Echoes Of The Darkside

Echoes Of The Darkside

With Star Wars: Episode VIII filming underway, "leaked" plot details are starting to emerge online much like the speculation that surrounded it's predecessor, The Force Awakens.

A Reddit user under the alias u/LouEvilOne recently posted the following statements on the StarWarsLeaks Reddit page, however should all be taken with a grain of salt as NOTHING has been confirmed by LucasFilm (and most likely won't be) until the films release on December 15, 2017. One of the supposed "leaked" details is the films proposed title - Star Wars: Echoes Of The Darkside - which I personally think is pretty spectacular if it holds true. Then again, it doesn't take much to beat Attack Of The Clones in my book.

However, the biggest "leak" in u/LouEvilOne's post is in regard to Rey's heritage. It's a bit out in left field, but at the sane time it's crazy enough that it just might be true ...

"Rey is the reincarnation of Anakin Skywalker. Luke went to the first Jedi temple to better understand how the process works. He learned that the spirit of the chosen one is reincarnated by the Force every time the universe is thrown out of balance, which apparently happens on a semi-regular basis (Anakin was hardly the first time the chosen one reincarnated). This is why she's so crazy powerful with the Force (remember that Anakin blew up the Trade Federation donut ship by himself when he was like 8 years old). Rey was the product of a virgin birth, but midichlorians aren't mentioned (Luke says "you are a child of the Force"). Luke is hesitant to train her because, according to Jedi history, the chosen one always struggles with staying on the light side of the Force because of the chaotic power running through them. He's afraid that she could become Vader 2.0. If he trains her to fight Kylo, and she turns dark, she would do way more damage to the galaxy than Kylo could ever dream of doing."

So, like I said, it's a bit of a stretch. I don't personally hate the idea, but I don't love it either. What do you think? 

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Marvel's The Defenders To Begin Shooting

Marvel's The Defenders To Begin Shooting

It's no secret that the Marvel/Netfilx team-up has been killing it with their gritty take on the hero's of Hell's Kitchen. Daredevil and Jessica Jones have both been a tremendous success for the studio and viewers alike and details are finally emerging on that promised The Defenders series!

While no solid dates have been announced, Independent.co.uk reports that the series is set to begin shooting at the end of the year, which is incredible news considering we still have Luke Cage, Iron Fist and a second season of Jessica Jones on the way!

Daredevil star, Charlie Cox, opened up briefly on the topic this past weekend during a Netflix event in Paris. 

"What we do know is at the end of this year we're going to be making The Defenders and, of course, Daredevil is very much apart of that foursome. I have no idea what the storyline is going to be for that show. I'm very excited to see how those world's combine ... and interested to see tonally how those shows become one ... In terms of wrapping up any storylines, maybe they'll do some of that in The Defenders. Or maybe they won't."

Although it seems the actors are still in the dark regarding what their role as a team (as well as the thereat they'll face) will be, it's great to see things moving along for a potential 2017 debut! 

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NGP : Rebirth

NGP : Rebirth

After a grueling 6-month black-out for the guys of NGP (due to many of us becoming first time fathers), the hiatus has finally come to an end! The break not only allowed us the time to spend with our families, but to catch up on reading, gaming, watching and exploring the best of geek culture.

Although I'm using the word "us" here loosely as I can't personally speak on behalf of the entire (original) crew involved with NGP, my plan is to commit to an ongoing weekly post in one form or another - be it written word, video blog, etc. - to keep things here alive and kicking.

For those of you familiar with my posts as ArchangelEZE, you can expect more of the same in regard to the Marvel / DC cinematic universe(s), comics, subscription boxes and of course, Star Wars, as I have quite the back log to cover as my quest to conquer the new canon has progressed significantly since our last interaction.

To mix things up, a few personal stories will be shared as well ranging from random conversations I have with Da_FettMan regarding which Star Wars : The Force Awakens Blu-Ray variant I should purchase to fit my OCD collecting habits to introducing my young son to the best of geek culture one Playskool hero at a time.

To those who have and continue to check back for updates, THANK YOU!

With any luck, I'll be able to pester Demo Destroyer, Da_Fettman, Lando McFly, Opaque and the boys to join hands and sing Kumbaya again.

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