CS Collectibles: Asajj Ventress, Luke Skywalker & More!

CS Collectibles: Asajj Ventress, Luke Skywalker & More!

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of CS Collectibles, ComingSoon.net’s newest weekly column that brings you the best in premium collectibles! Find out all the latest on statues, figures, posters, cards, eBay deals, Amazon deals & much more below!

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For fans lamenting the postponed San Diego Comic-Con this year, Sideshow Collectibles has declared ‘The Con is On!’ 2021 marks the return of Sideshow Con – Sideshow’s popular spin on the now-commonplace virtual con, which will take place July 19– July 25, 2021. While most of SDCC’s exhibitors took their booths online for digital events in 2020, Sideshow Con centered around a real-world physical booth space. A custom-made installation that recreated Sideshow’s Comic Con exhibition/art gallery-style presence.

This exhibition-style setup featured hundreds of statues, figures, art prints, and collectibles, and enabled fans from all over the world to engage with Sideshow’s team for 7 whole days, exploring a physical space from the comfort of their own homes. Fans had live access to HD streams of all of the new reveals from Sideshow and their brand partners, as well as a wealth of show-exclusive products, discounts, contests, and more!

Now, in 2021, Sideshow plans to raise the bar even higher…

Read more by clicking here!

Sideshow

I’ll never turn to the Dark Side. You’ve failed, your highness. I am a Jedi, like my father before me.”

The Force is strong with this Star Wars collectible. Sideshow is proud to present the Luke Skywalker Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

The Luke Skywalker Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure captures Luke’s journey through Return of the Jedi with an incredible variety of customizable display options.  Recreate key scenes from the Star Wars saga with the three distinct looks included with the Luke Skywalker Deluxe figure- Jabba’s Palace Luke, Endor Luke, and Jedi Knight Luke.

Travel to Jabba’s Palace with the Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker in disguise. Featuring a detailed portrait of the character’s appearance in Star Wars Episode VI, Luke Skywalker wears a hooded brown cloak over his iconic black Jedi outfit, including a long sleeve shirt and pants. The figure also includes the gray tunic and sash as worn while infiltrating the thuggish gangster’s stronghold. Remove the gray tunic and attach Luke’s black leather-like belt with a pouch and saber hook to recreate his Jedi look from his final showdown with Darth Vader.

Then, hop on a speeder and travel to the forest moon of Endor with Luke Skywalker dressed in his belt and camouflage poncho, along with articulated black boots. The figure includes a portrait with the detailed likeness of Luke Skywalker wearing a non-removable Commando Helmet.  Evade Scout Troopers and save the Rebellion with the Endor Luke look.

The Luke Skywalker Deluxe Sixth Scale Star Wars Figure also includes eleven different swap-out hands in a variety of poses including Force Gesture hands, bare and gloved fists, and assorted grip hands for holding his DL-18 Blaster Pistol or lightsaber with removable blade.

Witness the Return of the Jedi– to your collection! Add the Luke Skywalker Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure to your galaxy of Star Wars collectibles today.

Luke Skywalker Deluxe Star Wars Sixth Scale Figure – $235.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

“Your fall will be my ascension.”

Sideshow presents the Asajj Ventress Mythos Statue, joining the galaxy of Star Wars collectibles.

As a collection, Sideshow’s Mythos series are fine art collectibles that allow the collector to imagine what could have been, but maybe never was. Myths meant to be initiated by the eye and completed by the mind.

The Asajj Ventress Mythos Statue measures over 22” tall as the lethal Nightsister stands poised on the growths of a Dathomirian swamp base. Beneath her feet lies a Ssurian skull snared in the vines of her home planet’s native flora as the Sith assassin wields her dual red lightsabers in preparation for battle.

The polystone Asajj Ventress Mythos Statue has PVC elements and features an intricate, fully sculpted costume in the Nightsisters’ traditional black and red hues, detailed with realistic and dynamic fabric-like movement. Her black bodice, leg guards, and gloves all have a wrapped and roughened appearance while her red hood, skirts, and the feathers adorning her shoulders are sculpted with dramatic, billowing flow.

Ventress’s signature pale complexion contrasts with her bold costume, and her hooded portrait features the Zabrak’s signature facial markings around the mouth and eyes. The Asajj Ventress Mythos Statue also includes an alternate portrait with her hood down, revealing her bald head and piercing white gaze, allowing collectors to reveal this enemy of the Jedi with an additional display option.

Harness the magick of Dathomir and add the Asajj Ventress Mythos Statue to your Star Wars collection today.

Asajj Ventress™ Mythos Star Wars Statue – $595.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Diamond Select

A Diamond Select Toys release! One of the most requested Marvel Select action figures is now a reality! Despite being one of Iron Man’s oldest and deadliest foes, the Titanium Man has never been captured in his classic appearance as an action figure. Now, this 9.5” figure will fill a massive hole in fans’ collections! Featuring 16 points of articulation, this figure features an interchangeable Boris Bullski head, interchangeable hands, and clip-on energy effects. It comes packaged in display-ready Select action figure packaging with side-panel artwork for shelf reference. Designed by Yuri Tming, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios!

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS Marvel Select: Titanium Man Action Figure

A Diamond Select Toys release! The ultimate fan-demanded action figure line is here! Featuring characters from classic Disney action films this assortment of 7-inch-scale action figures includes robot V I N Cent (with b O B ) from “the Black hole ” evil robot Maximilian from “the Black hole” And from his own film The high-flying Rocketeer! Each figure includes multiple interchangeable parts and the black hole robots each include a diorama base from the interior of the USS Cygnus Each comes packaged on a blister card Designed by Yuri tming sculpted by gentle giant Studios!

DIAMOND SELECT TOYS The Rocketeer Disney Select Classic Action Figure, Multicolor, Model:Disney Select Classic Rocketeer Af

Mondo

IN BATTLE, THERE ARE NO EQUALS!

“They show extreme intelligence, even problem-solving intelligence. Especially the big one.” He has hunted many a dangerous predator, but against a pack of raptors, is Robert Muldoon the hunter or the hunted? In Unmatched: Jurassic Park – InGen vs Raptors, these clever girls use their speed and agility to surround their prey, getting stronger when they attack together. InGen’s Game Warden and his Security Team lay traps to slow their opponent down and attack from range in a matchup 65 million years in the making.

Unmatched: Jurassic Park – InGen VS Raptors Jurassic Park Board Game – $30.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

We all adore Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon’s Rick and Morty. Sideshow and Mondo are proud to present the very first official polystone statue for the series!

Designed by Eric Siebenaler, sculpted by Tufan Sezer, and painted by Mara Ancheta, this statue lovingly brings the bonkers character design into vivid 3D and features multiple interchangeable tentacles and hands.

Rick & Morty Rick and Morty Sixth Scale Figure Set – $100.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Iron Studios

Sideshow and Iron Studios present the Batman & Batmobile Art Scale 1:10 Deluxe Statue Collectible Set.

Based on the 1989 movie Batman directed by Tim Burton. Batman is posed with the iconic Batmobile. Batman & the Batmobile are displayed on a Batcave themed base.

“You ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?” Well, you can now with this Batman collectible. Add this to your collection today!

Batman & Batmobile Deluxe DC Comics 1:10 Scale Statue – $1,000.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to announce the Batman Deluxe Mini Co. Collectible Figure from the Mini Co. Hero Series line.

These hand-painted DC Comics collectible figures were created by Iron Studios and are the perfect size for any desk or shelf no matter the size of your collection.

A must-have for fans of DC Comics!

Batman (Deluxe) Mini Co. DC Comics Collectible Figure – $32.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Prime 1 Studios

“Oh, I never really wanted to be a Lord. It wasn’t what you would call an aspiration. But when life throws you time travels, sometimes you gotta make travel-ade.”

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present the Sengoku Joker (Deluxe Version) from Batman Ninja (Animated Film). From the top creators of Japan, Batman Ninja is a Japanese animated film directed by Junpei Mizusaki (“Opening Animation for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Series”).

Batman Ninja takes a journey across the ages as Gorilla Grodd’s time displacement machine transports many of Batman’s worst enemies to feudal Japan – along with the Dark Knight and a few of his allies. The villains take over the forms of the feudal lords that rule the divided land, with the Joker taking the lead among the warring factions. As his traditional high-tech weaponry is exhausted almost immediately, Batman must rely on his intellect and his allies including Catwoman and the extended Bat-family to restore order to the land and return to present-day Gotham City.

The Statue is inspired by Takashi Okazaki’s stunning design that he created for Batman Ninja Animation. It is crafted with great attention to detail. We also believe it perfectly captures the atmosphere of feudal Japan and the characteristics of Joker. The words on the flag say Devil King Of The Sixth Heaven (Dairokuten-No-Mao/ 第六天の魔王) which is a Devil King from Buddhism.

It is a great companion piece to display next to the Ninja Batman. Make sure to collect these two unique statues!

Sengoku Joker (Deluxe Version) DC Comics Statue – $1,499.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Groovy!“

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio present the 1:3 scale Ash Williams statue from Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn.

Ashley Joanna Williams also known as Ash is the anti-hero protagonist of the Evil Dead series, played by Bruce Campbell, and created by director Sam Raimi. Ash is one of the few non-monster characters in the “Horror” genre to have such notoriety. He is most easily recognized based on his final iconic appearance armed with a sawed-off double barrel shotgun and a chainsaw strapped to the stump on his right arm where his hand once was. Capturing the likeness and details of Bruce Campbell, this Museum Masterline 1:3 scale statue of Ash Williams comes with an additional alternate portrait stepping on a trap door with Henrietta trying to escape from the cabin cellar floor.

The Exclusive version of Ash Williams includes an extra alternate portrait.

Evil Dead fans don’t miss your chance to own Ash with his infamous chainsaw and his sawed-off double barrel shotgun!

Ash Williams Evil Dead II Statue – $1,499.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

PCS Collectibles

The Satsui no Hado has long been a cautionary tale in the Street Fighter franchise, a destructive form of Ki that exploits the baser aspects of humanity, corrupting even the purest of souls. Goutetsu taught it to his student Akuma, who embraced it, and Gouken, who recognized it’s risk, refusing to train his own disciples.

The more we were warned about it, the more we speculated on what would happen if a character as strong as Ryu forsook his education and let the Satsui consume him.

Evil Ryu is our answer, Ryu turned inside out, the surge of murderous intent awakened. He can no longer resist the evil energy within, plunging deeper into darkness with every victory. Purged of all traces of honor and decency, this is a Ryu with a blood thirst and ritualistic belligerence bordering on a feral barbarism. Assuming this anger has made him mindless would be your last mistake, however, as Dark Ryu is perhaps the most calculating and dangerous character in the game.

In Story Mode, we’ve seen Ryu flashback to his fateful fight with Sagat, how his “cheap win” still torments him. Eyes literally red with anger, he unleashed a Metsu Shoryuken so devastating it scarred Sagat’s chest. Disfiguring an opponent was anguishing enough, but what truly frightened and shamed Ryu is how much feeling that power excited him.

But was it an even more pivotal moment in the franchise than we realize?

Sideshow and Pop Culture Shock Collectibles are proud to present their independent 1:4 scale Evil Ryu statue, a unique sculpt created from the actual CG model, and not just a palette swap.

This is Ryu stained with the blood of death, Supreme Master of the Fist, brutal and murderous, looking for the one that can defeat him. The fine artists at Pop Culture Shock have perfectly captured his menace and power, perfecting all his signature elements, from his animalistic fangs to his Akuma-like spikey inferno of hair. And of course, no Evil Ryu would be complete without the gaping crater to hell burned into his chest, or that scar on his back that looks ominously like a “Heaven” kanji.

This high-quality polystone collectible features Evil Ryu in his DLC Player 2 tailored cloth costume, LEDs in the eyes, chest, and back and a screaming portrait. This collectible also has a certificate of authenticity.

Evil Ryu Dark Hado Street Fighter Statue – $269.99
from: Sideshow Inc.

Pop Culture Shock is proud to present Oro, Street Fighter III‘s residential senjutsu master. A longtime favorite of owner Jerry Macaluso, this bizarre brawler is finally coming to life in life-like detail cast in poly-stone resin.

“Oro is such a great character and he’s really underserved in terms of product that’s been made for Street Fighter,” said Mr. Macaluso, “I am glad we can help fix that.”
PCS’s team of professional sculptors have outdone themselves with this statue, putting eye-popping attention-to-detail in every crease and fold of the ancient one’s anatomy. A weather-worn garment completes the look of the cave-dwelling legendary fighter.

Oro is a hermit of Japanese descent who is over 140 years old, having mastered the secrets of immortality. He lives in a deep cave within the Amazon. Although he may not seem very strong, his lack of attachments has allowed him to exceed his legendary fighting skills beyond those of an ordinary person, though he does seem to have a weakness for cute girls. He attained such extraordinary abilities through the mastery of an extreme fighting style known as senjutsu (仙術?). He sets out on a journey to find a worthy successor of his secrets in order to kill time. Through the use of magic, he sealed one of his arms in order to even the odds in favor of his opponents.

Hot Toys

Hot Toys team is extremely delighted to announce the brand new series – CosRider. Bringing fans beloved characters and their unique vehicles in a super cool way, the newly debuted series is a collection to be displayed individually, or set as a stylish display.

Combining the vintage coin-operated amusement ride in our childhood memories and the iconic driving scenes from the classic productions in DC universe, CosRider collectible has skillfully transformed the characters’ appearance and their distinctive vehicles into an adorable line-up.

Features coin-operated mechanical design, original music tune, LED light-up function, built-in rocking motion, and movie-theme stickers for fans to customize the whole design. CosRider in the same series can even be coupled up and rock together in the fun melody of Hot Toys original.

Sideshow and Hot Toys present the DC CosRider series The Joker™ and Harley Quinn CosRider from Suicide Squad. Each collectible in the series measures approximately 11 – 13.5cm tall.

Check out this fun collection and start your engines today!

The Joker & Harley Quinn DC Comics Collectible Figure – $50.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

“Excuse me sir, but that R2-D2 is in prime condition, a real bargain” – C-3PO

A resourceful astromech droid, R2-D2 served a number of crucial characters in the Star Wars galaxy, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils.

Appearing in many memorable scenes in the original Star Wars trilogy with Luke Skywalker and his friends, Artoo is an endearing character and Sideshow and Hot Toys are delighted to present the new sixth scale collectible figure of R2-D2 (Deluxe Version) with many accessories as seen in the original trilogy for fans to recreate the iconic moments from the Star Wars galaxy!

The amazing collectible Star Wars figure is specially crafted with a meticulously crafted diecast metal dome, a highly detailed mechanical construction body with functioning panels and a retractable middle leg, and remote controlled LED light-up function and sound effect function featuring 14 iconic R2-D2 sounds. This collectible figure also comes with numerous accessories including various types of mechanical arms and tools, the Death Star plans data card, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber hilt, and two mini Princess Leia hologram figures with a light-up base.

This extraordinary R2-D2 Deluxe Version Star Wars collectible will surely be a welcomed addition to your collection!

R2-D2 Deluxe Version Star Wars Sixth Scale Figure – $243.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Super7

“Robots in disguise!” The Super7 x Transformers collaboration expands as the Autobots and Decepticons join the 3.75-inch ReAction Figure world!

Skyfire, the former Decepticon turned Autobot, comes with Ion Blaster accessory. Packaged on a card back featuring brand new retro-style art.

Figure does not convert.

SUPER7 TRANW02-SKY-02 Reaction Figure

“They’re coming out of the walls!”

Super7 is terrified to debut the first releases in the new Aliens 3.75-inch ReAction Figures line! Unleashed are the Alien Warriors awaiting Ripley and the Marines on Acheron (LV-426). The figures are brand new sculpts based on the Alien Warriors from everyone’s favorite 2nd Alien movie. Terrifying!

DEEP NERD CUT: The colors of these Alien Warrior ReAction Figures were inspired by the original Alien Warrior costumes used in the filming of Aliens. There were 9 different colored suits used in the movie and these represent 3 of them (Midnight Black, Dusk Brown, and Nightfall Blue) and each figure has a different terrifying pose.

