Last summer Captain America: Civil War screened footage at D23 and more than seven months later some of the footage has surfaced on the internet.
You can’t hear much with the crowd screaming but you do get a good look at Red Wing in action.
Not sure how long this footage will stay up on Youtube.
Captain America: Civil War is directed by Anthony & Joe Russo from a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
The film stars Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Chadwick Boseman, Emily VanCamp, Daniel Brühl, Frank Grillo, William Hurt, and Martin Freeman.
Captain America: Civil War is set for release on May 6, 2016.
DC Comics have not reacted well to Poison Ivy in recent years. The publisher doesn’t seem to know what to do with the Batman villain, particularly when she’s not paired with fan-favorite; Harley Quinn. Many writers have attempted to redeem the character by focusing on her environmentalist sensibilities and turn her more into an anti-hero. In recent years, she’s had a stint on the Birds of Prey, before ditching her would-be teammates to join the ranks of the Crime Syndicate. For the last two decades, Poison Ivy has on multiple occasions turned over new leaves only to turn them back again. There has always been an interesting character buried beneath the soil, but it takes a talented writer to allow that potential to blossom. Poison Ivy: Circle of Life and Death is the publisher’s latest attempt to do right by the character, but do writer; Amy Chu and artist; Clay Mann sow the seeds of success?
The problem that a lot of writers have faced is the temptation to use Ivy as the “go to” seductress, using her charms to ensnare the minds of both men and women. This is an important part of her character, but it is not her sole defining trait. The comic features a brilliant and amusing subversion of how we normally perceive her pheromone powers to manifest. Ms. Chu tactically shys away from this in her first issue, focusing on Pamela Isley; the scientist, rather than Poison Ivy; the villain. Pamela’s connect to the Green, the mythical force that embodies planet life and from which Swamp Thing derives his powers, alienates her from other humans. She struggles to connect with people but values those few friendships she has. This is an Ivy, we haven’t seen before, one trying to embrace her humanity rather than reject it. There is still a deep connection and love of plants, to the point of fanaticism, but it gives way to a softer side. This change of character is remarked upon by her former partner in crime; Harley and shows us that Poison Ivy may really be changing. She may be prone to some morally dubious actions, but Ivy is just attempting to live a life she once thought lost. Naturally, a spanner must be thrown in the works as Ivy is thrust into a murder mystery that threatens this renewed life. Unfortunately, it feels like a story we’ve heard before time and time again. Villain attempts to retire, only to be faced with a morally-inversed version of the heroes journey requiring them to take to their old ways. It may display some new insights into the character, but there is nothing that makes it an essential read. The writing isn’t good or bad, it’s adequate, and unfortunately, that isn’t enough to warrant sticking with the series. There is a lot of potential; there is nothing in this issue which demands that I return next month, and that can be fatal in this industry.
Poison Ivy is a character comfortable in her sexuality. This ease of self-regarding her femininity and her looks is reflected in Mann’s artwork. Ivy is often drawn to extenuate her features that is to be expected given the nature of the character, but the problem in this issue is that this is done for the readers benefit as opposed to Ivy’s. Indeed, the comics features a scene akin to Austin Powers where Ivy walks naked throughout her apartment with her particulars just barely being obscured by various flora scattered throughout the room. There isn’t an inherent issue with emphasizing that a character is meant to be sexy or attractive. Were this section to show an empowered Ivy, caring little about what others thought, this might have been acceptable. Instead, the depiction of Ivy within this scene is done for the purpose of tantalizing male readers. Sexuality shouldn’t be something that’s avoided or shamed in comics through the writing or through the art, but given the medium’s checkered past in this area, it is an area that must be approached with care and respect. What Mann does in this comic is lazy and unworthy of an artist of his talent. The Arkham video game series proved that the character’s sexuality could be their own without resorting to fan-service, but it’s clear that if Mr. Mann hasn’t quite grasped that. It’s a shame because it detracts from an otherwise tasteful and well-drawn comic. There is a major issue with the overly sexualised representation of women in comics, and Chu’s desire to portray Ivy as a peer to Lex Luthor in an intellectual sense is well-documented. Ms. Chu wished to move beyond the idea that Poison Ivy is just “a sidekick that kisses people to death” and show her to be a complex character in her own right. The exploitative artwork does a disservice to her efforts. In short, we need less Red Hood and the Outlaws and more Sex Criminals.
Poison Ivy is a character that deserved better. Regarding untapped potential, she is one of the characters who has suffered the most over the last two decades, due in no small part to her atrocious on-screen representation in Joel Schumacher’s Batman and Robin. They’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to be sticking. It would be remiss to say that it’s time to abandon the effort, but Amy Chu and Clay Mann need to up their game. This isn’t the 90s, being adequate isn’t good enough anymore if you are to survive in this industry and readers are beginning to get sick of artists drawing with the mind of a teenage boy. Amy Chu has the skill to put her own stamp on the character, to flesh her out and make this series something special. We have very few female characters headlining their own comics; we can’t afford to squander them. Let’s hope that creativity blooms next issue.
It’s pilot season, and that means that all the networks are gearing up to produce pilots for TV shows that could air this or next year. Let’s take a look at some of them:
1. Sawyer and Huck
Well, it had to happen someday. An adaptation of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as lawyers. Don’t worry, this won’t be a Bugsy Malone type of deal where the kids are lawyers. Instead, it has Tom Sawyer seeking the help of Huck Finn with the intention of making a law firm for people with no one else to turn to. If it airs, seek it out on CBS.
2. Caesar
Basically, Julius Caesar in modern-day LA. The murder of a Hispanic mayor sends shockwaves throughout the whole town, and also puts on the search for a killer. It’s created by Matt Lopez, better known for writing live-action Disney fare like The Magician’s Apprentice and Race to Witch Mountain. The pilot’s co-writer, John Glenn is better known for his work on the series Allegiance and the 2008 Shia LaBeouf thriller, Eagle Eye. Look for it on ABC.
3. Damage Control
Yes, Marvel fans. This is actually coming to ABC. Ever wondered who cleans up after the Chiaturi invasions or Hulk smashing things around? This show will provide the answer and we’ll follow them in their adventures. In case you don’t want to wait for the show or if it doesn’t get picked up, here’s the comic to soothe you over
4. Marvel’s Most Wanted
Another one for the Marvelites, the focus will be on Bobbi Morse/Mockingbird, and Lance Hunter. With actors Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood headlining the show, spinning-off from their characters in Agents of SHIELD.
5. Monstropolis
In a world where monsters live among us, someone is picking them off. And it’s up to…a monster to find them before he becomes the next victim. Watch out for this show on ABC.
6. Jack Ryan
Amazon will make a pilot based on the popular character created by Tom Clancy. Lost’s Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland are writing the pilot. If it does get released look for it on Amazon.com.
7. Z
Zelda Fitzgerald’s life has everything in it to be a great TV series, so thankfully, actor Tim Blake Nelson got the same idea and now we have the opportunity to check it out. You can watch the pilot right here.
8. Preacher
Based on the popular Garth Ennis comic, Seth Rogen and his writing partner Evan Goldberg will bring it to AMC this year along with Breaking Bad writer Sam Catlin. The ten-episode first season will air in the middle of this year.
9. The Infamous
A&E will produce this pilot set in 1990’s LA, leading up to the Riots, with two men on a collision course as the lead characters.
10. Talk Nerdy To Me
This CBS comedy is based on Jen Friel’s Talk Nerdy To Me, Lover. It centers on four women: two computer programmers, a musician and a doctor who share a house in Venice, California,as they follow their dreams with each other’s support.
11. Training Day
Taking place fifteen years after the film, set in present-day LA. The film’s director Antoine Fuqua is attached to the series as director and executive producer, alongside Jerry Bruckheimer who is also producing through his company.
12. The Story of David
This pilot is to be produced in the CW, centering on a first generation Hispanic American who goes through poverty and crime, to become a soccer star.
13. 24 Legacy
If this gets off the ground, don’t expect someone new to play Jack Bauer. Instead, it’ll focus on a whole new lead, a military man who has returned to the USA and finds himself to be the target of a threat that will also take destroy the USA.
14. Behind Enemy Lines
Inspired by the 2001 film, the show intends to follow a military flight crew shot down in South America, while their commanding officer and a female CIA officer in Washington try to bring them home, while all find themselves in a conspiracy.
15. Pitch
A baseball drama about a young woman who ends up becoming the first female pitcher in the major leagues. Galavant creator has written the pilot alongside producer Rick Singer. Kyle Bunbury is set to be the lead. Expect it on Fox.
16. Untitled Julius Sharpe, Phil Lord and Chris Miller pilot
A comedy about three friends that discover time travel, which may seem like it solves their personal issues, but instead it complicates them. It’s set to be produced in Fox, the home of Lord and Miller’s comedy The Last Man on Earth.
17. Atlanta
Created by and starring Donald Glover, this series is about two very different cousins finding themselves in the Atlanta rap scene. It’s set to air on FX.
18. Better Things
Created and starring Pamela Adlon, it tells the story of Sam, a working actor that attempts to deal with her profession, family and relationships
19. Ken Jeong Made Me Do It
MTV is set to produce this comedy about 22-year old Andy who gets into a small accident with Ken Jeong, who decides to take pity on him and teach him the ways of being a man.
20. Brides
Greg Berlanti brings to NBC a reimagining of the Van Helsing tale, with the three brides of Dracula not having been killed by him, but instead all living in present-day New York City.
21. American Gods
Based on the book by Neil Gaiman, this Starz pilot will tell the story of Shadow, an ex-con who becomes guardian to conman and old god Mr. Wednesday, as they ready for a battle that will take place between the old gods of mythology and the new ones of money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs.
22. Lumen
Set to be produced in TNT, it’s about a family of four that ends up transported into the magical world which inspired the work of a missing fantasy writer. Once there, they find themselves in a war between rival magical forces of light and darkness.
23. Will
Also on TNT, a series about the life of young William Shakespeare, helmed by Baz Luhrmann.
24. Falling Water
Set to air on USA Network, this mind-bending thriller follows three unrelated people who’re all dreaming a different part of one dream, each of them on a quest of something that can only be found in their subconscious.
For more information on these and other pilots, check out this page.
Wonder Woman fans finally got some official footage of the upcoming DC Comics movie starring Gal Gadot in the title role. During the CW’s Dawn of the Justice League special, we got some footage from the highly anticipated film that had some incredible action from the Amazonian Princess herself. Check it out!
Filming will continue to take place on location in the UK, France and Italy.
Wonder Woman is directed by Patty Jenkins from Jason Fuchs’ screenplay. The film stars Gal Gadot as Diane Prince, Chris Pine as Captain Steve Trevor, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Ewen Bremner, Saïd Taghmaoui, Elena Anaya, and Lucy Davis.
The Amazonian Princess descends on theater June 23, 2017.
The second Suicide Squad trailer has just been released, and it looks absolutely wonderful. That’s thanks in no small part to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” permeating the soundtrack.
Enjoy:
Suicide Squad is directed by Ayer and stars Will Smith as Deadshot, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flagg, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Oscar winner Jared Leto as the Joker, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, and Cara Delevingne as Enchantress.
The more we see of Suicide Squad, the better it’s getting. I officially cannot wait for August 5th.
The WWE Royal Rumble has been an important part of the ‘Road To Wrestlemania’ for decades now. Starting in 1988, The Rumble allowed many wrestlers on the card the chance to shine but it wasn’t until Hulk Hogan’s win in 1990 that the event became important to the Wrestlemania main event. Since Hogan’s back to back wins in 90/91, the winner of the Rumble has gone on to main event the biggest WWE show of the year. With the 2016 Royal Rumble only a few days away, which previous Royal Rumble winner has made the biggest splash following their win?
28 winners to choose from, here is who’s made the most out of their Rumble win!
10. Chris Benoit (2004)
-Let’s get the controversial Chris Benoit out of the way. While the events that happened in 2007 will never be forgiven, the legacy of Benoit as a wrestler can never be forgotten. His win of the 2004 Rumble launched such an amazing leg of his career; he headlined Wrestlemania XX against HHH and Shawn Michaels, he put over Randy Orton as a main eventer, and finally got rewarded for the years of playing his dues. While WWE may not accept this win anymore, this was a big deal at the time.
9. ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin (1998)
-The only three time winner of The Royal Rumble, Stone Cold’s second win led to what many believe to be the kickoff of The Attitude Era. The night after this win was the introduction of Mike Tyson in WWE and led to Austin facing an injured Shawn Michaels in the main event of WrestleMania XIV; those moments are as important to WWE’s history as anything else. The landscape of WWE could have been very different if Austin never won this Rumble match. While his first Rumble win led to a memorable Submission match with Bret at Wrestlemania 13, this 1998 win was what I felt launched us into the Era of Austin.
8. The Undertaker (2007)
-A Royal Rumble win that came many years too late, The Undertaker’s 2007 Royal Rumble is just another milestone in his historic career. The real reason this win even ranks is because of the amazing sequence between Taker & Shawn Michaels as the final two! That little mini-match planted the seeds that would led to two amazing matches at Wrestlemania in 2009 & 2010. But that doesn’t mean Undertaker didn’t use his won properly. Following winning the Rumble, The Deadman went on to face Batista at Wrestlemania 23 in what I think is the best match of Batista’s entire career. Undertaker is also the first and only to win as the person to come out as Number 30 in the match.
