StillPaisleyCat

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Any speculation on where this season will land?

All the lead characters seem still to be going in their own directions, whatever the current alignments.

As with the season one finale, I’m going in wondering how the creators can pull it all together but more hopeful, given the satisfying season one conclusion, that it can work.

How are others feeling?

 

Season finale. Kong and Titan X face off in a colossal clash that threatens to reshape Skull Island. Shaw embarks on a dangerous journey.

Once again, an official teaser clip has been shared with media — available in this article.

 

cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/38662450

An interesting choice of story to cover in ‘interesting times.’

 

An interesting choice of story to cover in ‘interesting times.’

After a bit of time to ponder this week’s episode release, it’s really hit me that we only have one more episode in this season and so many story threads unresolved.

I felt much the same way at this point in the first season, and the show managed to achieve a very satisfying finale.

That said, I feel that there’s so much going on with Kentaro and Shaw having gone off and freelanced with their own plans, and likely to repeat the pattern again, while Cate finally seems to have pulled herself together with the support of her grandmother Keiko.

There’s definitely a feeling that the writers are ‘laying down pipe’ for another season. Hopefully, AppleTV will greenlight one given the shows overall global success.

[–] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

That boneyard of remains from the events in Kong: Skull Island really hit hard.

I am wondering if Isabel may have shown Kentaro something/evidence from Hiro’s day/year in Axis Mundi. Or, generally more evidence that Hiroshi had worked with her team at some point.

If Kentaro believes that the plan to turn back time was originally something that Hiroshi was pursuing/supporting, then Kentaro would want to follow his father’s plan. And one could see that Hiroshi may have been wanting not only to keep verifying Billy’s map, but also to find a way to bring both his parents back to him.

 

Monarch and the team head to Skull Island. Cate tries to reason with Kentaro and stop Isabel. Shaw and Keiko search for Billy’s long-lost rift.

Written by: Warner Hansinger

Directed by: Lawrence Trilling

Welcome to the episode discussion! There is no spoiler protection in episode discussion threads, and spoiler tags are not necessary!

I’m down for this one.

The link has just gone to my partner for upcoming gift occasions 😉.

 

Monarch and the team head to Skull Island. Cate tries to reason with Kentaro and stop Isabel. Shaw and Keiko search for Billy’s long-lost rift.

Once again, an official teaser clip has been shared with media — available in this article.

Know the show, but this is real life, regrettably.

 

From the article:

Like many of the other promoters at CinemaCon last week, The Anklercolumnist Richard Rushfield was handing out free swag. It was nothing fancy, just a pin that read “Block The Merger,” referring to the monumental unification of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery that is coming up for a vote this Thursday. But Paramount didn’t appreciate the gesture, and instead of ignoring it, pulled its advertising from The Ankler and told talent not to speak to their reporters. All that for a pin.

If this is the entertainment industry’s canary in the coal mine moment, that bird might already be on the floor of its cage. Paramount acting so quickly to punish a journalist that disagreed with the powers that be is a warning of the kind of management style that would control more than a third of the industry if the merger goes through.

[–] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Getting into the panels / speaker sessions was always my top priority.

Sometimes they have sessions with production or other behind the scenes creatives. Those are always amazing.

The vendor hall is always worth checking out and it’s fun to mill about and see the cosplayers.

Depending on whether you like that sort of thing or not, paying to meet and get a photo with a cast member or to get an autograph (usually two separate things) is a popular activity.

[–] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 4 points 1 week ago (3 children)

While I won’t be travelling to the US anytime soon, I think it’s great that Creation is getting back into regional cons.

I used to attend them in the late 80s and early 90s and they were a great entry point for newer fans and those who didn’t want the mass experience of something like STLV.

I think that they do more to build a franchise for the long haul than the megacons.

The general point about how spoilers are used to get around algorithmic barriers is interesting:

Sites like Takeuchi’s are the products of an online media landscape where writers are fighting desperately to capture readers’ attention, make money, and keep traffic up as search engines make their content less discoverable. Brazenly posting spoilers under the guise of making commentary has become one of the more common ways that people try to drive engagement on their social media profiles.

Court processes are not quick.

Someone familiar with judicial processes in Japan would know whether 18 months is about the norm or not.

[–] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

The timing of this resolution seems significant as Godzilla Minus Zero is scheduled for release in theatres this November.

 

cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/38527959

Last Thursday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that 39-year-old Wataru Takeuchi was guilty of violating Japanese law that prohibits the creation of “a new work by making creative modifications to the original while preserving its essential characteristics.” Takeuchi worked as administrator of a website that published lengthy, spoiler-heavy descriptions from popular movies and series. And two of Takeuchi’s “articles” — one about Godzilla Minus One and another focused on the Overlord anime adaptation — prompted Toho (owner of the Godzilla) and Kadokawa Shoten (the publisher behind Overlord) to file joint lawsuits through the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA).

 

cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/38527959

Last Thursday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that 39-year-old Wataru Takeuchi was guilty of violating Japanese law that prohibits the creation of “a new work by making creative modifications to the original while preserving its essential characteristics.” Takeuchi worked as administrator of a website that published lengthy, spoiler-heavy descriptions from popular movies and series. And two of Takeuchi’s “articles” — one about Godzilla Minus One and another focused on the Overlord anime adaptation — prompted Toho (owner of the Godzilla) and Kadokawa Shoten (the publisher behind Overlord) to file joint lawsuits through the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA).

 

cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/38527959

Last Thursday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that 39-year-old Wataru Takeuchi was guilty of violating Japanese law that prohibits the creation of “a new work by making creative modifications to the original while preserving its essential characteristics.” Takeuchi worked as administrator of a website that published lengthy, spoiler-heavy descriptions from popular movies and series. And two of Takeuchi’s “articles” — one about Godzilla Minus One and another focused on the Overlord anime adaptation — prompted Toho (owner of the Godzilla) and Kadokawa Shoten (the publisher behind Overlord) to file joint lawsuits through the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA).

 

Last Thursday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that 39-year-old Wataru Takeuchi was guilty of violating Japanese law that prohibits the creation of “a new work by making creative modifications to the original while preserving its essential characteristics.” Takeuchi worked as administrator of a website that published lengthy, spoiler-heavy descriptions from popular movies and series. And two of Takeuchi’s “articles” — one about Godzilla Minus One and another focused on the Overlord anime adaptation — prompted Toho (owner of the Godzilla) and Kadokawa Shoten (the publisher behind Overlord) to file joint lawsuits through the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA).

Love the logo… 😹

 

I guess the branding consultant for the new Canadian nuclear reactor aren’t fans of Kaiju cinema franchises — or maybe they are.

Looks like they’ll be producing nice Titan snacks.

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