Beyonce fans don’t call her crazy names like ‘Beysus’ for nothing.
Earlier this week, an overly-excited fan caught the holy ghost after Beyonce grabbed his hand while singing her last song of the night, “Irreplaceable.” Afterward, she gave him a hug and he fell out.
If he had a camera phone, he would have missed that moment.
Watch the fan stomp like he’s in a pulpit below:
Here’s today’s “13 Days” trailer with Japanese voice overs. Aside from the obvious language differences, this version of the trailer opens with a slightly different look at the Dead Dunes. If you look closely you can see the immobile form of the Pulse fal’Cie Atomos.
Those interested in importing the game in time for its domestic launch on November 21st will be happy to know Play-Asia has opened pre-orderes for both the Japanese PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions – with the former being region free. Also available is the Lightning Returns Play Arts Kai, currently penned in for this November.
If you haven’t yet seen Pacific Rim, there are spoilers to be found ahead. So get off the computer, go see it and then come back to read further.
Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, del Toro stated this week that the sequel would be unlike the first film. “We have plans that are pretty bold and pretty crazy,” he said. “We would not be repeating anything from the first one. We would go to completely fresh territory.” What he means isn’t clear, but it almost sounds too different. Obviously we don’t want a rehash, but people go to see Pacific Rim for monsters vs. robots. So it should still be based in that premise. It would be pretty funny if Pacific Rim 2 was primarily focused on the relationship between Raleigh and Mako (Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi) — and there is hint that this romantic storyline would indeed be “built up” — or if the Jaegers now fought something else entirely (giant apes from Skull Island? the spaceships from Independence Day? zombies trying to get over the giant walls?). Maybe we get to see the whole story over again but from the perspective of the aliens? I’m with Beacham, who tweeted today in response to the film’s box office: “Literally the only reason I’m following the numbers is that the sequel is bonkers and I want it to happen.”
At a screening in California this week, del Toro revealed during a surprise Q&A that he’d like the sequel to focus on the idea of humans “drifting” with the monsters. In the first movie, Dr. Newton Geiszler (Charlie Day) was able to connect with the brain of a Kaiju in order to understand the creatures and learn of their origins. The guess here is that maybe the humans will be able to control a whole Kaiju with this science. Another report from the same screening says del Toro brought up a deleted scene from the film that may be relevant to the story of the second. In the scene Geiszler mentions that the monsters have silicon-based DNA rather than carbon. I don’t know what that could mean but it has to do with the desire to show us more of the world they and the alien masters hail from. Also it sounds like Day could wind up a bigger part of the sequel, which is good or bad depending on how you enjoyed him in the first go (there seems to be a split with fans on that).
Another side to the teases about a sequel focusing on the Kaiju drifting is del Toro’s hint that it will actually be of benefit to the aliens in the “antiverse,” maybe more so than to the humans. As he recently told Brendon Connelly at Bleeding Cool, “They have a hive mentality, meaning that if you ‘drift’ with a Kaiju brain, you are drifting with every Kaiju alive. Depending on the duration of the drift the information might be complete or incomplete, but the Kaiju know everything the human drifts with them knows. That’s as much as I can tell you without spoiling the sequel.” So maybe Geiszler ultimately did a bad thing by connecting to the Kaiju brain. He’s one of the smartest we have, and he’s given all that intelligence to the enemy.
Like any soap opera character thought to be killed off, the Gipsy Danger is not completely down for the count. According to that first report from del Toro’s surprise Q&A, the filmmaker claims that this main Jaeger of Pacific Rim, which was last seen falling through the bridge between worlds and acting like a bomb to both close the portal and destroy a bunch of evil aliens and their Kaiju in the process, may be back for Pacific Rim 2. Or at least parts of it, because the robot didn’t exactly disintegrate over in the “antiverse.” But that means the aliens have the pieces and could use them to reconstruct Gipsy Danger or simply learn about man’s technologies and strategies and use the thing against us. Del Toro also said to MTV News this week, “We will have Gipsy 2.0 for sure.”
Putting the two above points together, Jason McDonald at Horror-Movies.ca thinks the different direction that del Toro is going in for Pacific Rim 2 is that the Kaiju will now be controlled by man and will therefore be defending cities from a bunch of Jaeger (or Mecha Kaiju) sent to attack the Earthlings. Of course, that’s not a huge change from the first film. It’s still monsters vs. robots, just with the roles reversed. Or maybe it’s a lot more complicated. More from that MTV News interview: “You’re gonna see a merging of Kaiju and Jaeger. And that is quite special.”
During a press event in San Francisco recently, Rinko Kikuchi hinted that Idris Elba could return in Pacific Rim 2 despite seeming to die when he blew up his Jaeger to make way for the Gipsy Danger to finish the mission. Did he survive the explosion? Will it just be that nobody died in the first movie? Kikuchi’s idea was that her character could somehow still communicate with Pentecost (Elba) via the drift connection. That sounds a lot like we’re getting into Star Wars Force territory, but if this can be explained adequately, why not? This did come from an actress’s mouth, however, and may have just been her wish rather than anything she heard from del Toro or Beacham or anyone else.
Another part of Pacific Rimdeleted from the movie we saw on the screen apparently involved a Mexican Jaeger, which could show up in the sequel instead. According to Shock Till You Drop, del Toro said last month, “We basically couldn’t afford it. He was the most expensive Jaeger.” He elaborated to the site later: “We had a Mexican Jaeger with two ex-convicts that got a deal. They told them that,’If you drive a Jaeger one more time, we’ll give you freedom.’ But it was just too many backstories.” I understand his reasoning for the cut, but this backstory is more interesting than some others in the movie. I hope it does wind up being used for the next.
Who else agrees the logical title for a Pacific Rim sequel is “Atlantic Rim”? Not only does it make sense as a title, but obviously the change to the Atlantic Ocean would give us whole new locations to fight in (maybe the rift opens up at the other side of the world). Sure, giant monster movies tend to be tied to the Pacific due to the Japanese-led genre. Even The Lost World: Jurassic Park brought the T-Rex to San Diego. And sure, a lot of the major cities of the Atlantic aren’t as close to the ocean as the major cities of the Pacific. But there’s always New York, Boston, Rio, Dakar, Lagos, Cape Town, Miami, Reykjavik, Buenos Aires and Montevideo, among others. The last of these makes me think that if del Toro wasn’t up to direct the sequel that Fede Alvarez could take over (see his giant robot-filled short film Ataque de Panico!). The question would be if the franchise continued, could installments titled “Indian Ocean,” “Arctic Ocean” and “Antarctic Ocean” work?
My main issue with the dark visuals of Pacific Rim are probably the fault of the 3D projection at my cinema more than the cinematography, but still I was dying to see a battle that didn’t take place at night in the rain. I’d love to see the sequel set some fights during the day, in sunlight or at least clearer skies. More aerial battles would be nice, too, as opposed to much more sea encounters. I’d even take some battles in the “antiverse,” though, as I’d just like to see Pacific Rim 2 play with different backdrops, like a fighting arcade game. Each battle is somewhere new. Put one in the ice, another in the desert, another in the African plains, etc. I love the movie’s attention to diversity in characters, now we just need more diversity in setting.
As usual, Ron Perlman is a scene-chewing gem, and I for one wanted a lot more of him in Pacific Rim. It was hilarious yet disappointing to see him eaten in what seemed like an homage to the famed Samuel L. Jackson death in Deep Blue Sea. Then there were cheers all around when his character, Hannibal Chau, cut himself out of the baby Kaiju belly during the credits. He’s alive! He can return in Pacific Rim 2! Maybe he and Charlie Day can be the main characters this time. Perhaps somehow by being inside of a Kaiju, Chau developed some bond with the creatures, not that different from Geiszler’s drifting ability. Or maybe he’s somehow not really Chau… Okay, let’s not go too far. But if they want to make me enjoy the next one more than the first they can start by putting Perlman in a majority of scenes.
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idk you guys i loooooooooooooooooved the movie but i think making a second one will...idk cheapen it? it would totally be a cult classic if it stayed solo imo. del Toro said that another Jaeger in the film would've been too much for backstory WHAT ABOUT THE RUSSIANS AND TRIPLETS I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THEIR ORIGINS
Kevin Feige is introduced as “the master of nerd puppetry” by moderator Chris Hardwick.
Asked what he has in the works, Feige says: “Well, we have a movie called Thor: The Dark World.”
A boom! And then total darkness as the billboard-sized screen in 6,000-seat Hall H goes blank.
“Humanity … look how far you’ve fallen. Lining up in the heat … chattering together in the dark … LIKE BEASTS!!!”
Aaand LIGHTNING FLASH as Tom Hiddleston appears in character as Loki.
“Stand back, you mewling quim!” He declares. And everyone falls down in fealty, cheering.
“You should have let me rule you when you had the chance.”
Hiddleston, er, Loki unleashes an Asgardian-style Don Rickles routine, insulting the miserable mass of humanity before him. Then asks: “Say my name?”
LOKI!!! the crowd roars
“Say my NAME!” he says, no longer asking.
The crowd chants: LOKI …! LOKI …! LOKI ….!
Hiddleston smiles: “Then I have an army.”
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— TV Guide Magazine (@TVGuideMagazine) July 21, 2013
What attracted you to the movie “Broken”?
I had worked with the writer on two films before and I’d seen the director’s work on stage. I also loved that my character was friends with the young girl without it being weird. That is thanks to the great writing and directing. This is a universal film about innocence lost and family.
What did you think of Mike’s fear of commitment?
Nowadays, both economically and socially, people are much more wary of commitment. I like my character because he is a good man. I had a back-story for him of thwarted ambitions. He’d written his own novel but kept it hidden in a drawer. Journalists, teachers and actors often have the desire to write and publish a book. My parents are teachers. I’m from a long line of teachers. I appreciate that vocation so it was nice to play that. If you have one good teacher in your life it can set you on a great path. I had one teacher who really pushed me into focus on what I wanted to do and what my interests were. You find that among creative people there is often one special teacher.
How did you feel about working with Eloise Laurence?
I thought she was wonderful. She is an actress who is able to just be. That’s what you want ultimately, to just be in the scene and let the situation envelop you. It was great to watch her and see her grow into that role. It’s her film. The film succeeds or fails on her shoulders and it couldn’t have succeeded without Eloise.
How was it working with Tim Roth?
He and I got on fabulously and have remained friends. He gave a genuine, authentic, quiet performance that shows his range. Even before I wanted to be an actor he was a hero of mine. I’ve always admired his choices.
Did some of the more gut-wrenching scenes stay with you after filming?
I have two kids and I think this film effects you so much more if you’re a father or mother because it’s about the corrosion of innocence. Of course it's inevitable for that to happen to all of us but as a parent you attempt to preserve that innocence even though you know it is a futile battle.
How many scripts do you read in a week?
That depends on the week. You never really know. I have good weeks and bad weeks.
Have your acting experiences lived up to what you’d hoped for when you set out to be an actor?
I suppose so. I didn’t really have a plan. I wanted to be a musician but it just ended up like this. I feel lucky. I went to see a play in Cork when I was 18. It was a classic, “Chocolate Orange,” based on the book. It made a big impact on me and was an epiphany. It was the power of live theater that affected me and made me pursue that avenue.
Do you still play music?
Yeah, but just for fun. I play ukulele.
Do you ever get nervous or insecure when starting a new film project?
Sure, yeah, it’s essential to what you do as a performer. Acting is about this weird alchemy of self-confidence and deep insecurity.
Have you experienced any of the down sides to fame?
I’ve been pretty lucky. I’m not an actor who can complain about any of that. It’s never been intrusive or a problem, but I prefer to talk about the work.
What other projects are you working on now?
I just wrapped Wally Pfister's, “Transcendence” and I’m starting a movie with Ron Howard called, “In the Heart of the Sea.” I also did a British TV show coming out soon called, “Peaky Blinders.”
Is there anything else you’d like to add that I haven’t asked?
Oh, I dunno. That’s your job isn’t it?
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flop questions tbh, but at least there's some new info
Pokéxperto has posted online some supposed new Pokémon names from X & Y. The list supposedly existed before Swirlix, Spritzee and Inkay were revealed, and as such Pokéxperto believes it provides some credence to the list.
[UPD]: We’ve added translations and name breakdowns below. Please remember to take them with a grain of salt, whether from our list below or from any other source. We’ve tried our best to break down the names and find their origins, but there’s a chance that some are incorrect.Pokéxperto was known for providing information that later turned out to be true before Black & White released, so we do have some reasoning for believing these could be true. As always: remember that these names are not confirmed, and should not be considered true just yet. Whether true or not we’d like to hear your opinions on these names. What do you think the Pokémon could look like?
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Two names stood out to us as possible Chespin evolutions, however we only updated with the name origins of one. That was Hariboogu. Today we’ve looked back and it seems we were right in thinking there were two names that could relate to Chespin.
ハリボーグ/Hariboogu— This stays mostly the same as what we had: hari (ハリ) means pin/needle, but boogu could be a combination of 防具 (bougu) meaning armour, and the French word bogue (the shell of a chestnut). Strongly suggesting that Chespin could develop some sort of natural armour (something backed up by the next point).
ブリガロン/Burigaron— Here is the biggest deviation from what we originally had. Initially we believed it could have been some sort of ice wolf, we may have been completely wrong… Brigandine is a type of armour from the middle ages, this acts as the most likely origin of buriga (ブリガ). Ron is assumably from marron (meaning chestnut in French). These combination of words fit the potential theme set by Hariboogu. Chespin may evolve into a sort-of knight.
We believe what we initially reported as a Fennekin evolution to be correct, and we’ve now found a name that could fit the bill to fill the second slot.
マフォクシー/Mafokushii— Fokushii here still remains as foxy, ma is from 魔, meaning magic or demon, although in this case more likely magic. This fits with the heavily rumoured Fire/Psychic typing for Fennekin and could mean the Pokémon becomes a sorcerer of sorts.
テールナー/Teerunaa— Tailunar (Teeruna)remains the same. We however believe it could be an evolution of Fennekin. Foxes are often emphasised for their tails, something the huli jing (see below) is known for. We’re uncertain whether this could be Fennekins final or first evolution.
We believed that we could have been shown the names for one of Froakies evolutions, however looking back again it’s entirely possible that we actually got names for both of its evolutions.
ゲッコウガ/Gekkouga — To begin with we believed that Gekkouga could have been a moonlight moth, from gekkou (moonlight) and ga (moth), this could still be the case (see the other theory below). However, it’s possible that gek comes again from gekogeko (ゲコゲコ) and kouga from Kōga-ryū the name of a school of ninjutsu.
ゲコガシラ/Gekogashira— In Japan kerokero is a common onomatopoeic term for the noise a frog makes. There is, however more than one—of which one is gekogeko (ゲコゲコ). Gashira literally means head, in the sense that someone is head of something or, the boss.
These possible name origins would suggest that Froakie will become some sort of ninja-frog, with a typing that could very well be Water/Fighting.
The Unova starters were all based around Japanese, European and Chinese myths, as such it’s possible to interpret Froakie as a ninja (Japanese origin), Chespin as a knight (European origin), and Fennekin as a huli jing from China.
