‘Amazon’ Unleashes An ‘Anime Strike’

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January 13, 2017

Amazon wants everyone to watch anime. The delivery giant already offers their Amazon Video service as a way for people to enjoy digital media but they have decided to target a different demographic. They have decided to offer an anime only streaming service they are calling Anime Strike. The channel will feature a mixture of different titles from features such as Vampire Hunter D and Akira, to exclusives such as Onihei and Chi’s Sweet Adventure, and will even provide same day as they air in Japan shows such as Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga and Scum’s Wish. The channel plans to cater to a much more adult demographic by offering Seinen (the term used for “older male intended audience”) titles and will be commercial free for only $4.99 with a free seven-day trial.

Amazon previously had a hit last year by having the exclusive streaming rights to Kabaneri of The Iron Fortress, an action series featuring humanity having to fight off Kabane, zombie like creatures whose hearts are covered with a protective iron shell. The series found an audience as its themes and atmosphere seemed to hold a similar tone to Attack on Titan. The company may just have something if they keep finding ways to obtain quality titles like Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress and being able to offer them through a service like Anime Strike would be the ideal way of delivering them.

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Charlie Cox on Getting Recognized By Fans; Talks ‘Defenders’ Team Dynamic

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Aric Sweeny

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January 13, 2017

Entertainment Weekly recently caught up with Daredevil star Charlie Cox, and the actor shared a story about getting recognized in public by fans of the character.

“Yeah, I do remember them saying, “We’re going to make Daredevil and then Jessica Jones and then eventually do The Defenders,” and I remember thinking, “We’ll see.” [Laughs] I felt a great deal of pressure but more so because I very quickly became aware of the level of fandom that exists around these characters. That’s where the pressure lied.

I was blissfully ignorant for two months and then I was being recognized for a character that hadn’t actually appeared on television yet. It was weird. Like, people came up to me and knew me as Daredevil before any footage had come out. I remember a guy on the subway being like, “You’re Charlie Cox. You’re Daredevil.” And I was like, “Yeah…?” I was barely Daredevil. I hadn’t even signed the contract, you know? And he was like, “Can I ask you one question? There’s a red suit and then another suit that’s black and yellow. What color is the suit [on the show]?”

And I made a joke. I said, “It’s green, right?” The look of horror on this guy’s face! [Laughs] But I do remember we went to Comic-Con, and the fans have been incredibly generous and care greatly about the characters, so the pressure I felt was really for the fans. I wanted this to be a true representation of this character.”

Next, Cox discussed where Matt Murdock is mentally when The Defenders starts.

“Well, it’s been a few months since the end of season 2. I think it’s been quite a challenging few months for him. He took the death of Elektra very badly —I think he feels responsible for that. One of Matt’s big things is trying to protect the people he loves, which is why he keeps his identity hidden, and he’s failed. He’s left holding the dead body of a loved one, and so I think he’s tried to turn a corner.

It’s almost like quitting an addiction in the hope that it will get easier. He’s perhaps a little bit lost, and the best he can do for now is to not engage in his vigilante activities. When we meet him at the beginning of The Defenders, I’m not sure he’s completely found peace with that idea. I think he’s doing the best with what he can at the time. He finds himself between a rock and a hard place, which is the crux of his issue really from the beginning of season 1. “Should I or shouldn’t I? What is more beneficial to society?”

Additionally, he talked about why The Defenders do what they do.

“From what we’ve shot so far, they want to genuinely make a difference and help people out. I’m not convinced that Jessica Jones feels quite as earnestly about that [laughs], but in some ways paradoxically, these great powers are also our great shame. These characters are living with a shame and a loneliness and have felt kind of ostracized. I think they felt like freaks and have been misunderstood. And as sad as that sounds, there’s also something quite beautiful about that. There’s something quite human about that.”

What are your thoughts on Cox’s comments regarding The Defenders? Are you looking forward to the show? Let us know in the comments!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBZtM8q2Z1g

The Defenders hits Netflix this summer.

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Breakdown For Marvel’s Inhumans Casting Revealed

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Jonathan Bruce

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January 13, 2017

Inhumans Marvel — This could be epic – assuming they get good actors to play the Inhumans.

Casting is underway for Marvel’s Inhumans series.

