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Yes, it happens also that Hollywood choose actors “Blacks” for characters “Whites”

sivertime — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:15:59 +0000

Can we call it “Blackwashing”?
Considering the very fiery comments that followed our article on “whitewashing”, this practice of choosing white actors for “color” characters, it seemed to us a logical step to find counterexamples. And we speak of counterexamples, which serve as exceptions in an industry, still undermined by the problems of representativeness of minorities. But yes, whitewashing can also work upside down.
Will Smith => Robert Neville (I’m a Legend)
There are several adaptations of Richard Matheson’s novel SF. But the 2007 version is the first that sees a Black actor in the skin of the last survivor , alias the scientist Robert Neville.
Morgan Freeman => Red (The Evadés)
Again, in the original work of Stephen King (“The Redemption of Shawshank”) , the character in question is White . Even red-headed with freckles and blue eyes, considering his Irish origins.
With Chris Evans, we held more or less a human Torch physically faithful to the comics. The reboot “Fantastic Four” made the choice to innovate by granting the role of Johnny Storm to Michael B. Jordan.
Idris Elba => Heimdall (Thor)
He is the guardian of the Bifröst, the passage that connects Asgard with the other planets. Heimdall has two radically different faces according to the comics and MCU : in the first case, he has a big boom and is rather Viking, while it is Idris Elba who ensures the taf to the cinema.
Dwayne Johnson => Hercules
It will have escaped anyone that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is far from resembling the average Greek, let alone Hercules, despite his physical half-God.
Pam Grier => Jackie Brown
If Quentin Tarantino remained faithful enough to the original novel “Punch Creole” in his transcription of the characters, he allowed himself a little freedom as regards that embodied by Pam Grier : in the book, Jackie is White, with short hair And blond.
Will Smith => Agent J (Men in Black)
You ignore perhaps, but before being brought to the big screen, “Men in Black” is a comic book series of the 90’s , originally published by Aircel Comics, before falling in the Marvel catalog. And J as K, were two Caucasian characters. After the success of the film in 1997, Marvel released new issues, this time with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith headlining.
Michael Clarke Duncan => The Caïd (Daredevil)
For the coup, the series is a chouia more faithful to the comics in regards to the character of Wilson Fisk aka Le Caïd. In fact, the production of the film “Daredevil” has tried to enlist a white actor for the role of the godfather of Hell’s Kitchen , but the tests with different wrestlers proved inconclusive. And Michael Clarke Duncan took the opportunity.
Halle Berry => Catwoman
She is one of those lucid actresses who have trashed their own film . Halle Berry nevertheless marked the fans forever in his latex costume , despite the little resemblance to the original version of the comics.
Samuel L. Jackson => Nick Fury (The Avengers)
The story here is a little more complex than for the other examples. Originally, the SHIELD boss was one-eyed, but also white, with a nice gray-haired cut on the temples. But in the early 2000s, Marvel decides to reboot the character via the Ultimate arc, and wants to redesign it to the image of … Samuel L. Jackson . On learning the news, the actor’s agent threatens to file a complaint, before changing his mind. Samuel L. Jackson is indeed excited by the idea, to the point of negotiating a possible role to come on the big screen. He may not have both his eyes but he’s got pif!

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Thor Ragnarok: The trailer, what should not be missed

