What's the Kennection? #62
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
2023-05-15 01:56
'Succession' star Sarah Snook to play 26 characters in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' stage show
After playing Shiv Roy in "Succession," the critically acclaimed TV series that satirically portrayed the uber-rich but morally bankrupt Roy family grappling for control of a media empire, Sarah Snook will star in another production that skewers society.
2023-06-22 22:18
Sting and wife Trudie Styler make 31 years of marriage look effortless in Cannes
Sting and his wife Trudie Styler smiled for the cameras while snuggling close to each other, appearing perfectly happy
2023-05-24 19:20
Andrew Tate trolled as he predicts Indian PM Narendra Modi's allegiance shift to Russia amid West's support to Canada
Andrew Tate blames the West for the shift in geo-political landscape in the world
2023-09-20 14:45
Superman fans compare character's 'respectful' Smallville cameo to 'evil' Flash appearance
Warning: This article does contain spoilers for The Flash (2023). If you are in any way interested in superheroes or movies in general you'll no doubt be aware that a new comic book film is being released this week concentrating on the DC character The Flash. It's the first time the scarlet speedster has ever been given a solo movie and despite the controversy surrounding the film's lead star, Ezra Miller, Warner Bros have invested a lot into making this a thrilling experience for fans. The premise of the film is a loose adaptation of the 2011 comic Flashpoint, where The Flash travels back in time to prevent the untimely death of his mother but inadvertently changes the future, as is often the case with time travel movies. As a result, Michael Keaton will be reprising his iconic performance as Batman, a character he hasn't played since 1992 with the likes of Michael Shannon also returning as General Zod and Sasha Calle also delivering a new take on Supergirl. However, people who have already seen the film have noted that several other iconic iterations of these famous characters also make appearances despite some of the actors having already passed away. Many of these are included in the film's climax and feature CGI incarnations of beloved actors like Christopher Reeve as Superman and Adam West as Batman. Other cameos include George Reeves as the Superman from the 1950s, Helen Slater from the 1984 Supergirl movie, Nicolas Cage playing Superman from the unreleased 1990s film and George Clooney reprising Batman from the much maligned 1997 Batman and Robin movie. While The Flash isn't the first movie to use this type of technology (numerous Star Wars titles have already recreated the likes of Carrie Fisher and a younger Mark Hamill for new stories) the use of Reeve's Superman has struck a particularly sour note due to both the messaging and the apparent ugly aesthetic. While Warner Bros is likey to have gotten permission from Reeve's estate to include his likeliness in the film many fans feel that it sets the wrong precedent given that the actor was left paralysed in 1995 before passing away in 2004. Fans of the Superman TV show Smallville have pointed to Reeve's cameo in the show in a 2003 episode which didn't hide his paralysis but respectfully recognised his contribution to the character's legacy and also allowed him to promote his paralysis charity. Ultimately, Warner Bros' owns the rights to Superman and essentially can do whatever they want to with the character but with the growing popularity of multiverses and an over reliance on nostalgia this type of thing will only become more and more common. One thing that we can hope for is that if the technology continues to be used then the tributes will be more tasteful and considered than this time around. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-16 00:26
'I basically wrote off Hollywood': Rick Riordan didn't want Percy Jackson on screen again after film issues
Rick Riordan was wary of adapting 'Peter Jackson' for the screen again as he didn't like the films based on his fantasy novels.
2023-10-19 17:17
Why did Tristan Tate call music lovers 'dumb'? Trolls dub Andrew Tate's brother 'weird'
Tristan Tate said, 'I really hate music, I’ve also found that the dumber somebody is, the more meaningful and important they find music to be'
2023-07-18 15:49
Movie Review: A serene debut from Raven Jackson in ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’
Nature provides much of the soundtrack to “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,” the debut feature from writer-director Raven Jackson
2023-11-02 02:54
The demo tape that launched Prince's legendary career is now up for auction
Prince fans worldwide have a chance to own the tape that landed the Minneapolis superstar his first record contract as it goes up for auction, according to Boston-based auction house RR Auction.
2023-06-18 07:46
The Barbie Film Score Composed by Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt Available Now: Streaming/Vinyl/ CD
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2023-08-04 22:23
The View’s Ana Navarro sends 'anti-hate' message as she poses with ‘Jewish and gay’ best friend Lee Schrager amid Israel conflict
Ana Navarro praised Lee Brian Schrager, stating that she's 'proud of him' as she shared her 'anti-hate' stance amid the Israel conflict
2023-10-15 11:50
This Montage of '80s Movie Montages Is the Retro Supercut You Didn't Know You Needed
The only thing better than a great 1980s movie montage is a montage of several great 1980s movie montages.
2023-09-11 20:46
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