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2 episodes with Zak Penn
2 episodes with Zak Penn
2 episodes with Zak Penn
2 episodes with Zak Penn
2 episodes with Zak Penn
2 episodes with Zak Penn
2 episodes with Zak Penn
As part of another filmmaker who's signature style we get to study, we reviewed screenwriter Zak Penn's virtual reality themed movie trilogy: LAST ACTION HERO, READY PLAYER ONE and FREE GUY. Why is the first film gone from the butt of many jokes to the perfect Hollywood insider satire? What similiarities does it share with other meta-comedies Purple Rose of Cairo, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and even UHF? And what are some of the best one-liners? Why is the second film actually fun on its own terms despite being based on an infamously hackneyed book? What easter eggs to MINORITY REPORT does Spielberg insert? Why did most of us not see it given how bad the trailer for it was? Why is the villain in FREE GUY so similar to other evil movie CEOs from GREMLINS 2 and ROBOCOP? And how do these films deal with themes of virtual reality effecting the hero's actual humanity? Plug yourself in to some immersive worlds that defy any kind of reality and come game with us! GUESTS INCLUDE: *Jon Mark *Chris Page *Ken Bates *James Avinash Jackson & Culture Shocked Podcast duo (Mike Craig & Corey Baker)! MAIN LINKS: LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/ Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Anchor: https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4 CastBox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222 Discord: https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586 #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass
Screenwriting legend Zak Penn talks about how he got so savvy in the business of show. We talk about how coming to LA and scouting out the city geared him up for his big move after college and his sale of “The Last Action Hero” started him on a 35 year journey of being one of Hollywood's most sought after writers. We talk about the good times with Speilberg, JJ Abrams, Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds, & Dwayne Johnson and we talk about the bad times with others. Bio: Zak Penn's career began as a screenwriter when he sold his first script, LAST ACTION HERO, at the age of twenty-three. Since then, Penn has become known for his work on numerous films based on Marvel comics, including X-MEN 2 and X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, ELEKTRA, THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE AVENGERS. He has also dabbled in other genres, writing scripts for disparate films such as P.C.U., BEHIND ENEMY LINES and SUSPECT ZERO.Penn's shift into independent cinema began when he collaborated with his idol, Werner Herzog, on the script for RESCUE DAWN. Penn directed and co-starred with Herzog in INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, his award-winning “hoax” documentary about the legendary director's attempts to make a film about the equally legendary monster. THE GRAND, Penn's second completely improvised film, was his third film with Herzog, and featured an eclectic cast including Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Ray Romano, Cheryl Hines, Dennis Farina and Gabe Kaplan.In addition, Penn co-wrote the original story for ANTZ and produced the animated film OSMOSIS JONES. He has also acted in a number of independent films, including STAR MAPS and CHUCK & BUCK. His first foray into television was the critically acclaimed original series ALPHAS starring David Strathairn. Penn directed the documentary ATARI: GAME OVER for Xbox Entertainment Studios.More recently, Penn adapted the New York Times bestselling novel READY PLAYER ONE for Warner Bros. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film was released in 2018. Penn also co-wrote the script for the action comedy FREE GUY, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer. The film is directed by Shawn Levy and was released in August of 2021.
Avec Charlotte Brives, anthropologue. Quand on tombe malade, on sait désormais qu’il ne faut pas “automatiquement” prendre des antibiotiques. Plus on en prend souvent, plus les bactéries y deviennent résistantes et moins les traitements antibiotiques ultérieurs seront efficaces. Aujourd'hui les bactéries résistantes tuent plus de personnes dans le monde que le sida ou le paludisme. Charlotte Brives est anthropologue au CNRS et dans son dernier livre, “Face à l’antibiorésistance, Une écologie politique des microbes” (Amsterdam, 2022), elle revient sur l’histoire des antibiotiques, sur leur usage massif, bien au-delà de la sphère de la médecine humaine et sur la manière dont ils ont profondément influencé notre économie et notre société. A travers son récit, c’est toute notre perception de la maladie et des microbes qui s’en trouve chamboulée. Comment va-t-on pouvoir se soigner si les antibiotiques ne fonctionnent plus ? Doit-on chercher à éradiquer les maladies à tout prix ? Faut-il arrêter les antibiotiques ? Un épisode des Idées Larges avec Charlotte Brives, anthropologue. Références : - Anna Tsing, “Proliférations”, Wildproject, 2022- Donna Haraway, « Anthropocene, Capitalocene, Plantationocene, Chthulucene: Making Kin », Environmental Humanities, vol. 6, no 1- Michelle Murphy, « Chemical Infrastructures of the Saint Clair River », in S. Boudia et N. Jas (dir.), Toxicants, Health and Regulation since 1945, Pickering and Chatto, 2013- Jason Moore, “Capitalism in the Web of Life”, Verso, 2015- Clare Chandler, « Current Accounts of Antimicrobial Resistance: Stabilisation, Individualisation and Antibiotics as Infrastructure », Palgrave Communications, no 5, 2019- Dame Sally Davies, “Infections and the Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance”, 2013- Emily Martin, “Flexible Bodies”, Beacon Press, 1995- Evelyn Fox Keller, “Le Siècle du gène”, Gallimard, 2003- Hannah Landecker, “Culturing Life: How Cells Became Technologies”,Harvard University Press, 2006 Archives sonores : - TF1 - JT - 01/04/2013- Pulsations, avec la participation de France Télévisions/AlloDocteurs.fr - Bernard Faroux - Abus d'antibiotiques - une catastrophe annoncée - 2016- Office national de radiodiffusion télévision française (ORTF)/INA - Maurice Beuchey - Flash sur le passé - 1965- TV5 Monde Info - En Chine, un "hotel à cochons" - 30 octobre 2022- Sky News - Antibiotic resistance "could kill us before climate change" - 29 août 2019- F2 - Caisse Nationale d'Assurance Maladie - Publicite "Les antibiotiques c'est pas automoatique" - Assurance Maladie - 2002- Victoria Denys - Virus bacteriophage - 2022- RTS - 36,9 - Phagothérapie: les virus tueurs de bactéries - 2018- Warner Bros. Pictures, Conundrum Entertainment - Bradley Thomas, Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, Zak Penn, Dennis Edwards - Osmosis Jones - 2001- INA - 19-20 edition nationale France 3 - 16/03/2020 Musique Générique :« TRAHISON » Musique de Pascal Arbez-Nicolas © Delabel Editions, Artiste : VITALIC,(P) 2005 Citizen Records under Different Recording licence ISRC : BEP010400190,Avec l’aimable autorisation de [PIAS] et Delabel Editions. Episode vidéo publié le 10 mai 2024 sur arte.tv Autrice Laura Raim Réalisateur Jean Baptiste Mihout Son Nicolas Régent Montage Pauline Chabauty Mixage et sound design Jean-Marc Thurier Une co-production UPIAN Margaux Missika, Alexandre Brachet, Auriane Meilhon, Emma Le Jeune, Karolina Mikos avec l'aide de Nancy-Wangue Moussissa ARTE France Unité société et culture
The filmmaker who coined the term "ecstatic truth" becomes the subject of a memorable docu-fiction hybrid in INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS (2004), in which Werner Herzog joins forces with Hollywood screenwriter Zak Penn to create a hoax involving the Loch Ness Monster. PLUS: Are these the last days of the Justin Trudeau government? PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/583-bad-producer-118175616
In this new Ankler series, Hollywood Stories, we are starting with wild untold showbiz tales from the '90s. For our debut episode, Richard Rushfield sits down with Adam Leff and Zak Penn, the original screenwriters behind one of film's most iconic flops, Last Action Hero. Speaking publicly together for the first time about the screenplay they sold when they were just out of college 30 years ago, they recall the highs — a heady bidding war, a yes from megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger — and the cascading humiliations of the misbegotten project, which became a superlatively excessive and lousy product of the bloated Hollywood machine it was originally meant to parody. Transcript here. For more entertainment news, subscribe to The Ankler or apply to The Ladder, a new members-only hub for early career entertainment professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a prominent bird in the 2000 film Charlie's Angels that makes absolutely no sense. This so-called Pygmy Nuthatch doesn't look or sound like it should, or live where the characters say it does. The bird is so elaborately wrong that it has haunted the birding community, including Slate's very own Forrest Wickman, for almost a quarter of a century. In this episode, Forrest embarks on a wild goose chase: Why can't hundreds of filmmaking professionals with a $100 million budget accurately portray a single bird? This episode was reported and written by Forrest Wickman. It was edited by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin, Evan Chung, Katie Shepherd, and Max Freedman with help from Sofie Kodner. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode, you'll hear from Charlie's Angels screenwriters John August and Zak Penn, director McG, animal trainer Guin Dill, and sound editor Michael Benavente; and bird experts Nick Lund, Nathan Pieplow, and Drew Weber. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a prominent bird in the 2000 film Charlie's Angels that makes absolutely no sense. This so-called Pygmy Nuthatch doesn't look or sound like it should, or live where the characters say it does. The bird is so elaborately wrong that it has haunted the birding community, including Slate's very own Forrest Wickman, for almost a quarter of a century. In this episode, Forrest embarks on a wild goose chase: Why can't hundreds of filmmaking professionals with a $100 million budget accurately portray a single bird? This episode was reported and written by Forrest Wickman. It was edited by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin, Evan Chung, Katie Shepherd, and Max Freedman with help from Sofie Kodner. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode, you'll hear from Charlie's Angels screenwriters John August and Zak Penn, director McG, animal trainer Guin Dill, and sound editor Michael Benavente; and bird experts Nick Lund, Nathan Pieplow, and Drew Weber. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a prominent bird in the 2000 film Charlie's Angels that makes absolutely no sense. This so-called Pygmy Nuthatch doesn't look or sound like it should, or live where the characters say it does. The bird is so elaborately wrong that it has haunted the birding community, including Slate's very own Forrest Wickman, for almost a quarter of a century. In this episode, Forrest embarks on a wild goose chase: Why can't hundreds of filmmaking professionals with a $100 million budget accurately portray a single bird? This episode was reported and written by Forrest Wickman. It was edited by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin, Evan Chung, Katie Shepherd, and Max Freedman with help from Sofie Kodner. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode, you'll hear from Charlie's Angels screenwriters John August and Zak Penn, director McG, animal trainer Guin Dill, and sound editor Michael Benavente; and bird experts Nick Lund, Nathan Pieplow, and Drew Weber. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a prominent bird in the 2000 film Charlie's Angels that makes absolutely no sense. This so-called Pygmy Nuthatch doesn't look or sound like it should, or live where the characters say it does. The bird is so elaborately wrong that it has haunted the birding community, including Slate's very own Forrest Wickman, for almost a quarter of a century. In this episode, Forrest embarks on a wild goose chase: Why can't hundreds of filmmaking professionals with a $100 million budget accurately portray a single bird? This episode was reported and written by Forrest Wickman. It was edited by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Max Freedman. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin, Evan Chung, Katie Shepherd, and Max Freedman with help from Sofie Kodner. Derek John is Executive Producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. In this episode, you'll hear from Charlie's Angels screenwriters John August and Zak Penn, director McG, animal trainer Guin Dill, and sound editor Michael Benavente; and bird experts Nick Lund, Nathan Pieplow, and Drew Weber. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond's yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond's YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to this week's episode of our Deep Dive spin-off, where we are taking a deep dive into the 1993 action-packed film, "Last Action Hero." Starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with Austin O'Brien, this movie was way ahead of its time with its meta approach to the action genre. Join Gaius and special guest Dustin Rybka of the Sex Party podcast as they discuss all the reasons why the movie may have failed to connect when it was released in 1993 but all the reasons why it has achieved a cult following today. From the celebrity cameos, including appearances by some of Hollywood's biggest stars, to the film's multiverse inspired storyline that we're currently seeing in some action films today. We'll also explore the minds behind the film, such as director John McTiernan and writers Shane Black, Zak Penn, and Adam Leff. Despite being considered a cult classic, "Last Action Hero" is often underrated in Schwarzenegger's filmography. So grab your popcorn and settle in as we break down all the reasons why this film deserves a spot on your must-watch list. Don't miss out on this fun and witty discussion. Other: Where To Watch Last Action Hero
Join Host Shane and Co-Host Russell as we continue the March of the Mutants, with 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand! Based on the Marvel Comics, written by Zak Penn and Simon Kinberg; Directed by Brett Ratner; Starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellan, Femke Jansen, James Marsden, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, and more! Join us on Patreon for just $1 per month, and you can help us continue to talk about movies! patreon.com/draftyQ Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Buy stuff for us! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/322RUIF15J9O0?ref_=wl_share
Join us as we revisit all of the 20th Century Fox X-Men-related films to prepare for Logan's return in Deadpool and Wolverine. Held up as one of the best comic book adaptations, does X-Men 2 (or X2) still hold up in 2024? Listen as Ashley, Ciaran and Dylan discuss the film, talk about the new mutants introduced like Nightcrawler and question why the film had to end that way. X-Men 2 (2003) Directed by: Bryan Singer Screenplay by: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, David Hayter Story by: Zak Penn, David Hayter, Bryan Singer Based on X-Men by: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Bruce Davison, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Kelly Hu, Anna Paquin Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo All-New Marvel Cast Credits: Original music: Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Additional sounds and edit by Dylan Blight Art by: Dylan Blight (images from Marvel films) All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/allnew-marvel-cast Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
Join Host Shane, Co-Host Russell, and Dave as we continue the March of the Mutants, with 2003's X2! Based on the Marvel Comics, written by Zak Penn, Bryan Singer, and David Hayter; Directed by Bryan Singer; Starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellan, Femke Jansen, James Marsden, Halle Barry, Anna Paquin, and more! Join us on Patreon for just $1 per month, and you can help us continue to talk about movies! patreon.com/draftyQ Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Buy stuff for us! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/322RUIF15J9O0?ref_=wl_share