As Comicbook.com reports, Marvel Studios and ABC have put out a casting call for an untitled drama. While the characters have generic names, their personalities do stand out as being familiar.

BRODERICK- 30-40. Caucasian. Can say volumes with just a look. Strong, thoughtful and private. This would appear to be Black Bolt.

MARJORIE- Female. 30-40. Caucasian. An elegant and intelligent advisor to her husband, she struggles to find her place outside of their relationship, as others tend to view her as just a pretty face. Strong and resourceful, she’s not afraid to break the rules when the situation demands it. Based on the description, this character is likely Medusa.

MARTY- Male. 30-40. Caucasian. Broderick’s younger brother; he is intelligent, charming and articulate. He comes across as a man of the people but secretly covets power. Clearly, this refers to Maximus.

Inhumans Maximus — Maximus would make for an interesting frenemy- if they play up his dark side

KEVIN- Male. 30-40. Slight of build, his mind is his greatest asset. Always prepared with a plan, his outlook on life is the glass is always half-empty and often cracked and dirty as well. Though his outlook can be grim he has a droll, dry sense of humour. No doubt this is Karnak.

GRADY- Male. 25-35. Impetuous and brash, he has serious impulse control issues which frequently get him into trouble whether its women, booze or fighting. He loves life and lives in the moment for better or worse. This is clearly Gorgon.

CHRISTINE- Female. 18-25 to play 18. Soulful but still learning the ways of the world, she has the arrogance of youth. Impetuous and independent, she is also deeply devoted to her family. All signs point to her being Crystal.

TIMOTHY- Male. 25-35. SFXMU required. Supremely athletic. The ultimate picture of cool. He’s calm under pressure and willing to do anything to get the job done. This is most likely Triton.

Last but not least, there is the Inhumans’ loyal pet, Lockjaw. Marvel and ABC will likely bring him to life with the aid of VFX.

Marvel’s Inhumans debuts in IMAX on September 4. The rest of the series will air on the ABC network.

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Ben Affleck On ‘Justice League’; Sienna Miller In ‘The Batman’?

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Aric Sweeny

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January 13, 2017

In a recent interview with HeyUGuys on Youtube, Batman actor Ben Affleck talked about what it was like working on Justice League.

“It was great, and there’s a lot of changes and a lot of new stuff. There was a whole feeling of kind of ‘rebirth’ and there’s an exciting group of actors. You know, Ezra Miller and Jason Momoa and guys like that, so much fun, and Gal Gadot who’s great and Henry Cavill. It was a lot of fun.”

The actor then went on to talk about how Sienna Miller would potentially fit into the Batman film that Affleck is writing and directing.

“She’s perfect for anything. She could do anything. Vicki Vale’s kind of bitchy, I think she’s better for…well, we won’t say that.”

Now the question is for you: if any, what role would you like to see Miller play in The Batman? Let us know in the comments below.

Justice League: Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League hits theaters on November 17, 2017.

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Review: ‘Mega Princess’ #3: Under The Sea

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Anthony Wendel

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Max and Justine’s search is almost all washed up when they get in over their heads with their Atlantean neighbors! Water they going to do?!

Writing

Thanks to new magic, Max gets a mermaid tail and is able to explore the watery kingdom in search of her brother. She and Justine meet a fish called Todd, a puffer who can’t puff well. Todd is incredibly cute and is one of the most enjoyable character the pair have met so far.

This book is filled with adorable creatures. Writer Kelly Thompson has created a whimsical world. Taking the premise of a princess wanting more and having them work towards their goal instead of simply being it given by magic allows for much better story telling. Princesses don’t always have to simply sit on a throne and should seek out their dreams (in this case, trying to be the greatest detective ever). This series has the perfect mixture of adventure and fun which is an ideal book for young readers.

Artwork

The artist team of Brianne Drouhard and M. Victoria Robado offer a very fun and light art style in this book. Unfortunately, this issue isn’t nearly as detailed as in the previous issues. The background panels of several pages are basically blank. Luckily the character designs are still very entertaining and adorable.

Conclusion

Mega Princess is a perfect book for youths who would benefit from reading more comics. With only two issues left, this series is shaping up to be a promising trade paperback to place in the hand of an individual who wants to get into comics. Hopefully this series will get enough attention and the junior detective known as Mega Princess will have the opportunity to go on more adventures in the future. Because the world needs more detective princesses on the case.