7. Alberto Del Rio (2011)
-Alberto Del Rio had one of the best rookie careers in the history of WWE. Winning the only 40-Man Royal Rumble match, Del Rio had one hell of a 2011. He won the Rumble and faced off against Edge (in his last WWE match) at Mania of that year and then went on to win Money In The Back of July that year. As one of the best heels in the industry, Del Rio’s only Rumble win was unexpected at the time and was very refreshing in an otherwise stale time in the company’s history. Also, the storytelling as Del Rio faced off against Santino Marella as the final men in the match is still exciting to watch to this day.
6. Brock Lesnar (2003)
-Just like Del Rio’s Royal Rumble win help solidify his impressive rookie career, Brock’s 2003 Rumble win was part of an amazing first year in WWE. The youngest winner in the history of the event, Lesnar used this win to main event in an absolute classic against Kurt Angle at WrestleMania XIX and kept the title until he lost it to Kurt Angle in July of that year. While Brock didn’t need the win to prove how much of a monster he was, it surely helped remind everyone that Lesnar was a forced to be reckoned with.How will he fair as he enters this years Rumble for the first time since winning in 2003?
5. Rey Mysterio (2006)
-Coming in at Number 2, no one thought Rey was going to win the 2006 Royal Rumble. The ‘Ultimate Underdog’ proved everyone wrong when he lastly eliminated Randy Orton to secure the win. He dedicated this win to the late Eddie Guerrero and there is no doubt that Eddie would have been proud of his friend’s win. Not only did Rey go on to main event against Kurt Angle & Randy Orton at Wrestlemania 22, he would keep the title until The Great American Bash of that year! Rey survived the longest Rumble in history and secured his spot as one of the best Rumble winners ever.
4. HHH (2002)
-Don’t call it a comeback! Triple H returned in January of 2002 after an 8 month recovery and has never looked back since. The Game walked in the 15th annual Rumble with a mission and he succeeded at that mission. Eliminating Kurt Angle to win the match, HHH would go to Wrestlemania 18 looking to reclaim the gold he needed. While his win was soiled after by the usual McMahon family drama, it doesn’t change how HHH used the Rumble win to get right back into the swing of things; cementing himself as the backbone of the entire company for many years to come.
3. Shawn Michaels (1996)
-The Rumble that led to one of the best Mania main events in history. It’s the Rumble that led to the “boyhood dream” being achieved. It’s the Royal Rumble that made sure you knew Shawn Michaels was going to be a star. Following Michaels win at the 1996 Royal Rumble, the Show-Stopper would main even against Bret Hart in a jaw-dropping 60-minute Iron-Man match at Wrestlemania XII. The second straight Rumble win for Michaels, this win is without a doubt far superior to his first win; he used this Royal Rumble win to earn the title of ‘The Show Stopper”.
2. ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin (2001)
-If his 1998 win was the kickoff of ‘The Attitude Era’, this was the beginning of the end for the beloved era. I personally feel the 2001 Royal Rumble is one of the most entertaining in the event’s history. From Kane setting a record of 11 eliminates (Roman ended up breaking that) to the inclusion of a little hardcore wrestling, the 2001 Rumble is a thrill to watch. But one of the best parts of this Rumble is Steve Austin at the peak of his popularity. The crowd is on fire for him the entire match & that made the whole win feel like such a big deal. Austin would go on to main event against The Rock at universally loved Wrestlemania 17, in which he would turn heel. No other Rumble win seems as important to history as this; well maybe expect one…
1. Ric Flair (1992)
-Until this year, the 1992 Royal Rumble was the only time the WWE Championship was on the line during the actual match. That match was won by the iconic Ric Flair who went on have an impressive run as the champion and co-main event at Wrestlemania VIII against the equally iconic ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage. This Rumble win allowed Ric Flair to have an amazing first run in WWE and help give Flair a much needed second wind of his career. While he didn’t stay too long after, the importance of this Rumble win made up for his short stay. Ric Flair would return 10 years later to WWE & The Royal Rumble to face Vince McMahon in a Street Fight in which he won.
Did your favorite Royal Rumble winner make the list? Which WWE Superstar did the most with their Rumble win? Don’t forget to comment below and share your thoughts on all things Royal Rumble!