This week's pick is thanks to long time supporter, Tony Farina! The production of "Last Action Hero" in 1993, directed by John McTiernan, was a high-profile endeavor that aimed to blend action-adventure with metafictional elements, satirizing and paying homage to the action movie genre. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as fictional action hero Jack Slater and Austin O'Brien as the young film enthusiast who finds himself transported into Slater's world, the film sought to deconstruct the conventions of action films while delivering a blockbuster experience. The screenplay, penned by Zak Penn and Adam Leff, underwent revisions to balance the satirical elements with the expectations of a mainstream audience. The film faced challenges, including the high expectations associated with Schwarzenegger's star power and the complex task of seamlessly integrating the fictional and real worlds within the narrative. "Last Action Hero" was also notable for its collaboration with renowned composer Michael Kamen and the rock band AC/DC, who contributed to the film's soundtrack. The production's blend of action, humor, and self-awareness reflected a bold attempt to subvert traditional genre tropes, but it faced mixed critical and commercial reception upon its release. Over time, the film has gained a cult following for its inventive approach to storytelling and its willingness to deconstruct the very genre it celebrates, making it a unique entry in Schwarzenegger's filmography. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback You can watch Predator The Musical here: https://youtu.be/qlicWUDf5MM?si=nWN_zI0UUc0i7KeK Plot Summary: "Last Action Hero" follows the story of young film enthusiast Danny Madigan, who unexpectedly finds himself transported into the cinematic world of his favorite action hero, Jack Slater. As the real and fictional worlds collide, Danny and Jack team up to navigate a genre-bending adventure filled with explosive action, larger-than-life villains, and self-aware humor. The film cleverly deconstructs action movie conventions, offering a satirical commentary on the genre while providing a thrilling and entertaining experience. Schwarzenegger's portrayal of the fictional character within the film-within-a-film concept adds an extra layer of humor and metafiction to the narrative, making "Last Action Hero" a unique and often underappreciated gem in the action-comedy genre. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support
Our guest is "Ready Player One" screenwriter Zak Penn. He is also a prolific filmmaker, earning nerd cred with the doc "Atari, Game Over." In the news this week, Siggraph's 50th kicks off in LA, $50M in funding for Inworld's AI NPCs, Virtuix (omnidirectional VR treadmill) raised $5M, and Hologate, the most successful LBVR company in the world, raised $8M. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this crossover podcast series, each month, Adam Hitchcock (The Streaming Circuit podcast) and Tom discuss each movie in chronological order for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga starting this time with The Incredible Hulk (2008): directed by Louis Letterier, screenplay by Zak Penn, starring Edward Norton, William Hurt, Tim Roth, and Liv Tyler.To find Part 1, subscribe to The Streaming Circuit feed wherever you get your podcasts.Plot Summary: In "The Incredible Hulk", director Louis Leterrier, known for his sleek action sequences, takes audiences on a turbulent journey through the complex psyche of Dr. Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) in a thought-provoking exploration of anger, isolation, and the quest for self-acceptance.The film opens with Dr. Bruce Banner living in the remote corners of South America, seeking solace and anonymity as he tries to control his monstrous alter ego. Haunted by guilt over the destruction caused by his uncontrollable rage, Banner seeks a cure that will rid him of the Hulk once and for all. Banner's quest intersects with the shadowy operations of a covert military organization, led by the enigmatic General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (William Hurt). Ross, obsessed with capturing Banner and harnessing the Hulk's power as a weapon, deploys a special task force headed by the ruthless Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth). As Banner eludes capture and struggles with his inner demons, he encounters Dr. Betty Ross (Liv Tyler), his former lover and General Ross's daughter. Their reunion reignites the dormant emotions between them, further complicating Banner's already tormented existence. However, a breakthrough in Banner's research leads him to believe that he can control the Hulk's power without losing himself. Desperate to free himself from his monstrous curse, he tests his theory, unleashing a new version of the Hulk, one more formidable and intelligent than ever before. In a thrilling climax, the Hulk battles Blonsky, now transformed into the monstrous Abomination, tearing through the streets of Harlem in an epic showdown.Leterrier's skillful direction keeps the action intense and captivating, but it is the emotional depth beneath the surface that elevates this film above mere superhero spectacle."The Incredible Hulk" delves into profound themes of identity and the consequences of unchecked rage, inviting viewers to question the nature of humanity itself. Norton's nuanced portrayal of Banner captures the character's vulnerability, torment, and ultimate redemption, delivering a performance that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. With its poignant exploration of the human condition, Leterrier's vision of "The Incredible Hulk" is a thoughtful addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reminding us that even the strongest among us carry deep-seeded struggles that require understanding, compassion, and, above all, acceptance.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast.For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/mcu-special-the-incredible-hulk-2008For the entire MCU rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-mcu-movie-rankings-list
we jump back into the year 2003 with xmen 2 and we bring ILL with us for this revist X2 (also marketed as X2: X-Men United,[2][5] and internationally as X-Men 2)[6][7] is a 2003 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris and David Hayter, from a story by Singer, Hayter and Zak Penn. The film is based on the X-Men superhero team appearing in Marvel Comics. It is the sequel to X-Men (2000), as well as the second installment in the X-Men film series, and features an ensemble cast including Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Bruce Davison, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Kelly Hu, and Anna Paquin. Its plot, inspired by the graphic novel God Loves, Man Kills, concerns the genocidal Colonel William Stryker leading an assault on Professor Xavier's school to build his own version of Xavier's mutant-tracking computer Cerebro, in order to destroy every mutant on Earth and to save the human race from them, forcing the X-Men to team up with the Brotherhood of Mutants, their former enemies, to stop Stryker and save the mutant race.DONT GET LEFT BEHIND YOU CAN FIND THE PREVIOUS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uumqiMrxInIIF YOUR EVER BORED PLEASE CHECK OUT https://youtu.be/4Y4D8oN4GTkLIKE WHAT YOU WATCHED ? PLEASE Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbcaf6NSUrElozRGqsiORAREVIEWING REBELS Podcast: https://linktr.ee/reviewinrebelsLOCATE DOM CRUZE THOUGHTS Twitter - https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoeInstagram - https://instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= LACED RHYMES CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/@LacedRhymesREVIEWIN REBELS CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbcaf6NSUrElozRGqsiORALOCATE Q THOUGHTS TWITTER-https://twitter.com/king_quisemoe?s=21&t=5Za3tXoDFCF10bAN71ZhnwInstagram -https://instagram.com/king_quisemoe?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=CHECK Q PODCAST AND EVERYTHING ELSE HE IS DOING -https://instabio.cc/208309BQ3Ka?fbclid=PAAaZKNpF7Czdl_TUYFPh_uRwZUB0JhQ9NpyziUKGSvGlrv7hHfdYukzaW-_oI HOPE YOU ENJOY THE VIDEO AND WHAT WE ARE DOING HERE AT REVIEWIN REBELSTHANKS FOR THE WATCH AND I HOPE WE HAVE MADE YOU FANS OF OURS !#podcast #MOVIES #LOVEYOU CAN ALOS FIND TONIIBANKZEpisode 44 is here! Tonii talks about Jenna Ortega & Wednesday, YEs recent outbursts, Fortnite Chapter 4, CDL Online Qualifiers Week 1 & much, much more!Want to be apart of the show ? Email Us! Email - askthebankzcast@gmail.comMake sure to follow the podcast socials! Twitter - @TheBankzcastPod - https://bit.ly/3dJXgUDInstagram - @thebankzcastpod - https://bit.ly/3nfHMLfCheck out my YouTube Channels! Main Channel - ToniiBankz - http://bit.ly/2Li1hQPCOD Gaming Channel - ToniiBankz 2 - http://bit.ly/2ko94myEverything Gaming Channel - More ToniiBankz - http://bit.ly/2kOwRfyToniiBankz VODs Channel - https://bit.ly/3F7hsfuEnjoy watching live gameplay ? Come hang out with me on stream! Twitch - ToniiBankz - Twitch.tv/toniibankz Want to stay up to date with me ? Follow me on social media and get updated as soon as something happens!Tiktok - @ToniiBankz - https://bit.ly/3dfvvpFTwitter - @ToniiBankz - https://bit.ly/2QwtD02Instagram - @toniibankz - http://bit.ly/2J13BKzSnapchat - @toniibankz - https://bit.ly/3M3m1cJBusiness inquires: domcruzemi@gmail.com
W2M Network's Sean Garmer joins Mark Radulich and Robert Winfree to discuss and review the latest blockbuster hitting theaters, Ready Player One, on Damn You Hollywood. Ready Player One is a 2018 American science fiction adventure film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline, based on Cline's 2011 novel of the same name. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance. The film is set in the year 2045, when much of humanity, escaping the desolation of the real-world, uses the virtual reality software OASIS to engage in work and play. Wade Watts (Sheridan) discovers clues to a hidden game within the program that promises the winner full ownership of the OASIS, and joins several allies to try to complete the game before indentured players working for a large company, run by Nolan Sorrento (Mendelsohn), can do so. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
To mark the 80th birthday of one of cinema's most enigmatic and polarising characters, Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones explore the work, myth and legacy of Werner Herzog. An encounter with Herzog is always compelling, and sometimes risky. When Mark interviewed him in the Hollywood Hills in 2006, the director was shot - an incident he dismissed as ‘not significant'. From the safe distance of a few thousand miles away, Mark and Werner reconnect (over Zoom) to address the conspiracy theory that the shooting was staged. Herzog also looks back at the enduring appeal of Fitzcarraldo, how his world view informs his work, and why there's a lesson to be learned in keeping up with the Kardashians. To separate fact from fiction, Ellen E Jones talks to volcanologist and co-director of two Herzog documentaries, Professor Clive Oppenheimer. They discuss Herzog's scientific mind and why Clive kept quiet about a near miss with a lava bomb as they filmed Into the Inferno. Writer and director Zak Penn used the Herzog legend as the inspiration for his mockumentary Incident at Loch Ness, which starred Herr Herzog as himself. Ellen and Zak discuss the tricks he played on his leading man, how he's easy to surprise but impossible to shock, and why Werner Herzog is such a beloved and supportive collaborator. And DJ and broadcaster Edith Bowman gives her Viewing Notes. Producer: Freya Hellier A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
The boys review Elektra: Director's Cut (2005) directed by Mark Bowman and written by Zak Penn, Stuart Zicherman, and Raven Metzner. They also discuss Marvel Studios Moon Knight S1E6, and what they've been reading and watching! 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Elektra: Director's Cut (2005) Review 9:23 - Marvel Studios Moon Knight S1E6 Discussion 23:10 - Reading/Watching 50:19 - Outro 54:50 - Memes and Outtakes
Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action comedy thriller film directed and produced by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and a story by Lieberman. It stars Ryan Reynolds as Guy, a bank teller who discovers he is actually a non-player character in a massively multiplayer online video game and becomes the hero of the story, trying to save his friends from deletion by the game's creator. Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi also star. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Guy
Wish I loved this. Reynolds and Comer are good. Taiki is always a win The writer is Zak Penn tho and this is essential a live version of Wreck It Ralph. Fun for kids, that's about it. #freeguy #disneyplus --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/toddlyden/message
Title: Last Action Hero [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Director: John McTiernan Producers: John McTiernan, Steve Roth Writers: Shane Black (screenplay), David Arnott (screenplay), Zak Penn (story), Adam Leff (story) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, F. Murray Abraham, Art Carney, Charles Dance, Frank McRae, Tom Noonan, Robert Prosky, Anthony Quinn, Mercedes Ruehl, Austin O'Brien Release date: June 18, 1993 PROMO: Online Warriors Podcast (@OnlineWarriors1) SPECIAL GUEST: Derik (@Rashanii), Hindsight Movie Reviews (@HindsightRevues) SHOWNOTES: On the first episode of the new year, Collateral Cinema dives into the world of 90s action films, with a breakdown of the fantasy meta action comedy movie Last Action Hero, directed by John McTiernan (Die Hard) and starring our favorite Austrian-American actor/bodybuilder/filmmaker/governor Arnold Schwarzenegger! Joining us for the first time on our first Schwarzenegger episode is Derik from Hindsight Movie Reviews, as we discuss the plot and antics of this absolute blast of a flick. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating on your podcast platform of choice, and stay tuned for our upcoming episode on Born to Run later this month! Collateral Cinema is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and is on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts! (Collateral Cinema is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)
And this is it! The final one! We're closing out the year of 2021 with a movie that, quite frankly, perfectly sums up the year we just all experienced in terms of movies. This movie is...predictable to say the least. Produced, co-written, and directed by Lana Wachowski. It is the sequel to The Matrix Revolutions (2003) and the fourth and final installment in The Matrix film franchise. Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Lambert Wilson, and Jada Pinkett Smith reprise their roles from the previous films, and they are joined by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The film is set sixty years after the events of Revolutions and follows Neo, who lives a seemingly ordinary life as a video game developer troubled with distinguishing dreams from reality. A group of rebels, with the help of a programmed version of Morpheus, free Neo from an altered Matrix and fight a new enemy that holds Trinity captive. Following the release of Revolutions, the Wachowskis denied the possibility of another Matrix film, though rumors emerged since then about a possible fourth Matrix film and the studio constantly expressed interest in reviving the franchise, hiring Zak Penn to write a new screenplay after the Wachowskis refused every offer to create more sequels. In late 2019, a fourth Matrix film was finally announced, with Lana Wachowski returning as director without her sister and Reeves and Moss reprising their roles. Filming started in February 2020 but was halted the next month by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wachowski toyed with the possibility of shelving the project and leaving the film unfinished, but the cast insisted that she finish it. Filming resumed in August 2020, concluding three months later. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkintvpodcastgmailcom/support
