The Nerdz Lounge.

Yeah, the IR was cool in that first one. I have to give the Matrix props, it has always been a multi-culti series from the start. The runner was cool. The whole machines having a creator and a conscience was kind of counter to the logic of the films, I thought. It kind of humanized them, but I would expect that more from humanized machines, a la Blade Runner, than I would from the mindless killing machines of the Matrix.

 

The agents weren't mindless

 

True. I was thinking more of sentinels. And only Smith had anything approaching a personality. But in the animated version the two vignettes that illustrate how the whole war began has this narrative about the machines rebelling against servitude and forming their own nation and the nation entering into conflict with the human nations, etc. It made them seem more human than the humans.

 

yeah makes no sense since they really don't require anything. They don't have emotions nor have any physical needs.

 

But I can't front, I saw a cheap used copy of the dvd and bought it without thinking twice, lol. Now I'm just waiting for Riddick and The Counselor.

 

The Counselor looks amazing fam

Right up your alley. Made me think if I had to disappear could I

 

Yeah, but Michael Fassbender apparently never got the memo: Javier Bardem is NOT a villain to be trifled with. Just ask Josh Brolin...

 

lol the same people made No Country For Old Men too right

 

He'd be perfect for the John Stewart/Green Lantern role too actually. But his role as Spawn wasn't bad. If they do a reboot and follow the formula of the comic book series, he can pull of a very powerful and deadly hero.

 

The Legend of Zelda Timeline

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James Spader cast as Ultron in the Avengers sequel.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=47601



I think this is a really good casting choice. The dry arrogant way he talks will fit the character well. And of course all the physical stuff with be mo-cap'd or CGI'd in.


Avengers 2: Electric Boogaloo hit's theaters in 2015!

 

Hmmm. Hadn't really thought about who would be voicing Ultron. Yeah, he'll do a great job.

 

Same writer, different directors. Last time it was the Coen Brothers, this time it's Ridley Scott.

 

An interesting opinion piece from Black Folks Making Comics .com blog site.


After Affleck: Casting The Justice League

There was such a brouhaha after Warner Bros announced that actor/writer/director/producer Ben Affleck has been cast as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the upcoming sequel to Man of Steel, coming out in July 2015. Most of the “fanic” comes from the earliest superheroic role Mr. Affleck headlined, Daredevil. He wasn’t completely bad in the film. The script, written and directed by the guy who created Grumpy Old Men and Big Bully, wasn’t the best by any stretch, and it was filled with corny, cartoonish performances and scenes. I still shudder at that fight between Elektra and Matt in the play park. That said, Daredevil wasn’t the best superhero film ever made, and it’s far from being the worse.

Right now, they’re franchise building at Warner Bros., building a cinematic universe but one piece at a time. In time, they’ll eventually get to a Justice League film. Could there be stand-alone films featuring the heroes? Maybe. But in the meantime, here’s who I’d think would be an ideal Justice League roster:

Superman
Batman
Wonder Woman
Green Lantern (John Stewart)
The Flash (Barry Allen)
Vixen
Aquaman



Now, you may be wondering why my list looks like this. I’ll explain. I think the lineup should include the heavy hitters and something familiar to the audiences as well as the comic readers. I also feel that the lineup should be racially diverse as well, thus the John Stewart version of Green Lantern and Vixen.

Considering Arrow is building itself into something stronger than Smallville, perhaps using League standouts like Green Arrow and Black Canary might be problematic considering TV audiences would be expecting them in the movie. Heck, there are still people who felt Tom Welling should have played Superman in Superman Returns over Brandon Routh, but I digress.

I also wanted characters that bring something new and unique to the lineup. Martian Manhunter is pretty much a shape-shifting Superman who’s afraid of fire and loves Oreos. Captain Marvel, er, um, Shazam is a kid with Superman’s power set and without his weaknesses. Green Arrow is a more liberal Batman with a Robin Hood fetish. I don’t want other aliens on the roster because, for now, one alien (Superman) is enough, so no Thangarians like the Hawks.

I also wanted the roster to be relatively youthful. With the exception of the 41-year old Ben Affleck, most of the cast are between their late 20s and early 30s. They’re pretty much all knee-deep in the 18-49 demographic of the film.

I’ll stop procrastinating and put the names of folks I’d cast as the Justice League:







Gemma Arterton as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman

Ms Arterton is a classically-trained English actress who is earning her action chops in recent roles. Even though she was initially being considered as Black Widow in Iron Man 2 and Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises, Gemma has been a Bond girl (Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solace), a priestess of Hera (Io in Clash of the Titans), a bounty hunter in search of witches and demons (Gretel in Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters), and a Disney princess, well, a warrior princess in a Disney movie (Tamina in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time). Ms. Arterton’s about to breakout in another role this fall in Runner Runner co-starring Justin Timberlake and some guy name Ben Affleck. She’s tough, physically built, quite feminine, a talented actress, and could play the role of Wonder Woman with ease.

Chadwick Boseman as John Stewart/Green Lantern

Mr. Boseman’s not quite a household name just yet, but given his star-making role in the critically-acclaimed Jackie Robinson biopic 42, he’s definitely getting there. Mostly seen in smaller TV roles, this rising star fits both the build and the presence of the former Marine turned architect turned Green Lantern who is without fear and willing to shine a light on Batman’s BS.

Robert Sheehan as Barry Allen/The Flash

Most of you know this Irish actor from his role of the pick-and-mix-stealing, slightly perverted, obnoxious jerk Nathan from Misfits while some of you may know him as Darren Trecy from Love/Hate. Some folks are being introduced to him this weekend in the first Mortal Instruments film, City of Bones. Mr. Sheehan is a versatile, talented actor who could pull off any role, whether it’s a timid booknerd, a troublemaking thug, a homeless prostitute, or a smart-aleck immortal jerkass. I don’t think the Flash’s impending live-action spinoff would be conflicting with a role in the Justice League movie. Heck, it could only help expand his visibility.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Mari Jiwe-McCabe/Vixen

An English Shakespearean actress who has worked under the direction of Tom Hanks, J.J. Abrams, and Tim Kring, Ms. Mbatha-Raw has been gaining the respect of her peers and the attention of the entertainment world. She starred in the action spy series Undercovers and the thriller Touch and working on a historical drama called Belle where she’s playing the lead character, Dido Elizabeth Belle. Ms. Mbatha-Raw has a diverse range of dialects and would be perfect in the role of the animal-powered heroine.

Taylor Kitsch as Arthur Curry/Aquaman

Talented Canadian actor known by a lot of TV watchers as Tim Riggins on Friday Night Lights and moviegoers as Gambit in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the title character in John Carter. Hollywood wants him to be a star, and he’s definitely poised for great things. Taking on the role of the king of Atlantis would definitely boost his star-power.

Picking a cast of actors because of their talents and their adaptability for the role, not just because they’re “an A-lister” or “pretty.” What a concept.

 

^^^^
I like a lot of those ideas, especially the idea of Vixen. However Aquaman is lame, and Taylor Kitsch is lamer. I would go with Martian Manhunter and cast Kevin Grevioux from Underworld



Also, have you heard this dudes voice? It is unreal!

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Tell me that's not a Comic book voice.

 

I have nothing but mad respect for Kevin Grevioux. A true sci-fi/horror/fantasy/comic fan/nerd. He's been in many sci-fi/horror/fantasy films as well as the actual creator for the whole Underworld concept and as touched on in that clip, the upcoming "I Frankenstein" movie that was based on a graphic novel he wrote & created.


Aquaman has had his high & lows as a character. From what I've seen currently he's on a high mark, so if they did use him it would probably be the current take with bits of the other strong takes that have been done on him. I do like the idea of having Superman being the only alien that would be on the team, at least for now.

 

Dude is officially my hero now. Its hard to find great black creative types in sci-fi

 

Why is vixen in there?

despite the majority of the black fan base being male, vixen will likely be the only black character. that's what I suspect. You know how hollywood follows that token black rule. Remember avengers!


oh and remember this?




What is the purpose of a reboot if you are not going to go with it?

Vixen is not well known. Cyborg is. In fact, he is the only DC character in an animated tv show excluding mr.Terrific that is on tv.

 

He totally kicks ass. Raze!

 

Umm....did you read the piece? It's not an official casting. It's a black artist/fan giving his take on how he would do the Justice League movie. He put Vixen in the mix because :

1: She was actually in the Justice League on more than one occasion. Remember the Justice League animated series? They did the whole John Stewart/Hawkgirl/Vixen triangle that ran for the whole Justice League Unlimited run. So she has "recognition" to many comic & cartoon fans.

2: Diversity both in race & female membership.