‘Saga’ #48, Ghüs Stands Tall

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The massive hit from Image Comics, Saga, reaches its forty-eighth issue. Readers have come a long way with Marko and Alana, the series has become one of the most important comic books of all-time. In this issue, Ghüs takes center stage for a touching tale about family and faith.

***SPOILERS LIE AHEAD***

It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with Ghüs and the two journalists, stranded on a planet with Prince Robot’s son waiting for Alana and Marko to return. The situation has grown bleak with everyone on the brink of starvation. Ghüs and Robot Junior set out to hunt an invisible beast.

This story is all about Ghüs, which is fantastic because he’s one of the best minor characters in the series. Our adorable and honorable hero shares fatherly insight to Robot Junior on their hunting trek. Ghüs has stepped up in a big way, taking charge of the small group, knowing full well what’s at stake with his current responsibilities.

Robot Junior fails his warrior conquest, proving his pure heart outweighs his desire to impress his father. During the conclusion to the issue, Ghüs’ faith in his allies pays off as they return to save the group. Prince Robot reunited with his son promises some interesting growth for both characters as their relationship is a particularly challenging one.

It feels great to have the gang back together. This series has accomplished so much over these forty-eight issues, it’s hard not to be in love with every character. Having this cast back together, and what they went through to reunite, will make diehard fans carry a heavy heart.

Saga is a tough series to review often. It’s been consistently astounding since its inaugural issue. Writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples are both top talents in the comic book industry, with the hardware to show for it. To be this far into a series, maintaining the creative team, and delivering consistently with every issue is an impressive feat. This is a truly unique comic that continues to grow and inspire.

Books like Saga are crucial to the success and growth of the comic book industry. When independent publishers can provide abstract and challenging books, it forces the big two to stay on their toes. Vaughan and Staple’s brilliant space opera also does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to addressing social issues. This will certainly be one of the most important comic books of the 21st century as it consistently pushes the envelope, making sure everyone on this Earth is understood in Saga‘s vast galaxy.

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‘Bright’ Trailer, in Which Will Smith Swears a Ton and Joel Edgerton is an Orc

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Larry Taylor - Managing Editor

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October 25, 2017

The trailer for David Ayer’s new gritty, cop/drama/fantasy… thing… Bright, features Will Smith over-cussing and Joel Edgerton hidden beneath some ugly makeup. It also somehow manages to have no less than 47 different shoot out scenes, half of which Smith acknowledges with some truly awful dialogue.

Check this mess out:

Set in an alternate present-day where humans, orcs, elves and fairies have been coexisting since the beginning of time, this action-thriller directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad, End of Watch, writer of Training Day) follows two cops from very different backgrounds. Ward, a human (Will Smith), and Jakoby, an orc (Joel Edgerton), embark on a routine night patrol that will alter the future of their world as they know it. Battling both their own personal differences as well as an onslaught of enemies, they must work together to protect a young female elf and a thought-to-be-forgotten relic, which in the wrong hands could destroy everything.

It’s odd that they would advertise Ayer’s role in the Suicide Squad debacle so freely. Don’t we want to forget about that one? It seems that whole endeavor may have messed up Ayer for good, who once upon a time (like three years ago or something) made some terrific and intense adult thrillers. Now, we have Will Smith making terrible jokes and elves and orcs and all manner of nonsense.

Anyway, Bright will debut on Netflix December 22. Just in time for… Christmas?

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Tom King And Francesco Francavilla Are Bringing Us Some ‘Sgt. Rock’

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Manuel Gomez

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October 25, 2017

Once again Tom King shares a bit of very cool news over on his Twitter account. It seems the very busy scribe will be collaborating with Afterlife With Archie artist Francesco Francavilla on an upcoming ‘Sgt. Rock’ story! Check out the Tweet below.

In the DC Holiday special this year, I’ve got a Sgt. Rock story with the @f_francavilla. I like it. I hope you will too. pic.twitter.com/1mtkVfK8Vv

— Tom King (@TomKingTK) October 24, 2017

As King states, the story is part of the DC Holiday Special which is due out December 6, 2017. This marks the second DC special King is involved with this winter as it was previously reported he was also penning a story for the Swamp Thing Winter Special.

What do you guys think? Are you excited to see King and Francavilla work together? Are you looking forward to King’s take on Sgt. Rock? Comment and discuss below!

