Now that the first season of the companion series Fear The Walking Dead has come and gone, attention turns back to the main series after the major cliff-hanger Season 5 ended on.
New season premiers are always big for any TV show, so showrunners usually try and make the premier big or they use it to try something new. The Walking Dead went more for the latter in its sixth season premier with its mix of present day and black and white imagery (the latter signifying events that took place before the events in the episode). In my opinion this was a really good idea (especially as they’ve done flashbacks which have confused some fans) so I think doing the black and white imagery was a great way to illustrate the flashback scenes. However, it felt like the episode was split between present events and flashbacks. While I usually like balance in the TV shows I watch, I felt like the novelty and idea wore off after a while and felt we didn’t need as many flashbacks as we got (but that may just be my opinion). I’m not denying that the flashbacks were important but I felt that having half of the episode be present-day and the other half flashbacks after a while got a bit tiresome.
We see Rick Grimes and his group continuing to adjust to life in the Alexandria Safe-Zone, especially after the deaths of Reg and Pete in last season’s finale- they do this by showing that a number of Alexandrians still don’t trust Rick, including a number of new characters and characters we’ve seen before. More on them to follow…
Carter, one of the new characters we’re introduced to, is very much against Rick for most of the episode- this includes a meeting with other Alexandrians and a plot to kill Rick which comes to nothing (but for the comic fans you may have noticed Spencer was part of the meeting). It’s only towards the end of the episode where he starts to redeem himself, but is attacked and bitten by a stray Walker (leaving Rick to stab him to prevent the Walkers from hearing his screams). I have to admit I was surprised they killed off Carter in his first episode. Not only was he played by a fairly well-known actor (Ethan Embry) but there was a lot of publicity on him heading into the season (including an Entertainment Weekly article on some of the new characters). That said, even though he’ll be remembered as a one-episode character he did go through a lot of development in his only episode.
We also see Ron (one of Jessie’s sons who we were introduced to last season) start to turn against Rick, clearly unhappy about his father Pete’s death. We get some interesting scenes with Rick and Ron in the episode (and the talk scene with Rick and Jessie regarding Ron was also interesting) and I’m curious what the showrunners are planning to do with Ron, but I highly doubt it was him blowing the horn at the end of the episode.
We also get introduced to Heath (a popular character from the comic series), who quickly begins to work well with Glenn in the episode. Speaking of Glenn, it looks like Nicholas is trying to redeem himself after their fight in last seasons finale.
However, one character that definitely wasn’t against Rick in this episode was Morgan Jones (showing another San Diego Comic-Con trailer was intended to be mis-leading). It was great to see them back on-screen and working together following the cliff-hanger last season, and I’m looking forward to a lot more scenes with both characters this season (especially now that Lennie James is a main cast member).
I have to admit, the showrunners plan for how Rick and co. were going to lure the Walkers from the quarry was a very clever plan. However, it’s a pity that the plan looks set to fail with that horn (which I mentioned before) going off and will likely lure the Walkers towards the Safe-Zone.
The episode ends with the continued sounds of the horn, with hundreds of Walkers on-screen and heading towards the Alexandria Safe-Zone.
In my opinion, this was an outstanding season premier from The Walking Dead. We get introduced to several new characters (though Carter dies in this episode), the episode carries on from last season’s finale perfectly, the use of black and white imagery to indicate flashbacks was a great idea (though maybe there were too many flashbacks) and the episode ends on a big cliff-hanger. It’s likely the next episode will focus on the characters who stayed at the Safe-Zone and didn’t go to the quarry.
My rating: 9/10
By Ruari Williamson
*The opinions in this article are of the writer and do not represent the views of all of the Everything Geek Podcast staff*.
Marvel Comics will be going back to the Prequel Trilogy era, more specifically the time between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones with a five-issue miniseries focusing on Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Here is the a short description for the the five-issue miniseries by the writer of the story – Charles Soule:
“The miniseries is set three years into Anakin’s training under Obi-Wan — something he promised the dying Qui-Gon he would do — at a peacetime period where the Jedi are at the height of their power and many feel Anakin is destined to do an enormous amount of good for the universe.
He and Obi-Wan are in a spaceship heading back to a diplomatic fleet when they get a distress call from a remote deserted planet. When they land, the Jedi find a mountainous place with deep valleys containing huge roiling clouds of green mist that cover the surface. “It’s a place that’s designed to have many, many secrets,” Soule says, “and it does.
While they go on their mission, it’s interspersed with flashbacks showing how the title’s main stars reached a personal crisis point between them.”
The upcoming mini series is set to be released in January of next year. The miniseries will be written by Charles Soule (Star Wars: Lando) with artwork by Marco Checchetto (Star Wars: Shattered Empire).
It is very interesting and refreshing to have Marvel go back to this part of the Star Wars timeline. Due to all of the previous Expanded Universe material being made non-canon and will appear under the Legends banner, the time period between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones has no stories set in it as part of the new canon.
Thoughts on this announcement? Are you excited for this comic series?
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By Dan Georgiev
Recent rumours indicated that the Wonder Woman movie, which will be directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster), would be set in the present day and during World War I. Now, it is being said that a third time period will be included in the movie, a time period that is further back in time than the two.
“We’ve now learned from a well-placed source (who will remain anonymous) that Wonder Woman will, in fact, take place in three distinct time periods,” Den of Geek reports. “It’s even possible, we’re told, that the story will move through a different time period for each act.”
According to Den of Geek, the movie might begin on the island of Themyscira – the home of Princess Diana aka Wonder Woman.
After this, the film would go to 1916 and the middle of World War I. Eventually the movie will transition to present day and that is where it will tie into the event of Justice League Part One.
Den of Geek also add: “We’re also hearing that, to go with the three separate time periods, there’s the possibility that Wonder Woman’s outfit will change to reflect each setting.”
The movie is scheduled to begin filiming this November so we might get confirmation on this rumor very soon.
The solo movie about Wonder Woman is set to be released on June 23rd, 2017.
Thoughts on this rumor? Would you like to see Wonder Woman’s home in the upcoming movie?
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By Dan Georgiev
Sources from Den of Geek have teased how the fastest man alive could look in the DC Cinematic Universe when Ezra Miller plays him on the big screen:
“Understandably, they’re seeking to avoid “any comparison to the well designed and received TV version,” we’re told. To ring the changes, they’re aiming to create a more “tech-based” suit that will look quite different from the burgundy leather outfit designed by Colleen Atwood for the series. Instead, this one will look more “like armor.”
Some fans have connected the idea of an armoured Flash to the game “Injustice: Gods Among Us“. The game did feature several different outfits for the speedster, meaning there are multiple choices to choose from for the movie look.
Thoughts on this rumour? What kind of suit would you like to see the Flash wear?
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By Dan Georgiev
F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton) confirmed via his twitter account that he will be directing Fast and Furious 8.
The announcement came after he attended meetings with Vin Diesel, and formal negotiations to become the franchise’s newest director.
He tweeted:
“Cant ask for better partners than Vin [Diesel], Neal [Moritz] & Universal. Excited to bring u the next chapter of the #FastFamily saga.”
Fast and Furious 8 is set to be released on April 4, 2017.
Thoughts on this announcement?
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By Mairin Byrne
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is set to premier in Los Angeles on December 14th, as announced by Disney and Lucasfilm earlier this week.
A London premiere is set to follow, as is a worldwide press tour.
To keep in line with their secrecy when it comes to details about The Force Awakens, press screening and cast and crew interviews will be extremely limited prior to the film’s official release on December 18th.
Thoughts on this announcement?
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By Mairin Byrne
On the next LIVE guest interview from the Everything Geek Podcast which will take place tomorrow, we’ll be interviewing actress Ann Mahoney! Ann is best-known for playing Olivia in The Walking Dead. Her other notable roles include Rita Walachowski in Barefoot, Coach Lisa in Big Momma’s House 2, Beth in Rectify, Jenna in the Frankenstein TV movie, Mabel in Hart of Dixie and Astrid in Flakes. We’ll be taking YOUR questions for Ann as well, so if you have any questions for Ann on any of her roles, please leave them in the comments or call-in when we look for questions or call-ins from our listeners on Channel1138! Ann’s full list of credits can be found here:
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By Ruari Williamson
PS: The interview will take place tomorrow at 8:30pm UK/3:30pm Eastern/2:30pm Central/12:30noon Pacific.
The Everything Geek Podcast is DELIGHTED to announce that actress Gabriele Fritz is the next actress we’re confirming for a celebrity guest interview on the podcast!
Gabriele is best-known for her work as Nymphadora Tonks’ Picture Double on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Her other notable roles include Audrey Heller’s Aide in 24, Elaine in Mile High, Kate Smith in Modern Toss and Space Operations Manager in The Grand Tour.
We’re looking forward to chatting with and interviewing Gabriele on the podcast. If you have any questions for Gabriele please feel free to leave them in the comments. We’ll make sure to post updates once a date is confirmed for Gabriele to be on the podcast.
By Ruari Williamson
Continuing on with our guest announcements, and we’ve got another great guest announcement coming tomorrow!
This guest is an actress who worked on a couple of the latter films. However, this will also be a different type of guest for us as well as her being an actress- her role was as a picture double for one of the memorable supporting characters.
I’m looking forward to announcing who this guest is!
By Ruari Williamson
Recently it was rumoured that an X-Men TV show was in the works, and now the news has been made official (with a twist). Not one, but two X-Men themed shows have been announced!
Marvel officially announced both shows, titled Legion and Hellfire respectively. Details on both are below:
Legion- Based on Professor X’s son David Haller.
Hellfire- Based on the villainous group known as The Hellfire Club.
A description of Legion’s pilot reads as follows:
“The pilot introduces the story of David Haller: Since he was a teenager, David has struggled with mental illness. Diagnosed as schizophrenic, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. But after a strange encounter with a fellow patient, he’s confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real.”
A number of the crew members have also been revealed- Noah Hawley (Fargo, Bones) serves as Executive Producer, along with Lauren Shuler Donner (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Wolverine), Bryan Singer (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Superman Returns), Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Martain), Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Daredevil), Jim Chory (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Daredevil) and John Cameron (Fargo, The Big Lebowski).
Nick Grad, Co-President Original Programming at FX Networks and FX Productions, had the following to say:
“Legion is just the sort of ambitious story that Noah excels at. His adaption of Fargo for television was one of the most acclaimed television events in recent memory. It’s also an honor to partner with Marvel on Legion and to enlist such an accomplished team of Executive Producers to create this pilot.”
Fox’s Hellfire series takes place in the 1960’s (same era as the 2011 film X-Men: First Class), so fans can look forward to a modern-day show and a series set in the past.
A synopsis for the series reads as follows:
“Set in the late 1960s, the series — which will be produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Marvel Television, with 20th Century Fox handling the physical production — follows a young Special Agent who learns that a power-hungry woman with extraordinary abilities is working with a clandestine society of millionaires – known as “The Hellfire Club” – to take over the world.”
David Madden, Fox Broadcasting Companies President, is quoted as saying the following:
“We are thrilled to partner with Marvel to bring this world to television and build upon the vibrant mythology that has captivated fans for years. These powerful and dynamic characters are complicated and larger-than-life, the pace and visual imagination are unrelenting, and the story takes place during one of the most explosive eras in recent history. We are so looking forward to working with this incredibly talented team.”
Thoughts on this news?
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