A New Era Of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Begins

With Amazing Spider-Man #1, we enter a brand new chapter in Peter Parker’s life. This is the first new creative team to helm the title in ten years, following an impressively long run by Dan Slott. Writer Nick Spencer and artist Ryan Ottley step up to the plate and absolutely knock it out of the park.

SPOILERS LIE AHEAD

Spencer and Ottley firmly plant their flag in this introductory issue. Pete’s life had taken some weird turns over the last decade, our new creative team wastes no time simplifying our hero’s life and putting some broken things back together.

Amazing Spider-Man #1 successfully delivers what fans have been begging for for years, but not without weight or purpose. This isn’t a cheap fan-service comic to satisfy the online comic book community. This is a firm direction that is both a step forward and backward in the best possible ways.

This issue is Spider-Man shedding the skin of Dan Slott’s era. “Parker Luck” comes back with a vengeance, taking Peter back to basics while also recapping the major plot points along the way. For years, when looking for a jumping-on point for new readers interested in modern Spidey, “Big Time” was largely considered the best place to start. This first issue is dead-set on being the definitive starting point for any reader interested in this new and exciting era of Amazing Spider-Man.

A crappy living situation, losing his job and academic credentials, falling out of favor with his fellow heroes, and even earning proper disappointment from Aunt May; Peter Parker is not in a good place throughout most of this story. Spencer immediately shows how great his voice for Peter is as he navigates the storm of shit that’s raining down on him. He keeps his chin up in his own way and follows his most important tool, his heart.

Speaking of Peter’s heart, this biggest moment of the issue has to be the romantic reunion Web-Heads have been waiting a decade for. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, back together. Pete’s narration, and the opening scene, make the reveal of their kiss strike you in the gut even harder. It’s a well-crafted script, this moment was especially effective and memorable.

Spencer also has a firm grasp on Spidey’s cheeseball wit. His comedy credentials were never in question, but here he flexes his muscle for toting the line between hilarious and corny, just how we like our Spider-Man to be.

Our story is loaded with shocking moments that hark back to the glory days of Spider-Man comic books. The twists and turns are earned and entertaining. None of these shake-ups and resets are about retconning Dan Slott’s continuity, each of them has a rich story to tell in the coming issues. Seeds are planted throughout and each of them is worth watering.

Fresh off of a long tenure of his own on Invincible, Ryan Ottley exceeds the hype. He brings a new life and brightness to Amazing Spider-Man that just wasn’t there even during the best parts of Slott’s run. He makes Peter Parker the physical embodiment of our soul and treats him delicately.

Ottley’s action sequences are fantastic and laid out at a great pace. We get to see him not only do Spider-Man and his cast of villains and friends, but also a big chunk of Avengers and Defenders as well. Even his facial hair-less Luke Cage is forgivable. Mr. Ottley seems up to task and well worth the wait.

This is a big moment for Spidey fans and Marvel as a whole. Amazing Spider-Man #1 is exactly what was promised, and more. Spencer and Ottley (their names even sound great together) are crafting an all-new starting point for a new, exciting era of Spider-Man comics. The hype is real, this is the Spidey book we’ve been waiting for.

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Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #48 Review: Central Control Shutdown

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HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #48 written by Robert Venditti, with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, inks by Jordi Tarragona, colors by Tomeu Morey, and letters by Dave Sharpe arrives this week with an action-packed issue pinning our Green Lantern Corps off against the Darkstars on Mogo while Hal Jordan leads a sneak attack with his crew into the Darkstars secret lair. Let’s fly in and see what happens!

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

HAL JORDAN SPOILERS TOO!!

Kilowog battles Tomar-Tu

Venditti opens the issue showing the readers the Green Lantern Corps holding their own against the Darkstars. Kilowog, being his badass self, takes it to Tomar-Tu. They go back and forth for a bit until the Darkstars teleport away from the fight to the Sciencells.

The primary purpose of the Darkstars showing up on Mogo was to kill all the Green Lantern Corps prisoners. But as it turns out, John moved them into Mogo’s core where the Darkstars can’t teleport. AND, the Guardians even get into the action by the end of the issue!

Sneaky Sneaky

Meanwhile, Hal Jordan, Hector Hammond, Guy Gardner, Arkillo, Kyle Rayner, Orion, John Stewart, and Zod all start their assault on the Darkstar Stronghold. It’s going pretty well for Hal and his pals until they realize the sea of Darkstars waiting for them around their base.

So, the Earth Lanterns and their buddies battle the Darkstars long enough for Jordan and Hammond to sneak in. The plan is to find the Controllers, which appears to be the source of the Darkstars powers, and mentally disconnect them using Hammond.

Art was on FIRE

Sandoval, Tarragona, and Morey work well together throughout this issue making the fight scenes exciting and compelling. Each panel was so detailed and grabbed the readers attention. The art team, along with Venditti, did a tremendous job evoking vivid and dynamic scenes that were easy to follow and portrayed a sense of urgency in each battle. Sandoval and his art team are firing at all cylinders as this series comes to a close.

First Thought

What’s going on with Hector Hammond? Is he now a comedian? For a God Brain, he doesn’t seem “with it.” Was this meant to be humorous Venditti? The scene when he puts Hal Jordan and the rest of the Earth Lanterns in different backgrounds came out of nowhere and had no purpose to the story at all. Humor is fine if it fits. Hector’s humor doesn’t! We shall see if he contributes much in the story after this cliffhanger.

On Second Thought

The art was great BUT what was up with the Hector Hammond art? He continues to look cross-eyed in each panel. It’s very distracting to look at throughout the issue. Yes, he has a large head BUT does he need the crazy walleyes too?

The creativity of Venditti and Sandoval was fantastic throughout the issue with their constructs, notably the constructs by Arkillo and Kyle Rayner. The massive, yellow, space worm that Arkillo made was fantastic! Kyle’s Mech battlebot with a broadsword was awesome! But Guy’s monster truck was a bit too cliche for me. The rough and tough street brawler must love the monster trucks…

To any future Green Lantern’s writer, please be a bit more creative with Guy’s constructs. He may be a jerk and a cocky brawler, but writers, in general, can get a bit more creative with him.

More Thoughts

Venditti has escalated the Arkillo-Guy connection too far. Guy was talking about giving the two of them a team name like “Hard Knocks.” Come on; this just went from cool when they first fought, to ok in the last issue, to now just cheesy.

And, why is it that Hal and the other Earth Lanterns are so good at taking down hordes of these Darkstars with their amazing constructs by themselves, but the rest of the Green Lantern Corps can’t hold their own? Hal and Kyle need to do the training! Kilowog’s no Poozer, but a change may need to be made.

Should you get this issue?

Yes. Venditti had some odd dialogue pieces here and there, but as a whole, he moved the story towards its climax and gave us some epic Green Lantern battles. Sandoval and his art team were spot on throughout most of the issue and brought their “A” game.

Should you add this to your pull list?

Yes. It’s only got two more issues to go. Finish it out and see it through. It’s also very impressive for Venditti to be on the title for 50 issues. That’s totally commendable. Maybe anniversary worthy? (cough … sarcasm) Pick up the issue and get the last two while you’re at it!

What did you guys think of HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #48? Comment below or hit me up on Twitter @dispatchdcu

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Review: SKYSCRAPER A Towering Example Of Entertaining Escapism

Dewey Singleton - Film Critic

Rawson Marshall Thurber’s Skyscraper is a crackling action film which evokes imagery reminiscent of the more infamous blockbusters while still blazing its own trail.

Dwayne Johnson’s performance stirred memories of John McClane (Bruce Willis) crawling through air conditioning ducts in Die Hard, the unmatched aggression of Lietunant Marion Cobra (Sylvester Stallone) in Cobra, and the wit of detective John Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) from Kindergarten Cop. What was so appealing about these heroes from the 80’s and 90’s was their humanity. Stallone, Willis, and Schwarzenegger are talents which defined a generation obsessed with the action genre. However, as time went on, their films became slightly stagnant. Johnson’s performance in Skyscraper resuscitates the genre solidifying his standing as this generations greatest action star.

Thurber’s narrative weaves in slight homages to a number of the greatest action films ever. The sequences taking place in Kowloon Plaza and inside “The Pearl” were certainly reminiscent of any number of moments fromThe Towering Inferno or Die Hard. Thurber’s staging of a smoke-filled fight sequence seemed right out of John Woo’s bag of tricks. Even the fight sequence involving those reflective screens was reminiscent of Enter The Dragon. None of these moments seemingly overtook the film and just seemed part of the “reality” this storyline exists in.

The film focuses on Will Sawyer (Johnson) who is a former FBI agent and now living life as a security consultant with prosthetic legs. Sawyer has been recently hired and flown (along with his family) to Hong Kong so he can evaluate the security measures for the tallest building in the world, “The Pearl.” Just as he is about to wrap his inspection of the recently constructed living quarters, terrorists infiltrate the building and set it on fire. Guess where Sawyer’s wife and two kids are? Yep, right where all the action is starting to unfold! Sarah (Neve Campbell) and their two children Henry (Noah Cottrell) and Georgia (Mckenna Roberts) quickly dash to try and escape the impending danger.

Fans will appreciate the brisk pace of the film and how nothing in the narrative is extraneous. Thurber also makes a concerted effort to showcase Sarah’s (Campbell) resourcefulness. Will Sawyer’s wife is far from a damsel in distress. She’s a highly intelligent former Naval surgeon whose heroic deeds are on par with her duct tape loving husband. It indeed was refreshing to see her kicking some bad guy butt as well. Every action sequence in Skyscraper has a clear objective of saving their family by any means necessary.

The sensationalized tone of Skyscraper matches the jaw-dropping action sequences which defy rational thought. Some might see this as a reason to criticize the film’s lack of realism which would be ludicrous. Did any of you question Die Hard when McClane was able to leap off of an exploding roof (still tied to something) and survive? Thurber’s goal from the beginning was to create a heart-pumping thrilling tale which may fray nerves but ultimately is highly entertaining. Who wouldn’t want that type of escapism?

Overall, Skyscraper is chock full of cheesy one-liners and logic-defying yet exhilarating action sequences weaved into an entertaining narrative. Don’t over think it! The film is worth your time and would fun to see with a group of friends. So get some Popcorn, maybe a large drink, and of course don’t forget the duct tape.

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Review: SUPERMAN #1 Tries To Soar, But Gets Stuck on Take-Off

Jose "Jody" Cardona

The first issue of Superman stumbles despite a few high points.

The Man of Steel miniseries has concluded, revealing Superman in a sad place. During the miniseries, we learn that Jon and his mother went with Jor-El on a space trip to learn about the galaxy. Despite Superman protesting, Jor promises it is only over the summer and gives him a communication device. During the attack of Rogol Zaar in the miniseries, however, the Fortress of Solitude and the device was destroyed. Supergirl, who grieves the loss of the bottled city of Kandor, also leaves in search of Rogol’s origins. This leaves Superman without his family, genuinely feeling alone. Where will he go now in this new series?

**Some Spoilers Below**

Story:

Clark does his best to keep busy, but the events of the miniseries are still affecting him. Whenever he isn’t at the Daily Planet, he flies off into space, hoping to find his family. The league tries to console him, but he keeps to himself and his two jobs. After building a new Fortress of Solitude in the Bermuda Triangle, Martian Manhunter approaches him with a proposition.

