Monthly Archives: February 2017
TWD: Eugene’s Take on Negan Is Very Different in the Comics
This article contains full spoilers for The Walking Dead's latest episode, "Hostiles and Calamities," so read on at your own risk.
Is Eugene really "Negan"? That's the biggest question to come out of The Walking Dead, and it's not one that's easily answered by looking to the AMC drama's source material.
"Hostiles and Calamities" did a pretty darn good job convincing the audience that Eugene, self-professed coward that he is, would turn to the dark side upon his arrival at The Sanctuary. Surrounded by people who only know he managed to make bullets without the typical manufacturing resources, Eugene quickly slipped into an old routine of pretending that he was an esteemed scientist before the zombie apocalypse -- and he seems to really like playing that person in Negan's world.
Harry Potter Film Franchise Wins Its First Oscar
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won the Best Costume Design honor at the 2017 Oscars.
This award marks the first Oscar the Harry Potter universe film franchise has ever won. All of the Harry Potter films, including Fantastic Beasts, have been collectively nominated 14 times but never previously honored at the Academy Awards. Fantastic Beasts is also nominated for Best Production Design.
The Sorcerer's Stone, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows — Part 1, and Deathly Hallows — Part 2 were all previously nominated for Oscars.
Suicide Squad Just Won an Oscar
Suicide Squad is officially an Academy Award-winning film.
The David Ayer-directed film took home the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hair Design, marking the first Academy Award for the DC Extended Universe. Neither 2013's Man of Steel nor 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice were nominated for Oscars.
Suicide Squad beat out Star Trek Beyond and Swedish drama A Man Called Ove. Accepting the award were first-time winners Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini, and Christopher Nelson.
IGN's Brian Altano summed up the audience reaction to the win pretty succinctly:
Looks like it's time for a new tattoo, Jared. pic.twitter.com/UXFFEVOuQV
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Friends and Colleagues Remember Bill Paxton
Friends and colleagues of Bill Paxton have shared their memories of the actor and filmmaker on social media, after he passed away suddenly from complications post-surgery.
Paxton's passing has sent Hollywood reeling, and everyone from Tom Hanks to Clark Gregg have chimed in to share their memories and offer condolences to his family.
Arnold Schwarzenegger called Paxton a "great human being with a huge heart."
Bill Paxton could play any role, but he was best at being Bill - a great human being with a huge heart. My thoughts are with his family.
Nightwing Movie Director on Why He Likes the Character
The LEGO Batman movie director Chris McKay believes Nightwing will be an essential part of the DC Extended Universe.
McKay spoke about the recently announced solo Nightwing film and the character on the Shanlian Batman Podcast. McKay discussed just how different and similar Dick Grayson is to Bruce Wayne.
In the filmmaker's opinion, Wayne is more "dour and angry" because of his privilege, while Grayson isn't like that at all because of his different upbringing as a gymnast and circus performer.
"They’re people who live hand-to-mouth and that’s something that informs him and his attitude," McKay said, adding he finds fascination with the character because "all the same things happen to him," referring to Grayon's family also tragically dying.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Sequel Leaked by Retailer
A sequel to 2014's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has been leaked, thanks to a premature listing on US retailer Target's website.
First spotted by NeoGAF, the sequel is titled Middle-earth: Shadow of War and will supposedly be released on August 22. According to the listing, which has since been removed, the sequel will bring back Shadow of Mordor's acclaimed Nemesis system, with Monolith Productions once again handling development duties.
Target's now-removed listing for Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Bill Paxton Dies at 61
Veteran actor and filmmaker Bill Paxton died suddenly Saturday at the age of 61.
In a statement released to TMZ, the Paxton family said, "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery.
Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable."
Bill Paxton as Pvt. Hudson in Aliens (1986).
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7 Nightwing Comics That Should Inspire the New Movie
Things are sure looking up for Dick Grayson these days. Not only is he a big player in The LEGO Batman Movie, but now we've learned that director Chris McKay is apparently in talks to direct WB's live-action Nightwing movie.
We doubt WB will have much trouble topping Dick's last live-action appearance in 1997's Batman & Robin. Even so, we hope the new movie will draw plenty of inspiration from Dick Grayson's comic book adventures. There are a lot of classic stories to choose from, but here are the ones we think are the most important.
