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Curse of the Dragon: The Shocking Coincidences That Led Fans to Believe Bruce Lee Was Cursed
In world cinema there has never been, and never will be, another martial arts star as iconic or charismatic as Bruce Lee. The Hong Kong kung fu idol — whose Chinese name "Xiao Long" literally means "Little Dragon" — shot to overnight fame in the early 1970s thanks to three successive box office hits that showcase his signature Jeet Kune Do moves — The Big Boss (1971), Fist of Fury (1972; a.k.a. The Chinese Connection), and Way of the Dragon (1972).
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Fasten Your Seatbelts: British Airways Enlists Celebrities for a Must-See Safety Video
Admit it: every time you are on a plane, the last thing you pay much attention to is the airline's safety video. That's why British Airways (BA) has come up with an ingenious way to get passengers glued to the screens when their new safety clip is played.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
'Twilight' Star Kristen Stewart Is Shining Bright As a French Director's Muse
(WARNING: The following post contains possible spoilers for Personal Shopper) The Twilight franchise may have made #KristenStewart one of the highest paid A-list actresses on the planet, but it's her recent work with acclaimed French director #OlivierAssayas that is finally confirming her as one of the most intriguing actresses of her generation.
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
The 'Love Actually' Cast is One Big Festive Fandom Crossover, Actually
Before 2016’s Me Before You united most of the major pop culture fandoms, there was the delightfully British Christmas romcom Love Actually, which had a perfect ensemble cast and — dare I say it — some cross-fandom pairings that are the stuff of steamy fan fiction. Spanning Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bridget Jones, Narnia, and Doctor Who, below is the great big fanfiction-ish cast of 2003's LoveActually.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in Geeks
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together: Fan Casting the A-Team Reboot
In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... the A-Team.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
10 Actors Who Could Play Agent 47 Better Than Timothy Olyphant or Rupert Friend
The other day I went to go see [Hitman: Agent 47](tag:593267) in the theaters, expecting much more than was delivered. Everyone remembers Timothy Olyphant's terrible movie Hitman, and I honestly felt that Rupert Friend didn't do much better. While neither of these men are bad actors, I just felt like they didn't channel the video game character to their full potential, and they weren't big enough stars to make us overlook their bad performances, blinded by star power. In our modern society, video game movies are finally starting to get A-listers invested in the films, so it would not be too far fetched to see a big star take on Hitman. I mean, Michael Fassbender is doing [Assassin's Creed](tag:437814), Karl Urban and The Rock did Doom, Mark Whalberg and Mila Kunis did Max Payne, and we saw the lovely and talented Zachary Quinto give the best and most evil performance in the newest Hitman movie. Why can't we see a big star finally play Agent 47? Well, I'm going to mainly focus on this ideal in my post, and I hope you agree with most of my choices.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
5 Actors Who Could Bring Green Lantern to the CW!
Hal Jordan has been heavily hinted at all throughout both The Flash and Arrow, but most recently we actually saw proof of his existence. We saw a man wearing a flight jacket with "Jordan" on it in a bar with Oliver Queen in a flashback. Now that we know for a fact he exists, it's only logical we actually see him on one of the CW shows. Since there's a heavy chance we'll see him, I would like to suggest five actors who could bring this role to the TV screen, and I hope you enjoy!
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
5 Actors Who Could Bring Blue Beetle to Arrow on the CW!
After seeing a major Easter egg referring to Ted Kord recently, it's only logical that we'll see him eventually. Because of this, I'd like to suggest a few actors who could play the character, and I hope you enjoy!
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
Batman Begins Again — Fan Casting 'Batman: Year One' for the DCEU
Batman: Year One has long been a favorite of DC comics fans. The comic explains the origins of Batman in a much more interesting way than we have thus far seen in movies such as Batman Begins. We have already been introduced to an older Batman in the DCEU, and so it would not be out of the question for someone to create a solo Batman movie with a much younger cast. In fact, I think that this could be an interesting direction for a potential film. It would be fun to see two different actors play the caped crusader at the same time, and such a film could steer the DCEU in a different direction, especially after Ben Affleck's solo movie. Here are my top picks for who should be cast.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
I'm Back Baby: Fan Casting a Live-Action 'Futurama' Movie
Futurama, the fan favorite TV show from the creators of The Simpsons, has built up a huge fan base over the years. Just like The Simpsons, this show has broken barriers and appealed to anyone and everyone. In my opinion, this show ended entirely too early, and a live-action movie could be the perfect way to end the legacy of this animated TV staple. However, in order to do that, you would need the perfect cast ensemble. Here are my suggestions for such an ensemble.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
He Saved Every One of Us: Fan Casting a 'Flash Gordon' Reboot
In our day and age, Hollywood is rebooting everything, and I think that a Flash Gordon reboot would be harmless to the existing franchise. Originally, this movie was a cult film that was created to be like the campy comic strip. With a reboot of this film, we could see an action comedy that would blow up at the box office, and would bring this campy action hero to a whole new generation. So, without any further introduction, let's delve into what a Flash Gordon reboot could look like.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
10 Crazy Choices for Batman Villains That You Have Never Considered Before
Over the years, there have been some reluctant, and it would seem at the time downright crazy choices for Batman villains. Heath Ledger as The Joker? Anne Hathaway as Catwoman? TOM HARDY as Bane?! Who would have thought? At the time, there was certainly justification to think these choices were insane, but they all turned out as the best portrayal of their respective villain, hands down. With that being said, there's of course going to be a Batman solo movie, and it's only natural to start wondering what kind of seemingly crazy casting choices we could be seeing in the near future. I would like to suggest a few choices of my own that I can guarantee no one has thought of, and I hope you enjoy!
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
