A new extended TV spot for The Lego Batman Movie has been released, putting focus on Zach Galifianakis as the Joker. Watch it below.
“In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO® Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble—LEGO Batman—stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.”
The movie features Will Arnett as Batman, Michael Cera as Robin, Jenny Slate as Harley Quinn, Rosario Dawson as Barbara Gordon, Bille Dee Williams as Two-Face, and Ralph Fiennes as Alfred Pennyworth.
The Lego Batman Movie hits theaters on February 10, 2017.
The Golden Globes are like your favorite uncle. They don’t hold as much sway as your parents but they’re way more fun and they might get a little too drunk at the family reunion. This year, however, instead of Ricky Gervais coming in hot, NBC has tapped their very own milquetoast late-night host Jimmy Fallon to emcee things.
Here is the entire list of the 2016 Golden Globe nominees, in film and television. Shout out to Hell or High Water, by the way…
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell Or High Water
Lion
Manchester By The Sea
Moonlight
Best Director – Motion Picture:
Damien Chazelle
Tom Ford
Mel Gibson
Barry Jenkins
Kenneth Lonergan
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Annette Bening
Lily Collins
Hailee Steinfeld
Emma Stone
Meryl Streep
Best Television Series – Drama
The Crown
Game Of Thrones
Stranger Things
This Is Us
Westworld
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Rami Malek
Bob Odenkirk
Matthew Rhys
Liev Scrieibler
Billy Bob Thornton
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
20th Century Women
Deadpool
La La Land
Florence Foster Jenkins
Sing Street
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Amy Adams
Jessica Chastain
Isabelle
Ruth Negga
Natalie Porton
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Casey Affleck
Joel Edgerton
Andrew Garfield
Viggo Mortensen
Denzel Washington
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Anthony Anderson
Gael Garcia Bernal
Donald Glover
Nick Nolte
Jeffrey Tambor
Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Drama
Caitriona Balfe
Claire Foy
Keri Russell
Winona Ryder
Evan Rachel Wood
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Viola Davis
Naomie Harris
Nicole Kidman
Octavia Spencer
Michelle Williams
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Colin Farrell
Ryan Gosling
Hugh Grant
Jonah Hill
Ryan Reynolds
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Cant Stop The Feeling, Trolls
City Of Stars, La La Land
Faith, Sing
Gold, Gold
How Far I’ll Go, Moana
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Riz Ahmed, The Night Of
Bryan Cranston, All The Way
Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
John Turturro, The Night Of
Courtney B Vance, The People Vs OJ
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Atlanta
Black-ish
Mozart In The Jungle
Transparent
Veep
Best Original Score – Motion Picture
Moonlight
La La Land
Arrival
Lion
Hidden Figures
Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Olivia Colman, The Night Manager
Lena Heady, Game Of Thrones
Chrissy Metz
Mandy Moore
Thandie Newton, Westworld
Best Motion Picture – Animated
Kubo and the Two Strings
Moana
My Life As A Zucchini
Sing
Zootopia
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Riley Keough
Sarah Paulson
Charlotte Rampling
Kerry Washington, Confirmation
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Sterling K Brown
Hugh Laurie
John Lithgow
Christian Slater
John Travolta
Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Devine
Elle
Neruda
The Salesman
Toni Erdmann
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Rachel Bloom
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Sarah Jessica Parker
Issa Rae
Gina Rodriguez
Tracee Ellis-Ross
Best Limited Series
American Crime
The Dresser
The Night Manager
The Night Of
The People V OJ
Best Original Screenplay
La La Land
Nocturnal Animals
Moonlight
Manchester By The Sea
Hell Or High Water
The holidays are coming and with them the ubiquitous limited-release beers and gift packs. As such you may have seen these 650-mL bottles on the shelves of your local beer and liquor store. Never one to miss an opportunity to drink something named in honour of an Asgardian, I picked up a bottle of Central City‘s Thor’s Hammer Barley Wine, and based on its size and alcohol percentage I’m sure one will be sufficient. Previously I wrote a review of Central City’s Red Racer IPA for Autism. Check that review for some information on the brewery and the charitable work it does in the name of autism research.
I don’t know if I’ve ever drunk barley wine before, so I did some reading. Wikipedia assures me that barley wine is strong ale (generally between 8–12% ABV). There are two different styles of barley wine, American and English. The American style is generally more hoppy, and the English is less so, tending more toward sweet flavours.
But how will this Canadian version compare? According to the Central City website, Thor’s Hammer is light on the hops. So, it’s probably more of an English-style barley wine. The problem with a website, though, is that you can’t drink it.
Central City Brewers: Thor’s Hammer Barley Wine – First Sip
After doing honourable battle with the wax-covered cap, I poured Thor’s Hammer, a cloudy amber-brown colour with barely any foam, into a goblet. If you’re not as fancy as me, try yours in a nonic pint glass. I smell raisins as I take my first viking-sized glug. I resolve to take smaller sips after tasting Thor’s Hammer’s sweet malty flavour. Thor’s Hammer’s sweetness and low carbonation give it a syrupy mouthfeel, like port.
Central City Brewers: Thor’s Hammer Barley Wine – Last Sip
Weighing in at a holiday-sized 11.5% ABV, this beer is not to be trifled with, unless that means drinking it alongside a trifle. But with its malty flavour you probably won’t want to drink it while eating a sweet dessert. As the website suggests, try it with something sharp tasting, like salami. Because of its sweet flavour, it would probably go well with wings and blue cheese sauce. Unfortunately, you’re unlikely to find this beer at your local pub … unless you’re in Valhalla.
Nothing Will Ever Be The Same For The Family After ‘The Fate Of The Furious’!
April 14th, 2017 will be the day when everything changes for Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and crew! ‘The Fate Of The Furious‘ is the upcoming eighth film in the action-packed “Fast And The Furious” franchise.
What do you think of the first trailer of the ‘The Fate Of The Furious‘?
If the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer gives us any indication of what’s to come for the movie, it’s that Baby Groot is going to be a fan favorite. With many fans already wanting to purchase a plush of the character, director James Gunn explained why keeping Groot a baby was not just to sell toys. Read the full post below.
“I’m not an idiot. I knew if Baby Groot worked, the world would want Baby Groot toys and figures and plushies. But that certainly didn’t seem like a certainty when I was alone in my office conceiving of a story, and it most definitely was not the driving force of the decision. I, like so many of you through the trailer alone, had fallen in love with the little dude – even though at that point he was only in my head.”
Was Baby Groot your favorite part of the GotG Vol. 2 trailer?
Reverse-Flash teases at connection with ‘The Flash’!
Messing with the timeline comes with very big consequences. Barry/ ‘The Flash’ has learned far too well what that means. Since the cross over event, everyone knows the truth about what Barry did. This was troubling for all members of the different teams (Team Flash, Team Arrow, Team Supergirl), but now it is exposing some secrets with the Legends.
In season one of ‘The Flash’, Reverse-Flash or Eobard Thawne, is erased from existence. Or was he? A different version, the version before he killed Harrison Wells and got stuck in the past. Thawne’s identified, this can’t be good.
On Thursdays mid-season finale, Dr. Martin Stein, (Victor Garber) had a moment where he totally remembered seeing Thawne, asked if they know each other, to which Thawne replied, “Let’s just say, it’s complicated.”
According to my source, “This is not a Reverse-Flash from a different Earth if that’s what you mean — after all, Eobard seemed to know who Stein was during the winter finale. “We are going to find out shortly on Legends of Tomorrow just how this Eobard links into the Eobard from The Flash,” Matt Letscher says, “where he’s coming from, and more importantly, where he’s going to after this.”
Flashpoint screwed up every timeline.
Will we learn the real truth about Thawne in the upcoming season? Reverse Flash makes his way back to Central City?
Could we even see another Cross over event this year? Doubtful, but the fans can hope!
‘Legends’ stars Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano, Franz Drameh, and Victor Garber as Dr. Martin Stein.
‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ normally airs Thurday nights at 8/7c on the CW, but will be moving to Tuesday nights at 9/8c following ‘The Flash’ starting on January 24th, 2017 after the midseason winter break.
