Photos from Comic Con Bristol

Pictures from the 2016 Bristol Comic Con event by Optimus Convention on 9th - 10th April featuring appearances by Troy Baker( +Uncharted 4: A Thief's End) , Victora Atkin (+Assassin's Creed Syndicate) and Phoenix James +Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Took me a long time to post this as a result of my very busy month so far. I could tell you I was there for the event but I wasn't, I went to work and it happened to be my work place they chose as the venue. Thanks to some of my friends in the workplace i managed to snag some pictures and even one with the awesome Troy Baker.

Bat Bike

Alien

Bat Mobile

Darth Vader

Ultron

Mjolnir, Thor's Hammer

Princess Jasmine

De Lorean fron Back to the Future

Barricade, Decepticon from Transformers

Troy Baker and I

Fast and Furious: New Roads Ahead Movie Poster Reveal

Vin Diesel shares a photo revealing the movie poster for the 8th instalment on his various social media accounts, with the caption "New Roads Ahead." Set to release on the April 14 2017, Fast and Furious 8 will continue the $1 Billion franchise, with the plethora of returning characters and a possible new face in the form of Charlize Theron, as likely a villain.

New Track by Ayamtu!

A new track by Ayamtu, inspired by M.I. Abaga's "The Box", a cover more accurately, support his effort, listen share and follow him on Soundcloud. You heard it here first!

New Track from Jachi

Stay tuned for the latest track from Enugu's latest upcoming talent, Jachi, titled "Special" Produced by Grand Mix and Backed up by Jake. You heard it here first. click the link below to download and enjoy! https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/83220

House of Cards Season 4 Review

House of Cards

The fourth season of +Netflix US & Canada's political drama series House of Cards continuing its brilliance and strutting it around like a beautiful peacock in summer. continuous sublime performances by Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright et al. and even newcomer John Kinnaman.

Continuing from its strong ending in season three, the fourth season carries on that strength which is a tear between the Underwoods themselves, which could be a divorce, a separation and possibly the obliteration of whatsoever they've built for over thirty years amidst the election campaign for Frank's 2016 election aspiration, very distracting

The Underwoods get under each others skin, hatching and scheming, planning to decapitate one another despite being attacked by their collective foes (Presidential candidate rivals) during the election campaign, proving dire for their relationship and aspirations alike in every episode. Loyalties are tested, moralities are checked and people who have been wronged have not forgotten.

The Underwoods continue to seem unstoppable and any cracks in their armour continues to be refilled with some form of far-stretched superhero-like healing ability, they simply can't be touched. I understand that they're the protagonists but they get away with things to easily to often (not for long though, the build-up in this season was sick)

Verdict:

Deadpool Review

Deadpool

Deadpool, borne off the self destructive iteraion in the first installation of the Wolverine origin movies and has since transcended into a guideline for risk takers in the current superhero movie trend; Be Epic! Deadpool is a character that was coined from both +Marvel Entertainment 's Spider-Man and +DC Entertainment 's Deathstroke, mashed up together to give a hell; a mouthful and efficient assassin. Deadpool has undergone various iterations over the years, it's most definitive iteration is the one in the recent movie. It is true that Ryan Reynolds took a risk to put on this skin once more, he denounced himself playing any other superhero (After that awful outing as Green Lantern), and might I add, he did so eloquently. Firstly, they got rid of everything that didn't work with the first cinematic Deadpool and escalated what did, hence the origin story and leaving open wide a door in case +Marvel Entertainment / FOX intend to utilise his character again. Deadpool has shut critics up with it's success, doing well domestically and internationally and most especially dethroning "The Matrix Reloaded" as the highest R-rated movie in history with it's $745 Million Box Office success.

Deadpool is about an ex special forces agent, who after finding out he's ill with cancer, signs up to get treated by a special government division which specialize in aiding veterans in such conditions, promising them a new beginning.

As a result of +Marvel Entertainment 's complex deals on IP's with various studios, Deadpool exists in the same universe as the X-Men and its not surprising that there are characters shared across. Deadpool's jokes and puns are fun, easily understood and dirty. The flash back - forward sequences breathe life into a fragile story. However it is a breath of fresh air from the usual superhero shenanigans. Lots of easter eggs and references to Kevin Feige himself, Spider-Man, Green Lantern and even Wolverine.

Its resolve is quite weak with the cliche bad guy kidnap girlfriend/revenge storyline, the unclear depiction of fictional mutant genome (X-genes) and the power levels of the mutants. Sometimes it reared it's head like a low - medium budget movie as the CGI seemed conspicuous.

Verdict
it is unique and utterly refreshing, its a memorable movie 7/10

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Review

Batman V Supperman: Dawn of Justice

The second movie into the stretch of what would be a +DC Entertainment Comic Universe spanning about 10 movies ( one for each character and the Justice League Movie). Directed by Zack Snyder, a man who's mark is always left in destruction and chaos, referencing Man of Steel et al. He has been employed to guide the entire DCU in the right direction, although some may say he's not the man, but it might just be too early to judge him yet. The movie has done well in the Box Office so far despite having mixed reviews on release.

