‘Goonies’ legend Sean Astin called the Monkeys Fighting Robots hotline today to discuss his latest project Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed which is available today on video on demand (iTunes, Amazon).
“I fell in love with the subject matter, and I fell in love with Jeremy Snead’s passion for a subject,” said Astin .
The actor also gave an update on a ‘Goonies’ sequel that fans might not be excited to here.
“This is no update, except to say that Richard Donner I know is absolutely determined to get it made and I know Steven Spielberg likes it and I know they have developed a lot of different screenplays and some day you got to image it has to happen,” said Astin.
“My thing now is I think they will just reboot it from scratch,” said Astin.
Astin couldn’t comment on season two of Stranger Things but did hint that his character Bob Newby, might last longer than his character from The Strain, Jim Kent, who was killed off after eight episodes.
Liste To The Complete Sean Astin Interview – December 16, 2016
About Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed Video games have gone from an obscure science experiment in the early 1960’s to the biggest entertainment medium on the planet. Unlocked is an eight-part documentary series that provides firsthand stories by industry icons, celebrities, consumers, and field experts on the culture, technology, history, and future of the video game industry. Unlocked follows several familiar faces as they learn about the exciting world of video games. (iTunes, Amazon)
Although this is all entertaining speculation, neither CBS nor Paramount has confirmed any of it via startrek.com. So, valid or not, without an official announcement, rumours of Martin-Green’s involvement remain rumours.
But, while fans of Sasha, Martin-Green’s character on The Walking Dead, chew their nails, Star Trek fans seeking to get a better picture of what Star Trek: Discovery will involve enjoy three more deliciously confirmed casting announcements. Check out my recent article on Discovery’s three previous casting announcements.
And, not only are they confirmed, they’re all Klingons. This is happy news to Star Trek fans who have been waiting for an announcement about how the new show will reference familiar elements from the franchise. But, some Trekkies worry about what the Klingons will look like.
T’Kuvma, forehead ridges or no?
Star Trek: Discovery, Chris Obi – T’Kuvma
Whatever they look end up looking like, it appears that the Klingons will be back to their old habit of engaging in civil war. Startrek.com’s casting announcement notes that Obi’s character T’Kuvma will be working on uniting the various Klingon houses.
Klingons resolve their bridge disputes in unique ways … how long will Kol stay T’Kuvma’s protégé?
Star Trek: Discovery, Shazad Latif – Kol
But, no Klingon politician is complete without a protégé. So, Shazad Latif, probably best known for playing Dr. Henry Jekyll in Penny Dreadful, will play Klingon commander Kol.
With a presence like Barbara March‘s, Chieffo looks like a good fit to play a Klingon battle deck commander.
Star Trek: Discovery, Mary Chieffo – L’Rell
Like the other confirmed Klingons, Paramount and CBS haven’t said much about L’Rell’s back story. Seemingly picked for her six feet of height rather than her experience appearing in science-fiction roles, Chieffo’s credits include Girls! Girls! Girls! and the short film The Perfect Fit.
Marvel Comics announced Friday afternoon the company will release 26 VENOMIZED VARIANTS in March.
The month of March. Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming. And Venom is taking over! That’s right True Believer, the sinister symbiote made his big return in the pages of Mike Costa and Gerardo Sandoval’s hit Venom series. But that was just the beginning! Marvel’s celebrating all things Venom in the month of March with a big issue and an even bigger variant program. It all kicks off with the can’t-miss VENOM #5, as the new host comes face-to-face with the symbiote’s greatest nemesis – the Amazing Spider-Man! Plus, a shocking return that will have fans everywhere talking! – Marvel PR
“Mike and Gerardo have a lot up their sleeves and they’re just getting started,” says Associate Editor Devin Lewis. “Each issue ramps up the stakes, and March’s VENOM #5 is the biggest one yet. With a knock-down, drag-out fight with the one-and-only Spider-Man and a cliffhanger that’s definitely going to turn lots of heads.”
Are you excited for the VENOMIZED VARIANTS? Comment below.
The complete list of artists and covers:
1. ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #18 by Francesco Mattina
2. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25 by Dave Johnson
3. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #5 by Humberto Ramos
4. AVENGERS #5 by David Marquez
5. BLACK PANTHER #12 by Elizabeth Torque
6. CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #13 by Tom Raney
7. CHAMPIONS #6 by Mike Deodato
8. DEADPOOL #28 by David Lopez
9. DOCTOR STRANGE #18 by Tess Fowler
10. GAMORA #4 by Stephanie Hans
11. GHOST RIDER #5 by Dustin Weaver
12. HULK #4 by Emmanuela Lupacchino
13. INHUMANS PRIME #1 by Ryan Stegman
14. INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #5 by Rick Leonardi
15. KINGPIN #2 by Clayton Crain
16. MAN-THING #1 by Stephanie Hans
17. THE MIGHTY CAPTAIN MARVEL #3 by Clayton Crain
18. OCCUPY AVENGERS #5 by Paolo Siquera
19. OLD MAN LOGAN #19 by Gustavo Duarte
20. SPIDER-GWEN #18 by Sophie Campbell
21. SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #15 by Dave Williams
22. THANOS #5 by Rob Guillory
23. THE TOTALLY AWESOME HULK #17 by Mike Choi
24. THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #18 by Kate Leth
25. THE UNBELIEVABLE GWENPOOL #13 by Yasmine Putri
26. X-MEN PRIME #1 by Kris Anka
20th Century Fox released the first trailer and images for ‘Snatched’ starring Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. This is the Mother’s Day raunchy comedy that everyone was asking for (no), not sure if mom and raunchy go together.
Hawn and Schumer get ‘snatched’ in South America, shenanigans then ensue. Watch the RED BAND trailer below.
‘Snatched’ is directed by Tom McGrath, from Katie Dippold’s script, and stars Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, and Christopher Meloni.
After May 31, 2017, Mother’s Day will never be the same. What did you think of teh traier? Comment below.
I truly believe were are in a new Golden Age of comics. Not only have they invaded the mainstream via cineplexes and TV screens, the funny books themselves have gotten increasingly varied, earned higher exposure, and received more respect than they ever have. With that in mind, I compiled a list of what I consider to be the five best graphic novels and collected works released in 2016. As I said, variety has been key, as this list contains everything from talking biker monkeys, time-travel, slackers, Batman, and the very real battle for civil rights.
Patience – Fantagraphics
Daniel Clowes latest, Patience, is perhaps his best work in a long time. A time-travel and psychedelic epic, the story of a grieving man’s quest to go back in time and avert his wife’s murder is both highly accessible and mind-bending unique. It’s the kind of genre story only Daniel Clowes could tell. It also features some of the most gorgeous art Clowes has produced in years, with Jack Kirby inspired layouts and designs that leap off the page. It’s a beautifully bound book too, with the highest of printing qualities. More than a one-time read, this is a must own.
Dark Night: A Batman Story – DC/Vertigo
Paul Dini’s and Eduardo Risso’s original graphic novel is one of the most powerful books DC/Vertigo has ever done. Dini, best known as one of the creative forces behind the juggernaut that wasBatman: The Animated series, tells a highly painful and personal story about loneliness, the dark side of success, and how a violent and random act can almost destroy a person. In opening up about his mugging and battles with depression, Dini uses Batman and his rogues’ gallery as metaphors for the aspects of one’s own psyche. Risso, using different art styles, brings it all to life and creates some truly haunting and gut-punching images. It’s a Batman tale we have never seen before.
Minimum Wage Book Two: So Many Bad Decisions – Image Comics
Bob Fingerman’s Minimum Wage returned to Image after an original run on Fantagraphics. But that decade-long sabbatical did nothing to affect the book, as Minimum Wage continues to be funny, relatable, and compulsively readable. The on-going story of Rob, his many attempts at romance, success in comics, and experiences in New York with his motley crew of friends is some of the most fun you can currently have reading comics. With art that is reminiscent of the best of Mad Magazine and underground comics, Minimum Wage will keep you laughing and turning pages. Book Two brings in a new job for Rob, a friendship with comedian Marc Maron, and of course another heartbreaking break-up. This is the best modern sitcom not currently on television.
The Humans Volume Two: Humans Till Death – Image Comics
The Humans by Keenan Marshall Keller and Tom Nelly is truly unique. A ‘70s Roger Corman style biker movie on paper with an added twist; the characters are all anthropomorphized apes. And this isn’t done in a Planet of The Apes-style twist, it’s just taken as a matter of fact. And although there are actual humans in the book, they are slaves and feral. The story is a drug-fueled, crime filled tale of rebellion and counter-culture madness right out of classic underground comics and books. The art is refreshingly hand drawn in look and has some of the best use of panel structure and lettering I have seen in years. The Humans has been slowly making waves in the comics world, and I truly hope it becomes the breakout hit it deserves to be in 2017.
March: Book Three – Top Shelf
Without a doubt the most important comic on this list. In fact, it’s one of the most important books of the year and was the recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. March: Book Three is the final volume in Congressman John Lewis’ powerful autobiography of his catalytic involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Co-written with Andrew Aydin and illustrated with great detail, emotion and atmosphere by Nate Powell (Any Empire), it’s a significant achievement for the power of comics to tell a compelling and necessary part of history. As comics mature in the United States, books like March prove that “comics” are a medium and not a genre. That sequential art can sit among the best novels and textbooks in classrooms and libraries across the world. It’s a monumental achievement on many fronts, and a culture event not to be missed.
So there you go folks. What other graphic novels and collected works did you enjoy this year? Leave some comments below!
The CW’s upcoming show Riverdale is adding yet another teen icon to it’s cast, reports ComicBookResources.com. In addition to 90s heartthrob Luke Perry (Beverly Hills, 90210) as Archie’s father, former John Hughes muse Molly Ringwald will be playing Mary Andrews. The character is described as
A woman who comes back to town in her family’s hour of need. She not only reconnects with Archie and her husband, Fred (Luke Perry), but also her former high school gal-pals Hermione Lodge (Marisol Nichols) and Alice Cooper (Mädchen Amick), just in time for a Homecoming Dance.
Riverdale will be written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, known for the breakout hit comic book title Afterlife With Archie. It is produced by Warner Brothers Studios and Berlanti Productions (Supergirl/Arrow/The Flash/Legends of Tomorrow). The show’s description is
a subversive take on the classic Archie mythos. The live-action series offers a bold, compelling take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, and their friends, exploring small-town life and the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade. The show will focus on the eternal love triangle of Archie Andrews, girl-next-door Betty Cooper, and rich socialite Veronica Lodge, and will include the entire cast of characters from the comic books—including Archie’s rival, Reggie Mantle, and his best friend, Jughead Jones.
The show will debut on the CW January 26, 2017. It stars KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Ross Butler as Reggie Mantle, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper, and Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge. You can check out a promo below.
While 2016 got off to a relatively slow start at the movies, it appears we are approaching the end of the year with quite a little flourish. What normally would be an easy task of compiling the top ten films of this year ended up being somewhat complicated by the fantastic releases that came out in the fall. So in the interest of being fair to all of these films (also because I couldn’t narrow my list any further) here are the top 16 films for 2016. Please note that I reserve the right to update this list because we’ve not had the opportunity to screen Martin Scorsese’s film Silence yet.
Honorable Mention: Green Room, Deadpool, Jackie, Ghostbusters
If you challenged any critic to come up with a list of films that were different from each other, I’m not sure they could do a better job than this list of honorable mentions. While these films may have little in common with one another, each of them brought their brand of quality to the screen and delighted audiences in their way.
Green Room was an excellent film which was flawlessly executed by a cast lead by Patrick Stewart and the late Anton Yelchin. This wasn’t your typical horror film but certainly wasn’t tame by any stretch of the imagination. The brilliance of this movie is in its narrative. Jeremy Saulnier crafted a tale that was able to utilize the smallest of spaces and the tiniest of details to amp up the tension in the film
Deadpool deserves to be on a majority of best lists due to its impact on the landscape of superhero movies. This film showed that it was not only okay to break that “4th wall” but that rated R super films could flourish (Deadpool’s success lead to Logan being made).
Jackie is a superb look at the life of the former first lady following the assassination of her husband, President Kennedy. Natalie Portman is sensational in a film that will most certainly make her the favorite to win her 2nd Oscar. I had higher hopes for this film as a whole, but it just didn’t warrant being in the Top 16 (but it’s close just based on Natalie Portman’s performance alone).
Director Paul Feig took a risk when he decided to make his new Ghostbusters team all female. Whether anyone is willing to admit or not, Ghostbusters struck a nerve with the public. It was fun, light-hearted, and showed that ladies scientists can kick butt as well. It was also well received by a majority of critics and fans as well. If this film had been given more of a shot and not be subjected to the deluge of hatred from the hardcore old school Ghostbuster fans, this film could have done even better at the box-office.
16. Moana
This film has brought pure joy to the audiences that have already been lucky enough to see it. Disney has managed to craft a narrative that’s equal parts an empowerment story and a stupendously engaging adventure that we haven’t seen since Aladdin. Dwayne Johnson steals the movie as Maui.
15. A Monster Calls
A powerful film about grief and how a boy is coming to terms with his mother’s impending death. Fantastic visual effects and compelling performances by the entire cast.
14. Neon Demon
Did you know that brutality could be made to look so beautiful? This film has to be considered one of the riskier releases and those who took on the film were rewarded with a film that was visually stunning.
13. Lion
Another visually stunning film with tremendous performances. This movie is worth seeing if for no other reason than to witness the how outstanding Dev Patel is.
12. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
A fantastic addition to the Star Wars legacy. Felicity Jones is fantastic in the film, and the narrative is deliciously crafted that Rogue One fits in beautifully in between Episode III and IV.
11. Hacksaw Ridge
A scintillating look at the actual story of private Desmond Doss and at a portion of World War II that is often ignored in Hollywood. Andrew Garfield’s performance in this film will garner him attention during awards season as will the direction of Mel Gibson.
10.Nocturnal Animals
Tom Ford’s look into the depravity of the human condition is hard to stomach at times, but no matter how much you want to look away, it’s impossible to do. Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Linney, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson all are fantastic in the film.
9. 10 Cloverfield Lane
While you won’t find 10 Cloverfield Lane on too many “Best of” lists, this film cracks the Top 10 based on the performance of John Goodman. Goodman is so violent, scary, and so manipulative that I was tense the entire time. To me, this film was a guilty pleasure that I’d watch again in a second.
8.Captain Fantastic
This is the best Viggo Mortensen film I’ve ever seen. This movie has and will continue to blow audiences away. The reason why it’s not higher that 8th is it gets to be a tad bit long towards the end but overall it’s one of 2016’s must see films.
7. The Edge Of Seventeen
Anyone who goes into this film thinking it’s going to be your typical run of the mill teen “dramedy,” is sadly mistaken. This movie has a perfect balance of great acting, a poignant narrative, and film with such heart that most audiences will be emotional towards the end of the movie. Woody Harrelson and Hailee Steinfeld deliver knockout performances.
6. Hell or High Water
If I were writing a list of the most surprising films of 2016, The Edge of Seventeen and Hell or High Water would certainly be in my top two. Instead of the usual plastic performances that we’ve grown to expect from Chris Pine, we were treated to a nuanced and incredibly layered one. Ben Foster doesn’t disappoint in a film that will surprise anyone that’s willing to give it a shot.
5. Fences
Denzel Washington directs and stars along with Viola Davis in a film based on the August Wilson play. Washington shows such vision in the staging of the play and is tremendous in the lead role, but the story of this film is Viola Davis.
4. Arrival
This certainly has been Amy Adams year. Arrival is an outstanding film anchored by blistering performances by both Adams and Jeremy Renner. It’s the first alien invasion I’ve seen where a single shot isn’t fired.
3. Manchester By The Sea
If this list were the best performances of 2016, then Casey Affleck would be number one, and it wouldn’t even be close. Never have I seen a film deal with grief in such a raw and real way. This movie grabs hold of its audience and refuses to let go.
2. La La Land
Deciding between the first and the second-ranked films was pretty challenging. La La Land is exceptionally staged and masterfully directed. On top of that, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling both deliver world class performances in a film that transports you to the golden age of Hollywood.
1. Moonlight
Beautifully shot, masterfully directed, and skillfully performed are just a fraction of the mountain of compliments I could give this film. This movie affected me on both a personal and professional level (which was the ultimately the deciding factor). Moonlight is the type of film that will resonate with me long after I’m done reviewing movies for a living.
What was your favorite film of 2016? Comment below.
In a recent episode of the Japanese show Oha Suta, they announced the new Pokemon film hitting theaters in 2017 – Pokemon: I Choose You. Along with the announcement of the title, we got a trailer and poster, which seems to be hinting at a series reboot.
The poster is what really gets me excited. The shot is taken directly from the first episode of the original series anime, in which Ash sees Ho-Oh flying by.
If this film turns out to be a reboot, how would you feel? Comment down below and let us know!
Pokemon: I Choose You is released on July 15, 2017.
We’re only a couple months from the premiere of Marvel’s Legion, and the company has released a new banner for the show via Twitter.
The show takes place in the X-Men Cinematic Universe includes David Haller (Dan Stevens), The Eye (Mackenzie Gray, Dr. Poole (Scott Lawrence), and Amy Haller (Katie Aselton). Read the full cast list here.
“Legion follows David Haller, a troubled young man who may be more than human. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he’s confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and visions might be real.”
Back in 1993, Studio Ghibli released a film titled Ocean Waves. It was a hit in Japan, but due to licensing reasons, never made it to theaters in the United States.
Now, from December 2016 to March 2017, Ocean Waves will be shown in theaters across the country, according to Anime News Network.
This film was the first from Studio Ghibli to not be directed by Hayao Miyazaki, as it was helmed by Tomomi Mochizuki instead.
Here’s the list of cities and towns that Ocean Waves will be shown in:
New York, NY
Toronto, ON
Alburquerque, NM
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kansas City, MO
Portland, OR
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Denver, CO
Santa Ana, CA
Tempe, AZ
Waterloo, ON
Atlanta, GA
San Franciso, CA
Fairfax, VA
Washington, DC
Dallas, TX
Plano, TX
San Diego, CA
Honolulu, HI
Pittsburgh, PA
Vancouver, BC
Columbus, OH
Cleveland, OH
Port Orchard, WA
Will you be checking out this unreleased Ghibli film in theaters? Let us know in the comments section!