The story for this first issue has plenty of positives and negatives. An example of the positive, there are some nice emotional moments that humanize Superman. There is a moment where Clark is in his home in Metropolis, and he thinks about when his wife and son were there. It’s heart-wrenching to see Superman as lonely as this. We spent most of Rebirth watching Superman and his family live in this world new to them. Now we see how quiet his world is without them. It’s moments like this and the conversation with Martian Manhunter that stand out this issue.

On the example of negative, however, the story felt too quick and little. We see Superman trying to find family, go to work, talk to J’onn, then it’s over. There wasn’t a chance to digest what was presented before it ended. Even the action sequences were so fast we couldn’t enjoy them. Every fight lasted no more than a page and had Superman finish with a single punch. Yes, he is supposed to be that strong, but in a comic, the gifts are supposed to get us excited. This issue felt like a setup for four different arcs jammed into one comic. Hopefully, the arc becomes more evenly paced when the next issue is released.

Art:

While the story ended up being hit or miss, the art goes above and beyond. Ivan Reis illustrates the issue, and he nails each page. Superman looks fantastic, and his feats are cinematic in scope. Alex Sinclair backs up these amazing illustrations with colors to match. Despite the darker tones of the story, Sinclair can keep it colorful enough to keep the Superman feel but not enough to make it cartoony. While the story might fly by fast, the art gives us something wonderful to accompany it.

Conclusion:

This could have been better, but it also could have been worse. There are positives for readers to enjoy, despite the pacing. The art of Ivan Reis is phenomenal and almost makes you forget of the flaws. Hopefully, the arc improves from here, but with the cliffhanger we got, I expect great things.

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DAREDEVIL #605 Review: No Horsin’ Around

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DAREDEVIL #605 written by Charles Soule, art by Mike Henderson, colors by Matt Milla, and letters by Clayton Cowles charges onto our comic racks this week as Daredevil leads New York into a showdown against the Beast and the Hand. It’s time for Daredevil to finally get off his high horse and take his city back. Let’s jump in!

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!!

DAREDEVIL #605 SPOILERS TOO!!

Escape from New York

The issue opens with Soule showing the reader that Daredevil, Father Jordan, and the Order of the Dragon were able to escape the Beasts hordes and appear to be hiding out in some convenient store. They are all licking their wounds while the Hand surrounds the building with dozens of ninjas.

Meanwhile back at City Hall, Wilson Fisk storms into his old office demanding his job back from Foggy Nelson. That doesn’t last long because Fisk topples over, like a sack of warm gravy, totally unconscious.

The Pony Express

Daredevil rallies the Order and they charge out the store in hopes to work their way to the NYPD Stables to steal the Mounted Officers horses. Giving the Order the higher ground, Daredevil leads an assault on horseback cutting a swathe through the Hand and heads back to City Hall where we find the Beast asking for Blindspot.

It turns out; this is all happening because Blindspot made a deal with the Beast to gain enough power to beat the Muse. But, when the Beast came to collect, Blindspot said “no thanks!” So, the Beast is merely collecting his debt. Soule ends the issue with a showdown at City Hall. Foggy calls in some favors from Spider-Man, Elektra, and the Defenders to help out.

Episode 4…

In the end, Daredevil jams a glowing broadsword into the Beast, and he disappears like a nasty fart in the wind. Soule cuts to Matt Murdock stepping down for Fisk only if he promises to stop pushing his anti-vigilante agenda. BUT, on the last page, Daredevil overhears Wesley talking to Fisk about fixing the Mayoral Election.

The Visuals

The art by Henderson was impressive throughout the panels that weren’t very busy. The beginning of the issue with Foggy and Fisk talking OR the close-up shot of the Beast was done so well. However, when the action scenes were revving up, the detail of the characters in the fights seemed rushed and lacking in specific features. Henderson’s close up shots of characters as well as larger images and splash panels were spot on with detail. It seemed that the busier the page; the hazier and rushed the sequences looked.

The color choices Milla used were well done. Even though he chose similar colors throughout, like greens and grays, Milla used different shades of those colors nicely to make the scenes still appear dark and troublesome yet distinguishable between the characters. And, the lettering by Cowles was a great touch. When Matt Murdock listens through the wall at the end of the issue, he makes the word balloon look almost see through. OR, when the Beast would talk, the words and the balloons were jagged and made to look eerie. In the end, these little extra nuggets add so much to the story.

Feeling Fisky

Did anyone think that Wilson Fisk indeed won the election fairly? Come on! No one elects a rich millionaire who’s never held a political position before AND has done tons of shady and unspeakable things to an office position… Who does that?

More Defenders Less Kenobi

Soule, what was up with the glowing broadsword? Father Jordan even hints at it, but nothing ever comes from it. Is this playing a role later in the story? If it doesn’t come up again or show any importance, it seemed kind of silly and a waste. Also, there was too much focus on the Order and not enough on Daredevil, Spidey, and Elektra. In the future, give the readers more action with the home run hitters. The last issue was the Order of the Dragons issue, 605 should have been more Daredevil and the Defenders!

Lastly, the ending was a bit disappointing. One jump with one glowing sword through the chest and the Beast disappears like Ben Kenobi fighting Vader in Episode 4. That’s not a fight. A story that involves multiple issues and a massive lead up to an ending needs something a bit more than one stab.

Should you get this issue?

Sure. This issue was only a couple ”bucks.” Plus, Soule always brings “unbridled” enthusiasm to his writing, especially Daredevil. So if you’re reading this review and are on the fence, this issue wasn’t a good place to jump in, BUT the next issue begins a new arc and a new place to join up and “rein” it in!

Should you add this to your pull list?

You bet! “Pony Up” and jump on board. Soule has a great “stable” of talent working on this book, and there is no better time to pop in. I know Fresh Start is kicking off, but it’s not time to put this book “in the pasture” yet.

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TITANS #23 Review: Failure to Launch

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TITANS #23 written by Dan Abnett, with art by Brandon Peterson, colors by Ivan Plascencia, and letters by Dave Sharpe relaunches onto the shelves this week as a new group of Titans seeks to stop new emerging meta-human threats that have developed since the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL. Let’s jump in and see what Abnett has in store!

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

TITANS #23 SPOILERS TOO!

After reading the TITANS SPECIAL #1, Abnett was finally taking this series in a new direction. It was exciting to see where TITANS were finally going. The Rebirth Series felt like Abnett had a story he wanted to tell the reader but wasn’t allowed too. Maybe it was because of METAL, or DOOMSDAY CLOCK?

But for a book containing the red-headed Wally West who reappeared at DC’s REBIRTH, the TITANS Series had huge plot points to attack. However, Abnett never did. For example, Wally was always left as a dangling plot thread. So, the TITANS SPECIAL #1 left readers with hope for a “Fresh Start” for a series that had been stuck in the mud for a long time now AND a series that moved away from its possible anchor: Wally West. However, did Abnett relaunch this series well?

META-EXPLOSION OF POWERS

This issue opens with a massive release of Dark Matter Energy in Sugar Hill NYC. A guy, who at first I thought was Aqualad from the old TEEN TITANS, let’s off an enormous explosion and directs it towards an old man working at a cash register. Seeing the threat, the Titans head to the epicenter of the blast only to come across oversized large rodents to fight on the way.

The Titans diverge on the situation from their new Boom Tube transport and separate to stop the emerging threats. Beast Boy and Donna Troy race ahead to take out the mutant rodents. Nightwing and the rest of the team arrive shocked to a find a bloody Donna Troy standing over a huge pile of dead rodents.

As a “Dark Matter” of Fact

The Titans continue ahead on their way to the source of the massive Dark Matter Energy blast and happen to calm the guy down who was responsible and put power dampeners on him. However, it turns out the guy was only trying to protect his friends from the cashier who rages out into this huge, horned, demonic beast.

