The Teen Titans found their Raven today with the casting of 13-year-old Teagan Croft today. Deadline was the first to break the news about the ‘Titans’ series that will debut in 2018.
Raven has always been the wildcard of the team, as she’s the daughter of a demon. Her first appearance was in DC Comics Presents #26 from 1980. The cast of Croft proves that creative team behind the project understands the source material and actually using teens in the roles of our heroes, not 20-somethings pretending. It is important that the series has a broad range of ages as this will create an engaging dynamic among the team. It should be like ‘Party of Five’ with superpowers.
‘Titans follows a group of young soon-to-be Super Heroes recruited from every corner of the DC Universe. In this action-packed series, Dick Grayson emerges from the shadows to become the leader of a fearless band of new heroes, including Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and many others.’
‘Titans’ will be written by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, and Greg Berlanti.
Croft was part of pretty epic Australian sci-fi thriller, check out the trailer ‘The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One’ below:
The Toronto Sun spoke with Shazam! director David Sandberg about the film’s lighthearted, fun tone, and how it will be different from other movies in the DC extended universe.
“The big attraction for me with that character is the fact that every kid dreams of being Superman, right? I mean I certainly did, and (Billy Batson) is a kid that gets that chance. He gets to become the superhero. So it’ll be big with superpowers in a way. In terms of what people can expect, I think this will be one of the more fun or lighthearted movies so far in the DC universe. It certainly will be a departure.”
Wonder Woman was lighter, and that has brought in Warner Bros. not only a truckload of profit, but it also gave fans a reason to be excited about the DCEU again. WB tried the darker, more bruting style of film, and it didn’t work. Now it seems they are course correcting for the better.
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Netflix is taking a risk with ‘American Vandal’ as it’s hard to conceptualize this satire, but it’s a well calculated risk as it looks like the series was put together on a tight budget.
Check out the trailer:
If ‘American Vandal’ plays it straight like the trailer, a solid percentage of America will believe this story is real. That in itself is a pro and a con.
‘American Vandal’ explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images. Over the course of the eight-episode season, an aspiring sophomore documentarian investigates the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of troubled senior (and known dick-drawer) Dylan Maxwell.
Created by Tony Yacenda and Daniel Perrault, the true-crime satire is comprised of eight 30-minute episodes for season one. Yacenda directs the series starring Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, Jimmy Tatro, Camille Hyde, Eduardo Franco, Jessica Juarez, Lou Wilson, Camille Ramsey, Calum Worthy, and G Hannelius.
Will ‘American Vandal’ make you binge? Comment below.
It seemed that a sequel to ‘Pacific Rim’ might not happen, but now ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ is having a hard time finding a safe place in a very crowded 2018 release schedule.
Universal stated Wednesday, the release date to ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ would be pushed back from February 23 of next year to March 23, according to a report by Deadline.
A big budget action film can usually find a spot during the summer, but now that you have the Marvel Cinematic Universe releasing 2-3 films a year, Warner Bros. with 2 DC Extend Universe movies a year, and an annual Star Wars film – where does a giant robot monster movie find time to shine?
Let’s look at the early part of 2018:
Feb. 2 – ‘God Particle’ sequel to ‘Cloverfield’
Feb. 9 – ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’
Feb. 16 – ‘Black Panther’ MCU
March 2 – ‘Red Sparrow’ Jennifer Lawrence
March 9 – ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Disney / ‘Gringo’ Charlize Theron action thriller
March 16 – ‘Tomb Raider’ Alicia Vikander
March 23 – ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’
March 30 – ‘Ready Player One’ Steven Spielberg
April 6 – no blockbuster films
April 13 – ‘New Mutants’ X-Men
April 20 – ‘Rampage’ Dwayne Johnson
May 4 – ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
After looking at the schedule ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ should have moved up a month and released in January instead of getting eaten alive by ‘Ready Player One,’ but every studio wants distant from ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’ There will be a lot of box office failures and success stories between ‘The Last Jedi’ and ‘Infinity War.’
Do you think Legendary Pictures made the right move? Comment below.
It’s been confirmed that John Boyega’s character Jake Pentecost, is the son of Stacker Pentecostis who was played by Idris Elba.
‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ is directed by Steven S. DeKnight from a screenplay by Emily Carmichael, Steven S. DeKnight, T.S. Nowlin, and Kira Snyder. The film stars Scott Eastwood, Tian Jing, Adria Arjona, John Boyega, Burn Gorman, Charlie Day, and Rinko Kikuchi.
Grumpy Cat and Garfield is the sort of crossover that makes perfect sense when you think about it. They both like to sleep, they’re grouchy, and lovable in their own ways. Grumpy Cat/Garfield is a comic that I’ve been looking forward to. To start with, I’m one of the few people you know who likedGrumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever. I also love the Garfield and Friends animated series. With both of these awesome cats, I have history and a great history with both of them. Now it is time to see if both of these cats make for a winning combination. Will this be the worst comic ever? Will it be one delicious plate of lasagna? Hopefully it isn’t as dark a day as a Monday. Now let us begin our adventure into the grouchy but lovable world of Grumpy Cat/Garfield #1.
Grumpy Cat/Garfield #1 is a clever crossover idea from Boom! and their Kaboom! imprint and Dynamite. Still can’t believe this is real but I can’t help but like that it exists.
What helps here is Mark Evanier has had a long history with Garfield from comics to TV with Garfield and Friends and The Garfield Show. Evanier knows our lasagna loving friend and his universe well, probably about as much as Garfield’s creator Jim Davis at this point. This is also Evanier’s first time writing Grumpy Cat and her universe and to be fair on my part, I’m not familiar with the Grumpy Cat comics. From this though, I find I should get more familiar with Grumpy Cat’s comic series. Even if you’re not familiar with either of them, Evanier keeps the story simple, nefarious businessman Mr. Ichabod Gross is trying to make cats act like dogs, and from one wacky idea comes wonderful results.
Now the simple premise works wonders in getting two of our favorite cats together. Both of them think Gross is a fool and ignore him immediately. You can almost figure how these cats collide with Gross yet it works and it is delightful. I also like the bits in between as Grumpy Cat’s brother Pokey and Odie have a role to play in this too. I’ve always liked Odie but Pokey was a lot of fun and I will enjoy seeing Odie and Pokey meet. Evanier crafted a neat story that gets everyone together and that’s all you need. It’s fun, it’s sweet, and it will be a blast to see how this plays out. A simple story idea that brews many neat possibilities for a fun crossover adventure. Sometimes all you need a simple hook to make a story fun and keep readers wanting more.
Yes I am a touch biased here in my liking of both Grumpy Cat and Garfield but sincerely this is a lot of fun.
I can’t rave enough about the art, Steve Uy is pitch perfect for this comic. Uy’s art has vibrant colors, wonderful expressions, and it all comes together beautifully. Evanier’s script has a lot of life to it and Uy captures the life in this comic with ease. It’s a book you can’t help but appreciate how the art merges the worlds of our feline friends effortlessly. Two different styles of characters mixing well with one another between the script and a great artist. I also enjoy Tom Napolitano’s lettering, especially in the handling of the narration of the book. The narration has a neat text style going for it, think mysterious typewriter style narration, and I like that. Even more so I love the lettering for Odie’s “Yeah! Yeah!” conveying his joyful nature perfectly.
Overall a solid start to a fun adventure. Grumpy Cat/Garfield #1 begins what should be a great time to be had by all readers.
Considering this book got me curious in learning more about Grumpy Cat’s comics, I say this is a win. I was already a fan of Garfield and now I’m game for this entire crossover adventure. If you’re a fan of one or both of them, you will have a great time with this comic book adventure. It is better than any Monday that’s for sure.
Netflix is taking ‘Narcos’ a little too far today with the release of the season three trailer. The streaming network has a Narcos truck in Manhattan serving white powdered donuts and Colombian coffee.
Watch the trailer for sesaon 3:
About ‘Narcos’ Season 3:
Cocaine cartels are all about succession: The day Pablo Escobar went down, the Cali Cartel became public enemy number one. They called themselves the Gentlemen of Cali – the biggest drug lords you’ve probably never heard of. Led by four powerful godfathers, the Cali Cartel turned the cocaine trade into a global enterprise.
Meet the Kings:
•Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela (Damian Alcazar)- leader of Cali Cartel, “boss of bosses”
• Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela (Francisco Denis)- the brains behind the rise of the of Cali Cartel and Gilberto’s brother
• Pacho Herrera (Alberto Ammann)- the on-the-low hitman, runs the Mexican connection and international distribution
• Chepe Santacruz Londono (Pepe Rapazote)– runs the satellite NYC empire of the Colombian drug network
Just as Gilberto announces a bold plan to walk away from the business, DEA agent Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal) enlists the help of American and Colombian law enforcement to take it down. This season opens up a complex and ruthless world of new figures.
Other new players include:
• Jorge Salcedo (Matias Varela)- Cali’s head of security who prioritizes his wife and kids’ protection over his bosses
• DEA agents Chris Feistl (Michael Stahl-David) and Daniel Van Ness (Matt Whelan), who enter the operation with enthusiasm and inexperience
• Franklin Jurado (Miguel Angel Silvestre)- the cartel’s money launderer who unknowingly puts his wife, Christina (Kerry Bishe) in mortal danger
• David Rodriguez (Arturo Castro)- Miguel’s oldest son, who is reluctant at first to take a leading role in the cartel structure
Narcos hits Netflix on September 1.
Where does ‘Narcos’ rank among the Netflix great show? Comment below.
MGM Pictures released the first trailer to ‘Death Wish’ remake starring Bruce Willis Thursday morning. Filmmaker Eli Roth looks to start a conversation about violence with an intense display of it.
About the film: Dr. Paul Kersey is a surgeon who only sees the aftermath of Chicago violence when it is rushed into his ER – until his wife and college-age daughter are viciously attacked in their suburban home. With the police overloaded with crimes, Paul, burning for revenge, hunts his family’s assailants to deliver justice. As the anonymous slayings of criminals grabs the media’s attention, the city wonders if this deadly vigilante is a guardian angel or a grim reaper. Fury and fate collide in the intense, action-thriller
Death Wish.
Paul Kersey becomes a divided person: A man who saves lives, and a man who takes them; a husband and father trying to take care of his family, and a shadowy figure fighting Chicago crime; a surgeon extracting bullets from suspects’ bodies, and the vigilante called “The Grim Reaper” who detectives are quickly closing in on.
‘Death Wish’ is based on the novel by Brian Garfield. Charles Bronson played the title charcter in the 1974 version.
Check out the orginal trailer.
The remake is directed by Eli Roth from a screenplay by Joe Carnahan. ‘Death Wish’ stars Bruce Willis, Elisabeth Shue, Camila Morrone, Vincent D’Onofrio, Dean Norris, and Kimberly Elise.
‘Death Wish’ hits theaters on November 22.
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Extremity is a beautifully brutal comic book series from Image that is created, written, and illustrated by the great Daniel Warren Johnson. Revenge is a dish best served violent and like nothing you’ve seen before. The newest installment puts major pressure on our hero and her family.
***SPOILERS LIE AHEAD***
After demolishing a handful of enemy hordes the last few issues, our heroes find themselves a worthy foe. They suffer some major casualties and retreat.
Extremity #6 sees Thea make a game-time decision that costs a lot of lives in order to save her brother. Abba reacts in a less-than-fatherly way, which makes for a powerful moment of drama. He beats Thea and abandons both his children.
Hobbie comes away as MVP of this issue and is the center of probably the most compelling scene in the series thus far. He sacrifices himself to allow the kids to flee, but not without sharing a piece of Thea’s art that he’ll be taking with him to the afterlife. Rollo and his sister are shot down during their escape, setting the table for the next arc.
