tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40305606078482639152024-03-18T11:03:53.163+08:00OUTPOSTOutpost Productions caters to a wide audience of Geek Pop Culture in Malaysia recognising that geeky fans are often passionate on not just one but multiple fandoms. In our ideal world, Star Wars fans and Trekkies peacefully co-exist. Same with comic book geeks who love both Marvel and DC. We publish geeky content here and support local pop culture events with fan engagements and coverage. MTFBWY and Live Long & Prosper!Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-59177389554705536502022-11-25T09:43:00.002+08:002022-11-25T09:43:16.413+08:00Star Wars Fans can now care for Grogu like The Mandalorian<div id="fb-root"></div>
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<div class="fb-video" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentearth/videos/629493375549152/" data-width="500" data-show-text="false"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentearth/videos/629493375549152/" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentearth/videos/629493375549152/">Star Wars Grogu Tamagotchi Nano Digital Pet</a><p>Grogu's looking as adorable as ever in this new Star Wars Grogu Tamagotchi US Nano Digital Pets! Have your own shot at raising The Child! Take a closer look here. http://eearth.us/?l=jsdnt</p>Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentearth/">Entertainment Earth</a> on Friday, 7 October 2022</blockquote></div>
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Both versions are sold with silicon case of resembling Grogu to safely tuck in his Tamagotchi. Great companionship for humans ages 8+ years to adult. Uses 2 x LR44 batteries included. Wi-Fi not needed... use The Force instead!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIm--t-roZPdBdrCljojnMo7Dr42qjPzBkGvZNub_4hZD2434Sow1ncndangss_7tVVYwJrPRLn-c53adZboQrTqFQHSSk6AKSEcySZ4SLxymG7SnUP_o1Hg1ZIZOxWP_VanO4X0eDTCRnC9yPFjf0jB-MNlwwOtSRyReyjOqpOvbQxbf-kQJ_DHYc/s1080/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIm--t-roZPdBdrCljojnMo7Dr42qjPzBkGvZNub_4hZD2434Sow1ncndangss_7tVVYwJrPRLn-c53adZboQrTqFQHSSk6AKSEcySZ4SLxymG7SnUP_o1Hg1ZIZOxWP_VanO4X0eDTCRnC9yPFjf0jB-MNlwwOtSRyReyjOqpOvbQxbf-kQJ_DHYc/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This official Star Wars Tamagotchi Grogu estimated to arrive in Malaysian in February 2023, in conjunction with release of The Mandalorian Season 3 on Disney+.</p><p>Outpost Toys was originally opened as a hobby cafe and toy shop in e@Curve Damansara from 2007 to 2011 specialising in geek pop culture experiences and merchandise. Although retiring from the retail scene, Outpost Productions was busy conducting events for toy roadshows, movie premieres, fan engagements and cinema promotions. Our corporate clients over 15 years included Hasbro, GSC Cinemas, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, HBO, and Astro.</p><p>Outpost has reignited our passion for bringing geeky toys to fans and collectors. As Outpost Toys & Hobbies on Lazada we have received 100% Positive Seller Ratings. On Shopee, Outpost Hobbies has been rated 5.0 / 5.0. We hope for your support and confidence in making this purchase directly with us here as a more suitable platform for Pre-Orders.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMt6ijMaLktyCTJcPDxF4LDgezlrQDNdfdf4M4RLxvGzJMevNnlneSBZYj7c06_yVE3gvWhhce_oElOexfcI9Ae2IQ9KaSVhrLUdXa27b6r0PvKKqf8-Sg6OldtvyBlFi0q3gpYxBn8K8uE5reWTjU2B-dS06VDKZypSjpOerVozBkVl9Rz__g18n/s767/LazadaReviews.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMt6ijMaLktyCTJcPDxF4LDgezlrQDNdfdf4M4RLxvGzJMevNnlneSBZYj7c06_yVE3gvWhhce_oElOexfcI9Ae2IQ9KaSVhrLUdXa27b6r0PvKKqf8-Sg6OldtvyBlFi0q3gpYxBn8K8uE5reWTjU2B-dS06VDKZypSjpOerVozBkVl9Rz__g18n/w334-h400/LazadaReviews.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recommended Retail Price RM280</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">PRE-ORDER PRICE RM169</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Save RM110!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Price includes shipping within Malaysia.</p><p><br /></p><p>Pre-order NOW by completing the form below:</p><p>
<iframe frameborder="0" height="1500" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp5t-MnzOhI4MlXAo281xaazQEkFx_bY3Ht-b_zmUCW8zmFQ/viewform?embedded=true" width="600">Loading…</iframe></p><p><br /></p><p>Allow upto 2 working days to invoice you via email with payment instructions to confirm your order.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Warranty</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Manufacturer's Warranty 12 months upon arrival of product to local distributor in Malaysia. Proof of Defect with photo / video to be submitted to local distributor KC Distribution Sdn Bhd for review. Complete Tamagotchi including original packaging and invoice is required for return / exchange / repair of verified defects.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">PDPA Policy</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Personal data collected from customers by Outpost Management Sdn Bhd will not be disclosed to external parties without prior consent. By placing orders for products & services provided by Outpost, customers hereby consent to use of their personal information necessary for order fulfilment by third party service providers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJhRYm4DSY_729k7nDGdjG7cJDuyRzHdAkj9IBT5DgoruMf3mln-so8HAtMYcaG--sgkmn7rLD7ztiQH-L4NMCUoKB56djYAq7Zs6VbZJKY6YkBQZgUJ_fUIWnKAEsVkD1ECz0h8oHPSzI7_dMlci4qYPdh7_-eCdRhZBYIeWuZLb67gxOdpRczRJ/s640/GroguPuppet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJhRYm4DSY_729k7nDGdjG7cJDuyRzHdAkj9IBT5DgoruMf3mln-so8HAtMYcaG--sgkmn7rLD7ztiQH-L4NMCUoKB56djYAq7Zs6VbZJKY6YkBQZgUJ_fUIWnKAEsVkD1ECz0h8oHPSzI7_dMlci4qYPdh7_-eCdRhZBYIeWuZLb67gxOdpRczRJ/w400-h400/GroguPuppet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Life-size Grogu also available for "<b>adoption</b>". Potential Daddy's please <b>Message </b>us via our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY" target="_blank">Facebook Page Outpost Productions</a> to express interest. May The Force Be With You!</div><div><br /></div>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-88393541237016864932022-04-24T12:15:00.001+08:002022-04-24T12:15:57.057+08:00Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Review: Furry, Fast and Fun<p><i>Written by Pony Princess. </i></p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVcVudXIzDlMmCLJ3LYXAL4R2Sb2DIB8zZQnBLZS68Fu9KRHKMfe-d6YW8iXJdJLlDljqiGzSgnQAvqov4D9fzSyg4kr39Po7TnJoc83b9FQncDxcL40EZYB28HL8ge12D_l-cAV2JCd1m052yPxfqKp92n1hvgcp4BTFjOW9cKfOH254LzDiBV7s/s960/1%20Sonic%20Malaysia%20Poster.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVcVudXIzDlMmCLJ3LYXAL4R2Sb2DIB8zZQnBLZS68Fu9KRHKMfe-d6YW8iXJdJLlDljqiGzSgnQAvqov4D9fzSyg4kr39Po7TnJoc83b9FQncDxcL40EZYB28HL8ge12D_l-cAV2JCd1m052yPxfqKp92n1hvgcp4BTFjOW9cKfOH254LzDiBV7s/w426-h640/1%20Sonic%20Malaysia%20Poster.jpeg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is released in Malaysian cinemas nationwide on the 21st of April 2022.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Growing up in the 90s, Sonic was my childhood. I became a devoted Sega fan ever since I was awestruck by the anthropomorphic blue speedy hedgehog who burst onto screen in full 16-bit pixel back in 1991. Sonic's immediate appeal compelled me to repeatedly play the game for countless hours. Like any fan, I faithfully followed the blue blur as he continued to evolved into a modern look and hop to different gaming and media platforms and finally to the cinematic universe. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sonic 2's officially release date in North America was scheduled on the 2nd of April while the Malaysian release was about 2 weeks later. So I literally had to dodge spoilers that flooded social media and Sonic fan groups. Finally, on 21st April 2022, Sonic 2 arrived in Malaysian cinemas with the famous duo to greet us on premiere day.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU8Ka86WttFlqJNYb501HmO6E8dfPeYeAsThA0wgBWguq7nkdFUW6QrLPXo_CYIbD50Yzd7E-ImKxIbSkrNI_Fu-Ybg8WGwL2mTuX2YSm2JVHcyUE3Bo9ffl5ceCB4jnFwOzNl9gY_EKRYbMgv5e4xnHbsDnMSpaL67pizYlAPrZ107AbVAg8rATq/s600/mascot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU8Ka86WttFlqJNYb501HmO6E8dfPeYeAsThA0wgBWguq7nkdFUW6QrLPXo_CYIbD50Yzd7E-ImKxIbSkrNI_Fu-Ybg8WGwL2mTuX2YSm2JVHcyUE3Bo9ffl5ceCB4jnFwOzNl9gY_EKRYbMgv5e4xnHbsDnMSpaL67pizYlAPrZ107AbVAg8rATq/w400-h400/mascot.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sonic (and Tails now shown) are visiting GSC & TGV Cinemas this month. Check with local cinemas for schedule.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Sonic 2 the movie takes
off after the first one where Sonic (Ben Schwartz) is now happily
living under the same roof with Tom and Maddie Wachowski. (James
Marsden and Tika Sumpter) He has become a sort of surrogate son to
them, living a carefree life while secretly aspiring to emulate his
heroes from comic books. However, his arch enemy Dr Robotnik (Jim
Carrey) long thought to be banished in the mushroom planet has
escaped and allied with another imposing alien creature in the form
of Knuckles the Echidna.(Idris Elba) The evil doctor is now not only
determined to get even with our blue friend but learned about the
existence of a mysterious gem called the Chaos Emerald that is
capable of infinite power. Coming to warn Sonic of the impending
danger is another new yet familiar character to the Sonic universe in
the form of an alien fox with twin tails called Miles Tails Prower.
(Colleen O' Shaughnessy) Tails first made his appearance much to
fan's delight during the previous movie's end credits. Together the
duo with the help of their human friends must work together to put a
stop to Dr. Robotnik's nefarious plans of taking over the world. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzeJnOPsyjybHHXIyI7gelb0fQdNVksw_H73rfS3pu7W6HYl0tc2jiU1Am2XjAa6z9V3KEIMqyeMDvSPPtx-08FczsXeyevCraEa7mIihbCwcmXyp7VhBF-VUySt-u6gFETJc5XFGB8x7Q_yyHU68g4Uc41lPLL6JX8oQ_5gQMSFV28b-27mztuet/s600/2%20Sonic%20homage.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="600" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzeJnOPsyjybHHXIyI7gelb0fQdNVksw_H73rfS3pu7W6HYl0tc2jiU1Am2XjAa6z9V3KEIMqyeMDvSPPtx-08FczsXeyevCraEa7mIihbCwcmXyp7VhBF-VUySt-u6gFETJc5XFGB8x7Q_yyHU68g4Uc41lPLL6JX8oQ_5gQMSFV28b-27mztuet/w400-h286/2%20Sonic%20homage.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An alternative poster of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 pays homage to the classic SEGAGenesis/Megadrive console Sonic game cover art (1992)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Directed by Jeff Fowler, Sonic 2 is even bigger, grander and just as cool as the first. The movie runs for two hours and two minutes (that makes it 2.2). </p><p><br /></p><p>The cast includes the wise cracking Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the movie's titular protagonist, Sonic the Hedgehog. From the get-go, Ben has injected his personality into the blue blur which brings greater character depth to Sonic who was previously a mascot gimmick designed to sell 16-bit game consoles to teenage kids. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BSjvf5UNTDw33922wMM21CY3Yc5_GftkttJMZxuVcqC5oJ1usU1eCBmODTkiaSwhA3zNORqmDwgH6o9etP2r8ZRDHznTwwJEVH_ao4CnRIlR5kLWzBZdPgZjq6oUnDOTsh2ebG-ZcyCWfu3QAfHV557y1I3Sg1xivDOOw0OS7Sp-4O8ynrpC1Jxu/s600/3%20Ben%20Sonic.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BSjvf5UNTDw33922wMM21CY3Yc5_GftkttJMZxuVcqC5oJ1usU1eCBmODTkiaSwhA3zNORqmDwgH6o9etP2r8ZRDHznTwwJEVH_ao4CnRIlR5kLWzBZdPgZjq6oUnDOTsh2ebG-ZcyCWfu3QAfHV557y1I3Sg1xivDOOw0OS7Sp-4O8ynrpC1Jxu/w400-h200/3%20Ben%20Sonic.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben Schwartz is the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. His favourite Sonic game is the classic Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Paramount's adaptation on Sonic has not only the hedgehog's cool attitude intact but enhanced with Ben's witty humour with comebacks dotted with pop culture references to keep both adults and children entertained. </p><p>Children will find Sonic's impressionable, fun-loving and child-like nature particularly relatable. Fans of the game who are now all grown up or in their teens (depending on which generation of Sonic games they grew up with) will find the smirking hedgehog adorable with the familiar cool due with the attitude.</p><p><br /></p><p>The biggest win to Sonic fans is of course the inclusion of Colleen O' Shaughnessy who reprised her role as Sonic's sidekick and BFF Miles Tails Prower. Since 2014, Colleen is THE original voice for the twin tailed fox from the Sonic games and animated series. Fans are ecstatic that they get to enjoy Colleen's performance on the big screen with the same kind of personality consistent with the original material. Colleen's debut is also a huge step forward for voice actors in general since it is rare for a voice actor involved with the original source material to get cast in a big-budget Hollywood film based on it. (Source: https://www.thegamer.com/sonic-movie-tails-cast-colleen-oshaughnessey/) </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunzB6p8ezDaaKOuoV1Vnb55_FNaYOl8_mUomTNw17fKlJBxrFEUR1nw-bbLOy9HwcnHM8YOQzZ2hnnYVT6p2OlidTQrI3KnKK7ssKwrBscTqQSOWE2kfPJ9BRuxF4JE5laVXkE38Yan7ikwCdCiTILdSsV6bxCWLLY7HtTZpmERP3cUL1eF7TGIfH/s600/4%20Colleen%20Tails.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunzB6p8ezDaaKOuoV1Vnb55_FNaYOl8_mUomTNw17fKlJBxrFEUR1nw-bbLOy9HwcnHM8YOQzZ2hnnYVT6p2OlidTQrI3KnKK7ssKwrBscTqQSOWE2kfPJ9BRuxF4JE5laVXkE38Yan7ikwCdCiTILdSsV6bxCWLLY7HtTZpmERP3cUL1eF7TGIfH/w400-h200/4%20Colleen%20Tails.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colleen O Shaughnessy is the only voice actor from the video game to reprise her role in the live action movie. She and Ben Schwartz coincidentally shares the same birthday too.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>As they say, a good hero is only as good as its villain. Jim Carrey, is back and is bigger with badder Robotnik antics and now spots the iconic bushy moustache from the games. While in the first movie, Carrey steals the spotlight with his larger than life, Jim Carrey-ness, this time he feels less dominating as if the directors are consciously making room for the new characters to shine in the movie universe. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUs5tISW5EmGVIFHesn-OzyA58dg_EFmcqKI4XKrucAJMvxIrvxkWX_Bzlql1u1wdYyzwFUmQnDIaqsuD5_HmCN1xEouDMTKPMAL52TNCwcIv7fuKQUKP0S1JtY0TxMo4TtYZ3zo2BPfVsGbABOzTkZYNCjQnczUVzxX2fLy91XCU5g8sw5sT8tg3s/s600/5%20Jim%20and%20Knuckles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUs5tISW5EmGVIFHesn-OzyA58dg_EFmcqKI4XKrucAJMvxIrvxkWX_Bzlql1u1wdYyzwFUmQnDIaqsuD5_HmCN1xEouDMTKPMAL52TNCwcIv7fuKQUKP0S1JtY0TxMo4TtYZ3zo2BPfVsGbABOzTkZYNCjQnczUVzxX2fLy91XCU5g8sw5sT8tg3s/w400-h240/5%20Jim%20and%20Knuckles.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Paramount confirming the upcoming sequel Sonic 3, fans are left pondering about Jim's involvement in the future since his announcement about retiring. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>His uncanny pairing with Knuckles the Echidna who is Sonic's arch nemesis from the game is not only a force to reckon with but also opens up an avenue for more laughs as the tough but literal minded Knuckles adapts awkwardly to society and Earth's customs. Knuckles's adaptation to film is probably one of the best seen in the Sonic universe. No one in the Sonic fandom could predict that a celebrity like Idris Elba to become the voice of Knuckles. In the Sonic universe, Knuckles's image is not the most inconsistent to a point of being reduced to a buff jock archetype in a particular recent Sonic animated series. (Fans will know what I am talking about.) </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nzh67kgHp1vnFMq4xXq4K3BtJ82UOWuGBZbNI9Sxzf2vVHGw_rHC9pWepOE0HlWzcQiBJb1bScMZCdn-_ElYlfmierl2PnRKLJ2w0ztusnXX9cbJKoZBYECdPZKNgGeF5p0wIUDvbFWjOx6UiDZLXdgIzEXjRj0gNpNP9o7vHUgpsuK5l01bp-fw/s600/6%20Knuckles.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nzh67kgHp1vnFMq4xXq4K3BtJ82UOWuGBZbNI9Sxzf2vVHGw_rHC9pWepOE0HlWzcQiBJb1bScMZCdn-_ElYlfmierl2PnRKLJ2w0ztusnXX9cbJKoZBYECdPZKNgGeF5p0wIUDvbFWjOx6UiDZLXdgIzEXjRj0gNpNP9o7vHUgpsuK5l01bp-fw/w400-h225/6%20Knuckles.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tv-series spin off for Knuckles is in the works. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Whatever it is, this echidna is in
dire need of restoration. The film actually delivers this by
solidiying original Knuckles tough nut personality, restoring the
beloved character's canon status with Idris Elba delivering his role
with finesse (albeit minus the sexiness) Knuckles is the yin to
Sonic's yang so first time viewers with no context to Sonic from
games will likely find a favourite in one or the other.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlKXCj9U9gfl_jaC2wVfKHwTPPKAzit_be3XqLX0rZHl6_5B7fivLwU13_sA9XVVHdeDEs8kAqmvhD-ROAMHMxgWxRhAqkWiobnbcJyzGeqqbyn1O2Q-1NEtqiRip2vhz68NjULRT-CgSsxhsqdkKoqTTpK4Z6f_3Ada4wH3vFQBwRqSPCcYwiNBp/s600/7%20Locations.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="600" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlKXCj9U9gfl_jaC2wVfKHwTPPKAzit_be3XqLX0rZHl6_5B7fivLwU13_sA9XVVHdeDEs8kAqmvhD-ROAMHMxgWxRhAqkWiobnbcJyzGeqqbyn1O2Q-1NEtqiRip2vhz68NjULRT-CgSsxhsqdkKoqTTpK4Z6f_3Ada4wH3vFQBwRqSPCcYwiNBp/w400-h164/7%20Locations.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The settings and graphics in this movie is rich and varied. Sonic's adventure takes you from the city to tropical island of Hawaii to ancient ruins and snowy ice cap mountain peaks which creates a sense of an adventure of epic proportions. In that respect, it feels like a strong nod to the Sonic games where the player guides Sonic across different exotic locations in pursuit of Dr. Robotnik. The movie's interpretation of technology with Dr. Robotnik's drones, gadgets and other high tech machinery adds a nice touch of sophistication and maturity to a franchise that is originally aimed at younger audiences. Dr Robotnik's slower, sleek and metal machinery contrasts nicely against the bright colour fur balls zipping across the screen. In the final showdown, the final boss in the form of Dr Robotnik's giant robot is a direct reference to the game from Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The interpretation on the silver screen is executed brilliantly, not looking like a jarring piece of cheesy mecha right off the games but a genuinely imposing and believable threat. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZddR613e01zK27MMCpHUfa2uaWKMHKYqwCON1xAC-k6KrC4LpDJyx_4XbfKEydLXRB7AyO8n7KGXxbfKaY4uNfAXFagCbyErdNc5aj1rZC4Aj5QnVisytejfys1OhtzIr-LL0uFVgDHL4r3oFay8O-7e7Hw45KssSaLC_OX8kxmWXovSOx4zJ8rw/s600/8%20Giant%20robot.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="600" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZddR613e01zK27MMCpHUfa2uaWKMHKYqwCON1xAC-k6KrC4LpDJyx_4XbfKEydLXRB7AyO8n7KGXxbfKaY4uNfAXFagCbyErdNc5aj1rZC4Aj5QnVisytejfys1OhtzIr-LL0uFVgDHL4r3oFay8O-7e7Hw45KssSaLC_OX8kxmWXovSOx4zJ8rw/w400-h191/8%20Giant%20robot.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You don't want to mess around with Doc.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>One of the main highlights of the film are the characters whose personalities are as bright as their alien fur. The relationship between best buddies Sonic and Tails are nothing short of endearing. While it was never explained how Tails met Sonic the games, the movie gives us an original spin on their meeting and took its time to introduce and build the growing friendship and bond. The youngest of the two, Tails comes across as uncertain and looks up to Sonic as big brother sort of figure. Sonic's gradual transitioning from an impulsive kid to a protective and caring brother figure just seems natural. There is definitely one scene or two that will leaves you feeling warm, fuzzy and frantically searching for fan art or fiction. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80DYLkSib3_UZLy0ziFcHdY86uqgq6ax-51WttN0hajm39PbkEiAWaDo5wG-davvv5uFEf7n6Q6XTVnfqFdoHScA25ZljCQTsy_tTZLKw1YIcsbvwbvFWDrWwr3bzyT4wq-jtq22j5Z8VM8pqX5hjMa6_79CKZHVB3f5pTtVvvn2Gb1rxO7aJBKeo/s600/9%20Best%20friends%20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="600" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80DYLkSib3_UZLy0ziFcHdY86uqgq6ax-51WttN0hajm39PbkEiAWaDo5wG-davvv5uFEf7n6Q6XTVnfqFdoHScA25ZljCQTsy_tTZLKw1YIcsbvwbvFWDrWwr3bzyT4wq-jtq22j5Z8VM8pqX5hjMa6_79CKZHVB3f5pTtVvvn2Gb1rxO7aJBKeo/w400-h185/9%20Best%20friends%20.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sonic and Tails sibling like relationship is heartwarming.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>The introduction of Knuckles too was exceptionally well executed. Although admittedly my first impressions on Idris Elba was mixed. It was hard picturing the man known for commanding roles as the voice behind a furry echidna. Yet, it turns out that no nonsense, authoritative charisma synonymous with Idris Elba worked astonishingly well for Knuckles. The movie took its time to create a solid and believable relationship with Sonic which started off antagonistic and transitions into an empathic, genuine connection united by a common cause.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBKcoSmLfNNcUCjUJzh785qj7zbpW34tdB2wFdpJEbo4900trV4wARhnnkwEALaGXBhVneL5HzVNdsyBjxQ9pU8mFZhaJaJekmqQeNw0ZPpqclJIikUaiKpjvGYQGnDyV3OiEJhkTz9JvFHdh1Il1jmQ6ljY9ZZiKwg45dQgc5mTsIm43Lm-khQF8/s600/10%20Sonic%20vs%20knuckles.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="600" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBKcoSmLfNNcUCjUJzh785qj7zbpW34tdB2wFdpJEbo4900trV4wARhnnkwEALaGXBhVneL5HzVNdsyBjxQ9pU8mFZhaJaJekmqQeNw0ZPpqclJIikUaiKpjvGYQGnDyV3OiEJhkTz9JvFHdh1Il1jmQ6ljY9ZZiKwg45dQgc5mTsIm43Lm-khQF8/w400-h185/10%20Sonic%20vs%20knuckles.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pick your favourite. Sonic or Knuckles.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Putting the trio together creates a great balance of personalities and all the more engaging to follow. Sonic fans and gamers will no doubt be struck by the nostalgic rush when the three iconic characters fighting together side by side, a scene which reminiscent that of the 2008 game Sonic Heroes. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-guj6OywI9wwW0XxPjI72pdBSS6iF0k2EPZ-RGL0X24UytS1faKAD9PIDhQLBOx0J9EDPZyy1IgMZ7G-fpel6MBwXW4qFN8RzCUykLEdVd3sbDISVA1n4K6MgmVhtlE4VOLXhxPSx_OyBSCYQl2y9_vhvjtzpqwfysyrVQuxuP4YmpPCu-5Ju-wU/s540/11%20Hero%20Shot.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="540" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-guj6OywI9wwW0XxPjI72pdBSS6iF0k2EPZ-RGL0X24UytS1faKAD9PIDhQLBOx0J9EDPZyy1IgMZ7G-fpel6MBwXW4qFN8RzCUykLEdVd3sbDISVA1n4K6MgmVhtlE4VOLXhxPSx_OyBSCYQl2y9_vhvjtzpqwfysyrVQuxuP4YmpPCu-5Ju-wU/w400-h223/11%20Hero%20Shot.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great balance of personalities in the hero shot. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Unfortunately, the movie is not without
its flaws. While the animated characters shine brightly, not much can
be said about the human characters. Now the humans feels out-of-place
as if they are squeezed into the story as a temporary respite or
comic relief from the CGI characters. For one, Agent Stone (Lee
Majdoup) may seem entertaining to some as Dr Robotnik's devoted
lackey but personally, it did nothing for me. It feels like the
director is still struggling to find a balance between the main
characters and human companions. When it comes to the human side of
the story, the movie just loses its momentum with mediocre
characters. Aside from Tom and Maddie who is directly related to
Sonic and the G.U.N. personnel that will be tied to Dr Robotnik and
possibly in future sequel (hint, hint no spoilers), the rest falls
flat. Considering the story direction, we will probably be seeing
more human characters in the upcoming movie and hopefully by then,
the writers are able to mesh them better into the story. The scene
in Hawaii is supposedly meant to highlight some major events in the
plot which is more light hearted in tone compared to the rest of the
scenes. But its messy inclusion felt unnecessary long. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68AQj4NNTtITKhmjmW2RFyx-2Fv_3udKWmfln7JOcaTX-txODvJojoNh_1SB9aERzSEFTcM4u9LW2nUAUmv4GFiHBew6qxcKX1-Q5b-6D3YUe4RxHEjMzojQQItF91dltu2jjyLEZ85yLkD1FrbFn6058DKDHR3eaVrZvYpNkoqtJ4wYgK3fNioWm/s600/12%20Useless.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68AQj4NNTtITKhmjmW2RFyx-2Fv_3udKWmfln7JOcaTX-txODvJojoNh_1SB9aERzSEFTcM4u9LW2nUAUmv4GFiHBew6qxcKX1-Q5b-6D3YUe4RxHEjMzojQQItF91dltu2jjyLEZ85yLkD1FrbFn6058DKDHR3eaVrZvYpNkoqtJ4wYgK3fNioWm/w400-h225/12%20Useless.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are just as confuse to why are you here in the story.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Overall, the whole premise of Sonic 2 the movie centers on the theme of what it means to be a hero, the importance of friends, family and team work. Here the movie thoroughly explores Sonic's vulnerabilities where he can get hurt, gets his face shoved into sand and is willing to accept help from his friends.</p><p>Audiences get to see Sonic growing as a character from the impulsive adrenaline hero wannabe to a thoughtful, caring figure with a strong desire to protect his friends and family. The film is able to deliver what the games could not by giving added depth to Sonic's purpose.</p><p>So is this movie cool enough to watch?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8iBATZ3vutOZBlcMylJ4gNQpWFr_MptGLBr3A8QSLY3yidrDblAYQZrcDvUblVlEE7Af6pb3N5q5BUxGcqrxHVJc6wvDmzNqTz9nenyI87yEigCLsKTE4qS3rMODXruJwBe_Ev2QNfrMsMTs1bIFXkqn3ehJZ0MYRUXxWKEc_PNmg4Z5r_HppChf/s600/13%20Tornado%20shot.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="251" data-original-width="600" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8iBATZ3vutOZBlcMylJ4gNQpWFr_MptGLBr3A8QSLY3yidrDblAYQZrcDvUblVlEE7Af6pb3N5q5BUxGcqrxHVJc6wvDmzNqTz9nenyI87yEigCLsKTE4qS3rMODXruJwBe_Ev2QNfrMsMTs1bIFXkqn3ehJZ0MYRUXxWKEc_PNmg4Z5r_HppChf/w400-h168/13%20Tornado%20shot.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Sonic 2 the movie is hugely entertaining and fun to watch especially if you have a family with young kids. Its action packed, comedic content blend with heartwarming scenes and lovable characters with leave you with impressions that you can remember from the film long after you have watched it. The only downer are the people scenes that feels a bit long and stretches the film much more than necessary. </p><p>The story has a solid plot to boot and with the trio strongly established, the story has potential expand beyond is original game source. Having said that, the movie already feels like its ready to launch away from the games and evolve into something far more original befitting the cinematic universe. A third sequel or Sonic 3 is confirmed to be in the works and fans can do what they know best and speculate. However, as Jeff Fowler is known to listen to fans and delivers what he promises, whatever creative direction he wish to take with Sonic, fans are definitely there to support.</p><p>Its a film that definitely delivers and lives up to fan expectations and more. For those who grew up with the game with plenty of easter eggs that will make you rewatch it just to spot them all. </p><p>My only qualms about Sonic 2 the movie is not related to the film per say. I observed that this franchise despite its success in the box office worldwide is sorely lacking in merchandises that one can take home as a memorabilia long after the movie ended. For a newcomer movie franchise, there's understandably very little of on ground promotional activities, at least in Malaysia. </p><p>To date, Sonic 2 the movie has made 246.8 million USD (over RM1 billion) worldwide and becoming a hit for Paramount. With this kind of success and with the numbers to boot, I hope in the upcoming movie, fans of Sonic or not we get to see the kind of hype and promotion that's often geared towards established existing super mega franchises. </p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>Sonic the Hedgehog 2</i></b> is now showing in Malaysian cinemas nationwide.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Sonic the Hedgehog is copyright by SEGA and the movie rights with Paramount Pictures. Materials used in this article are for fan engagement only.</span></p>Richard Chuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10198217609515280618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-3149894366601130382022-04-21T20:59:00.002+08:002022-04-25T14:08:54.591+08:00Star Trek: Prodigy ventures Where No Man Has Gone Before<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUAHuT2OuF4qmeRDe-SQfe0i02u5x6zNqr3ddwut5LSDD1dRmqLMtrMZPvlmMKUNAn31YmzaHiX-qWXp62NIRSuGZf1eB0djmu1zEzTJ2R_Ez8D4rcCHT2aGbffaLqpabYEwxglelHZlTYZcDviOP_LEWU2x_KAXun5gstFq4rA51f8dy2XjvDoEz/s1000/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUAHuT2OuF4qmeRDe-SQfe0i02u5x6zNqr3ddwut5LSDD1dRmqLMtrMZPvlmMKUNAn31YmzaHiX-qWXp62NIRSuGZf1eB0djmu1zEzTJ2R_Ez8D4rcCHT2aGbffaLqpabYEwxglelHZlTYZcDviOP_LEWU2x_KAXun5gstFq4rA51f8dy2XjvDoEz/w400-h400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The last 5 years seems to be a second Golden Age for <b>Star Trek</b>. The first Golden Age dawned in 1987 with <i>Star Trek: The Next Generation</i> followed by 3 television series for over 600 episodes until 2004, plus 6 theatrical movies. After a long hiatus off-air, the rights owner of Star Trek, CBS Studios, embarked on a revival of the venerable sci-fi franchise with launch of <i>Star Trek: Discovery</i> in 2017 for streaming television. This was soon followed by <i>Star Trek: Picard</i> and <i>Star Trek: Lower Decks</i> in 2020, each offering a different flavour of Trek to longtime fans as well as new viewers.</p><p>Most recently, <b>STAR TREK: PRODIGY</b> is the latest to join the roster as the 10th Star Trek television series – aiming to recruit the next generation of Trekkies. It's set to premiere in Southeast Asia on <b>Nickelodeon </b>this <b>25 April 2022 at 7pm Malaysian time</b>. The highly-anticipated animated series comprises 10 episodes for its 1st season, with the series running its full course from 25 Apr to 6 May, on weekdays. Subsequently, episode reruns will continue to air in the same timeslot.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RO6RXT1EyTo?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p>Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (<i>Trollhunters, Ninjago</i>), <i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i> is the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences, and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the starship U.S.S. Protostar they have commandeered, but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.</p><p>Kate Mulgrew (<i>Star Trek: Voyager</i>) reprises her role as Kathryn Janeway, but as a hologram for this series. Who better to guide the young crew and the next generation of dreamers than one of the most renowned Starfleet Captains of the Federation? Hologram Janeway will serve as the built-in Emergency Training Hologram on the U.S.S. Protostar. Astute Trekkies might notice that Hologram Janeway is often seen with a coffee cup in her hands, sharing Captain Janeway’s well-documented love of coffee!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-5xx-tQw_UtzVE_cpHsfdN3IK4UkMLat5tFderXcQ2C1d9b0ink5K40vkH7ujmjCSORM9gHVgnW9WvpTJgBxjy9SOOXx3kdOcHbP21Ru4ofzacMRMJA_0hTcNrH4KKkan6GtcZh4_syotYIAJuOAtu075nu8fUsGNhX1CwNE68Wjiyi9FcfiQD4e/s600/6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-5xx-tQw_UtzVE_cpHsfdN3IK4UkMLat5tFderXcQ2C1d9b0ink5K40vkH7ujmjCSORM9gHVgnW9WvpTJgBxjy9SOOXx3kdOcHbP21Ru4ofzacMRMJA_0hTcNrH4KKkan6GtcZh4_syotYIAJuOAtu075nu8fUsGNhX1CwNE68Wjiyi9FcfiQD4e/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kathryn Janeway returns as an Emergency Training Hologram voiced by Star Trek: Voyager captain herself, Kate Mulgrew</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Kate Mulgrew stated, “I have invested every scintilla of my being in Captain Janeway, and I can’t wait to endow her with nuance that I never did before, in <i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i>. How thrilling to be able to introduce to these young minds an idea that has elevated the world for decades. To be at the helm again is going to be deeply gratifying in a new way for me.”</p><p>She won’t be the only Star Trek alumni to join the adventure - Robert Beltran from <i>Star Trek: Voyager</i> will also reprise his role as Chakotay, now promoted to Captain. Watch out for more familiar voices and other Easter eggs popping up throughout the series – from the infamous Mr. Spock to Dr Beverly Crusher.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbX4QSqLcMLUi_M4ggWfMCNqOISO_lrNr90ulA_01IdryEnH5FRw2-vGDxgsbWS_nNBafVzXPaB_BapEn0XZACHUrgUwxUdisj_mAstSgBD2UBULkFBKZ2dExNTLnOHAeFqiEKfj-u2_hYtvIVl3vgeBn-f1pz_YT7NANGDwCljxSNDkB7upyMWJr/s652/4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="652" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisbX4QSqLcMLUi_M4ggWfMCNqOISO_lrNr90ulA_01IdryEnH5FRw2-vGDxgsbWS_nNBafVzXPaB_BapEn0XZACHUrgUwxUdisj_mAstSgBD2UBULkFBKZ2dExNTLnOHAeFqiEKfj-u2_hYtvIVl3vgeBn-f1pz_YT7NANGDwCljxSNDkB7upyMWJr/w400-h400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Voice cast (left to right): Dal voiced by Brett Gray, Gwyn by Ella Purnell, Jankom Pog by Jason Mantzoukas.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Other members of the <i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i> voice cast include:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Brett Gray as Dal</li><li>Ella Purnell as Gwyn</li><li>Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk</li><li>Angus Imrie as Zero, a non-humanoid Medusan calling back to the alien species introduced during <i>Star Trek: The Original Series</i> in 1968</li><li>Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, a Tellarite</li><li>Dee Bradley Baker as Murf</li><li>John Noble as The Diviner</li><li>Jimmi Simpson as Drednok</li></ul><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1FoVkyO4cgAu8GjXY_JdYGr-rTsjtoseGVdt7fmJHZVtlZ2Txe6REig-C6zRC3A96WtfXYYjZBqTUzjkBLshqoGUMKaDvIofP7t1TzAYmmWTBwWNflo4hgph1kBsWkiOM2iIhbIDt7PFsghZ0Ld-eb7dEeK9ESldMAG1uX1LV7PPpXxIbMyd0S_g/s652/5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="652" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1FoVkyO4cgAu8GjXY_JdYGr-rTsjtoseGVdt7fmJHZVtlZ2Txe6REig-C6zRC3A96WtfXYYjZBqTUzjkBLshqoGUMKaDvIofP7t1TzAYmmWTBwWNflo4hgph1kBsWkiOM2iIhbIDt7PFsghZ0Ld-eb7dEeK9ESldMAG1uX1LV7PPpXxIbMyd0S_g/w400-h400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Voice cast (left to right): Rok-Takh voiced by Rylee Alazraqui, Murf by Dee Bradley Baker (<i>Clone Wars, Bad Batch</i>), Zero by Angus Imrie.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Get to know these characters and how they come together as Bridge Crew of the USS Protostar in the first 2 episodes of the series, “Lost & Found”. Watch this video introducing the non-human characters of <i>Star Trek: Prodigy </i>(beware SPOILERS):</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/chvzyx3jaaA?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p>Most Trekkies eagerly anticipate reveal of the titular starship of every new Star Trek series. The U.S.S. Protostar does not disappoint! Its sleek wedge-shaped twin-nacelle Starfleet design is complemented with inner futuristic aesthetics significantly advance of that seen on Captain Janeway's U.S.S. Voyager. The ship registry of NX-76884 indicates an experimental class of starship, possibly launched in the near future after Voyager's return from the Delta Quadrant. Zooming to the bridge located on the upper saucer section with transparent canopy, akin to today's jet fighter cockpit, suggests scale of the Protostar similar or slightly smaller than that of Voyager's 343 metre length. The Protostar should be outfitted with all standard Starfleet equipment, but what experimental technology it carries will be revealed in due course of the series.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pb-GBpWcJPgiMLbDSAglBOL53qREwXV4XMMdL6BrPEFn1u3qqGmxNzWz_vh5J4yX-p8HhO0Z9u3Mp-nOM48ATvV8WU5LW-NCvSXfMO7-0k9UfMXxw7R2tK_CrUkHRd93yv59HxV9ag5_wTvR_6Clp1-UtpxjPaogiFZd6mOwwfWuQiW8xevbJl9g/s1000/2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6pb-GBpWcJPgiMLbDSAglBOL53qREwXV4XMMdL6BrPEFn1u3qqGmxNzWz_vh5J4yX-p8HhO0Z9u3Mp-nOM48ATvV8WU5LW-NCvSXfMO7-0k9UfMXxw7R2tK_CrUkHRd93yv59HxV9ag5_wTvR_6Clp1-UtpxjPaogiFZd6mOwwfWuQiW8xevbJl9g/w400-h400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The U.S.S. Protostar, starship registry NX-76884.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Trekkie Tech geeks would be familiar with much of the Federation technology showcased on the Protostar, like phasers, universal translators, food replicators, etc. plus some surprises. For new fans to Star Trek, these sci-fi devices could be inspirations for future tech in generations to come, like how the communicators seen in The Original Series during the 1960s became real tech as mobile phones in the 1990s. Sneak a peek at some of Star Trek's technology in this video (beware SPOILERS):</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y3gLWXxzCaw?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p>The main theme for <i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i> is composed by Academy Award winner Michael Giacchino, who also scored the 2009 <i>Star Trek</i> film and echoes familiarity. Nami Melumad provides the series music.</p><p><i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i> is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, co-executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the all-new animated series. Claudia Spinelli is Nickelodeon’s Head of Animation Development with Kelley Gardner serving as Executive in Charge of production on Star Trek: Prodigy for Nickelodeon. Alec Botnick is Head of Animation for CBS Studios and Stephanie Groves is the Executive Vice President of Streaming and Cable Series and overseeing the series for CBS Studios.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>NON-SPOILER REVIEW</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By Outpost Commander Richard Chua</span></p><p><br /></p><p>As a long time Trekkie since the 1980s, I've consumed virtually all Star Trek television and films, which makes comparisons inevitable. Whilst the scifi franchise has previously been presented in animated form as <i>Star Trek: The Animated Series</i> (1973-74) and <i>Star Trek: Lower Decks</i> (2020 -), this latest incarnation of<i> Star Trek: Prodigy</i> is quite unlike what has come before. 3D animation has become the norm for today's television and Star Trek has evolved to adopt this format with Prodigy catering to the younger audience that is not served by the other current series (<i>Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks</i>). It therefore takes on formulaic storytelling by presenting its cast of lead characters in their teenage years that would connect better with kids. And by setting the plot in a far flung corner of the galaxy, the new audience is not burdened by needing to know Star Trek from preceding series, starting on a “clean slate” and gradually introducing elements from established canon as the series progresses. </p><p>Yet for the adult audience, say parents of kids viewing Star Trek: Prodigy as a family, it's actually these linkages to canon that engage us as Trekkies. Like finding out happened to crew members of the USS Voyager between the series conclusion and the commencement of Prodigy's timeline, since Janeway is part of the programme (pun intended! 😅). Plus why is the Protostar on Tars Lamora and what happened to its original, presumably Starfleet crew? Will we meet other established characters like Janeway in holographic form? It would certainly make sense for an EMH (Emergency Medical Hologram) to be part of sickbay. As a bonus, spotting those Easter Eggs are sweet treats for longtime fans, in a way rewarding us for our geeky devotion to Star Trek.</p><p>It's also worth noting there is no “living” human amongst the main characters of Prodigy. That certainly supports that the U.S.S. Protostar is heading Where No Man Has Gone Before... let's sit back and explore what's out there together with Dal & company.</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Note: This review is based on the first 2 episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy “Lost & Found”. Review options belong solely to author. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrIOvjQcUoF-v7iFJtBnV7L6KH4ZvUmWHDZK-5mlvhLrIGZ2buYVkaQA4gvUl15sRrwa9w6ZAfCpPkKjbZ9Afc2EjJVvRz9KWCn_CkhmrD-LsRvtUqUKNZE5l4YDX2LPjASJ2BL15QQLyvAOl_eVSTGaFbNeAJcz8vtEx1d4Xz45XT5LcJoidZQuE/s1000/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrIOvjQcUoF-v7iFJtBnV7L6KH4ZvUmWHDZK-5mlvhLrIGZ2buYVkaQA4gvUl15sRrwa9w6ZAfCpPkKjbZ9Afc2EjJVvRz9KWCn_CkhmrD-LsRvtUqUKNZE5l4YDX2LPjASJ2BL15QQLyvAOl_eVSTGaFbNeAJcz8vtEx1d4Xz45XT5LcJoidZQuE/w400-h400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Tune-in to <b>Nickelodeon</b> on <u>Monday 25 April 2022 at 7pm</u> for the premiere of <i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i>, with new episodes every weekday. Nickelodeon is available in Malaysia on Astro Channel 616 and Unifi Channel 554. <a href="https://content.astro.com.my/details/Star-Trek-Prodigy-PACK0000000000372744" target="_blank">Astro VOD has scheduled Star Trek Prodigy to be available from 30 April to 5 June 2022.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjrvib5ztvHzRmEboyLc8n5wFpvh4FRfcmSZ_sbMx32AZGMRDf31muvVr3wNBMlHMtDwi4afskZsCAD0f4gorjsg6c1vuVeL6BOYnYjMHbR0XpHPMXRCFFsjbcS9duIULmL9awmXI-InUWfvyv4OlKNbL49VsPG1JqzOxnax5U8wtSHEAkXAtvhE9/s800/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="800" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjrvib5ztvHzRmEboyLc8n5wFpvh4FRfcmSZ_sbMx32AZGMRDf31muvVr3wNBMlHMtDwi4afskZsCAD0f4gorjsg6c1vuVeL6BOYnYjMHbR0XpHPMXRCFFsjbcS9duIULmL9awmXI-InUWfvyv4OlKNbL49VsPG1JqzOxnax5U8wtSHEAkXAtvhE9/w400-h284/8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Thanks to Nickelodeon Asia, Outpost Productions has U.S.S. Protostar Crew Packs to giveaway to our readers and fans. Contest starts NOW on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/" target="_blank">Facebook Page Outpost Productions</a>. Simply Comment on our Post to <i>Tell us why YOU should be part of the U.S.S. Protostar Crew</i>.</p><p>Each U.S.S. Protostar Crew Pack is worth USD150 / over RM650 and comprises a LED lamp of the new starship, real outer space ice cream for astronauts, crew notebook and t-shirts for adults and kids. So submit your entries now to prove your worthiness to be part of the Protostar and be trained by Hologram Janeway as Starfleet's finest. We are opening submissions until 9 May and will be enlisting only 3 qualified applicants (winners). </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/posts/5321845511193036" target="_blank"><b>Click here to participate in our Facebook Contest</b></a></span></p><p>Please feel welcome to shout-out your passion for Star Trek by sharing this blog and our social media posts to your family and friends.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Terms and Conditions for <i>Star Trek: Prodigy</i> Facebook contest:</u></p><p>1. Participation only for residents in Malaysia able to receive prizes by local courier.</p><p>2. To participate, post in the Comments of our Facebook post to “<i>Tell us why YOU should be part of the U.S.S. Protostar Crew</i>”. Most creative and engaging replies stand better chance to win.</p><p>3. Limit answer in <u>1 Comment only</u>. Standard Facebook functions available in Comment may be used.</p><p>4. 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Content here used with permission for fan engagement.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.975766-24.099749836178844 66.819516 32.520717836178846 137.132016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-82994214268516661892022-03-08T10:34:00.005+08:002022-03-08T10:34:50.305+08:00The Batman: The Caped Crusader’s return for this new decade<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLg-uhncgc6Ati8o57i2Gqa_IChLpZ6CDXiFYyg_BwGO59piLBWr8842WG-HuG6gLGAcR4TwdEVltpip2_nDzV4nmICYquiOsq6WXisQoxDIYSOHCzrUyZln5_Ip7OmWhU-yX253Wlt3JA7rhSLpNXgeeTK-KL_CkW-o0BIvGhZydyZKLXnmNS-vTR=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLg-uhncgc6Ati8o57i2Gqa_IChLpZ6CDXiFYyg_BwGO59piLBWr8842WG-HuG6gLGAcR4TwdEVltpip2_nDzV4nmICYquiOsq6WXisQoxDIYSOHCzrUyZln5_Ip7OmWhU-yX253Wlt3JA7rhSLpNXgeeTK-KL_CkW-o0BIvGhZydyZKLXnmNS-vTR=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p>Another decade, another Batman movie to signal fans of the billionaire superhero back to cinemas for another take on DC Comics' iconic character. Robert Pattison (<i>Twilight, Tenet</i>) begins his journey as the new Batman / Bruce Wayne from 4th March at cinemas nationwide.</p><p>Within the Egyptian themed Sunway Pyramid floors of Sunway’s signature mall, comes one of many exhibits that feature contents and snippets of <b><i>The Batman</i></b> movie located on Ground Floor adjacent to the main "pyramid" entrance. Mall shoppers can visit <i>The Batman Experience</i> before docking themselves in TGV Cinemas upstairs to catch the 3-hour long movie.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7HIMYVGvLTshTS-Y6t6lnJh9JHaLKfaRFqdd7Shwa5qitNeO5D916D85Y9LTBGuPEMhgFIeSHuSQc0K0vTZR_fDvO96TU91vDZ3gucC9tD2YkAmW7AbdlDzY79etJ1up4ZgqUzh6TPAPiZjnRkk77UWMgTZJDYLTQpoys7mIilB1YS-JNnLg6O_wc=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7HIMYVGvLTshTS-Y6t6lnJh9JHaLKfaRFqdd7Shwa5qitNeO5D916D85Y9LTBGuPEMhgFIeSHuSQc0K0vTZR_fDvO96TU91vDZ3gucC9tD2YkAmW7AbdlDzY79etJ1up4ZgqUzh6TPAPiZjnRkk77UWMgTZJDYLTQpoys7mIilB1YS-JNnLg6O_wc=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>It’s not a Batman exhibit without an archive of Batmans of the past, brought to you by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1221425677873344" target="_blank">Batman Fans Malaysia (BFM)</a> people, and their collections of figures and associated CDs of each Batman’s respective movies.</div><div><br /></div><div>But if a history lesson of the past is not what you’re here for, then perhaps the exhibit’s attractions of the present day Batman will interest you. This includes a wayang kulit / shadow puppet edition of Pattinson's Batman by the artists at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FusionWayangKulit" target="_blank">Fusion Wayang Kulit</a>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZi-RgpDWxXsC9UfSiH0IMwTzfDfxNTx5vQB64RJ_FPIbWkebPfE_vweO1Zl7JdudBdNkwnnc6d0oZEyXJFVd-wcrRiInrlYkB-K9A597AQY2atjPNOw8jXkixYmejxLPadp477dx6FC2jaXTzxhoIMhnnH4MfBOtZclLqFdidZd8Nh3KJH0mai-s7=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZi-RgpDWxXsC9UfSiH0IMwTzfDfxNTx5vQB64RJ_FPIbWkebPfE_vweO1Zl7JdudBdNkwnnc6d0oZEyXJFVd-wcrRiInrlYkB-K9A597AQY2atjPNOw8jXkixYmejxLPadp477dx6FC2jaXTzxhoIMhnnH4MfBOtZclLqFdidZd8Nh3KJH0mai-s7=w266-h400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJp_4rRi6WSXTbs6_sfPl6NW4JrT6O-nidgdbJVB4QLZ8oW-EYgwyXT1pktKsVj1SDwoxrTB9jNDrROAWGds2_Eh9xkAlt5dyG7BRjAq_0xkNOEBzobcMTgG5kdpZTZZNElk0hUn24RWiBoRLUlkrb6GMJ5qa3LPgum94QXJ9RfbGhluGgGoqsh1dd=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJp_4rRi6WSXTbs6_sfPl6NW4JrT6O-nidgdbJVB4QLZ8oW-EYgwyXT1pktKsVj1SDwoxrTB9jNDrROAWGds2_Eh9xkAlt5dyG7BRjAq_0xkNOEBzobcMTgG5kdpZTZZNElk0hUn24RWiBoRLUlkrb6GMJ5qa3LPgum94QXJ9RfbGhluGgGoqsh1dd=w266-h400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div>But most notably of all, is the activity that awaits visitors with time to spare, as the exhibit itself welcomes attendees to solve the mysterious puzzles within itself.</div><p>All this free entry activity, at no extra cost with no strings attached. The only rule is to solve the riddle, and be paid with a free beverage at the counter.</p><p>It’s like being the Batman detective without needing a prerequisite of being a billionaire...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqclhYb4ay6HpHmzGT2bcXZg1V-TVObTHORZyS1ieC8bPisYImETdQ09SHitnwfeEz39Qg6Hzijqeh05p_ddBsx-4JplizhkIhdsWvgMV44UG32iEAmk1hxGYZH8cWoGZABLtyGgJ8Lf8e0sW1vZvT7WStPMDOJ9gKtzvxnrOCQ889HbMNxK9uEq1x=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqclhYb4ay6HpHmzGT2bcXZg1V-TVObTHORZyS1ieC8bPisYImETdQ09SHitnwfeEz39Qg6Hzijqeh05p_ddBsx-4JplizhkIhdsWvgMV44UG32iEAmk1hxGYZH8cWoGZABLtyGgJ8Lf8e0sW1vZvT7WStPMDOJ9gKtzvxnrOCQ889HbMNxK9uEq1x=w133-h200" width="133" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyzXL5G24_zMFUxZL5q3Y9PAgbM07pvfeh-zurOxZspsCZV4lzq8Mx5PCqLW_kG5tOj7gC-UpTi8z6ZUK9-YipAKn1yiMk5OP1E7ezfOq8z1ppnGU6LqyZI3feQFpzTGn0orsmaygAgpfKfYkQtJwTRSaAvfm1VN1rxHMnWalB-JxWZuarYdJ3Nswr=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyzXL5G24_zMFUxZL5q3Y9PAgbM07pvfeh-zurOxZspsCZV4lzq8Mx5PCqLW_kG5tOj7gC-UpTi8z6ZUK9-YipAKn1yiMk5OP1E7ezfOq8z1ppnGU6LqyZI3feQFpzTGn0orsmaygAgpfKfYkQtJwTRSaAvfm1VN1rxHMnWalB-JxWZuarYdJ3Nswr=w133-h200" width="133" /></a></div><br /><div>Starts with a door of green text, which hides a question within. What does this mysterious riddle unveil? That is for you, the person reading this, to uncover the truth from.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mystery solving aside, for folks interested to suit up like the Batman, a contest of cosplay awaits those who dare enter combat via costume.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9Rais09uUkyxQRC-b5LY5xkev72rN389Z5LjoOMgkDTNoz6vzih_IUVBk24decGI7XgxVI4i4FXXx-XoiP8fC6m_k6-C5OlZkgig-oimMUxyLi2Q7Bf_Lx418NY2-cJ9P19d2BI8riwBbhIHrMGi1E9ZUQj2nDo4rK2rALSPjOelX-gSZ51afOP5Z=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9Rais09uUkyxQRC-b5LY5xkev72rN389Z5LjoOMgkDTNoz6vzih_IUVBk24decGI7XgxVI4i4FXXx-XoiP8fC6m_k6-C5OlZkgig-oimMUxyLi2Q7Bf_Lx418NY2-cJ9P19d2BI8riwBbhIHrMGi1E9ZUQj2nDo4rK2rALSPjOelX-gSZ51afOP5Z=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1LC072ubqpxdyPMoD_z7BWDbIo0fuKffbzliz_1qQSuWrEbpc5F37LJF6dw-53DOwfPZOm0hDbk8ZTCGMl1WWhUuhEF_YWbCPH2RxlQQ94qRhFdJHW5jIb6q2v0qCY0krW4T1M1kS91K0GR9BvvyKvk1ZOGSlpnpwlN3X5jb6jAsfAKPVTz5EzfDb=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1LC072ubqpxdyPMoD_z7BWDbIo0fuKffbzliz_1qQSuWrEbpc5F37LJF6dw-53DOwfPZOm0hDbk8ZTCGMl1WWhUuhEF_YWbCPH2RxlQQ94qRhFdJHW5jIb6q2v0qCY0krW4T1M1kS91K0GR9BvvyKvk1ZOGSlpnpwlN3X5jb6jAsfAKPVTz5EzfDb=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunwaypyramid/posts/10159841538483794" target="_blank">DC Superhero Cosplay Competition</a> to be held at Sunway Pyramid this coming March 13th welcomes anyone’s inner DC superhero cosplay to fly free for the contest, with Online Registration open until 9 March for contestants.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB5sTczAcwWAo6Jb0pNW8TJhJdi-sseX96sL5i0vlo7LRxAjVmG80t5aAxvEgLRL0ikeHLVg7I025ZNtA_qeO2SgpD6RUgTaTd-Lf-R2qHMN6PBidrzOPy7lLYcicTC74Kmlo7IeIGY6puIeBVmOhrJQUi0-d29PRjInFRnj9YagPrO4MQe9JwsrWD=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB5sTczAcwWAo6Jb0pNW8TJhJdi-sseX96sL5i0vlo7LRxAjVmG80t5aAxvEgLRL0ikeHLVg7I025ZNtA_qeO2SgpD6RUgTaTd-Lf-R2qHMN6PBidrzOPy7lLYcicTC74Kmlo7IeIGY6puIeBVmOhrJQUi0-d29PRjInFRnj9YagPrO4MQe9JwsrWD=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Upto RM10,000 worth of prizes to be won including Sunway Pals points (cash value for purchases at Sunway Malls) & official Batman merchandise. <a href="https://forms.gle/bTXAFpmJidyrMgze6" target="_blank">Click here for the Registration Form.</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If cosplay isn’t your cup of coffee, there is still the Sony Centre section of the exhibit, where Playstation Batman videogame allow you to virtually don the cowl of the Dark Knight investigating Arkham Asylum.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSLxDDmW0vzU3gdFR9yvX63GAcBTYt7XwDoIO8mO2ygLi0be14uWCfRJoK5ioc77Q_Oe7bIEKL6CWqb9LzyNlilEctLHblodR0iGhk_Nuxwojqm9IxUS-Kb2ZTA7PudfQiVTGx70MtxC4o4_TbqXbmeNboc0JGq3PTYh49N9Ii6xX1aBuqSzu5vl5G=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSLxDDmW0vzU3gdFR9yvX63GAcBTYt7XwDoIO8mO2ygLi0be14uWCfRJoK5ioc77Q_Oe7bIEKL6CWqb9LzyNlilEctLHblodR0iGhk_Nuxwojqm9IxUS-Kb2ZTA7PudfQiVTGx70MtxC4o4_TbqXbmeNboc0JGq3PTYh49N9Ii6xX1aBuqSzu5vl5G=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Alongside are escape-room like activities and retail section selling DC themed merchandise to take home as a souvenir. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>While <i>The Batman</i> screens in cinemas, why not visit Sunway Pyramid for the occasion as well? It’s open until 20 March, 2022.</div><div><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mqqft2x_Aa4?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><i>The Batman</i> movie of the 2022 features the Caped Crusader’s venture into Gotham City’s underworld in pursuit of a sadistic killer with their cryptic clues. As the trail to the perpetrator becomes clearer, he must form new partnerships to unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the city’s long running abuses of power.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The Batman stars Robert Pattinson at Batman / Bruce Wayne, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as GCPD's James Gordon, Colin Farrell as Penguin, and Andy Serkis as Alfred. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB5WgMtu8NgwPVijJZFp_MSlUACzNODTCLgTE7p9WMhPHT1mHm_FgSYt01WbLlyO2zg1AKmT-LCtYhUNS80K3DrXABJeCq4kPQNqWJe-CwbvH72lmqNLt3J2yG_tTau2R_2yXG7yUefnlmNm85LiVNRfHTR1EkEhbRrUP3AcK6iF8t9fxNrZKH0GTO=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="800" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB5WgMtu8NgwPVijJZFp_MSlUACzNODTCLgTE7p9WMhPHT1mHm_FgSYt01WbLlyO2zg1AKmT-LCtYhUNS80K3DrXABJeCq4kPQNqWJe-CwbvH72lmqNLt3J2yG_tTau2R_2yXG7yUefnlmNm85LiVNRfHTR1EkEhbRrUP3AcK6iF8t9fxNrZKH0GTO=w400-h223" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Batman and associated trademarks are copyright to DC Comics, referenced here for fan service announcements only without intent to infringe.</span></div><div><br /></div>Richard Chuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10198217609515280618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-85765797414922348202021-11-04T01:13:00.005+08:002021-11-05T12:17:28.818+08:00Fans of the Force and weebs must collect these official figurines from Star Wars Visions<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn308HSPfQM5dwNxnnQlDljjGfVmwHKwtEmTSUg7EIDPWhSPA72dCYHaPdrxe_3yB8GfPO1NctHfYbIx_fm63b9R5xSZw_4kQQKYb5DFyg2NN7RknS8OCFWY0LEjUP2jvCULPJpRSGqo/s800/1-VisionsPoster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="800" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn308HSPfQM5dwNxnnQlDljjGfVmwHKwtEmTSUg7EIDPWhSPA72dCYHaPdrxe_3yB8GfPO1NctHfYbIx_fm63b9R5xSZw_4kQQKYb5DFyg2NN7RknS8OCFWY0LEjUP2jvCULPJpRSGqo/w400-h244/1-VisionsPoster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Were you blown away by <b><i>Star Wars Visions</i></b>? Does the Star Wars fan in you scream for merchandise from this anime?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Well Banpresto by Bandai has heard calls from weebs like you and will be releasing figurines of three iconic characters from the anthology next year in middle of 2022.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYC_3uy8vTwiacuJSo_CbLRLP7x8b2v4LBB74w7X2jkAWsQCzzQMkhbb-H7ByDu57FwyFYyEk97hyphenhyphenUy7_rtt1JUEluDQ9WvTCgo3ibcrZ3UmW2mWZGbKrFqxeqgc14FySVu8SapLFEv0/s600/star-wars-visions-172293-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="600" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYC_3uy8vTwiacuJSo_CbLRLP7x8b2v4LBB74w7X2jkAWsQCzzQMkhbb-H7ByDu57FwyFYyEk97hyphenhyphenUy7_rtt1JUEluDQ9WvTCgo3ibcrZ3UmW2mWZGbKrFqxeqgc14FySVu8SapLFEv0/w400-h221/star-wars-visions-172293-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In “<i>The Duel</i>” set in an alternate history, after a war between the Feudal-Jedi Empire and a renegade Jedi sect called the Sith, a lone wanderer known only as the Ronin (voiced by Brian Tee) witnesses a legion of former stormtroopers attempt to besiege a small village. The Ronin fights the leader of the bandits, a self-declared Dark Lord of the Sith (Lucy Liu). Source: Wikipedia</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdtIxK-gO-XMd7HLo4uYW3VMR9INBPcUv2bzem2RYKOj2LVLsDEupWTYJkUa7Xrq4AZZihcRRdITNJNKk95xLk_RmG1G-x-hzaSR7lfBGQPeiik2d75B-VtO1oYoxN48HjTQwelAFbyQ/s1080/6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdtIxK-gO-XMd7HLo4uYW3VMR9INBPcUv2bzem2RYKOj2LVLsDEupWTYJkUa7Xrq4AZZihcRRdITNJNKk95xLk_RmG1G-x-hzaSR7lfBGQPeiik2d75B-VtO1oYoxN48HjTQwelAFbyQ/w400-h400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Ronin figurine captures the anime style seen in The Duel standing 25cm tall and priced at RM290.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In “<i>The Twins</i>” set during the aftermath of the Empire's defeat, remnants of the Imperial military construct two conjoined Star Destroyers mounting a superlaser capable of destroying planets. Using Sith alchemy, they also create two Force-sensitive biological twins named Karre (voiced by Neil Patrick Harris) and Am (Alison Brie). Trained in the dark side of the Force, the Twins eventually become the leaders of the Imperial remnant and plan to use their superweapon to destroy the New Republic.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ch1EaKJ5m5Cbm1H6KIfihl87crRV51l5iICTDucjZ_N841TcjELIRiDsCzEr06vW5k2PURtv3r-NIm4bcQ0xOTmWdO637_OXi90oJkJpshhcX2PE3FiCToJH1J-2ez1T_QZIK6zlomU/s1080/5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ch1EaKJ5m5Cbm1H6KIfihl87crRV51l5iICTDucjZ_N841TcjELIRiDsCzEr06vW5k2PURtv3r-NIm4bcQ0xOTmWdO637_OXi90oJkJpshhcX2PE3FiCToJH1J-2ez1T_QZIK6zlomU/w400-h400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Figurines for the Twins Karre and Am will stand around 18cm tall and priced at RM175.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Product Highlights</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Original Bandai product under Banpresto line licensed by Lucasfilm.<br /><br />Figurines scaled to impress at 18 to 25 cm tall (7 to 10 inches).<br /><br />Sculpted to capture anime style of Star Wars Visions.<br /><br />Releasing in June 2022. Estimate arrival to Malaysia in July.<br /><br />Must have for Star Wars and anime fans.</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These figurines are non-articulated for collectors ages 13 years and above.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jtAsl-0o3O0?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><br /></div><div><b>Outpost Toys</b> was originally opened as a hobby cafe and toy shop in e@Curve Damansara from 2007 to 2011 specialising in geek pop culture experiences and merchandise. Although retiring from the retail scene, Outpost Productions was busy conducting events for toy roadshows, movie premieres, fan engagements and cinema promotions. Our corporate clients over 15 years included Hasbro, GSC Cinemas, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, HBO, and Astro.</div><div><br /></div><div>Outpost has recently reignited our passion for bringing geeky toys to fans and collectors. As <i>Outpost Toys & Hobbies</i> on Lazada we have received 100% Positive Seller Ratings. On Shopee, <i>Outpost Hobbies</i> has been rated 5.0 / 5.0. 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<iframe frameborder="0" height="800" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG-yVtS1xYO36nAZEP3WZNHCYbKhtxOY7M6bQptag8fIFBEw/viewform?embedded=true" width="500">Loading…</iframe><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Upon receiving your submission, allow upto 2 working days to receive invoice via email with payment instructions to pre-order deposit. Invoice will include shipping fees based on delivery address; generally RM10-15 within West Malaysia depending on quantity ordered.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>* Pre-orders may still be possible after this date subject to repricing and availability of stock allocation.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b><u>Pre-Order Terms & Conditions</u></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pre-Orders are commitment to purchase products before on-street release date. By Pre-Ordering you are virtually guaranteed to receive product without need to scramble to purchase once they have been released. Pre-Order prices are usually lower than retail prices after product release.</li><li>Your pre-order is confirmed upon receipt of deposit specified for the said product. An official invoice specifying the product pricing breakdown will be issued via email with instructions for payment to bank account under Outpost Management Sdn Bhd.</li><li>Upon Outpost Toys receiving product stocks, you will be notified to remit the balance payment within 1 week before shipping out to your address. Any change in delivery address should be notified by this point. Your order will be shipped out by courier with tracking reference.</li><li>Occasionally product arrival may be delayed by manufacturer or be affected by unforeseen logistical challenges. In the unlikely event we are unable to fulfill your pre-order within reasonable time, the pre-order deposit will be refunded in full. For cancellation by any other reason, pre-order deposit will not be refunded.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU</span></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>PDPA Policy</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Personal data collected from customers by Outpost Management Sdn Bhd will not be disclosed to external parties without prior consent. By placing orders for products & services provided by Outpost, customers hereby consent to use of their personal information necessary for order fulfilment by third party service providers.</span></div></div><div><br /></div>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.975766-28.856225531656662 66.819516 37.277193531656664 137.132016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-75516783341321467402021-09-25T13:07:00.000+08:002021-09-25T13:07:00.854+08:00My Little Pony: A New Generation Is Galloping Your Way to Netflix! <i>Written by Pony Princess.</i><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4KkbayVMFnSjlG4ZQdMHQkgmcz3nrKBkF2pdkpXr0hqEsHIVMfMpSaaqcif-eKFQf5AF86HLbVQMj7rsMz62rWlkNRUZpRlBjMWPoD9MAyWal0_Aqtg6ePhFCOS5xyw_3-zPTrYrDT0/s2048/My-Little-Pony-New-Generation-Netflix-Poster.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1383" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4KkbayVMFnSjlG4ZQdMHQkgmcz3nrKBkF2pdkpXr0hqEsHIVMfMpSaaqcif-eKFQf5AF86HLbVQMj7rsMz62rWlkNRUZpRlBjMWPoD9MAyWal0_Aqtg6ePhFCOS5xyw_3-zPTrYrDT0/w432-h640/My-Little-Pony-New-Generation-Netflix-Poster.jpeg" width="432" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My Little Pony: The New Generation </i><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Netflix</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Get ready for a galloping good time with the latest incarnation of the world famous <b>My Little Pony</b> franchise! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">After months of gloomy lockdowns, it feels like the sun is shining again with the announcement of <b><i>My Little Pony: The New Generation Movie</i></b> by Netflix. </span>The movie was originally set for a theatrical release by Paramount in February. However, due to the pandemic, <i>My Little Pony: The New Generation</i> was one of many high-profile movies from Paramount that was sold and offloaded onto Netflix. A brilliant move considering that most parts are the world are battling Covid. And it's just the movie we need to add some colour to a dull stay-at-home routine.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhvKc-akqeccbfaASWa2datuDWwAMmaqT4ZfHDDh2yYMv9L-gMy7e5JScKHgNFjGoUE9Hz2UIuAzY8fF_JXeuQfCnfE562AiJ897-a39SL_ecDSqCXIA4h36KvCTEVCMYX37l3eb0Q-A/s665/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Netflix-Promo-Images-And-Posters-cartoonimages-club-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="665" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhvKc-akqeccbfaASWa2datuDWwAMmaqT4ZfHDDh2yYMv9L-gMy7e5JScKHgNFjGoUE9Hz2UIuAzY8fF_JXeuQfCnfE562AiJ897-a39SL_ecDSqCXIA4h36KvCTEVCMYX37l3eb0Q-A/s320/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Netflix-Promo-Images-And-Posters-cartoonimages-club-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Set to stream on September 24th on Netflix worldwide, a new generation of colourful ponies are here to cheer you up with plenty of laughs, daring adventure and lots of glitter. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are not a pony fan or unfamiliar with the franchise, then this write-up will definitely help equip you with tidbits about the movie and the history highlights of this beloved franchise that has made it into global phenomenon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Watch the trailer to get a sneak peak of the magical adventure that awaits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pa_PRDVpjSk" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlI1ELs3KUZHLTNNOp8g2hwO6iXkzrh_CFk9Mf9mUiEYhcA9k3npQQ3DDVsPxeTzoHNJResCbAJJDPG7oc06Bv2s6SXEIrvLwg309yzXN1V3Ks1xzufEw6GkkpJHWxPLK8oNutivpDUs/s665/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Netflix-Promo-Images-And-Posters-cartoonimages-club.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="665" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlI1ELs3KUZHLTNNOp8g2hwO6iXkzrh_CFk9Mf9mUiEYhcA9k3npQQ3DDVsPxeTzoHNJResCbAJJDPG7oc06Bv2s6SXEIrvLwg309yzXN1V3Ks1xzufEw6GkkpJHWxPLK8oNutivpDUs/w400-h225/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Netflix-Promo-Images-And-Posters-cartoonimages-club.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The movie is set many, many years after the events of <i>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</i> where Twilight Sparkle's teachings on friendship and harmony has been forgotten and replaced with mistrust and enmity. In the trailer we get glimpses of "modern" Equestria that is more technologically advanced and the sense of paranoia from the three different pony species. Underneath all the colour and glitter lies a rather heavy handed theme that hits an all too familiar chord close with our own world's reality; racism and discrimination.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Featuring an all new cast of ponies voiced by acclaimed talents including former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens (<i>Bad Boys for Life, High School Musical</i>) as Sunny and Kimiko Glenn (<i>Orange is the New Black</i>) as Izzy, plus James Marsden (<i>Westworld, X-Men, Sonic the Hedgehog</i>), Sofia Carson (<i>Descendants</i>), Liza Kosby (<i>Work It</i>), and Jane Krakowski (<i>Schimigadoon, Ally McBeal</i>). The movie is directed by Robert Cullen, Jose Ucha and Mark Fattibene.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjASfrKHpMu3UJ0o7mphf1gtDLMLlb4xXzCrWkbWUTFg1Sb-QcWYG1YUEGfte5-yk6YiZDleF8nTTBRj2EmNxLvWkHVa29ESXedbntLCCL8G2T6-WluyCXtnEOV-DcVad-lnjI8280IWw/s940/1054970-highresfullcastjpeg-1280.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="940" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjASfrKHpMu3UJ0o7mphf1gtDLMLlb4xXzCrWkbWUTFg1Sb-QcWYG1YUEGfte5-yk6YiZDleF8nTTBRj2EmNxLvWkHVa29ESXedbntLCCL8G2T6-WluyCXtnEOV-DcVad-lnjI8280IWw/w400-h400/1054970-highresfullcastjpeg-1280.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Meet the cast of <i>My Little Pony: The New Generation</i></p><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p></div></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xfNTFOF6Pg4" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">The Movie at a Glance</span></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Synopsis</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The truly unimaginable has happened...Equestria has lost its friendship, harmony and magic! Earth Ponies, Unicorns and Pegasi are no longer friends and now live separated by species. But an idealistic Earth Pony Sunny Starscout (Vanessa Hudgens) is determined to find a way to bring enchantment, unity and friendship back to their world. Team up with open-hearted and crafty Unicorn Izzy, (Kimiko Glen), the pair travel to faraway lands where they encounter the likes of charismatic and brave Pegasi Pipp (Sofia Carson) and Zipp (Liza Koshy) and the ever-responsible fellow Earth Pony Hitch (James Marsden). Journey with the ponies on a mission full of misadventures but these new best friends each possess their own unique and special gifts that may be just what Equestria needs to restore what it was before.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Source: Flickering Myth)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Initial release: September 23, 2021<br />Director: Robert Cullen and Jose Luis Ucha<br />Produced by: Cecil Kramer; Peter Lewis<br />Production companies: Entertainment One and Boulder Media<br />Music composed by: Heitor Pereira, Alan Schmuckler, Michael Mahler<br />Story by: Robert Cullen, Jose Ucha and Tim Sullivan</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Source: IMDB)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Meet the New Generation of Ponies</u><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Netflix</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTRka8vxkRy9JA_Ld26WS_I3qCEsYwHOMJZz3ud5Qm_fl2Afpo5SBLt5Qll5aAZhS6hfW6YuyrwnQb4EWgQ2vqI19hkhMD99D0L-hPJUlC17nWx9_TdCyFljf727lLZQBRw_qJ9FCtmE/s640/2646606.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTRka8vxkRy9JA_Ld26WS_I3qCEsYwHOMJZz3ud5Qm_fl2Afpo5SBLt5Qll5aAZhS6hfW6YuyrwnQb4EWgQ2vqI19hkhMD99D0L-hPJUlC17nWx9_TdCyFljf727lLZQBRw_qJ9FCtmE/s320/2646606.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sunny Starscout</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The protagonist of the story whose personality is just like her name. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is curious, adventurous and determined to make the world a better place for all ponies.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ALSorZROl4H9FcsaLt8a1OjS_c0KtUt8xJyccgZxAY_SPpuxeVQsDHrsQ1LvW5WZSZB_YN-yo3N98PJJlI2Bh3UqjJAwNx3AovFbs35U6F55rgZdfywXupgesxOGxyReztjyeQpsxYI/s640/2646609.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ALSorZROl4H9FcsaLt8a1OjS_c0KtUt8xJyccgZxAY_SPpuxeVQsDHrsQ1LvW5WZSZB_YN-yo3N98PJJlI2Bh3UqjJAwNx3AovFbs35U6F55rgZdfywXupgesxOGxyReztjyeQpsxYI/s320/2646609.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Izzy Moonbow</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Izzy is an energetic unicorn from Bridlewood Forest who loves crafting and glitter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOqfTyqGX_tXC031yHyuZn3bM3aMjv7u8gcU7ekdxg5GaTMjZ8rRbZjQsX3-KbRMg4TEHQeoNcYzP3F88n9CZBNP0Dk7gdprSSZrK-rTBc9L0pqvb0WWSJS5qN0_FwGTGT5cKS5dw4U0/s640/2646611.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOqfTyqGX_tXC031yHyuZn3bM3aMjv7u8gcU7ekdxg5GaTMjZ8rRbZjQsX3-KbRMg4TEHQeoNcYzP3F88n9CZBNP0Dk7gdprSSZrK-rTBc9L0pqvb0WWSJS5qN0_FwGTGT5cKS5dw4U0/s320/2646611.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Zipp Storm</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zipp is the rebellious and daredevil sister of Pipp from Zephyr Heights. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is athletic and love science.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3G9BiVxoYjXeYqLe5_K91V8Wwqie2dAX_miRK04jg_R6BrYDs_FPwbEWi-79nc4JFURRlV2urtxFHKRVuvNgixjo4_Wla72F_bSI3KcZXS0kgmeQHw9pncdezrFVS9EXkA5XDh6iK-4/s640/2646612.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3G9BiVxoYjXeYqLe5_K91V8Wwqie2dAX_miRK04jg_R6BrYDs_FPwbEWi-79nc4JFURRlV2urtxFHKRVuvNgixjo4_Wla72F_bSI3KcZXS0kgmeQHw9pncdezrFVS9EXkA5XDh6iK-4/s320/2646612.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Hitch Trailblazer</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hitch is the caring and responsible sheriff of Maretime Bay who looks after everypony.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKLUbtMlE3HSQNfEsKM-d7kwycoHDm4vBf9LZhVahQS94swGZuy2SeppbficrviKAcc5BbRwHe67mAmmuMsEFwMGsCYt1VvIgrrEt7YGMt8yfwrn2B5IPofztuXctDt8jrqhis-8Dres/s640/2646610.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKLUbtMlE3HSQNfEsKM-d7kwycoHDm4vBf9LZhVahQS94swGZuy2SeppbficrviKAcc5BbRwHe67mAmmuMsEFwMGsCYt1VvIgrrEt7YGMt8yfwrn2B5IPofztuXctDt8jrqhis-8Dres/s320/2646610.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pipp Petals</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The stylish pop-star princess of Zephyr Heights and sister to Zipp. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is a pop star icon who loves entertaining ponies.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIk7ddp4sCOu9K9DAxlRHZVVVAe9tjfdpvp5Pyubh9AEiUtrkGj-NAJUV1HOAvoZopZr54vRTgzFqOhGe6AXVwwO6iGKdY5eTci-8QUHvmJqPimVuSJh3cSwnIvwMws7br2nw4E4RccaE/s640/2646616.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIk7ddp4sCOu9K9DAxlRHZVVVAe9tjfdpvp5Pyubh9AEiUtrkGj-NAJUV1HOAvoZopZr54vRTgzFqOhGe6AXVwwO6iGKdY5eTci-8QUHvmJqPimVuSJh3cSwnIvwMws7br2nw4E4RccaE/s320/2646616.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Queen Haven</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">A pegasus who is also the mother of Pipp and Zipp. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She the ruler of Zephyr Heights.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4T3aLUMoY_Hu71TAsIk2VQ2-Vyqj2cxVTOsai0SqeIYYzNdJmUU9RcaoQrrMK_99Vw4FMsCchX744d6fc9omgTymRzYrtlz9kL0J48pwwW9xNHr8F9TdFT4hZPtCyoL0KvaYCF6AU3M/s640/2646614.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4T3aLUMoY_Hu71TAsIk2VQ2-Vyqj2cxVTOsai0SqeIYYzNdJmUU9RcaoQrrMK_99Vw4FMsCchX744d6fc9omgTymRzYrtlz9kL0J48pwwW9xNHr8F9TdFT4hZPtCyoL0KvaYCF6AU3M/s320/2646614.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Argyle Starshine</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunny Starscout's father who tells Sunny stories about Twilight Sparkle </div><div style="text-align: center;">(main protagonist from <i>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</i>).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18rORayblGoSFnArQMf9rziQYVVg36c4oPGdyG1ixbo1LMoKmOCrJS8-PKPMmXAtPzIG30QJngYS_T_CUiGEdAo607zYuIqzAAHlsa14aXZpJOI2TW8gwy9QBd2vE06QZvB9d34RPdbg/s640/2646615.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg18rORayblGoSFnArQMf9rziQYVVg36c4oPGdyG1ixbo1LMoKmOCrJS8-PKPMmXAtPzIG30QJngYS_T_CUiGEdAo607zYuIqzAAHlsa14aXZpJOI2TW8gwy9QBd2vE06QZvB9d34RPdbg/s320/2646615.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Phyllis Cloverleaf</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">A pink Earth pony who owns a company called Canterlogic that manufactures product to keep Earth ponies safe and stylish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For non pony fans, you are probably thinking, civilised, colourful talking little ponies with symbols on their flanks that live in towns and cities?? Where did all these came from and has it always been this way? This is where knowing the humble origins of this beloved franchise comes in.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Trotting Down Memory Lane </u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQIwgGEkkJEhHO1k19P-AVrdTu_MmyAJ4UWvDfGT-gES1s3mIxwGgJLoTahqpkOa2zB0DwOKLYQNp1I2AFqPgvPt8Wl7i_vF9bGQEQnht0blbKvIeYrnMUVZhbDzHISTN8nqfKKoA-tc/s738/863b3fbdb6af2fd4ba7699ef1ece809a_mob.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="738" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQIwgGEkkJEhHO1k19P-AVrdTu_MmyAJ4UWvDfGT-gES1s3mIxwGgJLoTahqpkOa2zB0DwOKLYQNp1I2AFqPgvPt8Wl7i_vF9bGQEQnht0blbKvIeYrnMUVZhbDzHISTN8nqfKKoA-tc/s320/863b3fbdb6af2fd4ba7699ef1ece809a_mob.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Forty years ago during the dark internet-less ages where there was (gasp) no WiFi, smart phones and online games, children played with analogue toys and watched analogue television with commercials and no skip function. This was an era where Saturday morning cartoons were a staple for boys and girls and not to mention, the ultimate advertising platform for toy companies. The famous American toy company Hasbro, known for toys like <i>Transformers & GI Joe</i>, decided to come up with a brand new toy line aimed at girls.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvEhBBKjgVGyBxTOi17E_3woehiktesnxZolSS6mKg98ITvH7daGGI2RafMfFnqnrirvk71CpTYOX7cNnjqOmtBCjN9mKPZTADJyq-rcB_BvHVeRo9X5PJjjghcwHqpt4-8fG7nYUutg/s2048/EVlLX7JX0AAMJ0Z.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2048" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvEhBBKjgVGyBxTOi17E_3woehiktesnxZolSS6mKg98ITvH7daGGI2RafMfFnqnrirvk71CpTYOX7cNnjqOmtBCjN9mKPZTADJyq-rcB_BvHVeRo9X5PJjjghcwHqpt4-8fG7nYUutg/s320/EVlLX7JX0AAMJ0Z.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 1981, the world was introduced to the very first version of a toy pony called, "My Pretty Pony" created by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger and Steve D' Aguanno. It looks nothing like the ponies we know of today since it was brown, made of hard plastic and stands at ten-inches tall.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT0eVtbKXSlLfH-bB1jGwkMto8gJ7ZNo_07AUMOkKWfWiPSFFPPPBp9rETQocvQjvgiuI-FNN0x2mKOxSU74bDxxy1EKUWWg576PbrFIGGenv7rn15fJdXU7nuFge84YVZXADOPooH4I/s800/1-15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="800" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxT0eVtbKXSlLfH-bB1jGwkMto8gJ7ZNo_07AUMOkKWfWiPSFFPPPBp9rETQocvQjvgiuI-FNN0x2mKOxSU74bDxxy1EKUWWg576PbrFIGGenv7rn15fJdXU7nuFge84YVZXADOPooH4I/s320/1-15.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bonnie Zacherle is the creator of the ponies. She lived in Japan with her family where her father cared for all quarantined animals entering and leaving the country. Zacherle may have been inspired by a Korean pony called Knicker whom she adored but have to leave behind when she left Japan. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, due to mediocre sales of "My Pretty Pony", the line was discontinued in favour of a redesigned version under a trademark name, "My Little Pony." The redesigned ponies are smaller, multicoloured and feature the hallmark symbol on their flanks known today as cutie marks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVk2Rc_c1aalQEggijXfDAGj9cPCV5W7NMYDasbEiJ6OAYWMTn-p8NWjz7-Wch-x1W0qgTedt_JtEy-5oDEdH5U7xK7rHXgB8tmVr0hxhv-631v3-21_Wz-qUS_A13XJhi1yLKaisXjE/s2000/image.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="2000" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVk2Rc_c1aalQEggijXfDAGj9cPCV5W7NMYDasbEiJ6OAYWMTn-p8NWjz7-Wch-x1W0qgTedt_JtEy-5oDEdH5U7xK7rHXgB8tmVr0hxhv-631v3-21_Wz-qUS_A13XJhi1yLKaisXjE/w400-h168/image.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDQvmuUzsT_FHKwu5lXxY12QzhGcUX4PyIfzhoGq1XGYTLSMRpiWWCZTTqb9P4Qxk1GlWMrT_8lKcoCyLmMqcocXojFM40zX1ZrE1pAG3q_5-k2DTCYD7Pk1M54EjqLEKzocyYVvpRyU/s600/Screen+Shot+2021-09-24+at+10.59.58+AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="211" data-original-width="600" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDQvmuUzsT_FHKwu5lXxY12QzhGcUX4PyIfzhoGq1XGYTLSMRpiWWCZTTqb9P4Qxk1GlWMrT_8lKcoCyLmMqcocXojFM40zX1ZrE1pAG3q_5-k2DTCYD7Pk1M54EjqLEKzocyYVvpRyU/w400-h141/Screen+Shot+2021-09-24+at+10.59.58+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source:<a href="https://mylittlepony.hasbro.com/en-us/characters/retro-ponies"> Hasbro</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The six original My Little Ponies released in 1983 were Minty, Blue Belle, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, Butterscotch and Blossom; names not arranged in any order.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPFR1BXimbkYTaBqv0nCpDMtKzagtTxLIIqHaZ09Iyy_CiKZwP6nj3COY0I7c-NCImo2MXBHWFpRsrBZLkb4h6MWvAHiGXFbwoQriHQmE96raeXTSMOg1rwj_2_om-4sCNylzSqEZrU8/s626/FB_IMG_15263936957954514.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPFR1BXimbkYTaBqv0nCpDMtKzagtTxLIIqHaZ09Iyy_CiKZwP6nj3COY0I7c-NCImo2MXBHWFpRsrBZLkb4h6MWvAHiGXFbwoQriHQmE96raeXTSMOg1rwj_2_om-4sCNylzSqEZrU8/w306-h400/FB_IMG_15263936957954514.jpeg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A remake version of the 6 original ponies was released in 2018 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the franchise.</div><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">With the launch of the My Little Pony line, this was followed by other variety of ponies including winged-ponies, unicorns and flutter ponies (a smaller, thinner version with iridescent plastic wings) and sea ponies (chubby sea horses with manes). Little girls of the eighties could not get enough of them resulting in an explosion of ponies in an assortment of colours, patterns and accessories to collect. There were baby ponies with diapers and cots, ponies covered in flock, ponies with rhinestone eyes, bendable ballerina ponies with tutus, ponies who can change colour of their hair and even ponies with costumes to wear! It was literally a collector's paradise and truly the golden age of My Little Pony.</p><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqU43Ij1l0MSfVI4egyEG5s_qoMm6elcpnGyc6sYqEq3LVCAQdM171oetkb5OthWkzSYUwFngO8GsAgSwtOAx1rIjykdCcS8GrrNP9Kz32LFjU-7llbfwTlBktc5ia-ZtN4A0dgIflw2g/s640/5266ae0b60b6a3222d4f8aec32ef4e85.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqU43Ij1l0MSfVI4egyEG5s_qoMm6elcpnGyc6sYqEq3LVCAQdM171oetkb5OthWkzSYUwFngO8GsAgSwtOAx1rIjykdCcS8GrrNP9Kz32LFjU-7llbfwTlBktc5ia-ZtN4A0dgIflw2g/s320/5266ae0b60b6a3222d4f8aec32ef4e85.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2p2lOz3pScwBjUZgkCKp4uHBeTUlb20L8tSgeZOmmcxNv6P73QuNNo5vvAnPIdMXN49P_WvKMBt1IYIW7CVgtARuzqbLF8oBXJ0hZ-D6rj2jk14PVess6eT15GDVe_F9LDW234wnGIA/s512/2d5b1f11ab9988b78da11a30a124a4f231ee6a46r1-804-792v2_00.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="512" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2p2lOz3pScwBjUZgkCKp4uHBeTUlb20L8tSgeZOmmcxNv6P73QuNNo5vvAnPIdMXN49P_WvKMBt1IYIW7CVgtARuzqbLF8oBXJ0hZ-D6rj2jk14PVess6eT15GDVe_F9LDW234wnGIA/s320/2d5b1f11ab9988b78da11a30a124a4f231ee6a46r1-804-792v2_00.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>The super rare Japanese version of My Little Pony from Takara (now Takara Tomy) released in 1985 are nothing like the originals. Known as <i>Osharena Pony</i> (or stylish pony), the ponies are anthropomorphic, stands upright on their hooves, have tiny beady eyes and a bulbous nose. <br /><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">My Little Pony ran from 1982 to 1992 in the United States and went global in 1995. The expansion continues to include a wide assortment of merchandises ranging from comic books, stationeries, 2 animated specials, an animated feature-length film and two animated television series that ran for 2 seasons. At its peak, as many as one hundred and fifty million ponies were sold during the eighties alone!</p><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><u style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The magic begins to fade </span></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>The franchise has undergone many reiterations since the eighties with each new look updated to appeal the current market. Each new look are called a generation by fans. <p></p><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">But alas, the franchise started to decline in the late nineties due to stiff competition from other entertainment alternatives. Eventually, My Little Pony was discontinued due to poor sales until in the early 2000, Hasbro decided to revive the brand. There came the 4th generation of My Little Pony that sparked the renaissance age of the franchise. </p><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOJfcpvKcrDQU0FcWDPGW3ppqMVtY9xOLBWEGvE-3i8wtFdUylChcT3M-v8G4cKrHvRTuNM8UEURpUtUM4oczYd_oVn0EHnUr8NW2PACb9yZ5nK8TizLbknbj1EoBa6TlqY4buUyzmdA/s640/ea3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQOJfcpvKcrDQU0FcWDPGW3ppqMVtY9xOLBWEGvE-3i8wtFdUylChcT3M-v8G4cKrHvRTuNM8UEURpUtUM4oczYd_oVn0EHnUr8NW2PACb9yZ5nK8TizLbknbj1EoBa6TlqY4buUyzmdA/s320/ea3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Hasbro approached Lauren Faust, an animator, storyboard artist and writer, who worked on popular cartoon series like the <i>Powerpuff Girls</i> and <i>Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends</i> among them, to give the dying franchise a much needed makeover.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Source: Wikipedia</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M4yrTYWCkJpjaMLYJgzjpTJDcNiQ_wVDBMrtxyCykopTJt_b6_n3TeybjngZsbdwZEWdDeEZoMI5n2Fc_qSLAXKEsYtlfdTwUYWO3Dhkh851NPGa9cQJ6eBPzglsjAIhRw3GOyBD6Gk/s2333/ERaUSxmXUAcwkGK.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="2333" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M4yrTYWCkJpjaMLYJgzjpTJDcNiQ_wVDBMrtxyCykopTJt_b6_n3TeybjngZsbdwZEWdDeEZoMI5n2Fc_qSLAXKEsYtlfdTwUYWO3Dhkh851NPGa9cQJ6eBPzglsjAIhRw3GOyBD6Gk/s320/ERaUSxmXUAcwkGK.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Original concept sketches of Twilight Sparkle by Faust </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Faust is no stranger with ponies and grew up with them during the eighties. The cast were based on personalities that she invented for her own pony toys, calling them her "inner eight year old". This resulted in the creation of <i>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</i> which became the fourth incarnation of the franchise that catapulted My Little Pony to global pop culture status. Faust's ingenuity and appealing designs was instrumental to the revival of the franchise in 2010 which ushered the new golden age for the franchise.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0LZRVSW_VKCwXXxW8Vobx2iOIaP-i50Wm6GVWcD3K27MPWqU1ETCknPyuWKVAMx8yhpRYTeprKlnkB5y522MvyF2rNzsVJfjUb505tuRfiHQgz84oOvFIuhK9LyGLRNjALs6mAXCmuT8/s612/d8d4d84387a7d5eaef80f4316347d9c1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0LZRVSW_VKCwXXxW8Vobx2iOIaP-i50Wm6GVWcD3K27MPWqU1ETCknPyuWKVAMx8yhpRYTeprKlnkB5y522MvyF2rNzsVJfjUb505tuRfiHQgz84oOvFIuhK9LyGLRNjALs6mAXCmuT8/w400-h266/d8d4d84387a7d5eaef80f4316347d9c1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhR07FjGbGQP_PSLBJpNh7EfHlchUp4OobAqbrHQR5P8B6SfOGK_bP423qhBFX3Nqd9zmSbOJNrOrzxq-wk511qqQwMWK0wFTOrALI40AQ7vLea17SI09K7YcJwznb8fiUefCwVdk0co/s768/mylittlepony_splash_2048x1536_en.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhR07FjGbGQP_PSLBJpNh7EfHlchUp4OobAqbrHQR5P8B6SfOGK_bP423qhBFX3Nqd9zmSbOJNrOrzxq-wk511qqQwMWK0wFTOrALI40AQ7vLea17SI09K7YcJwznb8fiUefCwVdk0co/w400-h225/mylittlepony_splash_2048x1536_en.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</i> is a modern take on the previous Generation 1 (G1) television series from the 80s that critics panned as sickeningly sweet and cute. Faust infused elements of fantasy, magic, modern humour and a theme that revolves around friendship. The story revolves around Twilight Sparkle and her daring adventures with her 5 pony friends, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Apple Jack. Thus, making them the Mane 6. The core theme of the entire series is about friendship and harmony with the catchphrase, "Friendship is Magic"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From 2010 to 2019, the series ran for an impressive 9 seasons with a total of 221 episodes and at least one animated movie. By far it is the most successful My Little Pony series with a rich fantasy world, an engaging plot and memorable characters. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The success of this G4 series garnered a massive following worldwide not only in little girls but in an unintended market; the young adult male audience. These fans are known in the geek circles as "bronies" and its female equivalent, "pegasisters". The success of G4 brought in over $1 billion retail sales in 2014 and 2015. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTH2mkxhGhkIdL5s6B-cF0nZMcAhCjdtsyFsIyXndAlchwtxB8F3bkRkM1-WO_F9YZJtNWbQ39_qe0dhv6PCENqDWyw3n2MAoZT_ggbrKcLLIhwiNfKZoFPHY5rc4t9xvit9XtpNskAU/s800/8a6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTH2mkxhGhkIdL5s6B-cF0nZMcAhCjdtsyFsIyXndAlchwtxB8F3bkRkM1-WO_F9YZJtNWbQ39_qe0dhv6PCENqDWyw3n2MAoZT_ggbrKcLLIhwiNfKZoFPHY5rc4t9xvit9XtpNskAU/s320/8a6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You know your franchise has arrived when there's an exclusive convention called Bronycon for it. Unfortunately, with the conclusion of the G4 series, the last Bronycon was held in 2019.</div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">And now that leads us to the upcoming movie, <i>My Little Pony: A New Generation</i> which will kickstart a new beginning or the fifth generation of the franchise. In that same vein as most current animated films, the 2021 movie will spot a refreshing new look in 3D.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The movie will be set in the same universe as <i>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</i>, albeit in the very distant future.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">A Peek Behind The Scenes</span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlqiNf__81Z5yo7sHPSFZ-C3WcdTBcRzFScQoUS4RXpFdO6nAbPJv1539VoKOyPow2pqgzOiK8oTBNjzYMAjASFOxtFEXQ-Ka40WGB1qvNuSPOz4XbOjCsq9C4rPBXZohE_QgyYXxbJA/s800/RobJose_1000x600.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlqiNf__81Z5yo7sHPSFZ-C3WcdTBcRzFScQoUS4RXpFdO6nAbPJv1539VoKOyPow2pqgzOiK8oTBNjzYMAjASFOxtFEXQ-Ka40WGB1qvNuSPOz4XbOjCsq9C4rPBXZohE_QgyYXxbJA/s320/RobJose_1000x600.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>The movie is co-written and co-directed by Robert Cullen (left) and Jose Luis Ucha. Cullen is a veteran in the industry who has worked on animated series like <i>Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Amazing World of Gumball, Transformers: Cyberverse, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera</i> and <i>DC Superhero Girls</i>.<br /><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">At the peak of the movie production, there were about 48 animators located in five different time zones who worked on the film. Production went underway during the Covid lockdowns with the crew from 20 different countries working remotely. According to Cullen, the movie took about four years from start to finish.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zKR8eOrvNhnGckeTAh85Sra1cG7MnjNub4hym3v5u3Y8U29kEFkskUkpZsD_j8FFrh_NBcmO-ckaEQyATrNvzoTSqTVBGcog3WbPvQ-ny3dinSljuXYT8rjhtCrPrPM3o3s1FHPcGQ0/s800/MLP_Movie2021_sq1650_s0220_1001-gigapixel-scale-2_00x-scaled.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="800" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zKR8eOrvNhnGckeTAh85Sra1cG7MnjNub4hym3v5u3Y8U29kEFkskUkpZsD_j8FFrh_NBcmO-ckaEQyATrNvzoTSqTVBGcog3WbPvQ-ny3dinSljuXYT8rjhtCrPrPM3o3s1FHPcGQ0/w400-h168/MLP_Movie2021_sq1650_s0220_1001-gigapixel-scale-2_00x-scaled.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bringing the ponies into a fully CGI world was no easy feat. As much as the fans loved Faust's iconic G4 design, the animation style in 2D simply cannot be copied straight into 3D. Graham Gallagher, the animation supervisor referred to the TV series as a starting point for designing the ponies in a new world but quickly realised that some adjustments needed to be made. <span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.animationmagazine.net/features/my-little-pony-a-new-generation-galloping-to-greatness-again/">Animation Magazine</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgVo0PdwkmAQxjnAWohD8PVJHEu35af_ahrWZf0ZzQ-75Wg1RsJ4TVj-NLnBgxKVFynS1mTbE1CNCVyfQ0IomzKCAoV-7tq9O0Ib80-vFGt4Ni2TF2Dcmm01qOSkW2lvevBawVcj7eWA/s1024/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Netflix-Promo-Images-And-Posters-cartoonimages-club-3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgVo0PdwkmAQxjnAWohD8PVJHEu35af_ahrWZf0ZzQ-75Wg1RsJ4TVj-NLnBgxKVFynS1mTbE1CNCVyfQ0IomzKCAoV-7tq9O0Ib80-vFGt4Ni2TF2Dcmm01qOSkW2lvevBawVcj7eWA/w400-h225/My-Little-Pony-A-New-Generation-Netflix-Promo-Images-And-Posters-cartoonimages-club-3.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="font-style: italic;">"We found that the bodies were way too small (referring to the G4 version) and they couldn't sit down and we wanted to be able to help them sit down and be able to talk and interact like a human. We had to elongate their bodies," </i>said Gallagher.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksxKwME82IvNDHEg9N0Od9-VRizbDhzonOuTAaCzdkFlsqUnw6E9oBU9fW3qGzHCEJK15xPFqL5-rhMBnpPgvuqoGQriZhScoUkk6F6rTAb-cOJQgg7c3vEq-nWhLRXvCe56bPe9jlLA/s960/My-Little-Pony-Netflix-CG-Movie.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="960" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksxKwME82IvNDHEg9N0Od9-VRizbDhzonOuTAaCzdkFlsqUnw6E9oBU9fW3qGzHCEJK15xPFqL5-rhMBnpPgvuqoGQriZhScoUkk6F6rTAb-cOJQgg7c3vEq-nWhLRXvCe56bPe9jlLA/w400-h209/My-Little-Pony-Netflix-CG-Movie.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>Despite the challenges, Cullen expressed that it was important to make the changes in order to capture the range of emotions and expressions of the ponies. Keeping the DNA of "Friendship is Magic" in the new characters is definitely a priority not just for the loyal fans but to new audiences who are not familiar with My Little Pony.<br /><p align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Knowing how songs has always played a significant role in all pony episodes, the directors brought in an impressive cast of vocal talents to perform a variety of songs in an eclectic mix of genres from edgy rock tunes to broadway musicals. Two songwriters, Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler are onboard to compose the music in the movie. Some fans will be a little disappointed to know that Daniel Ingram (the composer behind all the music and songs in the G4 series) is not involve in the production.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Here is a non-spoiler sample of songs that you can expect:</p></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vmp9DdjHT6c" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Performed by none other than former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens who played Gabriella Montez from the <i>High School Musical</i> series. She is also the voice of Sunny Starscout. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Toys, toys, TOYS!</span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY430wBw3VRK9FcWoeDUWsmy3WCleG1dkOM-seFa2gMfm_COy_mdaS_Apdkj-dJxjiHUKrenpy26h42KbbUyiUhjsKxJYl0VBhbQsUdySWeW-f2FS523Rkhe0cPl64V7u1ED1v0V5xQUI/s870/1627671064_youloveit_com_my_little_pony_new_generation_mix_make_sunny.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="870" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY430wBw3VRK9FcWoeDUWsmy3WCleG1dkOM-seFa2gMfm_COy_mdaS_Apdkj-dJxjiHUKrenpy26h42KbbUyiUhjsKxJYl0VBhbQsUdySWeW-f2FS523Rkhe0cPl64V7u1ED1v0V5xQUI/w400-h214/1627671064_youloveit_com_my_little_pony_new_generation_mix_make_sunny.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not forgetting its roots! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The new line of pony toys are officially out from Hasbro. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course you will want to have one of these as a keepsake if you enjoyed the movie. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The My Little Pony toy line has come a long, long way since the eighties and will continue to evolve in each generation.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Reigning it All In</span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fans of My Little Pony from G4 are truly excited about the upcoming movie and are generally feeling optimistic. Understanding that it is the 5th incarnation of the franchise and the producers intends to reach out to new audiences that have not seen or heard of My Little Pony. However, of course there will be fans who are skeptical if the new movie and subsequently a follow-up series can live up to the success of the previous generation, G4 <i>My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic</i>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the trailers and few leaks circling online, fans are vague of what to expect. This of course opens up to some delicious speculations and high hopes for this newer generation of mature ponies. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqE2p8_w46qqoFY3mwxvM-4mCVbYoj4Pb1Ve2jpYv3RreTx_BsT8H-yOOiv2HlSafRH5Z1EPzka4P3WKaGctKVioeNRdTeRUPB2QoKaIhP_e5jY-QjlR2cJv3_BSwKfYmUKMlJb7rbqIY/s800/MLP+Netflix+Movie+Pipp+Petals.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="800" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqE2p8_w46qqoFY3mwxvM-4mCVbYoj4Pb1Ve2jpYv3RreTx_BsT8H-yOOiv2HlSafRH5Z1EPzka4P3WKaGctKVioeNRdTeRUPB2QoKaIhP_e5jY-QjlR2cJv3_BSwKfYmUKMlJb7rbqIY/s320/MLP+Netflix+Movie+Pipp+Petals.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">One speculation is attributed to Pipp Petals who is the latest pony princess for the new generation. Unlike the previous generation series, she is not an alicorn but a pegasus with feathery wings; for non-fans, an alicorn is a unicorn with wings and always of royal descent. So are alicorns going to exist at all in this new generation? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Equestria in G4 is also home to all sorts of creatures besides ponies including gryphons, yaks and other mythical creatures from the Everfree Forest. Will we see other species of creatures other than ponies in G5 Equestria?<br /><br />What about the fan favourite characters? Will they make a cameo or at least have a presence in the movie and series? The movie directors promises that there will be plenty of easter eggs to keep fans happy and as a tribute to the previous generation. Other than toys on Sunny's shelf, there are no confirmation if the G4 Mane 6 ponies will make an appearance.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since the upcoming G5 series is targeted an an "older" audience (the age isn't specified yet) there's a chance that the series will explore more mature themes about identity, or relationships that aren't just between male and female ponies. This definitely opens up opportunities to include themes on diversity, inclusion and other modern trends that proliferates culture and society today. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />So fans can definitely look forward to what looks to be a bold new venture trail blazed by the G5 ponies. It looks to be different, unique and possibly original from its predecessor with a greater chance of introducing a wider variety of ideas that are more reality-bound than fantasy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Afterall the movie is already tackling the topic of racism, so they might as well keep it going. Who knows, we can expect episodes where friendship does not always solve everything, and facing challenges like dealing with trauma or the loss of a loved one and even depression & anxiety. </div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The way forward for G5 seems to be in the right direction. Fans are genuinely excited and welcome <i>My Little Pony: The New Generation</i> with open arms, so why not you? Grab a bucket of popcorn and snuggle down on your favourite couch and get ready for some fun, musical action. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For first time audiences, prepare to have your senses bombarded with colour and glitter as it always has been in the My Little Pony universe. But don't let its initial appearance fool you, like it did for me with the Gen 4 series. Let the story and adventure unfold and unravel for itself! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwpwhQfRbJEQEFYPxKUzGfYp9N2QZLgRj-O5h_m7itY_hZOBGQt_c90BlgzsI7RJL6VUldVwio6huue2SRsguygjYVVzsyVOI7A52NCYQhMiO9D_AH7yOVEMbJKbYJ5ZlqBlniUwbzr8/s1080/242529748_5169209359763126_3628746571668982790_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwpwhQfRbJEQEFYPxKUzGfYp9N2QZLgRj-O5h_m7itY_hZOBGQt_c90BlgzsI7RJL6VUldVwio6huue2SRsguygjYVVzsyVOI7A52NCYQhMiO9D_AH7yOVEMbJKbYJ5ZlqBlniUwbzr8/w400-h400/242529748_5169209359763126_3628746571668982790_n.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Available on Netflix, 24th September 2021</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;">2 Sen Review From the Pony Princess</span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The movie opens up with a bang and it certainly does not disappoint! Fans from the series can cast away their worries concerning connections to its G4 roots because it is definitely there in plain sight. The pony vibe and sense of familiarity is felt in new Equestria although being a new generation, there is still plenty of world building to do. I suppose that's why the series will be a follow up to this exciting new world.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I admit that the fully CGI rendered ponies can take a little adjusting with the camera's tendency to focus on the 3/4 view or frontal angle of the pony's head. The body is noticeably elongated which was explained earlier by animation director Gallagher. Overall, the ponies translates beautifully into 3D with plenty of nods to the G4 designs. Sunny and friends even come across as extra adorable with the realistic fur and tiny details, i.e. the fur on the hooves and ombre effect on the fur. Even the cutie mark looks as realistic as it gets on a furry flank.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In terms of story, a group of ponies shows courage to go against mainstream thinking and demonstrates that judging others without knowledge is a mistake that breeds fear and mistrust. It does a good job at addressing the issue of disparate group of ponies and is neither too dark nor lighthearted. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Much like the beloved toys themselves, the shows have change so much over the years with each new generation. Still, the movie has stayed true to the essence of My Little Pony where the positive message about unity, inclusion and friendship has been always been a focal point to the pony universe. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a great way to continue the story of Equestria's residents while attracting new fans young and not-so-young to the series. I am definitely excited and curious to know more about this new generation of ponies. The movie has definitely opened up a world of possibilities and more room to expand on the My Little Pony universe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;">So this Pony Princess had a galloping good time watching the movie. It's colourful, entertaining and the animation is what you can expect from a high quality 3D animated film originally aimed for the silver screen.</div><div style="text-align: start;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;">The characters are memorable enough and I found myself curious to know more about the back story of each one. Oh, and just a fair warning, "Gonna Be My Day" and "Glowin Up" are songs that might as well get stuck in your head. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: My Little Pony, and associated characters are registered trademarks to Hasbro, referenced here for fan service only without intent to infringe.</span></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.975766-51.939952732394751 31.663265999999993 60.360920732394753 172.288266tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-84749521781490542522021-08-27T01:26:00.006+08:002021-12-26T19:17:29.998+08:00How Star Wars fans can have an R2-D2 droid companion to interact with and not just display in the cabinet<p>Like Luke and Anakin Skywalker, you can now have R2-D2 the heroic droid from Star Wars for companionship in the palm of your hands! </p><p>Go on epic Star Wars adventures accompanied by Artoo just like these heroic Jedi!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTGHjQDuXMg?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinCFcf1k_Aa-Cv-L3gZzvq0zCkDRC2QqfxqeicziAaFYcrYMMb9Km-EJi549BCzc89kl7D4r97GKoLRmfNWKh43CE0_EPOK_8nEaG9TJogxIDKXXFXmDYm4L5u2EFbplpJ6heL9QZ6_4/s600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinCFcf1k_Aa-Cv-L3gZzvq0zCkDRC2QqfxqeicziAaFYcrYMMb9Km-EJi549BCzc89kl7D4r97GKoLRmfNWKh43CE0_EPOK_8nEaG9TJogxIDKXXFXmDYm4L5u2EFbplpJ6heL9QZ6_4/w400-h400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Original Bandai product licensed by Lucasfilm.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Pocket-sized micro-droid, easy to carry and lightweight. No need X-Wing.</span></li></ul><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hours of interactive fun including 19 skills to master and 7 mini-games to unlock.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Easy to care for. Droids do not poop. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Comes in classic white-shell or 1990s inspired hologram translucent - blue shell.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Available NOW!</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxJxqRPU39duwSnadVlNswnouvrc0gy2W-GujtWfMJU0244h_hknzO6fkjW0JpwF6kTLSNKSoIh7am6Z2-8DMvfLqBQfB7KC-65mJQ-L6j76ftbLoQ1pqsdLSmWCjlWoZ88m9X59ZQW4/s600/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxJxqRPU39duwSnadVlNswnouvrc0gy2W-GujtWfMJU0244h_hknzO6fkjW0JpwF6kTLSNKSoIh7am6Z2-8DMvfLqBQfB7KC-65mJQ-L6j76ftbLoQ1pqsdLSmWCjlWoZ88m9X59ZQW4/w400-h400/11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You take on the role of R2-D2’s Master! Play, interact and care for your droid.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Keep R2-D2 clean, batteries charged and playing mini games!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Train up your Artoo unit to master up to 19 skills and unlock up to 7 mini games, including firefighting and Dejarik “holochess”.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Be careful not to neglect him for too long or the Jawas will steal him away!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Suitable for ages 8+ and adults too!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8_SkIw88pzGzuXVIDKMD6YydO4T4XiiIno_UyzaT4c8bLLEjLuLy67Mp1K5ZAxehWuB_DyjUDejmgEkYUxq5DRxvm0xa21YZo-Sk1xaH_G7qpml_9j1ETbepxuH-o2X-4paKTxNX8sI/s600/12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8_SkIw88pzGzuXVIDKMD6YydO4T4XiiIno_UyzaT4c8bLLEjLuLy67Mp1K5ZAxehWuB_DyjUDejmgEkYUxq5DRxvm0xa21YZo-Sk1xaH_G7qpml_9j1ETbepxuH-o2X-4paKTxNX8sI/w400-h400/12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div><i><b>Tamagotchi </b></i>gets its name for the Japanese word for egg, “tamago”, and “watch”. The virtual pets were first released in Japan in 1996. While Tamagotchis have gone through many iterations, many share the basic mechanic of caring for a digital pet and keeping it healthy for as long as possible.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Tamagotchi's first-ever Star Wars device celebrates the galaxy’s greatest astromech R2-D2. “Star Wars has proven to be a timeless franchise and one that fans are eager to continue exploring, which makes it an absolute thrill to be able to incorporate it into the Tamagotchi experience,” according to Takayoshi Oyama, manager of Bandai's Business Management Team.</div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRtoQwVLihGuCZTWvBbKxtuFspXg5hOPXEzZ2z3LwG92qIFuFhMxkRML45OPN10wu9OTav-QHrBiuCAkSD6GnOJ0aV8sqz3fHSLGPOqLBJcAL8Kadq2J7jY-3kjCb1ZUWytd98wEJbAk/s600/2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRtoQwVLihGuCZTWvBbKxtuFspXg5hOPXEzZ2z3LwG92qIFuFhMxkRML45OPN10wu9OTav-QHrBiuCAkSD6GnOJ0aV8sqz3fHSLGPOqLBJcAL8Kadq2J7jY-3kjCb1ZUWytd98wEJbAk/s320/2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">R2-D2 Tamagotchi, Classic white version.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Iconic Tamagotchi display features adorable animations of the astromech, and available in two shells inspired by Artoo: <b>Classic white</b> (above), or <b>translucent blue as hologram</b> (below)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWE8cENYgc0QsGMueCPF5CQRj1Q8Ahg2R7PRYOxkYP3kIchZiT2DkHcV-AfwRdcobafqFkSmAXJ6_IqfeO481B2ufUQoXYXTtAvg4Ljn8bUS71IvWYOceB7R34STOzyYZoOKItvRBJa4/s600/4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWE8cENYgc0QsGMueCPF5CQRj1Q8Ahg2R7PRYOxkYP3kIchZiT2DkHcV-AfwRdcobafqFkSmAXJ6_IqfeO481B2ufUQoXYXTtAvg4Ljn8bUS71IvWYOceB7R34STOzyYZoOKItvRBJa4/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">R2-D2 Tamagotchi, translucent "hologram" blue version.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><i>Outpost Toys</i> was originally opened as a hobby cafe and toy shop in e@Curve Damansara from 2007 to 2011 specialising in geek pop culture experiences and merchandise. Although retiring from the retail scene, Outpost Productions was busy conducting events for toy roadshows, movie premieres, fan engagements and cinema promotions. Our corporate clients over 15 years included Hasbro, GSC Cinemas, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, HBO, and Astro.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Outpost has recently reignited our passion for bringing geeky toys to fans and collectors. As Outpost Toys & Hobbies on Lazada we have received 100% Positive Seller Ratings. On Shopee, Outpost Hobbies has been rated 5.0 / 5.0. 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By placing orders for products & services provided by Outpost, customers hereby consent to use of their personal information necessary for order fulfilment by third party service providers.</span></p></div>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.975766-24.099749836178844 66.819516 32.520717836178846 137.132016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-17986497526138681362021-07-23T22:55:00.005+08:002021-07-25T16:39:58.870+08:00By the Power of Netflix, He-Man returns to Grayskull!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbIFZvsQyNUhXizEayqSwhszLMa2kPbObRqbbYsRoLudcuS9AQJ_iV4j4wiZrKZ4W34NQ5hG2wML3rkHgEN4FNWyITiiqqLrbAZYUQFQuSuEoMPrjV8O_D7r_AbqCklyA7PngsIOM3-E/s588/1-MOTU1983a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbIFZvsQyNUhXizEayqSwhszLMa2kPbObRqbbYsRoLudcuS9AQJ_iV4j4wiZrKZ4W34NQ5hG2wML3rkHgEN4FNWyITiiqqLrbAZYUQFQuSuEoMPrjV8O_D7r_AbqCklyA7PngsIOM3-E/w273-h400/1-MOTU1983a.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Mattel's fantastical sword & sorcery <b>MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE</b> franchise powers up today with release of a new animated series on Netflix. The inaugural <b>HE-MAN and THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE</b> animated series debuted nearly 40 years ago in 1983 based on Mattel's toy line released the year prior. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlFmJ4hwHMjiUqVsyKzggVBQ6MgsNzPrAiblPpFhNYbiJ9lgIjuEVBWJkkEsnjgrXiHowI3S4Dawl1rzPLuRUlSByyZsI7yGfrdR8b67BmqI1DpAr5-pQIP8E7LkNq9tKz1ocqec7DRA/s800/2-Toys1982.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHlFmJ4hwHMjiUqVsyKzggVBQ6MgsNzPrAiblPpFhNYbiJ9lgIjuEVBWJkkEsnjgrXiHowI3S4Dawl1rzPLuRUlSByyZsI7yGfrdR8b67BmqI1DpAr5-pQIP8E7LkNq9tKz1ocqec7DRA/s320/2-Toys1982.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The story takes place on the world of Eternia, where young Prince Adam uses the Sword of Power to transform into He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Together with his trusty Battle Cat and allies such as Teela & Man-at-Arms, He-Man defends the mysterious Castle Grayskull against the evil forces of Skeletor from learning its secrets for ultimate power to rule the universe.</div><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_THyUqc_8KM?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></p><div style="text-align: center;">Opening title sequence of the 1980s cartoon.<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HeMan" target="_blank">Full episodes available on YouTube.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thinly disguised as a “cartoon commercial”, <i>He-Man and the Masters of the Universe</i> certainly catapulted toy sales skyrocketing for a number of years and over 130 episodes emblazoned He-Man in minds of Gen-X boys across the world. Now those boys have grown to be middle-aged men and get to relive their childhood with Netflix's <b>MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVELATION</b>, an official sequel for the original 1980s series and now updated to current audience expectations.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBHFl3ViQd31WPPhbzqiJ3Tnad8hG3OsMgsauOhG-2ZRXRSjnjG5xao3Sv1GtKujOGxL2eNLhx_x8dFImnHjbZm_i2ZW-E6fCjT_yVvz1lb8lEe0toF_ZctUJew9YIxvay7Ttknjhyphenhyphenqo/s889/3-MOTUrevelations.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBHFl3ViQd31WPPhbzqiJ3Tnad8hG3OsMgsauOhG-2ZRXRSjnjG5xao3Sv1GtKujOGxL2eNLhx_x8dFImnHjbZm_i2ZW-E6fCjT_yVvz1lb8lEe0toF_ZctUJew9YIxvay7Ttknjhyphenhyphenqo/w432-h640/3-MOTUrevelations.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Official Synopsis</b></u></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>After a calamitous battle fractures Eternia, Teela and an unlikely alliance must prevent the end of the Universe in this sequel to the '80s classic.</i></p><div><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXdEeRBh9Zk?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.netflix.com/my-en/title/81154670" target="_blank"><i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i></a> is set to release in two parts, with the five-episode releasing today July 23, 2021 on Netflix. Here is list of episodes:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53oUOAkH9YXkOFwQJ0t8l-ChUXoYEfAbl-liLdsf64t_XMX-PnHCU9A2NHhfWUoZQPlaz2ucyoY6GOWhV9oFMNQAMBVc0BOtWJU5_BzO3E5ENil0E31dM-LRZpYJKsCqJsrIBo1wXF_k/s600/4-episodes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53oUOAkH9YXkOFwQJ0t8l-ChUXoYEfAbl-liLdsf64t_XMX-PnHCU9A2NHhfWUoZQPlaz2ucyoY6GOWhV9oFMNQAMBVc0BOtWJU5_BzO3E5ENil0E31dM-LRZpYJKsCqJsrIBo1wXF_k/s320/4-episodes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/netflixmoturevelation/" target="_blank">Masters of the Universe: Revelation Facebook Page</a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Total run time adds up to about 2 hours which is quite binge-watchable as a full-length animated movie. It is Rated 13+.</div><div><br /></div><div>This new animated streaming series is developed by Kevin Smith and produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios. Kevin Smith is well-known in the American geek pop culture fraternity as filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author and podcaster, often best known for his role as part of the duo Jay and Silent Bob in a series of low-budget comedy films from the mid-90s. Smith himself is a big fan of 1980s <i>He-Man and the Masters of the Universe</i> and gleefully excited to take on the reins of this beloved franchise as showrunner for this sequel series. Hear what he has to say about <i>Revelations</i>:</div><div><br /></div></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GpsmEcGmUBQ?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/masters-of-the-universe-revelation-kevin-smith-he-man-netflix/" target="_blank">Read more about what Kevin Smith has shared in this in article by Den of Geek.</a> Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/ThatKevinSmith?s=20 " target="_blank">Kevin Smith on Twitter</a> for latest reveals on <i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Now check out the voice cast for <i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i>:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Chris Wood (<i>The Vampire Diaries, Supergirl</i>) as Prince Adam / He-Man</li><li>Mark "Luke Skywalker" Hamill (<i>Star Wars, Batman</i> animated) as Skeletor</li><li>Liam Cunningham (<i>Game of Thrones</i>) as Man-At-Arms</li><li>Sarah Michelle Gellar (<i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i>) as Teela</li><li>Lena "Cersei Lannister" Headey (<i>Game of Thrones</i>) as Evil-Lyn</li><li>Diedrich Bader as King Randor and Trap Jaw</li><li>Alicia Silverstone as Queen Marlena</li><li>Stephen Root as Cringer</li><li>Griffin Newman as Orko</li><li>Susan Eisenberg as Sorceress of Castle Grayskull</li><li>Kevin Michael Richardson as Beast Man</li><li>Kevin Conroy (<i>Batman </i>animated) as Mer-Man</li><li>Henry Rollins as Tri-Klops</li><li>Jason Mewes as Stinkor</li><li>Alan Oppenheimer as Moss-Man (voice of original Skeletor... and Mer-Man)</li><li>Justin Long as Roboto</li><li>Tony Todd (<i>Candyman</i>) as Scare Glow</li><li>Phil LaMarr as He-Ro</li><li>Cree Summer as Priestess</li><li>Harley Quinn Smith as Illena</li><li>Tiffany Smith as Andra</li><li>Dennis Haysbert as King Grayskull</li><li>Adam Gifford as Vikor</li><li>Jay Tavare as Wundar</li></ul></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkXybY_U_uXOmoI5iv2brvvhiHrb1X5i1_ba3WclRS2njRMGOy_x_x8Nl1znDxFICqjRxwpW5skhZuSonfQrg7lkZnml0q-NST2hnwwRBNHIoxJqTiO9KtWP51he33EwstBdFstTmtYY/s800/5-cast-members-netflix-heman-masters-of-the-universe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkXybY_U_uXOmoI5iv2brvvhiHrb1X5i1_ba3WclRS2njRMGOy_x_x8Nl1znDxFICqjRxwpW5skhZuSonfQrg7lkZnml0q-NST2hnwwRBNHIoxJqTiO9KtWP51he33EwstBdFstTmtYY/s320/5-cast-members-netflix-heman-masters-of-the-universe.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Top left clockwise: Kevin Conray as Mer-Man, Liam Cunningham as Man-At-Arms, <br />Mark Hamill as Skeletor, Justin Long as Roboto, Lena Headey as Evil-Lyn, <br />Sarah Michelle Gellar as Teela. Source: Whats-on-Netflix.com</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Perhaps not by coincidence, San Diego Comic Con 2021 takes place this week, albeit virtually streamed across the world as <b>Comic Con @ Home</b>. Scheduled under <i>Netflix Geeked</i> panel line-up is the <i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i> panel with the cast and creators now available to watch on YouTube official channels for <a href="https://youtu.be/AkteVATLzF0" target="_blank">Comic Con International</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cpzzP4YfYCQu9GqtHILUGnmFIzc82qyZ5zbLYUo7EU8mDLQdsyEZRHU2SusS9yCnzjLjbokVlfZOCjA5aTe4clfRMpDz5Kex4XhdRUf38uzLJ6pVWSLrJpgaE7cyYVUx6bMj_olnVcA/s600/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cpzzP4YfYCQu9GqtHILUGnmFIzc82qyZ5zbLYUo7EU8mDLQdsyEZRHU2SusS9yCnzjLjbokVlfZOCjA5aTe4clfRMpDz5Kex4XhdRUf38uzLJ6pVWSLrJpgaE7cyYVUx6bMj_olnVcA/s320/6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Tying in with this new animated series is an official comic book Prequel mini-series from Dark Horse Comics written by the show's Executive Producers Kevin Smith and Rob David and episode writer Tim Sheridan and featuring art by Mindy Lee. The first issue of the 4-issue mini-series is already out earlier this month with subsequent issues releasing monthly to fill in events between the 1980s animated series and <i>Revelation</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSLEthGGcHKqCtmdn6THICRWQIAqlarFh-xZLpyDRgXmFFEnm-YZV9eBEmtMCPz520WSlKPFvaD5vxzeeZzbqJO4atYThkRvkYGotyhK_dHSFbLG1dgKJWyTUI16lpXZH3HFHkia9tn0/s923/7-Comic1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSLEthGGcHKqCtmdn6THICRWQIAqlarFh-xZLpyDRgXmFFEnm-YZV9eBEmtMCPz520WSlKPFvaD5vxzeeZzbqJO4atYThkRvkYGotyhK_dHSFbLG1dgKJWyTUI16lpXZH3HFHkia9tn0/w260-h400/7-Comic1.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3007-889/Masters-of-the-Universe-Revelation-1" target="_blank">Find out more at the official Dark Horse website with preview pages.</a> Then if motivated to read this prequel story, consider purchasing the <a href="https://amzn.to/2TUNRSK " target="_blank">digital edition (available from Amazon)</a> since comics books are not so commonly found locally in Malaysia nowadays. <a href="https://www.darkhorse.com/Search/Masters+of+the+universe" target="_blank">There are also other official Masters of the Universe publications by Dark Horse Comic to check out.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb-kLK_8XF-DFzkbK5gCryCNnQTz8HMj2hVyxkuKLPS_rZPXqDoeeFMdX0_yIU-mZnxYFdNQsDPbDtCDTB_BxksWDTlckb2FCAKQ5vZt4stU1Yf3WFGPR6XdsuDvL9fRMwXmkckKmNPQ/s600/8-MOTUorigins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="600" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb-kLK_8XF-DFzkbK5gCryCNnQTz8HMj2hVyxkuKLPS_rZPXqDoeeFMdX0_yIU-mZnxYFdNQsDPbDtCDTB_BxksWDTlckb2FCAKQ5vZt4stU1Yf3WFGPR6XdsuDvL9fRMwXmkckKmNPQ/w400-h254/8-MOTUorigins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Of course Masters of the Universe (MOTU) being a franchise owned by toy company Mattel, there are new toys to complement <i>Revelation</i>. Last year Mattel released the <i>Masters of the Universe Origins</i> line reintroducing the 5.5 inch tall action figures in their vintage 1980s forms and packaging inclusive of mini comic book. Fortunately these are not reissues of the original figures but updated with additional articulation by 16 joints yet keeping to the vintage body proportions. Thankfully Mattel chose not to use the rubber band hip joints this time around as surely those MOTU figures nearly 4 decades old have had their legs drop off! The classic retro-packaging also encourages today's big boys to revisit their youth and “play” again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw54yZt9IotNM5S4oAU_m2O_QpLDit5asUo0SqW8fjisCO-tZ6mICW7onn7X9sZEQiy51r-C6waxJ-Gy7O-EtdCUUqDBL1_EOhy5yCdkxu297fmzydReXesOh8Rdndm5hJrB9idizHoW8/s600/9-MOTUmasterverseB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw54yZt9IotNM5S4oAU_m2O_QpLDit5asUo0SqW8fjisCO-tZ6mICW7onn7X9sZEQiy51r-C6waxJ-Gy7O-EtdCUUqDBL1_EOhy5yCdkxu297fmzydReXesOh8Rdndm5hJrB9idizHoW8/w400-h300/9-MOTUmasterverseB.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Now for <i>MOTU Revelation</i>, Mattel has released the first wave of characters under the <i>Masterverse </i>line. You can now collect He-Man, Skeletor, Evil-Lyn and Moss-Man as seen in the new animated series in more realistic body proportions of bulging muscles with 30 points of articulation enabling great poseability as demanded by today's standards. Check out the amount of playability for these figures in these great stop-motion videos by Mattel:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Calling all Eternia fans! Don’t miss out on the debut of Masters of the Universe: Revelation. ❤️ this tweet to get a reminder for when <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThePowerReturns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThePowerReturns</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Netflix</a> July 23rd <a href="https://t.co/WJj9VNygXn">pic.twitter.com/WJj9VNygXn</a></p>— Masters of the Universe (@MastersOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MastersOfficial/status/1417106954854490114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2021</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">THE POWER RETURNS! Masters of the Universe: Revelation premieres TOMORROW on <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@netflix</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThePowerReturns?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThePowerReturns</a> <a href="https://t.co/f8r3ryHR7L">pic.twitter.com/f8r3ryHR7L</a></p>— Masters of the Universe (@MastersOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MastersOfficial/status/1418284785869496325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2021</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>It's somewhat surprising Moss-Man was included in this first set instead of Teela which is expected to play a major role in <i>Revelation</i>. But there's no shortage of “shoes” to fill with such a huge cast of colourful MOTU heroes & villains from the new series to be realised in plastic . Already out are He-Man's loyal Battle Cat and a deluxe version of Skeletor, which may be a bit spoilery.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0w6GCIyOc5t-arxp7HEtZdikRQVhpIQieYY1B_n-l9xvAy0Jfxg3jerHilvo6etiL8aHlvN5wio53Szj_cOh5LaJmodcGx_4KMae2Zeciq7yIXyL6T5eG1RQA3Zug9Dgjzx6xsxzzJo/s533/10-HeMan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0w6GCIyOc5t-arxp7HEtZdikRQVhpIQieYY1B_n-l9xvAy0Jfxg3jerHilvo6etiL8aHlvN5wio53Szj_cOh5LaJmodcGx_4KMae2Zeciq7yIXyL6T5eG1RQA3Zug9Dgjzx6xsxzzJo/w113-h200/10-HeMan.jpg" width="113" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx6DlfytEIjr6ASBcpRncgkAM5VXNyNtF7bdS-plIcIIASX40ekCEs4x-ipWdqrCqtkOiG7dLej8OPp9YPxRwyxEx2vVNA8kMU2D5KQWcuyuxHbTH4JKGwtnFqQVm6KxBOdR7n9d3J70/s533/10-skeletor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx6DlfytEIjr6ASBcpRncgkAM5VXNyNtF7bdS-plIcIIASX40ekCEs4x-ipWdqrCqtkOiG7dLej8OPp9YPxRwyxEx2vVNA8kMU2D5KQWcuyuxHbTH4JKGwtnFqQVm6KxBOdR7n9d3J70/w113-h200/10-skeletor.jpg" width="113" /></a></div><p>There's even brick building toys for MOTU under Mattel's <i>Mega Construx</i> line that allows fanboys to <a href="https://shop.mattel.com/shop/en-us/ms/mega-construx-masters-of-the-universe/mega-construx-probuilder-castle-grayskull-ggj67" target="_blank">build Castle Grayskull</a> itself from over 3500 pieces for a price of USD 250 (RM1056). WoW!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3MP_v7q9McKPwEyRAAqCYzkg9eVqcJZogCcKY6iEYYGAGS24M98MVu76jUjXVr3BhqXdBTV22h79OU624gspnWXDujkuyjs6GWvjA_SceDZKvMJKrnOCVX-dOLWIxwfi3OhbzODAzB8/s800/11-MegaGrayskull.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM3MP_v7q9McKPwEyRAAqCYzkg9eVqcJZogCcKY6iEYYGAGS24M98MVu76jUjXVr3BhqXdBTV22h79OU624gspnWXDujkuyjs6GWvjA_SceDZKvMJKrnOCVX-dOLWIxwfi3OhbzODAzB8/s320/11-MegaGrayskull.jpg" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.mattel.com/en-us/masters-of-the-universe" target="_blank">Oogle more on these MOTU toys from the official Mattel Toys website.</a> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCA-NADjYiX-RJPY8zE4tL4xT-f-DYAhCP5zqmG-TlP7rtD1EBZj8S_hK98JUPFj5UGSwWYBe1B2tWm6KVqlBqofirggXonH9jQzMDm95t7uE3ACW7TnFMzSelt3plmcREUY1qS9JlY8/s800/12-LazadaMattel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="461" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCA-NADjYiX-RJPY8zE4tL4xT-f-DYAhCP5zqmG-TlP7rtD1EBZj8S_hK98JUPFj5UGSwWYBe1B2tWm6KVqlBqofirggXonH9jQzMDm95t7uE3ACW7TnFMzSelt3plmcREUY1qS9JlY8/s320/12-LazadaMattel.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Whilst Mattel toys are distributed in Malaysia, they may be a bit hard to find on shelves not because of MCO but due to hot demand from many middle-aged fanboy collectors! Instead of trying luck at Toys R Us in-store or online, consider following <a href="https://s.lazada.com.my/s.d5LAD" target="_blank">Mattel's official shops on Lazada</a> and Shopee for hassle free delivery to your doorstep.</p><p>For more context to the younger generation as well as nostalgia for matured fans, let's briefly step back into the good ole early-80s and the impact of morning cartoons into modern pop culture. Remember that Mattel created the toys first in 1982 with design of He-Man inspired from Conan the Barbarian blending into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery in hopes to capture the success of Kenner with Star Wars in the toys for boys market. As Star Wars had movies to captivate young boys in space adventures, MOTU needed similar media to enthrall young boys into the fantastical world of Eternia. Hence, <i>He-Man and the Masters of the Universe</i> animated series was produced by Filmation to air the following year until 1985 and beyond through syndication.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mownw0aqNiA?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></p><p style="text-align: left;">The original cartoon quality certainly does look tacky by today's standard, and often times even felt that way in the day. This was an era before computer animation, when quantity took precedence over quality and even today no animation studio would probably dare attempt to produce 130 episodes within a span of 3 years. Filmation animation studios indeed managed this and more for <i>He-Man and the Masters of the Universe</i> as well as a multitude of cartoons such as <i>Star Trek The Animated Series</i> (1973-74) and <i>Bravestar </i>(1987-89). The trade-off was frequent re-use of animated sequences (stock footage) and frame rates lower than the standard 24 frames per second, saving time and money. But kids in those days were undeterred and flocked after / before school to catch the latest adventures of He-Man and then pestered their parents to buy them the toys. Toys that often looked ridiculous and sounded similar with character names like Buzz-Off, Extender, Fisto, Clawful, Faker, etc. (just Google these to “facepalm”). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqo8NbKUateXuNQdGnzirrs2CJ23gRTNMDqaG6roXu1ztygI8uYQLHm3v5_CmXVxBmoPP7kHg9CYLGHtpAX1Ly2U69OExL74U2SNBxfz5yGxShIt2G0oc5oYyALZg1NbJOIasQ4XwmOjs/s740/13-TheToysThatMadeUs2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="531" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqo8NbKUateXuNQdGnzirrs2CJ23gRTNMDqaG6roXu1ztygI8uYQLHm3v5_CmXVxBmoPP7kHg9CYLGHtpAX1Ly2U69OExL74U2SNBxfz5yGxShIt2G0oc5oYyALZg1NbJOIasQ4XwmOjs/s320/13-TheToysThatMadeUs2.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">For more in-depth entertaining look into the MOTU toys, watch the <a href="https://www.netflix.com/my-en/title/80161497 " target="_blank">documentary series <b>The Toys That Made Us</b> currently streaming on Netflix</a> as well. Here's the synopsis of episode 3 of Season 1 (47 minutes) featuring He-Man:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>“Searching for a new toy line for boys to compete with Star Wars after their toy lines for Clash of the Titans and Flash Gordon flopped, designers at Mattel saw inspiration from Frank Frazetta's artworks, as well as their creative imagination, and launched the Masters of the Universe action figures. The toy line dominated in sales from US$38.2 million in 1982 to US$400 million in 1986 before its demise in 1987 as a result of sales dropping to US$7 million and the critical and financial failure of the live-action film adaptation.”</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfJJOkkbwPV6y4wDiNDeAWAZuhKltI2SLHXKiV6qdzuyCjH5eb3tieDLkKKZndvgIYJvBAv-kqYM8VQQyL_mmuBFHNdKOF8_wLt1xthTRKUbYdz0PUlwCMoeG26yDjPHNYjEebk9EW5s/s930/14-HeManSheRa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfJJOkkbwPV6y4wDiNDeAWAZuhKltI2SLHXKiV6qdzuyCjH5eb3tieDLkKKZndvgIYJvBAv-kqYM8VQQyL_mmuBFHNdKOF8_wLt1xthTRKUbYdz0PUlwCMoeG26yDjPHNYjEebk9EW5s/s320/14-HeManSheRa.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">The success of <i>He-Man and the Masters of the Universe</i> led to a spin-off series SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER. In this series complimenting Mattel's new toy line for young girls, Prince Adam's twin sister Adora leads a rebellion against the tyrannical rule of Hordak on the planet Etheria. Like Adam, Adora uses a magical Sword of Protection to transform into She-Ra. This new female version of He-Man was first introduced in the animated movie HE-MAN AND SHE-RA: THE SECRET OF THE SWORD released in 1985 before airing on television over 93 episodes. He-Man often appears in this episodes, possibly kicking off the first “shared universe” franchise now common place under the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC on CW. This spin-off was recently rebooted by Netflix in 2018 as a new animated series titled SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxOIWpgrReV0zQ7IV7La0hSkphbzk296Lk0x3dDkPaHyfvrhWVYj5g0s5c4sQjdQqj1Y_mQKzCutgPj8g6Uyl5MxbTlCyzIRrJkSvkyKc_sFWtiPGxQe04sSfvUkKnvDj__os_Wblz-E/s913/15-she-ra-netflix-poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKxOIWpgrReV0zQ7IV7La0hSkphbzk296Lk0x3dDkPaHyfvrhWVYj5g0s5c4sQjdQqj1Y_mQKzCutgPj8g6Uyl5MxbTlCyzIRrJkSvkyKc_sFWtiPGxQe04sSfvUkKnvDj__os_Wblz-E/s320/15-she-ra-netflix-poster.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">As for He-Man himself, he has reappeared in different incarnations prior to <i>Revelations</i>, including a live-action movie in 1987 also titled MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. The titular role of He-Man went to Swedish hunk Dolph Lundgren, following his rising stardom from <i>Rocky IV</i> (1985) as Ivan Drago plus stints in<i> James Bond A View to a Kill</i> (1985) and <i>Red Scorpion </i>(1986). Veteran actor Frank Langella donned the skull of Skeletor and new characters were introduced casting young Courtney Cox (Monica of sitcom <i>Friends </i>infamy) and Robert Duncan McNeill (best known as Tom Paris on <i>Star Trek Voyager</i>) as teenagers on Earth.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgTEf1phYUZDyEHt0OBN0HUsDBeIzxvXWNwp8vCTtgLHsKd8u9Ze_IXILgThIfOIx9so-FeuxgCQ_DZrOmEveHdPWBMaHy0Zp5PuKb91Qi4sP6mA-HSR1thxO0lZzdrpcxwxZkI65ut4/s889/16-masters-of-the-universe-poster2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgTEf1phYUZDyEHt0OBN0HUsDBeIzxvXWNwp8vCTtgLHsKd8u9Ze_IXILgThIfOIx9so-FeuxgCQ_DZrOmEveHdPWBMaHy0Zp5PuKb91Qi4sP6mA-HSR1thxO0lZzdrpcxwxZkI65ut4/s320/16-masters-of-the-universe-poster2.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Off-topic) Trivia about Dolph Lundgren: He has a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Sydney and declined scholarship to study at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT to pursue acting. He began studying martial arts during his military service and became a world class competitor in Japanese karate. During his early acting career after He-Man he played Frank Castle in Marvel Comics' <i>The Punisher </i>(1987). His more recent theaterical role teams him up with other action stars of yesteryears like Sylvestor Stallone, Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Bruce Willis in <i>The Expendables</i> movies as Gunner.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CF20B8p4F08?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p>The movie flopped at the cinema for a variety of factors, the obvious one wrapping its plot around He-Man coming to our Earth. If even young less discerning kids wanted more action on Eternia but was served a much too familiar suburban America. And there wasn't even a proper MOTU toy line for the movie!</p><p>Well, if the 1980's animated series were to transition to live-action, these 2 recent parody videos by Moneysupermarket.com might just well satisfy long time fanboys:</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-PgTjhx1VLw?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dancing to the tune of “(I've Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from<i> Dirty Dancing</i> (1987)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nqhLn76kCv0?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">#EpicSkeletor prancing to “Fame” by Irene Cara of the namesake 1980 movie.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other than providing great laughs, these YouTube videos show He-Man and Skeletor still resonate in modern pop culture today injected with resurgence of pop music of that era. That's not just in US but across the world when the 80s cartoon series was broadcast and translated to multiple languages. And in Malaysia MOTU fans at <i><b>Fusion Wayang Kulit</b></i> recently designed shadow puppets named Per-Kasa and Tengkorar inspired from He-Man & Skeletor; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FusionWayangKulit/posts/4162630533828079" target="_blank">check their Facebook Page for more details</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="737" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFusionWayangKulit%2Fposts%2F4162630533828079&show_text=true&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="744" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFusionWayangKulit%2Fposts%2F4189317421159390&show_text=true&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Want to know even more about the Masters of the Universe? Again head over to Netflix for the feature length documentary (1.5 hours) titled <a href="https://www.netflix.com/my-en/title/80224167" target="_blank">POWER OF GRAYSKULL: THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE</a>, especially on its impact on modern pop culture beyond the toy line and children's cartoon.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJZoY1NBxE3GfKq92lkst-wX8HLEPN7OdS1UxEHl2-prRC_UXmq8ix2Y_KZyaPO6PAyeTFgMmz0pvGN6GK3Tc2pyGF5OCpMiVzFzkAKndlpnVxm3BdyDEQkK6iagQgSzbJmScPM6shjU/s847/17-Power-of-Grayskull.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="847" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJZoY1NBxE3GfKq92lkst-wX8HLEPN7OdS1UxEHl2-prRC_UXmq8ix2Y_KZyaPO6PAyeTFgMmz0pvGN6GK3Tc2pyGF5OCpMiVzFzkAKndlpnVxm3BdyDEQkK6iagQgSzbJmScPM6shjU/s320/17-Power-of-Grayskull.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zt3VxqsVDvE?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ready to start <i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i>? Consider this Looper video on “Top 10 Things to Remember” which kind of summarises this feature article.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l4zPkSSV23M?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Reviews of <i>Masters of the Universe: Revelation</i> has been positive THUMBS UP. <a href="https://gizmodo.com/masters-of-the-universe-revelation-is-a-he-man-fans-dr-1847319548" target="_blank">Read what Gizmodo has to say</a> or watch IGN's review here: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/44n06WPl6Aw?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now for you MOTU fans, mark time in your calendar to binge watch <i>Revelation </i>on Netflix and relish in the best He-Man fan service experience you will be getting this year. This action packed teaser trailer perfectly sync'd to the tune of Bonnie Tyler's “Holding Out for A Hero” simply shows it all... </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/81wyj65SJIo?controls=0" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">“I HAVE THE POWER!”</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Masters of the Universe, He-Man, and associated characters are registered trademarks to Mattel Inc, reference here for fan service only without intent to infringe.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.975766-24.099749836178844 66.819516 32.520717836178846 137.132016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-78320633709219176972021-06-02T19:01:00.004+08:002021-06-02T19:53:46.280+08:00In the Name of the Moon, Sailor Moon magically debuts on Netflix worldwide! <p> <i>Written by Pony Princess.</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHzF-8hvSsMBeSFKjD-iJ8mQYtONOQ6b61XdVVv-4vO1jbj8RNLevRYDaZo3LRMxoGNAo1zonj84IEwaxebJcl0R6BejP8uSxPRTvHTFElesbtnpMzCs5JhL6vseEiaRT3QNg9gRUrIs/s1496/sailor-moon-eternal-1267322.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="1090" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHzF-8hvSsMBeSFKjD-iJ8mQYtONOQ6b61XdVVv-4vO1jbj8RNLevRYDaZo3LRMxoGNAo1zonj84IEwaxebJcl0R6BejP8uSxPRTvHTFElesbtnpMzCs5JhL6vseEiaRT3QNg9gRUrIs/w466-h640/sailor-moon-eternal-1267322.jpeg" width="466" /></a></div><p>“Moon Prism Power, MAKE UP! ” Sailor Moon fans across the world, all hail the undisputed queen of magical princesses, as she makes her grand and stunning streaming debut into Netflix.</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XDnKDYpvEgo" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe> </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie</i> Official Trailer from Netflix</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Timing is just right to have a movie about fighting for hope, love and justice during Earth's darkest hour battling the COVID-19 pandemic. For most of us forced to stay home, the announcement of <b><i>Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie</i></b> is not just a miracle but a reminder of hope, determination and that strength will prevail during challenging times.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">For those unfamiliar with Sailor Moon, it is a global hit media franchise based on the manga written by Naoko Takeuchi. The franchise spawned a business empire of licensing and merchandising spanning from toys, cafes, musicals, live action drama series, make up, jewellery line, feminine products and heck, you can even get a Sailor Moon themed marriage registration form in Japan! </div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlvQPRit0SKWFwdJz2AxFYWuqhdZEdUQI2m0VIetwG-_ADDJmAHZOdfdczJJmIBdhkaAkkjk-VAHW2-1l4p_odCGZAXIcYYlAoEQDkyp6kWi3XwOmPkvopm2jVTMqAsxylUrhxSVzMWk/s650/sailor+moon+marriage+cert.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlvQPRit0SKWFwdJz2AxFYWuqhdZEdUQI2m0VIetwG-_ADDJmAHZOdfdczJJmIBdhkaAkkjk-VAHW2-1l4p_odCGZAXIcYYlAoEQDkyp6kWi3XwOmPkvopm2jVTMqAsxylUrhxSVzMWk/s320/sailor+moon+marriage+cert.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make your miracle romance permanent with a <br />Sailor Moon marriage registration form comes bundled in the "With" magazine published by Kodansha. <br />Source: <a href="https://soranews24.com/2020/06/30/sailor-moon-creator-illustrates-new-marriage-registration-form-in-japan-can-be-ordered-now/" target="_blank">Soranews </a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuaRSH7j7dWdfbrpeYSzuEhhc1dft4LZj9i4xtttwIKJcwqW2JShNm3zyKyOMtyjY9vkcqlWVYS8rT0KVorh0wCHPRK2h77n9kejuJf9b01DwpKtLwgXXjWPLyqFOJOUDIHxYIjYePvM/s800/Sailor+Moon+Jp+posters+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="800" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuaRSH7j7dWdfbrpeYSzuEhhc1dft4LZj9i4xtttwIKJcwqW2JShNm3zyKyOMtyjY9vkcqlWVYS8rT0KVorh0wCHPRK2h77n9kejuJf9b01DwpKtLwgXXjWPLyqFOJOUDIHxYIjYePvM/w400-h283/Sailor+Moon+Jp+posters+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous-looking posters for Part 1 and Part 2 for the Japanese release. <br />Yes, the Japanese get all the good stuff!<br />Source: <a href="http://moonsticks.org/sailor-moon-crystal-season-4-dream-arc-sailormoon-eternal/?fbclid=IwAR0COpA7alF3iz3j5kYdlIfYsizJE7_hW6r8uX6lhRaSwc9YeRUlL-CqAJU" target="_blank">Moonsticks</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After many months of waiting, <i>Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie</i> is making its grand debut outside of Japan on Netflix. Set to release on June the 3rd, <i>Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie</i> is the continuation of Season 4 from the <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> animated TV series released in 2014. In Japan, the film is known as <i>Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal</i> and is a 2 part theatrical release. Due to the global pandemic of 2020, Part 1's release in Japan was postponed from September 11 2020 to January the 8th 2021. Part 2 was released on the following month on February 11, 2021. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QGTtm_c9ya4" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first official teaser unveiled to the Japanese audience. <br />Moonies or ardent Sailor Moon fans will tear up in the first 5 seconds of the teaser. <br />I know because I did.<br />Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtn-oZON38D0v7bLopdqDA" target="_blank">東映映画チャンネル</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p4ntci4Sr8U" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Part 1 of the Japanese <i>Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie</i> trailer<br />Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/sailormoonofficialch/featured" target="_blank">Sailormoon-official</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aci1w_--cpc" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Part 2 of the Japanese <i>Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie</i> trailer. <br />For fans, stay till the end for a special fan service!<br />Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7J1bN5V1kL6xJ42ue_W6Vg" target="_blank">Sailormoon-official</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The good news is, international fans and viewers outside of Japan get to see both parts released on Netflix worldwide on June the 3rd. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagiIcXwG-T9WVwrnO6PuPmD0wuwwZea8fKupq4djMKk4o8qAQEshFpGPy0xmNwDB6PQ8kRVJLvfpNC8j2axKOLWveUn5q89gcfG98rAn6cyBKCevBqPXdHf4sgmOLLQbPmfww-RTgtJU/s798/netflix+Sailor+moon.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="798" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagiIcXwG-T9WVwrnO6PuPmD0wuwwZea8fKupq4djMKk4o8qAQEshFpGPy0xmNwDB6PQ8kRVJLvfpNC8j2axKOLWveUn5q89gcfG98rAn6cyBKCevBqPXdHf4sgmOLLQbPmfww-RTgtJU/w400-h179/netflix+Sailor+moon.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Netflix release doesn't get an official poster but at least we get to see this. Cool, Netflix.<br />Source: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/my-en/title/81214399" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeRq4f5WRgyDOBU5xyq9IEOVbx7LDPXF6Sug6KJtZyRW5rM4y_uiPpxn7LhCafHIFGlwh1g2FN6rzC11Ct7_TUqEKYtr5pYALfuFSOeRUdMJ3LEg7g2CfCovstHJQd44C8hc02-Rwivw/s400/Sailormoon+Poster+3+and+4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="400" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeRq4f5WRgyDOBU5xyq9IEOVbx7LDPXF6Sug6KJtZyRW5rM4y_uiPpxn7LhCafHIFGlwh1g2FN6rzC11Ct7_TUqEKYtr5pYALfuFSOeRUdMJ3LEg7g2CfCovstHJQd44C8hc02-Rwivw/w400-h283/Sailormoon+Poster+3+and+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are more posters for the Japanese release.<br />After the pandemic, I am moving to Japan.<br />Source: <a href="http://moonsticks.org/sailor-moon-crystal-season-4-dream-arc-sailormoon-eternal/?fbclid=IwAR0COpA7alF3iz3j5kYdlIfYsizJE7_hW6r8uX6lhRaSwc9YeRUlL-CqAJU" target="_blank">Moonsticks </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Here is a quick rundown about the upcoming <i>Sailor Moon Eternal</i> movie.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>For those who follow the <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> series, the story continues from a cliffhanger at the end of Season 3 when Usagi and Chibi Usagi hears a mysterious sound of a bell. The film will be a stunning rendition and retelling of the fourth story arc or Dream arc from the original Sailor Moon manga series written by Naoko Takeuchi.</div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvZPI-Vs8d3RnCYpK-gRlXQDtIJpI_EZMIRz0lx_T8Y7-vn0gFsRfqkOsDulsxIfnpm3gMYyragjlOqPJrpwPta4xc29JbdL4Sd-xd_-UCilOFy0DjHKEZ5skcrPAfWYKF5ct-Yw_iq4/s768/sailormooncrystal-keyart-sm-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvZPI-Vs8d3RnCYpK-gRlXQDtIJpI_EZMIRz0lx_T8Y7-vn0gFsRfqkOsDulsxIfnpm3gMYyragjlOqPJrpwPta4xc29JbdL4Sd-xd_-UCilOFy0DjHKEZ5skcrPAfWYKF5ct-Yw_iq4/w400-h225/sailormooncrystal-keyart-sm-1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal</i> is a reboot version of the 90s series. <br />It was released in 2014 and now running in its 3rd season.<br />Source: <a href="https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/sailor-moon-crystal-act-2-amisailor-mercury-review/">Den of Geek</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Plot</u><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is April, the beginning of spring. The Sailor Scouts are celebrating their entrance into Jyuban high school when a mysterious pegasus came to Chibi Usa for help. Things become stranger when a sudden eclipse brought the arrival of the Dead Moon Circus troop which sets foot in Azabu Juban town where Usagi and her friends lives. The townsfolk are enthralled by the circus in town which unbeknownst to them is led by the evil Queen Nehelenia who is out to conquer Earth. It is up to Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts to put a stop to her nefarious plans. </div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8gn3p0l5SFLiiHJDq7vGPJms1Ox2mvb6LqqXxQNkjUfH1CkN-00mJ0yY41hXKCA4E_BhF6_Tb0LqvpW4ZvNDdhBwMqAhYTrCsOv4dWd0zqZODXG4LZScD3rEPjbNJZSTiwPmCUSvZHc/s400/Friends+gizmodo+edit.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8gn3p0l5SFLiiHJDq7vGPJms1Ox2mvb6LqqXxQNkjUfH1CkN-00mJ0yY41hXKCA4E_BhF6_Tb0LqvpW4ZvNDdhBwMqAhYTrCsOv4dWd0zqZODXG4LZScD3rEPjbNJZSTiwPmCUSvZHc/s320/Friends+gizmodo+edit.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the major plus points about <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> is its faithful adaptation to the original manga, right down to the individual panels and sequence. Above is the anime while below is the manga as shown on the right panel.<br />Source: Toei Animation (2014)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ze03Q3FpAzENg1cgl2ocDU78EgqQDqH-ey04mWLVoQJl5xlj1hml3_yRGN7sNuszHIJLuE7K8C_n_GNcFbFgzoYXBGxtV6fRoqC0Wx6LH6kgAvFkKjhnLTh7WlbKJFmNDoEbEihvBFw/s622/manga+.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ze03Q3FpAzENg1cgl2ocDU78EgqQDqH-ey04mWLVoQJl5xlj1hml3_yRGN7sNuszHIJLuE7K8C_n_GNcFbFgzoYXBGxtV6fRoqC0Wx6LH6kgAvFkKjhnLTh7WlbKJFmNDoEbEihvBFw/w258-h400/manga+.jpeg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sailor Moon Manga Act 38 - Beginning of a new journey.<br />Source: Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Returning creative staff includes Chiaki Kon who directed Season 3 of <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> and Kazuko Tadano who handled the character design for the original 90s anime series. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QLFJv2fhyQo" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kotono Mitsuishi is the voice of Sailor Moon since the first anime series was released in the 1990s.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><u>Japanese Dub Voice Talents </u></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Kotono Mitsuishi as Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon</li><li>Hisako Kanemoto as Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury</li><li>Rina Satou as Rei Hino / Sailor Mars</li><li>Ami Koshimizu as Makoto Kino / Sailor Jupiter</li><li>Shizuka Itou as Minako Aino / Sailor Venus</li><li>Misato Fukuen as Chibi Usagi / Sailor Chibi Moon</li><li>Kenji Nojima / Tuxedo Mask</li><li>Junko Minagawa as Haruka Tenou / Super Sailor Uranus</li><li>Sayaka Ohara as Michiru Kaioh / Super Sailor Neptune</li><li>Ai Maeda as Setsuna Meioh / Super Sailor Pluto</li><li>Yukiyo Fujii as Hotaru Tomoe / Super Sailor Saturn</li><li>Ryo Hirohashi as Luna</li><li>Taishi Murata as Artemis</li><li>Shoko Nakagawa as Diana</li><li>Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Helios / Pegasus</li><li>Nanao as Queen Nehelenia</li><li>Naomi Watanabe as Zirconia</li><li>Yuko Hara as JunJun</li><li>Reina Ueda as CereCere</li><li>Sumire Morohoshi as PallaPalla</li><li>Rie Takahashi as VesVes</li><li>Shota Aoi as Fish Eye</li><li>Satoshi Hino as Tiger's Eye</li><li>Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Hawk's Eye</li></ul></div><div>Source: Moonsticks</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gSRVtuVA-kU" title="YouTube video player" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Convention panel with the English dub voice talents for the upcoming <i>Sailor Moon Eternal Movie</i> at Anime NYC 2017<br />Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSRVtuVA-kU" target="_blank">Vizmedia</a></div>
</div><div><br /></div><div><u>English Dub Voice Talents </u></div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stephanie Sheh as Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon</li><li>Kate Higgins as Ami Mizuno/Sailor Mercury</li><li>Cristina Vee as Rei Hino/Sailor Mars</li><li>Amanda C. Miller as Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter</li><li>Cherami Leigh as Minako Aino/Sailor Venus</li><li>Sandy Fox as Chibi-Usa / Sailor Chibi Moon</li><li>Veronica Taylor as Setsuna Meioh/Sailor Pluto</li><li>Erica Mendez as Haruka Tenoh/Sailor Uranus</li><li>Lauren Landa as Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune</li><li>Christine Marie Cabanos as Hotaru Tomoe/Sailor Saturn</li><li>Robbie Daymond as Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask</li><li>Michelle Ruff as Luna</li><li>Johnny Yong Bosch as Artemis</li><li>Deby Dayberry as Diana</li></ul>Source: Comicbook.com</div><div><br /><div>So for viewers who are new to Sailor Moon, will it be worth adding Eternal to your must-watch list? Well, I have taken the liberty to include a little bit of trivia to help you gain more context and hopefully pique your curiosity to give Eternal a shot. I will use visual references from the 90s Sailor Moon since I personally grew up with the series during that era. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0hZHKaBm5Z5EgShc9VGV902QX2QlamEoOk6abKJIbHkxHOblmSzxDe2cAbWyBYr6G0H2cIz1164TEpFhJMyi26If1NlLpTu7d6kVoSN1o9SiaorSVKreRUOrVlNEKfmw-E1tC5vN9ss/s462/6ff52465eb6f4de8f8960b4ae8f90d80.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0hZHKaBm5Z5EgShc9VGV902QX2QlamEoOk6abKJIbHkxHOblmSzxDe2cAbWyBYr6G0H2cIz1164TEpFhJMyi26If1NlLpTu7d6kVoSN1o9SiaorSVKreRUOrVlNEKfmw-E1tC5vN9ss/s320/6ff52465eb6f4de8f8960b4ae8f90d80.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmobAigloSk-a3fYZ4dOIPY5CqAoMRBua32eMPpCcVHn3Qu3zAm8KJuRwtOoEKYdys3rSMQwlPPoiSgSFkX2GdkuA5DNVZKjgQxe14DjHxYwfl0BTUmFv3y2NZE8kBY5-xCw6EzrWL8k0/s912/sailormoon+retro+fashion.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="912" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmobAigloSk-a3fYZ4dOIPY5CqAoMRBua32eMPpCcVHn3Qu3zAm8KJuRwtOoEKYdys3rSMQwlPPoiSgSFkX2GdkuA5DNVZKjgQxe14DjHxYwfl0BTUmFv3y2NZE8kBY5-xCw6EzrWL8k0/s320/sailormoon+retro+fashion.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon</i> 1991 - 1997 series</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZcnv5L10R0sVXMxcB56Pbwy96hTf8zkbSMff1NRY7umKHRQW7xJqa2d_i-QCiqXatT8fyv8cqu5xvGeBgJ0qgxiTDNe2P5Lb7Ip9-Ar5NUGHYRzuaPZR5YV1IGo-Wu4Ul8zfNp8moUs/s369/SMVolume1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="250" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZcnv5L10R0sVXMxcB56Pbwy96hTf8zkbSMff1NRY7umKHRQW7xJqa2d_i-QCiqXatT8fyv8cqu5xvGeBgJ0qgxiTDNe2P5Lb7Ip9-Ar5NUGHYRzuaPZR5YV1IGo-Wu4Ul8zfNp8moUs/w271-h400/SMVolume1.jpeg" width="271" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The manga of Sailor Moon illustrated and written by Naoko Takeuchi. In Malaysia, the manga was translated into Bahasa Malaysia. The Chinese version is also available.<br />Source: Naoko Takeuchi, Nakayoshi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK93ZnGXyeElFr2Ndy44Ps0223WQDLO-fNVyZIBG23fnwpPDrFS0krPn87rc60zdxvNawPG5pqBZrlzHKZUv7Ugj4IuOkkp97uVuP0HCe7dvPxQSwGwam0aq0hJCgJX5jJmKICRugFYkI/s1106/sm+illustration.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1106" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK93ZnGXyeElFr2Ndy44Ps0223WQDLO-fNVyZIBG23fnwpPDrFS0krPn87rc60zdxvNawPG5pqBZrlzHKZUv7Ugj4IuOkkp97uVuP0HCe7dvPxQSwGwam0aq0hJCgJX5jJmKICRugFYkI/s320/sm+illustration.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Readers of the manga are often treated to mini-poster pullouts featuring original illustrations. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: Naoko Takeuchi, Nakayoshi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sailor Moon or <i>Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon</i> is a manga series created by Naoko Takeuchi. The animated series is produced by Toei Animation and ran from 1991 – 1997 with 200 episodes. Back in the late 90s, I remembered fondly sitting in front of the television set, religiously watching Sailor Moon the series on schedule on the now-defunct TV channel, Metro Vision (now known as Didik TV).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was dubbed in Cantonese for the Malaysian audience (except for the opening and ending credits which retained the original Japanese songs) but it was by all means a decent dub and minimal compromise in overall quality. The humour, gags and jokes were intact and just as enjoyable.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The main plot revolves around Usagi Tsukino whose alter ego is Sailor Moon and her Sailor Scout friends who work together to protect and defend Earth from being attacked by various outlandish enemies that pop up in every episode. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fast-forward to 2014, a new reboot version of the anime was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original 90s series. Known as the <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> series, it follows the story arcs from the manga much more closely. The upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal film continues from Season 3 into the fourth arc of the series.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><u><div style="text-align: center;"><u>The Characters</u></div></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Usage Tsukino / Sailor Moon</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAFmRJqQUpYfLXZhbfm1kOapooFDy1XhqjKcIGjqQs8g958roALUiDITk1sywsqEajrXyAx9V5iN1lKwAt6wdTHkssSFcWZSl4hpYGPLG_2UpzfsgZ-fyrItkhfqsZ_6SKRSCoiEDtEQ/s350/16caadc8f9d30db592edc1df9d5c22213848e1d1r1-350-261v2_hq.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAFmRJqQUpYfLXZhbfm1kOapooFDy1XhqjKcIGjqQs8g958roALUiDITk1sywsqEajrXyAx9V5iN1lKwAt6wdTHkssSFcWZSl4hpYGPLG_2UpzfsgZ-fyrItkhfqsZ_6SKRSCoiEDtEQ/s320/16caadc8f9d30db592edc1df9d5c22213848e1d1r1-350-261v2_hq.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBoHqpFaqTCYsEQ8axj6o5TixajX_NRq7MS7oP4no2icfIR8ODp3O14TRmfl7vULb4An__zF9P6hR1F0mtrlyXg-hfrzIM1SE3V5HYHmkRo-Se9vkrHBzMczxzba6WV2CefTZATH9t-U/s500/077591041ea16083abf54cf541a648d3.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBoHqpFaqTCYsEQ8axj6o5TixajX_NRq7MS7oP4no2icfIR8ODp3O14TRmfl7vULb4An__zF9P6hR1F0mtrlyXg-hfrzIM1SE3V5HYHmkRo-Se9vkrHBzMczxzba6WV2CefTZATH9t-U/s320/077591041ea16083abf54cf541a648d3.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Usagi Tsukino as Sailor Moon and her regular self on a date.<br />Source: Toei Animation (1991 - 1997)<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Our plucky heroine is none other than the ordinary and very average junior high school girl named Usagi Tsukino. She is also known as Serena in the North American dub. Her name is roughly translated as Rabbit on the Moon based on the Japanese folklore of a rabbit living on the moon pounding rice cakes. With the help of Luna, a talking cat, she discovered that she is the warrior Sailor Moon whose mission is to find a crystal and protect the princess of the moon. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One would describe Usagi as a glaringly flawed hero. As a normal school student, she hates math, is inept in sports, clumsy, lazy and perpetually late for school. Her friends even expressed disbelief that she was able to pass the entrance examination into high school. In spite of her flaws, she is fun-loving and an active member of the school's manga club. She is pure-hearted and puts friendship and love above anything else. Her dream is to be a bride. But of course, doesn't every young girl? Flaws aside, Usagi does eventually grow more mature in the series.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcm5ZxPPpAtuFZZQaT6iAVjKbqUmXsDOeFkS6hyphenhyphenGuX2dyGfutMpjMhgfB87aAtJl1JTyA7tw0zx1HIKpJ6cr03H3oJFlhdtb8Kmf4VBCGWcJcIrVXLG15KvcKh-2Pr7wK3atr_xiJb-CE/s400/Sailor-Scouts1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcm5ZxPPpAtuFZZQaT6iAVjKbqUmXsDOeFkS6hyphenhyphenGuX2dyGfutMpjMhgfB87aAtJl1JTyA7tw0zx1HIKpJ6cr03H3oJFlhdtb8Kmf4VBCGWcJcIrVXLG15KvcKh-2Pr7wK3atr_xiJb-CE/w400-h300/Sailor-Scouts1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOikYERXID_4maPM1_B4byk3NL4Nyd_fuMMONMsqE8uaGK92DPZjkZre5Jy7y1jCOowSyT2-D-62nIqb4vRYspcd374nicfgEkJhAwi7f_D20ffPXricCn-Z-71iZTo7_lwxnBEJhumY/s640/tumblr_0d642fc3751b7c37fcac1ceca1195bc1_760168e2_640.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="640" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOikYERXID_4maPM1_B4byk3NL4Nyd_fuMMONMsqE8uaGK92DPZjkZre5Jy7y1jCOowSyT2-D-62nIqb4vRYspcd374nicfgEkJhAwi7f_D20ffPXricCn-Z-71iZTo7_lwxnBEJhumY/w400-h301/tumblr_0d642fc3751b7c37fcac1ceca1195bc1_760168e2_640.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture above (L-R) Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Mars, Sailor Moon, Sailor Venus and Sailor Mercury<br />Below (L-R) Ami Mizuno, Rei Hino, Makoto Kino and Minako Aino<br />Source: Toei Animation (1991 - 1997)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The Sailor Scouts</b></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Sailor Scouts are Usagi's closest friends who fought alongside her as well as protect her. They comprised of the four inner plants Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. They all played the role of guardians in protecting Sailor Moon who is later revealed as the reincarnation of Princess Serenity and the future Neo Queen Serenity of Crystal Tokyo in the 30th century. Each has their own unique power and an element that corresponds to their planet. Water for Mercury, Fire for Mars, lightning for Jupiter and er... love for Venus. Like normal school girls, they hang out, shop and talk about boys with the exception of Ami Mizuno (obviously the brains of the team) who constantly nags her friends to study. Later in the series, the outer planets that comprise of Sailor Pluto, Sailor Uranus and Sailor Saturn will join the group. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ds0qEvieEz7kwcbm5nnAm_ARZih-ywG0vIimMxWiXJXrPWAgTHUJo-EIluFahXevg0viYL2MPiuGr0LfLxZbe88IRyf-QKpKrjqrlHMrmaqVTFdVGxCmMXpXmiOn9kgZ9CYiY6iv8IQ/s800/3-things-sailor-moon-eternal-and-crystal-fix-that-the-90s-broke.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ds0qEvieEz7kwcbm5nnAm_ARZih-ywG0vIimMxWiXJXrPWAgTHUJo-EIluFahXevg0viYL2MPiuGr0LfLxZbe88IRyf-QKpKrjqrlHMrmaqVTFdVGxCmMXpXmiOn9kgZ9CYiY6iv8IQ/s320/3-things-sailor-moon-eternal-and-crystal-fix-that-the-90s-broke.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chibi Usagi as Sailor Chibi Moon.<br />She shares the same birthday as Usagi.<br />Source: Toei Animation<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Chibiusa / Sailor Chibi Moon</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sailor Chibi Moon is Sailor Moon's daughter with Mamoru Chiba from the future who first appeared in the second story arc of the manga. She is a spoilt and precocious<strike> brat</strike> girl who gradually gained more confidence in herself and her Sailor abilities. She gets along well with the rest of the Sailor Scouts but constantly bicker with Usagi especially over their jealous rivalry for Mamoru. She lives with Usagi and shares a dysfunctional sisterly relationship with her. Her goal is to be a beautiful lady and deeply admires Usagi for her beauty. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZyIo-icWWsmygkDj6omeA92OpZytNf8qPRl1HWjmRBaA6woMlPDWX5E9UA3_66hqaX1LCmV4NquVDjbGBr_Slmtz9oxyxiy2KrJcmdUc_6La6QHwoYjA-42lSTgmOSN7gsdIAn3h_XQ/s512/unnamed.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZyIo-icWWsmygkDj6omeA92OpZytNf8qPRl1HWjmRBaA6woMlPDWX5E9UA3_66hqaX1LCmV4NquVDjbGBr_Slmtz9oxyxiy2KrJcmdUc_6La6QHwoYjA-42lSTgmOSN7gsdIAn3h_XQ/s320/unnamed.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mamoru Chiba as Tuxedo Mask<br />Source: Toei Animation (1991 - 1997)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mamoru Chiba is Usagi's boyfriend and future husband although he enjoys teasing her during their early encounters. His alter ego is Tuxedo Mask and later revealed to be the reincarnation of Prince Endymion and the future King Endymion of Crystal Tokyo of the 30th Century. He is the most mature in the group and the object of affection for both Usagi and Chibiusa. Although at first glance, he appears to be the token male character of an all-female cast, his roles in the story are just as prominent since he gets captured and brainwashed a lot throughout the series.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight.</i></div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio87Rvg5gCYVJDrAph_vw03KcyrdAX0Yfg4Wdcg_pZFRMK03982QsYvAs2jPEoWV-Weyr0IMK29t3C0hNDEt8Wyit06rGY3prUGncZ8ha9uxJBwWaclASStaxcmNYEYikih5Zjrzcxv_w/s2048/Miss+Japan+2018.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1380" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio87Rvg5gCYVJDrAph_vw03KcyrdAX0Yfg4Wdcg_pZFRMK03982QsYvAs2jPEoWV-Weyr0IMK29t3C0hNDEt8Wyit06rGY3prUGncZ8ha9uxJBwWaclASStaxcmNYEYikih5Zjrzcxv_w/s320/Miss+Japan+2018.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Universe Japan Yuumi Kato chose Sailor Moon as her national costume for the 2018 pageant.<br />Source: <a href="https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/miss-universe-japan-picks-'sailor-moon'-ninja-transformation-dress-as-national-costume-for-2018" target="_blank">Japan Today</a></td></tr></tbody></table>.<br /><div>What made Sailor Moon a mass universal appeal in both Japan and the West is that it featured ordinary girls with stereotypical "girly" interests like fashion, boys, and shopping. Yes, you can be a bad guys butt-kicking superhero and still shamelessly obsess over which lipstick shade matches your shoes to help catch your crush's eye. In the Sailor Moon manga and anime of the 90s, there are mini-stories that dive into the daily teenage lives the girls lead. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLIgNlwzH7aQGD3uVOrE49f6H3Vq0LLgS58Y2DsUDLNOH00RyiHI4B3gdsgwFYL8gzDuYS2dl0-ZU6fZKN5Vu_uhV8qsSULcawkliV22TZGY8bxT001Jtj5Hpij4dTwc84lFyH5h5uK0/s800/004_3_orig.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLIgNlwzH7aQGD3uVOrE49f6H3Vq0LLgS58Y2DsUDLNOH00RyiHI4B3gdsgwFYL8gzDuYS2dl0-ZU6fZKN5Vu_uhV8qsSULcawkliV22TZGY8bxT001Jtj5Hpij4dTwc84lFyH5h5uK0/w264-h400/004_3_orig.jpeg" width="264" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the sub plots from the manga titled <i>Rei and Minako's School Battle</i> featuring the girls studying for their high school entrance examination.<br />Source: Naoko Takeuchi, Nakayoshi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The girls, by all means, are not perfect and have common fears, worries, and anxieties that any regular teenager undergoes i.e. exam anxiety, fear of the dentist, or yearning to be popular in school. </div><div><div><br /></div><div>At the core of it, Sailor Moon herself is a relatable character to ordinary people like us who want to make a difference in a big way but hampered by our flaws. Rather than letting her flaws stop her, Sailor Moon is not ashamed of them.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cWzLHihNggjIJfr4h-aLTDgL1OCSdzXuix2vUbiFx-C0GlwB14Y8w66EDeZiiPVF71o-BHHZgnvl_1hhS0xZujuCNJNbDr6fDIf-zGe8fCYpCjObSNBv6qC6sGPYJv27ebDDJd3xR1o/s750/48dcc68c72f78a4f536c496dd9c62aa6.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="569" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cWzLHihNggjIJfr4h-aLTDgL1OCSdzXuix2vUbiFx-C0GlwB14Y8w66EDeZiiPVF71o-BHHZgnvl_1hhS0xZujuCNJNbDr6fDIf-zGe8fCYpCjObSNBv6qC6sGPYJv27ebDDJd3xR1o/s320/48dcc68c72f78a4f536c496dd9c62aa6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winning love by daylight is part of the mission.<br />Source: Toei Animation </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Final Say</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I do not think it is necessary to binge all 3 seasons of <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> in order to appreciate the movie. It makes perfect sense why the producers chose this particular arc to be in film format instead of a 13 episode series. Since it is a brand new arc with new villains and characters, it can be enjoyed as a standalone movie without the need to reference the previous seasons' episodes. Other than perhaps background on Chibi Usagi coming from the future or origins of the outer Sailor Scouts but really IMHO it doesn't matter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Dream arc is also by far, one of my favorite story arcs in the manga with new characters and a good balance of lighthearted and dark moments. So if you are new to the franchise this may as well be THE gateway to explore the richer worlds of Sailor Moon and the characters. Underneath all the glitter, sparkles and ribbons is a deep story that explores themes of romance, tragedy, reincarnation, space, and time travel. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I highly recommend you to spend the rest of your days at home reading the manga or if the stylized illustrations are not your cup of tea, then you can always opt for the <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> series which is as faithful as it gets to the original plot.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Bonus trivia!</u><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoAlao6P1-EkIfi9qSnNvXzfp4TjL3uCgHQ4x7qB6OU3h0bm9nzScBwshaGJl43gvFLTPgiuFj_8O6p6YH6Yl_u3JhJN8Zk7uuHGQhLW6xSFEco4RBbTtl6dlYziw_7GMd7n753kgnRU/s1024/Azabu-Juban-Shopping-Street-Tokyo-Area-Guide-1024x679.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgoAlao6P1-EkIfi9qSnNvXzfp4TjL3uCgHQ4x7qB6OU3h0bm9nzScBwshaGJl43gvFLTPgiuFj_8O6p6YH6Yl_u3JhJN8Zk7uuHGQhLW6xSFEco4RBbTtl6dlYziw_7GMd7n753kgnRU/s320/Azabu-Juban-Shopping-Street-Tokyo-Area-Guide-1024x679.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The story setting of Sailor Moon is at Azabu Jyuban which is a real place in Tokyo. If you watch the <i>Sailor Moon Crystal</i> series closely, many locations in the anime are based on real places here.<br />Image Source: <a href="https://resources.realestate.co.jp/buy/top-10-popular-stations-for-foreigners-buying-property-in-tokyo/" target="_blank">Real Estate Japan</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIttwhspX8XzgIPXJKy3pMN7kU_q6J-YLvi1JvrTwQqkivQyECS1uYT-ElrXfAhKh2fDwKnS98H4Iik0fq_pvGI99JsjxRnA_SywjPMg2wRK-OAtRwTDOCnDUaTAPHKYDSatb4A6Yai1c/s859/metro2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="859" data-original-width="734" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIttwhspX8XzgIPXJKy3pMN7kU_q6J-YLvi1JvrTwQqkivQyECS1uYT-ElrXfAhKh2fDwKnS98H4Iik0fq_pvGI99JsjxRnA_SywjPMg2wRK-OAtRwTDOCnDUaTAPHKYDSatb4A6Yai1c/w341-h400/metro2.jpeg" width="341" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above: The anime <br />Below: The real site<br />Source:<a href="https://unborderedlife.com/sailor-moon-real-life-locations-azabu-juban/" target="_blank"> Unborderedlife</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBw6_4tA_lC_csmVslscfZNjjcF0A9-ALcFTU1HdjhtGBDWeSfsZWok_KVd774t8J479E8TfR0JyvRXKVT1m-fg216OFEyH-Mj8u4sbZSWS9KDs5PcATCOsvhFMh7ci7OIqmMJ2-m4V1w/s800/IMG_7780.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBw6_4tA_lC_csmVslscfZNjjcF0A9-ALcFTU1HdjhtGBDWeSfsZWok_KVd774t8J479E8TfR0JyvRXKVT1m-fg216OFEyH-Mj8u4sbZSWS9KDs5PcATCOsvhFMh7ci7OIqmMJ2-m4V1w/s320/IMG_7780.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaleidoscope Mukashikan, a shop specializing in kaleidoscopes may be one of the many inspirations for the Dream arc in Sailor Moon although it is not officially stated.<br />Source: Hayashiforest<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Merchandise</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Official figurines of Sailor Moon and friends from Eternal movie are now available in Malaysia. Produced by Bandai Banpresto, there are pretty figures of Sailor Moon herself as well as cutesy chibi versions of the Sailor Scouts under the Q Posket line. <a href="https://www.bigboyscave.com/sailor-moon" target="_blank">Order them now from Big Boys Cave for the best prices and Free Shippping.</a></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoZhhTEpCBKHsnq9Uy47Eo8bpgEeEPK42UriAXy1-mxwCByW-FSLUJXnjDb0cMfd2RLEGxZgzVJwEvfGks4wl9ykgAtgVZflk1g9tGqQOeVQPYOxaXPT7JsfcIWQ-Ft5mcGZok7lJ-uQ/s800/16721_prize_item_img1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoZhhTEpCBKHsnq9Uy47Eo8bpgEeEPK42UriAXy1-mxwCByW-FSLUJXnjDb0cMfd2RLEGxZgzVJwEvfGks4wl9ykgAtgVZflk1g9tGqQOeVQPYOxaXPT7JsfcIWQ-Ft5mcGZok7lJ-uQ/s320/16721_prize_item_img1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glitter & Glamours Super Sailor Moon figurine from Banpresto.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.bigboyscave.com/sailor-moon" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNyv6tk-PPvRpPm-Be6ZNN0uWwH6ohEPEYUE6MmL9W5RxM0m5YvLY0R63DC72XTyq29Tm17J5tdEarKkJI8b4e_eKg_6OThz4zLRafcb9reDtgEw8KZCXWNGh3qD-GVZXFn1w-yVeMIAo/s320/Toys1.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bigboyscave.com/sailor-moon" target="_blank">Collect Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts today!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-5167815862417712252021-01-15T09:16:00.003+08:002021-01-15T09:16:52.221+08:00Carmen Sandiego Returns For Her Latest Caper in the Season 4 Finale <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6F1QFVx7MmmpSrhXkCWBVSFQ-PaCDRLL_tByfT7OYr1dqaaVOccbWiTVsayTweLD5SinvPuKMAkXk_sm4LNXPsTN9pRkQ3xcrCLKytwf62DitnXCZCge5h_5hIFAhW-l5iVFSm4s6FJ2/s400/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6F1QFVx7MmmpSrhXkCWBVSFQ-PaCDRLL_tByfT7OYr1dqaaVOccbWiTVsayTweLD5SinvPuKMAkXk_sm4LNXPsTN9pRkQ3xcrCLKytwf62DitnXCZCge5h_5hIFAhW-l5iVFSm4s6FJ2/s320/1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carmen Sandiego (2019 Series) Title Card</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fans could not be more excited when Netflix officially announced the final season of Carmen Sandiego set to premiere on the 15th January 2021. Previously in Season 3, although the series for the season was too short (there are only 5 episodes) it left fans with a burning curiosity about the myriad of possibilities the series may take thereafter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4mooXTrcvNg" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Carmen Sandiego Season 4 Official Trailer</div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpInjhuJ1WUekcFeXPPyGGg" target="_blank">Netflix Futures</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are new to Carmen Sandiego, it is a 2019 Netflix animated adaptation to the highly successful media franchise of the same name. Otherwise known as, “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego.” </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To get you up to speed, here is the gist of it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfYmJUgBKT4sIxUBcmhlpbdF5YW6QLZ-bcXFY2upx0riJA-7epZNn-G-Z9ji9t7jNjUe4RPmejg7dm41YQ0lSLkabNl4xIOtBL-5osJ4wV6FsBUdzvQjwQhHI0i9AcR7GQj3qrokvvDds/s400/2.little+carmen.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfYmJUgBKT4sIxUBcmhlpbdF5YW6QLZ-bcXFY2upx0riJA-7epZNn-G-Z9ji9t7jNjUe4RPmejg7dm41YQ0lSLkabNl4xIOtBL-5osJ4wV6FsBUdzvQjwQhHI0i9AcR7GQj3qrokvvDds/s320/2.little+carmen.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Toddler Carmen Sandiego, formerly known as "Black Sheep"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Synopsis</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">An orphan girl, known only as “Black Sheep” is raised on a secluded island in an academy for criminals called V.I.L.E. (the E stands for Evil) When she eventually learns about the sinister intentions of the people who raised her, she was repulsed by the truth. With the help of a white-hat hacker named Player, she escaped the island and took on the name Carmen Sandiego. Now, Carmen and her sidekicks Zack, Ivy and Player travel around the world masterminding spectacular heists in the attempt to foil V.I.L.E.'s diabolical plans. However, hot on their trail is the ACME Detective Agency who are hellbent on putting V.I.L.E. under arrest for their evil deeds. Yet they also suspect Carmen as the key to their investigations and pursues her to wherever she is around the world. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvPLImqXPYWTzKzHTQey07CMSBVaOFcWEJuhVbMD_IyZUgwdFcraTxLGAofWAP1N2AR8ugxsWuVP2qFSXZlPBr0gVJO-LN8H3eJL_lmFmtyVFo0RbOa9xDxnLQULGlJHF9tLAfZ3uqu4V/s400/4.Cast+of+Carmen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="210" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvPLImqXPYWTzKzHTQey07CMSBVaOFcWEJuhVbMD_IyZUgwdFcraTxLGAofWAP1N2AR8ugxsWuVP2qFSXZlPBr0gVJO-LN8H3eJL_lmFmtyVFo0RbOa9xDxnLQULGlJHF9tLAfZ3uqu4V/s320/4.Cast+of+Carmen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The characters in Carmen Sandiego 2019 Netflix series</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The series follows Carmen Sandiego as the protagonist with a mission to thwart V.I.L.E. (Villains International League of Evil) from stealing the world's treasures. She is somewhat a modern-day version of Robin Hood where she steals from V.I.L.E. first to thwart them from carrying out their wicked plans. The series features Jane the Virgin, Gina Rodriguez as Carmen, Stranger Thing's Finn Wolfhard as Player and experienced voice acress Kari Wahlgren as Sheena aka Tigress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Source: <a href="https://www.insider.com/netflix-carmen-sandiego-actors-cast-2019-1#michael-hawley-voices-zack-ivys-brother-4" target="_blank">Insider</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBJ4NDlCTynAr6E2ssn2FK-6PHVGyQKJArkqyQiIOh-lHH31RrR80q5OCCKnyA36L05a12xbNuEU0HgXqJLqSz9Y1gQmRZf3bOJ-sH5CMDmYd1Xj7wEH_3QMHAReP6rCgfI4EZbWOywDV/s400/Rina+as+Carmen.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBJ4NDlCTynAr6E2ssn2FK-6PHVGyQKJArkqyQiIOh-lHH31RrR80q5OCCKnyA36L05a12xbNuEU0HgXqJLqSz9Y1gQmRZf3bOJ-sH5CMDmYd1Xj7wEH_3QMHAReP6rCgfI4EZbWOywDV/s320/Rina+as+Carmen.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rina Rodriguez as Carmen Sandiego. She is best known for her role in "Jane The Virgin"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkbaIh0-M-nhgcbZARPugZokRk5bxJN37S6TtGpf6LhSKPAvXtUu3uAt6w-1S89EI5qaUMV0T3O7siFTn0-CorNjzEJ5ajHFoE8NuDcR2Mvr5FoALpDr0OLZGFbTKk1JB2y4bFrX5ivcD/s400/Finn.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqkbaIh0-M-nhgcbZARPugZokRk5bxJN37S6TtGpf6LhSKPAvXtUu3uAt6w-1S89EI5qaUMV0T3O7siFTn0-CorNjzEJ5ajHFoE8NuDcR2Mvr5FoALpDr0OLZGFbTKk1JB2y4bFrX5ivcD/s320/Finn.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finn Wolfhard as Player, Carmen's secret weapon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wolfhard is famous for his role as Mike Wheeler in the Netflick smash hit, "Stranger Things"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOr5AxziKd33lYqUH2lgz_Ou0aKQmglyBpgwigNZpHS-_Y_Mam9vhZY9y0qkqYo0_rr240KyiHZXV_aHCwSAz7aOFdpCtFfyjfmTCdEf7zLfCDNgY0-1Jot7y-9gBNTRuO-l9zOAXKrgT/s400/RitaMoreno+CookieBooker.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOr5AxziKd33lYqUH2lgz_Ou0aKQmglyBpgwigNZpHS-_Y_Mam9vhZY9y0qkqYo0_rr240KyiHZXV_aHCwSAz7aOFdpCtFfyjfmTCdEf7zLfCDNgY0-1Jot7y-9gBNTRuO-l9zOAXKrgT/s320/RitaMoreno+CookieBooker.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rita Moreno as Cookie Booker. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rita is best known as Anita in West Side Story (1961) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is also well known as the voice of Carmen Sandiego herself in the 1998 animated series, "Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGX7KZsE-itkwbRWEL3mqFP81bLRp8gHyR8QAASKEqySOseQqaK49vqbdhXTRYSReF96yYY1g5eV3t4GVAjm0NbaIKDdcNjG8jK1KiG3IvksiN2zEeMJQQSME3SjMv-uAL15TTaruTqPL/s1200/Michael+Hawley+Zack.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGX7KZsE-itkwbRWEL3mqFP81bLRp8gHyR8QAASKEqySOseQqaK49vqbdhXTRYSReF96yYY1g5eV3t4GVAjm0NbaIKDdcNjG8jK1KiG3IvksiN2zEeMJQQSME3SjMv-uAL15TTaruTqPL/s320/Michael+Hawley+Zack.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Michael Hawley as Zack, Ivy's brother and ally to Carmen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hawley does voice work for several video games including "Mad Max" and "Batman: Arkham Knight."<br /> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2XpBTRegSUFpcwMY5ri-IMoKPlLB_sIhB8TWKF6y6A1phsnyZzbJCSTxgb5pXnkzyQZE2xsLGo3uMGls7MYXN0TkUepIYaaJzKhjq8GlT4PYZUQ1mqWVH_5qoW8HdNH3ILl1z5pYEGVN/s400/AbbyTrott+Ivy.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2XpBTRegSUFpcwMY5ri-IMoKPlLB_sIhB8TWKF6y6A1phsnyZzbJCSTxgb5pXnkzyQZE2xsLGo3uMGls7MYXN0TkUepIYaaJzKhjq8GlT4PYZUQ1mqWVH_5qoW8HdNH3ILl1z5pYEGVN/s320/AbbyTrott+Ivy.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Abby Trott as Ivy, Zack's big sister and ally to Carmen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trott has done numerous voiceovers for many animes and video games.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVvOC5NjUkz4wWVahuQkf_7JXoZx0lQBCaC80fbOl4vZlZH8CgR3dfPfqk0hcXxri2nT0bb7gGz79FuQ8Gts6tle4S7vmQ3VvifA85i6hUYOBgNGXbm0sc6jXDR8yf0bipS8X1gt88dzP/s400/wahlgren.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVvOC5NjUkz4wWVahuQkf_7JXoZx0lQBCaC80fbOl4vZlZH8CgR3dfPfqk0hcXxri2nT0bb7gGz79FuQ8Gts6tle4S7vmQ3VvifA85i6hUYOBgNGXbm0sc6jXDR8yf0bipS8X1gt88dzP/s320/wahlgren.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kari Wahlgren as Sheena or Tigress, a V.I.L.E. operative.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has voiced over a hundred animes, video games and anime.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswiOBNuks-RSdFvtg91a-6B2NJwHYuSuycnOr0pOlNiUeFmUR3ctL8A2_ZD2K7NIp1rQzm5ZNOOX-DkyoAPb26bPmUwtuZ_mUZ7qkkAGOCAJuy5pD7XsKBdX9AmV7qelxOjLsrTxX181f/s400/mcglynn.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswiOBNuks-RSdFvtg91a-6B2NJwHYuSuycnOr0pOlNiUeFmUR3ctL8A2_ZD2K7NIp1rQzm5ZNOOX-DkyoAPb26bPmUwtuZ_mUZ7qkkAGOCAJuy5pD7XsKBdX9AmV7qelxOjLsrTxX181f/s320/mcglynn.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Coach Brunt, a V.I.L.E. faculty staff.<br />McGlynn has done voice overs for animes like Naruto and Sailormoon Crystal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfIWmnoY8Yy9sPfyQdVO4UOHLEpB9XeQd3tv7kmoHCQ4CiE5E9xrwTNdAvF9lRwH4np109gU5EEM2YeRR77ong0JpK6Y_TX9RDIXMUnzpmsohge4aSRKKxMzX-HpLJyWkzLdgl5JYcHfW/s400/CharletChung+Julia.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfIWmnoY8Yy9sPfyQdVO4UOHLEpB9XeQd3tv7kmoHCQ4CiE5E9xrwTNdAvF9lRwH4np109gU5EEM2YeRR77ong0JpK6Y_TX9RDIXMUnzpmsohge4aSRKKxMzX-HpLJyWkzLdgl5JYcHfW/s320/CharletChung+Julia.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charlet Chung as Interpol turned ACME Agent Julia Argent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9B1vCKUEBICzohrlzTqE9vcdRpppbUq3X5llZikZBWV8PJLd9-BhWnC0Y3Fam_mquUm8uenpoGMgcPe1yCEOq24xWhADDTAIYHd1mLrhrs6Mj7KsndRsFpxxAgWoh4QlYr1ILqVJcgDCO/s400/Rafael+Petardi+Chase.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9B1vCKUEBICzohrlzTqE9vcdRpppbUq3X5llZikZBWV8PJLd9-BhWnC0Y3Fam_mquUm8uenpoGMgcPe1yCEOq24xWhADDTAIYHd1mLrhrs6Mj7KsndRsFpxxAgWoh4QlYr1ILqVJcgDCO/s320/Rafael+Petardi+Chase.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rafael Pertardi as Interpol turned ACME Agent Chase Devineux. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He appears alongside Keanu Reeves in the movie "Siberia"</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Over three seasons, fans followed the super thief across the globe pulling off spectacular capers in an action-packed drama. Wherever our protagonist sets foot, she will rattle off bits of trivia about the country and culture.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMzCOOtlKwOylXNADStTxTD7g83jpvM-ehqfYtCKra1stuKopdZ72dLoavKdIYH7-J_DXmmpaGcyiLkVUVFLWHrmU_vhdF9N-WzPMHkdBBP9RQoCuqQ5VAY8m7S9mmJwfScTjJP-1Yx3x/s400/indonesia.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMzCOOtlKwOylXNADStTxTD7g83jpvM-ehqfYtCKra1stuKopdZ72dLoavKdIYH7-J_DXmmpaGcyiLkVUVFLWHrmU_vhdF9N-WzPMHkdBBP9RQoCuqQ5VAY8m7S9mmJwfScTjJP-1Yx3x/s320/indonesia.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In Season 1, episode 3, Carmen introduces Indonesia to the audience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.carmensandiego.com/resource/discover-indonesia/" target="_blank">Houghton Mifflin Harcourt</a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The series is highly engaging and takes on an original plot never heard or explored before in the previous media formats of the franchise. Rotten Tomatoes rated the series a 4.5/5 and describing as appealing to both long time fans and audience that are completely new Carmen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The iconic red, geographic theme, characters and educational snippets, much of Netflix's rebooted version is a tribute to the legacy of a 30 year old franchise in various media forms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yes, you heard it right. Carmen Sandiego has been around far longer than you think! As a fan who grew up with the Carmen Sandiego games, I will dive into the evolution of the franchise that made Carmen into a pop culture icon even before her debut on Neflix.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How on Earth Did Carmen Sandiego Begin?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://the-avocado.org/2019/05/12/thats-edutainment-2-where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego-1985/" target="_blank">The Avocado</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first Carmen Sandiego leaped to life all the way back in 1985 as a computer game created by Broderbund called Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. The game was conceived by an ex-Disney employee and some talented people who were experimenting to include more graphics into text-base adventure games that were common at the time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaA05JSdOV7KUffmdsVpkC9YzWrprXwmsy2wNXCj2netH2NGMSEb7quYdZft3tAVAd-3uZnsKJ8y47_GzUKWg73bUXZjBrXoVuVBiA6fITRfbaQVThmq7rqrKN2pTcVJ1uKnStXr0GBGF/s400/145138-where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego-apple-ii-screenshot.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaA05JSdOV7KUffmdsVpkC9YzWrprXwmsy2wNXCj2netH2NGMSEb7quYdZft3tAVAd-3uZnsKJ8y47_GzUKWg73bUXZjBrXoVuVBiA6fITRfbaQVThmq7rqrKN2pTcVJ1uKnStXr0GBGF/s320/145138-where-in-the-world-is-carmen-sandiego-apple-ii-screenshot.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first computer game in 1985 started it all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3iSokukhm9Q45IP9x7nwEgNqSMamz9dFmr92gJXt01Ni0K0_vFJAibRiv6sv7ZQuJ_dhYbwfxXf4BVdFHfm-NQ9gnlY4Xvyqv-sGBj5AcZkkVWtVBbjFgjlGsEJhJQraXE40Ab6odexQ/s400/1985.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="237" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3iSokukhm9Q45IP9x7nwEgNqSMamz9dFmr92gJXt01Ni0K0_vFJAibRiv6sv7ZQuJ_dhYbwfxXf4BVdFHfm-NQ9gnlY4Xvyqv-sGBj5AcZkkVWtVBbjFgjlGsEJhJQraXE40Ab6odexQ/s320/1985.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carmen's in-game dossier back in the 1980s. Her characteristics will evolve over time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The game concept centered on tracking and chasing down criminals through clues and deductive reasoning. It was not until the founders of Broderbund, Gary Carlston suggested to include a geographical theme to the game. The game's appointed writer, David Siefkin was tasked to include The World Almanac and Book of Facts into the game's narrative and packaging.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRncG-u8LoP7uXTYr74l3qFdMj3HV1pmoOud8ArsLeCmipTFoBdYC-IfLlIuye_TsvPPQe5qBh9CaDDH5HYDpBz3KG00EGef7wa5U11PxIq6oKZDA_j4_Zw6ttUv5U4heu8kwEUMKH66p5/s400/world+almanac.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRncG-u8LoP7uXTYr74l3qFdMj3HV1pmoOud8ArsLeCmipTFoBdYC-IfLlIuye_TsvPPQe5qBh9CaDDH5HYDpBz3KG00EGef7wa5U11PxIq6oKZDA_j4_Zw6ttUv5U4heu8kwEUMKH66p5/s320/world+almanac.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The game packaging includes a 1991 version of the World Almanac, making it one of the heaviest games sold in stores. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">However, on top of its robbers and cops themed adventure game, what made it especially compelling was its leading character, Miss Carmen Sandiego herself. Inspired by the Portugese-Brazillian singer Carmen Miranda, the lead antagonist was bestowed with a name that sounded exotic and mysterious. Her last name Sandiego was derived from San Diego city, California. Though no one really knows her descent, her name seems to suggest that she is of Hispanic origins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfS5NNsiSvWflJNkh4x5tBxKkguP7IhbPUexeLqgmM0bsulRCaoID8CfoolNr8L9Uob2VgIa7n5PkDAHT2kUpM51v0h-l1zqxsD6X5Glj7NhGwI81I1J519WLs7vs0hqEyr6HEcPDshow/s400/90s+carmen.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfS5NNsiSvWflJNkh4x5tBxKkguP7IhbPUexeLqgmM0bsulRCaoID8CfoolNr8L9Uob2VgIa7n5PkDAHT2kUpM51v0h-l1zqxsD6X5Glj7NhGwI81I1J519WLs7vs0hqEyr6HEcPDshow/s320/90s+carmen.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carmen Sandiego on the box art of the 1995 CD-ROM game.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">In the game manual, she is described as a clever and quick-witted woman who steals only for the intellectual challenge. A former talented Acme detective, she turned to a life of crime after realizing that her cases do not satisfy her intellectually. She is the founder and ringleader of V.I.L.E. (Short for Villains International League of Evil. ) She prefers to mastermind her heists and let her henchmen carry out the operations. Physically she is consistently depicted as having long wavy brown hair and dons an iconic red fedora and matching red trenchcoat. In other versions, she also owns a cat named Carmine and drives a red convertible. Both her eyes or one of them are usually hidden by the shadow of her red fedora which gives her the impression of mystery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Other than that, the rest of Carmen's back story is never truly defined and shrouded in mystery, leaving it open to interpretation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As for the game mechanics, the players take on the role of ACME detective agents whose goal is to pursue and nab V.I.L.E. henchmen stealing the world's treasures through clues provided by witnesses in various locations. The scoring system is based on the number of cases the player solves. By rising up the ranks, the player will arrive at a point where the ultimate goal is to catch Carmen herself. </div></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzpiz3TZfANPjcYvrDKW0kgrVUR9wmBcxpMOuCCtRxedQVFI3-lzIWVIaMAYWt4AQZGIUy2LbwteXVY0mDqVP51H2ommUJaiJciqcilDZt2ObrdLsxTOLNnlvR64fKRz0RYVu-xXCpTK7/s400/interface.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzpiz3TZfANPjcYvrDKW0kgrVUR9wmBcxpMOuCCtRxedQVFI3-lzIWVIaMAYWt4AQZGIUy2LbwteXVY0mDqVP51H2ommUJaiJciqcilDZt2ObrdLsxTOLNnlvR64fKRz0RYVu-xXCpTK7/s320/interface.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The interface from Where in The World Is Carmen Sandiego (1991)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">where the player interacts with the game.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fpPAb0dl6PsWHpEIeNv-gZiCEuaoog96AjG4Rx__uxYvO4OEEhYThbQ7h_Z91PEwsf6DWuD7PdKZxMKVDdtpZxmZoKFTgaHXKMYAwEHMzZwcCCP4gpXEWkIY_jlEu347YxP_qlwX9hVj/s400/36322-where-in-space-is-carmen-sandiego-deluxe-edition-dos-screenshot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fpPAb0dl6PsWHpEIeNv-gZiCEuaoog96AjG4Rx__uxYvO4OEEhYThbQ7h_Z91PEwsf6DWuD7PdKZxMKVDdtpZxmZoKFTgaHXKMYAwEHMzZwcCCP4gpXEWkIY_jlEu347YxP_qlwX9hVj/s320/36322-where-in-space-is-carmen-sandiego-deluxe-edition-dos-screenshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Where in Space is Carmen Sandiego. (1993)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice that the interface remains consistent in design.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ironically, the game was never intended to be an educational game. For the record, any game that is labelled “educational” usually means dull and boring. Yet, Carmen Sandiego found its way into schools when teachers begin recommending them to classrooms as a means of learning geography. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The unexpected popularity compelled Broderbund to capitalise on the potential and begin expanding the games with sequels. Carmen got so popular that on March the 4th, 1988, the first Carmen Day was organised in Bluffton, Indiana! Since then, across the United States, Carmen Day was held in schools inspired by the franchise. A week-long of Carmen themed activities were held and supported by Broderbund and later, The Learning Company after Broderbund was acquired in 1998. (Source: <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Sandiego_Day?fbclid=IwAR3Iw_AJXJcZ7ju1adYVEtov3T9uaawAmHj1rzo0ognt-KQANnjEOVoXxv0">Wikipedia</a>) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The 30th Anniversary of Carmen Day was held on the 8th of March 2019 where an interview with Gina Rodriguez was broadcasted live along with the trailer from the upcoming Netflix series.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikakshfAyZ_q1ETkeqIdDJaYpSLfouAA7lzLwekJwjanGKyokTeMtJ9sTRKUExtMtjQwag4Zvq8o2R5L4UC3m9VBzptwP9-L5_dUT6D6bbQyJuxeZtStSBiC-rS-RIB8ba5vArPJGRrPxt/s400/Carmen+Day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikakshfAyZ_q1ETkeqIdDJaYpSLfouAA7lzLwekJwjanGKyokTeMtJ9sTRKUExtMtjQwag4Zvq8o2R5L4UC3m9VBzptwP9-L5_dUT6D6bbQyJuxeZtStSBiC-rS-RIB8ba5vArPJGRrPxt/s320/Carmen+Day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carmen Sandiego Day with Gina Rodriguez</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Yet, the ever-growing popularity of Carmen did not stop there. In 1991, PBS adapted the game into a children's television game show called, "Where in The World is Carmen Sandiego." The show was created partly in response to a National Geographic survey that indicated that Americans had dreadful knowledge in geography where one in four were not able to identify the pacific ocean or the soviet union.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWol4U85UZV9WqTut7S46GPAtYdSSFVJs0HdNK1SJ-fLfPzDsuPNwejE8KiffKVeWBp66FsZ1sxRXGKnN6pbxWxC-S8ljUoLSxpBK2wqjn_4PIQLtbo4ifuVz_2VEoy6qiaGctnHGOXOJ/s400/Carmen3_877x473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWol4U85UZV9WqTut7S46GPAtYdSSFVJs0HdNK1SJ-fLfPzDsuPNwejE8KiffKVeWBp66FsZ1sxRXGKnN6pbxWxC-S8ljUoLSxpBK2wqjn_4PIQLtbo4ifuVz_2VEoy6qiaGctnHGOXOJ/s320/Carmen3_877x473.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego children's game show</div><div style="text-align: center;">The show ran from Sept, 30 1991 until 1995. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A total of 295 episodes were aired for five seasons.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">The show introduced Lynne Thigpen as The ACME Chief. Her compelling acting and booming voice literally stole the show.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACfm99ORRZ4rQATjWNv5etgdaubruoYeFUnZk5vt38AUXGQOLEcQ7UtRrlCqs3rzFiAf0k3P_acxnBhjUZcHxIIx5WpHoMxaMkc80JiAgqUq3FDYqSvB2MV_v8bSat5T9qpGwHVT-rf4p/s400/Chief_world.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACfm99ORRZ4rQATjWNv5etgdaubruoYeFUnZk5vt38AUXGQOLEcQ7UtRrlCqs3rzFiAf0k3P_acxnBhjUZcHxIIx5WpHoMxaMkc80JiAgqUq3FDYqSvB2MV_v8bSat5T9qpGwHVT-rf4p/s320/Chief_world.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Subsequent CD-ROM remakes of the games released after the TV show had Thigpen as a retcon providing videos and voiceover for the games.</div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">In 1994, the cartoon series Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego by DIC Productions L.P. is released and aired on Saturdays on FOX's Fox Kids Network.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQPWdZTtX3sNkGkCTMZenTzGBoeaLTlIahwW7FIcRCet8uZyej1xhF5G0FC_snW02f1mdAuAgUPcTVANkRhNm_GWzlYQo8QVaSzp_34BotA5FLVxmhy-SnBAGqL4-l8a0qQHwtQub_Hkx/s400/Where-Earth-Carmen-Sandiego.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQPWdZTtX3sNkGkCTMZenTzGBoeaLTlIahwW7FIcRCet8uZyej1xhF5G0FC_snW02f1mdAuAgUPcTVANkRhNm_GWzlYQo8QVaSzp_34BotA5FLVxmhy-SnBAGqL4-l8a0qQHwtQub_Hkx/s320/Where-Earth-Carmen-Sandiego.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The animated series was a real attempt to flush out Carmen's back story</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8NTw61wzSEV0PIwF_HlrgVTDJVusqTVMc61wnlVVJcFGZnOdMYEsUcxhxMPy_mm1_HClk7vpwOtFSgw9JyqQS0GPAZfIYB0cfrxjxFJDUw0QjXffnY2rvIj1fMXo9RxziGBb0FKpbJpk/s400/zack+and+ivy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8NTw61wzSEV0PIwF_HlrgVTDJVusqTVMc61wnlVVJcFGZnOdMYEsUcxhxMPy_mm1_HClk7vpwOtFSgw9JyqQS0GPAZfIYB0cfrxjxFJDUw0QjXffnY2rvIj1fMXo9RxziGBb0FKpbJpk/s320/zack+and+ivy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The series introduced us to characters like Zack and Ivy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Many characters from different franchises, not just the animated series were rebooted in the Netflix 2019 version much to the delight of fans. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The Carmen franchise did experience a slow down after the game show was discontinued by the network. Although two new spin-offs of the game show was produced, notably Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego, it only lasted for 2 seasons. In 1998, the creator company Broderbund was acquired by The Learning Company. Many attempts were made to reboot the franchise with an injection of new games but none had the same spark or magic of the previous games.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_H7hALYrnHvYf0ZMBwThAKCMyNh_5ffPkRoYBKd1r-uzEX-5OK-mzcoPemxqgy1N3FjHZOBun4QK0Z9N7LmSZ__7Mv7DEjB8dqzNK3EuH2Ob15jjdVhqpkr0W5ZK8AFiIbaM3PSOmGDO/s400/Chase-devineaux.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_H7hALYrnHvYf0ZMBwThAKCMyNh_5ffPkRoYBKd1r-uzEX-5OK-mzcoPemxqgy1N3FjHZOBun4QK0Z9N7LmSZ__7Mv7DEjB8dqzNK3EuH2Ob15jjdVhqpkr0W5ZK8AFiIbaM3PSOmGDO/s320/Chase-devineaux.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chase Devineux was originally from Carmen Sandiego Maths Detective</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Although the games created by The Learning Company failed to achieve the success of its predecessors, it did introduce the characters Agent Chase Devineux and Agent Julia Argent which are rebooted in the 2019 Netflix series.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sadly, the franchise gradually slipped to oblivion until Netflix step in to revive the series in 2019. The rest as they say is history.</div></div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">Having grown up with the Carmen Sandiego games in the 90s era, to state how psyched I am about Season 4 is truly an understatement. My “pursuit” of her took me around the world, across the United States, the Solar System, and through the time-space continuum.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwP4van4oVgLVsTps4zW3fLzNzVxoM6wrtovjJi7o_zEH00npnIkh6qGDsLScOlxeLkv_nb-5pb_UCvNQeAiDAzH7Zehvrktb_KePGi7Zmb-8nannERX2eESX2NCt2dBoL3K7tKp5ut8G/s400/36316-where-in-space-is-carmen-sandiego-deluxe-edition-dos-screenshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrwP4van4oVgLVsTps4zW3fLzNzVxoM6wrtovjJi7o_zEH00npnIkh6qGDsLScOlxeLkv_nb-5pb_UCvNQeAiDAzH7Zehvrktb_KePGi7Zmb-8nannERX2eESX2NCt2dBoL3K7tKp5ut8G/s320/36316-where-in-space-is-carmen-sandiego-deluxe-edition-dos-screenshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">My introduction to Carmen Sandiego ironically was not on Earth but in SPACE.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "Where in Space is Carmen Sandiego"</div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">As a child, I was always intrigued by her character. What is she like? In spite of the big E that stands for EVIL in V.I.L.E. Carmen never appears as truly evil to me. She was a villain with a heart, extremely intelligent, and bear qualities that I looked up to as a capable woman. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">The 1998 cartoon series was the first real glimpse of what Carmen is as a character with depth, showing audiences the first time an individual with emotions, intentions, and a strong moral complexity that is interwoven into her personality. I can only imagine what Carmen is really like and will satiate my curiosity through the fanfictions that existed online.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">For fans of the franchise, this is THE season you do not want to miss. Undoubtedly, as the season finale, perhaps we will finally learn the answer to the big question, "Who on earth REALLY is Carmen Sandiego and what in the world does she truly want? We seen her growing up in search of her place at the faculty and left in search of her true origins. Through her adventures and missions, we learn that family plays a huge part in her and so are the values like trust and friendship.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">For a series aimed at the younger audience, it is refreshingly not as straightforward as one expects, where good triumphs over evil. There are different sides to the conflict as quoted by a character, "We live in a world where villains don't look like villains and heroes don't look like heroes."</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">It is a series with characters who are not what they seem that sends a powerful message to audiences about how the world works in reality and is just as important as an educational info dump about geography.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">If you are new to the Carmen Sandiego series, I highly recommend to watch it with an open mind. The animation is especially stunning and fluid. There is plenty of ass-kicking action in every episode to keep you engage and intrigue. As for returning fans, the Netflix 2019 adaptation of Carmen Sandiego is a dream come true to some especially to those originally drawn by her mysterious facade and intellectual prowess.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">Still, the series dares to take on an angle that portrayed Carmen as a de-facto of V.I.L.E. rather than the founder or leader. Yet, who knows what the future may hold for our sassy protagonist as she continues to search for a purpose that is true to what she believes in. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">No media franchise in the history of Carmen has ever explored her as deeply and passionately as this one. For that, I looked forward to what will be revealed in the episodes of Season 4. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: start;">Until then, arrivederci! </p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Rei Hayashihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15181225498098045512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-84606881588046178152020-09-05T11:26:00.006+08:002020-09-05T11:38:13.673+08:00MULAN Charges Fearlessly to the Big Screen<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><i>Written by Pony Princess.</i></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">After being besieged by never ending delays, the live action <i><b>MULAN </b></i>is finally making its way to the big screen. </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieh66p_Il_RUfSHr-EM1GQOPu-H996p0iqvzOCyY81vbomRRBsuhL3oP4bz3KfyicVBx6V0LKekXgGV3z9e6BusKWIQTXycjLs0FH3B8jS91BsG3SJGnXybvibBkcnwjLXqNZMfF8LDPfj/s800/mulan-800x445.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="800" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieh66p_Il_RUfSHr-EM1GQOPu-H996p0iqvzOCyY81vbomRRBsuhL3oP4bz3KfyicVBx6V0LKekXgGV3z9e6BusKWIQTXycjLs0FH3B8jS91BsG3SJGnXybvibBkcnwjLXqNZMfF8LDPfj/w500-h279/mulan-800x445.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-eFm--k21c" width="400"></iframe>
</div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">That is for countries without access to the Disney+ streaming platform. On the 4th September, Malaysians are fortunate to be able to watch <i>Mulan </i>in cinemas. For other parts of the world with Disney+, <i>Mulan </i>will be available to subscribers for an additional charge of USD30 / RM124. But if subscribers are willing to wait, the movie will be available for free on the streaming platform on 4th December this year... whew! As complicated as that sounds, the production of <i>Mulan </i>itself has been a battlefield with obstacles ranging from production to its shifting release date amidst political drama and to top it off the current Covid-19 pandemic.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="630" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SYfaRp6O9CuAWyZDVxvCPLXJPvZ3TC0bEGnkjz2-4krh8Pcp1TLTpaE-JoaqtXl81OecQfzbcXwCAgRc6S-Bjodq8gnarBR3-ay8H48sj6-1Cxk6KSx9XFl2ZYQJn2zOk7p6XWNNpC4W/w329-h625/2+Animated+poster.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="329" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mulan the animation released in 1998.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><u>Who is Disney's Mulan?</u><br />It is a well-known fact that the Disney Princesses are gems to the Disney universe. They represented strength, courage, determination and other qualities for a little girl's ideal role model. However this was not the case in the 1950s. The princesses were portrayed in a more stereotypical light who played damsel-in-distress type of roles. But the age of the Disney Renaissance saw the studio introducing stronger female leads that better reflect the beliefs and attitudes of women in modern times. This includes characters like Belle, Pocahontas and Ariel. However, the one that truly broke grounds for Disney was not a girl of royal descent who gets a romantic conclusion for her heroic efforts. Instead she is from Asian descent who went against the social norms at the time to save her country and bring honour to her family. That heroine is none other than Hua Mulan.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5C8IDmcnZq2i6KC7HyPK6V4-VSUEunxRglGtQ8ZvtB54jlz1HOKY8GtlrmaL8ycYx4rl94GxExy1b1gjgMVx9rdWkGUAwQatZ2CO1lQ0WJMd2hYDxRW-PU1sK6yJnLeWkuAZJ2XPMecG/s1920/3+Cut+hair.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5C8IDmcnZq2i6KC7HyPK6V4-VSUEunxRglGtQ8ZvtB54jlz1HOKY8GtlrmaL8ycYx4rl94GxExy1b1gjgMVx9rdWkGUAwQatZ2CO1lQ0WJMd2hYDxRW-PU1sK6yJnLeWkuAZJ2XPMecG/w500-h281/3+Cut+hair.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not your typical damsel-in-distress.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: http://www.animationsource.org/sites_content/mulan/img_screenshot/98717.jpg</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />Based on the Chinese 360 word poem called the <i>Ballad of Mulan</i>, <i>Mulan </i>the animation was released in 1998 to cinemas worldwide. Unlike other Disney animated films, <i>Mulan </i>explores themes about loyalty to one's country, filial piety and upholding the family honour.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvvwKjFrYwb8smIb5mB_hgcrk7qypSBR8uWGESlbCGkztvhEzwpJz1EADTM4ZNtNXB__yBzk9PiiNxXYA3ULXLwIyqAIzoQDGGwizA5E2Zr97jEa_MlPQT7_Co6Stw_eXa56q8tBKQoOD/s610/4+Hua-Mulan+Ballad.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="610" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvvwKjFrYwb8smIb5mB_hgcrk7qypSBR8uWGESlbCGkztvhEzwpJz1EADTM4ZNtNXB__yBzk9PiiNxXYA3ULXLwIyqAIzoQDGGwizA5E2Zr97jEa_MlPQT7_Co6Stw_eXa56q8tBKQoOD/w400-h311/4+Hua-Mulan+Ballad.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many adaptations from the ballad.<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/ballad-hua-mulan-legendary-warrior-woman-who-brought-hope-china-005084</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The legend originated back in the 5<sup>th</sup> - 6<sup>th</sup> century China and is a familiar household name to the chinese people just as Joan of Arc is in France. She is a beloved and heroic figure whose story has been adapted in many dramas, plays and movies in the east. The plot is about Mulan who sits worrying at her loom, when she learned that one male from each family is called to serve in the army to defend the country from invaders. With her father old and weak and her younger brother still a child, Mulan decides to take her father's place in the army.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The uniquely oriental flavour of <i>Mulan </i>captivated the western audiences and the movie went on the become one of Disney's critically acclaimed hits. <i>Mulan </i>the animation was a commercial success that garnered the Golden Globe and Oscar nomination grossing more than USD$475 million / RM1.97 billion worldwide. Though its success is also due to the original story being heavily tailored to the Disney formula. <i>Mulan </i>bombed in cinemas in China who found their beloved lady warrior too Disneyfied for their tastes.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3zbN-IovYL4aJHV551Ni8LQW-huwfoA0IOScRCcIxIgnGvCx1BT_KgyKUEfw8FZsQZt5t6L0do9tZMv6zgBNQnMeCZe7xu1myS9RlleVXQZuhviDMPcE9te6cJ-kzvVgOo5qCoydvsCf/s1920/Disneyfied.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3zbN-IovYL4aJHV551Ni8LQW-huwfoA0IOScRCcIxIgnGvCx1BT_KgyKUEfw8FZsQZt5t6L0do9tZMv6zgBNQnMeCZe7xu1myS9RlleVXQZuhviDMPcE9te6cJ-kzvVgOo5qCoydvsCf/w500-h281/Disneyfied.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Mushu the jive-talking dragon that didn't sit well with the eastern audiences taste.<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: http://www.animationsource.org/sites_content/mulan/img_screenshot/99484.jpg</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><div><br /></div><div>So this comes with no surprise to why the studio's remake of a live-action <i>Mulan </i>will be significantly different from the 1998 animated film to honour the original version for the eastern audience. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVNIzrDcNGcxzXdngWNVI104Nkwym_xiPmvCMd2fchLoIjJmvR2fRgLTlD-T9nI7zzB0DPvbU6GbBggz-cLv3hT_vszb5L53ca3UkvkponUWiZ9jsGHowtofQSTG31atkXZ5nG5tklQEu/s600/5+Princesses.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="600" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVNIzrDcNGcxzXdngWNVI104Nkwym_xiPmvCMd2fchLoIjJmvR2fRgLTlD-T9nI7zzB0DPvbU6GbBggz-cLv3hT_vszb5L53ca3UkvkponUWiZ9jsGHowtofQSTG31atkXZ5nG5tklQEu/w500-h204/5+Princesses.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Disney Princess lineup which Mulan is part of.<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: <a href="https://thedisneyblog.com/2015/08/25/disney-princesses-share-their-favorite-sandwich/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Disney Blog</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></div>Mulan's popularity in the west is further sealed when she is officially recognized as the 8th Disney princess. She is the first non-white, east Asian princess and not of royal lineage. <div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixG40L0OqgEhfcAypgvuEn5TmswWX6anBXQlMhmb0iVvkMbxU13-ywCsDS5kmJBfA6i0hyphenhyphen1AsMIGlebyvWL7auT6ehJbkwrSZxZ5mphjWBtauWe1P55nJJIOVXIeEwwoT7cyP_uLn7Egjs/s800/6+Mulan+disney+princess.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixG40L0OqgEhfcAypgvuEn5TmswWX6anBXQlMhmb0iVvkMbxU13-ywCsDS5kmJBfA6i0hyphenhyphen1AsMIGlebyvWL7auT6ehJbkwrSZxZ5mphjWBtauWe1P55nJJIOVXIeEwwoT7cyP_uLn7Egjs/w300-h400/6+Mulan+disney+princess.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mulan as a Disney princess at Disneyland.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Image source: Wikipedia commons</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><div><div style="text-align: left;">In order to court the chinese market, Disney is pulling out all stops by pumping in a generous budget of USD200 / RM829 million making <i>Mulan </i>the most costly Disney film to produce. Unlike the previous life actions like <i>Aladdin, Lion King</i> and <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>, the movie is stripped of cute animal sidekicks, musical numbers, and other Disney formulaic elements. Instead, we are getting a large-scale epic war story with breathtaking landscapes, beautifully choreographed martial arts and most importantly, an all Asian cast comprising of renowned veteran stars. Niki Caro, the director of <i>Mulan</i>, stresses that she wanted it to be a war story that is as grand, epic and authentic to the original sources. She has roped in the Hong Kong's top gun of the film industry, Bill Kong, known for <i>Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon</i> and <i>House of Flying Daggers</i> for advice on approaching the film.</div><div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">When the trailers were first released to the public in June 2019, the results truly speak for itself.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2AASDKCyPUzxBXdg955pCwSWgI3-yelwXGZP53m34p9tGvO6PdY21zb92BWIz77iK7GHuEsadO-uJaVbxcTJro2_Fn33KHFyaW1QtZvShaf-K_z7PqhFsURr-VajjmgJyOplzSLC4D7b/s1920/8+-+13+elab+costumes.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1920" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2AASDKCyPUzxBXdg955pCwSWgI3-yelwXGZP53m34p9tGvO6PdY21zb92BWIz77iK7GHuEsadO-uJaVbxcTJro2_Fn33KHFyaW1QtZvShaf-K_z7PqhFsURr-VajjmgJyOplzSLC4D7b/w500-h208/8+-+13+elab+costumes.png" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4d88ky1VvkkARqmreE0g4bA-DvmNs7MNRz8L1HpvkdMmVGmmJDQa9T1HMzb72tKPM1C6s8yCcZSf5E7FW5njfnhgI-6QUGscKDUYwME0DNFO0VRLwFyH8nnAiRm-H8LfyQQfYVue_IRo/s1920/12+sets.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1920" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4d88ky1VvkkARqmreE0g4bA-DvmNs7MNRz8L1HpvkdMmVGmmJDQa9T1HMzb72tKPM1C6s8yCcZSf5E7FW5njfnhgI-6QUGscKDUYwME0DNFO0VRLwFyH8nnAiRm-H8LfyQQfYVue_IRo/w500-h208/12+sets.png" width="500" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJzC2oBvfZWyThmjPvFg6X9Dv7_Dig1qVXbaMBes0qzwhyphenhyphen42enDulXNfQ4HnuPrLWhvfD1uAvqyjcSQ7knynE7vtY_EbOeOAVyJ-t7dMjVI_ctYoRmtZlfzvmIjItpBTEDEM_-ixzu0pE/s1920/28+12-2+Emperor.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1920" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJzC2oBvfZWyThmjPvFg6X9Dv7_Dig1qVXbaMBes0qzwhyphenhyphen42enDulXNfQ4HnuPrLWhvfD1uAvqyjcSQ7knynE7vtY_EbOeOAVyJ-t7dMjVI_ctYoRmtZlfzvmIjItpBTEDEM_-ixzu0pE/w500-h208/28+12-2+Emperor.png" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Top to bottom) Mulan all dolled-up and ready for matchmaking.<br />The ancient village where Mulan lives.<br />The Emperor of China starring Jet Li.<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: Josh Wilding, 12/5/19</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NPPhT6VGAlA" width="400"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaC14O_nhn424bihIuD1Q7LQ-1osJL7EZ5rQwFwMGow3qd4LEvUI0OfXO_oopnSSNnE35sPrAHUTjyfz11RlVAvbK5fh2JqW8zPhyds6WL9zjq7oYqFbJtadWYa6NB8UFd1u6uBO64llkV/s1920/7+makeup.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1920" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaC14O_nhn424bihIuD1Q7LQ-1osJL7EZ5rQwFwMGow3qd4LEvUI0OfXO_oopnSSNnE35sPrAHUTjyfz11RlVAvbK5fh2JqW8zPhyds6WL9zjq7oYqFbJtadWYa6NB8UFd1u6uBO64llkV/w500-h208/7+makeup.png" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staying true to its original source without being Disneyfied.<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: Josh Wilding, 12/5/19</span></i><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGaZsf1ILFyC_0zAyEzj0YQPa4Xo9dzJ4fZnOdkfAqqfFg6IbDc2V-jzCSOWsL0EplpWVCuQBBIn8g2QhntjyYXKlrsqSv2ue8O9j3Epy9-g4o40BiXIZnKdaa4FW5aDDfXshSQw6SlcND/s1383/Mulan+tree+banner+.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1383" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGaZsf1ILFyC_0zAyEzj0YQPa4Xo9dzJ4fZnOdkfAqqfFg6IbDc2V-jzCSOWsL0EplpWVCuQBBIn8g2QhntjyYXKlrsqSv2ue8O9j3Epy9-g4o40BiXIZnKdaa4FW5aDDfXshSQw6SlcND/w500-h281/Mulan+tree+banner+.jpeg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Image source: <a href="https://thedisinsider.com/2020/03/10/first-reactions-for-disneys-mulan-are-here/">The Disinsider</a></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Synopsis</u></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtube.com/disneymovietrailers"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Excerpt from Walt Disney Studios official Youtube channel</span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">“Mulan” features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”</div><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPdoZGpR272UaPIDVbkjBf9OT-lbAFW9uBT7JpiUl0ZB6haCKUX0_2TRG7UTbfXIgWtHUqd_2GfO3u_ev0poart9qSgoX-a0CTWo3fNUYYLkBUCjX-_Zu67GTticQhyphenhyphentX1bANZf-nmDQ_h/s2048/9+Premiere.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPdoZGpR272UaPIDVbkjBf9OT-lbAFW9uBT7JpiUl0ZB6haCKUX0_2TRG7UTbfXIgWtHUqd_2GfO3u_ev0poart9qSgoX-a0CTWo3fNUYYLkBUCjX-_Zu67GTticQhyphenhyphentX1bANZf-nmDQ_h/w500-h333/9+Premiere.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">The cast of Mulan during the official world premiere held on the 9th of March 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic struck.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: https://www.screenreels.com/2020/03/11/mulan-celebrates-its-world-premiere-in-los-angeles-premiere-and-making-of-footage/</span></i></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPwvE4aIZ74OA3mwXzEz5YiM7IZvkLnurJmZ6zeFmBWg1nTsn4-F89qZDFcAnRE_4TQW5cPrBfBwBylaC5VupWu4VzgKr2wduxG4V1ptAxbmUWJhPPCWYPlm6fNm5BCM1pUUeS5SFEcrC/s1320/10+Yifei+in+dress.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="1320" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPwvE4aIZ74OA3mwXzEz5YiM7IZvkLnurJmZ6zeFmBWg1nTsn4-F89qZDFcAnRE_4TQW5cPrBfBwBylaC5VupWu4VzgKr2wduxG4V1ptAxbmUWJhPPCWYPlm6fNm5BCM1pUUeS5SFEcrC/w500-h338/10+Yifei+in+dress.jpeg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crystal Liu Yifei is a household name in China. She is affectionately nicknamed as fairy sister for her grace and elegance. Director Niki Caro selected Liu from 1000 aspiring girls for the role of Mulan.<br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Image source: Frederic J. Brown, AFP via Getty Images</i></span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> </div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFTGJe-QPydm1AS4sWPNzeK8R1EVZG8sKQUjq08DkBrYwUY1w2l3hyTJvxfGbBoOAQHubuARIESgJ7suFax_PvnEsl8Op4qew_xTsjgXbueVt0rnoWoPvCIksnTofPypWIS71DUOYPa5j/s600/11+Niki+Caro+gettyimages-1211477883.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="600" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFTGJe-QPydm1AS4sWPNzeK8R1EVZG8sKQUjq08DkBrYwUY1w2l3hyTJvxfGbBoOAQHubuARIESgJ7suFax_PvnEsl8Op4qew_xTsjgXbueVt0rnoWoPvCIksnTofPypWIS71DUOYPa5j/w500-h281/11+Niki+Caro+gettyimages-1211477883.jpg" width="500" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Niki Caro the director.<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: Getty Images</span></i><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>According to Wellington-born, New Zealander film director Niki Caro, she resonated deeply with the story of Mulan as a powerful and brave woman. Despite being a non-Asian director, Caro is no stranger to movies outside her culture. Caro earned critical acclaimed for her film <i>Whale Rider </i>(2002); a story of a Maori girl who wants to lead her tribe, a role traditionally reserved for men and forbidden for women.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RNA2AIOF8wo" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Exclusive chat with the Actors - Crystal Liu Yi Fei, Jet Li and Donnie Yen, and director Nick Caro</div><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNA2AIOF8wo">GSC Movie Talk</a></span></i></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Disney has assembled an arsenal of international award-winning veteran all-Asian stars to bring Mulan to life. Here's the cast lineup that will be starring in the movie. <i>Image sources: <a href="https://www.insider.com/mulan-live-action-cast-vs-animated-2018-4" target="_blank">Insider</a></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Chinese actress Crystal Liu Yiufei will be playing as the heroine, Mulan:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleI-XPoF7zvJ8bIXsyfLA17Fnkz4nDKywIZkRevtFNBaqQSMeh02ZxjLan4MP9JaUaJ0_IJ7tTvE89wcMtPUjFM3xHLbsYLOU_hTTOAfiIJVhT68tqz09orcBLhogZo8X1K8WF15mDGWT/s1200/15+Cast+Mulan.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleI-XPoF7zvJ8bIXsyfLA17Fnkz4nDKywIZkRevtFNBaqQSMeh02ZxjLan4MP9JaUaJ0_IJ7tTvE89wcMtPUjFM3xHLbsYLOU_hTTOAfiIJVhT68tqz09orcBLhogZo8X1K8WF15mDGWT/w400-h300/15+Cast+Mulan.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 32 year old actress starred alongside Emile Hirche in the movie, <i>“The Chinese Widow”</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br />New Zealand actor Yoson An stars as Hong Hui, Mulan's possible love interest:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAh-78Ivx3iDn-i27qAs3NCb5OjwzHA2kl9Xl3cN7JHEVUv6Zwwy7CN6xAp3a88prgRk_wxzaReHnSehDKUun4-1H1bCsEk7oWA0jSScw6-ff5VUu4oBOqNgO6OKyNiCiF9-wEo7Gx3FS/s1200/23+Cast+Yoson+An.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAh-78Ivx3iDn-i27qAs3NCb5OjwzHA2kl9Xl3cN7JHEVUv6Zwwy7CN6xAp3a88prgRk_wxzaReHnSehDKUun4-1H1bCsEk7oWA0jSScw6-ff5VUu4oBOqNgO6OKyNiCiF9-wEo7Gx3FS/w400-h200/23+Cast+Yoson+An.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An original character in the film that is similar to Commander Shang from the animation.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">World renowned actor and martial artist Jet Li plays the Emperor of China:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZg1ClpzSzuNeOZ4ZSS516oTxtvNwWHpU1yKvwb6oTnN3Gu8b6exSPwbu5kgh-obrBkASqRBUJMI-RdymvYur6QKGM9tep-80exQebGDotqpOhUip9NKRXZfXpOekpk0LgiO3qFVMNFlGj/s1200/16+Jet+Li+Emperor.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZg1ClpzSzuNeOZ4ZSS516oTxtvNwWHpU1yKvwb6oTnN3Gu8b6exSPwbu5kgh-obrBkASqRBUJMI-RdymvYur6QKGM9tep-80exQebGDotqpOhUip9NKRXZfXpOekpk0LgiO3qFVMNFlGj/w400-h300/16+Jet+Li+Emperor.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jet Li is a critically acclaimed actor renowned for his portrayal as Wong Fei Hung in Zhang Yimou's <i>Once Upon a Time in China</i> (1991-1993) and other films like <i>Fists of Legend</i> (1994) and <i>Hero </i>(2002) Initially he turned down the role until his daughters persuaded him to in order to promote chinese culture to the world.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Donnie Yen will play Commander Tung, Mulan's mentor:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSVwapZ5cvJwi-7g77WADZ6D6qdIqmhQ0neaMzsWtMF40oxpZNvkAhBsYDz0HjqCZUKf1f-icFwHQ1m2jagsB9FnOWzr1jUYfIBh9gT0WWrBNEl1sRK2MpTO3Nh3RvmHvonyNVJ7V5JXK/s1200/17+Commander+Tung+Donnie.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSVwapZ5cvJwi-7g77WADZ6D6qdIqmhQ0neaMzsWtMF40oxpZNvkAhBsYDz0HjqCZUKf1f-icFwHQ1m2jagsB9FnOWzr1jUYfIBh9gT0WWrBNEl1sRK2MpTO3Nh3RvmHvonyNVJ7V5JXK/w400-h200/17+Commander+Tung+Donnie.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">According to sources, he joined the film after being inspired by his daughter. No stranger to the Western audience, Donnie Yen is best known for his role as Ip Man and Chirrut in <i>Star Wars Rogue One</i>.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Jason Scott Lee is the main antagonist Bori Khan:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4N6NtNNhtrZc_0CsoarWWZ6axgG0jdFUBKYeG0CgGSVMCIn_z196IChp1-A1D1wf567q8egSWykl5ND_NjvseFYc6nBpBHwrTb_UMmvY_zHS-LxPvvfdkgWpeuSo6g4mFhPJkoKOptzP1/s1200/18+Jason+Scott+Lee.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4N6NtNNhtrZc_0CsoarWWZ6axgG0jdFUBKYeG0CgGSVMCIn_z196IChp1-A1D1wf567q8egSWykl5ND_NjvseFYc6nBpBHwrTb_UMmvY_zHS-LxPvvfdkgWpeuSo6g4mFhPJkoKOptzP1/w400-h200/18+Jason+Scott+Lee.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Differing from the original villain Shan Yu from the 1998 animation, Bori Khan is seeking revenge for his father. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Gong Li plays the witch Xianniang:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmbJu0zdjr7AFV8c6qH_sSQPNw1cM2sMhi89LGYWhOVM-Gp0JqaAwc8d1eY-RYoMlIUcVbLp2ZOCaZvMveJWKtgvpU57L_LKOBYDdkJq_SEm600YBqPZo3Rer1JnDGOwcY4P8BNxbfgHZ/w400-h200/19+Gong+Li.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gong Li made her debut in Hollywood as Hatsumomo in <i>Memoirs of the Geisha</i> and later starred in Zhang Yimou's <i>Curse of the Golden Flower</i> in 2006. </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9LnPZo_M030" width="400"></iframe></div> <div><u>Behind the Scenes</u></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">In order to create the vision of a large-scale epic battle scenes, international stunt teams from China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand and Australia were brought in to work with. The stunt teams were given 3 months of intense and rigorous training to prepare themselves for the challenging battle scenes. As part of the training, Caro stated that the stunt members and actors had to learn Wushu style of sword fighting. With experienced Wushu martial artist Donnie Yen onboard the set, actors were made sure to be fully prepared and fight as authentically as possible.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Over 4000 weapons were made for the film!</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1UXZEGYSwgg" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crystal Liu training behind the scenes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-69Ek6zFx05HcEIs6ikwYkNeEgAfqbDiNf96PrNcFCA0iwr11d__Q7WNygYcZoyMdcSrD2Rbpeksirtp1Vf_DkC4CbuqlKliTwn6z_sUC8y3lxR8cXsxWtXKyoBc3m6LXaqa_WJvgv2Z/s600/Ahuriri.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="600" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-69Ek6zFx05HcEIs6ikwYkNeEgAfqbDiNf96PrNcFCA0iwr11d__Q7WNygYcZoyMdcSrD2Rbpeksirtp1Vf_DkC4CbuqlKliTwn6z_sUC8y3lxR8cXsxWtXKyoBc3m6LXaqa_WJvgv2Z/w500-h281/Ahuriri.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bringing ancient China to the Ahuriri Valley in New Zealand. <br />According to the <a href="https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/ancient-china-comes-waitaki">Otago Daily Times</a>, up to 60 horses, 100 workers, and a fleet of vehicles and machinery filled the picturesque valley during the peak of production. <br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/film-reviews/122648261/mulan-disneys-breathtaking-nzshot-blockbuster-deserves-better-fate" target="_blank">Stuff.co.nz</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Niki Caro refrained from using green screens for environment and backdrops. The entire crew was flown to China for the shoot. These locations include the Hubei province in Central China, the Singing Sand Dunes in Mingsha Shan Desert in Xinjiang Province, Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park in North Central China, Flame Mountain, Mazar Village and more. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uVU8aWuqRGc9tqOvYgS6jaL3DS0Z22eNxIit9s05CjWlzwP5YoQLSFA2m4RXo225w6Gk2EY7e8FJvJiqhjkeNzXsDUTk_cwJ2UiG-7EvxnEigIh7hsTDtnTN_JOLt8j5LUbSoW6nCXC6/s600/29+kung+fu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uVU8aWuqRGc9tqOvYgS6jaL3DS0Z22eNxIit9s05CjWlzwP5YoQLSFA2m4RXo225w6Gk2EY7e8FJvJiqhjkeNzXsDUTk_cwJ2UiG-7EvxnEigIh7hsTDtnTN_JOLt8j5LUbSoW6nCXC6/w500-h333/29+kung+fu.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The battle scenes were shot in Caro's native country of New Zealand. Various scenic locations in the South Island was selected for shoot including the Mackenzie District, Poolburn, Rangiopo, Hanua, Muriwai, Woodpile and Ahuriri Valley. Nearly 900 people were filmed.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The best decision that Disney made is to bring back former Disney mouseketeer and global pop star sensation Christina Aguilera to sing the film's official main song, <i>“Loyal Brave and True”</i>. She will also sing the 2020 remake version of <i>Reflection </i>as a tribute to the original 1998 animation that fans loved. Crystal Liu, who is also singer, will lend her vocals in singing the gentler mandarin version of <i>Reflection </i>backed by a full orchestra. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuO7Q8FPJDXTDT9BRQHyVJ7COZ7PpxPXJCPnBvURQuIxYS8svgnv4J0htFYDcXErvAKtczCUKmUEFNF87lXnwgUgxqa_QSAaYPnT6aE2ivn9d3KFguS2oD4i21gzwkLfWvN2khXj7miu0N/s1320/30+Yifei+and+Christina.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1320" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuO7Q8FPJDXTDT9BRQHyVJ7COZ7PpxPXJCPnBvURQuIxYS8svgnv4J0htFYDcXErvAKtczCUKmUEFNF87lXnwgUgxqa_QSAaYPnT6aE2ivn9d3KFguS2oD4i21gzwkLfWvN2khXj7miu0N/w500-h333/30+Yifei+and+Christina.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crystal Liu Yifei and Christina Aguilera<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image source: Charley Gallay, Getty Images for Disney.</span></i></div><div><br /></div>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G6PZm8vhm6I" width="400"></iframe>
<br /><div> The new <i>Mulan </i>song by Christina; <i>Loyal, Brave and True</i></div><div> </div>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RNprQYHenNI" width="400"></iframe><div> The original classic fan favourite <i>Reflection </i>gets a 2020 remake.</div><div><br /></div>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/66Lp0i6DCQo" width="400"></iframe><div> Crystal Liu singing her version of <i>Reflection </i>in mandarin.</div><div> </div><div>True to all things Disney, you can always bring a piece of <i>Mulan </i>home to your heart with these sweet merchandises available in the States. Sadly, we won't be seeing this lovely merchandise on our local shores anytime soon.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPv-Jc88V4G1BPZ95NALzDBcHtfZsetGzTDSa0b1PgK1U4B853cwjoVqvSL1NMvSQKF0Wyxwp1beVx5aMtYVOXz0_1gSTZI1OXE2hl7Y0wK9YB_BGfJsCkU7LWScvD92ntfQk0tQufmSb-/s600/32+merchandise+official.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPv-Jc88V4G1BPZ95NALzDBcHtfZsetGzTDSa0b1PgK1U4B853cwjoVqvSL1NMvSQKF0Wyxwp1beVx5aMtYVOXz0_1gSTZI1OXE2hl7Y0wK9YB_BGfJsCkU7LWScvD92ntfQk0tQufmSb-/w500-h500/32+merchandise+official.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWVHgbuZg6DnB3adoJ16qG8V0CnFWqxrVxXqYUY_5QiVenjGwQWsbZ8MdijWNfUVGTRPuIjvkBb9Xszy99d7lgjGIeYnOizdignogr5EKO8kNWOdCd0q5e0WMPoHAexEN98mI3qdEeLzV/s600/33+cosplay+mulan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSWVHgbuZg6DnB3adoJ16qG8V0CnFWqxrVxXqYUY_5QiVenjGwQWsbZ8MdijWNfUVGTRPuIjvkBb9Xszy99d7lgjGIeYnOizdignogr5EKO8kNWOdCd0q5e0WMPoHAexEN98mI3qdEeLzV/w500-h375/33+cosplay+mulan.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVml9QRlK_OfMgIk1Q0B65SN8nJ21WQiZSBiIEZ3_rW1u562ythfk_94lGsL19CeoneGlX7djcNh_S6xs2cvQXaN9uICOOX5NZ8Hbtx9evasU7r2rjZuyz39IMPAa4kCckf7MPiO8wio8w/s600/mulan-merch-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVml9QRlK_OfMgIk1Q0B65SN8nJ21WQiZSBiIEZ3_rW1u562ythfk_94lGsL19CeoneGlX7djcNh_S6xs2cvQXaN9uICOOX5NZ8Hbtx9evasU7r2rjZuyz39IMPAa4kCckf7MPiO8wio8w/w500-h375/mulan-merch-2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Image sources from <a href="https://insidethemagic.net/2020/03/live-action-mulan-merch-rwb1/">Disney Springs</a> and <a href="https://dlnewstoday.com/2020/03/photos-new-live-action-mulan-merchandise-arrives-at-disneyland-resort/">Disneyland Resort.</a></span></i></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtmxKwbdRHDKxdv0LVNy7FN0JLZey0bLtvNb_dkj_XQsnaPLn797QAxqXxiIeMR-sbEM-vZ5_VSBOiUmeWVs7MomZAttseqAiBGUWtpaBT5LhnNR29jAr2ruPa3oMyEONB2M-aQdUbt8w/s1200/31+Mulan+Experience.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtmxKwbdRHDKxdv0LVNy7FN0JLZey0bLtvNb_dkj_XQsnaPLn797QAxqXxiIeMR-sbEM-vZ5_VSBOiUmeWVs7MomZAttseqAiBGUWtpaBT5LhnNR29jAr2ruPa3oMyEONB2M-aQdUbt8w/w500-h500/31+Mulan+Experience.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For ardent cinemagoers who crave a truly exhilarating cinematic experience in its full glory, GSC have you covered on 4DX, ScreenX, Dolby Atmos, D-Box and Onyx. So if you are convinced enough that <i>Mulan </i>is worth a cinema viewing, then head down to the nearest cinema and book tickets today. If you are still undecided, then we have a 2-cent non-spoiler review at the end for your consideration. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohsNsMEyfy1grY4JkL0jpgUv_HM-yQSa1qFKLtCOvl2e7UjkNQsxEmy5ldGMpotvcknOjCujCgtG0dsBzU1io3v8Z80rIw2FcAhj1us0eMUTryuETydopFw6emgS8xRx9RNLprGvVC81D/s2048/mbo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohsNsMEyfy1grY4JkL0jpgUv_HM-yQSa1qFKLtCOvl2e7UjkNQsxEmy5ldGMpotvcknOjCujCgtG0dsBzU1io3v8Z80rIw2FcAhj1us0eMUTryuETydopFw6emgS8xRx9RNLprGvVC81D/w500-h625/mbo.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mbocinemas/photos/a.381544483789/10157736216018790/">MBO Cinemas</a></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Before that, MBO Cinema is having a contest with exclusive Mulan prizes to be won. These mini posters of <i>Mulan </i>are also available while stocks last at selected MBO outlets. Head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mbocinemas" target="_blank">MBO's Facebook page</a> to take advantage of their exclusive offers. </div><div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigThusvN-FqDEUXSNwGVMp72tIlKuidWrhtewEM488paNq9Zt8e41j70CqZyJ3Hs1uuJv_iHb0YQ5GC573yZcdu1_TqyjjTXQdVbCOwT4w1otlUowhRkBLi07zNS0cPoDqZLWNMY7w0_6b/s2048/Mulan+poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigThusvN-FqDEUXSNwGVMp72tIlKuidWrhtewEM488paNq9Zt8e41j70CqZyJ3Hs1uuJv_iHb0YQ5GC573yZcdu1_TqyjjTXQdVbCOwT4w1otlUowhRkBLi07zNS0cPoDqZLWNMY7w0_6b/w400-h500/Mulan+poster.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Non-Spoilery Reaction</u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Mulan </i>is truly a visual spectacle with breathtaking landscapes, colourful costumes, elaborated stunts, and stunning choreographed fighting. For the most part, Niki Caro's vision of a more authentic and epic <i>Mulan </i>was delivered beautifully and feels made for the BIG screen. Indeed, Malaysians are most fortunate to be able to watch <i>Mulan </i>in its full cinematic glory where it deserves. There are subtle nods to the 1998 animated classics cleverly woven into the film that will surely delight <i>Mulan </i>fans. However, like the previous Disney live-actions, the story feels familiar and does not deviate far away from the original. The live-action made up for what the animation could not in terms of the realistic sword fights, choreographed martial arts, epic battle scenes and of course, the gorgeous backdrop and scenery. From this perspective, this is what makes the <i>Mulan </i>film stand out, making the animation classic pale in comparison. The stellar team of actors themselves breathes new life into the story. Liu Yifei's performance as the strong-willed Mulan feels genuine enough. For the most part, this is a moderate pace, action-oriented film with some touching moments in between that is sure to delight both fans and viewers new to <i>Mulan</i>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>MULAN </b></i>is now showing in Malaysian cinemas nationwide.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">#MulanMY #Mulan #Disney</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
</div>Rei Hayashihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15181225498098045512noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.975766-24.099749836178844 66.819516 32.520717836178846 137.132016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-40209533064203108652020-03-13T04:33:00.003+08:002020-09-03T20:26:32.861+08:00Vin Diesel's superhero upgrade into BLOODSHOT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b>BLOODSHOT</b>. "Who?" you may ask. What he ain't is another intergalactic rogue misfit adventurer the likes of Star-lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However he is yet another character with comic book origins but not that from the pages of Marvel or DC. Instead Bloodshot first appeared in the pages of Valiant Comics in November 1992 as guest or cameo roles of <i>Eternal Warrior</i> and <i>Rai</i>. With a solid reception by readers, <i>Bloodshot #1</i> was released in February the following year to quickly become one of Valiant Comics best-selling characters.<br />
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Created by Kevin VanHook, Don Perlin, and Bob Layton, the original Bloodshot was imagined as a tech-augmented soldier with super-human attributes and regenerative "healing factor" (like Marvel's Wolverine) made possible by nanites in his bloodstream. For the less sci-fi initiated, nanites are extremely small robots the size of nanometers (billionth of a meter); as comparison a human hair is 75,000 nanometers. In the comics, the nanotechnology was developed by Project Rising Spirits (PRS) over decades to create the ultimate soldier embodied as Bloodshot. However the process erases his memory and implants false ones as a means for control. Core to the story is Bloodshot's quest to recover his identity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Current version of Bloodshot in Volume 3 series (2012 onwards).</td></tr>
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The first volume of <i>Bloodshot </i>comics ran for 51 issues until 1996. It was then rebooted the following year by Acclaim Comics with this second volume running 16 issues. After a long hiatus, Bloodshot returned in 2012 with a third volume now under Valiant Entertainment. This incarnation of Bloodshot finds his former identity as Ray Garrison and continues to adventure in several series until today in Volume 4. If you like to check out the comic books, <a href="https://www.howtolovecomics.com/2020/01/17/bloodshot-reading-order/" target="_blank">follow this guide for the right reading order</a>. <a href="http://valiantentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BLOODSHOT_001_FREE-COPY.pdf" target="_blank">The first issue is even available to read for free here.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the shared Valiant comic universe, <i>Bloodshot </i>crossovered with <i>Harbinger </i>in <i>Harbinger Wars.</i></td></tr>
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The rights for a Valiant cinematic universe (VCU?) was acquired by Sony Pictures in 2015 for five movies starting with <i>Bloodshot</i> and then the <i>Harbinger </i>titles; Harbingers are psychics with superpowers with shared story arcs involving Bloodshot. Unfortunately for Valiant fans, rights of the <i>Harbinger </i>titles fell to Paramount Pictures last year and therefore prospects for such a new superhero universe were much diminished; <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/paramount-picks-up-comic-book-movie-harbinger-sony-1238972" target="_blank">read more about this here.</a> Whilst there are no definitive movie release dates for Harbinger, Sony's <i><b>Bloodshot </b></i>blasts into cinema's worldwide this week.<br />
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<i>Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force –stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the company has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not – but he’s on a mission to find out.</i></div>
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Directed by: <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>David S. F. Wilson<br />
Story by:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Jeff Wadlow<br />
Produced by:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Neal H. Moritz, Toby Jaffe, Dinesh Shamdasani, Vin Diesel<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Cast:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vin Diesel, Eiza Gonzalez, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell and Guy Pearce<br />
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Star of the blockbuster <i>Fast & Furious</i> franchise Vin Diesel takes on the mantle of Bloodshot / Ray Garrison. Fans of the comics will point out immediately that he looks nothing like the titular character with grey ash skin, red eyes, chest circlet, and... hair! Indeed Vin Diesel retains his trademark "bad boy" look of his breakout roles as Dominic Toretto, Xander Cage and Riddick. So perhaps it's best to frame this movie adaptation as Vin Diesel's version of Bloodshot.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Left to Right: Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto (<i>Fast & Furious</i>), Riddick, Xander Cage (<i>XXX</i>) in trademark black singlet.</span></div>
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Whilst the exploits of Dom / Xander / Riddick often surpass human believability, his latest foray as Bloodshot brings him true superpowers able to smash concrete with his bare hands and heal lethal injuries faster than Marvel's most famous clawed mutant. Of course one can say Vin Diesel has also been superpowered before as the lovable Groot in the <i>Guardians of the Galaxy</i>, even cheating death like Ray Garrison. Let's just say Bloodshot is how we imagine Fast & Furious' Dom to be if granted superhuman powers!<br />
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In the movie PRS has been renamed Rising Spirit Technologies (RST) and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Can't miss our Petronas Twin Towers in that trailer, then have fun trying to spot other familiar sights in the movie. But don't hold your breathe too long (unless you're KT; see below) as American producers just might not get the local nuances right... like what was suppose to have passed off as Sibu, Sarawak in 2018's Venom movie!<br />
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RST's reseach program is headed by Dr. Emil Harting (above) played by Guy Pearce (<i>Iron Man 3, Prometheus</i>). Using nanotechnology and cutting-edge prosthesis, he has created a team of augmented soldiers codenamed Chainsaw, with a brainwashed Ray Garrison as its most potent weapon sent on missions across the world.<br />
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Ex-Navy SEAL Jimmy Dalton (<i>Outlander's </i>Sam Heughan, above) who lost his legs in an explosion now sports stronger and faster bionic legs from RST. As seen in the trailer he is also further augmented with an additional pair of mechanical arms which no doubt evens the odds when he is seen trading blows with Garrison.<br />
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Blind ex-Ranger Tibbs (Alex Hernandez) rounds out the team with high-tech ocular lenses granting him extraordinary vision.<br />
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See what the RST's team of augmented humans are capable of in this tech vignette:<br />
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Bloodshot is Director David S.F. Wilson's feature movie debut. Hailing from South Africa, he started his career visual effects with actor Sharlto Copley (<i>District 9, The A-Team, Chappie</i>). Creating a name for himself, he was recruited by Tim Miller (director of <i>Deadpool</i>) into Blur Studio in California. He has more recently directed the pilot episode of the Netflix series <i>Love, Death + Robots</i>. Wilson shared that it was Vin Diesel's 8-year old son Vincent that helped convince the action star to come on board for <i>Bloodshot</i>.<br />
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Hear more from Vin Diesel and the cast including Lamorne Morris as Wiggins in this extended interview by ComicBook.com:<br />
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It is worth noting that this movie is not actually Bloodshot's first live action appearance. Indeed just a couple of years ago in 2018 Bloodshot appeared in web TV series <i>Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe</i> by fan filmmaker Aaron Schoenke of Bat in the Sun, famous for its <i>Super Power Beat Down</i> videos. Actor Jason David Frank of<i> Power Rangers</i> fame was cast as Bloodshot looking close to the character's comic incarnation. Watch the action below:<br />
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<u>Our 2 sen movie reaction to Vin Diesel's <i>Bloodshot</i></u><br />
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2020's <i>Bloodshot </i>comes in different flavour from the comic book superhero movies from Marvel and DC being served in recent years such that we could step into the cinema with minimal context and limited expectations. Hence, <i>Bloodshot </i>delivered an entertaining ride without a dull moment.<br />
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However it's difficult to see Vin Diesel apart here from his trademarked roles (black singlet - check!), just elevated to insane superhuman levels. Maybe that's why he took the role since doing the same carnage to F&F's Dom can't be explained rationally away in that franchise. Perhaps he could have tried to look closer to the comic Bloodshot and be a bit less Vin Diesel. But then that would probably disappoint a few million of his fans that want a Vin Diesel movie. And Vin Diesel fans probably outnumber Bloodshot fans so we can understand Sony Picture's choice as less risky versus casting against a less well-known younger actor.<br />
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Whilst the plot is somewhat predictable thanks to the trailer having explained a bit too much, there are still some small surprises. One of which is Lamorne Morris' Wilfred Wiggins who contributes much of the movie's humour. And most of the other cast members have enough moments to be worth remembering their names.<br />
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As for Kuala Lumpur, our nation's capital could have been "served" better with some on-location shoots. But the actual location of RST was not really important to the overall narrative, as noted in an overseas reviewer that a different cut of the movie exists where the city was not named.<br />
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No doubt <i>Bloodshot's </i>box office performance will determine whether there will be sequels. But if the movie plays well then selling a sequel will certainly be easier and should be put into production sooner rather than later as middle-aged lead star Vin Diesel is not getting any younger, muscles aside. As for a Valiant Cinematic Universe, it's unlikely <i>Harbinger Wars </i>will happen but there are many other comic books Sony Pictures could look to adapt; <a href="http://valiantentertainment.com/all-series/" target="_blank">just browse the Valiant's comic titles</a>.<br />
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For other opinions, <a href="http://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/bloodshot-review-vin-diesel-1203529056/" target="_blank">read this review by Variety</a> or watch Comicbook.com's video:<br />
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Still wanna try then head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GSCinemas/posts/10158594551567275" target="_blank">GSC Cinemas' Facebook contest but act fast as contest closes 15 March.</a><br />
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Follow more on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BloodshotMovie/" target="_blank">Bloodshot from the official Facebook Page</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesMalaysia" target="_blank">Sony Pictures Malaysia</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Bloodshot is a registered trademark of Valiant Entertainment LLC, referenced here for fan service engagements without intent to infringe.</span>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-9006538247331596922020-02-27T17:10:00.001+08:002020-02-27T17:10:07.364+08:00At FANTASY ISLAND be careful of what you wish for, you might just get what you deserve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Palm trees, waterfalls, sandy white beaches and white suits. The ultimate place that grants your greatest fantasies, albeit for a price. Remember the wise old saying, “Be careful of what you wish for?” Somehow, there is an eerie ring to it that lends itself well to the element horror making <b><i>FANTASY ISLAND</i></b> ripe for a horror movie adaptation.</div>
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<b><i>Fantasy Island</i> Origins </b><br />
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The origins of <i>Fantasy Island</i> is as uncanny as its plot. The series hails back from the 1970s and was created by Gene Levitt for the ABC television network. It starred the late Ricardo Montalban as the enigmatic and mysterious Mr. Roarke and Herve Villechaize as his assistant Tattoo.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The original Fantasy Island's Mr. Roarke (left) played by Mexican actor Ricardo Montalban with his assistance Tattoo played by Herve Villechaize.</td></tr>
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According to the producer Aaron Spelling, the series was unintentionally "pitched" to the executives as a joke. During a pitching session that was not going well, an exasperated Spelling exclaimed, “What would you like me to do? Put some guy on an island and have him grant wishes to people?!”<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aaron Spelling, the producer of the show.</td></tr>
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Although it was sarcasm, the network was sold on the idea. Spookily enough, the series became a hit that spanned for 7 seasons from 1978 to 1984.<br />
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<b>What made the series so alluring? </b><br />
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As the name implies, <i>Fantasy Island</i> has a mysterious element that borders on the surreal and supernatural. The presence and roles of Mr. Roarke and Tattoo were left open to interpretation. For those of us old enough to remember, the series will open with the ringing of the bell and crying of, “De plane! De plane!” by Tattoo atop the bell tower, announcing the arrival of new guests to the island. What the island truly represents and why do fantasies magically happened are never explained in the series.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tattoo atop the bell tower yelling, "De plane! De plane!"</td></tr>
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Each episode featured two guests with their fantasies that will play out during their time on the island. When a fantasy manifests, the guests must see it through to its conclusion. That is where the fantasy often unexpectedly takes on a dark twist. If the guests survive the fantasy, the episode will conclude with a moral lesson. <i>Fantasy Island</i> is best described as a cautionary tale that leans towards dark undertones similar to <i>The Twilight Zone</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the new <i>Fantasy Island</i> (2020) by Blumhouse.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael Pena as the new Mr. Roarke.</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">With Blumhouse at the helm of the new 2020 reboot, it will not stray far from the classics. It is still set on an exotic island and will still feature the host Mr. Roarke (now starring Michael Pena) who warns his guests with the classic line that guests must see their fantasy through to its final conclusion. Fans will be able to recognise the icons that honours the original series including the white plane flying into the island bringing a set of new guests.</span><br />
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See the trailer for the movie below;<br />
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The cast lineup that will be the island's guests are all established actors including Lucy Hale (<i>Pretty Little Liars, Truth or Dare</i>), Maggie Q (<i>Nikita, Mission Impossible III</i>), Austin Stowell (<i>Dolphin Tale</i>), Portia Doubleday (<i>Carrie </i>2013) and Michael Rooker (<i>Guardians of the Galaxy</i>). Jeff Wadlow the director himself has directed films like <i>Truth or Dare</i> and <i>Cry Wolf</i>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new cast of Blumhouse's <i>Fantasy Island</i> (2020).</td></tr>
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<b>FANTASY ISLAND (2020) at a Glance</b><br />
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Directed by: Jeff Wadlow<br />
Written by: Jeff Wadlow & Chris Roach & Jillian Jacobs<br />
Based upon the television series created by: Gene Levitt<br />
Produced by: Jason Blum, Marc Toberoff, Jeff Wadlow<br />
Executive Producers: Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno<br />
Cast: Michael Pena, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Jimmy O. Yang, Portia Doubleday, Ryan Hanswen and Michael Rooker<br />
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The film's official synopsis:</div>
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<i>In Blumhouse's </i>Fantasy Island<i>, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests comes true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.</i></div>
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<a href="https://www.fantasyisland.movie/" target="_blank">Find out more about the movie at its official website here.</a> And read what <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2020/02/27/actress-maggie-q-reveals-her-own-personal-fantasies" target="_blank">actress Maggie Q has to say about her role as Gwen</a> on <i>Fantasy Island</i>.<br />
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If you are a fan of Blumhouse horror cum slasher films and relish on plot twists, be sure to watch <i>Fantasy Island</i>. The movie was released on Valentines Day in the United States as a horror date movie. However, it is still not too late to do that here in Malaysia. You can still bring your date to watch the movie available in Malaysian cinemas nationwide now from 27 February 2020.<br />
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<b><i>Fantasy Island</i> Promo in Malaysia </b><br />
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In Malaysia, a promotional stint for <i>Fantasy Island</i> was carried out during Comic Fiesta in December 2019. A "vacation resort' booth was setup welcoming convention attendees to visit Fantasy Island. After viewing the movie trailer, potential guests were invited to join contest to win Movie Premiere invites by sharing their fantasies. It was not all fun games though as a creepy character inspired from <i>Fantasy Island</i> gave Comic Fiesta visitors warnings to the guests to expect the unexpected.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Roarke's Malaysian representative inviting attendees at Comic Fiesta 2019 to <i>Fantasy Island</i>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But beware your fantasies may not turn out as expected.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staff at <i>Fantasy Island</i> booth ready to serve your fantasies.,</td></tr>
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<b>Welcome to the Movie Premiere!</b><br />
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This week, <i>Fantasy Island</i> opens in Malaysian cinemas nationwide. And some fans took the opportunity to dress-up at the Movie Premiere in TGV 1 Utama.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The staff of Fantasy Island out for a movie night at the TGV Cinemas.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They wanna watch <i>Fantasy Island</i>... just making over 18 years old to enter R18+ movie.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Movie Premiere guests taking opportunity for photos with the Fantasy Island staff.</td></tr>
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Check out <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2020/02/27/039fantasy-island-scuppered-by-unwelcome-twist" target="_blank">movie review by Star2 here</a> then book your tickets to Fantasy Island at a cinema near you. Just "be careful what you wish for..."<br />
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Official music video for Fantasy Island "Don't Wish Your Life Away" by Jared Lee.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Fantasy Island and associated trademarks are copyright to Columbia Pictures / Blumhouse Productions, referenced here for fan service announcements without intent to infringe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Back in the nineties... </span></div>
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was seven years old and shopping with my parents, when I found
myself drawn to a television screen in a toy shop, like a moth to
light. I was hypnotized by a speedy blue ball that jumps, dodges and
whizzes around the screen with incredible speed. I barely blinked
when the screen suddenly faded black and the words, </span><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">SEGA </b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">emblazoned
across the screen. An emblem titled, </span><b style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">SONIC </b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">appeared together with a catchy jingle and a blue character popped up. It turned to look at me with a smirk and cheekily beckoned me to press Start. I was sold. I
must get a Megadrive NOW! </span><i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Daaaad!!!</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> (For the record, my parents did
not get me a Megadrive until I was older 3 years later.)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was fate.</td></tr>
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many fans who grew up with Sonic, he is more than just a childhood hero but a historical turning point that transitioned me from regular kid to geek. When fans learned that Sonic will be getting his own movie, reactions were mixed, to say the least. Video games that turned into movies never had a good rep in the box office. So stakes are definitely riding high especially when its Sonic that we are talking about. </span></div>
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When the first <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> teaser trailer was released in 2019, things looked pretty rocky, if not already confirming the worst nightmares of the most ardent Sonic fans. However, more about that in a minute. The movie is now 100% complete and showing in cinemas this week.<br />
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If you are not already Sonic fan, here is a guide on the little blue
hedgehog, before you speed off to the nearest cinemas.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Sonic the Hedgehog</td></tr>
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<b><br />Who is Sonic?</b><br />
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<b>Sonic
the Hedgehog</b> is a video game franchise, pop culture icon and the official mascot of Sega Games Co Limited. He is the brainchild of three
Japanese men who formed the Sonic Team in 1991. They are Yuji Naka the team leader and programmer, Naoto Ohshima the character designer and Hirokazu
Yasuhara, the game level designer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">(L - R above) Yuji Naka, Hirokazu Yasuhara, Naoto Oshima and Takashii Iizuka.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Below) The first Sonic the Hedgehog game released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis and Megadrive. The game successfully sold 15 million copies. </span></div>
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Sonic was created for the sole purpose of competing with Nintendo's juggernaut, <i>Super Mario</i>. He made his debut in American shores as a cool character with spunk, attitude and speed. There was simply no comparison that Sonic was the cool kid that every young and impressionable gamer wanted to hang out with.
So, combining the brilliant design and Sega's aggressive marketing Sonic won the hearts of American gamers and set to established SEGA
as a household brand. Sonic's career now boasts of more than sixty different games across platforms and is featured in comic books, cartoons,
anime series, apparel, shoes, toys and food.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><i>Sonic the Hedgehog </i>comics published by Archie Comics since 1992,<br />
became the longest-running comic series based on a video game.<br />
(2008, Guinness World Records)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sonic had at least one animated movie released in 1996 as a two-episode OVA anime.<br />
It was produced Studio Pierrot and directed by Kazutaka Ikegami.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sonic first appeared in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in 1993. <br />
He is the first video game character to have a balloon in the parade, <br />
trailblazing for other game characters in the future.</td></tr>
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<b>The Plot</b></div>
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The main story of Sonic the Hedgehog revolves around Sonic fighting against the mad
evil scientist Dr. Ivo Robotnik who threatens to dominate the world using his robotic inventions. In the Sonic games, Sonic will race through the levels in pursuit of Dr. Robotnik while avoiding obstacles or minion enemies (known as badniks) that lie in his way to stop him. The game culminates at the final boss level with Dr. Robotnik suited up in one of his mega deadly inventions, only to be defeated by the hedgehog, should the player win the game. </div>
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There are many iterations to the story but anchors on Sonic who uses his incredible speed to fight for freedom against Dr. Robotnik. In some versions, the fight is seen as a metaphor of nature defending itself against the threat of industrialization. </div>
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Now that you know our hedgehog a little better, it's movie time! Here is everything about the movie that you need to know:</div>
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Sonic Movie Release Date (Malaysia): 13 February 2020</div>
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Cast: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Adam Pally, Neal McDonough</div>
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Writers: Patrick Casey, Josh Miller, Oren Uziel<br />
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And there were speedbumps...</div>
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When
the very first Sonic movie trailer was first released on May the 1st last year, it caused a major ruckus for Sonic fans. He looks nothing like the Sonic we grew up with and was disturbing with the realistic rendition that includes a set of creepy human teeth. It was just a sad, sad day for the fans.<br />
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Although now the past is behind us, you can still watch the old trailer below and judge it for yourself.<br />
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Thankfully,
the rallying distressed cries were taken seriously by movie director
Jeff Fowler who responded in a Tweet stating that they are fully
committed to making the changes necessary to make Sonic look his best.
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The result is a new trailer featuring a better looking Sonic that is more
cartoonish and closer to the the "modern Sonic" design that fans are familiar with. Jeff
delivered what he promised by engaging Sonic's redesigning efforts to Tyson Hesse, who
was the artist behind the Archie Comics Sonic and introduction
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Check out Tyson Hesse's craft below:</div>
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The decision for Sonic's redesign took many by surprise and is well received given that the movie industry is dominated by conglomerate overlords who will simply overrule any form
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<b>The Cast </b></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cast of <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> movie.<br />
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Playing the voice of our hero hedgehog is Ben Schwarzt who has done voice acting roles before including a voice consultant on <i>Star Wars: The
Force Awaken</i> for BB-8. Better yet, Ben's a child of the 80s so he'd grew up playing the classic Sonic games citing <i>Sonic the Hedgehog 2</i>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Jim Carrey as the mad, evil scientist Dr Ivo Robotnik</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Jim Carrey will be playing Sonic's arch-enemy and villain Dr. Ivo Robotnik. A legendary comedic star of the nineties known for his major role as Stanley Ipkiss in <i>The Mask</i> (1994). Expect Carrey's classic gags and stunts making us wonder what sort of Dr. Robotnik he will pull. <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=kFic8yaZ_u8" target="_blank">Watch this featurette on him becoming Robotnik.</a></span></div>
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sheriff who will also play a major role in the movie alongside our hedgehog friend. Other side casts include Tika Sumpter, playing Wachowski's wife, Annie. Tom's friend
Billy is played by Adam Pally and Neal McDonough (<i>Arrow</i>'s Damien Darhk) is Major Bennington.</span></div>
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<b>Official Synopsis</b></div>
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<i>Based
on the global blockbuster videogame franchise from SEGA, Sonic the
hedgehog tells the story of the world's speediest hedgehog as he
embraces his new home on Earth. In this live-action adventure comedy,
Sonic and his new friend Tom (James Marsden) team up to defend the
planet from the evil genius Dr Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his plans
for world domination. </i></div>
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<b>The music of Sonic
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Addictive
and catchy music is the heart of all Sonic games. On YouTube, there are literally hundreds of remixes made by fans for every possible
Sonic game out there. Paramount's <i>Sonic the Hedgehog</i> movie has made a tribute
to that with an official Sonic tie-in song called <i>Speed Me Up</i>, by Wiz
Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty and Sueco the Child.
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There are some of Sonic movie goodies and freebies for grabs from our local cinemas. The movie officially screens from 13 February but there are still competitions open for those who don't want to feel left out.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.tgv.com.my/promotions/sonic-is-speeding-his-way-to-you" target="_blank">TGV Cinemas - Family Friendly Special Screening.</a><br />
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TGV Cinemas has put together a special Family Friendly Special Screening with Sonic,
complete with fun activities and goodie bags for the little ones.
MovieClub Members are entitled to RM5 off for tickets! So mark your calendars this weekend 15& 16 February 2020 and bring your little ones along. <a href="https://www.tgv.com.my/promotions/sonic-is-speeding-his-way-to-you" target="_blank">Get more information and tickets to TGV's special Family Friendly Screening here.</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas/photos/a.155121804516232/3253531508008564/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">TGV MovieClub members also stand a chance to win official Sonic the Hedgehog movie merchandise through their Facebook Page contest (ending 20 February).</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/uipmalaysia/" target="_blank">UIP Malaysia</a> & LFS Cinemas are offering some exclusive <i>Sonic the
Hedgehog</i> movie merchandise that only a fan can drool at. Competition goes on until the 19 February. So try your luck by checking out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LFSCinemasMY/photos/a.129792667092274/3558026170935556/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">LFS Facebook page.</a><br />
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<b>Sonic Merchandises Galore</b><br />
If you want a piece of Sonic to bring home with you, drop by H&M for some cool Sonic designed shirts!<br />
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H&M has some of the best designs I've ever seen especially the black Sonic shirt with the pixel sprite Sonic running on the sleeves. While the male side has more variety, ladies need not be disappointed. For the girls, there's a white hoodie featuring the original pairing, Sonic and Tails, and bonus! There's Amy Rose the Hedgehog! Classic Sonic fans will recognise this design of Amy from the Sonic CD game where she made her debut in 1993.<br />
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If that's not enough to whet your appetites, H&M also has a contest for the hardcore fans. Just purchase any Sonic item from the store, scan the QR code, and tell them why you want to win. It's that easy! Find out how at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hmmalaysia/photos/a.142226479692536/580771302504716/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">H&M here</a> Facebook page.</div>
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<b>Non-Spoiler Movie Review</b><br />
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I attended the Movie Premiere at TGV 1 Utama all dressed up like a Sonic Super Fan (wig,
ears, gloves, the works) and was genuinely excited. I chucked all my Sonic baggage out of the door and
was anticipating a good ride. Fair to say that I was pleasantly
entertained and had my moments of fan glee whenever a cleverly
inserted Sonic easter egg pop up in the movie. It's a feel-good
movie where both non-fans and fans alike can enjoy. <br />
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Well for fans, it really depends on how anal you are as a Sonic fan. But for me, taking the movie as it is, I find it unexpectedly delightful and charming. I particularly enjoyed the new Sonic design and his mix of attitude and screen personality truly
shine. I am somewhat uncertain with Dr. Ivo Robotnik and Jim Carrey's interpretation of the evil scientist. In classic Jim Carrey
style, he's put an original twist on the villain in ways I could not possibly imagine as a Sonic fan which is not necessarily a bad thing.
James Marsden as Tom the sheriff is likeable throughout and the chemistry between him and the hedgehog adorable.<br />
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I will recommend anyone to watch Sonic if you are in for something lighthearted, heartwarming and not too heavy in plot or action. It is a character-driven movie that focuses on establishing Sonic as a solid and relatable character that is not all about attitude but heart as well. The
writers definitely know their direction with the hedgehog and his potential to push boundaries beyond the point of no return.<br />
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A quick reminder, to stay during the movie credits!<br />
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<span imes="" justify="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" text-align:="">Check out other reviews by <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/13/21133092/sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-review-paramount" target="_blank">The Verge</a>, and <a href="https://youtu.be/TReGUmf_atI" target="_blank">IGN</a>. <i><b>Sonic The Hedgehog</b></i> is now showing in Malaysian cinemas nationwide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Sonic the Hedgehog and associated trademarks are copyright to Sega, referenced here for fan service purposes only without intent to infringe.
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</style>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0Malaysia4.210484 101.97576600000002-11.7947095 81.321469000000022 20.2156775 122.63006300000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-56183059749048591652019-08-31T13:37:00.000+08:002019-09-04T15:58:53.113+08:00Bebas Bersama Netflix This Merdeka with The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance and moreIt's another LONG weekend in Malaysia, where this year is providing us Malaysians opportunities aplenty to escape from work and relax. For those not travelling on holiday, there is ample opportunity to binge watch the many TV shows, movies and other entertainment available on Netflix.<br />
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For geeky enthusiasts like ourselves, Netflix has just released <b><i>The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance</i></b> as a 10-episode series. Yes, this is the same world of <b><i>The Dark Crystal</i></b> way back in 1982 of Jim Henson's puppets. However, the Netflix series is a prequel to the original movie. Here's the synopsis:<br />
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<i>Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.</i></div>
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This new series remains due to puppet artistry with intricate sets enhances by modern CGI VFX. It also boasts a great voice cast of famous geek fandom celebrities comprising Sigourney Weaver as The Myth Speaker, Nathalie Emmanuel (<i>Game of Thrones</i>) as Deet, Taron Egerton (<i>Kingsman</i>) as Rian, Anya Taylor-Joy (<i>Split, Glass</i>) and Brea, Jason Isaacs (<i>Star Trek Discovery</i>) as Emperor of the Skeksis, Simon Peg (<i>Star Trek</i>), Mark Hamill (<i>Star Wars</i>), Benedict Wong (<i>Marvel's Doctor Strange</i>), Awkwafina (<i>Crazy Rich Asians</i>), Alicia Vikander (<i>Tomb Raider</i>), Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Strong and more.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gelfling Deet voiced by Nathelie Emmanuel (Missandie from <i>Game of Thrones</i>). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scary Skeksis receive famous voices the likes of Mark Hamill, Simon Peg, Jason Isaacs.</td></tr>
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Read in-depth reviews of <i>The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance </i>here by <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-on-netflix-review-game-of-thrones-with-puppets/" target="_blank">CNET </a>and <a href="https://www.vox.com/2019/8/30/20827743/dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-review-netflix" target="_blank">VOX</a>.<br />
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Like a bonus of Netflix users, the original cult classic <i>The Dark Crystal</i> is also available for streaming. Those new to the world of Thra may wish to take opportunity to binge watch in the 10 episodes prequel series before viewing the original movie for a chronological experience, much like younger Star Wars fans today may watch the movies in sequence from Episode I to VIII.<br />
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The following feature is provided by Netflix as a guide to its features that support binge watching:<br />
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<i>Tanggal tiga-puluh-satu, bulan lapan lima-puluh-tujuh.</i> If you read that with the late Sudirman Arshad’s ‘Tanggal 31’ tune in your head, it’s one of those things that make you truly Malaysian. That’s right - Merdeka!, Merdeka!, Merdeka!<br />
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This year, Malaysia celebrates its 62nd year of freedom, marking the anniversary of the day the Federation of Malaya gained independence from the British rule on the 31st of August 1957. Cue the display of fireworks and the flag-waving patriotism while we spectate the grand parade along the iconic Dataran Merdeka. Every year, this is how we pay homage to our founding fathers, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun V.T. Sambanthan, Tun Tan Cheng Lock and many more Malaysians who fought tooth and nail to ensure that we had the freedom to be our own democratic nation.<br />
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Fast forward to 2019, Malaysians are enjoying a different kind of freedom, now with the seamless convenience of connectivity and the power of choice in a click of a few buttons. And Netflix offers just that. The freedom to choose from more than 140 million hours of TV shows and movies, and watch as much as you want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected device. The best part is that you also have the freedom to play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. Heck, you can even make choices for the characters of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and choose how the story unfolds.<br />
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Additionally, there are other ways to #BebasBersamaNetflix:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Freedom
to watch anything, anywhere, anytime, regardless of connection speed
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">We
Malaysians want to watch our favourite shows uninterrupted, whether
on the plane or in environments with intermittent bandwidth. Boy, do
we know the pain of varying internet conditions and bandwidth
limitations that have resulted in a less than satisfactory experience
- buffering problems, intermittent outages and high data usage (and
with it, costs) that often leaves us frustrated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">With
Netflix, you can get an enhanced viewing experience with the </span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Smart
Downloads </b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">feature that
allows you the flexibility to stream or download shows to watch
offline without consuming too much data or memory, making it possible
for you consume content on-the-go. Giving members more control over
their entertainment experience is at the heart of everything we do
and members can choose when they want to use Smart Downloads.</span></div>
<ul>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Save
your data plan.</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"> The
Smart Downloads feature only turns on when you're connected to
Wi-Fi, so your data plan will never be used.</span></div>
</li>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Save
space.</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"> When you finish
watching a downloaded episode, Smart Downloads will delete it, then
automatically download the next episode in the series. If you would
rather keep watched episodes on your device, you will need to turn
off Smart Downloads so you can manually manage your downloaded
content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Smart
Downloads is available on devices supporting downloads installed with
the latest version of the Netflix app for Android mobile devices, iOS
mobile devices, Amazon Fire tablets, and computers and tablets
running Windows 10.</span></div>
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to protect your loved ones </b></span>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Parental
controls are essential in ensuring the safety of your children online
as parents are able to limit or restrict access to specific content
that is deemed inappropriate. To ensure a safe viewing experience for
the whole family, Netflix has a series of features and controls that
can be accessed via the website on any desktop that help parents
adjust and personalise the selection of content that can be accessed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Kids
Profiles. </b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Profiles allow
different members of your household to have their own </span><a href="https://help.netflix.com/en/node/10421?ba=SwiftypeResultClick&q=parental%20control"><span style="color: #e50914;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">personalized
Netflix experience</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">,
built around the TV shows and movies they enjoy. You can have up to
five individual profiles within a single Netflix account. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Choose
Your Categories. </b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">There
are four maturity levels for parents to choose from. Depending on
the maturity level selected, you can access and view content that is
appropriate for each of those levels from </span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>For
little children only</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"> to
</span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>All maturity levels</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Set
Up Your PIN. </b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Set up a
4-digit PIN that will allow you to restrict particular content that
you deem unfit for your children. This applies across all the
profiles, deterring kids from circumventing it by switching to your
account. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Monitor
Viewing Activity. </b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">To
offer you a peace of mind, Netflix allows you to access the Viewing
Activity via your Account area. Go to your </span><a href="https://netflix.com/youraccount"><span style="color: #e50914;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Account</span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">
and scroll down to My Profile and select </span><span style="color: #221f1f;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">
</span></span></span><a href="https://netflix.com/viewingactivity"><span style="color: #e50914;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><span style="background: #ffffff;">Viewing
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Freedom
to embrace your Malaysian pride</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Netflix
is constantly looking to curate new stories and find new voices in
the unlikeliest of places whilst giving creative partners the freedom
and opportunity to tell their stories the way they want to and find
new audiences they’d never have had access to previously. In
Malaysia, Netflix continues to expand its offerings of Malaysian
content, allowing local stories to travel to more people than ever
before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">New
additions include </span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i>Till
Death: Azalea’s Wrath, </i></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">written,
directed and produced by local filmmaker, Sein Qudsi, is the first
Malaysian movie that is exclusively available on Netflix. Featuring
Khir Rahman, Vanidah Imran Nam Ron, Kodi Rasheed, Zain Hamid and
Zulaika Zahari, the film is about a couple who just lost their baby
due to complications during childbirth, and they move to a new house
to start fresh. Little do they know, the house carries a dark secret
and their journey of hardships have only just begun. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">In
celebration of Merdeka and National Day, Netflix is showcasing </span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Bebas
Bersama Netflix</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"> with its
diverse offering of Malaysian content for viewers around the world,
including some of the best Malaysian Box Office Hits including
</span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i>Munafik 2, Hantu Kak
Limah, and Paskal: The Movie, Pulang, Jagat</i></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">,
and the multiple award winning </span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i>Crossroads:
One Two Jaga</i></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">. Watch now
at </span><span style="color: #e50914;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><a href="http://www.netflix.com/bebasbersamanetflix">netflix.com/bebasbersamanetflix</a>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>Freedom
to choose your preferred language </b></span>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Our
nation is a melting pot of cultures, customs and languages and so is
Netflix with its constantly growing library of content that comes in
a vast variety of languages and diverse stories from content creators
across the globe. Netflix’s international movies and series,
including </span><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80192098"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u>Money
Heist</u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"> from
Spain</span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i>, </i></span><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80115328"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u>Sacred
Games</u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"> from
India</span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i> and </i></span><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81031178"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u>Paskal:
The Movie</u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i>
</i></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">from Malaysia have
managed to gain fans beyond their home base, proving that great
storytelling can be appreciated by people all over the world
regardless of what language you speak or where you are from.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Netflix
believes that great content and the consumer experience shouldn’t
be sacrificed with bad subtitles or dubbing. With this comes constant
innovation to ensure that these international stories are conveyed in
a way that stays true to the creative intent, optimising the viewing
experience for you no matter what language you are watching in. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">The
service currently offers subtitles and dubbing in more than 20
languages around the world, including Turkish, Mandarin, French,
Italian, German, Polish, Japanese and Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa
Indonesia. </span>
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to choose your own narrative</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Netflix
offers an array of original series, movies, documentaries, stand up
comedies and kids TV shows in addition to a broad variety of licensed
programs. This year, Netflix pushed the boundaries of storytelling by
adding an interactive element where you decide what the characters do
and how the story plays out. This way, each choice leads to a
different adventure, so you can watch again and again, and see a new
story each time.</span></div>
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are currently several original interactive titles, with more in the
pipeline: </span>
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80151644"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u><b>Puss
in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale</b></u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">
Puss in Boots has fallen into a magic book ruled by a sneaky
storyteller. Only you can help our hero find his way in this
interactive story! </span>
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80149064"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u><b>Buddy
Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile</b></u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>
</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">They’ve got a bag full
of dumb ideas, and you’re the one who gets to tell them which
silly stunt to try next. </span>
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80135585"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u><b>Stretch
Armstrong: The Breakout</b></u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">
Villains are rampaging through Charter City and Flex Fighters --
Jake, Ricardo and Nathan -- need your help to halt the chaos. </span>
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80227995"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u><b>Minecraft:
Story Mode</b></u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>
</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">Take control of an
adventure set in the Minecraft universe. The future of the world is
at stake, and your decisions shape the story -- so choose wisely! </span>
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80988062"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u><b>Black
Mirror: Bandersnatch</b></u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>
</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;">In 1984, a young
programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a dark fantasy
novel into a video game. A mind-bending tale with multiple endings. </span>
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80227574"><span style="color: #1155cc;"><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><i><u><b>You
vs Wild</b></u></i></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "netflix sans" , serif;"><b>
</b></span><span style="font-family: "netflix sans light" , serif;"> You vs. Wild is a
survival show starring and following Bear Grylls in every episode on
a survival show taking place in various remote locations around the
world, and with a key feature of a branching narrative with multiple
choices within the episode, where a user may direct the course of
the story. </span>
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Follow what's coming up on Netflix from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NetflixMY" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NewOnNetflix" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.<br />
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<b>P.S. from Outpost:</b><br />
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Did you know Netflix's big-budget historical epic <b><i>Marco Polo </i></b>was filmed in Malaysia at Pinewood Studios, Iskandar Johor? It ran for 2 seasons from 2014 to 2016 starring Lorenzo Richelmy as the namesake Marco Polo, Benedict Wong as Kublai Khan, Joan Chen as Empress Chabi and Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh as Lotus (in full martial arts glory). You may also spot a few Malaysia actors appearing like Patrick Teoh.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mistress of Martial Arts Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh as Lotus in Netflix's <i>Marco Polo </i>Season 2.</td></tr>
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Here's the Season 2 trailer and featurette:<br />
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Binge watch all 20 episodes this Merdeka on Netflix and marvel at this "Buatan Malaysia" production.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This article written for purpose of fan engagement without intent to infringe trademarks and copyright of their respective owners.</span>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-14633116067342988712018-12-09T04:02:00.000+08:002018-12-09T04:02:04.145+08:00Into the Spider-Verse offers fan-gasms with the Ultimate Spider-man Team-Up <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From the animation studio that brought <i>The Smurfs</i> to cinemas as well as cutesy monsters of <i>Hotel Transylvania</i>, Sony Pictures Animations now bring Marvel's friendly neighbourhood wall-crawler in animated form to cinemas with <i>Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse</i>. As movie goers may be aware, Sony Pictures currently holds the rights of Spider-man on film since Y2K and has produced six live-action movies to-date which ranks at the 10th highest grossing film franchise of all time at over USD4.8 billion. With such a lucrative property, Sony retains a super-strength grip onto the Spidey film rights and which includes associated Marvel characters such as Venom, Morbius, Black Cat, Kraven, etc. This <b>Sony Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC) </b>has already paid off gruesomely in the standalone movie Venom released this October and ranking in over USD845 million worldwide.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Peter Parkers to-date (left to right): Tobey Macguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland.<br />
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Since the 1970's, live-action films of Spider-man has featured Peter Parker as their main protagonist, being the secret identify of the namesake superhero. The current Peter Parker is portrayed by Tom Holland and, through mutually profiting agreements with Marvel Studios, has been incorporated into the massively successful Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise since 2016's <i>Captain America: Civil War</i>. So with Peter Parker temporarily exported from the live-action SUMC, here comes <i>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse</i> introducing Mile Morales as the new lead protagonist in the namesake role.<br />
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<u>Official movie synopsis:</u></div>
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<i>Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.</i></div>
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The movie is directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey (<i>Rise of the Guardians</i>), and Rodney Rothman. Voicing teenager Miles Morales is Shameik Moore and Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker. Forming the Spider Team are Hailee Steinfeld (<i>Ender's Game, Bumblebee</i>) as Gwen Stacey, Nicholas Cage as Spider-Man Noir, Kimiko Glenn as Peni Parker, and John Mulaney as Spider-Ham. Other supporting cast to note is Liev Schreiber (<i>X-Men Origins</i>) as Wilson Fisk, Mahershala Ali (<i>Luke Cage</i>), Brian Tyree Henry and Lily Tomli.<br />
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Let's take a closer look into the different Spider-man of the Spider-Verse:<br />
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MILES MORALES – The all-new Spider-Man</div>
Miles Morales is a young teenager and a Brooklyn native. He’s a bright kid who’s been thrust into a new school and is having a hard time adjusting to a more rigorous academic environment. But he’s having an even harder time adjusting to his entirely new and unexpected life as a Spider-Man. With the help of some surprising new friends, Miles learns to unlock the hero inside himself.<br />
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PETER B. PARKER – Miles’ reluctant mentor </div>
He may look like Peter Parker, but he is older and the years of superhero life have taken a toll on his body. His experiences have left him world-weary and cynical. Peter never wanted to be a mentor, but training Miles Morales to be Spider-Man helps him to regain his original enthusiasm for that identity and reclaim the spirit of selflessness for which Spider-Man stands<br />
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SPIDER-GWEN – A super-cool Spider-Woman </div>
An intelligent and quick-witted teenager, Spider-Gwen is the Spider-Woman of her world, an excellent fighter who can swing and flip with the grace of a trained dancer. Although tough and brave when she’s fighting the bad guys, Gwen has suffered a loss in her universe that’s made her afraid to get close to people, even to an open-hearted kid like Miles. Once she learns there are others like her, she has the opportunity to let down her guard and become part of a team who have overcome their own tragedies to become the protectors of their worlds.<br />
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SPIDER-MAN NOIR – The Spider-Man of 1933</div>
Spider-Man Noir, a Peter Parker from another century as well as another universe, is a more hardened version of Spider-Man who fought crime during the Great Depression in 1933. Unlike most Spider-People, Spider-Man Noir is only seen in black and white and has the 1930s perspective to match, which makes it harder for him to adjust to Miles’ modern (and colorful) world.<br />
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PENI PARKER and SP//dr – A half-Asian school girl from the future </div>
Peni Parker is a classic anime character, a school girl from an alternative universe with a psychic link to a spider. She’s an emotional, expressive vigilante who doesn’t wear the typical Spider-Man suit – instead, she has a mechanical, robotic Spidey suit that only responds to her DNA.<br />
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SPIDER-HAM – The comic relief</div>
Meet Spider-Ham, aka Peter Porker… a cartoon pig! Spider-Ham is always the first one to crack a joke, but despite behaving like the ultimate ham, he takes his job as a Spider-Hero very seriously and fights alongside the others with own his special kind of cartoon fury.<br />
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AUNT MAY - A Pillar for all Spider-People</div>
Aunt May has been very involved in her nephew's Spider-Man world, creating gadgets and providing tactical support for his superhero adventures. When May learns that there are Spider-People from other universes who need her help, she’s ready to provide coffee and web-shooters. She even wields a baseball bat to fight along side them when the villains arrive.<br />
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WILSON FISK aka KINGPIN – The ultimate crime lord </div>
Kingpin is the king of organized crime in New York. His climb to the heights of power has been built on decades of shady deals and ruthless violence, backed by an almost superhuman will. Kingpin blames Spider-Man for a loss so great that he is willing to risk the lives of every person in every universe to get back what he lost.<br />
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The real thrill for Marvel fans would be to see this team-up amongst the different Spider-heroes. The animation style is very much inspired by its comic book origins, chock full of visual delights and “easter eggs” aplenty including the world's most famous cameo actor in animated form. But as aesthetically pleasing as a movie may look, it's core story must resound with the audience and this one most certainly strikes home.<br />
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<i>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse</i> has received raving reviews and even scored a perfect 100% by Rotten Tomatoes. Here's how it compared against the preceding live-action movies by Sony on the Tomatometer:<br />
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Even before it's US release, the movie already been nominated in the <b>Golden Globe Awards</b> for <b>Best Motion Picture – Animated</b>, up against <i>The Incredibles 2</i> and <i>Ralph Breaks the Internet</i>.<br />
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For more in-depth review, read what <a href="https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2018/12/05/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-review/" target="_blank">Star2.com</a> has to say or <a href="https://youtu.be/UpY3776T784" target="_blank">watch opinion video by IGN</a>:<br />
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Malaysia's Movie Premiere for <i>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse</i> was held on 4 December 2018 at TGV 1 Utama and attended by our very local-verse of Spider-heroes:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you name each Spider-man in this group shot?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cosplayers from Into the Spider-Verse with the exception of Spider-Ham.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Femme fatales Spider-Gwen, Mary Jane and Peni Parker.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spider-men of the MCU.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peter Parker: "I don't feel so good..."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting patiently for the Marvel must-watch end-credit scene(s).</td></tr>
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Once again, the <b>Outpost Movie Recon Team (M.R.T.) </b>has compiled the following intel of Spider-Verse promos from our local cinemas. Starting with TGV Cinemas, customers purchasing at least two tickets will be able to redeem a limited edition Spider-man phone ring (while stocks last). <a href="http://bit.ly/TGV-IntoTheSpider-Verse-PhoneRing" target="_blank">Find out participating cinemas and terms & conditions from TGV's website.</a><br />
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Furthermore, customers with minimum of three tickets may join TGV's Facebook contest for the chance to win movie premiums including a limited edition Spider-man PS4 Pro console as Grand Prize. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas/photos/a.155121804516232/2411642858864104/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Goto the contest post to participate</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/TGV-Contest-TnCs" target="_blank">check terms & conditions at their website</a> (ends 16 December 2018).<br />
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GSC Cinemas has similar movie premiums up for grabs (excluding PS4) via their own <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GSCinemas/photos/a.143863272274/10157184128807275/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Facebook contest </a>with no purchase requirements. But enter fast as the contest ends today / 10 December 2018.<br />
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For customers who have got at least two tickets, GSC is offering a limited edition 1:4 scale Spider-Gwen statue worth SGD900 / RM2,735 via another <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GSCinemas/photos/a.143863272274/10157181650082275/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Facebook contest</a>. <a href="https://www.xm-studios.com/products/spider-gwen.aspx" target="_blank">Find out more on this premium collectible from XM Studios</a> and join before 23 December 2018.<br />
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Over at MBO Cinemas, loyal Allstar members can make use of their points to redeem movie premiums once they have purchased minimum 2 tickets. <a href="http://bit.ly/NYOPSPIDERVERSE" target="_blank">Go ahead and redeem online at the URL links provided.</a><br />
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So don't forget your web-shooters and swing into your friendly neighbourhood cinema to catch <i><b>Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse </b></i>showing NOW!<br />
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England's legendary outlaw Robin Hood returns to cinemas this week in yet another reincarnation of the heroic thief famous for stealings from the rich to give to the poor. Indeed the modern generation consuming entertainment media would most certainly have come across Robin Hood in cinema or television as one of the most popularly adapted medieval folklore that's royalty free. For the Gen-X, 1991's <i>Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves</i> led by Kevin Costner may be their benchmark to compare subsequent iterations against, despite being overly Americanised, e.g. Costner's Robin barely sounded English! Fast forward almost two decades to 2010, the Millennials may identify closer to Director Ridley Scott's big budget <i>Robin Hood</i> with Australian Russell Crowe in the leading role supported by an all-star cast.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taron Egerton is Robin of Loxley, born into privilege but loses everything whilst away in at war in the Crusades.</td></tr>
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This year's rebirth of Robin Hood brings a younger face to our hero starring rising action hero Taron Egerton, who is actually from England! Famous for his role as Eggsy in the two <i>Kingsman </i>movies, Egerton just recently turned 29 and would certainly find appeal amongst younger movie goers for his boyish smile and chiseled body.<br />
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<i>Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance. </i></div>
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Putting up Robin to thieving is an Arabian Moor known as John (in English) played by Award winning actor Jamie Foxx (<i>Baby Driver, Amazing Spider-man 2, Django Unchained</i>). Eve Hewson stars as Robin's love interest Marian whilst Jamie Dornan of <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> fame steps up as Will Scarlet. Another members of folklore is Friar Tuck played by Tim Minchin, providing godly counsel were heeded and then some. Of course taxing the good people of Nottingham is none other than the Sheriff embodied by Ben Mendelsohn (<i>Star Wars Rogue One, Ready Player One</i>).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The not-so-little John (Jamie Fox) is a hardened warrior fighting from the opposite side of the Crusades.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marian, far from damsel in distress.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Will Scarlet is a rising community leader of the Mines.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This friar eparts from the classic rotund bald Tuck </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham is all out for wealth & power.</td></tr>
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Director Otto Bathurst wanted to start anew, and remake the mold with all the furious pace and contemporary action filmmaking. His “make it modern” mantra thoroughly upped the ante when it came to the film’s action. Old school static bow-and-arrow combat morphed into wildly, athletic clashes that bring a new energy and pop.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Armed only with bow and arrow, Robin becomes Nottingham's most wanted outlaw known as the Hood.</td></tr>
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To prepare for the movie, Egerton trained to this generation's legendary modern-day archer, Lars Andersen. Hailing from Denmark, Andersen holds the world record for speed archery, firing 10 arrows in 4.9 seconds. Check out what he can do in this video and learn a bit more about historical archery:<br />
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Here are snippets of Egerton's training with Andersen translating to real archery stunts seen in the movie:<br />
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Andersen was especially gratified by how Egerton devoted himself to becoming as speedy and accurate an archer as he possibly could. So for you highly motivated readers who like to try your hand at this sport, check out <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eurekaarchery/" target="_blank">Eureka Archery</a></b> locally based in Klang Valley.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the ladies who can't get enough of Christian Grey, take some liberties to swoon over this medieval version of him.</td></tr>
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For reviews on this new Taron Egerton Robin Hood, refer to articles by <a href="https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/robin-hood-review-taron-egerton-jamie-foxx-1203033148/" target="_blank">Variety </a>and <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/11/20/review-robin-hood-is-aggressively-competent/#187279be5893" target="_blank">Forbes</a>.<br />
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The Malaysian Premiere for <i>Robin Hood </i>was held earlier this week at TGV 1 Utama. Special guests included hunky dudes for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVPictures/posts/1626841164284028" target="_blank">search of Malaysia's version of Robin Hood</a> (please steal from Jho Low and gift back to us ya?) as well as the Hood himself.<br />
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Look out for these two characters transported from Nottingham to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas/posts/2387565331271857" target="_blank">visit the following TGV Cinemas this weekend</a>:<br />
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<i>Robin Hood</i> is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Enjoy the ride!<br />
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This month brings a festive spookiness to many western cultures celebrating Halloween on October 31st. The origins of Halloween derive from the ancient Celtic harvest festival where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to protect themselves from spirits by impersonating them. In the United States, Halloween day is celebrated by children dressing up for trick-or-treat and adults partying in costume.<br />
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40 years ago, notable cult classics director John Carpenter co-wrote and directed a movie titled <i>Halloween</i>, which at that time had never been a theme on film. Put simply, the movie is about a serial killer stalking and killing teenagers on Halloween night of 1978. But the killings actually began 15 years earlier when six year-old Michael Myers kills his older sister Judith and is subsequently hospitalised at a sanitarium. Now an adult, Myer escapes on the eve of Halloween and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to stalk Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her friends. After brutally killing the said friends on Halloween night, Myers attempts to also murder on Laurie but is thwarted when shot by his psychiatrist Dr. Loomis. However despite his wounds and falling from heights, Myers appears to have escaped.<br />
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Although “tame” compared to today's film-making standards, <i>Halloween </i>is often regarded as the inspiration of slasher movies as a sub-set of American horror entertainment. The <i>Halloween </i>franchise itself has spawned ten more movies over the next four decades, including this week's release of the eleventh chapter just named <i>Halloween </i>(again!). For record, here is the line-up of franchise movies:<br />
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<li><i>Halloween</i> (1978)</li>
<li><i>Halloween II</i> (1981)<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><i>Halloween III: Season of the Witch</i> (1982)</li>
<li><i>Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers </i>(1988)</li>
<li><i>Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers </i>(1989)</li>
<li><i>Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers</i> (1995)<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><i>Halloween H20: 20 Years Later </i>(1998)</li>
<li><i>Halloween: Resurrection</i> (2002)</li>
<li><i>Halloween </i>(2007)</li>
<li><i>Halloween II</i> (2009)</li>
<li><i>Halloween</i> (2018)</li>
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IGN explains the <i>Halloween </i>franchise recapping the first movie and trying to summarise the rest.</div>
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Lengthy recap of the Michael Myers saga (excluding the 3rd movie and Rob Zombie's reboots).</div>
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Fortunately this latest <i>Halloween </i>(2018) does not require the audience to know anything of the preceding nine movies as it only plays sequel to the original <i>Halloween</i> (1978)... phew!<br />
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<i>Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago. </i></div>
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Master of horror John Carpenter executive produces and serves as creative consultant on this film, joining forces with cinema’s current leading producer of horror, Jason Blum (<i>Get Out, Split, The Purge, Paranormal Activity</i>). Inspired by Carpenter’s classic, filmmakers David Gordon Green and Danny McBride crafted a story that carves a new path from the events in the landmark 1978 film, and Green also directs.<br />
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Ignoring events of all other movies in the franchise except the original, this year's <i>Halloween </i>may be a tad confusing for those casual movie viewers may have recalled that Laurie was killed in one of the sequels. Furthermore the franchise was rebooted in the previous decade by musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie. So where does this latest <i>Halloween </i>fit in the franchise? Refer to this info-graphic:<br />
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So in this latest alternate <i>Halloween </i>timeline, 40 years have passed since Michael Myer's killing spree in Haddonfield. No secret from the trailer, Myers was captured after being shot and admitted to a mental institution. Laurie has attempted to move on but suffers from serious post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which led to failed marriages and lost custody of her daughter. Today she's a grandmother to Allyson (Andi Matichak) though estranged by the strained relationship with now grown-up daughter Karen (Judy Greer). When Myer's escapes, all three generations of Strode women find themselves in danger and need to re-bond to survive Halloween night.<br />
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<a href="https://screenrant.com/halloween-2018-movie-cast/" target="_blank">Find out more about rest of the movie cast from this article by Screenrant.</a><br />
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Although it's not yet Halloween, the opening weekend box office of this latest installment of the franchise has been smashing and ranks as the <a href="https://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/month/?mo=10&p=.htm" target="_blank">second highest for October in U.S. movie history</a> (after <i>Venom </i>topped the chart earlier this month). Here's how movie-goers are rating Halloween:<br />
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In Malaysia, <i>Halloween </i>opens this week, launched by a <b>Movie Premiere</b> at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mbocinemas/" target="_blank">MBO Cinemas</a> in Starling Mall attended by horror fans and the cult classic slasher himself. Here's what happened:<br />
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Thanks to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uipmalaysia/" target="_blank">United International Pictures Malaysia</a>, Outpost sent a few horror fans to face Michael Myers at the Movie Premiere. Here's what they have to say about Halloween:<br />
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Also read up on this <a href="https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2018/10/25/halloween-2018-movie-review/" target="_blank">review by Star2</a> and <a href="https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2018/10/25/jamie-lee-curtis-sober/" target="_blank">feature on “Screen Queen”, Jamie Lee Curtis</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/10/17838130/halloween-movie-review-jamie-lee-curtis-michael-myers-david-gordon-green-tiff-2018" target="_blank">The Verge also provides a more in-depth look into the franchise, slasher movies and their take on this sequel.</a><br />
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For those who like a close encounter with Michael Myers, visit the following MBO Cinemas this weekend:<br />
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<i><b>Halloween </b></i>is now showing in cinemas nationwide so you don't need to wait until the actual night of 31 October itself. Hardcore fans may want to sit through the <u>end credits</u>... and if need to make more sense of that ending then search for "Halloween 2018 ending explained" on Google and YouTube.<br />
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Too old to play with Transformers? That may certainly be the case for boys who grew up in the 1980's being served Transformers cartoons during their formative years. Not so much that these Generation One (G1) Transformers fans are shy to still be buying the latest toys from Hasbro, but complex robot transformations requiring proper handling may be a tad taxing on adult minds encumbered with adult life, as well as bothersome middle-aged myopia (nearsightedness) settling in. Indeed the closest these Gen-X G1 fans get to relive their childhood “playing” Transformers toys might be with their kid!<br />
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Now the newly released Transformers Trading Card Game (TFTCG) offers the Big Boys another way to “play” with their favourite bots enacting battles between heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons. Finally the infamous Robots in Disguise receives a legit trading card game (TCG) from Wizards of the Coast (WotC), publisher of the first and still leading TCG <i>Magic: The Gathering</i> (MtG). Our Outpost Intel Report here intends to comprehensively cover everything you need to know about TFTCG right here.<br />
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For non-gamers, TCGs is a strategy game using specially designed cards put together by players into customised playing decks to be played against other player(s). The game mechanics determine how cards interact for players to gain advantage over their opponents and win. Cards are typically sold at random in blind packs, i.e. buyers do not know what cards they will receive. Cards are also circulated in differing quantities whereby rare cards are harder to find compared to common cards. This then leads to the “trading” nature of the game whereby players are encourage to trade cards with other players to obtain the cards they need. Major TCGs like MtG are highly competitive with tournaments organised across the world with serious prize money to be won.<br />
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The Transformers Trading Card Game is a battling card game designed for two players. Players build a team of Transformers character cards and power them up with a customizable deck of battle cards. Transformers character cards — such as those in the Autobots Starter Set and Booster Packs — are twice the size of standard playing cards; they can be flipped from bot mode to alt mode and back, and they feature premium printing treatment on one of their sides. The deck of battle cards features Action and Upgrade cards to enhance Transformers character cards.<br />
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So the transforming element of the franchise is thematically reflected by flipping over a Transformer character card printed with robot mode on one side, and alternate mode on the other. Well that really saves “manhandling” transforming action figures!<br />
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The Starter Set released provides minimum cards for players to start playing this TCG. Contents include four Autobot Character Cards and 40 Battle Cards, plus counters. These cards may be split evenly between two players for a 2-on-2 robot smackdown, or used by a single player as a team of 4 bots against other players. This set comprises Autobots only so it may seem unusual to fans for Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Bumblebee and Red Alert to battle each other, or just think of the bots being mind-controlled by sneaky Decepticons like Bombshell or Mindwipe!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oversized Character Cards are two-sided representing bot or alt modes with values shown for Attack (yellow box), Health (red) and Defense (blue).</td></tr>
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The game objective is to knock-out (KO) your opponent's Transformers represented by the Character Cards. In Basic Rules gameplay, players choose one of their bots to attack their opponent's bot. A bot's Attack value is compared against the target's Defense value. Battle cards are drawn that may affect the respective bots' Attack or Defense. If the Attack is higher than Defense, then the difference is deducted from the target's Health. Once Health reaches zero, that bot is out of the game, i.e. KO'd.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Battle Cards drawn offer a random factor to adjust Attack and Defense values of the bots based on colour of the top right rectangles.</td></tr>
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Watch this official How-to-Play video introducing Basic Rules as narrated by Optimus Prime and Megatron:</div>
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As a product marked for ages 8+, the Basic Rules is really for younger kids and adults / teenagers will certainly want to use the Advanced Rules for more thematic play. Players would want to customised their decks to take advantage of the strategic abilities inherent in most cards to suit their character bots and playing style.<br />
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Part 2 of the official How-to-Play video explains the Advance Rules for Combat:<br />
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Battle cards may be utilised to provide an Upgrade to bots or an Action affecting gameplay. Furthermore, “transforming” or flipping the Transformers may provide additional affects. Serious strategic play would be to combine affects between selected cards to trigger significant game advantages.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Battle Cards as an Upgrade - Weapon: <i>Ion Blaster of Optimus Prime</i> increases the Autobot leader's Attack by 2 and Defense by 1. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As an Action, the Battle Card <i>Incoming Transmission</i> allows its player to draw 2 cards then replace 1 to top of draw deck.</td></tr>
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Find out how to effectively utilise Battle Cards as Actions and Upgrades in this Part 3 Hot-to-Play video:<br />
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A couple of other instructional videos are available only from <a href="https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-my/tradingcardgame/howtoplay" target="_blank">the official game website here covering Special Abilities and Basic Rules in more depth</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Built-in special abilities for certain Transformers like Starscream here allows this Decepticon Aerial Commander to play more Battle Cards for Attack or Defense depending on his current mode.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.hasbro.com/common/documents/dad2d6781c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/D862B2CF2C134D1497659F585B6DB078.pdf" target="_blank">Click on this link to download the official rules for reference.</a></div>
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When uncertain over interpretation of rules refer first to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/transformers-trading-card-game/transformers-tcg-card-faq-v11/1826769844111499/" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) </a>posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TransformersTCG/" target="_blank">official Transformers Trading Card Game Facebook Page</a>.<br />
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Our Outpost Commander had the opportunity to playtest the Autobot Starter Set with long-time Gen1 Transformers fan Vincent Wong using the Basic and Advance Rules. Watch this video for their overview and impressions of the game:<br />
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As mentioned in the video, the Starter Set provides an initial sampling or "taste" of TFTCG by introducing the game mechanics and visual appeal of the cards. Furthermore all cards contained in Starter Sets are identical. So to fully "savour" the game will require further purchase, or "investment", of more Character and Battle Cards only found in Booster Packs. Indeed these booster contain the Deceptions as well as alternate versions of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee with different stats and abilities. Compare these three versions of Prime:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Starter Set Optimus with lower Attack and Health may better reflect Orion Pax.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Optimus with vastly improved stats and abilities offer players easier opportunity to use this card as it is only of Common rarity from boosters.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Rare version of Optimus as a Battlefield Legend will be highly sought after for its fantastic abilities and very high Attack. Fans for the 1986 Transformers The Movie will also associate the artwork for Bot Mode to a legendary scene.</td></tr>
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Deck construction is certainly a large part of playing cards from boosters as powerful versus weaker bots are balanced out by a star cost to each Character Card. A player is allowed maximum team cost of 25 stars, hence, the option of playing only 2 high cost bots, or 3-4 "cheaper" alternatives.The same named character cannot be fielded together, e.g. 2 x Optimus Prime Autobot Leader, although it is possible to use Optimus Prime Freedom Fighter and Optimus Prime Battlefield Legend together (total 25 points)! Just think that the multiverse also exists in the world of Transformers or time paradoxes happen...<br />
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This first release of TFTCG comprises 40 Characters Cards found from Booster Packs (excluding those from the Starter Set) and 81 Battle Cards; all cards numbered between 1 to 40 for the former type, and 1 to 81 for the latter. Each Booster Pack contains 1 oversized foil Character Card and 7 Battle Cards, all randomly packed. There are 4 levels of card rarity in this set (abbreviations as): Common (C), Uncommon (U), Rare (R), Super Rare (SR). The official game website quotes "Most Booster Packs contain 1 Rare Battle Card". No specific mention for the Character Cards so it seems logical to expect Commons and Uncommons from boosters most of the time with occasional rares. The same official source does indicate that the chance of scoring a Super Rare is 1:79 booster packs! This has certainly created a rather pricey secondary market for such Super Rare (and promo) cards listed around USD100 (RM400++) on Ebay.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Super Rare Bumblebee Legendary Warrior Character Card looks to be valued over RM300 from Ebay (before shipping).</td></tr>
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Fortunately there are only 2 Super Rares in Wave 1 which comprise Character Rares for Bumblebee Legendary Warrior SRT 09/T40 and Nemesis Prime Dark Clone SRT 28/T40.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SRT 28/T40: The dark mirror image of Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime is a nightmare foe for the Autobots. Possessing the combat acumen and memories of Optimus, the only thing keeping the universe safe from his menace is the deep instability left behind by the brutal experiments that created him.</td></tr>
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Here are the breakdown for number of cards by rarity:<br />
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<li>Character Cards (total 40): 2 Super Rare, 10 Rare, 16 Uncommon, 12 Common</li>
<li>Battle Cards (total 81): 30 Rare, 27 Uncommon, 24 Common</li>
<li>Convention Promo Pack (4): 2 Character Cards, 2 Battle Cards</li>
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<a href="https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-sg/tradingcardgame/booster" target="_blank">Get the full card list from the official website here.</a><br />
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Alternative <a href="https://www.pojo.com/transformers-wave-1-character-set-list/" target="_blank">lists for Character Cards by ascending number / name</a> and <a href="https://www.pojo.com/transformers-tcg-battle-cards-set-list-wave-1/" target="_blank">similarly for Battle Cards</a> for TFTCG Wave 1 from Pojo.com. This handy resource also includes visuals of the cards by clicking on the names.<br />
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Let's just indulge a bit of G1 fanboy service by looking at Character Cards for a few popular characters:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RT 27/T40 Megatron Living Weapon unfortunately does not become a Walther P38 in Alt Mode. He also has a Common version CT 26/T40 Megatron Decepticon Leader.</td></tr>
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The line-up of characters in Wave 1 seems to mainly comprise Prime and his car-bots, Seekers, Insecticons and Dinobots of G1 vintage. They are supplemented with notable mentions like Nemesis Prime, Darkmount and she-bots Arcee & Chromia. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransformersTCG/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1796987143756436" target="_blank">Browse photo album of all characters on the official TFTCG Facebook Page Photo Album.</a><br />
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The Character Cards also offer display opportunities for Transformers collectors, such as matching action figures in either bot or alt mode with their namesake card.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fan fav cute Bumblebee posing like his TFTCG Character Card.</td></tr>
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The Battles Cards looks to have adapted comic book artwork from IDW over the years, which may also have been inspiration for the card affects. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/TransformersTCG/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1797846900337127" target="_blank">Browse all 81 cards from the photo album at the official TFTCG Facebook Page.</a><br />
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Locally in Malaysia, the Transformers Trading Card Game has yet to be widely available and may only be found at selected hobby and gaming shops. The recommended retail price (RRP) for the two Wave 1 products are:<br />
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This week spawns another Marvel comic-book movie in the form of <i>Venom </i>from Sony Pictures, the same film studio that brought us the <i>Spider-man</i> franchise (as portrayed by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland). However, the film universe that Venom exists is removed from the one presently occupied by the latest Spider-man incarnation, which shares the Marvel Cinematic Universe (M.C.U.) as seen by Holland's Peter Parker in <i>Captain America: Civil War </i>(2016), <i>Spider-man Homecoming </i>(2017) and <i>Avengers Infinity War </i>(2018). As Sony holds the rights to approximately 900 Marvel characters, the film studio has since announced that Venom will begin <a href="https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/sony-universe-marvel-characters-franchise-name-spider-man-venom/" target="_blank">Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC, an internal label of convenience)</a>.<br />
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Venom's comic book origins date back three decades to 1998 as a major super-villain of the <i>Spider-man</i> saga. Created by David Michelinie and legendary artist Todd McFarlane, Venom first appeared in the pages of <i>The Amazing Spider-man</i> issue #300 with his first comic book cover in issue #316. Prior to this, Peter Parker donned a black version of his costume which was later revealed to be a living sentient alien.<br />
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Before delving further, it may benefit non-Marvel fans to explain what is a Symbiote to set the proper context. By the English dictionary, a symbiont is defined as:<br />
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In terms of biology, the symbiotic relationship, or symbiosis, involves two dissimilar organisms living together. In the fictional world of Marvel, a Symbiote (intentionally with an "e') refers to the aliens that bond with (human) hosts in a such a symbiotic relationship to grant extraordinary abilities as a symbiont entity. Geddit?<br />
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Anyway, Parker rejected permanently bonding with the Symbiote and forcibly repelled it. This unwittingly lead to the Symbiote bonding to disgruntled reporter Eddie Brock who nursed a strong hatred of Spider-man. Hence began lengthy clashes between the two foes over the years, including a number of team-ups against greater threats.<br />
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Venom's first appearance in live-action actually took place in 2007's <i>Spider-man 3</i> where the Symbiote adopted a similar origin as the comics. Eddie Brock played by Topher Grace is bonded to the Symbiote immediately after Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) expels it from his body using the sonic frequency of a church bell to weaken the alien lifeform; see the scene above. Unfortunately this only happens far into the movie so audiences and especially Marvel fans were not treated to much character development of Venom, which was further diluted with shared screen time with other major villains of the Sandman and new "Green Goblin".<br />
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This week a new incarnation of Venom will be unleashed as portrayed by British actor Tom Hardy, known for this role as Batman's nemesis Bane in <i>The Dark Knight Rises</i> (2012), Max the lead star of <i>Mad Max: Fury Road </i>(2015) and Shinzon in <i>Star Trek Nemesis</i> (2002).<br />
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<i>Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom -- leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.</i></div>
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This new Eddie Brock / Venom will not a be sequel from the aforementioned <i>Spider-man 3</i> or the two subsequent <i>Amazing Spider-man</i> reboots, therefore wiping the previous slate clean. Hardy has been reported to have signed on for 3 <i>Venom </i>movies, hinting that the Symbiote saga may be here to stay, obviously depending on the box office of this inaugural outing. And fans seem to be reacting well to Hardy's casting of this much beloved Anti-Hero compared to his predecessor <a href="https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2455422/spider-man-3s-topher-grace-isnt-sure-why-he-got-the-role-of-venom" target="_blank">Topher Grace, who himself admits not know why he was cast.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This new Venom with articulated tongue and nasty fangs looks seriously ready to eat some heads, although with a PG-13 rating we are unlikely to see serious bloody gorging.</td></tr>
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The events of <i>Venom </i>take place in the city of San Francisco, which Marvel fans may be more familiar as also the home grounds of Ant-man (and The Wasp). As can be seen from the trailer Venom's origin story will be much changed from the comic books and previous outing as there seems to be no Spider-man in this universe to inherit the Symbiote. Instead the Symbiotes seem linked to the Life Foundation headed by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed, <i>Star Wars Rogue One</i>), a genius technologist paving his own vision for the future of humanity. His research includes reaching out to the stars, literally going where no man has gone before, and bringing back new discoveries no matter the cost. The latter of course brings Drake into conflict with Eddie Brock as an investigative journalist.<br />
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Softening the male cast and Symbiotes is Michelle Williams (<i>The Greatest Showman, Oz The Great & Powerful</i>) as Anne Weying, Brock's romantic interest. Hardcare Spidey fans may also recognise this name from comic books as the human alter-ego of She-Venom. Other supporting characters do not stand out as star billing, but do look out for Woody Harrelson and a gratuitous cameo by the master, Stan Lee. Followers of Marvel's <i>Luke Cage</i> on Netflix may also recognise the familiar face of <a href="http://marvelcinematicuniverse.wikia.com/wiki/Bobby_Fish" target="_blank">Ron Cephas Jones who played Bobby Fish</a>, Luke's friend and often times conscience, although in a different role in this movie (it's oklah since SUMC is separate from MCU).<br />
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As what has become staple for Marvel movies, expect 2 post-credit scenes to wet your geekiness. Plus minor SPOILER... Malaysia lands a surprise mark in the SUMC.<br />
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Locally our top cinemas looks hyped for <i>Venom </i>and are offering a slew of promotions. Starting first with TGV Cinemas, they will be hosting Special Screenings of <i>Venom </i>for fans in IMAX on Saturday 6 October 2018 at multiple cinema locations in Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kuching. A specially priced movie ticket of RM40 per pax includes IMAX 2D screening, a <i>Venom </i>t-shirt & poster, preceded by dinner with fan activities. At time of this writing there is limited availability for <a href="https://www.tgv.com.my/showtimes/by-movie.html?movieId=HO00008325" target="_blank">purchase direct from TGV's website</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.tgv.com.my/promotions/promos/home-of-the-villains-presents-venom-promotions" target="_blank">Check out this micro-site for other <i>Venom </i>promotions by TGV</a>. There is also a public <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas/photos/a.697811696913904/2301262413235483/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Facebook contest offering the chance to win movie premiums</a>; closing 4 October.<br />
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Redemption starts 4 October onwards while stocks last. <a href="https://www.gsc.com.my/html/promotion_details.aspx?ID=39&PID=74&NID=912" target="_blank">Check GSC's website for availability by location.</a><br />
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Furthermore, GSC also has Play & Win Roadshows for <i>Venom </i>at multiple locations where presumably patrons are tasked to "play" assorted games for the chance to win Venom movie merchandise. See the roadshow schedule below:<br />
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Meanwhile MBO Cinemas is offering a <i>Venom </i>edition card for their AllStar members as well as a Watch & Win Contest putting up a Sony Dolby Atmos sound bar up for grabs plus Venom movie premiums.<br />
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<i>Venom </i>is rated P13, so do not expect to see gory entrails on screen... the producers will leave that to overactive imaginations. Head over to cinemas now to experience the latest Venom and let us know what you think if Marvel's latest anti-hero.<br />
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In 1987 the first <i>Predator </i>movie was released and spawned a scifi cult following spanning over 3 decades until today. The franchise comprise three movies with the fourth releasing next week in Malaysia on 13 September 2018. It also had two crossover AVP movies with the Alien franchise, another cult scifi series of that era. The Predator saga is further supplemented in other media by countless comic books, memorabilia, and video games forming a fairly expansive lore. Our geek intel here will recap on a few good-to-know facts about Predator to set context for this year's latest movie outing.<br />
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Predators are an extraterrestrial, i.e. alien, species of intelligent bipedals larger and much stronger than the average human. Whilst this alien species has not been named in films, lore from the expanded universe also refers to them as Yautja or Hish-Qu-Ten. An ancient and advanced civilisation, Predators travel the galaxy on their spaceships in search of other dangerous lifeforms to hunt for sport. Worthy prey defeated by Predators are skinned and/or decapitated with the skull & spine taken as trophies.<br />
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Like human, each Predator is unique with individual personalities and motivations. There are even sub-species (more about that later). Most Predators hunt separately, although occasionally deploying in small teams up. Their culture seems to dictate a similar assortment of gear and weapons on the hunt, such as bio-helmets, spear, wrist blades and shoulder mounted plasma casters. Their natural vision lies towards infrared spectrum, thereby able detect body heat from prey. Their advance tech also allows them to camouflage with the environment, becoming almost imperceptible to human eyes except for light distortion over its form. See this infographic below for more details on Yautja gadgets (source: <a href="https://geektyrant.com/news/2010/7/14/illustrated-guide-to-the-predators-awesome-weaponry.html" target="_blank">geektyrant.com</a>).<br />
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The first <i>Predator </i>movie released in 1987 starred then action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role of Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer. Dutch together with Dillon, Mac, Billy, Blain, Poncho, and Hawkins form an elite special forces unit sent into the jungles of Central America on a rescue mission.<br />
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After overwhelming a camp to insurgents, the team proceeds to their extraction point with a guerilla captive, Anna. The team soon realise that they being stalked after Blain and Hawkins are killed by something with green luminescent blood. They set a traps around their camp site but fail to snare their stalker. In the process most of the team are slain except for Dutch and Anna.<br />
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Our hero then sends Anna away to confront the Jungle Predator one-on-one. The prey eventually outsmarts the hunter, trapping the injured Predator. Beaten by a worthy opponent, it activates a self-destruct and consumes the surrounding jungle in a massive explosion. That, of course, isn't enough to kill the future Governator and Dutch escape in the nick of time to the extraction point.<br />
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<i>Predator 2 </i>was released 3 years later, this time with a new City Hunter based on Los Angeles of then near-future 1997. Arnie declined to return bringing Danny Glover into the lead role as veteran LA police department officer Lieutenant Michael "Mike" R. Harrigan. Casualties quickly mount amid a gang war between drug cartels as the Predator seeks a worthy adversary.<br />
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Now apparently Dutch's adventurers in Central America ten years back (in movie timeline) did not go unnoticed by the CIA where an Other Worldly Life Forms Program (OWLF) has been established to investigate Predator-related sightings. Led by Special Agent Keyes, OWLF sets a trap to capture the Predator but is outmaneuvered by the crafty alien with most of his team slaughtered. However Harrigan manages to severely wound the Predator by severing its forearm.</div>
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Harrigan tracks down the Predator to its spaceship and both dance the final duel. The City Hunter is narrow defeated by Harrigan using its own throwing disc to slice open its guts. In a final epic scene, a clan of Predators uncloak before Harrigan to retrieve their fallen comrade. As a sign of respect to Harrigan as a worthy warrior, the Elder Predator tosses him a vintage pistol from Earth 1715, hinting that the Yautja have been hunting mankind for centuries.<br />
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<i>Predator 2</i>'s box office performance in 1990 was underwhelming and the franchise took a long break until revived in 2004 with <i>Alien Versus Predator</i> (AVP) directed by Paul W.S. Andersen (now of <i>Resident Evil</i> fame). Reviews were mixed with some fans feeling the Predators on their rite of passage were not sufficiently bad@$$ to warrant a fair smackdown with the Xenomorphs. Anyway, the movie made enough money for a sequel <i>Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem</i> (AVPR) in 2007. Reviews were mostly gruesomely negative as the increased level of gore with the movie nominated for Golden Raspberry awards in the fields of Worst Excuse for a Horror Movie and Worst Prequel or Sequel. AVPR did not win.<br />
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Come 2010, the third installment of the franchise and the fifth movie featuring the Yautja was released as <i>Predators</i>. Importing nothing from previous installments, the action now takes place on another planet where the most lethal killers of mankind are dumped to be prey. Taking the lead this time is Adrien Brody as Royce, a former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier turned mercenary.</div>
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In line with the title of this sequel, <i>Predators </i>features not one but three new extraterrestrial hunters. Furthermore they are a larger sub-species dubbed Super-Predators and identified individually as Tracker, Falconer and Berserker. Furthermore there appears to be a feud between the Supers and Classic Predators, of which one had been captured.</div>
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After the obligatory gruesome deaths of the hapless humans and two Super-Predators, Royce attempts to work with the captive Predator to escape the game reserve planet. Plans go awry as the remaining Berserker defeats the Classic Predator and destroys the spaceship before Royce could escape. In an epic one-on-one duel of man versus Predator akin to the original movie, Royce cleaves apart the Berserker and plots another way off the planet when new prey arrives.</div>
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One would think Predators should know better by now to leave humans alone, but... say hello next week to <b><i>The Predator</i></b>.<br />
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<i>From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. Now, the universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.</i></div>
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<i>The Predator </i>stars Boyd Holbrook (<i>Narcos</i>), Olivia Munn (<i>X-Men Apocalypse</i>), Trevante Rhodes (<i>12 Strong</i>), Thomas Jane (<i>The Expanse</i>), Keegan-Michael Key, and Jacob Tremblay. As mentioned earlier, Shane Black (<i>Iron Man 3</i>) returns to the franchise after three decades now as Director.<br />
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The trailer pretty much sums out what to expect from <i>The Predator</i>, including a new “Ultimate Predator”. According to Director Shane Back, this new breed of Predator is more correctly referred to as the Upgrade. What this Predator has done is splice DNA from creatures they have hunted to grant superior traits and abilities. The Upgrade towers 10 feet tall and looks to have hardened skin such that it does not need to wear armour often used by the classic Predators. Abilities other than the standard Predator fit-out should be expected.<br />
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Also clearly present in the trailers is a classic Predator dubbed the Fugitive. No secret from the trailers, the Fugitive Predator seems to (finally) be captured by a human organisation that looks to be researching the creature and its technology. Tapping into the world established in Predator 2, this movie introduces the character of Sean Keyes (Jake Busey), the son of Peter Keyes from OWLF. Busey is in fact the real life son of Gary Busey who played Special Agent Keyes. Will this younger Keyes follow in his father's footsteps?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The other Predator in the movie, dubbed Fugitive, almost looks metrosexual in comparison to the new Upgrade.</td></tr>
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Leading the ragtag band of ex-soldiers this time is Quinn McKenna (Boyd Holbrook), a former U.S. Army Ranger who's son Rory (Jacob Tremblay) accidentally brings down the Predators to a small town. Among a testosterone-filled posse is school teacher Casey Bracket (Olivia Munn). Expect lots of bloody deaths so put your bets on who will survive this latest Predator outing.<br />
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Here in Malaysia, “Predators” have been sighted recently at AEON shopping malls. But not to worry they are quite “friendly”... just ask nicely for selfies!<br />
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Catch them at these malls and check the respective Facebook Pages of each mall for appearance timing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Yautja Pemangsa is an extraterrestrial species that travel around planets to hunt dangerous lifeforms. After making a kill they typically skin or decapitate the carcass, converting it into a trophy.<br />(Source: Fusion Wayang Kulit Facebook)</span></td></tr>
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Blending traditional arts with modern pop culture, the folks at <b>Fusion Wayang Kulit</b> have created a localised version of the Predator named Yautja Pemangsa.<br />
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To celebrate Malaysia's 61 years of Independence, we have hunted down local Malaysians with unique talents up their sleeves! Meet the talented team at Fusion Wayang Kulit! Fueled with a passion to revive the wayang kulit scene, they infuse popular culture into the making of their wayang kulit characters. Check out how they came up with a Predator-inspired character! #SayangiMalaysiaKu2018 #ThePredatorMY<br />
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To stay tuned to upcoming performances, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FusionWayangKulit/" target="_blank">Fusion Wayang Kulit on Facebook</a>.<br />
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Noting that Yautja prefer hot and humid climates to hunt, our Malaysian tropical weather do seem ideal for Predator vacations. So indeed here's our very own Malaysian Predator:<br />
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Keeping up with the #SayangiMalaysiaKu pride, let's continue to celebrate patriotism with THE PREDATOR twist. We hunted down a true Predator Fan, Cikgu Ayie www.facebook.com/PreBrushArt with a passion on creating the most realistic Predator costume. Ugaiz have to check this out! #ThePredatorMY<br />
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Hardcore fan Cikgu Ayie spent years developing his Predator costume to be movie accurate and certainly makes a memorable presence when appearance at the local cosplay scene. Find him on Facebook as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PreBrushArt" target="_blank">Pre brush Art</a>.<br />
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Malaysia's Movie Premiere for The Predator took place on 12 September 2018 at TGV Sunway Pyramid and thanks to 20th Century Fox, we could invite local Yautja clan members to join the Fan Screening that night.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samurai and Berserker Predators with human marines.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cikgu Ayie's Jungle Predator (far left) with Berserker (middle) and Samurai Predator.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tintoy Chou (centre) of Fusion Wayang Kulit displaying the Yautja Pemangsa shadow puppet with "lifesize" counterparts.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malaysia's Predator Biker gather for photo ops. There's clearly a Star Wars fans amongst the clan.</td></tr>
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Some action before the movie screening as Samurai and Berserker Predators battle a trio of human soldiers.</div>
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Thanks for <b>20th Century Fox</b>, we have five (5) pairs of invites to an <b>exclusive Fan Screening</b> of <i><b>The Predator</b></i> on <b>Wednesday 12 September, 9pm</b> at <b>TGV Sunway Pyramid</b>. Follow the steps below for the chance to win:<br />
1. React (Like, Love, Wow, etc.) to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/posts/2066485203395766" target="_blank">this post on our Facebook Page</a>.<br />
2. Share the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/posts/2066485203395766" target="_blank">same post</a> onto your Timeline, setting privacy to Public.<br />
3. Comment in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/posts/2066485203395766" target="_blank">same post</a> on "why you are the BIGGEST Predator fan in Malaysia" within 100 words (photos permitted).<br />
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Make sure your entries reach us by <u><b>Sunday 9 September, 11.59pm.</b></u><br />
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1. Participation only for residents in Malaysia ages 18 years & above able to attend the Fan Screening. If you are unable to attend please do not participate and potential derive a fan of the opportunity.<br />
2. Only 1 entry per person. Multiple entries will forfeit all entries.<br />
3. Selection of winners will be based on most creative submissions in Comments.<br />
4. Contest closes on Sunday 9 September 2018, 11.59pm. Submissions thereafter will not be eligible.<br />
5. Winners will be contacted via Message by or before Tuesday 11 September 2018. It is the contest participants' own responsibility to lookout for the said Message and respond accordingly to the redemption instructions given.<br />
6. Invites / tickets to be collected in person at the cinema foyer of TGV Sunway Pyramid from 8pm onwards. Winnings are forfeit if not collected by 9.00pm.<br />
7. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook.<br />
8. We reserve the right to revise these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.<br />
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The Predator opens in cinemas nationwide on 13 September.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: Predator and other trademarks are copyright 20th Century Fox, referenced here for fan service engagements without intent to infringe.</span>Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-83758476903771864042018-08-30T01:18:00.001+08:002021-09-06T18:09:36.478+08:00Out-of-this-World Event Services by Fans for Fans from Outpost Productions<div id="fb-root">
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With the proliferation of geek pop culture in media and merchandising, indulging our geeky passions can certainly be an expensive endeavour. For Malaysian geeks collecting life-size statues and replicas, or venturing half-a-world away to attend San Diego Comic-Con, these indulgences easily amount to five-digit figures in MYR. Besides, geeks still need basic life necessities that equate to bringing food to the table and bills to be paid lest we go extinct like dinosaurs; at least until replicator technology as seen on Star Trek becomes real, or Jurassic Park opens in Isla Nublar.</div>
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To fund such livelihood with geeky garnishes, we could readily accept mundane employment working 9-to-5 and live only for the brief respite of public holidays. But instead we prefer to tap into our professed geekiness to bring forth events for geek pop culture to the Malaysian audience. Outpost Management Sdn Bhd was established in 2006 for such purpose, launching as a hobby centre in Cineleisure Damansara (now known as eCurve) for geeky endeavours like cosplay, fan gatherings, toy collectors, scale modelling workshops, and more. Concurrently Outpost began participating in events from requests to engage fan communities for engagements associated with movies, carnivals, and charity as well as projects for marketing brands.</div>
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<b><i>Outpost Productions</i></b> was subsequently formed as our dedicated team to create thematic engagements and support our clients' events. Now with over a decade of events experience, our Principal Services today encompass:</div>
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As geeks ourselves, we understand what fans want and enable us to create thematic events appealing to their fandoms. This allows us to craft experiential elements of geek pop culture into events that fans can appreciate whilst also presenting the opportunity for non-fans to be more deeply assimilated into the fandom.<br />
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Marvel movies have certainly been a BIG hit bringing geeky comic books to mainstream audiences. Outpost had the opportunity to bring this Marvel geekiness to GSC Cinemas with a thematic <i>Captain America Civil War</i> roadshow leading up this movie release in April 2016. Cinema patrons were challenged on a series of activities inspired by superheroes like Iron Man and Ant-Man for the chance to win movie premiums.<br />
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The inaugural live-action movie for popular video game franchise <i>Assassin's Creed</i> was released in December 2016. That month in Comic Fiesta, Malaysia's largest Anime, Comics & Games (ACG) convention, we deployed a team of “Templars” versus an “Assassin” to perform sword fights in the event halls.<br />
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For sci-fi horror movie <i>Alien Covenant</i> in May 2017, we served cinema-goers a slice of “terror” from the movie with a Xenomorph Facehugger attacking a crewmember. Some of their reactions were captured on video for social media.<br />
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Over the last decade, popular entertainment franchises have been and continue to be adapted for movies and television, such as HBO's <i>Game of Thrones</i> based on fantasy novels by G.R.R. Martin. In cinemas, successful movies are often lined-up for sequels so much that often the Hollywood summer blockbuster season is padded with them such as <i>Avengers Infinity War</i> (19th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), <i>Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom</i> (5th in the Jurassic Park saga), and <i>Mission Impossible Fallout</i> (6th in the series since 1996). Geeky franchises often have an avid fan-base and therefore every sequel movie or new season on television are occasions for fans to come together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heroes Homecoming Fan Gathering; client TGV Cinemas.</td></tr>
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TGV Cinemas have come to recognise these fandom and recently collaboration with Outpost to invite cosplayers to their <i>Heroes Homecoming Fan Gatherings</i> for <i>Justice League, Avengers Infinity War,</i> and <i>Ant-Man & The Wasp</i>. This year, Outpost also managed the Cosplay Competitions for their most recent event in Sunway Putra Mall and the <i>Deadpool 2 Party</i> at Sunway Pyramid.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deadpool 2 Fan Party; client 20th Century Fox</td></tr>
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Recognising that fans are often passionate to discuss their fandom, we have arranged Fan Panels sessions for <i>Assassin's Creed</i> at Comic Fiesta 2016 and <i>Ghost in the Shell</i> in March 2017.<br />
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Outpost has over 10 years of handling official mascots as an agency for corporate clients. These mascots for franchise movies and toy brands are often deployed for meet & greet appearance on roadshows at cinemas and stores. Mascots we have managed include <i>Transformers, The Smurfs, Spider-man, Angry Birds, Hotel Transylvania, Madagascar, The Minions, Despicable Me, Monster Hunt, LINE Friends, Bananas in Pajamas,</i> etc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angry Birds; client Sony Pictures.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Despicable Me 3; client United International Pictures.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hotel Transylvania 3 Monster Vacation; client Sony Pictures.</td></tr>
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Mascots are usually associated with new movie release or licensed merchandise and collaborative events. We may assist to facilitate brand partnerships with the respective licensors.</div>
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Outpost Productions also extends event agency services for on-ground marketing by brands. We have conducted in-store brand marketing for toys like NERF, <i>Transformers</i>, <i>My Little Pony</i> and Monopoly for Hasbro. This year we undertook roadshow for 7-Eleven promoting their <i>Minions Da Da Da!</i> redemption programme at Klang Valley shopping malls.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Minions Da Da Da!; client 7-Eleven.</td></tr>
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For movie marketing, we recently setup thematic activities at Comic Fiesta 2017 for <i>Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle</i> and <i>Maze Runner The Death Cure</i>. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maze Runner The Death Cure; client 20th Century Fox.</td></tr>
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Our resident “Vulcan” on assignment to study human Geek Pop Culture is a valuable resource that may be tapped to provide valuable insight on how to engage various fandoms. By knowing what fans want, Outpost is able to offering consulting services to corporate clients, event organisers and NGOs on how to effectively engage the growing fan audience and leverage on potential opportunities.</div>
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Late 2017 in conjunction with Publika's Comic-Play, we organised a mini-conference titled “The Growing Influence of Geek Pop Culture and How to Profit from It” with panels featuring geeks sharing what they want, and industry reps from film entertainment.</div>
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<b><u>Other ancillary services:</u></b></div>
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<li>Blaster sports activities & tournaments (using NERF or other equivalent); see here.</li>
<li>Costumes & props sourcing / rental.</li>
<li>Talent & promoter outsourcing for on-ground events or video shoots.</li>
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Comic-Con International San Diego, or better known as San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), takes place this weekend from 19 to 22 July 2018. At this annual event swarmed by over 130,000 attendees, the world of geek pop culture braces of the latest reveals in entertainment media and collectible merchandise.<br />
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Outpost Productions was unable to send an Away Team to SDCC this year so instead we scanned the Holonet for major announcements and reveals from the convention floor that would of interest to our geeky followers and friends. Our resident Vulcan cultural officer Mr Smock conducted two Facebook Live panels to share on the most relevant news to our principally Malaysian audiences. Joining him were human geeks <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wantednick93" target="_blank">Nick Ho, fanboy costumer,</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jovunation" target="_blank">Jovy Low, from Amenic Film Space</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/" target="_blank">Tune-in to Outpost Productions on Facebook</a> at the following Malaysian times (GMT +8) to listen-in and join the conversation:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/videos/1989184521125835/" target="_blank">Saturday 21 July, 11am+ covering SDCC Day 1 & 2 highlights with Nick Ho</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutpostMY/videos/1990932734284347/" target="_blank">Sunday 22 July, 11am+ covering SDCC Day 3 highlights with Jovy Low</a>, hosted in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AMENICSC/" target="_blank">Amenic Film Space</a> with seating of a live studio audience.</li>
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UPDATE 25 JULY 2018</div>
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Our Live Panel videos on Facebook has been embedded below with trailers for ease of reference.</div>
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Alternative click on links for the panel listings above to view the associated Facebook video.</div>
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Outpost Productionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18040500054516780836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030560607848263915.post-68323703730758104272018-07-20T01:11:00.000+08:002018-07-26T14:02:48.048+08:00All work and no play makes Drac a dull vamp, so it's time for A Monster Vacation in Hotel Transylvania 3The Outpost blog lately has been serving up articles on sequel movies so this week continues the trend as the third outing of the <b>Hotel Transylvania</b> animated movies flows into cinemas nationwide with the title <b>A Monster Vacation</b>.<br />
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For readers needing a recap, the first <i>Hotel Transylvania</i> was released in 2012 by Sony Pictures Animation. Pretty much an original production unknown to the world at its time, the premise of this kids movie is that classic monsters like vampires, werewolves, mummies and the Frankenstein creature exist, but instead are the ones living in fear of humans who has prosecuted them for centuries. So as a safe-haven for monsters, vampire Count Dracula, or Drac for short (voiced by renown comedian Adam Sandler) has built a 5-star hotel as a safe-haven for monsters and to raise his daughter Mavis (voiced by Selena Gomez).</div>
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All's going well at Hotel Transylvania until a hapless young American tourist named Jonathan (Adam Samberg) strolls in nonchalantly. In order not to panic his monster guests over a "fearsome" human, Drac disguises Johnny as a Frankenstein-type monster to partake in Mavis' 118th Birthday Party. Well "Johnnystein" and Mavis expectedly “zing” and after some drama involving Drac's disapproval and human-monster relations, the duo come together romantically and all's happy again in Hotel Transylvania.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Breaking boundaries between humans and monsters are lovey dovey couple Mavis (Selena Gomez) and Johnny (Adam Samberg)</span></td></tr>
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The movie proves a hit at the box-office which Sony execs deem suitable for a sequel, hence <i>Hotel Transylvania 2</i> was released in 2012. In the animated world, seven years have passed where humans now know and tolerate the existence of monsters. Mavis and Johnny are married and have a five year-old child named Dennis (Asher Blinkoff). Grandfather Drac is greatly concerned that Dennis has no vampiric powers and may have to live out his life as a human far away in California. Much of the movie premise then revolves around associated familial issues complicated further by the introduction of Drac's father Vlad (Mel Brooks) who is rather intolerant of humans. Since all kids animated movies end on a happy note, Dennis does eventually manifest some vampire abilities and therefore safe to remain in Transylvania to grow up with his monster family.<br />
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Now in <i>Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation</i>, Mavis surprises Drac with a family voyage on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship so he can take a vacation from providing everyone else's vacation at the hotel. The rest of Drac's Pack cannot resist going along. But once they leave port, romance arises when Dracula meets the mysterious ship Captain, Ericka. Now it's Mavis' turn to play the overprotective parent, keeping her dad and Ericka apart. Little do they know that his "too good to be true" love interest is actually a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, ancient nemesis to Dracula and all other monsters.<br />
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Director Genndy Tartakovsky takes the reins again for the third time and reunites with the voice cast from previous movies. Together with the vamp family Drac, Mavis, Johnny, Dennis and Drac, the all too friendly monsters are back for the ride: “Frank”-enstein (Kevin James), Murray the Mummy (Keegan-Michael Key), Wayne the Werewolf (Steve Buscemi), Eunice (Fran Descher), etc. An assortment of new characters will also be introduced such as the infamous Van Helsing monster hunters.<br />
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Apparently as part of their monster cruise, some of the monsters stopped over in tropical Malaysia for their vacation! Check out these videos of Drac spotted in Penang absorbing some local culture and later in historic Malacca visiting A Formosa. He must have applied super-thick SPF 100 sunblock not to melt under our sunny weather!<br />
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Drac was real busy this week as he makan, travel, mingle, repeat! To all Penangites, he thought your food ‘chin chiak ho chiak’! And the street art? Amayyyzingggg!
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Since then Drac has met up with his good friends Frank and Murray to continue this vacation in Kuala Lumpur this week and later Johor.<br />
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The <b>Outpost Movie Recon Team (M.R.T.)</b> has reliable intel that these friendly monsters may be found at the following cinemas:<br />
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<b>Friday 20 July</b></div>
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2:00pm @ GSC Midvalley Megamall</div>
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6:30pm @ TGV Sunway Pyramid</div>
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8:30pm @ MBO Subang Parade</div>
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<b>Saturday 21 July</b></div>
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4:00pm @ MBO Setapak Central</div>
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8:00pm @ GSC Pavilion KL</div>
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<b>Sunday 22 July</b></div>
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2:00pm & 6:00pm @ GSC IOI City Mall</div>
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<b>Friday 27 July</b></div>
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1:00pm @ GSC Palm Mall, Seremban</div>
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6:00pm @ GSC Aeon Bandaraya Melaka </div>
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<b>Saturday 28 July</b></div>
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1:00pm & 8:00pm @ GSC Paradigm Mall, Johor Bahru</div>
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1:00pm @ GSC Paradigm Mall, Johor Bahru</div>
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4:00pm @ TGV Kulaijaya, Johor</div>
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<a href="http://www.hotelt3.com/" target="_blank">Find out more about <i>Hotel Transylvania 3</i> from the official website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesMalaysia/" target="_blank">follow Sony Pictures Malaysia on Facebook for local movie engagements</a> including plenty of flash contests.<br />
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As per usual, the Outpost M.R.T. has scouted local movie goodies that Hotel-T fans can attempt to loot. Firstly GSC Cinemas are rewarding their customers exclusive soap with purchase of two <i>Hotel Transylvania 3</i> tickets, plus a family purchase of two adults with at least one child ticket will take home a special drawstring bag. <a href="https://www.gsc.com.my/html/contests_details.aspx?ID=40&PID=75&CID=4143" target="_blank">Refer to terms and conditions with info on participating cinemas from their official website.</a><br />
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In addition, those purchase of two tickets stand a chance to win one of three Dream Cruise vacations for two pax on luxurious ocean liner to Singapore or Phuket. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GSCinemas/photos/a.143863272274.139162.61846747274/10156808112772275/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Participate by posting in Comments of this Facebook post by 29 July 2018</a> and <a href="https://www.gsc.com.my/html/contests_details.aspx?ID=40&PID=75&CID=4143" target="_blank">refer to full terms and conditions at GSC's website</a>.<br />
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Finally, there is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GSCinemas/photos/a.143863272274.139162.61846747274/10156811319122275/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">simple free to join Facebook contest with movie premiums to be won just by Like / Love / Wow this post</a> and tagging 5 friends before Sunday 22 July.<br />
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TGV Cinemas is conducting a special Family Screening session this Saturday 21 July, 11am at Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Thematic activities are included with tickets are priced at RM25 per pax whereby adults must attend with kids in tow. Drac, Frank and Murray might even be there to greet them! <a href="https://www.tgv.com.my/promotions/events/family-friendly-special-screening-for-hotel-transylvania-3/" target="_blank">Get full terms and conditions at TGV's website then buy your tickets.</a></div>
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MBO Cinemas has a slew of <i>Hotel Transylvania 3</i> promos, starting with a movie edition of their AllStar member card. Once again, members can utilise their Star Points in attempt to redeem movie premiums through "Name Your Own Points".</div>
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Purchasers of minimum two tickets for <i>Hotel Transylvania 3</i> then stand a chance to win major prizes of a 50in Sony TV or PlayStation 4 Pro, as well as movie premiums. Don't wait too long though as contest ends this month on 31 July 2018.</div>
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For concession counter promos, only MBO Cinemas is offering a thematic cup as part of a single combo for RM28 or share combo for RM55 inclusive of soft drink(s) and popcorn. <a href="https://www.mbocinemas.com/mboxhotelt3/" target="_blank">Find out more at this dedicated landing page on their website together with submission forms for the aforementioned contests.</a><br />
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Finally, mmCineplexes has <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mmcineplexes/posts/2134862150093577" target="_blank">movie premiums to giveaway via their Facebook post here</a>. Participation requires proof of purchase for two <i>Hotel Transylvania 3</i> tickets and submitting details via online form by 29 July 2018.<br />
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<b><i>Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation</i></b> is now showing in cinemas everywhere.<br />
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This week <i>Marvel's Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> brings a “smaller” superhero adventure back to cinemas as a sequel to 2015's <i>Ant-Man</i>. It is the 20th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (M.C.U.) as part of Phase Three and takes place close to events of <i>Avengers Infinity War</i>. Because jumping into this latest movie, let's briefly recap on the adventures to Ant-Man to date.<br />
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Three years ago we were introduced to the microscopic world of the MCU through the eyes of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd). Being an ex-con, Scott finds it difficult finding regular employment in order to maintain visitation rights with his daughter, Cassie. In order to make ends mean, he soon teams up with fellow ex-con Luis (Michael Pena) to break into a safe in an old house. Scott succeeds breaking open the safe but only finds what appears to be a motorcycle suit.<br />
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It turns out that the heist was in fact
staged by Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to test Scott as the new
Ant-Man. Pym was the original Ant-Man in the 1980s performing
clandestine missions for S.H.I.E.L.D. until death of his wife, Janet
Van Dyne, leading to a fallout with Howard Stark and the covert
organisation. He then setup Pym Technologies but disavowed his
shrinking technology for fear that it would be used for nefarious
purposes. Unfortunately come present day this former protege Darren
Cross (Corey Stoll) is close to replicating shrinking technology with
intent to weaponise it. Pym convinces Scott to help destroy Cross'
tech research and prototype. Together with his daughter Hope
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The heist appears to go according to
plan until Cross detects the subterfuge and captures Scott, Hope and
Pym. Of course, that's only temporary as our heroes escape and
destroy the laboratory and research facility. In the process Cross
dons his own prototype Yellowjacket shrinking suit and a miniature
battle ensues with Ant-Man in Cassie's bedroom of Cassie. To defeat
Cross, Scott has to go sub-atomic to wreck the Yellowjacket suit from
the inside then disappear into the Quantum Realm. However, Scott
manages to overcome debilitating effects of the microverse and
enlarges back to the normal world reuniting with his daughter.</div>
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Watch this Honest Trailers take on the first Ant-Man movie.</div>
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Fast forward a year, Scott is recruited by Sam Wilson / Falcon during the events of <i>Captain America: Civil War</i> in 2016. Ant-Man becomes a member of Team Captain America in an epic airport battle against Team Iron Man where Avengers and their associates are pitted against one another over differences on the Sokovia Accords. This incident also showcased that Ant-Man's powers can work in reverse, enlarging him to a massive 65 feet / 20 metre tall Giant Man!<br />
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Although Steve Rogers and Bucky escape, the rest of the team are captured and sent to the Raft prison for enhanced humans. Their prison time appears short lived though once Rogers breaks them out and goes underground quitting the Avengers.<br />
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This then brings us to “present day” where Scott is serving out two years of house arrest at the start of <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i>. Here's the official synopsis of the movie:<br />
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In the Director's seat once again is Peyton Reed with the returning cast of Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne / Wasp, Michael Pena as Luis, Abby Ryder Fortson as Cassie, Judy Greer as Maggie (Scott's ex-wife), Bobby Cannavale as Jim Paxton (Maggie's husband), Tip “T.I.” Harris as Kurt, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, and Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym. Plus of course the anticipated cameo by Stan Lee.<br />
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This time The Wasp shares main title credit with Ant-Man, and as clearly hinted at the end of the preceding movie, Hope Van Dyne takeovers the mantle of Wasp from her mother in a new suit. In addition to shrinking abilities, this new Wasp suit includes wings and blasters to “sting” bad guys. Find out more about Wasp in this featurette;<br />
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<i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> also looks to flesh out Hope's mother, Janet Van Dyne played by award-winning veteran actress Michelle Pfeiffer (<i>Batman Returns, Dangerous Minds</i>). Inspired by Scott's escape from the Quantum Realm, Hank Pym re-examines his technology for a potential rescue mission of Janet who was lost in this microverse three decades earlier.<br />
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A familiar face in geek pop culture movies, Laurence Fishburne of <i>Matrix </i>infamy portrays Bill Forster, a former colleague of Pym on Project Goliath. Geeks should also recognise Fishburne as the current Perry White from <i>Man of Steel</i> and subsequent movies of the DC Expanded Universe (DCEU). Like Ryan Reynolds, he's certainly another alumni of both Marvel and DC movies.<br />
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New antagonists include Walton Goggins (<i>Tomb Raider, Maze Runner: The Death Cure</i>) as Sonny Burch, a low-time tech hustler, and Hannah John-Kamen (<i>Ready Player One</i>) as Ava Starr / Ghost, a mysterious enhanced woman who can phase through solid matter (kinda like Vision). <a href="https://hype.my/2018/156167/ghost-ant-man-thewasp-marvel/" target="_blank">Read more about Ghost from this article by Hype.</a><br />
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Viewers of American sitcom <i>Fresh Off The Boat</i> will also recognise Randall Park who joins the cast as FBI Agent Jimmy Woo. Plus there are numerous characters from our titular hero... Ants! The movie certainly casts ants in ways never seen before and potentially makes them look cool. Find out more about Ants in this Marvel science mini-documentary:<br />
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Uma of BFM's <i>At The Movies</i> had the opportunity to interview the stars of <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i>, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly. Here's what they had to say about being in the MCU:<br />
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Also in Taipei, Umapagan spoke to Paul Rudd about the Withnail and I drinking game, about the MCU, and about starring alongside Hollywood legends.
Catch Ant Man and the Wasp in cinemas on the 4th of July and let us know what you think about the 20th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<br />
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Umapagan was in Taipei recently where he caught up with the Wasp herself! Evangeline Lilly talks to At the Movies about what it's like being the first female superhero to have title billing in an MCU movie.
Ant Man and the Wasp will be in cinemas on July 4th.<br />
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Now watch them attempt a miniature cookout session to make some fried rice!<br />
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But seriously here's a featurette on <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> teaming-up as the shrinking superheroes of the MCU:<br />
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Thanks for Walt Disney Studios Malaysia, a few of us Marvelites got to attend the Movie Premiere of <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> at TGV Cinemas, 1 Utama earlier this week. A handful of “ants” suited up for the occasion and certainly delighted fellow cinema patrons. Here are our immediate non-spoiler reactions of the movie:<br />
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Read more <a href="http://says.com/my/entertainment/critics-and-fans-early-reactions-to-ant-man-and-the-wasp-post-avengers-infinity-war" target="_blank">early reactions compiled by Says.com here</a>, and <a href="https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2018/07/03/ant-man-and-the-wasp-movie-review/" target="_blank">reviews by Star2.com</a> and <a href="https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/ant-man-and-the-wasp-review-paul-rudd-evangeline-lilly-1202858263/" target="_blank">Variety</a>. If prefer to watch one instead, here is IGN's video review:<br />
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Remember this is a Marvel movie, so stay back during the end-credits for two bonus scenes. <i>Marvel's Ant-Man and The Wasp </i>is now showing in Malaysian cinemas nationwide.<br />
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For fans who can wait (or like a 2nd or 3rd round) or regular movie goers, The Sun newspaper together with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PetronMalaysia/" target="_blank">Petron Malaysia</a> is giving away open tickets to watch <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> starting next week. To participate spend a minimum RM5 on fuel at Petron stations then get hold of The Sun published on 2 July to count the number if tiny Ant-Men and Wasps. <a href="http://www.thesundaily.my/petronantmanandthewaspcontest" target="_blank">Read terms and condition plus submit entries by 8 July through via The Sun website page here.</a><br />
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For collectors of geek stuff, the <b>Outpost Movie Recon Team (M.R.T.) </b>has special intel below for you all to bring home a piece of the action.<br />
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Starting first from GSC Cinemas, there are so many movie merchandise giveaways that will have fans coming back again for repeated screenings of this movie. Available right now with purchase of two movie tickets are a Special Print Edition poster and exclusive Pin Badges.<br />
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Then starting next week from 10 July will be a Mini-Comic Book with Magnifying Glass, and from 14 July will be Collectible Coin. These are given out with purchase of two movie tickets as well. <a href="https://www.gsc.com.my/html/promotion_details.aspx?ID=39&PID=74&NID=843" target="_blank">Check the full terms and conditions plus availability from GSC's website.</a><br />
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There are also a few type of concession combo deals. <a href="https://www.gsc.com.my/html/promotion_details.aspx?ID=39&PID=74&NID=844" target="_blank">The 3D Figure Cup looks way cool and available as part of popcorn combo.</a><br />
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For official <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> metallic foil tshirts, there are three designs available. <a href="https://www.gsc.com.my/html/promotion_details.aspx?ID=39&PID=74&NID=846" target="_blank">Two designs of either Ant-Man or The Wasp come as part of a concession combo with popcorn and drinks from RM44.50.</a> The third design featuring both superheroes is available for only RM10 with purchase of two Gold Class or Premiere Class tickets. Again check availability from GSC's website.<br />
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Over at TGV Cinemas, they are offering a Ant-Man Popcorn Bucket which resembles the helmet of our titular hero. It is sold together with popcorn and drinks for RM34.90, or RM10 less for Maybank cardmembers. Maybank credit card holders may also take advatange of Buy 1 Get 1 offer for IMAX tickets, hence bring a partner / friend for FREE.<br />
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Finally as part of their promotional campaign to send a MovieClub member to New York Comic Con (NYCC), purchase two tickets to redeem an <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> Collectible Card which is the final piece required to qualify joining this slogan contest. NYCC takes place 4 to 7 October 2018 and is typically SOLD OUT months in advance so this is certainly an opportunity not to be missed for geek pop culture fans eligible for travel to the United States.<br />
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In addition, <b>TGV Home of Heroes</b> is celebrating this summer blockbuster season of superheroes movies with a <b>Heroes Homecoming Fan Gathering</b> taking place a cinemas across the country. The BIGGEST fan engagements will take place this weekend 7-8 July 2018 at the Main Concourse of Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala Lumpur from 10am to 10pm with comic book superhero exhibits, video games, green screen photo booth, popcorn giveaway and lucky draws.<br />
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The main Fan Gathering will take place on Saturday between 5pm to 9pm at four locations simultaneously. In addition to Sunway Putra Mall, the other locations are TGV 1st Avenue in Penang, Station 18 in Ipoh and Imperial City Mall in Miri. Fans can enlist during this time to participate in a Superhero themed challenge to win major prizes worth thousands of RM. Here's the video recap from the last Heroes Homecoming Fan Gathering at Sunway Velocity Mall for an idea on what to expect:<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas/videos/2152598184768574/">Throwback- Heroes Homecoming Fan Gathering, TGV Cinemas Sunway Velocity</a><br />
We're a week away from our next fan gathering, at the Main Concourse Area at Sunway Putra Mall. Here's a throwback to what happened at our last Heroes Homecoming Fan Gathering, in April 2018.
Looking forward to more fun and games, and a chance to take part in giveaways with prizes worth up to RM5,000?
RSVP here : http://bit.ly/TGV-HOTH-AntManFanGathering<br />
Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TGVCinemas/">TGV Cinemas</a> on Friday, 29 June 2018</blockquote>
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Especially for superhero movie cosplayers, a <b>Cosplay Competition</b> will be taking place at <b>Sunway Putra Mall (main concourse)</b> from 7.30pm onwards. Cosplayers from Marvel, DC, Image and other superhero franchises are welcome to participate; not just limited to <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i>. Prizes worth over RM3,000 include:<br />
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<li><b>Grand Prize: Canon DSLR Camera</b></li>
<li>Second Prize: Ant- Man & the Wasp Phone Holder, Key Chain and Pin Badges</li>
<li>Third Prize: Set of Avengers Mini Figurines</li>
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Plus FIRST 12 qualified registrations receive an Ant-Man Popcorn Bucket. Participation is FREE with <u>Registration opening at 6pm until 7pm</u> with maximum of 20 pax. Be sure to check <a href="https://www.tgv.com.my/promotions/events/tgv-home-of-the-heroes-heroes-homecoming-fan-gathering" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions for the Cosplay Competition at TGV's website.</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/848158238722582" target="_blank">For the latest updates on what's happening join the Heroes Homecoming Event Listing on Facebook and stay tuned.</a><br />
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Now at MBO Cinemas, an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mbocinemas/photos/a.381544483789.161523.231382733789/10155780586428790/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">official Spinning Keychain is available free with purchase of two MX4D movie tickets, which is only available at Starling Mall and Kuantan City Mall for purchases over the counter</a>. Alternatively this keychain and limited edition tshirt may be won by <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDfeHy3ZKOLqBU3LR_39XFfiXRZZDuMw382PH-edsPeEfspw/viewform?c=0&w=1" target="_blank">AllStar members through contest until 23 July with purchase of two <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> tickets to enter</a>. AllStar members can also use their points to redeem four different movie premiums bidding with their points; <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n1QFD72TQq6g5okVcI8BJiQpa284YzDtx2_FnMybfE8/viewform?edit_requested=true" target="_blank">read-up on bid mechanics with terms and conditions</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://hype.my/2018/156062/marvel-studios-ant-man-wasp-merchandise/" target="_blank">HypeMY has a contest offering similar movie premium so check out their website here on how to participate.</a><br />
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Now we've mentioned Petron Malaysia earlier, but they have even yet more stuff to giveaway including an <b>all-expense 5-Day 4-Night Marvel VIP Experience in London with tickets to London MCM Comic Con in 2019</b>! In addition there are 50 weekly prizes of Limited Edition <i>Ant-Man and The Wasp</i> movie premiums. To enter spend a minimum of RM50 on fuel swiping Petron Miles Card to enter. <a href="http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/07/06/have-petron-will-travel" target="_blank">Read more on this great fan experience opportunity reported by <i>The Sun</i> here</a> and get <a href="https://www.petronmiles.com.my/cms/PublicContent/?id=PromotionDetails" target="_blank">full terms and conditions from Petron's website</a>.<br />
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For toys for the BIG boys and kids, 6in scale action figures of Ant-Man and The Wasp are available from <b>Hasbro's Marvel Legends</b> series priced at RM132. The head sculpts are really good this time with Scott's expression matching the nature of this movie. They may be a bit hard to find at regular toy retailers since released as part of an Avengers Infinity War set (with parts to build Cull Obsidian) so do check out toy collectors hobby stores instead.<br />
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Fans of <b>LEGO </b>can pickup the official 76109 Quantum Explorer building set which includes all three main characters of this movie as minifigs: Ant-Man, Wasp and Ghost. These are priced at RM122.60 and should be available at major toy retailers and LEGO shops.<br />
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