Capitalizing on the success, both financially and critically, of the original Lego Movie, this DC themed comic book film looks to please fans and tell a story filled with humor and heart.
After the horrendous live action/CGI cross over Smurfs films we got a few years back, the franchise is seemingly going back to its roots with this new installment.
Captain Underpants could go one of two ways: either it’s a smash hit that spawns a franchise, or it bombs and the franchise never sees the light of day again. It has potential, but we’ll have to see if the marketing draws viewers in.
Following the universally agreed upon worst Pixar film in Cars 2, the company is putting out a third installment which looks darker in tone than the previous two.
Although the less anticipated of the two Lego movies hitting theaters in 2017, the Ninjago franchise is a hit among kids and the cast is stacked, including names such as Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, and Michael Peña .
Coco is an original Pixar film telling the story of “a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who sets off a chain of events relating to a century-old mystery, leading to an extraordinary family reunion”. With a stacked, diverse cast, can Pixar deliver another Inside Out sized hit
So, are you excited about the animated movies coming out in 2017? I’m hyped for Lego Batman, Smurfs, Cars 3, and Coco. Other than that, the quality seems to be mediocre; only time will tell if 2017 is as good for animation as 2016 was.
‘The Flash’ adds in another member of the ‘Justice League’ to help Vibe? Carlos Valdez tells all!
This season, Vibe has been fully let out of his cage. We have seen Cisco deal with the changes happening to him, leading up to taking on the identity of Vibe. There’s still a lot to learn for Vibe, and he could use some help.
At The CW’s Fan Fest Q&A, Valdez, who plays fan favorite Cisco/Vibe gave the fans an inside scoop about the future of his character.
“There’s gonna be a new visitor to our world named Gypsy. DC Comics fans will be familiar with Gypsy. She’s gonna be coming into our world and Vibe will definitely get to learn some new skills as part of getting to know her.”
Gypsy (real name Cindy Reynolds), introduced in the very same issue that both Vibe and Steel were born. Justice League of America Annual Part 2 opens during a time of transition, where the Justice League were getting younger. Creators didn’t know if she was going to stick, but all three characters managed to carry on. Gypsy’s powers include telepathic and illusion casting, and camouflage for herself and one other person. Characters were created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton.
According to my source, there is no word on when we can expect Gypsy to show up and kick ass. We can only hope that it’s soon.
Now that things are getting back to normal with Cisco and Barry, it is the perfect time to help Cisco really reel in his powers.
‘The Flash’ stars Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Jesse L. Martin, Candice Patton, Tom Cavanaugh, and Carlos Valdez as Cisco Ramone.
‘The Flash’ airs on Tuesdays at 8/7c on the CW.
New episodes will return in January after the mid season break.
The official premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story took place on Saturday, December 10, and guests that attended the event shared their reactions to the film on Twitter.
One word: WOW! I was absolutely enthralled! #RogueOne
In Rotation, a listicle for music lovers, and seekers of new and different things to listen to. So, if you’re looking for new music, something different, or maybe music to suit your mood this week, here is the place to get a diverse offering each week.
In Rotation this week, we have a screamo/punk band that has gone Shoegazing, a disaster film soundtrack, the newest work from a legend in Horror Punk, Matt Skiba’s post punk side project, a Gothic/Poltical Punk giant’s side project, the earlier work of a band that has donned many genres, a new wave band that has had a prominent place in horror history (Sort of), and a Surf Rock/’50s-’60s Rock instrumental group in the information age that has no information to find.
Shall we begin?
1)
Band: Thursday
Album: City by the Light Divided
Most bands put out controversial subject matter to earn their album much malcontent and malign in a mix of attitudes towards it. However, some only have to do something moderately different in their sound to stir the pot. Thursday certainly didn’t tone a thing down, as songs like At This Velocity are anything, but tamed. Though, what Thursday does implement into their music is an amping up of the effects and shoegazing the vocals and guitars at times to blend harmoniously together.
Sure, it is not for everyone, and some Thursday fans hate the music on this album. If you’re okay with a little something different, give this album a spin.
2)
Band: Various
Album: Twister soundtrack
Normally, this writer would be less likely to add a soundtrack to the mix, but occasionally one stands out in memory. When you’re looking to rock out to the elements, or block them out, this truly is the album for you.
