TonySpike: guys, check out this exclusive footage from BvS released by Zack Synder himself. Soooo Epic! The footage is called "The Bat is Dead"! @minemrys
the clip's so funny. It sh0ws supes courting wayne warning, that he's the new g0dfather in turn and bats being a grizzled mafia boss says Bleep it, s0n.
sage1000: I'm a DC fan but saying MCU doesn't have source material is wrong and also irrelevant. Secret Wars, Disassembled, Inhumans, Secret invasion, Fear Itself, etc also they can simply expand and go beyond the comics bringing something that the comic world lacks, a sense of aging as old characters contract expire and new actors are brought in to take their places, I'm talking replacing Cap with Bucky (already rumored), bringing the younger characters like the Runaways and Ms Marvel etc. So yeah Marvel is okay on that point.
As for DC, yeah they have some really great story possibilities. With the separate universes they have going on with their various franchises like Arrow/Flash being different from Supergirl being different from their Movie world. The chance of a Infinite Crisis uniting all this together on screen causes me to salivate. Other stories like Throne of Atlantis, Amazo Virus, Darkseid War, Forever Evil that are coming out of the New 52 will make great movies not to talk of classics like Kingdom Come (Just imagine how awesome that story would be),World War 3 etc.This is not taking into concern their other franchises that are so completely different.
At the end of the day I want both companies to succeed as that is when the audience will get the best as they would struggle to outdo each other creatively bringing out the best movies for us to enjoy.
replacing the present mcu actors would hurt the box office as their characters aren't that unique en0ugh to warrant attenti0n. Imagine ir0n man without RDJ or thor without hemsworth or loki without hiddlest0n. Their source material aren't that enticing. Their best source material is in x men or st0ries that feature the x men.
TonySpike: Justice league will smash the box office and redefine superhero genre. This will technically render Marvel an amateur. Unfortunately, Marvel is at the tail end of their universe with few stories left to tell. Bro, I think you should change the title of this thread to reflect the general DC universe.
one thing the mcu actually lack is st0ry and source materials. Dc is full of it namely <crisis, infinite crisis, in the brightest day, in the blackest night--the one i wish they'll adapt to end the dceu, flashpoint paradox, injustice gods am0ng us, batman bey0nd etc that i cant remember or type> let al0ne they could even borrow fr0m the jl cart0on or the Arthurian legend. Do you kn0w WB can do a knight of the roundtable film of king arthur, m0rgana, merlin, m0rdred that could fit into the dceu? They can use it to introduce other jl heroes such as etrigan the dem0n, shining knight who was a knight of the roundtable at king arthur's court. They could even use the film to make m0rgana a future JUSTICE LEAGUE villain and tie her story around enchantress of suicide squad and the upc0ming JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK. Dc has en0ugh material without having to rely 0nly on darkseid like Marvel is doing with Than0s. If i were WB i'll make darkseid the jl part 1 and 2 in phase 1 to show he's just a stepping st0ne to piss off Disney.
TonySpike: Justice league will smash the box office and redefine superhero genre. This will technically render Marvel an amateur. Unfortunately, Marvel is at the tail end of their universe with few stories left to tell. Bro, I think you should change the title of this thread to reflect the general DC universe.
i just hope and wish they keep the s0undtrack of the justice league cart0on opening track and they show us Cavill, Affleck, Miller, Gadot, Ray fisher and M0moa walking majestically either at the end of BvS or begining of JUSTICE LEAGUE. I would give anything for that epic feeling. Even if bvs is bad which am sure wouldn't, that will redeem it. How do i change the thread title?
TonySpike: I personally think a lot of peeps are hoping this movie will fail, especially many open and closet Marvel fans. I don't know what they stand to gain though. This movie has received so many unusual critique just because of sneak peek trailers, which many have used to judge the yet-to-be released movie. That's why I think lot of surprises coming from this movie will render many spellbound. For instance, I foresee that doomsday might not feature in this movie...If true, this will change the outlook of the movie because that will be a huge surprise!
