carlos Estevez!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on June 06, 2013, 08:09:44 pm
Warner Bros sells Friday The 13th rights BACK to Paramount, along with some South Park rights. (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/christopher-nolans-interstellar-warner-bros-562879)
However:
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Sources say Paramount only enjoys the rights for both titles for the next five years and has that amount of time to make follow-up movies.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 12, 2013, 10:34:22 pm
TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON
A MICHAEL BAY FILM (http://www.avclub.com/articles/michael-bay-to-direct-his-first-video-game-movie-t,98918/)
Coming soon. Rated PG-13.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on June 12, 2013, 11:51:20 pm
ew Michael Bay
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Post by: Speedpreacher on June 13, 2013, 02:28:55 am
A match made in heaven
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Post by: GOH on June 13, 2013, 06:09:56 pm
300: Rise of an Empire Trailer
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 15, 2013, 09:21:53 pm
this is not really news or shocking, but the emmy 2013 ballots are up (http://www.emmys.tv/ballots/2013). the acting ones aren't very surprising since they list basically everybody, but the writing ones are interesting because there's only one arrested development episode listed, 3 community episodes, 5 family guy episodes (seriously), one louie episode, 7 modern family episodes (really) and 5 it's always sunny episodes.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bad News GBK on June 15, 2013, 09:28:38 pm
this is not really news or shocking, but the emmy 2013 ballots are up (http://www.emmys.tv/ballots/2013). the acting ones aren't very surprising since they list basically everybody, but the writing ones are interesting because there's only one arrested development episode listed, 3 community episodes, 5 family guy episodes (seriously), one louie episode, 7 modern family episodes (really) and 5 it's always sunny episodes.
One Archer episode, and it's arguably the weakest episode of the season. Why?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on June 22, 2013, 03:51:57 am
Proceed with a grain of salt, but apparently Jurassic Park 4's story was leaked (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3239441/heres-what-jurassic-park-iv-will-be-about/).
And it's much better than the "Dino Soldier" story.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on June 22, 2013, 04:04:08 am
They need to stop beating around the bush and put an actual budget behind a non-straight-to-TV Dinotopia.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 23, 2013, 05:52:02 am
Remember that episode of Futurama with Fry's dog, and how sad it made you? And they they brought Seymour back, with diminishing returns in a series of events we'd really all would rather forget because it kinda ruined the first episode? Anyways Seth MacFarlane is gonna be voicing Seymour in an upcoming episode. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/sad-futurama-dog-to-become-much-less-sad-with-addi,99240/)
Yes. Really. Voicing him. Because he can talk now? And will be voiced by Seth MacFarlane??? :|
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on June 23, 2013, 06:04:20 am
Thanks for not mentioning this key bit:
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in an Aug. 14 episode that takes place solely in Fry’s dreams.
Even so, it sounds like something the executives at Fox would have come up with.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 23, 2013, 06:07:00 am
The fact that it's in a dream doesn't really change anything to me. It's still really weird and frustrating and I dunno I'm sure it'll be funny because it's Futurama and Seth MacFarlane is a pretty good voice actor but I'd rather they stop bringing Seymour back.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on June 24, 2013, 02:20:35 am
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Post by: Jmorphman on June 24, 2013, 03:01:38 am
Did I miss a memo or something that said we all hate Futurama now? Futurama, the highly critically praised comedy? Maybe you're thinking of The Cleveland Show or something.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jexsam on June 24, 2013, 03:40:43 am
Did I miss a memo or something that said we all hate Futurama now? Futurama, the highly critically praised comedy? Maybe you're thinking of The Cleveland Show or something.
Or the mediocre seasons that aired on Comedy Central.
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Post by: Jmorphman on June 24, 2013, 03:44:23 am
They're not as good as the earlier ones, but they're still funny, and there's been definite classics. This last season has felt like they got their groove back.
The movies I would definitely call mediocre, though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on June 24, 2013, 03:50:06 pm
Did I miss a memo or something that said we all hate Futurama now? Futurama, the highly critically praised comedy? Maybe you're thinking of The Cleveland Show or something.
No, not all of us, it's just me. I'm crazy like that. And no I'm not talking about The Cleveland Show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on June 24, 2013, 05:24:01 pm
A bunch of the older seasons were fun, though sometimes it felt like you were expecting something to be fun and it was just a random parody of something you didn't care about. It does have some of the greatest episodes of a comedy show I know, but currently, it feels like it's a lot of those parodies or simple mockery of something, so IMO it's getting a little tired (last week's Fast and Furious parody is an example of something I didn't give a shit about, for one, so it didn't feel too funny to me).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on June 24, 2013, 07:11:07 pm
Also, big news. Legendary Studios is severing its ties from Warner Bros. (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2013/06/25/warner-bros-legendary-split-up/) They did all three Nolan Batman movies and MoS. So... this is a pretty big deal. I think this means Nolan probably won't be involved with the sequel? Maybe?
I know this is from the DC thread, but I wonder how this would effect something like say, Godzilla.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 27, 2013, 04:05:58 am
(last week's Fast and Furious parody is an example of something I didn't give a shit about, for one, so it didn't feel too funny to me).
I've never seen any of the Fast and Furious movies, but I thought it was pretty decently funny (mostly the girl going on and on about the unspoken verbal abuse she suffered). I would've said the episode was a kinda stinker but then BAM suddenly Flatland parody and it really redeemed the episode, IMO.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on June 27, 2013, 04:09:09 am
Gravity Falls keeps being wonderful and I would suggest it to everyone.
Peace y'all.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 27, 2013, 04:20:53 am
Jim Carrey says he can no longer support Kick-Ass 2 because of Sandy Hook (http://www.avclub.com/articles/jim-carrey-says-he-can-no-longer-support-kickass-2,99355/)
this whole situation is weird
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on June 27, 2013, 04:22:33 am
didnt you read kickass 2? Thats not that weird.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 27, 2013, 04:27:49 am
I meant stuff like why now (and not 6 months ago), why he is sorta echoing the stuff the NRA and buddies were throwing out after Sandy Hook (violent games and movies are the problem, not our precious innocent guns), or even what his lack of "support" is gonna be.
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Post by: Iced on June 27, 2013, 04:30:43 am
Because the movie is about to come out and it has
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a major shooting scene at a school
and Carrey is a big gun control supporter, also a big christian and his effort since then on gun control would be called in question the moment he was pictured
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taking part of a movie where there is a major school shoot out extremely glorified in violence
so he is pushing in his christ chips and cashing out before shit hits the fan. His long term plans probably include politics.
My question is why isnt he giving away all the money he made out of the movie to charity if he has such a huge moral hangup on a movie he fullheartedly supported.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 27, 2013, 04:34:24 am
He could've easily "withdrawn his support" right after Sandy Hook happened, he saw the script over a year ago and filming had almost certainly wrapped by then, the fact that he's doing it now seems a bit fishy to me.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on June 27, 2013, 04:39:12 am
the final cut was probably only avaliable recently.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 27, 2013, 04:52:02 am
And the violence didn't hit intellectually until he saw that final cut? Yeah, I guess that makes sense...
The whole thing still feels weird to me, though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on June 27, 2013, 05:04:53 am
i think he's a hypocritical sack of shit
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on June 27, 2013, 07:18:47 am
(last week's Fast and Furious parody is an example of something I didn't give a shit about, for one, so it didn't feel too funny to me).
I've never seen any of the Fast and Furious movies, but I thought it was pretty decently funny (mostly the girl going on and on about the unspoken verbal abuse she suffered). I would've said the episode was a kinda stinker but then BAM suddenly Flatland parody and it really redeemed the episode, IMO.
Yeah, the gags were still decent, although the unspoken verbal abuse girl is exactly the kind of reference I didn't care for (I'm guessing it was a reference given how many times they repeated it). 2D world was an okay idea (I had no idea it was a parody of something), although not much more than that : there was nothing much going for it other that "they're in a 2D world, okay".
I meant stuff like why now (and not 6 months ago), why he is sorta echoing the stuff the NRA and buddies were throwing out after Sandy Hook (violent games and movies are the problem, not our precious innocent guns), or even what his lack of "support" is gonna be.
Oh, I didn't think Carrey was specifically echoing the NRA against violent movies in defense of guns. It's just violence in general that he's sick of.
he saw the script over a year ago and filming had almost certainly wrapped by then, the fact that he's doing it now seems a bit fishy to me.
He said he'd finished filming a month before it happened, yeah, but given he said "I can't support this film", what I understand by "support" is that he doesn't want to participate in promotional events and interviews and whatnot, which should be around the corner as the release comes close. It's the right timing IMO if that's correct. No one would have cared if he'd said it several months before it even started.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on June 27, 2013, 02:40:08 pm
2D world was an okay idea (I had no idea it was a parody of something), although not much more than that : there was nothing much going for it other that "they're in a 2D world, okay".
It seemed very old-school Futurama to me, in that it took a cool sci-fi concept and explored it.
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Post by: GOH on June 28, 2013, 12:56:08 pm
My question is why isnt he giving away all the money he made out of the movie to charity if he has such a huge moral hangup on a movie he fullheartedly supported.
How can he even support the first movie
Kickass is such a piece of shit movie it's just awful
Mark Millar is lying I HATE YOU MARK MILLAR
FUK U
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on June 28, 2013, 01:31:54 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on June 28, 2013, 02:25:30 pm
Mark Millar says in the article that Jim liked the first movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on June 28, 2013, 03:12:44 pm
Oh, okay. Well there wasn't a shooting in a school in the first movie. It was brutal, it had a little girl savagely murder people with knives and handguns, but it didn't have machine guns in a school. (... Yeah, I do get what you mean.)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on July 06, 2013, 05:48:52 pm
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool movie is as a scumbag girlfriend: "it's like the worst relationship I've ever had!" (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=82768#mUKbDmmFALTZ384I.01)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 07, 2013, 10:09:38 am
Happy Endings is officially dead, after numerous failed attempts by Sony to shop it to other networks. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/its-time-to-accept-that-happy-endings-is-really-fi,99621/)
In summation, fuck you ABC. With a rusty spoon.
:qq:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 07, 2013, 07:05:39 pm
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool movie is as a scumbag girlfriend: "it's like the worst relationship I've ever had!" (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=82768#mUKbDmmFALTZ384I.01)
You'd think with the character's booming popularity in recent years the movie would be done by now.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on July 07, 2013, 09:37:51 pm
And with the recent videogame too, but... it's by Fox :-\ even the same Reynolds hated Deadpool version of Origins: Wolverine
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 07, 2013, 10:07:59 pm
Origins was done by Fox. Sony is the studio that did the Spider Man movies.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on July 08, 2013, 08:10:50 pm
My bad, I mistaken it (already fixed). However, that should be one of licences should be back to Marvel (but yeah, all X-Men related is still on Fox u_u)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 08, 2013, 10:22:52 pm
First official poster for Spike Lee's Oldboy remake out (http://collider.com/oldboy-poster-spike-lee-remake/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 10, 2013, 08:00:54 am
Great news, Saved By The Bell, Punky Brewster, Miami Vice, Knight Rider, and Airwolf are all getting comics books, which everyone totally wanted! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/airwolf-punky-brewster-and-saved-by-the-bell-are-g,99726/)
also THERE IS GOING TO BE A CABIN IN THE WOODS MAZE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO AAAAAA (http://www.slashfilm.com/cabin-in-the-woods-maze-coming-to-universal-orlando-this-fall/) Posted: July 10, 2013, 08:31:50 am also, poor Orson Scott Card is being terrorized by radical gay activists, who refuse to see the movie Ender's Game, based solely on Card's viruelent anti-gay views. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/enders-game-author-orson-scott-card-issues-plea-fo,99915/)
How monstrous and intolerant of them. Don't they know that homophobia isn't a choice?
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Post by: GOH on July 10, 2013, 10:35:55 am
Damn genetic mix-ups
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Post by: Basara Dandy on July 10, 2013, 09:32:36 pm
Miami Vice comics :bison: Posted: July 11, 2013, 12:49:28 am Also: http://comicsalliance.com/jamie-foxx-electro-the-amazing-spider-man-2-movie/
So ... Terrence Howard is now MAKING DIAMONDS, not giving a shit about the Ironman franchise success.
I thought they'd let him go for his Homophobic remarks (or something)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 13, 2013, 05:21:07 am
Freddy Vs Jason writers setting up a new horror franchise at New Line (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3242518/friday-the-13th-writer-set-up-potential-secret-horror-franchise-at-new-line/).
Please let it be a slasher flick.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 14, 2013, 09:09:03 am
Lionsgate is holding a charity premiere of Ender's Game to benefit LGBT causes, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/lionsgate-to-hold-lgbt-benefit-premiere-for-enders,100092/) because of all that Orson Scott Card raging homophobic asshole stuff. Poor, poor persecuted OSC, everyone is being so mean to him. Fox is gonna try adapting The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen to TV, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fox-to-try-league-of-extraordinary-gentlemen-as-a,99922/) likely because they have constructed a device that is powered by Alan Moore's rage.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on July 19, 2013, 05:46:09 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordpopcorn-1.png[/avatar]Days of Future Past gets its Sentinel. (http://screencrush.com/comic-con-2013-sentinel-x-men-days-future-past/) (http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/screencrush.com/files/2013/07/Sentinels-X-Men-Days-of-Future-Past.png)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on July 19, 2013, 06:14:43 pm
Days of Future Past gets its Sentinel. (http://screencrush.com/comic-con-2013-sentinel-x-men-days-future-past/) (http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/screencrush.com/files/2013/07/Sentinels-X-Men-Days-of-Future-Past.png)
May I ask why a Sentinel is wearing a clear goalie mask?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 19, 2013, 11:55:43 pm
to avoid getting hit by a Puck (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puck_(comics)), of course
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 20, 2013, 01:36:37 am
Robocop Aiming for PG-13 rating. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3244125/comic-con-13-the-new-robocop-will-most-definitely-be-pg-13/) The reason they give is because "The Dark Night was" and "the original would be PG-13 these days".
Yeah this is very PG-13. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FftEeQmuDWM) Posted: July 20, 2013, 05:12:42 am And he won't die before becoming Robocop. (https://twitter.com/BDisgusting/status/358383977263927296) Ruining one of the points of the original.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on July 20, 2013, 08:33:29 pm
Days of Future Past gets everybody else. (http://comicsalliance.com/x-men-days-of-future-past-character-portratis-sentinels-trask-industries/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on July 20, 2013, 10:20:31 pm
I still can't get over the fact that Hank looks like a blue Grinch. :/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 23, 2013, 04:35:29 am
Godzilla's new look was leaked today. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pU0IzmiVU)
EDIT: Vid was removed. Posted: July 26, 2013, 07:09:04 pm Remember the movie Legion? A pilot for a TV series based off of it was greenlit. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3245619/tv-syfy-greenlights-legion-series-pilot-dominion/) Posted: July 31, 2013, 01:41:00 am Days of Future Past stuffs (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/X-Men-Days-Future-Past-Reveals-Sentinels-Peter-Dinklage-Bolivar-Trask-38767.html)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 31, 2013, 06:19:39 am
FINALLY, AFTER ALL THIS TIME: A BUTTERFLY EFFECT REMAKE (http://www.avclub.com/articles/makers-of-the-butterfly-effect-to-launch-reboot-tr,100808/)
... by the same guy who wrote and directed the first one, for some reason. And it's hasn't even been 10 years since the first one. Hmm. I hope there are more fetuses killing themselves in the womb in this one! Also, this is relatively old, and isn't that firm of a rumor, but here some details (http://www.movieweb.com/news/green-goblin-suit-to-resemble-iron-man-armor-in-the-amazing-spider-man-2) on the Green Goblin's suit for Amazing 2 (possibly 3 too?). Basically it will be an Iron Man type deal, all black, with an open face, bluetooth earpieces that are reminiscent of the goblin ears from the comics (what), and spiked green hair (WHAT).
Remember the movie Legion? A pilot for a TV series based off of it was greenlit. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3245619/tv-syfy-greenlights-legion-series-pilot-dominion/)
The third Exorcist movie? The one that is really fucking good but is mostly ignored?
... oh.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on July 31, 2013, 08:19:45 am
A new Archie animated series with the 90s style treatment?? Of course it's welcome!! (http://comicsalliance.com/its-archie-animate-series-cartoon-moonscoop/) :D
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Poemi Watanabe on July 31, 2013, 12:39:47 pm
A new Archie animated series with the 90s style treatment?? Of course it's welcome!! (http://comicsalliance.com/its-archie-animate-series-cartoon-moonscoop/) :D
Those character designs... So much 80's.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on July 31, 2013, 01:13:19 pm
FINALLY, AFTER ALL THIS TIME: A BUTTERFLY EFFECT REMAKE (http://www.avclub.com/articles/makers-of-the-butterfly-effect-to-launch-reboot-tr,100808/)
why.jpg
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 31, 2013, 08:15:22 pm
New Star Wars rumored to shoot this August. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/07/31/star-wars-episode-vii-to-shoot-this-august-production-alias-revealed/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on August 02, 2013, 12:39:58 am
Confirmed finally: James Cameron will make a sequel for Avatar, but instead of 1, 3!! (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-james-cameron-avatar-sequels-20130801,0,6518554.story) Strange moment to confirm this, especially since he has been sued for plagiarism for this movie (http://www.3news.co.nz/James-Cameron-sued-by-British-artist-over-Avatar/tabid/418/articleID/303273/Default.aspx)...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on August 02, 2013, 04:22:25 am
Hey guys, remember that live action Akira movie that was finally put out of it's misery last year?
The one we hoped would never happen?
Well I have bad news for us all.... (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3246744/tetsuoooooo-akira-back-in-development/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on August 05, 2013, 12:05:52 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordimpatient.png[/avatar]Peter Capaldi revealed as the 12th Doctor. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23570354) Whiny tween fangirls are screaming en masse at the prospect of Doctor Who starring someone older than 30.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: 1Ultima on August 05, 2013, 12:30:28 am
Yeah tumblr is annoying at the minute. But I will be reserving judgement until I see him act.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on August 05, 2013, 12:43:33 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordintrigued.png[/avatar]Here he is.
From what I've seen, he's actually a really good actor. Plus he's already played a role on Doctor Who once before, so there's that.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: 1Ultima on August 05, 2013, 12:48:13 am
I remember that show. I think it was The Thick of It. And he appeared in Torchwood:Children of Earth so there's that as well.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on August 05, 2013, 01:30:27 am
Whiny tween fangirls are screaming en masse at the prospect of Doctor Who starring someone older than 30.
Hah ! I was always thinking it was a little telegraphed that the Doctor was mostly played by older men beyond their 40s in the first era, and by people not beyond their 30s in the revival. Trying to fit in the current mold of the pop star and all. I'm okay with that - not to mention that having a younger guy always made it feel like there should be romance with the doctor, except it's not really a show for that and it wouldn't be good (the River Song arc made it work differently).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 05, 2013, 08:14:23 am
Pacific Rim may not have done very well here in America, but the worldwide box office has been pretty great, so...
PACIFIC RIM SEQUEL MAYBE?!?! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/a-pacific-rim-sequel-is-now-more-likely-thanks-to,101066/) :D
Hey guys, remember that live action Akira movie that was finally put out of it's misery last year?
The one we hoped would never happen?
Well I have bad news for us all.... (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3246744/tetsuoooooo-akira-back-in-development/)
IT WAS DEAD, WHY CAN'T IT STAY DEAD
this is truly a cruel and meaningless universe.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on August 06, 2013, 06:40:42 pm
In news I'm surprisingly looking forward too, See No Evil is getting a sequel with Kane returning. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3247345/are-you-guys-ready-for-a-sequel-to-wwes-see-no-evil-starring-kane/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on August 06, 2013, 08:20:26 pm
See No Evil was terrible yo.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on August 07, 2013, 12:48:15 am
mitch hurwitz is considering adding peter serafinowicz to arrested development (movie or another season i suppose) (http://www.peterserafinowicz.com/blog/arrested-development-movie/)
i hope this happens, serafinowicz is funny and his scenes with will arnett in running wilde were easily the best part of the show
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 07, 2013, 08:07:58 am
Holy shit that would be amazing.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 08, 2013, 03:34:25 am
mitch hurwitz is considering adding peter serafinowicz to arrested development (movie or another season i suppose) (http://www.peterserafinowicz.com/blog/arrested-development-movie/)
i hope this happens, serafinowicz is funny and his scenes with will arnett in running wilde were easily the best part of the show
UPDATE ON THIS KINDA: Franklin and the banana stand will be in the next season. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/whatever-form-arrested-development-takes-next-it-w,101276/)
I really missed Franklin. I'm glad he'll be back.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on August 08, 2013, 04:00:01 am
short documentary about the Sin eater psycho case.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on August 08, 2013, 04:25:07 am
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Nice Bullseye cameo at the end. And I love how they pulled off the Venom transformation.
One thing though, is the vid implying that Brock is the Sin Eater? That's not how it's supposed to work.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 08, 2013, 04:38:31 am
Eddie B.'s accent is kind of grating and pretty bad.
I love the 80's vibe, though.
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
when Venom finally appeared onscreen it got really, really goofy but that's mostly the fault of the budget, or lack thereof, rather.
also since when is Bullseye's name Ben? I guess they were shooting an execution film to show off Bullseye's skills or something, but that whole segment felt really weird and silly.
I dunno. I can get that he kills the crew at the end (being unhinged) but that's how it came across to me. And hey for the micro budget they pulled off Venom decently.
Also maybe Bullseye was using an alias.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on August 08, 2013, 03:11:46 pm
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
back when i first read it i assumed that brock, after being proven wrong on the sin eater case would eventually become sin eater himself
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on August 08, 2013, 05:01:46 pm
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
By the way, did anybody catch Spider-Man's blink-and-you-miss-it cameo where Brock is talking about "the Bugle thing"?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on August 09, 2013, 06:12:07 pm
Sharknado 2: The Second One to begin filming this fall. (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/sharknado-2-revealed-sequel-title-article-1.1421807)
Yes, they are literally calling it "The Second One."
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on August 09, 2013, 08:33:25 pm
Hey guys, remember that live action Akira movie that was finally put out of it's misery last year?
The one we hoped would never happen?
Well I have bad news for us all.... (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3246744/tetsuoooooo-akira-back-in-development/)
IT WAS DEAD, WHY CAN'T IT STAY DEAD
this is truly a cruel and meaningless universe.
Kite and all you need is kill are also getting hollywood adaptations, and those are gonna get released soon. there are still not many details about what you need is kill, besides tom ruise being the protagonist, but kite already changed most of the plot.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on August 10, 2013, 01:34:35 am
All You Need is Kill adaptation got renamed to Edge of Tomorrow but other than that not much was said about it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 10, 2013, 09:57:32 am
The new half-man in Two And A Half Men will be Charlie Sheen's long lost lesbian daughter (http://www.avclub.com/articles/two-and-a-half-mens-new-halfman-is-a-lesbian-playe,101369/), played by Amber Tamblyn, of House fame.
She's a half-man because she likes girls I guess? Ugh.
Kite and all you need is kill are also getting hollywood adaptations, and those are gonna get released soon. there are still not many details about what you need is kill, besides tom ruise being the protagonist, but kite already changed most of the plot.
Akira just seems worse, just from the changes that have been listed.
The new half-man in Two And A Half Men will be Charlie Sheen's long lost lesbian daughter (http://www.avclub.com/articles/two-and-a-half-mens-new-halfman-is-a-lesbian-playe,101369/), played by Amber Tamblyn, of House fame.
She's a half-man because she likes girls I guess? Ugh.
Kite and all you need is kill are also getting hollywood adaptations, and those are gonna get released soon. there are still not many details about what you need is kill, besides tom ruise being the protagonist, but kite already changed most of the plot.
Akira just seems worse, just from the changes that have been listed.
back when i first read it i assumed that brock, after being proven wrong on the sin eater case would eventually become sin eater himself
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
??? Brock didn't exist as a character during the Sin-Eater stuff. Unless you meant the video?
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
no, when they introduced brock later on and connected to sin eater, I thought the character natural evolution would go towards replicating sin eater crimes and obsessing with it instead of what he ended up becoming.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on August 12, 2013, 02:58:53 pm
So Banderas joins the cast http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/178719-mel-gibson-and-antonio-banderas-join-the-expendables-3 so stoked
WOAH. Really looking forward to this now.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 14, 2013, 09:46:12 am
The Necronomicon is now available... as a bikini. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/now-you-can-wear-the-evil-deads-necronomicon-as-a,101510/#comment-997922564)
Because I don't know.
Spoiler: I mean, wearing it just seems like it's courting trouble, right?(click to see content)
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Post by: Xan on August 14, 2013, 09:48:54 am
I dunno, it looks neat to me.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 14, 2013, 09:59:04 am
I suppose there's nothing sexier than boobs wrapped in tanned flesh, complete with creepy face.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Duos on August 14, 2013, 10:01:58 am
Personally I think it's brilliant, in an unnerving creepy way. It almost completely nullifies the sexiness aspect.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 14, 2013, 10:11:39 am
Look, all's I'm saying is, if you want to wear your creepy skin face bikinis, please do so in the privacy of your own home, because that shit is creepy.
And also I don't want to become a deadite.
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Post by: Duos on August 14, 2013, 10:24:01 am
What, you mean I can't wear this to the beach or the public pool?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Xan on August 14, 2013, 10:27:52 am
What, you mean I can't wear this to the beach or the public pool?
I believe it comes with a contract that stipulates you only wear it in worn-down cabins, deep in the woods. Preferably with in a remote location connected to the outside world only by an easily flooded, rickety old bridge.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 22, 2013, 06:54:13 am
That really awful looking Fox show, executive produced by Seth MacFarlane, Dads, is creating a brouhaha about its depiction of its Asian character. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/asianamerican-group-asks-fox-to-please-do-somethin,101725/) Also, the co-creator tweeted this back in 2011: “If you wanna feel better about this earthquake in Japan, google 'Pearl Harbor death toll’". Which is uh, OK. Yikes.
And then Fox basically just said nah, don't care (http://www.avclub.com/articles/not-surprisingly-fox-is-just-going-to-ignore-its-r,101837/).
Anyways Seth MacFarlane is gonna be voicing Seymour in an upcoming episode. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/sad-futurama-dog-to-become-much-less-sad-with-addi,99240/)
That wasn't that bad I guess? If nothing else, it was over quickly.
That fucking final scene, though. Fuck. :(
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Post by: Long John Killer on August 22, 2013, 08:09:04 am
It was a nice ending, but throughout the episode, it felt odd that Fry only wanted to spend time with his mother again. Just weird he didn't have anything to say to his father or brother.
Especially his brother, what with Luck of the Fryish.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on August 24, 2013, 12:14:58 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Do not even ask on August 29, 2013, 03:57:56 am
Uwe Boll is crowdfunding a sequel to the Postal movie (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1544635303/postal-2)
I don't think anything more needs to be sai- OH WAIT
Quote
Where the money goes The money goes all for cocaine for the stars down the nose.
Truly Uwe Boll is a misunderstood genius :mmhmm:
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Post by: GOH on August 29, 2013, 10:02:24 am
How on earth is that guy still around
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Post by: Roman55 on August 29, 2013, 05:41:19 pm
Former MMPR cast member wants to make PG-13 stand alone movie about the Green Ranger. (http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/29/green-power-ranger-movie-chatter)
Sounds like silly wishful thinking (because the whole concept is indeed silly). But hey.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on August 30, 2013, 07:15:28 am
Former MMPR cast member wants to make PG-13 stand alone movie about the Green Ranger. (http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/29/green-power-ranger-movie-chatter)
Sounds like silly wishful thinking (because the whole concept is indeed silly). But hey.
I'm going to totally ignore any potential continuity issues with this seeing as the overarching "continuity" of Power Rangers only ever comes up for the sake of conveniently explaining crossovers and the rare throwback (Rita Repulsa being the Mother of Magic in Mystic Force, for instance).
With that out of the way. I think this could work as a one-off special. I don't agree that Tommy has the franchisability of Wolverine, but a mostly standalone hour-long anniversary special featuring Green Ranger kicking some ass could be pretty sweet. Keep the language toned down but dial up the violence to PG-13 levels would work, I think. Throw in some Dragonzord action for good measure.
It'd take some serious finagling, but this might be the opportunity to provide the Lord Zedd fight we never got in MMPR. I can't think of how right off hand, though. Maybe Rita left him and he's bitter or something.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bad News GBK on September 01, 2013, 03:40:37 pm
See no Evil 2, the sequel which again features Kane as the antagonist starts filming on the 23rd september, it will be a straight to dvd release
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jexsam on September 03, 2013, 07:00:45 am
This is a thing that's getting made. (http://henshinjustice.com/2013/08/23/its-coming-white-ranger-vs-scorpion-rangers-assemble-and-vote/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on September 03, 2013, 07:59:09 am
I'm for it so long as Scorpion wins but doesn't kill him.
Actually came across their YouTube channel about a month ago. People were flipping the hell out over them including Cortana in a poll of theirs that she wasn't fighting in anyways. (Not that she could) I see they've changed the video's name since then.
So Futurama's final episode has come and gone. Or at least final until we get to the year 2999 and people start re-creating it.
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Post by: Bea on September 06, 2013, 02:04:10 am
I wouldn't buy that for a dollar.
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Post by: Roman55 on September 06, 2013, 02:25:19 am
He'd better shoot someone in the crotch at the very least.
Also, I can just feel the bullshit melodrama between him and his family.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on September 06, 2013, 10:30:32 am
It's directed by the guy who made Tropa de Elite, it looks good and it probably will be good.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on September 06, 2013, 08:01:36 pm
Being a great director doesn't mean you still can't make shit.
And that looks like shit compared to the original.
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Post by: DKDC on September 06, 2013, 08:04:24 pm
Even without the original, this trailer has all the telegraphed bad cliché themes in the world of robot/technology movies, and it looks like they showed everything the movie will have - everything it will be.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jexsam on September 06, 2013, 09:26:38 pm
Skepticism abounds.
I'll give it this much, though - the suit looks pretty good. Unnecessary red visor light aside, anyway. But that's kinda like having pretty decorations on an ugly cake. It's nice they got that much right, but if the whole thing tastes foul, it amounts to nothing.
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Post by: GOH on September 06, 2013, 11:46:31 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on September 07, 2013, 12:11:45 am
Don't worry, I'm sure they'll cater to the old movie fans and add mini dinosaurs as enemies just so the movie ends up as terrible as the old ones :haw:
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Post by: Roman55 on September 11, 2013, 05:00:36 am
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Post by: Bastard Walt on September 11, 2013, 06:14:37 pm
Genious man, I knew we could count on you.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on September 11, 2013, 06:16:39 pm
godzilla is now anime
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Post by: SNT on September 13, 2013, 07:47:25 am
Ep 1 The whole season two weeks away, all available at once
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Post by: Long John Killer on September 14, 2013, 04:00:02 am
So Legend of Korra's second season started tonight. Pretty good start.
Spoiler: General summary of the first two episodes(click to see content)
6 months after Amon's death. Korra's "mastered" airbending, Tenzin's sending her to each Airbender temple to learn more on it. Stop at North Pole carnival, visit family & friends. Meet Korra's uncle who's an expert in spirits. Dark spirit shows up, demolishes all the benders and Korra in Avatar state. Uncle soothes spirit using some new kind of spirit bending, it wanders off. Korra's uncle wishes to bring Korra to the source of these spirits, Tenzin disagrees. Korra points out how everyone else was helpless to stop them, dismisses Tenzin as her teacher and follows uncle. Tenzin leaves with family to the planned air temple. Korra's father follows Korra and his brother, the two argue over what's best for her.
Next episode, explaining why Korra's father, from the South Tribe, lives in the North; he used to be a general, froze over and destroyed an entire forest by the South Pole when chasing barbarians. Forest spirits came and destroyed much of the re-built Southern Tribe. Father got banished, started a new life in the Northern Tribe. Later, spirits attack, ruin all of the crew's supplies, uncle and father argue again over turning back or not. Korra tells her father to leave, they go on, so he did. They get to the source, the frozen forest, Korra's the only one allowed in being the Avatar. She goes into the Avatar state, fixes the negative energy, the Southern Lights return to the sky that have been gone since the Fire Nation's war. They finally get to the Southern Water Tribe, find Northern Tribe warships outside. Uncle explains to Korra that the spiritual disturbances was just one part of the problem. End of the episode.
Seems to be new episodes each Friday now. Hope it stays this good.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 14, 2013, 04:52:02 am
That show with Seth Green and Gene Parmesean on Fox that Seth MacFarlane is tangentially involved with has a brilliant new ad campaign for the show (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fox-is-using-the-fact-that-critics-hate-dads-as-a,102841/), consisting of a narrator with an incredibly grating voice describing how those dumb critics hate the show because it's racist, offensive, and devoid of humor, but don't you worry because the real fans know what's what, that the show is actually hilarious and critics totally sux.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 17, 2013, 12:07:29 pm
(http://media.avclub.com/images/438/438225/16x9/627.jpg?6617) So here's the new Flash (for Arrow). (http://www.avclub.com/articles/heres-the-guy-who-will-be-playing-the-flash,102914/)
It's some guy from Glee, who is somehow supposed to be a forensic investigator for the police despite looking like he hasn't started shaving yet. And he'll apparently be a comic book fan boy or something. MEH.
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Post by: Neocide on September 17, 2013, 12:17:30 pm
I'm going in with an open mind, although he looks more like bart then barry. Oh well, whatever.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on September 21, 2013, 03:16:01 am
Nielsen to add data for mobile TV viewing as well as roll out a service that measures TV tweets. (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323308504579085341986969458.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_LEFTTopNews)
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 21, 2013, 05:34:16 am
How timely of them.
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Post by: Titiln on September 23, 2013, 03:03:13 am
guess who won the emmy for lead actor in a comedy series ;D
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Post by: Neocide on September 23, 2013, 03:08:45 am
ugh, what is wrong with the world, I do not find that show funny at all.
modern family is pretty boring too.
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Post by: Titiln on September 23, 2013, 05:10:59 am
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Likewise, the ATAS should require 500 words of rationale per category, just so morons aren't allowed the privilege of anonymity anymore. If you can't explain your vote sensibly, in 500 words, as to why a show is the Best Drama of all, people should put the leeches and the Nikki Finke's on you. Doing so might result in satisfactory explanations for why:
Jim Parsons wins anything, when his job as an actor is to play someone who neither understands nor cares about emotion, empathy, motive, etc. — all the stuff an actor reacts to and exhibits — thus almost guaranteeing that other contenders for the same nomination are doing far more work at far more risk of exposing their shortcomings
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Post by: PBRTODD101 on September 23, 2013, 05:20:30 am
Jonathan Banks/Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston didn't win? lol emmys
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Post by: Roman55 on September 25, 2013, 03:49:30 am
So it looks like Fox nabbed that Commissioner Gordon TV show. (http://www.deadline.com/2013/09/commissioner-gordon-fox-tv-series-drama/)
Title: Guess who's back, back again
Post by: Iced on October 02, 2013, 09:03:37 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/3S1nOQB.png)
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Post by: Girard on October 02, 2013, 09:08:32 pm
Knuckles what happened? Then again I guess that could apply to all of them except tails.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on October 02, 2013, 09:17:27 pm
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Post by: MightyKombat on October 02, 2013, 09:24:53 pm
Sonic has more hair than usual. And jesus christ Knuckles.
It being a comedy though sounds awesome.
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Post by: Cazaki on October 02, 2013, 09:38:43 pm
Sounds like a fresh take. We don't get CN on campus though so I'll hardly ever see it. Hopefully it takes off and CN doesn't run it to the ground like most of it's other shows.
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Post by: Roman55 on October 03, 2013, 08:41:57 pm
Reboot to get sequel (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/10/03/reboot-cartoon-back-sequel-tv-show_n_4035942.html).
Of course it's still in the air at this point (no network has picked them up for example) but it's cool to hear regardless. Posted: October 04, 2013, 08:46:37 pm Trailer for the new Godzilla movie was finally leaked online.
However it was removed, but it's on Dailymotion (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x15k0cr_godzilla-trailer_tech) because nobody cares about that site. Got canned there too.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 05, 2013, 10:49:40 pm
Jonathan Banks/Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston didn't win? lol emmys
Eh, they've won before. Though Jeff Daniels winning best actor is a fucking joke (seriously it's such an unchallenging role, and the show itself is awful and smug as shit) and Hamm should've won.
At least Colbert won, finally. Well deserved, especially with the Super PAC stuff he was doing. The makers of the two Atlas Shrugged movies (you know the ones that bombed miserably) have turned to Kickstarter to help finance the advertising (http://www.avclub.com/articles/atlas-shrugged-producers-turn-to-kickstarter-for-h,103253/) (but not the actual movie budget, no way, what do you think they are, useless moochers asking for charity, you stupid parasite?) for the third part of their trilogy (or tetralogy I don't know nor care) desperately unwanted adaptation of a shitty book designed to espouse a horrible and scummy philosophy.
I'm sorry I can't take this seriously they're asking for fucking charity to make their shitty movie that has been rejected by the all powerful market twice over and their shitty philosophy is morally opposed to charity and ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. IFC has signed a deal with Earwolf Podcast Network (of Comedy Bang Bang! fame) to produce a bunch of shows (http://www.avclub.com/articles/ifc-greenlights-a-garfunkel-oates-series-signs-a-d,103517/), starting with The Embassy, starring James Adomian in a whole bunch of roles, which sounds utterly fantastic.
And they might be interested in turning some more podcasts into shows. (http://splitsider.com/2013/10/talking-to-scott-aukerman-and-jeff-ullrich-about-earwolfs-new-tv-production-arm/) Could Affirmation Nation the show be far off? Wouldn't a How Did This Get Made? show be BONKERS? I can't wait to see what they'll cook up. :)
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Post by: PBRTODD101 on October 06, 2013, 01:49:33 am
Doesn't mean they shouldn't win again (would have been the first for Banks). Unlike other repeat winners (Parsons) their characters drastically evolve between seasons and naturally so do their actor's performances. I agree about Daniels, can't comment on Hamm since I've only seen 2 episodes of MM.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 08, 2013, 08:00:43 am
Wilfred has been doing very very poorly in the ratings this last season, which makes its renewal both simultaneously surprising and understandable, because it will also only be 10 episodes, and it will be the show's last (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fx-sending-wilfred-to-live-with-its-sister-network,103671/). Hopefully they'll wrap up everything satisfactorily.
The original showrunner is also returning the show (working with the showrunners of season 3), so hopefully this last season will be more like 2 and not so insular and somewhat scattershot like season 3 was.
Doesn't mean they shouldn't win again (would have been the first for Banks). Unlike other repeat winners (Parsons) their characters drastically evolve between seasons and naturally so do their actor's performances. I agree about Daniels, can't comment on Hamm since I've only seen 2 episodes of MM.
Hamm hasn't won once and it's ridiculous and he deserves to win.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on October 08, 2013, 08:09:54 am
Hulk Hogan spoofs Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball Music Video.
I'm sorry. (http://www.hostamania.com/) :freak:
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Post by: Bastard Walt on October 08, 2013, 05:52:38 pm
I AIN'T WATCHING THAT SHIT >:(
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
AGAIN! :freak:
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Post by: SNT on October 10, 2013, 11:33:43 pm
DANGER ZONE
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 11, 2013, 05:31:54 am
That was amazing. Archer had a Babou shoulder patch, with a star-spangled ocelot! The locker behind Barry is labeled "Other Barry". Goddamn I can't wait aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Now, who wants to see Willem Dafoe's o-face? (http://media.avclub.com/images/439/439965/original/627.jpg?9437) What about Charlotte Gainsbourg's? (http://media.avclub.com/images/439/439976/original/627.jpg?9565) Uma Thurman? Stellan Skarsgard? (http://media.avclub.com/images/439/439967/original/627.jpg?9453)(http://media.avclub.com/images/439/439971/original/627.jpg?9511) And I don't think I need to ask if you want to see Udo Kier's vinegar strokes. (http://media.avclub.com/images/439/439975/original/627.jpg?9555) Lars von Trier you are a crazy person.
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Post by: Duos on October 11, 2013, 05:33:44 am
That last one is a reaction image gold mine lmfao.
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Post by: julian johnson 451 on October 11, 2013, 06:33:11 am
???.... O_O
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Post by: SNT on October 11, 2013, 11:55:38 am
Not me, just watched Beyond Two Souls this afternoon, ah fuck.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 15, 2013, 05:38:43 am
Big news: not only is Marvel reprinting Neil Gaiman's legendary, nigh-unobtainable MiracleMan run, but they're also gonna let Gaiman and orignal artist Mark Buckingham finish their aborted arc. (http://comicsalliance.com/miracleman-reprint-neil-gaiman-mark-buckingham-marvelman-marvel-joe-quesada/) Freaks and Geeks creator/Bridesmaids director Paul Feig wants to make a gay romantic comedy with Channing Tatum (http://thedissolve.com/news/664-the-heat-director-is-not-making-a-gay-romantic-com/), though it should be noted that it's more of a pie in the sky type deal than anything remotely close to being in production.
But, having said that, it does look like Lee Daniels is making an action movie starring an interracial gay couple, based on the novel Push by Sapphire.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 18, 2013, 09:55:15 pm
The Muppets and Lady Gaga are making a Christmas special together. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/lady-gaga-and-the-muppets-are-making-a-christmas-s,104283/)
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Post by: Roman55 on October 18, 2013, 11:41:34 pm
So this was apparently leaked: (http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/p480x480/1384312_628635193853258_1705083998_n.jpg) Posted: October 19, 2013, 08:37:48 pm Michael B. Jordan might get cast as Human Torch (http://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-human-torch-cast-michael-jordan-2015/).
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Post by: Mgbenz on October 19, 2013, 10:35:49 pm
I already know they were going to cast Johnny as a black man but Jordan of all people?
Wait, THAT Jordan. Nevermind he's ok.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 19, 2013, 10:54:01 pm
Just OK? Michael B. Jordan is a fucking fantastic actor. >:[
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Post by: SNT on October 19, 2013, 11:03:40 pm
Can't wait for the Blade reboot starring Zachary Levi.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 19, 2013, 11:27:55 pm
That's not really the same thing, though. Superheroes are a straight white male game, making them more diverse doesn't hurt anyone.
Making one of the most well known black superheroes white, though? Pretty bad.
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Post by: SNT on October 19, 2013, 11:36:46 pm
So traditionally white roles can be filled by black actors, but not the other way around? That's racist. Affirmative action is just fighting racism with more racism.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 19, 2013, 11:38:31 pm
Neither Blade nor Johnny Storm's race are particularly important to their characters, but yes, basically. That's not racist, it's called trying to be diverse in a field that is overwhelmingly not diverse.
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Post by: SNT on October 19, 2013, 11:53:26 pm
If Johnny Storm's race doesn't matter, why bother changing it? Claiming it's diversity for the sake of diversity is a cop out to avoid the issue of affirmative action as a means to combat racial imbalance being a flawed principle.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 19, 2013, 11:56:04 pm
It doesn't matter to his backstory or his character; it does matter, however, it adds some sorely needed diversity in a field that desperately needs it.
Comparing it to affirmative action is absurd.
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Post by: DKDC on October 19, 2013, 11:57:30 pm
They're changing Susan Storm's ethnicity too I presume ?
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Post by: Roman55 on October 19, 2013, 11:59:54 pm
No (http://screenrant.com/girls-allison-williams-rosaline-fantastic-four-reboot-2014/)
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Post by: DKDC on October 20, 2013, 12:05:37 am
...... So they're making Johnny Storm black but they keep his sister Susan Storm white. ... Right. It's for ethnic diversity, you know, if it's not important to his background then it can be changed to appear more diverse. But not the girl, she stays white. Don't be talking crazy now.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 20, 2013, 12:13:06 am
No (http://screenrant.com/girls-allison-williams-rosaline-fantastic-four-reboot-2014/)
... wait what? That's just silly. Cast a cool black actress in the role, dumb dumbs!
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Post by: SNT on October 20, 2013, 12:24:27 am
Why stop there? Let's make them ALL racial minorities! We'll be SUPER diverse then!
And another thing. If racism is such a big issue in America, how the hell did the concept of a black man that sets himself on fire (http://digital.nypl.org/mmpco/pcoimages/809569W.JPG)make it past development? Yes, it's a ridiculous comparison, but I'll be damned if I haven't seen people say much stupider things than this in the course of taking offense at something.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 20, 2013, 06:45:26 am
Why stop there? Let's make them ALL racial minorities! We'll be SUPER diverse then!
Why not? What exactly is the harm there? I mean, maybe the Thing would be better off staying the same, since he's Jewish and all, to keep as a tribute to Jack Kirby, but who the fuck cares if Reed is Asian and the Storms are black, or whatever?
And another thing. If racism is such a big issue in America, how the hell did the concept of a black man that sets himself on fire (http://digital.nypl.org/mmpco/pcoimages/809569W.JPG)make it past development? Yes, it's a ridiculous comparison, but I'll be damned if I haven't seen people say much stupider things than this in the course of taking offense at something.
that's just dumb
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Post by: Roman55 on October 20, 2013, 07:03:49 am
The only trouble I have with race lifts is that a few of them are just blatant PR stunts to drum up attention.
As long as the guy is alright and the film is good, no complaints on my end.
Unfortunately, it's being produced by Fox so I don't count on it (the film being good that is).
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 20, 2013, 07:14:36 am
Mark Millar is also a creative consultant, so... yeah. It's gonna be terrible.
But Michael B. Jordan will probably be great! I mean, he was in The Wire, AND Friday Night Lights!!!
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Post by: SNT on October 20, 2013, 10:14:13 am
What exactly is the benefit there? It's change without a discernible tangible benefit. If what race the main characters are doesn't matter like you say, then no, diversity for the sake of diversity is not a tangible benefit. All it does is fuck with established lore and alienate a chunk of the target audience.
What next, an Aussie Dr Doo- oh wait.
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Post by: -Red- on October 20, 2013, 10:23:32 am
This is really stupid
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
I'm not talking about the change but about a new Fantastic Four movie being produced. One of the lamest superheroe franchises ever.
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Post by: Mgbenz on October 20, 2013, 04:56:09 pm
Mark Millar is also a creative consultant, so... yeah. It's gonna be terrible.
Huh, forgot about that.
Can't wait for the scene where Doom uses a baby as a suicide bomb.
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Post by: -Red- on October 20, 2013, 05:32:23 pm
You know, I think there's another POV in this situation, what if the current actor was the best suited to play as Johnny Storm? Maybe they picked him because he was the best in the casting and not because he was black.
SNT has a point, change for the sake of change is kinda dumb but I never really cared about anybody's color skin anyway, and let's be honest, black Nick Fury is the most badass version of any Nick Fury ever :P
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Post by: Speedpreacher on October 20, 2013, 05:39:48 pm
Making Johnny black and Sue white is stupid because you have to come up with unnecessary backstory.
They should make them ALL black. Michael B. Jordan, Kerry Washington, Terry Crews and Denzel. Who wouldn't see THAT movie?
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Post by: Person Man on October 20, 2013, 05:41:40 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordballoon2_zps6530429e.png[/avatar]Going out of your way to change a character's race purely for the sake of being able to say you have diversity is dumb. It doesn't do any service to the character, or really make any meaningful change in any way. All it does is come off as the studio executives wanting to be able to pat themselves on the back and tell everybody how progressive they are. It's almost patronizing, in a way.
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Post by: -Red- on October 20, 2013, 05:46:47 pm
yeah but were they actually looking for a black actor for the sake of change or was he just the most suited for the character?
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Post by: Speedpreacher on October 20, 2013, 05:51:37 pm
yeah but were they actually looking for a black actor for the sake of change or was he just the most suited for the character?
When you've got an actor/director relationship it's hard to tell. It's like asking whether Johnny Depp was the Mad Hatter or Willy Wonka or Tonto because he was the best man for the job or not (the latter would be no, I think).
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Post by: Roman55 on October 20, 2013, 05:59:41 pm
Making Johnny black and Sue white is stupid because you have to come up with unnecessary backstory.
Probably some annoying adoption thing. "Oh you guys, we're not related but we're all family" bullshit.
We all have that co-worker who has no friends other than his mom and keeps dropping that line.
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Post by: DKDC on October 20, 2013, 06:06:25 pm
Miles Morales. That one was a good way to use a big name and inject some "diversity", because it's actually a NEW character, and they constantly compare him with the previous version - WITHOUT being obnoxious about it, and without feeling like "just another ripoff / clone". Of course the moment he appeared it felt a bit like "creating Black heroes for the sake of diversity" (and that was only because it was done to such a big name, Spiderman) but in this case it disappeared as soon as the character had a couple of pages to his name. Taking an existing character and changing him will obviously feel forced. Why not just create a new character ? That's how you do it if you want nobody to care that he's Black. tl;dr the problem isn't that he's Black, the problem is that it's a change. Don't start calling people racist for no reason.
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Post by: Bea on October 20, 2013, 07:19:13 pm
Making Johnny black and Sue white is stupid because you have to come up with unnecessary backstory.
Probably some annoying adoption thing. "Oh you guys, we're not related but we're all family" bullshit.
We all have that co-worker who has no friends other than his mom and keeps dropping that line.
Err... you all are aware that a couple composed of a white skinned person and a dark skinned person can produce white or dark skinned children, correct? I have examples of such in my own family. Genetics is a wonderful thing, and thus Susan and Johnny can still be siblings without any kind of unnecessary backstory.
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Post by: Jexsam on October 20, 2013, 07:47:12 pm
Arbitrarily changing a character's race is stupid by virtue of being arbitrary. There's nothing wrong with it in most cases from a storytelling point of view, but there was nothing broken about the character before that a race lift would fix. Best case, it adds nothing; worst case, it adds an excuse for writers to wax poetic about racial inequality. That said, the only real drawback is the alienation of long-time fans. While I understand and to an extent agree with the idea that sticking to the established is better, a race change is so low-impact a change that getting upset about it is almost as stupid as the change in the first place.
I said all that to basically say "meh".
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Post by: Speedpreacher on October 20, 2013, 08:18:41 pm
Making Johnny black and Sue white is stupid because you have to come up with unnecessary backstory.
Probably some annoying adoption thing. "Oh you guys, we're not related but we're all family" bullshit.
We all have that co-worker who has no friends other than his mom and keeps dropping that line.
Err... you all are aware that a couple composed of a white skinned person and a dark skinned person can produce white or dark skinned children, correct? I have examples of such in my own family. Genetics is a wonderful thing, and thus Susan and Johnny can still be siblings without any kind of unnecessary backstory.
I'm well aware of it. So now you have to show that Johnny and Sue have mixed parentage and you probably have to waste a throwaway line or two explaining genetics to people who AREN'T aware of such things (your average moviegoer, for one). Or you take the easy route and make one of them adopted. Okay, which one? THIS is what I mean about unnecessary backstory. You make them both black, you don't have this problem.