Sgt. Rock was a U.S. Army officer during World War II and leader of the legendary Easy Company. They fought primarily in the European theater against the Nazi army for most of their wartime operations. Later in his career, he became a top-ranking General in the Luthor administration, although he died protecting the President during Our Worlds at War. He has also been involved with the Suicide Squad and Team 7. His grandson Joe Rock eventually becomes his successor many years later. Sgt. Rock was created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, first appearing in Our Army at War #83. (1959)

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Ben Mendelsohn Joins ‘Captain Marvel’

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Larry Taylor - Managing Editor

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October 25, 2017

Ben Mendelsohn, one of the best new character actors we have, will hop aboard the MCU train via Captain Marvel.

According to the report at Variety, Mendelsohn’s role isn’t exactly clear, though we do know he will play the central villain opposite Brie Larson’s title character. This will be a reunion between the actor and directors Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, who directed Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds in the criminally underrated Mississippi Grind a few years back.

Captain Marvel is said to be set in the 90s, before the Avengers assembled in the MCU. Sam Jackson is also back in the fold as Nick Fury.

Ben Mendelssohn is becoming the villain du jour these days. After a stellar turn in Rogue One, he is also playing the Sheriff of Nottingham in the most unnecessary Robin Hood: Origins and the baddie in Steven SPielberg’s adaptation of Ready Player One. He also appears in Netflix’s Bloodline and the micro-indie flick, Una, opposite Rooney Mara. No matter what your anticipation is for those movies, the mere presence of Mendelsohn should elevate things.

Captain Marvel is still quite a ways down the road, with a March 8, 2019 release date. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Episode 18: Thor #700, Jughead’s A Werewolf, and Hack/Slash Resurrection

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October 25, 2017

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! We’re talking The Mighty Thor #700 – the book at the nexus of Marvel Legacy! Then we have double the horror for you with Jughead The Hunger #1 from Archie Madhouse and Hack/Slash Resurrection #1 from Image.

Buckle up, True Believers! Episode 18 of the COMIC SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

02:25 – The Mighty Thor #700 Review
Anthony – 4.2 Monkeys
Brooke – 4 Robots

11:29 – Jughead The Hunger #1 Review
Anthony – 4.25 Monkeys
Brooke – 4.5 Robots

18:05 – Hack/Slash Resurrection #1 Review
Anthony – 4 Monkeys
Brooke – 3.8 Robots

Thank you for listening!

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Remembering Robert Guillaume: From ‘Soap’ to ‘Sports Night’

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October 24, 2017

Robert Guillaume passed away at the age of 89 Tuesday afternoon. Guillaume was part of ‘The Lion King,’ but before that, he was in beaming through your living room television set from 1977 to 1986 as Benson DuBois.

‘Soap’ aired from 1977 to 1979. In 1979 Guillaume became the first black actor to win an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series.

“Sad to hear of the passing of Robert Guillaume. He was a great support to me on “Soap.” Great timing, charisma, and class. Rest in Peace,” Said Billy Crystal via Twitter.

‘Benson’ aired from 1979 to 1986. In 1985 he would win another Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical.

“I had some misgivings and trepidation that perhaps taking the role of a butler was not the greatest thing I could do. But I’d been in the business for 17 or 18 years, and not a hell of lot had happened. So I said, ‘I’d better get on this train,'” said Guillaume to NPR.

Guillaume’s most formidable moment on screen came in 1989 when he debated Morgan Freeman as Dr. Frank Napier in ‘Lean on Me.’

If you were a kid in the 90s, you might not have known his face, but you recognized Guillaume’s voice. Rafiki was brought to life in 1994 with Disney’s ‘The Lion King.’

In 1998, the world wasn’t quite ready for Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Sports Night,’ but Guillaume was giving speeches that we are only now starting to listen to. Guillaume played Isaac Jaffe, the Managing Editor of Sports Night.

Guillaume could make you laugh and think at the same time, and that’s what made him an extraordinary actor. He will be missed.

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Geekflix – Top ‘Netflix’ Picks For November 2017

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Anthony Wendel

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October 24, 2017

The leaves are turning another color and October is almost at an end. It’s time to look at the geekiest shows, movies, and original programs Netflix has to offer in November. Take the time to look at these titles and plan what to watch after the turkey dinner and before Black Friday Shopping.

10Darkness Rising (November 27th)

Man, the critics roasted this film when it came out later this summer. Might be worth a second chance when it finally drops on Netflix later in the month. Who knows, it might be the perfect think to satisfy your need for a good creepy movie after Halloween.

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What titles are you looking forward watching on Netflix in November? Leave a comment below and let us know.

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‘Venom’ Behind-The-Scenes Photo Marks Start Of Production

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Jackson Hayes

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October 24, 2017

Sony is attempting to kick-off a Spider-Man Cinematic Universe – sans Spidey himself – with the upcoming Venom. Tom Hardy is set to star as Eddie Brock and production for the project is underway following the release of a BTS photo via the film’s official Twitter account.

Day 1. #Venom pic.twitter.com/ftkf9pEWn3

— Venom Movie (@VenomMovie) October 24, 2017

When Venom was announced to be a Spider-Man film separate from the MCU, it was difficult to find individuals that appeared excited about the film. News then came that A-lister Tom Hardy would be taking on the iconic comic role, going a long way to get the general public interested in the project. Following Hardy being cast, we’ve seen a plethora of notable Hollywood names join the project, including the likes of Riz Ahmed, Michelle Williams, and Jenny Slate.

Little is known of the plot of the film. Even though some rumored plot details have been finding their way on the web in recent weeks nothing has been confirmed. It’s likely with production beginning we will get some news regarding the direction of the film somewhat soon.

Venom is set for release on October 5th, 2018 and will be directed by Ruben Fleischer of Zombieland fame.

Are you excited about the Venom solo movie? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ralph Macchio, William Zabka Reuniting on ‘Cobra Kai’ Set Will Brighten Your Day

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Larry Taylor - Managing Editor

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October 24, 2017

We now have proof that Ralph Macchio and William Zabka are officially on set for Cobra Kai, the upcoming long-gap series follow up to 1984’s The Karate Kid.

Entertainment Weekly shared the exclusive photo of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence sharing a handshake on the set, and frankly it warmed by cold black heart. Check it out:

Nothing groundbreaking here, other than the fact both of them look like they’re in great shape thirty years later. We’ve seen Macchio from time to time, but William Zabka has been way off the radar.

As for Cobra Kai, here’s the synopsis from EW:

Picking up 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, the half-hour series finds Daniel and Johnny at different places in their lives. Whereas Daniel is living his best life as a family man and proud owner of the No. 1 car dealership in the Valley, Johnny has fallen a long way since the ’80s and is now a heavy drinking, short-fused antihero living in Reseda, doing odd jobs to make ends meet. However, their rivalry is reignited when they re-enter each other’s lives, which drives Johnny to rediscover his Cobra Kai roots and reopen the infamous karate dojo.

Hopefully they get the tone of this thing right. It could be a great deal of fun depending on how much the tongue is in the cheek and whatnot.

Cobra Kai will debut on YouTube Red in 2018, which might be enough to convince me to get YouTube Red.

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Nick Kroll’s ‘Big Mouth’ Renewed By Netflix

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Matthew Sardo

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October 24, 2017

Netflix made a very awkward announcement when it came to renewing the edgy adult animated comedy ‘Big Mouth’ Tuesday afternoon.

“Big Mouth is coming, all over again… Season 2 lands in 2018,” stated Netflix.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the show is sitting at a 100% from 13 critics.

Watch the announcement video below.

According to Vanity Fair, Kroll hopes the show inspires “some crazy conversations.”
“That, to me, is the goal. Because I think that kids have so much access to information now, but a lot of the information’s bad. It’s all Internet, it’s like fake news. My hope is that we made a funny show that I would want to watch, but also that kids want to watch and that parents could watch with their kids and talk about this huge stuff that is really hard to talk about. So my hope is there is some version of this that gives them tools to be like, ‘My hormone monster makes me want to do this . . ,’” said Kroll.

The first season of ‘Big Mouth’ was 10-episodes, the half-hour adult animated series is about the glorious nightmare that is teenage puberty, created by Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.

The series uses the voice talents of John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas, Jordan Peele, Fred Armisen, Jenny Slate, and Jessi Klein. Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett serve as screenwriter-directors.

Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett co-created the series. ‘Big Mouth’ is a Netflix production.

Season 2 of ‘Big Mouth’ hits Netflix in 2018.

Did you watch the first season of ‘Big Mouth?’ Give us your review in the comment section below.

Recording (I think) 108. #JasonMantzoukas is giving me the finger because he's a method actor. pic.twitter.com/JukcYwA6ZM

— Andrew Goldberg (@BigMouthAndrew) October 19, 2017

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