Some SDCC stuffs...
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rogueslayer452++ There was The Hobbit panel, which not only was hosted by Stephen Colbert in his Laketown costume, but also showed bloopers for both The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings films and they actually did show the trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. It just hasn't been released online for the rest of us, yet, and probably won't be until later this week or next week. That's the privilege of going to SDCC, I guess, and judging from the descriptions of the trailer itself from various sources, I'm both anticipating and dreading it because it will bring all the emotions. Also, I'm sad that Richard wasn't able to attend this year. He's busy performing in The Crucible, so it's understandable, especially given how physically and emotionally exhausted he must be after each show he does nearly every day of the week. But still, being that they didn't attend last year due to pick-ups overlapping, this will be the last Hobbit/Middle-earth panel at Comic-Con, so it's kind of sad that he didn't attend with the rest of the cast.
++ Some underwhelming news that amongst the new casting (and re-casting) for the new season of Game of Thrones, yet another important character isn't featured and is rumored to have been cut entirely from the show. I was looking forward to seeing Arianne Martell, but honestly I shouldn't be surprised at this point that they've done this. It's just disappointing that the show has this habit of not just killing characters that don't die in the books, but also cutting out characters who may play an important part of the story and plot later on, among the many other problems with altering the story. GRRM actually mentions this during the panel, throwing some marvelous shade at D&D/HBO. I'm wondering if his decision to not write an episode next season is partly because he wants to distance himself from the show. I wouldn't blame him if that were the case.
++ First look at Wonder Woman for Batman vs. Superman. Honestly, my ideal Wonder Woman is between Gina Torres, Bridget Regan, and Morena Baccarin, and I wish she'd actually have her own damn movie already, but the outfit? I dig.
++ I haven't seen one yet, but I'm hoping someone out there has a video of the entire Women Who Kick Ass panel and not have it be nonexistent like last year. I like hearing what these women have to say, especially when it consists of calling out some of the double standards and sexism within the industry, and hearing their stories of the struggle they deal with on a daily basis. And the lineup this year looked great, although I wished Sophie Turner would have joined in too. Sansa Stark might not wield a sword, but dammit she deserves to be recognized as a badass as well.
++ Some underwhelming news that amongst the new casting (and re-casting) for the new season of Game of Thrones, yet another important character isn't featured and is rumored to have been cut entirely from the show. I was looking forward to seeing Arianne Martell, but honestly I shouldn't be surprised at this point that they've done this. It's just disappointing that the show has this habit of not just killing characters that don't die in the books, but also cutting out characters who may play an important part of the story and plot later on, among the many other problems with altering the story. GRRM actually mentions this during the panel, throwing some marvelous shade at D&D/HBO. I'm wondering if his decision to not write an episode next season is partly because he wants to distance himself from the show. I wouldn't blame him if that were the case.
++ First look at Wonder Woman for Batman vs. Superman. Honestly, my ideal Wonder Woman is between Gina Torres, Bridget Regan, and Morena Baccarin, and I wish she'd actually have her own damn movie already, but the outfit? I dig.
++ I haven't seen one yet, but I'm hoping someone out there has a video of the entire Women Who Kick Ass panel and not have it be nonexistent like last year. I like hearing what these women have to say, especially when it consists of calling out some of the double standards and sexism within the industry, and hearing their stories of the struggle they deal with on a daily basis. And the lineup this year looked great, although I wished Sophie Turner would have joined in too. Sansa Stark might not wield a sword, but dammit she deserves to be recognized as a badass as well.
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Date: 2014-07-27 05:50 pm (UTC)I’m not sure how much longer I will tune in to Game of Thrones; there are things on it I just wish were handled better and then there are characters we never even get to see as you say. There are just so many things that add up to something nearing massive for me. And I saw GRRM speak of killing off Jeyne as well, and loved it. D&M and others has made a lot of strange and unbecoming decisions I think. If only the show wasn’t terrific when it gets things right!
I haven’t seen a link to the women who kick ass panel, but I have a link to another one that focus on women: a conversation with badass women mystery guests’ feat. Sophie Turner among others. here you go
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Date: 2014-07-27 10:47 pm (UTC)If only the show wasn’t terrific when it gets things right!
It's why I've had a complicated relationship with the show. There are particular scenes that are taken directly from the books, and when they do things right they do them well. But when they don't do it right, when they make decisions that make no sense to even the television narrative, it's a huge clusterfuck.
I'm also tired of having to prepare myself through warnings about the horrific rape scenes and unnecessary exploitation/sex scenes, and sitting through unfortunate character assassinations. It's why I've decided not to tune in anymore, and only watch the relevant scenes I'm interested in when they're uploaded onto Youtube.
Thank you for the link!
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Date: 2014-07-27 11:19 pm (UTC)I'm not at the end of the rope in regards to Game of thrones yet, but I might get their fast and I agree with everything you said. There is too much clusterfuck and really so much of it could have been done better. Like actual plot instead of exploiation/sex/rape that serves no purpose to the story.
You're welcome :)I want to see the one you asked for as well, but I haven't seen or found a link. I hope it shows up at some point.
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Date: 2014-07-28 06:16 am (UTC)Here's a tiny clip from that panel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2gM2iIjTM8), and it's basically Natalie Dormer being awesome as usual. I wish someone would upload the entire panel, though. I'm keeping my eye out.
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Date: 2014-07-30 09:44 pm (UTC)And Natalie Dormer is totally awesome :)I love how she speaks her mind!
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Date: 2014-07-31 09:57 am (UTC)And yes, I love Natalie Dormer, she is so eloquent in speaking in mind and calling out the bullshit she sees while in the business. I loved her mentioning Anne Boleyn, since I know she has quite an influence about how the character was to be presented versus what the writers/producers wanted. And, ugh, I love her so much. ♥
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Date: 2014-07-31 10:49 am (UTC)