Is the Emperor still alive?

As we look forward to the return of Star Wars to the big screen, you have to wonder...who is going to be the bad guy? What is the new danger that our heroes will face in their journey? Is the Empire really defeated and gone from the galaxy?

1. The first option would be to create a new nemesis much like Timothy Zahn did in his Thrawn Triology books. If they choose someone connected to the empire, but not someone we are familiar with, it could work well. The villain would love the empire and hate our rebels for its destruction.
2. The second option seems to be that they could have one of the heroes fall to the dark side. In the Legacy of the Force series, Jacen Solo becomes the main antagonist who gives the face to the power of the dark side.
3. The third option seems to be that the emperor we all love to hate is still the main villain. With the return of Darth Maul, could the emperor have survived? If the Jedi can prolong their stories by becoming one with the force and guiding our young heroes, can it not be conceivable that the dark side of the force has a similar power? Will the emperor continue to manipulate the galaxy even if it has to be from beyond the grave?

These are the three most viable options I see for the villain. With an entire universe of books and stories, outside of the movies and cartoons being declared non- cannon, the one thing that is certain is that we have no clue which direction they might go. I would not even put it past Lucusfilm and Disney to release misinformation just to keep us all guessing. We will all just have to wait and see when the movie comes out 2015.

McDonald's Monopoly

I don't know what it is about Monopoly at McDonald's that I like so much but it is one of those things I look forward to every year at a fast food restaurant. It is not that I expect to win a million dollars. I think it is just the fun of pulling those little tabs and getting prizes. The 2014 version  is almost over and I will be sad to see it go. As a family, we won over 20 food prizes and even a few months of Hulu. How did you do? Did you play? Did you have fun?

D.C. Movie Releases Schedule

Warner Bros has released a very ambitious slate of movies that will carry the DC universe for the next few years. All of these movies are scheduled to be out before the year 2020. This is a huge undertaking. By 2017, there is going to be both a Wonder Woman and the first Justice League movie. DC is playing catch up to the Marvel universe but it is exciting to see them embracing the unified universe idea for their heroes. Check out the list. Which movie are you most excited about finally getting made?


Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice - March 25th, 2016
Suicide Squad – August 5th, 2016
Wonder Woman - June 23rd, 2017
Justice League - November 17th, 2017
The Flash - March 23rd, 2018
Aquaman - July 27th, 2018
Shazam - April 5th, 2019
Justice League 2 - June 14th, 2019
Cyborg - April 3rd, 2020
Green Lantern - June 19th, 2020

Man of Steel 2 - TBA before 2020
Batman - TBA 2020

Star Wars Rebels

Disney XD has launched its new Star Wars show set in the time period between Episode 3 and Episode 4. This is a very rich time but also a dark time in the Star Wars universe. The defenders of the light side of the force, the Jedi order, are in hiding because of order 66. The majority of Jedi have been killed, captured, or escaped into exile. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has sent a warning telling all Jedi to stay clear of the temple and not to return to Coruscant.

The show seems like it is going to focus on one small band of rebels and their adventures facing the ever increasing power of the new galactic empire. Star Wars Rebels introduced us to young Ezra Bridger and Jedi Kanan Jarrus who is the leader of these rebels. Ezra is sensitive to the force and Kanan is teaching him about it. It will be interesting to see how they weave in the known Star Wars characters with this unknown period of the Star Wars universe. There is potential for cameos from everyone including Darth Vader, Obi-Wan, Yoda, or even younger versions of Luke, Leia, and Han Solo.

Dave Filoni did an amazing job bringing the period between episode 2 and 3 to life with his Cartoon Network show Star Wars the Clone Wars. I am very excited to see what he and his team can do with this time in the Star Wars universe. May the force be with you.

The Reverse-Flash Revealed

The Reverse-Flash or Professor Zoom is the arch-nemesis of the hero of CW's new show The Flash. He is a time traveling super-speedster with a very brilliant mind. He has already appeared in the pilot, even if you were not sure what you were seeing in the yellow and red blur. Barry Allen will soon discover that he is not the only person with his particular power. The difference between these two is how they choose to use their super-powers. Fans are really looking forward to just how the CW is going to match our young hero Allen against his sociopath of an arch-foe.

Here are a few images of the Revere-Flash.

Arrow Season 3

Well, it is almost time for the third season of Arrow. This season promises to be one of the best seasons so far. There are a lot of things fans are excited about and here are just three.

1. Oliver and Felicity - The sparks of romance have been flying since season 1 and now, with what happened in the season finale, we will have to see if something happens between these two. Is she the right person to finally balance out Oliver and help him trough all the recent tragedies he faced at the hand of Slade Wilson?
2. Red Arrow Suits Up - Roy Harper, Green Arrow's trusty side kick, is finally getting a hood of his own. With a very similar look to Oliver's suit but in red, his new look has fans very excited for his first appearance.
3. Ray Palmer - Arrow is going to be adding one more DC superhero to their cast. Ray Palmer who is The Atom. This is a great choice for Arrow. He will be a great addition for his superhero skills and his interactions with Felicity Smoak. 

With the recent launch of The Flash and the return of Arrow, DC comics is getting a great push from its television ventures. With all of the superhero TV available these days, it is a great time to be a GEEK!

Flash Begins Tonight

The CW's show Arrow has spawned  its first spin-off. Last season the fans of Arrow were introduced to Barry Allen and were shown a glimpse of his town, Central City. The Flash runs on to your TV October 7, 2014.

The most exciting thing about Arrow and The Flash is that both of these shows take the superhero genre very seriously. They understand that fans want an touch of reality but also a heavy influence of the fantastical. Arrow has changed the face of television superhero adventures while The Flash is expected to capitalize on this strong fan base. In comics and cartoons Barry Allen has always had a quick wit and comeback for every villain's threat. Hopefully, this new version of him will capture the lighthearted speedster's personality while giving him some new traits that we will grow to love.

Good luck to everyone involved in the launch of The Flash and catch him (tonight) if you can.