Okay folks, I'm back. Partially. The
family matter is ongoing, and I don't feel I can talk about it here,
but I've been away too long. So, I'm running a Sunday service for the
foreseeable future. I've no shortage of demands on my time now, and
I'm going to Botcon 2016, which is gonna be something of a
distraction. And a good source of material too, don't get me wrong,
but JEEEEEEETTTTT LAAAAGGGG. In the meantime, here's an article
touching on the varying toy, political and nerd film news that
happened while I was away.
Source unknown. Please tell me, I'd love to know.
The New York Toy Fair reveals
Yay! Chromedome! Yay! Fort Max! Yay!
Almost Everything! Hang on, where's Computron and Liokaiser? Oh,
there's Computron, yay!
The TakaraTomy versions of Titans
Return toys, such as Hardhead
This is a complex one. The Japanese
versions of Transformers tend to get lots of praise for superior
paintwork and very closely following the G1 cartoon, and they've
taken the step of retooling the faces for that purpose. So Hardhead
has a mouth, like most of his appearances. However, purists will note
that the Japanese cartoon continuity diverged from the Western
version sharply in 1987, and had their own exclusive series. Which of
course, does not line up with any Hasbro depiction. The whole “Takara
makes stuff that reminds me of the cartoon I saw as a kid, and Hasbro
don't, so its better” argument doesn't really apply here. It is
however interesting to see these these come with mini-vehicles
intended for release for $5 price point in the West. On a more
objective standpoint, if the price is proportional, this would be a
legitimate improvement. Given that I found Hardhead for preorder at
$36, maybe not.
The Deadpool movie
An obvious labour of love, that
deserves all the praise and money its receiving. If you like the
trailers, especially the uncensored ones, go see it. Its easily the
best non-Marvel Studios superhero film since 2008, both in terms of
entertainment value and adaptation. I just hope Hollywood won't learn
the wrong lesson from its success. You know, that Deadpool isn't
popular merely because he minces people and says bad words and is
from the 90's. Its because it was made by people whom cared, who did
a good job, backed up with a spectacular advertising campaign.
Batman V Superman to get a “R Rated”
home release
Oh
god, too late.
This has apparently been in works for a while, so its not Warner
jumping on a trend. Its still a bloody stupid idea, regarding a film
which has had seemingly nothing but stupid ideas. These characters
are intended for children. Here's a more detailed rebuttal. And
another.
The Venom film that doesn't involve
Spider-Man
Oh
god, too late.
On Donald Trump
Oh
god, too late.
The new
Ghostbusters trailer
Wow, what a lot of
controversy. I'm almost afraid to talk about this, lest I
accidentally I align myself with a bunch of misogynistic and/or
entitled troll fanboys. The thing is this: I didn't find the trailer
funny. I didn't find it engaging. It felt like exactly every other
Hollywood comedy, possibly involving Adam Sandler, but could have
been made by or starring anyone of the tinsel town standbys. Its too
early too tell, humour is subjective, but I didn't like it. I'm also
inclined to say that all the gender controversy is just giving the
film free advertising, which it may not deserve.
And finally, the
E.U Referendum
Look, whatever you
decide, try to read up on the situation. I mean actually, read, don't
just watch a rolling news channel. Don't use a single newspaper or
website, and seek ones you normally wouldn't read. You're probably
best off starting with the BBC; everybody has an agenda, but at least
the beeb has impartiality in their charter. And then actually vote.
And then shut up about the result, whatever it may be.
So sick of hearing
about this.
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