Which Character Did ‘The Walking Dead’ Most Likely Kill?

July 6, 2016

AMC’s The Walking Dead had a cliffhanger season finale that left many fans reeling. The show has never been afraid to kill off main characters left and right. In the sixth season finale, new villain Negan seemed to smash someone’s head in – but whose head was it? The Walking Dead won’t be back on TV for months, so many fans have made predictions six ways to Sunday (nights at 9PM EST). And AMC is putting its best foot forward to ensure the secret stays safe. But looking at how important the characters are, and what their deaths might mean for the show, can we theorize who is most likely to die?

Aaron (5% Likely)

Honestly, I’ve consistently forgotten Aaron is on the show. And aside from being lined up with the others, Aaron seems like a highly unlikely candidate for execution. What with the hype and intense cliffhanger, The Walking Dead really wants us to feel the impact of this. Aaron is sidelined basically every episode, getting maybe 20 minutes of screen time this season. It’d be a waste of both his character, and a waste of a climactic cliffhanger, to have Aaron in the Batting Cage of Doom. Unless Kirkman is REALLY trying to troll the fans, Aaron’s probably safe from Negan… for now.

Rosita (20% Likely)

Rosita got a bit more screen time than Aaron this season, but she’s also barely relevant. Sadly, Rosita’s almost more of a set piece these days. Her major purpose in the show is yelling at Eugene, which is hilarious, but not super important to the plot. To her credit, she was built up in the episode “Twice as Far,” alongside Denise. And since Denise has been killed already, Rosita may not be far behind. However, it’s highly unlikely Rosita is being given this big of a death. She’ll probably go out quickly and without warning, like Denise.

Sasha (35% Likely)

Sasha is yet another character The Walking Dead has sidelined, for the most part. She is more prevalent than Aaron or Rosita, but mostly because she’s replaced Rosita as Abraham’s love interest. Much like Abraham, Sasha really throws herself into combat. Since the passing of Bob and Tyreese, Sasha has been increasingly cold. Especially as she somewhat wanted to die at the season’s start, maybe this season was her journey to the end. But it feels like she didn’t get enough time to explore these feeling during the season. The show runners hopefully have plans to explore these feelings, one way or another, so she is likely going to be spared.

Eugene (40% Likely)

Eugene’s development this season has been overcoming his fear and doing more physical fighting. He has given himself the monicker “Eugene 2.0,” stressing his heightened role. So if The Walking Dead does choose to kill him in this way, it’s a hilariously cruel joke on the poor fellow. While Eugene isn’t as rough-and-tumble as the others, he is both the big brain and comic relief of the show. Doing double-duty on these character tropes might make him too valuable to the writers. Denise was a female Eugene in many ways, so they probably won’t kill two nerds with one stone/arrow/baseball-bat-wrapped-in-barbed-wire. Eugene likely won’t make it to the show’s end, but it’s unlikely the show chose to kill him at this time.

Maggie (45% Likely)

Maggie’s death would be a huge blow for the group. Her emerging role as a leader has really been stressed this season. Plus, her relationship with Glenn is one of the few constants in The Walking Dead. So while Negan may have killed her, creating the momentous game-changer the show seems to be going for, it might be too much. Being a key part in the non-combative moments makes her central to the show’s narrative. It would also be a shame to bid farewell to the last surviving Greene family member. Not to mention the fact that she’s pregnant at the time of Negan’s attack. It’s hard to imagine The Walking Dead would be so cold as to kill a pregnant character (again). No doubt she’ll live through this Negan encounter, and add a second baby to the mix of the series.

Michonne (50% Likely)

Michonne is probably one of the biggest faces on the show. She may even be one of the top three characters, alongside Rick and Daryl. Therefore, it’s difficult to know for sure what her fate is. On the one hand, her death would shake up the show, and set up a desolate, painful feel for the upcoming season. On the other hand, her death might change the show too much, as she’s been around since season three. Her new relationship with Rick also plays into the pros and cons of her death’s significance. As interesting as it is to kill protagonists, you have to keep some key players around throughout. Even Game of Thrones has reliable faces through the whole show. Her death may not be the strongest choice, but it could quite easily go either way.

Carl (60% Likely)

Carl is one of the show’s longest-running characters. While it’s easy to forget how old Carl is, he’s still only a kid. It’s the kind of big death that would upset and reset the show’s momentum. However, while it would fit for this huge execution moment, it doesn’t seem entirely sensible. Carl just lost an eye, so it seems too soon to lose his entire head. And as Negan stars swinging, he threatens to have Carl’s other eye fed to Rick. That statement seems to strike Carl and his father from the likely victim list. Also, Kirkman’s joked about Carl being the victim, which seems like a light-hearted troll move. Negan seems like the type to kill a kid, no doubt about it. But Carl’s pudding-eating days likely aren’t done just yet.

Rick (75% Likely)

As important as Michonne or Carl are, Rick is THE protagonist, ever since the show began. As the de facto leader, his death would mean that everything has to change. It’s the kind of bold choice you’d expect to see on Game of Thrones, so maybe The Walking Dead is going for the same thing. However, while this death is clearly a big moment, I’m skeptical about AMC going for it. Killing Rick would upset the balance of the show’s narrative too much. It would leave the show feeling very off-centered. Yes, The Walking Dead has focused on its side characters more and more, but Rick is still the leader. His death will likely happen near the end of the show – perhaps in the finale, like another well-known AMC drama. Rick may be too big for this death, but it’s certainly feasible.

Daryl (80% Likely)

Daryl may very well be the face of the show. Many still carry the “If Daryl dies, we riot” battlecry. This huge death would be fitting for such a popular character. Daryl’s put himself in conflict with Negan’s friends several times this season. His death would definitely set a dark tone for Season 7, with the group struggling to fight Negan without their beloved crossbow-wielding biker. Thing is, Daryl’s death might put many fans off, and therefore hurt the show. The only other argument against Daryl, aside from a hit in viewership, is the ending of “East.” In the penultimate season six episode, it seemed like Daryl might have been killed by Dwight. Why would they use that cliffhanger, just to kill Daryl in the next episode? However, outside of those potential reasons, Daryl does seem like a strong contender for taking a Lucille to the face.

Glenn (90% Likely)

Since the finale happened, many fans have assumed Glenn was the death in question. And in many ways, Glenn is the most obvious choice. First off – COMIC SPOILER – Glenn is the one that Negan kills in the comics. Secondly, some altered audio from the finale was released, soon after the finale aired, purporting Glenn is the victim. Glenn was the one who saw Negan’s handiwork, via polaroids, so maybe that was foreshadowing. Glenn standing (or yelling-kneeling) up for Maggie during the big moment may have also pissed off Negan, sealing his fate. And of all the survivors, Glenn has continuously avoided death by the skin of his teeth. This is seen most recently with the aggravating dumpster scene – yet another cliffhanger with Glenn’s life at stake. Glenn may be TOO obvious of a choice, but there’s certainly a lot of evidence stacked against him.

Abraham (95% Likely)

Yes, Abraham. Out of every group member, Abraham seems like the most likely victim. Aside from his funny southern phrases, Abraham is a stone-cold solider, the kind of person Negan would view as a threat. Yes, Negan says he wants the group to work for him, so he might need Abraham. But Negan probably wouldn’t trust them with guns. Therefore, he’d take out the most obvious physical threat – Abraham. Abraham died via arrow in the comics, but in the show, that death was given to Denise. It’s quite possible Abraham was saved from one death, only to suffer another one. Plus, Abraham treads that fine line between primary and secondary character. Abraham hasn’t been around as long as most of the leads, but he’s been around longer than most every side character that’s left. While Glenn may be the obvious choice, Abraham is probably the most sensible choice.

Who do you think Negan’s victim was? Do you even think somebody died? Do you wish it was Gabriel? I do! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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DC Rebirth Week 5 In Review

Gary Moloney

July 6, 2016

Each week here on Monkeys Fighting Robots, we are looking at every DC Rebirth title and tracking its progress. Books will be rated on a scale of “Buy It”, “Borrow It” or “Bin It”. Spoilers ahead.