SUPER7 ALISW01-AWC-02 Reaction Figure

Loot Crate

Loot Crate announces its May Wizarding World subscription box, titled “Nobody’s Prefect,” themed after the Hogwarts house founders.
To assist students in their new role, May’s Nobody’s Prefect crate features an exclusive Mischief Managed Tee, a Sorting Hat House Heat-changing Mug, a Pygmy Puff Clutch, a pair of Zonko’s Shoelaces, and more.

his bi-monthly subscription will include unique and officially licensed collectibles, apparel, figures, memorabilia & more.

Wizarding World Loot Crate pricing starts at $39.99 plus shipping and handling.

Orders for the Nobody’s Prefect crate must be placed by May 3 at 9:00 pm PST. Supplies are limited so order now to avoid disappointment.

Subscribe to Loot Crate for exclusive collectibles inspired by the Wizarding World!

Wizards of the Coast

Click here to purchase Zendikar Rising Draft Booster Box!

Click here to purchase Zendikar Rising Bundle!

Click here to purchase Ikoria!

Click here to purchase Core 2021!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Collector Booster Box!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Set Booster Box!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Draft Booster Box!

Click here to purchase the Kaldheim Bundle!

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Watch Zayto Kick Butt Blindfolded in the Preview for POWER RANGERS DINO FURY Episode 3

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Tomorrow, the third episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury is dropping on Nickelodeon and we have a preview clip for fans to enjoy. Most of the clip shows Zayto (Russell Curry) fighting the monster of the week blindfolded since they have the ability to freeze those that look at them. He is aided by a sonic key which I assume creates an effect similar to echolocation. It’s a pretty cool fight to watch.

The Rangers intercept a mysterious message from outer space and Zayto is desperate to know if it was sent from his home planet. Unable to decipher it and losing hope, he remembers another important message from the past.

The episode is titled “Lost Signal” and will air on Nickelodeon at 8 AM ET/PT on March 6.

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The Talisman: Spielberg & Duffer Bros. Adapting Stephen King’s Novel Into a Series

The Talisman: Spielberg & Duffer Bros. Adapting Stephen King's Novel Into a Series

The Talisman: Spielberg & Duffer Bros. Adapting Stephen King’s Novel Into a Series

Stephen King and Peter Straub’s fantasy horror novel The Talisman is being adapted into a series with Oscar winner Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Jaws) teaming up with the Emmy-nominated Duffer Brothers (Stranger Things) to finally make the project a reality, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mark and Ross Duffer will executive produce the series adaptation that is being produced by Netflix in association with Spielberg’s Amblin Television and Paramount Television.

Spielberg acquired the screen rights to The Talisman two years before the book was published in 1984. The filmmaker has spent over 35 years attempting to get the story adapted into a movie. Now, the tale of young Jack Sawyer is heading to the small screen.

RELATED: Dave Erickson Developing Series Adaptation of Stephen King’s The Jaunt

The Talisman follows a 12-year old boy named Jack Sawyer who sets off on an epic road-trip quest in order to save his dying mother’s life. He is in search of the Talisman, a powerful relic that can not only heal his mother but, as he learns, save the world. Sawyer’s journey crisscrosses two realities: the America we know and its dangerous, fantasy-world twin, The Territories.

Emmy nominee Curtis Gwinn will act as showrunner and writer for the project. Gwinn worked as a writer and executive producer on the Duffer Brothers’ Stranger Things series for Netflix. His credits also include Narcos, The Leftovers, and The Walking Dead.

Pick up your copy of The Talisman here!

The Duffer Brothers will executive produce through their Monkey Massacre Productions. Spielberg will executive produce via Amblin Television along with partners Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. King and Paramount Television will also executive produce. Todd Cohen will oversee the day-to-day development of the series for Amblin, along with Spielberg, Frank, and Falvey.

RELATED: Paramount Taps Edgar Wright to Develop/Direct New Running Man Adaptation

King and Straub wrote a follow-up novel, Black House, in 2001, which follows a now-adult Jack as a retired Los Angeles homicide detective trying to solve a series of murders in a small Wisconsin town.

(Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images & Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic via Getty Images)

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CS Recommends: Raya Toys, Plus TV Shows & More!

CS Recommends: Raya Toys, Plus TV Shows & More!

CS Recommends: Raya Toys, Plus TV Shows & More!

Stuck inside? Don’t know what to watch/read/play/listen to? ComingSoon.net has got you covered. In this week’s CS Recommends our staff kicks off gives you solid tips on the best media to consume during your downtime, including toys from Raya and the Last Dragon and more! Check out our picks below!

RELATED: CS Collectibles: Martian Manhunter, Ahsoka, Darth Maul & More!

MAX EVRY’S RECOMMEND: Raya Plush Toys

Click here to purchase Fold’n Roll Tuk Tuk!

Click here to purchase Small Raya Plush!

Click here to purchase Small Sisu Plush!

This weekend Disney+ is releasing Raya and the Last Dragon, and your family can celebrate with Raya’s steed, the Fold’n Roll Tuk Tuk Plush! This stuffed animal from Just Play is made with soft materials and features a shell made of beautiful embossed fabric. Good for ages 3+! There’s also a small and very affordable 10.5-Inch Small Raya Plush and a 13-Inch Small Sisu Plush! Your kids will adore these toys, and the movie itself.

KYLIE HEMMERT’S RECOMMEND: Clarice

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Click here to purchase The Silence of the Lambs!

When they first announced CBS was developing a sequel series to The Silence of the Lambs, it was hard to imagine who they would find that could portray the iconic character of Clarice Starling after Jodie Foster’s Oscar-winning performance in the 1991 adaptation of Thomas Harris’ work. Luckily for fans new and old, Rebecca Breeds was more than ready to take on the titular role. Supported by a great ensemble cast consisting of Michael Cudlitz, Lucca De Oliveira, Kal Penn, Nick Sandow, Devyn Tyler, and Marnee Carpenter, Breeds pays homage to the character while making Clarice her own, breathing fresh life into the brave, vulnerable, traumatized, and brilliant FBI agent.

The series takes a deep dive into the untold personal story of Clarice Starling as she returns to the field in 1993, one year following the events of The Silence of the Lambs. The exploration into her past, as well as her complex psychological makeup, gives viewers a look at her challenging childhood full of painful family secrets that have haunted her throughout her life and how those previous events, including her confrontation with Buffalo Bill, make her who she is today. One of my favorite parts about Clarice, though, is how the psychological crime series avoids feeling like just another procedural, and its aesthetic fits well with the darker tone of the show’s narrative. Clarice may only be four episodes in, but consider me hooked.

GRANT HERMANNS’ RECOMMEND: Hell’s Kitchen

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As restaurants slowly reopen and people get back to enjoying eating out, there’s no better time than now to revisit or catch up on the hilarity that ensues in Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. A competition series putting aspiring head chefs against one another with the promise of running their own restaurant funded by Ramsay, there’s certainly a melodramatic and over-the-top air to the proceedings but even in its least believable moments the series proves to be an absolute blast from start to finish thanks to the interesting characters hired and the blond hothead himself.

MAGGIE DELA PAZ’S RECOMMEND: Sunny (2011)

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Written and Directed by Kang Hyeong-Cheol, the film first begins with Im Na-mi, a middle-aged woman who tries to fulfill her dying friend’s wish of reuniting their group of high school friends after 25 years of being apart. The story is told through two alternating timelines, featuring young and older versions of the seven long lost friends, who will have the chance to reconnect with each other. Throughout the film, they will realize how important their friendship is to them and how their break-up affected each of their adult lives while also taking us to the important moments that solidify their bond.

This 2011 comedy-drama is probably my most favorite South Korean movie of all time because it is a well-executed coming-of-age story that highlights female friendships. The 1980s aspect is definitely one of the film’s best parts which was effectively told in a non-linear storyline filled with humor and nostalgia. What I also loved about Sunny is that it featured a strong main cast that allowed each character to stand out in their own unique ways. In addition to its heartwarming and fun scenes, the compelling chemistry between the cast would really draw you to each character and make you care for their friendship.

In celebration of the Women’s History Month, I think now is the perfect time for you to check out Sunny!

