And we’re done. Great episode again. Having an extended final episode was a good choice. I definitely think out of all the episodes, this one had the best pacing of the season. Loved Rogue doing a “Remember It” callback. All the Xavier/Magneto stuff was excellent and the show managed to get me to actually tear up again (for the second time after Gambit’s death) with the goodbye scene in the diner with Cable.
This was a great season. I genuinely did not expect such all around fantastic animation quality when this was first announced. My only minor criticisms ultimately stem from the same underlying issue which is the rapid pacing of most of the episodes which caused some of the plot lines (especially the Storm and Madelyn Pryor ones) to be a little rushed. Other than that the Motendo section, while fun, just seemed out of place. Overall I think this is a great show and am really looking forward to season 2. I read that Rogue’s VA has already finished recording her lines so I hope it doesn’t take multiple years to release.
Rooster Teeth was a web-based media company most famous for the web serieses Red vs. Blue and RWBY. They started out on April 1, 2003 with the very first episode of Red vs. Blue, a machinima web series that was based on, and used models from, Halo. Eventually, they got very popular and expanded their operations over the years....
Inside Out is my favourite Pixar film of the last decade so I’m cautiously optimistic about the sequel. I’m really hoping Pixar knocks it out of the park especially considering their last 2 films were pretty disappointing in my opinion.
Fishflies #6 - Nearing the end of this 7 parter. A kid is shot, the shooter turns into a…thing…, the thing links up with an outcast little girl who identifies with the outcast criminal, somehow this all connects to previous cases and a darker secret in the town that I don’t know yet....
Oh Briar #5 is out. It’s been a year since #4 but I remember liking the first arc. I think the hype for it was kind of killed by the release schedule.
Doom #1 was pretty good but the plot was a little thin. I feel like it was carried insanely hard by the art.
X-Men: Forever #4 - A very important moment for a bunch of main characters that gets some real emotion out of me. Unfortunately it continues to struggle with the incredibly rushed feeling of the Fall of X.
Scavenger’s Reign was my favourite animated show from last year. Hopefully Netflix gives it a season 2. At the very least it should get more views being on Netflix now.
Seems like there’s going to be 20 one-to-three-minute shorts. Do you prefer that or want fewer, longer episodes? I’m not a parent and have only seen a handful of episodes so I’m not sure what the fan preference is.
Oh man, please be good. I’m feeling the beginnings of some hype.
Edit: Okay so I actually read the article. Doesn’t seem like Peter Jackson is actually going to be directing (at least not yet). And the first movie is about Gollum . Hype levels have plummeted. I have faith that they’ll try to do their best but man I really hate how they’ve approached this franchise. More and more I think Christopher Tolkein was right when he talked about negative aspects about the mass commercialization of his father’s work.
God the action in this show is so good. They really utilize the medium of animation at its best during those scenes. Loved the Jean and Sinister fight in particular. The character drama is on point as always. My only minor criticism is I do wish they showed a little more the consequences of Magneto’s actions. We see the consequences of the attack on Genosha directly but less so the global EMP. How many millions immediately died from that? Likely including the mutants on Genosha that might be on life support or need supplies that are no longer easily accessible.
Also really appreciate the fact that Bastion’s ideal world basically represents 1950s Americana. That’s so funny and topical.
Dialogue stays winning. The perfect amount of awesome and superhero cheese:
Haha yup. Xavier is definitely a yapper so I feel for Magneto there. I guess only Xavier could get Magneto to forgo his standard Shakespearean way of talking.
The original Despicable Me was a movie I thoroughly enjoyed. And the second one was pretty good too. It frustrates me that the focus has shifted so much to the Minions and that such a massive chunk of the marketing for this doesn’t even have Gru in it.
I’m primarily an actor in LA, but recently went behind the camera to make my first short film “Kodar: The Primordial God of Light and Ether”, starring Maddie Ziegler. Ask me anything!
Hi Will, really liked the short film. How long does something like this take to create? I assume it starts with writing a script and then all the way to when it’s ready for release.
Filmax Nabs Global Rights to ‘The Light of Aisha,’ a CG Family Feature Showcasing Spain’s Rich Arab History (variety.com)
Ultraman: Rising | Official Trailer (www.youtube.com)
X-Men '97 - S1E10 - "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" Discussion Thread (i.imgur.com)
Air Date: May 15, 2024...
Today (2024-05-15) is Rooster Teeth's final day of operation. (lemmy.ml)
Rooster Teeth was a web-based media company most famous for the web serieses Red vs. Blue and RWBY. They started out on April 1, 2003 with the very first episode of Red vs. Blue, a machinima web series that was based on, and used models from, Halo. Eventually, they got very popular and expanded their operations over the years....
Are you looking forward to the new Inside Out sequel? (i.imgur.com)
Inside Out is my favourite Pixar film of the last decade so I’m cautiously optimistic about the sequel. I’m really hoping Pixar knocks it out of the park especially considering their last 2 films were pretty disappointing in my opinion.
‘Asterix, The Kingdom of Nubia’ Hits Cannes Market With ‘The Count of Monte-Cristo’ Writers; SND Boarding Sales (variety.com)
ComicList: New Comic Book Releases List for 05/15/2024 (gocollect.com)
Fishflies #6 - Nearing the end of this 7 parter. A kid is shot, the shooter turns into a…thing…, the thing links up with an outcast little girl who identifies with the outcast criminal, somehow this all connects to previous cases and a darker secret in the town that I don’t know yet....
‘Lord of the Rings’ Anime Feature, DC’s ‘Creature Commandos’ Set for Warner Bros. Presentation at Annecy (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
cross-posted from: feddit.uk/post/11840843...
Why ‘Blood of Zeus’ Is More Interested in Riffing on Greek Mythology (www.indiewire.com)
THE EVERYTHING IS OK SHOW | Short Film (www.youtube.com)
Are trailers revealing too much again nowadays? (filmstories.co.uk)
Recent trailers have revealed plot points that would normally be considered spoilers. Should studios stop doing this?
Spanish Animation Wins Big at the Quirino Awards With Gongs for ‘Robot Dreams’ ‘Jasmine & Jambo,’ ‘Sultana’s Dream’ (variety.com)
I’ve only seen Robot Dreams out of this list and that was phenomenal. Definitely adding some of these other winners to my list of things to watch.
‘Scavengers Reign’ Season 1 Heads to Netflix After Cancellation at Max, Season 2 Not Yet Greenlit (variety.com)
Scavenger’s Reign was my favourite animated show from last year. Hopefully Netflix gives it a season 2. At the very least it should get more views being on Netflix now.
"Batman: Caped Crusader" Premieres Aug. 1, 2024 On Prime Video, First Images Revealed (dcanimated.com)
‘Bluey’ Shorts Set To Premiere This Summer On Disney+ & Disney Jr. (deadline.com)
Seems like there’s going to be 20 one-to-three-minute shorts. Do you prefer that or want fewer, longer episodes? I’m not a parent and have only seen a handful of episodes so I’m not sure what the fan preference is.
Peter Jackson Working on New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films for Warner Bros., Targeting 2026 Debut (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
X-Men '97 - S1E9 - "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2" Discussion Thread (i.imgur.com)
Air Date: May 8, 2024...
Official Poster for Despicable Me 4 (i.imgur.com)
The original Despicable Me was a movie I thoroughly enjoyed. And the second one was pretty good too. It frustrates me that the focus has shifted so much to the Minions and that such a massive chunk of the marketing for this doesn’t even have Gru in it.
[Clip] Season 2 Sneak Peek | My Adventures With Superman (www.youtube.com)
This is an uninterrupted 3 minute clip from the new season. Don’t watch if you’re sensitive to spoilers.
Hi I'm Will Ropp! Ask me anything! (youtu.be)
I’m primarily an actor in LA, but recently went behind the camera to make my first short film “Kodar: The Primordial God of Light and Ether”, starring Maddie Ziegler. Ask me anything!