And I was totally serious earlier. You make them ALL black. You get to say right from the start you're making the FF black, so the discussion is over and done with. Terry Crews gets to be the Thing like he wants. You get a prominent black leading man who otherwise would have to choose between Blade, T'Challa, Luke Cage, [insert B or C tier character that nobody's heard of and/or cares about]. You get a prominent black leading lady who's got even less choice when it comes to superheroes because Halle Berry has a stranglehold on Storm. You get Tyler Perry involved somehow (not as Reed, please) to bring the illusion of family friendliness and sell it to people who otherwise wouldn't care all that much. You make money.
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Post by: Roman55 on October 20, 2013, 08:23:18 pm
I made the adoption crack to highlight the silliness of the scenario myself, but Speedpreacher nailed it.
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Post by: -Red- on October 20, 2013, 08:28:27 pm
Maybe in the universe the movie happens, people can be born with random skin colors. It's mahvel baby!
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Post by: Bastard Mami on October 20, 2013, 08:59:56 pm
just like xmen genetics.
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Post by: Titiln on October 20, 2013, 09:06:07 pm
Going out of your way to change a character's race purely for the sake of being able to say you have diversity is dumb. It doesn't do any service to the character, or really make any meaningful change in any way. All it does is come off as the studio executives wanting to be able to pat themselves on the back and tell everybody how progressive they are. It's almost patronizing, in a way.
epic this
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Post by: Bastard Mami on October 21, 2013, 01:44:15 am
so apparently one of the disney princesses is now bisexual http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2013/10/perfect-abc-introduces-disney-princess.html
the right is complaining because disney is shoving filthy homosexuals in children entertainment and the left is complaining because the bisexual is archetypical and bigoted.
no wonder hyw some people say that the far left and far right complain about the same things for different reasons.
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Post by: Iced on October 21, 2013, 01:52:53 am
that show isnt made by disney, they are just calling her a disney princess because disney had a mulan movie.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on October 21, 2013, 02:09:51 am
huh, i assumed that it was just a fairytale show using the same characters. thats some crazy stuff there.
It was a brilliant move when you think about it. They further cement their revisions of the characters as timeless storybook fairy tales, and they protect themselves from any lawsuit from Warner Bros. on behalf of DC Comics and Bill WIllingham.
You know, since they kind of stole the idea from Fables.
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Post by: Saikoro on October 21, 2013, 02:46:26 am
(http://media.avclub.com/images/439/439975/original/627.jpg?9555) Lars von Trier you are a crazy person.
This is exactly what I want to see Christmas Day. That's right kiddies!! It opens December 25th!!
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 21, 2013, 06:21:37 am
So it turns out Allison Williams is not Sue, but everyone in the running is still white, which is still silly. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/10/fantastic-four-allison-wiilliams_n_4077675.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003)
And apparently Jon Snow from Game of Thrones is in the running to play Reed, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/kit-harrington-kate-mara-and-michael-b-jordan-have,104094/) which is just, fuck you. Reed is not a goddamn teenager, don't do Ultimate Fantastic Four or something. God, Michael B. Jordan just got my hopes up, made me forget that Mark Millar is helping with this, that Fox is still in charge.
Puts new spin on franchise, helps distance the reboot from the last two movies, gives the opportunity to say something about race and family, gives Michael B. Jordan an acting role, tons of things. Who gives a fuck if it messes with "lore"?
I'm not talking about the change but about a new Fantastic Four movie being produced. One of the lamest superheroe franchises ever.
Get out.
And then read the original Lee/Kirby run, and also maybe the Waid run. Shit is fantas--it's great. Really good. Some of the most inventive comics ever.
You know, I think there's another POV in this situation, what if the current actor was the best suited to play as Johnny Storm? Maybe they picked him because he was the best in the casting and not because he was black.
I would guess that he was chosen (well technically he's not officially cast, only doing been asked to test, but whatever) because he worked with the director before (in Chronicle) and he has gotten and is getting a lot of praise for his acting work.
You know, since they kind of stole the idea from Fables.
Eh, well, Willingham did go out of his way to say they were distinct and it was in no way a ripoff, but even so, I just can't stop seeing it as a cheap imitation, or at least a failure in taking advantage of its premise like Fables does.
God I want a Fables TV show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on October 21, 2013, 06:51:49 am
What are you talking about. It gives them an opportunity to say something interesting, though I doubt they'd take try anything, even if they used, say, Speedpreacher's imaginary cast. But the potential is there, and the potential is interesting.
Fans of the comics? That is, anyone who'd bother watching a Fantastic Four movie?
If you're a fan of the Fantastic Four and Johnny Storm being black bugs you, you need to get a reality check.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on October 21, 2013, 07:32:58 am
it could very well bug him because, like you said, it "puts a new spin on the franchise". you can't say the change in race could accomplish several things and then say it doesn't matter and that anyone bothered by it needs a reality check. it's one or the other
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 21, 2013, 07:34:37 am
It doesn't matter from a character/lore perspective, is what I'm saying. It does give them new thematic opportunities, though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on October 21, 2013, 08:06:33 am
If anything, the Fantastic Four series is the one in need for some new interesting spins, lame ass boring superhero team.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Lith on October 21, 2013, 08:19:37 am
The reason I hate this change is because now I'll be labeled as a fucking racist for not approving of that change! Same thing happened with Nick Fury. I mean it wouldn't be bad having them be black if you know they were done right. Black Nick Fury looks so ridiculous... but that's just me. Also PersonMan pretty much summed up what I feel when it comes to changing someone's race.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 21, 2013, 08:27:32 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on October 21, 2013, 10:19:29 am
I liked black Nick Fury. I just can't imagine black Johnny Storm for some reason. Maybe because I'm picturing his usual personality and dialogue coming out of Jordan and it sounds weird in my head.
Then again everything is weird in my head. :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on October 21, 2013, 03:03:17 pm
gives the opportunity to say something about race and family
All that it says about race and family is that they don't understand anything about it. You want a compelling black character? Then you write a compelling black character. You can't just take a white character, change the color of its skin and nothing else, then point to it and say "this means we are racial diversity now."
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Duos on October 21, 2013, 03:15:57 pm
So you guys didn't like Ultimate Fury being black right.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on October 21, 2013, 03:20:20 pm
I love black people!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on October 21, 2013, 03:22:22 pm
Johnny storm acts like a wigga , which will make this very weird.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on October 21, 2013, 03:42:25 pm
So you guys didn't like Ultimate Fury being black right.
He was literally designed to be Samuel L. Jackson, of course everyone loves him. Was the previous version even any popular in the first place ? I didn't even know he used to be white when I first saw the SLJ version, I vaguely knew the name (not that I knew much about comics at the time). The Fantastic Four, despite their lack of recognition as serious characters, are still more or less known for their antics. The brain, the hot blonde, the big guy, and the "rich kid with a sports car" - as in "rich white kid" of course.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on October 21, 2013, 05:24:51 pm
White fury was huge with fans, samuel jackson was well received because the ultimate comics were neat at start( they got progressively worse).
The one you have in the movies are the ultimates looks with the original's personality.
In the main continuity there are two fury's now, the original one and a black one that is his kid.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Thedge on October 21, 2013, 05:29:54 pm
So... Samuel L. Jackson is David Hasselhoff's son?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 21, 2013, 05:35:58 pm
Yes.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on October 21, 2013, 05:48:35 pm
In the main continuity there are two fury's now, the original one and a black one that is his kid.
Hah, so the black one does go the "new character" route, and I reckon he doesn't get the bad "pandering to diversity by changing an existing character" attention. QED !
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 21, 2013, 05:57:08 pm
Part of it's due to the fact that the original is still running around but yeah you're right.
Only people that complain about the change are the ones that say it's pandering to the movie audience (which it kinda is, but it's definitely not as bad as most examples).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on October 21, 2013, 06:00:05 pm
You want a compelling black character? Then you write a compelling black character.
Yeah, no. If you want to write a compelling black character, you have to just write a compelling raceless character. The moment you set out to write a compelling "black character" that character is immediately solely defined by their race and doesn't become compelling at all.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on October 21, 2013, 11:26:30 pm
you are stigmatizing it way too much, let's say that instead of black chaarcter he had said lesbian character, that is not solely defining a character for her sexual orientation, but you can't realistically say that being lesbian won't have any impact in the character.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on October 22, 2013, 10:23:48 am
You want a compelling black character? Then you write a compelling black character.
Yeah, no. If you want to write a compelling black character, you have to just write a compelling raceless character. The moment you set out to write a compelling "black character" that character is immediately solely defined by their race and doesn't become compelling at all.
You're race has everything to do with who and what you are. It does have an impact on who you are and how people treat you.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 22, 2013, 08:26:01 pm
Some good news and bad news. Good news: Tim Burton is working on a Beetlejuice sequel (http://www.avclub.com/articles/tim-burton-is-reportedly-really-officially-working,104529/). Bad news: it's recent Tim Burton of Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows fame.
You can't just take a white character, change the color of its skin and nothing else, then point to it and say "this means we are racial diversity now."
Sure you can. Ultimate Fury, Liz Allen in Spectacular Spider-Man, even Alicia Masters in the old FF movies (played by Kerry Washington?! holy shit I didn't realize that, but now that I think about it she was a bright spot in those shitty movies) They didn't make a big fuss about it, and it didn't change any of the characters. Well, besides Ultimate Fury, who became "Samuel L. Jackson as spymaster", personality-wise.
Hah, so the black one does go the "new character" route, and I reckon he doesn't get the bad "pandering to diversity by changing an existing character" attention. QED !
Original Ultimate Fury did not go the "new character" route, he was just that universe's version of Fury. I'm pretty sure there were some other race changes in the Ultimate universe but the only other similar change I can think of is Ultimate Colossus being gay. Which is to say, since nothing sticks out, the changes were ultimately irrelevant to the characters, and weren't used to say anything about interesting about diversity or whatever. Well, Colossus, I guess, what with the whole X-Men are minorities angle.
But yeah 616 Fury Jr. just comes off as a silly attempt to make 616 exactly like the movie universe and stuff
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Do not even ask on October 22, 2013, 08:36:52 pm
it better be beetlejuice goes hawaiian or else i'm not interested at all
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 22, 2013, 08:39:44 pm
It'll be Beetlejuice goes Hawaiian and is now played by Johnny Depp, who wears an elaborate hat throughout the movie, also starring Helena Bonham Carter.
That's the full name.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Do not even ask on October 22, 2013, 08:42:44 pm
fuuuuuuck
i'm imagining how much of a complete trainwreck that movie would be and already the money is leaping out of my trousers onto my computer screen
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on October 22, 2013, 08:52:49 pm
Original Ultimate Fury did not go the "new character" route, he was just that universe's version of Fury.
Yeah, but like I said, it's Samuel L. Jackson, that's why this case was loved by everyone :P
Re: Beetlejuice, hm, yeah, I wonder if he's looking back at his old stuff and trying to go back to it, or the other way around, trying to redo his old stuff in his current style.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 22, 2013, 08:53:44 pm
Samuel L. Jackson should play every character.
I mean, I'd watch it. It'd be amazing.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 22, 2013, 08:58:57 pm
Who wouldn't pay for Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian with Samuel L as BJ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 22, 2013, 09:00:17 pm
Who wouldn't pay for Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian with Samuel L as BJ?
God that sounds amazing, but I also want to see Keaton come back. Can we get a buddy comedy with Keaton and Jackson both playing Beetlejuice?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on October 22, 2013, 09:26:16 pm
Samuel L Jackson already plays every character in every movie.
He's everywhere.
He's right here next to me telling me to shut the fuck up and post this sentence.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on October 25, 2013, 02:14:04 am
Good news Whovians (if there's any here): The 50th Anniversary Special Movie, "The Day of the Doctor" will be a worldwide release (http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/the-day-of-the-doctor-to-be-shown-in-3d-in-cinemas-worldwide/) not just in TV, but in cinemas (and even in 3D) thanks to an association of BBC and Cinemark. (http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/50th-anniversary-to-be-simulcast-in-over-75-countries-and-cinemas/)
I think the happiest people with this news are the latinamerican whovians (a.k.a. Doctor Who fans), since the movie will be shown in cinemas of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama and Peru, apart of BBC International TV signal, of course :P Also, other countries with this release are US, Canada, Germany, Russia, New Zealand and Australia
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on October 25, 2013, 02:23:38 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordava.png[/avatar]Oh yeah, I've heard about it. My brother and I are planning on taking a road trip up to Montreal to see it in IMAX.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on October 25, 2013, 02:25:32 am
Really worldwide ? I saw that info a few weeks back but it wasn't actually in every country. Like France for example, it wasn't in the list for the theater releases that I saw. .... Yup, no France. Well I won't go to the theater to see it then.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on October 25, 2013, 02:36:11 am
Well, at least via TV you can see the special, too bad there's no cinema release for France, I thought the special would be in almost all Europe countries...
However, this is the map for all countries that The Day of the Doctor will be televised (http://www.doctorwho.tv/watch-the-day-of-the-doctor/) and the channels you'll see it (the majority are BBC signals, but there're some others too)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 25, 2013, 04:49:47 am
So Clive Barker is writing the Hellraiser remake and Doug Bradley is coming back as Pinhead. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3261369/dear-hellraiser-fans-clive-barker-is-writing-the-remake/)
Along with this he also confirmed on Facebook that their aiming for an R-Rating.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 25, 2013, 05:06:31 am
... huh. Well hopefully it's good. NBC is rebooting Murder, She Wrote (http://www.avclub.com/articles/and-now-nbc-is-rebooting-murder-she-wrote,104673/), but with Octavia Spencer in the Angela Lansbury role. Because their last reboot of an old procedural, Ironside, is doing so well, and is definitely not canceled. There's a John Belushi biopic back in production (http://www.avclub.com/articles/that-john-belushi-biopic-is-back-on-wont-star-any,104579/), and the people being considered are Nelson Franklin (of The Office US and Veep), Emile Hirsch, Adam Devine of Workaholics, and "even Joaquin Phoenix’s name has 'also surfaced,' presumably in the whirls of a mystical fountain divined by a hydromancer who is drunk." (http://www.avclub.com/articles/that-john-belushi-biopic-is-back-on-wont-star-any,104579/)
But none of those people mentioned are the people you'd think of who would be perfect for the role; no no no, those people would be of course any actor that is overweight, as the The A.V. Club reports:
Sean O'Neal said:
Of course, none of these actors bear much physical resemblance to Zach Galifianakis, Jack Black, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Ethan Suplee, Tyler Labine, Chubby McSplitpants, Bobby Boobsweat, Colonel Blimpee Von SleepApnea, or any of the other actors who were named as being “considered” for the role, even if they had zero interest in it. But it’s possible that, in addition to fostering his own directorial vision, Conrad just really, really wants someone to eat a ton of heavy brunches with.
XD
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 25, 2013, 05:04:13 pm
We're gonna get Independence Day 2 with or without Will Smith goddammit. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3261462/independence-day-2-happens-with-or-without-will-smith/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on October 25, 2013, 05:44:09 pm
I don't even get why there needs to be an Independence Day 2 :blank:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Thedge on October 25, 2013, 06:19:05 pm
Indepence Day 2, Aliens now use antivirus
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Do not even ask on October 25, 2013, 08:14:37 pm
I don't even get why there needs to be an Independence Day 2 :blank:
Because it's a popular movie and Roland Emmerich's latest movies have flopped. Or in other words: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bad News GBK on October 26, 2013, 08:05:38 pm
" Kevin Tancharoen Departs Mortal Kombat Source: Kevin Tancharoen October 25, 2013 Although he was optimistic about the project just last month, choreographer-turned-director Kevin Tancharoen, the man behind the Mortal Kombat reboot webseries, just announced via Twitter that he is no longer involved in bringing the property to the big screen.
"After 3 years of Kombat," Tancharoen writes, "I've decided to move on to other creative opportunities. I wish everyone involved in the movie big success. Thanks!"
Tancharoen's “Mortal Kombat: Legacy” recently released its second season. The cast includes Harry Shum, Jr. ("Glee") as the warlord adviser "Kuai Liang," Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) as martial arts film actor "Johnny Cage," Brian Tee (The Wolverine) as Shaolin Monk "Liu Kang," and Mark Dacascos (Cradle 2 the Grave) as "Kung Lao" - a close friend of "Liu Kang." Additionally, Ian Anthony Dale (“Hawaii Five-O”) returns as the resurrected ninja “Scorpion,” and Cary Tagawa reprises the role he made famous in the first Mortal Kombat theatrical release as the powerful, arrogant sorcerer "Shang Tsung."
Although Tancharoen hints that the project will move forward without him, no other talent has been named at this time. Check back for details as soon as they become available." http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=110678
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 28, 2013, 02:56:38 am
Fox orders a full season of Dads. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fox-orders-a-full-season-of-dads,104757/)
I want the world to burn.
And Universal Studios Hollywood has closed their Bill and Ted Hallowen adults-only show, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/universal-studios-shuts-down-bill-and-ted-show-aft,104691/) because it was insanely racist, homophobic, and also terrible.
So Clive Barker is writing the Hellraiser remake and Doug Bradley is coming back as Pinhead. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3261369/dear-hellraiser-fans-clive-barker-is-writing-the-remake/)
Along with this he also confirmed on Facebook that their aiming for an R-Rating.
related: the director previously attached to the remake has said his version of the remake would be “all about S&M gay culture, because it comes from a homosexual desire and Hellraiser is about dealing with these very questions” (http://thedissolve.com/news/766-clive-barker-is-writing-a-hellraiser-remake/), but it seems like the producers weren't interested in anything besides a very commercial picture. Oh well.
Title: X-Men Days of Future Past Trailer
Post by: [DKG] on October 29, 2013, 03:01:13 pm
X-Men Days of Future Past Trailer
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on October 29, 2013, 03:22:17 pm
Something a little bit related to this...
After long time, Ryan Reynolds speaks again about Deadpool movie (http://www.themarysue.com/ryan-reynolds-deadpool-update/). It's short, but an interesting read after all, and sounds like a legit script for Wade Wilson :D I hope this would be done finally
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on October 29, 2013, 03:35:52 pm
I never read the Days From Future Past storyline but the movie looks like it's not gonna be very faithful to the comic books.
Still very interesting tho.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 29, 2013, 03:46:16 pm
After long time, Ryan Reynolds speaks again about Deadpool movie (http://www.themarysue.com/ryan-reynolds-deadpool-update/). It's short, but an interesting read after all, and sounds like a legit script for Wade Wilson :D I hope this would be done finally
We would have had it already if it wasn't for people trying to tone down the rating.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 29, 2013, 04:09:15 pm
Christoph Waltz will be a horrible boss in Horrible Bosses 2 (http://www.avclub.com/articles/actually-christoph-waltz-probably-will-be-in-horri,104816/), teaming with Chris Pine as a father-son asshole duo.
And also, there is a porn version of Game of Thrones, and, aside from being pretty redundant, will somehow be less dirty than the actual books and TV show. (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-game-of-thrones-porn-parody-has-nothing-on-geo,104815/) (because no incest)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 29, 2013, 04:32:00 pm
There's a John Belushi biopic back in production (http://www.avclub.com/articles/that-john-belushi-biopic-is-back-on-wont-star-any,104579/), and the people being considered are Nelson Franklin (of The Office US and Veep), Emile Hirsch, Adam Devine of Workaholics, and "even Joaquin Phoenix’s name has 'also surfaced,' presumably in the whirls of a mystical fountain divined by a hydromancer who is drunk." (http://www.avclub.com/articles/that-john-belushi-biopic-is-back-on-wont-star-any,104579/)
But none of those people mentioned are the people you'd think of who would be perfect for the role; no no no, those people would be of course any actor that is overweight, as the The A.V. Club reports:
Sean O'Neal said:
Of course, none of these actors bear much physical resemblance to Zach Galifianakis, Jack Black, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Ethan Suplee, Tyler Labine, Chubby McSplitpants, Bobby Boobsweat, Colonel Blimpee Von SleepApnea, or any of the other actors who were named as being “considered” for the role, even if they had zero interest in it. But it’s possible that, in addition to fostering his own directorial vision, Conrad just really, really wants someone to eat a ton of heavy brunches with.
You should feel terrible, cuz that's the feeling of Jmorphman cutting your penis off for posting that in the holy MCU thread.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 29, 2013, 07:22:09 pm
Seriously guys, it's not hard. MCU thread is for official Marvel movies only. X-Men is by Fox and does not take place in the MCU. Don't clutter up our Mandarin theorizing with X-Men! >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on October 29, 2013, 08:28:19 pm
Days of Future Past is looking yummy. Can't wait for it. It will be fun, maybe even as good as X-Men 2 was. Posted: October 29, 2013, 08:47:54 pm http://comics-x-aminer.com/2013/10/29/justice-league-war-trailer-debuts/
... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! NOT NEW 52 at the DCU Animated movies. Please, no! T_T The end of the world is nigh. There is no hope left and no superheroes to defend us. :'(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Luis Alejandro on October 29, 2013, 08:54:35 pm
looking so much better than what days of future past presented
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 29, 2013, 09:52:33 pm
... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! NOT NEW 52 at the DCU Animated movies. Please, no! T_T The end of the world is nigh. There is no hope left and no superheroes to defend us. :'(
It looks stupider than the actual comic.
Come on DC, pick a better story than.......this.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on October 31, 2013, 01:18:19 am
After long time, Ryan Reynolds speaks again about Deadpool movie (http://www.themarysue.com/ryan-reynolds-deadpool-update/). It's short, but an interesting read after all, and sounds like a legit script for Wade Wilson :D I hope this would be done finally
What will we get first, this or the X-Force movie that will probably also include Deadpool?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on November 01, 2013, 09:14:03 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 01, 2013, 09:50:50 pm
If you think about it, in an ALL BLACK AFRICAN WAKANDA, a White Black Panther would be the minority, thus breaking all stereotypes of homogeneous societies.
... or something.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 02, 2013, 06:42:43 am
Fables is ending with issue 150. (http://comicsalliance.com/bill-willingham-fables-ending-issue-150/)
Good idea to set an end date, the series is showing signs of strain. But that's to be expected for something going on so long.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jexsam on November 03, 2013, 02:18:11 am
This would be clever if being black wasn't integral to Black Panther's backstory.
"Make Static Shock White" would be a better way of pointing out how dumb arbitrarily changing races is.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 06, 2013, 06:34:31 am
Evil Dead remake sequel/Army of Darkness 2 news hour time
The director and the co-writer have said they won't be on board with any sequel (http://www.avclub.com/articles/fede-alvarez-and-rodo-sayagues-wont-be-doing-an-ev,104940/), because they're doing an adaptation of that Dante's Inferno game, for some reason. Or wait, maybe they are doing the sequel after all (http://www.avclub.com/articles/hold-on-the-evil-dead-remake-guys-are-probably-sti,105001/), they're just waiting for Army of Darkness 2 to come out, and Bruce Campbell himself said that he and Raimi were going to do that. (http://thedissolve.com/news/719-bruce-campbell-says-hes-making-an-army-of-darkness/)
But then again, one shouldn't trust what comes out of Bruce Campbell's mouth, says Bruce Campbell, because nothing is actually happening yet. (http://thedissolve.com/news/845-bruce-campbell-says-you-shouldnt-trust-bruce-campb/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on November 06, 2013, 06:46:53 am
If it happens it happens.
If it doesn't, well......we can throw that one into the pile of "Cool shit that will never happen" like The fifth Phantasm film (http://www.chud.com/20181/the-devins-advocate-movies-that-never-were-3/), or Freddy Vs Jason Vs Ash (granted that one happened as a comic but it really shoulda been a movie).
I hope the guys who made the remake do come back for the second one in some form, since they really did make that first one so much better than was expected.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on November 06, 2013, 08:25:59 pm
I have the weirdest boner right now
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on November 07, 2013, 05:12:41 pm
... Yup. Definitely NOT buying that for a dollar.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on November 07, 2013, 06:10:38 pm
Here's what I've conceded on. It's not Robocop, it's a generic PG-13 action movie.
Therefore I no longer give a fuck.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 07, 2013, 07:22:24 pm
The CW is developing a show based on the DC hero Hourman, who invented the miraculous vitamin Miraclo, which imparts an hour of super strength to whoever takes it, (http://www.avclub.com/articles/the-cw-developing-dc-comics-show-about-hero-who-ca,105181/) but it's also addictive and causes cancer, except when it doesn't.
But it seems like the show is just going to focus on the rarely used precognitive abilities of the second Hourman that was given to him by the third Hourman (an 853rd century intelligent machine colony who is awesome and I miss his series and probably doesn't exist anymore because fuck you new 52), and be devoid of any other powers. Seems like it will be Rex Tyler (the first Hourman) in the role, as there is mention of an ex-wife and son. OK then. :-\
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on November 07, 2013, 09:14:14 pm
^ I like the idea of Hourman has his own series. More than the character itself, I'm more interested about what Hourman implies: he's part of JSA, and that's also mean Earth-2 (pre-New52), and also Infinity Inc. and Hawkman, so it's a good opportunity to see those chars in this series even as cameos
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 07, 2013, 09:17:51 pm
It doesn't sound like it would tie into JSA or anything; it sounds like a present day thing, which means no JSA, no Infinity Inc, no legacy heroes, and so on.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on November 07, 2013, 09:22:08 pm
Who knows... I thought the same when I saw Smallvile first seasons and BOOM pre-Justice League :P
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 07, 2013, 09:25:57 pm
But the premise of the show explicitly precludes doing a JSA type deal, unless they make it set in the present day, and have it be unconnected to any JLA movie.
Smallville had room to put in a bunch of WWII era superheroes (with some minor retconning, but nothing major), but this doesn't. Or I guess it could do it but Hourman himself would not be a member. But I doubt they'd do that, because old people are gross and the current DC comics don't have a WWII era JSA either.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on November 08, 2013, 06:35:41 pm
Day of The Dead is getting another remake. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3264011/afm-13-more-on-the-day-of-the-dead-re-remake/) Posted: November 08, 2013, 10:33:09 pm Holy shit Ghostbusters 3 might actually shoot. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3264130/ghostbusters-3-prepping-to-shoot-in-cleveland/)
Or maybe not. Thing should just die already if you ask me. At the very least it's not a remake.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 09, 2013, 06:58:41 am
iZOMBIE SHOW! iZOMBIE SHOW! BY THE CREATOR OF VERONICA MARS AND PARTY DOWN!!!!!! (http://www.avclub.com/articles/rob-thomas-to-make-highestconcept-zombie-show-yet,105326/) I'M FREAKING OUT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
It sounds like they've changed things around to make it more of a procedural, but they better include Ellie and especially Spot. The world needs more shows with gay wereterriers, dammit. Also, in sadder news, The Olsen twins are quitting acting (http://www.avclub.com/articles/in-the-end-of-another-obsolete-industry-the-olsen,105365/), which they were still doing, apparently.
RIP the Olsen twins acting career. Here's the in memoriam video:
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Post by: [DKG] on November 09, 2013, 11:28:43 pm
Wait.. what?
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Post by: Titiln on November 10, 2013, 09:18:55 pm
who wants another seth macfarlane cartoon about *drumroll* FAMILIES http://www.foxflash.com/div.php/main/page?aID=1z2z1z25z1z8&ID=15280
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Set in a fictitious desert town near the Mexico border, the series centers on the intertwining daily lives of two neighbors: BUD BUCKWALD and ERNESTO GONZALES. Married and a father of three, Bud is a Border Patrol agent who feels threatened by the cultural changes that have transformed his neighborhood. Living next door to Bud is Ernesto, an industrious Mexican immigrant and father of four, who is proud to be making it in America. As Bud and Ernesto’s paths begin to cross, their families become bound by friendship, romance and conflict.
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Post by: Person Man on November 10, 2013, 09:26:48 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordimpatient.png[/avatar]From the maker of Family Guy, Republican Family Guy, and Black Family Guy comes a totally new show: Mexican Family Guy!
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Post by: Saikoro on November 10, 2013, 09:29:15 pm
I think what the new RoboCop is going to have a hard time trying to replicate is Murphy's inner struggle once he begins to reclaim his human personality. The 1987 film did such a phenomenal job with that subject and it made the film work. Very well. You also had a very convincing antagonist and a well written story to go along with those two things The new RoboCop, while a little interesting, is gonna fail on so many parts. I'm gonna see it for sure, but with expectations and comparisons turned off. Well, the best that I can try at any rate. ;D
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Post by: Roman55 on November 10, 2013, 11:15:17 pm
I think what the new RoboCop is going to have a hard time trying to replicate is Murphy's inner struggle once he begins to reclaim his human personality.
He has a visor that flips up and down.
Don't think inner struggles are gonna be much of a plot point.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on November 11, 2013, 06:03:57 pm
The character designs are just really unpleasant to look at. I mean the other MacFarlane shows wouldn't win any character design contests, but this is just something else.
From the maker of Family Guy, Republican Family Guy, and Black Family Guy comes a totally new show: Mexican Family Guy!
Hey now Republican Family Guy is supposed to be really good and I dunno I saw an episode a while back and it was good and MacFarlane has no involvement besides the voices anyways.
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Post by: Long John Killer on November 11, 2013, 06:39:26 pm
Which reminds me, what ever happened to PRE-HISTORIC STONE AGE FAMILY GUY?
Is it in Limbo?
Last I heard it wasn't planned until 2016, so that Flintstones remake isn't due for some time. Then again, I also heard it was going to be oriented for children, which seems weird when it comes to MacFarlane, so I could be mis-informed there. All I know is Dino is bound to end up learning how to speak and drink martinis.
American Dad is easily the best of his shows, but that's not saying real much.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 11, 2013, 07:06:38 pm
well, this one has two families so ti mgiht make it different; but the character designs are so bad that you can't even tell the chaarcter's ages apart, in the gringo family I can't really tell who is the wife and same for the husband in the mexican one ; the way I found out is that the the couples are facing each other.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 13, 2013, 04:02:57 am
Tales from The Darkside is coming back (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3264604/tv-tales-from-the-darkside-returns-to-television/).....On the CW. Joy.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 13, 2013, 04:08:33 am
Well, if Joe Hill is involved, surely it can't be too bad, can it?
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Post by: GOH on November 13, 2013, 09:30:07 pm
Maleficent Teaser Trailer
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Post by: SNT on November 14, 2013, 02:27:46 pm
I don't like that the self-proclaimed Mistress Of All Evil(TM) is getting retconned into some jilted Greenpeacer.
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A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone.
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Post by: DKDC on November 14, 2013, 03:01:59 pm
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I HAZ PURE HEART, LOL
wat.
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Post by: Bea on November 14, 2013, 07:05:17 pm
Yeah... that is a strange and not very welcome twist. But Angelina Jolie looks just perfect as Maleficent. A grand casting, I'd say.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on November 14, 2013, 08:36:16 pm
You better have to see this, man (http://mugenguild.com/forum/topics/behold-internet-explorer-as-a-magical-girl-anime-154870.0.html)
Also, totally yes for Jolie as Maleficant :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 19, 2013, 06:46:51 am
I have great news! Great, great news! Beloved Christmas movie and all around classic It's A Wonderful Life will finally get a sequel! (http://www.avclub.com/article/youll-soon-no-longer-live-in-a-world-where-its-a-w-105759) ... Jesus fucking Christ. AMC may or may not have ordered a pilot for an adaptation of the comic book Preacher (http://www.avclub.com/article/amc-and-seth-rogen-are-the-latest-to-try-turning-p-105739), which is of course the whimsical tale of a preacher who travels across the country with his girlfriend and a friendly Irish vampire and get into all sorts of crazy adventures.
oh and it's being developed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, which seems weird but I guess This Is The End is kind of sort of similar to Preacher in a way, maybe?
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Post by: Basara Dandy on November 19, 2013, 01:58:37 pm
^ I read a lot of critics from fans about that Preacher possible series, and all said this is gonna be terrible and they would f*cked up, in my case I see an opportunity here and I hope fans don't get right
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Post by: Markpachi on November 19, 2013, 02:03:57 pm
How I Met Your Mother Spin-off Announced. (http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/18/that-himym-spin-off-how-i-met-your-dad-is-actually-happening-4190575/)
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 19, 2013, 08:35:51 pm
Sad news everyone, the greatest musical in history, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, is ending its run on Broadway. (http://www.avclub.com/article/wounded-spiderman-turn-off-the-dark-to-limp-off-br-105784)
This is all because they ditched that song where Arachne sings about shoes. That was totally relevant to the play!
^ I read a lot of critics from fans about that Preacher possible series, and all said this is gonna be terrible and they would f*cked up, in my case I see an opportunity here and I hope fans don't get right
... why? There is literally nothing known about this. Are people really reacting this way solely due to Rogen and Goldberg's invovlement? What, they think they'll pull a Green Hornet on it? That's absurd and completely myopic of the larger picture (Green Hornet is an old forgotten property no one cares about and they gave it a comedy spin to differentiate it, whereas they'd clearly be more faithful to something like Preacher)
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 19, 2013, 09:29:45 pm
And now for something completely different... (http://news.yahoo.com/monty-python-reunite-show-30-years-110816721.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory)
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Post by: Bea on November 19, 2013, 09:55:50 pm
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Post by: Bea on November 20, 2013, 06:13:52 pm
Indeed. Mechanical Officer keeps proving that it will be an okay action film, but it is definitely not Robocop.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 20, 2013, 06:17:01 pm
Just redo it into a Metal Heroes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Hero_Series) movie already filmmakers. That way, you can use all the wacky ideas you want.
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Post by: Bea on November 20, 2013, 06:21:39 pm
Yup. Renaming it to Mechanical Officer and making it a metal hero film would make it to be a fun and awesome film!
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 21, 2013, 07:58:25 am
Rumors of a Sandman movie are heating up again, but this time there's really good news: visionary Man of Steel screenwriter and Blade III director David S. Goyer is rumored to have pitched his take on Neil Gaiman's lauded comic, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Morpheus. (http://www.avclub.com/article/sandman-movie-rumors-and-joseph-gordonlevitt-rumor-105865)
fuck my life
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Post by: Bea on November 21, 2013, 12:24:09 pm
That sounds... pretty terrible. :x
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 21, 2013, 07:20:17 pm
It gets better! It looks as though Warner Bros. has made it a requirement that Goyer be involved with any comic book related project going forward. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/11/21/want-a-dc-comic-book-movie-gotta-get-a-goyer/)
ugh
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Post by: GOH on November 21, 2013, 08:39:40 pm
Looks like Warner Bros. are set on obliterating the Superman/Batman movie franchise from this plane of existence.
The end is nigh.
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Post by: Bea on November 21, 2013, 11:29:32 pm
Oh dear Dagon... Why... just why? We will be at Marvel's mercy now... DC ain't delivering any good live action movie with their heroes in a long, long time. :'(
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Post by: Roman55 on November 28, 2013, 10:03:21 pm
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Post by: GOH on November 29, 2013, 06:55:47 pm
Spider-Man 3 all over again. And what the hell did they do to Rhyno?
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 30, 2013, 05:38:29 am
ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
holy shit, that looks absolutely dismal
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Post by: Titiln on November 30, 2013, 06:11:12 am
posting here for convenience (http://i.imgur.com/OGWabmH.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/3iFeOsV.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/KWtRaJQ.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/kz26gAX.jpg)
just give spiderman back to marvel you goddamn criminals
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Post by: Markpachi on November 30, 2013, 06:00:10 pm
Rhino got transformed into a Zoid lol
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Post by: -Red- on November 30, 2013, 06:33:24 pm
I liked Ultimate Rhino, I mean a dude dressed with a rhino spandex costume isn't that interesting to begin with so I always like when they take the robot suit route. This version though looks too weird but it can still work, I mean it's the same concept as in Ultimate.
This is way too much though, it will end like Spider-Man 3 with barely any character development for at least one of the villains :P
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Post by: Mgbenz on November 30, 2013, 09:00:56 pm
At least Ultimate Rhino was still humanoid. The movie one is a stupid quadripedal robot.
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Post by: -Red- on November 30, 2013, 09:29:38 pm
For all we know it may have a humanoid form like transformers lol
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 30, 2013, 10:11:38 pm
I liked Ultimate Rhino, I mean a dude dressed with a rhino spandex costume isn't that interesting to begin with so I always like when they take the robot suit route. This version though looks too weird but it can still work, I mean it's the same concept as in Ultimate.
With the way they've set up genetic engineering with the Lizard, Spidey, and possibly Electro (jellyfish, apparently?); it'd make tons more sense to go with "Paul Giamatti gets a rhino injection and grows thick rhino hide (no costume) and then I dunno maybe grows a horn too or something.
It just seems weird that they'd develop a plot thread that would connect all of Spidey's villains' origins to each other and then ignore it to do a goddamn Transformer.
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Post by: -Red- on November 30, 2013, 11:20:45 pm
Maybe he got a robot rhino injection! :haw:
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Post by: Speedpreacher on November 30, 2013, 11:22:17 pm
I really like the Ultimate concept of Rhino because it feels like an organic update of the original origin. Well, minus the fact that he can get out of the suit but I'm sure they could've have fixed that in the movie.
But this? It's a RhinoZord! Is Spidey gonna have to call Leopardon to fight it?
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Post by: Person Man on November 30, 2013, 11:28:23 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordsuccess.png[/avatar]If he did, that alone would make the movie worth the price of a ticket.
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Post by: -Red- on November 30, 2013, 11:51:42 pm
I'm too lazy to google for his japanese version megazord so have this instead:
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Post by: Iced on December 03, 2013, 01:36:44 am
Guys, look closer.
Can you see who the actor is?
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Post by: Speedpreacher on December 03, 2013, 01:45:17 am
Can't they let Harry and Peter be friends for five goddamn minutes before he becomes a goddamn Goblin? WHAT'S THE POINT OF HAVING THREE MOVIES TO SET UP A STORY IF YOU DON'T USE THEM TO SET UP A STORY?
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Post by: Iced on December 03, 2013, 01:48:19 am
Can't they let Harry and Peter be friends for five goddamn minutes before he becomes a goddamn Goblin? WHAT'S THE POINT OF HAVING THREE MOVIES TO SET UP A STORY IF YOU DON'T USE THEM TO SET UP A STORY?
dude, zoom in, thats not harry.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on December 03, 2013, 01:54:48 am
It looks like Dane DeHaan to me, who do you think it looks like?
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Post by: Iced on December 03, 2013, 01:55:36 am
(http://i.imgur.com/wLlvm0i.jpg) Andrew Garfield.
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Post by: Titiln on December 03, 2013, 01:57:40 am
but he's already in this movie, as spiderman. very cheap of sony to make him play two roles, imo.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on December 03, 2013, 01:59:32 am
Ah. I can see tha- THAT JUST RAISES FURTHER QUESTIONS
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Post by: QuickFist on December 03, 2013, 02:00:59 am
Maybe they're doing something like Batman Beyond's Joker
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Post by: Iced on December 03, 2013, 02:01:36 am
Clone saga, baybee.
Why would they think it was a good idea to use a clone peter parker is beyond me.
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Post by: QuickFist on December 03, 2013, 02:02:58 am
If they're using the Clone Saga stuff, it will overload the movie and this will be Spider-Man 3 all over again
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Post by: Speedpreacher on December 03, 2013, 02:08:55 am
Why would they think it was a good idea to use a clone peter parker is beyond me.
Because why bother making a good movie when you can slap together a bunch of comic book buzzwords and guarantee big box office based purely on curiosity?
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Post by: Basara Dandy on December 03, 2013, 01:12:49 pm
I don't know, maybe is this guy in Green Goblin's vehicle
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Post by: Basara Dandy on December 03, 2013, 11:20:51 pm
New screenshots from ASM2 anyone?? (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112033)
And Walt, you're right. DeeHan will be Harry Osborn in the movie
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Post by: Speedpreacher on December 04, 2013, 03:15:15 am
We already knew Dane DeHaan is Harry Osborn, the question is whether he's going to be be the Green Goblin in the movie.
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Post by: Jmorphman on December 04, 2013, 08:53:52 am
Louis C.K. is developing a new series for FX, (http://www.avclub.com/article/fx-wants-louis-ck-to-create-more-shows-basically-d-106161) with possibly more on the way. Whoooooooooooo! Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark movie in development, (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112042) and I'm just gonna go ahead and say the final movie will not come close to capturing the creepy as shit illustrations.
Unless it was animated or something, but c'mon, let's be realistic here.
HEY JM [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlh1hVOSzw8[/youtube]
Spoiler: older ones(click to see content)
I saw this already, but thanks for thinking of me. These have been heavenly.
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Post by: Jmorphman on December 04, 2013, 04:01:15 pm
NBC is making a wolfman show that no one will watch, to go along with their Dracula show that no one watches. (http://) J.J. Abrams admits that maybe all that mystery bullshitting they did concealing that Khan was the villain of Star Trek Into Darkness was a terrible idea. (http://www.avclub.com/article/jj-abrams-now-thinks-he-should-have-just-admitted-106129) No word on whether he said the movie itself was a terrible idea, also. (http://i.imgur.com/VPlqA5c.jpg) Pop quiz time, is this from the Amazing Spider-Man 2 game, or movie?
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From the movie! Holy fucking shit!
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Post by: QuickFist on December 04, 2013, 04:17:37 pm
I actually like how Electro looks, about Rhino... well
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Post by: Bad News GBK on December 04, 2013, 07:38:16 pm
Are there any news about the rumored next Evil Dead movies?
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Post by: Basara Dandy on December 05, 2013, 02:46:00 pm
Nothing more than rumours only, GBK. And about the other theme, it's out the first Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112047). My feels about the trailer is: 1) Yeah, it looks a lot like a videogame, the same feeling with the first Raimi's SM movie, 3D a lot 2) The part of the fight of Spidey against Rhino is...
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(http://toyanxiety.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/avatar_battle.jpg) ... something like this, but replace Jakesully and Quaritch with Peter and Rhino
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Post by: Titiln on December 05, 2013, 03:10:01 pm
Louis C.K. is developing a new series for FX, (http://www.avclub.com/article/fx-wants-louis-ck-to-create-more-shows-basically-d-106161) with possibly more on the way. Whoooooooooooo!
i really hope he does a show with lil jimmy norton
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Post by: GOH on December 05, 2013, 09:11:20 pm
Amusing Spoderman 2 Trailer is out
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Post by: Titiln on December 05, 2013, 09:25:03 pm
it was posted a couple posts ago but in less convenient fashion so i cant complain
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Post by: Seadragon77 on December 05, 2013, 09:28:08 pm
Is it me or are they gunning for a chance to have the Sinister Six for the possible third movie here?
They have Electro (and Rhino... Wait, he wasn't in the Sinister Six, was he?). How about Mysterio for one of these movies, hm?
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Post by: MDI on December 05, 2013, 11:06:47 pm
I'm sure they will have Sinister Six. Anyone else catch Vulture's wings and Doc Ock's tentacles?
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Post by: Iced on December 06, 2013, 01:07:15 am
(http://i.imgur.com/EnriXJt.png)
now that i think of it there was also some guy on the big poster in the large top right screen ,wasnt there?
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Post by: Person Man on December 06, 2013, 04:49:01 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordcamera_zpsa0291584.png[/avatar]Brian Singer (sort of) announces Age of Apocalypse movie for 2016. (http://comicsalliance.com/x-men-apocalypse-movie/)
Because why wait to see if Days of Future Past does well, right?
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Post by: Titiln on December 06, 2013, 05:05:56 am
considering that all xmen movies have done well, it's kind of a safe bet
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Post by: MDI on December 06, 2013, 05:16:53 am
I'll die happy if I can ever see Onslaught on screen. We may not have basically the entire Marvel universe fighting him but it'll still be interesting to watch considering they can technically have the Fantastic Four crossover.
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Post by: Titiln on December 06, 2013, 11:37:49 pm
http://variety.com/2013/film/news/disney-acquires-indiana-jones-rights-from-paramount-1200927216/ now he can be in avengers 2!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Long John Killer on December 06, 2013, 11:56:07 pm
Screw Avengers, Kingdom Hearts or bust. Unless he's in the Avengers level. Huh, never occurred to me that Paramount still had rights over it. Thought Disney kinda took over that back when they got Lucasfilm.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on December 08, 2013, 05:11:08 am
But that's useless now, the last movie buried the franchise forever!! (thanks to the CGI and the Transformers guy)
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Post by: Speedpreacher on December 08, 2013, 05:46:56 am
It'll be weird not seeing the Paramount mountain fade-in on the next Indy movie.
Also, I guess it'll be weird having the next Indiana Jones film directed by J.J. Abrams.
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Post by: Roman55 on December 10, 2013, 07:12:03 pm
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Post by: Jmorphman on December 10, 2013, 07:27:24 pm
Hope there isn't too much with the kid (I guess he's the son of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen), because there's potential to be a bunch of OH NO OUR SON IS IN PERIL stuff and who wants that kind of cheap melodrama. Fox wants to create its own Marvel movie universe, but with the Fantastic Four and X-Men (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-creating-its-own-marvel-movie-universe-though-106286), which sounds like a bad idea but it's better than what Sony is rumored to be doing, which is the same thing, making an interlocking Marvel movie style universe, except Sony only has Spider-Man stuff so they're extremely limited on what they can do. There's gonna be a new Terminator film trilogy that sounds a lot like a reboot (http://www.avclub.com/article/terminator-reboot-now-also-includes-a-new-terminat-106297) except it's not, probably. And Schwarzenegger will be back and somehow is supposed to be playing an non-aging cyborg when he's pushing his seventies. The plot for the first movie will apparently have him protect Sarah Conner throughout her childhood, which is just, what.
and also there will be a tie-in TV show to the trilogy, because it's not enough that the amazing and unjustly cancelled Sarah Connor Chronicles was canceled and ignored by the movies, but now they're gonna make a new TV show that sounds awful and that will tie-in to the movies and will make everyone forget the first show ever existed .\/.
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Post by: GOH on December 11, 2013, 12:22:45 pm
Dat Jackman pic
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Post by: Roman55 on December 13, 2013, 05:03:59 pm
Someone decided there should be a Sinister Six movie (http://collider.com/venom-movie-alex-kurtzman-drew-goddard-the-sinister-six/) and the Venom movie is back on board.
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Post by: Jmorphman on December 13, 2013, 05:10:44 pm
Sounds absolutely terrible.
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Post by: Person Man on December 13, 2013, 09:53:40 pm
Fantastic. Every studio wants to try and do Avengers now, even if they've only got one superhero they're allowed to use.
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Post by: teddylam on December 13, 2013, 10:21:04 pm
I want a "Great Lakes Avengers" movie, and Squirrel Girl vs Doctor Doom !!!
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Post by: Jmorphman on December 14, 2013, 12:58:34 am
Naked Gun remake starring Ed Helms. (http://thedissolve.com/news/1107-ed-helms-naked-gun-remake/)
fuck this shitty earth
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Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on December 14, 2013, 01:37:49 am
Fox wants to create its own Marvel movie universe, but with the Fantastic Four and X-Men (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-creating-its-own-marvel-movie-universe-though-106286), which sounds like a bad idea but it's better than what Sony is rumored to be doing, which is the same thing, making an interlocking Marvel movie style universe, except Sony only has Spider-Man stuff so they're extremely limited on what they can do
Can't wait to see how they fuck that universe with a handful of inconsistencies per movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on December 14, 2013, 01:58:01 am
Naked Gun remake starring Ed Helms. (http://thedissolve.com/news/1107-ed-helms-naked-gun-remake/)
fuck this shitty earth
And the original creators aren't on board... :'( This' a cruel world.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on December 14, 2013, 03:22:44 am
You may as well just create a new IP for that movie instead of tying it to a very old cult classic. And it's not going to be at the level of the old movies anyway, we all know these kind of movies suck nowadays.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 14, 2013, 03:33:04 am
And the original creators aren't on board... :'( This' a cruel world.
That's a good thing, as far as I'm concerned. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Zucker_%28filmmaker%29#Filmography)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 14, 2013, 05:06:18 am
it's clear that david zucker's better years are behind him and he shouldn't be involved in anything at this point. the fact that they chose to not involve him in this thing only gives me hope
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 14, 2013, 05:27:55 am
While I love Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon, their movie work leaves a lot to be desired (they've literally called their movie scripts schlocky and have even written a book about how they've made a ton of money selling not very good scripts for a lot of money (http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Movies-Fun-Profit-Billion/dp/1439186766), they are pretty upfront that their scripts are not at all good), and I doubt it will be the Garant and Lennon who made Reno 911! writing this. And even if they were, I'd still be wary, because the ZAZ (the trio who made Airplane!, Police Squad/The Naked Gun/Top Secret) style of comedy is pretty tough to pull off well, as their later filmography will readily attest, even they couldn't keep it up. Although David Zucker's descent into crazy right-wing lunacy probably didn't help. (http://www.avclub.com/article/america-hating-flag-burning-commie-pinko-case-file-72981)
And then there's the casting: Ed Helms is a very funny actor but he is absolutely wrong for the role. Frank Drebin needs someone who can effortlessly say the most ridiculous lines completely straight:
I don't think Ed Helms could pull this off. It is the work of a master. I mean, Helms is pretty great at physical comedy, so he'd be pretty adept at the more slapstick-oriented style of the movies, I guess, but still... it just seems like a horrible, horrible idea. The whole thing.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 15, 2013, 02:16:46 am
Paul Dini tells Kevin Smith on his podcast that they shitcanned Young Justice because too many women were watching it:
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They’re all for boys ’we do not want the girls’, I mean, I’ve heard executives say this, you know, where I am but at other places, saying like, ‘We do not want girls watching this show.” (http://dcwomenkickingass.tumblr.com/post/69985527393/paul-dini-tells-kevin-smith-about-hollywoods-fear-of)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 15, 2013, 04:11:25 am
That's a bullshit reason if any. DC has so many awesome stand alone female characters to begin with, it sucks that their so one sided on their views it's astounding, that pisses me off so much.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 15, 2013, 05:06:36 am
Paul Dini tells Kevin Smith on his podcast that they shitcanned Young Justice because too many women were watching it:
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They’re all for boys ’we do not want the girls’, I mean, I’ve heard executives say this, you know, where I am but at other places, saying like, ‘We do not want girls watching this show.” (http://dcwomenkickingass.tumblr.com/post/69985527393/paul-dini-tells-kevin-smith-about-hollywoods-fear-of)
fucking christ Disney Channel is doing a TV show about the children of their famous villains, living on an island prison but then Belle and Beast's teenage son lets them attend a fancy prep school with the offspring of the other good guys. (http://www.avclub.com/article/disney-channel-will-give-classic-villains-offsprin-106468) Which all sounds completely fucking stupid and insane.
And also, how did characters from Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmations, Aladdin, and Mulan all wind up in the same time period, and all live in the same kingdom ruled by Beast/Belle??? Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) is the new Sarah Conner. (http://www.avclub.com/article/are-you-sarah-connor-no-game-of-thrones-emilia-cla-106500) Funnily enough, her costar Lena Hedley was the last Sarah Conner, whose show The Sarah Conner Chronicles deserved way more attention because it was great and why didn't people watch it but did watch dreck like Salvation? >:[ Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital, Human Giant, Burning Love) will star in an IFC series as a man who lives in a storage facility and is probably mentally ill. (http://www.avclub.com/article/rob-huebel-will-star-in-a-new-pilot-for-ifc-106485) It will almost certainly be hilarious and fantastic because Rob Huebel is great.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on December 15, 2013, 09:40:20 am
The villain crossover sounds interesting actually.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 15, 2013, 09:45:47 am
The basic concept is good (villain crossover! the villains have kids too! their kids and the good guy kids meet!) but the way they've set it up sounds really bad (the kids have to be stranded on the evil villain island too? that's really douchey) and it sounds like it'll just be a stupid teen show with all the school elements. And it also kinda seems like the Disney Channel's version of Once Upon A Time, which is very bad, because that show is godawful, and a retread will probably be worse.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on December 16, 2013, 10:37:10 pm
They're made of sugar, spice, everything nice, and a little something X-tra, AND THEY'RE COMING BACK FOR MORE! The Powerpuff Girls are BACK to save the world before bed time AGAIN on an ALL NEW SPECIAL, Monday, January 20, at 7:30/6:30c on Cartoon Network! HOW EXCITED ARE YOU??
Paul Dini tells Kevin Smith on his podcast that they shitcanned Young Justice because too many women were watching it:
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They’re all for boys ’we do not want the girls’, I mean, I’ve heard executives say this, you know, where I am but at other places, saying like, ‘We do not want girls watching this show.” (http://dcwomenkickingass.tumblr.com/post/69985527393/paul-dini-tells-kevin-smith-about-hollywoods-fear-of)
Well, that was a rather saddening read.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Fisher King on December 16, 2013, 10:39:54 pm
lol, like their heads weren´t big enough already. Those look like air balloons.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on December 16, 2013, 10:46:05 pm
How else did you think they'd fly?
To be fair, those proportions change, like, every episode. Like their powers. Still, at least before the hands/arms/flippers gave the illusion they were attached to the body, not the head...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 17, 2013, 04:00:43 am
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Deadline reports that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is finalizing a deal to produce Sandman at Warner Bros. with David Goyer, who pitched his treatment for the Neil Gaiman comic book classic.
It has been rumored that Gordon-Levitt might star, and the deal he’s making attaches him as the protagonist. In addition, he’s eyeing the project as a directing vehicle! Gordon-Levitt made his feature directorial debut on the well received Sundance pic Don Jon. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3269399/joseph-gordon-levitt-becomes-sandman-for-warners/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2013, 04:02:23 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 17, 2013, 06:16:58 pm
As unexplicably cringe-worthy that idea may be to JayMohrman, JGL confirms in Twitter ...
hitRECordjoe's Twitter said:
12/17/2013 - 12:44 AM - Just to calrify, folks. I've signed on as a producer on Sandman. The rest remains to be seen. Delighted you guys are excited. I am too!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2013, 06:27:30 pm
It's plenty explicable:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a very bad choice to play Morpheus. Incredibly so. He's a good actor but he is absolutely wrong for the role. Joseph Gordon-Lveitt has directed a grand total of one movie that was pretty mediocre and didn't display any kind of the technical prowess to pull off something grand and sweeping like a movie about the Lord of Dreams. David Goyer is a terrible screenwriter whose ideas are awful and has trouble with complex hu-mon emotions and motivations, unless the movie is about Wesley Snipes fighting vampires with a sword. A Sandman movie is a huge undertaking and it will be immensely challenging to capture even a smidgen of the grand scope of majesty of the comics. I don't relly trust any of the people invovled with that, and certainly not DC and Warner Brothers with it. Posted: December 17, 2013, 06:34:30 pm Shia LaBeouf's directorial debut (http://www.avclub.com/article/shia-labeouf-plagiarizes-daniel-clowes-comic-for-h-106565) is apparently a pretty shameless ripoff of a Daniel Clowes comic. Like, straight up plagiarism. The whole thing, it seems; whole lines of dialogue, visuals, taken wholesale.
Pretty fucking nuts. What a douchebag, that guy.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 17, 2013, 06:37:40 pm
You're very well versed in all of this intricate TV trivia that most people don't know or don't care about, and complaining but not sharing your reasons only makes you come across as elitist or maliciously opinionated.
Thanks for taking the time to explain all 14 factors that make up for your 2 lines of 'fuck'
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2013, 06:40:47 pm
My post was a very visceral reaction to the news. I didn't feel like typing out a reply because, honestly, I didn't think anyone cared. And that the 2 people on this forum who would care would know why and feel the same way. Mea culpa.
also holy shit Shia Labeouf apologized on Twitter but HE STOLE AN APOLOGY FROM A YAHOO ANSWERS COMMENT WHAT IS GOING ON
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 17, 2013, 06:41:47 pm
I was just reading that last part. All the more reason to hate that douchebag.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2013, 06:43:40 pm
I just don't understand how he thought he'd get away with it. The whole thing is mind-boggling.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 17, 2013, 06:52:21 pm
It sounds just about as bad as that Nick Simmons' trainwreck of a comic, step by step.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on December 17, 2013, 07:00:17 pm
Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen) is the new Sarah Conner. (http://www.avclub.com/article/are-you-sarah-connor-no-game-of-thrones-emilia-cla-106500) Funnily enough, her costar Lena Hedley was the last Sarah Conner, whose show The Sarah Conner Chronicles deserved way more attention because it was great and why didn't people watch it but did watch dreck like Salvation? >:[
The sooner you accept that The Sarah Conner Chronicles show was boring and terrible the sooner DC will stop with their New 52 shit. You have the power.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2013, 07:07:48 pm
Fuck you buddy, it was great >:[
this scene is so fucking good omg
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 18, 2013, 05:59:02 pm
Deadline reports that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is finalizing a deal to produce Sandman at Warner Bros. with David Goyer, who pitched his treatment for the Neil Gaiman comic book classic.
It has been rumored that Gordon-Levitt might star, and the deal he’s making attaches him as the protagonist. In addition, he’s eyeing the project as a directing vehicle! Gordon-Levitt made his feature directorial debut on the well received Sundance pic Don Jon. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3269399/joseph-gordon-levitt-becomes-sandman-for-warners/)
Ugh. the comic that was about dreams and the essence of being, that touched in shakespeare and homosexuality and all that good stuff that most wouldnt touch with a pole and did it right, the comic that had a sympathetic cute death , done by the people that think superman should snap necks and blow up buildings to look cool.
I can see Morpheus holding a dream shotgun already while hunting down the villain, Despair. A fat woman with hooks for hands that is driving men to suicide with the help of the sexy big titted Desire.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on December 18, 2013, 06:11:19 pm
Sounds like a movie with Bruce Willis as Sandman :P
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 18, 2013, 06:15:24 pm
Sounds like something up Jon Peters's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Peters#The_Sandman) would have put in his commissioned script.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on December 19, 2013, 07:23:16 pm
It comes again. The Expendables 3 has a teaser trailer (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112674)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 19, 2013, 08:52:15 pm
Victor "Vicious" Ortiz, the professional boxer, is in this movie?!
Edit: Never mind, I forgot all about Randy Couture setting the precedent for this. Vicious Bonus (LARGE gif ahead) (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CY5xUUyP1M8/UjEWF_n9pvI/AAAAAAAAFHM/5jtO7uaOeAs/Floyd%252520Mayweather%252520jr.%252520Victor%252520Ortiz%252520%2525282%252529.gif?imgmax=640)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 19, 2013, 09:14:35 pm
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/18/showbiz/duck-dynasty-suspension/ Phil Robertson, a star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty," has been suspended indefinitely after slamming gays in a magazine interview.
i don't watch the show, i don't agree with his views on homosexuality, and i don't think he should've been suspended
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 19, 2013, 09:30:42 pm
he also got in trouble for some comments he made about black people too.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on December 19, 2013, 10:21:46 pm
Duck Dynasty is a stupid reality show about duck hunters.
A duck hunting show that garnered more than 12 mil. viewers. Seriously.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on December 19, 2013, 10:51:14 pm
Gee, who could have guessed that a guy who got famous for being a stupid hillbilly on reality TV might have had some really fucked up views regarding gay people and minorities. What an incredible surprise.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 20, 2013, 06:00:22 am
Josh Gad is starring in Gilligan's Island movie (http://www.avclub.com/article/josh-gad-is-the-latest-to-be-marooned-on-gilligans-106577), which is a thing that exists for some
AMC has as long a history of mistreating it's showrunners as it does a history of making original TV shows. Having said that, I'm pretty glad Darabont got fired because his some of his ideas for the second season were godawful and, aside from the pilot, his work on the series were pretty terrible. Of course, that doesn't excuse the shitty treatment he seems to have been getting.
I can see Morpheus holding a dream shotgun already while hunting down the villain, Despair. A fat woman with hooks for hands that is driving men to suicide with the help of the sexy big titted Desire.
Since Gaiman has some amount of clout, I suspect it will at least pretend to be a close adaptation. So they'll probably do a Preludes and Nocturnes arc with Dr. Destiny or Lucifer or whoever as the main villain, and then make it a big franchise because Avengers. But it'll be stripped of all subtly and nuance.
he also got in trouble for some comments he made about black people too.
the idiot redneck guy on the subject of growing up in Louisiana pre-Civil Rights ere said:
I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once. Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I'm with the blacks, because we're white trash. We're going across the field. ... They're singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, 'I tell you what: These doggone white people' -- not a word!
Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues
Jesus fucking Christ, fuck this shitty asshole
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 20, 2013, 09:53:59 pm
Xbox is producing a slate of original shows, to be broadcast exclusively through Xbox Live. (http://www.avclub.com/article/xbox-to-start-producing-original-shows-starting-wi-106645) The first is a documentary series focusing on the digital age, whose first episode will be about E.T. the video game, and other shows include another documentary series (about soccer players), and a Halo show. And an update on Duck Dynastygate: the rest of the family doesn't seem that inclined to keep doing the show (http://www.avclub.com/article/the-duck-dynasty-family-cannot-imagine-progressing-106648), as various news commentators like Sean Hannity and Sarah Palin have shrieked in outrage and shouted FREE SPEECH, not really understanding the whole concept of free speech because it doesn't mean you can say hateful shit and be free of consequences from a private party. And it sure is funny that Palin was silent on the issue of free speech when Martin Bashir was fired not two weeks ago after making disparaging comments towards her...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on December 20, 2013, 09:55:29 pm
Free speech doesnt mean that your company is forced to pay you and keep you on the payroll even as you are making racist comments.
It just means you wont get arrested for it, fucking americans.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 20, 2013, 10:39:53 pm
bringing up free speech regarding the constitution for his case isn't really proper. such freedom also means that a&e are free to associate and disassociate themselves with whoever they want to. i just don't like the precedent this sets
i just don't see the point in suspending him, the people that were offended by the comments aren't going to watch the show anymore (they probably didn't watch it in the first place) regardless of his suspension or firing. filming for the season that's airing next is already wrapped up so he'll be featured in all those episodes unless they edit him out.
I’m reminded of something Bill Maher said during the height of the Paula Deen controversy: “Do we always have to make people go away?” I think the question applies in this situation too.
Why is our go-to political strategy for beating our opponents to silence them? Why do we dismiss, rather than engage them? One of the biggest pop-culture icons of today just took center stage to “educate” us about sexuality. I see this as an opportunity to further the discussion, to challenge his limited understanding of human desire, to engage with him and his rather sizable audience — most of whom, by the way, probably share his views — and to rise above the endless sea of tweet-hate to help move our LGBT conversations to where they need to go.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 27, 2013, 04:32:23 pm
this exists
not to be confused with this pile
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 28, 2013, 03:53:34 am
A&E reverses their suspension on Robertson. (http://www.thewrap.com/duck-dynasty-ae-resuming-show-phil-robertson/) Also:
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Shooting will resume in the spring, and will be accompanied by a series of public service announcements “promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance among all people, a message that supports our core values as a company, and the values found in ‘Duck Dynasty,’” the network said.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 28, 2013, 07:37:37 am
Just great, just about the worst turn of events that could've come out of this. Not only will stupid homophobes will feel that their paranoia has been vindicated, but they've also shown that they can whine loud enough to affect change. Just fucking perfect. Bravo, A&E, your handling of this entire situation has been nothing short of perfection.
OK I'm not clicking that in a million years but the the thumbnail has... Johnny Depp Willy Wonka? Is that Django off in the background? And who the fuck is that nerdy looking guy?
And hey, let's look on the bright side, at least the name is slightly more clever than the Seltzer and Friedberg abomination? I guess?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 08, 2014, 11:12:58 pm
There is gonna be a sequel to Paul Blart: Mall Cop (http://www.avclub.com/article/paul-blart-mall-cop-sequel-to-continue-the-saga-of-106769), for some reason.
also, the Insane Clown Posse is suing the FBI (http://www.avclub.com/article/insane-clown-posse-has-finally-sued-the-fbi-for-sa-106781)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 09, 2014, 12:13:06 am
The Shia LaBeouf Plagiarism scandal continues
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Lawyers for Daniel Clowes recently sent LaBeouf’s representation a cease-and-desist letter.
“Your client is seriously out of control,” the letter reads. “He must stop his improper and outlandish conduct.”
And so, in response, LaBeouf copied the letter to his Twitter feed, followed by a tweet of what appears to be a photo of a Xerox of a photo of the original tweet containing the storyboard—an endless mirror creating layers upon layers of reproduction, in what continues to pass for LaBeouf’s grand unifying statement on how he, and therefore everyone, has nothing to say.
He will apparently continue making that statement until everyone really, truly gets it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on January 09, 2014, 12:52:37 am
It's kind of mind-boggling to think how huge of an asshole he's being over this. I mean, there's your run-of-the-mill Hollywood pretentiousness, but this is a whole new level of dicketry.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 09, 2014, 05:03:14 am
Jesus fucking Christ.
also walt what are you doing I'm the only one who posts AV Club links don't steal my thunder D:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 09, 2014, 05:26:10 am
So, notoriously contrarian film critic Armond White (he famously champions Adam Sandler movies as unflinching portraits of emotional honesty that aren't couched in class and gender guilt like Apatow movies, or something insane like that) was very, very upset that the New York Film Critics Circle gave the best director award to Steve McQueen. So he decided to start complaining, loudly. And so he made some very strange, racially charged comments, along with a good old-fashioned "fuck you". During the ceremony. (http://www.avclub.com/article/armond-white-rings-in-another-year-by-calling-stev-106756)
So naturally people are upset with him, especially since he does this shit all the time. So the NYFCC are going to hold a vote to expel him (http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/new-york-film-critics-circle-to-vote-on-armond-whites-expulsion), and good fucking riddance to this shit stain.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on January 09, 2014, 05:39:23 pm
AH, SO I POST AV CLUB LINKS, AND NOW YOU BRANCH OUT TO INDIEWIRE?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on January 10, 2014, 06:21:08 pm
Thanks to the scandal about plagiarism, Shia LeBeouf decides to "retire from all public life" (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/10/shia-labeouf-retiring_n_4574579.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment)
Wow, and I thought Justin Bieber retiring from music (http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/12/25/justin-bieber-retiring/4198885/) was an enough good news for this season :D or maybe I'm just wrong (http://perezhilton.com/2013-12-29-justin-bieber-people-confirm-not-retiring-from-singing#sthash.9LIGfHjb.dpbs), damn :/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on January 10, 2014, 08:52:01 pm
In other "Crazy celebrity jackass gets mad and becomes a hermit" news, sentient beard Alan Moore swears off interviews and public appearances, but not before slandering a bunch of comics industry critics and authors. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/131186-Watchmen-Author-Alan-Moore-Lashes-Out-At-Critics-in-Final-Interview)
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Post by: SNT on January 10, 2014, 10:17:54 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on January 11, 2014, 03:01:34 am
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Tekken: A Man Called X
... what (edit - I guess it could be an attempt to not just focus on Kazama family business and "anyone without a Devil Gene is garbage" syndrome, but Hollywood+video games movies history say it'll be some random Gary Stu insert like Lars)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on January 11, 2014, 05:44:03 am
they also plan to start a tekken movie franchise which is what freaked me out the most.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on January 11, 2014, 10:28:44 am
"... as part of a franchise of movies ..."
The inner Tekken fan boy in me is crying right now. Hollywood, why must you do this!? :qq:
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Post by: DKDC on January 11, 2014, 01:55:52 pm
Oh, so maybe they want it to be some sort of Hunger Games-like series then (I mean a tournament with one winner and rinse and repeat), and gain original characters, with just the tournament being loosely based on the Tekken tournament ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on January 11, 2014, 01:58:17 pm
Mortal Tekken Kombat, thanks a lot, Hollywood.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on January 11, 2014, 05:35:14 pm
Oh no... Resident Evil movie series comes to my mind right now :stars:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on January 11, 2014, 09:38:38 pm
Fox's Gotham TV series is going to be Batman: The High School Years
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Post by: Bastard Mami on January 14, 2014, 03:08:45 am
that's interesting.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on January 14, 2014, 03:12:59 am
So Smallville: Gotham Edition.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on January 14, 2014, 06:52:01 am
Lee Daniels might direct a Richard Pryor biopic, (http://thedissolve.com/news/1226-lee-daniels-in-talks-to-direct-lee-daniels-richard/) which is just, ugh. Why Daniels?
Also, for some reason, Eddie Murphy is one of the people being eyed for the film, which is completely insane. Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld are rumored to be working together again!!! (http://www.avclub.com/article/scarsdale-surprise-jerry-seinfeld-and-larry-davids-106907)
... for a Broadway play. Huh. The ex-wife of famed author Cormac McCarthy (Blood Meridian, No Country For Old Men, The Road) was recently arrested for getting into an argument with her boyfriend about aliens and then pulled a gun out of her vagina. (http://www.avclub.com/article/cormac-mccarthys-exwife-had-a-fight-about-aliens-t-106830) Not only is there a Point Break remake in development, for some reason, but Gerard Butler is in final negations to play the role Patrick Swayze originated, (http://www.avclub.com/article/the-point-break-remake-knows-you-want-gerard-butle-106820) which is just, what. Why. why. Stop. Gerard Butler? No. Franco Nero will return to his iconic role of Django in Django Lives (http://thedissolve.com/news/1236-django-lives-in-new-sequel-starring-franco-nero/), which will be only the third time he's played the role (there are over thirty unauthorized sequels), unless you count his cameo in Django Unchained. And speaking of westerns, and specifically westerns directed by Quentin Tarantino, his next movie will be The Hateful Eight, (http://thedissolve.com/news/1234-the-hateful-eight-will-reportedly-be-quentin-taran/) and all that is known is that it's a western. Whoo!
AH, SO I POST AV CLUB LINKS, AND NOW YOU BRANCH OUT TO INDIEWIRE?
The AV Club didn't have that story!
... yet, because Armond White was voted out after all. (http://www.avclub.com/article/the-new-york-film-critics-circle-awards-wont-have-106898) Good riddance.
In other "Crazy celebrity jackass gets mad and becomes a hermit" news, sentient beard Alan Moore swears off interviews and public appearances, but not before slandering a bunch of comics industry critics and authors. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/131186-Watchmen-Author-Alan-Moore-Lashes-Out-At-Critics-in-Final-Interview)
What Jason Aaron said a few years ago really rings true (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30200); it truly is despicable the way the Big 2 have treated him, but the way he keeps slagging on current writers, writers whose work he doesn't even read, is really awful as well. Not the same level, of course, but still, he of all people should know better. It's pretty sad that such a brilliant writer has turned into the parody that he is now.
It sounds like it'll be set-up for Ben Affleck's Batman so the DC movie thread I guess but too late I posted a giant-ass post there because I didn't see you posted this so there.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on January 14, 2014, 07:43:31 pm
not it's own topic because projects are still too far away in the future :
Apparently there are a few people who have gotten George Krstic curious about buying Megas back from CN. At the very least we could finally get a DVD/Blu-Ray release. Posted: January 15, 2014, 01:13:43 am Kane Kosugi isn't gonna be in the new Tekken movie. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-01-14/kane-kosugi-will-not-star-in-live-action-tekken-prequel-film)
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Post by: Jmorphman on January 15, 2014, 03:54:34 am
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Posted: January 15, 2014, 03:57:49 am whoa that news knocked my profile back to something Gundam related, that was powerful stuff
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Post by: Basara Dandy on January 15, 2014, 07:56:44 pm
Awesome, if they adapted Urza or Weatherlight stories would be great!! I'll totally wa--
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20th Century Fox has closed a deal to acquire the screen rights to the hugely popular fantasy card game from Hasbro and will develop the property with an eye to launch a massive franchise on the scale of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
Fox + franchise = OK, this is bad...
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The studio has enlisted Simon Kinberg, the Fox-based writer-producer who is also helping shepherd the X-Men and Fantastic Four universes at the studio, to produce the adaptation.
Oh shit... :end:
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Post by: Nero D. on January 15, 2014, 10:25:23 pm
It sounds like it'll be set-up for Ben Affleck's Batman so the DC movie thread I guess but too late I posted a giant-ass post there because I didn't see you posted this so there.
its ok bud your stars have colors and shit dontcha know
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Post by: DKDC on January 16, 2014, 10:08:58 am
http://www.destructoid.com/the-live-action-tekken-prequel-is-not-happening-after-all-269046.phtml Kosugi's preparing for a movie called Agent X, the "Tekken : a man called X" title was complete bullshit, there's no Tekken movie. Good.
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Post by: Roman55 on January 16, 2014, 09:59:35 pm
Harvey Weinstein and Meryl Streep to make anti gun movie. (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/15/harvey-weinstein-and-meryl-streep-making-movie-att/)
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Post by: Makurayami on January 17, 2014, 03:35:38 pm
Amazing Spider-Man 2's more classic costume looks so much better than the first movie's. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=50329)
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Post by: Bastard Walt on January 17, 2014, 04:31:59 pm
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Post by: Roman55 on January 19, 2014, 06:33:26 am
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To counter-act the prequels, the Boba Fett spin-off movie planned for 2018 has an interesting twist pitched by Episode VII writer Lawrence Kasdan: the spin-off will start with a complete stranger killing Boba Fett and taking his armor, starting a Man-With-No-Name bounty hunter tale. So: someone kills the Boba Fett from the prequels and takes his armor and name. One this is for certain is that Kasdan didn’t like the prequel and wants no Bobba Fett Clone in the spin-off film.
And speaking of westerns, and specifically westerns directed by Quentin Tarantino, his next movie will be The Hateful Eight, (http://thedissolve.com/news/1234-the-hateful-eight-will-reportedly-be-quentin-taran/) and all that is known is that it's a western. Whoo!
Now it's a book because someone leaked it. (http://www.avclub.com/article/quentin-tarantinos-next-script-got-leaked-so-now-h-107171)
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Post by: DKDC on January 22, 2014, 09:05:48 pm
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Tarantino is instead planning to publish The Hateful Eight as a book, where he can be sure no one in Hollywood will read it.
Oooh burn.
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Post by: Cybaster on January 22, 2014, 11:12:10 pm
Yup, just read that on Miramax too : http://www.miramax.com/subscript/quentin-tarantinos-the-hateful-eight
I don't even know if I agree with Tarantino here. He's acting a little childish, but it is a betrayal, and his movies may have less impact if most people know the script before hand. In any case, fuck the agent.
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Post by: Bea on January 23, 2014, 07:34:08 pm
Okay, 4 new clips showing how much this Mechanized Officer sucks when compared to the original. While this might turn out an okay dumb action film, it is a travesty to the Robocop name, almost as bad as Robocop 3.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on January 23, 2014, 07:42:06 pm
And do you think that news is bad?? http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/16/5314690/kristen-stewart-to-star-in-romantic-remake-of-1984 You've no idea, my dear...
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Post by: Roman55 on January 23, 2014, 07:50:52 pm
How do you make a romantic remake of a dystopian story?
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Post by: Basara Dandy on January 23, 2014, 09:09:41 pm
I don't know... maybe Stephanie Meyer is making the script :ssh:
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Post by: Person Man on January 28, 2014, 03:41:58 pm
Sly Cooper: the Movie is going to be a thing.
and I don't know how I feel about that. One the one hand, I love Sly Cooper something fierce. On the other, I'm really not feeling the art style here. It's just not cartoony enough to really feel like Sly Cooper.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on January 28, 2014, 03:47:04 pm
http://screenrant.com/x-men-days-of-future-past-empire-covers/ Empire magazine reveals 25 alternative covers to X-Men: Days of Future Past with good part of mutants that didn't appear in previous movies (special mention to hipster/K-Pop singer Quicksilver... ugghhhh)
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Post by: Bad News GBK on January 28, 2014, 04:34:46 pm
and I don't know how I feel about that. One the one hand, I love Sly Cooper something fierce. On the other, I'm really not feeling the art style here. It's just not cartoony enough to really feel like Sly Cooper.
Never played the games, but the trailer looks great
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Post by: DMK on January 29, 2014, 12:49:17 am
I kinda like it and props for keeping the voice actors and not going "BUT MUH A LISTERS!". You should play the games whenever given the chance GBK! At least Sly 2 or 3!
I wonder how Carmelita will look
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Post by: Makurayami on January 29, 2014, 03:59:18 pm
http://screenrant.com/x-men-days-of-future-past-empire-covers/ Empire magazine reveals 25 alternative covers to X-Men: Days of Future Past with good part of mutants that didn't appear in previous movies (special mention to hipster/K-Pop singer Quicksilver... ugghhhh)
Did you see this too?
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Of course, Quicksilver (and Scarlet Witch) will also appear in The Avengers: Age of Ultron, to be played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Why introduce one version of Quicksilver, then have a second version appear in a different movie (a different studio non-the-less) with a different actor? Sounds like Fox is playing with (legal) fire.
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Post by: DKDC on January 29, 2014, 04:38:48 pm
They're not playing with legal fire. They have the right to the X-Men franchise, QS and SW aren't specifically tied to them, and if Fox had used them sooner Marvel wouldn't have been able to do it, but Whedon or someone else said they'd be important in Avengers 2 and suddenly Fox said WAIT WAIT WAIT they'll be in our film too, and they'll be important, I swear ! They're not playing with fire, if anything they should win if X-Men comes out first, but since everyone knows they went full bullshit on this one and they announced them after Marvel, it doesn't seem like Marvel's in any trouble as long as they don't make them "mutants" or don't have their father be Magneto.
Oh, and that happened months ago.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on January 29, 2014, 05:45:52 pm
As the few I know about that, probably was accorded to split character in 2: Pietro Maximoff, son of Magneto who as superspeed as mutant power for X-Men DOFP; and Quicksilver persona, member of Avengers with the same powers, but probably another person unrelated to Magneto and just with superpowers instead being a mutant for Avengers 2
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Post by: Jmorphman on January 29, 2014, 06:12:24 pm
He's gonna be Pietro Maximoff in Avengers 2 as well. :I
Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch's entire identities don't depend on Magneto being their father. It's not ruinous to their characters. All Fox's shoehorning in of Quicksilver is not really going to affect the twin's appearance in Avengers 2 because there's already a fuck ton of characters in Days of Future Past and no one is going to especially remember Quicksilver's 5 minute scene, and especially not when Wolverine is hogging all the spotlight because he's the best there is at what he does, and what he does is, er, that.
Anyways both Fox and Marvel are legally entitled to use both characters specifically because they fall into a grey area between X-Men and Avengers; Fox however can't mention anything relating to the Avengers when using them and Marvel likewise can't mention anything about Magneto or mutants when using them.
How do you make a romantic remake of a dystopian story?
A better question: how the fuck do you make a romantic remake of a dystopian story that specifically and ruthlessly crushes the idea that "love will conquer all"?
Yup, just read that on Miramax too : http://www.miramax.com/subscript/quentin-tarantinos-the-hateful-eight
I don't even know if I agree with Tarantino here. He's acting a little childish, but it is a betrayal, and his movies may have less impact if most people know the script before hand. In any case, fuck the agent.
It seems to be less about the script itself being out there than the betrayal itself:
Tarantino said:
I am not talking out of both sides of my mouth, because I do like the fact that everyone eventually posts it, gets it and reviews it on the net. Frankly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. I like the fact that people like my shit, and that they go out of their way to find it and read it. But I gave it to six motherfucking people! Starting this week, I’ll be setting meetings with publishers.
The betrayal itself probably tainted the entire project in his mind, and he'd rather work on something else instead. It's a real shame but I can't exactly blame him. Besides, he has a ton of other scripts to work on so it's not like we're losing Tarantino movie, we're just gonna get a different one.
oh and now he's suing Gawker (http://blogs.reuters.com/alison-frankel/2014/01/28/the-novel-legal-issues-in-tarantinos-copyright-suit-vs-gawker/) New Line has one year to make a Y: The Last Man movie or the rights will revert back to the creators, (http://thedissolve.com/news/1308-new-line-has-a-year-to-make-their-y-the-last-man-m/) and thank god, we're in the home stretch now. To think we could've had a DJ Caruso directed Y: The Last Man movie starring Shia fucking LaBeouf!
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Post by: Bad News GBK on January 30, 2014, 11:09:38 am
Not sure if it was mentioned at any pages ago but goddamn..Dead Snow, that comedey horror movie from 2009 with Nazi Zombies got a sequel which is getting released in Norwegian theaters in two weeks..and it looks stupid but fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4FoV9iiLmI
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Post by: Makurayami on January 30, 2014, 09:18:04 pm
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Post by: Makurayami on January 30, 2014, 10:22:44 pm
:omg: Aaaaaaaaaand I fail
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Post by: Jmorphman on January 31, 2014, 09:22:29 am
SEINFELD REUNION (http://www.avclub.com/article/jerry-seinfeld-sortof-confirmed-a-seinfeld-reunion-107403) of some sorts. Supposed to be short but longer than a minute.
Also, don't worry, Tara Reid will return for Sharknado 2 (http://www.avclub.com/article/sharknado-stars-to-return-for-sharknado-2-preservi-107411).
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Post by: Makurayami on January 31, 2014, 01:50:27 pm
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I don’t know, but it’s a scientific fact that you’re more likely to be killed by lightning than by a shark. This film will have lightning and sharks, so that’s got to count for something.
This line sold me.
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 03, 2014, 09:02:40 pm
Someone is making a movie about cursed email that seriously sounds like it's from the 90s. (http://www.avclub.com/article/new-horror-movie-email-to-explore-107439)
There's gonna be a live-action/CGI hybrid movie of Chip ’N’ Dale Rescue Rangers (http://www.avclub.com/article/disney-finds-the-wheres-and-whys-and-whos-of-a-chi-201010). For some reason.
And here is a trailer for the documentary about the never-released Roger Corman Fantastic Four movie (http://badassdigest.com/2014/01/13/doomed-the-untold-story-of-roger-cormans-the-fantastic-four-gets-a-trailer/) (which some of you might recognize from Arrested Development season 4, though sadly there are no songs about wanting to be... Invisible, Invisible... Invisible!)
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on February 03, 2014, 09:11:21 pm
At least Doom does look like Doom.
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Post by: SNT on February 05, 2014, 10:20:15 pm
Dr. Doom is said to be the villain of the reboot (the character appeared in Fox’s two previous movies and was played by Julian McMahon). The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision is hearing that the studio is likely to go for a big name and isn’t ruling out switching genders for the role.
(http://i.imgur.com/ehi0LzB.jpg)
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 06, 2014, 12:27:39 am
Y'know a female Doom could probably work, but you'd have to be careful to avoid any weird sexual politics in the rivalry. And it goes without saying there should absolutely not be any kind of romantic relationship or one side having a crush on the other.
But Fox is probably the last people I'd expect to delicately handle that. So yeah, ugh.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Makurayami on February 06, 2014, 02:57:12 pm
They could use her new gender to explain her motivation to be the ruler of Latveria and a global powerhouse. Not like the story hasn't been done before, but a Mrs. Dr. Doom striving to fight against gender inequalities and then going to far to become a villain might make for a good story since we've all seen the normal megalomaniac, control-freak version time and time again.
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Post by: DKDC on February 06, 2014, 03:01:44 pm
a Mrs. Dr. Doom striving to fight against gender inequalities and then going to far to become a villain
That's a good way to get stoned to death by feminists. Also, it's terrible.
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Post by: -Red- on February 06, 2014, 03:40:51 pm
Why would you want to make a movie with Anita Sarkeesian as the villain?
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Post by: DKDC on February 06, 2014, 03:47:30 pm
The "strawman feminist as supervillain" trope actually is one of those she shoots down, IINM. But it's terrible regardless of her or others.
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Post by: -Red- on February 06, 2014, 03:50:22 pm
I can see her taking the role for enough money and later excuse herself being involved in such trope by saying "I was trying to give an example about how awful this trope is". She's that shameless.
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Post by: DKDC on February 06, 2014, 03:51:28 pm
Why are we even talking about her
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Post by: -Red- on February 06, 2014, 03:53:27 pm
lol
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 07, 2014, 05:43:21 am
Psych has been canceled. (http://www.avclub.com/article/usa-cancels-psych-after-eight-seasons-107551) The finale episode is promised to tie up most of the loose ends. Not really unexpected (Maggie Lawson is already a regular on another show), and it was getting long in the tooth anyway. It's a good time to end it.
It's official: AMC is doing a Preacher adaptation (http://www.avclub.com/article/amc-officially-developing-preacher-as-a-tv-series-107573), from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldburg. Garth Ennis and Steven Dillon are also involved in some capacity and Ennis himself has praised Rogen and Goldburg so it sounds like it's in good hands. I'm pretty curious how they're gonna adapt it for basic cable (not enough to watch it, I'm not really a fan of Preacher, but still) because... well, let's just start with the fact that a major character is named Arseface and leave it at that.
also being adapted: Neil Gaiman's first prose-only novel, American Gods (http://www.avclub.com/article/neil-gaimans-american-gods-is-getting-another-chan-107558), which is really freaking great and I dunno some people are kind of down on it but screw 'em, it's great. >:[ Anyways it hasn't found a network yet, but here's hoping. And then they can do an Anansi Boys spinoff movie/series!!!
Finally, The Michael J. Fox Show is on its last legs (http://www.avclub.com/article/nbc-basically-cancels-the-michael-j-fox-show-107555), it seems very likely that it will be canceled. Which means that once again NBC's new comedies have all failed, and they'll have to grudgingly renew Parks and Rec and Community again because they can still outperform every new show NBC brings out each year. Six seasons and a movie is gonna happen bitches!
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 07, 2014, 06:27:44 pm
And then they can do an Anansi Boys spinoff movie/series!!!
Well clearly I should have done some more reading because that very same day:
The BBC is going to make a miniseries out of Anansi Boys. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26064494)
They better use the same actor for Mr. Nancy in both shows! And he better not be made British or anything, you hear me BBC? It would mess everything up! >:[
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 09, 2014, 03:03:34 am
EVERYONE SHUT UP
SOMETHING SERIOUS JUST HAPPENED
James Franco is making a movie about the making of The Room (http://www.avclub.com/article/james-franco-will-direct-a-movie-about-the-making-107617), starring James Franco and also his brother who was actually really good in Scrubs season 9 and 21 Jump Street
:flipout:
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 12, 2014, 08:01:20 am
Jingle All The Way 2 starring Larry The Cable Guy and Santino Marella is a thing that now exists. (http://www.avclub.com/article/theres-going-to-be-a-sequel-to-jingle-all-the-way-107674)
I just, I don't... why.
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Post by: Markpachi on February 12, 2014, 09:25:02 am
Ew, Larry The Cable Guy? That dude's still around?
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Post by: Bastard Walt on February 12, 2014, 04:12:29 pm
Was the first one such a fine piece of filmaking history that it can't be desecrated?
I certainly think not.
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 12, 2014, 05:26:04 pm
While I wouldn't say it was the worst movie ever or anything close to that, it certainly is a terrible movie (though Phil Hartman is great in it, and that one part where Arnie yells PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN, NOW! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mayCvk2P4f0) is pretty amazing)
But this sounds worse, and will very likely be a thousand times worse!
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 20, 2014, 04:31:08 am
Yet another CSI spinoff is in the works, this one about cybercrimes. (http://www.avclub.com/article/the-next-csi-spinoff-will-investigate-the-many-cri-201240) No doubt technical matters will be handled with the same amount of aplomb as previous CSI shows:
Scrubs to become a Broadway musical. (http://www.avclub.com/article/move-over-spiderman-scrubs-to-become-latest-broadw-107750) Apparently the "My Old Lady" episode will be a major inspiration. Might turn out pretty cool!
Goosebumps the movie starring Jack Black as R.L. Stine (http://www.avclub.com/article/sony-skips-to-the-end-of-the-goosebumps-movie-disc-201187) is a thing that will exist
Roger Deakins is not returning as cinematographer to the next Bond movie (http://thedissolve.com/news/1522-roger-deakins-wont-shoot-the-next-bond-movie/), which is too bad because goddamn that movie was gorgeous.
And finally, the design for Amazing Spider-Man 2's Green Goblin has been revealed:
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
... Jesus Christ.
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Post by: DMK on February 20, 2014, 06:10:47 am
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Goosebumps the movie starring Jack Black as R.L. Stine is a thing that will exist
Yes. More yes. A little bit more yes. Crank back a bit on the yes. Wait, fuck yes. thats the ticket.
The premise sounds neet as fuck even without him and the urge to watch old episodes...rising.
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 20, 2014, 06:30:41 am
Or, even better: read a bunch of entries from that Goosebumps blog! (http://www.bloggerbeware.com/)
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Post by: Speedpreacher on February 20, 2014, 06:46:21 am
Sometimes I wake up and forget all about how Goosebumps was a thing that I'm embarrassed to have been into in my awkward preteen years.
Then it suddenly appears again, like some kind of haunted mask, or ghost camera, or monster blood...
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Post by: Basara Dandy on February 20, 2014, 08:57:55 pm
Fantastic Four reboot has revealed the main cast (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/fantastic-cast-revealed-article-1.1621005)
That awkward moment when you miss the past 2 movies just by reading this news :blank:
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Post by: Bea on February 21, 2014, 12:39:23 am
First a twig to play Wonder Woman. Now a twig to play Ben Grimm... Are Warner and Fox trying to outdo each other when it comes to bad casting?
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Post by: SNT on February 21, 2014, 12:48:28 am
(http://i.imgur.com/3ENbeL8.jpg) Don't you see, Bloom? Darling Bloom, glorious Bloom? It's so simple! Step One: we find the worst FF script ever written! Step Two: we hire the worst director in town! Step Three: I raise two million dollars, one for me, one for you. There's a lotta little old ladies out there! Step Four: We hire the least appropriate actors in New York, shoot our movie, and before you can say Step Five! We take it out of cinemas, take our Marvel licenses and go to Rio!
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Post by: Bea on February 21, 2014, 12:51:50 am
... There is a huge flaw on their plan. Rio is a bloody warzone. Go somewhere else. Somewhere quieter. :P
Title: SPACE JAM 2
Post by: Titiln on February 22, 2014, 01:42:20 am
http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/lebron-james-space-jam-sequel-dick-ebersol/ IT'S TIME TO SLAM JAM
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Post by: Long John Killer on February 22, 2014, 01:56:41 am
If this does not tie into Shaq Fu 2 someway, somehow, there will be blood to pay.
I also suspect some reference to the many Slam Jam mixes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1UuEHmxG0U).
But wait, will they use old Lola or new Lola?
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Post by: Jmorphman on February 23, 2014, 09:07:47 am
OK a Space Jam sequel sounds pretty fucking stupid (because that movie was awful) but I guess it probably makes financial sense. However, shut up. Something more important just happened.
NBC is making a Heroes sequel miniseries. (http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/nbc-heroes-miniseries-2015/)
I just... why? Why??? Was anyone asking for this besides creator Tim Kring? Like literally anyone? It went from the pop culture sensation to failing dud within less than a year, who wants more? This is the show that, after being hailed as "Lost done right"*, so decidedly shit the bed creatively, that it so thoroughly erased all the goodwill it had built up, somehow getting worse and worse each season until they reached the nadir: season four, the one where the bad guys were evil carnies.
*one must remember this came early in Lost's third season, where it was at its most wheel-spinning-iest; Heroes could do something like "Company Man" (which is probably the only episode of Heroes worth rewatching, looking back) while Lost had polar bear cages for weeks. Of course, Lost then kicked into high gear, culminating with its amazing third season finale (NOT PENNY'S BOAT :_;) while Heroes started showing its seams in its season finale. And then season 2 happened.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on February 23, 2014, 09:16:51 am
NOOOOOOO THE NIGHTMARE NEVER ENDS
Seriously, who at NBC keeps reviving this show? And why can't they go work for Fox and keep Almost Human alive?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on February 23, 2014, 10:45:56 am
The article said:
Heroes has been one of the most profitable titles for NBC’s sister studio, Universal TV, ranking as its biggest international and DVD seller.
Well there's your reason
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on February 23, 2014, 06:03:20 pm
OK a Space Jam sequel sounds pretty fucking stupid (because that movie was awful) but I guess it probably makes financial sense. However, shut up. Something more important just happened.
NBC is making a Heroes sequel miniseries. (http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/nbc-heroes-miniseries-2015/)
this isn't anywhere as interesting as the prospect of lebron james slamming and jamming with warner brothers' best
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on February 23, 2014, 06:43:09 pm
I wonder if one Monstar will absorb Derrick Rose and be out for the rest of the movie with an injury.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 24, 2014, 05:17:53 am
There will be another version of Anchorman 2 coming out in theaters, with pretty much all new jokes (http://www.avclub.com/article/anchorman-2-coming-back-with-new-jokes-and-an-r-ra-201342). This is somewhat similar to the direct-to-DVD alternate cut of Anchorman 1, which had an entirely different plotline composed of alternate takes and cut scenes. Pretty weird, but I'm probably gonna go see it!
The Lego Movie sequel already has a release date. (http://www.avclub.com/article/that-lego-movie-sequel-has-a-release-date-201376) Pretty nuts, hopefully they can keep the same quality as the first one.
Finally, James Franco has come out in defense of Shia LaBeouf. (http://www.avclub.com/article/james-franco-completes-shia-labeoufs-performance-a-201315)
this isn't anywhere as interesting as the prospect of lebron james slamming and jamming with warner brothers' best
Maybe if they add evil carnies! >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on February 24, 2014, 05:51:07 pm
Godzilla's new and kinda weak sounding roar was revealed (http://godzillamovie.tumblr.com/post/77707678516/share-the-roar-awaken-the-truth-godzilla)
On the plus side Slash saw the movie. (https://twitter.com/Slash/statuses/437710257935384576) and Empire revealed a cover showing Godzilla's full design. (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=40256)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 24, 2014, 10:46:19 pm
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's next movie will be about the Genesis/SNES console war. (http://www.avclub.com/article/upcoming-seth-rogen-film-to-chronicle-era-when-seg-201415)
Sadly, unlike their last movie, This Is The End, this movie will probably not have as many gigantic demon cocks.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on February 24, 2014, 10:49:58 pm
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's next movie will be about the Genesis/SNES console war. (http://www.avclub.com/article/upcoming-seth-rogen-film-to-chronicle-era-when-seg-201415)
Sadly, unlike their last movie, This Is The End, this movie will probably not have as many gigantic demon cocks.
To make up for that lack of gigantic demon cocks, you'll have people who act like gigantic demon cocks.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on February 25, 2014, 02:01:28 am
Godzilla's new and kinda weak sounding roar was revealed (http://godzillamovie.tumblr.com/post/77707678516/share-the-roar-awaken-the-truth-godzilla)
On the plus side Slash saw the movie. (https://twitter.com/Slash/statuses/437710257935384576) and Empire revealed a cover showing Godzilla's full design. (http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=40256)
There is hope for this film. It would seem it will be an actual Gojira film this time.
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Post by: GOH on February 25, 2014, 10:43:28 am
Tom Yum Goong 2 aka The Protector 2 trailer is out
I hope Tony Jaa beats the living shit out of RZA in the end
Fuck RZA
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Post by: SNT on February 25, 2014, 11:55:44 am
No elephant, no Sydney... so next to bugger all to do with the original movie, then?
Still, might be alright.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on February 25, 2014, 03:59:34 pm
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's next movie will be about the Genesis/SNES console war. (http://www.avclub.com/article/upcoming-seth-rogen-film-to-chronicle-era-when-seg-201415)
Sadly, unlike their last movie, This Is The End, this movie will probably not have as many gigantic demon cocks.
This... is just going to be a series of remakes of Genesis Does commercials with the Apatow group, isn't it?
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Post by: Bea on February 25, 2014, 11:06:01 pm
And the new Gojira trailer is out:
Still looking promising.
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Post by: GOH on February 26, 2014, 10:25:41 am
Discount Inception music
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Post by: [DKG] on February 26, 2014, 12:22:51 pm
No elephant, no Sydney... so next to bugger all to do with the original movie, then?
Still, might be alright.
watched it, its not even close to as good as the first one, too much wires used, what happened to Tony and the no wires rule he had. plus too much cgi as well. also.. RZA's acting is absolutely atrocious. and Tony has clearly put on some pounds.. and the elephant is important in the movie... since its kidnapped again
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on February 26, 2014, 01:27:05 pm
I hope nobody was excited for that iZombie TV series, because it looks like they are changing everything from the original story other than the fact that the main character has to eat brains. None of the characters on the show are characters from the books.
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Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero’s TV adaptation of the Vertigo comic iZombie has made its first casting choices, including the male lead. That role, a police detective named Clive (a character who wasn’t in the comic), has gone to Malcolm Goodwin, who starred in the A & E series Breakout Kings. Alexandra Krosney of the sitcom Last Man Standing and Alias‘ David Anders have also been cast as female lead Liv’s best friend, Peyton, and the chief antagonist, Blaine, respectively. If none of those names look familiar, it’s because the TV version of iZombie is shaping up to be vastly different from the Chris Roberson and Mike Allred-created comic that inspired it. Even the lead character’s name has apparently changed from Gwen to Liv. The one remaining plot point from the comic appears to be that the lead character has to eat brains to keep her human appearance. But the plot of the show is pretty wildly different from the comic, which featured gravedigger Gwen getting into strange adventures in Eugene, Oregon, with her supernatural friends.
I hope nobody was excited for that iZombie TV series, because it looks like they are changing everything from the original story other than the fact that the main character has to eat brains. None of the characters on the show are characters from the books.
Motherfucking son of a bitch. God fucking dammit. I was really looking forward to this! Why is TV afraid to have sexually confused wereterriers? .\/.
This... is just going to be a series of remakes of Genesis Does commercials with the Apatow group, isn't it?
I'd watch it, probably!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on February 27, 2014, 10:22:40 am
Adam Sandler is also making a movie about old videogames (http://www.avclub.com/article/adam-sandler-will-also-have-movie-about-old-video--201565)
Pissing deer confirmed
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on February 27, 2014, 04:44:02 pm
Turns out the death of Harold Ramis does not, in fact, put an end to Ghostbusters 3. (http://www.avclub.com/article/sony-picks-incredibly-sensitive-moment-remind-us-t-201524)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on February 27, 2014, 10:59:24 pm
A Farscape movie focusing on John Crichton's teenage son is in the works (http://www.avclub.com/article/today-in-revival-news-a-new-farscape-movie-is-in-t-201465)
That Got Milk? advertising campaign, which I thought died a decade ago, ]is actually dead now (http://[url=http://www.avclub.com/article/say-goodbye-to-got-milk-and-say-whats-up-to-milk-l-201489), replaced by commericals in which people shit out giant streams of milk: Milk Life!
and Seth Rogen testified before exactly two senators about the important of Alzheimer's research (http://www.avclub.com/article/seth-rogen-testified-about-alzheimers-nearly-empty-201606), and then called out the 16 senators who posed for pictures with him (or just came to see him) but left when he actually started his testimony, because they're fucking awful human beings. Good on Rogen for doing this and calling them out on this shit.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on February 27, 2014, 11:27:37 pm
Wow, such a shitty move from those Senators. Interesting chronicle, that article.
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Post by: Navana on February 28, 2014, 06:58:16 am
Top 13 Results Show from American Idol 2014: Kristen O'Connor sent home. (http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/02/american_idol_2014_top_12_reve.html)
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Post by: Bea on February 28, 2014, 11:39:37 pm
And Gareth talks about the new Godzilla trailer: http://www.toplessrobot.com/2014/02/gareth_edwards_explains_what_you_saw_in_the_godzil.php#more
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Post by: Just No Point on February 28, 2014, 11:41:16 pm
I totally think the Godzilla movie deserves it's own thread!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on February 28, 2014, 11:45:22 pm
Warner Bros to make Minecraft movie dear god help us (http://www.avclub.com/article/minecraft-movie-continue-americas-love-affair-bloc-201640)
Anchorman 2 was the last Anchorman movie, apparently it only works sixty percent of the time everytime (http://www.avclub.com/article/was-last-anchorman-movie-really-201658)
Michael Bay is producing a remake of the classic The Birds, Birdemic already beat him to the exploding birds tho though luck Bay (http://www.avclub.com/article/michael-bay-produced-remake-birds-headed-straight--201662)
Vincent D'Onofrio to play a villain in next Jurassic Park movie (http://www.avclub.com/article/vincent-donofrio-play-non-dinosaur-villain-jurassi-201678)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on February 28, 2014, 11:48:28 pm
BOND 24 (Name TBD) is still about Daniel Craig's Bond Saga :buttrox:
OK a Space Jam sequel sounds pretty fucking stupid (because that movie was awful) but I guess it probably makes financial sense. However, shut up. Something more important just happened.
NBC is making a Heroes sequel miniseries. (http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/nbc-heroes-miniseries-2015/)
this isn't anywhere as interesting as the prospect of lebron james slamming and jamming with warner brothers' best
It's so interesting that it's not actually happening (http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/espn-sources-says-no-space-jam-2-planned-for-lebron-james-20140223)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on March 02, 2014, 12:02:40 pm
Isn't this the second time that rumor came up? The last time was just months ago. I can't believe people fell for this twice.