Nothing seems to work on the beast other than the same Dark Matter Energy the guy released earlier. So, the guy the Titans captured breaks out of his dampeners and shoots the beast, exploding his head. Absolutely nothing the Titans did worked. The beast resisted kinetic and psionic energies. So, how is this team going to stop these emerging threats if they can’t hit, punch, or use their superhero abilities?

Any Concerns?

This issue is just utterly confusing. For example, which came first? Did the guy cause the Dark Matter explosion, which caused the mutant rats and the cashier to go demonic OR was Dark Matter released FIRST causing the giant rats, the guy with uncontrollable powers, AND the demonic cashier at the same time? See; it’s even painful to say!! And what’s the point of this team if none of them can stop these threats without Dark Matter abilities?

The next problem was the heavy dark lines outlining the characters by Peterson. Each character felt like they had a dark black line outlining their figure like a coloring book. This made the characters seem hollow and lifeless. AND many of the characters, mainly the cashier and the guy that shot his head off, had weird facial expressions that didn’t fit the scenes and actions they were in at the time.

Failure to Relaunch

The story didn’t get me excited for what’s to come. Is this just going to be a book that gives us a Dark Matter Monster of the Week each issue? And, what’s the direction our Titans are going in? Sure, they’re trying to stop Dark Matter threats as they come up BUT who’s the significant threat? Who’s the big villain?

After reading the end of TITANS SPECIAL #1, it looked like Brother Blood may be the villain … maybe. But Abnett doesn’t mention him at all in this issue. If you didn’t read the TITANS SPECIAL #1, you’d have no idea Brother Blood is even related to any of this. Even then, his part was one page at the end AND confusing. Also, how long will readers have to wait for that showdown? Readers need something big out of the gate to draw them into a story that has been flat for so long, and this just wasn’t it.

Should you get this issue?

No. The art was ok, and the story didn’t move the needle or have a great hook moving forward. The dialogue between the characters was average, and Abnett didn’t progress the story forward at all. Not to mention, parts of the art just came off weird and out of place.

Should you add this to your pull list?

Not just yet. Wait and see where the story is going first. Hopefully, readers won’t have to wait 22 more issues for that to happen.

What did you guys think of TITANS #23? Comment below or hit me up on Twitter @dispatchdcu

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Review: GUNDAM BUILD DIVERS Episode 15

Anthony Wendel

The latest episode of Gundam Build Divers features the debut of Riku’s new machine the 00 Sky. Does the new machine inject some energy into the series after a less than stellar previous episode?

Summary

The Build Divers attempt a near impossible challenge in hopes of winning some prize money with the help of Riku’s new mech.

Review

One of the best aspects of Gundam Build Divers is what the setting of the GBN network has to offer. In this episode the team is presented with a challenge which forces them to plan in detail how they are going to approach the situation. The team takes into account the best place to launch their mission, selects the right mode of transportation, and is able to fly into space all in the course of a single episode. Thanks to establishing how enormous the GBN is this doesn’t seem unthinkable or impossible and instead the audience needs only sit back and enjoy the ride.

The highlight of the episode comes as Riku gets the chance to debut the 00 Sky in combat. Of course because it is the first outing of the suit it is shown to be beast which has no equal. Or at least for the moment it has no equal. It will be interesting to see what massive opponent will have to show up to counter such a powerful machine.

This episode offers a fun and light way to make up for the lack of action which came from the previous episode. It also helps to move the characters forward in a new direction. With all the attention the team got from taking part in the challenge everyone in the GBN will want a piece of them in the future.

Gundam Build Divers is streaming on the Gundam Info Youtube Channel and Crunchyroll.

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New Look At Newt Scamander In ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald’

Kieran McLean

July 10, 2018

Empire Magazine has revealed a new image from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald, giving us another look at Eddie Redmayne as magizoologist, Newt Scamander.