sivertime — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:41:14 +0000

Yesterday was unveiled the first trailer of Thor Ragnarok and now that the excitement is a little fallen, we come back on what should not be missed!
To say that the trailer of Thor Ragnarok unveiled yesterday was exceptional falls under the meaning! The superhero Marvel presents a new birth and unveils a film that looks very different from the two previous ones seen in the franchise Thor. Taika Waititi is at the controls and clearly, he did not shrink from anything. A Thor gladiator, wicked to the height of the God of Asgard and scenes of intense destruction. Have you seen everything in this first trailer? Do not panic it is decrypted for you and we start with a trip in the kingdom of Muspelheim. When the trailer starts, Thor is trapped in chains and is a bit of a walk as a piece of meat when in voiceover he says “You are wondering how I ‘
A short trip on Muspelheim is clearly on the program ! A kingdom licked by the flames where torment and pain reign in masters, a dream destination not? Basically it is hell, but it is also the planet on which we find Surtur, the one who in the Comics is responsible for Ragnarok … Does the latter have a much more important role than expected in the movie ? Indeed, it is also present a little further in the trailer in battle dress undoubtedly ready to fight against Thor in the arena of the Grand Master … A duel that we can not wait to see.
Destruction of the Mjolnir – Nobody could miss this image when HELA’s hand exploded the hammer into a thousand pieces … But did you think of the meaning of this moment? Our God of Asgard will no longer have to worry about whether he is worthy to raise it and especially, he will have to learn to fight without … We told you, Ragnarok will be a real rebirth for the superhero .
Hela and Massive Destruction – The character of Cate Blanchett will clearly give our heroes trouble and among the images unveiled yesterday we witness the destruction of the Mjolnir, but also that of Asgard who is not going to let . Yes, we can see the warriors fighting, even if they do not seem to make the weight in front of this enemy who has freed himself from his prison and is more fit than ever. The good news is that it will allow the meeting of Thor and his brother since in the scene where the Mjolnir bursts into a thousand pieces, one can see Thor and Loki united against Hela. We also know that the latter will come to New York to face Thor and it is hoped that the city will not suffer too much!
The fall of Valkyrie
The fall of the Valkyries – Tessa Thompson will lend her features to one of them and in a very small segment of the trailer we can see them in full fight against Hela. A flashback? Are we going to discover why Odin’s trustworthy fugitives have fled the kingdom of Asgard and more precisely why Valkyrie has decided to cut the ties with his past and to be an enemy to Thor?
The return of Heimdall – This is one of the most popular characters of the Thor franchise and yet he does not have the opportunity to be often on the screen. The good news is that we will find Heimdall in Ragnarok, but the latter will be completely transformed. More armor, but a cloak, long hair and clearly a desire to blend into the scenery that lies here being a forest populated with enemies. Who is looking forward to this new version of Heimdall?
Last but not least … We find Loki ! The latter is back for better and for worse, and if some scenes show him on his brother’s side, others place him more in the enemy’s camp, especially when he is seated in the Grand Master’s box, Ready to watch the fight between his brother and the Incredible Hulk. We find him also ready to fight with new weapons and allies who come from elsewhere. Is he determined to protect Asgard from destruction? What was the most impressive part of the trailer?

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Thor 3 Ragnarok: In Search of the Gem of the Soul?

sivertime — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:50:31 +0000

Could the Gem of the Soul be at the center of Thor 3 Ragnarok’s plot? Several rumors evoke this possibility!
You no doubt know: Thanos holds his immense power from Infinite Gems, artifacts seen many times in Marvel movies. Thanks to the latter, this super-villain possesses many powers including omniscience, omnipotence and omnipresence, enough to make him an enemy to say the least formidable. According to many rumors, the Gem of Soul should be central to the plot of Thor 3 Ragnarok, a new connection to Planet Hulk was confirmed . The site explains ScreenGeek such as Thor meet Valkyrie on a planet – other than Asgard – to retrieve the Gem of Soul to Hulk sides to fight Loki and Hela . Without forgetting to specify that Heimdall could possibly possess the object sought … from the beginning! This is in any case one of the theories advanced on many forums.
But this is not all because it seems that Thor collaborated with his half-brother at some point, the latter having been betrayed by Hela. Their goal ? Prevent new realms of Ragnarok be destroyed . A real adventure in perspective! Thor 3 Ragnarok, in which the hero may be deprived of some of its powers , could be the movie that will pave the way Avengers 3 Infinity War . The biggest super-heroic meeting on the big screen that will confront Thanor and a lot of Avengers. With all the Gems in his possession, this terrible enemy should offer very difficult moments to the whole team of heroes. What do you think of this intrigue?

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