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Post by: Roman55 on March 03, 2014, 08:21:54 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 04, 2014, 12:45:28 am
A week after Terry Gilliam shared the ending (http://www.avclub.com/article/terry-gilliam-had-suitably-crazy-ending-mind-watch-201681) to the Watchmen movie he was attached to but never made, Visonary Director Zack Snyder says he himself made the Watchmen movie to save it from the Terry Gilliam's of the world. (http://www.avclub.com/article/zack-snyder-says-he-made-watchmen-save-it-terry-gi-201743)
And you know, he's right, only he could save Watchmen from falling under the thumb of such awful people like Terry Gilliam, member of Monty Python, director of such classics as Brazil and 12 Monkeys, Alan Moore's first and only choice as director. Only the visionary director of Sucker Punch and Man of Steel could truly bring Moore and Dave Gibbon's masterpiece to life. Ayup.
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OK look to be fair the Gilliam ending sounds pretty crazy and/or dumb, but c'mon it's Gilliam. He would have made it work. At least he would actually understand what he's filming.[/url]
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Post by: Nomechy on March 04, 2014, 12:51:59 am
So what was the general opinion on that movie anyway? I know the comic is supposedly best ever and the movie did obviously not measure up to that.
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Besides wasn't the ending the movie actually had different from the comic and it was kinda dumb? Guess Zack Snyder is really just a smug moron.
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Post by: DKDC on March 04, 2014, 12:54:55 am
Only the visionary director of Sucker Punch and Man of Steel could truly bring Moore and Dave Gibbon's masterpiece to life. Ayup.
Hey, he hadn't made those movies yet when he did Watchmen, just 300. The movie's problems were the techno, slow-mo and bone breaking action (x-ray style), but if that's not a huge problem to you, the movie was just fine. The ending made just as much sense as that of the comic, and the giant squid would have been too over-the-top, so just regular nuking was a logical alternative, while still working out in context for what it was supposed to to.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 04, 2014, 12:57:13 am
I think it was a decent movie, not good but not bad. Snyder just didn't understand the source material beyond the most surface elements and it really shows, especially in the fight scenes.
Snyder just didn't understand the source material beyond the most surface elements and it really shows, especially in the fight scenes.
Well, if it's about the guys being regular people in masks (they get turned into brawling freaks who break bones with a punch and smash through walls and shit), in the end the fights were just cosmetic, IMO the point demonstrated by Ozy is still there (in the end they don't matter one bit and they're regular powerless individuals). The superhero-tier fights are just eye-candy. It's annoying if you really want to stick to the original comic with regular everyday Joes, but you can chalk it up to Hollywood otherwise and still enjoy the point. I liked that quote from I don't remember where that went "it's a superhero story where Superman is a retired mysanthrope and Batman has erectile dysfunction issues". It's still a good summary, and IMO that's all the movie needed to keep, even with the bone-breaking action.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 04, 2014, 01:15:45 am
I dunno, the fight scenes were just so over the top, reveling in the violence instead of having it be appalling and an example of the heroes overreach (which then leads into the larger theme of Ozymadias taking that judge, jury, and executioner stance of the other vigilantes to the worldwide stage) and so brutal (although, I think if maybe there was a strong was something added to the fight scenes that showed how detached the heroes are, how fucked up mentally they are to do this, it could've worked, maybe). But as it is it just comes off as being cool for cool's sake, and it's very jarring, tonally.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on March 04, 2014, 01:22:11 am
(although, I think if maybe there was a strong was something added to the fight scenes that showed how detached the heroes are, how fucked up mentally they are to do this, it could've worked, maybe)
Rorschach's character is all that's needed for that viewpoint (his detached attitude in everything) - and that only makes his final scene all the more powerful. I think the root of this separation is Nite Owl's costume that just looks like a straight-up copy of Batman - the Dark Knight when it was pretty silly in the comics. And I just don't think that the comics version would have worked more than 2 seconds before being completely ridiculed. So in a way I just don't see how the Dark Knight could have been avoided, and that's what just made the Hollywood-superhero fights something obvious.
edit - oh hey, at least it wasn't done by Warner Bros along with the other DC movies of today ! So in a way it couldn't have been done before because superhero movies were garbage, and it couldn't have been done after because Warner Bros doesn't even care about sticking to the source material one second. At least Snyder stuck to the slightest panel. ... I mean beside the bone-breaking punches.
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Post by: -Red- on March 04, 2014, 01:26:28 am
I loved Watchmen. It was one of the best "superhero" movies I've ever watched. I don't think I got bored of it for one second and I've watched the extended cut (Man, that was one long movie, but it had b00bs!). I know shit about the source material so I guess I am less biased towards being disappointed by them not sticking to it.
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Post by: Basara Dandy on March 04, 2014, 01:35:32 am
I think the movie is great, but not as great as the source comics. If well skipped some parts, there're some other well added (like the initial fight The Comedian's last stand against SPOILERS) and also gave justice to costumes for Silk Spectre II (it's too ugly in comics) and Ozymandias
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on March 04, 2014, 01:39:42 am
Only the visionary director of Sucker Punch and Man of Steel could truly bring Moore and Dave Gibbon's masterpiece to life. Ayup.
Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm the only person in the world who actually really liked Sucker Punch.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on March 04, 2014, 02:19:41 am
I liked it when it came out, haven't seen it since then and it became popular demand to hate it though.
Title: More like exstinktion amirite
Post by: GOH on March 06, 2014, 10:31:18 am
Another teaser for Transformers Age of Extinction
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Navana on March 06, 2014, 11:54:29 am
That trailer = so much hype.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on March 06, 2014, 03:35:05 pm
It's almost as if A) Mark Wahlberg was in Transformers all along B) You could put a Teddy Bear Plushie in the leading role, and the movies would keep on rolling anyway.
I like this, this is the kind of movie that 4DX Theaters were made for.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on March 06, 2014, 04:44:42 pm
... is it possible? We might get a second decent Transformers film? A second film where you don't cringe at every scene?
I want to believe. I really do... but I will wait and see before I believe.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on March 06, 2014, 04:52:27 pm
The Last Of Us, which was The A.V. Club readership’s astute pick for the best game of 2013, is set to become a live-action motion picture. As reported in a report from The Hollywood Reporter reporter Rebecca Ford, the game’s creative director, Neil Druckmann, will write the screenplay for a film adaptation of the post-apocalyptic zombie-virus survival game. That’s a departure from standard practice for game-to-film adaptations: The typical approach is to not give a shit who writes the movie and also to cast Dennis Hopper as Bowser.
It’s not clear how much Druckmann will need to (or choose to) rework his original script, as Joel and Ellie’s journey across the virus-ravaged American interior already hews closely to a three-act structure. Plus, the characters in The Last Of Us have depth and nuance, and their motivations feel humane and authentic. In other words, this isn’t exactly Mortal Kombat here. Naughty Dog, the game’s development studio, makes games with a cinematic feel—the developer’s Uncharted series has been described with the phrase “it’s like playing an action blockbuster!” on so many occasions that most critics have set up a keyboard macro so they don’t have to type the whole thing every time. That said, Naughty Dog has had some trouble making the jump from cinematic video games to cinematic cinema. A proposed Uncharted movie has been stuck in a desultory development process for years, with the latest news being that Seth Gordon is slated to direct, for now. There’s no director attached to The Last Of Us yet, but if Uncharted is the precedent, there will be plenty of directors to come.
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Post by: Nomechy on March 08, 2014, 10:18:50 pm
Well considering how narrative driven the game is and how much naughty dog games ape hollywood these days, this might not be a bad idea.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 10, 2014, 07:17:07 am
Archer renewed for two more seasons (http://www.avclub.com/article/archer-renewed-two-more-seasons-201915), which is not exactly a surprise, given how well it's doing, but still: (http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/archer-back-woo-2.gif)
Also, very funny comedian Paul F. Tompkins will be the lead in a pilot for ABC (http://www.avclub.com/article/paul-f-tompkins-star-new-abc-pilot-probably-201980), playing a teacher who decides to quit his job and move to New Hampshire to open tourist cottages. Hopefully there will be some kind of narrative device that forces his character to adopt a series of disguises patterned after various famous people, like perhaps the Cake Boss (Cake Boss!) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJDRaAWRUrc), Werner Herzog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rARtOlFENJg), Garry Marshall (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah_s_bxLF1g), and/or Dame Sir Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eez6KUhR7ZI).
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Post by: Bastard Walt on March 10, 2014, 04:14:14 pm
Woah NSFW NON SPOILERED.
Spoiler that please.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on March 10, 2014, 06:46:47 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordpfft_zpsf2c0b989.png[/avatar]Bob's Burgers is going full brony. (http://derpicdn.net/img/view/2014/3/10/571297__safe_text_meta_it%27s+happening_bob%27s+burgers.png)
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In an homage to the “Bronies” subculture, Tina attends her first Equestra-con, a convention based on her favorite animated pony show, “The Equestranauts.” To her surprise, she finds that the show’s fans are middle-aged men (called “Equesticles.”) When a powerful super-fan tricks Tina out of her rare toy pony it’s up to Bob to go undercover and get it back.
This oughta be good. If not the show itself, then the reaction from all the pissy fanboys who don't know how to take a joke.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 11, 2014, 03:33:42 am
I can't wait to hear H. Jon Benjamin's lines for that episode. Dan Harmon (the guy behind Community) is teaming up with Mitch Hurwitz (the guy behind Arrested Development) for... something. (http://www.avclub.com/article/dan-harmon-says-hes-working-mystery-project-mitch--202018) :woeh:
Fox canceled Raising Hope, (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-cancels-raising-hope-202016) which sucks because that's such a nice, sweet, charming show. I hope the cast finds new work soon because they're so goddamn great. :(
Yesterday, The Simpsons said goodbye to Mrs Krabappel. (http://www.avclub.com/article/simpsons-finally-said-goodbye-mrs-krabappel-last-n-202010) I cried. :'(
Charlie Sheen apparently hasn't been showing up to work on his FX sitcom Anger Management, (http://www.avclub.com/article/charlie-sheen-delaying-tv-show-he-got-delaying-pre-201992) prompting the use of a stand-in to shoot scenes without him. His show is already doing horribly in the ratings, but FX is mandated to make 100 episodes of the thing; I'm sure they've got a legal team pouring through that contract looking for some way to use this as a way out of it.
Finally, Ed Helms is going to star in a movie that is seriously called Epic Fail. (http://www.avclub.com/article/ed-helms-star-epic-fail-movie-actually-called-epic-202038)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: davismaximus on March 11, 2014, 03:53:47 am
I'm surprised nobody here has brought up HBO's True Detective. I finally got to check out the season finale and holy fucking shitballs, if you haven't seen this show, go do that.
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Post by: PBRTODD101 on March 11, 2014, 04:41:09 am
^And it has nude Alexandra Daddario
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 11, 2014, 04:46:54 am
I keep meaning to watch it, honest!
I did however watch the parody Joel McHale and Jim Rash did of it, and it was fantastic:
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Post by: Speedpreacher on March 11, 2014, 06:23:02 am
True Detective was really awesome. My only problem is I don't want to say goodbye to the characters they've built after these eight episodes.
Not a spoiler, by the way. For anyone who doesn't know, True Detective is an anthology show - meaning next season will feature an unrelated story with a new cast.
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Post by: Jmorphman on March 11, 2014, 06:42:49 pm
Miles Teller (the FF reboot's unnervingly young Mr. Fantastic) promises the upcoming reboot will be "very grounded", and doesn't feel larger than life nor an incredible superhero tale (http://thedissolve.com/news/1690-miles-teller-says-he-expects-to-make-a-grounded-fa/), because that's exactly what you want in a goddamn Fantastic Four movie. :wall:
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Post by: Bastard Mami on March 11, 2014, 06:45:49 pm
so, smalville in movie format ?
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Post by: Bea on March 11, 2014, 06:46:17 pm
Yup. Fox is trying really hard to beat Warner on their super heroes films. :D
That thing will be as bad as Man of Steel at the very least.
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Post by: Iced on March 11, 2014, 06:52:03 pm
I dont know what yall are complaining about, i for one welcome a grounded thing and reed richards that dont have elastic and rock powers in exchange for the level of drama and interpersonal relationships that a fantastic four needs.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 11, 2014, 06:54:43 pm
Eh, Smallville didn't really pretend to be super grounded. Maybe the first season or two, but you very quickly ran into immortal kung-fu witches; by the end of the series everyone from Braniac to Metallo to Doomsday to Darkseid had shown up.
But I guess they did sort of do the whole "make fun fantastical things boring and 'realistic'" with their version of Mister Mxyzptlk, who was, naturally, a foreign exchange student from Eastern Europe who came to Clark Kent's high school to run an underground gambling ring and had Scarlet Witch's powers.
Smallville was fucking terrible, you guys.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on March 11, 2014, 07:29:06 pm
for some reason in mexico they aired a lot of times the episode in which lana swims on her red underwear; that's what I remember the most about smalville, sicne it aired when i was in college and had no time to watch tv.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on March 12, 2014, 12:10:29 am
Maybe he's just really clueless about the script and has no idea what he's talking about.
I hope.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on March 12, 2014, 12:25:36 am
It will be a bad Fantastic Four movie, like anything related to the Fantastic Four, so why does it matter if they keep things realistic or not? It would've sucked either way :)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on March 12, 2014, 12:44:37 am
I don't know, guys. I'm starting to think rednavi doesn't like the Fantastic Four!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on March 12, 2014, 12:45:51 am
well, there's bad and there's so bad it's good; if we get the marvel equivalent of van damme's sf movie everything will be alright, if we get somethign like THAT hulk movie, it's just a waste of everyone's time, and realistic and super grounded make it sound like hulk.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on March 12, 2014, 10:35:20 am
Even though "that Hulk movie" was kinda weak it brought some interesting ideas to the table, so I don't think it was a complete waste.
IMO anyway.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 13, 2014, 06:15:13 am
Hulk had neat concepts and the comic book frame style shots Ang Lee did were really cool but overall the execution just wasn't that great. Oh well. meet the new Flash (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03/12/see-the-flash-in-action-grant-gustin-runs-on-the-set-of-dcs-new-tv-show/) (http://i.imgur.com/shXTzml.jpg)
look I know everyone loves Arrow and I'm sure it's great but... c'mon. This looks pretty bad. :-\
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on March 13, 2014, 06:54:36 am
Well, the Flash's costume is a very silly costume. I appreciate them for going full in; half-measures lead to a guy in a red jacket calling himself the Blur.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on March 13, 2014, 09:55:15 am
Honestly I prefer a costume more inspired with realistic clothing (Arrow works fine on that, as long as it's not "just a jacket with one symbol tacked on it") rather than a full body suit like this one, even disguised to look less uniform.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on March 13, 2014, 09:48:46 am
But the 1990 series had a MUCH better costume.
That guy has legs thinner then mine. A runner is supposed to have great legs. >.> Oh well. Let's hope the writing is good and will save the show at least.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: MDI on March 14, 2014, 05:21:26 am
He isn't a runner. He is a skinny geek who has a superpower which enables him to run fast despite not being an athlete.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 15, 2014, 12:53:27 am
I dunno, the 90's series's sculpted muscles looked pretty goofy. What worked on the Batman costumes doesn't really work when the outfit is bright red. :-\ OK, so, potentially huge FF news: there's a rumor going around that Fox wants to dump the director, screenplay, and cast of the FF movie, six months before shooting is supposed to begin (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03/14/fox-looking-to-dump-fantastic-four-director-screenplay-and-recast-six-months-before-they-are-due-to-shoot/).
Then, a Marvel exec tweeted a picture of Galactus (https://twitter.com/AgentM/status/444592988899905536), with no context. People started going nuts, thinking it's a clue. There are already rumors of Marvel trying to do a villain swap type deal, like they wanted with Daredevil (Marvel wanted Galactus and Silver Surfer from Fox in exchange for Fox keeping Daredevil a bit longer). Still others are saying that Fox is gonna lose the rights entirely, or cede creative control to Marvel but still distribute it, like Universal did with Hulk.
But it's all rumors at this point. It's entirely possible that the new FF will proceed on schedule, and we won't be able to see an actually good FF movie for many more years. Unless of course you count The Incredibles.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on March 15, 2014, 12:56:16 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on March 18, 2014, 01:45:41 am
That's the one from The Wolverine, right ? Honestly, for once I thought it wasn't half bad done, compared to the previous X-Men and Wolverine movies. But I thought Jackman was starting to want out of the series ? Are they already shooting the sequel or did he mean "I'm shooting it" as in "the plan is for me to shoot it" ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 18, 2014, 02:40:00 am
The half-man from Two And A Half Men has a really dumb looking beard now and is lamenting his role in the series because "it was making light of topics in our world that are really problems for a lot of people." (http://www.avclub.com/article/two-and-half-mens-half-man-laments-being-whole-hyp-202276)
And here is what Matt Ryan will look like as John Constantine: (http://i.imgur.com/r4rmP5c.jpg) I don't understand this, shouldn't he have black hair and be played by an American?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on March 18, 2014, 03:34:42 am
He's not American, he's Lebanese Canadian.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on March 18, 2014, 10:31:13 am
After journeying to the outer limits of space, giant robots, and Mark Wahlberg’s acting ability, Michael Bay will soon follow the lead of other blockbuster directors and little mermaids and head under the sea. The Hollywood Reporter says Paramount has picked up an untitled adventure pitch for Bay to produce and potentially direct, one where its plot details remain a mystery, possibly even until after it premieres. However, it is known that this thriller will be steeped in “real science”—though few who have seen Armageddon, which was based on the writings of Carl Sagan, would expect anything less from Michael Bay. And it’s also known that it will have an “undersea component,” as Bay journeys down to where each little clam here knows how to jam here. That’s why it’s hotter under the water. (Also because of the fireballs.)
UNDER THE SEAAAAA
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Umezono on March 18, 2014, 08:39:13 pm
But I guess they did sort of do the whole "make fun fantastical things boring and 'realistic'" with their version of Mister Mxyzptlk, who was, naturally, a foreign exchange student from Eastern Europe who came to Clark Kent's high school to run an underground gambling ring and had Scarlet Witch's powers.
genius
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on March 18, 2014, 09:00:06 pm
Cars 3 and Incredibles 2 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=116154) announced.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 18, 2014, 09:07:34 pm
Brad Bird better be involved with the latter. >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Lord Kain on March 18, 2014, 09:09:05 pm
Hyped for The Incredibles 2 about time a sequel was made, really wanna see more about that Underminer character that poped out at the end of the first movie if they include him that is, on the other hand... Cars 3?.... :S
Hmm this article says that Brad Bird is writing the sequel: http://variety.com/2014/film/news/disney-plans-third-cars-the-incredibles-2-movies-1201137824/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on March 18, 2014, 09:18:49 pm
Yay, talking boats or something eventually.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on March 18, 2014, 09:33:09 pm
Fuckin aye Incredibles.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on March 19, 2014, 03:41:32 pm
Ivan Reitman decided he won't direct Ghostbusters 3 (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3284319/ghostbusters-sequel-seeks-new-director/).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on March 19, 2014, 03:46:10 pm
Remakes really are truly contagious, as there’s now a Jem And The Holograms movie in development. While a gritty movie about a group of kick ass pop stars and/or secretive regular folk could be great, news of who’s actually developing the movie—Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun, Paranormal Activity producer Jason Blum, and GI Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu—should give fans pause. To the trio’s credit, Braun, Blum, and Chu have created an official Jem website and are seeking fan contributions toward making the live-action movie. Chu says that, “rather than asking for money,” the group’s asking for creativity, including help writing the songs, designing the costumes, and even casting the flick. In fact, aspiring Jem wannabes can even send audition tapes via the aforementioned website, something that will probably prove to be as annoying and fruitless as those endless American Idol audition specials. But, hey, Jem!
Titiln your dream remake is coming true
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on March 21, 2014, 12:14:40 am
Bah, The Misfits' songs were better.
I bet I am the first internet person to make that joke
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 21, 2014, 02:25:53 am
Well that creative team certainly bodes well for the project, if it goes any further. This is not news, and indeed is probably kinda old, but what the fuck, Vibe is going to be a main character on the Flash show. (http://screencrush.com/the-flash-costume-grant-gustin-set-photos-barry-allen/) VIBE. Motherfucking Vibe, the woefully misguided sketch of a character, the breakdancing Latino gangbanger who can emit vibrations. Why does DC keep pushing him? No one liked him when he was introduced! >:[ Sony is also getting into the original content production game by adapting the comic book Powers (http://www.avclub.com/article/sony-announces-powers-tv-show-playstation-202441), which is about police officers in a world with super heroes, and the various complications that arise from that. Could be good!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on March 21, 2014, 11:25:15 pm
This is our first look at Camren Bicondova as a young Selina Kyle in the upcoming Gotham series lol at the random buildings in the back making cat ears... or was that intentional (http://i.imgur.com/tZiJ7rE.jpg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 22, 2014, 03:45:08 pm
Fox already has a Fantastic Four sequel scheduled. (http://www.avclub.com/article/fantastic-four-and-wolverine-sequels-added-all-oth-202514) So much for that rumor about Marvel regaining control of it.
... :(
Pacific Rim 2 remains a thing that could definitely happen (http://www.avclub.com/article/pacific-rim-2-could-still-happen-202480). Please.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on March 22, 2014, 04:21:51 pm
It was up for debate that it wouldn't be? I thought the U.S. was the only place it didn't meet expectations, the rest of the globe loved it. And a lot of those who did see it here did as well. Everyone I know did, anyways. :S
I'm still looking forward to when the "news" that Charlie Day will be a/the villain in the sequel shows up.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 22, 2014, 04:24:16 pm
I'm pretty sure I posted a story here that had the same information, only months in the past, but hey, at least this is sort of an update, kinda?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on March 22, 2014, 05:17:37 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordmov_zps8e6f636f.png[/avatar]Columbia is allegedly working on putting together a dark, edgy, live action/CGI hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie. (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/columbia-pictures-reportedly-working-on-dark-edgy-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie/#)
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Hollywood insider website The Tracking Board is reporting today that a big-budget Sonic the Hedgehog film is currently in production over at movie studio Columbia Pictures.
According to the site, the movie will be a “dark, edgy version skewed towards older audiences,” and will be a mixture of live-action and CG animation. (I’m picturing a project done in a similar fashion to films such as Garfield or Alvin and the Chipmunks, just obviously with a much different overall tone.) With how the Sonic series has evolved over time, and the introduction of far more human characters to the world, this isn’t as surprising a direction as it may originally seem.
However, it does bring up at least one interesting question instantly: will Doctor. Eggman be real or CG? If they do go the live-action route for him, then I can’t help but think back to a certain fan-created poster that imagined Danny DeVito in the role.
Sonic is no stranger to the world of entertainment, and this isn’t even the first official Sonic movie to be produced—of course, the other was a direct-to-video anime release developed by well-known Japanese animation house Studio Pierrot.
Because everyone knows when you mix Sonic with 'dark' and 'edgy' only good things ever come from it. (http://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1368/90/1368903817640.jpg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on March 22, 2014, 05:30:37 pm
Fox already has a Fantastic Four sequel scheduled. (http://www.avclub.com/article/fantastic-four-and-wolverine-sequels-added-all-oth-202514) So much for that rumor about Marvel regaining control of it.
... :(
Pacific Rim 2 remains a thing that could definitely happen (http://www.avclub.com/article/pacific-rim-2-could-still-happen-202480). Please.
it would be cool if they used real mecha like they are doing with patlabor.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on March 22, 2014, 08:13:02 pm
Columbia is allegedly working on putting together a dark, edgy, live action/CGI hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie. (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/columbia-pictures-reportedly-working-on-dark-edgy-sonic-the-hedgehog-movie/#)
I wouldn't mind a big budget adaption of Sonic Adventure 2. Just cut out some of the really stupid parts of the plot (How do you mistake two entirely different colored animals, GUN?)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Nomechy on March 22, 2014, 10:30:02 pm
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Post by: Speedpreacher on March 22, 2014, 11:03:26 pm
Whoa. McGruder's written or co-written every episode of the show show far. Rodney Barnes could probably pick up the slack for one or two episodes, but a whole season?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on March 24, 2014, 03:30:45 pm
New X-Men: Days of Future Past Trailer
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on March 24, 2014, 05:42:22 pm
And new poster (http://i.imgur.com/8fqFyNX.png)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on March 25, 2014, 03:59:51 am
Gamera getting reboot for 50th anniversary. (http://augustragone.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/gamera-returns-to-big-screen-in-2015.html)
EDIT: This has been news for a while, but a bit more info was published.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: MissB on March 25, 2014, 06:37:39 pm
I found this entertaining...
http://www.webcams.dnr.state.mn.us/eagle/
live cam on a bald eagle nest. The first baby hatched overnight.
:wub:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on March 27, 2014, 07:21:28 pm
Fifth and final Phantasm movie incoming (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3285913/breaking-phantasm-ravager-story-details-and-full-cast/)
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BREAKING: It was officially announced to Bloody Disgusting by Phantasm creator Don Coscarelli Thursday that Phantasm: Ravager has completed principle photography. For those wondering, it will be the fifth and final entry in Coscarelli’s classic horror Phantasm series.
For the first time in the franchise’s history, a new director is helming the production, one David Hartman. Hartman is a multiple Emmy-nominated animation director, whose work can be seen in such celebrated shows as “Transformers Prime” and “Roughnecks: Starship Troopers.” Serious genre fans have long been familiar with Hartman’s edgier output, including two blood-soaked music videos for Rob Zombie (“American Witch,” and “Lords of Salem”), and his illustrations of Steve Niles’ “Strange Cases” for Image Comics.
Ravager features Reggie Bannister (a veteran of all five films) in his decades long pursuit of the malevolent Tall Man, and it finally forces him to confront the mysteries at the heart of the Phantasm saga. The entire original cast is back including Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Kat Lester and Angus Scrimm, along with some great new characters. “There are also some surprises thrown in that I promise will astonish long-time fans,” teases Coscarelli.
The original Phantasm was a worldwide critical and box office smash, spawning a huge cult of fans around the world and three well received sequels.
Coscarelli co-wrote the film with Hartman and produced the film under his Silver Sphere banner along with Executive Producer Brad Baruh.
“I felt it was time to let someone else play with my train set,” noted Coscarelli, speaking to David Hartman directing the fifth film. “David and I go back to my film Bubba Ho-Tep. He did terrific visual effects on that, and more recently created a wild animated sequence and some amazing visual effects in my most recent film, John Dies at the End. Our aesthetics are in sync and he’s quite an experienced director in his own right,” Coscarelli stated.
“Having worked with Don [Coscarelli] before, and being a huge fan of the entire Phantasm franchise, it was a great honor to do Ravager with him,” added Hartman. “This film is a real turning point in the series. There’s real closure for the core characters that I hope fans will respond to. We were fortunate to shoot amazing new sequences with horror icon Angus Scrimm—he has terrific scenes with Reggie (Bannister) and Mike (Michael Baldwin) that are truly powerful.”
Production on Ravager took place in secret in and around southern California over the past two years. “The Phantasm films have been a guerrilla operation for decades now, totally outside of the studio system,” Coscarelli notes. “We do them for the fans, and I think Ravager will definitely please them. In the past few years several studios have made offers to remake Phantasm with large budgets, but the fans were very vocal that they wanted the original cast to return and finish this iteration of the story with class. And for the first time there’s an extended sequence on the Tall Man’s home world. I know Phantasm fans will be as excited as I am to see it.”
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on March 28, 2014, 03:53:28 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on March 28, 2014, 04:11:07 pm
Oh my fucking god, I thought i was the only one. The placement was so stupidly bad.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on March 28, 2014, 04:30:24 pm
At the same time there's not a lot of different ways you can show a dude on a hovering wheel-less wheelchair. And it's kind of the point of being in a wheelchair that he can't be in any other position :P
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on March 28, 2014, 05:03:12 pm
He shouldn't have been placed in the front most part, covering the other characters though. I dunno, it just looks really awkward for me.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on March 28, 2014, 05:11:37 pm
Good point, but then you don't get to see his awesome hovering wheel-less wheelchair of death from the future. So...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on March 29, 2014, 04:42:51 am
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil is probably getting a sequel. (http://www.avclub.com/article/tucker-dale-vs-evil-probably-getting-sequel-202749)
The first was a pretty fun movie, hopefully this one is the same.
Goddammit. And it sounds like he was basically forced out, maybe? (http://www.avclub.com/article/boondocks-aaron-mcgruder-confirms-he-wont-return-f-202818)
Well, fuck that. I was really looking forward to another season, and McGruder was so integral to the show that I have no interest in seeing this new season. Presenting Batman Babies the show:
(http://i.onionstatic.com/avclub/5101/17/original/480.jpg) Alfred (no, that's not one of the Doctors Who, but he his the son of one!)
Well, fuck that. I was really looking forward to another season, and McGruder was so integral to the show that I have no interest in seeing this new season.
It's Goin' Down is probably about the most perfect finale The Boondocks can ever have anyway.
I'm calling it now: they'll have a shaky first season, then the actor will pull a Frakes and just not shave his mustache on the first day of shooting the next season. The show will suddenly become a fan favorite.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on April 02, 2014, 04:09:33 am
You gotta be kidding me http://www.imdb.com/news/ni57011787/?ref_=hm_nw_tp_t1
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Post by: ESFAndy011 on April 03, 2014, 01:23:51 am
You gotta be kidding me http://www.imdb.com/news/ni57011787/?ref_=hm_nw_tp_t1
Eh, why stop with heisenberg, right?
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
LOOK AT IT!! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!! (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/29514/lex_luthor___jesse_eisenberg_by_fmirza95-d74idn8.jpg)
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 03, 2014, 04:28:41 am
Fox hires a new writer for Chronicle 2. (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-hires-new-writer-chronicle-2-202917) This comes after rejecting the pitch by the first movie's screenwriter (which would be totally disconnected from the first, and focus on a lady becoming the world's first super-villain. Instead of something cool like that they're probably just gonna do a straight up sequel starring the only surviving powered dude from the first one, who also happened to be by far the least interesting and dullest character in the movie. Hurray!
The guest list for the third season of Comedy Bang! Bang! (the TV show) was announced. (http://www.avclub.com/article/exclusive-here-are-seasons-comedy-bang-bang-guest--202858) And I'm sure there are exactly zero people here besides me who cares. :(
But now, some really good news: visonary screenwriter David S. Goyer wants to do another Green Lantern movie. (http://www.avclub.com/article/david-s-goyer-would-also-do-another-green-lantern--202936) Just imagine how much worse that Green Lantern movie would've been if Goyer was involved!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on April 03, 2014, 08:40:41 pm
But now, some really good news: visonary screenwriter David S. Goyer wants to do another Green Lantern movie. (http://www.avclub.com/article/david-s-goyer-would-also-do-another-green-lantern--202936) Just imagine how much worse that Green Lantern movie would've been if Goyer was involved!
... No. Just f**king no. :( Warner should hire Marvel to do DC films. This is too darn sad. :'(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on April 03, 2014, 10:20:27 pm
But now, some really good news: visonary screenwriter David S. Goyer wants to do another Green Lantern movie. (http://www.avclub.com/article/david-s-goyer-would-also-do-another-green-lantern--202936) Just imagine how much worse that Green Lantern movie would've been if Goyer was involved!
Sounds more like a reboot than a continuation... damn :no:
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 04, 2014, 06:08:53 am
It'll be a grim and gritty reboot, so much so that he won't even be called Green Lantern or have any green on his costume: he'll be called "The Lantern" and be dressed in black! Quentin Tarantino will actually end up directing his leaked screenplay, The Hateful Eight... as a stage play (http://www.avclub.com/article/quentin-tarantino-will-direct-hateful-eight-after--203048). David Letterman announced his retirement and apparently Craig Ferguson might take over? (http://www.avclub.com/article/david-letterman-reportedly-announcing-his-retireme-203049) Which is insane, because just look at his show, no way he would get away with that level of craziness in Letterman's timeslot.
Obviously Louis C.K. will end up being the host. And now for some good news: Bruce Timm returning to Batman to do a special animated short. (http://www.avclub.com/article/batman-animated-series-bruce-timm-returning-batman-203018)
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Post by: Long John Killer on April 04, 2014, 06:18:06 am
It'll be a grim and gritty reboot, so much so that he won't even be called Green Lantern or have any green on his costume: he'll be called "The Lantern" and be dressed in black!
Don't you mean "The Blacklight"?
...I'm sorry, I'll just shut up now.
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Post by: [DKG] on April 07, 2014, 11:26:15 pm
lol, it looks so bad
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Post by: Iced on April 08, 2014, 12:36:28 am
Jew character, make an ad of him eating bacon in slow mo.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 08, 2014, 12:47:56 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/eris_zps2f837872.png[/avatar]Still not as bad as their Mystique one:
Wherein the superpowered, shape-shifting mutant mercenary has to change into a man to enjoy that burger because there's no way a frail little lady like herself could ever handle it.
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Post by: DKDC on April 08, 2014, 12:54:09 am
Oh my god it literally says "man up" what the fuck really
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on April 08, 2014, 12:56:16 am
Tenchu lives... as a stage play? (http://i.imgur.com/CNlDDoL.jpg) http://www.siliconera.com/2014/04/07/tenchu-lives-stage-play/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on April 08, 2014, 01:06:14 am
Wherein the superpowered, shape-shifting mutant mercenary has to change into a man to enjoy that burger because there's no way a frail little lady like herself could ever handle it.
... What... the... actual... fuck? That can't be real. No, it can't. I refuse to acknowledge it's existence.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 08, 2014, 01:08:35 am
the joke here is that people actually are looking forward to a x-men movie made by fox.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on April 08, 2014, 02:03:46 am
the joke here is that people actually are looking forward to a x-men movie made by fox.
Says the guy who liked First Class
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Post by: Iced on April 08, 2014, 11:01:05 am
you are confusing me with jmorphman
First class was bleh as heck.
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Post by: GOH on April 08, 2014, 11:12:31 am
Says the guy who liked Malekith in Thor 2
Title: HOLY SHIT BIG NEWS
Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2014, 07:54:39 pm
The new host of Late Night with David Letterman has been announced:
It's Stephen Colbert. (http://www.avclub.com/article/stephen-colbert-officially-taking-over-late-show-d-203306)
I honestly don't know how to feel. I'm simultaneously excited and kind of fearful about what this all means. Colbert is almost certainly not going to be doing the show in his character, and even in a 11:30PM slot he'll be heavily restricted by standards and practices and will probably not be able to do the same deeply cutting satire he usually does. And jeez the talk show format is just so old and bloated and I don't want that to happen to Colbert. But maybe it won't, maybe he'll get the chance to radically change things up and be given the freedom to do what he wants to do? I feel so conflicted!
Wherein the superpowered, shape-shifting mutant mercenary has to change into a man to enjoy that burger because there's no way a frail little lady like herself could ever handle it.
Jesus fucking Christ.
well at least it looks like it's not Jennifer Lawrence, she's too good for that shit.
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Post by: QuickFist on April 10, 2014, 07:56:50 pm
And X2 certainly isn't still called one of the best superhero movies of all time. Right.
Uuuh it's not. Who still calls it that after the recent Marvel movies ?
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2014, 08:42:11 pm
Lots of people. I don't have a source for it. But I've seen and heard enough people who've said so!
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Post by: DKDC on April 10, 2014, 08:55:04 pm
But was that back when it came out or does it still happen now ?
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2014, 08:56:01 pm
Still now. Top picks are usually The Dark Knight, Iron Man, or Avengers now, though. But Raimi Spidey and Singer X-Men usually get mentioned a bunch.
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Post by: DKDC on April 10, 2014, 09:00:35 pm
So... The entire list of recent superhero movies (minus MoS, the Fantastic Fours and Green Lantern) are called the best superhero movies of all time ? Is this compared to the movies from the '70s or something ?
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2014, 09:07:38 pm
The recent run of superhero movies (since 2000) are pretty much the only ones besides the Batman and Superman franchises. It's a small sample size! And now that there's some there's a bunch of dumb people who complain there's too many!
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 10, 2014, 11:10:46 pm
More info about the Colbert taking over Late Show thing: (http://www.avclub.com/article/here-are-tonights-top-10-questions-about-stephen-c-203319) The Colbert Report is closing up shop this year. It will not get a new host. The writers and production staff will follow Coblert to the Late Show. Colbert will not play "Stephen Colbert" on the Late Show. Colbert's Late Show might be more of a variety show that incorporates his political satire.
I'm in a glass case of emotion.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 11, 2014, 02:39:38 am
Mystique could be getting a spin-off movie because Marvel's shared movie universe keeps inspiring the other studios to rush out hazily connected movies which in no way will be haphazardly planned nor terrible. (http://www.avclub.com/article/mystique-could-be-next-x-men-character-get-spinoff-203310) Also this can't happen, no one wants to see a female superhero(villain)-led movie. That's just crazy. No way.
Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, Godzilla 98, White House Down) has a new movie, and... it's about the Stonewall Riots? (http://www.avclub.com/article/roland-emmerichs-next-movie-about-explosion-gay-ri-203326) Huh? That doesn't sound right. Were there a bunch of explosions in any of those riots that served as a lynchpin of the gay rights movement?
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Post by: Bastard Walt on April 11, 2014, 04:52:07 pm
the joke here is that people actually are looking forward to a x-men movie made by fox.
Because X1, X2, and First Class were of course all terrible. And X2 certainly isn't still called one of the best superhero movies of all time. Right.
X2, good? How in blazes? it was pretty decent, Nightcrawler was great. Deathstrike was terrible. the story quality started declining from the first one.
I will give you X1 tho, it was pretty good, but first class was pretty cringe worthy what with the room full of mutants where the black one dies and the other ethnic one decides she is evil suddenly. The only parts of first class i enjoyed were set in nazi germany.
Related. The new Sue Storm was interviewed, four weeks before the start of filiming. She says she doesnt know anything about the comics, shes not sure she has a suit for the movie and that she just knows its going to be a very grounded super hero movie. Also that she hasnt read a single page of script.
Me too, I don't really like the F4, but I DO like Galactus, Silver Surfer and Doom
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Post by: Just No Point on April 11, 2014, 05:57:48 pm
I'm not big on the F4 either. But if Marvel owned the rights that would probably change because they do such a good job making their characters better in the movies. I wasn't big on Captain America either but now he's probably one of my favorites.
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 12, 2014, 05:24:03 am
Drew Goddard is not only writing that Sinister Six movie but also directing it. (http://www.avclub.com/article/drew-goddard-will-now-also-direct-spider-man-spino-203194) He previously directed Cabin In The Woods and is currently... writing and producing Marvel's Daredevil show for Netflix. Stop cheating on Marvel, man, don't make me want to watch one of Sony's stupid nuSpidey movies. Please. :(
Also, Salma Hayek is going to play a talking taco. (http://www.avclub.com/article/salma-hayek-will-play-talking-taco-seth-rogen-203285)
It'd be ironic to have a Mystique spin off reach the silver screen before a proper Wonder Woman movie is released.
Also, JLaw could make it work.
I agree although she didn't seem too invested in her role in First Class; hopefully she improves in the sequel because she clearly is capable of doing so.
Yes, c'mon. This is not an unpopular opinion. It is in fact the prevailing one. :megaeyes:
The movie is great. So many amazing scenes: Nightcrawler's assasination attempt; Wolverine vs. Stryker's men in the mansion; Magneto's escape from the prison; "have you tried not being a mutant?"; Brian Cox, every second he's onscreen; Mystique and Magneto being total dicks to Rogue by making fun of her white streak which they themselves caused in the last movie when they almost murdered her (yeah it seems a bit much for Magento but goddamn it it's so good and fits the movie version of Magneto); literally any scene with Patrick Stewart or Ian McKellen (or even better, when they're together in one scene!); Mystique infiltrating the base, beating the shit out of the army dudes, and sliding under that closing metal door whilst giving the finger to some soldiers; the Lady Deathstrike/Wolverine fight; Brian Cox again; that hint towards an awesome Phoenix saga movie that sadly got Brett Ratner'd.
and even if Singer had stayed on maybe it would've been awful. He hasn't made a good movie since then. And everything about Days of Future Past is reminding me of X-Men 3, especially the absurdly large cast. And also it's all about fucking Wolverine again. It worked out good twice, but just let someone else be the focus for once, Jesus. >:[
Deathstrike was terrible. the story quality started declining from the first one.
Who gives a shit about Lady Deathstrike. Honestly. Like really. Especially at that point in time.
Also come on, the story in X2 is leagues better than the pretty sloppy story in X-Men 1. X2 is tightly constructed and it all builds off itself. It's the only X-Men movie where that is true, sadly.
First Class is perfectly cromulent but no more; it really should've just been Magento: Nazi Hunter, because goddamn! Michael Fassbender! And apparently the reason Magneto: Origins was reworked into First Class was due to the (relatively) poor performance and reception of the Wolverine movie. So thanks Wolverine, you keep on ruining the X-Men movies.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 12, 2014, 06:53:32 am
I'm double posting because Baz Luhrman, the guy who did Moulin Rouge and recent The Great Gatsby is maybe going to reboot the TV show Kung Fu (http://www.avclub.com/article/today-yes-really-baz-luhrmann-may-direct-kung-fu-m-203371) and I really don't understand why and of this is happening and my mind can't really process it and it's just shutting down.
also, don't worry, the writer/director of Kick-Ass 2 is here to reboot He-Man (http://www.avclub.com/article/kick-ass-2s-director-rewriting-masters-universe-mo-203357)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on April 14, 2014, 02:18:07 pm
Here's a clip from the opening battle of X-Men: Days of Future Past
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 15, 2014, 02:41:11 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordstatue.png[/avatar]Megan Fox wants to ruin everything you love. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/133690-Megan-Fox-Wants-to-Star-in-a-Live-Action-Sailor-Moon-Movie)
Quote
Talking to Entertainment Weekly about her role as April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fox was asked about her future projects and what would her choice be if she can remake another animated series.
"Gundam Wing," responds Fox, adding she'd love to see a Jurassic Park remake in the works. "Pacific Rim was sort of a Gundam Wing situation, but they should do it. What about Thundercats?"
Or maybe, she says, Sailor Moon."That could feasibly be made into a live action movie," mulls Fox. "I don't know how many Americans were into that. I was into that, but I don't know how huge it was here."
"That's not actually a bad idea."
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Post by: Long John Killer on April 15, 2014, 03:42:14 am
Come on, now. I'm sure she'll do great in Jurassic Park. As a velociraptor.
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Post by: QuickFist on April 15, 2014, 03:48:08 am
I think you don't like Wing but, It'd be awful to see a Gundam film with M. Fox. Really awful.
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 15, 2014, 04:05:59 am
Honestly though, at this point, Gundam Wing doesn't look too bad. Yeah it's not exactly good, but after everything the franchise has been through so far... fuck, I'm gonna go out and say it: Gundam Unicorn is much worse than Gundam Wing. Fuck Unicorn. >:[
That said, there is not a chance in hell she's gonna come near anything Gundam related. Bandai is happily content to cater to the very very small but dedicated fanbase left in the West after the franchise imploded here, selling them model kits and overpriced DVD's, and streaming their new shows online. But that's about it.
Probably. Unless that Gundam movie website stuff actually goes anywhere? Even if it did, Bandai's gonna keep a tight grip on things, it wouldn't be a movie version of Gundam Wing, and I just don't see them casting Meghan Fox.
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Post by: QuickFist on April 15, 2014, 04:08:29 am
Thank god.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 15, 2014, 08:03:43 am
Juggalos have their own crypto-currency now: the JuggaloCoin. (http://www.avclub.com/article/insane-clown-posse-fans-now-have-their-own-digital-203439) “Juggalo charities” are promised to follow, which honestly sounds more like a threat.
Is this Entertainment news? Not really, but it is entertaining!
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Post by: GOH on April 15, 2014, 10:33:43 am
Fuckin Juggalo coins how do they work
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Post by: GOH on April 15, 2014, 09:23:12 pm
HERE COMES ANOTHER FRIDAY 13TH REBOOT (http://www.avclub.com/article/paramount-readying-reboot-rebooted-friday-13th-reb-203474)
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Post by: Roman55 on April 15, 2014, 09:28:17 pm
I hope that they don't go with the found footage angle. It really seems unfitting for the series.
Surprised they went with the director for Amateur Night as opposed to Tuesday the 17th's.
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Post by: GOH on April 16, 2014, 10:05:13 am
Final X-Men DOFP trailer
Why can Prof. X walk in the past and why isn't Beast blue??
Dafuq is going on
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on April 16, 2014, 12:01:03 pm
Longer, better one.
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Post by: Bea on April 16, 2014, 12:08:46 pm
Eh, I am liking what I am seeing. It ought to be a fun X-Men film, much akin to the first, the second and First Class.
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Post by: Jmorphman on April 17, 2014, 07:40:02 am
I'm looking at it with a very careful eye because the cast is so bloated and X-Men movies have not done well when they try to cram a bunch of mutants in there as glorified cameos, and also because Bryan Singer hasn't made a good movie since X2. Finally, a police procedural with Sigmund Freud as the quirky consulting detective who's does all these crazy things but gets results, dammit, (http://www.avclub.com/article/sigmund-freud-drama-ask-how-you-feel-about-everyth-203533) and also because every fucking thing needs to be a police procedural.
Scalped show! (http://www.avclub.com/article/wgn-making-its-own-dc-comics-show-203440) Scapled show! SCALPED!!! YESSSSSSS ... uh so Scapled is a fantastic comic by Jason Aaron and R.M. Guera about an undercover FBI agent returning to the reservation he where he was born and raised to infiltrate and take down the local crime ring there. I really can't overstress how fantastic it is. But this adaptation is especially interesting because it's a random cable channel I have never heard of which apparently only reruns syndicated stuff, and more importantly, Scalped is a comic that stars almost exclusively Native American characters. Like, there's 2 white guys off the top of my head, and they're not really a major characters; they'd be recurring at most. So it's gonna be interesting what happens with this; if they'll go and make Dashiell half-white or something, or introduce some kindly white characters to reassure the general public or something. I mean, changing these things isn't out of the norm, look what happened to iZombie: literally only the concept of "zombie must eat brains of deceased to retain her human mind" was retained, no gay wereterriers or ghost best friends or anything. But hopefully this will be a kickass adaptation that doesn't shy away from anything!
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, and Adam McKay are teaming up for another movie. (http://www.avclub.com/article/will-ferrell-john-c-reilly-and-adam-mckay-reunitin-203502) The only info available is that it will be about the former two playing friends who attempt to protect the border from illegal immigrants, then wind up stranded in Mexico . One can also infer that it will be amazing, given their track record.
Amazing Spider-Man 2 will have a post-credits sequence, and I'm going to reveal it right not because this is not a spoiler at all (http://www.avclub.com/article/amazing-spider-man-2-has-x-men-cameo-not-really-203543): after the credits, an ad for X-Men: Days of Future Past will play. This is not a hint of a crossover, or anything, just an incredibly stupid contract depute with director Marc Webb (Warner will let him go if Sony promotes DoFP for free, and Sony decided to do so in an incredibly bitchy way by sticking it at the end of their movie)
So yeah, just... I don't know. Can Marvel have the rights back now?
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Post by: Nomechy on April 17, 2014, 01:24:24 pm
If they can't get the main spidey back, maybe they could have an agreement to do one of the other versions? I would really like a movie about Miles Morales.
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Post by: SNT on April 17, 2014, 02:24:00 pm
I'm not big on the F4 either. But if Marvel owned the rights that would probably change because they do such a good job making their characters better in the movies. I wasn't big on Captain America either but now he's probably one of my favorites.
Just passing by to remind @Jmorphman: that nobody except him likes F4. Cheers!
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Post by: GOH on April 17, 2014, 03:34:11 pm
Apparently Transcendence sucks fucking balls. Sigh. I was really hype for that movie. :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 18, 2014, 01:51:02 pm
Suddenly EVERYBODY LOVES THE FANTASTIC FOUR! What a surprise!
nice moving of the goalposts,
>make wildly exagerated claim >claim gets proven as being wildly exagerated >Cry
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Post by: -Red- on April 18, 2014, 04:47:42 pm
No, I totally believe that JMM is the only one who likes the Fantastic Four in the entire world. I was in no way joking about how I constantly remind him how much I think they suck.
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Post by: Iced on April 18, 2014, 04:55:34 pm
why would you complain that after you say something you know its not true other people actually answer you as if they would engage you in conversation? what is even the point.
"Street fighter sucks everyone thinks this" "I dont think street fighter sucks" "me neither" "SUDDENLY EVERYONE THINKS STREET FIGHTER DOESNT SUCK"
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Post by: -Red- on April 18, 2014, 06:07:51 pm
I was joking with JMM! We've been talking about this for months by now! Why is a friendly jab to stuff he likes once every month so important all of a sudden and why are you taking it so seriously? Why would you even think that I was serious for a second when the next post was in CAPS! Why do I have to explain myself to you every time I'm joking with somebody else who actually knows I'm not being serious?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on April 19, 2014, 03:55:52 pm
I like how everyone's too busy getting in each others' faces over the Fantastic 4 to notice the Fox X-Men movie franchise is about to get its throat slit thanks to one of its major worldbuilders' propensity for boy ass.
EDIT: (http://i.imgur.com/x9JAONU.gif) Major Worldbuilder.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on April 19, 2014, 06:47:30 pm
X-Men will continue whether Singer's a factor or not. International Box Office doesn't care who's directing it, and you were either going to pay to see it or you weren't before the news hit. I know I'm still going to download a cam-rip.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 19, 2014, 06:59:30 pm
I was joking with JMM! We've been talking about this for months by now! Why is a friendly jab to stuff he likes once every month so important all of a sudden and why are you taking it so seriously? Why would you even think that I was serious for a second when the next post was in CAPS! Why do I have to explain myself to you every time I'm joking with somebody else who actually knows I'm not being serious?
jmorphman and mgbenz also didnt thought it was a joke, maybe your jokes are just bad. And Im not asking you to explain yourself to me over something related to others, I tried to engage you in conversation over the FF and you made a caps post dismissing me and mgbenz. Im just pointing out how dumb that was. Not asking you to explain anything on that.
The only time i asked you to explain me what you meant recently , you didnt.
I like how everyone's too busy getting in each others' faces over the Fantastic 4 to notice the Fox X-Men movie franchise is about to get its throat slit thanks to one of its major worldbuilders' propensity for boy ass.
i made a thread about the whole thing. I kinda want to see ian mckellen react to it. I really dunno if anyone would stop seeing the movie over it, but it being his major work ( and him being in several of the past movies) , several of his boys being in the credits and one of them being iceman.. kinda think there should be a reaction. I mean talk about raping childhoods.
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Post by: DKDC on April 19, 2014, 07:29:39 pm
This movie might not get affected, but Singer is very likely to get the axe and it will take time to replace him. Although since DoFP isn't even released yet, they have enough time to do that. But there's the risk that they'll only put someone who will do shit and the next movie will tank, at least Singer had the first two movies for himself as experience on the franchise (and potentially this one if it turns out good).
