After playing the E3 "Sonic Generations" demo I wanted to throw up. I wasnt impressed by the same gameplay and im sooooo sick of green hill zone. That zone is so plain and safe its sad.Its like making pasta with no sauce or making a sandwich with no spread. Sega thinks the nostalgia will grab us old school gamers but instead it shows me they're trying to cash in on nostalgia instead of focusing on the gameplay. Yes we know the Sonic series is dead, I believe Green Hill is one of the reason why. If that's his home then you know what, its time to move...also Sonic when you move dont move into a land filled with blue skies and green grass(like Green Hill Zone).
Look at all these versions of Green Hill Zone.
Emerald Zone is pretty much the same damn thing!
Seaside Hill the same damn thing
Splash hill zone...Love how sega just takes the Green out the title
Green Grove Act sega? Really Looks like Green Hill Zone with a name twist
We were invited to "The Guard" press day event. We were able to to be featured in a roundtable interview with actors Don Cheadle (Iron Man 2, Hotel Rwanda, Traitor) and Brendan Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Beowulf, 28 Days Later). We discuss with them their new film "The Guard" opening in selected theaters on July 29th 2011.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Did you guys know each other at all before filming this movie?
Don Cheadle: No, I only knew about his work. Wait... I think it was The Emmy's.
Brendan Gleeson: (laughs) that's it, now you got it.
Don Cheadle: Now I got it, I keep thinking Golden Globes,we met when Brendan was up for Churchill. It was at a suite in the Beverly Hills hotel or someplace.
Brendan Gleeson: It was kind of lucky actually, because it just happen that we were all in the city at the same time. Then we read the script and meet up and we knew it was something special.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What was your reaction to the script?
Don Cheadle: I just love it from the beginning. Often you get scripts and your like okay page 15, then go to page 30 and all these things you usually can tell where the story is going. I couldn't get ahead of this script. I didn't know where it was going. The script made me laugh from beginning to end. The opportunity to shoot in the place where the film was set doesn't always happen, not to mention to work with an actor of this caliber was a no brainier. It didn't matter the cost, the size of it. I just knew I wanted to be a part of it.
The Guard Trailer
OtakusandGeeks.com: Don this is a fish out of water story. Did you feel like a fish out of water filming in Ireland?
Don Cheadle: Yes! I've never been to Ireland at all, to be in that specific area in Ireland with the landscapes and those hand built rock walls was really special. You know every moment I wasn't on set I was on the golf course (laughs). Taking advantage of all that.
Brendan Gleeson: (laughs) yeah getting drenched.
Don Cheadle: Yeah getting drenched. *It rained a lot during the filming.*
OtakusandGeeks.com: Brendan was it fun playing a cop who didn't give a damn about anything?
Brendan Gleeson: Totally yeah, it's usually the criminal that doesn't give a damn about anything (laughs). When you get to the point where you have to say those lines, there is kind of a giddiness that happens. Even when your reading the script it hits you, you start saying to yourself okay I have to say it (laughs). If there was an intent to the words, it wouldn't be funny to say. The fact that this guy is winding people up at every possible moment, it was fun. Problem was when it was over I would still be in character saying these things.
Don Cheadle:(laughs) Brendan you're not on the set.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What was like working together, you both have different acting styles?
Brendan Gleeson: Well kind of had to discussion we first met. The topic of rehearsing came up and I notice he didn't really fancy rehearsal. He said "Yeah because I'm afraid I might know the answers to all the questions." I didn't have a problem at all.
Don Cheadle: I wanted to be as surprise, shocked and a have my head spinning around, from the experience and everyone I was meeting. I wanted everything to come new as it possibility come that way I wouldn't act shock. If it was a play I would love to rehearse.
OtakusandGeeks.com: These characters seem to always try to best each other, with wits. Your thoughts?
