“RAGE PLANET” Chapter Three: In issue #3, Green Lanterns Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz are trapped in the bloody and monstrous Rage Tower with their rings drained. Now, they must work together if they’re going to escape. Can the new protectors of Earth find common ground—or are they doomed to give in to the anger that’s growing between them?
Writing
As the Red Lanterns continue their advance, Bleez is momentarily cured of her rage by Simon, who achieves something with the ring that no other Green Lantern has. It would have been nice to see Bleez finally find some kind of peace – her backstory is a lot to carry – and she could have deserved some more time away from being a supervillain. Unfortunately things get messed up and she’s back on the side of red by the end of the issue. It would a great story if she actually was able to leave the Red Lantern Corps for a while, and maybe even find another ring to use.
Writer Sam Humphries focuses a lot of this issue on showing Simon being able to properly control his rage and not let it get the better of him. Simon has had a lot of anger in his life because of what he has experienced, but he doesn’t give in when the red ring tries to overwhelm him. It’s a great example of why he deserves to wear the emerald ring of willpower.
Artwork
The artwork is a bit inconsistent in this issue. There are some great details when the panel is zooming in on the character, but wider shots seem to have less details behind them. The art is actually done by two people, Jay Leisten and Robson Rocha, so it’s hard to tell who is doing which pages in this issue. They need to find a balance between the right amount of details they put into the book. It’s a bit hard to critique, as the parts which are really good are great, but the parts which don’t have this insane detail are just kinda bland.
Conclusion
This series is all about Simon and Jessica trying to be the best pair of Green Lanterns they can be. A little more focus on Jessica would be better, but showing Simon seemed more appropriate for this issue. It’s an entertaining series with a lot of potential to it.
Marty and Doc have outwitted the Tannen family, but at what cost? When the DeLorean speeds back to 1986, our heroes discover that Hill Valley is now a walled-in city held under the sway of the mysterious CITIZEN BROWN. And Marty’s going to have to solve things on his own–because Doc has just faded from existence!
Writing
After all the hype, Marty has arrived in a very different future. The titular future of Citizen Brown is here, but it is not the bright and shining world you would think it to be. Instead, it’s a dystopia where citizens are under constant surveillance and under the belief that they will only receive rewards for being as obedient as possible.
This is where things get good. Marty has to work on setting things right in a future where his best friend is out to get him. Writing team Bob Gale and Erick Burnham are telling a very great story and are no doubt causing many to go and play the original game the series was based on. It’s half tempting to run out now and buy the game and beat it to see how Marty is going to find a way to set everything right.
Artwork
The artwork continues to be a faithful mixture of the game and movie that this series was based on. A special shout out to Alan Robinson for making the last page be a great homage to A Clockwork Orange. It even has the character’s eyes pried open so they have to take in what is happening to them. It’s detail work like this fans can really appreciate.
Conclusion
This story has finally become a bit of essential reading. It took a few issues to build it up but from here the story has become a miniseries fans will be eagerly waiting for the release of the next issue.
Can’t make it to San Diego this weekend? Never fear, celebs with awesome online presence are here to keep you updated on the convention and beyond.
Rebecca Sugar
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What She Shares:
The creator of Steven Universe frequently shares times and places for her panels, which may just give you a vague feeling of FOMO. Fear no more! Not only has Sugar shared previews of her rehearsing* for said panels, but in the past she has also shared links to full videos once the panel is over. When Sugar isn’t at a convention, she shares plenty of art-in-progress, storyboard screenshots, and songs under development. Definitely worth following even when the convention doors slam shut.
*We know–this isn’t her instagram account. But we found the link on her Twitter.
Where To Find It:
Sugar is active on her Twitter account (@RebeccaSugar), Tumblr (RebeccaSugar), and Instagram (RebeccaSugar). Follow all three for full access to songs, art, and other secrets behind the scenes at Steven Universe.
Stephen Amell
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What He Shares:
Let’s start with the fact that, next to Brett Dalton, Stephen Amell has one of the best pun games on the internet. Amell, star of the CW’s Arrow, gets personal on his twitter account, sharing his thoughts about conventions, fan encounters, and what it’s like to be a Dad. That is, when he’s not making fun of it all. This year at SDCC he’s working alongside Zachary Levi’s The Nerd Machine for part of the con. Follow their accounts, too, for bonus bts info.