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Lucasfilm Shuts Down CGI Carrie Fisher Rumor

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Matthew Sardo

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January 13, 2017

StarWars.com released a statement Friday concerning how the franchise will move on after Carrie Fisher’s sudden death in late December.

We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address. We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher’s performance as Princess or General Leia Organa.

Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family. She was our princess, our general, and more importantly, our friend. We are still hurting from her loss. We cherish her memory and legacy as Princess Leia, and will always strive to honor everything she gave to Star Wars.

The ethical debate heated up after a CGI version of Princess Leia appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

How do you think Lucasfilm should honor Fisher and continue on with Episode IX? Comment below.

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‘T2 Trainspotting’ The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Tracklist

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Matthew Sardo

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January 13, 2017

Sony Pictures announced Friday, the T2 Trainspotting: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be released via Polydor Records in the UK and Interscope Records in the US on January 27.

The eagerly anticipated soundtrack features new tracks from Young Fathers, High Contrast and Underworld as well as reworkings of two songs from the original soundtrack: Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life,” remixed by The Prodigy and “Slow Slippy,” a new take by Underworld on their iconic track “Born Slippy,” Wolf Alice and Fat White Family also appear on the soundtrack alongside classics from Blondie, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Queen.

T2 Trainspotting: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack tracklisting is:
01 – Lust For Life (The Prodigy Remix) -Iggy Pop (The Prodigy Remix)
02 – Shotgun Mouthwash – High Contrast
03 – Silk – Wolf Alice
04 – Get Up – Young Fathers
05 – Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
06 – Eventually But – Underworld and Ewen Bremner
07 – Only God Knows – Young Fathers
08 – Dad’s Best Friend – The Rubberbandits
09 – Dreaming – Blondie
10 – Radio Ga Ga – Queen
11 – It’s Like That – RUN-DMC vs. Jason Nevins
12 – (White Man) in Hammersmith Palais – The Clash
13 – Rain or Shine – Young Fathers
14 – Whitest Boy on the Beach – Fat White Family
15 – Slow Slippy – Underworld

‘T2 Trainspotting’ is the sequel to the 1996 film ‘Trainspotting.’ It is directed by Danny Boyle, written by John Hodge and produced by Andrew Macdonald, Danny Boyle, Christian Colson and Bernard Bellew. T2 Trainspotting is based on the novels Porno and Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh and features the original cast of Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle. It will be released in theaters in the UK on January 27, 2017 and in the US beginning March 17, 2017.

First there was an opportunity……then there was a betrayal. Twenty years have gone by. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns to the only place he can ever call home. They are waiting for him: Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), and Begbie (Robert Carlyle). Other old friends are waiting too: sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, friendship, love, longing, fear, regret, diamorphine, self-destruction and mortal danger, they are all lined up to welcome him, ready to join the dance.

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Side Launch Brewing Company: Dark Lager – An Unfiltered Review

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Michael Bedford

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The holiday season is well over now but I, for one, am still working through the beers I got as gifts from relatives who know of my love for tasty brews. As I’ve drunk all the rest, the only beer I have left from the holiday influx is Side Launch Brewing Company‘s Dark Lager. Having previously reviewed Side Launch’s Pale Ale, I won’t go into much detail here about the Collingwood brewery.

Dark Lager is a well-established brew, having won Bronze and Gold in the 2016 and 2014 Ontario Brewing Awards respectively. But, even with its award-winning history, I’ve never had one, so I look forward to enjoying this well pedigreed lager for the first time.

Side Launch Brewing Company: Dark Lager – First Sip

Side Launch’s Dark Lager pours an opaque brown with a thick layer of tan foam that dissipates slowly. This brew has a semi-sweet taste with notes of roasted nuts. Closer, in my mind, to a porter than a lager, Dark Lager is just that. Dark Lager’s flavour lingers, and its slightly bitter aftertaste dries out my mouth. With relatively active bubbles, Dark Lager’s mouthfeel is fizzy like a lager rather than watery like some porters.

Side Launch Brewing Company: Dark Lager – Last Sip

Because of its bold flavour, 5.3% ABV rating, and 473-mL format, I limit myself to one per night. Although the can says “lager,” this is a wholly different experience from drinking a Moosehead. It’s more like a stout minus the foam and watery mouthfeel.

