Breaking SPN Casting News: Rick Springfield Joins SN12

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Gregory Pace/BEI/BEI/Shutterstock (4926917eu) Rick Springfield ‘Ricki and the Flash’ film premiere, New York, America – 03 Aug 2015

The biggest annual event in the Geek’verse is going on right now in San Diego.  I like to refer to it as Geek Summer Camp, but most people call it Comic Con.  One day, I’ll make it to Geek Summer Camp, but until then I live on first hand accounts of people lucky enough to be there in the middle of the action.  Their tweets and other social media posts make my whole week.

The Supernatural panel in Hall H today was full of juicy tidbits.  The traditional unveiling of last season’s gag reel, and other antics from the cast.  But, the biggest thing to be discussed today was Lucifer…. specifically who’ll be playing the fallen archangel this season.  The Show’s new Co-Show Runners Robert Singer and Andrew Dabb explained that Lucifer would be trying out a few vessels this season.  The first one will be played by Rock Icon and former teen idol, Rick Springfield.  Lucifer’s first vessel of the season will be that of an “aging rock star trying to make a comeback” named Vincent Vicente.

Now, don’t get me wrong…. I love Rick Springfield!  He was great in Californication, and most recently in Ricki and the Flash.  And, who could forget Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital?  Yes, I’m that old.  However, there’s just some role’s that belong to certain actors, and my Lucifer is Mark Pellegrino.

I will try to reserve judgement though, and wait to see how this goes down.  What do you think of this casting news?  Tell us in the comments below.

He-Man And The Masters of the Universe… RETURNS???

After 20 years, He-Man will return to home viewing system. How crazy is that? This show was beloved by many in the 80s and even had its own cult following,… (Just kidding… or am I?) Well, it seemed that way when everyone (including me) owned something He-Man related.

Ok, so in case some of you don’t know, (and if you don’t, I’m sorry, but your childhood was sad) He-Man was about a prince named Adam in a land called Eternia, who rocked a pink vest, purple pants, and blonde pageboy haircut. Eternia was constantly under attack by the evil Skeletor and his minions. What no one knew is that Adam had an alter ego called He-Man. He was able to transform from a pale, brightly-colored dresser into this super tan, speedo-wearing, muscle-bound dude with a much deeper voice (which, by the way, is super sexy)… he was able to achieve this transformation by a raising magical sword aloft and yelling the phrase “BY THE POWER OF GREY SKULL!!”

He would also be able to change the appearance of his cowardly green tiger, Cringer, (I had a Siamese named after him!) into a badass called Battle Cat who wore red armor on his head and an armored saddle for He-Man on his back, and his voice also changed (did I forget to mention Cringer could talk? …sorry, he could talk…) This was how He-Man got around when he needed to travel and kick some bad guy booty.

  

This wonderfully cheesy show first aired in 1983 and was cancelled in 1986 after only two seasons. It had a spin off called She-Ra, which was a story about Adam’s twin sister Adora, who lived in another dimension after being kidnapped as an infant. She too has a magic sword that she raises to transform, becoming She-Ra, yelling her own slightly different version of He-Mans’ maxim: “FOR THE HONOR OF GREY SKULL!!” She can change her horse spirit into a unicorn/pegasus (also known as an alicorn) named Swift Wind. (She-Ra’s show was equally cheesy but I loved every episode)

In my day, this creature was called a UniPeg, but now apparently it’s called an Alicorn….. Thanks My Little Pony….

 

They made a movie of He-Man in 1987, starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as Skeletor. This movie failed, receiving bad ratings and reviews. (I saw this movie once, and honestly they were basing it off of a cheesy TV show of the 80s… not sure what they were expecting back then, but maybe if they remade it now, I don’t know, with today’s technology, maybe it would work? Hell, they are remaking EVERYTHING else from the 80s these days, so why not?)

Cartoon Network attempted to remake this series back in 2002, but I never watched these. In fact, I boycotted it altogether since it looked weird as hell to me and I wasn’t about to go there with a child hood fav (I believe at that time they also redid Transformers the cartoon show as well….. but I cant remember for sure) This series didn’t last long either. What is it about the He-Man that causes failure in the TV market?

So here it is, 2016, and they are bringing it back again… this time by the Super7 team, and has been aired at San Diego Comic Con on Wednesday 20^th. I watched the trailer (Which you can find by clicking right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zatw9jgnylo) and it looks exactly like the original episodes that aired in the 80s. The change, of course, being the voices you hear. But other wise pretty much the same. Even bad acting voiceovers.

I also came across a video of someone who took recorded the first episode at Comic-con and, well, yes I watched it. It was a little hard to hear from my phone, and it was from someone who took the video from their seat, so the screen is moving a bit but you get the idea of what the story was about. But I was surprised when I watched the show. Honestly when I saw the trailer, I thought they were just cutting and pasting voiceovers into old clips from the 80s TV show, and that when the new TV show actually aired the cartoon would look different… but no, they made the animation the same! Crazy!! I did enjoy this episode, kinda brought back memories of being little, eating cereal in front of the TV… but it kind of messed with the brain when the voices were all different. But it was still cheesy, which I loved! (Oh and SPOILERS, they used the word NINCOMPOOP!!! AAAAAHHHH the body tingles are great, my friends!!)

So where will they go with this? Are they going to continue to bring the 80s animation with a 21st century twist? Will they bring back all the great and not-so-creative characters (like Many-Faces, Faker, and Clawful?) And will it actually last longer than two seasons this time? Well, I feel that Super7 team have a lot to live up to and triumph over, considering they have 30 years of downs against them, and those of us who loved the series will be watching with a scrutinizing eye. But whatever happens, it will be fun watching these to see where it goes. ^_^

 

Here is the episode leaked from comic con!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

New Fantastic Beasts Trailer Revealed

A new trailer for Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them has been revealed at Comic Con:

The footage in the trailer definitely captures that David Yates late Harry Potter feel within the cinematography, however there are also hints through the dialogue at a lighter tone more in-keeping with the Chris Columbus – Harry Potter movies. No-Maj Jacob (Dan Fogler) looks to be a highlight of the film; I think we can all sympathise with his desire to be a wizard!

The trailer sees a number of returning magical creatures, most notably house elves and goblins. The house elves barely featured in the Harry Potter films (despite the Hogwarts house elves along with Dobby and Barty Crouch Jnr’s house elf Winky being quite prominent in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book),so it is nice to see them star in the new film. Hopefully we will get to see plenty of the house elves this time round: perhaps Eddie Redmayne’s Newt Scamander has his own personal house elf among his collection of magical creatures?

One of my favourite moments in the trailer is the moving painting. These paintings are nothing new in the Harry Potter universe. They have appeared numerous times in both the books and films; one painting of a fat lady was the password-protected entrance to the Gryffindor common room (excellently portrayed by Dawn French in the films). It is still a cool effect however and one of my favourite elements of the Wizarding World.

Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them is based on a Harry Potter spinoff book by JK Rowling, originally published in 2001. The book was intended to be one of Harry’s textbooks from Hogwarts, first mentioned in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as one of the books required for his first year of studies. It is written in-universe by Newt Scamander as documentation of the magical creatures he has encountered. The book is scheduled to be republished on the 14th March 2017 with a new foreword by JK Rowling. The film’s screenplay will also be published this November and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for the price of £8.49 (or if you operate in Wizarding World currency, fourteen sickles and three knuts).

Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them opens on the 18th November 2016, so get practising your apparating skills. You don’t want to splinch yourself. Arriving at the cinema without your head wouldn’t be much fun…

 

It’s Official! Brie Larson Is Captain Marvel!

Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson has been officially announced as Captain Marvel in the MCU. The ‘Captain Marvel’ film will hit theatres March 8^th 2019 and will be Marvel Studios first solo female superhero film (FINALLY!). Brie was rumoured to be the frontrunner for the role and was officially confirmed at the San Diego Comic Con 2016 at Marvel’s Hall H panel, where she joined Kevin Feige and the cast of Doctor Strange, Black Panther, GOTG Vol. 2 and Spider-man: Homecoming. She also made the announcement on twitter in a photo wearing a Marvel Studios cap saying ‘Call me Captain Marvel.’

Captain Marvel aka Carol Danvers is one of Marvel’s most popular female superheroes. In the comics, Carol Danvers is an air force pilot, who after an accident is exposed to alien DNA and gains powers. She’s had a variety of abilities, such as super-strength, flight and energy projection, but we do not yet know which powers she will have in the movie version.

Brie has previously starred in Room, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, 21 Jump Street and The Spectacular Now. She is currently at SDCC promoting her upcoming film Kong: Skull Island, which also stars Marvel’s Tom Hiddleston (Loki).

If they follow the pattern of previous Marvel characters, we can expect to see a Captain Marvel cameo in an earlier film or post credits scene, she may make her debut in Avengers: Infinity War. Currently, no director has been announced, but its rumoured that Marvel Studios are looking for a female director.

Let us know your thoughts on this casting choice, do you think Brie Larson will make a good Captain Marvel? Skatronixxx.com will keep you updated on all the latest news to come out of SDCC.

 

The Orphan Black SN4 Blooper Reel Is Released

With the serious tone set up by the show, it is kind of refreshing to see our favorite characters goofing off, as opposed to them usually escaping death (and in some cases causing it).

‘A Monster Calls’ Trailer Is Released

 

A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness, is one of my all-time favorite books EVER. And last Friday, we got to see the incredibly awesome movie trailer (video below).

The Trailer For Upcoming Film Wonder Woman Is Released

DC Films and Warner Bros. have released an epic first trailer for their upcoming superhero epic, Wonder Woman. The film seems to be tonally and visually different from all superhero movies post Iron Man. It is action packed with intriguing dialogue and stunning visuals. Gal Gadot nails the role of the most iconic female superhero of all time, Wonder Woman, and Chris Pine makes a great addition to the cast. Honestly, I don’t know how my body is gonna handle all this excitement from all the upcoming superhero movies. Either way I’ll see every one of them. Here’s the spectacular trailer.

Wonder Woman hits movie theaters around the world next summer when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.

Joining Gadot in the international cast are Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner and Saïd Taghmaoui. Jenkins directs the film from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg, based on characters from DC Entertainment. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston. The film is produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Rebecca Roven, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with RatPac-Dune Entertainment, an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, “Wonder Woman.” The film is scheduled for release on June 2, 2017, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Justice League Movie Teaser Trailer Released, And Boy, It’s Glorious!

Yes, today is Christmas for DC fans.

Warner Bros. has released a teaser for the much anticipated Justice League movie was  after a DC panel ended in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con. It features a lot of footage as Bruce Wayne travels around the world recruiting heroes to unite against a major threat which is believed to be Steppenwolf. A much lighter tone is apparent from the teaser with Ezra Miller being the comic relief. To sum it up, this 2 and half minute trailer has got more jokes than the entire 3 hours of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

After the major backlash from fans and critics alike with Batman V Superman, Warner Bros. clearly is trying to turn things around and make people forget about the second instalment of the DC Extended Universe. Know what Warner Bros.? You freaking succeeded. It’s amazing how much footage this teaser has and Justice League has only been shooting for a few months. People will definitely stop making fish jokes about Aquaman, gosh, he looks so badass. Wonder Woman is fierce. Bruce Wayne is snarky. And Cyborg looks majestic. The only hero missing from this teaser is Superman, who is still presumed dead. If this doesn’t excite you about Justice League, I don’t know what will. Look at the awesome teaser below.

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League lands in theaters in November 17 2017.

‘Scream Queens’ SDCC 2016 Panel Reveals Exclusive Details For Season 2

Scream Queens is a horror-comedy, it’s 2nd season will begin this September on Fox. The cast came to San Diego Comic Con to treat us with exclusive detail reveals of what we can expect in the new season. The panel included returning cast members Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michelle, Abigail Breslin, Keke Palmer, Billie Lourd and new cast members John Stamos and Taylor Lautner, along with executive producer Ian Brennan.

SDCC Reveals:

• There will be a 3 year time jump between season 1 and 2.
• Joining new cast members Stamos, Lautner, James Earl and Colton Haynes this season will be Celcily Strong (SNL) who will guest star as a patient in the hospital.
• Stamos’ character Dr. Brock Holt will have had the first successful hand transplant, however, the origins of the hand are unknown. This is sure to be one of the mysteries of the season, did the hand belong to a brilliant person or a monstrous one?
• The hospital where this season will be set is owned by Dean Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis), who “parlays her fame as an icon of a new movement called new-new feminisim and subsequent book tour… into purchasing a hospital. It’s unclear what her reasoning is.”
• The hospital is also a former asylum, but it has been confirmed that it is not the same asylum from season 1.
• The Chanel’s will not be so glamourous this season as they are broke but are desperate to hold on to their style.
• At the beginning of season 2 we won’t know where Hester is, Lea Michelle who plays her said “It’s great when you find out” and also added that she has a “fun new accessory to play with”.
• EP Ian Brennan revealed “It’s a different killer” this season, with Curtis adding “It’s a different colour”.
• Also, this is what Brennan had to say about the new season “I think its bloodier and funnier… I feel like we are leaning into the creepiness a little more and the comedy a little more.”

Although they were not at the panel this year, there is no need to worry as Glenn Powell’s womaniser Chad Radwell and Niecy Nash’s hilarious Denise will be returning for season 2.

Are you excited for the new season? Do you think they can top season 1? Let us know your thoughts on the upcoming season. Skatronixxx will keep you updated with all the latest Scream Queens and SDCC news.

MTV’s Teen Wolf To End After Sixth Season

It was announced at San Diego Comic Con that season six of Teen Wolf will be its final season.  Cue the waterworks, people.

Since its beginning in 2011, Teen Wolf has pulled fans in with its intriguing plot lines, lovable characters, and crazy monsters.  Now that the show is coming to an end, fans are wondering just what can they expect from the final season?

Based on what we’ve seen from the new trailer and what show creator Jason Davis gave away in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, these are just a few things that we can begin to ponder about the show’s final season:

The Wild Hunt is after Stiles

In the trailer for the new season, we get a sneak peek at the new threat the heroes of Beacon Hills must face.  This time it’s the Wild Hunt.  If this Wild Hunt is anything like the Wild Hunt from Celtic Mythology, or the Wild Hunt from Cassandra Clare’s The Dark Artifice’s trilogy, we may have a big problem on our hands.  The Wild Hunt consists of a group of horsemen; oftentimes accompanied by dark creatures—think hellhounds from Supernatural.  In the trailer, we’re told that the Wild Hunt has come to Beacon Hills, and our precious Stiles is next on their “To hunt” list.  The Wild Hunt of the Teen Wolf universe makes people disappear, which is pretty accurate to other versions of the mythology.  One of the few ways a person targeted by the Hunt can have a chance at escape is to jump between realms.  In a few of the scenes in the trailer, Stiles looks to be in a completely different world from the rest of the crew.  So what has happened to Stiles?  Was he caught?  Is he running away from the Hunt?  Will he be okay?  And most importantly, will his friends and family be able to remember him?

Are we finally going to get Stydia?!

During their interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jason Davis spilled that Stydia would play a role in this final season, but it wouldn’t be in a way that the fans would see coming.  So what can we expect?  We’re not really sure.  There are a few emotional moments between the fan favorite OTP in the trailer, but how different is their relationship going to be in these last twenty episodes?  We will have to watch to find out!

No love interest for Scott?

It was previously mentioned that Arden Cho would not be returning as Kira in the sixth season.  This means that for the first time since the show’s beginning, Scott will not have a love interest.  How will this new situation play out for Scott?  Will he be depressed or will he be hyper-focused on The Hunt and how to save his remaining friends?  Will he become even more of a leader, or need more support from his pack as a piece of him is missing?  I would like to see that he is strong and doesn’t need a relationship to make him whole, but only time will tell.

Is a happy ending really possible?

With the threat of the Wild Hunt, a happy ending seems pretty far off.  The Wild Hunt is near impossible to escape, so how will the series end if the threat isn’t possible to defeat?

This season seems to promise a lot of drama!  With the dark themes, it seeks to really instill a sense of urgency with each episode.  After the climax of the series with the dark Kitsune in season 3B, show creators have remained in a dark concept for the show.  Dylan O’Brien has shown his acting ability with this show, and viewers can definitely expect some hard hitting scenes from him in this final season.  The entire cast has grown so much over the years.  It will be sad to see them go, but it’s been a wild ride.

What do you think will happen in the final season of Teen Wolf?

Go watch the trailer below!