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How do you make a movie steeped in 80's nostalgia without having it be a major Spielberg-fest? You get Spielberg to direct it! Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline (Based on his book). Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg. How is the world wrong about this movie? From Bryan Connolly: This was and is so hated by so many people. Yes, the constant shoehorning of pop culture and bombardment of frenetic CGI is a brain overload, but this is Spielberg having a lot of fun…and it's been a while since he's relaxed and just had a good time. He's allowed it! The most expensive film collage movie ever made. Did we mention it has Chucky in it!!! Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Follow us on Twitter @worldiswrongpod Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKE5tmbr-I_hLe_W9pUqXag The World Is Wrong theme written, produced and performed by Andras Jones Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing FREE GUY (2021), currently available to buy or rent on Prime Video. With a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn and directing credits to Shawn Levy; we follow Guy (Ryan Reynolds) as an NPC (Non-Player Character) in a game that was originally created by Millie (Jodie Comer) and Keys (Joe Keery) but was then hijacked by Antwan (Taika Watiti). Guy doesn't know he's in a game, much less a NPC but a chance encounter with Molotovgirl leads to Guy starting to question everything he knows or thinks he knows about his life and world. An absolute delight of a film and story and highly recommended all around - go see it STAT! The film has a run time of 1 h 55 m and is rated PG-13. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jokagoge/support
The finale of the X-Men trilogy didn't have director Bryan Singer or his X2 writers. Instead, they had director Brett Ratner and writers Simon Kinberg & Zak Penn. How did they do? Find out my thoughts here... For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark
In this episode Mark talks about the 2021 American science fiction action comedy film "Free Guy" directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as a bank teller, named Guy, who discovers that he is actually a non-player character in a open-world video game and becomes the hero of the story. The film also stars Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Taika Waititi. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markthepoet/message
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Audio glitches again. They're less obvious on speakers. Hopefully we've actually fixed it this time.The director of Wonder Woman 1984 has joined the crusade to stop movies being released on streaming. She thinks they look fake. It's a good cause, but we're not sure the world is ready for this.Junk food lowers your life expectancy. Fruit is good for you. A new study has put numbers to just how good and bad some foods are for you.It's time to step into the Multiverse. Actually, not so fast, it's not a thing yet. But it will be soon, and people are really into it. And hopefully this time it won't involve insane developers killing player's meat bodies, or using it to make society even more monetised.Streaming Movies Are Fake- https://comicbook.com/dc/news/wonder-woman-director-patty-jenkins-says-streaming-service-movie-look-fake/- https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/newsletter/2021-08-31/how-wonder-woman-1984-director-patty-jenkins-really-feels-about-streaming-movies-the-wide-shot Fact : Junk Food Lowers Your Life Expectancy- https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/one-hot-dog-knocks-36-minutes-off-your-life-study-claims/ Screw The Multiverse..There Is The Metaverse- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-08-20-what-is-the-metaverse-and-why-is-it-worth-so-much-money Other topics discussedDune's Theatrical Release Date Has Been Delayed in Australia- https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/09/dune-release-date-delayed-australia/Dune 2 is not a sure thing – but director Denis Villeneuve is optimistic- https://www.gamesradar.com/amp/dune-2-is-not-a-sure-thing-but-director-denis-villeneuve-is-optimistic/ Writers Guild of America, East (a labor union representing film and television writers as well as employees of television and radio news. The Writers Guild of America, East is affiliated with the Writers Guild of America West.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America,_East Writers Guild of America West (a labor union representing film, television, radio, and new media writers. It was formed in 1954 from five organizations representing writers, including the Screen Writers Guild.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America_West New Farm Cinemas (a cinema at 701 Brunswick Street, New Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Farm_Cinemas 2001: A Space Odyssey (a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. )- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(film) Screen Actors Guild (The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) was an American labor union which represented over 100,000 film and television principal and background performers worldwide.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_Actors_GuildIMPACT World+: a globally regionalized life cycle impact assessment method- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11367-019-01583-0 Frankfurter Würstchen (A Frankfurter (German for Frankfurt sausage) is a thin parboiled sausage made of pure pork in a casing of sheep's intestine.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankfurter_W%C3%BCrstchenAn Australian 'wellness guru' says staring directly into the sun is 'one of the best forms of free medicine'- https://www.businessinsider.com/pete-evans-says-staring-into-the-sun-is-a-form-of-medicine-2018-12?r=AU&IR=T Second Life (an online virtual world, developed and owned by the San Francisco-based firm Linden Lab and launched on June 23, 2003.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Life Mastodon (software) (free and open-source software for running self-hosted social networking services. It has microblogging features similar to the Twitter service, which are offered by a large number of independently run Mastodon nodes (known as "instances"), each with its own code of conduct, terms of service, privacy options, and moderation policies.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastodon_(software)How an avatar on Second Life sparked a real-life court case- https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2008/nov/25/second-life-internet Ready Player One (film) (a 2018 American science fiction adventure film based on Ernest Cline's 2011 novel of the same name. Directed by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Cline, it stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_Player_One_(film)Fortnite Is Letting You Relive MLK's 'I Have A Dream' Speech- https://www.npr.org/2021/08/27/1031674883/fortnite-mlk-i-have-a-dream-speech-martin-luther-king Guide to roleplaying a wedding (Although weddings are not recognized by World of Warcraft in any way (one does not get any benefits), couples can still get married simply for roleplaying purposes.)- https://wowwiki-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Guide_to_roleplaying_a_wedding Dwarf Fortress ((officially called Slaves to Armok: God of Blood Chapter II: Dwarf Fortress) is a construction and management simulation and roguelike indie video game created by Bay 12 Games. Freeware and in development since 2002, its first alpha version was released in 2006 and it received attention for being a two-member project surviving solely on donations.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarf_Fortress Sword Art Online (a Japanese light novel series written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by abec. The series takes place in the near future and focuses on protagonist Kazuto "Kirito" Kirigaya and Asuna Yuuki as they play through various virtual reality MMORPG worlds.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_Art_OnlineShout Outs 29th August 2021 – WA researchers make history with first locally-made satellite launched into space - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-29/first-wa-satellite-binar-1-launched-into-space/100415996?fbclid=IwAR0Vtn6QTsYMHFVfZOVoHY4RqMOCA2D7seRFRmAHxXibQPABSbHGjepoJbo A small group of Perth researchers have made Western Australian history, using a device not much bigger than a vegemite sandwich. The Binar-1 satellite was launched into orbit on Sunday afternoon (Perth time) aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US. The craft, which takes its name from the Noongar word for fireball, will now head to the International Space Station, where astronauts will release the satellite into low-Earth orbit. It marks the first time a WA-made satellite has been launched into space. Phil Bland, the director of Curtin University's Space Science Technology Centre, which built the device, says it won't be the last. "You're not succeeding in space unless you're flying stuff, so we are building the technology that is going to allow us to fly all the time," Mr Bland said. The Binar team are hoping to launch at least seven small spacecraft over the next two years, to prove their technology works. If it does, it could make a massive difference to the way Western Australians are able to access space. Binar researcher and PhD student Ben Hartig wrote about how important that would be for Australia. "By developing completely home-grown technology, we can avoid relying on expensive imported components, meaning the Australian space industry can stand on its own two feet while reaching for the heavens," he said.29th August 2021 – Astra Test Flight (Launch Vehicle 0006) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8Tdm797BzM&t=5612s Astra launched its fourth Rocket 3 vehicle, Rocket 3.3 (LV0006). The flight carried an instrumentation payload for the United States Space Force under the Space Test Program, and a separation of payload from the launch vehicle was not planned. Shortly after liftoff, a single engine failure caused the vehicle to drift horizontally several tens of meters sideways off the launch pad before ascending vertically. The vehicle deviated from its licensed trajectory and range safety terminated the flight at approximately T+2:28. The rocket reached a peak altitude of 50 km before crashing into the ocean downrange of the launch site. No injuries or damage to property were reported from this incident.30th August 2021 – Actor Ed Asner passes away at 91 - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-30/ed-asner-dies-aged-91-up-mary-tyler-moore-lou-grant/100417378?fbclid=IwAR2JabVjk-9-u9xa5mmjdKjjiOprn1NIXQOcpFOrNGdIA-orQN0CkGp-bSM Asner, whose diverse credits also included a key voice role in the acclaimed 2009 animated film Up, died at his home surrounded by his family, Asner was known for his liberal politics and his stint as Screen Actors Guild president in the 1980s when he criticised US involvement in Central America during the administration of a previous head of the actors' union, then-president Ronald Reagan. In a career of remarkable longevity, Asner acted into his 90s. Asner was integral to the success of the situation comedy Mary Tyler Moore, which ran on CBS from 1970 to 1977 and boasted one of the best assemblages of actors and writers in US TV history. Later in his career, Asner became a successful voice actor for animated TV shows and films and played Santa Claus in several projects, including the 2003 Will Ferrell comedy Elf. In the sentimental 2009 animated film Up, Asner provided the voice for the main character, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen, who after the death of his beloved wife ties balloons to his house and floats off to fulfil his fantasy of exploring South America, only to find he has a youthful stowaway. The movie won an Oscar for best animated film and a nomination for best picture. Asner remained a busy actor into his 90s with appearances in such series as Dead to Me and Cobra Kai. He died of natural causes at his home in the Tarzana, Los Angeles.1st September 2021 – 15th anniversary of Idiocracy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiocracy The film, written by Beavis & Butthead creator Mike Judge and Tropic Thunder co-writer Etan Cohen, imagines a world 500 years into the future, when civilization has all but collapsed because humanity has become irretrievably stupid. It illustrates how this happened with a voice-of-God narrator and a comparative case study: the high IQ yuppie couple who sensibly wait and wait to have kids until they can't anymore on one side, and the trailer trash meatheads (really no other way to describe them) with the giant brood of neglected children and Maury Povich-esque sex life who keep procreating at an alarming rate on the other. The film was not screened for critics, and the distributor, 20th Century Fox, was accused of abandoning it. Despite its lack of a major theatrical release, which resulted in a mere $495,000 gross at the box office, the film received positive reviews from critics and has become a cult film. During the 2016 presidential primaries, writer Etan Cohen and others expressed opinions that the film's predictions were converging on accuracy, a sentiment repeated by director Judge during the general election. At the time, Judge also compared Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump—who later won and became President of the United States—to the film's wrestler-turned-president, Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. When asked about predicting the future, he remarked, "I'm no prophet, I was off by 490 years."Remembrances31st August 1965 – E.E.Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._E._Smith Edward Elmer Smith, publishing as E. E. Smith, Ph.D. and later as E. E. "Doc" Smith, was an American food engineer (specializing in doughnut and pastry mixes) and science-fiction author, best known for the Lensman and Skylark series. He is sometimes called the father of space opera. Smith's work is strongly identified with the beginnings of US pulp sf as a separate marketing genre, and did much to define its essential territory: galactic space dominated by Galactic Empires, these usually being run by humans, though Aliens appear frequently, not only as Villains; Space Opera plots, featuring Heroes and their Inventions, are the norm; Wars rage across the parsecs. But although Smith's his protagonists fit comfortably into this universe, it is the case that his greatest protagonists, the Lensmen, are also soldiers: willing employees in a higher cause. His earlier heroes may be freelance, and seem in retrospect singularly detached from the universes they dazzle, but his later heroes – like Kim Kinnison himself – advance through promotion, and rule their universes as dictators in all but name, for the cause of Good. When in 1915 Smith began to write the first novel of his Skylark series with Mrs Lee Hawkins Garby, a neighbour seconded to help with feminine matters such as dialogue, no prior models existed in popular fiction to source the combined exuberance and scale that The Skylark of Space (written 1915-1920; August-October 1928 Amazing; 1946; rev with cuts 1958) demonstrated when it finally began to appear in Amazing Stories, two years after the start of that magazine, in the same issue as Philip Nowlan's "Armageddon – 2419 A.D." (August 1928 Amazing), the story which introduced Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. It was not until he began to unveil the architectural structure of his second and definitive Series that Smith was able to demonstrate the thoroughness of his thinking about Space Opera. And it is with the Lensman series – or The History of Civilization, the over-title for the 1953-1955 limited-edition boxed reprint of the original books – that his name is most strongly and justly associated. The Lensman series inspired one of the earliest of sf WarGames, Lensman (1969). Two Japanese Anime adaptations, the film Lensman and the Television series Galactic Patrol Lensman (1984-1985), unfortunately poisoned Hollywood interest in Western versions of the saga. Smith was widely read by scientists and engineers from the 1930s into the 1970s. He was posthumously inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2004. He died at the age of 75 in Seaside, Oregon. Famous Birthdays 31st August 1821 – Hermann von Helmholtz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_von_Helmholtz A German physicist and physician who made significant contributions in several scientific fields. The largest German association of research institutions, the Helmholtz Association, is named after him. In physiology and psychology, he is known for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space, color vision research, and on the sensation of tone, perception of sound, and empiricism in the physiology of perception. In physics, he is known for his theories on the conservation of energy, work in electrodynamics, chemical thermodynamics, and on a mechanical foundation of thermodynamics. As a philosopher, he is known for his philosophy of science, ideas on the relation between the laws of perception and the laws of nature, the science of aesthetics, and ideas on the civilizing power of science. His first important scientific achievement, an 1847 treatise on the conservation of energy, was written in the context of his medical studies and philosophical background. His work on energy conservation came about while studying muscle metabolism. He tried to demonstrate that no energy is lost in muscle movement, motivated by the implication that there were no vital forces necessary to move a muscle. This was a rejection of the speculative tradition of Naturphilosophie which was at that time a dominant philosophical paradigm in German physiology. In fluid dynamics, Helmholtz made several contributions, including Helmholtz's theorems for vortex dynamics in inviscid fluids. Helmholtz was a pioneer in the scientific study of human vision and audition. Inspired by psychophysics, he was interested in the relationships between measurable physical stimuli and their correspondent human perceptions. For example, the amplitude of a sound wave can be varied, causing the sound to appear louder or softer, but a linear step in sound pressure amplitude does not result in a linear step in perceived loudness. The physical sound needs to be increased exponentially in order for equal steps to seem linear, a fact that is used in current electronic devices to control volume. Helmholtz paved the way in experimental studies on the relationship between the physical energy (physics) and its appreciation (psychology), with the goal in mind to develop "psychophysical laws." Helmholtz studied the phenomena of electrical oscillations from 1869 to 1871, and in a lecture delivered to the Naturhistorisch-medizinischen Vereins zu Heidelberg (Natural History and Medical Association of Heidelberg) on 30 April 1869, titled On Electrical Oscillations he indicated that the perceptible damped electrical oscillations in a coil joined up with a Leyden jar were about 1/50th of a second in duration. He became interested in electromagnetism, and the Helmholtz equation is named for him. Although he did not make major contributions to this field, his student Heinrich Rudolf Hertz became famous as the first to demonstrate electromagnetic radiation. He was born in Potsdam, Province of Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia, German Confederation.Events of Interest31st August 1422 – King Henry V of England dies of dysentery while in France. His son, Henry VI becomes King of England at the age of nine months. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI_of_England#Child_king He succeeded to the throne as King of England at the age of nine months on 1 September 1422, the day after his father's death; he remains the youngest person ever to succeed to the English throne. On 21 October 1422, in accordance with the Treaty of Troyes of 1420, he became titular King of France upon his grandfather Charles VI's death. His mother, the 20-year-old Catherine of Valois, was viewed with considerable suspicion by English nobles as Charles VI's daughter. She was prevented from playing a full role in her son's upbringing. In reaction to the coronation of Charles VII of France in Reims Cathedral on 17 July 1429, Henry was soon crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey on 6 November 1429, aged 7, followed by his own coronation as King of France at Notre Dame de Paris on 16 December 1431, aged 10. He was the only English king to be crowned king in both England and France. It was shortly after his crowning ceremony at Merton Priory on All Saints' Day, 1 November 1437, shortly before his 16th birthday, that he obtained some measure of independent authority. This was confirmed on 13 November 1437, but his growing willingness to involve himself in administration had already become apparent in 1434, when the place named on writs temporarily changed from Westminster (where the Privy Council met) to Cirencester (where the King resided). He finally assumed full royal powers when he came of age at the end of the year 1437, when he turned sixteen years old. Henry's assumption of full royal powers occurred during the Great Bullion Famine and the beginning of the Great Slump in England. 31st August 1956 – The Forbidden Planet landed in Ireland - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049223/ On this day in 1956 (in Ireland), Forbidden Planet arrived in Earth's theaters. Here's the plot summary: "When Adams and his crew are sent to investigate the silence from a planet inhabited by scientists, he finds all but two have died. Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira have somehow survived a hideous monster which roams the planet. Unknown to Adams, Morbius has made a discovery, and has no intention of sharing it (or his daughter!) with anyone."First mainstream film to have the music performed entirely by electronic instruments.The famous poster for the film shows a menacing robot carrying a struggling pretty girl - a staple of "monster movie" posters from the 1950's. In fact, no such scene occurs in the film itself and the robot portrayed in the poster is of course actually the very likeable Robby the Robot.Robert Kinoshita, who is credited with building Robby the Robot, was also Art Director for the TV series Lost in Space (1965). Many of the "Lost in Space" robot's features are similar to Robby's: glass "head" with animated elements; rotating antenna "ears" (although the "Lost" robot's ears rarely moved after the pilot episode); flashing light "mouth"; chest panel with more animated elements. For that matter, much of the layout of "Forbidden Planet"'s spaceship is mirrored by "Lost"'s Jupiter 2: saucer shape; integral landing gear/entry stairs; lower external dome with animated lights; central, plexi-domed navigation station; vertical hibernacula arranged along perimeter. In addition, Robby and the "Lost" robot had a couple of "family reunions" in two "Lost in Space" episodes: Lost in Space: War of the Robots (1966) and Lost in Space: Condemned of Space (1967).Robby the Robot was originally operated by stuntman/actor Frankie Darro. He was fired during filming after almost falling over while in the expensive prop, following a five-martini lunch.With the death of James Drury (Crewman Strong) on April 6, 2020, Earl Holliman (Cookie) is the last surviving member of the cast.According to Anne Francis, Walter Pidgeon loved to disrupt takes by reciting dirty limericks in the middle of his dialogue.IntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us on Facebook- Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/- Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/440485136816406/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Email - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comSupport via Podhero- https://podhero.com/podcast/449127/nerds-amalgamated See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
En esta emisión hablando de la última película del gran Steven Spielberg, "Ready Player One", del año 2018. Basada en la novela homónima de Ernest Cline, quién escribió el guion de la película junto a Zak Penn. La historia trata sobre Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) buscando las 3 llaves que le permitan encontrar el “huevo de pascuas” dentro de OASIS. Además también nombramos a varias de las tantas referencias que hay dentro de la película.
We finish up our trip to California, staring by talking about the wonders of a Brazilian steakhouse. We review Free Guy (20210) directed by Shawn Levy, written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer and Taika Waititi. We visit the Bowers Museum for some amazing gold and jade. We ate at Polly's Pies which is apparently a local chain, somehow. We visited the Getty Museum and Graham explains how Louis XIV actually did stunt on these hoes. We both get excited for GenCon. Felisha forces Graham to play Graham IDK. Email us at damnyouretallpod@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/damnyouretall/message
Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and a story by Lieberman. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as a bank teller who discovers that he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game and becomes the hero of the story, trying to save his friends from deletion by the game's creator. Taika Waititi, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, and Utkarsh Ambudkar also star in the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Chris and Taylor review the new sci-fi action comedy "Free Guy," written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn with direction by Shawn Levy. A bank teller discovers he is a non-playable character in an online open-world video game and becomes the hero of the story. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Judie Comer, Lil Rey Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi.
Very excited to have on Zak Penn this week, who, in addition to being one of the writers of Free Guy, is also a credited writer on a series of HBO classics from my younger days: Last Action Hero, PCU, and Behind Enemy Lines, among others. On this episode we talked a lot about Free Guy and the state of Hollywood's internal struggle between IP-branded ventures and original films, but we also dove into some of his other work: What happened with the writing of Last Action Hero, the first script Penn sold; the gratifying legacy of PCU as a cult classic and the oddity of its unavailability now; and why X-Men: The Last Stand gets a bad rap. It's a super-sized episode because we had a ton of ground to cover; if you enjoy what you hear, please share it with a friend! If this episode does well maybe we can convince the studio swells to put out that 4K Blu-ray collector's set of PCU we've all been clamoring for.
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This is my review of Free Guy, a 2021 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and a story by Lieberman. The film stars Ryan Reynolds (who also co-produced) as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of the story and save his friends from deletion by the game's creator (Taika Waititi). Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Joe Keery also star.. Listen to my thoughts and afterward, please share your opinions or questions. RESOURCES/LINKS: -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/ -Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek -Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/ -Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek -Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek -Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek -Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com -Idyll Film: http://philsvitek.com/idyll -Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan -In Search of Sunrise Film: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise
Alexis Hejna and Mark Radulich present their Free Guy 2021 Movie Review! Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and a story by Lieberman. The film stars Ryan Reynolds (who also co-produced) as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of the story and save his friends from deletion by the game's creator (Taika Waititi). Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Joe Keery also star. Grammarly Ad: 57:00 Amazon Music Ad: 34:00 For a 30 Day Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited head to http://getamazonmusic.com/w2mnetwork. Amazon Music is free. Amazon Music Unlimited is not. And for the Grammarly special offer, go to http://getgrammarly.com/w2mnetwork. To check us out on the player of your choice click here https://linktr.ee/markkind76
Today we're going to talk about how even if your story has the same basic premise as another story, it can still be just as epic as the aforementioned story. Today we're going to compare "Summer Frost" by Blake Crouch to the film Free Guy written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn. Let's do this! Support this podcast
Alexis Hejna and Mark Radulich present their Free Guy 2021 Movie Review! Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and a story by Lieberman. The film stars Ryan Reynolds (who also co-produced) as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of the story and save his friends from deletion by the game's creator (Taika Waititi). Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Joe Keery also star. Grammarly Ad: 57:00 Amazon Music Ad: 34:00 For a 30 Day Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited head to http://getamazonmusic.com/w2mnetwork. Amazon Music is free. Amazon Music Unlimited is not. And for the Grammarly special offer, go to http://getgrammarly.com/w2mnetwork. To check us out on the player of your choice click here https://linktr.ee/markkind76
Free Guy is a 2021 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn, and a story by Lieberman. The film stars Ryan Reynolds (who also produced) as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a non-player character in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of the story and save his friends from deletion by the game's creator (Taika Waititi). Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Joe Keery also star. Following a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Free Guy was theatrically released in the United States on August 13, 2021, in RealD 3D, IMAX and Dolby Cinema by 20th Century Studios. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the film's clever concept and visual effects and compared it favorably as a combination of Ready Player One, The Truman Show, The Matrix, The Lego Movie, and Grand Theft Auto. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcorn-junkies/message
Movies First with Alex FirstEpisode 930Answering the big question...should I see this movie? Free Guy (Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi)A bank teller discovers that he's actually an NPC inside a brutal, open world video game.DirectorShawn LevyWritersMatt Lieberman(screenplay by) - Zak Penn(screenplay by)StarsRyan Reynolds - Jodie Comer - Taika Waititi – IMDbTrailer: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3038887961?playlistId=tt6264654&ref_=tt_ov_vi Movies First RSS feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/2648009/episodes/feed Stream podcast episodes on demand from https://www.bitesz.com/show/movies-first-reviews/ (mobile friendly). For more from Alex visit our new website: https://moviesfirstpodcast.com Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Spreaker, etc.For more, follow Movies First on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube : Facebook - @moviesfirst Twitter - @MoviesFirst YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatJQHaVabIvzCLqO16XvSQ If you're enjoying Movies First, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you. #movies #cinema #entertainment #podcast #reviews #moviesfirst #freeguy #ryanreynolds #jodiecomer #taikawaitiki
Andy Farnsworth joinsKSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of August 13, 2021. After ages of delays, “Free Guy” is the fun and funny movie we need right now. Ryan Reynolds carries the movie with his wide-eyed innocence, likeability, and humor. The story by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn is very engaging with plenty of fun visual easter eggs and pop culture references scattered throughout. Now if you're feeling the itch for more Marvel content, Disney Plus's there again to help you scratch it with the first episode of the “What if…?” animated series. And lastly, Star Trek fans finally get some new content! Season two of the animated series "Star Trek: Lower Decks" premiered this week on Paramount plus streaming. Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things geek, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies, TV shows, and more. Formerly known as SLC Fanboys, the show is hosted byAndy Farnsworth andKellieAnn Halvorsen, who are joined by guest-experts. Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan-culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME. Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App.Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, Instagram @FanEffectShow, and Twitter @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored byMegaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Guy 115 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written by Matt Lieberman and Zak Penn Directed by Shawn Levy Synopsis: In Free Guy, a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are […]
In Steven Spielbergs Science-Fiction-Abenteuer READY PLAYER ONE verbringt die Menschheit den Großteil ihrer Zeit in einer Virtual-Reality-Umgebung namens Oasis – wo sie in der Popkultur vergangener Tage baden und in ihre Lieblingsfilme, -bücher, -spiele etc. eintauchen können. In unserer Folge reden wir über Ernest Clines Roman, auf dem die Geschichte basiert, die Entwicklung des Films, […] The post Lichtspielplatz #46 – READY PLAYER ONE: Das Spiel mit der Popkultur (Gast: Drehbuchautor Zak Penn) appeared first on Wilsons Dachboden.
