During SDCC we got up and close and personal with the costumes for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. It seems to be the same case for NYCC as well, but we also got a glimpse at some pretty sweet concept art from costume designer Michael Wilkinson!
It starts as an interest, then you're a fan, now you're a geek.
A project that has been eagerly anticipated (by me at least) but with no real news being reported about is Justice League Dark. There were rumblings that Guillermo Del Toro had written a script and was on board to direct, but now with all the work he's got on his plate, he'll transition over to a Producer role along with Scott Rudin (Steve Jobs, No Country For Old Men). The Tracking Board is reporting that Rudin is currently looking to update the script and begin the search for a director for the film. Not much of the plot is known but if its anything like the DC Comics source material, it will revolve heavily around magic. The site also reports that it will begin shooting in 2016.
Since it’s debut back on September 22nd, 2014, Gotham has been met with some harsh criticism from the most hardcore of Batfans. A lot of the hatred comes from people not liking the show’s creative take on the origins of some of our favorite characters from the Batfamily and their villains. Personally, I think they’re missing the point. In my humble opinion, this show does NOT serve as an origin to Batman, or even to Commissioner James Gordon. This show is an alternative look at the origins of Gotham City itself, and those that would inhabits it’s dangerous streets.
To celebrate the fast approaching date that Marty McFly traveled to the future from 1985, Universal Pictures has released a trailer for Jaws 19. Why 19? Well, if you've never seen Back to the Future II, the reason for the 19th iteration of the franchise is because Marty sees a holographic shark promoting the film when he travels into the year 2015.
Viral Marketing is nothing new. It's a very creative way to advertise a film, television show, book, whatever. I can recall getting wrapped up in the tangled puzzle that was the Cloverfield viral marketing leading up to it's mysterious premiere in theaters. Not much was known about the film, aside from it's release date shown in teasers before screenings of Transformers. When you would search for the release date, the game would begin and it was kind of fun to get involved in a way that made you feel like you were part of the story. I always thought it would've been a cool way to market Man of Steel, by having the videos that Zod transmitted to Earth when they first arrived to serve as mysterious promos for the upcoming film. Have a little fun with his invasion of Earth.
With AMC's Fear the Walking Dead having just wrapped up their first season, the new companion web series Flight 462 has finally debuted on YouTube! The 16-part web series will be available every Sunday during new episodes of The Walking Dead. Each episode will be around one minute long, with one of the characters in the web series joining the cast next season on Fear The Walking Dead.
Well, here we go again. Another movie adapted from a novel by the same name. The Martian was written by Andy Weir, and was a phenomenal success. One of our very own staff members, Jenny, turned us all onto this book and we fell in love with the survival story. We rooted for Mark Watney as he fiercely struggled to survive on the red planet all on his own. Then we heard that our new favorite book was being turned into a major motion picture starring Matt Damon...and we got scared. A few months ago we were fortunate enough to speak with the author, Andy Weir and ask him how he felt about his book being turned into a film (you can listen to that interview here). He was optimistic and positive about the whole experience. I went into the theater excited. I was hopeful. I was...not let down.
I was lucky enough to be invited to a special screening of the upcoming Lionsgate film Sicario. Going into the movie, I had some high expectations as the trailers mention, the movie has been getting rave reviews by critics nationwide. It has a stellar cast with Josh Brolin, Beinicio del Toro, and Emily Blunt leading the way. So, I expected a lot from this crime thriller about the Drug War on the U.S. and Mexico boarder...and I wasn't disappointed.
Bits and pieces are starting to come together as we get this tiny glimpses into the new series on Netflix, Marvel's Jessica Jones. After the MONSTER success of Marvel's Daredevil, expectations are high for the lesser known hero turned private eye. Today we were given another small teaser, that hints at the...short temper of our titular hero.
As production is ramping up and filming is underway for Arrow and The Flash spin-off DC's Legends of Tomorrow, we get some casting news! TVLine is reporting that Stephanie Corneliussen (one of the stars of the mega hit Mr. Robot) has been tapped to play Valentina Vostok in more than one episode.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, British actor Tom Payne has been cast for season six of The Walking Dead as comic book fan favorite Paul Monroe aka "Jesus". Payne will have a recurring role in the series with an additional option to return the following season. It should be noted that his character is still alive in the comics...Just saying.
I watch a LOT of television. So much so, that even though there are hundreds of channels with dozens upon dozens of quality shows out there, I still find time to go back and binge watch some of my old favorites. Enter my Binge Watch column. Every two weeks I'll present to you my review of a new show, or new season of a show. I'll try to pick shows I haven't watched yet, or obscure shows you may not have seen yet. Sit back and binge some TV with me!