During an interview with TVline(Season 5 Spoilers for Arrested Development- TVline), Jessica Walter (Lucielle Bluth) spilled the beans about season 5. The 5th season will center around the arrest of Buster Bluth (Tony Hale) for the murder of Lucielle Austero (Liza Minnelli). Just the comedy of errors that will come from that alone has us on the edge of our seat waiting for season 5 of Arrested Development to drop on Netflix.
Actress Lacey Chabert stopped by to talk about her latest film Family For Christmas and her career as a voice actor.
Are you a Mean Girls fan or did you grown up watching Party of Five?
Chabert currently works with Mark Hamill on Transformer: Rescue Bots and she has a secret project with Marvel or DC Comics that she can’t talk about. We also had conversations about a Party of Five re-union and how social media has changed Hollywood.
Bonus podcast tracks: San Diego Comic-Con news and cursing Minions.
We tried to get Star Wars: the Force Awakens news from Chabert but she didn’t spill the beans. There is no try.
It's always a treat to work w/ you! @HamillHimself sorry for basically stalking you to the parking lot for a pic 😉 pic.twitter.com/RjnPX4WIzs
— Lacey Chabert (@IamLaceyChabert) June 20, 2015
Today in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con International at the Lucasfilm panel they will announce that Colin Trevorrow will direct Star Wars: Episode 9, according to sources at Heroic Hollywood.
More information to come.
DC Entertainment’s creator-driven imprint, Vertigo, kicked off Comic-Con: International: San Diego with an impressive Fall slate consisting of 12 new #1s set to release over 12 consecutive weeks beginning in October. The announcement came on their panel Thursday evening when comic book and literary heavyweights joined the ranks including Darwyn Cooke, Gilbert Hernandez, Michael Allred, Holly Black, Lauren Beukes and Gail Simone, among others.
Vertigo, best known for its bold storytelling, will continue to push the boundaries of genre fiction – horror, fantasy, crime thriller, scifi – with these new releases.
“This is a groundbreaking rollout for Vertigo and all 12 new titles represent the imprint at its core: smart and irreverent stories that will take you someplace stranger,” stated Shelly Bond, executive editor of Vertigo. “I can’t be more excited about the diversity of projects and creative teams we have lined up, from Vertigo veterans to a powerhouse of new voices and rising art stars.”
“When Shelly Bond offered me an opportunity to launch something new at Vertigo, I took that as a chance to fast talk her into collaborating with Gilbert Hernandez, one of the world’s great cartoonists,” stated renowned artist Darwyn Cooke. “THE TWILIGHT CHILDREN has me excited in a way I haven’t felt since I started work on Parker. To enter Gilbert’s world and help him bring this remarkable story to Vertigo and our readers…well, I’m gushing, it’s an honor.”
OCTOBER
THE TWILIGHT CHILDREN #1 (Gilbert Hernandez, Darwyn Cooke)
SURVIVORS’ CLUB #1 (Lauren Beukes, Dale Halvorsen, Ryan Kelly)
CLEAN ROOM #1 (Gail Simone, Jon Davis-Hunt)
ART OPS #1 (Shaun Simon, Michael Allred)
NOVEMBER
UNFOLLOW #1 (Rob Williams, Mike Dowling)
SLASH & BURN #1 (Si Spencer, Max Dunbar, Ande Parks)
RED THORN #1 (David Baillie, Meghan Hetrick)
JACKED #1 (Eric Kripke, John Higgins)
DECEMBER
SHERIFF OF BAGHDAD #1 (Tom King, Mitch Gerads)
NEW ROMANCER #1 (Peter Milligan, Brett Parson)
LUCIFER #1 (Holly Black, Lee Garbett)
LAST GANG IN TOWN #1 (Simon Oliver, Rufus Dayglo)
The Fall slate will also be comprised of continuing series American Vampire, Astro City and Suiciders.
The panel also included Vertigo veterans Scott Snyder (American Vampire: Second Cycle), Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire: Second Cycle) and Lee Bermejo (Suiciders), along with a special farewell video from Bill Willingham (Fables).
Source: DC Comics Media
We have officially reached the ½ way point of the 2015 movie season and it certainly has been a season of ups and downs. I am still recovering for the utter garbage that was The Boy Next Door in January. However, half way through the 2015 movie season we have had quite a few surprises. Here now is a look at what I would consider the Top 10 movies I have seen so far in 2015. These are must see movies.
