When you leave a role on a powerful note, that should be it for the character. At least, the actor’s interpretation of the character. ‘Logan’ sent Wolverine into the great beyond and wrapped up the story of the loner X-Man pretty well. It was sad to see him go, but he went out in the fashion you’d expect if you were a fan of the comics.
Yet, Hollywood wants to resurrect him.
We’ve Got This Covered is reporting that Disney wants the man who has played Wolverine since 2000 back in the saddle. When Jackman was approached with this idea, he rebuffed it as it could diminish the sendoff Logan got in his 2017 film.
Given that the MARVEL universe is known for having several alternate dimensions and timelines, you could technically bring in a new/different version of Wolverine. Allegedly this idea piqued Jackman’s interest from “nah” to an inquisitive “ooook.”
The entirety of Jackman’s interpretation of the runt would depend on the script. MCU films are mostly friendly for all ages. There may be some swearing and some blood, but mostly it’s safe for most audiences. When you end on the note ‘Logan’ did, it’s hard to go back and tone down this character.
Wolverine is the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. Will the Logan of the Fox era fit in with the MARVEL heroes of the MCU? I’d rather see more of ‘Logan’ Wolverine than the original series, honestly. Perhaps that means leaving Jackman out of it.
I grew up during a time when Wolverine had some rather dark storylines and hyper-violent battles. When the hero with claws was a less refined and more brutish mutant. A man whose past was a mystery within a mystery. Could the MARVEL brand under Disney handle Wolverine at his most savage?
What are your favorite Wolverine moments from Hugh Jackman? Did he deliver what you envisioned the character would be on screen? Who do you think could improve the role? Let us know in the comments.
[Source: We’ve Got This Covered]
Hugh Jackman May Return As Wolverine Depending On The Script
‘Batman Beyond’ May See Michael Keaton Out And Christian Bale In
The role of a much older, crankier Bruce Wayne was supposed to go to the Batman of 1989, Michael Keaton. The man who once helped launch comic book movies into the real of serious cinema would have made an appearance in the ‘The Flash’ film starring Ezra Miller. However, due to the actor’s concerns about Covid-19, Keaton’s future involvement in the ongoing DC film series may be in jeopardy.
We’ve Got This Covered is reporting that rumors are circulating about another former Batman taking up the mantle again. Yes, Val Kilmer is very interested in dropping the weight, re-chiseling his jawline, and suiting up for ‘Bat Nipples In The Future.’
Only kidding. It’s, in fact, George Clooney who will be returning.
Ok, it’s not the handsome Clooney either. The scuttlebutt is that Warner Brothers may be eyeing Christian Bale. Though, when I think of the aged and bitter Wayne, Bale isn’t the first actor to come to mind. He was a good Bruce, no doubt, but I can’t see him in heavy makeup trying to train Terry McGinnis.
Keep in mind that this is all speculation. Keaton’s concerns about Covid exposure are probably valid. I haven’t been on a movie set since the lockdowns happened, but trying to keep an entire studio virus-free has to be one hell of a task. Given the greater risk with age, his departure maybe concrete.
Watching Ezra Miller square off with Keaton’s Batman would have been entertaining. Well, if they found a way to make Miller’s version of the Flash more than just a quipster.
What are your thoughts on the Flashpoint storyline ‘The Flash’ movie is supposedly going to adapt? Will it be a way to rewrite Snyder’s films and restart the DCEU? Let us know in the comments.
While we wait for WB to get things together, let’s enjoy that awesome intro to ‘Batman Beyond.’
Dwayne Johnson Teases Another Presidential Run
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson teased another run for the White House in an interview with The Today Show.
“I do have that goal to unite our country,” the former WWE wrestler explained on the Sunday Sitdown. “I also feel that, if this is what the people want, then I will do that.”
Johnson said, “I am passionate about making sure that our country is united because a united country, as we know, is the strongest, and I want to see that for our country.”
This is not the first time that ‘Race to Witch Mountain’ star has suggested he has presidential ambitions.
In February, he told USA Today, “I would consider a presidential run in the future if that’s what the people wanted.” Johnson added. “Truly I mean that, and I’m not flippant in any way with my answer. That would be up to the people…So I would wait, and I would listen. I would have my finger on the pulse, my ear to the ground.”
He elaborated on Twitter after a poll showing forty-six percent of responders would want him to run for the White House.
