Major Spoilers Podcast #422: Brave and Korra

In this issue: Major Spoilers reviews Brave and Legend of Korra. Plus, why does everyone dislike Cars 2 so much?

 

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MOVIES: Big Hero 6 on the lineup from Marvel

We’ve already reported that Marvel is considering Guardians of the Galaxy for a big screen adaptation, but when Disney said it bought Marvel for it’s galaxy of stars, I doubt many thought the company meant Big Hero 6. Turns out, Disney is interested in the property as an animated film.

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TALK BACK: Brave

It’s been a while since Disney/Pixar released a animated movie that wasn’t A) a sequel and B) hasn’t been hyped as the greatest thing since chocolate ice-cream.  This weekend saw the opening of Brave across the country.

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

We want to know what you think.  Did the story twist surprise you?  Did you fall in love with the characters? Or is this something that should be shoved to the back of the closet, never to be talked about again?  Use the comment section below to share your thoughts and reviews about the movie.

 

TRAILER: War of the Worlds: Goliath

Press Release

Tripod Entertainment officially announced the exclusive US premiere of their 3D stereoscopic animated epic “War of the Worlds: Goliath” at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

Produced by Tripod Entertainment, “War of the Worlds: Goliath” is a 85-minute animated steampunk epic of war, comradeship and courage under fire.

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SNEAK PEEK: Dark Knight Returns animated movie

I didn’t “get” how powerful comics could be until I read The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller way back in the mid-80s. It is a massive story that seems almost impossible to adapt to a movie, but Warner Home Video is planning to do it with a two part movie coming later this year.

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TELEVISION: Disney XD gives Ultimate Spider-Man a second season

Press Release

A second season of Marvel’s #1 animated series “Ultimate Spider-Man,” the launch series of the Marvel Universe programming block, has been ordered by Disney XD, it was announced today by David Levine, Vice President and General Manager, Disney XD Worldwide.  The debut series from Marvel Television premiered in April 2012 and to date, has more than doubled its delivery in Total Viewers, Boys 6-14, Boys 6-11 and Boys 2-11.   Marvel’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” follows the action packed adventures of New York’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man who joins S.H.I.E.L.D.’s exclusive training program alongside four other teens to learn what it takes to become the ultimate Super Heroes.

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