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From Page to Screen: How Faithful Is 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' to the Original Comics?
Spider-Man: Homecoming is a Marvel movie like no other. Jon Watts is incredibly aware that he's dealing with the ultimate legacy character, a hero whose adventures have been chronicled nonstop in comics since 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15. At the same time, though, he's also conscious that this is the third iteration of the wall-crawler we've seen since 2002, and Amazing Spider-Man 2 was only released three years ago. As a result, Homecoming takes a very different approach to adapting the comics than anything we've seen before.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Gunn Reveals What He Would Change About The Original 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'
At this point, it's hard to dispute that the first Guardians of the Galaxy was a phenomenon. Everybody thought Guardians might be the moment when Marvel jumped the shark; after all, they were making a movie that starred a walking tree and a talking raccoon. Instead, Guardians of the Galaxy was a huge success, launching a whole new Marvel film franchise and adding a cosmic dimension to the MCU.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"An American in Paris" - Review
My trip to see the West end production of “An American in Paris” at the Dominon theatre in London on the 27th November was full of cheer and an absolute delight. The show was beautiful to watch and had a romantic charm throughout with a storyline I wasn’t expecting. The show is set in Paris in 1945, just at the end of World War Two and after France had been liberated from Nazi rule. The show follows the story of three men who are in love with the same girl, Lise Dassin, an exceptional Ballet dancer who successfully auditions for the Paris Ballet. One of the three men being her fiancé, the other being the pianist for her Ballet piece she is in, and the third being the man who steals her heart. The historical context of the show was translated well through the dialogue, movement, music, costume and set and had a real authenticity surrounding the era it was portraying. The show has highs, lows, and intricate moments highlighted beautifully through movement, set and lighting.
By Mimi Smithson8 years ago in Geeks
'Avengers 4' Casting Call Reveals That The Film Includes A Funeral Scene
Avengers: Infinity War will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the MCU in style next year, but it's only the beginning of what still feels like a two-part story. 2019's as-yet-untitled Avengers 4 seems to follow straight on from Infinity War, with the majority of the cast (including Josh Brolin's Thanos) confirmed to reprise their roles.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Netflix's New Show Dion Will Teach You How to Raise a Superhero
No one ever said being a single mother was easy. But how much harder would it be if the child began to display superpowers? That's the challenge facing one young mother in Raising Dion, the latest comic book adaptation to be picked up by Netflix. It promises to run the gamut from beautifully touching to deeply disturbing, as revealed in this wonderful teaser video released back in 2015.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Welcome To Wakanda: The New 'Black Panther' Trailer Is Here, And It's Beautiful
Marvel's Black Panther may be the most exciting movie in the MCU to date. It's set to introduce us to a whole new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and will add a welcome breath of diversity to this unique superhero world.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
J.K. Rowling Reveals Newt Scamander's Ultimate Fate In The Special Features For 'Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them'
It must be amazing to work with J. K. Rowling. In the Special Features of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the cast talk about their experience meeting the world-famous author. It seems she has something of a bad habit; she'll get excited talking to the actors, and start saying, "I probably shouldn't tell you this, but here's where this character arc leads..."
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Mystery of Mjolnir's Destruction Deepens in Latest Thor: Ragnarok TV Spot
Marvel is in the final marketing push for Thor: Ragnarok, and that means we're seeing a whole lot of new TV spots. Marvel's always had to strike a careful balance at this point, revealing enough to whet fans' appetites without giving too much anyway. In the case of Thor: Ragnarok though, the House of Ideas may well have just left eagle-eyed fans ever more confused...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Our First Epic, Terrifying Look at Surtur in 'Thor: Ragnarok' Is a Super Cute Funko Pop
Last year at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios left fans delighted by revealing concept art from Thor: Ragnarok. The images were never released online, but Marvel's liveblog of the event noted that they included the fire demon Surtur. It's definitely appropriate for Surtur to be involved in the film — after all, he features heavily in the Norse poem Völuspá, which tells the tale of Ragnarok.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From Hydra To The Inhumans: Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Wider MCU
The last three seasons of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. have seen the world struggle with what's been considered to be an "alien epidemic." The mineral Terrigen has been introduced into the world's water supply, and people who possess the Inhuman gene are seeing their powers spontaneously emerge.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The MCU Timeline Is Breaking Apart, And There's No Going Back
We're heading up to the 10-year anniversary of the MCU, an innovative shared universe that's transformed Hollywood. Unfortunately, every model has weaknesses as well as strengths, and right now, the problems facing the shared universe model are beginning to become visible. The most notable issue is one of continuity.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Fantastic Beasts 2' Needs to Beware the Dumbledore Factor
The Harry Potter franchise may be 20 years old, but last year's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them breathed new life into it. We were introduced to a whole new group of heroes, with Eddie Redmayne's Newt Scamander taking center stage. Now, excitement is gearing up for the sequel, as we launch ourselves on an arc that will span 19 years.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks