Superhero Fanboying

Hi there! So, I've been away for quite a while, trying to figure out my 'future', and have decided that I'll be taking a year off before venturing into the wonderful world of University. I haven't had the opportunity to wish you all a happy new year! So here....

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

That's enough for now. 

I just wanted to write about a few brilliant things... 

aka Fantastic Four, Marvel, DC, and ALL THE THINGS.

1. FANTASTIC FOUR 

       

        whaaaaaaaaattttt! Take a look at the trailer below!

I mean, DAMN! DAMN DAMN DAMN! I admit, I wasn't hyped before, but since the release of the costume artwork it has been increasingly growing in my mind. And then, all of a sudden, oh here's a trailer. Thanks Fox. Thank you very much. 

Good old Miles Teller, good old Kate Mara, good old Michael B. Jordan, good old ... wait. Michael B. Jordan? Really? Yes. It doesn't matter. I'm stunned that people find it confusing and incomprehensible that MBJ is playing the Human Torch. The industry is developing, and things need to change. I understand that people aren't too fond of this because of the comics, but it's time for change. Additionally, sadly we live in a society where if we're not politically correct we're an abomination. I feel like Fox had to have MBJ, just for political correctness. Although, thinking about it, the whole 'adopted' sibling thing between Sue and Johnny is going to be great for the narrative. So, for me, it's not an issue. You go Fox, do your thing (and then give Fantastic Four back to Marvel, but that's something for another time). 

(shoutout to Jamie Bell as well)

2. SUICIDE SQUAD 

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES x 100

Margot Robbie. That is all. 

A nice little fan made MR as Harley Quinn

I'm so pumped for this movie, even more than Avengers: AoU and Batman VS Superman. 2016 hurry up please!! I mean seriously, the fanboy within is hulking out because of this film. I cannot wait to see Robbie as Harley Quinn, and Jared Leto as the Joker. I'm even looking forward to seeing Cara Delevingne as The Enchantress. Will Smith, well, let's not talk about that. 

But, do you know who I would really like to see...

Of course, Poison Ivy

I mean come on. Poison Ivy! DC/WB are still casting and adding more characters to the movie, perhaps even a cameo from Poison Ivy would be sufficient. But, considering Harley Quinn is in the film, can we really not have Poison Ivy. 

Actresses that could play her? Even for a cameo to set up for a larger appearance in a Batman film? Well...

- Emily Blunt

- Amanda Seyfried

- Rachel Weisz 

- Rachel McAdams

- Tom Hardy

3. AVENGERS AVENGERS AVENGERS AVENGERS AVENGERS

*insert fanboy typing here* kjrencdmzkvcmwes

My first question.... why no Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Black Widow Funko Pop! figures? What the heck. Perhaps wave 2? I don't know. But it seems strange that Paul Bettany's The Vision got a Pop when the character has had no promotion for the film whatsoever. 

Anyway.... I'm so ready for this film (not as much as Suicide Squad but still). I'm mostly looking forward to Black Widow's backstory. 

I'm also excited for the twins, played by Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor Johnson (aka that Godzilla couple) 

There's talk of some other superheroes having a few seconds/minutes of screen-time in the film. Cumberbatch's Dr Strange for one, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Jessica Jones, Ant Man, and of course, the recently heavily rumoured Mantis. Some have claimed Claudia Kim (otherwise known as Kim Soo Hyun), will be playing Mantis, Kim is featured in the party scene, although only subliminally. Why the secrecy? I wouldn't be surprised if Claudia Kim was to play Mantis. 

However, I wouldn't be surprised if Claudia was unveiled as Mantis towards the end of the movie, or in a post-credits scene. Although, Mantis' biography is extensive and fits with many characters in the film. Mantis battles Ultron, has a thing for the Vision, and gets abducted alongside Scarlet Witch by Kang (not in the movie but still). Mantis is an expert in martial arts, and when she reaches adulthood has her mind wiped and is exiled to Earth to gain life experience (hence why she could be working for Tony Stark in AoU). Towards the end of the film.... "oh I've got my memory back and I'm a superhero". Mantis also battled Thanos, hint hint. She's also a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, possibly setting up a connection between the Avengers and Guardians for the second GotG movie. To summarise, I really hope she's in this movie. Basically. Yeah.

That's all. 

Bye for now

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