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Star Wars Trilogy Trivia – Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones

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ComicUI and Pickled Comics come together for another topical team-up covering the craze known as STAR WARS! Over the past few months, we’ve been watching, studying, and researching the Star Wars films from start to finish, including the prequel trilogy.

We admit it wasn’t easy to go back and watch Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith, but from all the ashes of Mustafar, these random, fun, hilarious, and sometimes questionable facts arose.

Thanks to the amazing talent of Mike Royer at Pickled Comics, he brings us the definitive movie poster comprised of these trivia tidbits. Look on below at this mind-blowing poster, read the entire list of fun facts below curated by ComicUI, and get hyped for Star Wars: The Force Awakens later this week!

Star Wars: Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones

Released: May 16, 2002
Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas & Jonathan Hales
Rated PG
Runtime: 142 minutes

Budget: $115 million
Gross: $310 million (USA)

Facts:

  • Qui-Gon Jin’s voice is heard during the slaughter of the tusken raiders, the first force ghost
  • Sam Jackson’s lightsaber has “Bad Motherfucker” engraved on the hilt
  • The Senate’s votes to give Palpatine emergency power is the same method Hitler used
  • Hayden Christensen was cast primarily because he looked good next to Natalie Portman
  • First movie for CG Yoda to appear
  • The only Star Wars movie not to be the top earner of the year (Spider-Man beat it)
  • Not a single full clone trooper armor was built, most of it was CGI
  • The only Star Wars film to tilt up after the beginning text crawl
  • Was shot on the same stages as Moulin Rouge, another McGregor film
  • They did not build any new C3PO suits, it’s an original trilogy one made to look older
  • The only Star Wars film to be released the same year as a Star Trek film.
  • One of the first films to be shot entirely on digital camera

Image Source: Pickled Comics

Star Wars Trilogy Trivia – Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace

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Chris
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ComicUI and Pickled Comics come together for another topical team-up covering the craze known as STAR WARS! Over the past few months, we’ve been watching, studying, and researching the Star Wars films from start to finish, including the prequel trilogy.

We admit it wasn’t easy to go back and watch Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith, but from all the ashes of Mustafar, these random, fun, hilarious, and sometimes questionable facts arose.

Thanks to the amazing talent of Mike Royer at Pickled Comics, he brings us the definitive movie poster comprised of these trivia tidbits. Look on below at this mind-blowing poster, read the entire list of fun facts below curated by ComicUI, and get hyped for Star Wars: The Force Awakens later this week!

Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace

Released: May 19, 1999
Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas
Rated PG
Runtime: 136 minutes

Budget: $115 million
Gross: $431 million (domestic

Facts

  • During first trailer, 75% of people purchased full price movie tickets to see Star Wars trailer, then left the theater.
  • Sets were only built as high as the actor’s heads, the rest was CGI
    • Liam Neeson was so tall it cost an extra $150k in production
  • There is only one shot in the film to which no visual effects were added at all: the shot of the dioxis gas pouring out of the vent in the meeting room.
  • ~300 lightsaber models were used in production
  • Qui-Gon Jinn’s communicator is a redecorated Sensor Excel Razor for Women.
  • Denzel Washington, Tom Hanks, Morgan Freeman and Kurt Russell were considered for the part of Qui-Gon Jinn.
  • Huttese language was created by Ben Burtt used words and phonetic spellings of the Incan language of Catua.
  • Years are in ABY or BBY
    • Before/After the Battle of Yavin (Ep 1 is 32 BBY)
  • George Lucas made a similar deal as he did in the original Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977).
    • Both Lucas and Fox Studios agreed that he would forego his salary as a director provided he owns the entire negative of the final cut of the film as well as ancillary rights of all toys and commercial tie-ins.
  • Darth Maul was played by Ray Park, but voiced by Peter Serafinowicz
  • Senator Palpatine was born on Naboo
  • Colored Q-Tips were photographed on a miniature stadium set in order to provide the background spectators during the pod race sequence.
  • Darth Vader’s breathing can be heard after the credits.

Image Source: Pickled Comics

First Official X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Trailer

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At long last, the trailer for Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE has arrived and looks to be the biggest, most impactful movie in the entire franchise. Releasing May 27, 2016, the film is the final movie in the prequel trilogy which has seen the arrival of the Hellfire Club, Sentinels, a rebooted timeline, and now the potential end of the world with Apocalypse.

In this trailer, we get to see younger versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm, and Nightcrawler, as well as returning favorites, Professor Xavier, Magneto, Quicksilver, Beast, Mystique, Havoc, and Moira McTaggert (not a mutant). New to the cast is Apocalypse, Psylocke, Angel, and who knows what other mutants could show up!

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE is the 9th movie in the X-men universe, preceded by X-MEN, X2: X-MEN UNITED, THE LAST STAND, ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, FIRST CLASS, THE WOLVERINE, DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, and by next year, DEADPOOL. It will be followed by GAMBIT, X-MEN 2018, NEW MUTANTS, WOLVERINE 3, and probably many more along the way.

