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Golden Globes 2017 Snub List: 5 Surprising Oversights That Had Us Scratching Our Heads
Any awards ceremony is always going to come with a bit of controversy, and the 2017 #GoldenGlobes is no exception. Although nobody was surprised to see La La Land come out on top, there were some definite surprises tonight. In fact, in some cases even the winners themselves seemed taken off guard when they beat their competition.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Reinvents The Origin Of Robbie Reyes's Ghost Rider!
From the moment Gabriel Luna's Ghost Rider made his debut in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., it was pretty clear that the character's comic book origin had been dramatically rewritten. Now, in "The Good Samaritan", we finally got a sense of just how much that's the case. In a series of flashbacks, we were presented with this new Ghost Rider's origin; while it's clearly based on the comics, it's also been rewritten in some fascinating ways.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Warner Bros. President Steps Down Amidst Major Shake Up — What's Going On?
It's been a strange year for Warner Bros. 2016 has been the studio's second-most-profitable year ever, with seven films breaking $100 million in the domestic box office. The contrast with last year — where only two reached that financial milestone — is remarkable. Yet, in spite of Warner's box office success, the reality is that not all of these movies were critical hits, to say the least. Now, with Greg Silverman (the President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production) stepping down, Warner Bros. appears to be changing the narrative.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Comic Book Legend Geoff Johns Gives 5 Reasons To Celebrate DC In 2017 — Including A Mystery New DCTV Series!
2016 was Geoff Johns's year. The fan-favorite comic book writer was the mastermind of DC's tremendously popular "Rebirth" initiative, taking comic book sales to a 20-year-high. Meanwhile, the controversy over Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice led Warner Bros. to choose a safe pair of hands for the future of the DCEU, and they chose Geoff Johns!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why The Time Is Right For DC's 'Black Lightning' TV Show
We've been hearing rumblings for a while now that DC is working on a new superhero TV series: Black Lightning. Originally picked up by Fox, it's now switched over to The CW and is joining the Arrowverse! Whatever the case may be, the time is right for Black Lightning, and it looks as though the series is about to start filming!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
All You Need to Know About Memes
Ah memes, a sweet relief from the ever serious and depressing world. Memes, the subject of hundreds of thousands of accounts on snapchat, instagram, twitter, tumblr, and many other social media accounts. Memes have helped find humour in even the worst of times.
By Andrew Sobo8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot' Shows Just How Invasive The MCU's Sokovia Accords Actually Are
With Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. going on its mid-season break, fans were surprised to learn that we were in for a Christmas treat from Marvel Television! Streaming now on the ABC website and YouTube, Slingshot is a short web-series starring Natalia Cordova-Buckley's Yo-Yo Rodriguez. With six short episodes set between Season 3 and 4 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., this is a pretty cool stocking-filler!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: Gary Oldman Stunning in Darkest Hour
With the release of the movie Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, there has been a new reckoning with the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, one that has brought to light some of Churchill’s more horrific qualities. On his podcast Revisionist History, journalist Malcolm Gladwell reflected on Churchill with specific criticisms about the legendary Prime Minister’s policies toward India, policies that many feel were driven by Churchill’s Hitler-like disdain for the Indian people. Then there was the policy of strategic bombing in Germany which may have actually extended the war by two more years even as Churchill is recalled as that war’s great, heroic leader.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Captain America Will Lead the Secret Empire in Marvel's 2017 Comic Book Event
Back in May 2016, Marvel writer Nick Spencer shook the world with a horrific revelation. In Captain America: Steve Rogers #1, he revealed that Captain America was an agent of Hydra, and even hinted that he'd been part of Hydra all along. Needless to say, a firestorm of controversy ensued. It didn't take long for the truth to be revealed — Captain America had been warped by the power of a Cosmic Cube, and nothing could be the same again!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Message To Frank Cho And Milo Manara: No, Your Sexualized Superheroines Aren't Being Censored
Comic Cons are a unique chance to sit in on some pretty important conversations. If you went to Lucca Comics and Games 2016 — an Italian Comic Con running this week — then you had the opportunity to sit in on a discussion about the future of comic book art. Controversial artists Milo Manara and Frank Cho held the modestly-titled panel "Frank Cho, Milo Manara And Women – A Dialogue Between Two Masters". There, they railed against censorship of their artistic styles, making a stand against the industry that — they claim — threatens to censor their art. Free speech for the win!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
First Reactions to 'Wonder Woman' Are Out— What's the Verdict?
The DC Extended Universe has had a bumpy road so far, so there's a lot of pressure resting on the shoulders of Patty Jenkins's Wonder Woman. Not only is this the first female-led superhero film in over a decade, but critics — and many disappointed fans — are desperately hoping that this can somehow redeem DC's first faltering steps at building their own cinematic universe.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Awesome Fan-Made Trailer Imagines Brainiac As The Villain Of 'Man Of Steel 2'!
Excitement is building for the DC Extended Universe, not least with the latest breaking news — that the Harley Quinn spinoff will be Gotham City Sirens! But as the DCEU's focus seems to be turning ever more Bat-wards, some fans are keeping a steady eye on where it all began - with 2013's Man of Steel. As a result, one fan has put together a tremendous trailer for the sequel...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks