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09-29-2022, 07:57 AM | #376 |
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Hugh Jackman and Bautista are both over 50 and still playing Wolverine and Drax... Blade Guy should be fine. Of course Hugh Jackman has been playing Wolverine for 20+ years now and actually peaked as Wolverine in Days of Future Past IMO... not sure how old he was during that film. Screen presence is probably the most important thing when playing a superhero though.
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09-29-2022, 10:54 AM | #377 |
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Haslab and even Kickstarters have been for the most part fluid and flexible. They can and will make alterations. A great example was what happened with the HasLab Unicron. So not surprised what they did. ONly way to salvage this is to reveal the teir thresholds are less but I know that would mean Hasbro would be cutting into their profits on the overall project. Seeing the thread became a movie commentary: I agree with what has been said especially with Disney dictating what it is for mainstream action films. In terms of recent characters last 15 years or so, actors don't need to spend months training in complex and demanding fight coreo anymore. I had wished to see in live action master-level fighting from the likes of Wolverine, Captain America, Moon Knight, and other characters known for their awesome fighting skills in the comics. But we never really got it. We now get heavy edit, heavy CG, shaky cam, very tight closeups with multiple cuts, fight sequences. Sign of the times. |
09-29-2022, 11:22 AM | #378 |
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I think it would have been a strong value add, especially if it was included in the base, but I get not wanting to trade the potential "unreleasable otherwise" figures for a character that is definitely able to survive at retail. As far as Mahershala goes, this seems like a passion project for him, from what I understand he basically used the momentum from his Oscar win to push this movie specifically, he isn't the factor in the movie I'm worried about. Cruise seems to be doing fine with Mission Impossible, Daniel Craig in Bond, Arnold was still putting out good stuff into his late 40s, I think Mahershala will be able to hang. My bigger worry was that they attached a director who hasn't done really anything, let alone an action movie, and that Marvel is gonna turn it into a CGI fest. Get Gareth Evans from The Raid on this, then we could really be cooking with gas. That all said, of all the ways the Blade movie could suck, ending up like a lazy late era Seagal movie is probably the best way it could suck.
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09-29-2022, 11:29 AM | #379 |
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09-29-2022, 12:05 PM | #380 |
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I had wished to see in live action master-level fighting from the likes of Wolverine, Captain America, Moon Knight, and other characters known for their awesome fighting skills in the comics. But we never really got it. We now get heavy edit, heavy CG, shaky cam, very tight closeups with multiple cuts, fight sequences. Sign of the times.
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09-29-2022, 12:14 PM | #381 |
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Age means nothing when it comes to movie magic. Roger Moore was 45 when he took on the role of James Bond even though Bond is supposed to be in his early 30s. Audiences proclaim Tobey Maquire to be the best Spider-Man despite being 30 when he played the 17 year old Peter.
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09-29-2022, 01:05 PM | #382 |
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^Haha! I was with you until you made the comparison to John Wick. Keanu is 58.
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09-29-2022, 01:10 PM | #383 |
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Man I sure hope they do. Take the new and incredible HasLab head (Thank you May Thamtarana!) and drop it on bigger and pinless buck. Maybe the new Vulcan or Renew Your Vows Spidey. I would also really like a wider board.
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09-29-2022, 04:14 PM | #384 |
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I think the Reyes Ghost Rider could support a general release individually. Including Blade would just sweeten the pot adding value and options. They could do a specific modern comic look (a small piece man thing has sort of attached itself to him as a sidekick) and just say "hey obviously we're going to release a Blade again, just not this version" and be done with it. I don't think anyone thinks they'll never release another Silver Surfer because of the Galactus Haslab.
I think it would have been a strong value add, especially if it was included in the base, but I get not wanting to trade the potential "unreleasable otherwise" figures for a character that is definitely able to survive at retail. As far as Mahershala goes, this seems like a passion project for him, from what I understand he basically used the momentum from his Oscar win to push this movie specifically, he isn't the factor in the movie I'm worried about. Cruise seems to be doing fine with Mission Impossible, Daniel Craig in Bond, Arnold was still putting out good stuff into his late 40s, I think Mahershala will be able to hang. My bigger worry was that they attached a director who hasn't done really anything, let alone an action movie, and that Marvel is gonna turn it into a CGI fest. Get Gareth Evans from The Raid on this, then we could really be cooking with gas. That all said, of all the ways the Blade movie could suck, ending up like a lazy late era Seagal movie is probably the best way it could suck. About Mahershala, I agree, I seriously doubt he would be the reason for any movie failing. And, despite his age, I’m very happy he is Blade and hope the movie is executed well. I know Feige didn’t create the phenomenon of sequels, as Hollywood milked franchises long before the MCU showed up. However, Feige has added an insidious, to me, new wrinkle in casting for a decade worth of sequels and taking this approach with nearly every character/franchise. I personally believe this to be a mistake that plays a role in, at the very least, part of the fatigue that is finally setting in with the broader base of MCU fandom. A fatigue that set in with me years ago. Marvel’s tapestry stretches far and wide and rather than seeing multiple movies about the same characters, I’ve long since believed one-offs would make for a welcome change. |
09-29-2022, 05:23 PM | #385 |
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However, Feige has added an insidious, to me, new wrinkle in casting for a decade worth of sequels and taking this approach with nearly every character/franchise. I personally believe this to be a mistake that plays a role in, at the very least, part of the fatigue that is finally setting in with the broader base of MCU fandom. A fatigue that set in with me years ago. Marvel’s tapestry stretches far and wide and rather than seeing multiple movies about the same characters, I’ve long since believed one-offs would make for a welcome change.
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09-29-2022, 05:32 PM | #386 |
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I disagree. I think he was an awful Bond because his movies were full of way too much comedy. I'd like to see real adaptations of Fleming's novels of the movies he did. Okay, to be honest, I'd just like to see 100% accurate adaptations of Fleming's entire books set in their proper time period. It could easily work as an Amazon Prime TV series with 2-3 episodes per book and single episodes for the short stories. This way, they get through the whole thing with one actor over the course of a couple seasons.
Anyway, I do get what you mean about martial art stunts, but an actor can pull off anything these days thanks to wires, CGI, and stuntman. If Tom Cruise can "do his own stunts," anyone up there can. Quote:
. I had wished to see in live action master-level fighting from the likes of Wolverine, Captain America, Moon Knight, and other characters known for their awesome fighting skills in the comics. But we never really got it. We now get heavy edit, heavy CG, shaky cam, very tight closeups with multiple cuts, fight sequences. Sign of the times.
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09-29-2022, 09:05 PM | #387 |
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What does any of this have to do with the Ghost Rider Haslab?
Anyway 5484 Backers at the moment. Pulsecon tomorrow. Of course they aren't going to say anything about how it's doing but they will mention it. Otherwise nothing new to add as I doubt they will promote currently unknown tiers. |
09-29-2022, 09:35 PM | #388 |
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What does any of this have to do with the Ghost Rider Haslab?
Anyway 5484 Backers at the moment. Pulsecon tomorrow. Of course they aren't going to say anything about how it's doing but they will mention it. Otherwise nothing new to add as I doubt they will promote currently unknown tiers. |
09-29-2022, 10:29 PM | #389 |
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Does it matter? It's called a conversation. Maybe you should get some friends in the real world try it some time.
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09-30-2022, 08:56 AM | #390 |
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I personally believe this to be a mistake that plays a role in, at the very least, part of the fatigue that is finally setting in with the broader base of MCU fandom. A fatigue that set in with me years ago. Marvel’s tapestry stretches far and wide and rather than seeing multiple movies about the same characters, I’ve long since believed one-offs would make for a welcome change.
I'd go practical action/martial arts movie with Blade. There are directors out there who can do it, I just don't know if they'd want to play ball with Marvel given all the creative control they have. Back on topic of the Haslab, interested to see where HasCon goes today, the information for the panel says they're gonna talk about this, so maybe they can pull it out from sort of the shitty purgatory it's in. They definitely have the opportunity.
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09-30-2022, 09:09 AM | #391 |
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More on Mahershala Ali's frustration with the Blade movie. Apparently he's not just unhappy with the script - which reportedly only has TWO lackluster action sequences - but also with the whole process of working with Disney overall.
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09-30-2022, 11:07 AM | #392 |
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If they turned Blade into a Buffy-like cringefest I wouldnt be surprised. I also full expect them to introduce his daughter. Setpieces like the meatlocker blood rave from the first movie are unlikely to be surpassed.
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09-30-2022, 03:27 PM | #393 |
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So no new info from the con?
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09-30-2022, 04:00 PM | #394 |
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09-30-2022, 05:09 PM | #395 |
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Also, does anyone else find it weird that there was nothing Ghost Rider related aside from the retro figure? You'd think they'd want to I include soemthing to help push the haslab along even if it wasn't slowly going backwards. |
09-30-2022, 05:58 PM | #396 |
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Nothing is ringing a bell for me either, at least that means Tier 2 isn't Blackheart.
Also, does anyone else find it weird that there was nothing Ghost Rider related aside from the retro figure? You'd think they'd want to I include soemthing to help push the haslab along even if it wasn't slowly going backwards. |
09-30-2022, 07:19 PM | #397 |
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Ok, I see people mentioning Goblin Queen and it does look like the gem on one of her costumes. I spend much time staring at her assets in the past and the gem leaving an impression on me also makes sense. What kinda doesn't make sense is what does the Goblin Queen have to do with Ghost Rider?
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09-30-2022, 08:04 PM | #398 |
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They could have easily sold Goblin Queen in an X-Men wave. She'd be just as popular as Hellfire Jean and her upper-boob. No reason to stick her into a Ghost Rider Haslab unless, oh yeah it's another desperation move like the other reveals. Using sex appeal this time to sell, genius.
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09-30-2022, 08:07 PM | #399 |
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They could have easily sold Goblin Queen in an X-Men wave. She'd be just as popular as Hellfire Jean and her upper-boob. No reason to stick her into a Ghost Rider Haslab unless, oh yeah it's another desperation move like the other reveals. Using sex appeal this time to sell, genius.
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