 

Marvel’s IRON FIST Gets a Showrunner

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Marvel’s DEFENDERS show is going to happen soon and they’re one step closer by reportedly hiring Scott Buck as the show runner for IRON FIST, the last show to premier on Netflix.

As of this writing, we know that DAREDEVIL will have 2 seasons, JESSICA JONES landed on its feet strongly a few weeks ago, LUKE CAGE is currently filming, and no one has been cast as Danny Rand, the last missing DEFENDER. Many rumors said IRON FIST was going to be a movie or just dropped completely from the lineup, but Marvel stayed strong.

Now with a show runner hired, it shouldn’t be long before casting begins and the show takes place. Buck is known for being an executive producer on DEXTER and a producer of SIX FEET UNDER.

Our estimation is that IRON FIST will land in one year, the same time as DOCTOR STRANGE, because they both tie into mysticism, but recent comments make the Marvel TV series world feel more distant to the Movie world, even though they exist in the same universe.

Are you ready for IRON FIST to get more news? We are.

UPDATE: Marvel has confirmed Scott Buck as show runner and given us the first synopsis of the upcoming IRON FIST show. Read on!

Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist. “Marvel’s Iron Fist” is the fourth series as part of an overall deal between Marvel Television and Netflix, which has already released the critically-acclaimed first seasons of “Marvel’s Daredevil” and “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” with “Marvel’s Luke Cage” premiering in 2016. All four heroes will then unite in the mini-series event “Marvel’s The Defenders.” 

5 Ways BATMAN V SUPERMAN is Marvel’s AVENGERS

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The second official trailer for BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE is released and the jury is out! We have confirmation of villains, locations, personalities, and more. However, when we watched the latest trailer, something didn’t feel quite right.

Theres no doubt Batman and Superman fighting will be huge, but it seems like it owes a lot to another superhero team-up film from 2012. Thats right, Marvel’s AVENGERS. How does this trailer make us compare the two films? Lets take a look at 5 huge reasons BATMAN V SUPERMAN stole from the AVENGERS.

Tell us if we missed any!

*Editor’s Note: This list is purely satirical and is in no means a way to to hate on DC. We’re psyched to see Batman V Superman next March!

1. A rich man in a suit of armor is fighting a god-like alien

Sure looks a lot like Tony Stark and Thor fighting in a forest.

2. A righteous hero with a circular shield comes in to make peace

Captain America is from WWII and Wonder Woman is from WWI, but a circle shield? Really?

3. The villain is another alien related to the god-like hero

They’re not brothers, but Kryptonian feuds seem more destructive than Asgardian ones.

4. Quinjets make an appearance

Batwing? Quinjets did it better.

5. The big 3 together: Superman, Wonder Woman, & Batman

Of course this shot had to be there. They’re not even looking at the explosion.

Bonus 6. Doomsday is the Abomination

Seriously, how can that NOT be Abomination?! Just look!

 

 

Latest Official BATMAN V SUPERMAN Trailer

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The latest in a string of superhero teasers, BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE has released the third and final trailer for the upcoming film. From DC and Warner Bros., the second film in the DC Cinematic Universe will see Batman take on Superman, as well as Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor enter the scene as well.

Releasing March 25, 2016, the Zack Snyder directed movie stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, and Jesse Eisenberg as the afore mentioned characters, as well as introducing Aquaman (Jason Momoa), the Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and Jeremy Irons (Alfred). The film will kick off into the JUSTICE LEAGUE (2017) as well.

Check out the final trailer below for BATMAN V SUPERMAN and start taking bets on who wins!

http://youtu.be/-mw9qZ9THFs

BATMAN V. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Teaser

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Following hot on the heels of record breaking CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, DC and Warner Bros. have debuted a teaser trailer for the upcoming battle royals film, BATMAN V. SUPERMAN.

This was tied in with Fox’s GOTHAM tv show and reveals a full trailer will arrive on Jimmy Kimmel this Wednesday, much like Marvel did last week.

Enjoy this teaser as Batman gets his face ripped off by Superman and come back for the full trailer Wednesday!

http://youtu.be/221z_4tMdKE

ComiXology Cyber Monday Sale

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Do you like comic books? We LOVE comics! To celebrate the gift giving season, ComicUI teaming up with comiXology to give you the best Cyber Monday deals on digital comics. We know that buying digital comics doesn’t always feel right (we love holding the book in our hands too), but buy one and get one free? Now thats something we can’t pass up.

Read them on your computer, your tablet, or phone on the go. Nothing beats having your whole comic book collection in the palm of your hand anytime you want it.

Also, some (if not all) of their great Black Friday deals are still going strong too, meaning you can increase your comic knowledge at one of the cheapest rates this year. Get in on these deals and let us know what you buy.

Good luck and happy Cyber Monday!

For the first time ever, comiXology is having a HUGE Buy One, Get One Free sale on all DC Comics and Vertigo titles released digitally before 9/1/2015! Just use the code DCBOGO at check out to take advantage of this great offer that includes comics that inspired TV shows and upcoming movies like The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, iZombie, Batman vs Superman and Suicide Squad.

Also, on Cyber Monday ComiXology has sales on select Dark Horse trades, select VIZ manga, as well as continuing their humongous Black Friday sales!

Here’s a run down of all the sales happening on Monday:

Cyber Monday:
DC Comics Buy One, Get One Free Sale – Use promo code DCBOGO at checkout
• Offer good on all DC Comics and Vertigo titles released digitally before 9/1/15
Dark Horse Sale – 30 trades for $2.99 each
VIZ Sale – 10 volumes for $2.00 off each
Marvel X-Men & The Black Vortex Sale
Continuing Black Friday Sales:
Image Comics 50% off Sale- Use promo code IMAGE at checkout
Marvel Black Friday Collection Sale
Marvel Spider-Verse Sale
Kodansha 99¢ Black Friday Sale including Attack on Titan Vol 1
 

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Cyber Monday:
DC Comics Buy One, Get One Free Sale – Use promo code DCBOGO at checkout

Dark Horse Sale – 30 trades for $3.00 each
 Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone
Aliens: Fire and Stone
ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Smoke and Shadow Part One
Archie vs Predator
Big Guy and Rusty
Conan Red Sonja
Courageous Princess Vol 1
Drug and Drop Vol 1
EI8HT Vol 1: Outcast
Ghost Fleet Vol 1 Deadhead
Green River Killer
Halo: Escalation Volume
Heart in a Box
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: 1952
How to Pass as Human
Lady Killer
Predator: Fire and Stone
Prometheus: Fire and Stone
Plants vs. Zombies: Bully For You
Rat God
Rexodus
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind
The Goon Vol14: Occasion of Revenge
The New Deal
The Witcher: Vol 2 – Fox Children
Tomb Raider Vol 1 : Season of the Witch
Veda: Assembly Required
Buffy: Season Ten Vol 1 : New Rules
BloodC Vol 1

VIZ Sale – 10 volumes for $4.99 each
My Hero Academia Vol 1
Assassination Classroom Vol 1
Ultraman Vol 1
Twin Star Exorcists Vol 1
Tokyo Ghoul Vol 1
Time Killers Vol 1
Demon Prince Momochi House Vol 1
Kiss of the Rose Princess Vol 1
My Love Story! Vol 1
Spell of Desire Vol 1

Marvel X-Men & The Black Vortex Sale 
     The Black Vortex Alpha #1
Guardians of the Galaxy #24-25
Legendary Star-Lord #1-11
All-New X-Men #38-39
Guardians Team-Up #1-3
Nova #28
Cyclops #12
Captain Marvel #14
The Black Vortex Omega #1

Continuing Black Friday Sales:

Image Comics 50% off Sale – Use promo code IMAGE at checkout

Marvel Black Friday Collection Sale
Avengers/X-Men: Utopia
Avengers Vs. X-Men
Death of Wolverine
Fear Itself
House of M
Marvel 1602
Original Sin
Secret Invasion
Secret Wars
X-Men: Battle of the Atom

Marvel Spider-Verse Sale
          The Black Vortex Alpha #1
Superior Spider-Man #32-33
Spider-Man 2099 #5
Amazing Spider-Man #1-18
Spider-Verse #1-2
Spider-Verse Team-Up #1-3
Spider-Woman #1-4
Scarlet Spiders #1-3
Spider-Man 2099 #6-8
Amazing Spider-Man #1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 16.1, 17.1, 18.1, 19.1, 20.1

Kodansha 99¢ Black Friday Sale
            Attack On Titan Vol 1
Say I love You Vol 1
Seven Deadly Sins Vol 11

Best 5 CIVIL WAR Moments

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We could totally go through and break down the latest CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR trailer frame by frame and drool incessantly over every detail, but we’re not. I’m going to pick the 5 best, most hype filled moments of the first trailer and see where that takes us.

Did we miss any? Did we get them wrong? Tell us and we’ll see what we can do!

These moments are in no particular order, just a list of them all.

If you’ve not seen the CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR trailer, please do so first, because otherwise…spoilers.

1. Falcon Kick!

2. Captain America & Winter Soldier vs. Iron Man

3. A Team Assembles

4. Black Panther Appears (yes, he gets 2)

5. Hold that Helicopter!

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Trailer

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The first trailer for Marvel’s 2016 CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR trailer has hit the world and we’re all going to be in for an emotional and physical ride this coming March.

From the trailer, we see Steve Rogers (Captain America) has found Bucky Barnes (The Winter Soldier) and is working with Sam Wilson (The Falcon) to take on some sort of government machination that would make superheroes government employees. This seems to be in direct opposition of Tony Stark (Iron Man) and General Ross (from the Incredible Hulk) who say that these vigilantes need training, supervision, and to be accountable to the world.

Along the way, the rest of the superheroes get caught up and end up fighting each other, including Hawkeye, War Machine, Scarlet Witch, Ant-Man, Vision, Black Widow, and the newest Marvel Cinematic character, Black Panther. How do all of these heroes end up at each other’s throats? We’re not sure just yet, but it will end in the biggest brawl on cinemas next year (sorry, not sorry Batman and Superman).

Enjoy the trailer below and mark your calendars for May 6, 2015.

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