Also Read – New ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald’ Image Reveals A New Look At Jude Law As Dumbledore

In the image, Newt can be seen wielding his wand while kneeling beside his magical briefcase, which houses his mystical creatures. It’s safe to assume that Newt is still hung up on Katherine Waterston’s Tina, as her image can be seen pinned to the inside of the case.

Check out the image:

At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Directed by David Yates, from a screenplay by J.K. Rowling. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, William Nadylam, Kevin Guthrie, Carmen Ejogo, and Poppy Corby-Tuech. The film will land in theatres on November 16, 2018!

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The Trailer For LIFE ITSELF Has Arrived And So Have The Waterworks

Dewey Singleton - Film Critic

July 10, 2018

Amazon Studios released the trailer for one of their more compelling releases, Life Itself. Dan Fogelman directs this release, and if that name sounds familiar to anyone, it’s because he’s the creator and writer of NBC’s hit show This Is Us. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Olivia Cooke, Sergio Peris- Mencheta, Laia Costa, Alex Monner, and Mandy Patinkin. Even though the trailer is only two minutes and forty-one seconds, the tone of this release is quite evident (you better bring a kleenex). Here’s the trailer –

Amazon Studios also released a synopsis of the Life Itself –

As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes in Life Itself. Director and writer Dan Fogelman (“This Is Us”) examines the perils and rewards of everyday life in a multigenerational saga featuring an international ensemble including Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Annette Bening, Olivia Cooke, Sergio Peris- Mencheta, Laia Costa, Alex Monner and Mandy Patinkin. Set in New York City and Carmona, Spain, Life Itself celebrates the human condition and all of its complications with humor, poignancy and love.

Fogelman appears to have structured the narrative for Life Itself much in the same way he has This Is Us. He’s also stacked the cast with an assortment of performers who thrive in dramatic storylines. What do you guys think of the trailer? Is Life Itself now at the top of your list of must-see films? You have until September 21st to decide.

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Djimon Hounsou Will Play The Wizard In Shazam

Jonathan Bruce

July 10, 2018

The DC Film Universe keeps getting bigger.

Entertainment Weekly reports Djimon Hounsou is playing the Wizard in Shazam.

Hounsou’s best known for his roles in Amistad, Gladiator, The Blood Diamond, Never Back Down. He would earn an Academy Award nomination for his role in Blood Diamond.

According to EW, This Is Us star Ron Cephas Jones was up for the Wizard, but he had to bow out due to scheduling conflicts.

The actor is no stranger to the comic book genre. He is in the MCU as Korath the Pursuer, who he played in Guardians of the Galaxy. Hounsou will reprise the role in next year’s Captain Marvel. In 2005, he played the role of Papa Midnite in Constantine. Also, he did the voice of T’Challa in the Black Panther animated series.

In the comics, the Wizard is an ancient being who is over three thousand years old. Having held the Shazam mantle in his prime, he decides to pass it on to a successor. Upon seeking a person pure of heart, the Wizard selects young Billy Batson to be the new Shazam.

Along with Hounsou, Shazam stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer, Grace Fulton, and Ian Chen.

The film arrives in theatres on April 5, 2019.

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***SPOILERS LIE AHEAD***

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

HAL JORDAN SPOILERS TOO!!

Kilowog battles Tomar-Tu

Sneaky Sneaky

Art was on FIRE

First Thought

On Second Thought

More Thoughts

Should you get this issue?

Should you add this to your pull list?

The first issue of Superman stumbles despite a few high points.

Story:

Art:

Conclusion:

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!!

DAREDEVIL #605 SPOILERS TOO!!

Escape from New York

The Pony Express

Episode 4…

The Visuals

Feeling Fisky

More Defenders Less Kenobi

Should you get this issue?

Should you add this to your pull list?

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

TITANS #23 SPOILERS TOO!

META-EXPLOSION OF POWERS

As a “Dark Matter” of Fact

Any Concerns?

Failure to Relaunch

Should you get this issue?

Should you add this to your pull list?

Summary

Review

SPOILERS LIE AHEAD