Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was the Episode 9 that made it to theaters. But we can now catch a glimpse of Colin Trevorrow's scrapped "Duel of the Fates" story, thanks to an incredible fan-made web comic. But, first, a primer for the uninitiated: Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow was originally brought on to helm the final chapter in the Skywalker Saga, what we now know was meant to be called Duel of the Fates. He later departed, leaving J.J. Abrams to pick up the pieces with Rise of Skywalker. Until relatively recently, Duel of the Fates was thought consigned to the dustbin of history. That is, until a legit leaked script floated around the internet – hinting at several major different story beats, including new arcs for Finn and Kylo Ren. Now you can see how the story was originally due to unfold. On Twitter, artist Andrew Winegarner revealed his project: "I've been working the past year on a comic book adaptation of Colin Trevorrow's Star Wars Episode 9 … [Read more...] about Star Wars fan brings scrapped Episode 9 script to life in a new web comic
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Best iPad app for comic book reading: Comic Zeal
"If you already have comics in a digital format, Comic Zeal is simply the best way to read them on your iPad." Comic Zeal is currently the best app for reading comics on your iPad. Whether you're a member of the mighty Marvel marauders, a dedicated DC-for-lifer, or someone who prefers the alternative and independent sequential art scene, if you already have your comics in a digital format -- especially if you bought those massive Marvel DVDs containing all the early issues of Avengers , Fantastic Four , Spider-Man , X-Men , etc. in PDF -- Comic Zeal should be your go-to reader. You can sync PDF, CBR/RAR, or CBZ/ZIP files straight over to Comic Zeal from iTunes via file sharing if you absolutely have to, and with Wi-Fi sync it's easier than ever. I just drop mine into Dropbox, hit the Dropbox app on iPad, download them, hit the action button, and tell Dropbox to open them in Comic Zeal. It would be nice if Comic Zeal could hook into Dropbox (and other online … [Read more...] about Best iPad app for comic book reading: Comic Zeal
CricketPang Comic Animation signs Ajinkya Rahane as the brand ambassador
Global character creation and animation production company YouNeedCharacter has signed Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane as the brand ambassador for CricketPang , the soon to be launched original animated series. With Rahane on board, the company aims to initiate activities to further support cricket by securing scholarships for promising young cricketers. As a brand ambassador Rahane will be actively involved in all promotional activities such as CricketPang character IP promotion and cricket scholarship projects. Minsu Song , chief executive officer, YouNeedCharacter said, “Among the cricket players, Ajinkya is a top-class player who is loved and respected by the Indian audience. He has garnered around 7 million followers on Facebook. I am extremely happy and think it is very important that such an excellent and famous player has shown interest and has become the brand ambassador of CricketPang. With Ajinkya, we not only plan to promote the CricketPang animation but also … [Read more...] about CricketPang Comic Animation signs Ajinkya Rahane as the brand ambassador
The Changing Faces Of Sridevi
Sridevi grew up before our very own eyes! From debuting as a four-year-old actress in Tamil films to making a smashing comeback after a 15-year hiatus from acting, Sridevi's cinematic journey has been a long and illustrious one. Here's looking at the actress and her ever-changing filmi avatars over the years. Sridevi started her acting career with the Sivaji Ganesan starrer Kandan Karunai in 1967. She went on to act in several other Tamil films including Nam Nadu and Bharatha Niwas . Her last film as a child actor was Avalukku Nihar Avale in 1974. The Bollywood debutante Sridevi made her adult debut in Hindi films with the 1975 hit Julie . She played Irene, the younger sister of protagonist Julie, played by Laxmi. Sadma With her third Hindi film Sadma , Sridevi showcased her acting skills and received her first Filmfare nomination for the Best Actress award. She played Neha Malhotra, a young woman who loses her … [Read more...] about The Changing Faces Of Sridevi
Will Agatha Harkness Return to the MCU After WandaVision? Kathryn Hahn Sure Hopes So
Warning. There are SPOILERS ahead. After a breathless few weeks, WandaVision has finally ended in a hail of tears and chaos magic. Apart from adding new depth to existing MCU characters, the show also introduced a new villain who has become an instant fan-favorite, Kathryn Hahn in the role of the powerful witch Agatha Harkness. While Agatha has been subdued for now, she is still alive. In a new interview, Hahn admitted she would love to return as the character in a future MCU project. "I have no idea. [Marvel Studios] keep [their plans] really tight... Oh me too. I want to [have another opportunity to play Agatha.] Now that I have a taste of it, I'm like 'Ahh.' I really, really love it." RELATED: WandaVision Director Shares Real-Life Inspiration Behind S.W.O.R.D. Hahn's entry into the MCU was relatively low-key, playing the exaggerated role of a nosey neighbor Agnes who is living in the same town as Wanda Maximoff and her boyfriend Vision. As the show progressed, it … [Read more...] about Will Agatha Harkness Return to the MCU After WandaVision? Kathryn Hahn Sure Hopes So