Justice League: Rebirth (Bryan Hitch)
An existential crisis threatens the Earth and only one team can stop it. In other words, it’s a Wednesday in the DCU as the Justice League finally gets the DC Rebirth treatment. This issue begins with the new/old Superman contemplating on whether or not to try and join this world’s Justice League. So once again, for about the fifth time, we get scenes of Lois and Clark debating about whether or not he should further expose himself. An interesting dilemma to be sure, but do we have to keep going over this? This is an understandably confusing storyline, so it’s important that new readers who may not follow the Superman books are brought up to speed, but it’s equally tiresome nonetheless. It does however serve to forward the fact that Batman wants this new/old Superman on the team. Not because he trusts him, but rather so he can keep an eye on him, noting that this Superman is there for a purpose, even if it isn’t his own. In other words, it’s standard operational procedure for Batman at this point. What this issue does show is the weight that Superman’s death has head on the League. For a lot of them, his joining is an act of necessity. They need his power, but it doesn’t mean they are comfortable around him. He wears their dead friend’s face and that would humble even the gods themselves. With writing and artist duties handled by Bryan Hitch, this is a tightly constructed issue and a sublime example of the advantage of a singular voice in sequential art. It’s quite the showcase for the DC house-style, even if the story itself is paint by numbers. DC Rebirth’s meta-narrative serves to strengthen this book’s plot rather than highlight its weakness as in other titles, in part because it’s a more subdued attempt at addressing the upcoming storm that is the legacy of Watchmen. It’s a fascinating change in dynamic to have a Justice League in which Superman is the outsider, rather than the moral centre, but its storytelling potential is immense and readers would be well advised to check it out.

Recommendation: Buy It

Aquaman #2 (Dan Abnett, Andrew Hennessy and Bradley Walker)
The feud between Black Manta and Arthur Curry may not be as well known as other great comic rivalries, but it nonetheless one of the more compelling ones. There is something of a Greek tragedy to their lives as they both fight to be uphold their respective fathers’ legacies. Yet in doing so they become bound by their own sins and those of their fathers, doomed to forever engage in a vicious cycle which satisfies neither. Abnett presents a fascinating treatise on the nature of revenge and what it does to the soul. The dialogue may seem a bit heavy handed at times, but it maintains just the right amount of gravitas to make each line impact the reader. The realpolitik of diplomacy takes a backseat this issue, but it presents Atlantis with an intriguing politic conundrum to deal with in the months to come.

Recommendation: Buy It

Batman #2 (Tom King, Matt Banning and David Finch)
Much like an episode of Seinfeld this is an issue full of character, but where nothing really happens. Other than some hints for the upcoming Monster-Men crossover, there is nothing of substance underpinning this issue. That being said, there is growing sense that Bruce Wayne, like his Dark Knight Returns counterpart, has a death wish or at least understands that his mission will inevitably end in his death. Thus, his goal with any new would-be hero he encounters is to help train them in whatever way he can. Batman’s understanding of his own legacy is becoming less about the symbol of the bat in and of itself, and more about what other legends it can inspire. Despite all of that, we learn very little about the mysterious Gotham and Gotham Girl who have shown up out of the blue (or whatever colour Gotham’s skies are these days). Whereas last issue they seemed intent on replacing Batman, now they seek to learn from him with little hints as to why this is. The problem is that there isn’t much depth to their characters other than their obvious parallels with the Superman family. It is perhaps one of the funnier issues of Batman that I have read in a long-time, with the classic BTAS rapport between Bruce Wayne and Alfred. King is keenly aware of the tropes that define a Batman comic and seeks to playfully reference them as much as it can without detracting from the story. When a Batman comic manages to have a sense of fun while maintaining its mature undercurrents, you know you have a winner on your hands.

Recommendation: Buy It

Superman #2 (Patrick Gleason, Peter J. Tomasi and Mick Gray)
As DC Rebirth continues, one thing has become apparently clear: DC does not care about how confusing it is for journalists to write about the Superman plot-line and distinguish various Supermen from one another. Luckily, this issue builds off the potential of last by examining the father-son dynamic as young Jon Kent comes into his powers. The mantle of Superboy has a legacy in and of itself, and it’s not something that the young Kent is eager to throw himself into. For Jon, the family crest isn’t a symbol for others to aspire to, it’s the part of himself that gives him strength by appealing to something greater than any one person. Clark attempts to impart his inherited morality onto his son, while skirting around the “with great power must come great responsibility” speech. The once and future Superman clearly envisages his son assuming a superheroic identity, but it’s unclear whether that is what Jon wants or what is best for him. The cliffhanger, which screams 90s’ comics, isn’t going to make things any easier in that regard as the Eradicator shows up. Once again it’s as if editorial mandate required as many Death of Superman references as we can fit into the story-line.

