Clones, Cats, & Movie Facts
What do clones, cats, and the upcoming Frontiers movie have in common?
Well... Nothing, really.
They do however, share the distinct privilege of being part of what kept me entertained over the last week. Something everyone should strive for, of course.
Now, I've probably spent WAY to much time here talking about my latest obsession - Ultimate Spider-Man, but I have to say - the latest issue (#99 for those keeping track) blew me away. It was the most twists & turns I've ever seen in a comic, TV series, movie... Whatever. The big arc at the moment is the Ultimate re-telling of Marvel's infamous clone saga. The original concept saw a clone of Peter Parker's come in, become the Scarlet Spider, and then briefly assume the Spider-Man identity, all while a failed, deformed clone tried to make both their lives hell.
It's much more complicated than that, but I don't have 80 years to write a re-cap.
The Ultimate version so far is nothing short of excellent. They've taken the bare bones of the original, and shortened it into a series of shock after shock, after bombshell after bombshell. Talk about not knowing where something is headed. My God... I'm completely lost. You can read the issue, and a much more detailed recap for yourself at: http://home.ec.rr.com/nx84/usm_99.html
Okay... Next up, those cats. Well, not cats exactly, but Panthers. The Carolina Panthers, who recorded win #3 of the NFL preseason last Thursday night against Miami. Man... could this really be the year? They look as good as I've ever seen any team.
Just read the latest update to the Frontiers movie script, and it's starting to come together nicely. I won't speculate on when it'll be released, but expect a few hints and teasers in the next week or so that should help shed some light on its plot.
I just read over at TrekWeb that Paramount has contacted Shatner & Nimoy about Star Trek XI. Now, I'd like to see them back as much as anyone else, but I hope they're not actually going to be the stars of this thing. There are plenty of younger actors that could step into those roles well, and while they may never be like the originals, it'd be better than two 70-year-old men trying to play action hero - because you know that's what we're going to get with any Trek movie - action. It was the problem the TNG films faced - too much action, and not enough of what made the series to popular in the first place - the characters.
Thankfully, the Frontiers movie doesn't have that problem. There's plenty of both.
Well... Nothing, really.
They do however, share the distinct privilege of being part of what kept me entertained over the last week. Something everyone should strive for, of course.
Now, I've probably spent WAY to much time here talking about my latest obsession - Ultimate Spider-Man, but I have to say - the latest issue (#99 for those keeping track) blew me away. It was the most twists & turns I've ever seen in a comic, TV series, movie... Whatever. The big arc at the moment is the Ultimate re-telling of Marvel's infamous clone saga. The original concept saw a clone of Peter Parker's come in, become the Scarlet Spider, and then briefly assume the Spider-Man identity, all while a failed, deformed clone tried to make both their lives hell.
It's much more complicated than that, but I don't have 80 years to write a re-cap.
The Ultimate version so far is nothing short of excellent. They've taken the bare bones of the original, and shortened it into a series of shock after shock, after bombshell after bombshell. Talk about not knowing where something is headed. My God... I'm completely lost. You can read the issue, and a much more detailed recap for yourself at: http://home.ec.rr.com/nx84/usm_99.html
Okay... Next up, those cats. Well, not cats exactly, but Panthers. The Carolina Panthers, who recorded win #3 of the NFL preseason last Thursday night against Miami. Man... could this really be the year? They look as good as I've ever seen any team.
Just read the latest update to the Frontiers movie script, and it's starting to come together nicely. I won't speculate on when it'll be released, but expect a few hints and teasers in the next week or so that should help shed some light on its plot.
I just read over at TrekWeb that Paramount has contacted Shatner & Nimoy about Star Trek XI. Now, I'd like to see them back as much as anyone else, but I hope they're not actually going to be the stars of this thing. There are plenty of younger actors that could step into those roles well, and while they may never be like the originals, it'd be better than two 70-year-old men trying to play action hero - because you know that's what we're going to get with any Trek movie - action. It was the problem the TNG films faced - too much action, and not enough of what made the series to popular in the first place - the characters.
Thankfully, the Frontiers movie doesn't have that problem. There's plenty of both.
posted by Jay Everington at 11:34 AM
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