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Post by BackinBlack on Jan 11, 2017 20:21:02 GMT -5
I really liked the Fusion story when I read it as a kid. Interesting villain, though really underused. The only other story I remember him in was a team-up with Doc Ock sometime later.
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Post by BackinBlack on Jan 13, 2017 19:30:30 GMT -5
Finally got the Spectacular Spider-Man complete series Blu-Ray with some Christmas money. On episode one now and I got tomorrow off, so time to binge.
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Post by mr. excellent on Jan 13, 2017 20:45:02 GMT -5
Awesome! I was so frustrated at having to purchase different 4 dvd's just to own the 13 episodes in season 2. The 4 blu rays that come in that set compile all 26 episodes on just 4 discs. Be sure to check out the little extras in it. Does anyone remember the MTV Spider-man? It's a guilty pleasure of mine. The animation is a little dated, but there's something about the movement in that series that I really appreciated. Spidey's movements were really swift and visceral, and at that time, it sported the best Spider-man fight choreography of any series (including the movies, until Spider-man 2 came out). So, I guess that lasted about a year, ha ha. I felt as tho the creators were trying too hard to connect to MTV's audience, but the voice talent wasn't bad. I wish it could've had a proper ending, but it seems as tho most shows/movies have been doomed to have unsatisfying, unceremonious endings. The 90's series, Spider-man Unlimited, MTV's Spider-man, Spectacular Spider-man*, Raimi's Spider-man, and Marc Webb's presentation of Sony's Spider-man. Funny, but I feel that Ultimate might actually be the first Spider-man show in a long time to get a decent ending since they're actually ready for it this time. How unfair to all the other Spider-man properties before it. I'm not too thrilled about the producers of the new Spider-man show. One of the producers is from Robot Chicken, the other one from Marvel's Avengers Assemble. It's like, really guys? What about Robot Chicken says Spider-man? And Avengers' Assemble is a step backwards, which is hard to do when you're comparing it to Ultimate Spider-man in terms of characterization. Blah. *Actually, the finale was freaking amazing, but there were plot elements that clearly were left open for another season to explore.
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Post by BackinBlack on Jan 13, 2017 21:44:01 GMT -5
I haven't watched the MTV one in awhile. I'm not sure how well it would hold up for me. But to be fair to that show and the 90's one, their endings actually did feel like wrap-ups for the series, even if there were plans for another season.
I watched the Ultimate finale. It was a decent wrap-up for what the show was. If there's one thing I wish they could have done, it was some adaptation of the Superior Spider-Man, even if it was just a two-parter and they already did 3 body-swap stories.
As for the new one coming, I'm hopeful, but having my doubts as well. I heard rumors that Miles and Spider-Gwen will be a part of it, which is already showing it won't be a 'back to basics' approach. I mean, they already ruined Spider-Gwen on Ultimate; how much further do they want to take it?
On a related note, are we getting an oversaturation of spider-theme characters lately? I mean, look at Ultimate. Not counting the alternate realities, there were 6 spiders (I still hate the fact they made MJ Carnage/Spider-Woman). Then you have the comics: Peter, Miles, Miguel, Silk, Gwen, and now Ben Reilly's coming back as the Scarlet Spider.
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Post by brotherandbassist on Jan 13, 2017 23:54:35 GMT -5
My favorite spider characters aside from Peter are Miles and Silk. Speaking of the MTV cartoon, I despised it even as a kid.
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Post by mr. excellent on Feb 1, 2017 19:59:44 GMT -5
If you ever get a chance, you should go back and watch some of the Kraven vs. Spider-man fights. There's one in particular that's pretty violent. I think the story line had Spider-man being mind controlled or something.
On another note, I was thinking about it today and realized that my most anticipated CBM of this year is currently Thor: Ragnarok. We'll see if that changes, but I'm super excited at the prospect of that movie.
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Post by brotherandbassist on Feb 2, 2017 15:55:44 GMT -5
It's being sort of advertised as a "Civil War" type film except for the less human based characters. I envision it as a team up of Thor, Loki, Lady Sif, Hulk, Doc Strange, etc. against the forces of Hel. I think that will be exciting to see
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Post by mr. excellent on Feb 2, 2017 18:05:36 GMT -5
So, I'm not sure what I want to see more: Lego Batman or John Wick 2. The CGI or models, or maybe it's a blend of both, look super cool. I'm really into how a lot of the promos aren't even movie content. It just shows how much effort they're putting into it. Today there was this long, extended episode of Gotham City cribs, which I'm pretty sure won't be in the film. Wayne Manor is pretty much a palace on steroids. While it's for comedic affect, it looks stunning, and you can tell they put a lot of work into it. The only thing I'm worried about is the humor being dumbed down a bit. The Lego Movie had, for me, the right balance of kid friendly humor and adult friendly wit (read: not mind numbingly stupid). Fingers crossed for this one.
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Post by Webber3000 on Feb 2, 2017 20:50:16 GMT -5
We live in a dystopia where extended toy commercials look like better DC movies than the actual stuff.
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Post by mr. excellent on Feb 2, 2017 21:07:51 GMT -5
I wish they'd get their stuff together. It's like they have no real vision. They come up with game plans, then abandon them. They're so reactionary, and yet I haven't lost hope. Wonder Woman may turn out great. Unfortunately, their Justice League movie isn't exciting me all that much, but we don't have a lot to go off of. We'll see tho. Justice League really does need Wonder Woman to be good. The problem so far is that Man of Steel felt only partially connected to Batman v. Superman, and while Batman v. Superman tried to point to something greater, the world building part of its plot fell flat for me. If Wonder Woman can be the Captain America/Thor of the DCEU by developing its history and expanding the universe (literally), I think it'll do more than hype the GA for Justice League. It'll be a much needed course correction for the brand.
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Post by brotherandbassist on Feb 2, 2017 21:51:05 GMT -5
They tried to do what Marvel did in six movies with just two, that's why they failed epically. Really and truthfully, Bats, Supes, and Wonder Woman, should've all had a solo movie a piece before they did Batman vs. Superman, and Suicide Squad should've came out AFTER Justice League, and it could have been split into two movies kind of how Infinity War is now. The first half could be like a pseudo "The Batman 2" with Joker and Harley as villains, then the follow up could be Suicide Squad, except with Batman taking them on as the villain. It would be really cool to see a Batman movie from an inverted perspective.
This is what I would've done: Man of Steel The Batman Wonder Woman Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice The Flash Justice League The Batman 2 Suicide Squad Aqua Man
and so on and so forth
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Post by mr. excellent on Feb 20, 2017 1:01:18 GMT -5
Donnie Yen interested in playing Namor (?) screenrant.com/donnie-yen-namor-marvel-sub-mariner/I'm conflicted on this. I know that there are parallels between Marvel and DC's heroes, but Namor and Aquaman are so close together that it's a little on the nose for me. DC's going to be doing it first whereas Marvel 'may' be doing it on the sly. The rumors are pretty fresh right now, I dunno. I love Donnie Yen though. Hell, I even think he's a decent actor. Is he the right fit? Who knows. I'll tell you one thing though, if he did play Namor, that character would have to become the MCU's new best hand to hand combatant.
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Post by brotherandbassist on Feb 20, 2017 10:25:21 GMT -5
I can totally see it myself. I just don't really know if the character is.... necessary? Is that the word for it? He would be cool, but he doesn't really fit in with the other characters. Same with Aquaman and the Justice League. When would you ever need to team up with a guy that mainly fights fish people? What's the point? lol
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Post by mr. excellent on Feb 20, 2017 13:50:27 GMT -5
Well, I dunno. DC has done a great job rebranding Aquaman. Furthest I can think back to Aquaman transitioning to more of a badass is with the Bruce Timm and Paul Dini Justice League stuff from the early 2000s. I've heard that when Geoff Johns was doing his New 52 stuff, he really redefined Aquaman there too. That might have been the biggest shift in Aquaman's image. All of their animated stuff post 2011 or 2012 has shown Aquaman being a serious bruiser, maybe due to the comics influence? Isn't Johns' work what their newer animated stuff is based off of these days?
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Post by brotherandbassist on Feb 23, 2017 12:08:54 GMT -5
I think they should introduce him in Avengers 4. He doesn't seem necessary in Infinite War, which, in my opinion, unless executed properly, already seems insanely bloated with other characters.
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