The stand out tracks, and likely the only good ones, are Van Halen’s Humans Being, Soul Asylum’s Miss This, The Goo Goo Dolls’ Long Way Down, and Eddie and Alex Van Halen’s Respect the Wind.
Some notables for this album, there is no indication who the heck is singing with Van Halen, The Goo Goo Dolls were all ’90s Hard Rock and Punky, and why is the epic Deep Purplesong not on there! You still need to check this out.
3)
Band: Michale Graves
Album: When Worlds Collide
Michale Graves, of The Misfits, Gotham Rd, and Graves fame, to name a few, has put out a new Horror album over the past year, and you need to hear it. Ranging in inspirations from his very own Web of Dharma and Vagabond, and his era of Misfits’ American Psycho, When Worlds Collide is unique among its peers. Such as his prior Horror Rock album Lost Skeleton Returns, and various other acoustic and instrumental albums.
It feels like a culmination of his Horror career, and it certainly is worth more than a few rotations. Even better, you can pick it up digitally for $5.00 here, so you give it a …digital spin or whatever kids do these days.
4)
Band: Heavens
Album: Patent Pending
Matt Skiba is no stranger to side projects, as he has taken a break from Alkaline Trio, to join Blink 182 currently. Of the myriad side projects Skiba has started or been a part of, Heavens is definitely the standout. Matt Skiba finds himself at home with the Post Punk/Dark Wave band.
The uniqueness is felt, but if you know Interpol or Alkaline Trio, you can hear the two bands in the mix.
You should listen to Heavens’ music on Patent Pending for their uniqueness, and the best Matt Skiba side project that will make you wish they would put out another album. If you have the opportunity, check out their cover of “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” as it is one of, if not “the” best cover.
5)
Band: The Joykiller
Album: Self-titled
During Jack Grisham and Ron Emory’s departure from T.S.O.L., and during the Hair Metal awfulness that would spell the end for the their second vocalists’ tenure, they formed The Joykiller. At times it comes off as The Offspring dabbled a little in horror, and much in piano, but this is certainly a unique Punk Rock album that deserves to be heard and turned up loudly, noise ordinances be darned.
Did this writer mention how awesome that comic book looking cover is?
6)
Band: Incubus
Album: S.C.I.E.N.C.E
To know and love the band Incubus, you must be certain you can love their many shades and genres of music they transform into from album to album, and sometimes track to track. S.C.I.E.N.C.E is an odd little rap, jazz, metal, instrumental, and a few other elements album that definitely set this apart from other bands that are considered to be in Incubus’ genre, if that is even possible.
They are more than their song Drive, so give this little unusual diddy a spin.
7)
Band: Pseudo echo
Album: Autumnal Park
New wave acts in the ’80s are a dime a dozen, and if you ride the wave, then there is certainly a good few to choose from. Pseudo Echo certainly hails from one of the weirdest sectors of ’80s music, but its their song His Eyes that has a notable spot in Friday The 13th Part 5. This happens to be the best thing about one of the worst chapters of the Friday The 13th series.
If you’re in a nostalgic ’80s music mood, or love New Wave, you should check this album out.
At the time of this writing, very little information turns up, but the group has two confirmed songs that are quite good for the Surf Rock/’50s-’60s Rock instrumental genre. You might run into some issues because there are more than 5 or so bands with the associated band name “The Jaguars,”but in this writer’s research, only one album and two songs match this particular group.
For fans of Surf Rock/’50s-’60s Rock instrumental, musicians, and anyone who loves music. Give it a listen.
Thank you for taking a short journey into a vast collection of various genres that hopefully will give you something new to listen to this week.
That is all for this week’s In Rotation, but feel free to return next week for a new playlist with more unique, unusual, unknown, and interesting artists. Feel free to turn it up this weekend.
Messing with the timeline comes with very big consequences. Barry/ ‘The Flash’ has learned far too well what that means. Since the cross over event, everyone knows the truth about what Barry did. This was troubling for all members of the different teams (Team Flash, Team Arrow, Team Supergirl), but now it is exposing some secrets with the Legends.
