Shrek’s In Line For A Resur-Shrek-tion

The green ogre is coming back to the swamp. Looks like Shrek is being resurShrekted.

After a fantastic first movie DreamWorks followed up with a series of movies about this famous ogre.

With a cast of many brilliant actors from Eddy Murphy as Donkey, to John Lithgow as Lord Farquad with Cameron Diaz as Fiona and Michael Meyers as the eponymous Shrek. This movie series has brought many laughs to the world.

Now for a long time it seemed like Shrek was done. After a successful trilogy DreamWorks decided to go for one more run with Shrek Forever After.

Changing up the world of Shrek and throwing in Rumpelstiltskin seemed like a good idea. But the movie wasn’t all that good.

In 2015 they talked about making Shrek 5. The talks soon vanished from news sources. Presumably they were ironing plans out as now it seems the resurShrektion cometh.

I am excited for more news and that the whole team comes back for this new film. Here’s hoping this movie is amazing like the first one as that really outshines all the rest.

Pinheads EP4 – Hooked On A Feeling

 

Pinheads follows the misadventures of radio station employees – awkward metal-head Charlie, egocentric Steven and laid back glutton Brian – as they hang out at the bowling alley managed by lunatic Bernie and his neurotic son Kenny.

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DHMIS Day 1: Creativity

“What’s your favorite idea? Mine is being creative!”

The line above kicked off one of the awesomest, weirdest, strangest and most troubling video series youtube has ever known. Over the past few years the series titled “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” intrigued and disturbed us, but sadly the series will come to an end with the sixth and final “episode” this summer. Since June 19 is the date featured in all episodes, huggers (fans of the series) are predicting the final episode to be released on that date (there are a bunch of other evidence that support this prediction, if you are a hugger, you probably already know them), but no official info was released yet (at least not to my knowledge). So with the finale five days away, I would like to share my reactions to the first five episodes. And then wrap up Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared week with a review of the final episode, which will hopefully be released on June 19^th!

So let us begin with part 1, creativity!

Mallrats Follow-Up Will Be a Television Series

As someone from New Jersey who just moved to California, there’s not many people I consider bigger role models than Kevin Smith. Interesting news came out about him this week involving the sequel to Mallrats.

Personally, Mallrats is my favorite Smith film. I love every Kevin Smith movie though! Smith is my favorite director around, as well as podcaster.

Hollywood Babble On (which he hosts with Ralph Garman) is one of the few podcasts I feel I must listen to on a weekly basis.

Smith doesn’t just do these things mind you. He wrote one of my favorite comics in recent memory with his Hollywood Babble-On co-host, Batman ’66 Meets The Green Hornet.

Back to the news involving Mallrats.

It was recently revealed that rather then release a sequel in theaters. The follow-up to Mallrats will now be a ten-part TV series.

I’m am very intrigued to see where the show will be airing. It’ll be great to see the band back together and I’d love another Stan Lee appearance like in the first film.

I love Smith but know many may feel differently. To those I say, give this show a shot when it is released. When he’s doing something involving Jay & Silent Bob, he is at his best. I have a feeling myself and many other Smith fans will enjoy this show and it will bring them back to 1995 when Mallrats was originally released.

Sir Patrick Stewart Confirms Role In Wolverine 3

So it has now been confirmed that Sir Patrick Stewart will be reprising his role as Professor X in Hugh Jackmans final outing as James Logan Hewitt aka Wolverine.

 Stewart announced the news via his Twitter account calling it the ‘worst kept secret’ because over the last year Stewart and the producers have been talking about his involvement.

Producer Hutch Parker confirmed the casting a day earlier to Collider after Jackman has previously given details about the plot.

“I’ll be really honest with you, the actual script in it’s full form we’re up to about Page 60” Hugh explained.

“Obviously there’s a treatment, so it’s not fully done yet, we’re not fully there. Patrick does figure in it that’s for sure. I think it’s a really important relationship but I want to see signs of that quasi-father/son sort of relationship that has not been seen before, and sides of particularly Professor X that have not been seen before. So we have some really, really cool ideas.”

We are still unsure to actually what time frame the movie will be based in as we have been teased with an old man Logan timeline further along in Logan’s life where he has a family and the world is broken into territories run by super villains or the latest one where the title of the film was leaked of Weapon X which may mean the story takes place sooner than we had thought.

This film could also be the last time we see Stewart take up the role as Professor X as he does not appear in X-Men Apocalypse.

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A Special Star Trek Coin Issued By Canadian Mint

 

Canadian Mint has issued a special delta shaped Star Trek insignia coin for Star Trek: The Original Series’ first release in 1966, now 50 years ago. Mints have been known to issue special coins for special occasions. And this is such an occasion; it has been 50 years since the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series aired. What makes it even more special is it shape, most coins are round or have an octagon shape. The arrowhead shaped coin, which is designed by Susanna Blunt, mimics that of the iconic Delta Shield Insignia. Those insignias were worn by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise and became the identifying emblem of Starfleet.

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With such a special occasion the mint issues a limited amount of coins, in this case 1.500 pieces; the mintage. Unfortunately for those living outside the United States and Canada, we are not eligible to buy it directly from the mint. But there are ways to buy them outside the United States and Canada if someone would like to buy them (go to a coin dealer in your country, they can buy it for you.) With such a collectable item it is no wonder that the mintage has been sold out. If you are hoping that they will release another mintage of this design, I hate to burst your bubble, but that is highly unlikely. So gone is gone in this case.

But if you fancy another memorabilia commemorating Star Trek: The Original Series 50th anniversary, the Canadian Mint has issued other Star Trek: The Original Series related coins for the, not as special as the insignia shaped one but still a collector’s item none the less.

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And yes commemorating coins are legal tenders, unless otherwise stated, so you can buy stuff with it. But let’s be honest who in their right mind would trade their Star Trek ™: Delta Coin for just 200 Canadian Dollar worth of stuff

For more information on the “Star Trek ™: Delta Coin” see the link here.

 

Angelina Jolie To Take A Ride On The Orient Express

1934 Novel

1974 Film

So it seems that Angelina Jolie is in talks with Fox to star in a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel Murder On The Orient Express. If the negotiations are successful than Jolie would most like assume the role of Mrs Harriet Belinda Hubbard, An American socialite who finds herself in the company of travelers who may or may not be responsible for the death of a wealthy businessman en route from Istanbul to Paris. At this stage it is unknown who will play the clever Belgian detective Hercule Poirot who is at the center of the story, however it is known that Kenneth Branagh will be directing from the screenplay by Michael Green (Green Lantern).

Production is scheduled to begin in London this November before relocating to Malta. You will have to be patience though as Fox is currently planning a November 22, 2017 release date for the period thriller. I am definitely intrigued to see who will play Hercule Poirot, it not a part just anyone can play and as for Jolie she definitely would be the best person to play Mrs Hubbard as Jolie already has a 1934 glamour puss look about her, she has an old world Beauty about her and I believe that era will definitely suit her. For those of you not familiar with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express here is a little background for you.

Murder on the Orient Express is a detective novel by the great Agatha Christie and features a Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, the novel was first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 1st January 1934. In 1974 the novel was made into a movie, which was one of the most successful cinematic adaptation of Christie’s work ever and starred; Albert Finney as Poirot, Martin Balsam as M. Bianchi, George Coulouris as Dr. Constantine, Richard Widmark as Cassetti and an all-star cast of suspects including Sean Connery (Arbuthnot), Lauren Bacall (Mrs. Hubbard), Anthony Perkins (McQueen), John Gielgud (Beddoes), Michael York (Count Andrenyi), Jean-Pierre Cassel (Pierre Michel), Jacqueline Bisset (Countess Andrenyi), Wendy Hiller (Princess Dragomiroff), Vanessa Redgrave (Mary Debenham), Rachel Roberts (Hildegard Schmidt), Colin Blakely (Hardman), Denis Quilley (Foscarelli) and Ingrid Bergman who won the 1974 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Greta Ohlsson.

In 2001 a thoroughly modernised and poorly received made-for-TV version starring Alfred Molina as Poirot was presented by CBS. Meredith Baxter co-starred as Mrs. Hubbard and Leslie Caron as Princess Dragomiroff (renamed Señora Alvarado and portrayed as the widow of a South American dictator). Poirot is portrayed as significantly younger and less eccentric than Christie’s detective and in my opinion that’s why it was received so poorly, I love Poirot for how eccentric he is and when you take that away it also takes a certain depth out of the show.

Agatha Christie’s Poirot:
Murder on the Orient Express
In 2010 David Suchet reprises the role of Hercule Poirot in an episode of the television series Agatha Christie’s Poitrot co-produced by ITV Studios and WGBH-TV, adapted for the screen by Stewart Harcourt and was generally faithfully to the original story.

Now this is my opinion and my opinion only, but I think in order for this adaptation to be received and do well, it needs to stay true to its heritage of 1934 and the 1947 adaptation. Poirot needs to remain the eccentric and clever detective because without that its really is just another crime show. I am a huge fan Agatha Christie’s work including Miss Marple and Poirot so I have high expectations if this adaptation goes ahead and i very much look forward to Jolie as Mrs. Hubbard, I think she was born to play that role one day and Im hopping that day comes very soon.

David Suchet as Hercule Poirot (2010)

‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’ Is a Welcome Upgrade

Voltron: Legendary Defender has seen its fair share of praise, and rightfully so. Its anime-influenced style, explosive action, and comical approach make it an instant standout, even in a world where damn near everything is retro.

If you’re unfamiliar with the property, this is a remake of a classic, beloved eighties cartoon, originally based on the Japanese anime, Beast King Go Lion. Voltron is a giant robot formed from several smaller, lion-shaped robots, each piloted by a separate human paladin. Voltron is the most powerful force in the universe. Ask any baby boomer with an attic full of robot toys.

Less than a decade ago, streaming Voltron on Netflix meant watching the original series, fresh off its expensive DVD run. The original is a classic, but its technical limitations were apparent even in the eighties. The same is true of many weekday afternoon shows. They were made cheaply and quickly, with thin plots and characterizations, just gnarly enough to get kids to love them.

Whether or not kids will love the new Voltron is up for grabs. It’s squeaky-clean save for a few fart jokes, and is every bit as lighthearted as a kids show ought to be. Full of retro neon colors and anime double-takes, it could be huge, or it could get lost in the shuffle of a dozen other shows.

Voltron‘s appeal to its actual target market, that of adult eighties children, is without question. If you drew robots on your book covers in fifth grade, chances are you’ll dig the hell out of this. The new Voltron feels less like a reboot, and more like an upgrade. It has many of the same qualities as the original, now with unbelievably fluid animation and genuinely funny writing. Think Guardians of the Galaxy or The Force Awakens. Just don’t go in expecting Douglas Adams.

The characters are a little different this time around. The original series’ adults are now in their teens, a choice that may irk some, but will make little difference to most. They’ve also been given characteristics to help them stand out a bit more, such as Hunk being a futuristic Lou Costello, or Lance’s resemblance to Eric from the Dungeons and Dragons cartoon. One character has undergone a massive change that could make or break the series. Expect the usual internet chest puffery, followed by the ever-reliable crickets as everyone else readily admits how good this show is.

Voltron: Legendary Defender is about as perfect as it gets for sci-fi adventure fans. It looks beautiful, shines with themes of teamwork and identity, and makes with the laughs frequently. It’s almost good enough to warrant a theatrical release. Considering we’re lucky to have had any Voltron remake, let alone one this good, a second season will suit us just fine.

Photo Credit: Dreamworks/Netflix

OOOPS! Peter Capaldi’s Slip of the Lip!

Recently at Awesome Con, Washington DC, during a panel featuring Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, Peter C may have said more than he intended.

‘I’m not sure how successfully Clara was able to wipe his mind. I just…. I was about to tell you something I can’t tell you…’

Jenna Coleman’s character Clara, The Impossible Girl, may be returning for Season 10. Fans will remember that she and Ashildr (Maisie Williams) have wiped the Doctor’s memory of Clara and are wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey wending their way around the galaxy in a second TARDIS. This leads to all sorts of possibilities. Maybe she will appear as a memory fragment. Or maybe in the flesh. Who knows? Capaldi declined to answer any further questions on this.
That being said, there is a Doctor Who spinoff in the works. Class, an eight episode series, is scheduled to air on BBC Three in the UK, and on BBC America in the US, this year. It is a joint production of BBC America and BBC Cymru Wales, and will be filmed in Cardiff. This spin-off, written by YA author Patrick Ness, will be about Coal Hill School, where of course, Clara taught.

Video clip of the slip of the lip below:

And meet the Doctor’s new companion Bill (Pearl Mackie)!

What are your thoughts on the possibilities for Clara’s reappearance?  And what do you think about the Doctor’s new companion?  Let me know!  And as always, show Team Skatronixxx some love!

 

Transformers 5 ‘The Last Knight’ Starts Filming In Cuba

This is what Transformers fans waited for

It’s only been two years ago, when Transformers: Age of Extinction hit theaters and now they announced the fifth part of the science fiction action film to be released 23^rd June 2017! The filming started at the beginning of June in Cuba and we can’t say how excited we’re for the fifth part.

Josh Duhamel thought they’ve already defeated Decepticon Barricade

In a latest twitter posting of Josh Duhamel (This Is Your Death, When in Rome), he revealed the new (old) villain of the humans and the Autobots. Not only Megatron will again return as villain for the fifth part, also Barricade known as the police car from Transformers One, who hunted Sam and Mikaela will return to the show.

It’s nice to hear that Josh Duhamel will also return as Capt. William Lennox to the show. Besides him Mark Wahlberg will also return as Cade Yeager and a legendary actor has been announced too:

It’s none other than Sir Anthony Hopkins (Collide, The Silence of the Lambs)! We’re curious which role he’ll play in the movie. I can imagine him as a human villain, but we’ll see how it all turns out in the next few month.

Bumblebee gets a brand new look

As every fan knows, Bee was always shown as a Chevrolet Camaro and this won’t change in the future. General Motors built a brand new customized Camaro 2016 for the show and the results are amazing!

As you can see, there are many differences between the customized car and the new Camaro 2016 model. The front of the car has been deformed and is now more angular than before. It has a massive black front spoiler with a black girder and a small Chevrolet sign. They also enlarged the rear spoiler which makes the car more look like a racer.

The cast so far

Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager

Josh Duhamel as Capt. William Lennox

Anthony Hopkins as Unknown

Jerrod Carmichael as Unknown

Isabela Moner as Izabella

Loneliest Dog Freya as homeless dog Freya

Producer Michael Bay  (Bad Boys, 13 Hours) also announced that they gave Britain’s most Loneliest Dog, a role in the new Transformers. The dog is called Freya and will play a homeless dog which will attend Cade and the others on their journey.

Last but not least, a small Teaser of the new Transformers movie: