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Get to Know the Elseworld Concept in DC

 The concept of Elseworld adapted from DC Comics was officially introduced by James Gunn and Peter Safran as part of the DC Universe they built. As geeks know, Warner Bros. and DC Studios is currently trying to rebuild a new cinematic universe that is different from before. With the emergence of this new cinematic universe, they are also trying to present a new concept. The new concept is Elseworld. This latest concept has actually been given hints of its appearance since last December by James Gunn. However, it is only now that Gunn has finally confirmed this. Maybe, there are some geeks who are still confused about what Elseworld is. And here is an explanation of the concept. Elseworld at DC Comics Then, what is Elseworld? Elseworld in DC Comics is an alternative reality concept in which many epic events occur outside the main continuity, aka outside the main comic universe. The concept of Elseworld or what is commonly referred to as “Imaginary Stories” first appeared in 1989. By pre

Review Alpha Lantern, the Deadly Version of Green Lantern

 Faithful readers of DC Comics, surely know that all Green Lantern superheroes cannot be separated from the existence of the Green Lantern Corps which was created by the Guardians of the Universe. The Green Lantern Corps itself is a justice enforcement group whose territory is as wide as the universe. This is what ultimately requires each of its members to become one of the strongest beings in the galaxy. But did you know that within the group itself there is an elite team that is stronger than the Green Lanterns in general, they are the Alpha Lantern Corps. How great is that? Let's talk. Deadly Version of Green Lantern Corps First made his debut in the comic Green Lantern Vol. 4 #27 (2008), Alpha Lantern Corps is described as an elite team that has merged itself with the Green Lantern Corps' Central Power Battery. It all happened not long after the headquarters and the entire Corps were destroyed in the big event of the Sinestro Corps War. In order to revive the Green Lantern

This Actress Plays New Superhero in Thunderbolt

 Thunderbolt is one of the biggest films in the MCU. How come? The film features many great actors such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and many more. The film is planned to be released in July 2024, and will be the closing film of Phase 5 of the MCU. So far, not much information can be extracted about the film. But it is certain that the film presents the very iconic Thunderbolts team. Apart from featuring old actors, the Thunderbolt film will also feature new cast members. Recently, Variety reported that Marvel Studios has tapped Ayo Edebiri to star in the Thunderbolt film in the MCU. For geeks who don't know, Edebiri is famous for his role in The Bear series. There may not be many film titles that Edebiri has starred in, but his acting talent is no longer in doubt. It is not known exactly what superhero or villain will be played by Edebiri in the Thunderbolt film. But many have speculated that Edebiri will p

6 Great Directors Who Went From the MCU

 It is common knowledge that every MCU show, be it a series or a film, is generally highly anticipated by fans from all over the world. This is what ultimately made not a few Hollywood actors and filmmakers compete to work with Marvel Studios as part of the MCU. But it turns out that despite the difficulty of selecting to be involved with the MCU project, it turns out that there are a number of directors who have actually given up their golden opportunity. Starting from veterans of MCU shows, to new filmmakers, here are Hollywood directors who have decided to leave the MCU! Patty JenkinsThor: The Dark World Did you know that before becoming famous as the director of Wonder Woman in the DCU cinema universe, Patty Jenkins actually had almost worked on Thor's second solo film, The Dark World (2013). However, three months after his announcement as MCU director, Jenkins left the project because he "wasn't sure he could make a good film with the script Marvel Studios wanted.&quo

Wonder Woman's 5 Weird Powers That Rarely Appear

 Wonder Woman is one of the characters in DC Comics who is known to have tremendous power. Since its first appearance 80 years ago, DC Comics has presented many stories about the figure of Diana Prince. But maybe not many geeks know that Diana has some extraordinary powers within her This is one of the reasons why Diana has so many powerful abilities, which make her one of the strongest characters in the DC universe. Even so, it turns out that of the many powers that Wonder Woman has, there are some that are considered strange and unusual. This may be the reason why comic artists have started to slowly abandon this power. Then, what are the strange powers of Wonder Woman? Astral Projection Believe it or not at the beginning of its appearance, the figure of Wonder Woman has metaphysical abilities such as being able to move her subconscious to another reality or to another place. Diana will use the power to go to certain places, for example Olympus, or even hell. Even though his ability

One Piece: Weevil Is A Failed Clone

 The figure of Edward Weevil is possibly a clone created by the World Government which failed in the story in the One Piece series. This speculation arose based on the attitude and behavior of Weevil that seemed not like an ordinary human. Moreover, there are things that are considered to support this speculation, such as the presence of distinctive features on the body. As we know, the figure of Edward Weevil is a character who claims to be the son of Whitebeard and is also one of the former Shichibukai. We still don't know for sure who he really is or how he came from. However, there is an interesting speculation that states that there is a possibility that Weevil is a cloned character from the World Government. Who is Edward Weevil The character of Weevil was first introduced by Oda when Brannew discussed the new Shichibukai. According to him, Weevil is a very strong figure where his strength level is very similar to Whitebeard's figure when he was young. In his own story We

These 5 Stories Marvel Studios Rejected

 Marvel Studios built the MCU very well. There have been more than 20 films that they have made, and all of these films are mutually sustainable. Even now, they are starting to expand their universe with the addition of new series. But geeks, behind the splendor of the MCU, it turns out that Marvel Studios has rejected several story ideas for their various projects. What stories have Marvel Studios rejected? Check out the following: Baron Zemo Use Madbomb In November 2022, Nate Moore discussed a script that had been submitted for Captain America 3. However, the script was rejected by Marvel Studios. The script tells of Baron Zemo who uses Madbomb's technology to wreak havoc. And that's where Captain America and Winter Soldier came down to stop him. In Marvel Comics, Madbomb is a device that can cause people to go crazy, and attack each other. And that thing was what was going to trigger the war in Captain America 3. In the end, the story was rejected by Kevin Feige and Marvel S

7 Most Expensive James Cameron Films

 Who doesn't know James Cameron? He is a talented Hollywood director whose works are monumental. Count, he has directed more than 10 film titles throughout his career. Interestingly, Geeks, James Cameron is indeed known as a director who is jor-rod in making films. He did not hesitate to pour out massive funds to complete the film. Then what are the most expensive James Cameron films (IMDB data)? Check it out below! Avatars: The Way of Water Avatar: The Way of Water is the biggest film James Cameron has ever worked on. How come? James Cameron spent a fantastic budget to complete the film, which is around $350 million. With such a massive budget, Avatar: The Way of Water became one of the most expensive films ever made. But Avatar: The Way of Water still ranks second, behind Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides as the most expensive film. This film is a sequel to the first Avatar which was released in 2009, and still tells the adventures of Jake Sully and his family when faci

Stranger Things Star Joins Thunderbolt Movie

 Thunderbolt is the latest film that will feature MCU villains such as Yelena Belova, Thunderbolt Ross, Bucky Barnes, John Walker, Taskmaster and Red Guardian. The film will also be Harrison Ford's debut, replacing actor William Hurt, who died in early 2022. So far, only the names above have been confirmed. Interestingly, Marvel Studios did not confirm the appearance of Baron Zemo, played by Daniel Bruhl. Whereas in the comics, he is one of the founders of Thunderbolt. It is still unknown whether or not Baron Zemo will appear, given his close history with the Thunderbolts. Recently, The Direct reported that Marvel Studios would be introducing the character Songbird in the MCU. Reportedly they will introduce Songbird in the Thunderbolt film which will be released in 2024. According to sources, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is the strongest candidate to play the character in the Thunderbolt film. For geeks who don't know, Songbird's real name is Melissa Gold. Songbird had a

These 5 Justice League Were Once Villains

Several members of the Justice League hero team have turned out to be villains, which makes them a huge threat to all. As geeks know, the Justice League is the most popular and most powerful superhero team in the DC universe. This team of heroes is perhaps best known for the three DC heroes (DC Trinity) – Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. However, over time this team has grown and has many members. Although they are all heroes, not all of them are good figures. Sometimes, whether due to personal decisions or unforeseen circumstances, they all turn out to be criminals. Here are some Justice League members who turned evil. Green Lanterns Green Lantern is one of the classic DC Comics characters who finally decides to join the Justice League, despite having his own team, the Green Lantern Corps. Unlike the other characters, who know what makes them evil, Hal Jordan is actually not aware that he has turned evil. This is because Hal is under Parallax control. Parallax himself is a big enem

6 Harry Potter Spells That Fans Have Forgotten

 With so many spells introduced in the Harry Potter franchise, it's only natural that fans would forget some of them. Moreover, if then the spell is only used once or very rarely appears in the story. As geeks know, the use of spells in the J.K. Rowling is Harry Potter, so one of the things that's really important. This franchise is also one of the most popular franchises, as evidenced by the large number of Harry Potter fans in almost all corners of the world. One interesting element that appears in the story itself is the spells used by the characters. This spell can be used for a variety of things. Starting from protecting yourself, attacking enemies, and so on. With so many spells introduced, the fans themselves forgot about some of the other spells. Anything? Geminio Geminio or Doubling Charm is one of the spells that appears in the film Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. This spell has the effect that a magician can add or multiply almost anything. However, on the othe

Various Marvel Teams That KANG Has Followed

 In the stories in Marvel Comics, the figure of Kang The Conqueror often joins or joins various teams consisting of epic characters. In fact, on several occasions Kang has even formed his own team or group. This is reasonable considering that Kang is a time traveler, and he is also a character who is heavily involved in the story. Kang The Conqueror is a very popular character among fans. He is a character who comes from the future and often travels to various times. In the history of its emergence, Kang has joined or joined several groups or teams. He also once created his own team. The following is a list of teams that Kang has participated in throughout Marvel Comics. Savage Avengers Unlike other hero teams in the Marvel universe, which consist of popular heroes with super powers and maintained morale, the Savage Avengers are a team of more “barbarian” or brutal heroes. Some of the characters who are part of this team are Conan the Barbarian, Venom, Punisher, Daredevil, Elektra, Doc

This is Kang the Conqueror's Fatal Weakness

 When talking about the figure of Kang the Conqueror, most fans will definitely agree that he is one of Marvel's dangerous big bad villains. Where every appearance is always accompanied by a story and also a very big impact, such as the destruction of the timeline and even the universe. This is actually not strange, considering that Kang is a time traveler who knows the past and the future. However, did you know that behind all the horrors and greatness, it turns out that Kang also has 3 very fatal weaknesses. Anything? Let's just talk about it! Dead Love To Ravonna Kang's first weakness, which probably all loyal Marvel fans already know, is his immense love for Ravonna Renslayer, a woman and princess of the Carelius kingdom that existed in the 40th century. Because of his love, Kang is willing to do anything for Ravonna. Such as forgiving and even helping the villains or heroes that Ravonna thinks are worthy. Because of this weakness, many generals and troops doubted Kang

Get to know Kang's flagship android in the Marvel Universe

 When talking about the big bad Marvel villain, some fans will immediately remember Kang the Conqueror. Especially in the MCU cinema universe, Kang from actor Jonathan Majors is certain to become the new big bad in the Multiverse Saga that is currently underway. As we know, Kang himself is actually not a famous villain because of his physical strength, but because of the advanced technology and weaponry he has. Did you know that of all the technologies, Kang really likes his flagship stimuloid, where this 'android stimulant' called Growing Man often makes Marvel superheroes feel overwhelmed. Android as well as Kang's Mainstay Weapon First told in the comic Thor #140 (1967) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Growing Man was initially seen as a small doll or mysterious action figure found by a museum expeditionist. When the experts tried to hand him over to the police, according to Kang the Conqueror's plan, Growing Man immediately activated himself to fight Thor. Where the andr