JEFF AMES’ RECOMMEND: Training Day

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It’s been nearly 20 years since Denzel Washington screamed, “King Kong ain’t got shit on me!” in Antoine Fuqua’s Training Day; and yet, his performance still sizzles like a juicy sirloin — perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The film itself, about a rookie LAPD narcotics officer (Ethan Hawke) who spends his first day on the job riding and learning alongside Washington’s jaded (though not always incorrect) vet, gets a tad redundant during its second hour; and the final denouement has always left a bad taste. Yet, throughout, Washington fires off David Ayer’s crackling dialogue with manic glee, clearly relishing the chance to get down and dirty in villain attire — an about face from the charismatic heroes he typically plays. Here, he uses that charisma to portray a character who is part delusional, part Satan, all business. The man won his second Oscar for the part over the likes of Russell Crowe (A Beautiful Mind), Sean Penn (I Am Sam), Will Smith (Ali) and Tom Wilkinson (In the Bedroom). That’s fine company to trounce; and make no mistake: as good as those actors were in their respective roles, they ain’t got shit on Denzel in Training Day.

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New Line Starts Production on 8-BIT CHRISTMAS Film for HBO Max Starring Neil Patrick Harris

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New Line has started production on a new Max Original Christmas movie for HBO Max called 8-Bit Christmas. The film is directed by Michael Dowse (Stuber) and follows a young boy on the quest to acquire the latest gaming console in the 1980s. Winslow Fegley (Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made) will star as the boy named Jake Doyle with June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and Steve Zahn (The White Lotus) starring as his parents and Neil Patrick Harris (A Series of Unfortunate Events) playing an adult version of Jake who will also narrate parts of the film.

8-BIT CHRISTMAS is a humorous and heartfelt look back at the adventures of childhood. Set in suburban Chicago in the late 1980s, the story centers on ten-year-old Jake Doyle’s (Fegley) herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

8-Bit Christmas sounds like a more modern version of A Christmas Story. People like that film and insist it’s a classic, so maybe this will work out. There is currently no release date planned for the film, but I would imagine it’ll be out in time for the holidays.

Stephen King’s THE TAILSMAN is Getting Series Adaptation From Steven Spielberg and The Duffer Bros. For Netflix

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Stephen King’s classic 1984 fantasy horror book The Tailsman is finally getting an adaptation thanks to Netflix, Steven Spielberg, and Stranger Things creators The Duffer Bros. Spielberg actually picked up the rights to the book in 1982 for Amblin, two years before the book was even published. He acquired the screen rights outright and in perpetuity.

Over the past 35-plus years, the filmmaker has been trying to develop it as a movie, “trying in vain to find a way into the story.” Well, it looks like he finally found a way to tell the story, and instead of a film, it will be as a series.

Spielberg enlisted the help of the Duffer Bros. who have been inspired by Spielberg’s work as they have developed Stranger Things. They are attached as executive producers on the series and they seems like the perfect talent to help bring this story to life.

Curtis Gwinn has also joined the project as a writer and showrunner. He previously worked as a writer and executive producer on Stranger Things, so he’ll fit right in with the creative team.

Talisman tells the story of a 12-year old boy named Jack Sawyer who sets off on an epic road-trip quest in order to save his dying mother’s life. He is in search of the Talisman, a powerful relic that can not only heal his mother but, as he learns, save the world. Sawyer’s journey criss-crosses two realities: the America we know and its dangerous, fantasy-world twin, The Territories.

It’s an awesome story, and I’ve been waiting for Spielberg to finally adapt it. Thankfully, it looks like it’s in a place where it will actually happen and I can’t wait to see how this creative team ends up bringing the story to life.

Source: THR

New Promo Spot for Marvel’s THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLIDER

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With WandaVision coming to an end, Disney+ is now getting fans ready for Marvel’s next series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, which is set to premiere in only two weeks!

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are back in the roles of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, and the mismatched pair of military vets and former partners of Captain America “team up for a global adventure that will test their survival skills — as well as their patience.”

This new story will also see the return of Daniel Bruhl as Baron Zemo, along with Emily VanCamp as Sharon Carter, and newcomer Wyatt Russell as John Walker, a.k.a. U.S. Agent.

I’m definitely excited to see how the story is going to play out over the course of the series. I’m hoping to see some really cool and completely unexpected things.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is directed by Kari Skogland, and Malcolm Spellman is the head writer. The series will premiere on Disney+ on March 19th, 2021.