Recommendation: Borrow It

Green Arrow #2 (Benjamin Percy and Otto Schmidt)
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Betrayed by those close to him, Oliver Queen is dead, but the Green Arrow lives on. The revolving door of the afterlife is the gift that keeps on giving. Elsewhere, Dinah Lance, aka the Black Canary, vows to avenge Oliver’s supposed death. It’s standard affair for our Robin Hood wannabe, but this time the betrayal comes from his own family which means the arrows pierce his heart that much easier. What becomes clear quite quickly is that Shado’s return is linked to the underground network plaguing Seattle’s homeless population. Everybody’s favorite solider-turned-bodyguard-turned-PMC operative John Diggle makes an appearance hinting at the global scope of the challenge facing the extremely unlucky Mr. Queen. The Ninth Circle is headed by the inclusive Dante, who was revealed last month as Queen Industries’ CEO. As much as I love references to the Divine Comedy wherever I can find them, it’s your basic “my company is out to kill me” story, and in many ways it echoes the Brother Blood arc from Arrow‘s second season. The artwork is phenomenal and this is one of the prettiest books that DC is putting out there at the moment.

Recommendation: Buy It.

Green Lanterns #2 (Sam Humphries, Jay Leisten and Robson Rocha)
Once more I prepare for the backlash as I remain lukewarm towards Green Lanterns, which is a difficult thing to admit when the creative team is as good as it is. I described Green Lanterns as a comic version of a buddy-cop movie like Lethal Weapon, and when it taps into what made those films great, it succeeds. I enjoy watching Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz play off each other with their yin and yang relationship, but that isn’t the heart of the book. Instead it’s the Red Lanterns’ vague prophecy about turning a planet’s rage upon itself. What we get is, in a sense, a retread of the Blackest Night event as humans across the Earth begin turning into rage zombies. Yet here we have another instance of the mythos of the Emotional Spectrum keeping us down and preventing us from having an engaging story. The scale of the tale interferes with the more personal story that Humphries wants to tell. It has some interesting commentary on the state of our politics in the wake of Brexit and Donald Trump as Earth is chosen, being a planet that feeds off rage. You know you’ve messed up when the Red Lanterns admires your capacity to hate. It isn’t enough to save the comic from itself though, and it certainly seems like Atrocitus is the most apt villain for this arc.

Recommendation: Bin It

All things considered, a very strong week for the House That Geoff Johns built. Book of the Week goes to Aquaman for its mythical storytelling and ability to redeem a character often thought as nothing more than a freaky fish guy. The Dishonourable Mention once again goes to Green Lanterns for managing to give us get two Green Lanterns for the price of one and yet somehow I still can’t seem to care. As more and more DC Rebirth titles are announced, it’s clear that the rebranding is going to be prominent for some time to come. Later this month we will be treated to Nightwing and the Teen Titans’ first foray into this brave new world, but until then make sure to check back every week as we bring you the latest news and insight on all things DC Comics.

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Review: ‘Future Quest’ #2: Worlds Collide

Anthony Wendel

July 6, 2016

Still reeling from their encounter with the ghost from outer space, Jonny and Hadji reach the wreckage of the vessel that burst through the vortex. The ship’s sole survivor doesn’t remember what she was fleeing, or even her own name…but she does know her pet is called Blip. Plus: journey to Earth’s past, 45,000 years ago—and witness the birth of the world’s first fantastic hero: Mightor!

SPOILER ALERT

Writing

The glorious chaos of the previous issue escalates here by flashing back to show even more chaos. This time it shows how Tundro of the Herculoids ended up on Earth. It turns out they were engaged in a battle with the Entity as well. Their battle not only caused him to to be teleported to Earth, but whisked the Space Ghost and Taara of the Herculoids away as well. Space Ghost’s location may be known but what about Taara? This book is already taking the time to set up plot points to be addressed later. Writer Jeff Parker really seems to know what he’s doing.

There is a lot of action to take it all at once, but the issue is paced in such a proper way that there is no difficulty following what is going on. This series is still a great read in its follow up issue and is proving to be one of the best titles to come out this year.

Artwork

The artwork continues to be as detailed and intrigue as before. The quality is on pair with the previous issue, and introduces specific elements such as making sure to show a different type of blast effect between Birdman and Space Ghost.

Often the best art is in the first issue and it’s downhill from there. This is far from the case here. Instead the three artists of Evan “Doc” Shaner, Ron Randall and Jonathan Case deliver a product which has shown the level of quality fans can expect in this new series . They also seem to blend their art so well together, it’s hard to tell where one artist’s work ends and another’s begins without really paying very close attention. This is a good aspect as styles which are too different can often clash with one another and make the book hard to read. But these artists are working together as a very great team.

Conclusion

This series doesn’t go downhill with its second issue, and instead continues to strive for greatness. It has set up what fans can expect to happen from here and, by the look of it, we will get to see a lot of great team ups as the different heroes from around the universe unite to take on the Entity. If you aren’t taking the time to read this series, even if you aren’t a fan of some of these nostalgic cartoons, you owe it to yourself to pick up an issue and give it a read.

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5 Examples Of Extreme Japanese Cinema That Will Freak You Out

EJ Moreno

July 6, 2016

We All Know The Most Extreme Films Come From Japanese Cinemas

Starting as early as 1977, Japanese cinema began a love affair with the bizarre and extreme. ‘House‘ from 1977 featured surrealism, graphic gore, and a nonsensical plot. Nothing was like it at the time. While it was a box office success, critics hated it. Like most films, it reached cult classic status later on. Since then, no other country has quite reached the high standard for extreme cinema set by Japan.

Japan, the same country that provided esteemed classics like ‘Seven Samurai‘ and ‘Godzilla‘ also found a way to create films that sexualize breast milk or show mass suicide of children. Like I said, no one does it like the Japanese.

Through the years, many film directors have pushed the boundaries of good taste to provide social commentary or pure entertainment. Below is a collection of some of the most bizarre, shocking, and exploitative movies to come from Japan. Readers beware as some of the films may show or discuss some uncomfortable material.

Honorable Mentions:

-‘Guinea Pig‘ film series (80’s,90’s)
-‘House‘ (1977)
-‘Gozu‘ (2003)
-‘Versus‘ (2000)

‘Suicide Club’ (2001)

Something about how joyfully this film portrays suicide makes it a sure fit for this list. ‘Suicide Club‘ starts with 54 schoolgirls all jumping in front of an oncoming train. From that moment, we get into a twisted police case of what’s causing these mass suicides throughout Japan. Nothing in the story makes sense and your limits are pushed but it is truly a must-watch!
‘Ichi The Killer’ (2001)

-The list isn’t all Takashi Miike but with 99 directing credit on IMBD, Miike has many odd films. Though, none as fun as ‘Ichi The Killer‘. ‘Ichi‘ is about a gang leader Kakihara, who’s on a mission to find his missing boss. He comes across a disturbed assassin Ichi who becomes his newest expedition in the search for pain & pleasure. Not bizarre enough? Miike said real semen was used in the intro title credits…
‘Tetsuo, the Iron Man’ (1989)

-No, this movie doesn’t feature Tony Stark but it does have a guy with a fetish for metal. ‘Tetsuo‘ is hard to describe but basically a man only called the metal fetishist goes on an adventure to become made of metal parts. Known in the horror community as one of the most notable extreme Japanese exports, ‘Tetsuo, the Iron Man‘ is truly something you need to see to believe.
‘Visitor Q’ (2001)

-Another Takashi Miike film but this one is less fun and more fucked-up. ‘Visitor Q‘ documents the life of a family when a random stranger pass through their town. While the stranger is odd, the family he is staying with is even crazier. Featuring a prostitute daughter and a sex-addict father, the worst of the bunch is a mother who loves to share her breast milk. What a Miike movie.
‘Tokyo Gore Police’ (2008)

-This is like the Japanese ‘Evil Dead‘ but with more gore. Yes, I said more gore than ‘Evil Dead‘. I mean, gore is literally in the name. ‘Tokyo Gore Police‘ is a wild film about a privatized police force that is sent out to fight these criminal creatures. At the center of it is the beautiful but deadly Ruka. Yes, the plot is insane but the violence is even more insane. Other films on this list either have sexuality or graphic violence, this one mixed both brutally.

What’s you favorite extremely bizarre Japanese film?

Do your agree with my list? Let me know in the comments below!

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Jackie Chan Joins ‘The Nut Job 2’, Because He Likes Money

Will Ashton

July 5, 2016

I don’t know a lot of things, but I know this: I love Jackie Chan and I detest 2014’s The Nut Job. Now, I don’t know what I know anymore, because Chan has officially joined the voice cast for The Nut Job 2, herein by shattered any remaining sanctity in my life and introduced more chaos into my fragile existence. The end is nigh.