Following the chaos the Man of Steel; Superman, left Metropolis in, the world is shaken by the presence of a god-like figure, unsure of what he stands for, who he stands with and what his mission is on Earth. A world-torn Batman (one who isn't restricting himself from killing) is finding himself in more despair than ever before, taking it upon himself to stop what may become the force that might bring an end to the world. In the midst of all this, a vicious, unscrupulous and psychopathic entrepreneur seeks to use the confusion to his advantage and they all cross paths.

The continuity was evident, conjoining two movies together and maintaining one universe (giving hints to what may come in future DCU instalments), unlike +DC Entertainment's previous futile attempts to maintain one universe under the guise of trying to explore more stories and more continuities. The introduction of Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman were exciting and gave hope to what is coming. Certain themes and especially quotes from the Lex character were interesting.

Honestly it could have been better, the storyline was weak and forgettable, the action scenes were overly intense and could have been done with less mass destructive approach, not to mention the flashing lights which could give a normal person epilepsy. The casting picks may not have sat well all round with me as well as some poor acting performances. The movie was dry and bereft of humour, it seemed like we were in Bruce Wayne's head. The unnecessary death of Superman who is the centre of this iteration of the DCU, why would they even attempt to kill him off? Him, who would only come back again in one if not more of the next movies.

Verdict:
 Its is a cinema movie; has that bang in the cinema with all the action and special effects, but one you wouldn't necessarily be eager to see again, because it lacks palpable content. 5/10

Movies Coming April

The Jungle Book

Friday, April 1
Pandemic
Natural Born Pranksters
The Dark Horse
Darling
God's Not Dead 2
A Weekend with the Family
Sold

Friday, April 8
Hardcore Henry
The Boss
Before I Wake
Everybody Wants Some
The Invitation
Mr. Right
Demolition
Wedding Doll
Louder than Bombs

Friday April 15
The Jungle Book
Criminal
Barbershop: The Next Cut
Green Room
Hostile Border
Rio, I Love You
Paradox
The Adderall Diaries
My Big Night

The Huntsman: Winters War

Saturday, April 16
The Met: Roberto Devereux

Tuesday, April 19
Project Itoh - The Empire of Corpses

Friday April 22
The Huntsman: Winters War
Compardres
Tale of Tales
A Hologram for the King
Holidays
Precious Cargo
The Meddler

Wednesday, April 27
RWBY Volume 1

Ratchet & Clank

Friday, April 29
Keanu
Ratchet & Clank
Green Room
A Beautiful Planet
Special Correspondents

Source: Movie Insider

Games Coming April

Dark Souls III

Friday, April 1
Organic Panic (Xbox One)
Stickbold! A Dodgeball Adventure (PC)

Monday, April 4
Green Game: Timeswapper (PC)

Tuesday, April 5
1979 Revolution: Black Friday (PC, Mac)
Assassin's Creed Chronicles Trilogy Pack (Vita)
Dead Star (PS4, PC)
Dirt Rally (Xbox One, PS4)
Enter the Gungeon (PS4, PC)
Europa Universalis IV: Mare Nostrum (PC)
Job Simulator (PC)
Lovely Planet (PS4, Wii U)
Quantum Break (Xbox One, PC)
Stickbold! A Dodgeball Adventure (PS4)

Wednesday, April 6
Kill to Collect

Ratchet & Clank

Friday, April 8
Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey (Xbox One)
Stickbold! A Dodgeball Adventure (Xbox One)

Tuesday, April 12
Dark Souls III (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Ratchet & Clank (PS4)
Risk of Rain (PS4, PSVita)
Stories: The Path of Destinies (PS4, PC)

Thursday, April 14
Aurion: Legacy of the Kori Odan (PC)
Bravely Second: End Layer (3DS)

Monday, April 18
Gears of War 4 MP BETA (Xbox One)

Tuesday, April 19
Axiom Verge (PS Vita)
Invisible, Inc. (PS4)
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code (PC)
Pang Adventures (PS4)

Wednesday, April 20
Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PC)
Megamagic (PC)
P.O.L.L.E.N. (PC, Oculus Rift)

Thursday, April 21
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (PC)
Rogue Stormers (PC)

Friday, April 22
Star Fox Guard (Wii U)
Star Fox Zero (Wii U)

Monday, April 25
htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary (PC)

King's Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb

Tuesday, April 26
King's Quest - Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb (Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PC)
MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies (PS Vita)
The Song of Tyrim (PC, Mac, Linux)
Stranger of Sword City (PS Vita)

Thursday, April 28
Lost Reavers (Wii U)
Mini Mario and Friends (Wii U, 3DS)

Source: Game Informer