Monthly Archives: February 2014
Wolverine’s Metal Claws Explained in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
At the end of The Wolverine, the title character was left with only bone claws after his metal ones were sliced off by The Silver Samurai. For those of you who have been paying attention to the footage and photos from X-Men: Days of Future Past, you may have noticed that modern-day/future Wolverine appears to have regained his adamantium claws. In case you were wondering how that happened, Bryan Singer gives a possible explanation in his interview with Empire.
Director Bryan Singer explains that Magneto’s ability to manipulate metal might have something to do with it. The Master Of Magnetism could, perhaps, “reconstitute the adamantium claws… [Wolverine] has a different relationship with Magneto, and perhaps Magneto could forge them.”
I hope they give a solid explanation of all this in the movie, and not some thoughtless piece of dialogue about Magneto fixing them. I think the audience and fans deserve to see how it all happens, and maybe Singer will actually give that to us!
Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons Cast in the Superman/Batman Film!
Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Jesse Eisenberg has been set to star as Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons will play Alfred in the upcoming Zack Snyder untitled Superman/Batman film. The dual announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Snyder stated, “Lex Luthor is often considered the most notorious of Superman’s rivals, his unsavory reputation preceding him since 1940. What’s great about Lex is that he exists beyond the confines of the stereotypical nefarious villain. He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”
The director added, “As everyone knows, Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s most trusted friend, ally and mentor, a noble guardian and father figure. He is an absolutely critical element in the intricate infrastructure that allows Bruce Wayne to transform himself into Batman. It is an honor to have such an amazingly seasoned and gifted actor as Jeremy taking on the important role of the man who mentors and guides the guarded and nearly impervious façade that encapsulates Bruce Wayne.”
Eisenberg received Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and BAFTA Award nominations for his starring role as Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s The Social Network. He also starred in Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love and Louis Letterier’s Now You See Me. He next appears in The Double and NightMoves.
Irons won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Claus von Bülow in Reversal of Fortune. His work in the film also garnered him a Golden Globe Award. He won an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for his performance in the TV miniseries “Elizabeth I,” opposite Helen Mirren, and recently starred on the small screen as Rodrigo Borgia in Neil Jordan’s highly acclaimed Showtime series “The Borgias,” for which Irons earned a Golden Globe nomination. He was recently nominated for a SAG Award for the PBS Great Performances television miniseries “The Hollow Crown,” for his performance as Henry IV.
Snyder’s film stars Henry Cavill, reprising his role as Superman/Clark Kent, Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince. The film also reunites Man of Steel stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.
The new film is currently being written by Chris Terrio, from a screenplay by David S. Goyer. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Wesley Coller, David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.
The film is set to open worldwide on May 6, 2016, and is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel &Joe Shuster, Batman characters created by Bob Kane, and Wonder Woman created by William Moulton Marston, appearing in comic books published by DC Entertainment.
Han Solo Goes Podracing in LEGO STAR WARS Commercial
LEGO is releasing a new line of Star Wars sets called Microfighters. They are basically mini-versions of characters and vehicles like the Millennium Falcon and Star Destroyers. They’ve released a great animated commercial promoting the new sets, and it features Han Solo challenging some nobody imperial scum to a podrace. The commercial is really entertaining so I hope you enjoy it. Thanks to io9 for the heads up!
J.J. Abrams Explains How STAR WARS is All About the Mystery Box about a year ago
Here’s a great TED talk from 2007 in which director J.J. Abrams talks about storytelling and the power of The Mystery Box. In it he explains how Star Wars is all about The Mystery Box. So what is this Mystery Box that he speaks of? It’s key information that’s withheld in a story that helps make the story intriguing and compelling. He says, “The intentional withholding of information is much more engaging.” Not sure if you need anymore proof that Abrams is the right man for the job for Star Wars: Episode VII. But in case you do, watch this…
LEGO Announces GHOSTBUSTERS 30th Anniversary Ecto-1
LEGO will be bringing us the Ghostbuster Ecto-1 set for the film’s 30th anniversary. The project was part of the Lego Cuusoo program last year, and it got the 10,000 votes it needed to be considered. LEGO approved the project, but there are no specific date on when it will be released. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, check out the photos from the original Cuusoo project.