10) Age of Adaline –I was shocked as anyone that this movie made my Top 10. However, I couldn’t escape the fact that I actually did enjoy watching this movie. This film stars Blake Lively and Harrison Ford and depicts the story of Adaline who is rendered ageless after an accident and how she handles her interpersonal relationships. This movie was a great romantic drama and I enjoyed it.
9) Avengers: Age of Ultron- Who wasn’t counting down the days until the sequel to the highly successful Avengers made it back to the theater? This movie did exactly what Marvel does best and that is deliver excitement. When I heard James Spader was cast as Ultron, I was filled with quite a bit of doubt. Then I took a deep breath and pulled out my Captain America t-shirt and just reminded myself that In Marvel We Trust.
8) Cinderella – A magical adaptation of the animated Disney Classic had me wondering at first if I was going to be in for quite a long night. How could they possibly pull of a live adaptation of one the most classic tales in Disney history? Well, they not only pulled it off well, I was engaged with the movie from beginning to end.
7) Amy – This was one of the more jarring documentaries that I have seen in years, because we all knew Amy Winehouse’s fate going into the movie. Through the use of clips and interviews you feel like you are with Amy, side by side, as she goes down a very dark road. It’s one of the best examples of film making this year and will more than likely be recognized during award season.
6) Mad Max: Fury Road – I wish that every action movie was as great as this one. You don’t need to have seen the other Mad Max movies but you might need to calm yourself after this thrill ride. I literally was on the edge of my seat from beginning to end and I would pay to see this movie again.
5) Inside Out- I am not a huge fan of animated movies but I was a huge fan of this movie. This movie was unique and engaging for all ages. One of the best Pixar movies I have seen in quite some time and maybe the best animated movie this year.
4) Jurassic World- I am not sure a movie came into this year with more pure hype than this one. Of course, this leads one to think that it couldn’t possibly live up to the hype. I’m telling you this movie exceeds the hype and is the epitome of summer fun. How could you not like Johnny Karate chasing dinosaurs?
3) Dope – This movie deserves the same type of hype as a Jurassic World. Quality writing and acting contribute to this movie being one of the best of the year so far. I was pleasantly surprised and I think you will be as well.
2) Me, Earl, and The Dying Girl- This movie could have easily been 3rd but its 2nd based on the strong script. The acting is brilliant and you are sucked in from beginning to end. This is a big deal because it’s pretty obvious how this story will play out from the beginning of the movie, but you still want to see what transpires.
1) Love and Mercy – This movie with John Cusack and Paul Dano is simply the best movie I have seen this year. I am not sure anything will knock this movie out of the top spot. It is a movie that needs to be seen. Paul Dano and John Cusack turn in a master-class like performance depicting both the young and old Brian Wilson. I could see Paul Dano and John Cusack both being nominated for Oscars.
I look forward to doing an end of the year list for you all but if you disagree with my rankings please let me know. Remember, the beautiful thing about movies is that even though I may feel a certain way, you might feel very differently, and we are all right. In the end, it is only the viewers enjoyment that matters.
Sherlock is one of a kind tv show in the sense that it’s made based on well known characters, but adapted in a modern way. When I first heard about it I was reluctant to see it because of the Victorian aspect of the canon world of Sherlock Holmes, thinking it might be too similar to the recent movies. Two years ago I finally caved and realized that this BBC Sherlock version, with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, is more unique than I expected.
Co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss announced a Christmas special for next December 2015 and for a while we’ve known that it’s set during the Victorian era. See my predicament now?
Yesterday we were able to see the first promotional photo from the upcoming Sherlock special. Classy!
And today during San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), Moffat, along with producer (and wife) Sue Vertue and actor Rupert Graves, attended a panel were they unveiled the first clip. They also announced that the special will be shown in selected theaters worldwide, so that’s something to look forward to.
After watching this I can see what Moffat was referring to at SDCC when he said: “It’s still the same sense of humour, it’s very much the show you know – but in the correct era.” As for any other answers about what’s coming, they prefer not to offer even a slight hint, as per usual:
Question from the room – will we ever see the third Holmes brother? SM: You already know how much of an answer you’re going to get… #SDCC
— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) July 9, 2015
What are your expectations for this Sherlock special? Tune in to Monkeys Fighting Robots for more SDCC news!
EDIT: Sherlock actors Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss (also co-creator) sent a video to be shared at the SDCC panel, excusing themselves for not being there. They also added a very nice twist for the fans.
Big news just broke at Comic-Con and it didn’t come from Hall H. Deadline Hollywood is reporting (Deadline Hollywood: Affleck to helm new Batman for DC) that Ben Affleck is teaming up with DC’s Geoff John’s to co-write a standalone Batman movie. Ben Affleck will also direct the Batman movie. Geoff John’s is DC’s creative officer and has plenty experience writing such comic book series as Aqua-man and Green Lantern. It’s unclear at this time when Affleck’s Batman will fit in the timeline of DC’s upcoming releases.Affleck last won an Oscar for his work in Argo.Do you think that Ben is the right choice?
Among the hoopla of San Diego Comic-Con came one the most highly anticipated events of the weekend. Hundreds of eager fans packed into Hall H as Conan O’Brien introduced the Cast of Mockingjay Part 2. There was a tinge of sadness for the fans as this was going to be the last #SDCC to promote Hunger Games for Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth , and Josh Hutcherson. Some of the bigger moments of the event where when Liam and Jennifer were asked what they did on the last day of filming .
Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth on what happened on the last day of filming @TheHungerGames #sdcc pic.twitter.com/gFNFkbZV5a
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2015
Jennifer Lawrence was also asked what costume she most likely would want to keep.
Jennifer Lawrence on what one costume she'd like to keep from the @TheHungerGames movies #sdcc pic.twitter.com/yf5DrwL4Gl
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2015
We certainly found out that the cast is not any good and reproducing the Mockingjay whistle.
And the @TheHungerGames cast attempts to do the Hunger Games whistle without it sounding like the X-Files music #sdcc pic.twitter.com/EFQzHIuaaO
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2015
Jennifer Lawrence also summed up how she felt leaving the role of Katniss.
Jennifer Lawrence on saying goodbye to Katniss: "I'll never say goodbye, she's always a part of me" #sdcc pic.twitter.com/we26oORdF1
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2015
Of course they released a brand new teaser trailer
Overall, The SDCC Mockingjay panel was a smashing success and only intensified the desire of fans worldwide to see the final installment of the Hunger Games series this November.
Bill Murray attend his first Comic-Con when he appeared during the Open Road panel in Hall H.
Murray attended the panel as his Rock the Kasbah character, Richie Lanz, Kasbah’s manager. He asked the crowd to sing to themselves for 30 seconds.
Bill Murray enters Hall H like a boss!! #sdcc pic.twitter.com/Kx7NxLFRCA
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2015
Bill Murray asks all of Hall H to sing to themselves for 30 seconds #SDCC #BillMurray #rockthekasbah pic.twitter.com/Yj8cCZLBt1
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 9, 2015
Bill Murray is in Hall H right now. #rockthekasbah #sdcc pic.twitter.com/qVUCeewWyG
— A Cat Named Bunny (@EveOCative) July 9, 2015
The trailer is intriguing to say the least. And, as noted in the trailer, the cast for Rock The Kasbah is expansive and impressive to say the least. Barry Levinson directs from a screenplay by Scrooged scribe Mitch Glazer, and who knows if it’s any good.
Rock The Kasbah hits theaters October 23.
DC Entertainment began Comic-Con International: San Diego 2015 with a blockbuster announcement, revealing today that artists Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson will be joining living-legend Batman writer and artist Frank Miller and acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello in bringing the final chapter of the celebrated THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS saga to life.
“THE DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE” is the epic conclusion to Miller’s 1986 classic THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS trilogy – heralded by TIME Magazine as one of the 10 greatest graphic novels of all time – and its 2001-2002 follow-up series BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN.
THE DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE will be an eight-issue, comic book periodical, to be published monthly under the DC Comics imprint. Within each 32 page periodical there will be a special 16 page “Dark Knight Universe” comic affixed in the center. Each “Dark Knight Universe” comic will feature a rotating cast of special guest artists and characters.
“We went into this knowing that we had to give fans more,” said Dan DiDio and Jim Lee, Co-Publishers for DC Entertainment. “We’re pulling out all the stops to deliver an amazing conclusion to this exciting body of work. We hope it inspires the next generation of writers and artists, the way it has already inspired us.”
According to Kubert, “Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello have crafted such an incredible story for DKIII, as I am truly honored to be associated with them, this project, and Klaus Janson. We, along with the fans, are in for a great ride!”
“Any opportunity to work with Frank Miller is a happy occasion for me,” said Janson. “When we add the talents of Brian Azzarello and Andy Kubert to the mix, we have the ingredients to achieve something truly memorable. This will be amazing!”
Marking the 30th anniversary of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS original series, this periodical is slated for publication beginning in late Fall 2015.
Source: DC Comics Media