This is a great brew to have with dinner, whether that dinner be ribs or seasonal vegetables. Just make sure that whatever you’re eating is savoury. Dark Lager’s sweet flavour pairs well with salty and/or spicy foods.

Despite its name, Dark Lager isn’t likely to please your “lager-only” friends (those who only drink golden-coloured beer), so save this one for yourself unless you’re giving it to someone like me who loves all the good beers … mmmmm, all the good beers …

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The OTHER Friday the 13th Series No One Ever Talks About

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Ruben Diaz

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January 13, 2017

Everyone is familiar with the long-standing film series Friday the 13th starring hockey mask-wearing, zombie-robot creature of chaos Jason Vorhees. But there’s another series called Friday the 13th which ran on television from 1987 until 1990. Though the show had nothing to do with the film series, they shared a connection beyond the name, and the show had a charm and a premise that deserve a little more attention.

Friday the 13th: The Series or Friday’s Curse as it was known in the UK, starred cousins Micki (Robey) and Ryan (John D. LaMay), who inherit their uncle’s antique shop. Little do they know, their Uncle Vendredi (or Friday in French) made a pact with the Devil (YOLO!) who cursed many of the items. Micki and Ryan set out to recover the items before they can cause harm. It was Warehouse 13 long before Warehouse 13 was even a blank sheet of paper. In fact, The Series would even store its recovered items in a vault.

Both Friday the 13th the film series and the television series shared a producer, Frank Mancuso, Jr., who purposefully borrowed the film’s title to help sell the show to networks and find an audience. The series did find an audience for three seasons and 70+ episodes. The show even earned several nominations, including the 12 Gemini nominations and two Emmy Award nominations for visual effects.

So, why doesn’t the series get more love? For starters, it was inconsistent. Friday the 13th: The Series was a sort of Twilight Zone or Outer Limits, with cursed items featuring at the heart of morality stories. Some were well-done, others, not-so-much. As the series went on, it introduced a larger story arc and a new love interest for red-hot lead actress Robey. But in 1990, the show was abruptly canceled without any closure.

Friday The 13th: The Series Fun Fact

Legendary Director David Cronenberg, who appeared in a cameo in Jason X, also directed an episode of the series called “Faith Healer.”

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Supergirl Mid-Season Premiere Trailer for “Supergirl Lives” has Arrived

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Wesley Messer

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January 13, 2017

The Mid-Season Premiere of Supergirl, “Supergirl Lives” arrives on January 23, and a trailer is here for you to check out. Via The CW through ComingSoon.Net, the trailer sets up a lot of major events to come in the episode. The Dominators, Roulette, Livewire, and more are shown in the trailer, this looks to be one jam-packed premiere. Though don’t take my word for it, take a look at the trailer for yourself in the video above and see what you think. After you’re finished take a look at the synopsis below and see what is going to happen in this episode. See for yourself all the craziness to come in the Kevin Smith directed mid-season premiere.

Here is the Synopsis for “Supergirl Lives” below, witness the madness to come for yourself.

Kara (Melissa Benoist) is moved by the story of a missing woman named Izzy (guest star Harley Quinn Smith) and decides to investigate despite Snapper Carr’s (guest star Ian Gomez) order to leave it alone. Kara takes Mon-El (Chris Wood) with her to the last place Izzy was seen and the duo find themselves thrust through a portal to another planet, Slaver’s Moon, where the downtrodden are sold as slaves. The leader of the trafficking ring is none other than Roulette (guest star Dichen Lachman). To make matters worse, Slaver’s Moon has a red sun, which means Kara and Mon-El are stripped of their powers and stuck on the planet with no way home. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Alex (Chyler Leigh) blames herself for Kara’s disappearance, fearing she’s become too focused on her new relationship with Maggie (guest star Floriana Lima) and too complacent in watching out for her sister.

This has a lot of potential from the trailer and Kevin Smith has overall done well with directing his DC TV episodes on The CW. Of course now I’m curious what you all think of the trailer and upcoming premiere. Feel free to let us know in the comment section below. It’s been a solid year for Supergirl and hopefully “Supergirl Lives” keeps up the strong quality of this season.

The episode “Supergirl Lives” was scripted by Eric Carrasco and Jess Kardos. The story of the episode comes from Andrew Kreisberg.

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