It might be creepy to watch the boys in question knowing they got there doing that, but I don't think the reaction will stick to the movies, people will just enjoy them as such as long as the acting is good. ... And anyway, everyone always thinks certain girls get roles the same way, so... (basically we just need another scandal of the same thing but with girls to explode, and we can forget this one)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 19, 2014, 07:39:31 pm
theres more than the fans at play here tho.
One, you got Disney/marvel. This kind of thing can ruin the trademark for them
two you got several influential actors that are, rightnow, really connected with singer, and who might want to throw those connections down before anyone starts linking them to "homosexual minor sex parties" , hence pointing out Ian mckellen that is a well known homosexual rights activist.
Also, rewatching the movies now just gets kinda creepy. (http://www.withanaccent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/X2-Rogue-and-Iceman.jpg) (http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/x2/51.jpeg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: -Red- on April 19, 2014, 08:02:42 pm
jmorphman and mgbenz also didnt thought it was a joke, maybe your jokes are just bad. And Im not asking you to explain yourself to me over something related to others, I tried to engage you in conversation over the FF and you made a caps post dismissing me and mgbenz. Im just pointing out how dumb that was. Not asking you to explain anything on that.
The only time i asked you to explain me what you meant recently , you didnt.
@Jmorphman: sure knows I like to joke about him liking the Fantastic Four and me disliking it. You don't need to talk for him or anybody. If you really wish to believe that I think that nobody in the entire freaking world likes F4 then really, it's your choice, but that's ridiculous. Is it a bad joke? Hell yeah, I'm not getting paid for this, but I'm sure it's nowhere close to looking like something anybody would think for real.
Also why should I even bother explaining anything to you to begin with? You're always right. Always. There's no point to explain anything to you. If anything I WISH you could just ignore me once in a while, as our relation became pretty shitty since the whole JZ stuff just because my opinion is different than yours (Including other things like the stupid unbannings and the whole KFM thing, then you wonder why some people don't even bother to give feedback about the site at all, that puts you in a bad spotlight like in my case).
And don't bring me that "it's nothing personal" BS, I know far better than that. I've seen the fireworks during the conversation with walt to understand when is or isn't personal to a certain level. Just look how much you had to drag this conversation (Which I am guilty of as well, it takes two to tango) up to the point of pushing me to say all of this because I seriously can't stand being near you anymore and would like to cool off all the crap that happened just because of a clash of opinions but nooooooo you won't let me do that at all. Thanks! I don't even care if you're not doing it on purpose at this point, I may as well just severe all the communication for now, I have enough shit to worry about IRL.
Move to shit thread or delete, I'm DONE with this. I won't reply back, you'll have the last word as always. Post some short joke like "wow way 2 overreact" or anything mildly offensive, I barely come to this thread so I won't read it, don't worry :))
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on April 19, 2014, 08:03:53 pm
One, you got Disney/marvel. This kind of thing can ruin the trademark for them
I don't see it. If they get the right back some day, they won't use Singer or any of the actors (except maybe Jackman unless he's quit the character by then), they'll start over fresh. It's not like it's going to ruin the franchise including potential Marvel movies (Marvel has enough rep with all the other movies for that to happen) and as far as the comic books, plus the X-Men movies aren't the only ones affected by it, right ? It's only getting included in the discussion in the first place because there's a new one about to be released. Did Singer make other movies with the same actors since X-Men 2 ?
And yeah, everyone's going to drop Singer fast, no arguing that.
It's going to be about Singer and the deviance of Hollywood, but I don't think it will do anything about the gay rights thing, I don't even know if McKellen really should even address it beyond "eww, I was in movies directed by that guy, fuck that shit". I dunno, it doesn't seem like the sort of focus scandals like these get nowadays. (I should underline I don't read or watch US news, they don't count, I'm talking international community and we don't see much outrage like that beside the obvious "he's a disgusting shit")
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on April 19, 2014, 08:28:42 pm
Again, this doesn't affect X-Men as a franchise any more than that they're gonna have to find a new director for Apocalypse. I can understand if this makes watching the movies "retroactively creepy" for you, Iced. Polanski being a rapist hasn't affected most people's enjoyment of Chinatown, though. That's just the way it is.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 19, 2014, 09:20:43 pm
jmorphman and mgbenz also didnt thought it was a joke, maybe your jokes are just bad. And Im not asking you to explain yourself to me over something related to others, I tried to engage you in conversation over the FF and you made a caps post dismissing me and mgbenz. Im just pointing out how dumb that was. Not asking you to explain anything on that.
The only time i asked you to explain me what you meant recently , you didnt.
@Jmorphman: sure knows I like to joke about him liking the Fantastic Four and me disliking it. You don't need to talk for him or anybody. If you really wish to believe that I think that nobody in the entire freaking world likes F4 then really, it's your choice, but that's ridiculous. Is it a bad joke? Hell yeah, I'm not getting paid for this, but I'm sure it's nowhere close to looking like something anybody would think for real.
Also why should I even bother explaining anything to you to begin with? You're always right. Always. There's no point to explain anything to you. If anything I WISH you could just ignore me once in a while, as our relation became pretty shitty since the whole JZ stuff just because my opinion is different than yours (Including other things like the stupid unbannings and the whole KFM thing, then you wonder why some people don't even bother to give feedback about the site at all, that puts you in a bad spotlight like in my case).
And don't bring me that "it's nothing personal" BS, I know far better than that. I've seen the fireworks during the conversation with walt to understand when is or isn't personal to a certain level. Just look how much you had to drag this conversation (Which I am guilty of as well, it takes two to tango) up to the point of pushing me to say all of this because I seriously can't stand being near you anymore and would like to cool off all the crap that happened just because of a clash of opinions but nooooooo you won't let me do that at all. Thanks! I don't even care if you're not doing it on purpose at this point, I may as well just severe all the communication for now, I have enough shit to worry about IRL.
Move to shit thread or delete, I'm DONE with this. I won't reply back, you'll have the last word as always. Post some short joke like "wow way 2 overreact" or anything mildly offensive, I barely come to this thread so I won't read it, don't worry :))
you already said it was an overreaction but way to overreact to me trying to talk with you over ff and then telling you that your way to dismiss me and mgbenz was dumb.
Seems like you got some unresolved issues with me if you feel that way, but if youw ant to talk to me about it, im where Ive always been and open to talk to you.
Far as I can recall my last three interactions with you were 1- this , telling you that you were dismissing me in a dumb way 2- you implying i didnt do anything in hyperdbz and me asking you to explain why and 3- me asking you to cool down with the "jokes" on the same thread. Hardly warrants that persecution complex.
PS FF Is hella cool and I still want to discuss it as a worldbuilding thing.
@byakko & speedpreacher I guess you guys are right, but when there is something with this much impact , and which seems to go about people keeping silent and letting the abuse continue it kinda permeates the whole thing and makes the other actors and anyone that potentialy knew what was going on guily by association. Ian should really cut his ties with him as fast as he can.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on April 19, 2014, 09:44:57 pm
and which seems to go about people keeping silent and letting the abuse continue it kinda permeates the whole thing
Hey now, it doesn't seem to be going this way, it's been only like 2 or 3 days since someone announced he was suing Singer and the medias only grabbed the case and just started talking about it, there's nothing about "keeping silent" about it yet. In fact, the young actors involved are starting to talk about it, it won't get swept under the rug.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 19, 2014, 09:50:45 pm
There is a docummentary that apparently was being prepared for the last 3 years. That might push more people to talk.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 20, 2014, 01:23:49 am
Cabin Fever might get a remake because even twelve year old movies aren't safe from being remade (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3289602/remake-infection-spreads-in-cabin-fever-exclusive/).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on April 20, 2014, 01:36:53 am
I'm not sure if you mean that as in it's too young or too old to be remade, but much older movies as well as younger movies are remade all the time. Hulk was remade after 5 years, Spiderman was rebooted after a decade, and there are lots of classic movies that get a remake after 20 or 40 years.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 21, 2014, 12:03:45 am
Talking to Crave Online at WonderCon yesterday, Simon Kinberg was quizzed by the site about how the tone of Josh Trank's The Fantastic Four will differ to that of Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, both of which were rubbish light comedies. "It’s a much more grounded, gritty, realistic movie than the last couple movies," the X-Men: Days of Future Past writer and producer revealed. "If I had to say, the tone of it would be somewhere on the spectrum between Spider-Man and Chronicle. The other movies were even further on the spectrum of being goofy and fun than Spider-Man." That sounds like the right sort of direction to take the reboot in and is a good sign that we'll see elements from both the 616 and Ultimate versions.
Now, depending on which of the Spider-Man franchises you prefer, that will either be very good or bad news. When asked to clarify, Kinberg quickly emphasised the fact that he was referring to the Sam Raimi helmed movies. "Raimi Spider-Man, yeah, not Amazing Spider-Man. Josh Trank’s instincts are to be as realistic and grounded and real with this stuff as possible. In many ways I would say it’s definitely more of a drama than comedy." He adds, "It’s still in the direction of Spider-Man. It’s not like Dark Knight. And even Chronicle has a lot of fun in it. We’re treating this as the origin of the Fantastic Four so in future movies you’d have them on sort of splashier adventures to some extent but in this one we tried to ground the science as much as possible and make it feel like it could take place in our world before it cantilevers into other worlds."
Not on this article but going around the vine, the filming got pushed three weeks from now. ( It was supposed to already having started) The word is that the rights go back on september if there isnt a movie then.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 21, 2014, 12:29:32 am
Cabin Fever might get a remake because even twelve year old movies aren't safe from being remade (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3289602/remake-infection-spreads-in-cabin-fever-exclusive/).
Pancakes?
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There will probably be no pancakes in this remake…
awww Fox's Animation Domination HD block is dead. (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-pulls-animation-domination-hd-saturday-nights-203585) Or moving. Or something, the corporate-speak is hard to parse.
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart are more popular Coke and Oreos. (http://www.avclub.com/article/patrick-stewart-and-ian-mckellen-are-more-popular--203576)
Also at last: a Mrs. Doubtfire sequel (http://www.avclub.com/article/mrs-doubtfire-slap-sequel-wig-and-pretend-its-new--203563).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on April 21, 2014, 01:48:51 am
The word is that the rights go back on september if there isnt a movie then.
Yes...
Title: Batman: Assault on Arkham
Post by: Uche_of_MFG on April 21, 2014, 04:14:27 am
Gamespot said:
First announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Batman: Assault on Arkham, is one of DC Universe Animated Original Movies’ (generally well-liked) direct-to-video productions. According to the trailer, the movie follows Batman as well as Task Force X, a group of Batman villains also known as Suicide Squad hired by the government to take on dangerous missions. The two are trying to stop Joker, who’s still imprisoned at Arkham, from detonating a dirty bomb hidden somewhere in Gotham City.
The movie also features voice actors from the games like Troy Baker as The Joker (who stepped in for Mark Hamill in Batman: Arkham Origins), and Martin Jarvis as Alfred Pennyworth. Kevin Conroy will reprise his role as Batman.
Batman: Assault on Arkham will release digitally and on blu-ray.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on April 21, 2014, 01:43:04 pm
Dat Harley and Killer Frost. Yum Yum
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 22, 2014, 12:53:41 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordintrigued.png[/avatar]Adventure Time is getting an episode guest animated by anime artist Masaaki Yuasa (aka the guy who did Samurai Champloo).
Looks appropriately trippy.
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Post by: c001357 on April 23, 2014, 05:19:35 pm
he worked on exactly 1 episode on champloo. anyway its great to see great animators get more exposure
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on April 23, 2014, 06:08:03 pm
Image Comics' Chew will be an animated series, and Steven "Glenn" Yeun will be Tony Chu (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=52330)
:bison:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on April 23, 2014, 06:14:04 pm
The last episode of Adventure time was freakin great.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on April 24, 2014, 05:25:42 pm
http://www.bananamanmovie.com/
I don't know when this was announced but wow I had no idea that this was actually getting made.
Title: Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham
Post by: Jmorphman on April 25, 2014, 01:43:16 am
Screenwriting duo Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Transformers 1-3, the Star Trek reboots, etc.) are splitting up. (http://www.avclub.com/article/alex-kurtzman-and-roberto-orci-decide-its-time-bre-203719) And you know what, good riddance. They're not good writers. Every movie they've written, if it's been good (and that's a low batting average) has succeeded in spite of its script. Their dialogue is pedestrian and their plots nonsensical and full of holes.
But don't fear, cause now they want to direct! Kurtzman is angling to do Venom for Sony and Orci wants to direct the next Star Trek, because Into Darkness didn't have enough 9/11 conspiracy shit to whet his whistle (he's a big time Truther). :brood: That Friday The 13th reboot will also get a companion TV show (that is not a reboot of the first Friday The 13th show); (http://www.avclub.com/article/friday-13th-reboot-reboot-come-tv-reboot-203812) the show, and I quote, “re-imagines Jason in multiple time periods,” and will reveal “new secrets about his wacky family.” :I
Takashi Miike is making a movie about vampire Yakuza and they could just shut up now and I'd be sold. (http://www.avclub.com/article/takashi-miike-making-vampire-yakuza-movie-203668) But then Miike said this: "Say good-bye to wimpy and boring Japanese movies. Nobody asked me, but I’ve decided on my own to return to my roots and start a riot!" Glorious.
Did you like the Lego Movie? Then you'll love the Peeps movie, which is a thing that will exist! (http://www.avclub.com/article/looks-theres-just-peeps-left-movie-idea-basket-203746) For some reason!
First announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Batman: Assault on Arkham, is one of DC Universe Animated Original Movies’ (generally well-liked) direct-to-video productions. According to the trailer, the movie follows Batman as well as Task Force X, a group of Batman villains also known as Suicide Squad hired by the government to take on dangerous missions. The two are trying to stop Joker, who’s still imprisoned at Arkham, from detonating a dirty bomb hidden somewhere in Gotham City.
Oh thank god, the real Amanda Waller is back! And voiced by CCH Pounder like Justice League Unlimited, sweet!
Takashi Miike is making a movie about vampire Yakuza and they could just shut up now and I'd be sold. (http://www.avclub.com/article/takashi-miike-making-vampire-yakuza-movie-203668) But then Miike said this: "Say good-bye to wimpy and boring Japanese movies. Nobody asked me, but I’ve decided on my own to return to my roots and start a riot!" Glorious.
that's a let down, i heard he was going to direct live action madoka magica.
Title: Re: Batman: Assault on Arkham
Post by: Basara Dandy on April 25, 2014, 03:15:49 am
And here comes a truly, truly, truly outrageous news: not just the casting is ready, now there's a first look for the upcoming Jem and the Holograms movie (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/04/24/first-look-at-the-cast-of-jem-and-the-holograms/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on April 25, 2014, 03:20:04 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordponder_zpsd92df58e.png[/avatar]^That has the potential to be either unfathomably amazing or unspeakably awful. And you know it's going to be one or the other. I don't think there's a middle ground there.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 25, 2014, 03:36:16 am
Friday The 13th is getting a TV show again, this time it will actually be about Jason and Crystal Lake (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3290591/breaking-friday-13th-tv-series-announced/) and will involve “a storyline that re-imagines Jason in multiple time periods".
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 25, 2014, 03:38:03 am
I already posted that! And you didn't even mention "his wacky family"! >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on April 25, 2014, 03:41:47 am
And we're SURE this isn't a cartoon from the 80's? Because I want a cowboy Jason toy!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 25, 2014, 03:47:31 am
I already posted that! And you didn't even mention "his wacky family"! >:[
drat
Max Brooks, author of“The Zombie Survival Guide” and “World War Z" announced (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3290458/tv-max-brooks-extinction-parade-heads-to-tv/) that his Extinction Parade comic is being adapted for TV by Legendary Entertainment. Brooks will be closely involved so hopefully this will be pretty good unlike the last of his works to get adapted.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 25, 2014, 03:48:25 am
I never heard of that, is it any good?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 25, 2014, 03:55:08 am
It's pretty alright actually. Took a bit to pick up however.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Markpachi on April 25, 2014, 10:36:42 pm
Takara Tomy planning to make a crossover of Evangelion and Transformers. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-04-24/takara-tomy-planning-transformers-x-evangelion-crossover#eTKccYTy0uZy1OCf.01)
Kiss Players (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Kiss_Players_%28franchise%29)
Oh my fucking god, that's NOT what I was expecting. I thought I was gonna see a crossover between Transformers and the rock band KISS.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on April 30, 2014, 07:58:55 pm
Halloween 3D is officially a thing now. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3291414/michael-myers-returns-halloween-3d-exclusive/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 30, 2014, 08:21:55 pm
Oh boy, I'm sure that will turn out well. Doctor Who porn parody? (http://www.avclub.com/article/doctor-who-getting-porn-parody-203925) Doctor Who porn parody.
Sharknado 3 is gonna happen. (http://www.avclub.com/article/syfy-developing-sharknado-3-other-projects-dont-in-204027) Syfy is also adding a whole bunch of adaptations as either series or miniseries, including Lev Grossman’s The Magicians, Frank Miller’s Ronin, Jonathan Hickman’s Pax Romana, and more.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on April 30, 2014, 11:20:46 pm
Doctor Who porn parody? (http://www.avclub.com/article/doctor-who-getting-porn-parody-203925) Doctor Who porn parody.
Not surprising considering it's not the first DW (http://therockstation99x.com/dr-screw-porn-parody/) porn parody made yet (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0945478/) :P
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on April 30, 2014, 11:29:18 pm
I don't recall saying it was the first. While this one's title is certainly better than those "This Ain't blah blah: A Porn Parody" titles, Doctor Whore still seems pretty boring. Surely there can be an episode title parody in there as well, right?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 01, 2014, 06:04:16 am
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan, you guys were supposed to come up with fake porn parody titles! I had the perfect segue and everything, this is why everyone hates you Doctor Who fans! Go lick a Dalek! Hugh Jackman doesn't sound like he wants to play Wolverine anymore (http://www.avclub.com/article/hugh-jackman-might-be-just-about-done-playing-wolv-204038), which is really callous of him, doesn't he know that Fox has already scheduled another solo Wolverine movie? He should think more about Fox instead of himself.
but uh yeah it's been over a decade of doing the Wolverine thing, and he's getting older and keeping in superhero movie shape is super not fun, who can blame him?
Amazing Spider-Man 2 has a post-credits sequence! But you can only watch on your phone by downloading an app named "Shazam" and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (http://www.avclub.com/article/amazing-spider-man-2-has-post-credits-sequence-you-204030) when does Marvel get the rights back
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on May 01, 2014, 06:22:05 am
Marvel will get the rights back WHEN SPIDER-MAN STOPS MAKING MONEY
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 01, 2014, 06:34:18 am
But seriously though, I really want Spidey to be freed from a studio that thinks encouraging people to use their cell phones during a movie is a great idea! Fuck Sony! >:[
(I think Disney did some karaoke app for one of their recent animated movies or maybe a re-release, but, uh, shut up)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on May 01, 2014, 06:51:19 am
I'm amused that they require an app that shares the name of a DC character to view part of a Marvel movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 01, 2014, 06:53:51 am
And it's DC character who used to be named Captain Marvel until Marvel grabbed the trademark and they had to rename him after the codeword that activates his transformation at that!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on May 01, 2014, 01:43:29 pm
Jmorphman said:
Go lick a Dalek!
This is what the porn parody episode would be called.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: 1Ultima on May 01, 2014, 02:49:04 pm
Doctor Whore: The Orgy of the Doctor.
There. There's your damn title. Hire me plz.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on May 01, 2014, 03:45:47 pm
Hugh Jackman doesn't sound like he wants to play Wolverine anymore (http://www.avclub.com/article/hugh-jackman-might-be-just-about-done-playing-wolv-204038), which is really callous of him, doesn't he know that Fox has already scheduled another solo Wolverine movie? He should think more about Fox instead of himself.
but uh yeah it's been over a decade of doing the Wolverine thing, and he's getting older and keeping in superhero movie shape is super not fun, who can blame him?
Not to mention, he's been in 3 Xmen, 2 Wolvie, and 2 First Class Universe movies ... 7 times the same character. He's gotta be one of the guys to play the same character the most times in any franchise by the time he's done.
Also, it will be hard to find someone as fitting for the role as he is, so maybe doing a third Wolvie movie to kill him off would be a good send off for Jackman. One can only hope.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on May 01, 2014, 07:49:03 pm
http://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-reboot-mole-man-actor-tim-blake-nelson/ moleman has moled his way in
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 01, 2014, 07:53:21 pm
These are all boring and uncreative. You're all fired.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on May 01, 2014, 08:13:50 pm
Doctor Who-er: Lay of the Cockster
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: 1Ultima on May 01, 2014, 10:11:27 pm
It's hard to come up with something that even comes close to the masterpiece that is "Doctor Whore" Clearly, many hours went into creating such an amazing title.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 02, 2014, 07:05:29 am
Craig Ferguson is leaving the Late Late Show, and the people rumored to replace him include Aisha Tyler, Joel McHale, Michael Ian Black, and Amy Schumer (http://splitsider.com/2014/05/contenders-for-late-late-show-include-michael-ian-black-joel-mchale-and-amy-schumer/)
Porn actors (or just actor, singular, I guess) are calling for a boycott of Samuel L. Jackson movies because he recommended free porn. (http://www.avclub.com/article/porn-actors-call-boycott-samuel-l-jackson-movies-a-204098) This is not a dream. Not a hoax. Not an imaginary story.
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Post by: SNT on May 02, 2014, 11:55:39 am
It would not surprise me to find out SHIELD has technology for downloading cars.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on May 03, 2014, 12:32:41 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordpopcorn-1.png[/avatar]After leaving Doctor Who, Matt Smith seeks to broaden his horizons by joining a project about time travel and evil robots who want to destroy humanity.
The filming was supposed to start today and oops got delayed again!
At this point they are playing a game of chicken.
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Post by: DKDC on May 03, 2014, 12:55:39 am
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The tone of the movie is much more grounded and real and gritty
And here I thought that "gritty" was now a joke word that people say to make fun of a franchise that went into the "too much" zone, just like the classic "dark and edgy". But lo and behold, there are actually some that think it's a good word to use when describing whatever they're making.
the top comment in that article said:
Let's call them "This movie is really going to suck because the Director has no fucking CLUE how to do a movie about the Fantastic Four!" I think it's catchy.
That's better.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on May 03, 2014, 02:07:35 am
Man, I really hope this doesn't happen. One, because this deal is getting worse all the time, and two, because I REALLY want Marvel Studios to have the Fantastic Four back..
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on May 03, 2014, 07:33:44 pm
Wow, sounds like this will be the "Dragonball Evolution" of Marvel movies D:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on May 04, 2014, 02:27:42 am
One, because this deal is getting worse all the time
Furthermore, they wish Mr. Fantastic to wear a dress and bonnet.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on May 04, 2014, 04:53:02 pm
http://vimeo.com/92096186
Dilworth just made a Courage the Cowardly Dog CGI short. I hope this turns into a series unlike that previous PPG special.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on May 04, 2014, 05:05:55 pm
Stupid dog, you make Eustace look bad in 3D.
Curiosity peaked, want to see what this turns into. Though I wouldn't expect a new show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 06, 2014, 06:24:24 am
Amazing Spider-Man 2 had the weakest opening of any previous Spider-Man film, and that's not taking into account inflation nor 3D ticket prices. With those taken into account, it is had the third lowest opening weekend out of every Marvel movie, just above X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Thor 1. (http://www.avclub.com/article/weekend-box-office-amazing-spider-man-has-somewhat-204206) Combined with the fact that it is the worst reviewed Spidey movie, maybe, just maybe, there's a chance that Marvel might regain the rights!
oh who am I kidding :( Fox orders Smallville 2: this time it's with Batman (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-officially-orders-gotham-series-204239) to series. Oh joy.
And I didn't really feel like reviving the thread for this (mostly out of laziness), but Bryan Singer was hit by another lawsuit alleging more of the same kind of sexual misconduct. (http://www.avclub.com/article/bryan-singer-hit-second-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-as-204220)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on May 06, 2014, 06:32:00 am
Have you seen Amazing Spidey 2 yet JMM? Well, IF Marvel in fact gets the rights back (which TBH I'd love that) they could finally do proper justice to their most popular hero, and I know all of us would love to see Spidey in Marvel/Disney's hands.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 06, 2014, 06:35:24 am
I have no interest in seeing Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Marvel has, so far, handled their movies very well; even the worst of the ones they've made are merely mediocre, and the best are stand with the best of the entire genre. No other production company has shown the same level of respect for the source material and the ability to put together a series of interconnected, fun movies. So I want them to get all their film rights back as soon as possible! And also for Warner Brothers to just pack it up and hand over all the film stuff to Brad Bird or something, maybe Paul Dini and Bruce Timm if they're up for live action stuff! And and and Hellboy 3!!!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on May 06, 2014, 06:56:42 am
Hellboy 3...heck yeah! I want Marvel to get the rights back too, but you gotta admit, it'll be really hard to find better actors than Jackman, Stewart and McKellen for X-Men. FF can be fixed easily, so can Spidey, but the X-Men...
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 06, 2014, 07:01:21 am
Such is the nature of long-running series; we just gotta get used to the idea that they will be replaced (be it under Marvel or Fox). All we can do is hope that the next actors will be as good!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on May 06, 2014, 12:12:44 pm
IF Marvel eventually gets all the rights back, I think the priority of movie adaptations by Marvel Studios (imo) should be something like:
- Fantastic Four - X-Men (starting with individual movies maybe or just storylines which feature certain X-Men characters which haven't been portrayed yet) - Spider-Man (because everyone is sick of Spider-Man movies so this should be rebooted in the far future hopefully)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 06, 2014, 06:16:26 pm
Winter Soldier writer to pen Maniac Cop remake (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3292317/winter-solider-writer-pens-maniac-cop-remake/).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 07, 2014, 02:51:27 pm
Saban and Lionsgate are making a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lionsgate-saban-brands-partner-power-120100359.html)
MUH CHILDHOOD and whatnot.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on May 07, 2014, 07:02:48 pm
I thought there was that whole PG-13 Green Ranger movie being done first? Oh well, I'm not complaining. Though I don't know if using a mix of The Hunger Games and Twilight as examples of past success to predict how this movie will do is the best idea, but eh.
Looking forward to more news on this.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on May 08, 2014, 11:24:15 pm
Sigh, and two of my new fave shows get cut... fucking ratings bullshit. I still dont see how Heart of Dixie and the equally terrible Beauty and the Beast has lasted this long
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on May 09, 2014, 02:21:24 am
LAW AND ORDER IS NOT DEAD YET. (http://www.avclub.com/article/upfronts-roundup-law-order-svu-lives-kill-again-204384) SVU will survive another year, hopefully providing John Mulaney with more stand-up material (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLkkYcVVYsQ)
Flash, Constantine, and the in-name-only iZombie have all been picked up. (http://comicsalliance.com/dc-comics-entertainment-tv-series-flash-constantine-zombie-pickups-cw-nbc/)
I'm still so upset about turning iZombie into another goddamn procedural, and taking away all the cool characters like the gay wereterrier. :brood:
Dads is cancelled. Hurray! (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-giveth-dads-cancellation-fox-taketh-away-enlis-204368) Unfortunately, Enlisted was also canceled, which sucks.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on May 09, 2014, 09:18:12 pm
the big bang theory was renewed for three more seasons!!! (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-big-bang-theory-renewed-for-three-more-seasons/)
this isn't news at all and it might have already been posted but i want to bring it up since an actual decent comedy was shitcanned today. this is the darkest timeline
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on May 09, 2014, 09:23:43 pm
Looks like Johnny will be Sue's biological sis in the new FF movie after all. (http://www.avclub.com/article/get-ready-more-reasonable-discussions-reg-e-cathey-204444)
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 10, 2014, 05:40:23 am
Looks like Johnny will be Sue's biological sis in the new FF movie after all. (http://www.avclub.com/article/get-ready-more-reasonable-discussions-reg-e-cathey-204444)
He'll be Sue's biological sister? ;P That CSI spinoff about cybercrimes got picked up. (http://www.avclub.com/article/cbs-picks-csi-cyber-promising-lots-concerned-quest-204506) I really hope every episode is like this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkDD03yeLnU)
Larry Wilmore will take over Stephen Colbert's timeslot (http://www.avclub.com/article/larry-wilmore-will-take-over-stephen-colbert-comed-204505). Should be great, I'm always happy to see his segments on The Daily Show.
NBC proved itself to not be completely awful by renewing Hannibal. (http://www.avclub.com/article/nbc-renews-hannibal-well-non-cannibal-show-about-b-204475) Very bittersweet right now.
And finally, Morrisey almost refused to play a show because another band was in the next room over. (http://www.avclub.com/article/morrissey-almost-refused-play-last-night-because-a-204464)
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Post by: Nomechy on May 12, 2014, 10:45:12 pm
NBC Constantine series trailer.
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Post by: Just No Point on May 13, 2014, 02:08:56 am
Wow, that looks really good. Will be checking it out!
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 14, 2014, 01:07:06 am
So uh, this is weird. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/05/13/for-some-reason-max-landis-has-tweeted-that-marvel-have-the-movie-rights-to-spider-man-back/) Max Landis (screenwriter of Chronicle) accidentally(?) tweeted this: (http://cdn.bleedingcool.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Landis.jpg?9098e0)
Not really buying it, but who knows?
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Post by: Bea on May 14, 2014, 01:35:08 am
Can't Marvel get the film rights for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, the whole Justice League too? :P What DC is doing with their IP is criminal. :(
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 14, 2014, 02:11:11 am
Amazing Spider-Man 2 has already made back its filming and marketing budget and almost 200 million beyond that.
No chance in hell.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 14, 2014, 02:19:15 am
The only thing I can think of is that Disney managed to buy the rights away, perhaps boosted by how terribly ASM2 did at the box office in the US (for a blockbuster).
But yeah, it doesn't really make any amount of sense.
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Post by: Roman55 on May 14, 2014, 04:10:52 am
So much for Trek 3 being good. (http://variety.com/2014/film/news/roberto-orci-to-direct-star-trek-3-1201180140/)
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 14, 2014, 04:13:19 am
Can't wait for more 9/11 truther conspiracies and nonsensical plotlines.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2014, 04:23:18 pm
Amazing Spider-Man 2 has already made back its filming and marketing budget and almost 200 million beyond that. No chance in hell.
The only thing I can think of is that Disney managed to buy the rights away, perhaps boosted by how terribly ASM2 did at the box office in the US (for a blockbuster).
But yeah, it doesn't really make any amount of sense.
These posts made me research a bit http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/05/13/can-the-amazing-spider-man-2-catch-captain-america.aspx
For whatever reason I can't fathom, I've heard nothing but positive reviews and feedback from this movie through word of mouth and/or reviews from media outlets except from US media outlets.
Is it a cultural thing preventing americans from liking this movie? Is it because he's not sporting stars and stripes, like CAP?
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from the linked article's comments said:
On May 13, 2014, at 1:39 PM, rtichy wrote:
3. Amazing Spider-Man 2 was pretty good, but the whole issue of rebooting after the first 3 movies was always a mistake. Yes, it was good to do the Gwen Stacy story but did it truly have to come before Mary Jane Watson?
:omg:
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 14, 2014, 04:54:12 pm
Coming from someone who actually liked the first one, the movie's a mess. The only way I can recommend it is if you're with a group of friends riffing on it in the privacy of your home like I was, because it is a laugh riot. It is Transformers 2/ Star Trek Into Darkness levels of bad. Events happen for no real reason but an action scene is needed. Characters do things with the flimsiest of motivation. Of course, not a surprise considering who wrote it.
So why is it not doing great? I'm guessing the same reason as Cowboys And Aliens. Michael Bay and J. J. Abrams are directors that are good at turning those scripts into the effects laden extravaganzas that make you check your brain at the door. Other directors aren't.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2014, 04:59:56 pm
I will admit that Marc Webb is actually pretty good at making music videos, and sometimes it feels like that's what he was going for with these to ASM movies (special mention the horrible Coldplay "'Til Kingdom Come" non sensical musical montage in the first movie), but still, the pacing and the SPIDERMAN character are light years better than the Slice Of Life, Teenage Mutant Student Spidey, Reimi/Tobey piece of shit original trilogy that made everyone lose their faith in the superhero movie genre.
And before any of you guys say "BUT DOC OCK" that movies was a steaming pile of shit too. There's just no saving grace to the Reimi trilogy.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 14, 2014, 05:05:56 pm
I will give all the credit to anything good in this movie to Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. ESPECIALLY Andrew Garfield. He is light years ahead of Slowbey MaCrier.
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Post by: DKDC on May 14, 2014, 05:15:14 pm
(I haven't seen 2 but I've seen 1 and all the trailers for 2 with some spoilers) Same sentiment about Garfield's performance, but I have to say that it's kind of feeling like it's not structured enough. I don't just mean what Speedpreacher said about the succession of action scenes, I also mean in a "world building" sense, it feels like they picked this guy and this guy and that guy and wrapped it in a movie because they had ideas about them ; like Gwen is the only "character building/defining" point. They're shooting for Sinister Six, but it's kind of coming out of nowhere. In a word, it's kind of missing the whole "origin" fad that's been going on to set up the world of x or y superhero movie to explain where this guy and that guy were coming from before the big showdown - compare to how each of the "first phase" Marvel movies led into the Avengers which was the big wham, because we knew each of the characters. Thor took a long time to set up his part of the universe, with a poor Destroyer in the first movie, Cap's first movie was an introduction and had not much content, but it showed where the characters and plot points came from (Tesseract, the gems for the upcoming phases etc.)
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2014, 05:19:43 pm
I will admit that the Marc Webb movies aren't masterpieces, and they're pretty mediocre storytelling wise.
... but visually they're just damn pleasing. Andrew Garfield really looks the part, and he's very fitting at delivering the Wisecrack Spidey lines. He's legit IMO. Also the changes they made on Spidey's suit for this new movie are spot on. Even the colors they chose look fucking regal and elegant.
I don't know. I know this isn't a 9 or a 10, but it's a very satisfying 7.5, and not a forced by pedigree "Reimi and Sony are really making an effort here" "GREAT 8.0" :-X
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Post by: QuickFist on May 14, 2014, 05:34:34 pm
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Post by: Iced on May 14, 2014, 05:35:44 pm
The first asm was strangely constructed, they spent a lot of time on details that were then disregarded, and the whole subplot of learning a lesson was dismissed because of how hot gwen was... wwwwwhich kinda makes peter a huge douchebag, i mean, his major conflict is that people around him might die due to who he is, then her dad dies, and he promises him to not put gwen in danger adn goes on to
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her anyway. Its not really a good plot, it looks weird as heck.
also storebought web camera says PETER PARKER in the back everyone is agent of oscorp disease that affects norman in old age affects harry imediately plots are dropped all over, there are tons of scenes in both movie's trailers ( asm1 and asm2 ) that show completely new directions with it Peter's dad reveal that peter
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was the only one that could get super powers from the spider due to genetic makeup
kindof ruins the whole random happenstance, Peter is now the chosen one instead of a normal dude thrusted upon with powers that would both ruin his life and make it amazing.
The second one dropped the dark world of the first one ( there is another time to record scenes than night! ) his costume looks incredible and every quipping scenes look pretty darn good, it just feels like they were inserted in a mismatched tale.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2014, 05:50:16 pm
Basically, even if not strictly sticking to any of the established comic book canons (original timeline or ultimate) it's just about as convoluted and intricate as one would expect a comic book timeline to be, in this day and age.
Sure, it sounds awkwardly convenient that they're trying to tie everything in for their own purposes in their own self contained universe (that's why Pete's parents were biologists of Oscorp instead of SHIELD Agents crossing over with CapAm villains, or rescuing Wolverine), but at least they're building all of that up for a good reason.
They have introduced, hinted and/or established a bunch of Spidey Universe characters, thinking of how to make a future "cash grab" (if you want to see it that way), but at least they're building a rich and colorful ecosystem that closely resembles the variety one would expect from a Spiderman Comic. Hell, they haven't even revealed who the man in the shadows at the end of the credits of ASM1 is! And from what I've read, I'm pretty sure that guy is crucial to the Sinister Six / ASM3.
I'm kind of okay with this being half-assedly disjointed if at least I'm going to get a cool movie, or at least cooler than what we had before. I don't expect freaking classic literature writing from this, but even if a bit half-assed this sure doesn't feel like some Michael Bay-esque bullshit script just to justify explosions. It's easy enough for me to keep track of the character's motivations, and intricate enough for me to overlook some details at a glance, and be surprised later when they're re-introduced as being there all along.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 14, 2014, 07:11:31 pm
The only character whose motivation wasn't laughable or head-scratchingly convoluted was Denis Leary's ghost, and they couldn't even put him in the part where it was thematically best to have him.
I had fun watching the movie, and I'd give it a 3/5 based on the good time I had riffing on it with my friends and the fact that Andrew Garfield just being the best Spider-man that this film franchise has ever seen. But I just think the script was TERRIBLE, and Marc Webb wasn't up to the task of distracting me from it.
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Post by: Nomechy on May 14, 2014, 07:26:39 pm
I have yet to see the new one, but the first movie really was just kinda bland. Andrew Garfield is good on the role, but the actual dialogue he gets is just so bleh. Also say what you will about Peter Parker in the previous series, at least he actually looked kinda geeky and was not just a dickhead like he is here.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2014, 07:30:54 pm
Well, stop right there. ASM2 is superior to ASM1, give it a try.
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Post by: Nomechy on May 14, 2014, 07:34:50 pm
I think I will wait for blu-ray. Better or not, after the last one im not in a hurry to see the new one full price.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on May 14, 2014, 07:40:01 pm
For the record, I'm of the belief that some movies were meant to be seen in a theater ... But I guess in that sense we're lucky around here, because I don't know what are the prices in other places, but over here the cost of going to the theater is anywhere from 20 to 33% the cost of a Blu Ray disc :P
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Post by: QuickFist on May 14, 2014, 07:41:25 pm
Over here, the theater is pretty expensive, but ASM2 is a movie to be seen in the big screen
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Post by: Nomechy on May 14, 2014, 07:44:34 pm
Theater would be 12 euro (in 3D. Though it's not even showing in 2d for some reason), renting a blue ray is only 3.
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Post by: Just No Point on May 14, 2014, 07:47:12 pm
Maybe I'm different but it's highly inconvenient to actually go to the theater. I hate having to schedule my day to go at a certain time. And if I want friends to go it's near impossible to get everyone on schedule.
Here the price is $9.50 for a ticket. Don't buy any popcorn or drinks because it's $5 each. If I am forced to see the 3D version the price goes up to $13. And I can't even enjoy the 3D ones because I have a lazy eye. So I have to wear glasses to watch the movie without the fuzzyness. In most cases there is no option to not see the 3D one unless I wait till it's almost out of the theater.
DVDs cost $20 so that's basically half or more just for the 1 time inconvenience. So I have to REALLY want to see a movie to go to the theater.
I have yet to see ASM1 or 2 though so I cannot comment on the actual movies.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 14, 2014, 08:15:19 pm
Is it a cultural thing preventing americans from liking this movie? Is it because he's not sporting stars and stripes, like CAP?
... what? That's absolutely ludicrous. :-\
People over here like Cap 2 more than ASM2 because the former has a great script with fun characters who have coherent motivations, in a movie that aspires to be more than just a fun superhero romp and attempts to say something about the modern surveillance state, and isn't a rushed attempt at starting up a franchise that only exists in order to hold onto the film rights of a character. The latter is written by the fine duo that brought us the Transformers movies, Cowboys and Aliens, and Star Trek Into Darkness.
the pacing and the SPIDERMAN character are light years better than the Slice Of Life, Teenage Mutant Student Spidey, Reimi/Tobey piece of shit original trilogy that made everyone lose their faith in the superhero movie genre.
Look, everyone has different tastes in movies, like I vastly prefer the Burton Batman movies over Nolan's, and that's all well and good and people should be able to passionately argue about what they like. But to say the Raimi movies, of all things, made people lose faith in the superhero genre is one of the ridiculous things one could say about them, because they, along with Singer's X-Men movies, are the reason this genre is so hot right now.
I know the Raimi films don't have a great reputation around here, but it is factually incorrect to say they (well, 1 and 2) were and still aren't beloved by both critics and regular audiences. Because they are. And people still talk about them fondly in comparison to the new ones. And I don't foresee things changing on that front unless Sony implements changes in the way it handles the franchise.
i mean, his major conflict is that people around him might die due to who he is, then her dad dies, and he promises him to not put gwen in danger adn goes on to
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her anyway. Its not really a good plot, it looks weird as heck.
That seriously broke the entire fucking movie. I can't invest in a Spider-Man who does something like that. It's such a simple thing to fix, one would just have to have Captain Stacy tell Spidey to take care of her, y'know, like the actual freaking comic did. Then you'd still have Peter agonizing over if his relationship with Gwen will endanger her, but him continuing it wouldn't be breaking dying wish of her dead father and would make
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her dying in the second movie not a gigantic slap in the face to the entire Stacy family because WELL SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO BREAK YOUR PROMISES *SMIRK*
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Post by: GOH on May 14, 2014, 09:04:39 pm
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Post by: SNT on May 16, 2014, 07:06:19 am
God damn it. Days of Future Past premieres in my hometown tonight, and when I lined up for tickets I let the person that bought the last two line up in front of me.
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Post by: GOH on May 16, 2014, 10:39:42 am
LOL that sucks
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Post by: Iced on May 16, 2014, 10:57:38 am
considering the Cap discussion. I see some people claiming that cap 1 was the worse movie of phase 1, I didnt feel that way at all, and I thought the sequel was amazing. What did everyone thought when they watched them?
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Post by: -Whiplash- on May 16, 2014, 11:01:54 am
considering the Cap discussion. I see some people claiming that cap 1 was the worse movie of phase 1, I didnt feel that way at all, and I thought the sequel was amazing. What did everyone thought when they watched them?
I Liked both of them, and I thought thor was the worst movie of phase 1, or that or hulk.
Cap 2 was EXCELLENT, as a fan of the Winter soldier specifically it was brilliant. every time winter soldier was on screen you knew it was serious, he didn't care about anything but whatever he was told to do and couldn't be stopped.
Arnim Zola's scene was easily (In my opinion) the single best scene in the movie, it was so well done, I like how, despite changing the character a bit, they were able to keep the whole he transferred his brain to a machine thing.
Also loved Batroc, he was missing the mask, but he was great because I genuinely like the guy and from what little we saw of him, other then the whole "He's not from France thing" he was pretty well done too.
...Oh yeah, cap and black widow and falcon and all them were cool too.
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Post by: Nomechy on May 16, 2014, 11:08:43 am
I really like Cap 1 myself, but Cap 2 is the better one for sure. For whatever problems the first movie had, it was a great genre throwback to war movies and Indiana Jones type adventure movies and it also presented Captain America in the best possible way: a hero of genuine goodness and equality, rather then just dumb patriotism.
My fanboy is showing, whoops.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 16, 2014, 11:22:25 am
I think either Iron Man 2 or Incredible Hulk were the worst phase 1 movies. Not unsurprising because they were the first ones made with the intent of leading up to Avengers.
Cap 1 was pretty good, but let down by the second half. The ending especially just felt bizarre.
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Post by: Just No Point on May 16, 2014, 11:35:24 am
I find Hulk to be the worst one.IM2 would be if it wasn't for RDJ. Heck IM3 might be as well just RDJ steals the movies so he don't need no stinking good story scripts!
Cap1 was okay. And gets a lot of points just for trying to be different.
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Post by: GOH on May 16, 2014, 12:30:18 pm
Thor 2 was the worst imo
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Post by: Bea on May 16, 2014, 12:31:32 pm
I love the first Cap film. It is very different from all the other phase one films. Particularly, I place it second, right after the first Ironman film. Tommy Lee Jones doing what he does best, Tommy Lee Jonesing definitely helped the film. Seeing the Human Torch playing Cap was weird at first, but it worked pretty well.
Now, the second film is brilliant. It is on the same level of Ironman 1 and thus, easily one of the best films Marvel has put out there. I can't wait to be able to get it on DVD and watch it over and over again. It is delicious.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 16, 2014, 07:10:43 pm
I feel like I'm quoting myself, but the first half of Cap 1 is one of the best superhero movies out there. Then they hit the point where it's just "shoot some lasers and dump him in the ice already! And don't forget to throw Bucky off the train, we've gotta set up that sequel!" It was like a completely different movie, and considering that Hugo Weaving probably isn't coming back anytime soon it feels like he was wasted.
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Post by: GOH on May 16, 2014, 09:04:04 pm
Here's the international trailer for Nolan's Interstellar
Can't wait
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Post by: SNT on May 17, 2014, 03:29:56 am
I knew I'd heard that music before.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 19, 2014, 10:20:58 pm
I've got some good news: that gum you like is going to come back in style. And also there's a Blu-ray collection of Twin Peaks coming out, with Fire Walk With Me included, but this is the interesting part: there's gonna be 90 minutes of deleted scenes from FWWM included (http://www.avclub.com/article/new-twin-peaks-box-set-contains-nearly-90-minutes--204702), the much talked about stuff that Lynch was forced to exclude from the final movie, and had planned to release on home video, but various legal issues delayed it, till now.
Joel McHale might be in talks to replace Craig Ferguson as host of the Late Late Show. (http://uproxx.com/tv/2014/05/no-big-deal-just-joel-mchale-hanging-out-with-the-guy-who-will-select-craig-fergusons-replacement/)
The next Coen brother's movie is about a Hollywood "fixer", a guy who cleans up stars' scandals. (http://www.avclub.com/article/coen-brothers-next-movie-about-studio-fixer-1950s--204784) Can't wait!
And yes Godzilla is getting a sequel (http://www.avclub.com/article/another-godzilla-way-obviously-204826). I hope they have Mothra, and I hope they have those tiny singing ladies who summon Mothra, because that's the absolute best, I don't care if it's silly as fuck.
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Post by: Do not even ask on May 19, 2014, 11:12:03 pm
Fuck Mothra. Jet Jaguar is where it's at. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cxV8Bf8ND4&t=23)
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Post by: Jexsam on May 20, 2014, 12:57:18 am
I want a Godzilla/Pacific Rim crossover.
Godzilla is introduced trashing a Jaeger called Jet Jaguar, setting him up initially in opposition to humans until just before the third act when Godzilla saves the protagonists' asses against another kaiju. Third act is giant clash between Godzilla, Protagonist Jaeger, and a Category 5 Kaiju that looks like King Gidorah crossed with Anguirus. Bonus points if a reference to the sliding tail kick is worked in somehow.
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Post by: S.D. on May 20, 2014, 02:14:55 am
I really want that, both are Legendary films too so there's that. The only problem is that Godzilla is actually way way way larger than a Category 5 kaiju so if you're going to include Jaegers and PR Kaiju they have to be way larger (Or combine into a bigger one)
So to recap. She-Hulk is just a sex power fantasy rather than a character with agency who from the beginning went down a different path than her cousin, The Hulk. Martian Manhunter being the last survivor of a race which died out on Mars over a thousand years ago is goofy, but putting him Area 51 and using the same plot as many alien visitor movies is not. And God forbid superheroes embrace some goofiness and absurdity.
Goyer should stick to Murderman and stop talking about other superheroes.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 21, 2014, 07:25:20 pm
Wow, Jesus. Fuck him.
That Martian Manhunter stuff is really wretched too (MARTIAN MANUNTER IS TOO SILLY, CALL HIM MANHUTNER ONLY, also make him a petri dish experiment for some reason) but at least it isn't sexist garbage too.
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Post by: Nomechy on May 21, 2014, 07:45:01 pm
What a cunt.
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Post by: Bea on May 21, 2014, 07:46:07 pm
What did we do to deserve this guy writing DC films? :x
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 21, 2014, 09:30:50 pm
Umm, actually, Hugh Jackman wants to keep playing Wolverine for as long as possible. (http://thedissolve.com/news/2289-on-second-thought-hugh-jackman-not-ready-to-hang-u/)
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 21, 2014, 09:52:56 pm
Did anyone catch the sound of the truck full of money before it drove away?
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on May 21, 2014, 09:55:26 pm
He's great as Wolverine, so everybody wins.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 21, 2014, 10:07:20 pm
It would be bad if he didn't really want to keep doing and only was continuing because money (much like, say, Harrison Ford in every movie he's been in for over a decade), but that's an issue for way down the line.
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Post by: Roman55 on May 21, 2014, 10:56:50 pm
New Line Cinema is taking up the reigns of the It reboot. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3295093/moves-new-line-return-horror-roots/). The plan they have set out is for the first movie to be the part of the story where the characters are kids, and the second movie is to focus on them as adults.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on May 22, 2014, 02:14:54 am
So basically the same as the first time but with no Tim Curry and I have to pay for it rather than it being a 2 part TV movie.
Hooray for Hollywood!
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 22, 2014, 02:40:17 am
The important question is: will this version include the orgy the kids have?!?!
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Post by: Roman55 on May 22, 2014, 02:57:02 am
No the real question is will they get an okay to use Rodan so he can scare one of the kids like in the book.
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Post by: Do not even ask on May 22, 2014, 09:34:18 am
The real question is whether this version will actually have the sociopathic homosexual bully who suffocates his baby brother.
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Post by: SNT on May 22, 2014, 02:26:30 pm
Spoiler: I saw Days Of Future Past tonight.(click to see content)
Spoiler: Days Of Future Past Ending(click to see content)
Logan wakes up in the Academy, where everyone's alive; Rogue, Bobby, Ororo, Kelsey Grammar Beast... and Jean and Scott. Logan's happy to see everyone back, which weirds Scott out, before they all leave. Logan goes to see Prof X, who tells him he's got a history class to go teach. Logan says he doesn't remember anything until after 1973, at which point the penny drops and Prof X realizes Logan's back from the past, and begins to fill him in.
So, yeah, it's pretty much a reboot.
Spoiler: Days Of Future Past After Credits Stinger(click to see content)
Flyover shot of the desert, an ancient civilization chanting as a robed figure with pale skin is gesturing to the sky. In the distance the Pyramids of Giza are building themselves. The camera pivots around the robed man, the stinger closing with a shot of a young En Sabah Nur, with four men on horses in the background.
It was fun. I can see why normals are panning it a bit though; it does help to go in with a bit of insider knowledge.
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Post by: GOH on May 22, 2014, 03:05:28 pm
Oh shit them spoilers
I'm gonna watch it tomorrow
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Post by: GOH on May 22, 2014, 06:37:58 pm
Anyway here's the extended teaser for BIG HERO 6
sorry
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Post by: Mgbenz on May 22, 2014, 07:52:56 pm
It's just so fucking cute. Like OMG!
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 23, 2014, 04:06:40 am
Gareth Edwards (who just came off of the new Godzilla) is gonna direct one of those Star Wars spinoffs (http://www.avclub.com/article/godzillas-gareth-edwards-direct-standalone-star-wa-204987)
posting this here instead of the Star Wars thread because this has implications for Godzilla 2. There's no indication that he can't do both, though, and in fact there isn't even a script in development for Godzilla 2 so I would say it's pretty likely that Edwards returns for Godzilla 2, especially since the Star Wars spinoff is coming out in 2016, which is fairly soon.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 23, 2014, 11:01:25 pm
Quentin Tarantino says he'd like to recut Django Unchained into a 4 part miniseries. (http://thedissolve.com/news/2319-quentin-tarantino-tells-cannes-crowd-hed-like-to-r/) But then again Tarantino says a lot of things that never end up happening (where's my Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair? :()
That Wet Hot American Summer prequel could be turned into a miniseries on Netflix (http://www.avclub.com/article/wet-hot-american-summer-tv-series-may-be-coming-ne-205028), and done in a way much like season 4 of Arrested Development (to handle the scheduling difficulties of everyone). Hopefully it works out, because seeing a bunch of 40 year olds playing younger versions of the teenaged characters they played while they were 30 should be great.
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Post by: Person Man on May 27, 2014, 01:45:06 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordballoon2_zps6530429e.png[/avatar]So the next Pixar movie is about tweens and emotions or something. (http://www.nerdist.com/2014/05/pixars-next-film-inside-out-takes-us-into-the-mind-of-a-tween-girl/)
In the last six years, Pixar has only released one non-sequel (Brave). But it looks like 2015 will be the return of the daring and original studio that brought us Wall-E and Up, with the release of Inside Out, from director Pete Docter.
At least, that’s the impression I’m getting about this trip inside of the mind of an 11-year-old girl. Here’s the official synopsis released over the weekend:
“From the tepuis of South America to a monster-filled metropolis, Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter has taken audiences to unique and imaginative places. In 2015, he will take us to the most extraordinary location of all – inside the mind of an 11-year-old named Riley.
Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith).
The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.”
Inside Out is one of two Pixar films on the way in 2015: November 25th brings us The Good Dinosaur from Up writer-director Bob Peterson (who’s been pulled from the project) and animator Peter Sohn.
That premise sounds corny as all hell, but then again I've never been disappointed by a Pixar movie that wasn't about talking cars, so I'll give it a shot. Mostly because casting Lewis Black as a literal embodiment of pure anger is kind of brilliant.
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 27, 2014, 03:22:47 am
Fred Van Lente and Crystal Skillman made a play about Jack Kirby, and it sounds pretty neat. (http://comicsalliance.com/crystal-skillman-fred-van-lente-king-kirby-play-kickstarter/) Oh, and who will play Kirby?
Why, none other than Steven Ratazzi, who you might know as the VOICE OF DOCTOR ORPHEUS FROM THE BROTHERS VENTURE (i would link to the theme that plays when Dr. Orpheus made a grandiose, over-the top statement but I can't find it :()
They have a Kickstarter running and it's almost funded with about a month to go. You should donate!
That Wet Hot American Summer prequel could be turned into a miniseries on Netflix (http://www.avclub.com/article/wet-hot-american-summer-tv-series-may-be-coming-ne-205028), and done in a way much like season 4 of Arrested Development (to handle the scheduling difficulties of everyone). Hopefully it works out, because seeing a bunch of 40 year olds playing younger versions of the teenaged characters they played while they were 30 should be great.
also I just saw this again and this kinda sounds like I don't want to see this happen because they're older but I was just trying to joke about it (because they themselves has often joked that they would be playing younger versions of the characters they were already too old to be playing in the first movie) and I'm really looking forward to it!!!
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Post by: GOH on May 27, 2014, 10:34:38 am
The red dude on the right looks like Super Meat Boy
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Post by: Jmorphman on May 28, 2014, 04:02:19 am
A few things on the next X-Men movie from a recent Post-mortem with the writer of Days of Future Past and the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot: (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/05/25/simon-kinberg-on-x-men-days-of-future-past-the-fantastic-four-reboot-and-black-superheroes.html) Bryan Singer is still planned to be the director, and while the main focus will be on the First Class cast, apparently some of the original cast will also be involved (Wolverine is the only one that really makes any sense, but who knows)
The Hateful Eight might actually happen after all. (http://thedissolve.com/news/2336-hateful-eight-start-date/)
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Post by: Iced on May 30, 2014, 12:31:30 am
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/05/29/would-marvel-really-cancel-fantastic-four-to-snub-fox/ some sources are saying marvel might start cancelling the FF books because of how Fox cinematic is dealing with them. Considering its their longest running series, this would be a huge shoot in the foot.
more at eleven.
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Post by: Jmorphman on June 06, 2014, 07:27:54 am
Kings of Summer director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is in talks to direct a Metal Gear Solid movie. (http://www.avclub.com/article/kings-summer-director-talks-direct-metal-gear-soli-205368)
Fifty Shades of Grey began as erotic Twilight fan fiction, and now, prepare yourself for the next one of those: this time, it's based on erotic One Direction fan fiction. (http://www.avclub.com/article/erotic-fan-fiction-about-one-direction-become-next-205406) :pwn:
The Wachowski's Jupiter Rising has been moved to February of next year (http://www.avclub.com/article/wachowskis-jupiter-ascending-abruptly-ascended-all-205382), which is when studios dump the movies that they think are gonna flop. Not a great sign for its prospects either commercially or critically.
Title: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: THE MOVIE IS HAPPENING MAYBE
Post by: Jmorphman on June 11, 2014, 04:25:26 am
There's gonna be a live-action/CGI hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie. (http://www.avclub.com/article/20-years-later-sonic-hedgehog-finally-getting-movi-205642) He better not have blue arms.
Guillermo del Toro is working on the script for Pacific Rim 2. (http://thedissolve.com/news/2428-jaeger-bombshell-guillermo-del-toro-is-working-on-/) I know this I've posted this story before several times, but this time it sounds like it's actually being written right now.
Dave Franco might play Greg Sestero/Mark from The Room in The Disaster Artist (http://thedissolve.com/news/2434-dave-franco-disaster-artist/)
And Fox is rumored to be trying to get someone besides Bryan Singer to direct the next X-Men (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/06/09/rumour-fox-dont-want-bryan-singer-to-direct-x-men-apocalypse/), due to all of those sexual misconduct charges.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on June 11, 2014, 04:59:36 am
has vinicio said anything about wanting to use real mecha?
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Post by: LurkerSupreme on June 12, 2014, 03:57:16 am
New Avatar: The Legend of Korra: Book 3 Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0UBbzeFc74)
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Post by: Just No Point on June 12, 2014, 04:12:59 am
I still have to finish season 2 but it's so hard because it being so BAD! :(
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 12, 2014, 04:15:44 am
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I'm genuinely not sure where they're to go with the villain next chapter. She's dealt with THE source of evil. But more than that, I want to know if they're going to fix that whole "they removed every past avatar spirit ever from existence" bit through some spirit magic or whatnot, because that sucked to find out. I want to see more of the past avatars, and I want to see more of them interacting with each other.
Wonder why they made Bumi an airbender, only discovering it now, they're bringing Zuko back, and spoiling all this in just the first reveal trailer. Those are some seriously big spoilers.
I still have to finish season 2 but it's so hard because it being so BAD! :(
You're joking. Right?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: LurkerSupreme on June 12, 2014, 04:20:40 am
I thought season 2 was disappointing too. I only enjoyed the origin story chapters and that was it
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 12, 2014, 04:26:58 am
But...but...Tenzin family reunion! Spirit phoenix guiding Korra and Iroh! Desna and Eska! That ending fight!
Meh, well I thought it was great.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on June 12, 2014, 04:34:15 am
Korra's never made it to being a truly great show, IMO. The origin of the Avatar two parter from last season is the only one that really stood out to me.
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Post by: Just No Point on June 12, 2014, 04:35:36 am
To be fair I have only made it to where she's just woke up with amnesia. I'm just finding the season to be very predictable so far, cliche, Korra seems to have regressed instead of learned a thing from S1, the other main characters are mostly being either filler or comic relief. The fact that she's not only the avatar but now happens to be the daughter of the leader of the south tribe and his brother is leader of the north and family Airbender going on a trip that had no meaning at all thus far... Ugh
I'm sure a lot of the things these characters are doing will turn into some kind of plot point but so far it's been nothing short of irritating. A lot of the names and possibly even north/south are incorrect in this post. It has been probably 6 months or more since I last left off. Guess I'll hurry up and catch up now.
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 12, 2014, 04:53:10 am
Y'all crazy. >:(
I haven't seen the second season since it first ran each of its new episodes myself, so I may be remembering wrong, but Tenzin coming along was to continue Korra's airbender training, which she dismissed him for her uncle as a new trainer for spiritbending. By the time Desna and Eska left her to die in the sea and she showed up with amnesia, I think they introduced Aang's other children. They have their own story, so yes, Tenzin's not just there to be there.
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Post by: [DKG] on June 13, 2014, 07:44:24 am
Been waiting forever for a trailer to this movie
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Post by: Person Man on June 13, 2014, 11:02:04 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordava3.png[/avatar]Former author of incredible comics like Daredevil and The Dark Knight Returns and current author of shockingly terrible, racist comics like Holy Terror (http://comicsalliance.com/frank-millers-holy-terror-review/) Frank Miller says he wants Marvel to let him write Captain America. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/135375-Frank-Miller-Wants-to-Write-Captain-America)
Because that certainly wouldn't blow up in anybody's face.
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Post by: Jmorphman on June 13, 2014, 11:31:45 pm
In Daredevil: Born Again, Frank Miller had Cap show up near the end of the arc, and in just a few pages he was able to perfectly encapsulate what makes him so fascinating, what makes him such a great character worth emulating.
If the Frank Miller of today wrote him, I have no doubt it'd be a character more belligerent, more casually racist/sexist/classist/homophobic/and so on than Mark Millar's Ultimate Cap at his most excess. Only Miller would mean it all, not like Millar's bungled over the top parodic Cap.
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I hoped they realized what they had there, because Captain America’s reaction to 9/11 would have been pretty direct.
Jesus Christ, does he think every superhero should pull a Batman: Holy Terror?
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Post by: Nomechy on June 13, 2014, 11:35:32 pm
Let's really hope not.
Though we might get this line and it would be hilarious.
In Daredevil: Born Again, Frank Miller had Cap show up near the end of the arc, and in just a few pages he was able to perfectly encapsulate what makes him so fascinating, what makes him such a great character worth emulating.
This is 200% true by the by.
"I'm loyal to nothing, general, except the dream."
;____;
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 16, 2014, 08:47:12 pm
I'm pretty sure I recall McCracken and Tartakovsky said they were done with the show when they did that 10-year anniversary special, and the more recent special didn't exactly impress beyond there being a Beatle in it, nor did the seasons Faust took over, though I suspect people will be wanting her back what with her horse show's success anyways.
Well, see what this turns into, I suppose. I'm hoping they keep the whole referencing between Dexter's Lab and Samurai Jack going, though they're both just as dead now. Well, besides comics still running. Or at least I think they're still running? Maybe add something about the supposed Jack movie coming "eventually"?
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Post by: Bea on June 18, 2014, 04:25:49 am
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3617696793/?ref_=ext_shr_emb_vi_i Okay, this new Expendables 3 trailer looks delicious.
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on June 18, 2014, 05:51:24 pm
My god, my levels of testosterone went to the Asgard and came back.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on June 20, 2014, 08:33:53 am
Also Hasbro might've trademarked the word brony. (http://www.themarysue.com/hasbro-tries-for-brony-control/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on June 21, 2014, 03:06:56 pm
New Friday The 13th will not be a found footage film (yay), but they'll be using the 3D gimmick again. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3299625/friday-13th-returns-3-d/)
Oh and it has a release date, November 13th, 2015.
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Post by: Amy on June 21, 2014, 03:20:16 pm
New Friday The 13th will not be a found footage film (yay), but they'll be using the 3D gimmick again. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3299625/friday-13th-returns-3-d/)
Oh and it has a release date, November (unfortunately not a friday but rather a thursday) 13, 2015.
I thought November , 13th 2015 was a friday.
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Post by: Roman55 on June 21, 2014, 03:41:18 pm
Yeah apparently the source thought so too so they ended up fixing it (they got it confused for THIS year).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on June 26, 2014, 03:29:08 am
New Predator sequel incoming (http://collider.com/predator-reboot-sequel-shane-black/).
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Black tells us that he and Dekker see the project as definitely not a reboot, “As far as Fred and I are concerned anyway,” Black said, adding “Why start over, when you’ve all this rich mythology yet to mine?” Black said he doesn’t like reboots generally, but can “really get behind inventive sequels”, noting that he likes “the idea of expanding and exploring the existing Predator mythology, rather than hitting the restart button.”
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Post by: Bastard Mami on June 26, 2014, 08:27:37 pm
yeah, that's what you fucking do.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on June 26, 2014, 08:40:22 pm
hell, the recent PREDATORS doesn't even have to be a sequel. It was a perfect homage to the original, with an original enough spin to leave it in the same universe and timeline.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on June 26, 2014, 08:53:47 pm
And man, I loved the idea of young Predators that don't give a shit about tradition when it comes to the hunt. I would LOVE to see a follow up on that concept.
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Post by: Do not even ask on June 27, 2014, 02:19:35 am
Let the splooshing of a million pants of Jmorphman commence.
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Post by: Long John Killer on June 27, 2014, 05:13:55 am
Guess I'm Jmorphman. Really looking forward to that animated series.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on June 27, 2014, 04:16:33 pm
That chubby little genius.
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Post by: [DKG] on June 28, 2014, 05:45:05 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/iYuzwFI.jpg) Confirmed, next DC animated movie is Justice League - Throne of Atlantis
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Post by: Roman55 on July 01, 2014, 07:08:30 am
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 02, 2014, 05:18:29 am
American Gods the TV show is in fact happening! (http://www.avclub.com/article/neil-gaimans-american-gods-being-developed-starz-s-206445) And Bryan Fuller is gonna write the pilot and exec produce it! And the guy who did Kings is gonna showrun it!
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Post by: Long John Killer on July 02, 2014, 07:01:26 am
So I don't follow the show. Once Upon a Time's the one that's about Alice in Wonderland meeting older fairy tales, and has the lesbian Mulan? Or am I butchering, like, three different shows into one?
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 02, 2014, 07:05:01 am
It's the one that's a shitty version of Fables that apes Lost's flashback structure for no real thematic reason.
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Post by: Long John Killer on July 02, 2014, 07:11:09 am
Cool. I can continue to not follow it then, unless this live-action Frozen bit completely bombs.
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Post by: Just No Point on July 02, 2014, 01:45:24 pm
The 1st season of Once Upon a Time was pretty good. My prediction for the ruining of the show is that it would never resolve the Emma issue over her believing they are from fairy tales and /or they would never get their memories back and the show would just go on finding dumb ways to keep the status quo.
Imagine my shock when both those things actually happened in s1! Then S2 gets going and it's obvious they had no sound idea for the show past the S1 premise. It was horrible and I'd have rather enjoyed it milking the original idea. It would have been great to just be a 1 or 2 season mini series just resolving the premises of the curse.
I have no idea how the show got greenlit for spin offs during anything not S1.
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Post by: [DKG] on July 02, 2014, 01:55:02 pm
At least Robert Carlyle is worth watching. God that guy is so awesome.
Title: Everybody! Everybody!
Post by: Person Man on July 10, 2014, 04:47:33 am
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordjoy_zps3e7f2325.png[/avatar]Homestar Runner is finally coming back. (http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/9/5884841/homestar-runner-creator-says-hes-bringing-his-internet-cartoon-back)
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Fans of Homestar Runner, take heart: the seminal internet cartoon that found a major audience in the 2000s is primed for a full comeback. Co-creator Matt Chapman was just interviewed by Jeff Rubin and announced that he and his brother Mike are bringing the cartoon back following a successful April Fool's Day cartoon — the first new content posted to the site in over three years.
Chapman said that the April Fool's cartoon was a way to "see if anyone gives a crap anymore" after updates to the cartoon essentially ground to a near-standstill in December of 2009. Only four cartoons have been posted since then, with the recent April Fool's episode being the first since December of 2010. Fortunately, fans did, and Chapman went on to say that "the goal will be to start making more stuff, hopefully on a more frequent basis." And while The Brothers Chap don't necessarily plan to update the site as much as they did back in its heyday, they do want to make the site more modern, make it easy to find all of the content they've created over the years, and — most importantly — make more cartoons, regardless of what other work occupies their time.
"I would just love to be making cartoons with those characters again, that’s sort of the first thing that I'm thinking," said Chapman, and while he said it would be "amazing" to do the cartoon full-time, that's not the main goal. "I’m just excited to make these dumb animal characters talk again." Indeed, The Brothers Chap are already discussing a new Strong Bad Email, though there's no word on exactly when regular updates will resume.
Great jorb. ;D
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Post by: GOH on July 10, 2014, 10:35:05 am
oh joy
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on July 10, 2014, 04:55:21 pm
Gus Van Sant rumored to direct live action version of Death Note (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/10/gus-van-sant-rumored-to-be-directing-death-note)
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Though not yet publicly confirmed, it appears Gus Van Sant will take over as the director for the American film adaptation of Death Note, a hugely successful Japanese manga series.
The news comes from The Tracking Board. The site says Van Sant will take over for Shane Black, who departed to direct the new Predator movie.
If/when this movie happens, make no mistake, Yagami Light (the name probably will have to get localized :S ) should be
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Dane Dehaan (http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/cci_walt/Dehaan_zps082884fb.jpg)
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Post by: GOH on July 10, 2014, 05:23:25 pm
Gus Van Sant made some neat movies like Milk, Good Will Hunting, Finding Forester and My Own Private Idaho
pls let it be good for the love of god :qq:
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Post by: Jmorphman on July 10, 2014, 05:40:14 pm
It will be a shot-for-shot remake of the Japanese live action version and star Vince Vaugn, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_%281998_film%29) suckers. Emmy nominations are out, and boy are they pretty awful. (http://www.avclub.com/article/here-are-nominations-66th-primetime-emmy-awards-206737) Nice to see Orange Is the New Black getting so many nods, though. And the animation category is pretty good (Archer, Bob's Burgers, and Futurama). Overall though so many terrible choices and baffling placements (the latter is due to the people submitting them, but still, it's nuts); True Detective counts as a series but American Horror Story is a miniseries? C'mon.
Gus Van Sant rumored to direct live action version of Death Note (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/10/gus-van-sant-rumored-to-be-directing-death-note)
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Though not yet publicly confirmed, it appears Gus Van Sant will take over as the director for the American film adaptation of Death Note, a hugely successful Japanese manga series.
The news comes from The Tracking Board. The site says Van Sant will take over for Shane Black, who departed to direct the new Predator movie.
If/when this movie happens, make no mistake, Yagami Light (the name probably will have to get localized :S ) should be
Spoiler, click to toggle visibilty
Dane Dehaan (http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt305/cci_walt/Dehaan_zps082884fb.jpg)
I'd rather see teh american take on gto, that can get localized the shit of it as long as the core concept remains.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on July 10, 2014, 07:18:43 pm
It will be a shot-for-shot remake of the Japanese live action version and star Vince Vaugn, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_%281998_film%29) suckers.
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Post by: Titiln on July 10, 2014, 09:40:37 pm
emmys continue to be a pile. where the fuck is james spader
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on July 10, 2014, 09:57:17 pm
That show's never gonna get any consideration as long as Hannibal's on the same network.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 10, 2014, 11:07:28 pm
But Hannibal didn't even get nominated! *grumble grumble*
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Post by: Bastard Mami on July 12, 2014, 08:14:21 pm
a nice vinicio del totoro interview.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on July 15, 2014, 03:59:30 pm
I really can't wait for this movie.
Title: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Nero D. on July 15, 2014, 06:44:56 pm
in other news
fantastic four movie won't actually be based on comic book at all because reasons (http://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-movie-reboot-comic-book-differences)
also
the hot chick who's playing not-sue storm says she didn't read ff comics because movie is not based on comics because reasons (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/07/15/kate-mara-says-fantastic-four-not-based-on-existing-comic-stories/)
conclusion: fox is terribawful
please give all ips to disney so we can do proper crisis storyline movies like civil war and secret invasion and marvel zombies
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Speedpreacher on July 15, 2014, 07:45:00 pm
I'm fine with X-Men staying with Fox. Keep them muties out of the pure MCU
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Neocide on July 15, 2014, 07:48:57 pm
if that's a dig at the X-men which is basically the BEST franchise in marvel then offense taken sir, offense taken >:C
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Mgbenz on July 15, 2014, 07:52:37 pm
Why would anyone even want to remember Civil War again?
I don't even think hero vs hero stories would appeal to the mainstream especially when nobody wins.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 15, 2014, 09:08:09 pm
X-Men First Class writers to helm the new Power Rangers movie. (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/power-rangers-movie-enlists-x-718684) Sounds cool right? Then you read this
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Roberto Orci, one of the screenwriters behind The Transformers and Star Trek movies, is coming on board as an exec producer.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on July 15, 2014, 10:15:13 pm
Is he the conspiracy nut one? I wanna see how Zordon did 9/11
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers sequel due in 2015
Post by: Sky79 on July 15, 2014, 11:30:34 pm
fantastic four movie won't actually be based on comic book at all because reasons (http://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-movie-reboot-comic-book-differences)
also
the hot chick who's playing not-sue storm says she didn't read ff comics because movie is not based on comics because reasons (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/07/15/kate-mara-says-fantastic-four-not-based-on-existing-comic-stories/)
conclusion: fox is terribawful
Jesus wept
Every fucking one but Marvel Studios (and the X-Men movie people, sometimes) feels like they're absolutely ashamed of making a movie about superheroes and do they're absolute hardest to apologize for it and present their own, very unique and adult and realistic reinventions of everything so you don't need to feel bad about seeing a movie about people dressed in tights fighting crime. The source material is right there, why the fuck does everyone run away from it as fast as they can?
Is he the conspiracy nut one? I wanna see how Zordon did 9/11
He is indeed. I'm very curious as to how he'll implement a stealth Truther message into Star Trek 3 because he just promised it would finally get away from Earth and stop redoing other, better movies. He also just quit his involvement with the Spider-Man movies (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/13/robert-orci-exits-amazing-spider-man-franchise/) and it sorta sounds like things are a mess over there at Sony and maybe ASM2's poor reception/box office is causing them to panic and and and they eventually collapse and Marvel gets the film rights back!
... I can dream, at least.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on July 16, 2014, 01:22:13 am
considering what we got in all you need is kill, the movie's name will get changed to felix and tom cruise will play kaneda whom will be a 40something years old gang member because he is actually a cop and infiltrated the gangs or something else about as retarded, the rest of the adaptation will be accurate except that the famous bike will be changed to something slightly less cool for no apparent reason.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 16, 2014, 01:24:08 am
To be honest from what I have read of All You Need Is Kill, adding Tom Cruise and removing another fucking teenage protagonist is nothing but an improvement.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on July 16, 2014, 01:27:29 am
the thing with the teenage protagonist is context, since soldiers and stuff; but yeah, I said akira saved as in those are some positive news, unlike the usual hollywood anime news which can be summed up as a) hollywood is gonna do some retarded changes to a well known anime franchise b) james cameron, (the one who choose the perfect anime project to adapt consdering all his prevous work and the nature of the project) is delaying gunnm 5 years more.
I am now happy that we get decent news like the edge of tomorrow and this one for which I completely forgot to paste the link in my previous post.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 16, 2014, 01:31:35 am
I just loved the arc Cruise goes through much more than the one the protagonist of AYNIK does (but then again I haven't read all of it and am judging it based on a plot summary because I just didn't feel like finishing it).
also Del Toro has too much stuff on his plate, I want Hellboy 3 first (then Pacific Rim 2, of course) >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on July 16, 2014, 01:43:37 am
I bet he will be busy in the next 3 years with all the pacific rim stuff, it will be two movies and an anime series, right ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 16, 2014, 02:43:21 am
He's also filming a small black and white movie. He's got too much on his plate!!!!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on July 16, 2014, 03:59:37 am
and why the fuck did I forgot to post about monster ? a tv series shoud keep him busy too. but motehrfucking gantz, it can be totally horrible or awesomely great.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on July 16, 2014, 04:15:11 am
He's got The Strain series going on, too
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Sky79 on July 16, 2014, 07:28:51 am
Hopefully they give him the okay to completely rewrite the thing cause
actual dialogue from the leaked script before they did westernized renames said:
KANEDA
This isn't you... Whatever is happening to you... You have the strength to stop it.
TETSUO
Do I? How would you know?
KANEDA
Because you've always had it. You just never knew...
Kaneda struggles with a confession --
KANEDA
Because I never let you. Let me help you now.
TETSUO
Help me now? I don't need your help. I haven't for a long time.
KANEDA
What are you talking about, Tetsuo? I've done everything for you. Like I promised.
TETSUO
Right. The promise. You're a criminal. A thug. A gang leader. You're everything except what I needed most... A brother!
Should've been in the movie ..........then again, a lot should have been in the movie >_<
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 16, 2014, 11:11:37 am
Visionary screenwriter and the Constantine show producer David Goyer says that they have access to pretty much all of DC's occult characters, and also that Constantine will absolutely not be portrayed as bisexual because that's totes gross lol and it’s just “one interpretation” of the character." (http://comicsalliance.com/constantine-producers-say-dcs-occult-world-is-open-to-us/) He can go fuck himself.
This is also the same person who swore up and down that his shitty Leonardo da Vinci show where Leonardo is a sexy, lady-banging spy would address the fact that historical evidence overwhelmingly suggests Leonardo was almost certainly gay or less likely bisexual; and when the actual show aired it turns out that was all a load of shit and had Leonardo kiss one dude (“Every kiss sends a message. That one was goodbye.") and it immediately cut to Leonardo getting it on with a sexy lady. So fuck this fucking shithead.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on July 16, 2014, 03:59:17 pm
It's weird because it was always something just mentioned in passing (as far as I know, I haven't read all of Hellblazer), save for nu52 Constantine where it's the crux of a storyline. There's nothing that says mentioning it means you'd have to show him making out with men. But then again, there's nothing that says you couldn't show John with a pack of cigs or pulling one out before commercial break and stubbing it out after. I guess it just comes down to personal feeling.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 16, 2014, 04:17:49 pm
I remember reading a pre Nu52 Hellblazer arc where he canonically had sex with a dude.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 18, 2014, 08:47:23 pm
More of FF being "not your typical superhero film”, this time from Michael B Jordan (http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2014/07/18/michael-b-jordan-fantastic-four-reboot-is-not-your-typical-superhero-film/)
Quote
"........we aren’t looking at this as like, being superheroes. We’re more or less a bunch of kids that had an accident and we have disabilities now that we have to cope with, and try to find a life afterwards – try to be as normal as we can.”
“One of the good things about the Fantastic Four is that everybody is different,” he continued. “And it’s like, sometimes family doesn’t always consist of your relatives or by blood. Sometimes your best friends can feel more like family than your cousins. I think everybody kind of has that same feeling. When you go through an accident together, when you go through a traumatic event, sometimes that brings you closer together.”
Uh
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 18, 2014, 09:02:48 pm
Hmm, well, second part is pretty spot on, even with Reed and Sue later marrying and thus Ben Grimm being the only member who's not related to anyone else. They're a literal and metaphoric family!
But yikes that first part. Jesus Christ this sounds so dreadfully misconceived.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Sky79 on July 19, 2014, 12:36:21 am
Ben I can understand, the man was horribly disfigured.
But Tell me how being fireproof, being able to expand and contract your molecules, create force-fields, invisibility or the ability to fly are "disabilities"?
Oh well, at least they're not bringing in She-Thing yet...........The reason why I stopped reading F4
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 20, 2014, 03:22:58 am
The Thing is exactly and totally a disability story; Ben Grimm has an accident, is disabled, but overcomes it and finds strength from it. The other guys, not so much. Maybe Jordan was thinking of the Impossible family from Venture Brothers? Two And A Half Men will have a fake gay wedding (http://www.avclub.com/article/two-and-half-men-have-fake-gay-wedding-equality-207065), which the producers are calling "a very positive statement." This fucking show.
Space Invaders is gonna be a movie (http://thedissolve.com/news/2761-space-invaders/), but how will they be able to adapt the sprawling backstory and plots???
Another sequel is on the way for The Ring (US version). (http://thedissolve.com/news/2764-before-you-die-youll-see-another-sequel-to-the-rin/) Can't wait for jokes about VHS being obsolete!
Darren Aronofsky is interested in a script that is being called "Fargo on the moon" (http://www.avclub.com/article/darren-aronofsky-one-many-filmmakers-interested-fa-207118), which is sadly not literally a sequel to Fargo but on the moon. Just imagine: Officer Marge Gunderson and her wisecracking robot partner (a reconstituted, AI version of Carl Showalter, post-wood chipper) investigate a horrific series of murders on the moon (which has been colonized by midwesterners) as Jerry Lundegaard plots revenge on Marge from the moon prison he is imprisoned on!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on July 20, 2014, 01:18:29 pm
Space Invaders is gonna be a movie (http://thedissolve.com/news/2761-space-invaders/), but how will they be able to adapt the sprawling backstory and plots???
It'll probably look a lot like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pIMVZZRb7Y), only with less self-awareness.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on July 21, 2014, 12:15:01 am
Kate Mara's publicist does damage control for what she said about FF (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Kate-Mara-Publicist-Kate-Mara-Claims-About-Fantastic-Four-BS-66286.html)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 21, 2014, 12:21:08 am
Space Invaders is gonna be a movie (http://thedissolve.com/news/2761-space-invaders/), but how will they be able to adapt the sprawling backstory and plots???
with backtracking and multiple paths for all the possible routes of the orginal game, it will also have an ending open to interpretation.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Sky79 on July 22, 2014, 02:44:19 am
MTV: Happyland “Incest is hot, and we’re going to have fun!” (http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-bozell-and-tim-graham/2014/07/19/bozell-graham-column-step-right-mtvs-incest-plot)
The hell man :knife:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 22, 2014, 08:02:44 am
Fargo and Louie are renewed. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/21/fx-renews-fargo-and-louie-and-no-new-sunny-until-next-year/) Louie's next season is just 7 episodes, which might signal that it's the final season, maybe? But there won't be a year long break like last time!
... unfortunately however It's Always Sunny isn't coming back until January of next year.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 24, 2014, 08:38:34 am
The screenwriter of the new FF movie is trying to clear the air off all the bad publicity that's been hanging over the project as of late. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/simon-kinberg-tries-to-set-the-fantastic-four-story-straight/) And I mean, stuff like "Also, the notion of this dysfunctional surrogate family that comes together and has to work together is very present in the movie that owes a great debt to the originals. And this idea that they are scientist and that it’s almost like this science adventure, more than being superheroes, they are almost like scientific adventurers, that’s a big part of the movie too." sounds completely and totally spot on and exactly what I'd want to hear from the people in charge of making an FF movie.
... but. Literally everything else about this movie just sounds awful. I mean the cast is good, they're good actors, but as taken as a group it just seems like a bad joke; like, Jaime Bell is awesome, but he is tiny and British, he shouldn't be The Thing! Also, The Amazing Spider-Man 3 has been delayed two years, to 2018. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/23/amazing-spider-man-3-sinister-six-get-release-dates/) Maybe they'll have better luck crafting a movie when they're not trying to rush it together in under 2 years. In the meantime, however, Sinister Six will come out in 2016.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Long John Killer on July 24, 2014, 08:56:03 am
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/l/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10580267_680164055400005_4888330002358061891_n.jpg?oh=78032dfa6c4385cf440674fbf13d2bd3&oe=54358612) Legendary teased the logo for an upcoming Starcraft Warcraft movie. (https://www.facebook.com/legendary/photos/a.140245226058560.35805.117195465030203/680164055400005/?type=1)
Not much to go on, but cool. That logo really looks off for Warcraft though. Wonder if it'll be based on the original or the more popular WoW.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bad News GBK on July 24, 2014, 09:07:07 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtRfz9eIMAAKNeZ.jpg:small) John Cena on the set of Tina Fey's new movie "The Nest
Title: The Sequel Tekken Fans Have Been Waiting For!
Post by: Girard on July 25, 2014, 12:56:23 am
A few things have changed since we last heard of the new live action Tekken movie. The official title of the film is now 'TEKKEN 2 KAZUYA's REVENGE' and it is set to screen in cinemas on August 21st next month. The previous titles of 'Tekken A Man Called X' and 'Tekken: Revenge Of Kazuya' were seemingly placeholder titles for the project. Besides that, everything else seems pretty much the same. We now have a new movie poster and trailers to show everyone since they've made their way online now and since the film is a prequel to the 2010 live action Tekken movie, it may actually try to distance itself from Tekken's original story. You can see the poster and movie details below. The 'Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge' trailers are courtesy of the Manly Movie website.
Film Info ▶ http://www.gscmovies.com.my/movie/details.aspx?search=2014.179.riseofthetournament.210&pageId=4#.U80K07GVqDA
Release Date: 21 Aug 2014
Language: English
Classification: Not Available
Running Time: Not Available
Director: Wych Kaosayananda
Cast: Kane Kosugi, Kelly Wenham, Cary Tagawa, and Gary Daniels.
Synopsis: Suffering from amnesia, a young man trying to discover his true identity is kidnapped by an underground crime organization and turned into a ruthless assassin.
Why who thought this was a good idea.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 26, 2014, 08:30:44 am
EVIL DEAD TV SHOW STARRING BRUCE CAMPBELL AND WRITTEN BY THE RAIMIS (http://www.hitfix.com/news/breaking-sam-raimi-and-bruce-campbell-are-developing-an-evil-dead-tv-show) :flipout:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on July 26, 2014, 06:56:42 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/yQ6uIIl.jpg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 26, 2014, 09:44:39 pm
Looks better than the last Thing, I guess. Godzilla 2 announced (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/legendary-announces-godzilla-2-featuring-mothra-rhodan-ghidorah-gareth-edwards-returns-to-direct/) AND WILL FEATURE MOTHRA, RHODAN, AND KING GHIDORAH
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on July 26, 2014, 09:51:24 pm
Godzilla 2 announced (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/legendary-announces-godzilla-2-featuring-mothra-rhodan-ghidorah-gareth-edwards-returns-to-direct/) AND WILL FEATURE MOTHRA, RHODAN, AND KING GHIDORAH
... ... ...
YES!!!! YES!!! :D
I am a very, very happy lass right now!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Sky79 on July 26, 2014, 10:02:03 pm
Godzilla 2 announced (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/07/26/legendary-announces-godzilla-2-featuring-mothra-rhodan-ghidorah-gareth-edwards-returns-to-direct/) AND WILL FEATURE MOTHRA, RHODAN, AND KING GHIDORAH
"Rhodan"
Hopefully Mothra keeps her mythical origins and Ghidorah is from space, cause I really don't want them to Holywoodise their origins too much.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on July 27, 2014, 01:42:25 am
They will though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on July 27, 2014, 01:44:44 am
Should they make Mothra a villain, there will be hell to be paid, though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Just No Point on July 27, 2014, 01:52:17 am
I hope it's to be continued into the 3rd movie. Ghidorah deserves an epic 2 parter!
I'm very happy with this! That puts all my favorite characters going to the big screen! The only other favorite of mine is MechaGodzilla but I don't see him fitting in this series.
Other than that just Anguirus and Gigan. Though if they do make Ghidorah from space like they should Mecha Godzilla wouldn't be as far of a stretch!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on July 27, 2014, 01:54:09 am
Should they make Mothra a villain, there will be hell to be paid, though.
Nah, if they kept Godzilla Showa style, they'll find a way to make Mothra a hero too. Maybe she really will be the mutated version of Kick-Ass's pet moth, who knows.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on July 27, 2014, 02:42:07 am
...That'd be some clever foreshadowing disguised as a simple cameo.
I hope Godzilla 2 has more onscreen brutal violence and less fights reduced to fucking news flashes.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 27, 2014, 05:32:07 am
I think it's pretty likely they'll have a lot more action shown in the sequel, now that they've really built up the idea of our world being quite literally crushed under the heels of these unfathomably huge creatures that defy all logic and reason.
I also really doubt the Mothra easter egg in the first movie will be related to the actual Mothra. Maybe not a fully mystical with tiny ladies origin (even though it totally should be!), but at the very least it'll be some kind of ancient species like Godzilla.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 28, 2014, 07:59:13 pm
Nathan For You and Drunk History have been renewed. (http://www.avclub.com/article/drunk-history-and-nathan-you-renewed-third-seasons-207411)
I literally just got into Nathan For You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELm6vb-ej0k) this weekend, and it is fucking amazing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2rgzsO-AMM)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on July 28, 2014, 09:53:05 pm
Yay for Drunk History! Glad to see that people getting drunk off their asses and trying to tell historical stories has done so well for Comedy Central. More Drunk History, please!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 29, 2014, 09:10:29 am
Edgar Wright's next film, Baby Drivers, will "a close cousin to the Cornetto Trilogy" as well as "a collision of crime, action, music, and sound", (http://www.avclub.com/article/edgar-wright-trade-ant-men-baby-drivers-207226) and will be much better than that shitty movie about ants and the men who love them from the jerks at Marvel, because Wright is too fucking good for them >:[
he also has a movie in the works after that, an adaptation of the YA novel Grasshopper Jungle (http://www.avclub.com/article/edgar-wright-get-over-bug-movie-directing-grasshop-207473) about a hormonal teenager coming to terms with his bisexuality and also he accidentally awakens a group of 6 foot tall preying mantises, who could snap an ant or even a man dressed as an ant in two with their powerful jaws.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on July 29, 2014, 10:13:11 am
I wish people would get over the Ant-Man issue already, it's getting fucking old.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 29, 2014, 10:22:29 am
Never >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on July 29, 2014, 11:09:49 am
wright was wrong, get over it fanboy.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 29, 2014, 11:10:54 am
Wright is (w)right, that sounds better, and thus is true.
and also because every reputable source says he was pushed out by hack screenwriters
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on July 29, 2014, 11:24:25 am
He could have been Ironman, you dont faff around for ten years D:<
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 29, 2014, 11:26:30 am
Wright is not the kind of director who is fraught with delays: his projects have always gone on time. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios has had a bunch of very high-profile snafus involving actors, directors, et. al. that have really screwed things around. It just doesn't make sense for it to have been Wright.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on July 29, 2014, 11:49:43 am
At the time he joined htey were so desperate they even let ed norton direct and star a movie , no excuses he couldve been Ironman! He chose not to.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 29, 2014, 08:13:41 pm
Desperate enough too to hire Wright, yes. Marvel Studios was small back then, they had to choose which projects to focus on; they went with their more well known ones. Then Iron Man was a huge success and Hulk did OK and they got all fired up, as the first signs of trouble started to appear (with the news of Norton's conflicts with the Hulk director, and Terrence Howard being fired). Back then Marvel Studios was still not a sure thing, and they chose to focus on their core, Thor and Captain America; there's only so many release dates in a year after all. By the time Avengers was being prepped, Ant Man was ready to go, but then Edgar Wright's good friend and producer was diagnosed with cancer, and Wright got permission to put Ant Man on hold to finish his Cornetto Trilogy with his friend. And then Avengers and the Disney takeover happened, and suddenly Marvel Studios is huge, and growing more and more averse to risk. Which leads us to now, when production was just about to start and Marvel hands Wright a gutted script, soaked in branding and meaningless cameos. Of course he chose to leave, he was no longer anything but a cog in the Marvel machine.
Ant Man was never going to be made until right before Avengers, but Marvel itself gave Wright the OK to work on another project. When he came back, they pushed him out. Wright deserved better. We deserve better.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 30, 2014, 06:53:35 am
Quentin Tarantino's long delayed reedit of Kill Bill, The Whole Bloody Affair (combining both movies into a 4 hour epic), might finally, finally, be getting a release. (http://www.avclub.com/article/much-its-heroine-kill-bill-whole-bloody-affair-ref-207505) He talked about this while at Comic-Con (to promote the Django/Zorro crossover comic), and also mentioned that the anime sequence from volume 1 was originally 30 minutes long, but was never fully animated (it couldn't be finished in time for volume 1's release date, so only the essentials were kept). And here's where it gets interesting: Production I.G. (who did the animation), after finishing the commission, still had the full script, and they decided to complete the entire sequence on their own dime. Which is... pretty nuts! Anyways that will apparently be included in the supersized cut (I hope that deleted scene with Michael Jai White gets included too).
also from the same panel: Tarantino said he was definitely gonna make Hateful Eight after all (http://www.avclub.com/article/quentin-tarantino-definitely-getting-hateful-eight-207412)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on July 30, 2014, 11:48:10 am
Ant Man was never going to be made until right before Avengers, but Marvel itself gave Wright the OK to work on another project. When he came back, they pushed him out. Wright deserved better. We deserve better.
he could have wrighted those wrongs but instead he went cornetto. He wanted in on a project that ended up being far bigger than he imagined, you cant fault the very precarious position that marvel is at for wanting to have more control on what makes it through to the final cut. there were more concessions we know off from marvel towards wright than anyone else.
Also Ed norton is notoriously known for being hard to work with and even he parted amicably.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on July 30, 2014, 05:12:07 pm
And he was willing to work in that universe, work with Marvel. It's not like he hasn't worked on a licensed property before that also had him defer to the owner as to how things turned out. Every reliable source on this says that Wright was willing to work with Marvel, but Marvel kept rewriting his script to add things that not only didn't have anything to do with protecting their universe, but actively damaged the movie as a whole.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on August 03, 2014, 03:43:32 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discorddunno_zps297811b9.png[/avatar]Ghostbusters 3 not dead, might be directed by Paul Feig, might be a reboot and not a sequel, might have an all-girl team of Busters. (https://www.nerdist.com/2014/08/oh-snap-paul-feig-might-helm-all-female-ghostbusters-3/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on August 04, 2014, 04:35:06 am
I've been thinking about this since it was announced and as much I'm getting tired of Melissa McCarthy's schtick, this is infinitely preferable to a sequel with only 1/2 to 3/4 of the team and no Ramis to rein in Akroyd's craziness.
Or worse, Seth Rogen and the boys making hilarious cannabis references in lieu of actual wit.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 04, 2014, 04:39:33 am
I'd much rather Paul Feig work on original material; no one but Dan Aykroyd and Sony executives want this movie to happen.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on August 04, 2014, 04:48:13 am
I accepted the inevitability of this movie when the dirt was still fresh at Ramis's grave and they put out that "Don't worry, it's still happening, he wasn't that important anyway" message.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 05, 2014, 07:12:17 am
Sony could be the first one of the 4 studios making superhero movies to put out a female-led superhero movie (in this decade, at least). (http://comicsalliance.com/report-sony-planning-a-woman-led-superhero-movie-in-the-spider-man-franchise/) Deadline says candidates include Spider-Woman (I'm not sure which of the Spider-Women Sony has claim to, all but one of them are not connected to Spider-Man at all. And who wants a Mattie Franklin movie besides John Byrne?), Black Cat (seems the most likely), Silver Sable (huuuuh doesn't seem likely at all), Firestar (ditto), and... Stunner? Doctor Octopus's sorta girlfriend who uses a solid virtual reality construct body to fight? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?!?!
but jeez, Marvel you gotta pick up the fucking pace, don't let Warner and Sony beat you to the punch, their shit is gonna suck!
also this might be a better fit in the Marvel comics thread but I'm here so Tom Brevoort has basically confirmed that Marvel is trying to reduce the prominence of the X-Men franchise, much like what they've done with Fantastic Four. (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/08/02/tom-brevoort-semi-confirms-reduction-in-prominence-of-x-men-at-marvel/)
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Post by: DKDC on August 05, 2014, 10:13:36 am
Deadline says candidates include Spider-Woman (I'm not sure which of the Spider-Women Sony has claim to, all but one of them are not connected to Spider-Man at all. And who wants a Mattie Franklin movie besides John Byrne?)
Shouldn't they have the Ultimate one, who is a female clone of Peter from the clone saga ?
Tom Brevoort has basically confirmed that Marvel is trying to reduce the prominence of the X-Men franchise
What are the X-Men doing these days anyway ? Every time I look at it, there's nothing of interest going on. They were making a school, they had nothing but kids with fucking weird powers, and then there was the time where the first generation of X-Men was sent through time to meet the current generation... It always seems like it's focusing more on the "kids who happen to have powers try to have a school life and just want to blend in the outside world" mutant issue. Which is fine as a theme, but... boring. (actually the reason for that may possibly be tied to the very same movie/rights problem, maybe)
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Post by: Iced on August 05, 2014, 11:31:32 am
they gave them to bendis, who has become a really shitty writer of late, to fuck around with.
basically since AVX the best xmen have joined the avengers and the others are kinda just hanging around. WATX is a pretty good fun book, focusing on the morrison type of stories, ( evil brotherhood of mutants school, sauron viruses, krakoa as a groundskeeper) but other than that they have been relegating the xmen to shitty writers for a while.
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Post by: Roman55 on August 05, 2014, 02:25:53 pm
but jeez, Marvel you gotta pick up the fucking pace, don't let Warner and Sony beat you to the punch, their shit is gonna suck!
The was for this to happen is for Sony's shitty spin off movie to make a lot of money and Marvel going "Oh shit we should compete" and then bam new female led movie.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 06, 2014, 07:15:28 am
VENTURE BROS SEASON 6 TEASER
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 07, 2014, 08:51:22 am
The title of the new Terminator movie is (http://www.avclub.com/article/title-new-terminator-film-offers-glimpse-spellings-207836)
TERMINATOR: GENESYS
it really is the year of terrible movie titles isn't it
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Post by: -Red- on August 07, 2014, 09:00:53 am
*GENISYS
And who knows, maybe there's a reason behind that name you can only understand by knowing what the movie is about :P
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 07, 2014, 09:09:50 am
I also screwed up; there was no colon; it is in fact: TERMINATOR GENISYS
I don't care what reason they come up with there is no fucking reason why it shouldn't just be called Genesis. >:[
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Post by: Seadragon77 on August 07, 2014, 03:18:07 pm
Because intentional misspelling looks cool... I don't know. It looks stupid, if you ask me.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 12, 2014, 07:45:11 am
Michael Bay is probably gonna pass off the Transformers franchise to another director. (http://www.avclub.com/article/even-michael-bay-sick-transformers-movies-208019) I'm not sure how to feel about this?
Steven Moffat, showrunner of Doctor Who and Sherlock. said that he'd be totally open to a crossover between the two shows, but the stars of the latter are in the way (http://www.avclub.com/article/blame-benedict-cumberbatch-not-getting-sherlockdoc-208011) (and also he says it would ultimately fail to live up to whatever one could come up with themselves). It would probably also make Tumblr literally explode.
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Post by: Bastard Walt on August 12, 2014, 04:57:19 pm
It's pretty clear that the film adaptation of the video game will have to cut a lot of stuff from the game, and Neil Druckmann talked about some of the differences: "I'm in the middle of it now, and it's been super difficult because there's so much that happens in The Last of Us – even just in the cinematics – that can't fit in a film, let alone all the gameplay in-between and dialogue."
Druckmann went on to comment that the film, which is being created in collaboration with Spider-Man and Evil Dead director Sam Raimi, will retain the core relationship between Joel and Ellie from the game, but may differ significantly in other regards.
"It almost has this novel quality as far as how much content there is," he explained. "And a film works really well when it's laser-focused, so the first part of it was like: well, what is this story really about? It's clearly about Joel and Ellie. What are the most important beats that we can't lose? Start with those, and cut everything else out.
"It's been really difficult to cut certain things out, but what I'm starting to get this is really focused narrative that's about these two characters. Some parts will be similar to the game and some parts will be quite different, but it's kind of interesting in helping me understand this other medium and its strengths compared to video games."
Interest dropped about 35%
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 16, 2014, 10:31:31 am
What would Sam Raimi know about horror movies with basically-zombies in them anyway? ::) Edge of Tomorrow has weirdly been unofficially renamed to Live. Die. Repeat. (http://www.avclub.com/article/edge-tomorrow-has-been-rebranded-live-die-repeat-h-208199) They still have Edge of Tomorrow on the box, but... (http://i.imgur.com/OuVsa78.jpg) it looks like it stars (Tom) Cruise, (Emily) Blunt, and (Bill) Edgeoftomorrow??? If they were gonna change the title they should've just used this one in the first place!
Sony is digitally altering thousands of badges worn in the new James Franco/Seth Rogen comedy The Interview (http://www.avclub.com/article/seth-rogens-kim-jong-un-movie-appease-north-korea--208096), which is about a pair of journalists who try to kill Kim Jong-un. The Hollywood Reporter says they're removing the buttons because it would be considered "blasphemous" by North Korea, and indeed, North Korea has threatened retaliation if the movie was released and considers the film "an act of war". (http://www.avclub.com/article/north-korea-declares-seth-rogen-and-james-franco-m-206212) Sony is apparently also considering the removal of a scene wherein
Spoiler: spoilers for this unreleased movie, maybe(click to see content)
Kim Jong-un's face is slowly liquified
that is, if they still have time when they finish removing all those awful buttons.
Godzilla 2 is coming out in June of 2018 (http://thedissolve.com/news/2982-godzilla-will-come-roaring-back-to-life-in-2018/), because Gareth Edwards is off doing a Star War. I wanna see Mothra sooner! >:[
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 19, 2014, 09:46:15 am
There is now an official Rob Liefeld app! (http://comicsalliance.com/rob-liefeld-has-launched-an-app-about-rob-liefeld-your-phone-finally-has-a-reason-to-exist/) Pouches, oversized guns, and convenient rock outcroppings to hide one's tiny, misshapen feet are sadly not included. (http://i.imgur.com/KN7YyBd.jpg)
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are reprising their roles from Shaun of the Dead... (http://www.avclub.com/article/simon-pegg-and-nick-frost-appear-phineas-and-ferb--208295)
... in an episode of Phineas and Ferb? That's pretty nuts!
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 24, 2014, 08:47:34 am
The Dead Rising movie has a director: the guy who did Leprechaun: Origins. (http://www.avclub.com/article/director-leprechaun-origins-has-booked-his-follow--208431) Yikes.
And now, a headline that needs no explanation: Dating Naked contestant sues series for showing her dating while naked (http://www.avclub.com/article/dating-naked-contestant-sues-series-showing-her-da-208454)
Title: Emmys 2014 Megathread - LOLSHELDONWINS edition
Post by: Titiln on August 24, 2014, 09:36:45 pm
the emmys are on tonight http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners the emmys are shit so they dont get their own thread this time. but maybe this year they can start to turn things around by making better choices?? probably not happening.
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Post by: Xan on August 24, 2014, 09:49:26 pm
And now, a headline that needs no explanation: Dating Naked contestant sues series for showing her dating while naked (http://www.avclub.com/article/dating-naked-contestant-sues-series-showing-her-da-208454)
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“Defendants knew or reasonably should have known that broadcasting an individual’s vagina and anus on national cable television would cause substantial and severe emotional distress.”
This article is brilliant.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 24, 2014, 10:04:21 pm
It is, isn't it?
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Shockingly, Nizewitz’s embarrassment even extended to her family. “My grandma saw it. I saw her this week and she didn’t have much to say to me. She’s probably mad. My parents are just annoyed,” Nizewitz said of these relatives who proudly tuned in to watch their little girl tussle naked with a complete stranger on a reality show, only to find something tawdry.
She also says it cost her a “budding relationship” with a guy she describes as “employed, Jewish, in his 30s and that’s pretty much ideal,” but who never called her back after the show aired. No doubt her would-be husband is out there now, searching for the kind of nice girl who will only go on national TV and grind her naked genitals against a man she’s just met behind the veil of digital pixilation, as per Jewish tradition.
the emmys are on tonight http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners the emmys are shit so they dont get their own thread this time. but maybe this year they can start to turn things around by making better choices?? probably not happening.
I'm hoping Louis C.K. can snag best actor because it sounds like he's got a pretty good chance, (http://www.vox.com/2014/8/11/5992231/emmy-nominees-submissions-tapes-bryan-cranston-matthew-mcconaughey-tv)but I'm not expecting much.
this is also good reading about the fucked up nomination process (http://www.vox.com/2014/7/11/5888379/the-emmy-nomination-process-is-completely-insane)
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Post by: Titiln on August 25, 2014, 12:28:28 am
the emmys are on tomorrow monday, not on sunday. What the deuce
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Post by: Seadragon77 on August 25, 2014, 05:28:02 am
the emmys are on tomorrow monday, not on sunday. What the deuce
I assume it had something to do with NBC doing the Sunday Night preseason game between Cincinnati and Arizona... but, upon further research, it seems this was a mutual agreement between NBC and the Emmys.
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Post by: SNT on August 25, 2014, 11:48:06 am
Rest in peace Richard Attenborough.
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Post by: Titiln on August 26, 2014, 02:17:54 am
louis ck wins a writing emmy good job louis you did it
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Post by: Nero D. on August 26, 2014, 03:48:07 pm
OMG FINALLY DONALD GLOVER AS SPIDERMAN...
...'s voice...hmm. ah well it's ok at least he still gets to be peter parker...
...'s preteen protege, miles morales (http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2014/08/26/donald-glover-ultimate-spider-man-exclusive/14559815/)
this is like, this is like, what can this be compared to...
wait i got it; this is like a hot make out session with that girl you really like, getting all hot and steamy, her tongue down your throat, you're ready to take it to the next level...then suddenly she says " i gotta go"
this is blue balls
miles morales is cool tho, ftr
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on August 26, 2014, 05:12:19 pm
Well, better than nothing, I suppose. Of all the shitty Emmy choices, the complete and total shutout of Orange Is The New Black is the one that rankles the most. But hey, Modern Family really deserved it for the fifth time in a row!
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Post by: QuickFist on August 26, 2014, 06:22:35 pm
Damn, that was Breaking Bad's night!
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 27, 2014, 03:45:03 am
Following the success of the revival of Boy Meets World (as Girl Meets World), Full House is possibly next. (http://www.avclub.com/article/full-house-could-be-coming-back-television-208556) Everyone save for the Olsen twins (they've quit acting) is apparently involved in this revival, which is probably happening, for some reason.
Ridley Scott's Blade Runner sequel is looking more and more likely to happen, and Harrison Ford will be involved. (http://www.avclub.com/article/does-ridley-scott-still-dream-blade-runner-2-208572)
And Russia is considering banning all new movies that "demonize" the country. (http://www.avclub.com/article/russia-may-ban-films-demonize-it-sort-place-where--208580)
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Post by: Speedpreacher on August 27, 2014, 04:06:01 am
Ridley Scott's Blade Runner sequel is looking more and more likely to happen, and Harrison Ford will be involved. (http://www.avclub.com/article/does-ridley-scott-still-dream-blade-runner-2-208572)
Well he's just hellbent on removing ambiguity from his work, isn't he? Can't wait for the Legend sequel!
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 27, 2014, 04:19:31 am
If they have a good script I think he could pull it off; Prometheus is still stunningly gorgeous, and I think Scott could get a good performance out of Ford, even.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on August 28, 2014, 11:50:51 pm
"I was corrected — very firmly," she said, according to the L.A. Times. "That's one correction Sanrio made for my script for the show. Hello Kitty is not a cat. She's a cartoon character. She is a little girl. She is a friend. But she is not a cat. She's never depicted on all fours. She walks and sits like a two-legged creature. She does have a pet cat of her own, however, and it's called Charmmy Kitty."
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Post by: Seadragon77 on August 29, 2014, 05:34:38 am
Not a cat but looks like a cat...
My brain hurts.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 29, 2014, 05:30:54 pm
UPDATE: Hello Kitty is actually a cat, basically. (http://comicsalliance.com/hello-kitty-actually-is-a-cat/)
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Hello Kitty was done in the motif of a cat. It’s going too far to say that Hello Kitty is not a cat. Hello Kitty is a personification of a cat.
She's the personification of a cat that also owns a cat? Is she like the Endless from Sandman, personifying an abstract concept, but this time for cats, and also owns a cat? (seriously, that is soooooooooooo weird) Gaze and despair at the new Kirk Cameron movie, which is all about saving Christmas from those evil atheists and putting the Christ back in Christmas (http://www.avclub.com/article/kirk-cameron-make-christmas-safe-christians-208654), because for too long Christians have suffered incredible persecution in America, and only Kirk Cameron, playing a self-described "typical Christian white male", who is named, I shit you not, "Christian White", can save the day.
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Post by: Nero D. on August 29, 2014, 05:53:21 pm
would that make goofy not a dog/the "personification of a dog" since pluto the dog also exists in the disneyverse, which would make all the other non-pet characters "personifications of their respective animals" since there is only really one "non human" animal
in my sleeplessness-induced state, i forgot that there's the very distinct possibility that a time skip will occur and miles will be a young adult....
...which means there is also the distinct possibility that gambino himself will be playing ultimate spiderman sometime in the future and this is just a test run to get into the character before he gets in the actual suit irl
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 29, 2014, 06:02:09 pm
That would require Sony's involvement, and I can't see them jumping on it, especially when they're in such disarray because of Amazing Spider-Man 2's (relatively) bad performance.
would that make goofy not a dog/the "personification of a dog" since pluto the dog also exists in the disneyverse, which would make all the other non-pet characters "personifications of their respective animals" since there is only really one "non human" animal
It's pretty weird that a mouse owns a dog but kind of understandable in a batshit toon logic sort of way, but once you find out Goofy is also a dog, the tenuous structure holding it all together collapses and it gets super weird!
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Post by: Speedpreacher on August 30, 2014, 01:40:19 am
If you were to look at Goofy and Pluto's DNA it would probably only be 97% similar.
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Post by: The Simplistic Fubini on August 30, 2014, 01:53:24 am
Does Kitty's cat act like a normal, unintelligent cat? 'cause if she does, it actually makes more sense than Goofy and Pluto; Pluto has shown he's capable of abstract thinking and Goofy is bordeline retarded, yet one of them is a member of society and the other sleeps in Mickey's backyard.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on August 30, 2014, 01:55:22 am
Does Kitty's cat act like a normal, unintelligent cat? 'cause if she does, it actually makes more sense than Goofy and Pluto; Pluto has shown he's capable of abstract thinking and Goofy is bordeline retarded, yet one of them is a member of society and the other sleeps in Mickey's backyard.
that's just a critic of american society
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relax, it's just a joke
Title: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ants in your pants edition
Post by: Sky79 on August 31, 2014, 12:54:17 am
Dr Doom set photos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3HA9QiYf0g)
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Post by: Titiln on August 31, 2014, 12:59:44 am
hiring a writer (James Gun [sic]) with no less then two Rasi Awards [sic]
yeah look how that turned out, everybody thinks guardians of the galaxy is shit
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 31, 2014, 04:31:58 am
The Doctor Doom costume in the Fantastic Four reboot looks like shit: (http://screenrant.com/fantastic-four-reboot-dr-doom-costume-photo/) (http://i.imgur.com/nvMDj4g.jpg)
MacGruber 2 is still being worked on, please please happen!! (http://screenrant.com/macgruber-2-sequel-script-will-forte/)
And Amazon might be reviving the live-action The Tick show, with Patrick Warburton reprising his role?!?!?!? (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/08/30/amazon-to-bring-back-the-tick-with-patrick-warburton-reprising-his-role/)
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on August 31, 2014, 04:37:16 am
It is unbelieveable that the only live action Doom that actually looks like Doom it's the one from the shitty unrealeased film.
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Post by: Jmorphman on August 31, 2014, 04:40:22 am
I mean seriously, it's one of Kirby's best designs, one of the best designs in all of comics, but no. Iron Man is super popular, armored exoskeletons are in, so why is there this reluctance in giving Doom one? :doom:
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on August 31, 2014, 04:44:35 am
Oh my god, that shitty outfit made me overlook the brigthiest part of your post:
I mean seriously, it's one of Kirby's best designs, one of the best designs in all of comics, but no. Iron Man is super popular, armored exoskeletons are in, so why is there this reluctance in giving Doom one? :doom:
It's right there in the article man
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We’ve seen photos of the cast on and around set in plain clothing, and from interviews we know this modern take on Fantastic Four will be “grounded,” “different” and “darker.”
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Post by: QuickFist on August 31, 2014, 05:24:13 am
It saddens me that "different" and "darker" have become equivalents for "shittier" and "worst"
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ants in your pants edition
Post by: Sky79 on August 31, 2014, 09:09:22 am
Just to awesome, just had to share it. (http://www.geeknative.com/48364/geek-incredible-hulk-statue-interrupt-news-report/)
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Post by: Bea on August 31, 2014, 02:54:39 pm
Oh, ffs...
What will take for them to get effing Dr. Doom right. His comic design is way too awesome. It shouldn't be THIS hard to give us a nicely designed Dr. Doom. >:(
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ants in your pants edition
Post by: Titiln on August 31, 2014, 06:51:35 pm
why do you still post in this thread
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on August 31, 2014, 07:11:53 pm
We’ve seen photos of the cast on and around set in plain clothing, and from interviews we know this modern take on Fantastic Four will be “grounded,” “different” and “darker.”
So why didn't they give him a Bane mask or take the green cloak away or something? If you're be Nolanesque go whole hog. No one's gonna respect half-measures.
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Post by: [DKG] on September 01, 2014, 09:29:07 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 03, 2014, 05:03:16 am
The Escape From New York remake is apparently still happening, and these are the rumored frontrunners for Snake: Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy, Pacific Rim), Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead) and Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey). (http://thedissolve.com/news/3113-escape-from-new-york-rumors/). Which are all... barf. C'mon. No. This remake doesn't need to exist, and if it does, surely you can find better choices than these three.
... but at least all three sound better than the rumor from a few years ago that Gerard Butler would be playing Snake. :noo:
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Post by: Speedpreacher on September 03, 2014, 05:19:01 am
I don't know, I think Gerard Butler would have been way more interesting. I guess between Jax, Shane, and Lord Hufflepuff I'd pull for Shane.
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Post by: Sky79 on September 03, 2014, 05:50:39 am
Leave LA/NY alone
Give me Escape: Vegas, or even better --------Escape: Detroit
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on September 03, 2014, 10:57:30 am
What's wrong with remaking the movie? It has aged terribly.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 04, 2014, 02:40:55 am
I'm not super against remaking things, but some stuff just doesn't make sense remaking. Usually there's a good chance that a remake can be good if there is something new to be mined from the source material (see John Carpenter's The Thing vs. Howard Hawkes's The Thing From Another World), or even if the creative vision behind it is going in a much, much different way than the previous movie (David Cronenburg's The Fly, for instance).
But Escape From New York? It wasn't adapted from anything, and the movie explored pretty much everything that could be done in that scenario and world. One movie was enough (and it's a shame that Carpenter and Russel tried again with Escape From L.A. because that movie was just awful), there's no reason to remake it. And the whole "crime-ridden New York has become so awful that it got turned into a prison" made sense back in the '80s, but now? After it's been cleaned up so much? It loses something, I think. Jennifer Carpenter will star in a new drama on USA about government officials operating in a fictional Middle Eastern country, and the series will be named after said country. That county/title? Stanistan. (http://www.avclub.com/article/dexters-jennifer-carpenter-will-star-usa-pilot-abo-208808)
Stanistan.
jesus christ CHiPS the movie is happening (http://thedissolve.com/news/3122-hollywood-will-make-a-chips-movie/), directed by and starring Dax Shepard and also starring Michael Pena.
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Post by: Jmorphman on September 13, 2014, 06:41:42 am
Bryan Fuller talks about the American Gods TV show adaptation (http://www.denofgeek.us/tv/american-gods/239009/bryan-fuller-updates-us-on-american-gods-tv-adaptation); things to note:
- Shadow (whose ethnicity is not made clear in the novel, only that is not white; this fact is fairly relevant to the plot) will absolutely not turned white for this adaptation, because that, as Fuller says, would make him and the rest of the people working on this "biggest assholes on television."). That's a big relief! - Since this will be a multi-season show, they're going to be doing a good deal of expanding things. Specifically mentioned are an increased focus on Laura (which sounds like just filling in what she was doing in the novel, while "off-screen"), and a huge upgrade in Bilquis's prominence (since she only appears in one chapter of the novel).
this last one is kind of spoilerish
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- They're keeping the scene where Bilquis eats someone with her vagina!!!
I wonder how they'll do the COMING TO AMERICA side-stories, it certainly sounds like they have the space to adapt them and they're really cool and build up the world and goddamn it I want my gay ifrit story, that was really good >:[ There was also some news about the adaptation of American Gods' spin-off novel, Anansi Boys, which is being done by BBC: it will be a multi-part, hour long miniseries (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/09/12/neil-gaimans-anansi-boys-to-be-a-multi-part-hour-long-bbc-tv-series/), which sounds like exactly what it should be. Unlike American Gods it's really self-contained and much smaller, it doesn't need much expansion, I think. I just really hope they share the same actor for Mr. Nancy, across series!!!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Sky79 on September 13, 2014, 03:22:44 pm
What's wrong with remaking the movie? It has aged terribly.
Because I don't trust Hollywood to do better, just give me another cash-grab B-grade sequel and leave the classics alone.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 17, 2014, 09:46:08 am
So, Judd Apatow was developing a TV show starring Gillian Jacobs a while back, right after Community got canceled; when Community got a last-minute revival via Yahoo, the project was presumed to be either shelved or was being reconfigured for another actor, because Jacobs would be busy with Community. But I'm happy to say that this is not the case, she'll be doing both! And Paul Rust (wholoveschemicalssomuchhe'saWalterWhiteoverhere (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru4CrOJU1_o) is a writer on stuff including Arrested Development and Comedy Bang Bang! The TV show, actor in stuff including I Love You, Beth Cooper; chief among all of these credits is, of course, his recurring Comedy Bang Bang! The Podcast segment, New No-Nos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D8MLaX2AS8#t=98)) is starring opposite her! The show has already gotten a two season order from Netflix, which is pretty rad, looking forward to this!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on September 17, 2014, 04:48:25 pm
I Know What You Did Last Summer is next in line for the remake treatment. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3312991/know-last-summer-remake/) Sony want's it out by 2016.
Title: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ants in your pants edition
Post by: Sky79 on September 19, 2014, 02:58:25 am
DEADPOOL Movie Officially Announced - AMC Movie News (http://youtu.be/i3IoMHjAva0)
Title: Re: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ants in your pants edition
Post by: Roman55 on September 19, 2014, 03:09:26 am
DEADPOOL Movie Officially Announced - AMC Movie News (http://youtu.be/i3IoMHjAva0)
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Title: Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ants in your pants edition
Post by: 【ＭＦＧ】gui0007 on September 23, 2014, 04:17:11 am
A rumor about Tim Miller's Deadpool (http://collider.com/deadpool-movie-rating/)
In the latest episode of Meet the Movie Press over at Schmoes Know, Mark Reilly revealed:
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“I heard from the director that they finally figured out the script and it was right before this was announced … that they figured out, and you guys are all gonna hate this, they figured out how to make it PG-13 and therefore not lose its soul – that’s a quote – of the script so that they can make it.”
Please Fox, don't do this with Deadpool! =(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 23, 2014, 07:52:13 am
About that: the co-writer of the screenplay spoke out on Twitter that a ratings decision hasn't been made, and won't be made for quite a long while (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=108083), and honestly, a Deadpool movie doesn't really need an R rating.
Star Trek 13/3 might bring back William Shatner as Kirk, and have him onscreen with Leonard Nemoy's original universe Spock, somehow. (http://www.avclub.com/article/star-trek-3-might-reunite-william-shatner-and-leon-209544) Not really sure how they'll pull that off (Kirk is in the old universe, and also dead because fuck you Star Trek Generations, you killed him with a fucking bridge, like, really? god you were so fucking terrible, go to your room, how the fuck do you screw up the Picard/Kirk teamup like that, ugh), but it is apparently central to the plot?
Bryan Singer is confirmed to direct X-Men Apocalypse. (http://www.avclub.com/article/bryan-singer-confirmed-direct-x-men-apocalypse-obv-209532) The basic plot details have also been coming together: it takes place 10 years after the past section of Days of Future Past, has all the main cast from that section (Magneto, Xavier, Mystique, Beast, Wolverine) returning, and also will feature younger versions of Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Storm. The villain will obviously be Apocalypse, apparently unleashed by the time traveling from DoFP.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on September 23, 2014, 10:53:35 am
About that: the co-writer of the screenplay spoke out on Twitter that a ratings decision hasn't been made, and won't be made for quite a long while (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=108083), and honestly, a Deadpool movie doesn't really need an R rating.
Well, sure, Deadpool always shoots people in the face and cuts up people with severe prejudice (edit - oh yeah, and he gets blown up to bits himself too !), but I guess it's possible to make it without the blood. But that sentence, though, Deapdool made PG-13 "therefore it doesn't lose its soul", that's just... are they even talking about the same character.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on September 23, 2014, 11:24:39 am
instead of him losing body parts , he spouts memes! U mad ! U mad! " shot of deadpool beating a fallen horse, he looks confused at the camera and claims that the horse started it."
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 23, 2014, 05:24:01 pm
Or, here's an idea: they just make a Deadpool movie but don't directly depict dismemberment; but yeah, I know, I know, that's a pretty radical thought! You can get away with a surprising amount of violence with a PG-13 rating, but they would have to shy away from blood. That's all doable, but dismembering and the like would probably have to be done in silhouette, unless they wanna say Deadpool doesn't bleed or something.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on September 23, 2014, 05:29:33 pm
Sure it's possible to sanitize it, but the wording just felt so unbelievably bad. They made it PG-13 "therefore it doesn't lose its soul". This sounds like they think it's actually closer to "Deadpool's soul" if they make it PG-13 and don't add dismemberment. The whole causality relationship. I just don't see how they can say that.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on September 23, 2014, 05:31:33 pm
even on his game and the hulk vs wolverine movie he was losing limbs.
Take deadpool regeneration away and what do you have left?A clown that wont die?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 23, 2014, 05:37:19 pm
You can show limbs being lost with a PG-13 rating! You just can't show a huge amount of the blood and gore associated with it; you're not losing a ton with that gone anyway!
Hulk vs Wolverine is actually a pretty good example; the amount of blood in that was IIRC fairly light, but Deadpool was still being sliced and diced all over. And guess what it was rated?
Sure it's possible to sanitize it, but the wording just felt so unbelievably bad. They made it PG-13 "therefore it doesn't lose its soul". This sounds like they think it's actually closer to "Deadpool's soul" if they make it PG-13 and don't add dismemberment. The whole causality relationship. I just don't see how they can say that.
Yeah it's just so awkwardly phrased; they had to mean something like "figured out how to make it PG-13 without losing its soul", or something. "Therefore" is just so bizarre.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on September 23, 2014, 05:42:11 pm
They'll probably just make an R rated cut for the DVD anyway. Just like with the last Wolvie flick.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on September 23, 2014, 05:46:10 pm
Avengers had to have scenes removed to get a pg13 rating, they had to remove any scenes that showed impalement. ( specially of loki and coulson )
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 23, 2014, 05:50:17 pm
The ratings board is pretty damn selective a lot of the time; I know I've seen way worse things than someone getting impaled from behind. Heck, Serenity managed to do it and keep a PG-13 rating!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on September 23, 2014, 09:26:25 pm
So was Gotham worth watching? Havent gotten time to watch it. And how is the show "Scorpion"? The storyline seems interesting
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 23, 2014, 09:57:36 pm
I haven't seen either but I've read a few reviews of each: Gotham is supposed to look gorgeous and has a great cast, but it suffers a lot from poor writing and the level of references to future Batman stuff (BOY EDWARD NYGMA, YOU SURE LOVE RIDDLES) somehow manages to out-Smallville Smallville in frequency and cringiness.
Scorpion is apparently a combination of CSI and The Big Bang Theory, and more specifically, all of the worst elements from either show.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on September 23, 2014, 10:49:14 pm
Oh shit, Richard Kind is in Gotham. Just for two seconds on the TV as the Mayor, but still. Other than that --- it tries way too fucking hard.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 23, 2014, 10:59:18 pm
Richard Kind is the mayor? That's crazy!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on September 23, 2014, 11:42:33 pm
It was okay, for a start, the foretelling of future bat villains is pretty obvious though. It's only been one ep so I'm not going to condemn it yet.
if anything, the production and city look gorgeous. Along with a nice cast
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on September 24, 2014, 01:47:29 am
Yeah the production is great, the cast is good, the feel of it is nice overall, it's got enough potential that I'm willing to give it a chance to get on it feet. It plays the fanboy card WAYYYY too much so far (That little homeless girl likes cats! Did ya get it? The forensics guy likes riddles! Did ya get it?), but hopefully that's just because they want to get that shit out of the way now. I do like the 'unsolvable case' procedural hook being the Waynes' murder, hopefully they'll give it enough of the same twist that they gave they rest of the mythos, like Bullock being Gordon's partner instead of Flass, or Montoya and Allen already being a part of Major Crimes.
Also, it's before Sleepy Hollow so it's gonna get more of a chance from me than I usually give.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on September 24, 2014, 07:25:46 pm
X-Men: Apocalypse viral video
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: QuickFist on September 24, 2014, 08:49:24 pm
Not bad, the earthquake thing sounds a bit like Avalanche, you think he'll be in this film?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on September 27, 2014, 05:07:19 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on September 28, 2014, 06:45:01 am
The Y: The Last Man movie is dead. (http://thedissolve.com/news/3371-the-y-the-last-man-movie-is-dead-yet-again/) Although the last iteration of the long production sounded pretty promising, at least when compared to the other potential directions it had taken over its lifetime (I still shudder to think of the aborted D.J. Caruso-directed, Shia Labeouf-starring attempt), I think this is probably for the best, especially since the rights have reverted to creators Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra. Vaughn recently said he's not interested in working in Hollywood anymore, after some bad experiences there, so there might not be any adaptation of it at all. Which is completely fine, not everything needs nor should be adapted. But hey, I wouldn't be opposed to a cable TV series adaptation!!!
A movie based on Key and Peele's amazing Substitute Teacher sketch is in development. (http://thedissolve.com/news/3376-key-peele-add-a-substitute-teacher-feature-to-thei/) While the sketch itself is a somewhat limiting premise (which is of course just a teacher mispronouncing student's names), the character of the substitute teacher could easily be stretched out into a full movie, like a reverse of those dumb "earnest white teacher tries to reach inner city school students" movies, or something.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jesuszilla on September 29, 2014, 04:19:39 am
I thought the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover was pretty good. I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on September 30, 2014, 11:36:15 pm
Gotham turned down the tryhard, the "look, this guy is here ! and that guy too ! you know them !" seems to be turning more to the "this villain's life before being a villain and how he became a villain" that I expected. Although they made it way too easy for Penguin (but the actor is good in his role, good for him), and you can just see Riddler cry "let me out already !" inside Nygma, not to mention the "everyone knows each other" (Selina/Cat, Gordon, Nygma, Ivy on the first episode...) is too easy. At least the relationship between Bruce and Alfred is pretty cool, it's always a good thing. The violence/edginess got toned down a bit too, with some dark humor thrown in (the evil woman's gun jamming), that's a good thing. And Richard Kind. His mayor is super cliché right now, but I want to see where he goes.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on October 01, 2014, 01:53:59 am
Agreed, the show started to show some real legs this week. I'm glad they're not trying to be super gritty; the villians this week felt like comic book villains. I don't think it's going to be for everybody when everything's said and done, but it's definitely got my attention.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on October 01, 2014, 03:56:09 pm
Ben Affleck lets it all hang out in the coming film "Gone Girl". This movie will reach cinemas in my country with censorship apparently
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 06, 2014, 11:16:39 pm
Some FF reboot news: (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=108742)
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"It's a new look," the actor who plays Johnny Storm/The Human Torch revealed in an interview with the ABC show. "We are all in containment suits. It's gritty. It's a gritty film."
Why? Why??? Why.
who asked for this :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on October 06, 2014, 11:21:32 pm
They should make films for DC
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You get to discover these abilities. These disabilities rather
Even though it makes sense to say that, it immediately tells you a lot of what you need to know about what you'll get.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 09, 2014, 12:53:57 am
Fox is rumored to be preparing a live action X-Men TV series (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/notyetamovie/news/?a=108885), based on Peter David's amazing X-Factor run(s); specifically, the show is supposedly based on the modern, Jamie Madrox-starring mutant detective agency run. Moreover, to allay concerns of running into an Agents of SHIELD type situation (no superheroes on the show that people know from the movies), the rumors are that they're adding Evan Peters' Quicksilver to the mix. Also mentioned is a female lead, in addition to Quicksilver (I assume/hope Madrox is the "chief", and the two leads are the "detectives", that sorta thing); hopefully it's M!!!
The all-female Ghostbusters reboot/revamp/resomething is official: and it is being directed by Paul Feig and written by Katie Dippold (http://deadline.com/2014/10/ghostbusters-paul-feig-female-848163/), re-teaming since doing The Heat. I'm still unsure if this is a good idea, but this definitely has a lot of potential and of all the ideas that were tossed around for Ghostbusters III this is easily the best!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on October 09, 2014, 07:08:01 am
Once I accepted that this Ghostbusters movie was inevitable, this was always going to be the best version of it that didn't involve time traveling to 1991 with the script for the game and coercing Bill Murray into filming it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on October 10, 2014, 03:31:45 pm
Not really DC news, but, Nomura designed a catwoman also... shortly after doing that Hatsune Miku design, http://www.siliconera.com/2014/10/09/youve-seen-batman-now-meet-tetsuya-nomuras-catwoman/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on October 10, 2014, 03:53:28 pm
Not really DC news, but, Nomura designed a catwoman also... shortly after doing that Hatsune Miku design, http://www.siliconera.com/2014/10/09/youve-seen-batman-now-meet-tetsuya-nomuras-catwoman/
Hey guys, what's the theme for this "Catwoman" character again? Was she a cyborg dragoon knight? I'm just gonna draw a cyborg dragoon knight. Someone said something about cats, but that doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Mgbenz on October 10, 2014, 03:54:17 pm
I never knew Catwoman was a keyblade master.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 10, 2014, 05:28:13 pm
I'm not sure what I hate more, the stupid robot armor with robo-tail for some reason and the cowl that is not at all reminiscent of Catwoman but instead looks like it came from Batman, or the fact that the robot armor leaves all her vital organs exposed because why let your expensive robot armor actually work as armor if it gets in the way of titties? Paul Feig interview about the Ghostbusters reboot: (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/10/08/paul-feig-ghostbusters-female/) the big takeaway is that this is a full reboot, no returning characters, this is all brand new (that said, he also mentions that he would love for the original cast to cameo in new roles). I'm pretty surprised that they're making all the right decisions for this reboot, this truly is the best possible scenario for a Ghostbusters sequel/reboot.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on October 10, 2014, 05:56:37 pm
dude, that's just her body suit before shen hops on her cat-gundam, the inner organs part is tight to protect her from g forces while regular armour woudl either be useless or amke teh g forces even more dangerous, douh.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 11, 2014, 05:30:02 am
:flipout: LEGO BATMAN MOVIE STARRING WILL ARNETT (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/lego-batman-spinoff-movie-works-738631) :flipout:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on October 11, 2014, 08:10:20 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 11, 2014, 08:13:05 am
I feel really bad because my mind kept wandering to Archer's ISIS whenever I heard the name because I'm a terrible human being :(
anyway yeah, this seems like the best move they could take
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on October 11, 2014, 08:14:15 am
It's to be expected. I anticipate a slew of jokes about it, though.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 11, 2014, 08:21:28 am
Miles Teller, on playing Reed Richards in the Fantastic Four reboot: (http://comicbook.com/2014/10/11/fantastic-fours-miles-teller-i-want-fans-to-know-we-respected-th/)
Miles Teller said:
I want [fans] to know that we really respected these characters that we're playing, we really respect the history and the material that we're doing
OK that's good, you know so much of the news coming out on this reboot has sounded so monumentally awful that any sign of that people know what they're doing is great ne--
Miles Teller said:
and Josh Trank has a very clear tone. That's his gritty, grounded, honest interpretation of people with powers,
noooooooooooooo stop it stop it stop it
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on October 11, 2014, 02:31:48 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordthisguy2_zpsa2329dd9.png[/avatar]Test footage for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy animated series:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on October 11, 2014, 10:08:20 pm
Why does every interview with the Fantastic Four cast have to have the word "gritty" in their replies?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on October 11, 2014, 11:15:58 pm
Here's the trailer for Powers, which some of you may remember as "Shut up about TV and show me some games" and "Who the hell is this fat bald white guy" from Sony's E3 conference this year.
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Post by: Bea on October 11, 2014, 11:17:06 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Sky79 on October 14, 2014, 01:13:52 am
How's this for an Resident Evil Live-Action spin off........An actual Resident Evil movie.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 15, 2014, 08:21:30 pm
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney is making a family-friendly feature film (http://thedissolve.com/news/3608-always-sunny-creator-will-probably-not-put-off-col/) and, wait, what? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? That's totally nuts! But will probably be great!
Marvel is teaming with IDW to publish collections of the Amazing Spider-Man newspaper strip. (http://comicbook.com/2014/10/12/marvel-and-idw-team-for-spider-man-newspaper-strip-collection-av/) It will likely be a long time until the latter years began to be collected, so you'll just have to do without a handy collection of strips wherein Spidey is constantly being knocked out by falling bricks, stationary pipes, and ordinary, human thugs who are somehow immune to Spider-sense: (http://i.imgur.com/pqAZoIy.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/2Q0zV9s.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/J8s9nws.jpg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 16, 2014, 11:05:11 pm
Pacific Rim 2 will start shooting in late 2015; Pacific Rim 3 is already being planned. (http://collider.com/pacific-rim-3-details-guillermo-del-toro/) Also, del Toro mentioned that a few characters from the first one won't appear in 2 in order to set up their return for 3.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on October 17, 2014, 05:59:01 pm
does this mean that spielbergo might have a hand creating this or is he like guillermo del totoro who has a fuckton of projects and only works on a few ones ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on October 17, 2014, 06:29:13 pm
He'll have as much to do with this as he does with the Transformers movies, so he'll probably some casting input and that's it
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on October 19, 2014, 01:15:14 am
Also, I guess that's a pretty tough call for Robbie. But a blonde girl in a Suicide Squad script sort of narrows the possibilities, and I don't know what I think of an Aussie Harley.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 19, 2014, 02:25:11 am
Johansson would knock the role out of the park, honestly.
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Post by: DJ_HANNIBALROYCE on October 21, 2014, 03:12:49 am
"I pointed out that the outer covering (of the Terminator) was actually not synthetic, that it was organic and therefore could age. You could theoretically have a Terminator that was sent back in time, missed his target, and ended up just kind of living on in society. Because he is a learning computer and has a brain as a central processor he could actually become more human as he went along without getting discovered."
”The way that the character is written, it's a machine underneath," the actor said. "It's this metal skeleton. But above that is human flesh. And the Terminator's flesh ages, just like any other human being's flesh. Maybe not as fast. But it definitely ages.”
We have ARNOLD in the next Terminator for sure.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on October 21, 2014, 06:30:51 pm
terminator dundee?
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Post by: Bastard Walt on October 21, 2014, 06:47:12 pm
?
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Post by: Bastard Mami on October 21, 2014, 08:40:23 pm
crocodile dundee is the most known example of the fish out of water trope http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FishOutOfWater in this case the terminator being abandoned in the human world without the skynet war.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on October 22, 2014, 08:46:19 pm
The Cabin Fever remake is gonna be using the exact same script as the original with zero changes. (http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Cabin-Fever-Getting-Remade-Under-Bizarre-Circumstances-67807.html)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on October 23, 2014, 07:25:22 am
Worked for Psycho! Oh wait, no it didn't.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 23, 2014, 10:25:02 pm
dammit, that's exactly what I was gonna say! >:[ Fox is making an Archie show called Riverdale, one that is apparently a "bold, subversive take". (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-refuses-stay-out-riverdale-turns-archie-tv-sho-210898) Which sounds wearisome, but the show is being shepherded by the creator of Arrow, The Flash, and the Supergirl shows along with Archie's chief creative officer, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, so maybe it will actually be good???
Goodfellas actor Frank Sivero is suing The Simpsons for $250 million for stealing his likeness for one of the henchmen of Fat Tony. (http://www.avclub.com/article/goodfellas-actor-sues-simpsons-allegedly-stealing--210820) Apparently this really minor character has led to him being typecast in mob roles, which he certainly had never played for most of his career before appearing in Goodfellas. It's a pretty crazy lawsuit, and worth reading the article to learn more!
Also, Fox is making a show about Frakenstein (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-making-show-called-frankenstein-its-not-about--210861) except not at all, not really. Despite its title, this show is actually about "a morally corrupt FBI agent" who is resurrected from the dead by "an antisocial Internet billionaire and his bio-engineer twin sister."
So.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on October 23, 2014, 11:56:50 pm
the last one sounds great, like somethign I woudl enjoy while being really drunk.
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Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on October 24, 2014, 01:25:25 am
Not sure if this was posted here yet But its about the dead rising movie becoming a show and whos playing frank west http://gamespot.tumblr.com/post/100565845003/the-dead-rising-movie-turns-to-a-daily-show
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Post by: Bastard Walt on October 24, 2014, 01:43:06 am
Fox is making an Archie show called Riverdale, one that is apparently a "bold, subversive take". (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-refuses-stay-out-riverdale-turns-archie-tv-sho-210898) Which sounds wearisome, but the show is being shepherded by the creator of Arrow, The Flash, and the Supergirl shows along with Archie's chief creative officer, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, so maybe it will actually be good???
At this point, I'm wondering if a "traditional" take would be more subversive than a subversive take. Archie's gone through 10,000 permutations at this point. Anything you do is just going to seem like any other CW show unless they're from space or something.
...
...I have just been informed there is, in fact, a CW show where the teens come from space.
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Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on October 24, 2014, 02:13:58 am
Archie's gone through 10,000 permutations at this point.
thanks, you just made me think of anime archie directed by akiyuki shinbo.
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Post by: Umezono on October 24, 2014, 04:20:00 pm
http://www.runthejewels.net/
dont know if this belongs here, but el=p is handing out his newest project with killer mike (run the jewels 2) out for free.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on October 24, 2014, 09:10:38 pm
More Riverdale stuff: they're taking a page from the Simpsons and will have a yearly, out-of-contiuity Halloween special, based on Afterlife With Archie! (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56570)
Also new Pee-wee Herman movie maybe??? (https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/paul-reubens-on-pee-wees-playhouse-20141020)
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Post by: [DKG] on October 25, 2014, 10:37:50 am
So Squeenix is releasing their versions of Harley and Joker.. and... big sigh http://www.siliconera.com/2014/10/24/joker-harley-next-figures-square-enixs-dc-play-arts-kai-line/
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Post by: Bastard Mami on October 26, 2014, 12:54:20 am
it's like they want to prove they can do worse while still keeping the characters recognizable.
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Post by: QuickFist on October 26, 2014, 02:04:12 am
Ew, they're awful
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Post by: Roman55 on October 30, 2014, 01:12:34 am
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The mother of humanity's messiah was orphaned by a Terminator at age 9. Since then, she's been raised by (brace yourself) Schwarzenegger's Terminator—an older T-800 she calls "Pops"—who is programmed to guard rather than to kill. As a result, Sarah is a highly trained antisocial recluse who's great with a sniper rifle but not so skilled at the nuances of human emotion.
And just when I thought that horrid Robocop reboot couldn't be topped (http://io9.com/terminator-genisys-insane-plot-reveal-is-a-total-nightm-1652315938)
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 30, 2014, 01:20:46 am
So Squeenix is releasing their versions of Harley and Joker.. and... big sigh http://www.siliconera.com/2014/10/24/joker-harley-next-figures-square-enixs-dc-play-arts-kai-line/
Well... to be honest these are probably the best of this series of redesigns (in that they actually look somewhat recognizable), but that's not saying a ton. :-\
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Post by: The Fisher King on October 30, 2014, 01:25:25 am
For a moment I though I was looking to some weird League of Legends promo but it is some Joker and Harley... mmm... meh.
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Post by: Neocide on October 30, 2014, 01:28:00 am
hey look, vegeta cosplaying as joker.
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Post by: Umezono on October 30, 2014, 01:29:10 am
i think the joker redesign is pretty tight
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Post by: DKDC on October 30, 2014, 01:32:37 am
I don't understand, is the new Terminator supposed to be a different timeline from the original, or just a straight-up reboot, or what ? How does that Daddynator relate in any way to the original character of Sarah Connor ?
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Post by: Niitris on October 30, 2014, 01:35:44 am
I don't understand, is the new Terminator supposed to be a different timeline from the original, or just a straight-up reboot, or what ? How does that Daddynator relate in any way to the original character of Sarah Connor ?
I'm pretty sure this is a reboot based on the fact that it doesn't seem to be taking place in 1984 and they've recast everybody except for Arnold. Which kind of makes me nuts, because I'm pretty sure Skynet can start sending people back to kill Kyle Reese at this point and not miss a beat without the need to start everything over again.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 30, 2014, 05:50:08 am
But no one but Sarah and John Connor know Kyle Reese is the father!!!
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Post by: Speedpreacher on October 30, 2014, 06:04:00 am
Maury Povich can do paternity tests, you telling me Skynet can't do paternity tests?
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 30, 2014, 06:13:45 am
But how would Skynet get a hold of both the required DNA samples and the names of each person sampled? And would Skynet even anticipate that a time traveler was the father?!?! It probably assumed whoever was the father died in Judgement Day and is therefore a complete unknown!
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Post by: Neocide on October 30, 2014, 06:36:09 am
holy fuck, I didn't read about the terminator movie earlier, but just read it and wow, that sounds horribad. Just jeez.
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Post by: Jmorphman on October 30, 2014, 06:37:54 am
It makes the loss of The Sarah Conner Chronicles hurt even more. :(
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Post by: Neocide on October 30, 2014, 06:44:44 am
man, I loved that show! god dammit J, why must you reopen that wound >:C
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Post by: [DKG] on October 31, 2014, 08:42:51 am
For fans of Hotline Miami, like me. Its NSFW, just so you know
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Post by: GOH on October 31, 2014, 04:12:44 pm
Can't wait for this game. :)
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Post by: Nomechy on October 31, 2014, 06:05:21 pm
Yess.
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Post by: GOH on November 01, 2014, 09:57:03 pm
Fast and Furious 7 Trailer
Oh shit Kurt Russell is in this :D
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Post by: Speedpreacher on November 01, 2014, 10:04:16 pm
Wasn't that movie supposed to be out this year?
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Post by: SNT on November 02, 2014, 12:49:55 am
It was, but they had this minor inconvenience of the lead actor dying. That can really put a film behind schedule.
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Post by: Speedpreacher on November 02, 2014, 12:59:07 am
VIN DIESEL'S DEAD?!?
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 02, 2014, 01:16:04 am
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 02, 2014, 09:58:57 pm
Mitch Hurwitz is making a chronological cut to Arrested Development season 4 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/arrested-development-creator-cutting-season-745599). Should be pretty interesting, and perhaps better than the original cut? Or not? I dunno!
Joel Schumacher is writing a 12 part comic sequel to Batman & Robin, based on the unproduced sequel Batman Triumphant. (http://www.avclub.com/article/joel-schumacher-writing-comic-book-sequel-batman-r-211024) :stare:
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 02, 2014, 10:14:39 pm
ok wait nevermind about that Schumacher thing (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/27/sadly-joel-schumacher-does-not-appear-to-be-writing-batman-comics/)
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Post by: Bastard Walt on November 03, 2014, 07:17:50 pm
The satirical news program will show its last episode on Thursday, December 18. The ending of the series comes in light of Colbert being hired by CBS to host The Late Show (replacing David Letterman).
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Post by: Markpachi on November 04, 2014, 02:23:29 pm
Attack on Titan and Marvel Comics will have an official crossover. (http://kotaku.com/attack-on-titan-marvel-characters-getting-official-c-1654205439) (http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--GWGWpaaS--/xdbba6dqu2maacynz22k.jpg)
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Post by: City_Hunter on November 04, 2014, 04:18:09 pm
this is badass cant wait to see hulk against the titan
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Post by: Not Bastard Renzo F on November 04, 2014, 06:00:43 pm
Titanbuster Armor pls.
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 05, 2014, 12:12:47 am
was not expecting a marvel/muvluv crossover
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Post by: Jango Hakamichi on November 07, 2014, 12:07:29 pm
Toy Story 4 confirmed (http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/29947502). So I guess in this one, a decaying Woody and Buzz watch Andy dying in a hospital bed?
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 07, 2014, 04:55:57 pm
Hopefully a new generation... and we get a smartphone toy.
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Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on November 08, 2014, 07:15:21 am
Attack on Titan and Marvel Comics will have an official crossover. (http://kotaku.com/attack-on-titan-marvel-characters-getting-official-c-1654205439) (http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--GWGWpaaS--/xdbba6dqu2maacynz22k.jpg)
GTFOH! wow!!
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Post by: Jesuszilla on November 08, 2014, 10:24:06 pm
Out of all the crossovers, it had to be with Baby's First Anime.
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Post by: GLB on November 09, 2014, 01:09:11 am
Shit i think that's going to be cool as hell.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 09, 2014, 07:10:23 pm
Big Bang Theory Lego set coming soon (http://www.avclub.com/article/lego-making-big-bang-theory-set-211593), barf.
it was part of a contest wherein fans could design sets and then vote on the best, with the winners having a chance of becoming an actual official Lego set. TBBT one and two educational bird models (???) beat out all the rest, including, surprisingly, two Doctor Who sets. If not even Doctor Who can fell TBBT, what can???
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 11, 2014, 01:39:30 am
:flipout: EVIL DEAD TV SHOW STARRING BRUCE CAMPBELL AS ASH (http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/evil-dead-series-starz-ash-bruce-campbell-1201352764/) :flipout:
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Post by: Speedpreacher on November 11, 2014, 01:53:08 am
Well that's cool-
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The new show will reteam director Sam Raimi with longtime producing partner Rob Tapert
YEAH, that's great, huge fan of the Hercules era shows and Spartacus, should be-
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 11, 2014, 01:55:15 am
I HAVE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT NEWS MAYBE: the Fantastic Four reboot will have a new origin for Doctor Doom.
Are you ready for it? Sit down, make sure you're not drinking anything so you don't spit it out laughing: Doctor Doom will have a new name (Victor Domashev, because Victor Von Doom isn't grounded and realistic enough), and he will be an evil blogger/programmer whose handle is "Doom" (http://collider.com/doctor-doom-new-origin-fantastic-four-movie/)
:rofl:
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on November 11, 2014, 02:01:19 am
Shiat
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Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on November 11, 2014, 02:09:10 am
:flipout: EVIL DEAD TV SHOW STARRING BRUCE CAMPBELL AS ASH (http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/evil-dead-series-starz-ash-bruce-campbell-1201352764/) :flipout:
wow!! :shocked2:
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 11, 2014, 05:15:48 am
I HAVE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT NEWS MAYBE: the Fantastic Four reboot will have a new origin for Doctor Doom.
Are you ready for it? Sit down, make sure you're not drinking anything so you don't spit it out laughing: Doctor Doom will have a new name (Victor Domashev, because Victor Von Doom isn't grounded and realistic enough), and he will be an evil blogger/programmer whose handle is "Doom" (http://collider.com/doctor-doom-new-origin-fantastic-four-movie/)
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Post by: Iced on November 11, 2014, 02:52:41 pm
He will have his doombots spreading awareness tags on twitter "STOPFANTASTICFOUR" and start publishing blogs about why "Fantastic four is OVER". Best Doom yet.
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Post by: Person Man on November 11, 2014, 03:17:08 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordimpatient.png[/avatar]It is at this point I can only assume that nobody involved with this project had actually heard of the Fantastic Four until about they were already done with, like, 90% of the script. It's really looking more and more like these people honestly thought they were inventing an entirely new franchise and weren't told it was an existing property until it was too late to change most of it.
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Post by: Iced on November 11, 2014, 03:32:08 pm
I dunno I can see someone unironically go like "Dr doom is too campy, what does he use? Doombots? What if they were INTERNET BOTS"
The director is like a super nerd and has done a movie explaining death of superman that was pretty neat.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 11, 2014, 04:13:29 pm
This feels like the third time I've told you this but that's not right. The director of Chronicle is directing the Fantastic Four reboot; the screenwriter of Chronicle (who also made that Death of Superman video) is not involved in any way. >:[ and speaking of desperate movie studios with no goddamn idea how best to use their licensed intellectual properties, throwing literally anything at the wall and hoping it sticks: Sony is reportedly considering making a solo Aunt May movie (http://www.latino-review.com/news/exclusive-sonys-now-working-on-an-aunt-may-movie), a period piece wherein she's a young, sexy spy. You know, which Aunt May is known for. Being a spy.
Yep.
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Post by: Person Man on November 11, 2014, 04:52:30 pm
and speaking of desperate movie studios with no goddamn idea how best to use their licensed intellectual properties, throwing literally anything at the wall and hoping it sticks: Sony is reportedly considering making a solo Aunt May movie (http://www.latino-review.com/news/exclusive-sonys-now-working-on-an-aunt-may-movie), a period piece wherein she's a young, sexy spy. You know, which Aunt May is known for. Being a spy.
Yep.
BAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!
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Post by: Mgbenz on November 11, 2014, 05:57:58 pm
I HAVE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT NEWS MAYBE: the Fantastic Four reboot will have a new origin for Doctor Doom.
Are you ready for it? Sit down, make sure you're not drinking anything so you don't spit it out laughing: Doctor Doom will have a new name (Victor Domashev, because Victor Von Doom isn't grounded and realistic enough), and he will be an evil blogger/programmer whose handle is "Doom" (http://collider.com/doctor-doom-new-origin-fantastic-four-movie/)
:rofl:
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Imagine if Marvel and Disney had taken this route. Thomas "Thor" Odinson (so named for his prowess in high school football) is the heir to a massive fortune accrued by his father who is CEO of the enormous international "Asgard" company, one of the world's leading military weapons and technology developers. The rebellious Thomas gains possession of the state of the art weapon MJOLNIR which becomes coded to his genetic signature, much to the ire of his adopted brother, Lorne Odinsson. Lorne has aspirations of taking control of Asgard and has prodigious skills as a hacker, gaining him the online nickname of "L0K1".
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Guardians of the Galaxy:
An orphan named Peter Quill was picked up by a gang of pirates preying on cargo ships on international waters. Quill betrays them to get hands on "the stone", a device containing data for the most dangerous computer virus in the world. This makes him the target of Roland "Rocket" Anderson, a bearded bounty hunter with dwarfism and anger problems as well as "Groot", a tall, incredibly strong man with severe brain damage that renders him unable to say anything but "I am Groot". He is also chased by Gal Gamora, an Israeli former Mossad hired gun and the adopted daughter of Middle Eastern dictator "Thaddeus Nos", one of the most feared terrorists in the world. She is currently under the employ of R0N4N, a cyber terrorist and anarchist. R0N4N plans to use the "Infinity Virus" to shut down all communications in North America, causing widespread chaos.
While trapped in an Iranian prison, Peter Quill, Gamora, Rocket and Groot meet "Damien Racks", a man who lost his family after R0N4N stole his identity and framed him for hacking into secure government files. Together, they form an unlikely bond and decide to stop R0N4N.
Seriously though this damn thing will be such a massive trainwreck that I'll actually watch it.
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 11, 2014, 06:17:04 pm
Don't you dare give them any money. >:[
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Post by: Neocide on November 11, 2014, 06:19:06 pm
God I hope this flops so hard.
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Post by: Roman55 on November 11, 2014, 06:38:21 pm
I HAVE EVEN MORE IMPORTANT NEWS MAYBE: the Fantastic Four reboot will have a new origin for Doctor Doom.
Are you ready for it? Sit down, make sure you're not drinking anything so you don't spit it out laughing: Doctor Doom will have a new name (Victor Domashev, because Victor Von Doom isn't grounded and realistic enough), and he will be an evil blogger/programmer whose handle is "Doom" (http://collider.com/doctor-doom-new-origin-fantastic-four-movie/)
:rofl:
"Maybe I should doxx Richards"
"Oh wait everyone already knows he lives in the massive tower with F4 on it"
"Foiled again.........RICHARDS"
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Post by: Bastard Thedge on November 11, 2014, 07:36:44 pm
It's like they live in a world where Guardians of the Galaxy wasn't the most successful movie of the year.
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Post by: Jesuszilla on November 11, 2014, 08:30:02 pm
Just when we all thought Fox couldn't fuck things up more than they already have.
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Post by: Japanese Jesus on November 11, 2014, 08:41:13 pm
Let us take this quote from God Grant Morrison and apply it to all bad adaptations.
I think it makes them more tolerable:
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"I think it’s better for the fans to have different type of Batman, especially with Batman having so many viable interpretations. It’s hard to do Batman wrong actually. I like to see all the different versions of him. I think it’s great that the All Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder version is out there as well because he is another take on it. I don’t necessarily agree with everything [writer] Frank [Miller] is doing with it but I think it’s great. And I love the way that he just takes no prisoners. He just does things that he knows are going to drive people mad. But he does it with such obsessive determination and style. You just have to eventually roll over and say, ‘Cool, I just want to see more of this stuff’ because it’s good to be shocked. Batman could easily be like that character."