ah, still talking about this d0omsday thing? Its d0omsday. Supes going to pseudo die in the film. Whether 1.5 billi0n or n0t, its g0ing to make m0ney. As 4 the haters f*ck them. Bvs will be a c0ntroversial film of critical acclaim. There's a reas0n affleck and terrio are in this and n0t goyer. Fr0m a recent interview, snyder says he doesn't want to f*ck this up and he's trying to keep the DCEU as ic0nic and legendary as the harry potter and l0rd of the rings franchise. Remember, this is the only franchise in WB's hands worth making m0ney and a less0n fr0m the ab0ve menti0ned films, they d0n't want to mess this up. Its n0t g0ing to be like M0S as in making M0S they didn't have in mind the th0ught of a universe. It was a one off thing, lets do this and see if it makes m0ney, if it does we make an0ther. N0w its different. N0w they care. And 4 them to c0ntinue making m0ney, they want to go all in. Check the pr0ducti0n time of each m0vie apart fr0m M0S its a 1 year 4 pre producti0n, why? Thats the fun questi0n and fun part.
There's a new tv spot guys. Its the batm0bile chase scene. Guys am starting to love this superman. N0thing hurts him. N0t even the batm0bile bats hits him with.
TonySpike: Nobody from WB or DC confirmed that Doomsday will feature. Even Zack Synder didn't confirm any of the rumours as at yesterday. But it's just 10 weeks away, we shall see it at the cinema!
oh my God. S0mething that was 3 years then is n0w 10 weeks? Great. Its d0omsday. One of the pr0ducers c0nfirmed it.
100naira: Hahahahaha are you even reading what you type? Doomsday's brother? Really? They will risk a less known villain who doesn't even exist in this big project? Bro that's doomsday alright,it's even on the movie's Wikipedia page. We also know that apart from aquaman and cyborg making appearances, the flash will also show up.They shouldn't have released that last trailer cos it ruined all anticipations for the movie, in fact it should be renamed "Batman vs Superman; Rise of Doomsday".
By the way this is how doomsday looks like in the 2013 batman/superman comic edition. You can notice the resemblance to the one in the trailer.
uhm i guess u quoted the wr0ng pers0n. I kn0w its d0omsday and neva doubted it. I think u meant T0ny spike.
Omoluabi16: Captain America. civil war all the way!! One of the most anticipated films of 2016.
am n0t that hyped 4 civil war. I feel like its the usual t0ny and rogers brawl with a few of their pawns. I've watched the m0vie already. Its avengers mixed with the winter soldier.
[quote author=TonySpike post=41765633]Guys, what if doomsday isn't in BvS but some other creature from DC new 52? I would like us to read the opinion of this movie analyst
I remember saying this creature was the wraith but this time around, there are enough facts to show that this might not be doomsda its d0omsday bro. Its c0nfirmed. I have a feeling supes g0ing to die in this film and s0mehow be resurrected by darkseid in jl as his pawn just like in the superman animated tv
TonySpike: Hey guys, what do you think about Marvels plan to hurt DC by releasing Daredevil season 2 on the same date as BvS? Is Marvel trying to start a war?
that would have being silly 4 marvel. Few actually watch tv series so it'll have been their l0ss.
TonySpike: Again, i mentioned the wrong film. The fight scenes are from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part 2. You're right, it is a Frank Miller adaptation.
i th0ught as much cos i could remember supergirl being in superman batman apocalypse.
TonySpike: I actually think that over 70% inspiration was also drawn from Batman/Superman: Apocalypse movie. The fight scenes between Bats and Supes in BvS trailer, for example, is exactly what happened in Apocalypse movie. Even the Batman "Ironman" suit concept was drawn from that movie.
i d0n't remember there being a fight scene between supes and bats in that m0vie but i rewatch it again to be sure.
TonySpike: I guess I made a mistake. Superman was indeed not a villain in this movie. Have you watched the full synopsis of the 2013 Justice League video game - Injustice: gods among us? That game has two justice leagues from two alternate realities. In one of this alternate reality, Superman was very evil and of course, the villain. Sorry for the mix up...lol!
It seems, to me, that the DC Universe has enough materials to produce more movies for another 30 years. This is where they presumably beat Marvel comics.
marvel's on fire bro. The bats in this m0vie is based on frank miller's tdk returns graphic n0vel.
rapmike: Could have guessed it was lane, but I did not care cos Lex's diss was too strong to escape from.
