Skydance Media and Marvel Games' Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is a narrative-driven action-adventure game. The original story takes place in World War II where "four heroes must overcome their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy." (Marvel Entertainment) Players will take control of these heroes - Steve Rogers/ Captain America, Azzuri / Black Panther, Gabriel Jones, and Nanali - at different points in the game.
The voice cast for Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra includes Khary Payton (Azzuri / Black Panther), Drew Moerlein (Steve Rogers / Captain America), Megalyn Echikunwoke (Nanali - a spy from Wakanda), Marque Richardson (Gabriel Jones - member of Howling Commandoes), Lyne Renée (Julie - member of French Resistance), Joel Johnstone (Howard Stark). Music for the game is by Stephen Barton.
The trailer was revealed during Epic Games' State of Unreal 2024. The game is currently scheduled to release in 2025.
Unprisoned: Ex-Con moves in with his possibly gay grandson
Hulu has been pushing Unprisoned, a sitcom about a ex-con (Delroy Lindo) who must re-adjust to life on the outside while living with his adult daughter and teenage grandson. Doesn't sound promising, but the teenage grandson is played by 19-year old Faly Rakotohavana. It wouldn't hurt to check to for gay subtexts.
Scene 1: Marriage counselor Paige and her boyfriend/husband Mal (Marque Richardson) are flirting, kissing, and discussing her upcoming TED Talk, "How to Fix Your Picker."
Scene 2: Grandpa Edwin (Delroy Lindo) and his buddy Fox (Edwin Lee Gibson) discussing the trip to Alabama he took with the family last episode. Apparently Fox hired him to "move the car from Point A to Point B." Maybe some nefarious doings are in the works. He needed the money to fix daughter Paige's roof, but it was a one time thing: he refuses t continue the nefariousness.
Teenage Finn (Faly Rakotohavana, top photo) comes downstairs on his way to school, and asks Grandpa Edwin to take him to the card store later.
Scene 4: Grandpa Edwin napping on the couch. Daughter Paige enters. They discuss the trip to Alabama. She's home early to prepare for the Ted talk; he offers to help her pick out a "fresh" outfit.
Cut to her bedroom, and 11 shopping bags full of clothes, while Grandpa Edwin gives his advice: "Wear a dress, so you look friendlier. And yellow, so you look happy."
Scene 5: Grandpa Edwin and his girlfriend Nadine smooching, ear-nibbling, and nose-rubbing. Is that a thing now? I've kissed a lot of guys, but I have never rubbed someone's nose. He tries to tone down her horniness: he wants to talk about the crimes his buddy Fox from Scene 2 wants him to get involved in: he could make a lot of money for daughter Paige and grandson Finn, and to start his food truck business. The Girlfriend advises him to stay clean.
Scene 6: Daughter Paige in the bathtub, look over the comments to her social media relationship announcement. A lot of them ask about their future wedding and kids, which disturbs Paige. Suddenly she gets a text from a hot white guy: "I've been thinking about you. Can we talk?" Uh-oh, competition!
That's two smooching scenes with the two main cast members and their heterosexual partners. The only one left is teenage Finn. He'd better get a boyfriend, or at least display no heterosexual interest, pronto!
Scene 7: Grandpa Edwin helps Paige memorize her TED talk. Bombshell: he gets her to admit that she's not actually in love with boyfriend Mal; he just "checks all the boxes." Scene 8: Grandson Finn's room. He's got paintings of African masks, a Ninja master, and a side of beef on his wall: no bikini babes, a good sign. Grandpa Edwin wants to buy him a birthday present, even though it's nowhere near his birthday, to make up for the ones he missed in prison. Finn wants a "magic card" for his collection.
He must mean Magic: The Gathering, a tabletop card game with a sort of heroic fantasy motif. It has 35 million players, with over 3 billion cards in circulation!
Scene 9: Grandpa Edwin's Girlfriend visits Daughter Paige. Plot Dump: the Girlfriend is apparently Paige's estranged stepmother (not mother, since they are on a first name basis). Also, it sounds like she is not interested in Grandpa Edwin, anymore, even though they were smooching in Scene 6. Is this another person? No, there's only one blond-haired woman in the main cast. They just have a very confusing back story.
Scene 10: Daughter Paige's feet as she slowly gets dressed. She tells the guy she just screwed (maybe Bill, played by Tim Daly) that she's not in love with him. "But I told Jean about you." So you're both cheating on your respective heterosexual life partners? "I don't care. I can't fall in love with someone who is unavailable."
Scene 11: Dark Lotus, a comic book and gaming store. Full of teenage and young adult boys playing -- in the middle of the day? While they are waiting in line, Grandpa Edwin tries to get Finn to talk about his feelings about his Dad being gone. Not the right time, Dude.
"So, which card will make your deck baller?" Grandpa asks. Increase the size of his testicles? "Collected Company: you can put down six mana worth of creatures for only four mana." Sounds like a good deal.
Finn only plays the game online, but Grandpa Edwin insists that he wants to watch, so play it at the card store!
Tony (Collin Lee Turner), a long-haired redhead, not a teenager, is staring intently at Finn -- he looks exactly like he is cruising the boy. Grandpa Edwin notices and says "That boy needs an ass-whomping." Wait -- should he ass-whopped because he is cruising a minor, or because he may be gay?
Scene 12: Neither. Tony just wanted to play the game, and Grandpa Edwin wanted to "ass-whomp him" as in win. Finn and Tony play by themselves, with Grandpa kibbutzing.
Whoops, Finn plays the wrong card and loses! "Then why did you play it" Grandpa asks. "I never played it before, and I wanted to see what would happen. I like to do things that I've never done before." Well, exchange phone numbers with the guy!
Scene 13: Some stuff with Paige and her boyfriend Mal.
Scene 14: Finn and Grandpa Edwin are driving home, when they are stopped by the police. Uh-oh, Finn knows enough about driving while black to realize that they are in danger of being killed. Grandpa Edwin instructs him on how to maximize their chances of survival: keep your hands on the dashboard, look down, do not speak unless spoken to, and say "sir." The killer...um, I mean cop...approaches. The end. Wow, what a cliffhanger! But I doubt that two of the three regulars will actually die.
Beefcake: None.
Heterosexism: I got really tired of the endless smooching, nose-rubbing, and ear-nibbling.
Gay Characters: Finn displays no heterosexual interest, and his card game with Tony seems to have a deliberate gay subtext. But I doubt that he is canonically gay.
Update: In the entire series, Finn never expresses any interest in girls, nor does anyone ever ask. In a world where teenagers broadcast their hetero-horniness in the first scene, that's got to mean something.
Benvenuti o bentornati sul nostro blog. Nello scorso articolo siamo rimasti in Europa e abbiamo parlato di un film danese davvero interessante, ossia Valhalla Rising. La storia parla di One-Eye, un pericoloso guerriero che, dopo essere rimasto prigioniero per diverso tempo, riesce a liberarsi e a viaggiare insieme a un ragazzo. I due incontrano dei vichinghi cristiani che vogliono andare in Terra…
HALEY LU RICHARDSON at the GQ Men of the Year Awards on November 17th 2022 wearing MARQUES’ ALMEIDA
Haley is featured in the second season of “The White Lotus”, so I’m sure we’ll be seeing her at more and more events. I really love how quirky her style is. She wears weird and different looks. She really sticks out and I really like that.
I actually really liked this look. The patchwork dress didn’t feel too overwhelming, and I loved the red boots and blue necklace that Haley paired the dress with. I thought it was a really fun and unexpected look.
Marvel Unveils New Trailer and Cast for 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
Marvel Games and Skydance New Media have dropped an electrifying new trailer for their upcoming game, "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra," along with a thrilling announcement unveiling the star-studded cast.
During Epic Games’ State of Unreal event, Marvel Games and Skydance New Media unveiled the latest trailer for "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra," offering fans an exciting glimpse into the action-packed adventure that awaits. Alongside the trailer, a star-studded cast and talented composer were also revealed, promising an immersive gaming experience like no other.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra" follows the epic journey of four iconic characters: Azzuri, Captain America, Nanali, and Gabriel Jones, as they join forces to combat a common enemy, the nefarious Ra's al Ghul. Voicing these beloved characters are renowned talents such as Khary Payton as Azzuri, Drew Moerlein as Captain America, Megalyn Echikunwoke as Nanali, and Marque Richardson as Gabriel Jones. Additionally, supporting characters Julie and Howard Stark will be portrayed by Lyne Renée and Joel Johnstone, respectively.
Adding to the immersive experience is Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Barton, who will provide an original score for the game. With his expertise in crafting captivating musical compositions, Barton's contribution promises to elevate the gameplay to new heights of excitement and intensity.
"Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra" draws inspiration from Marvel's rich legacy of comics, movies, and TV series, offering a thrilling adventure that spans across multiple mediums. From heart-pounding action to globe-trotting excitement, the game promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.
As players eagerly await the game's release in 2025, speculation runs wild about what the game will entail. Here are five things Marvel fans are hoping to see when "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra" finally hits the shelves:
A Captivating Story: With multiple playable characters, fans hope for a narrative that immerses them in the thrilling world of Marvel's superheroes, filled with twists, turns, and unforgettable moments.
Dynamic Gameplay: Players anticipate fluid and exhilarating gameplay that captures the agility and power of characters like Captain America and Black Panther, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.
Exploration of Marvel's Past: Set in the 1940s, the game provides an opportunity to delve into Marvel's rich history, offering a fresh perspective on beloved characters and iconic villains.
Emphasis on First-Time Experience: While replayability is important, fans hope the game prioritizes delivering an exceptional first playthrough, focusing on crafting a compelling narrative and immersive gameplay.
Iconic Villains: With HYDRA as the central antagonist, fans anticipate thrilling encounters with iconic villains like Red Skull, Baron Zemo, and Arnim Zola, adding depth and excitement to the game's storyline.
With anticipation building and excitement mounting, "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra" is poised to deliver an epic gaming experience that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Marvel's legendary superheroes.
It's Hard to make museum-worthy art. It's harder to make museum-worthy ads. Enter the 2024 #AICPAwards by 11:59pm PDT on Tuesday, March 12th. Winning work will join the film archive at MoMA.
AICP Awards Entry Site: aicpawards.awardcore.com
Production Co: O Positive
Executive Producers: Ralph Laucella & Marc Grill
Producer: Grayson Bithell
Director: Brian Billow
Director of Photography: Bob Yeoman
Head of Production: Devon Clark
Executive Producer: Ken Licata
Production Supervisors: Deryck Highbridge, Ivan Zigas
Production Coodinator: Nicolas Laucella
1st AD: Paul Norman
2nd AD: Don Johnson
Creative Concepts & Consulting: BBDO
ECD, Writer: Marcelo Nogueira
ECD, Writer: Peter Kain
SCD, Writer: Dan Oliva
SCD, Writer: Scott Mahoney
CCO of the Americas: Chris Beresford-Hill
Editorial: Cutters
Managing Director: Craig Duncan
Executive Producer: Heather Richardson
Producer: Brittany Maddock
Editors: John Dingfield & Aaron Kiser
Editorial Assistant: Benjamin Porter
Color: Company 3
Head of Production: Blake Rice
Producer: Nick Krasnic
Colorist: Jenny Montgomery
Finish: Flavor
Managing Director: Neal Cohen
Executive Producer: Kate Smith
Producer: Brittany Maddock
Finish: Ryan Esboldt & Rob Churchill
Audio/Mix: Another Country
Managing Director: Tim Konn
Executive Producer: Louise Rider
Producer: Josh Hunnicutt
Sound Designer/Mixer: Logan Vines
Audio Assistant: Nora Strickstein
Additional Production Credits
Camera
B Cam Op: Eric Laudadio
1st AC – A Cam: Riley Keeton
1st AC – B Cam: Kyle Petitjean
2nd AC: William Hayes
DIT: Matt Love
Lighting
Chief Lighting Tech: Jeremy Launais
ACLT: Adrienne Subia
SLT: Anthony Peluso
SLT: Hootly Weedn
Grip
Key Grip: Robert Arroyo
BB Grip: Chad Pearce
Grip: Colby Dunford
Grip: Keith Markham
Art Department
Production Designer: Maia Javan
Art Dept Coordinator: Quentin Burchill
Set Decorator: Lulu Stewart
Prop Master: Matt Huish
Leadman: Chad Axman
Set Dresser: Roger Shay Barnickle
Set Dresser: Donald Ghio
Set Dresser: James Axle
Set Dresser: Collin Pulsipher
Set Dresser: Ryan Wallace
Script / Sound / VTR
Script Supervisor: Kristen Calabrese
Sound Mixer: Joe Hettinger
Boom Operator: Lucien Eagle-Jack
VTR: Tom Myrick
Make Up / Wardrobe
Key Make Up: Linda Barcojo
1st Make Up: Jennifer Gerber
2nd Make Up: Theresa Broadnax
3rd Make Up: Anna Novikova
Key Costumer: Laura Eckert
1st Asst Costumer: Craig Ryan
2nd Asst Costumer: Jed Carter
Location / Transportation
Location Manager: David Nakata
Gang Boss: Craig Ash
Electric Driver: Daniel (DJ) Hausfeld
Grip Driver: Gary Cheek
Art 5 Ton Driver: Darren Giarrusso
Chef Driver: Jesus de los Santos
Production Support
Craft Service: Danny Tilbury
Craft Service: Jayna Mims
Medic: Axel Montoya
On Set Layout: James Galeana
Site Rep: Christina Rusboldt
Compliance Coord.: Marques Jackson
Production Assistants
PA – P: Steve Rea
PA – W: Danny Kellermeyer
PA – C: Oscar Reyna
PAs: Honour Norman, Jackson Shane, Steven McAnnally, Caris Yeoman, Colby LeMaster, Ryan Llanes, Riley Aronson
It's Hard to make museum-worthy art. It's harder to make museum-worthy ads. Enter the 2024 #AICPAwards by 11:59pm PDT on Tuesday, March 12th. Winning work will join the film archive at MoMA.