Don Cheadle: The great thing if you look at the lines. Jerry never really went at Wendell, like Wendell went at him. Like the scene in the pub, and Jerry says I came third in the Olympics, and my character says bullshit. Jerry is like bullshit, why is it bullshit? So he comes with a witty comeback like "So you grew up in the projects?" I love how he gets Wendell to react to him. However when it comes to the job, the jokes are gone, all the games and jokes are over.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Final question, Don any update on the Miles Davis project?
Don Cheadle: We're trying to get it moving.
The Guard opens up in selected theaters on July 29th 2011. Check your listings.
On this Music Monday, Justin plays some of the greatest cartoon themes songs of all time. Get ready to feel very nostalgic as the songs of the past enter your mind.
With the summer already giving us three superhero movies, we wonder can we take another one. The final superhero movie of the summer has arrived. Captain America finally gets his big budget debut. Does this film pack the punch, or should we not take the Captain's orders?
Story - After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals. That's the film synopsis.
The story is wonderful. Out of all the superhero movies this summer, this is the one that nailed the mythos accurately. Captain America tells the story of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), a kind hearted man who just wants to serve his country. Problem is physically Rogers is not strong enough for the army. He's skinny, has tons of medical problems, but beneath all that he has a heart of a champion. Rogers is recognized by Dr.Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci), he takes interest in Rogers and gives him the push for him, to be the new test subject for the super solider formula. The story is written very well. It contains enough backstory on Rogers for the audience to really relate to him. One of the themes I love in the movie is how the weak value power with more humility than someone who already has it. This theme is shown through the characters of Rogers and his foe Red Skull. Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) a man blessed with a fantastic mind, wants to rule the world with an iron fist. He views others as lower than he is. While Rogers views all as equals, he has honor, humility and when he gets the power he doesn't let him consume it. Captain America story packs enough balance of action and storytelling that you will stay interested. The only real complaint about the story is some of Captain's friends are not explored to much. Characters like Dum Dum (Neal McDonough) don't get enough screen time to know who he is. Other than that picky complaint, the story is a great ride of honor, fate and a call for justice.
Acting - Chris Evans say goodbye to Johnny Storm (Fantastic Four) and say hello to Captain America. Evans is purely amazing in this movie. He brings so much life and humility to Rogers. Every time he's on screen you can't help but cheer for the guy. Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter has wonderful chemistry with Evans. Her character is tough military woman who doesn't take any mess, however pull back the layers and you see a soft gentle woman, like Rogers just looking for the right partner. Tommy Lee Jones as Colonel Chester Phillips plays a typical military boss, however Jones brings his usual witty charm that will remind you a little of Agent K from Men In Black. Finally Hugo Weaving nails a home run as Red Skull. I couldn't think of a better actor to play the iconic villian. Red Skull is a vicious, but you see that he is a man driven by a goal, no matter how psychotic he is. Weaving delivery on the dialogue is almost flawless. Overall the acting is one of the best out of the superhero movies this year.
Music & Filmmaking - The music is well done. The soundtrack packs some lighthearted compositions and compositions that are very patriotic. One song that will get stuck in your head is called "Star Spangled Man." This song has the feel of the classic 1940's music and it's a nice addition to the film. The film is shot very well. Director Joe Johnson knows how to capture the early years of America. The locations capture the spirit of the forties, but still have the comic book twist to it. It works bringing a realistic and stylish world. The pacing is smooth, but there are times where the film can feel a little dry and dead. The action scenes are average unfortunately, Capt doesn't do much but punch, dodge and throw his shield a couple of times. This is not a bad thing, because its more realistic for a solider to fight like that. However if you're expecting huge set pieces, after set pieces than your watching the wrong film. Captain America focuses more story than action. The action is there, but it's refreshing that the story was more important.
Final Grade B+/8.5 - Captain America is a great film filled with great characters, great acting, great themes and a villain who is enjoyable to watch. The movie can feel a little dry at the times, and the action is not the best out of the summer. However this film has heart, substance and you can't help but cheer for the film. Final Grade B+/8.5.
Rin Otaga has fallen from grace as a dancer. Now she joins a new motorcycle club called Rideback. However what started as a hobby, escalates into something much more important. Here is our review on the Anime Series "Rideback."
Here is the anticipated look at the Spider-Man reboot. I' am happy they are starting off with Gwen Stacy, also giving Peter's parents a little background story. We'll see what happens. What do you think?
This week the world finally gets it's first look at the upcoming sequel to The Dark Knight. The Dark Knight Rises will be the final entry in the Christopher Nolan Batman series. Check out the teaser trailer below and I will give my thoughts below.
Thoughts: I think this teaser trailer did exactly what it was suppose to do. The trailer teases the hell out of you and raises so many questions. First question is why is Commissioner Gordan in the hospital? Does Gordan know Bruce is Batman? "We were in this together, then you were gone. Now this evil rises. The Batman must come back." Bruce: What if he doesn't exist anymore?" Gordan: He must...he must. I feel like Gordan is encouraging Bruce to go back to being Batman. He's trying to tell Bruce that Batman is necessary. Then we see the symbolism of Gotham crumbling. I this not only symbolizes that Gotham is going through a dark time, but also the end of the series. Finally we see Bane walking up the steps to an exhausted Batman. Batman looks like he's just got through fighting a ton of guys. Also if you look closely you'll see someone is a hostage in the background. Who can this hostage be? Also Ra's Al Ghul narrative from the first movie, makes me wonder if a Batman will die in this film. Usually people die in order to become legends in the eyes of the people. How will Selina Kyle play in this movie?What about Ra's Al Ghul? Finally I would love to know what was being chanted in the background of this trailer? Needless to say the trailer did it's job by raising many questions. I can't wait to see what will happen in the upcoming months.
It's Music Monday! Today Justin plays tracks from the wonderful world of Kingdom Hearts. This time it's pure piano, so sit back, relax and get into the emotional, fun and sad world that is Kingdom Hearts.
For those who havent heard, someone at Microsoft registered the domain name Microsoft-Sony.com. Yes I know anyone can register a domain name and nothing may come of this, but here is why I think this would be good for the overall health of the gaming industry.
1.PSN outtage & 3 red lights: Both PS3 and Xbox360 users experienced gaming hardships. While we were at home crying and complaining these 2 companies lost billions because of these unique events.
Sony is great at making hardware, besides a little D.R.E. on the PS2 all 3 Playstations are like tanks. They keep ticking.
Microsoft is a software 1st company. They create great OS and UI...but most importantly a secure network.
If this dream console happens let Sony focus on the hardware while Microsoft does the software(Dash,System updates etc etc)
2.Too many consoles: Do we really need 3? Lets look at videos games golden years NES vs Master System then SNES vs Genesis. Now that Nintendos new console is for the "hardcore audience" let make a 2 man race again.
3.Iphone/Andriod & Facebook: Believe it or not Mobile and Social games are taking over gaming. While Sony fanboys & Xbots fight the Social & Mobile markets are making more and more $. Why should you care???Investors and Developers are leaving traditional console gaming to work in those fields. Yu Suzuki is a perfect example,he created Shenmue and Virtua Fighter among many others. Now he will be focused on Social games for Japan....sucks I know.
Regardless if this happens or not Sony and Microsoft fans need to come together.Hardcore gamers represent a very small percentage of the world.Instead of fighting about Halo vs Uncharted lets enjoy games as one....as brothers.Lets use our all hate on garbage like Farmville and Angry Birds lol joking joking!
One thing a lot of Otakus wanted to know is, where is a store that they can find Otaku things in New York? Today Sean (The Comic Guy on the site) and myself took a trip to Image Anime. For those who live in New York City. The store is located on 242 West 30th Street New York, NY 10001. This is a great store with tons of Gundam Kits, Dvd's/ Blu-Ray, Figures & Plushies. If you're an Otaku in New York or just want to shop for Otaku stuff, check out the store. They also have import stuff as well. Great staff as well, these guys know they Anime and Asian Films. Here is what I brought from them today. What are you New York Otakus or Otakus in general waiting for. Go check out Image Anime.
Goku SSJ Figure
Image Anime Info Location: 242 West 30th Street New York, NY 10001. Phone:(212) 631-0966 Website: Visit Image Anime Website
In the world of Anime we usually see characters that are sometimes very similar. In this case I have found two characters that are very similar, however very different. Vegeta from Dragonball Z and Hiei from Yu Yu Hakusho. You're probably wondering, what makes these two so similar and different? Let's examine these two great warriors purely based on their personal life, characterization and honor.
The Similarities: When we first meet Vegeta and Hiei, they are on the wrong side of the tracks. Vegeta is out to collect the seven Dragonballs and destroy Earth. Hiei is planning to kill Kayko and use his new weapon to build a demon army. Both characters are defeated by guys (Goku and Yusuke)who would later become they rivals. Both Vegeta and Hiei are used as aids to help they sworn rivals win their battles. Whether it was by giving some words of encouragement, or forcing them to unlock they full potential. Eventually these characters greatest rivals, became they greatest friends. Hiei and Vegeta personalities are very alike. Both of these guys are arrogant, driven, but if you look deeper into them both guys are hurt. Vegeta & Hiei backstories are a little similar. Both characters felt the pain of losing a family member. Vegeta losing his Father to Frieza. Hiei being abandoned by the Ice Apparitions and losing his Mother. The pain of this at a young age, leaves these characters no choice but to be strong as a defense mechanism. Both characters throughout the series appear cold and distant. It's only when they face death, despair and desperation, that their true self emerge. Vegeta revelations comes when he dies at Frieza's hands. He reveals to Goku, that Frieza killed his Father and force him to work for him. Hiei revelation is revealed during the Demon World Tournament saga. Here we see the demons Hiei must overcome in order to find solace within himself.
Many love Yusuke and Goku the most, however the transformation that Vegeta and Hiei go through to find themselves is more interesting. Vegeta and Hiei also live by a set of rules and code. These rules and code are sometimes compromise by their selfish ambitions. However make no mistake that Hiei and Vegeta live by a set of rules, that only they understand. Fighting styles these two are ruthless. Hiei and Vegeta show no mercy, and only respect fighters that best them or come close to it. Both characters had suffered major defeats to their egos, leaving them to train not only to reclaim their pride, but to make a statement. Hiei and Vegeta are two sides of the same coin. Both fight for pride, honor and have something hidden inside them driving them. It's the complex rules, passion, pain that makes these guys so much interesting. Whether it's the Dragon Flame, or the Final Flash these two characters are cut from the same cloth. Both started out as evil, but as the layers pulled off you see the humble side to them, the reason for why they are that way. Hiei and Vegeta are almost each other in their universes. Thank goodness they have never met.
Star Wars has one of the most greatest music soundtracks ever composed. For this Music Monday, Justin plays his favorite themes from the Star Wars soundtracks.
With the upcoming premiere of "Buddha" coming to this year's New York Asian Film Festival. Today we will give you guys a little history lesson, and glimpse at the wonderful work of Osamu Tezuka.
Who Is Osamu Tezuka? Osamu Tezuka is one of the most beloved, writers, illustrator and creators of many Manga and Animes. Some of his work includes Astro Boy, Buddha, Black Jack, Metropolis, Apollo Song and many more. Osamu is also the one responsible for the famous large eyes Anime style of drawing. Osamu storytelling have been captivating, inspiring and usually is related to social events taking place. His work has talked about the effects of War, Love, Relationships and many more. He has inspired other greats in the Anime world such as, Akira Toriyama (Dragonball, Dragonball Z and Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro).
Some Works Of Osamu Tezuka with a Presentation
Mermaid A boy sees a mermaid, everyone calls him crazy and forces him into an institute to rid him of his delusions. But are they really delusions?!
I just got this game yesterday on my b-day and I love it. Ar (for short since its such a long name) is a great rpg game (for me at least). Here is the review. (P.S No spoilers so you have to get the game to find out what I'm talking about. Synopsis from Amazon).
Story
"Ar Ciel, a planet that was once lush with many prosperous inhabitants.
The humans of this planet created a new species with the power to convert songs into various energies, Reyvateils, and boasted about their highly advanced civilation.
However, a foolish release of immense energy triggered a global catastrophe that changed the world. The planet was shrouded by deadly clouds, called the Sea of Death. With the loss of the land, only three artificial Towers were left for the people to reside on.
The world of the Third Tower, Sol Clister, is practically controlled by Reyvateils. The State of Reyvateils who reside in the upper part of the Tower, Clustania, exert their authority over most other nations from the top of the world.
Clustania aims to establish a society that consists only of Reyvateils and "Purified" human slaves. To acheive that goal, they carry out genocidal campaigns, called Cleansing, upon the human communities that dare to defy them. They literally annihilate cities and towns, turning them to ruins. It is in this sort of world that a young boy meets a maiden who sing songs."
In the last installment of the Ar series you are in control of a 17 year old Aoto who is a steeplejack. His life gets turned upside down when he saves Saki a cute girl with enormous power and secrets. There are also many other characters during the journey and each have their own agendas and personalities especially Saki and a girl named Finnel.
Gameplay
Gameplay is pretty simple in this game. When you go into battle mode, you press the square button to attack and the joy stick to run. You will always have Saki or Finnel on your team and they can use Song Magic. To activate it, the heart at the bottom of the screen will grow until it says Purge Ready. That's when you click R1 etc to activate. Other wise its straight forward. Also to climb ladders walk in front and press x. The rest you figure out yourseelf. (By the way the game is full of fan service but after a while, I got immune to it. Its rated M for a reason). Also there are a few secrets waiting to be discovered....
Graphics
Graphics are pretty good except the fact that at some stairs you walk on the camera shakes. The backgrounds look like they are painted but the characters are in 3D so its like a scenery in 2D while your characters are 3D. I have no problem with it. I think its really cool.
Sound
The Ost is beautiful with full of lighthearted music and some somber sounds at the appropriate time. The voice actors are all awesome so far and I wouldn't change a thing.
Replay Value
I;ll just say a few words about this. You can play this on easy, normal or hard any time during the game or play it on the difficulty level you want. So yes you can replay and replay it. Still a really good game either way.
Final Impressions
I am really enjoying this game so far. I didn't add any other information because I want you to experience it. I'm not being mean. I'm doing this because I care. Well that's my review. RPGs Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the greatest Batman graphic novels of all time is getting an animated film. Batman: Year One trailer is finally released and MTV are the ones who showed it off. Check it out.
Title: The Death Of Spider-Man Author: Brian Michael Bendis Illustrator: Mark Bagley Number Of Volumes: 5 Pages: 120
Story - It has finally happened. The time has come to bid farewell to one of the greatest heroes of them all Spider-Man. To give a little overview of the story, Peter Parker and Mary Jane have settle their differences and got back together. Norman Osborn who was thought to be dead is alive and well in Shield Custody. Not to mention Spider-Man is going through training with Captain America for the dispute going on with the New Ultimates and the Avengers. Meanwhile Goblin breaks lose and frees Doctor Octopus, Electro, Sandman, Kraven the Hunter, and Vulture. He dubs them "Men Of God" and their goal is to finally kill Spider-Man. I won't go into any more detail, because it will contain major spoilers.
The story is a fun ride and emotional down to it's final battle. The story really shines with the Green Goblin. His hatred for Peter Parker is rooted so deep, that he even had some villains rethinking their lives. The addition of the conflict between the New Ultimates and The Avengers is a nice add on. It's actually one of the reasons Spider-Man is in a certain situation. The emotional part comes as you turn page by page and you see Spider-Man slolwy reaching his last breath. Of course he wouldn't be Spider-Man without his witty remarks and punchlines. As he slowly goes to death their is severe irony in this. How can the one who saves so much people? Couldn't find someone to help or save him? His death was a cruel fate and it's only fitting for Peter Parker. The story is well written and has enough balance of drama, humor and love that only Spider-Man can bring.
Art There are tons of detail in this series. I really love the facial expression of Parker and Goblin in this. The hatred on Goblin face is almost scary, they really capture his rage in this one. What really will grip you the most, besides the action is the expressions of the supporting cast. The faces of Aunt May, Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane are heartbreaking. The environments and detail on pages with the sun are amazing. There is this one panel that has the Goblin looking at the helicopter and the way the sun is capture is outstanding. The art is worthy enough to give Spider-Man a just cause death.
Final Grade A-/9.0 - Death Of Spider-Man is a fun read, each volume will have you wanting to see the end. His death isn't as epic as other Superheroes but it's pretty good for Spider-Man. The story is solid, the characters bring emotional depth and I love the irony. The theme of great power comes great responsibility is really tested here. Sometimes you have to do things you don't even want to do, this time Spider-Man had no choice in the matter. R.I.P Spider-Man.
A jealous man tries to end the career and lives of his rivals. A mysterious cult is arising planning to take order and one man must fight the hate within to become the hero. Here is our review of Cybernetics Guardian.
Cosplaying, Acting, Modeling, Make Up Artist and more and all around nerd. Miracole Burns has her hands in a lot of things. Check out our interview with her from comics, modeling and more this is one talented woman.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Let’s start from the beginning. Do you remember the exact moment you knew you were a Comic Geek?
Miracole Burns: Looking back in retrospect, I guess it would have to be picking my first Halloween costume at age 5. Instead of the typical fairy, witch or ballerina, I chose Wonder Woman. Who would have known that was the first step into a lifelong love affair with the Amazonian Princess and all things geek.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Superheroes has always had a big impact on so many people. When we talk to people who are into comics, they always say that there is one character that sticks with them. What character sticks close to you?
Miracole Burns: Jean Grey as Dark Phoenix without a question. While I love and admire Wonder Woman, among other great female characters, I feel Dark Phoenix reflects my personality the most. She is immensely powerful, conflicted, passionate, insane, and always teetering on the edge of being a heroine or destroying the entire universe. I always find it way more fun to portray characters that have a conflicted dynamic, more so then your basic stoic hero that is always a perfect role model. Don’t get me wrong, those characters are enjoyable to cosplay as well, but the conflicted characters always have more fun.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Let’s focus on the modeling aspect for a bit. How did you get into Cosplaying?
Miracole Burns: Superheroes are larger than life, always defend what’s right and look out for those who can’t protect themselves. I, along with a small group of like-minded friends, founded the non-profit superhero group the Heroes Alliance in 2005. Over the years, The Heroes Alliance has done all sorts of events; from helping local law enforcements with community events, to visiting sick children in the hospital to help brighten their spirits. Our little group has grown and now has branches that span across the US and the UK as well. Working with this charity eventually led me to attend comic conventions as a cosplayer.
OtakusandGeeks.com: What was your favorite character to cosplay as?
Miracole Burns: Rogue is by far my favorite character to cosplay. I’ve done almost every incarnation of her that isn’t the traditional green/yellow ‘Jim Lee’ version. I have 7 versions of Rogue in my costume collection. It’s crazy! Again, she is a powerful woman, who’s isolated from physical contact. It must be incredibly lonely and difficult to deal with the fact that physical contact with someone could kill them. