The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, Avengers: Endgame. It’s no stretch to say that Avengers: Endgame is one of the most anticipated movies…Continue Reading “Review: AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019)”
Warner Bros.‘ Suicide Squad sequel, titled The Suicide Squad, is shifting the franchise in a new direction, as it will introduce many new characters. Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and Amanda Waller are all returning. But otherwise, the film is expected to consist of an entirely new roster, including a character played by Idris Elba. Now,…Continue Reading “John Cena in Talks to Join THE SUICIDE SQUAD”
Justice League vs The Fatal Five is our latest DC venture; and after the Batman: The Killing Joke and Batman and Harley Quinn; it feels like WB Animation wants to win back its fan base. Now, they’re returning to the well that put them the map – the original DC Animated Universe. Yes, this film takes…Continue Reading “Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE FATAL FIVE – Nostalgia Overload”
To say the least, WOBAM! Entertainment has been one heck of a journey. In late 2013, I launched the first iteration, Watchtower of Babel News. Then, in 2017, I kicked off sister site Astonishing Marvels, before merging the sites together a year later. After much time and energy spent putting it together, the WOBAM! Entertainment…Continue Reading “OFFICIAL: The End of WOBAM! Entertainment”
Star Wars is one of the biggest franchises in history. The original trilogy changed the way we view cinema; the prequel trilogy laid the groundwork for modern CGI and the sequel trilogy? Well, we’ll have to wait and see what their legacy will be. One thing for sure, they need to let the past die….Continue Reading “OPINION: The Return of Palpatine and the Issues With The Star Wars Sequels”
One day, the foster kid Billy Batson gets the chance to prove himself to be more than just a boy when he gets the ability to transform into a hero using one word. But a problem arises when a powerful threat emerges that threatens both him and his family. Before the movie started, I and…Continue Reading “SHAZAM! Review – DC’s Answer to Deadpool”
DC Films‘ The Flash has taken an infamously long path in development hell. After multiple director changes, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley signed on to direct last year. Then we had productions delays due to scripting and Ezra Miller‘s schedule. The latest update takes the film into a…peculiar direction. However, it may be one…Continue Reading “Ezra Miller Writing His Own Script for THE FLASH; Could the Scarlet Speedster Be Recast?”
Last summer, writer-director James Gunn was fired from Marvel‘s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The decision was made after the resurfacing of old tweets, which contained a lot of offensive jokes. Disney‘s decision was met with much criticism. In fact, the Guardians of the Galaxy cast released an open letter supporting Gunn. Since then,…Continue Reading “James Gunn Returns as Director for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3”
In the 14th century, the harmony that humans, animals and gods have enjoyed begins to crumble. The protagonist, young Ashitaka – infected by an animal attack, seeks a cure from the deer-like god Shishigami. In his travels, he sees humans ravaging the earth, bringing down the wrath of wolf god Moro and his human companion…Continue Reading “PRINCESS MONONOKE Retrospective Review”
We have a couple of director updates in the world of comic book movies. Marvel Studios‘ Shang-Chi film has recruited a director as it hits the fast track. Meanwhile, the controversial Red Sonja reboot has apparently dropped its director. Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) has signed on to direct Shang-Chi for Marvel. Cretton…Continue Reading “Marvel’s SHANG-CHI Sets Director, RED SONJA Drops Bryan Singer”