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From Iron Fist to the Ancient One: Why Do Comic Book Movies & Shows Race-Swap Characters?
Iron Fist is proving to be Marvel's most controversial series to date, with the Internet pretty much set ablaze with discussion over Finn Jones's casting as the series lead But it's only the latest casting controversy; when rumours swirled that Zendaya would be playing Mary-Jane Watson in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the fury was almost palpable. The reality is, comic book fans take their casting seriously, and the result can be a Twitter storm. There's nothing more controversial than a race swap, raising the odd question: Why do the studios do race-swaps anyway? Here are the reasons...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
20 Years on, Carmen Sandiego Has Finally Been Caught!
I'm pretty sure most children of the 1980s will be familiar with the name Carmen Sandiego! An elusive but beautiful thief who travelled the world, Carmen Sandiego had a habit of stealing precious items or treasured monuments. In a series of tremendously fun computer games, your mission was to solve riddles, learn about the world as you went, and ultimately track down the villain!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Make the F****** Donuts Kevin—This Open Letter to Warner Bros. CEO Reveals the Company's Behind-the-Scenes Problems
DC Film has had a strangely mixed year. It all began with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a movie that was controversial before it was even released. Even though the film grossed an impressive $872,662,631 at the box office - making it the 11th most successful superhero film of all time, even if you factor in inflation - it's performance is generally considered disappointing. Meanwhile, Suicide Squad may be performing well at the box office, but critically it's come in for some serious criticism. The main problem has been choppy editing, with the studio trying to blend two different versions of the film. So essentially, we had one incredible box office success that was viewed as a disappointment, leading to a massive reorganization, which produced another blockbuster mega-hit that's causing online fury!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Report: James McAvoy Will Not Return to Play Charles Xavier in New Mutants—Will He Be an Ex-Professor Soon?
Other than the casting of Maisie Williams as Wolfsbane and Anya Taylor-Joy as Magik, not much is known about X-Men: The New Mutants, Fox's upcoming X-Men spinoff featuring a younger team of students. It had been rumored that James McAvoy would bridge the films in the role of Professor Charles Xavier, but — according to Borys Kit of the Hollywood Reporter — that rumor is false. Kit posted a tweet revealing this tidbit:
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
'Why do they have to be gay?'
Every day, I work tirelessly on my writing, whether that means jotting down ideas that sprung upon me during class, talking to myself loudly and animatedly about characters and major plot points in public and in private, staring into empty space as my mind plays over scenes to be created, or actually sitting down in front of my laptop and “writing like I’m running out of time,” to quote a beautiful piece of theater.
By Jaz Nieves8 years ago in Geeks
'Doctor Who' Theory: Is The Beast of 'Beauty and the Beast' A Time Lord?
There are many movie fan theories circling the web, the most famous being the Pixar theory. One theory recently surfaced on Reddit by user bigboxman8 that suggest the Beast from Beauty and the Beast is actually a time lord from the world of Doctor Who. Is it possible? He gives some evidence that seems to strongly support his theory. So, let's see if the Beast by any chance owns a blue police box in his castle! Geronimo!
By Sarah Loyd8 years ago in Geeks
Getting Hooked on K-Drama
I have been an avid South Korean Drama (K-Drama) fan since 2003 when a local Philippine TV Station aired a Filipino-dubbed of the drama Autumn in My Heart. I remember being glued to the TV every day, watching the story unfold and even sharing a tear or two along with the characters. From then on, I have preferred watching K-Drama more than anything else (well Game of Thrones and Stranger Things are an exception.)
By Kresha Bantolo8 years ago in Geeks
My Day In L.A., and at the Critics Choice Awards. Thank You, Moviepilot!
Whenever I first started creating for Moviepilot, I never in a million years thought that it would lead to a opportunity of a lifetime like this. I had heard stories of Creators going to movie premiers and things of that nature, but I thought for sure that it was a major long shot that I would ever get that chance.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Geeks
White House Down: The Worst Fictional Presidents From Film And TV!
We are in dark times when #TheSimpsons once again accurately predicts the future. We should all turn to the yellow psychics and ask them what is next for the human race. With counters already set for when #DonaldTrump will be out of office, love it or hate it, there are four more years of the 44th President of the United States "Trumping" around the White House.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Creator Quick-Fire Challenge: Accepted
Considering that there is officially 1 day left in 2015 (at least where I am), the year is basically a wrap, and thanks to my friend Samuel we have a year-end wrap-up for 2015. Here are the quick-fire questions:
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Music, Maestro, Please: Danny Elfman Willing to Score Films for Just $1
Bringing to life the likes of Batman, Spider-Man, and Edward Scissorhands, #DannyElfman's haunting melodies have helped craft our cinematic childhoods over the past 40 years. Alongside the news that he will be taking over from superhero superstar #HansZimmer to provide the score for #ZackSnyder's #JusticeLeague, the whole film just got a push in the right direction. Fans of the #DCEU are worried that JL could be another flop in the wrong direction for the studio, and while music may seem like a trivial thing, it can certainly add a lot to a film.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Magic Is Real: Australian Zoo Welcomes Birth Of Its Own 'Fantastic Beasts' Nifflers
Hagrid had better get saving, because everyone will be wanting one of these cheeky chappies under their tree this Christmas: Nifflers — the bank robbing, scene stealing, furballs, who are sweet merch waiting to happen. While most of the creatures from #JKRowling's #FantasticBeasts may be confined to the pages of a book or stuck in the world of imagination (shame, I really wanted a thunderbird), nifflers do exist!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks