On The Set: Ghostbusters (2016)

On The Set: Ghostbusters (2016)

It's been a trend recently with huge blockbusters to proliferate the internet with set photos during production. Suicide Squad has proven to be the leakiest set of all time with spy photos coming from the set almost daily. In the story of the new Ghostbusters movie it has been director Paul Feig's decision to control and decide what photos get out to the public. As one of the biggest Ghostbusters fans everything that I've see has been amazing. The heart and soul of the original is alive and well on the new set. Inevitably there has been a lot of hate directed toward the new project and toward Paul Feig because change is always feared. So let's take a look at all the photos that have been released and also at a couple tweets showing how Feig is handling the negativity.

  

Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon in costume. Kate has bodily fluids all over her.

Up close shot of Melissa and Kate on set. Melissa just farted and Kate loves it.

Kristen Wiig is shocked as one man forcefully gives another zerberts.

Kristen eyeing the food truck for lunch.

The Boston Herald recently got their hands on the alleged plot synopsis for the movie. It seems rough but I can definitely see it making it on-screen, here it is: 

"Wiig and McCarthy play a pair of unheralded authors who write a book positing that ghosts are real. Flash forward a few years and Wiig lands a prestigious teaching position at Columbia U. Which is pretty sweet, until her book resurfaces and she is laughed out of academia. Wiig reunites with McCarthy and the other two proton pack-packing phantom wranglers, and she gets some sweet revenge when ghosts invade Manhattan and she and her team have to save the world."

The new ghost busting uniforms. Bustin' makes me feel good.

Melissa letting another fart out of her uniform hoping no one notices. 

All four new Ghostbusters, now with more Leslie Jones!

Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!

The new Ecto 1. Funeral home approved!

Ecto 1's belfie.

New proton packs. Can strain pasta in a pinch.

Shot of the new Ghostbusters headquarters. They are obviously going to have to deal with a rat problem.

Ghostbusters X-treme?

Paul Feig confirming that the cast will be getting covered in spectral fluids.

Yes, Feig can see all your stupid ass troll tweets...

...and he doesn't give a f@#$!

Ghostbustsers comes out on July 22, 2016. I have a very strong feeling we will get our first trailer when the Goosebumps movie releases in October, it just makes sense (both are Sony movies). Keep checking back because when that releases we will have a trailer breakdown.

-Demo

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This Christmas, Sherlock Goes Back To His Roots

This Christmas, Sherlock Goes Back To His Roots

Steven Moffatt's modern day telling of Sherlock Holmes has been a smash hit and among one of the most talked about BBC series in the history of the network featuring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role alongside Martin Freeman's Watson.

However, this years upcoming Christmas special will bring Holmes and Watson back to their roots with a story told in the Victorian era.

Moffatt told the crowd at Comic Con this week that "It's still the same sense of humor, it's still very much the show you  know ... but it's in the 'correct' era, which was unbelievably thrilling." Moffatt also brought along a brief scene, which debuted at Comic Con, serving as a trailer for the holiday special.


If you haven't immersed yourself in Sherlock, do yourself a favor and fire up the first three seasons. All are only three episodes long (alongside an occasional special) and are worth every bit of your time.

That 'stache, dear Watson!

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Marvel Collector Corps - Box 2 : Ant-Man

Marvel Collector Corps - Box 2 : Ant-Man

The second Marvel Collector Corps box has finally arrived, featuring the hero of next week’s sure to be blockbuster smash, Ant-Man! Back in February, we broke the news that Marvel and Funko had teamed up to bring us, the fans, 100% completely exclusive collectibles t-shirts and accessories valued at over $50 through a bi-monthly shipping service and once again they did not disappoint!

Much like the first Avengers box, a beautifully rendered Scott Lang Ant-Man image graced the top of the box with Ant-Man and Marvel markings screaming around the outer edges. The inside flap contained great moments in Ant-Man comics history, which featuring Yellowjacket, Wasp, Stature and more!

Upon opening the top flap, once again the first two pieces of swag greeted me in the form of a Marvel Collector’s Corps patch and pin, this time both featuring Ant-Man.

Lifting the inner flap where the patch and pin were positioned, the Exclusive Ant-Man Pop! Vinyl figure was displayed; a helmet-less Ant-Man alongside Funko’s smallest figure to date, miniature Ant-Man!

Nestled to the right-hand side of the Pop! Vinyl figure, were two Funko bobble-head Ant-Man figures. My luck brought me both Ant-Man and Yellowjacket!

Below the vinyl figures, an exclusive Variant Edition of Ant-Man #5 was tucked underneath …

And directly below was another fantastic exclusive T-shirt to round out the box!

After my ups and downs with Loot Crate and NerdBlock, I’m loving the items arriving through the Marvel Collector Corps. In just one month, August will bring another set of exclusives tied to this summer’s epic comic event Secret Wars for Box 3! To sign-up for the Marvel Collector Corps, visit www.collectorcorps.com today!

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NGP Review : Heir To The Jedi

NGP Review : Heir To The Jedi

Out of all the currently released Star Wars canon novels, the concept of Heir to the Jedi was by far the most intriguing and exciting for me as a fan. Following in the steps of Luke Skywalker fresh off the events the Battle of Yavin and the destruction of the first Death Star, I couldn’t wait to dive into the adventures between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back especially following on the heels of it’s two incredible predecessors A New Dawn and Tarkin. Unfortunately, my excitement was short lived.

The first turn off for me wasn't story related, but rather the perspective in which author Kevin Hearne wrote the novel. I've never personally been a fan of fiction in the first person, and even less so with characters I've come to grow and love. More often than not, I feel that authors have a difficult time finding a character's voice in this style, resulting in some rather clunky and cheesy inner monologue and dialogue interaction.

For example, within the first chapter alone, classic gems such as :

“Moisture farming. Spectacularly dull. Some weeks were so boring that I actually looked forward to going to Tosche Station to pick up some … power converters.”

and

“Llanc bustled with smugglers and other ne’er-do-wells in a way that might have moved Ben Kenobi to call it a “wretched hive of scum and villainy,” even if it was quite as wretched as Mos Eisley.”

were randomly interjected into the story, which at times made me roll my eyes to a point where it was almost too painful to continue. My annoyance with the dialogue aside, the bigger issue for me was that Hearne didn’t appear to know what type of story he wanted to tell. Through the first quarter of the novel, Luke, and his Alliance companion Nakari Kelen, are tasked with a mission to investigate a missing ship owned by Nakari’s biotech mougel father, Fayet Kelen, in return for credits needed to upgrade their own craft for the “main mission”. While that’s all well and good, the story takes a very sharp Ridley Scott Prometheus/Alien like turn as the duo finds the abandoned vessel overrun by camouflaged brain sucking alien parasites.

Nakari Kelen

As this mission concludes and the story progresses, Alliance leader, Admiral Akbar, then enlists the talents of Luke and Nakari for a rescue mission, a la every heist movie known to man, to save a Given prisoner by the name of Drusil Bephorin from the clutches of the Galactic Empire in hopes that she will aid the Alliance through her unparalleled skills in cryptography.  At this point, nearly half way through the novel, things finally start to pick up.

Drusil Bephorin

Without disclosing any spoilers, I did find myself questioning some of the character choices that occurred at end of the novel. However, there was also a period of enlightenment, as I began to understand the influences Luke had at this point in his life following the death of Ben Kenobi and how those influences helped shape him into the Jedi he would eventually become.

The novel was saved from disaster thanks to the second act of the story, earning it a 2/5 on the NGP rating scale. If you are looking for a great Luke Skywalker story, look toward Jason Aaron and John Cassaday's Star Wars title user the Marvel Comics banner instead. You'll be far more impressed.

2/5 

Questions or Comments? Sound off in the comments below, or find me on Twitter as @ArchangelEZE! For more exciting news and reviews, follow NGP on Facebook and join me here next month for the next Star Wars canon novel review : Lords Of The Sith!

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We Have Our New Spider-Man!

Marvel and Sony have cast their new Spider-Man and it's Tom Holland. They also announced the director for the new solo Spidey movie, Jon Watts. Watts has directed some independent movies including Cop Car with Kevin Bacon in the lead. 

Tom Holland

Holland will first appear as the Web Head next year in Captain America: Civil War before his own movie in 2017. 

-Lando McFly

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Welcome Back, Frank

It's been officially announced that Punisher, AKA Frank Castle, will be joining season 2 of Daredevil.  He will be portrayed by Jon Bernthal.  

Bernthal is best known for playing Shane on The Walking Dead, as well as appearing in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street and Fury.  

The Punisher has previously been portrayed in movies by Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson. 

Season 2 of Daredevil is set to premier in 2016 exclusively on Netflix. 

-Lando McFly

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Will We Get Our Lady Stoneheart? (SPOILERS)

Will We Get Our Lady Stoneheart? (SPOILERS)

MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SEASON 5 OF GAME OF THRONES AND CORRESPONDING NOVELS. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Since the conclusion of Season 4, Game of Thrones fans have been left wondering if Lady Stoneheart would eventually make her appearance in the critically acclaimed HBO series, or be omitted from the television adaptation of George R.R. Martin's fantasy epic.

With only two episodes left this season, the thought of introducing the character seemed unlikely … that is, until the season finale title was revealed. To fans of the series, episode names and finale titles are incredibly important when it comes to deciphering the context of each episode and can be quite revealing. Especially to those who have read the novels and have somewhat of a grasp as to what may be coming down the pipeline.

The Season 5 finale, entitled “Mother’s Mercy," will debut June 14th at 9pm EST on HBO, and although the title could hold multiple meanings, I, like many others, am holding out hope. Some could argue that the episode title simply refers to the option presented to the currently imprisoned Cersei Lannister, where she ultimately throws herself to the “mercy” of the gods to receive whatever punishment they see fit. Which (SPOILER), in this particular case, is walking through the streets of King’s Landing completely nude; her shame on display for all to see.

However, readers who pay close attention may notice that “Mother Mercy” is also an alias given to Lady Stoneheart, (SPOILER) the reincarnated zombified Catelyn Stark, in the appendix within the pages of A Feast For Crows. So, the question remains … will we get our Lady Stoneheart?

Questions or Comments? Sound off below, or find me on Twitter as @ArchangelEZE and for more exciting news and reviews, follow NGP on Facebook!  

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NGP Review : Tarkin

NGP Review : Tarkin

I’ll be the first to admit that the second published novel under the new Star Wars canon had me skeptical. A story focused solely on Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin seemed a bit of a stretch for me, especially knowing how he would ultimately reach his incendiary demise aboard the first Death Star. However, Tarkin author James Luceno masterfully gives us a tale that truly shines a fascinating light on how Wilhuff Tarkin would become one of the most formidable villains in Star Wars history.

Taking place five years after Star Wars : Episode III Revenge of the Sith, Tarkin begins in the Outer Rim, where we find the Governor, a newly appointed Moff, overseeing a base of operations where parts are being created and assembled for a massive mobile space station …

However, not all is peaceful in the Empire as the myriad species of former Separatist worlds (stripped of weaponry and resources with the death of Count Dooku and formation of the Galactic Empire) are bent on revenge for being left to fend for themselves under Palpatine’s rule and have initialed raids on Imperial depots such as the one under Tarkin’s command.    

Convinced that the completion of the Empire’s ultimate weapon will ultimately crush these lingering pockets of Rebellion, Palpatine pairs his Sith enforcer, Darth Vader, alongside the tactical genius of Tarkin to investigate and extinguish these rising threats.

As a whole, I was really impressed with the expansion Tarkin was able to provide to the New Expanded Universe Canon. Throughout the course of A New Hope, it’s clear that the tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency of Grand Moff Tarkin is a force to be reckoned with within the Galactic Empire. However, we are never given the opportunity to explore how or why Tarkin is the way he is. Filling in this piece of the puzzle alongside yet another unexplored time period in the Star Wars mythos made for an exciting read.

Unlike the building blocks of the Rebellion perspective provided through A New Dawn, Tarkin shows us the story from the villain's point of view at a point in history where the Rebellion has become a growing threat to the Empire as opposed to the nuisance it once was. At times, I even found myself rooting for Tarkin and Vader in their attempts to uncover and obliterate the cunning Rebels though numerous space battles and conspiracies.

Tarkin is another fantastic addition, and comes highly recommended.

4/5

With two strong novels out the gate, I’m excited to see what the next installment holds as I begin Kevin Hearne’s Luke Skywalker centric Heir to the Jedi. Keep an eye on NGP for the next installment, and feel free to post your thoughts and spark a conversation!

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