Today’s guest is Zak Penn, best known as a screenwriter on several big-budget superhero movies like X-MEN 2, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE AVENGERS. Zak also wrote the 1993 comedy LAST ACTION HERO starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and he directed a wonderful mockumentary called INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, in which he, together… The post Talking Pictures #13: Zak Penn, Screenwriter of READY PLAYER ONE appeared first on Talking Pictures.
En este episodio de Back to the Movies!, Gabriel, Rafa y El Watcher terminan el mes de abril, mes en el que hablaron sobre películas relacionadas a videojuegos conversando sobre la película "Ready Player One" (2018), película protagonizada por Olivia Cooke, Tye Sheridan, Ben Mendelson, Simon Pegg y Mark Rylance, escrita por Zak Penn y Ernest Cline y dirigida por Steven Spielberg. Apoya nuestro contenido uniéndote a nuestros Patreon, visita www.patreon.com/culturasecuencial y dándonos follow/subscribe en nuestro canal de Twitch, www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturasecuencial/support
This week the boys cover one of Zach's favorite films of all time, Ready Player One, he's also a fan of the book... which he lets us know ALOT. But besides him nerding out the boys have fun with this one! Ready Player One is a 2018 American science fiction action-adventure film based on Ernest Cline's 2011 novel of the same name. Directed by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Cline. Set in 2045, much of humanity uses the virtual world OASIS to escape the real world. Orphaned teenager Wade Watts finds clues to a hidden game that promises OASIS' ownership to the winner, and he and four allies try to complete it before a corporation run by businessman Nolan Sorrento can do so. Follow us! Instagram: @BoxOfficeLosers Twitter: @BoxLosers Youtube: Box Office Losers Hunter; Instagram & Twitter: @ScruffyMooseMan Comic Book Podcast - Android's Amazing Podcast: @androidsamazingpodcast Playstation Podcast - Pound That Button: @poundthatbutton Star Wars Podcast - Farthest Galaxy: @farthestgalaxy Zach; Instagram & Twitter: @DarkShadowZake Sports Show Youtube - The Sports Hit List: @TheSportsHitList
We breakdown the book Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Ready Player One is a 2011 science fiction novel and the debut novel of American author Ernest Cline. The story, set in a dystopia in 2045, follows protagonist Wade Watts on his search for an Easter egg in a worldwide virtual reality game, the discovery of which would lead him to inherit the game creator's fortune. Cline sold the rights to publish the novel in June 2010, in a bidding war to the Crown Publishing Group (a division of Random House). The book was published on August 16, 2011. An audiobook was released the same day; it was narrated by Wil Wheaton, who was mentioned briefly in one of the chapters. In 2012, the book received an Alex Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association division of the American Library Association and won the 2011 Prometheus Award. A film adaptation, screen written by Cline and Zak Penn and directed by Steven Spielberg, was released on March 29, 2018. A sequel, Ready Player Two, was released on November 24, 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Avengers Assemble! Marvel's The Avengers was the event film that no one believed could happen, but does it hold up? Ashley, Ciaran and Dylan give their thoughts on the film, discuss who was served best in the film and ponder whatever happened to Agent Phil Coulson.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoMarvel's The Avengers (2012)Directed by: Joss WhedonScreenplay by: Joss WhedonStory by: Zak Penn, Joss WhedonBased on The Avengers by: Stan Lee, Jack KirbyStarring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgård, Samuel L. JacksonComics Recommendation:Avengers - Earth's Mightiest Heroes Vol. 1Issues: Avengers - Earth's Mightiest Heroes Vol. 1 #1-8Writers: Joe CaseyPencillers: Scott KolinsAll-New Marvel Cast Credits:Original music: Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Additional sounds and edit by Dylan BlightArt by: Dylan Blight (images from Marvel films)All Episodes:https://explosionnetwork.com/allnew-marvel-castSupport Us:http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
An Interview with Johan Versteegh – Life and Digital Wellness Coach and the co-founder of Social Media Breakup, who knows firsthand about the downsides of screen addiction and how to recover using his "6 Step Formula Series". A few years ago, Johan Versteegh suffered from cell phone and social media addiction. When he realized and accepted the adverse effects on his life, he knew he had to find a way to unhook himself from screens. He knew that he couldn't totally abstain from technology; after all, he worked in the IT industry! Accepting that there was a way to take charge of his screen time rather than feel driven by it, he began to explore ways to first disengage from mindless interaction with his devices and then reengage with them mindfully. As Johan began to heal himself, he realized others were struggling with the same addiction. After gaining clarity about his life purpose, he became a Life and Digital Wellness Coach and eventually created Social Media Breakup. His mission is helping individuals and families recover from phone and social media addiction enabling them to become better versions of themselves. Show Notes: Social Media Breakup The Uncomfortable Zone Screen addiction Digital Wellness "I don't want to die stupid." "Disconnect so you can reconnect." Google Dementia Digital Citizenship - online etiquette Digital Detox "Outsourcing your happiness." "Improve the story you tell yourself about yourself." "Transform your device into an ally instead of an enemy." Social Media: Website: https://www.socialmediabreakup.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/phonebreakupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/techbreakup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmNvzsYPKkSegM8C-cVy4w/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialmediabreakup Books & Movie: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza Ready Player One - a 2018 science fiction action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline based on Cline's novel of the same name. Special Offer: Access Johan's Udemy Course "Break Free From iPhone, Screen, Social Media, Tech Addiction" for FREE by sending an email to Johan@socialmedia.com .
An Interview with Johan Versteegh – Life and Digital Wellness Coach and the co-founder of Social Media Breakup, who knows firsthand about the downsides of screen addiction and how to recover using his "6 Step Formula Series". A few years ago, Johan Versteegh suffered from cell phone and social media addiction. When he realized and accepted the adverse effects on his life, he knew he had to find a way to unhook himself from screens. He knew that he couldn't totally abstain from technology; after all, he worked in the IT industry! Accepting that there was a way to take charge of his screen time rather than feel driven by it, he began to explore ways to first disengage from mindless interaction with his devices and then reengage with them mindfully. As Johan began to heal himself, he realized others were struggling with the same addiction. After gaining clarity about his life purpose, he became a Life and Digital Wellness Coach and eventually created Social Media Breakup. His mission is helping individuals and families recover from phone and social media addiction enabling them to become better versions of themselves. Show Notes: Social Media Breakup The Uncomfortable Zone Screen addiction Digital Wellness "I don't want to die stupid." "Disconnect so you can reconnect." Google Dementia Digital Citizenship - online etiquette Digital Detox "Outsourcing your happiness." "Improve the story you tell yourself about yourself." "Transform your device into an ally instead of an enemy." Social Media: Website: https://www.socialmediabreakup.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/phonebreakupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/techbreakup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmNvzsYPKkSegM8C-cVy4w/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialmediabreakup Books & Movie: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza Ready Player One - a 2018 science fiction action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline based on Cline's novel of the same name. Special Offer: Access Johan's Udemy Course "Break Free From iPhone, Screen, Social Media, Tech Addiction" for FREE by sending an email to Johan@socialmedia.com .
In the latest episode we look back at what happened to director John McTiernan's meta-satirical "family" 1993 action flick LAST ACTION HERO, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charles Dance and Austin O'Brien. Written by Zak Penn and Adam Leff with a script by Shane Black and David Arnott, the film was set up to be a summer tentpole extravaganza, but ended up faultering and failing to connect with a mass audience, who weren't really onboard with the confusing thematic elements and meta quality. However, as time has gone on the film has garnered a cult status, with viewers finally "getting" the intent of the film and enjoying it for what it is (or rather, what it wants to be). With so much on the line and so much at stake for what should've been a slam dunk at the box office, we have to ask the question; WTF Happened To This Movie?
Otra recomendación para evadiros estos días y que tenéis disponible en las principales plataformas de streaming: "Ready Player One" de Steven Spielberg con guión de Ernest Cline y Zak Penn y protagonizada por Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg... Con la participación de: Francisco G. Rodriguez - @elNarmer Cristian Martínez - @crmahe Ramón Orts - @ramon_orts Luis González - @LuisGR83 Nos puedes escuchar en iVoox https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-cine-mas-cine_sq_f1770779_1.html Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ApuRUPSB8eavyQ7CBuXQN Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaXZvb3guY29tL3BvZGNhc3QtY2luZS1tYXMtY2luZV9mZ19mMTc3MDc3OV9maWx0cm9fMS54bWw y Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/cine-más-cine/id1481721006 y nos puedes seguir en Twitter @mascine_podcast y en nuestra web diletantes.es
Otra recomendación para evadiros estos días y que tenéis disponible en las principales plataformas de streaming: "Ready Player One" de Steven Spielberg con guión de Ernest Cline y Zak Penn y protagonizada por Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg... Con la participación de: Francisco G. Rodriguez - @elNarmer Cristian Martínez - @crmahe Ramón Orts - @ramon_orts Luis González - @LuisGR83 Nos puedes escuchar en iVoox https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-cine-mas-cine_sq_f1770779_1.html Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ApuRUPSB8eavyQ7CBuXQN Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaXZvb3guY29tL3BvZGNhc3QtY2luZS1tYXMtY2luZV9mZ19mMTc3MDc3OV9maWx0cm9fMS54bWw y Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/cine-más-cine/id1481721006 y nos puedes seguir en Twitter @mascine_podcast y en nuestra web diletantes.es
This week the Nerds welcome Dev-i-boy to the group. Dev-i-boy is also known as Brad, a Brisbane game developer, who we interviewed around a year ago. Check that one out too, it's a good one and it'll be in the show notes below.Professor and Dev-i-boy are gushing over Half Life: Alyx, despite a massive lack of Valve Index availability in Australia. Why, Valve, why?. HL:Alyx also doubles as an online lecture platform, a Cover your Cough training simulator and apparently, a generally good game.DJ wants to see the Dragons Lair movie. Ryan Reynolds has been cast in a live action remake of a classic animated Laserdisc game from 1983. Don Bluth is on board, so it should be something interesting to watch.Once again, the Nerds take on the topic of dinosaur chickens. Professor rants about the software design skills of Dennis Nedry and Dev-i-boy thinks there's no point in bringing back dinosaur chickens. But imagine the drumsticks on those chooks.As usual, we cover the games of the week and remember some famous figures who passed away this week.Half Life & Valve news- https://uploadvr.com/new-valve-vr-games/- https://store.steampowered.com/app/1271440/Next_Gen_HP_VR_Headset/- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKsSsEmfjoE&feature=emb_titleDragon’s Lair Movie remake-https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ryan-reynolds-talks-tackle-live-action-film-80s-game-dragons-lair-1279270Recreating living dinosaurs now a reality-https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/247402?fbclid=IwAR2oerRwD5V1i3wiT_uBZglAOB5pbAazIK5GYFTxWFwlYbV4KrClpkFsRzkGames PlayedProfessor– Half-Life 2: Update - https://store.steampowered.com/app/290930/HalfLife_2_Update/Rating – 4/5DJ– Call of Duty : Warzone - https://www.callofduty.com/warzoneRating – 4/5Dev-i-Boy- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_The_Wind_WakerRating – 4/5- Colin McRae Rally 2005 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_McRae_Rally_2005Rating – 5/5Other topics discussedA Nerds Special - An Interview with An Aspie Life developer : Bradley Hennessey - https://thatsnotcanon.com/topshelfnerdspodcast/episode87Valve to pay AU$3 million fine for misleading Australian gamers- https://www.cnet.com/news/valve-to-pay-3-million-fine-for-misleading-australian-gamers/F-Stop or 'Directed Design Experiments'- https://vcc.wiki/wiki/F-StopMath Teacher’s class in Virtual Reality- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3g9jrqjOZsOculus Headset- https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_USOculus Rift Store- https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/?locale=en_USSullivan Bluth Studios (Irish-American animation studio established in 1979 by animator Don Bluth.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sullivan_Bluth_StudiosDetective Pikachu (2019 urban fantasymystery film directed by Rob Letterman.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detective_Pikachu_(film)Free Guy (upcoming 2020 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Shawn Levy, a story by Matt Lieberman, and a screenplay by Lieberman and Zak Penn.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_GuyCastlevania (an action-adventure gothic horrorvideo game series about vampire hunters created and developed by Konami.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CastlevaniaBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018 interactive film in the science fiction anthology series Black Mirror.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror:_BandersnatchGreen Lantern (2011 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lantern_(film)R.I.P.D. (R.I.P.D.: Rest in Peace Department, or simply R.I.P.D., is a 2013 American science fiction action comedy film starring Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.I.P.D.Clive Palmer's dinosaur Jeff destroyed by fire at Palmer Coolum Resort- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-03/fire-guts-jeff-the-dinosaur-at-clive-palmer-resort/6276188Dennis Nedry (a computer programmer at Jurassic Park and the secondary antagonist of the orginal Jurassic Park Film.)- https://jurassicpark.fandom.com/wiki/Dennis_NedryFakeFactory Cinematic Mod for Half-Life 2- https://www.moddb.com/mods/fakefactory-cinematic-modNo Man’s Land (2001 Bosnian war film that is set in the midst of the Bosnian War.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Man%27s_Land_(2001_film)Black Beauty (1994 American film adaptation of Anna Sewell's novel by the same name directed by Caroline Thompson in her directorial debut.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Beauty_(1994_film)The Matrix 4 (upcoming American science fiction action film and the fourth installment in The Matrix franchise. The film is co-written and directed by Lana Wachowski, one of the two Wachowskis who directed the previous three films.