Where to Find it:
Amell is punning all over. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenAmell) and Instagram (StephenAmell) as well as Facebook (/StephenAmell), where he sometimes runs live broadcasts.
Ann Foley
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What She Shares:
If, like yours truly, you are an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fan, you may have already discovered ABC’s gift to the fandom in costume designer Ann Foley. Not only does Foley provide her own commentary from the convention, but she answers fan questions from time to time about costuming choices, shopping excursions, and general design ideas. While at SDCC this year (and frequently at cons around the country), Foley will feature on the “Women in Marvel” panel. Foley also shares behind the scenes photos and videos with stars, and works exclusively with Covet TV to help you add the style of your favorite Agents to your closet at home.
To get all the designer’s secrets, follow Foley on her social media accounts: Twitter (@Afoley24), Tumblr (Ann-Foley), and Instagram (Ann.Foley). Not only will you get behind the scenes info from the convention floor, but Foley shares photos and info all year round. She is truly a great source for everyone from casual fans to aspiring costume designers to those of us with an itch for the most exclusive access.
Jared Padalecki
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What He Shares:
Half of the reason Supernatural keeps getting renewed, Padalecki is the king of live broadcasts on facebook. Since he went public with his depression and anxiety several years ago, Padalecki has become much more candid with fans and forthcoming about his daily struggles. That includes photos and updates from convention adventures, largely full of gratitude for the love and understanding he receives from attendees. When he isn’t on the show circuit, he shares links to his fundraising campaigns, photos of his home and family, and news updates about his career.
Where to Find It:
Like others on the list, Padalecki is plenty active on his Twitter (Jarpad), Instagram (JaredPadalecki) and Facebook (/JaredPadalecki) pages. However, if you’re into his fundraising campaigns, it’s worth checking out his Represent.com page, as well. According to the page, his current campaign is doing more than ever: “In addition to funding charities that support the fight against depression, self harm and suicide a portion of the proceeds of the Rainbow tee will be donated to OneOrlando and Equality Florida’s Pulse Victims Fund. –Jared” Click the “follow” button on facebook to get notifications every time he goes live, you may find behind the scenes gems in real time!
Elizabeth Henstridge
Henstridge has fanart as all her profile images
What She Shares:
The better question to ask about S.H.I.E.L.D. star Henstridge is ‘what DOESN’T she share’? Before discovering Snapchat, Henstridge was already all over the internet, with her thoughts on SHIELD’s storylines, livetweeting during the show, and photos from the set with her curmudgeonly co-star Iain DeCaestecker. Whether Henstridge is having as much fun as she reports she is…well that’s almost irrelevant when you can follow her from convention halls to treasured landmarks and back again. The way she talks about SHIELD characters frequently makes us question whether she’s not writing fanfiction of her own.
Where to Find It:
Henstridge keeps herself busy updating Twitter (@Lil_Henstridge) and Instagram (Lil_Henstridge) as well as playing with filters on Snapchat (Lil_Henstridge). You’re sure to get a few giggles along with your Backstage Pass.
The day has finally come. After NBCUniversal acquired DreamWorks Animation earlier this year, it was foretold that, one day, Shrek would grace his presence on the big screen once again, and such a joyous day has been bestowed. Well, it has at least been promised by the powers above to come in 2019, based on a recent report bequeathed upon us today. What a joyous announcement. What a wondrous day to behold. Shrek 5 is now officially confirmed.
Details are limited about the upcoming sequel, first reported by THR. Literally everything we know about the film was stated in the paragraph above, but Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, among others, are expected to reprise their roles in the fourth sequel to the popular animated series.
Additionally, Shadows, an original feature from David Walliams and Edgar Wright, is also now slated to come out the same year, which falls in line with the studio’s plan for two new films a year. Shadows, presumably, will be a reworked version of Me and My Shadow, a DreamWorks property put on hold some years back. It’s unclear what role the prolific Shaun of the Dead filmmaker will have on the upcoming animated feature, whether he’s simply producing the film, co-writing it or actually having a hand directing it. More details are expected to come.
