Joss Whedon’s new television show S.H.I.E.L.D. sparked a couple debates on when it takes place. Naturally, it was thought that it’s after the events in The Avengers, but the inclusion of Clark Gregg’s Agent Phil Coulson made some think otherwise.
The White House set up a site for people to present online petitions. If a particular one reaches over 25,000 signatures, the White House responds accordingly.
As everyone knows by now, Disney purchased Lucasfilm and gained the rights to the Star Wars franchise. Along with film, Star Wars has tapped into video games and an animated series. But what hasn’t been done yet is a live-action television series. Disney intends to bring that to fruition.
The Vampire Diaries is a surprisingly brilliant show on the CW. Yes, it starts off as what you’d expect from the name, but after around seven episodes, it becomes something much more. The romance takes a backseat to the plot, it becomes an ensemble, and the story moves forward at a breakneck speed. It’s refreshing. I can’t help but give The Vampire Diaries my praise.
Director Christopher Nolan downplays sci-fi elements in some of his movies — in particular, The Prestige and Inception. His main focus is the characters and plot progression. So it’s interesting that his current project lined up is a straightforward sci-fi entitled Interstellar.
Director Robert Rodriguez took Frank Miller’s graphic novel Sin City and made a heavily stylized comic book movie with a memorable cast. It wasn’t farfetched that he and the fans would want a sequel. The only problem was that it took years for the ball to get rolling. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is currently filming, and the latest actor to join is Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Filming for Thor: The Dark World is well underway with Game of Thrones very own Alan Taylor taking over directing duties; which of course means there’s changes for Thor’s second outing. Jaimie Alexander, who plays Sif, sat down with to discuss the new film and Sif’s relationship with the god of thunder.
My interest in Zack Snyder’s take on Superman continues to grow. The released trailer showed a Superman we aren’t accustomed to on film. Yes, there’s a sense of hope, but it’s clear that it’s a struggle to get there.