According to Deadline, Chan will voice Mr. Feng, the highly territorial leader to a gang of city mice. He joins Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Cannavale, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Moynihan, Jeff Dunham and more in the unwelcome sequel. Although Chan is known primarily for his martial art skills, Chan has worked in animation prior to this upcoming role, thanks to a supporting turn in the Kung Fu Panda trilogy and the titular role in the animated children series Jackie Chan Adventures. Until today, I thought I was the only one who knew that show existed. I guess you learn something every day, huh.

Maybe everything isn’t terrible? I mean, when you consider how Chan is now 62 years young, it’s perhaps best that he doesn’t perform more crazy stunts or hurt himself for our careless amusement. It’s not like the recording booth can hurt you. Well, not physically. I’m sure his dignity has been bruised a bit, but then again, he also starred in The Spy Next Door and The Tuxedo. I suppose things could be worse?

No, I take it back. Things are bad. Things are very, very bad. We’re doomed.

The Nut Job 2 hits theaters on May 19, 2017. Cal Brunker (Escape From Planet Earth) takes over directing duties. Brunker also writes with Scott Bindley and Bob Barlen. The enemies are identified. Hide your children. Keep yourself safe. Chaos reigns.

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‘Rogue One’ Getting New Trailer On July 15

Aric Sweeny

July 5, 2016

According to new television listings, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be receiving its first official trailer on July 15.

Along with the image from the television station, we also have an online listing you can find by clicking right here.

Get hyped for the new Rogue One trailer!

“Rogue One takes place before the events of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ and will be a departure from the saga films but have elements that are familiar to the Star Wars universe. It goes into new territory, exploring the galactic struggle from a ground-war perspective while maintaining that essential Star Wars feel that fans have come to know. Gareth is such an innovative director, and I’m so excited to be working with him, and the extraordinary ensemble cast he’s selected for ‘Rogue One,” said Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm President.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is directed by Gareth Edwards, and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen (IP Man), Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen of Hannibal fame, Alan Tudyk (as a motion capture character), and Riz Ahmed.

The film is a prequel to the original 1977 Star Wars, dealing with rebel efforts to convey Death Star blueprints to Leia Organa. The screenplay is by Chris Weitz, and the film is due in theaters on December 16.

Source: MakingStarWars.net.

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Review: ‘Transformers: Till All Are One’ #2: Rising Tensions

Anthony Wendel

July 5, 2016

PANIC ON THE STREETS OF CYBERTRON! As STARSCREAM’S secret police continue on their rampage, IRONHIDE is caught between the BADGLESS and a population looking for retribution!

Writing

Things are finally starting to escalate. It was a bit hard to tell in the first issue where the story would go, but the second issue really helps to reinforce what this series is going to be about. It really will be about life on Cybertron, and characters doing all they can to make sure peace prevails and avoids another civil war between Autobots and Decepticons. This is easier said than done.

In this issue, things escalate so fast that Cybertronians are rioting in the street and Ironhide is doing all he can just to make sure they don’t spill any blood (or in this case Energon). He calls for help, but those who are willing to step up might not have his best intentions in mind. This series is going to be filled with a lot of conspiracy theories, double dealing, and character reactionary drama. Writer Mairghread Scott has put together a very interesting story which is slowly starting to build and capture the reader’s attentions.

Artwork

The artwork for this book is very appropriate to the story which is being told. Instead of showcasing a lot of action scenes, a lot more detail is paid on the facial expressions of the characters to show how they react to situations which are presented to them. It’s perfect for this series, and Sara Pitre-Durocher’s work really helps to sell the emotional story and aids in driving it forward.

Conclusion

This second issue cements the set up for where this new series is going. It will be more character driven and focus on just the daily life on an alien planet. Given the moving and heartwarming – or even the bitter and sad – stories which have been told in Transformers comics over time, this new series could surprise many with the stories it will tell in the future. For now though, the storyline with Ironhide investigating a conspiracy is perfect and will have many waiting eagerly for the next issue.

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Idris Elba Makes Directorial Debut With ‘Yardie’

Will Ashton

July 5, 2016

Idris Elba is a pretty terrific actor. If you feel otherwise, either I pity you or don’t consider you my friend anymore. The British performer has tremendous dramatic and comedic range, along with suave for days. He brings an enviable sense of gravitas to every single performance, and he’s been climbing the Hollywood ladder for years, building his profile with each passing day. And while it’s unclear if James Bond is still in the cards for him, he already has his next career goal in sight: a trip to the director’s chair. The veteran actor will make his directorial debut with Yardie.

Screen Daily buried the lead on this one in their recent Studiocanal report, revealing Elba’s upcoming Victor Headley adaptation quite late in the story. The upcoming film will follow the rise of a young Jamaican in London’s drug-dealing underworld, specifically through ’80s Notting Hill. Details are slim at the moment, although discussions are apparently underway with Universal Music about incorporating their Island Records brand into the film. It also comes with a screenplay by Brock Norman Brock (Bronson).

No casting details are made public at the moment, although some (including The Playlist) believe Elba will star in the film in addition to directing. We won’t know for sure until later down the line, however. Elba is also an accomplished DJ outside his day job, so this isn’t necessarily out of his wheelhouse. Expect production to begin either later this year or early next year. I’m certainly excited, as you might have guessed.

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6 New, Returning TV Shows To Watch in July

Ashley Carter

July 5, 2016

Several new and returning TV shows begin this month.

If you’re trying to find a great series to watch, but don’t know where to start, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.

What to Watch – Top Pick

Mr. Robot – July 13, USA

Last summer’s critically acclaimed hit, returns July 13.

Mr. Robot is full of twists and turns and catches you off guard.

Rami Malek stars as Elliot Alderson, a cyber-security engineer who gets pulled into an underground hacker group called fsociety. The group’s goal is to take down a company called Evil Corp.

Mr. Robot is well-crafted and highly addictive, and it’s probably the best show about hackers ever made.

The second season was recently expanded from 10 to 12 episodes. It added several newcomers, including Grace Gummer, Sandrine Holt, and Craig Robinson.

If you haven’t watched Mr. Robot, do yourself a favor, stop whatever you’re doing and go watch it now.

What to Watch – Everything Else

The Night Of – July 10, HBO

The Night Of is an eight-part crime drama loosely adapted from the 2008 BBC series Criminal Justice. John Turturro (Fading Gigolo) stars as a defense attorney whose Pakistani-American client is accused of murdering a woman on New York’s Upper West Side.

The limited series examines New York City’s legal system and law enforcement through a complicated murder case.

James Gandolfini was originally attached to star, but Turturro stepped in after the actor’s death.

HBO needs a great drama, especially after season two of True Detective disappointed critics and fans alike. The Night Of might be it.

Suits – July 13, USA

At the end of season five, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) turned himself in to save his partner and mentor Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) from facing prison time.

Many fans have speculated about a possible time jump to the end of Mike’s sentence in season six. But according to a Hollywood Reporter interview with show creator Aaron Korsh, things pick up right where the finale left off:

“We’re coming back right where we left off. Much of the time when we land on a huge, earth-shattering event in our world, we contemplate a time jump. It’s probably just the way I think about things, but I always end up feeling like if we’re just going to time-jump out of it, what was the purpose of ending there?”

Meanwhile, Harvey, Jessica, and Louis will spend the season figuring out how to pick up the pieces and rebuild the firm.

Stranger Things – July 15, Netflix

This 80s-inspired supernatural series is set in Indiana and focuses on a group of young boys who try to find their friend who vanished.

As a result, the trailer gives off a very Spielberg-like vibe, think E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, mixed with Super 8.

Best of all, it’s a Netflix show, which means you can binge all eight episodes the day it’s released.

Winona Ryder, Matthew Modine, and David Harbour star.

Vice Principals – July 17, HBO

HBO is adding another comedy series from Eastbound & Down creators Danny McBride and Jody Hill to its roster.

McBride and Walton Goggins (Justified) star as two vice principals competing for the top spot at their high school after the principal decides to retire.

It seems like HBO is pretty confident in the show since it already renewed it for a second season.

Looking: The Movie – July 23, HBO

Looking was a fantastic show about three gay best friends in San Francisco navigating the complexities of life and love. It never quite found its audience on HBO and was canceled after only two seasons.

However, HBO gave producers a chance to wrap up storylines with a made-for-TV movie.

Do yourself a favor, go back and watch this series from the beginning before the film premieres.

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We All Know The Most Extreme Films Come From Japanese Cinemas

Honorable Mentions:

‘Suicide Club’ (2001)

‘Ichi The Killer’ (2001)

‘Tetsuo, the Iron Man’ (1989)

‘Visitor Q’ (2001)

‘Tokyo Gore Police’ (2008)

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