“Not sure our Founding Fathers ever envisioned a six-four, bald, tattooed, half-Black, half-Samoan, tequila drinking, pick up truck driving, fanny pack wearing guy joining their club – but if it ever happens it’d be my honor to serve the people,” he wrote.
Not sure our Founding Fathers ever envisioned a six-four, bald, tattooed, half-Black, half-Samoan, tequila drinking, pick up truck driving, fanny pack wearing guy joining their club – but if it ever happens it’d be my honor to serve the people 🙏🏾💪🏾🇺🇸 https://t.co/6Xd9ADzqX7
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 9, 2021
The Rock’s comments about entering the political field have gone back as far as 2017. During an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Johnson told the talk show host that, “I’m seriously considering it, yes” when she asked him directly.
The ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ actor describes himself as “politically independent” and a “centrist” politically, writer Paul Bois notes.
Johnson is set to star in the adventure flick ‘Jungle Cruise’ as Captain Frank Wolff, the action-comedy ‘Red Notice,’ and will headline the DCEU’s ‘Black Adam.’
‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ ReAction Figures’ Preorders Available Now
I missed the days when Playmates was churning out ‘Star Trek’ action figures at a breakneck pace. Every character, no matter how obscure, would make it into plastic posable form. Yes, even Neelix had a toy.
According to Figures.com, the Playmates days may be far behind us, but Super7 has taken up the slack, according to Figures.com. The company that was also responsible for carrying on the ‘Masters of the Universe’ Classics line is expanding the ReAction figure line to include ‘Star Trek.’
Right now, preorders have started for the first line of figures based on ‘The Next Generation’ television series. With only a few points of articulation, these toys harken back to the late ’70s and ’80s action figures we grew up with.
This initial release will feature the following characters:
- Picard
- Worf
- Data
- Borg Drone
- Guinan
- Wesley Crusher
That’s an interesting assortment of characters for sure. Rather than releasing figures in a chronological order based on seasons, we get a mix-n-match from the first and second seasons. Hopefully, we’ll see Q and Riker in the next series.
Sadly there’s no Tasha Yar. I’m not saying that I’d pose her in suggestive positions with Data … but I’d totally pose her in suggestive positions with Data.
The ReAction figure line has been going strong for years. Action figures from several ’80s properties, including ‘MOTU,’ ‘TMNT,’ and ‘Back to the Future.’ At last, you can have a super mashup adventure of so many IPs without having to suffer through ‘Ready Player One.’
[Source: Figures.com]
‘Star Trek: Strange New World’s Producer Reveals Show ‘Is Very Much Adventure-of-the-Week’
Star Trek has faced some adversity in recent years. While critically acclaimed, the reception of series ‘Discovery’ and ‘Picard’ has been tepid by the fans. However, Anson Mount’s portrayal as favorite character Captain Pike has been widely praised by critics and fans alike.
This led to the announcement of ‘Star Trek: Strange New World,’ which discusses the history of Captain Pike as commanding officer of the USS Enterprise with Mount reprising the role. Pike was the CO prior to Captain James Kirk, played by William Shatner in the Original Series.
Little has been revealed by production company CBS other than the initial announcement as the filming was delayed due to the lockdown.
Producer and showrunner Akiva Goldsman, who is also directing the pilot, discussed the series with The Hollywood Reporter and the direction it is going.
“It’s unlike the other shows in that it’s really episodic,” he said. “If you think back to The Original Series, it was a tonally more liberal — I don’t mean in terms of politics, but it could sort of be more fluid. Like sometimes Robert Bloch would write a horror episode. Or Harlan Ellison would have ‘City on the Edge of Forever,’ which is hard sci-fi. Then there would be comedic episodes, like ‘Shore Leave’ or ‘The Trouble With Tribbles.'”
He continued, “So [co-showrunner] Henry Alonso Myers and myself are trying to serve that. We’ve all become very enamored, myself included, with serialized storytelling. And I’m talking to you from behind the stage where we’re shooting Picard, which is deeply serialized. But Strange New Worlds is very much adventure-of-the-week but with serialized character arcs.”
When asked about set designs and costume changes, Goldman insisted the show would strive to keep things within the canon.
He said, “It’s a fine line because obviously, we want to keep continuity with the storytelling and the style, but we also want Strange New Worlds to be a different show. It’s not Discovery. There are a few more reach-backs (to The Original Series) and the uniforms have been adjusted slightly, the sets are slightly different. Remember the Enterprise existed as a little piece of [the show Discovery], but now it’s its own object. When you close your eyes and think of the key sets and situations that you think of The Original Series, that’s what we’re looking to do.”