This series has been a home-run so far with every chapter. However, this issue stands out as particularly dominant. Every scene is a heavy investment for readers and these characters.
Extremity is a doom metal album come to life. Loaded up with gruesome carnage and swift action sequences, it’s an extremely satisfying experience. DWJ is delivering a massive effort that’s well crafted and executed flawlessly. Mike Spicer’s color work is also worth noting, his pallet choices play a huge part in these panels sticking in a readers mind after they close the book.
Giant splash pages that act as a “Where’s Waldo” for detailed murder illustrations. Thea and her skiff bike are as iconic as characters get right out of the gate. If there is ever a Thea action figure, I want to be the first to add her to my collection.
The same can be said about all the supporting characters and their various weaponry. DWJ has a firm grasp on iconography. Extremity is tapping into a aesthetic vein that few can find this early on in a series.
The comic combines minor elements from all corners of sci-fi history and scatters them throughout each environment and landscape. This helps make readers feel at home while taking them to this brand new world of discovery. He’s achieving this without borrowing too much or leaning heavily on any comic book tropes.
With six issues in the bank now, the direction this title is headed in looks as promising as a comic book could possibly be. Daniel Warren Johnson is doing something special here and it more than deserves the attention of all comic book readers.
Starting withDC: Rebirth more than a year ago, the DCU has been a non-stop rollercoaster ride of storytelling. And now we have DC: Metal and the introduction of the ‘Dark Multiverse’ upon us! What exactly is the ‘Dark Multiverse’? What can we expect? We still have a lot of questions t but today we have our first hint! Check it out below!
Evil versions of the Dark Knight are coming to terrorize Earth this fall! Seven one-shot comics that tie into the upcoming DARK NIGHTS: METAL event are on the horizon, each spotlighting a different, corrupted version of Batman spawned from the Dark Multiverse.
How can the Justice League stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of themselves? Find out in these special tie-in issues, beginning September 20 withBATMAN: THE RED DEATH #1by Joshua Williamson and Carmine Di Giandomenico followed byBATMAN: THE MURDER MACHINE #1by Frank Tieri and Ricardo Federici on September 27.
Check these two covers out below.
BATMAN: THE RED DEATH #1 cover by Jason Fabok and Dean WhiteBATMAN: THE MURDER MACHINE #1 cover by Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson
All seven of the DARK NIGHTS: METAL one shots will feature covers by Jason Fabok. Stay tuned to Monkeys Fighting Robots for more cover reveals of BATMAN: THE DROWNED, BATMAN: THE MERCILESS, BATMAN: THE DEVASTATOR, BATMAN: THE DAWNBREAKER, and THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS in the coming week.
Pretty cool huh? A whole team of evil other-dimensional Batmen is certainly a HUGE threat for the DCU. Things are definitely about to get dark and heavy.
What do you guys think? Comment and discuss below!
‘The Dark Tower’ invades the summer blockbuster season this week with a pleasant surprise. This Stephen King adaptation is a warped version of ‘The Never Ending Story,’ with its modest production budget can compete with the likes of Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe.
Matthew McConaughey is an over-the-top villain, while Idris Elba made a women crying out during the press screening:
“That’s a bad man! You don’t mess with that man!”
If you are a fan of Stephen King, fantasy, and westerns; ‘The Dark Tower’ has enough to win you over and is worth seeing in the theater.
When building a cinematic universe you need Easter eggs and with ‘IT’ right around the corner one scene will make you jump out of our seat with excitement
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Pros
• Elba does what he does best. Makes men want to be him.
• The film takes a surprising twist.
• The final battle can compete with what Marvel is putting out.
• Film Easter Egg
Cons
• McConaughey does his best Darth Sidious impersonation.
• Giant beam in the sky.
• This film needed more creatures
• Jackie Earle Haley needed a bigger role.
With a $60 million budget, ‘The Dark Tower’ should earn a sequel at the box office and hopefully, Sony Pictures will up the financial ante for the next film.
There are other worlds than these. Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, the ambitious and expansive story from one of the world’s most celebrated authors, makes its launch to the big screen. The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.
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