In the battle of good vs evil, Suicide Squad vs Dawn of Justice is fighting to get people’s attention, and so far for me there is one clear winner: Suicide Squad.
Ever since we saw that Batman vs Superman would have the subtitle Dawn of Justice, fans were split in their opinion of the movie. This was before they had even seen any footage. This was only made worse when they released what characters would be included. It felt like they were trying to shoehorn characters into the film, which didn’t need to happen as they had two of the biggest heroes in the world going head to head. The consensus was, why not take their time like Marvel did with Avengers, so that people could get used to the lesser known characters?
Suicide Squad hasn’t had the easiest ride either. For this film they also had questions asked about the casting of certain parts. Namely Will Smith as Deadshot and Jared Leto as The Joker.
Both sides managed to please fans when they got a first look at The Joker and Batman.
Although I think The Joker takes round one here.
In round two we pit the trailers for the two heavyweights together. Both put up a good fight and had trailers designed to give the fans exactly what they want. We get a good look at both films, some may say too much of a look when it comes to certain aspects. In an age where everyone seems to want to know as much about the story as possible, I think Suicide Squad yet again takes that round. You get to have a look at almost all the characters in just under three minutes, without any major plot points being given away. Whereas with Dawn of Justice, they let a very big and ugly cat right out of the bag, which for me, was a bit of a let down. Suicide Squad takes round two for me, but I’ll let you make your own minds up below.
The last round actually took place today when some concept art for Dawn of Justice was released. It gave us a good look at six of the members of the Justice League. They are Aquaman, Cyborg, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Flash, with room for one more possible entry. Everyone has their fingers crossed for the Green Lantern being included. The buzz about the picture was generally favourable until this picture was released.
This for me is the TKO in an extremely one-sided bout. When you add this to the character poster tweeted by director David Ayer and its no contest.
Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice will be released on March 25th, so will hopefully get to make the all-important first impression. Suicide Squad has an August 5th release date, which gives enough time between them for an equal chance to impress the audiences.
Which one do you think will be the winner once the dust settles?
Last week it was announced that DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow would have an episode with Jonah Hex. Today, Deadline is reporting that Johnathon Schaech will play the antihero in The CW’s drama in a guest-starring role with a possibility to recur.
Jonah Woodson Hex was created by writer John Albano and artist Tony DeZuniga. Hex is a surly and cynical bounty hunter whose face is horribly scarred on the right side. Despite his poor reputation and personality, Hex is bound by a personal code of honor to protect and avenge the innocent.
Legends of Tomorrow features Firestorm, The Atom, White Canary, Rip Hunter, Heat Wave, Captain Cold, Hawkgirl, and Hawkman.
Schaech is best known for his role in That Thing You Do!
Schaech joins Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Victor Garber, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Ciara Renée, Franz Drameh, Arthur Darvill and Falk Hentschel in the series.
DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow premieres January 21 on The CW.
Last week Grace Randolph a Youtube star, and former writer for Marvel Comics, Boom!, and Newsarama launched a petition to urge 20th Century FOX to released a PG-13 version of Deadpool so an eight-year-old can see the film with his mom.
Personal note: My mom barely let me watch PG movies when I was eight.
The petition has 3,276 signatures at the time this article was published.
Today, in the true Deadpool spirit another petition was launched for the Obama administration to support the release an X-Rated version of the film to set a worldwide example of free speech since Deadpool has been blocked in China.
“I pay my bills. I go to work. I have health insurance for my entire household. The family volunteers and we believe in STEM education. I’d like to be able to support the local economy by hiring a babysitter so I can go watch a completely vulgar and violent x-rated edition of Deadpool. Tell FLOTUS I will eat raw carrots, celery, and broccoli, while drinking water at the showing. I’ll even only purchase weapons that are registered if I ever felt the need to buy one. Please make America great again.” – states the petition.
What version of the film do you want to see?
Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Gina Carano, and Brianna Hildebrand, Deadpool is set to be released on February 12.
Fans of DC Films and Warner Brothers have already seen quite a few looks at their interpretations of Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Ben Affleck), and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), but our glimpses of any of the other character that makes up Justice League have been few and far between. We’ve seen early at Jason Moma as Aquaman via a Warner Brothers poster, and now it seems that we will get glimpses of the Flash and Cyborg. This afternoon DC releases the 1st confirmed concept art for the highly anticipated Justice League movies (part one and two) due out in 2017 and 2019. Take a look!