Before shifting to other Star Trek properties, he discussed why Captain Pike was specifically chosen for its own show.
“I was wildly envious of any involvement in Star Trek because I love it so much,” Goldman emphasized. He says the idea came when he was picked up as a writer for Discovery and was puzzled by their lack of involvement in that series since the timelines “overlapped.”
“When the Enterprise appeared at the end of season one, and once Anson [Mount] and Rebecca [Romijn] and Ethan [Peck] started living those characters in season two, it sort of became this wonderful inevitability,” he explained.
Besides Mount starring as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn will portray first officer Number One and Ethan Peck will reprise his role as Science Officer Spock. No word yet the character Dr. Phillip Boyce will be recast. John Hoyt portrayed the medical officer in the 1965 Original Series unaired pilot “The Cage” and would be seen again in the episode “The Menagerie” through archival footage.
DMX’s Family Warns Fans About Funeral Scammers
The family of rap star Earl Simmons, known by his stage name DMX, is alerting fans to “scammers” who are spreading false information about his funeral arrangements and about his music.
“There have been a few rumors following our loved one, Earl Simmons’, passing that we’d like to clear up,” they said in a statement obtained by Page Six. “No one has bought Earl’s masters.”
“We are not selling any merch or raising money for Earl’s funeral. If anyone is requesting money for his funeral please be aware the person is a scammer,” the family added. “We will keep the public posted on funeral/memorial service arrangements.”
“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him,” the family continued. “Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time.”
Earl Simmons passed away on April 9th, 2021, after a drug overdose at White Plains Hospital. He had been there for a week in a “vegetative” state with “lung and brain failure and no current brain activity.” He had a prolific career performing such songs as “Party Up (Up in Here)” and starred in such films as “Romeo Must Die.”
Many celebrities expressed their support for Simmons’ family and paid tribute to the rapper.
“He took everybody’s pain and made it his,” collaborator Swizz Beatz said according to TMZ. “He would go to jail to escape his pain. That’s how much pain my brother had every day… He would win an award an American Music Award, you name it and didn’t understand why he deserved it because he knew and he felt that other people deserved it more than him. He never lived for hisself.”
Mondo’s Version of Masters of the Universe’s Keldor Available Today!
Prince Keldor is the latest edition to Mondo’s 1/6th scale figures based on ‘Masters of the Universe.’ This take on the classic figures isn’t just one-to-one adaptations of the toys. Mondo’s artists quite a lot of extra detail that makes
While Mondo has issued several figures based on this property, only Man-at-Arms is available to purchase. Skeletor, He-Man, Faker, Merman have all sold out.
However, Keldor is about to be available for purchase in just a couple of hours. Mondo will be offering the man who would become Skeletor as of 1 PM CT. We spotted this press release over at Figures.com.
Featuring his two famous blades, blasters, a mid-transformation skull, the acid vile that wounded him, and finally, the Alcala Skeletor head. This collectible has a stage for everybody, and is the gruesomely best way to show off Keldor in all his former glory!
If you’re not up to date on Skeletor’s origins, let’s give you the rundown. Boneface was once known as Keldor, the exiled half-brother of King Randor. When Keldor made his move to claim the power of Castle Greyskull, he clashed directly with his kin.
During the battle, Keldor was mortally wounded with a vial of his own acid. Retreating to Snake Mountain, Keldor begged the spirit of Hordak to save his life. Skeletor was born when Keldor was merged with the spirit of Demo-Man.
If you need something more visual, here’s the origin via the 200X series:
Which other characters from ‘Masters of the Universe’ would you like to see get the Mondo treatment? I’m waiting for Triclops, personally. Let us know in the comments section.
Play Describing The Struggles Of Military Veterans Being Adapted For Streaming
‘Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret’ is a stage-play that captures the struggles military veterans face both on the battlefield and when they return to civilian life. It was written by retired Green Beret-turned-playwright Scott Mann, who wrote it based on his personal experiences he faced. The tour company he partnered with had to shut down to coronavirus concerns, so Mann is taking the play online, adapting for a streaming service.
Mann served in the US Army from 2001 to 2013, choosing to retire after achieving the rank of Lt. Colonel. Each act of the play is based on a different part of his military career.
“I found myself either in Afghanistan or getting ready to go back,” Mann said according to the Army Times.
After retiring, he became a civilian contractor, but said he had lost his sense of purpose from serving in the military. He also developed survivor’s guilt and post-traumatic stress.
He set about to write the play to help with his recovery, intending it to be a five-minute monologue before it evolved into its present formation. He soon realized he could use it as a message to his fellow veterans and their families that they are not alone.
“We need to understand the cost of modern war from the voice of the people who lived it,” Mann said. “There’s no end in sight to threats and war, but if we’re going to continue to send our men and women to fight, then we need to understand what we’re asking of them.”
The ‘Last Out’ four-person cast is made up entirely of veterans or members of a Gold Star family and has been seen in over fifty cities. After the pandemic lockdown made tours problematic, Mann decided to take the play to streaming as a film, hoping it will reach a wider audience.
Tour manager for “Last Out” Alliy Vetzel said, “The play itself was incredible, but the magic of film has allowed us to take it beyond the next level. With live theatre, you really don’t have time to do the things we were able to do in the film.”
Check out the trailer below:
GameStop Is On The Hunt For A New CEO
Ever work at GameStop? As someone who loved video games, I thought it would be a cool place for a second, part-time job. Phew, was I wrong. That place, even in the mid-2000s, was a disorganized mess.
The entire back room was packed with Nokia N-Gages. It was like Fort Knox for unwanted tech. The manager would frisk employees at the end of the night to make sure they weren’t trying to steal N-Gage phones. Yes, really!
It’s no wonder that the corporate office always appears to be in disarray. Reuters broke the news that GameStop is actively looking for someone to replace the current CEO, George Sherman. Even with the spiking stock value thanks to investors from Reddit, GME isn’t holding strong. The stock has been falling and was downgraded by analysts this week.
The model that GameStop has been holding on to even as digital sales soar is outdated. Within a span of about five miles, we have four GameStops. One is in a mall. The next one is in a plaza across from the mall. The other is in a plaza three miles away. The final store is in a mall five miles away.
That’s a lot of GameStops, and they all have the same setup. The front of the story is full of Funko Pops. The middle of the story is littered with expensive replicas, keychains, cheap tech accessories, and statues. The back half has a weird smattering of WiiU, PS3, PS4, and XBOX games. Pre-owned and new titles are mixed in together now, rather than being clearly separated.
Of course, the listing for the CEO position isn’t readily available. If you’d like to throw your hat in the ring, however, check out GameStop’s job listings on Indeed. Maybe they’ll take a chance on some plucky young upstart, and you’ll revolutionize the industry.
Need a little background on the GME stock story? Check out this video:
Did you jump on the supposed stock gravy train from a couple of months ago? Have you worked at GameStop before? Tell us your stories and what you think the company can do to bounce back in the comments.
[Source: Reuters]
Live-Action ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ Movie Coming To Netflix
Oh. It’s happening. Another anime adaptation is coming to Netflix. Yes, we’re going to get a live-action ‘Gundam’ movie, according to Forbes.
Netflix announced via a tweet, and I bit my lip as I stared at my collection of Gunpla. Oh, what could be in store for us? What changes will be made to appease the people who will never watch it?
Grab your Mobile suits! Jordan Vogt-Roberts has been set to direct and produce Legendary’s first-ever live-action feature film version of Sunrise’s GUNDAM for Netflix.
— NX (@NXOnNetflix) April 12, 2021
Jordan Vogt-Roberts is no stranger to directing large-scale action. ‘Kong: Skull Island’ was pretty good. Well, the parts with Kong and John C. Reilly were pretty good. Other than that, I don’t remember too much about the film. Brie Larson was in there somewhere, right? I vaguely remember Samuel Jackson played Samuel Jackson, too.
‘Gundam’ isn’t something that can really be addressed in one film. That’s what worries me. Can a single cinematic entry encapsulate a property with decades’ worth of movies and shows? What storyline do you pick? Which characters do you focus on? Can two hours of runtime handle the entirety of the Principality of Zeon and the Earth Federation conflict?
I wouldn’t doubt that the film will probably take on the original ‘0079’ plotline but truncated and left open-ended for a sequel. The story will be penned by ‘Lost’ writer Brian K. Vaughan. So, it may have some complex elements. Let’s hope the story goes somewhere.
If you want to see what the ‘Gundam’ movie could look like, check out these cutscenes from the mess known as ‘Gundam 0079: The War for Earth.’ Oh, the mispronunciations and awkward dialog…
What are your thoughts on Netflix’s track record of animation-to-live-action adaptations? Which storylines from ‘Gundam’ do you think would work in a two-hour movie? Let us know in the comments.
[Source: Forbes]