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix_4That’s Not COVID (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/thatsnotcovidpodcastShout Outs29 March 2020 - Alan Merrill, ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Songwriter dies at 69 - https://deadline.com/2020/03/alan-merrill-dead-coronavirus-i-love-rock-n-roll-songwriter-joan-jett-and-the-blackhearts-obituary-1202895407/Merrill was a member of the band The Arrows along with drummer Paul Varley and guitarist Jake Hooker. While in the band, he wrote the song “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” which the band released in 1975. The song would later become a chart topper for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in 1982. In an interview with Songfacts, Merrill said he wrote the song as "a knee-jerk response to the Rolling Stones' 'It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)'." This version was first released as a B-side, but was soon re-recorded and flipped to A-side status on a subsequent pressing of the record. Arrows performed the song in 1975 on the Muriel Young-produced show 45, after which Young offered Arrows a weekly UK television series, Arrows, which was broadcast on ITV starting in March 1976. Joan Jett saw the Arrows perform "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" on their weekly UK television series Arrows while she was touring England with the Runaways in 1976. She first recorded the song in 1979 with two of the Sex Pistols,Steve Jones and Paul Cook. He died from complications arising from COVID-19 at the age of 69 in Manhattan, New York City.29 March 2020 - Krzysztof Penderecki dies at 86 - https://deadline.com/2020/03/krzysztof-penderecki-dies-composers-work-used-in-the-exorcist-and-the-shining-was-86-1202895207/Krzysztof Penderecki, a Polish composer and conductor whose modernist works were on soundtracks for The Exorcist and The Shining. Penderecki was an avant-garde composer and prolific in his output. His resume includes eight symphonies, four operas, a requiem, and several concertos. Film directors often used Penderecki music to capture their moods. His music was used in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island, Peter Weir’s Fearless, David Lynch’s Wild at Heart and Inland Empire in addition to The Exorcist and The Shining. Pop music also revered Penderecki. Artists ranging from Kele Okereke of Bloc Party and Robbie Robertson of the Band to Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead were fans. He died from a long illness at the age of 86 in Kraków.31 March 2020 – MDK2 turns 20 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDK2MDK2 is a 2000 third-person shooter, action-adventure video game developed by BioWare and published by Interplay Entertainment for the Dreamcast,Windows and PlayStation 2. It is a sequel to the 1997 game MDK. First released for the Dreamcast in March 2000, it was later released for Windows in May, with newly selectable difficulty levels and the ability to manually save. The game begins moments after the end of the original MDK. MDK2 received generally positive reviews across all systems, with critics praising the graphics, variety of gameplay styles, level design, boss fights, the game's sense of humor, and its fidelity to the original MDK. The most commonly criticized aspects of the game were the difficulty level, which was felt to be too high, and the platforming sections, which many critics found frustrating and too exacting.Remembrances30 March 1962 - Philip Showalter Hench - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Showalter_HenchAmerican physician. Hench, along with his Mayo Clinic co-worker Edward Calvin Kendall and Swiss chemist Tadeus Reichstein was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1950 for the discovery of the hormone cortisone, and its application for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The Nobel Committee bestowed the award for the trio's "discoveries relating to the hormones of the adrenal cortex, their structure and biological effects." His speech at the banquet during the award ceremony acknowledged the connections between the study of medicine and chemistry, saying of his co-winners "Perhaps the ratio of one physician to two chemists is symbolic, since medicine is so firmly linked to chemistry by a double bond." In addition to the Nobel Prize, Hench received many other awards and honors throughout his career. He also had a lifelong interest in the history and discovery of yellow fever. He died from pneumonia at the age of 69 in Ocho Rios.30 March 2004 – Michael King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_KingNew Zealand popular historian, author, and biographer. He wrote or edited over 30 books on New Zealand topics, including the best-sellingPenguin History of New Zealand, which was the most popular New Zealand book of 2004. King was well known for his knowledge of Māori culture and history. New Zealand Listener, one of New Zealand's most popular weekly magazines, dubbed King "the people's historian" for his efforts to write about and for the local populace. He died from a traffic collision at the age of 58 in near Maramarua,Waikato.30 March 2008 - Dith Pran - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dith_PranCambodian photojournalist, he was a refugee and survivor of the Cambodian genocide and the subject of the film The Killing Fields. In 1975, Dith and The New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg stayed behind in Cambodia to cover the fall of the capital Phnom Penh to the Communist Khmer Rouge. Schanberg and other foreign reporters were allowed to leave the country, but Pran was not. Due to persecution of intellectuals during the genocide, he hid the fact that he was educated or that he knew Americans, and he pretended that he had been a taxi driver. When Cambodians were forced to work in labour camps, Dith had to endure four years of starvation and torture before Vietnam overthrew the Khmer Rouge in December 1978. He coined the phrase "killing fields" to refer to the clusters of corpses and skeletal remains of victims he encountered during his 40-mile (60 km) escape. He gained worldwide recognition after the 1984 release of the film The Killing Fields about his experiences under the Khmer Rouge. He was portrayed in the film by first-time actor Haing S. Ngor (1940–1996), who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. He died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 65 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.Famous Birthdays30 March 1820 – Anna Sewell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_SewellEnglish novelist. She is well known as the author of the 1877 novel Black Beauty, which is now considered one of the top ten bestselling novels for children ever written, although it was intended at the time for an adult audience. During this time her health was declining; she was often so weak that she was confined to her bed. Writing was a challenge. She dictated the text to her mother and from 1876 began to write on slips of paper which her mother then transcribed. The book is the first English novel to be written from the perspective of a non-human animal, in this case a horse. Although it is now considered a children's classic, Sewell originally wrote it for those who worked with horses. She said, "a special aim was to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses". In many respects the book can be read as a guide to horse husbandry, stable management and humane training practices for colts. It is considered to have had an effect on reducing cruelty to horses; for example, the use of bearing reins, which are particularly painful for a horse, was one of the practices highlighted in the novel, and in the years after the book's release the reins became less popular and fell out of favour. She was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.30 March 1853 – Vincent Van Gogh - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_GoghVincent Willem van Gogh, Dutch post-impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of which date from the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lifes,portraits and self-portraits, and are characterised by bold colours and dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. His reputation began to grow in the early 20th century as elements of his painting style came to be incorporated by the Fauves and German Expressionists. He attained widespread critical, commercial and popular success over the ensuing decades, and is remembered as an important but tragic painter, whose troubled personality typifies the romantic ideal of the tortured artist. Today, Van Gogh's works are among the world's most expensive paintings to have ever sold, and his legacy is honoured by a museum in his name, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, which holds the world's largest collection of his paintings and drawings. On 30th March 2020, his painting titled The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring, was stolen from the Singer Laren museum in Laren, North Holland. It was stolen in an overnight smash-and-grab raid on a museum that was closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. He was born in Zundert.30 March 1930 - John Astin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_AstinAmerican actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series, as well as a television director and voice artist. He is best known for starring as Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, reprising the role in the television film Halloween with the New Addams Family and the animated series The Addams Family. Notable film projects include West Side Story, Freaky Friday, National Lampoon's European Vacation and Teen Wolf Too. His second wife was actress Patty Duke and he is the adoptive father of Duke's son, actor Sean Astin. Astin is director of the Theater Arts and Studies Department and Homewood Professor of the Arts at Johns Hopkins University, his alma mater, which offers an undergraduate minor program. He was born in Baltimore,Maryland.Events of Interest29 March 1979 – Another Brick in the Wall, Part II hits number one - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number-one_singles_of_1980"Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" was released as a single, Pink Floyd's first in the UK since "Point Me at the Sky". It was Pink Floyd's only number-one hit in the United Kingdom, the United States, West Germany and several other countries. The single sold over 4 million copies worldwide. "Part 2" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Rock Duo or Group. The lyrics attracted controversy. The Inner London Education Authority described the song as "scandalous", and according to Renshaw, prime minister Margaret Thatcher "hated it". Renshaw said: "There was a political knee-jerk reaction to a song that had nothing to do with the education system. It was [Waters'] reflections on his life and how his schooling was part of that." The single, as well as the album The Wall, were banned in South Africa in 1980 after it was adopted by supporters of a nationwide school boycott protesting racial inequities in education under apartheid.30 March 1814 - Napoleon's forces defeated in Paris- https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/allies-capture-paris- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Paris_(1814)European forces allied against Napoleonic France march triumphantly into Paris, formally ending a decade of French domination on the Continent. After a day of fighting in the suburbs of Paris, the French surrendered on March 31, ending the War of the Sixth Coalition and forcing Emperor Napoleon to abdicate and go into exile.31 March 1999 - "The Matrix" released in theaters - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-matrix-releasedOn March 31, 1999, the writing and directing sibling team of Lana and Lilly Wachowski release their second film, the mind-blowing science-fiction blockbuster The Matrix. Filmed for $70 million, The Matrix was a stylish, innovative and visually spectacular take on a familiar premise–that humans are unknowing inhabitants of a world controlled by machines–central to films such as Alien and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The Matrix starred Keanu Reeves as a computer hacker who learns that human-like computers have created a fake world, the Matrix, to enslave the remaining humans while keeping them in the dark about their dire fate. Packed with slow-motion camera tricks and references from a myriad of sources–including comic books, the Bible, Lewis Carroll, Eastern philosophy and film noir—The Matrix also stunned viewers with its Hong Kong-style fight scenes, choreographed by the martial-arts master Yuen Wo Ping and performed with the help of invisible wires allowing the characters to fly through the air. Greeted with enthusiasm by computer-gaming fanatics and mainstream audiences alike, The Matrix earned a staggering $470 million worldwide and won four Academy Awards, for Best Editing, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects and Best Sound.Follow us onFacebook- Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/- Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/440485136816406/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/General EnquiriesEmail - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comRate & Review us on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/nerds-amalgamated-623195
032 - This is a juicy one. This might be the most polarising movie we have covered to-date. To some, this is another Arnie classic from their childhood, to others, this film is a crime against cinema. In hindsight, the meta idea at the heart of this movie is seemingly ahead of its time, but does the execution deliver on this pretty-clever premise? Join us for a discussion that's really a tale two films - the one that got written, and the one that got made - as it turns out, they don't have a lot in common.
BGBS Episode 008: Writing Hollywood Blockbuster Movies by OsmosisDo you like movies? Have you seen Osmosis Jones, The Avengers, Antz, or Ready Player One? Well, today's guests, Marc Hyman and Zak Penn, are not only well-known Hollywood screenwriters, but friends who have shaped my life and of course my view on story. So, I'm glad you're listening as we stroll down Memory Lane to share their backstory about stories they write that resonate with millions of people. You'll Learn… Becoming writers at a young age and their first breaks in the movie business Write something different or offbeat; if it doesn't get made, it's far from a failure, but often the key to a career How Hollywood and movies have changed; now watched on small screens and mostly limited to superheroes, so it's difficult to be a feature film screenwriter Hunger for Story: People like watching well-told stories Differences between watching a movie in a theater with a community vs. a small screen that offers instant access and intimate setting Most common mistakes made with storytelling include not having a full story; the ending is the most important part Why are there bad movies? It's hard to make things good due to collaboration Animated movies are usually better than live action movies because of the way they're made – workshopped Rhythm of a story and storyboarding identifies what works and what doesn't Backstory is a reflection of story; it may reveal character/story development by making up a character's actions, motivation, psychological baggage, and flaws Some of the best movies ever made use backstory to keep you on your toes and add complexity to the story and characters Have gratitude, help others and effect them in a positive way, and remind yourself that you have nothing to complain about Failure early in your career can help you to learn what's good and to look back on it fondly Whenever you make something good, it comes back to you Resources Osmosis Jones Dr. Dolittle 2 Meet the Fockers The Perfect Score How To Train Your Dragon Madagascar 3 The Last Action Hero X-Men 2 X-Men: The Last Stand The Incredible Hulk The Avengers P.C.U. Antz Toy Story Ready Player One Rock Star Out for Justice Pee-wee's Big Adventure Big Top Pee-wee Death Wish Die Hard Being John Malkovich Strictly Ballroom Get Out American Sniper Crazy Rich Asians Jack Ryan Clear and Present Danger Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Wonder Wheel Spotlight Drive Reign of Fire Twister Chinatown Unforgiven Reservoir Dogs The Hateful Eight Citizen Kane The Iron Giant Quotes: “Writing something that's offbeat and doesn't get made, it's far from a failure. It's often the key to a career.”- Zak Penn “Hunger for Story: People like watching stories. They just like a good story well told.” – Zak Penn “Backstory is the motivation of character because we live in a world where Hollywood believes that it's nurture.” – Marc Hyman “Whenever you make something good, it does come back to you.” – Zak Penn
BGBS Episode 008: Writing Hollywood Blockbuster Movies by Osmosis Do you like movies? Have you seen Osmosis Jones, The Avengers, Antz, or Ready Player One? Well, today’s guests, Marc Hyman and Zak Penn, are not only well-known Hollywood screenwriters, but friends who have shaped my life and of course my view on story. So, I’m [...]Read More...
Continuing in their trend of reviewing movies that suffered such epic box office failures that the validity of an entire sub-genre was called into question, Chris and Owen offer their hot take on the last great Arnold film. Does this esoteric childhood favorite deserve the hate, or is it okay to enjoy a moderately awesome action movie with the poor sense to release the same weekend as Jurassic Park? The Last Action Hero is directed by John McTiernan, written by Zak Penn, Adam Leff, Shane Black, and David Arnott, and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O'Brien, and Charles Dance, elevating the hell out of this movie. Let us know what you think! Comments, suggested movies, alternative fixes, we love to hear from you all! E-mail: JustEnjoyTheMovie@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/justenjoythemovie Twitter: twitter.com/JEtMPodcast Or put your money where your mouth is, and then give us the money. We really appreciate it: Patreon: www.patreon.com/JustEnjoytheMovie
Andy Wang is a very interesting person. He is a financial advisor, but also learned slack-keyed guitar from the legendary Raymond Kāne. His podcast Inspired Money seeks to help more people be wise with their wealth, but rather than just having business leaders or other financial advisors, he has a variety of guests from a wealth of industries, such as Zak Penn, screenwriter of Ready Player One. On this episode, Harry welcomes Andy to talk about Inspired Money, as well as Andy’s music career. First, Andy reveals how he learned slack-keyed guitar from Raymond Kāne. Then, they discuss how Andy’s family reacted to the podcast. Finally, Andy discusses how he has improved his podcast the more he has done it. 02:20 - How Andy prepared to have Zak Penn, the screenwriter of Ready Player One, on his podcast 06:00 - What opened the door for Andy to start his own podcast 08:40 - How Andy learned slack-keyed guitar from legend Raymond Kāne 19:00 - Why Andy chose the title of his podcast, and why making the world a better place is so important for him. 21:50 - The surprisingly varied guests Andy has had on his podcast 29:20 - The input Andy’s family had for the podcast 37:00 - What excites Andy about the future of his podcast, and how his music skills have given him many amazing opportunities 42:00 - How the podcast has changed the more episodes Andy has done 45:30 - Why Andy doesn’t view himself as an extrovert Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Andy-Wang-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We've got a great episode this week! Zak Penn, screenwriter, director and all around awesome guy, joins Jeremy and Jeremiah in the "Green Room" this week. The guys discuss the creative process, screenwriting, and Zak's involvement in Ready Player One as he worked along side Steven Spielberg! Also in today's "Behind the Curtain" segment, Jeremy discusses the creation of the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary developer diary that Mediajuice Studios produced. And in this week's "Cutscene," we've got Jeremy's recap from Comic-Con! Check out all things Mediajuice by heading over to Mediajuice.com! Produced by Jeremiah Isley, Mediajuice Studios LLC.
Box Office Pulp | Film Analysis, Movie Retrospectives, Commentary Tracks, Comedy, and More
A podcaster who hates his podcast. A hidden cameo, and tangents not forecast. Click the link, ignore our past, and this episode of BOP will be yours at last! As you can tell by CGI Cody feeding you wizard riddles, The Crew is logging on to The Oasis to talk Steven Spielberg's ode to pop culture - READY PLAYER ONE! We dig into the film's surprisingly nuanced approach to nostalgia, compare Ernest Cline's book to Zak Penn's nearly unrecognizable script, debate whether Wade Watts is a nice guy or a "Nice Guy", and remind ourselves periodically that, yes, Steven Spielberg directed scenes with THOSE characters. Slide your VR headset on and click here to downloa-- Wha... IT'S F**KING CHUCKY! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxOfficePulpPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoxOfficePulp iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-pulp/id577338641 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=37192&refid=stpr
Rob shows Ben a movie celebrating technology and the 80’s. But it’s a post-apocalyptic world. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline. Ready Player One on Wikipedia
Host Jeff Goldsmith interviews co-writer Zak Penn about Ready Player One. Download my podcast hereCopyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2018. All rights reserved.
Award-winning screenwriter, Zak Penn joins us to discuss finding early success at age 23, developing his craft, and working with with Stephen Spielberg on READY PLAYER ONE. Guest Biography Zak Penn’s career began as a screenwriter when he sold his first script, LAST ACTION HERO, at the age of twenty-three. Since then, Penn has become known for his work on numerous films based on Marvel comics, including X-MEN 2 and X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, ELEKTRA, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, and most recently, THE AVENGERS. He has also dabbled in other genres, writing scripts for disparate films such as P.C.U., BEHIND ENEMY LINES and SUSPECT ZERO. Penn’s shift into independent cinema began when he collaborated with his idol, Werner Herzog, on the script for RESCUE DAWN. Penn directed and co-starred with Herzog in INCIDENT AT LOCH NESS, his award-winning “hoax” documentary about the legendary director’s attempts to make a film about the equally legendary monster. THE GRAND, Penn’s second completely improvised film, was his third film with Herzog, and featured an eclectic cast including Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Ray Romano, Cheryl Hines, Dennis Farina and Gabe Kaplan. In addition, Penn co-wrote the original story for ANTZ and produced the animated film OSMOSIS JONES. He has also acted in a number of independent films, including STAR MAPS and CHUCK & BUCK. His first foray into television was the critically acclaimed original series ALPHAS starring David Strathairn. Penn directed the documentary ATARI: GAME OVER for Xbox Entertainment Studios. Penn most recently adapted the New York Times bestselling novel READY PLAYER ONE for Warner Bros. Directed by Stephen Spielberg, the film will be released in March 2018. Penn is currently working on a script for Warner Bros set in THE MATRIX universe. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/036 In this episode, you will learn: Why adversity can be helpful in your career. How there are so many factors outside of one's control in the life of a screenwriter. The importance of enjoying the process of your work or whatever it is that you do. Find more from our guest: Wikipedia IMDb.com Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Last Action Hero The Incredible Hulk Marvel Studios DC Comics Werner Herzog Incident at Loch Ness Suspect Zero (2004) Ernest Cline Atari: Game Over (2014) Ready Player One (2018) Books: Ready Player One: A Novel by Ernest Cline Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.
While the main show is solely for qualitatively cherished entertainments of the '80s, this bonus episode not only allowed Scott and Drew a chance to dig into Steven Spielberg's brand-spankin-new adaptation of a book that could have only been written because of the '80s, Ready Player One, but those insights are fleshed out via an interview with that film's writer, Zak Penn, who talks at length about his own intense '80s experiences, and the films that inspired him to become a filmmaker.
We tackle Steven Spielberg's virtually epic new film, complete with (mostly spoiler free) book to screen comparisons. After a couple weeks of mixed headlines and a bravura box office take, we decided to look at Ready Player One, as filmmakers, artists, and fans of the book by Ernest Cline. Everything from the way the IP is handled, to the deft script by Zak Penn and Cline, to the terrific performances by both ends of the cast - young and old. We also dig deep into the very present social commentary and Spielberg as a filmmaker. Please subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast app, and if you use Apple podcasts/iTunes, please leave us a nice rating and review. Follow the show on twitter and instagram @repeatviewpod.
On this Episode of Justice and Doom Movie reviews hosted by The Harold & Maudecast's, Sarah Mason and Jake Essoe, READY PLAYER ONE and A QUIET PLACE movie reviews. READY PLAYER ONE is based on the Ernest Cline novel, written by Ernest Cline and Zak Penn, directed by Steven Spielberg, stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Mark Rylance and Ben Mendelsohn. When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. This film was highly anticipated by fan boys and girls including us but did it deliver? Hell no. A QUIET PLACE stars John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, directed and co-written by John Krasinski with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck. In an apocalyptic America, a family is forced to live in silence to hide from creatures who hunt solely by sound. This PG13 horror film kicked box office ass beating READY PLAYER ONE on its first weekend and almost tying RAMPAGE on its opening weekend. What's in the secret sauce that's making theater goers afraid to make a noise? We discuss both films and weigh in on why one was Doomed and won received much Justice. For more episodes of Justice and Doom and other podcasts visit our website www.thehmcnetwork.com
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Terence has been developing, producing, and delivering story content, from film to television, over the course of ownership in three separate production companies covering most of the major studios, networks, and agencies in "Hollywood." He has now produced feature films distributed by studios such as Sony, Universal, MGM, Lionsgate, and HBO; and executive produced television shows airing on networks such as NBC, Fox, MTV, VH1, Showtime, Lifetime, TLC, Spike, Esquire, Syfy, Travel Channel, and A&E. Terence enjoys both developing and producing intellectual properties and formats for 100% Terry Cloth as well as show running other existing network or cable shows. 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Special Guest Zak Penn (Ready Player One & The Avengers Screenwriter) & Meryl Streep's Best Performance If you've listened to ReelBlend the past few weeks -- and if you haven't, what's wrong with you? -- then you know that we have been strong advocates for Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. The blockbuster legend was an ideal choice to adapt Ernie Cline's best-selling page-turner, itself a story that's drenched in nostalgia for a pop-culture era that Spielberg helped to create and shape. So when we were given the opportunity to have Ready Player One screenwriter Zak Penn on the show, we jumped... and it led to one of the best movie-geek conversations in ReelBlend history Zak Penn's previous credits include The Avengers, X2: X-Men United, The Incredible Hulk and the classic college comedy PCU. The man knows geek culture. Hell, he has helped establish the type of geek culture that we're all now buying into. So it was a dream to have him on for ReelBlend, where he helped us break down the new Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer, discuss the film's decision to premiere at Cannes, and weigh in on the latest Unpopular Decision, which pits the Back to the Future trilogy against the original Star Wars trilogy. Kevin thinks BTTF is better than Star Wars (and Sean actually agrees with Kevin). Zak tells them both why they are so very wrong. From there, it's a deep dive into Ready Player One spoilers, so dig in if you already have seen Steven Spielberg's roller-coaster ride through the OASIS. We discuss so many fascinating topics, from the building of The Shining scene to the rumor that Spielberg once wanted Gene Wilder to play Halliday in the movie. This one's a must-listen!
Is that a roll of quarters in your pocket? This week on the show Johnny and Brian review the latest Steven Spielberg masterpiece, Ready Player One! They also discuss Marvel announcing Dan Slott as the writer of the new Fantastic Four comic book, The CW's Fall Line Up, and do a little MCU Fancasting for John Boyega! News Bites Dan Slott to write new Fantastic Four comic The CW re-ups on all of the superhero shows (except iZombie… for now) Ready Player One (2018) Summary In the year 2045, the world has been gripped by an energy crisis from the depletion of fossil fuels and the consequences of global warming, and overpopulation, causing widespread social problems and economic stagnation. To escape the decline their world is facing, people turn to the OASIS, a virtual reality simulator accessible by players using visors and haptic technology such as gloves. It functions both as an MMORPG and as a virtual society, with its currency being the most stable in the real world. It was created by James Halliday who, when he died, had announced in his will to the public that he had left an Easter egg inside OASIS, and the first person...
W2M Network's Sean Garmer joins Mark Radulich and Robert Winfree to discuss and review the latest blockbuster hitting theaters, Ready Player One, on Damn You Hollywood. Ready Player One is a 2018 American science fiction adventure film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, and written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline, based on Cline's 2011 novel of the same name. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance. The film is set in the year 2045, when much of humanity, escaping the desolation of the real-world, uses the virtual reality software OASIS to engage in work and play. Wade Watts (Sheridan) discovers clues to a hidden game within the program that promises the winner full ownership of the OASIS, and joins several allies to try to complete the game before indentured players working for a large company, run by Nolan Sorrento (Mendelsohn), can do so.
Welcome to Episode 26 of We Watched A Thing. Join us from The Oasis, as we set the Iron Giant against Mecha-Godzilla, escape from the Overlook Hotel, and hunt for Willy Wonka's magic egg, all while discussing Steven Spielberg's retro action-adventure 'Ready Player One'. Directed by Spielberg, and written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline based on Cline's 2011 book, Ready Player One tells the story of Wade Wotts, a young man on a quest to find an easter egg hidden inside a virtual world by it's creator. Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance. If you like this podcast, or hate it and us and want to tell us so - You can reach us at wewatchedathing@gmail.com Or, Twitter - @WeWatchedAThing Facebook - @WeWatchedAThing Instagram - @WeWatchedAThing and on iTunes and Youtube If you really like us and think we’re worth at least a dollar, you can donate to the show HERE. Every little bit helps.