AICP Awards Entry Site: aicpawards.awardcore.com
Production Co: O Positive
Executive Producers: Ralph Laucella & Marc Grill
Producer: Grayson Bithell
Director: Brian Billow
Director of Photography: Bob Yeoman
Head of Production: Devon Clark
Executive Producer: Ken Licata
Production Supervisors: Deryck Highbridge, Ivan Zigas
Production Coodinator: Nicolas Laucella
1st AD: Paul Norman
2nd AD: Don Johnson
Creative Concepts & Consulting: BBDO
ECD, Writer: Marcelo Nogueira
ECD, Writer: Peter Kain
SCD, Writer: Dan Oliva
SCD, Writer: Scott Mahoney
CCO of the Americas: Chris Beresford-Hill
Editorial: Cutters
Managing Director: Craig Duncan
Executive Producer: Heather Richardson
Producer: Brittany Maddock
Editors: John Dingfield & Aaron Kiser
Editorial Assistant: Benjamin Porter
Color: Company 3
Head of Production: Blake Rice
Producer: Nick Krasnic
Colorist: Jenny Montgomery
Finish: Flavor
Managing Director: Neal Cohen
Executive Producer: Kate Smith
Producer: Brittany Maddock
Finish: Ryan Esboldt & Rob Churchill
Audio/Mix: Another Country
Managing Director: Tim Konn
Executive Producer: Louise Rider
Producer: Josh Hunnicutt
Sound Designer/Mixer: Logan Vines
Audio Assistant: Nora Strickstein
Additional Production Credits
Camera
B Cam Op: Eric Laudadio
1st AC – A Cam: Riley Keeton
1st AC – B Cam: Kyle Petitjean
2nd AC: William Hayes
DIT: Matt Love
Lighting
Chief Lighting Tech: Jeremy Launais
ACLT: Adrienne Subia
SLT: Anthony Peluso
SLT: Hootly Weedn
Grip
Key Grip: Robert Arroyo
BB Grip: Chad Pearce
Grip: Colby Dunford
Grip: Keith Markham
Art Department
Production Designer: Maia Javan
Art Dept Coordinator: Quentin Burchill
Set Decorator: Lulu Stewart
Prop Master: Matt Huish
Leadman: Chad Axman
Set Dresser: Roger Shay Barnickle
Set Dresser: Donald Ghio
Set Dresser: James Axle
Set Dresser: Collin Pulsipher
Set Dresser: Ryan Wallace
Script / Sound / VTR
Script Supervisor: Kristen Calabrese
Sound Mixer: Joe Hettinger
Boom Operator: Lucien Eagle-Jack
VTR: Tom Myrick
Make Up / Wardrobe
Key Make Up: Linda Barcojo
1st Make Up: Jennifer Gerber
2nd Make Up: Theresa Broadnax
3rd Make Up: Anna Novikova
Key Costumer: Laura Eckert
1st Asst Costumer: Craig Ryan
2nd Asst Costumer: Jed Carter
Location / Transportation
Location Manager: David Nakata
Gang Boss: Craig Ash
Electric Driver: Daniel (DJ) Hausfeld
Grip Driver: Gary Cheek
Art 5 Ton Driver: Darren Giarrusso
Chef Driver: Jesus de los Santos
Production Support
Craft Service: Danny Tilbury
Craft Service: Jayna Mims
Medic: Axel Montoya
On Set Layout: James Galeana
Site Rep: Christina Rusboldt
Compliance Coord.: Marques Jackson
Production Assistants
PA – P: Steve Rea
PA – W: Danny Kellermeyer
PA – C: Oscar Reyna
PAs: Honour Norman, Jackson Shane, Steven McAnnally, Caris Yeoman, Colby LeMaster, Ryan Llanes, Riley Aronson
It's Hard to make museum-worthy art. It's harder to make museum-worthy ads. Enter the 2024 #AICPAwards by 11:59pm PDT on Tuesday, March 12th. Winning work will join the film archive at MoMA.
AICP Awards Entry Site: aicpawards.awardcore.com
Production Co: O Positive
Executive Producers: Ralph Laucella & Marc Grill
Producer: Grayson Bithell
Director: Brian Billow
Director of Photography: Bob Yeoman
Head of Production: Devon Clark
Executive Producer: Ken Licata
Production Supervisors: Deryck Highbridge, Ivan Zigas
Production Coodinator: Nicolas Laucella
1st AD: Paul Norman
2nd AD: Don Johnson
Creative Concepts & Consulting: BBDO
ECD, Writer: Marcelo Nogueira
ECD, Writer: Peter Kain
SCD, Writer: Dan Oliva
SCD, Writer: Scott Mahoney
CCO of the Americas: Chris Beresford-Hill
Editorial: Cutters
Managing Director: Craig Duncan
Executive Producer: Heather Richardson
Producer: Brittany Maddock
Editors: John Dingfield & Aaron Kiser
Editorial Assistant: Benjamin Porter
Color: Company 3
Head of Production: Blake Rice
Producer: Nick Krasnic
Colorist: Jenny Montgomery
Finish: Flavor
Managing Director: Neal Cohen
Executive Producer: Kate Smith
Producer: Brittany Maddock
Finish: Ryan Esboldt & Rob Churchill
Audio/Mix: Another Country
Managing Director: Tim Konn
Executive Producer: Louise Rider
Producer: Josh Hunnicutt
Sound Designer/Mixer: Logan Vines
Audio Assistant: Nora Strickstein
Additional Production Credits
Camera
B Cam Op: Eric Laudadio
1st AC – A Cam: Riley Keeton
1st AC – B Cam: Kyle Petitjean
2nd AC: William Hayes
DIT: Matt Love
Lighting
Chief Lighting Tech: Jeremy Launais
ACLT: Adrienne Subia
SLT: Anthony Peluso
SLT: Hootly Weedn
Grip
Key Grip: Robert Arroyo
BB Grip: Chad Pearce
Grip: Colby Dunford
Grip: Keith Markham
Art Department
Production Designer: Maia Javan
Art Dept Coordinator: Quentin Burchill
Set Decorator: Lulu Stewart
Prop Master: Matt Huish
Leadman: Chad Axman
Set Dresser: Roger Shay Barnickle
Set Dresser: Donald Ghio
Set Dresser: James Axle
Set Dresser: Collin Pulsipher
Set Dresser: Ryan Wallace
Script / Sound / VTR
Script Supervisor: Kristen Calabrese
Sound Mixer: Joe Hettinger
Boom Operator: Lucien Eagle-Jack
VTR: Tom Myrick
Make Up / Wardrobe
Key Make Up: Linda Barcojo
1st Make Up: Jennifer Gerber
2nd Make Up: Theresa Broadnax
3rd Make Up: Anna Novikova
Key Costumer: Laura Eckert
1st Asst Costumer: Craig Ryan
2nd Asst Costumer: Jed Carter
Location / Transportation
Location Manager: David Nakata
Gang Boss: Craig Ash
Electric Driver: Daniel (DJ) Hausfeld
Grip Driver: Gary Cheek
Art 5 Ton Driver: Darren Giarrusso
Chef Driver: Jesus de los Santos
Production Support
Craft Service: Danny Tilbury
Craft Service: Jayna Mims
Medic: Axel Montoya
On Set Layout: James Galeana
Site Rep: Christina Rusboldt
Compliance Coord.: Marques Jackson
Production Assistants
PA – P: Steve Rea
PA – W: Danny Kellermeyer
PA – C: Oscar Reyna
PAs: Honour Norman, Jackson Shane, Steven McAnnally, Caris Yeoman, Colby LeMaster, Ryan Llanes, Riley Aronson