More Than Meets The Eye
Robotech (aka Macross in Japan) was an anime franchise that became very popular in the U.S. when it was imported and translated here in the 1980s. Despite it’s popularity, this is one 80′s property that hasn’t seen a remake, so filmmakers with Creavision Films have made a fan trailer for a live-action CGI movie that would be called Robotech: Valkyrie Project.
The Fastest Guardian Alive
Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor on Smallville, and was the voice of the Flash on the Justice League cartoons, revealed last night on Twitter that he read for the part of Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Rosenbaum read for his “pal,” James Gunn who is directing the movie. About the opportunity Rosenbaum exclaimed, “What a treat! Thanks Jimmy.”
Reportedly Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also “in the mix” for the role, along with other rumored contenders like Zachary Levi (Chuck, Thor: The Dark World), Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas), Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey), Eddie Redmayne (Les Misérables) and Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom, Zero Dark Thirty). Although Gunn has said that those earlier casting reports were “inaccurate.”
Peter Quill was created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan, and made his first appearance in 1976′s Marvel Preview #4. He was the child of a human mother and an alien father, but grew up as an orphan who went on to become a NASA astronaut. Eventually he would assume the mantle of the interplanetary police officer Star-Lord. More recently in comics he has joined Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Adam Warlock, Phyla-Vell, and Groot, to form a new version of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Guardians of the Galaxy is scheduled to open Aug. 1, 2014.
An Auction Far, Far Away . . .
To celebrate the publication of the most comprehensive Star Wars action figure book ever, and the one-year anniversary of the nonprofit Star Wars museum at Rancho Obi-Wan (ROW), the largest single collection of unique Star Wars action figures has been made available on eBay. The auction proceeds will benefit Rancho Obi-Wan, a 501(c)(3) organization. The figures have been donated by one-time ILM model maker Fon Davis of FonCo Creative Services, Lagunitas, CA.
The auction includes a collection of 1,950 different loose action figures collected over decades–starting with the vintage line in 1978–and representing over 85% of the figures documented in the new book Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection
“This incredible collection of nearly every Star Wars action figure ever produced is the largest group of figures I’ve seen offered in a single lot,” Vilmur said. “Based on the sharp condition and completeness of this collection (100% of the 1978-85 series is here, and nearly every subsequent figure produced to early 2011), I’d appraise this set at a minimum $8,200 to $8,500. There is minor wear on some of the vintage figures (as is typical around the edges of the feet) while all modern figures appear fresh off the card. All vintage accessories are accounted for unless otherwise indicated and are believed to be authentic.”
AUCTION INCLUDES:
with bookplate signed by all four authors: Steve Sansweet, Anne Neumann, Dan Curto and Paul Harrison
COMPLETE SET OF VINTAGE FIGURES INCLUDED:
2-1B
4-LOM (really Zuckuss)
8D8
A-Wing Pilot
Admiral Ackbar
Amanaman
Anakin Skywalker
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) [sticker worn]
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) with Pop-up Lightsaber
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) with Sensorscope
AT-AT Commander
AT-AT Driver
AT-ST Driver
B-Wing Pilot
Barada
Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi
Bespin Security Guard [no blaster, paint worn off right hand]
Bespin Security Guard #2
Bib Fortuna
Biker Scout
Boba Fett
Bossk (Bounty Hunter) [white paint slightly worn, two punctures in rear]
C-3PO (Removable Limbs) [paint worn]
Chewbacca
Chief Chirpa
Darth Vader
Death Squad Commander [belt paint worn, some wear on fingers & toes]
Death Star Droid [black paint worn]
Dengar
Droopy McCool (Max Rebo Band)
Emperor’s Royal Guard
EV-9D9
FX-7 (Medical Droid)
Gamorrean Guard [horn tips & teeth slightly worn]
General Madine [toes slightly worn]
Greedo [toes slightly worn]
Hammerhead [joints loose]
Han Solo (Bespin Outfit) [hair slightly worn]
Han Solo (Hoth Outfit) [slight wear on fingers & toes]
Han Solo (In Carbonite Chamber)
Han Solo (In Trench Coat)
Han Solo (large head version) [hair worn, shoulders discolored]
IG-88 (Bounty Hunter) [black paint slightly worn]
Imperial Commander [belt paint slightly worn]
Imperial Dignitary
Imperial Gunner
Imperial Stormtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear)
Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot [no blaster]
Jabba the Hutt [no hookah]
Jawa I [reproduction vinyl cape]
Jawa II (cloth cape)
Klaatu [paint worn above nose]
Klaatu (In Skiff Guard Outfit)
Lando Calrissian [with teeth]
Lando Calrissian (General Pilot) [no blaster]
Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Disguise)
Leia (Hoth Outfit)
Leia Organa (Bespin Gown) [painted neck]
Lobot [incorrect or alternate weapon]
Logray (Ewok Medicine Man)
Luke Skywalker [brown hair]
Luke Skywalker (Bespin Fatigues) [brown hair]
Luke Skywalker (Hoth Battle Gear) [wear on fingers & toes]
Luke Skywalker (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit)
Luke Skywalker (In Battle Poncho)
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit) [green lightsaber]
Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) [wear on vest & hands]
Lumat
Max Rebo
Nien Nunb
Nikto
Paploo
Power Droid
Princess Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise)
Princess Leia Organa (Combat Poncho)
Pruneface
R5-D4
Rancor Keeper
Rebel Commander
Rebel Commando
Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear) [toes slightly worn]
Ree-Yees
Romba
Salacious Crumb (Jabba the Hutt Playset)
Sand People
See-Threepio (C-3PO)
Snaggletooth (Red)
Snaggletooth (Blue) [paint on boots & hands worn, joints loose]
Squid Head
Stormtrooper
Sy Snootles
Teebo
The Emperor
(Twin Pod) Cloud Car Pilot
Ugnaught
Walrus Man [joints loose]
Warok
Weequay
Wicket W. Warrick
Yak Face [worn hands and feet]
Yoda [orange snake]
Zuckuss (really 4-LOM)
COMPLETE SET OF VINTAGE EWOKS INCLUDED:
Dulok Scout
Dulok Shaman [card fresh]
King Gorneesh [no staff]
Logray [no staff, wear on beard & fingers]
Urgah Lady Gorneesh
Wicket W. Warrick [card fresh]
COMPLETE SET OF VINTAGE DROIDS INCLUDED*:
Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) [card fresh]
Jann Tosh [card fresh]
Jord Dusat [card fresh]
Kea Moll
Kez-Iban [card fresh]
See-Threepio (C-3PO) [card fresh]
Sise Fromm [card fresh]
Thall Joben
Tig Fromm [card fresh]
Uncle Gundy [card fresh]
* The Brazillian Vlix figure is NOT included.
MODERN FIGURES INCLUDED:
Up to 90% of all modern figures into early 2011 are included. Rarer finds:
TAC Darth Malak (Sith Lord)
TAC Darth Revan (Sith Lord)
TAC Pre-Cyborg Grievous
TCW Red Clone Commander Stone
TCW Red Commander TX-20
TCW Red Darth Sidious
TCW Red Firefighter Droid
TCW Red MagnaGuard (with Cape)
TCW Rex Clone Trooper Draa
TCW Rex Ahsoka Tano
TCW Rex Savage Opress (Armored Apprentice)
TVC MagnaGuard
TVC See-Threepio (C-3PO)
TVC Rebel Soldier (Echo Base Battle Gear)
TVC Jar Jar in Carbonite
PLUS over 440 figures exclusive to specific retail locations or special conventions.
I’d Buy That For A Dollar
Images have been coming online for Jose Padilha’s RoboCop remake. We still have a ways to wait though, the movie’s release has been moved back to February 2014.
Joel Kinnaman will take on the role of Alex Murphy/RoboCop, and be joined on screen by Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jay Baruchel and Jackie Earle Haley.
HALT!
ComingSoon.net has a glimpse of Joel Kinnaman (The Killing) as the new RoboCop. Filming for the Jose Padilha directed movie started this week in Toronto, with an anticipated release date of the August 9, 2013.
In 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex’s life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.
Coming from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures, the film was written by Josh Zetumer and Nick Schenk, based on the 1987 motion picture written by Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner. The film is produced by Marc Abraham and Eric Newman, with Bill Carraro serving as executive producer.
Joining Joel Kinnaman will be co-stars Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Ehle, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