Pappy, Pat, and Money Mikey spoil and review Steven Spielberg latest movie: Ready Player One (2018)! From filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes the science fiction action adventure “Ready Player One,” based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name, which has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger. Spielberg directed the film from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline. The film was produced by Donald De Line, Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Dan Farah; with Adam Somner, Daniel Lupi, Chris DeFaria and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. “Ready Player One” stars Tye Sheridan (“X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Mud”), Olivia Cooke (“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” “Bates Motel”), Ben Mendelsohn (“Rogue One – A Star Wars Story,” “Bloodline”) and T.J. Miller (“Deadpool,” “Silicon Valley”), with Simon Pegg (the “Star Trek” movies, the “Mission: Impossible” movies) and Oscar winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” upcoming “Dunkirk”). Behind the scenes, three-time Oscar winner Spielberg (“Schindler’s List,” “Saving Private Ryan”) reunited his creative team from “Bridge of Spies,” including Oscar-winning director of photography Janusz Kaminski (“Schindler’s List,” “Saving Private Ryan”), Oscar-winning production designer Adam Stockhausen (“The Grand Budapest Hotel”), Oscar-winning editor Michael Kahn (“Saving Private Ryan,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark”) and Sarah Broshar (“The Post”), and costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone (“Moonrise Kingdom”). The music is by Oscar-nominated composer Alan Silvestri (the “Back to the Future” films, “Forrest Gump”). Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment present, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, and Amblin Production, a De Line Pictures Production, a Steven Spielberg Film, “Ready Player One.” Slated for release on March 30, 2018, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. Release date: March 29, 2018 (USA) Director: Steven Spielberg Budget: 175 million USD Production companies: Warner Bros., Amblin Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures, Amblin Partners Music composed by: John Williams, Alan Silvestri
Welcome to the place where I get to let my geek flag fly /and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This is where I look into the world of geekdom and some geek news, comics, The Simpsons, Star Wars, and whatever randomness finds its way onto the recording. This level of the podcast includes a quick memorium for my friend Shaun Lewis, superhero ice cream, a Ridley Scott adaptation of the Queen & Country comic book, Scott Eastwood and Tom Payne want to play Wolverine, Scarlett Johansson wants the Black Widow movie to explore her independence, Luke Cage showrunners cast veteran actress Annabella Sciorra as the villain for Season 2, Daniel Bruhl wants to return as Baron Zemo, Tommy Wiseau Joker video, Marvel Land announced for Disney’s California Adventure, Legends of Tomorrow’ casts Constantine as a series regular for Season 4, the new Cloak & Dagger trailer, Captain Marvel has finally started shooting in LA after a one month delay, Maroni crime family may appear in Titans, Venom might not be seen much until the last few minutes of the movie, THR re: Deadpool 2 test screening and reshoots, James Gunn says Infinity War is "incredible wow" on Twitter, Meltdown Comics in Hollywood closing, Captain Marvel will have Korath, Ronan, and Phil Coulson, Tessa Thompson joins Chris Hemsworth in Sony’s Men in Black reboot, Henry Cavill does a video saying goodbye to his mustache online, Chris Evans confirms he will be hanging up his Captain America shield, Astro City is becoming a TV series for Freemantle, Aquaman doing pickups with Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus, Ready Player One scribe Zak Penn to adapt ROM the Space Knight, X-Men Dark Phoenix and New Mutants releases moved to 2019, Batman Ninja had a screening at Wondercon with positive reviews, Death of Superman & Reign of the Supermen animated movies, James Wan pitching an adaptation of Stephen King’s Tommyknockers, the Westworld Season 2 Trailer, Narcos star Pedro Pascal kands key role in Wonder Woman sequel, Agents of SHIELD cast optimistic about another season, Marvel Universe will have Fantastic Four comics again, Colin Treverrow to return to direct Jurassic World 3, and Geek Movie Reviews for Pacific Rim 2 and Ready Player One. TV reviews include Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Black Lightning, Gotha, and Jessica Jones. Comic reviews include the Avengers vs X-Men Collected Trade, Swamp Thing Winter Special, Secret Empire # 9-10, and Omega, and The World of Krypton Issue 1. We finish with Star Wars and Season 2 of Forces of Destiny including 8 new videos plus the Chewie and the Porgs book. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laugh-it-up-fuzzball/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laugh-it-up-fuzzball/support
Season 16 Episode 10 "War Ready" - On this episode we discuss Infinity War, All the CW Superhero TV shows renewed, Creed 2 now filming, Roseanne revival smashes records, X-Men Dark Phoenix and New Mutants get pushed to 2019, Colin Trevorrow Confirmed to Direct Jurassic World 3, Adam Sandler & Jennifer Aniston Reteam for Murder Mystery comedy on Netflix, James Wan to tackle Stephen Kings Tommyknockers, Scarlett Johansson joins the cast of Taika Waititi's WWII film Jojo Rabbit, Sharknado 6 Will Be the Last in the Franchise, Pedro Pascal Has Been Cast in the Wonder Woman Sequel, RDJ Reveals Animal Voice Cast for New Doctor Dolittle, Ready Player One's Zak Penn to Adapt ROM: Spaceknight, Marvel alum join Captain Marvel movie, FXX Not Moving Forward with Animated Deadpool Series, Street Fighter TV series in development, Tessa Thompson to Reunite with Hemsworth for Men in Black, Matt Ryan's Constantine to Return as Regular on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Zak Penn has talks about continuing The Matrix franchise and so much more...Plus Reviews of "Pacific Rim Uprising" and "Ready Player One"
This week Bill, Bob, Ed and Uncle Jay can't get through the intro before Bill upsets Uncle Jay... In the News; Marvel's giving the Fantastic Four a new #1, New Mutants is getting pushed back again, Zak Penn has been hired to write a ROM movie, Monty Python's entire catalog is coming to Netflix, and Toys R Us is really done as the website shuts down for good. The chatgame this week: Action Movie Meals! Meanwhile, Ed and Uncle Jay saw Ready Player One, Ed's been checking out some new podcasts (The Omnibus and Small Town Murder) and he recommends the "Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling." Emails! Benny gives us a short Ready Player One review, Wes asks us about movies inspiring us to pick up the book, and Agent Palmer asks Uncle Jay about Sixties movies. Lastly, Bill wants to let people know Uncle Jay's got some official voice-over work! (Check it out here http://wickedtheory.blogspot.com/2018/04/uncle-jay-on-line-for-game-over-man.html ) Thanks for listening! Hear us LIVE every Saturday at 7pm eastern until … whenever! On desktop just go to http://Mixlr.com/wicked-theory or download the FREE Mixlr app and search for us! Join the chatroom and click the “FOLLOW” button for reminders when the show goes live! Support our humble endeavors for as little as just $1 a month with other reward tiers available! http://patreon.com/wickedtheory Follow the guys on twitter: Bill (@WickedTheory) Dom (@Dom_Torre) Bob (@BobWTPC) Ed (@EdwardOHareTBD) Jay (@UncleJaysThing) and Provisional Remote Assistant Producer @AgentPalmer Still bored? Check out WickedTheory.com and visit our YouTube Channel and join our FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/500230130359994/
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In Episode 5 of Cinescope Today, Chad, Seth, and MuggleCast's Eric Scull talk about Ready Player One! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Ready Player One soundtrack on iTunes Stats Released March 29, 2018 Dir. Steven Spielberg (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Raiders of the Lost Ark and the other Indy films, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can, Lincoln, War Horse, The BFG, The Post) Written by Zak Penn, Ernest Cline; based on the book Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Music by Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, Contact, Serendipity, The Polar Express, Night at the Museum, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War, Untitled Infinity War Sequel) Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg, Philip Zhao, Win Morisaki, Hannah John-Kamen, TJ Miller Contact Eric Twitter MuggleCast Seth Twitter Chad Twitter Facebook Letterboxd An American Workplace | A Retrospective The Office Podcast Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Eric Scull.
This week on The Nerdpocalypse, the entire crew is here. As we welcome the return of Jack we also have a special guest in the studio. Was this a huge mistake...probably! The guys discuss Isle of Dogs, Krypton, the return of Fantastic Four to Marvel Comics, the fake Gambit movie that's never happening, ROM the Space Knight gets a writer, the most profitable movie of 2017, new King Arthur movies, Fox's pushback on dates for it's X-Men films, interesting Captain Marvel casting, and much more! SHOW NOTES: CHECKED OUT Isle of Dogs All the Money in the World The Glass Castle Krypton Ready Player One COMIC NEWS Marvel is bringing back the Fantastic Four in August QUESTION OF THE WEEK Responses LIGHTNING ROUND ‘Gambit’ movie set to begin filming this summer Apparently there is still an ongoing Sharknado franchise Pedro Pascal cast in Wonder Woman sequel FXX cancelled Donald Glover’s “Deadpool” animated series Ready Player One writer, Zak Penn, will adapt “ROM the Space Knight” for Hasbro MOVIE/TV NEWS The most profitable movie of 2017 is... Netflix working on a King Arthur series based on Frank Miller’s “Cursed” Fox pushes back ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ and ‘New Mutants’ (AGAIN) More on New Mutants reshoots Amazon possibly putting up big money for Chinese book adaptation Interesting casting news for “Captain Marvel” WTF? by JayTeeDee Micah: http://bit.ly/2Gt0ID5 Jack: https://abcn.ws/2IQaa1P Terrence: http://bit.ly/2GkUUZ9 Jay: http://bit.ly/2DUnqik Cam: http://bit.ly/2GE5fTh
In theaters March 29, 2018Ready Player OneThe film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger.Starring: The Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg,Mark RylanceProduced by: Steven Spielberg, Donald De Line, Dan Farah, Kristie Macosko KriegerWritten by: Jonathan Bernstein, James GreerDirected by: Steven SpielbergCinematography Janusz KamińskiScreenplay by: Zak Penn, Ernest ClineDistributed by: Warner Bros. PicturesRuntime: 140 minutes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The film adaptation of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One arrives in theaters THIS WEEKEND! Are you ready? Take a listen to the full panel from Wondercon 2018 with writers Ernest Cline and Zak Penn, and actors Tye Sheridan (Parzival), Olivia Cooke (Art3mis), Lena Waithe (Aech), Philip Zhao (Sho), Win Morisaki (Daito), and Ben Mendelsohn (Nolan Sorrento)! Questions or comments? You can find us on our website or on the social medias under our parent podcast, The Kid-Free Weekend: http://www.podofthrones.com https://www.facebook.com/thekidfreeweekend https://twitter.com/kidfreeweekend https://www.instagram.com/kidfreeweekend thekidfreeweekend@gmail.com
Zak Penn is the mind behind some of the most popular screen plays of the past decade and a half, from creating the story of Marvel’s Avengers to shaping the X-Men cinematic universe. Now he tackles one of the most ambitious films of our time, Ready Player One.
Zak Penn is the mind behind some of the most popular screen plays of the past decade and a half, from creating the story of Marvel's Avengers to shaping the X-Men cinematic universe. Now he tackles one of the most ambitious films of our time, Ready Player One.
Danny is transported into a movie and helps his favorite action movie character find a new way to catch criminals in this first draft of Last Action Hero by Zak Penn and Adam Leff written in 1991.
Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast that offers a glimpse into the movies we love to watch with breakdown and analysis of the movies some might call… a "Guilty Movie Pleasure". Join us each week as Ben Begley and Cameron Louis breakdown your favorite films, from the classics to the yet to be seen; it’s all here under one banner… GUILTY MOVIE PLEASURES! Rate us and Download on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/guilty-movie-pleasures/id909155875?mt=2 This week on GMP, Ben Begley and Cameron Louis break down X-Men: The Last Stand! X-Men: The Last Stand is a 2006 British-American superhero film, based on the X-Men superhero team introduced in Marvel Comics. The film, distributed by 20th Century Fox, is the sequel to 2003's X2 and the third installment in the X-Men film series. It was directed by Brett Ratner, written by Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn, and features an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin,Kelsey Gra --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Chris and Sean continue Mockumentary March with a look at a mockumentary film-within-a-film-within-a-film featuring Werner Herzog: Incident at Loch Ness. The film follows Werner Herzog as he is being filmed for Herzog in Wonderland all the while preparing to film his film Enigma at Loch Ness along with Zak Penn. It's written and directed by Zak Penn who also spoke with us about the film, working with Werner Herzog, and his current project Ready Player One.As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw on Twitter at @KultureStach, Sean Liang at @Seannifer and Kulture Shocked at @KultureShocked. The new intro and outro music is Wovoka's "Lament", and big thanks to them for allowing us to use their song. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content.
This week we review Zak Penn's documentary ATARI: GAME OVER, now streaming on Netflix. The film covers the excavation of the infamous ET The Extra Terrestrial Game, labeled the worst video game ever, that was legend to have been dumped by Atari in a landfill in New Mexico. But was it the worst game ever? We get into it. Also, Sunday Bloody Sunday: Game of Thrones -- Justice Served Queen Mother Style. Plus news on the continuing antics of the Leto Joker & how Batman's been spotted getting horizontal w/Joker's glam ride.
We wish we didn't watch Wish I Was Here and pick away at the Zak Penn documentary Atari: Game Over plus we also discuss Listen Up Philip, Raw Force, Regarding Henry, The President's Analyst and Video Games: The Movie.
We wish we didn't watch Wish I Was Here and pick away at the Zak Penn documentary Atari: Game Over plus we also discuss Listen Up Philip, Raw Force, Regarding Henry, The President's Analyst and Video Games: The Movie.
Reviews: Blood Feast #1, 3 Story: Secret Files Of The Giant Man One Shot, Reset #1, Resident Alien #0, Shadow Vol 5 #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by Kevin Conn (I Hate Earth). The boys discuss the tech problems on the previous Episode 396 with Michael Emerson, more Stated interviews, Jimmy's UK trip, the epicEpisode 400 live recording next week and Jimmy's trip to Boston Comic Con. He got many an interview and you'll hear 3 of them here! Billy Tucci, Pat Kelley and Jason Deeble! The rest will be released later this week. News includes: Zak Penn makes comic book debut, a real sonic screwdriver is invented, Fox gets Axe Cop, SyFy announces new projects, Nexus returns to Dark Horse, and Marvel at Madame Tussauds. As always, listener feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!
Mike and Mondo Justin are joined by The Samurai from The GGTMC podcast. They'll be discussing the misunderstood and justly maligned big ticket summer Hollywood blockbuster of '93 — Last Action Hero — starring the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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