'Crazy Gang' Members Who Become Real 'Gangs' On The Big Screen

 Known as a hard player, Vinnie Jones continued his career as a 'thug' on the big screen after deciding to retire from football. Modern football and movie buffs may not realize it, but former 80s and 90s smash hit Vinnie Jones is a famous footballer. Perhaps, to those who know it, Jones isn't better known as the gruff, crazy, out-of-court psychopath who runs around in his shorts, bashing and knocking opponents out with his treacherous tackles. However, Jones was an important member of the infamous 'Crazy Gang' at Wimbledon. He played three seasons there and he dominated a number of 'Crazy Gang' headlines at that time. In total, he played in 520 matches in his career, scored 39 goals and won one FA Cup. Since deciding to hang up his boots in 1999, Jones has starred in a number of films. After he starred in Guy Ritchie films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, in which he played the role of a thug. For many football fans, it may come as no sur

5 Films to Watch in the Rain, from Romance to Horror

 During the rainy season there are activities that we cannot do, one of which is leaving the house. At that time, many of us really need entertainment. We can find entertainment without leaving the house when it rains by turning on the device to watch in the room or in various corners of the house, you know! So, here are 5 recommendations for films that are really suitable to watch on a rainy day, you can choose from the following film genres! 1. Weathering With You (2019) Weathering With You is a film directed by Makoto Shinkai. This film tells the story of Hokada, who has just moved from Tokyo, and runs away from home for economic reasons. This leads Hokada to meet a girl named Hina, who only lives with her younger brother. After Hina visits a temple, she finds herself having a strange power, which is being able to control rain. 2. Fear of Rain (2021) Have you ever watched a horror movie on a rainy day? Now, this horror film will be more pronounced, you know, when we watch it amidst

Get Out and M3GAN star Allison Williams discusses her life with sickening apprehension

 In the new horror movie M3GAN (out Jan. 6), Allison Williams plays a scientist who gifts her recently orphaned niece a robotic companion with a decidedly killer attitude. "The film is about an AI doll who has been built to serve as a kind of best companion for a parent and for a kid simultaneously," Williams explains. "[M3GAN is] deployed by its creator, who I play, to help her in the task of being the unexpected guardian of her niece, with mixed results." Williams was attracted to the project by the script from Akela Cooper (Malignant). "I loved that script that Akela wrote, I thought it was just super-compelling, I couldn't put it down," she says. "I then spoke with Gerard (Johnstone, the director of M3GAN), who had such a specific point of view on it, and such a unique tonal language, that I thought would just work really well. It was a really easy decision to do this movie. Very, very easy." Williams was also encouraged by her previous e

'Malvada' Movie Mexican 2022 - Life can change you in a second

 A couple separates, and after a while his mother contacts her to tell her that her son will marry some kind of witch. It is the synopsis of the 96-minute romantic comedy Malvada (Mexico, 2022); tape written and directed by José Manuel Cravioto, known by titles such as Los últimos héroes de la península; To remain: Café Tacvba; The most sought; Bound to revenge; and Olympia. The premiere of Hunch is pending; and Invitation to a murder, which is in post-production. Produced by Pirexia Films, it is distributed by Videocine, and features performances by Michelle Renaud, Giuseppe Gamba, Anabel Ferreira, Giselle Kuri, Mercedes Hernández, Alex Fernández, Manuel Calderón, María Rojo, and Trino Camacho. Original title: Malvada Year: 2022 Running time: 96 min. Country: Mexico Director: José Manuel Cravioto Music: Francisco Cravioto Cinematography: Diego Tenorio Cast: Michelle Renaud, Giuseppe Gamba, Anabel Ferreira, Giselle Kuri, Mercedes Hernández, Alex Fernández, Manuel Calderón, María Rojo,