Author: Timothy

  • Bet on Movies Update

    Earlier in the month I wrote a post on the possibility of trades on the box office. On Thursday a financial reform legislation that includes the ban on trading on box office returns has been approved by the U.S. Senate. Now all that’s needed is a signature from President Obama.

    Overall it was a smart decision. It would have been easily abused to influence the film industry. It would have been counterproductive with a new focus on trading and less on producing a movie that’s worthwhile — suits screw with film projects enough as is. A film should flourish based on its own merits.

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  • Comic-Con Being Protested

    The hateful Westboro Baptist Church will once again arm themselves with picket signs and this time head to California to protest Comic-Con.

    Their reasoning:

    “Are you kidding?! If these people would spend even some of the energy that they spend on these comic books, reading the Bible, well no high hopes here. They have turned comic book characters into idols, and worship them they do! Isaiah 2:8 Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made: 9 And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not. It is time to put away the silly vanities and turn to God like you mean it. The destruction of this nation is imminent – so start calling on Batman and Superman now, see if they can pull you from the mess that you have created with all your silly idolatry.”

    For years now Comic-Con has been deviating from comics and encompassing different mediums of entertainment. Westboro Baptist Church is a little behind the times there.

    As someone who has been attending Comic-Con for over ten years now, I can safely say that there’s no idolizing going on at the convention. I’ve never seen a fan kowtow before someone — if one had, I’d imagine that security would be swift to drag the person away while other fans ridicule him or her — unless we’re talking Twilight, but that won’t be at Comic-Con this year, so that point is moot.

    Comic-Con has always been a way to reach out to the fans and interact. Of course Westboro Baptist Church doesn’t know this — they’re too busy slinging hate left and right at any person who doesn’t identify with their fringe. But hate is paramount for them — they harness hate to further their own interests. It’s no coincidence that they’re constantly protesting and that most of them are lawyers; set one person off to physical confront you, then cry “freedom of speech” and sue the person for assault.

    Their protest will be at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 22nd, at 1:15 PM to 2 PM. They’ll have to pick a spot down a few streets if they want a secure spot; otherwise they’ll become lost in the sea of attendees from around the world.

    I really doubt that somebody who paid $100 to attend the convention would waste time to get into a scuffle with a fringe — there’s panels, events, and people to see. So let’s hurt them where it’ll hurt most: ignore them, and their “cause” will become inconsequential. Let’s have a great time at Comic-Con.

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  • Disney’s Gargoyles Project

    Disney is acquiring Zoe Green to pen the story on a gargoyles feature that will be produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Jack Leslie. One of the only concrete details on the project is that it’ll be set during the modern times.

    The impression the news gives off is that it’ll be an original story — which is odd to many people since Disney has produced the cartoon Gargoyles in the 90s. It’s a well-made show that would translate smoothly on the big screen. There’s a chance that it is the case, and if so, I’ll be stoked for it.

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  • Kevin Bacon Offered Role in X-Men Film

    The cast for director Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class has been taking form; James McAvoy as Professor Xavier, Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Nicholas Hoult as Beast, Lucas Till as Havoc, Alice Eve as Emma Frost, and Caleb Landry Jones as Banshee.

    Recently the production is in negotiation with Kevin Bacon for an antagonist role in the film. At this time it’s unknown what exact character he’ll be portraying.

    I gotta admit that I didn’t expect Kevin Bacon being involved in an X-Men film. Thinking about it, he could possibly make a good Mister Sinister. It’s a character that hasn’t been used yet in the prior films and has the potential to help carry the film.

    Mister Sinister’s powers originally derive from genetic alterations by Apocalypse, but Apocalypse doesn’t have to be touched upon in the film. The fact that Mister Sinister is an ages old scientific genius, and uses genetics to procure more powers is enough to allude to. His obsession with Cyclops would also bring Cyclops to the forefront — something the trilogy failed to do.

    It’s speculation on my part, but Kevin Bacon would depict a creepy Mister Sinister on screen. And let’s face it: the films need a more threatening antagonist. This would be an excellent fit.

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  • Third Robot Chicken Star Wars Special

    Premiering on December 12th will be the third installment of Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III by Adult Swim and Robot Chicken. Billy Dee Williams, Ahmed Best, and others will be making a return; along with newcomers Anthony Daniels reprising C3PO, Donald Glover, Mike Henry, and Zac Efron voicing Anakin Skywalker.

    Seth Green says that this time the story will be more linear covering the series from the beginning to end; this time we’ll be seeing it through the eyes of the antagonists in the films.

    The prior specials were hilarious and earned Annie Awards and Emmy nominations — I’m excited to watch the third installment with fellow Star Wars geeks. It’ll be a blast.

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  • Firefly Reunion . . . Sorta

    Yesterday Nathan Fillion posted a picture of himself with part of the Firefly crew and creator Joss Whedon. He captioned it, “Together. Again,” without an elaboration. It’s more than safe to assume he meant the fact that they’re attending his party, but a lot of fans are speculating that a Firefly project is underway. Personally, I think they sacrificed an effigy for swift justice to be served to Fox for their crimes towards good Sci-Fi shows.

  • 23rd James Bond Movie Axed

    The new James Bond film that was to be directed by Sam Mendes, with Daniel Craig reprising his role as the titled character, has been officially shut down.

    Co-funding the film, MGM has found itself under immense debt which has hindered the movie from moving forward. Unfortunately, a production crew were already putting in hours to put it together when it ultimately got the axe.

    There’s still a possibility that filming will resume; with Spyglass Entertainment in talks, and also Summit Entertainment. Production company EON intends to keep the Bond franchise alive. There’s optimism that Bond will eventually be back on track.

    When there’s a suitable replacement, hopefully Daniel Craig will still have the role. It would be a shame to recast the part. He’s made a good James Bond in the last two films.

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  • San Diego’s A City Serene

    On June 19th, A City Serene headlined at SOMA with a sold out show. They once again return to SOMA this Friday, July 9th. And once again, I highly encourage everyone to attend the show — you won’t regret it.

    More on A City Serene HERE.

    Tell your friends.