Comics and Movies

[DallasEast]

It is difficult for me to sit and watch overseas' anime conception of American superhero characters. While I 100% respect the cultural interpretation, it is not easy for me to unpack 'what I am used to seeing' for a new presentation of what I have always watched and read. Plus, I shy away from subtitles whenever I can, lol.

That aside, the artwork and non-live cinematography is often beautiful coming out of a serious production. This trailer shows snippets of what may be awaiting the viewer's eyes:

• Batman falling through dozens of bats - very reminiscent of a Batman Begins scene
• Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz?) riding on the wing of the Batplane above the city buildings
• Billowing fog or smoke, of different hues and density, surrounding The Flash standing in the middle of a darkened street
• Batman and Robin walking through a complex garden scape, with intricate near and far objects imposed in the background, 'moving' backwards as they walk forward

The sheer attention to drawn or computer enhanced details puts the bulk of American animation to shame. This country birthed great cartoons but has rarely attempted high quality stuff like this. There have been exceptions, like Avatar: The Last Airbender. This is standard fare for top Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc., production companies.

ha. It always make me a little envious. Apologies for the rambling.

 

[DallasEast]

 

[Roadtrip635]

Arkham Asylum TV Series Not Moving Forward at Max​

The planned Arkham Asylum TV series is no longer moving forward at Max, Variety has learned.
As Variety exclusively reported in October 2022, Antonio Campos had come onboard to serve as writer and showrunner of the series, which was originally meant to be set within the world of Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman.” But according to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Campos’ version will not proceed. It is still possible, though, that a new project set within the infamous Gotham City asylum could be developed in the future, the individual noted.


https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/ar...nio-campos-matt-reeves-james-gunn-1236060412/

 

[VaqueroTD]

It is difficult for me to sit and watch overseas' anime conception of American superhero characters. While I 100% respect the cultural interpretation, it is not easy for me to unpack 'what I am used to seeing' for a new presentation of what I have always watched and read. Plus, I shy away from subtitles whenever I can, lol.

That aside, the artwork and non-live cinematography is often beautiful coming out of a serious production. This trailer shows snippets of what may be awaiting the viewer's eyes:

• Batman falling through dozens of bats - very reminiscent of a Batman Begins scene
• Green Lantern (Jessica Cruz?) riding on the wing of the Batplane above the city buildings
• Billowing fog or smoke, of different hues and density, surrounding The Flash standing in the middle of a darkened street
• Batman and Robin walking through a complex garden scape, with intricate near and far objects imposed in the background, 'moving' backwards as they walk forward

The sheer attention to drawn or computer enhanced details puts the bulk of American animation to shame. This country birthed great cartoons but has rarely attempted high quality stuff like this. There have been exceptions, like Avatar: The Last Airbender. This is standard fare for top Japanese, Korean, Chinese, etc., production companies.

ha. It always make me a little envious. Apologies for the rambling.

I don’t remember what it was called, but on HBO MAX, I really dug the 70’s style kungfu blaxploitation animated take on Batman. The one where he is training to be Batman. I may give this one a try.

 

[VaqueroTD]

Arkham Asylum TV Series Not Moving Forward at Max​

The planned Arkham Asylum TV series is no longer moving forward at Max, Variety has learned.
As Variety exclusively reported in October 2022, Antonio Campos had come onboard to serve as writer and showrunner of the series, which was originally meant to be set within the world of Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman.” But according to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Campos’ version will not proceed. It is still possible, though, that a new project set within the infamous Gotham City asylum could be developed in the future, the individual noted.


https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/ar...nio-campos-matt-reeves-james-gunn-1236060412/

Never saw the series Gotham, but sort of reminds me of what they did with the focus seemingly on all the famous crazy villains.

 

[DallasEast]

Never saw the series Gotham, but sort of reminds me of what they did with the focus seemingly on all the famous crazy villains.

I had goofy mixed feelings about the series. Even though I could *see* it patterned after the asylum shown in Gotham, my mind envisioned it as the Arkham Asylum video games. And I did love the first two video games of that title.

So my enthusiasm was never high on the series coming out because it would never match the game. That makes perfect sense since it would not be made that way to begin with.

 

[DallasEast]

Watched episode seven of The Acolyte and have a question.

Why didn't these idiots start with episode seven?

 

[quickccc]

Twisters vs Deadpool/Wolverine movie showdown

https://reelmoviejunkie.com/2024/07...l-have-you-in-theaters-back-to-back-weekends/

Which one are you looking more forward to seeing ?

 

[quickccc]

Twisters vs Deadpool/Wolverine movie showdown

https://reelmoviejunkie.com/2024/07...l-have-you-in-theaters-back-to-back-weekends/

Which one are you looking more forward to seeing ?

 

[Runwildboys]

Twisters vs Deadpool/Wolverine movie showdown

https://reelmoviejunkie.com/2024/07...l-have-you-in-theaters-back-to-back-weekends/

Which one are you looking more forward to seeing ?

Is that a rhetorical question?

 

[DallasEast]

Twisters vs Deadpool/Wolverine movie showdown

https://reelmoviejunkie.com/2024/07...l-have-you-in-theaters-back-to-back-weekends/

Which one are you looking more forward to seeing ?

My avatar may be a clue.

 

[nobody]

My avatar may be a clue.

yeah, it's obvious you're waiting for Oppenheimer 2: The Electric Boogaloo!

 

[DallasEast]

yeah, it's obvious you're waiting for Oppenheimer 2: The Electric Boogaloo!

That title alone tells me Christopher Nolan will not be directing that sequel, so I'll pass.

 

[Stash]

That title alone tells me Christopher Nolan will not be directing that sequel, so I'll pass.

Ozone is not happy about that news.

 

[DallasEast]

 

[VaqueroTD]

Spoiler city but here is the list of characters/actors I’ve seen or read rumored to be in Deadpool/Wolverine as he travels the Marvel-Verse

Spoiler

• several of original actors both heroes & villains from original three X-Men movies
  • Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Sabretooth, Storm, Lady Deathstryke, Magneto, Pyro, Juggernaught, Professor X, etc…
• Wesley Snipes Blade
• Jennifer Garner Elektra
• Hulk fights Wolverine
• Ryan Reynolds actress wife as Lady Deadpool
• Daniel Radcliffe as Patch Wolverine
• Taylor Swift as X-Man Dazzler
• Owen Wilson from Loki show
• some of original movie Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr Ironman
• Ben Affleck’s Daredevil
• X-23 from Logan
• Channing Tatum as Gambit (was supposed be a movie once)
• Dr. Doom from the 2 Fantastic Four movies
• Punisher (not sure which version but has to be Netflix show because Ray Stevenson is dead, and Thomas Jane has not aged well)
• All Deadpool 1&2 characters

 

[joseephuss]

Spoiler city but here is the list of characters/actors I’ve seen or read rumored to be in Deadpool/Wolverine as he travels the Marvel-Verse

Spoiler

• several of original actors both heroes & villains from original three X-Men movies
  • Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Sabretooth, Storm, Lady Deathstryke, Magneto, Pyro, Juggernaught, Professor X, etc…
• Wesley Snipes Blade
• Jennifer Garner Elektra
• Hulk fights Wolverine
• Ryan Reynolds actress wife as Lady Deadpool
• Daniel Radcliffe as Patch Wolverine
• Taylor Swift as X-Man Dazzler
• Owen Wilson from Loki show
• some of original movie Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr Ironman
• Ben Affleck’s Daredevil
• X-23 from Logan
• Channing Tatum as Gambit (was supposed be a movie once)
• Dr. Doom from the 2 Fantastic Four movies
• Punisher (not sure which version but has to be Netflix show because Ray Stevenson is dead, and Thomas Jane has not aged well)
• All Deadpool 1&2 characters

Spoiler

Could be Dolph Lundgren's Punisher

 

[Stash]

 

[DallasEast]

Spoiler city but here is the list of characters/actors I’ve seen or read rumored to be in Deadpool/Wolverine as he travels the Marvel-Verse

Spoiler

• several of original actors both heroes & villains from original three X-Men movies
  • Cyclops, Beast, Jean Grey, Sabretooth, Storm, Lady Deathstryke, Magneto, Pyro, Juggernaught, Professor X, etc…
• Wesley Snipes Blade
• Jennifer Garner Elektra
• Hulk fights Wolverine
• Ryan Reynolds actress wife as Lady Deadpool
• Daniel Radcliffe as Patch Wolverine
• Taylor Swift as X-Man Dazzler
• Owen Wilson from Loki show
• some of original movie Avengers, including Robert Downey Jr Ironman
• Ben Affleck’s Daredevil
• X-23 from Logan
• Channing Tatum as Gambit (was supposed be a movie once)
• Dr. Doom from the 2 Fantastic Four movies
• Punisher (not sure which version but has to be Netflix show because Ray Stevenson is dead, and Thomas Jane has not aged well)
• All Deadpool 1&2 characters

Spoiler

I would positively LOVE for Dafne Keen to reprise her role as X-23.

 

[DallasEast]

Just a trailer but it has an initial look and feel of Captain America: The Winter Soldier in my opinion. It would be a major hit for Disney/Marvel if it actually nears or exceeds that film. Throwing in Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Giancarlo Esposito and even Liv Tyler gives the movie the *enough* star power to do the job. Will directing, script writing and cinematography be equally up to the task? Keeping fingers crossed...