“Ponies of Dark Water Part 3” Chaos reigns over Ponyville as normal ponies across town turn evil! It’ll be up to Spike and the Cutie Mark Crusaders, with the help of an unexpected ally, to save the day!
Writing
The story of the Mane Six becoming evil comes to an end. Things aren’t wrapped up so easy though as Princess Luna has been turned back into her villainous alter ego, Nightmare Moon. This offers a truly great moment between Nightmare Moon, Twilight Sparkle, and Rarity as they come together and talk about their plans for the world like a group of supervillains. Speaking of villains, the writer seem to take a stab at a recent Hollywood blockbuster by talking about how two characters mothers had the same name. The pop culture references in this book really help to the keep this series entertaining.
The story line wraps up a little too quickly though. Writer Thom Zahler could have benefited from one more issue of the characters still being evil, as the cure for their condition is found and distributed by the end of this issue. If you’re going to bring a major villain like Nightmare Moon back, then bring her back to really cause some truly memorable chaos.
Artwork
Pages of this issue are filled with stunning effects and good action shots thanks to Tony Fleecs on artwork and Heather Breckel on colors. Watching Rarity take on Nightmare Moon is made more enjoyable thanks to the impressive use of the magical effects by the art team.
Conclusion
Not bad, even for a quick wrap up but it would be better if future issues used this idea or made references to the carnage the team committed while they were evil. It may be a good way to turn public appeal against them. Considering the next issue is about an election, it may come back sooner than later.
In case you haven’t heard, the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things will be getting a second season in 2017.
Some details have been revealed about the season, coming from an interview via Entertainment Weekly.
Ross Duffer, co-creator and director of the show, talked about why they made the second season a sequel.
“I don’t think we ever thought anthology. I think we talked like a larger time jump where the kids are older now and it’s a different decade. That’s something we batted around from the very beginning. But for us, there’s still more story here, there’s still things that are unresolved. We don’t know about Eleven. We leave that up in the air.”
Matt Duffer, the other creator and director, touched upon the inspirations going into season 2.
“I know movie sequels get a lot of s**t, but the ones we look up to aspire to pivot and do something different. There’s Temple of Doom, Aliens, Terminator 2. I guess a lot of this is James Cameron. But he’s brilliant. And I think one of the reasons his sequels are as successful as they are is he makes them feel very different without losing what we loved about the original. So I think we kinda looked to him and what he does and tried to capture a little bit of the magic of his work.”
And lastly, the brothers dished out some info regarding the setting of the upcoming season.
Ross: We obviously have this gate to another dimension, which is still very much open in the town of Hawkins. And a lot of questions there in terms of, if the Monster is dead, was it a singular monster? What else could be out there? We really don’t go in there much until they go in to find Will at the end. So we’ve opened up this doorway, and to us it’s exciting to talk about, like, what else is behind there? There’s a lot more mystery there to be solved.
Matt: We kinda just peeled back the curtain and revealed a tiny bit of the Upside Down. So we definitely want to explore a little bit more. There’s a lot we don’t know about the Upside Down at the end of season 1.
Did you like the 1st season? Are you excited about the 2nd? Be sure to let us know in the comments section of this article, or on any of our various social media accounts.
Season 2 of Stranger Things hits Netflix exclusively in 2017.
While speaking to The Breakfast Club yesterday in an interview, comedian Hannibal Buress confirmed that he will indeed be in Marvel’s upcoming take on the web-slinger revealing the role he plays in the film.
“In Spider-Man, I play a gym teacher,” he said. “I play one of the dumbass characters that don’t realize he’s Spider-Man. [My character thinks] ‘He’s Peter Parker. Oh man, this guy’s really athletic!’”
While it’s a small role, it is possible that he might be the comedic relief in Peter Parker’s life, when it comes to the scenes that take place in the high school setting.
Buress rose to fame following a joke he did on Bill Cosby going viral and leading to the events that caused the downfall of the comedy legend. A subject he touches on in the interview among many other things. Check out the full interview below:
Spider-Man: Homecoming is directed by Jon Watts and stars Tom Holland in the title role, with Zendaya (Michelle), Laura Harrier (Liz Allen), Tony Revolori (Flash Thompson), Jacob Batalon (Ned Leeds), Bokeem Woodbine, Tyne Daly, Kenneth Choi, Martin Starr, Donald Glover, Logan Marshall-Green, Hannibal Buress, Selenis Leyva, Michael Mando, Garcelle Beauvais, Abraham Attah, Marisa Tomei (Aunt May), Robert Downey Jr (Tony Stark/Iron Man) and Michael Keaton (Adrian Toomes/ Vulture).
Captain America: Civil War is now available for digital download, meaning all those great special features have been set free. Among deleted scenes, and a hilarious blooper reel Marvel treated fans with a behind the scenes look at its next movie, Doctor Strange.
The featurette introduces key characters such as Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor), the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) and the mysterious villain Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen).
The short clip offers a lot of new information about Mikkelsen’s villainous character. “We’re excited about the villains in this film,” producer Kevin Feige says. “We call them the Zealots. These are people who become seduced by what they find on the other side.”
Doctor Strange is set to introduce a whole new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ve seen hints at magic in previous movies, but the Sorcerer Supreme will bring inter-dimensional travel, teleportation and a whole lot of danger that we’ve never seen before.
Marvel’s Doctor Strange follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel cinematic universe.
Doctor Strange, directed by Scott Derrickson, opens in theatres on November 4 in the US and an earlier date of October 28 in the UK.
Bruce Lee’s notes motivate new series pilot at Cinemax
It’s been over forty years since his passing, and martial arts icon Bruce Lee still affects popular culture. The premium cable heavyweight Cinemax announced their order of a pilot episode for Warrior, labeled as a crime drama set in late-19th century San Francisco. The series is inspired by conceptual notes by Bruce Lee, which were found after his death in 1973. Lee’s daughter Shannon, who handles her late father’s estate and marketing interests, worked with hotshot director Justin Lin to bring the concept to Cinemax. Lin is best known for Fast and the Furious 6, True Detective, and his work with the CBS network hit, Scorpion.
Martial Arts in 19th century America
The story centers around a young martial arts prodigy who settles in San Francisco after leaving China. Soon after arriving, he finds himself embroiled in the Tong Wars of Chinatown – turf wars over prostitution, gambling and drugs.
Jonathan Tropper, co-creator of Cinemax’s signature hit Banshee has come onboard to write Warrior with Lin set to direct. Lin’s experience with gritty dramas and intense action films, should set the bar fairly high for Warrior.
Fans of martial arts movies are sure to find some interest in Warrior, particularly since Bruce Lee’s extensive notes factor in heavily to the concept. Viewers that enjoy dramas such as Ripper Street, Turn or Copper might find the historical premise intriguing.
No showrunner or casting choices have been made, but decisions are expected soon.
With a premise created by the legendary Bruce Lee, and a superstar foundation in Justin Lin and John Tropper, the anticipation for this series is sure to grow.
Lin and Cropper also have the added pressure of the Bruce Lee legacy to handle, but given their track record of success, there is every reason to think that Warrior will be a big hit.
Stranger Things, the Netflix phenomenon that took the world by surprise, has been renewed for a second season, and we now have the teaser trailer to prove it!
Tweeted this morning, the teaser supplies very little information other than that the second season will take place in the Fall of 1984 (the first season took place in 1983).
The video also features nine seemingly random words and phrases. It’s been announced that Stranger Things 2 will have nine episodes instead of season one’s eight, so it’s possible that the phrases are episode titles.
They are as follows:
MADMAX THE BOY WHO CAME BACK TO LIFE THE PUMPKIN PATCH THE PALACE THE STORM THE POLLYWOG THE SECRET CABIN THE BRAIN THE LOST BROTHER
What do you think the phrases mean? What do you hope to see in the sequel season? Let us know in the comments below!
TV Line has revealed a bunch of new images from the Supernatural season 12 premiere. The Winchester brothers have a lot to deal with when Supernatural returns to The CW. The hit series is heading into season 12 and fans have a lot to look forward to.
At the end of season 11, the Darkness resurrected Mary Winchester as a gift for Dean. The long dead character will need to adjust to a modern world while getting to know her adult sons. If you’re expecting Mary to take a backseat when it comes to hunting, I think you’ll be surprised. The newly released images give us a look at the character as she jumps back into the world of hunting, and sets out to rescue her youngest son.
Meanwhile, Sammy isn’t having the best of luck. An English chapter of the Men of Letters have captured the youngest Winchester and are testing out a pretty nasty blowtorch. I wouldn’t worry Sam, Dean is on the way and he’s bringing mommy.
Supernatural season 12 is set to be a smaller and more personal chapter in the Winchester story. After a season battling with God, Lucifer, and literal Darkness the brothers have their mother back, and the Men of Letters to deal with. The dynamic between Sam and Dean will never be the same but as always something will stand in the way of their happiness.
