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DC finally has its first bonafide hit in Wonder Woman. Having grossed $254 million worldwide and sitting at a solid 93% on Rotten Tomatoes as of right now, Wonder Woman has defied the expectations of many and has proved that DC can make a good movie. That being said, it is in no way a sign that their future movies will be better. This is especially considering Justice League was in post-production long before this film, the last three films haven’t been received well, and there’s a lot of drama behind The Flash production.

Even considering all those factors, DC is no longer taking the reactionary approach they once had. By this, I mean that each of their previous films changed drastically based on various factors, like Suicide Squad turning into a cheap Guardians of the Galaxy knock-off.

There’s also been and continues to be shakeups of leadership involved in the DC movies. Recently, Zack Snyder stepped down due to a family tragedy and in his place, we got Joss Whedon, famous for his contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With current behind-the-scenes negotiations going on with Patty Jenkins, director of Wonder Woman, she could very well be a major new player as well.

With all that in mind, it’s now being reported that Warner Bros is waiting to see how Justice League does before moving forward with more movies in the DCEU. This is the smartest possible decision they could make in their situation. Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Suicide Squad were all critical and commercial flops (compared to Wonder Woman). With Wonder Woman becoming their first hit in this series, it’s safe to say that movie will have a huge influence moving forward. However, Warner Bros now recognizes that one movie doesn’t represent a whole series and that there’s still a lot in the air surrounding this whole universe of films.

Justice League is probably the biggest factor that’s up in the air for DC movies. It’s a movie that’s very hard to predict, at least when it comes to success. It will no doubt open well considering it’s the very first on-screen appearance of DC’s most popular team, but Batman v. Superman opened well too and we all saw how that turned out. Because of this, the best decision for Warner Bros is to wait and see.

Hopefully, this new approach and team in charge of the DC Extended Universe can keep the franchise afloat. I personally love the DC television shows, but I can’t deny the appeal of seeing these characters done justice without spreading their stories thin over 23 episode seasons and with movie-quality visuals. I’ve never been the biggest fan of the DCEU movies, but if they can all be as good if not better than Wonder Woman going forward, then sign me up.

I spend most of my days working towards my Writing and Rhetoric degree at the University of Central Florida, but I spend a lot of my down time keeping up to date on the best TV, movies, and video games the industry has to offer. Here I put all of that extended time to use discussing each of them in-depth.

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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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