The Old Guard: 5 Things It Kept From The Comics

The Old Guard is a superhero film released earlier this year and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. This film is a great success. The film is based on a comic of the same name written by Greg Rucka. Although Greg has also written the screenplay of this film, there are various changes in the story of the film.

Here are the five things the movie kept from the comics.

Copley Betraying Merrick

In this film, Chiwetel Ejiofor portrays the character of a former CIA agent James Copley. According to the comic and film, at first, he pretends to be Andy’s friend but later, it is revealed that Copley works for Merrick, a villain in this film. But, after some realizations, he betrays Merrick. However, in both the film and the comic, the immortals spare him. Copley does more good things than bad to honor the memory of his wife.

The Dream

In the film The Old Guard, an enemy soldier traps the former U.S. Marine Nile Freeman and cuts his throat. However, she recovers in a very few seconds as expected. She has a dream after she wakes up, which makes the other immortals aware of her existence. To grab her before the military, Andy tracks her location so that he can save her. In the comics also, Andy tracks her and saves her. In this way, the movie has kept the same story from the comics.

The Fight Scenes

The fight scenes look better on big screens instead of comics because of wonderful choreography. One of the most memorable fight scenes from The Old Guard is between Nile and Andy when they fight in a plane. In the comics, they get killed in the battle, and the movie also similarly depicts their death scene. Although the comic tries this scene to look more realistic, it looks more stunning in the movie.

Ripple Effect

In the film, The Old Guard, Copley discovers that whenever the immortal’s group uses their powers for some good cause, a more significant ripple effect appears in the rest of the world. It happens in the same way as written in the comics. According to the information, this scene was introduced in the movie in the final stages of the screenplay.

Booker’s Betrayal

In the final stages of the movie, Andy and Booker meet Copley. After this, Booker wounds Andy and betrays her. According to Booker, Andy is immortal at this time because he is not aware that she has lost her immortality. However, he regrets this act later but gets expelled from the group for betraying Andy. This scene has been depicted in the comics as well and in a similar way.

After discussing all the five things that the movie kept from the comics, we have concluded that even if the characters in the film, The Old Guard play their roles in the similar way they play in the comics, it looks more realistic on big screens. Keeping the same story in a comic and screenplay of a movie makes the movie more sensible.

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The First Look of The Conjuring 3

The team of The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It recently released a new video regarding new details about the plot.

The Conjuring Universe is an American supernatural horror franchise created by James Wan. The first film in the franchise titled The Conjuring was released in 2013. The movie was based on a couple of paranormal investigators, Lorraine Warren and Edward Warren. The film’s plot follows the investigators’ attempts to help those possessed by demonic spirits.

The franchise is commercially successful and earned $1.9 billion against a budget of $139.5 million. The franchise became the second highest-grossing franchise after Godzilla. The upcoming movie The Conjuring 3 is the third installment of the franchise, while the first released in 2013 titled, The Conjuring, and the second in 2016 titled, The Conjuring 2.

The first two films were directed by James Wan, co-written by Carey W. Hayes and Chad Hayes. The story revolves around the two professional paranormal investigators known as Warrens. They help the Perron family in the first movie, experiencing ghostly activities in their new house in Rhode Island. The second plot of the film focused on the controversial Enfield poltergeist that inspired The Amityville Horror.

The team is all set to release the 2016 film’s sequel, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Michael Chaves is the director of the film, previously he is known for his project The Curse of La Llorona. The production of the film “Devil Made Me Do It” started on 3 June 2019. The film was supposed to release on 11 September 2020, but due to the coronavirus, the team pushed the release date to 4 June 2021.

Warner Bros. has raised the bars for the horror movies genre. The team has released new footage of the upcoming film and the plot breakdown that takes the film’s focus on Arne Johnson. Movie’s star Patrick Wilson writes that The Conjuring: Devil Made Me Do It reveals a horror story of unknown terror, evil, and murder that shocked the real-life paranormal investigators Lorraine Warren and Edward Warren.

The upcoming movie’s small glimpse is enough for fans to wait for next year’s release impatiently. The movie has also introduced a new perspective to the film, which ensures that the franchise is in safe, capable hands. Hopefully, the movie will stand out to the audience’s expectations.

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6 Best Movies Based On Comics That Aren’t Marvel Or DC

There are several blockbuster movies based on Marvel Comics and DC Comics in Hollywood. However, there are other super-hit movies as well, which are not based on Marvel or DC but are well known for their huge fanbase. Nobody thought that the idea of adapting comics into high-budget movies would be so interesting before the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC movies. However, several movies are based on other graphic novels and comics that are worth watching.

Here are some of the best movies based on comics that are not Marvel or DC.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

Hellboy II: The Golden Army is a superhero movie released in 2008 and directed by Guillermo del Toro. It is a blockbuster movie based on a comic book and a sequel to the original film, Hellboy. Ron Perlman portrays the character of Hellboy in this film. The film’s story revolves around Hellboy, who tries to sort things out with Liz and deals with elves. This film has stunning special effects for an incredibly vibrant experience. The story and characters of this film are based on comics.

Men In Black (1997)

Men In Black is one of the most famous Sci-Fi movies in Hollywood. It was released in 1997 and directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. In this film, Tommy Lee Jones plays the role of Kevin Brown/Agent K, and Will Smith plays James Darrell Edwards/Agent J’s role. They both work together as detectives in the New York City Police Department. The story of the film tells us about some aliens who live on Earth secretly. MIB agents Tommy and Will have the responsibility to spy on those aliens and kill them if required. This film is also an adaptation of a famous comic book.

300 (2007)

300 is another excellent and most popular movie in Hollywood with a huge fanbase. This film was released in the year 2007 and directed by Zack Snyder. It is based on a comic book series written by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. It is one of the most violent movies, unlike DC and Marvel movies. This movie is a stunning adaptation of the comic in a fantastic way. The film includes various amazing visual effects, slow-motion scenes, and a sensible storyline. The film 300 can be considered as one of the best-adapted movies from comics.

A History Of Violence (2005)

A History Of Violence is another brilliant film adapted from a graphic novel released in the year 1997. The film was released in the year 2005 and directed by David Cronenberg. The actor Viggo Mortensen plays a great role in this film as Thomas. It is a thriller film, and the story of the film tells us about a small town, where two robbers force a diner owner to make a strong decision which completely changes his life.

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)

Kingsman: The Secret Service is a spy-based comedy film, which was released in the year 2015 and directed by Matthew Vaughn. This film is adapted from a comic book series by Mark Millar. This film is a fusion of spy and comedy. Some of the ideas have been taken from James Bond movies in this film. It is another must-watch film that has been adapted from comics that aren’t Marvel or DC.

Edge Of Tomorrow (2014)

Edge Of Tomorrow is a Sci-Fi action film released in the year 2014 and directed by Doug Liman. One of the most famous actors in Hollywood, Tom Cruise, is playing the role of Major William Cage in this film. This film is based on All You Need Is Kill, a graphic novel written by Hiroshi Sakurazaka in 2004. The comic tells us the story of a soldier who has been murdered in a battle with aliens, and this film is based on this premise with stunning performances from Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. It is an excellent film with a lot of visuals and twists.

After discussing some of the best movies based on comics that aren’t Marvel or DC, we have concluded that although the movies based on Marvel Comics and DC Comics are very popular and high-grossing, there are plenty of movies adapted from other comics that are blockbusters of their time and include captivating storylines and visual effects.

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Matthew McConaughey Reveals How His “Rustin Cohle” Character Helped Win His First Oscar

In McConaughey’s words, True Detective was the “best Oscar campaigner” there ever was. He has recently given an interview to GQ magazine to promote his memoir “Greenlights.” When asked about his Oscar, he replied in a straightforward tone that “True Detective” Season 1 helped him gain a strategic advantage for the 2014 Oscar because his role of Rustin “Rust” Cohle became so popular at that time that even the pundits who decided the winner of the Best Actor award had to become biased towards him.

And he isn’t lying when he says that the role has become popular. The memes of Rustin Cohle had stormed all over the social media, his dialogues were a common witty reply in almost every other tweet, his acting garnered bewilderment of critics like never before, and by the time Season 1 had ended, Rustin Cohle had etched his name in the history books as one of the greatest television characters of all time. Even if you are one of those who have been deprived of this epic series, you must have heard of this dialogue-“Time is a flat circle.” Haven’t you?

Before True Detective Season 1 hit the screens on January the 14th 2014, everybody believed that 2014 had to be Leonardo DiCaprio’s year because even though he had Matthew McConaughey of Dallas Buyers Club and Chiwetel Ejiofor of “12 Years a Slave” to compete against, his role of Jordan Belfort in the film “The Wolf of Wall Street” was regarded by many as the clear cut favorite because his fans were becoming increasingly restless due to his lack of recognition at Oscars.

However, as explained by McConaughey in the interview, everything changed after the arrival of True Detective.

The release of the HBO apogee coincided with the 2014 Oscar Season, and to be even more specific, McConaughey’s Oscar nomination also came days after the release of the series. So, people who were deciding the Best Actor award winner were bombarded with the buzz around Season 1, whose popularity was soaring at an exponential rate week after week. Furthermore, even the people walking on the streets sometimes had the imprint-“I am the Yellow King.”

Long story short, everybody in the United States knew how good True Detective Season 1 is and what the actor has done in the role of the protagonist- “Rustin Cohle.”

McConaughey firmly believes that the series was a game-changer, and if it hadn’t been released around that time, he wouldn’t have gone past Leonardo DiCaprio. “I had a True Detective in your living room every week,” he told GQ.

He also added that 2014 was the best time of his career, and it will be really difficult for him to replicate that kind of adoration ever again (which also has an internet slang given for it-“McConaissance.”)

Rustin “Rust” Cohle was an eccentric, mostly deadpan phlegmatic, and philosophically opinionated character. The character once described himself in the series “as a right fit for the job,” and you would know why you have seen the series. Season 1 explores his human struggle with a case revolving around a dangerous cult that sacrifices women for religious practices. He dedicates his whole life on the case but, no matter how dark the story was, it did end on a blissful note as Cohle finally caught and killed the “Yellow King” or “Carcosa” he was looking for his entire professional life.

Rustin Cohle’s philosophy of life has been seconded and dissected by many, but his dialogues are intriguing nevertheless. We should at least credit him for making notions like “realism,” “pessimism,” and “nihilism” sound cool.

In the interview, Matthew McConaughey also revealed how he deals with the criticisms that have been with him ever since his time after the euphoria of “True Detective” and “Dallas Buyers Club” especially in regards to the underwhelming films he has done since then, such as “The Dark Tower” and “Serenity.” McConaughey revealed that he does keep a diary of all the criticism, and while he takes the constructive ones seriously, there are some who he regards as “snarky” and “biased.”

Source:-   Matthew McConaughey Reveals How His “Rustin Cohle” Character Helped Win His First Oscar

 

Jared Leto Has Been Confirmed to Be a Part of Justice League Director’s Cut

It looks like DC and Zack Snyder are leaving no stone unturned to achieve the best version of the 2017 disaster.

It kinda feels like Zack Snyder sits alone in his bedroom every day and introspects how much more he can do about the Justice League. Like any ordinary human being, his mind would generally wonder about the things that have worked 9/10 times for DC. What is that thing? Yes, you might have guessed it already.

If you are a director who wants to make a successful DC film, you would want to let that clown take a walk. However, you gotta do it properly, you know?

Nevertheless, you can expect something very different in Zack Snyder’s upcoming flick than what you had seen in the 2017 mishap.  The latest addition to the list of creative changes brought by Zack Snyder is the addition of Mr. J’s cameo (Leto’s Joker) in the original Justice League screenplay.

Though it’s a very brave step, some fans regard it as unnecessary because fans haven’t quite welcomed Jared Leto’s recruitment as the Joker.

However, it is what it is. The usually reliable Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Mr. Nobody’s actor will reprise his role as the menacing clown of Gotham City in the upcoming Justice League film. Hollywood Reporter has also reported that Leto has already joined the production team for reshoots.

It’s quite uncertain what role would Jared Leto play in the upcoming film, and though he has received massive criticism for his crotchety performance in Suicide Squad, he did appear for just a few minutes and hasn’t appeared ever again. His only other reference (verbal) came in another edgy DC live-action flick “Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,” which explored Margot Robbie’s anti-hero character and her dealings with the trauma of her breakup with Mr. J.

Nobody was in favor of Leto’s inclusion not only in this Justice League but also in the forthcoming sequels. Even Zack Snyder had excluded him from his original plans of the 2017 film amidst some ill-informed rumors that the infamous villain is going to appear in the film.

Even though the likes of Amber Heard and Ray Fisher have also joined him in the cast that has been called up for the reshoots, Jared Leto’s inclusion points towards the fact that both Snyder and the DC Studio are banking on the reiteration of the Justice League to fix what has been broken in the franchise and everyone involved in the “Snyder Cut” are doing whatever they can to make the four hours long series just right.

However, whether these changes are enough to make more people interested in the DCEU is a matter that is up for debate. What has now been confirmed is that things will be different both from his version as well as Joss Whedon’s version, which we have seen in the 2017 film.

The level of apprehensions in the mind of Snyder must be high because even he doesn’t know what he has embarked on to create.

Source:-  Jared Leto Has Been Confirmed to Be a Part of Justice League Director’s Cut

 

Hulu Has Bought the Rights of Canadian Comedy “Jann”

The tv series is the creation of Jann Arden and “Schitt’s Creek” Producer Andrew Barnsley, which is now ready to shine on the other side of the border.

Get ready to get a heavy dose of Jann Arden as the show created by her alongside Leah Gauthier and Jennica Harper and overseen by Andrew Barnsley (“Schitt’s Creek ) will arrive on the platform with both of its released seasons.

In the series “Jann,” the comedian/actress plays the fictionalized toned down version of her reality. She plays the role of a former singing sensation unable to grasp an undeniable truth that her fame is evaporating like ice in an empty glass. The series originally aired on Canadian broadcaster CTV and explores Jann’s hilarious attempts to come back in her professional and personal life, which have fallen apart.

The brand overseeing the production operations are Project 10 Productions and SEVEN Films Production. In its debut season, the series relayed the story in six episodes, and in its sequel season, it increased its tally to eight. The series is a recipient of several nominations at Canadian Screen Awards apart from receiving the Writers Guild of Canada Prize awarded to Arden and Harper.

The outgoing President of Bell Media, Randy Lennox, had made a statement in which he has praised the show and actress Jann Arden for relaying a relatable story and is loved by all in Canada. He conceded that he now cannot wait to share the same “Canadian” excitement to the audience in the United States courtesy of the deal with Hulu.

Andrew Barnsley of Project 10 Productions and Jordy Randall of SEVEN24 films have also shared a joint statement in which they have said that the series has captured the heart of Canada, and now it is it’s time to shine all over the world.

Jann Arden also expressed her gratitude to Hulu’s generous decision-makers for providing a platform for them to share their incredible story with the people of the United States. She added that the team of “Jann” is excited to join their incredible library, and she hopes that the series can add more virtuosity to an already sublime talent at the display. 

Barnsley and Ben Murray represent Project 10 Productions as executive producers, from SEVEN24 Films side Tom Cox and Jordy Randall have overseen the project, and Bell Media had Lennox as their representatives. Gauthier and Harper also serve as executive producers in the production team, and Harper has been showrunner for the two seasons. 

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How to Use Microsoft Teams

Are you just starting out with Microsoft Teams and don’t know how to use it? If, yes then this guide is for you, and today we will show you exactly how you can use Microsoft Teams without any issue and get the most out of it. So, let’s get started.

What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is a popular collaboration and communication platform by Microsoft. Using it, you can easily communicate and chat with your teammates, schedule video meetings and conferences, etc. Overall, it is a phenomenal platform that can take care of all the communication needs of an organization.

How Much Does It Cost?

Microsoft Teams is a free to use platform. However, you can also purchase its paid version to get access to more features and benefits. The free version of Microsoft Teams provides 2 GB storage space and web access to Microsoft Office apps like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.

The paid version of the Microsoft Team provides unlimited storage space (depending upon your plan), access to more robust security and administration tools for your team on the platform, access to the desktop version of all the Microsoft Office apps like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc. Besides this, you can also record all your meetings if you purchase the paid version of Microsoft Teams.

Plans

If you want to upgrade to the paid version of Microsoft Teams, then you can do this by purchasing a paid plan (Microsoft 365 plan) from Microsoft. Right, now Microsoft is offering three paid plans for Microsoft Teams:

Microsoft 365 Business Basic- This plan comes with a price tag of $5 a month and gives you access to the security features of Microsoft Teams. You can also record your meetings on this plan. Besides this, you get 1 TB storage space and 24/7 customer support from Microsoft.

Microsoft 365 Business Standard- This plan comes with a price tag of $12.50 a month. Besides providing all the benefits of the Microsoft 365 Business Basic plan, it gives you access to the desktop versions of all the Microsoft Office apps like Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, etc.

Office 365 E3- This plan comes with a price tag of $20 a month. The plan provides you all the benefits of the Microsoft 365 Business Standard plan. Besides that, you get unlimited cloud storage space and the ability to host online events on Microsoft Teams with 10,000 people. Amazing, right?

How to Download Microsoft Teams App for Your Devices?

You can download the Microsoft Teams app for your computer by visiting this link: www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app. However, if you want to download the app on your Android or iOS devices, then you can do this by visiting their respective app stores (Google Play Store and Apple App Store).

How to Create a Team on Microsoft Teams?

Following are the steps that you can follow to create a team on Microsoft Teams:

1. Tap on the “Teams” tab, which is present on the left-hand side of your screen.
2. Now, tap on the “Join or Create a team” option, which is present at the bottom of your screen.
3. Next, tap on the “Build a team from scratch” option or “Pull in contacts from an existing group or team” option.
4. Now set privacy settings for your team (Public, Private, or Org-wide).
5. After that, give a name to your team and write a short and compelling description for it.
6. Finally, tap on the “Create team” option to complete the process.

How to Start a Chat on Microsoft Teams?

Following are the steps that you can follow to start a chat on Microsoft Teams:

1. Tap on the ” Chat” tab present on the left-hand side of your screen.
2. Now tap on the “New Chat” option.
3. Next, type the name of the person with whom you want to chat.
4. Now write your message and send it by tapping on the “Send arrow.”

How to Create a Meeting on Microsoft Teams?

Following are the steps that you can follow to create a meeting on Microsoft Teams:

1. Tap on the “Calendar” tab.
2. Now tap on the ” New Meeting” option.
3. Next, submit the details of the meeting.
4. Finally, tap on the “Save” option to complete the process.

How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting?

Following are the steps that you can follow to join a Microsoft Teams meeting:

1. Tap on the “Calendar” tab.
2. Now tap on the ” Meeting” option and then tap on the “Join” option.
3. Update your “Video and audio settings.”
4. Finally, tap on the “Join Now” option to join your meeting.

How to Share Your Screen in a Microsoft Teams Meeting?

Following are the steps that you can follow to share your screen in a Microsoft Teams meeting:

1. When you are in a meeting, tap on the “Share” option, which is present in the center of your device’s screen.
2. Now, choose the screen, window, or any document that you want to share.
3. You will see a red border around that content that you have shared.
4. Finally, tap on the “Stop Sharing” option, which is present on the bottom right side of your screen when you are done.

Conclusion

There you have it, a simple guide that you can follow to use the Microsoft Teams app without any issue if you are just starting out. So, do follow this guide, and you will be able to use Microsoft Teams app without any issue.

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