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Batgirl, Jason Todd... 4 Characters That Must Be Present to Make the Bat-Family Work in the DCEU
The Batman family of characters is as diverse as nearly any group in comic culture. Batman himself has lasted the test of time for over 75 years, and through all the years Batman has had squared off with many villains. Yet the more intriguing aspect of his career are his partnerships with the various young vigilantes and heroes in their own right.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Suicide Squad Main Villain Will Be Never-Before Seen...
There's some real intrigue from fans of the comic-book genre in what can be brought to life on the big screen when adapting a property like Suicide Squad. It isn't uncommon for villainous anti-heroes to be taking the place of titular roles in films (i.e. Marvel's Deadpool) and now Suicide Squad is the next comic-book property to be adapted into a cinematic medium.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
These 10 Awkward Children Turned Into Ridiculously Beautiful Celebrities
So, here's the glimmer of hope that anyone can change for the better. We've watched these stars transform from their once awkward pasts into incredibly beautiful celebrities, wishing upon our own shooting stars that someday it could happen to us. We've all had a phase where we just didn't quite look right. These celebrity transformations prove that we are not alone.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Five Reasons To Look Forward to Arsenal's Return in Arrow Season 5!
Roy Harper a/k/a Arsenal will be returning to Arrow for several episodes in Season Five. If Arrow fans aren't rejoicing, they should be. Roy Harper played a pivotal role first as Arrow's biggest fan then as a trusted ally. He's never been replaced, and here are five reasons why we should look forward to his reappearance.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Justice League: My Dream Casting
Since I’m seeing a few other writers coming up with what they think should be the Justice League line up, I figured that I would jump on the bandwagon and give you my idea of a fantastic lineup.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
After 'Civil War': 6 Loose Ends in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has kicked off with a great start. Captain America: Civil War being the first film of Phase 3, has surpassed expectations, while opening the door for the MCU' to branch off into many more adventures outside of the mainstream Marvel story-line. Apart from the amazing resolution we were left with at the conclusion of Captain America: Civil War, there are still a ton of questions left unanswered. The MCU has amassed 12 films to date, with each film creating expansive worlds that intertwine with one another. Some could argue that various plot threads have become convoluted, while leaving some major plot-points unresolved. For instance, we haven't been given any direct confirmation on how The Incredible Hulk (2008) connects to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, other than the Easter Eggs dropped by including Tony Stark/Iron Man in the post-credits scene of The Incredible Hulk, and the video compilation of Hulk's rampage in the SHIELD files given to Tony Stark by Nick Fury in The Avengers (2012). And we still haven't heard from some of the central characters of The Incredible Hulk who could have potentially, massive roles in future MCU' films if they are reintroduced. Apart from that disconnection within specific aspects of the MCU', there are several more mysteries which have gone unnoticed. Here are some of the biggest mysteries which have still gone unresolved, post Captain America: Civil War. MILD SPOILERS INCLUDED. If you haven't seen Captain America: Civil War, stop reading now.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Brad Pitt, Steve Carell & Christian Bale Team Up in The Big Short - Take My Money Now!
The first trailer for the film, The Big Short, just dropped and it looks incredible. The Big Short is based on the non-fiction book by financial journalist Michael Lewis. Lewis has given is a few other notable books-to-film including Moneyball (also starring Brad Pitt), The Blind Side & the also upcoming Liar's Poker.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Post-Credits Scene of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Teases Gambit, Wolverine, and More
X-Men: Apocalypse is set to premiere domestically within the next few weeks. And we're getting lots more in terms of promotional footage and commentary on the film. Producer of X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Simon Kinberg just teased the post-credits scene of the film in an interview with Collider. Here's what Simon Kinberg has to say on the post-credits scene of the film.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Why Damien Darhk’s Assassination of Laurel Lance Makes Sense
The April 6th episode of Arrow sounded the death knell for ADA Laurel Lance a/k/a Black Canary. Fans are still in mourning, demanding that writers bring her back. I get it. Facing the loss of a favorite character is like a kick to the stomach, but in spite of the furor, her death makes sense.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
In-depth Review of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice
Man of Steel(2014) can be considered the first entry into the DC'EU but today's Dawn of Justice is the film that will tie together the future of DC' cinema. The next films to take place are Wonder Woman and Justice League-Part 1 in 2017, then followed by a Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman movie, and Justice League-Part 2; all a part of the future DC' Expanded Universe. Those films are all dependent on the success of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and how it does domestically and internationally in the box office. Early reviews of the film have set low expectations in terms of the monetary success of the film. The predicted budget of Dawn of Justice was said to be at least $400 million requiring an $800 million total to make anything back on the film. Opening day is the make or break day for a movie to determine the future of its popularity, success, and sequel opportunities. There is also reason to believe that the failure of Dawn of Justice might call for the shutdown of Justice League-Part 1. But there is the matter of Wonder Woman(2017) which has already completed production. But the likeliness of B.v.S. Dawn of Justice performing horribly domestically or internationally is very low. Critic review will change once fan reaction becomes an outcry for critics to stop horribly rating films based on their own personal bias. That is what it comes down to, a bias against the film for whatever reason. Whether it be the casting selection, the tone, the genre, or one specific aspect, presumptuous critical reviews on Dawn of Justice all leaned toward the film not meeting expectations regardless of how excellent the content was portrayed on-screen. Still, the film has already surpassed expectations by beating the early review ratings on the quality of the film. Expectations being met, the cast of the film did great in their roles. Those who doubted Ben Affleck's acting chops was sorely proven wrong by his new take on Batman. Of course it was director, David Ayer's direction that pointed Affleck in the right direction but it was Affleck himself that brought the Batman to life on the big screen. Gal Gadot also shined as Wonder Woman, she wasn't given much dialogue but her presence was definitely felt through out the film. Wonder Woman/Diana Prince had one of the biggest scenes whilst going head to head with Doomsday. And Jesse Eisenberg's role as Lex Luthor was the most controversial; the role was a good fit for the actor but the eccentricity necessary to portray a character like Lex Luthor needs to bring with it a finesse that Eisenberg lacked in this role. Aside from the rating based opinion, there was much more entertaining quality in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice to discuss than critics lead on to believe.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Corey Haim's Mother Calls Corey Feldman A Scam Artist And Denies There Is A Pedophilia Ring In Hollywood
Earlier this week, Corey Feldman started an Indiegogo campaign in an effort to raise ten million dollars for a documentary about pedophilia in Hollywood. The actor and singer said pedophilia is linked to a major studio and that he could name names. He's asking for ten million dollars so he can obtain additional protection for himself and his family as he's scared of the fallout and create the documentary.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Will Ben Affleck Pass the Mantle of Batman in Justice League-Part One?
There's a lot of buzz around the DC' Expanded Universe right now as Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice just premiered. It is the first film to begin tying together a collective universe for DC', after Man of Steel(2014) that is. Man of Steel introduced the world to Clark Kent/Superman fighting an angered General Zod, causing serious destruction and cataclysm in Metropolis leaving many casualties. Dawn of Justice addresses those events and how the acknowledgement of Superman's existence in Man of Steel(2014) begins the world-wide conflict of what the world can do in light of these godly beings existing among them; emphasizing the idea that any one of these beings could destroy everything at a sudden whim. The film constantly deals with the matter of Superman existing among them, but once that concern is put to rest with the death of Superman, an important repercussion of Superman dying has come to pass. That consequence has to do with Batman taking the place of Superman in light of other potential threats heading toward earth. Batman has no otherworldly power to speak of, he has discernible attributes which have always made him a worthy superhero but nothing in comparison to what Superman brings to the table. And Ben Affleck's version of Bruce Wayne/Batman is aged, that is close to hanging up his cowl, though Bruce Wayne hanging up the cowl doesn't mean he's not an important member of the Justice League in a supporting role. The imminent threats heading towards Earth were teased in Bruce Wayne's dream sequence of an post-apocalyptic earth run by Darkseid and Superman as his enforcer, as well as the information of Zod's archive being available to Lex Luthor who could have learned of the 100,000 worlds worth of knowledge in the archive.(sidenote: DC' Comic history has Kryptonian archives and/or alien archives of other worlds being the root for Braniac's creation; the compilation of information is moderated by an artificial intelligence that looks for other worlds, to absorb all the information available on the planet while assimilating the information into its own artificial intelligence.) Whether either of these events are foreshadowing the future of DC' or not, there'll definitely be some upcoming threats to the forming Justice League. Bruce Wayne may not be equipped to handle these threats as Batman and could be forced to pass the mantle of the Batman to a worthy successor in future films.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks