Castle Series Finale

What's up, everyone? It's been a little while since my last blog post. Anyway, I just watched the series finale of Castle. Yes, after eight seasons, ABC decided to cancel the Nathan Fillion series. It seems like there were two closing scenes filmed. The scene in which Castle and Beckett were shot in their apartment and laying on the floor holding hands for the eighth season finale and the 'seven years later' scene for the series finale. Not sure why the producers decided to include both. Just wanted to throw this out there for anyone who might be interested. That's about it for now. Until next time, behave yourselves and be good to each other. 'Later.

Welcome To the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man

Welcome to another action packed edition of The FanboyNewsDesk Blog, ladies and gents. I watched the new Captain America Civil War trailer yesterday and I want to say that I'm really looking forward to seeing what role our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will be playing in this film and how faithful the story will be to the original Civil War comic story arc. I already know there's a few changes due to studio ownership of certain characters and what went down a few years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary, but I can live with that. I also want to say that I'm really liking the new Spider-Man suit worn by actor Tom Holland who is portraying Peter Parker/Spider-Man this time around. Great throwback to the 1960's and 1970's era Spider-Man comics in which Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr did the artwork for during those time periods. Sort of looks like there's also a nod towards the live action Japanese Spider-Man TV series from the 1980's in there, too. Spidey's moving eyes on the mask are an interesting touch as well. Guessing that this might be the suit that Tony Stark developed for Peter Parker, but then again Parker was a bit of a teenage whiz when it came to science and technology in the comics, so it wouldn't surprise me if he did come up the mask's eye movement tech. Anyway, I just wanted to put my two cents worth on Spidey's introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's long overdue. Thank you, Sony and Disney for working this out. Until next time, be cool to one another, and have a good one. 'Later.

Battlestar Galactica Coming To the Big Screen?

Well, it looks like the "sleeping giant" known as Battlestar Galactica might be stirring once again. It's being reported that Universal Studios is finally in early development stages to bring the TV franchise to the big screen, hot on the heels of Disney/Lucasfilm's most recent installment of the Star Wars saga 'The Force Awakens'. Looks like it might be 1978 all over again with Universal wanting another piece of the SW pie. The Galactica story could be taken in many different directions. We've had Ronald D. Moore's re-imagined version from the mid 2000's for example. Personally, I'd like to see Universal take a page from Disney/Lucasfilm and actually go the continuation route and bring back surviving cast members in their original roles leading a younger generation of viper pilots still facing an old foe, the cylons as the fleet continues its seemingly endless search for the 13th colony, believed to be located on a planet known as Earth. If not a continuation, then maybe a Battlestar Pegasus feature film which could retell the story of the destruction of the twelve colonies of humankind from the Pegasus crew's point of view. Just a couple of ideas to throw out there. Anyway, that's about it for now. It's getting late on my end, so until next time, have a good one. Later.

Star Wars Episode VIII & the Previous Expanded Universe Franchise

Filming on Star Wars Episode VIII has began in London. My theory on Episode VIII is that Rey is Luke's daughter. Yes, that's a popular one, but I have to say that I agree with it. I also want to say that I'm actually glad that the current SW Marvel comics are considered canon by Disney/Lucasfilm. From what I've read of these comics, they're well written. The previous Expanded Universe franchise(now known as Legends) had departed so far away from the source material(the films) that the EU had to be rebooted. Seemed like the publishers of those novels and comics were pretty much slapping the Star Wars brand on every manuscript that passed in their direction. I wish that the novels and comics from that time had been paced a little better. Maybe release a novel every two to three years(just like the movies) with the comics used as filler material in between the novel releases. Anyway, that's just one guy's opinion. That's about it for for this blog entry, kids. Until next time, be good, if you can't be good, then be careful, or at least be good at it. 'Later.

RIP, David Bowie(1947-2016)

Rock icon David Bowie passed away over the weekend after an 18 month battle with cancer. He had just turned 69 on Friday and had just released a new album on that day. There was just something right about paying tribute to Mr. Bowie using this photo of Takars's Microman figures. Might be the way these figures could be used in many different configurations in the same manner David was able to re-invent himself many times over the course of his life and career. Maybe it's the sci-fi aspect of David's early 'Ziggy Stardust' personna and The Microman line. Anyway, Rest in peace, Mr. Bowie and thanks for the great tunes and entertainment you provided over the years.

Star Wars The Force Awakens and Episode VIII

I watched The Force Awakens last Tuesday and I just want to thank Disney, Kathleen Kennedy, JJ Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and the cast for giving us this great film. This is the Star Wars that I grew up with. As a fan of the franchise since 1977,  I have to admit that I got a little choked up a few times during this film. Probably the most moving scene was of course Han Solo's death at the hands of he and Leia's son Ben(aka Kylo Ren who is the film's main villain). This film featured some of Harrison Ford's best work, IMO. Seeing the big three leads from the original trilogy back on the big screen was like seeing old friends. I really like JJ Abrams' old school approach to film making. Seems to me like this film sort of mirrored certain elements of the original trilogy without being a rehash of what had been done before. There was a great blend of action, humor, and dramatic elements which made the original trilogy great. The scenes between Han and Leia were classic SW. Ford and Carrie Fisher managed to pick up where they left off without skipping a beat. Daisy Ridley and John Boyega did a great job bringing the characters of Rey and Fin to life. Thinking BB-8 is now my second favorite droid next to R2-D2 who in the film had powered down, distraught by his master Luke Skywalker's disapearence. I found myself cheering for Artoo as he slowly powered back up during the film, thinking to myself "come on, buddy. You can do it." I'm hoping we see more of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Episode VIII. My prediction is that Episode VIII will focus on Luke like The Force Awakens sort of focused on Han and Chewbaca. Would like to see Billy Dee Williams return as Lando Calrissian. Looks like Lando would certainly have a score to settle. Anyway, that's it for now. Until next time, behave yourselves out there and have a good one, 'later.

CBS' Supergirl and CW's The Flash Possible Crossover?

This could be possible since both shows are set during the same time period, both shows are produced by WB Television and DC, and The CW is co-owned by CBS and Warner Brothers. Both lead characters are likable by fans as are Grant Gustin(The Flash) and Melissa Benoist(Supergirl). Then there is the Glee reunion factor between Gustin and Benoist which would probably get the Glee fans interested. Pretty much a win-win situation for all involved. Anyway, that's about it for now. Til next time, have a good one and behave yourselves, true believers.