Supernatural returns to The CW on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9/8c.
In 1979, America was at a tipping point. Disco was pretty much dead, Michael Jackson had just began his solo career and cinema had taken a more mature and darker turn. Just before the Go Go 1980’s, movies had redemption, terror in outer space, and a journey into the heart of darkness.
Rocky II
Rocky 2
In Rocky, the Italian Stallion won the battle, but not on the scorecard. With Adrian pregnant, Rocky Balboa knows that fighting is the only way he can support his new family. Apollo Creed, fueled by a mountain of critics who claim Balboa would have beat him if he had one more round demands another fight with Balboa. Proving to be as good as its predecessor, Balboa once again defies the odds, defeats Apollo Creed, and becomes champion.
The Warriors
The Warriors Paramount Pictures
“CAN YOU DIG IT?!?” rings out across Van Cortlandt Park. All of NYC’s premiere street gangs are in attendance to listen to Cyrus and his grand plan. A plan to unite all the gangs under Cyrus and the Gramercy Riffs to take over the city. One gunshot later, Cyrus is dead, his ambitious plan along with it, and The Warriors, who have journeyed from Coney Island stand accused of his murder. Fighting through the Baseball Furies, the Turnbull ACs, and a host of others to make it home. The Warriors failed commercially but has become a classic to legions of film fans.
Mad Max
Mad Max(1979) – Roadshow Entertainment
Society is collapsing and the world is introduced to Max Rockatansky. Directed by George Miller, Mad Max didn’t invent the post apocalyptic genre, but it damn near perfected it. Banned in New Zealand and Sweden during its initial theatrical run, the movie has built a legacy that endures to this day. Spawning 3 sequels, the most recent being 2015’s critical hit Mad Max: Fury Road.
Alien
Alien – 20th Century Fox
While not as grand in scope as Star Warsor Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Alien takes a different look at outer space…and it is terrifying. Ridley Scott’s ‘haunted house in outer space’ is a cultural touchstone. Tight spaces inside the Nostromo, H. R. Giger’s creature design, and a great score craft a new type of horror movie while also redefining science fiction.
Apocalypse Now
He really does enjoy the smell of napalm in the morning
Coppola’s magnum opus shows not just the darkness of war, but also human nature. Considered one of the definitive films about the Vietnam War, Capt. Ben Willard’s (Martin Sheen) journey to “terminate the command” of Colonel Kurtz is surreal, analytical, and compelling.
After a two month embargo, the first trailer for the new drama Riverdale is finally available online. Before I dive into a full deconstruction of the minute thirty of pure bliss that is this trailer, I’m going to be honest: I have been head over heels for Archie since I was nine years old.
Archie All Grown Up
As I have gotten older, so has Archie and the gang. The new Archie book series steps things up a bit with emotions directly addressed rather than flatly ignored. Jughead came out as asexual in his own reboot this summer. Just last month, we saw Betty and Veronica butt heads like they’ve never done before. But the darkest version of the series to date is the upcoming Riverdale on the CW. The new TV series kicks off with a death in sleepy, suburban Riverdale.
What Makes Riverdale so dark?
The series begins when Jason Blossom, twin brother of all around horrible Cheryl, dies under mysterious circumstances. Of course Cheryl had something to do with it, Cheryl is the worst. Then there’s Veronica, who has been coming between Betty and Archie for literal decades (yes, I’m team Betty and I want it written on my gravestone). In the new series, Veronica is new in town, and her new “friendship” with Betty is threatened when she meets the surprisingly muscled version of the show’s lead character. Actually, lets be fair about the subject: Betty, Veronica, and Archie have been in a love triangle with more knots in it than a boy scout camp since the very beginning. Only now are creators starting to recognize that the triangle might include some Betty/Veronica action as well.
While the trailer isn’t available to embed, I’ll share some of the most telling (or confusing) screengrabs below. You may want to watch it yourself, however, in which case, here is the link.
Question one: What are the Blossom twins doing in weird matching outfits?
Look, no judgement or anything (yes judgement) but aren’t twins supposed to stop dressing alike when they learn to walk? What is WITH you guys. I bet this was Cheryl’s idea. Look how weird she is, with her weird lace gloves. Bye, Cheryl.
Question Two: Why is Ms. Grundy reverse Lolita-ing Archie?
The first time through, before I remembered there’s a weird student/teacher relationship between Archie and Grundie in Riverdale, I thought this had to be either Betty or Veronica. She’s got the signature milkshake with extended straw situation going on. Both Betty and Veronica are known for great sunglasses. It is not. It is Ms. Grundy, who has certainly been drinking the same water as Aunt May lately. I don’t know, this is the only plot line I’m just uninterested in learning more about.
Question Three: Who is checking their phone at a time like this?
So the trailer gives us a good shot of Veronica and Archie making out in a coat closet, probably at the same dance where he’s seen entering with Ronnie on one arm and Betty on the other. Which begs a few questions about the coat check scene. First of all, where’s good old Betts? And if he and Betty are just friends, as some of the reviews are insinuating, then why does she want to be part of a power couple, and why shouldn’t he make out with Veronica? Finally, if this is a scandalous few minutes in heaven, why is there a distinctly blue glow on both their faces? The make-out can’t be that good if they’re checking their instagram accounts. Maybe it’s an interrupting “ding” of the messenger app. Betty wants to know where her date went–the real mystery is which one of them she’s talking about.
Question Four: Is Jughead this show’s moral compass, or just a disappointed bystander?
Everyone loves Jughead. That’s probably why the trailer is being so stingy with him. There are a few questions begging to be asked about him, though, not the least of which being where exactly he falls in all this mess. Maybe Jughead just watches it all from on high (I’m hoping). Maybe he only descends from his throne to impart wisdom and deliver finishing blows, a la Silent Bob in Chasing Amy. Maybe he’s just in it for the cheeseburger. Or maybe looks really can kill, and this glare was Jason’s actual cause of death. Whatever it is, I would probably trust Cole Sprouse with my life.
Question Five: Are you team Betty or are you Team Betty?
Honestly. Look how perfect she is. I hope she isn’t played off as some naive child though. The new books have given her some serious claws, and if that doesn’t translate to the screen, Berlanti and I are going to have some words.
I am leaving this picture full size and you can not stop me.
Needless to say, Riverdale is a serious change from anything we’ve ever seen from Archie and his gang. I highly doubt Josie and her Pussycats are playing anything like “Sugar Sugar” at that dance, or ever in their lives.
Based on characters from Archie Comics, Riverdale was created by Greg Berlanti. The show will star KJ Apa (Archie), Lili Reinhart (Betty Cooper), Camila Mendes (Veronica Lodge), and Cole Sprouse (Jughead Jones).
The show is set to premiere on the CW sometime in 2017.
Spider-Man hasn’t had a great deal of cinematic success. After two reboots, and five solo movies it looks like we’re finally getting the definitive portrayal of Peter Parker on the big screen. Tom Holland’s short but memorable appearance in Captain America: Civil War gave new life to the character, and proved that Spidey is in better hands at Marvel. Heading into yet another solo movie, why should we be excited to see Tom Holland’s Spider-Man? I have one simple answer, his age.
In the previous Spidey movies, we haven’t spent much time with a teenage Peter Parker. Both Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire portrayed an older webslinger, and while there are enjoyable aspects of both those versions of Spider-Man, what truly makes the character exciting and more engaging than other characters is his youth. Civil War introduced a naïve Peter Parker, whose youthful energy was present in every line he delivered. It looks like Spider-Man: Homecoming will continue that characterisation, with Peter’s school life being a major theme of the movie. This new Spider-Man franchise has even been compared to the Harry Potter movies, in the sense that we will watch the character grow, and evolve slowly into an adult.
Spider-Man v Experienced Enemies
The great thing about a younger Spider-Man will be the opportunity to see Peter go up against more experienced enemies. This was the most exciting aspect of Spidey in Civil War. We got the chance to see Peter as a rookie, going up against some of Marvel’s greatest heroes. He even went head to head with Captain America, the most experienced fighter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Spider-Man: Homecoming currently filming in Atlanta, we can look forward to Spidey fighting another older enemy. This time it’s an actual Marvel villain, Vulture.
Spider-Man v Homework
We’ve never seen Peter balance his superhero life, family life and homework. Peter Parker is a troubled young man, who has to hide his identity from the people closest to him. It’s incredibly exciting that we will be seeing Spidey save lives, while also trying to find a date for Homecoming. It adds a level of realism to the character, and offers something unique to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ve seen billionaires, soldiers and lab experiments. We’ve never see a superhero in high school.
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The new Archie book series steps things up a bit with emotions directly addressed rather than flatly ignored. Jughead came out as asexual in his own reboot this summer. Just last month, we saw Betty and Veronica butt heads like they’ve never done before. But the darkest version of the series to date is the upcoming Riverdale on the CW. The new TV series kicks off with a death in sleepy, suburban Riverdale.