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 11, 2014, 09:33:05 pm
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh I dunno, I think there's a limit to how far you can stretch things. Like, All Star Batman wasn't a huge deviation from Miller's own Batman stuff, it was just terrible in and of itself. This FF reboot sounds like it's trying desperately to run away from everything that is interesting and unique about the Fantastic Four, in favor of... well, the Dr. Doom actor just gave another interview where he called the movie "a realistic, lo-fi attempt at a super hero movie (http://comicbook.com/2014/11/11/fantastic-four-reboot-is-a-realistic-lo-fi-attempt-at-a-superher/), which, ugh.
there is a time and a place for that, and it's necessary even to keep the genre of superhero movies from growing stale, but not for the fucking Fantastic Four, a team that is literally the exact opposite of realistic and lo-fi. :noo:
It's like they live in a world where Guardians of the Galaxy wasn't the most successful movie of the year.
to be fair to Fox (not they deserve it, at all), they had ready to go and even finished filming (I'm pretty sure) before Guardians of the Galaxy came out
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Post by: Roman55 on November 11, 2014, 09:41:37 pm
Is it wrong that every time I see one of those interviews and the person in question says they're "well versed in the lore" or "read comics" it sets off a number of red flags
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Post by: DKDC on November 11, 2014, 09:43:21 pm
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh I dunno, I think there's a limit to how far you can stretch things. Like, All Star Batman wasn't a huge deviation from Miller's own Batman stuff, it was just terrible in and of itself. This FF reboot sounds like it's trying desperately to run away from everything that is interesting and unique about the Fantastic Four, in favor of... well, the Dr. Doom actor just gave another interview where he called the movie "a realistic, lo-fi attempt at a super hero movie (http://comicbook.com/2014/11/11/fantastic-four-reboot-is-a-realistic-lo-fi-attempt-at-a-superher/), which, ugh.
there is a time and a place for that, and it's necessary even to keep the genre of superhero movies from growing stale, but not for the fucking Fantastic Four, a team that is literally the exact opposite of realistic and lo-fi. :noo:
Yeah, there's plenty of titles where being grounded and lo-fi would work well. It worked for Batman, it could work for Daredevil and the likes of Luke Cage, and the Spiderman and X-Men movies could have gone a little further and still stayed decent (very boring and limited, but it could be made not terrible with a few one-shot ideas). But the titles that go cosmic and extravagantly supernatural ? Seriously ? What are they going to do with fucking Galactus ?
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Post by: Titiln on November 12, 2014, 03:55:37 am
galactus is a feared twitter admin. he wears a fedora and goes on about being the eater of worlds
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Post by: 【ＭＦＧ】gui0007 on November 12, 2014, 03:58:46 am
This feels like the third time I've told you this but that's not right. The director of Chronicle is directing the Fantastic Four reboot; the screenwriter of Chronicle (who also made that Death of Superman video) is not involved in any way. >:[ and speaking of desperate movie studios with no goddamn idea how best to use their licensed intellectual properties, throwing literally anything at the wall and hoping it sticks: Sony is reportedly considering making a solo Aunt May movie (http://www.latino-review.com/news/exclusive-sonys-now-working-on-an-aunt-may-movie), a period piece wherein she's a young, sexy spy. You know, which Aunt May is known for. Being a spy.
Yep.
DAMN, i see this shit today in many other sites! Just WTF Sony? This is the way to give back the rights to Marvel Studios(maybe...)?
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Post by: Bastard Mami on November 12, 2014, 04:02:10 am
it reminds me of those guy who rent a house then and do their best to keep it nice because they live there, but once they are about to move out, they start wrecking the walls, stealing the toilets and breaking the light bulbs.
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Post by: Person Man on November 12, 2014, 04:20:46 am
the Dr. Doom actor just gave another interview where he called the movie "a realistic, lo-fi attempt at a super hero movie (http://comicbook.com/2014/11/11/fantastic-four-reboot-is-a-realistic-lo-fi-attempt-at-a-superher/), which, ugh.
I... you.. it...
Fantastic Four is literally about actual goddamn astronauts who get superpowers from a magic energy storm on a space ship! What about that could ever, EVER be considered "realistic" or "lo-fi?" It is one of the goofiest things to ever come out of mainstream superhero comics!
This shit is seriously just getting depressing. I don't want to have to live in a world where we fondly remember the previous Fantastic Four movies as "the good ones."
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Post by: Jesuszilla on November 12, 2014, 04:57:06 am
No need to! You just forget and ignore them... like that old Captain America film that made no sense.
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Post by: Errdor on November 12, 2014, 06:32:19 am
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Post by: R565 on November 12, 2014, 06:51:47 am
God, the memories of that show are coming back to me.....
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Post by: [DKG] on November 12, 2014, 07:38:04 pm
So its actually happening...urgh... (http://i.imgur.com/yM8eOaO.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/uLzMzdW.jpg)
Nomura obviously designed this..
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Post by: Speedpreacher on November 12, 2014, 08:33:08 pm
Of course it's happening, it was always going to happen.
Also it's generally agreed that news like that goes in the DC Cinematic topic because we all got sick of bumping the Arrow topic
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Post by: Bea on November 12, 2014, 09:09:38 pm
... I can't help but be disturbed by the lack of fishnets.
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Post by: -Red- on November 12, 2014, 09:43:15 pm
Still looks better than any other Black Canary design ever. There's only so much one can do to salvage such stupid character.
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Post by: Iced on November 12, 2014, 09:50:32 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/pnjQ4Rz.jpg)
Remember those leaked photos?
Notice the mask? Look closer.. closer... see how it has no features?
Some people have brought up that possibly the mask is supposed to be so he is part of an "anonymous " faction.
He's wearing the movie equivalent of a Fawkes mask.
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Post by: Jesuszilla on November 12, 2014, 10:52:49 pm
So... this Fantastic Four will be a team of SJW's fighting against Anonymous?
Or perhaps it will become the Fantastic Five this time which Miss Fantastic forms after sucking off 4 other guys?
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Post by: Jmorphman on November 12, 2014, 11:03:19 pm
Bob's Burgers will switch timeslots with Mulaney (which is absolutely tanking) (http://www.avclub.com/article/mulaney-and-bobs-burgers-will-be-switching-spots-f-211736), effective immediately. That gives Bob's Burgers the prime timeslot right after Family Guy, while also getting it out of the dangerous 7:30 spot, which is frequently interrupted by football games going overly long. It's pretty great!
i mean I guess it sucks for Mulaney but Jesus that show is so depressing, he's so funny (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYIwPu50Fic), why is his sitcom so bland and lame and feels like it came out of a time warp from the 90s? :(
What the hell are you talking about, you probably haven't read anything with Black Canary in it, she's great! >:[
You can save almost any comic book character ever with that excuse. I'm sure there's at least ONE good depiction of the Fantastic Four (Which probably lasted for one whole issue because comic book fans have horrible taste and rather keep eating the other more boring versions of the F4) but that doesn't mean they don't suck balls all around.
Black Canary sucks balls too, and I bet that's actually part of her background story in one of the comics :D
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Post by: Neocide on November 13, 2014, 01:48:54 am
yea you're just trolling now. There are comic characters that just plain suck. You are making assumptions about characters you don't even really know. It's obvious you're just trying to bait him.
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Post by: Iced on November 13, 2014, 01:51:12 am
hes done it before on this thread before going on a longass tirade crying about how I was persecuting him for defending FF and then claimed he would never post on the thread again. ( he was also trying to bait jm then )
Kinda expected of him at this point.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on November 14, 2014, 04:57:56 pm
hes done it before on this thread before going on a longass tirade crying about how I was persecuting him for defending FF and then claimed he would never post on the thread again. ( he was also trying to bait jm then )
Kinda expected of him at this point.
That was like 50 pages ago (And I never even read whatever happened after I posted for like 20 or so pages just to avoid accidentally reading you :) ) and you're still doing the same thing you always do, tweaking "reality" to your favor whenever you don't like something like a classic SJW, even though this isn't even about you to begin with, oh well! :sweatdrop:
It would be wise to not to bring up our relationship again, especially when you're not exactly on the clean side to begin with :)
yea you're just trolling now. There are comic characters that just plain suck. You are making assumptions about characters you don't even really know. It's obvious you're just trying to bait him.
I'm pretty sure somewhere in this world there's somebody defending the Daydreamers just like you're defending Black Canary :)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on November 14, 2014, 05:40:24 pm
That was like 50 pages ago (And I never even read whatever happened after I posted for like 20 or so pages just to avoid accidentally reading you :) ) and you're still doing the same thing you always do, tweaking "reality" to your favor whenever you don't like something like a classic SJW, even though this isn't even about you to begin with, oh well! :sweatdrop:
It would be wise to not to bring up our relationship again, especially when you're not exactly on the clean side to begin with :)
No im pretty sure both Jm and Neo are right. Going "like a classic sjw" justs further shows why you got your reputation. :) I mean cmon man lmao, some of us are actually trying to discuss those movies/comics for real here., dont sky us.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 14, 2014, 08:03:57 pm
So uh, yeah, anyway, Black Canary is awesome, but one usually needs to actually experience something before they make giant, sweeping judgements against them for arbitrary reasons :V
Universal is establishing a "brain trust" to oversee their Monster Movie Universe (http://www.avclub.com/article/universal-assembling-brain-trust-write-its-monster-211842), which, wait, is still a thing? I thought it collapsed after Dracula Untold bombed? Oh well, guess they're just powering through. The interesting thing here is that this brain trust is basically a TV writer's room, but for movie franchises.
Tim Heidecker, Nick Kroll, Kaitlin Olson, and Michael Pena have joined the cast of the Vacation reboot/sequel/thing. (http://thedissolve.com/news/3967-tim-heidecker-nick-kroll-kaitlin-olson-and-michael/) Well this is starting to pique my interest. Also, Kaitlin Olson should be cast in more things, she's so fucking amazing, especially with physical comedy. And actually you know what the entire cast of It's Always Sunny should be cast in more things, they're too good!
I'm pretty pumped; there's one thing of note, though: almost exactly a year ago, the Bond producers finally settled their long running dispute with the estate of the screenwriter who may or may not have come up with SPECTRE; the lawsuits and controversy resulting from all that resulted in SPECTRE, Bloefeld, and the associated concepts and characters being in a state of weird legal limbo where no one was able to use them.
Sooooooo, what with Skyfall ending in a quasi-reboot to the original movies, maybe Waltz is playing a certain cat stroking supervillain? They could even tie it into QUANTUM, or something.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 14, 2014, 08:09:11 pm
I found Black Canary boring in everything in which I've seen her (mostly the cartoons - all of them, Justice League, Unlimited, Young Justice and probably whichever Brave and the Bold she appeared in).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 14, 2014, 08:15:33 pm
I respect your opinion but do not agree with it at all (because Canary is so rad!)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on November 14, 2014, 08:17:26 pm
I found Black Canary boring in everything in which I've seen her (mostly hentai the cartoons - all of them, Justice League, Unlimited, Young Justice and probably whichever Brave and the Bold she appeared in).
The Titans designs don't translate well into american comic styled art. In fact, they look cheap, out of place. This is an abortion.
you have not read the original manga, have not you? titans are just lazily drawn humans.
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wow, quoting became confusing because you know what , next time I won't clean the piramid.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on November 14, 2014, 08:22:25 pm
I guess people can find her boring if they are into the rest of DC's godlike characters, I mean she's more of a street level character, and thats why I've always enjoyed her. The cartoons just usually make her one dimensional with her being a great fighter. I enjoyed it though, because I like women who kick ass.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 14, 2014, 08:27:02 pm
I really wish JLU had been able to do that Birds of Prey episode they were kicking around (stupid Bat-embargo), because the Barbara Gordon/Black Canary friendship is so fucking great. And Gail Simone was gonna write that episode! Screw you The Batman, ruining everything! >:[
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 14, 2014, 08:28:24 pm
I find her boring because she only has straight-forward fisticuffs stuff, she never does anything special, even if you lower your expectations by her being "street level". She has her canary cry, but either it's always a one-move-win because godlike, or she avoids using it because it would be too easy. As far as street-level heroes go, Green Arrow brings some humor and some variety in arrow usage, Wild Cat has this gruff vet' attitude, etc. As for writing, none of the stories I've seen her in has made any impact on me while making her relevant.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 14, 2014, 08:31:50 pm
JLU couldn't really get into it, but the legacy hero stuff involving Canary in the comics is pretty compelling, IMO. But I was fine with her just beating the shit out of people, I love that kind of street level stuff.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on November 14, 2014, 08:34:59 pm
what Jmorph said, and she played well off of GA in the comics as well, they just kept her pretty simple in the cartoons because, they would rather build up superman and batman and the others. As much as JLU had so many hero's it still focused a lot on the core 7.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 14, 2014, 08:37:37 pm
But JLU usually managed to give a decent characterization to all the guys who popped up like once or twice. BC has... being normal. Nothing wrong with that, but it feels too much like she can be switched by anyone else at any time for the same result - action and writing all the same (and by "switched with anyone" I mean any normal human with good enough fighting skills). I'd almost say she lacks a gimmick, or at least, a personality. Her cry being either godlike or useless (with no other option in between) doesn't help. I guess she's mostly good when she's teaming up with someone as a duo (or in a team no bigger than 3) to be the other's sidekick, the "straight man".
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 14, 2014, 08:45:05 pm
Of the four major, non-original 7 Justice League members they brought in for JLU (the other three being Huntress, Green Arrow, and the Question), Canary definitely was developed the least, though I would argue that has more to do with her not having a simple gimmick that is easily built off of (Huntress had the antiheroism tendencies/revenge stuff, Green Arrow had his being an argumentative braggart, and Question had his conspiracy theories); moreover, the really interesting stuff she had in the comics weren't easily transferable to the show (legacy hero, trained by all the Golden Age heroes, friendship and partnership with Barbara Gordon), at least not in an ensemble series that she joined in its third season. Either way, I think they used her as best they could, as a sounding board to develop other characters, as a kickass martial artist for action sequences, and they even got in the Green Arrow/Black Canary flirtation too, which is always fun.
edit: oh yeah, she was the straight man, most definitely. And I would argue that, like with the straight man characters in comedy, it's actually a hard role to pull off and is absolutely essential to making things work!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on November 14, 2014, 10:15:37 pm
I can kinda see her appeal but I dont think she was used in interesting ways. The question was a far more interesting street level dcu hero.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on November 15, 2014, 01:16:19 am
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on November 15, 2014, 03:11:34 am
A lot of that article is speculation and the Taskmaster part is super speculative. I mean, it's well though out, but it's still speculative.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on November 15, 2014, 04:54:25 am
The director of the Night at the Museum movies is planning an Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, which is being billed as "being in the vein ofGuardians of the Galaxy." (http://thedissolve.com/news/3981-shawn-levys-planned-forty-thieves-already-being-co/) Now, sure, all that sounds terrible, but just you wait: they are currently eying three actors for the lead. Naturally, for the lead role of Ali Baba, their three choices are all blonde white dudes.
Yep. More Universal monster stuff: don't you folks worry, Universal is taking out all of the horror from these movies, and modeling things on superhero movies, (http://collider.com/universal-monster-movies-action-adventure/) because that sells better.
You know, whenever I'm reminded of how most of those things on that list (and other stuff not listed there but is still in a grey area, like the Kree) all came from the original, Lee/Kirby run of Fantastic Four, I'm always astounded. There's just so much stuff there, stuff that literally and figuratively formed the foundation of the Marvel universe. It sure would be pretty foolish to try and badmouth that book!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on November 16, 2014, 03:20:49 am
The transitional period of the beginning of the silver age was marked by them. Comics with flawed characters and a bit of drama, following more into science fiction than their pulpy forefathers. It kept many of those things that made pulp cool like exploration and families of scientists but it ended up being the cornerstone on which many of the modern comic books were based. From the shared universe and continuity to the very tropes that make so many of those movies and comics a success.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 16, 2014, 04:56:58 am
If Arrow is posted in this topic (instead of the DC cinematic universe thread), I assume Flash goes here too, I'm a bit lost between all the threads and subjects crossing each other. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/11/13/the-great-flash-conspiracy-of-2024/ A theory on Dr. Harrison Wells being Barry Allen stranded in time after failing to rescue his mother and waiting things out. (ignoring the part where Wells coldly kills people when they threaten Barry's future) That's... an interesting idea, but I'm a bit confused on what to think of it. When they showed the 2024 newspaper, I was fearing they expected the series to run for 10 years and leave us waiting until then, but at least this theory would mean they could resolve it right at season 1 with Wells coming clean and solving the case. The concept itself is interesting, but it could so easily go wrong, so I'm not sure. Still, I want to trust the guys who pulled their head out of their ass to salvage Arrow fast enough (in spite of it still having numerous random woopsies every now and then), so I guess we'll see how they actually make it happen.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on November 16, 2014, 05:07:43 am
I hope it's just a rumor, as wells is feeling more and more like a villain than anything else.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 16, 2014, 05:19:09 am
No better than a fan theory, not even a rumor. It has holes like Wells killing people which is extremely not Flash, but it's a rather interesting idea, I thought. Giving him a villain behavior could easily be a red herring... until the point where he kills people of course. It could still be going somewhere. Oh, it's probably wrong too since a future Flash going back in time couldn't possibly have a newspaper from after the time when he disappeared (and went back in time). (but by the same reasoning he can't be Zoom either !) Still, it might be getting somewhere : we're at least practically certain he's from the future.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on November 16, 2014, 06:16:17 am
What a weird theory.
But no, Wells is Zoom. Wells is most likely Professor Zoom (Comes from a future where the Flash is one of the greatest heroes that ever lived) with Hunter Zolomon's motivation (make him a "better" hero by manipulating events around him).
I think Thawne will probably be the reverse (ba-dum-tish) - Hunter Zolomon (in that he's a contemporary of Barry that works with him and a friend, more or less) with Professor Zoom's motivation (fuck the Flash, I hate him).
I think they're both going to be the Reverse-Flash, although I think Thawne will be the one in the suit we see in the set pics and promo material.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Basara Dandy on November 17, 2014, 04:15:44 am
(http://staticvosf5a.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_642_366/public/nota_periodistica/14_Nov_2014_18_37_04_aventura.jpg) Choose Your Own Adventure Author Raymond Almiran Montgomery Dies at 78 (http://www.people.com/article/raymond-almiran-montgomery-choose-your-own-adventure-author-dead)
I was not sure to put it in the board so I put it here (mods, be free to split into an own thread if necessary). Damn, I read various of his books when I was a child, adventures from space, fantasy, pirates... even he adapted Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Neverending Story into "Choose Your Own Adventure" books. What a big loss, QEPD :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on November 17, 2014, 04:38:06 am
X is dead! topic
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on November 17, 2014, 04:44:58 am
(http://staticvosf5a.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_642_366/public/nota_periodistica/14_Nov_2014_18_37_04_aventura.jpg) Choose Your Own Adventure Author Raymond Almiran Montgomery Dies at 78 (http://www.people.com/article/raymond-almiran-montgomery-choose-your-own-adventure-author-dead)
I was not sure to put it in the board so I put it here (mods, be free to split into an own thread if necessary). Damn, I read various of his books when I was a child, adventures from space, fantasy, pirates... even he adapted Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Neverending Story into "Choose Your Own Adventure" books. What a big loss, QEPD :(
wow....I remember those books when i was a kid too. I liked them a lot
RIP. He lived fairly long though
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on November 17, 2014, 10:57:50 am
Wow, they are really milking that GotG cash cow.. I mean they even included "Hooked on a feeling" in the panel.. is that like the official theme song now?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Iced on November 17, 2014, 11:32:40 am
its like a six page ad, seems like its more aimed at the japanese crowd than anything else. They managed to make pages and panels right to left and keep art direction left to right thus making it all the more confusing.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on November 17, 2014, 05:28:05 pm
its like a six page ad, seems like its more aimed at the japanese crowd than anything else. They managed to make pages and panels right to left and keep art direction left to right thus making it all the more confusing.
lol, I had not noticed, nice catch.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on November 18, 2014, 06:12:03 am
You took the words from my mouth QF! That plot totally sucks (and sadly, i expect that)! Just stop with this Fox! :sad3:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 19, 2014, 11:27:09 pm
Flash : okay, if I'm a cop, Wells definitely jumped to the top of my list of suspects. He's the only one Joe told about his investigation, and right after telling Wells he's a suspect, then giving him time to clear his name, Zoom shows up for the first time in 14 years and threatens Joe ? That's just too obvious that he's connected one way or another or leaked the information somehow. That plot really needs to take a big step forward in the next episode, it can't stay like that even if daddy fears that his daughter gets threatened.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on November 23, 2014, 04:02:03 am
Oh lord... what am I seeing here? Please tell me that's not the real script and it's only an April Fool's prank played by 20th Century Fox in the middle of November.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 23, 2014, 04:10:58 am
Did you pay attention ?
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While it's more than likely just a piece of convincing fan-fiction, it still makes for a pretty interesting read.
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This synopsis started doing the rounds on sites like 4chan, reddit and Superhero Hype
All of which being [sarcasm]very reliable sources for a leak[/sarcasm]
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Lichtbringer on November 25, 2014, 10:33:04 pm
Trailer for Jurassic World is out now.
Looks cool, but I still hate the Idea of tamed Raptors.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DJ_HANNIBALROYCE on November 25, 2014, 10:36:48 pm
just saw this....all i can say is.....YYYYAAAAASSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: 【ＭＦＧ】gui0007 on November 25, 2014, 11:45:21 pm
Really can't wait to see Jurassic World! Looks promising! :D
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on November 26, 2014, 02:08:16 am
I find their lack of feathers to be disturbing. But it is still looking fun. Ought to be entertaining.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on November 26, 2014, 02:21:33 am
Wasn't the feathers thing addressed in the leak from some time back that revealed the genetically modified dinosaurs ? It said something like, they wouldn't change the ones from the first movies in spite of more recent theories on them having feathers, but they would introduce the genetically modified ones to "fix" that (well, it's not fixing anything if they say the ones with feathers are genetically modified, but you get it). Although that bit might have come together with the leak that they were going to make weapons out of dinosaurs, I'm not sure, so it might be bogus. But we haven't actually seen the new dinosaur, either. Oh, and they could still come up with a quick excuse that the ones from the first movies were crossed with frogs or whatever it was, to explain the lack of feathers, and still have them here, and the new ones are more "correct". After all, the trailer does say they've learned more with genetics in a decade than they have with a century of digging up bones, so who knows. But that sort of attention to detail is of course assuming there are people who give enough shit to take 5 minutes to work it out.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on November 26, 2014, 02:33:12 am
Yeah, I was just thinking they could EASILY handwave that by saying "Frog DNA".
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on November 26, 2014, 09:43:38 am
It's a popcorn movie, stop thinking "aww the dinosaurs should have feathers" and start thinking "fuck I wish I could ride a motorbike through a pack of raptors".
(http://i.imgur.com/Sy5BbGm.jpg)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on November 26, 2014, 06:54:29 pm
Looks dumb. Will watch 100/10.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on November 28, 2014, 06:35:55 pm
STUR WURS
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Lord Kain on November 28, 2014, 06:51:34 pm
It's a popcorn movie, stop thinking "aww the dinosaurs should have feathers" and start thinking "fuck I wish I could ride a motorbike through a pack of raptors".
(http://i.imgur.com/Sy5BbGm.jpg)
JP3 was a shitty movie but the CGI looked ten times better than this but then again is just a teaser and quite a few months ahead to go, they could give it a touch here and there before they wrap it up, now the hybrid dinosaur is the one their not showing, the raptors are i think the same as always, as for the feathers i think it was just a style they wanted on the third movie nothing else, will see it anyways looks good!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on November 28, 2014, 06:53:20 pm
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 01, 2014, 05:16:26 pm
This was kind of an interesting read - The author of the book on which Christopher Nolan's movie "The Prestige" was based on, slams Christopher Nolan's other movies
He liked Memento and The Prestige though, so I don't see the point of even having his opinion be relevant :P
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on December 02, 2014, 09:56:30 pm
Fantastic Four official synopsis
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel's original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy. (C) Fox
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 04, 2014, 03:02:07 pm
dave "the animal" "drax" batista has a role in the new bond movie https://twitter.com/007/status/540462714922205184
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 04, 2014, 06:06:13 pm
More Bond 24 news: (http://deadline.com/2014/12/bond-24-title-1201308576/)
title was revealed, it's gonna be called: SPECTRE :flipout: (http://i.imgur.com/BfA47qr.jpg)
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A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
Mr. White from Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace is returning, and the plot description seems to hint that they're going to to wrap up the Quantum plot from those two movies (message from Bond's past) by folding it in with SPECTRE (maybe Quantum becomes SPECTRE, or something). Christoph Waltz's role was revealed to be the son of one of Bond's mentors, and rumors are that he is in fact Bloefeld, and will reveal himself in the movie.
with the stuff about shooting in the Alps, and Bautista's character looking like a classic henchmen, this movie really feels like a very cool throwback to the classic Bond movies; I'm pretty excited!!!
Yep, that looks like the Star Wars movie JJ Abrams has been waiting to do
Trailer looks great but I still can't help feeling like Star Trek is the girl Abrams took to the prom but didn't really want to go with, and then he ditched it and left with Star Wars.
but I can't blame a ton of how those two Star Treks turned out on him; the weaker parts of the first and the absolute shittiness of the second all had to do with the writing, from that terrible screenwriting duo who wrote the Transformers movies and ruined the Spider-Man movies too. Maybe if Abrams had a better connection to the source material and was able to steer the script development into a better direction, things would've turned out better, but oh well, he's now with the franchise that fits him like a glove.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on December 04, 2014, 06:37:40 pm
Window with a bullet hole... related to the death of Bond's wife in their car from the original movie ?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 05, 2014, 06:04:15 am
title was revealed, it's gonna be called: SPECTRE :flipout:
Hahaha nice. "What are you guys planning to call the next one?" "Well I was thinking-" "It doesn't matter we got the rights to SPECTRE back, call it SPECTRE"
Hmmm, I worry that would feel redundant after Casino Royale (and Skyfall, since M was pretty much the Bond Girl in Skyfall).
Yeah, I really can't see them doing it in this movie; maybe they could bring in Tracy way down the line, after Craig (he has, I think, two movies left, and I can't imagine they'd end Craig's last movie on that cliffhanger). But in all honesty, I think we're a long way off before they start redoing stuff that's already been adapted.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 05, 2014, 06:36:43 am
Yeah, they've got all the tools in place to make this a classically structured Bond film (cold open, song, walk into the office, Moneypenny banter, mission from M, gadgets from Q, etc.) and I feel like they owe it to Craig and the fans to do at least one of those.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on December 05, 2014, 01:08:55 pm
Anyone else checking out the sony leaked files? http://gawker.com/sony-hack-reveals-25-page-list-of-reasons-it-sucks-to-w-1666264634 http://gawker.com/sonys-embarrassing-powerpoints-are-even-worst-than-thei-1666403941
Lol at the Adam Sandler hate
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GOH on December 05, 2014, 04:22:30 pm
Incoming pile of dookie
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 05, 2014, 07:32:07 pm
New Friday The 13th might be a period piece set in the 80s. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3323559/new-friday-13th-take-place-1980s/)
I'm okay with this if it's true (and as long as it's not found footage).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on December 05, 2014, 11:48:39 pm
It won't be great, it might not even be good, but it looks like fun, much akin to Terminator 3. And I liked Terminator 3. Definitely watching this one.
Buff Kyle from a starved, apocalyptic future still looks wrong, though. A slimmer actor should have been cast for the role. :(
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 06, 2014, 02:23:08 am
HOLY SHIT Terrible screenwriter and noted 9/11 conspiracy theorist Roberto Orci is no longer directing Star Trek 3. (http://deadline.com/2014/12/star-trek-roberto-orci-1201311255/) This is such great news, but it might not be as good as this next part:
:flipout: EDGAR WRIGHT MIGHT DIRECT STAR TREK 3 :flipout:
Yeah, they've got all the tools in place to make this a classically structured Bond film (cold open, song, walk into the office, Moneypenny banter, mission from M, gadgets from Q, etc.) and I feel like they owe it to Craig and the fans to do at least one of those.
The end of the movie is practically the start of an old-school Bond movie; they can't build all that up and not pull the trigger!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 06, 2014, 02:37:10 am
All right, that's a pretty good choice! Edgar Wright's got a great eye for sci-fi; with the right script, I think he could do a movie that would be vastly more original than the previous two efforts.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 08, 2014, 02:26:46 am
New Friday The 13th might be a period piece set in the 80s. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3323559/new-friday-13th-take-place-1980s/)
I'm okay with this if it's true (and as long as it's not found footage).
friday the 13th is a shitty premise in general, Prick kids killed off by one dimensional killer.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 08, 2014, 02:40:29 am
And that's why people like me love it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 08, 2014, 03:23:45 am
but they are all boring as shit (this is coming from someone who watched them all multiple times) and so repetitive
sex,smoke pot, die. sex,get drunk ,die. Sex, take a shit,die.
Probably why Nightmare on elm street is my favorite Horror, and movie in general. At least you felt for the kids. Friday has no substance at all. They just literally made a reboot in 2009, and realized how boring a premise the series was and decided to reboot it again. It's going to end the same way, because the premise is shit.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 08, 2014, 03:37:16 am
The Nightmare movies (as a whole, at least) always did the best job at developing its characters and making you empathize with them. (http://i.imgur.com/Qd4xwbs.jpg) I... what? I don't...
why?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 08, 2014, 03:45:36 am
LOL oh paramount, you silly silly idiots, wth are you on.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 08, 2014, 03:49:35 am
Who said the Best Picture of the Year had to be a good movie? That's discrimination!
Also, the guys who collected a check for Film Editing have the best job because they got paid for nothing at all
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 08, 2014, 03:55:16 am
Feeling that they shouldn't be one upped by Hollywood, Toho is producing a new Godzilla movie of their own. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3323746/real-godzilla-returns-japan/)
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In the first “Domestic Godzilla” since the 2004 Godzilla Final Wars, Toho Company Ltd. will be producing an all-new Godzilla film to be released in 2016.
“The screenplay is currently in development and we plan to start shooting next summer. We cannot announce cast or staff selections at this time. And we’re still deliberating whether to bring Godzilla to life via CGI or man-in-suit,” said Taiji Ueda (producer of Trick: The Movie ~ Last Stage), who will oversee the new “Godzicon” group – an organization to discuss and decide a wide range of strategies for promoting Godzilla – as Project Leader.
“This resurrection will be the centerpiece for ’16, and this is the force of our words.”
They plan on making something bigger and better than Hollywood’s version.
“The passionate voices of the fans clamored for a resurrection (of the Japanese Godzilla). We will bring the monster back to Japan, with the same high-quality, by bringing together our collective know-how, which we’ve been striving for, so we can’t lose to Hollywood,” he said with confidence.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Ryūku Tsukuyomi on December 08, 2014, 04:00:22 am
The Nightmare movies (as a whole, at least) always did the best job at developing its characters and making you empathize with them. (http://i.imgur.com/Qd4xwbs.jpg) I... what? I don't...
why?
I wish I could taste paramount's weed, it seems like its top notch quality.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on December 08, 2014, 09:54:26 am
Feeling that they shouldn't be one upped by Hollywood, Toho is producing a new Godzilla movie of their own. (http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3323746/real-godzilla-returns-japan/)
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In the first “Domestic Godzilla” since the 2004 Godzilla Final Wars, Toho Company Ltd. will be producing an all-new Godzilla film to be released in 2016.
“The screenplay is currently in development and we plan to start shooting next summer. We cannot announce cast or staff selections at this time. And we’re still deliberating whether to bring Godzilla to life via CGI or man-in-suit,” said Taiji Ueda (producer of Trick: The Movie ~ Last Stage), who will oversee the new “Godzicon” group – an organization to discuss and decide a wide range of strategies for promoting Godzilla – as Project Leader.
“This resurrection will be the centerpiece for ’16, and this is the force of our words.”
They plan on making something bigger and better than Hollywood’s version.
“The passionate voices of the fans clamored for a resurrection (of the Japanese Godzilla). We will bring the monster back to Japan, with the same high-quality, by bringing together our collective know-how, which we’ve been striving for, so we can’t lose to Hollywood,” he said with confidence.
... Please, pretty pretty please with sugar on top, let it be man-in-suit Gojira.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Just No Point on December 08, 2014, 11:08:26 am
If they're wanting to compete with Hollywood it'll have to be cgi.
Did you see the last film they had Godzilla in? Called Always Sunset on Third Street? He's pure cgi in that and looks amazing!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 08, 2014, 04:07:20 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/Qd4xwbs.jpg) I... what? I don't...
why?
i'm pretty sure sending these out is standard procedure for almost all movies
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 08, 2014, 07:13:35 pm
I think it is; my understanding of things (which may in fact be wrong!!!) is that most movies get For Your Consideration'd, but mostly only for categories that are realistic for them to win (in this case, most of the stuff on there is all within the realm of possibility, save for screenplay, director, and best picture.
In any case, it's hilarious/depressing to see Transformers 4 and "best picture of the year" in the same space!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jesuszilla on December 08, 2014, 07:16:00 pm
Oh... I thought you were bringing attention to the fact that despite this being Transformers-related, they decide to show a bunch of boring-ass humans that we don't care about.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 08, 2014, 07:19:48 pm
Well, on one level it's hilarious that they used a picture without any transforming robots in their fucking movie about goddamn transforming robots, but on the other, at least they didn't put Marky Mark up for best actor! also Ryan Reynolds is playing Deadpool again probably, (http://thedissolve.com/news/4190-ryan-reynolds-starring-deadpool-spin-off-officiall/) in that Deadpool movie Fox is doing now.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 09, 2014, 09:49:15 pm
Playing House got renewed!!! (http://www.avclub.com/article/usa-renews-playing-house-second-season-212783) It's a Christmas miracle!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on December 10, 2014, 10:18:35 pm
Okay, this picked my interest for sure.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 10, 2014, 11:14:09 pm
That looks gorgeous. Some of this was already posted in the MCU thread but there's some more stuff: as revealed in the recent Sony leaks, Sony is currently throwing every idea that sticks to the wall in their desperate attempt at saving their Spider-Man movie franchise. One of those was letting Marvel reboot the franchise but for Sony to handle the distribution and advertising, which fell through. Another idea on the table, which is still under consideration, is an animated comedy movie by Clone High/Lego Movie/21 Jump Street maestros Chris Miller and Phil Lord (http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/12/09/sony-marvel-discussed-spider-man-movie-crossover/), which sounds amazing, simply from that description.
Also, something else from the Sony leaks: currently under consideration is , which, what? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?! (http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2014/12/10/sony-plans-men-in-black-jump-street-crossover/a 21 Jump Street/Men in Black crossover[/url)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Person Man on December 12, 2014, 04:05:18 pm
[avatar]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/Tiger_Stripe/discordpfft_zpsf2c0b989.png[/avatar]The jerks who ruined Spider-Man want to ruin Super Mario Bros. too. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/139044-Amazing-Spider-Man-Avi-Arad-Pursuing-Nintendo-Super-Mario-Bros-Movie-Rights-For-Sony-Pictures)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 12, 2014, 04:07:39 pm
no way it's worse than the 90s movie
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 12, 2014, 05:55:44 pm
Let's be real, it could be the 90s movie with green screen, CG that'll look dated by the time it's on DVD, and no drunk Bob Hoskins or Dennis Hopper to save the day this time, it could always get worse.
Probably going to be an animated movie if Popeye's any indication though
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on December 12, 2014, 10:09:04 pm
The jerks who ruined Spider-Man want to ruin Super Mario Bros. too. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/139044-Amazing-Spider-Man-Avi-Arad-Pursuing-Nintendo-Super-Mario-Bros-Movie-Rights-For-Sony-Pictures)
Eh, I actually liked Amazing. Won't save a Mario movie, but still.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: [DKG] on December 13, 2014, 02:17:01 pm
Don't feel like resurrecting a 2 year old topic so I'm poting it here, Deadpool vs Deathstroke Death Battle, probably one of their better animated fights.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: DKDC on December 13, 2014, 08:21:43 pm
Arrow mid-season finale
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I thought the set-up to the fight was pretty terrible, but oh well, that's done. Same with Oliver's death itself, I don't like it much, but of course they must have planned how to get out of this so I'll wait and see. I hope they don't Lazarus him for no reason... though Malcolm or Thea could be the one to bring him to the Pit with the right build-up. Either way, that death feels like they simply wanted it to happen just so that they could get to the part after it and then the revival. It took so long to get to it (until suddenly Ra's finally decides to come out), and it felt so bland and dumb. Judging from the titles of the upcoming episodes,and how Guggenheim says Arrow will be completely different for a time (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/12/villains-heroes-stories-marc-guggenheim-talks-ras-al-ghul/), I'm under the impression that Oliver will stay "dead" for a few episodes and we're going to see a bunch of other heroes crawl out - very likely Wildcat, hopefully Atom, and obviously Black Canary, until Oliver's "Return" (title of episode 14) along with the Malcolm-centered episodes that Guggenheim also talks about (yay).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: SNT on December 13, 2014, 10:37:32 pm
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You say that like Barrowman is going to turn down the chance to manhandle a half naked Amell in a pool. From S1:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Black Hatter on December 14, 2014, 12:23:31 am
Don't feel like resurrecting a 2 year old topic so I'm poting it here, Deadpool vs Deathstroke Death Battle, probably one of their better animated fights. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn8ZqX82neg[/youtube]
Officially my favorite Death Battle of all time.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Lith on December 14, 2014, 12:24:49 am
The jerks who ruined Spider-Man want to ruin Super Mario Bros. too. (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/139044-Amazing-Spider-Man-Avi-Arad-Pursuing-Nintendo-Super-Mario-Bros-Movie-Rights-For-Sony-Pictures)
I'd love to see that
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 14, 2014, 05:56:13 am
Marvel wanting to boot out Andrew Garfield was apparently the point of contention with the Sony execs, and may have led to them backing out of a deal to share the Spider-Man movie rights.
And speaking of Sony execs not wanting to recast Andrew Garfield...
Sony might be looking to boot out Andrew Garfield (http://mashable.com/2014/12/12/spider-man-may-appear-in-captain-america-3-but-not-played-by-andrew-garfield/), in part because of some critical remarks he made about Sony after the disastrous reception Amazing Spider-Man 2 got.
Or maybe they'll just reboot everything, because "diminishing returns" is not something that exists, right? One of the ideas for a Spidey reboot would be having an older, adult Peter Parker (possibly married too?) (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/13/exclusive-sony-hack-reveals-studio-planning-another-spider-man-reboot.html), and perhaps trying to tackle the seminal "Kraven's Last Hunt" storyline. Which is... an odd choice, picking the story where Kraven, despondent over his repeated failed attempts to kill Spider-Man, gives it one last desperate try, culminating in his suicide. Kinda weird to do that if no one knows who the fuck Kraven the Hunter is or has no attachment to him?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 14, 2014, 06:04:50 am
Ugh, I haven't been one of the guys who've been beating the "Give Spidey back to Marvel Studios" drum, but at the point where we're talking about a second reboot in less than ten years since Spider-Man 3, it's time to give it to SOMEBODY who knows what to do with it.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on December 14, 2014, 06:29:37 am
Sony needs to just hang it up period and give back the rights to Marvel if they are too bull headed to let be done RIGHT
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 16, 2014, 11:51:11 pm
Holy smokes! Archie is getting a reboot/relaunch (http://comicsalliance.com/what-archie-relaunches-in-2015-with-mark-waid-and-fiona-staples/), courtesy of Mark Waid (!) and Fiona Staples (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). They will apparently be giving Riverdale a "new look and an edgier tone", which sounds potentially terrible, but... Mark Waid and Fiona Staples, man. That creative team sounds amazing, and Waid isn't the type to do a souless, shitty grim n' gritty reboot. They know what they're doing!
Here is the rumored Star Trek 3 director shortlist: (http://thedissolve.com/news/4272-rumor-the-star-trek-director-shortlist-includes-fi/) Rupert Wyatt (Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes) Morten Tyldum (The Imitation Game, ewwwwwww) Daniel Espinosa (Safe House, Easy Money) Justin Lin (the Fast And Furious franchise) Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code, the Warcraft movie)
no Edgar Wright, unfortunately, but these all sound like mostly promising names. It's the writing that I'm worried about.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2014, 12:11:42 am
well you know what, scratch all that enthusiasm for Star Trek 3, because the rumor about Orci's departure is that he was basically forced out by Paramount over creative differences. What creative differences, one might ask? Well, Paramount thinks Star Trek should be more like... Guardians of the Galaxy.
jesus tittyfucking christ :wall:
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Just No Point on December 17, 2014, 12:21:40 am
Is it too much just to have Star Trek be Star Trek?!!! I thought they did wonderful work on the 1st one (lens flares not withstanding). Second was horrible. I was at least anticipated more cerebral war fare once Kahn crashed onto earth but it didn't even do that!
Why can't we have just 1 newer movie with a battle of wits instead of just comedy and action and all the 9-11 crap
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 17, 2014, 12:25:33 am
It really does seem like they don't really have any clue on what Star Trek stands for, or how to make a movie out of it. They just have been aping other, more popular movies (Star Wars for the 1, The Dark Knight for 2) and grafting them haphazardly onto a Star Trek framework. At least it mostly worked with 1, but jeez, this doesn't inspire me with any confidence.
I guess at the very least there won't be any crypto-9/11-truther messages barely hidden in the movie!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 17, 2014, 01:59:47 am
Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code, the Warcraft movie)
Oh man, I'd kill for this. I mean it, I'd murder somebody. Moon and Source Code are the type of sci-fi concepts Trek was buit on. And it can't hurt that there's the off chance he could convince his dad to play a role or make a cameo. Just show me who I need to kill to make this happen...
Oh. Guess it's somebody at Paramount.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Roman55 on December 18, 2014, 12:18:03 am
The theatrical release for The Interview got shitcanned (http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/sony-cancels-interview-release-after-top-theater-chains-drop-out-n270281)
......and they have no further plans to release it anywhere else (http://deadline.com/2014/12/sony-hack-the-interview-release-vod-1201328791/)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: MissB on December 18, 2014, 03:20:04 am
Holy smokes! Archie is getting a reboot/relaunch (http://comicsalliance.com/what-archie-relaunches-in-2015-with-mark-waid-and-fiona-staples/), courtesy of Mark Waid (!) and Fiona Staples (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). They will apparently be giving Riverdale a "new look and an edgier tone", which sounds potentially terrible, but... Mark Waid and Fiona Staples, man. That creative team sounds amazing, and Waid isn't the type to do a souless, shitty grim n' gritty reboot. They know what they're doing!
I don't know if I like this.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Neocide on December 18, 2014, 03:30:32 am
Archie is pretty outdated and having two girls fight over the same guy for like ever makes both of them look like dumb idiots. (I have no clue if that actually happens in the real comic now because I've read like two pages of Archie in my whole life and I probably have no clue what I'm talking about?)
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Mami on December 18, 2014, 05:06:58 am
it's all about jughead and his sweet sweet romance with hamburgers.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 18, 2014, 06:55:50 am
Archie is pretty outdated and having two girls fight over the same guy for like ever makes both of them look like dumb idiots. (I have no clue if that actually happens in the real comic now because I've read like two pages of Archie in my whole life and I probably have no clue what I'm talking about?)
Veronica and Betty fight over Archie, Archie and Reggie fight over Veronica and Betty, Betty and Veronica fight over Reggie, Reggie wants to to get with Midge which leads to an intimate relationship with Moose's fist, Ethel wants Jughead, Jughead wants hamburgers but sometimes Ethel if she's hamburger enough.
Archie could be on VH1 right now. Archie may very well BE on VH1 right now
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bastard Walt on December 19, 2014, 09:32:43 pm
The Interview premiere gets cancelled, Obama has something to say (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/12/19/fbi-confirms-north-korea-responsible-for-sonyinterview-cyber-attack)
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"Yes, I think they made a mistake," [Obama] said, according to Variety. "We cannot have a society in which some dictator some place can start imposing censorship in the United States."
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Lord Kain on December 20, 2014, 12:55:46 am
↑ This is currently a very hot and debatable topic, should we make a thread about it on the All Thats Left section?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 20, 2014, 01:26:11 am
George Takei petitions against all-white casting choices for Akira adaptation http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/12/george-takei-petitions-white-casting-choices-akira-adaptation.html
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“The same thing happened with M. Night Shyamalan,” he continues. “He cast [The Last Airbender] with non-Asians and it’s an Asian story, and the film flopped.
yeah i'm sure that's why the film flopped dummy
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on December 20, 2014, 01:04:06 pm
Then there is this: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/19/exclusive-sony-emails-reveal-studio-head-wants-idris-elba-for-the-next-james-bond.html
And here I am, screaming to Asgard in hope that this is true and we get Idris Elba to say "My name is Bond, James Bond".
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 21, 2014, 02:33:42 am
He'd be a great Bond.
In the wake of the The Interview canceling, the Alamo Drafthouse chain of theaters planned to replace the showings of The Interview with Team America (which also similarly has Kim Jong-il as an antagonist). Not to be outdone by Sony, however, Paramount has canceled those screenings (https://deadline.com/2014/12/paramount-cancel-team-america-1201329597/).
There's gonna be a comic sequel to David Cronenburg's The Fly (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/12/19/idw-publish-fly-outbreak/) (ignoring that shitty sequel that already exists, of course). Sounds like it could be an interesting concept but it also sounds kinda dumb, like basically a zombie story except with humanoid flies?
George Takei petitions against all-white casting choices for Akira adaptation http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2014/12/george-takei-petitions-white-casting-choices-akira-adaptation.html
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“The same thing happened with M. Night Shyamalan,” he continues. “He cast [The Last Airbender] with non-Asians and it’s an Asian story, and the film flopped.
yeah i'm sure that's why the film flopped dummy
It led to a lot of the fans rejecting the movie, which for a "unknown" property to everyday moviegoers (at least when compared to Batman or TMNT, or something) meant that there wasn't an existing audience to hype up the movie themselves. How much impact that had on the box office is of course questionable, especially since that movie had so, so many other things going against it, but I think it may have contributed a small part in its failure, maybe.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Legendary DeMoNk@I on December 21, 2014, 08:11:50 am
There's gonna be a comic sequel to David Cronenburg's The Fly (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/12/19/idw-publish-fly-outbreak/) (ignoring that shitty sequel that already exists, of course). Sounds like it could be an interesting concept but it also sounds kinda dumb, like basically a zombie story except with humanoid flies?
That's funny haha. That made me think of the comic I read some months back on The Big trouble in little china movie "comic sequel". Basically the comic continues how the movie ended with the monster hitching a ride. It actually became Jack Burton's protecting killer pet since he killed its master. So now the beast is forever his to command...Another evil wizard connected with lo pan is now the threat. Anyway it was a pretty amusing read...
:wacky: oh god my bad....posted that too quick at the time... http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3325549/phantasm-ravager-tease-destroys-entire-city/
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Jmorphman on December 23, 2014, 05:02:49 am
Bruce Campbell talks about the Evil Dead TV series (http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/12/22/evil-dead-bruce-campbell-interview/)
That Pee Wee movie is being exclusively distributed by Netflix. (http://www.thewrap.com/pee-wee-herman-movie-produced-by-judd-apatow-heading-to-netflix-exclusive/)
And Star Trek 3 has its new director: Justin Lin, of the Fast and Furious movies (http://www.nerdist.com/2014/12/fast-furiouss-justin-lin-will-direct-star-trek-3/). Good pick action-wise, but I don't really get the sense that he'd be the type to help shepherd the creative direction out of the dreck and morass of Into Darkness. Much like Abrams, his movie will depend on the quality of its screenwriter.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 23, 2014, 06:09:41 am
Hmm. Well, I guess it'll at least be fun. I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up, I should know better.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Titiln on December 23, 2014, 06:22:54 pm
http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2014/12/sources-sony-to-ask-theaters-if-they-want-to-open-the-interview-christmas-day-after-all.html/ the mcrib is back
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: GLB on December 24, 2014, 09:17:33 pm
Wasn't it released online today anyways?
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on December 25, 2014, 12:39:35 am
Then there is this: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/19/exclusive-sony-emails-reveal-studio-head-wants-idris-elba-for-the-next-james-bond.html
And here I am, screaming to Asgard in hope that this is true and we get Idris Elba to say "My name is Bond, James Bond".
bloviating, idiotic asshole Rush Limbaugh is absolutely outraged by this suggestion (http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/rush-limbaugh-james-bond-cant-be-black-like-idris-elba/ar-BBhacPu?ocid=ansGossipCop11), noting that "Ian Fleming never created a black Brit to play James Bond. The character was always white. He was always Scottish.”
... which is not true. It gives me great delight to "umm, actually" this douche: for the majority of the Fleming books, James Bond was not Scottish, at all, just English. Fleming retconned in his being Scottish after the first Sean Connery Bond movie came out, and to date, Connery has been the only Scottish Bond!
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Bea on December 27, 2014, 03:05:03 am
Then there is this: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/19/exclusive-sony-emails-reveal-studio-head-wants-idris-elba-for-the-next-james-bond.html
And here I am, screaming to Asgard in hope that this is true and we get Idris Elba to say "My name is Bond, James Bond".
bloviating, idiotic asshole Rush Limbaugh is absolutely outraged by this suggestion (http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/rush-limbaugh-james-bond-cant-be-black-like-idris-elba/ar-BBhacPu?ocid=ansGossipCop11), noting that "Ian Fleming never created a black Brit to play James Bond. The character was always white. He was always Scottish.”
... which is not true. It gives me great delight to "umm, actually" this douche: for the majority of the Fleming books, James Bond was not Scottish, at all, just English. Fleming retconned in his being Scottish after the first Sean Connery Bond movie came out, and to date, Connery has been the only Scottish Bond!
And there is the fact that when confronted with the question "Idris Elba as [whatever]", many fans will just say "Yes, please", with female fans saying "YES, PLEASE, PRETTY PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON TOP". So Sony should get a clue and make Idris Elba James Bond.
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Seadragon77 on December 27, 2014, 05:39:58 pm
To be honest, I wouldn't mind seeing Idris Elba as James Bond. It would be a huge breath of fresh air.
No one said he couldn't be a black man, right? Plus, the newest one is an original story (I'm not well versed in the Bond mythos so if anyone can help me here, thanks in advance).
Title: Re: entertainment news that don't deserve their own thread
Post by: Speedpreacher on December 27, 2014, 05:51:42 pm
Bond's been divorced from the books since Goldfinger, if you want the truth of it. And as that's one of the best Bond films of all time it's been to his benefit (although I wouldn't mind Bond's half-Japanese son running around). If Moneypenny can be a field agent and Q can be a hipster, Bond can certainly be black. The only thing that should matter is Bond is a cold killer and a suave lover. People can pass it off with the code name theory if they feel raw about it, the rest of us can enjoy the continued adventures of a fictional character as played by a different actor.