Author: Timothy

  • A New Battlestar Galactica Prequel

    Battlestar Galactica spawned a critically acclaimed remake, and after its end, began a prequel entitled Caprica; which dealt with the events before the first Cylon war. Syfy recently green lit another prequel to Battlestar entitled Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome. It’ll be set during the first Cylon war, following William Adama as a rookie Viper pilot.

    “Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome takes place in the 10th year of the first Cylon war. As the battle between humans and their creation, a sentient robotic race, rages across the 12 colonial worlds, a brash rookie viper pilot enters the fray. Ensign William Adama, barely in his 20’s and a recent Academy graduate, finds himself assigned to the newest battlestar in the Colonial fleet… the Galactica. The talented but hot-headed risk-taker soon finds himself leading a dangerous top secret mission that, if successful, will turn the tide of the decade long war in favor of the desperate fleet.”

    Many of my friends (by many, I mean all) know I’m a huge fan of Battlestar, but this latest installment has me pessimistic. I like the Adama character, but should he be the center of both Cylon wars? It seems far too contrived.

    From a viewer standpoint, having William Adama as the main character in a prequel greatly lessens the show. There won’t be any sense of danger for him. We already know he’s safe; that he’ll make it to the Battlestar remake. So why bother watching?

    I like the concept of a show based on the first Cylon war, but Syfy should have made the protagonist an unknown and build that person up. Not knowing the fate of the character would give it the same sense of danger that the Battlestar remake had. It’s what the prior viewers would want. Without it, it’s just a show running through the motions.

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  • Disney Buys Distribution Rights to Marvel Films

    Disney is making good on its investment on Marvel and has bought the distribution deals to the final two films in Paramount’s six-picture deal with Marvel Studios.

    Paramount has kept its distribution and marketing rights for Captain America: The First Avenger and Thor; Disney has attained distribution and marketing for The Avengers and Iron Man 3 for $115 million.

    So yes, that solidifies that there will be an Iron Man 3 — and that Disney means business. Marvel Studios’ current superheroes (sans X-Men and Spider-Man) will be under one roof which will work perfectly for the planned under-one-universe for the films.

    Gotta drive it home again: their relationship is beautiful.

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  • Marvel Superheroes Re-Imagined as Tron Characters

    To celebrate the release of Disney’s Tron: Legacy, Marvel created a collection of covers of Marvel superheroes as Tron characters. Naysayers be silent. Disney’s and Marvel’s relationship is beautiful.

    More covers can be viewed HERE.

  • Rhys Ifans as Dr. Connors in Spider-Man Reboot

    More news on Sony’s new Spider-Man film has been released. Actor Rhys Ifans has been cast in the part of Dr. Curt Connors; a sympathetic character whose alter-ego is The Lizard.

    For those not in the know: Dr. Connors is a surgeon and research technologist who lost his arm in a war he was sent off to. After he returned to civilian life, he became obsessive with limb regeneration and the biology of reptiles. He went on to develop a serum that he consumed; it successfully regrew his arm, but eventually developed a side effect that transformed him into a reptilian humanoid with a penchant for violence.

    It’s not yet known if Dr. Connors will become The Lizard in the new Spider-Man movie, but it would be an excellent decision. Dr. Connors is someone Peter Parker looks up to; and he goes through a similar situation of an experiment going awry.

    Spider-Man stars Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. Marc Webb is directing.

    The film begins production in December and will be released in theaters on July 3, 2012. And yes, it will be in 3D. Spider-Man web swinging in a city in 3D? It’s gonna be a trip.

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  • Conan O’Brien’s TBS Promo

    The date is fast approaching for the popular talk show host Conan O’Brien’s premiere on TBS. An entertaining, action-packed promo has been making rounds. A rare occasion to call Conan badass? Definitely. The highly anticipated show will premiere on November 8. And for those who are hard-of-reading: that’s November 8 on TBS.

  • Luc Besson Will Direct Sci-Fi Film

    Director, writer, and producer Luc Besson has always been prolific in the film industry. Yet, he rarely helms the director seat. It’s recently been reported that Besson is working on a sci-fi film which is being compared to his movie The Fifth Element. He is, of course, set to direct.

    “With the advent of digital technology, it is amazing what you can do. The technique has caught the imagination. One can imagine anything, there will always technicians to follow you in your delusion.”

    -Luc Besson

    Pre-production begins in 2011 and production supposedly in 2012 and 2013. It’s planned to be a sci-fi epic.

    Who isn’t excited for it? I’m a huge fan of The Fifth Element. Luc Besson back to directing a sci-fi film has massive potential. I’m very stoked for it. Now to learn patience.

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  • Luke Evans in The Raven

    Director James McTeigue’s The Raven moves forward with John Cusack in the role of Edgar Allan Poe. The premise is a killer using Poe’s work as inspiration, which forces Poe to help track down the serial killer after his fiancée is kidnapped.

    Joining John Cusack in the period drama will be Luke Evans; who is highly regarded in theater productions. Evans will be portraying the detective working with Edgar Allan Poe.

    Once again Luke Evans is making a name for himself. After all, he’s made the transition from theater to film productions just this year. And starring opposite of John Cusack will make it an exciting endeavor.

    The Raven is written by Hannah Shakespeare and Ben Livingston. Production for the film begins later this year.

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  • Released Daft Punk Image and Song for Tron: Legacy

    The release for the highly anticipated film Tron: Legacy is fast approaching. And on top of that? Daft Punk — who are providing the music for the movie — will also be making an appearance in the film. Coupled with the release of an image of Daft Punk in Tron is a teaser to one of their songs entitled The Game Has Changed. I am entirely too excited for both the film and the soundtrack. Is it December yet?