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Charlie’s Angels: A new generation
Those of you old enough to remember Charlie’s Angels and then the remake with Lucy Liu will be glad to know that another remake is in the works! The amazing franchise is set for a brand new tale with the next generation of Angels. If the trailer is anything to go by, this franchise is set for yet another smash hit on it’s hands!
Charlie’s Angels is directed by Elizabeth Banks. It will feature an all star cast including: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska. Plus Elizabeth Banks stars in it herself alongside Djimon Hounsou and Noah Centineo. Plus Sam Claflin and Patrick Stewart also star.
Charlie’s Angels Plot
Elizabeth Banks directs the next generation of Angels – Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska – working for the mysterious Charles Townsend. Charlie’s Angels have always provided security and investigative skills to private clients, and now the Townsend Agency has expanded internationally, with the smartest, most fearless, most highly trained women all over the globe – multiple teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the toughest jobs across the world. When a young systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology, these Angels are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect us all.
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Men In Black: Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet
Sony Pictures’ highly anticipated Men In Black has recently premiered in New York. However, something else caught our eye, the world debut of the Lexus QZ 619 Galactic Enforcer Jet. It’s a first in Lexus’ new jet-class fleet.
Although, for now, it’s only available to Men In Black agents unfortunately. This super cool jet is powered by hybrid transformer technology. We don’t know what that is here at How To Kill An Hour, but whatever it is, it sounds cool and it sounds FAST!
So, with the push of a button the QZ 619 Galactic Enforcer Jet transforms from a 2020 Lexus RC F Sport Coupe into the worlds most powerful Identified Flying Object, an IFO. So it doesn’t get shot down, duh! However, currently it is the only Lexus available in the darkest black in the universe: Umbra Black.
“The Lexus jet reflects the future of the Lexus brand – the far, far distant future. With the most advanced alien-fighting technology, performance and sophisticated styling, it’s in a class of its own.” Lisa Materazzo, vice president of Lexus marketing.
“The Agency” was able broker a top secret exchange of knowledge with an undisclosed alien partner. Lexus was able to secure Quasar Power Source2 Technology (QPST). That uses the power of the nearest Active Galactic Nucleus3 (AGN). To travel anywhere in the universe in seconds. Quasi-Stellar Objects4 (QSOs) are found in every galaxy that has a supermassive central black hole. So, all QPST-powered Lexus vehicles are named after black holes.5
Men In Black, Lexus QZ 619 Galactic Enforcer Jet
Technology
- IGPS (Inter-Galactic Positioning System)
- Amazon Alexa* understands all seven trillion alien languages
- Gamma ray headlamps
- Infinite scaling technology
Performance
- Lexus’ very latest Quasar Power Source Technology (QPST)
- Propulsion system named after Black Hole TON 618
- 122 MPG (Millennia Per Gallon)
- Three driving modes: EcoDrive, SportDrive, QuantumDrive
- 0-60 in 0.0000000000001 nanoseconds
- Light-speed-matching capability
Comfort & Design
- Intergalactically sourced, ethically spawned Adorian leather
Safety
- Lexus’ latest transforming seats with a 31-point harnesses. Accommodating every body type in the universe
- Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) with available force field technology
Styles & Packages
- Enforcer Package
- Everything you need to protect the earth from the scum of the universe
- Also available in six other colors, but naturally, Lexus recommends UmbraBlack
Lexus vehicles are the official fleet of Men in Black agents globally in the film. The Lexus RC F (the US 2020 model) stars as the Men in Black agents’ vehicle of choice for their high velocity pursuits. The luxury sport coupe recently underwent an exciting change, making it faster, lighter and even more ready to transport the Men in Black as they save the universe.”The Lexus RC F sports coupe and QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet provide the perfect vehicles for our team of Men in Black agents as they protect the galaxy,” Jeffrey Godsick, EVP, Brand Management and Global Partnerships, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group.
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This is how you Sonic!
Sonic The Hedgehog movie came and went before it even hit theatres this year. Why? Well, it was due to Sonic himself looking really bad, and we mean really bad! It received so much backlash, so much had and so many meme’s were created that Paramount themselves decided to go back to the drawing board with their design. He looked wayyy too human! Sonic The Hedgehog has now been pushed back to a 2020 release from it’s initial November 2019 release.
Aside from the fact that the movie itself will not get any better, regardless of how well it’s received by critics. Changing the design of Sonic won’t change a thing. However, it does look much better than what was on offer before.
How do we know this?
Well animator and artist Artur Baranov uploaded a catoony version of Sonic in a reworked movie trailer. Yes, a complete re-cut of the movie but with a better, more Sonicy version of Sonic. We came away from this version of the trailer wanting to see the film, as the first attempt by Paramount, really put us off.
Let’s just wait and see if Paramounts re-work is a good as Artur’s. We’ll hold our judgement on that one until we see it. Either way we’re really excited to see the outcome!
Will it make us want to see it? Will we be pining for more amateur animators to just make it for Paramount, I mean, if you go online there’s loads available!
Here’s hoping!
(UniLad)
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Terminator: Dark Fate
A brand new Terminator movie is hitting UK Cinemas soon and we are very very excited for it! Some newly released images from the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster. It has got us incredibly intrigued to learn more about the next instalment in the stellar sci-fi franchise. TheTerminator movies are legendary in the universe of film entertainment. Therefore each and every sequel will always get interest. This next instalment is no different! The original characters and actors return in Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. As Sarah Conor and The Terminator respectively.
See below a short synopsis of what’s to come:
Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego Boneta.
Check out the gallery of the newly released images of this amazing movie below:
Terminator: Dark Fate is out in UK Cinemas soon. (We cannot wait!)
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Joker – Teaser Trailer
The new trailer for the JOKER movie has recently been released and it looks INCREDIBLE! We’re talking one of the best films of the year here too. May be even rival the Batman trilogy for the best DC Movies.
From the short instances of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, it looks like he may have absolutely NAILED it. By doing so putting him right up there with Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson. His interpretation of the Joker feels and looks frightening, exciting and absolutely insane. Bat Sh*t Crazy if you must. The stuff of nightmares. We’re all in!
We’re really keen to see the origin Joker story and this teaser trailer has just made us that much more excited.
The trailer to Joker doesn’t give away too much synopsis but what we do know is that it’s based around the origin of the character. It’s a look at how he was birthed into the DC Universe.
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X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX
There’s a trailer for a brand new superhero movie. Of course we are interested! This time round it’s a brand new movie from the X-Men Franchise and we are very very excited by this movie. It focuses on Jean Grey. Jean is spiralling out of control and is hurting everyone around her, it is up to the X-Men to face the difficult task of taking down one they love. Making this one of our highly anticipated movies of 2019! How are they going to save the world and Jean? How are they going to find the strength to face one of thier own without letting emotion take over for the sake of the world? Who knows!? But what we know is, we definitely want to see this movie! This is X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX.
Plot
In X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiralling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite — not only to save Jean’s soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponise this force and rule the galaxy.
(20th Century Fox)
X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX
Cast: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Jessica Chastain, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters
RELEASED IN UK CINEMAS 07 JUNE 2019
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Battle of The Super Sexes: New data shows huge gender imbalance across biggest superhero films
New research has found that there is a lack of female representation across the top 10 of the highest grossing superhero movies. Despite many of the characters women portray, posses superpowers of their own. The representation of the characters across superhero movies is low. With just under a third of the named characters portrayed are by women and the rest are by men. (77 vs 256) While, the amount of screen time that male characters get to their female characters also has a huge disparity. As 91% of the screen time is dominated by the male characters. Information gathered by Battle of the Super Sexes have compiled this detailed analysis which includes screen time, poster billing position and salary splits.
Screen Time
Their research goes even further and looks at the key gender stats from the top 10 highest grossing superhero movies. Looking at things such as screen time, number of directors and producers, named characters and movie poster billing. Furthermore to the stat above, male counterparts are seen on screen on average 13mins to a female’s 4mins. One example is in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, the main male characters are on screen for a total of 2hrs and 30mins. That’s compared to the main female characters screen time of less than 30mins. There are a total of 69 superhero’s across all of the top 10 highest grossing movies the majority are male, a staggering 52%!
Directors/Producers
This leads into the producers and directors field too. Male’s make up 75% if the combined 105 main listen producers while there are no female directors. However, despite the huge difference in numbers, the female actresses names are placed higher than the male actors. Furthermore Black Panther (2018) includes the highest amount of female characters compared to their male counterparts (16/10). While The Dark Knight Rises (2012) featured 18male characters to 3 female.
Pay
Pay was also looked at. During the Iron Man series, Gwyneth Paltrow who plays Pepper Potts, stated that she was being paid less than her male co-stars. Furthermore when asked about what the difference was is that “if I told you the disparity you would probably be surprised”. Yet it was reported that during The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Scarlett Johansson was paid the same as Chris Evans (Captain America) and Chris Hemsworth (Thor) for both movies.
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Science(ish)
We recently had Rick Edwards on the show and had a wonderful time chatting to him about all things science, Fatbergs and hunting for treasure in rivers. Most notably we discussed his Science podcast that he presents alongside Dr Michael Brooks: Science(ish). Science(ish) is all about discussing the science in popular culture.
What are the episodes about?
In the podcast that we had with Rick we discussed recent Science(ish) shows such as discussing what would happen if there were Nuclear Warfare. Dr Michael Brooks’ revelation that the best way to figure out humanity. It would be to place loads of babies on a desert island and do experiments on them. How plants defend themselves against caterpillars. Plus Rick informed us about a special that was once shelved, it was due to be released on Valentines Day. To find out exactly what the special was, listen to Rick’s show with us! Furthermore Marcus found out during his chat with Rick that they’re doing an episode on Wolverine soon! In this EP, Rick discusses with Dr Michael Brooks about regeneration, much like Wolverine! Also we touched on genetic mutation and how people may be able to mutate gene’s in the future to design their children!
Science
We had a great time chatting to Rick about his podcast Science(ish) and book of the same name. It is very apparent that Rick is very passionate about Science. Yet, the things he spoke about whilst with us, were made very simple for us to understand. This is what Science(ish) is all about, talking about Science in a cool, entertaining and interesting way. So, therefore, even if you’re not a fan of Science, you may have had some Science discussions with your mates without even knowing about it as Rick stated in the podcast!
Science is not as dull as many Tv shows and text books may lead you to believe. While Science(ish) is the cool cousin of that. You will want to delve into things with your friends about many of the subjects that Edwards and Brooks discuss on Science(ish). Therefore we feel that it will open your eyes to the things! Such as how exciting and exhilarating Science can be, more specifically the future of the world.
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THE PREDATOR: NEW TRAILER
So, THE PREDATOR is back and badder than ever, in another installation of the once Arnold Classic! This movie looks absolutely incredible! While, we cannot wait to catch it in theatres once it is released on September 13th in UK Cinemas.
Plot: THE PREDATOR
From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator series. Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.
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