More Arrow Casting, And More Arrow Goodness
Not only has R’as al Ghul been confirmed for Arrow Season 3, but just yesterday they announced the casting of actor Matt Nable. I have no idea who that is, but he’s no Liam Neeson.
Apparently he was in Riddick?
I’m perfectly happy with this casting. Like everyone else, I’d probably have preferred that they actually cast someone of R’as’ actual comic book ethnicity, but what do I know? I’m not some big shot Hollywood executive. I’m sure this Nable guy will do a fine job with the role. Arrow is usually pretty awesome when it comes to casting. Plus, how cool is it going to be to have R’as al Ghul on Arrow? That should be all manner of awesome.
And if you needed a reminder of awesomeness, there’s a new trailer for Season 3!
Looks freakin’ fantastic! Cannot wait!
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Secret Six is Coming Back!
Quick question: what was the best comic book that DC was publishing prior to the New 52 relaunch? Answer: The Secret Six! Writer Gail Simone’s edgy, dark-humored series about a band of villainous antiheroes was an absolute delight to read. It was funny, it was smart, and it featured the most well-written characters at DC, hands down.
So what did DC do when they relaunched their comic universe in 2011? They cancelled Secret Six! Morons!
Well don’t worry, folks, because DC and Simone are bringing it back! The new Secret Six will hit the stands in early December!
It’s just so beautiful
Could this be a sign that DC is desperate for more successful comics? Especially ones that aren’t tied to Batman? Possibly, but I don’t really care about the politics.
The comic will feature the New 52 debut of Catman, the breakout character from the previous Secret Six. Simone promises in that link that the new Catman will be more dangerous. According to her, “This kitten has claws.” Artist Dale Eaglesham will be redesigning the character, which is OK, since it was Eaglesham who redesigned him for Secret Six last time. From the sound of it, this is going to be Catman’s book, which I am totally cool with.
I do own the Catman action figure, after all…
Other team members like Deadshot, Bane and Ragdoll are already in the New 52, but sadly, it doesn’t appear as if they’ll be joining the new series from the get go.
One can hope they’ll join the team in time.
Simone will also bring along Black Alice, one of her original characters from before the reboot.
Ken Lashley will be the interior artist. I’m not too familiar with his work, but I’m sure it’s great.
This is just very exciting news! I hope DC doesn’t blow it!
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It Seems I Missed Some Awesome Bebop and Rocksteady News!
I’ve already said it a few times on this blog recently, but I have developed a new respect for Bebop and Rocksteady in my growing years. I don’t think I much cared for them in the 80s, when they were bumbling henchmen to the Shredder in the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. But as I grow older, I find myself liking them and their potential more and more.
Which is why I’m so ashamed that I missed this awesome Bebop and Rocksteady news from earlier this year!
They’ll probably moider me now!
Fortunately, there’s been a new bump in content, so I can safely announce it today without too much Internet scorn.
Is anybody else watching the new Ninja Turtles cartoon on Nickelodeon? It’s actually a very good show. The animation is top notch, the mythology is expertly crafted; it really is a love letter to all things awesome about the Ninja Turtles. I have nothing but good things to say about the cartoon – except that their villains are terrible. All of them. Across the board. For the most part.
Fortunately, that’s about to change!
In the interest of SPOILERS, I’m going to wait until after the jump to reveal the awesome news!
The Rock to Bring Black Adam to the Screen
After weeks of teasing on social media, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson revealed to the world today that he would be playing Black Adam in the upcoming Shazam movie! And much like he did with the death of Osama bin Laden, The Rock announced the casting on Twitter.
Bin Laden didn’t stand a chance
No word yet on when the movie will actually reach the silver screen. And quite frankly, does anybody else remember how the Rock was rumored to play Black Adam several years ago? I can’t just be imagining that.
I guess with the new, enhanced superhero movie schedule, DC and Warner Bros finally had Rock sign on the dotted line.
And honestly, the Rock is the perfect choice to play Black Adam! Not to mention the fact that DC’s growing movieverse could use his charm and personality.
For those who don’t know, Black Adam is the arch-nemesis of the superhero Shazam. I don’t know how well known Shazam is to the rest of the world. Shazam is really 10-year-old Billy Batson, granted the power of the gods from an ancient mystic. Whenever Billy shouts the magic word – “Shazam!” – a magic lightning bolt turns him into the Big Red Cheese.
It makes sense in context
Shazam has been around for decades, and was once known as Captain Marvel. He’s basically a Superman rip-off who got pretty popular in his own right.
Black Adam is one of his many colorful enemies. Black Adam gets his own powers from the same ancient mystic, so he and Shazam are kind of two sides of the same coin.
And, again, the Rock is perfect for the role – should the movie ever actually get made.
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Despite the Mockery, I Stand By My Enjoyment of The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Earlier this summer, I rated The Amazing Spider-Man 2 an 8 out of 10, or ‘very good’. I stand by that rating. I enjoyed the movie, I enjoyed the performances and the villains, and I had a good time.
But that doesn’t spare the film from getting torn apart by Internet mockers! Because yeah, there were a lot of dumb moments in that movie. So as is the case with the Internet, here are the Honest Trailer and the Everything Wrong With…for The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Did you see what they did there? Those nerds are getting creative with their Internet mockery. I like it. Though this might mean that the Internet is becoming self aware…
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