Daredevil SN1 EP5 – ‘ World On Fire ‘

This episode works by lulling the viewer into a false sense of security. It starts out like a day at the office for these characters. Foggy and Nelson take on a new client. Fisk and Vanessa have another dinner date. Matt and Claire conflict over their ideologies.

Even before the big action happens, this episode works. Naturally the dialogue scenes flesh out characters. We learn about Fisk’s unique honor system and bizarre but sincere affection for Vanessa. There is a great scene where Matt reveals how he uses his senses to “see” – as the title implies, he is able to build pictures in his mind that resemble fire. These scenes also effectively show the unusual comparisons and contrasts between Daredevil and Kingpin. Both are men who genuinely believe what they are doing, and both are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish their goals.

These calms scenes are good, but they last long enough to lure us into thinking things will be normal – a few scenes with Daredevil in action and all. Then, Fisk’s plan goes into action and parts of Hell’s Kitchen begin going boom. Suddenly all these characters we’ve recognized either for the last few episodes or just this episode – are in real jeopardy. As everyone is scrambling to either figure out what is going on or simply survive, Daredevil springs into action. After trying to fight the real villains, Daredevil is cornered by the police. Every episode in the first season has been excellent, but this is the episode that works as a great turning point. Action scenes and romance/dialogue scenes are used to pace this episode and build suspense.

Brienne’s Beau Will NOT Be In Justice League

Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju had been rumored to have joined the cast of  Justice League as an Atlantean King as recently as June 21, 2016.

Warner Bros has since refuted the claim. Apparently Kristofer was offered the role, but has turned it down because the part was too small.

That’s okay.  He has a role in the upcoming flick Fast 8. AND he has his work cut out for him if he wants to win Brienne‘s heart. Although if she could see him cleaned up, she might change her mind pretty quickly!

Keep an eye on Skatronixxx for  updates on Kristofer’s work in both Game of Thrones and Fast 8.

Indiana Jones Official Release Date!

The really exciting news about Indiana Jones 5, yet to be titled, is that Harrison Ford, now at the tender age of 74, will be reprising the role of the swashbuckling archaeologist. He will be 77 when the film is released, just days after his birthday.

The Dark Tower – Update!!

The lid is firmly on for any news of the adaptation of Stephen Kings’ The Dark Tower. And by firmly on,  I mean chained down in a style that would defy Harry Houdini’s best efforts! That being said, there are a few morsels out there that I was able to find. Last month, some filming took place in Cape Town. There are leaked set pics out there on the net, but I have chosen not to include them, since that could potentially infringe.  If you have not seen them and would like to, they can be seen here.

On Father’s Day, Idris teased the fans with this tweet:

‘Bryan Fuller’ Reveals Future Plans For ‘Hannibal’

When Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal came to an end during the summer of last year. The critical acclaimed showrunner and cast had expressed interest in returning to the twisted world of Dr. Hannibal Lecter at some point in the future. Be it a fourth season of the show, a series of special episodes or even a feature film. Fans hopes to see Fullers unique vision on-screen once more was at the very least, a possibility.

Well now it appears that Fuller himself confirmed that fans may actually get what they want sooner than we first thought.

In an interview with Collider, Fuller revealed that the complicated rights surrounding the show will be up for negotiation next year. “August 2017 is when we can actually start talking about it” confirmed the Tv show creator. “That’s when we would have to see what the rights are for the character and for the story, and see who’s interested and how we get it done.“

During its tenure, the show had to constantly concede to legal rights with regards to characters and stories the writers were allowed to use. The NBC show had the rights to Thomas Harris’ Hannibal, Hannibal Rising and Red Dragon, with the latter making up a substantial part of Season 3’s second half. But intellectual properties like the character of Clarice Starling is still owned by MGM. Which means, should Fuller press ahead with an adaptation of Silence of the Lambs (the natural next step after Red Dragon), negotiations for the use of Starling will be tough going.

Not that Fuller seems bothered by the fight ahead, explaining that if “the cast is game, I’m game, [-] but I would love to continue to tell the story with Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen.“

With Mikkelsen currently conquering Hollywood with appearances in Marvels upcoming Doctor Strange and Disney’s first Anthology Star Wars Story, Rogue One. Hopefully the actor will find time to once again bring one of literature, Tv and films most infamous serial killers to life.

He has until next year to clear his calendar. Get on it Mads!

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Britain Needs ‘Captain Britain’ Right Now!

So we’ve voted, the dust has settled and the panic or joy has set in. Either way it’s going to be a rocky few months for the UK as we look to sever our ties with the EU and move solo flying the flag for Britain.

The team at skatronixxx.com have different views on the whole in/out debate and we all respect each others views and opinions. Regardless of our opinions, I think that the UK is in need of a massive boost of morale  currently and that’s why I propose to you, the return of a hero. Captain America, oh I mean Britain.

Captain Britain away!!! I think that those savvy fat cats who are running the television corporations should pounce upon the not only the incredibly hot comic book market that is booming right now but also the state of the UK.

A Captain Britain show/film would be potentially a huge success, we just need to pull the trigger and commit to it.

But Who Is Captain Britain (Brian Braddock)? 

 He was born an raised in the town of Maldon (where one of my team comes from) and educated at Edinburgh. Brian was a shy and hard working child commited to studying and leading a relatively quiet family life. Brian also came from a posh background. All was ok until his parents died in what was a laboratory accident.

He then takes a position at Darkmoor nuclear research centre. Sadly the facility is attacked by the technological criminal Joshua Stragg . Brian heroically tries to find help by escaping on his motorcycle, but he  then crashes his bike where he sees his daughter and Merlin the magician (yes seriously) appear to him in a vision.

They give him the chance to be the superhero Captain Britain. He is offered a choice: the Amulet of Right or the Sword of Might. Considering himself to be no warrior and unsuited for the challenge, he rejects the Sword and chooses the Amulet. This choice transforms him into Captain Britain.

What’s His Powers?

• Superhuman strength
• Speed
• Endurance
• Agility
• Durability
• Reflexes
• Enhanced Senses
• Force fields
• Energy beams
• Flight

Who Could Be Captain Britian?

This is easy, there is only one choice for Captain Britain, long time friend and supporter of skatronixxx.com , up and coming actor Johnny Sachon. Johnny would fit the role perfectly, so television execs, sign up this show and our friend now!

What do you think? Does Britain need a saviour right now? If so is Captain Britain and Johnny Sachon up to the task? I say YES!!!

Come on tv/film execs, you can’t miss this chance (Luke) I’m looking at you!!

 

Central Intelligence Review

What happens when two of Hollywood’s biggest stars team-up for a summer blockbuster? Pretty much what you’d expect from any other buddy film. Central Intelligence is an action-comedy of average proportions.

Darth Vader Confirmed For Rogue One (Updated)

So as usual the rumor mill for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is still in full swing as it leads up to it’s release in December this year but one concrete story coming from Entertainment Weekly and there latest cover of the magazine we now know that Darth Vader will appear in the movie.

So the rumor that has been bounding around for so long that Vader will appear and be part of the Imperial effort to keep the Death Star out of the hands of those pesky rebels. What we don’t know is who will be inside the Vader suit, but I hope that James Earl Jones will be lending his memorable voice to the character.

Update – It has now been confirmed by Disney that James Earl Jones will indeed return to voice Darth Vader for this movie.

Gareth Edwards has been shooting and now extensively re-shooting the film and it includes some old looking imperial equipment due to the story being Pre-Episode IV  timeline. We are also promised more details on what red Felicity Jones has in her ledger that she is hoping to erase by helping the Rebel Scum.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be out on December the 16th this year but for now here’s the trailer.

As always for all your Lightsaber battling needs stick with @Deadpool_1984 only at skatronixxx.com

 

 

Wayward Pines SN2 EP5 – ‘ Sound The Alarm’

Here it is the half way point in this season of Wayward Pines. With a female Abbie found what does this mean for our insane town?

The episode begins with a flashback to a happier time for our hero Theo. A time when he and Rebecca were happy just before heading to Hawaii. When she gets to work she finds the founder of Wayward Pines in her office. He wants her to build Wayward Pines, what a twist! He is already rather insane for this idea, knowing he’d pay all of his money to have this happen.

Flash forward to the female abbie sighting. Seeing this Abbie is a shock when they realize it isn’t male. What are they going to do with this creature?

More Flashback of the past with Rebecca deciding she wants to do the project so she can do something amazing. Theo as usual doubts Pilcher’s intents as he doubts everything in Wayward Pines.

The female Abbie has scar on her hand in the shape of a swirl. She even calms down the other Abbies. I wonder how special these female Abbies are. They clearly are different than their male counterparts.

Theresa has buried Ben and that is one thing a mother shouldn’t have to do.Theresa doesn’t want to return to Wayward Pines after losing Ben.

More Flashback of Rebecca and Pilcher. Pilcher shows off the land where Wayward Pines will be built. One of the original members of Pilcher’s team is the terrible teacher Megan. She is always the worst.

There’s a rather sweetly awkward scene in a procreation room. These two young people forced to mate to keep the human race alive. But of course Frank the spotter of the Female Abbie freaks out and his chosen mate leaves.

Theo calls in Kerry who makes him the leader of the Abbie investigating team after he pushes for it. Theo is disgusted that a hypnotherapist like Megan is leading the investigation.

Pilcher thanks Rebecca for her work in another Flashback.  As she guesses how many years it will take for her town to be built before she is told it will be built in 2000 years. Rebecca is freaking out about this development but she knows she can’t back out now. Theo promises to help her.

Frank talks to Theo about procreation and Theo tells him about the idea of being gay. This idea hasn’t existed in Wayward Pines and Frank wants to cure it. But he does seem willing to accept it if he can have help.

Theo comes home to see Rebecca and Xander together. Another twist has them being married! Theo angered by Rebecca and Xander knocks out Xander and walks out.

Frank and his sister talk about what goes on outside the fence. She says she will protect him.  Quite a nice moment in such a weird town.

Megan talks to the female Abbie. She goes off on this wild woman because she is still reeling from her husband’s death.

Theresa remembers her son’s birth and how he smacked her right off the bat. Theresa wants to die which isn’t so surprising. She lost the two most important people left in her life.

Theo returns home and sees Rebecca asleep on the couch. He says nothing and leaves again. Rebecca has another flashback to when she met Xander after waking up. She is disguisted by her newly formed town.

The Abbies return with fire. They set the crops ablaze. Looks like they are smarter than anyone thought. It looks like they are back and ready to attack.

We shall see what happens in next weeks episode “City Upon a Hill”! Watch the preview below.

Poison Ivy Has Been Found For Gotham Season 3!

So a while ago it was said that they were looking for a new Poison Ivy for Gotham. Well she has been found.

Maggie Geha who’s past roles include a part in Ted 2 is our new Ivy. After an encounter with a monster our young Ivy is going to transform into this beautiful woman.

She is of course going to set her sights on young Bruce Wayne. Which makes a lot of sense.

She will replace Clare Foley who has done a brilliant job of introducing Ivy to Gotham. While she may not have had the what Ivy needs she was a good actress. She showed this young Ivy who had not really discovered herself and thus when she changes it will mean something.

It has also been reported that Jamie Chung will be taking on the role of Valerie Vale. The Vale name is synonymous with one of the great reporters if Gotham. Yes she is Vicki Vale’s aunt.

I’m even more excited for September 19th and Gotham season 3