This announcement falls in line with DreamsWorks Animation mix of original properties and sequels. This year saw Kung Fu Panda 3 released in January, while Trolls is set to open in November. Boss Baby, Captain Underpants, The Croods 2, Larrikins, How to Train Your Dragons 3, Puss in Boots 2: Nine Lives & 40 Thieves, Madagascar 4 and B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations, meanwhile, are expected to come out within the next few years.
But let’s not get away from the main point here: we have 5hrek coming out within the next three years! What will Shrek get into this time? Wasn’t the last film called Shrek Forever After? Will the Shrek series ever end? It ain’t ogre ’til it’s ogre, as they say. But these are questions to ask on another day.
The 68th Emmy Awards will be taking place on September 18th. The nominees were announced on July 14th, giving us plenty of time to make guesses about the winners. Three Monkeys Fighting Robots writers – Jon Barr, Ashley Carter, and EJ Moreno – give their separate predictions below.
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
The Americans
Better Call Saul
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mr. Robot
Jon Barr – Game of Thrones
Ashley Carter – Mr. Robot
EJ Moreno – Game of Thrones
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
Black-Ish
Master of None
Modern Family
Silicon Valley
Transparent
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Veep
Jon Barr – Veep
Ashley Carter – Veep
EJ Moreno – Black-Ish
OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES
American Crime
Fargo
The Night Manager
The People vs OJ Simpson
Roots
Jon Barr – The People vs. OJ Simpson
Ashley Carter – The People vs. OJ Simpson
EJ Moreno – The People vs. OJ Simpson
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Matthew Rhys, The Americans
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Kyle Chandler, Bloodline
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan
Jon Barr – Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Ashley Carter – Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
EJ Moreno – Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Keri Russell, The Americans
Taraji P Henson, Empire
Claire Danes, Homeland
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Viola Davis, How To Get Away With Murder
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Jon Barr – Keri Russell, The Americans
Ashley Carter – Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
EJ Moreno – Taraji P Henson, Empire
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Anthony Anderson, Black-Ish
Will Forte, Last Man on Earth
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
William H Macy, Shameless
Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Jon Barr – Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Ashley Carter – William H. Macy, Shameless
EJ Moreno – Anthony Anderson, Black-Ish
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-Ish
Laurie Metcalf, Getting On
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Jon Barr – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Ashley Carter – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
EJ Moreno – Ellie Kemper, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt OR Tracee Ellis Ross, Black-Ish
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Bryan Cranston, All The Way
Idris Elba, Luther
Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
Courtney B Vance, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Cuba Gooding Jr, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock
Jon Barr – Bryan Cranston, All The Way
Ashley Carter – Cuba Gooding Jr, The People vs. OJ Simpson
EJ Moreno – Courtney B Vance, The People vs. OJ Simpson
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Lili Taylor, American Crime
Kerry Washington, Confirmation
Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
Sarah Paulson, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Jon Barr – Sarah Paulson, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Ashley Carter – Sarah Paulson, The People vs. OJ Simpson
EJ Moreno – Sarah Paulson, The People vs. OJ Simpson
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul
Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones
Michael Kelly, House of Cards
Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Jon Barr – Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones
Ashley Carter – Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones
EJ Moreno – Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Maura Tierney, The Affair
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
Maisie Williams, Game of Thrones
Constance Zimmer, UnREAL
Jon Barr – Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
Ashley Carter – Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
EJ Moreno – Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Louie Anderson, Baskets
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tony Hale, Veep
Matt Walsh, Veep
Jon Barr – Louie Anderson, Baskets
Ashley Carter – Tony Hale, Veep
EJ Moreno – Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Niecy Nash, Getting On
Allison Janney, Mom
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Judith Light, Transparet
Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Jon Barr – Allison Janney, Mom
Ashley Carter – Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent
EJ Moreno – Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Jesse Plemons, Fargo
Bokeem Woodbine, Fargo
Hugh Laurie, The Night Manager
Sterling K Brown, The People vs. OJ Simpson
David Schwimmer, The People vs. OJ Simpson
John Travolta, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Jon Barr – Sterling K. Brown, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Ashley Carter – Sterling K. Brown, The People vs. OJ Simpson
EJ Moreno – Sterling K. Brown, The People vs. OJ Simpson
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
Melissa Leo, All The Way
Regina King, American Crime
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Hotel
Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Hotel
Jean Smart, Fargo
Olivia Colman, The Night Manager
Jon Barr – Regina King, American Crime
Ashley Carter – Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Hotel
EJ Moreno – Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Hotel
Who do you think will win big? What other awards are you excited about? Let us know your thoughts & predictions in the comments below?
Another day, another piece of Suicide Squad news. This time, Warner Bros. released two new featurettes, one highlighting Deadshot and the other highlighting Harley Quinn. Check ’em both out down below.
There’s a good chance we’ll be seeing a featurette for every member of the “Skwad”, so be on the lookout for those. We’ll post them all here on Monkeys Fighting Robots.
“It feels good to be bad…Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?”
The upcoming season of the Starz original series Black Sails will be its last.
The network announced Wednesday that the pirate drama will end with season 4, The Wrap reports.
Black Sails takes place twenty years before the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island.
Creator Jonathan E. Steinberg said in a statement:
“It’s a rare privilege in television to be given the kind of creative freedom we’ve enjoyed on this show over the last four years. While it was a difficult decision for us to make this season our last, we simply couldn’t imagine anything beyond it that would make for a better ending to the story nor a more natural handoff to Treasure Island. We’d like to thank Chris, Carmi and everyone at Starz for all their faith and support, and to our astounding cast and crew for joining us on this ride.”
Black Sails has been one of most successful original series for Starz, scoring multiple Emmy nominations.
The network has several other original series in its lineup including, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Outlander, Survivor’s Remorse and the highly anticipated American Gods.
Season 4 of Black Sails returns in 2017 with 10 episodes.
Ethan Hawke and John Travolta seem to be having a blast in this new trailer for Ti West’s In a Valley of Violence. And on top of that, Travolta looks to have actual human skin in this film in lieu of that weird wax sheen he’s been rocking for a long time.
Here’s the trailer:
And the synopsis, which also doesn’t come out and tell us what the trailer kinda does… the dog dies. Not sure I can handle that:
A mysterious stranger and a random act of violence drag a town of misfits and nitwits into the bloody crosshairs of revenge.
In a Valley of Violence debuted at SXSW this past March, and was met with pretty solid word of mouth. Travolta might… might… be in the middle of an unlikely career renaissance, and the always steady brilliance of Ethan Hawke is enough to sell me on the film. Not to mention it’s a Western. We need more Westerns.
Still, the inevitable dog murder is already upsetting me.
In a Valley of Violence is set for an October 21 release.
USA Today recently dropped some exclusive images from next year’s Lego Batman movie, giving us looks at The Joker, Harley Quinn, and Robin.
Along with these new photos, Warner Bros. released a brand new promo for the film, via the JoBlo Movie Trailers Youtube channel, promoting its appearance at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb77fWGy95c
“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: “The LEGO® Batman Movie.” 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 Lego Batman Movie hits theaters on February 10, 2017.
With the DC Universe experiencing a reboot, new trouble was bound to show itself. When the danger gets too overwhelming for Superman or Aquaman alone, the legendary Justice League is called in to take care of business.
This first issue sets up the level of chaos to expect in this series. It also introduces the first villain they will fight, the Kindred. It was an intense issue, and these are the top five moments to come out of it.
Wonder Woman steals the number one spot for this issue. In the first few pages of the issue she comes crashing into a war zone to stop an invading army. Tearing apart their forces and pushing them back, she stands over her defeated foes and lets her know how much she is not pleased with their attempts to overpower innocents by saying, “Now I am angry.” It’s intense and gets you excited for the rest of the issue. This why this scene took the number one spot.
What were some of your favorite scenes from Justice League #1? Leave your comments below.
Jon Barr – Veep
Jon Barr – Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Jon Barr – Keri Russell, The Americans
Jon Barr – Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Jon Barr – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Jon Barr – Bryan Cranston, All The Way
Jon Barr – Sarah Paulson, The People vs. OJ Simpson
Jon Barr – Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones
Jon Barr – Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
Jon Barr – Louie Anderson, Baskets
Jon Barr – Allison Janney, Mom
Jon Barr – Sterling K. Brown, The People vs. OJ Simpson
