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    Guillermo Del Toro: "Pac Rim 2 cancelled? Don't believe everything you read. It's still going and I'll remain w it in one way or another!"
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    Finally done with my MG RX-78-02 Gundam The Origin. In terms of detail and articulation, it slots between the Ver.2.0 and Ver.3.0 of the MG RX-78-2 Gundam. However, the opening shoulder flaps enable greater arm range. For the eyes, you're given the option to use either clear or yellow parts. Just like the Ver.3.0, there is room for an LED unit, and the instruction manual has an order form for either the yellow or pink unit (the latter for those who want theirs to be manga accurate). The only downside is a weak connector on the Hyper Bazooka for the back skirt, which should have been equipped with a clip like most other Gundams. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin already impressed Gunpla collectors with the HG lineup, and the series' first MG entry is off to a good start. Now all we need is a Char's Zaku II to go with this Gundam.
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    Nah. This is the de facto Power Rangers thread, and we'll leave it at that. And yeah, I figured that Saban would skip Ressha Sentai ToQger, especially since parents will go apeshit over this...
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    Finally got around to watching episode 1. If you enjoyed Macross Frontier, Macross Δ is pretty much the same, but with more idols, more CG effects, more dogfights, and more deculture. While it's already a given that Freyja is a key component to the series' storyline, Hayate's role leaves a big question mark, as unlike the protagonists of the previous installments, he's not a Valkyrie pilot. Also, as this is a preview episode, a lot of character development is sacrificed for non-stop mecha porn. Speaking of which, it's good to see old-school TV Zentradi mecha again. The Valkyries look sharp, but they haven't evolved much since Frontier. Overall, Macross Δ has a very promising start. Can't wait for the full series premiere on April.
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    They could've gotten more had they not region blocked it initially. Also, they re-uploaded the video for no apparent reason. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdUNBWVQx3M
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    R.I.P. David Bowie.
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    Sylvester Stallone Is Retiring From Playing Rambo
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    Stallone explains "dead man walking", where himself and other opponents in the Rocky series have been legitimately knocked out on set, and how Michael B. Jordan took his.
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    In a mood for a really bad movie? Someone on Wikipedia created a list of films that have a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. If you look closely, there are common patterns such as: National Lampoon films Police Academy sequels Leprechaun sequels The Lost Boys sequels nobody asked for Disney direct-to-video sequels Films produced by Adam Sandler List of films with a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
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    Technically, I think there were three endings in the film; the third one being the mommy ditches David and Teddy in the forest. Maybe the film should have ended there instead.
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    Which one? The actual one where David and Teddy were underwater talking to the Blue Fairy, or the overblown one where Earth is in another Ice Age and David still wants his mommy? I get that people around here try to explain that the film is supposed to depict the deconstruction of humankind, but I still don't see it (other than robots becoming the folly of man). Even though the Nostalgia Critic is dull and repetitive these days, he's spot-on with all the faults of this film. It's not certain whether or not Kubrick would have done this film if he were still alive, but it would've most certainly been much better than what Spielberg gave us.
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    "I know. I was driving while hot."
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    Bad News: The theme song won Best Original Song at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards.
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    To no surprise, this film beat The Good Dinosaur, The Peanuts Movie, Shaun the Sheep Movie, and Anomalisa for Best Animated Feature Film at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards.
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    Congratulations to The Martian for winning Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and Matt Damon for winning Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards. Yes, the '70s music makes the film qualify as a musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4ksvylUN_c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjys1NnWYrU
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    Congratulations to Ennio Morricone for winning Best Original Score at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOFjoJo-gjw
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    United Passions? What's that?
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3aqt4O4ng
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    Finally got my hands on the most (over)hyped Gunpla in the HGBF line. Despite the mixed reviews, Super Fumina is not that bad. The gate placement of the parts enables very minimal nub marks. The kit makes good use of rubber parts for the headband and apron. As the biggest complaint about the kit is the huge sticker sheet, I prepared a bottle of Mr. Color #63 Pink for the cycling shorts and a trusty Gundam Marker panel line pen for the eyelashes. For now, I won't be using the contact lenses, as those are easy to lose. As far as issues go, mine has difficulty standing up - even without the backpack on. It could be a combination of weak ankle joints and top-heavy weight, but until I solve this issue, she'll be using the clear display stand.
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    After a week off, the Hype Train is back.
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    Just a few more pics of the Mk-II Titans Revive. And here's a preview of my next project.
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    Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie Blue Sky Studios/20th Century Fox, 2015 Directed by Steve Martino (Horton Hears a Who!, Ice Age: Continental Drift) Written by Bryan Schulz, Craig Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano Based on the comic strip by the late Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) Running Time: 88 minutes Rated G. Enjoy the film. Cast Noah Schnapp as Charlie Brown Bill Melendez (1916-2008) as Snoopy and Woodstock (archive recordings) Hadley Belle Miller as Lucy Van Pelt Alex Garfin as Linus Van Pelt Mariel Sheets as Sally Brown Venus Omega Schultheis as Peppermint Patty Rebecca Bloom as Marcie Noah Johnston as Schroeder Francesca Capaldi as the Little Red-Haired Girl and Frieda A. J. Teece as Pig-Pen Marelik "Mar Mar" Walker as Franklin Anastasia Bredikhina as Patty (the other one) William "Alex" Wunsch as Shermy Madisyn Shipman As Violet Gray Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews as the adult voices Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown) as Fifi Synopsis In the middle of the Winter season, Charlie Brown and the gang discover a new kid in town. He falls in love with her, but being the pessimist that he is, he cannot bring himself to talk to her. Meanwhile, Charlie's love problems inspire Snoopy to take an old typewriter and create his adventures of the Flying Ace. Story: A In a time when your childhood favorites are being modernized by Hollywood, The Peanuts Movie comes as a surprise. The film is devoid of smartphones, Internet speak, or anything that's hipster material. Instead, it still feels like a classic Peanuts story with everything you know and love about the comic strip, from Charlie Brown's low self-esteem to Lucy's Psychiatry booth that still charges 5 cents. Common tropes such as Charlie missing the football and Snoopy's imaginary flights never grow old. As for the voice acting, it is phenomenal. The new kids are spot-on to the voices of the original cartoons. The film honors the late Bill Melendez by using his original voice clips for Snoopy and Woodstock. And as always, the adult voices are done on trumpet, courtesy of musician Trombone Shorty. Animation: A Blue Sky Studios may be known for 3D animation, but for this film, they've toned it down a lot to stay as faithful to Charles M. Schulz's style as possible. All of the characters may have textures, but their motions are in 2D while 3D animation is used only in the backgrounds of Snoopy's side story. Some of the textures even work perfectly, such as Snoopy's plush toy look and the brown highlights of Linus' filthy blanket. The addition of classic black-and-white animation in some scenes also adds to the nostalgia. Soundtrack: A- Christophe Beck (Frozen, Ant-Man) and jazz pianist David Benoit do a good job at replicating the late Vince Guaraldi's original Peanuts themes such as "Linus and Lucy". Songs by Meghan Trainor, Flo Rida, and Gipsy Kings are used sparingly and go well with the film's narratives. The Bottom Line If not for Inside Out, The Peanuts Movie would be the best animated film of 2015. It's a perfect way to introduce today's kids into the world of Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Links Official Site
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    Pacific Rim 2 Now 'Off the Table Indefinitely' at Universal
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    Here are a few Gunpla kits I assembled over the past week. First off is the HGUC RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT1 from 2004. Compared to the original 1989 kit, this one has a significantly slimmer profile and the Chobham Armor is not as clunky. Next is the new HGUC RX-178 Gundam Mk-II [Titans] Revive. Compared to the original 2002 kit, it's slimmer, much more articulated, more solidly built, and does a better job at hiding nub marks due to better parts design and gate placement. In addition, the colors are different as well - whereas the 2002 kit uses a charcoal color for the black parts, those in the Revive kit are completely black. On one side note, it is not possible for an easy swap to Build Gundam Mk-II due to a different chest design. The Build Booster Mk-II will still fit, though.
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