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Zack Snyder: A Positive Impact on the Film Industry

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As I’m sure many of you have heard by now, Zack Snyder is going through some family issues. His daughter Autumn committed suicide back in March and he was trying to deal with this pain by continuing to work on his upcoming film, Justice League. However, he announced last week he would be stepping down to be with his family. Many of the news stories I’ve seen written about the subject focus more on The Avengers director Joss Whedon taking over work on Justice League or the negative impact of Autumn’s death so I thought I’d try to keep this positive. This isn’t so much a news story but a celebration of what this man has achieved in only 13 years as a director in the industry.

Zack Snyder’s directorial debut was a remake of Dawn of the Dead back in 2004. The original film is a beloved cult classic so the very fact that remaking it was the first thing Snyder tackled is impressive by itself. What is more impressive is that the film did quite well. It’s currently sitting at a 75%, “fresh” approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The general consensus being that it was “A kinetic, violent and surprisingly worthy remake of George Romero’s horror classic that pays homage to the original while working on its own terms.” The film also grossed $59 million domestically and over $102 million worldwide.

Snyder proved to be great at creating faithful adaptations from other mediums as well. In 2007, Snyder released his film adaptation of the 300 comic book series by Frank Miller. While critics were mixed on the overall film, it was praised both for its stylized action and its faithful recreation of the imagery and scenes from the comic. Another film in which Snyder did the same was Watchmen, released in 2009. Based on the comic of the same name, Snyder managed to do twice as well as 300 commercially and seriously impressed fans of the comic with how accurate the adaptation was.

Since then, Snyder has made a few stand-alone films and sequels here or there but he really came into the public eye with his work on the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). He has directed Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and most of the upcoming Justice League. He was also heavily involved in production for Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman and is attached for various credits in the upcoming Aquaman, The Flash, Justice League sequel, and Gotham City Sirens. Most of the films in this series that have been released have had very mixed reviews, but it’s still very impressive how involved he’s been in the process. I’m personally not a big fan of the DCEU, but I can definitely appreciate the passion Snyder has for DC Comics and the competition it serves for Marvel Studios in keeping their films fresh and entertaining.

While only a director for a short time, Zack Snyder has made his mark on the industry. He’s proven he can be an excellent director with great respect for the material he works with and a very uncommon and inspiring drive. What he and his family are going through right now is horrible. I encourage everyone to keep the conversation positive and be as welcoming as possible when he decides to return to directing. My best wishes are with the Snyder family and Autumn’s mother, Denise Weber.

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The video teaser for Fallout Prime showcases a vault dweller who undergoes wasteland justice

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Recently, we had the opportunity to witness Amazon’s remarkable rendition of the renowned WRPG series Fallout. Assuming that the initial observation failed to sufficiently stimulate your atomic curiosity,. Therefore, we have an additional video showcasing our main characters in action: Lucy, who resides in a vault (Ella Purnell), The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), and Maximus, a squire from the Brotherhood of Steel (Aaron Clifton Moten).

The group interaction is briefly observed in the two-minute film. Fortunately, for those who appreciate the trajectory of the television series, there is not a significant delay until the complete season becomes available. Commencing on April 11th, all episodes will be accessible on Prime Video, and we will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of the days.

Another noteworthy development in Fallout is the resurgence of a highly absurd modification in Fallout: New Vegas, which enables players to enlist Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst as a buddy. In light of recent developments, it is evident that the future prospects of the ongoing multiplayer experiment Fallout 76 are promising, given the substantial participation of over 17 million players since its first release.
What is your opinion on Amazon’s approach to Fallout? Do you plan to examine it in April? Please provide your feedback in the comments area here.

 

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Prepare for the official Fallout Amazon Prime Video trailer

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Amazon’s upcoming TV adaptation of Fallout is shaping up to be impressive, hinting at a promising future for video game adaptations such as HBO’s The Last of Us. In just over three minutes, the portrayal of the eccentric post-apocalyptic world is almost flawless, leaving us eager for what’s to come.

The costuming, casting, and production pedigree are all top-notch, and we’re excited to see where the series will take us. Amazon’s adaptation will focus on protagonist Lucy (Ella Purnell), a vault dweller who steps out of the safety of her lifelong home into the harsh Wasteland of a ruined Los Angeles. Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the showrunner, has mentioned that the Vault symbolizes peaceful societies such as Canada or New Zealand. It delves into the challenges faced by those outside the vault that are unimaginable to those inside.

What are your thoughts on the Fallout TV adaptation? Do you think Amazon has captured that distinct Fallout vibe perfectly? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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‘Amazing’ Final Fantasy Movie Inspired The Marvels Director

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Generally, The Marvels is good. It has a 59 on Rotten Tomatoes, which isn’t great, but it’s better than Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and Disney+’s Secret Invasion. Perhaps director Nia DaCosta’s video game inspirations contributed to that.

The American filmmaker said Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children influenced her latest film at a press junket with IGN. “It’s just an amazing movie, with great fight scenes and a great ending sequence with the main character being thrown into the sky by all the other characters,” she said.
Despite poor reviews upon release in 2005, Advent Children has become a Final Fantasy cult classic. DaCosta seems to agree that the film is a classic. PlayStation exclusives also influenced the Marvels.

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In the interview, she said she didn’t want the superhero film to look “too much like a video game” but did draw from Sony’s biggest franchises, like The Last of Us and Horizon Zero Dawn. “For me, it was from the best games, the best stories that you get, that sort of inspires me to play, and I think inspires people to watch movies like this,” she said.

Since movies have shaped video games since their inception, it’s interesting to see the dynamic slowly changing. Now that technology and interactive storytelling are more complex, filmmakers are looking to PlayStation for inspiration.

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