Neils Morning Musings Hey, its Thursday! The sun is shining and Glasgow is awash with Commonwealth fever. This has been a quiet week for me. I try to keep SDCC spoilers to minimum so that I can be excited by any surprise announcements. One news item that did grab my attention was the announcement that Amazing Spider-Man 3 has been put on hiatus and given a 2018 release date. Thats a two year push back from its original 2016 release date. This news comes after both Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, driving forces behind the franchise, had expressed doubts over the wall crawlers cinematic future after the first two instalments received lukewarm response from fans but more importantly did not generate massive box office returns. Interestingly enough, whilst Sony Pictures look at the direction the franchise will take, the announcement of a Sinister Six movie is still on track for a 2016 release. Now I hold my hands up and admit that I didnt think that both of the recent Amazing Spider-Man movies were that exciting. When the original announcement from Sony Pictures that they were planning to annualise (core and spin off) the franchise I felt that sinking feeling. I admit to now feeling a little more hope. Delaying a project can often mean that it is dead in the water, but in this case there is now an opportunity for the franchise to take stock and work on the elements that were lacking. I also find it interesting that Sony Pictures are still pushing for an expansion of the universe while the franchise cores own future is unknown. This week I havent read as much as I normally do. I have pretty much been catching up on Marvels current big event Original Sin. I have read the first six issues now and I have to say I am enjoying it. The story has a pulp feel to it, like a cheap 70s science fiction comic blended with a James Bond knock off novel. I have enjoyed watching the mystery unravel. I am a fan of Jason Aarons work, I always get a sense that he has a clear vision for where the plot is going. He has a knack of finding each characters voice and keeping the core of the individual without losing them to the ensemble. This skill is a must in a company wide event, in so many of these things a lot of characters become superfluous and mere window dressing. Also as a big fan of Aarons run on Ghost Rider, it fills me with glee to see The Orb running around with a big eyeball that isnt just his head. Well folks, just a quick one this week. I will see you all again next time for some more comic book chat. Keep it BGCP and remember... All hope lies in Doom! (Neil)
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:05:26 +0000
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