Batman had always been anti-government. What I don't get is why he thinks guns and that kind of sh*t works on Superman and why he can't eject from his mobile when Doomsday fired his rays- or was that made like that so as to introduce Wonder-Woman cos it made Batman kinda lame.
no matter how quick bats was unless he was the flash, he couldn't have got out that fast. And for that lex c0nvo, its "THAT'S A THREE SYLLABLE W0RD TOO BIG 4 LITTLE MINDs" well jesse eisenberg is a fast talker so one can't quite get the man.
TonySpike: By the way, did anyone get to read the allegedly new leak from a guy who claimed to have been a screener of BvS? He apparently gave some 'new' details based on the most recent trailer.
yea, the guy fr0m the reddit site. I d0n't believe his lies. Can u imagine having justice league at the end and BvS with0ut a cliffhanger? Thats trash. I d0n't want jl just yet. It w0uld ruin the justice league m0vie.
freshwaters: It's always so @ Minemrys. But you need to be determined to finish any book you start. There are times the idea will not flow as you would want it, just give it some time and come back to it.
Also ensure you get the plot of your story in your head, the character threat, the conflicts and resolution of the conflicts and the central theme of the book. This will guide you in the process and before you know it you are totally drawn to the book.
I have developed this concept I see my characters as real human beings, I equate them with certain behavioural qualities and by do doing, it's much easier.
Pick your book again, create time and you will finish. Should you need any help you can email me. I will like to assist.
thanks 4 the advice. Just learnt s0mething new fr0m you.
freshwaters: Minemrys thanks a lot. I didn't know I could write a word until I started. I think it's all about one venturing to discover, as Socrates rightly stated, One never knows who he is until he "Discovers" Himself.
0ne pr0blem i often enc0unter. I find it hard to write and when i do, i l0ose interest bef0re i finish.
freshwaters: You can contact me on tekwoaba@gmail.com thanks.
bro thanks. I'll definitely get in t0uch. Am also a writer but unpublished as of n0w, w0uld like to kn0w m0re on writing, getting published and how it feels like. Thanks. I'll get in touch.
freshwaters: Hello everyone, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunties, fathers, mothers, friends and fans. I have decided to make my book available to this family.
I'm a regular visitor of this awesome platform and wish to share my book here.
You need to read this book.
I will be posting the chapters piece by piece as you read along.
Please feel free to drop your comments and criticism, i'm only a learner, though soon I hope to be in the class of Chimamanda Adichie. (c) Copyright 2015, Tony Ekwoaba,(Shadows)
A few reviews of shadows, so you know what you will be reading.
"Very few books set an intense tone early on and keep you spell bound through and through, a fine blend of plots all intertwined..a real page turner.” Dr Stanley Ukpai
“Shadows…taut suspense, solid characters, well choreographed action sequences and some good plot twist…a page turning thriller that will keep the reader on edge to the last paragraph. There is nothing better than a book you have to keep up until 2a.m. to finish.” Umeh Ifesinachi Favour
"Many a corrupt politician started her or his career with aspirations based on integrity, betterment of their fellow citizens’ lives and something close to philanthropy, and it could be that Senator Johnson Ike was once a “Steve Obi,” and “Steve Obi” may find himself at some time not too different than what Senator Johnson Ike had become. Shadows shares a message of hope as is noted in Barrister Steve’s speech after the soiled election: “Yes, we can be known for better things than corruption, crime, terrorism, poverty, instability and failed leadership. We cannot afford to lose our precious hope!” The book also envelops us into the labyrinthine world of Nigerian family and career life, politics, economy, traditions, and survival. The political thriller Shadows is based in Nigeria, a typically busy, complicated setting of the best and worst of humanity’s capabilities, a place where one can sell a nonessential body part, and where everyone (friend and foe) shakes hands and everyone fluently speaks English as a second language. Follow the lives and in some cases, the demises of Senator Johnson, Steve Obi (AKA Barrister Steve,) Steve’s wife Matilda, Steve’s best friend Kunle Mohammed Afolabi, Mrs. FolakeAdewunmi (a young nurse with AIDS), Barrow De Executioner, and Barrow’s girlfriend Annabel. At the end of the book, you will pray for a sequel!" Suzanne Bowen, U.S Blogger, entrepreneur
Have a happy read.
My next post will be chapter one of Shadows.
wow so there are g0od writers in Nigeria still? Bro am starting to dig the c0ncept even without reading the b0ok. How can i get in t0uch?
Kastonkastroll: According to Kanu disciples, he(kanu) is free to break the law without anybody holding him responsible for his actions. smh
No nation on this planet earth will ever tolerate the nonsense that kanu has done. Freedom of free speech has limitations. In America you can't just broadcast hate speeches on an illegal radio station against blacks and you will be expecting the US government to applaud you. It just doesn't work that way. When people keep shouting about rights and disobedience to court rulings, I keep wondering if the millions of Nigerians that kanu has been constantly threatening with deaths don't also have rights. Hypocrisy is one of our major problem in this country. When something suits you, it is OK. But when that same doesn't suit you and suit others, you begin to whine and wail, crying marginalization, persecution, witch hunting, tyranny and anarchy.
Kanu has every right to believe in his Biafra of a thing, I and many other Nigerians also have rights to believe and love our country Nigeria. Kanu can't just truncate the rights of other nigerians just bcuz he believe his right is above ours.
God bless'
bro d0n't mind these guys. They think if it was in the united states, they'll take this trash. Oh God i wish Nigeria wasn't a free c0untry where you can do as you like, there wouldn't have been the likes of Nnamdi Kanu. What is, is goal? Is it justice or what? Was he born at the time of the war? I doubt it, if he was he wouldn't be that gullible. This guy had everything all going well for him that he thought of soiling his hands. How many of us have the privilege of having what he had? I wish these biafra agitators would realise this and c0me to their senses. This guy even bought weap0ns or was given m0ney to. Why? To ignite war. Thats en0ugh to jail him. But l0oking at it, i feel the guy isn't acting al0ne. He's backed by a foreign organisati0n. Lets l0ok at this matter bey0nd what is.
winniz: This is a desperate attempt by the Daura Dictator, this was someone that was released unconditionally by the last Judge, yet the DSS and Senile illiterate Buhari refused to obey court orders.
guy do you really kn0w what treas0n is at all. That you can be granted bail and thats all? Guy i wish u were a united states citizen or that of russia for that matter, heck china al0ne and you dare call or term, Obama a wh0le Obama (original black african managing america) a terr0rist and supp0rter of isis or any president fr0m the countries i menti0ned. Say china presido is a drug dealer and china is a land made of hard drugs and u are their citizen, what Nnamdi Kanu is facing would be a joke c0mpared to what you might face. Dictator? Do u kn0w what dictator is or means? Because we can talk you think there's freed0m of speech in the world? Dude as a mass c0mmunicator, i would tell you there's no freed0m of speech anywhere, just a fragment of it to make us think there is. If there was michael jacks0n wouldn't be dead after leaking the secrets of the big cult of the u.s and s0 many others that we d0n't kn0w. You live in a free c0untry and you d0n't kn0w the benefits of what you have. You w0n't until u l0ose it. As for me i still l0ve my c0untry and i d0n't want an0ther.
TonySpike: I think Eisenberg's Lex is gonna be a mad scientist with crazy personality. I heard a rumour somewhere that Bizarro will appear in this movie and that Lex might be planning to build an army of red capes (superman clones?). The appearance of doomsday on earth is most likely the result of the empty pod in MOS in the spacecraft. I need to watch MOS again for clues.
i guess you might have a point ab0ut d0omsday but lex fr0m interviews fr0m the casts is much m0re than a mad scientist.
Rimini: Well, I look forward to seeing Gal Gadot as wonder woman. She looked good, I also heard Jason Momoa will be taking on aqua man, so that should be good.
why are u so worried ab0ut Affleck? I didn't see the stellar performance of Bale that ought to be judged with Affleck. To tell the truth, bale shined because of his co stars. TDK for example, it was j0ker who made it epic. TDKR was bane. And affleck kinda has that bruce wayne pers0nality which isn't going to seem hard for him to perform. So no worries. Am telling u guys, eisenberg's going to surprise us. I already feel ann0yed with lex, in a g0od way just fr0m the trailer. Imagine when he starts pulling the strings. G0ne are th0se days when we had bland, br0oding, well dressed men as villains. We've seen en0ugh of that.
Csami: Well it's going to be one of those marvel movie with sequel just like x-men origin. Nothing new, nothing special just same old marvel spin off bullsh!t.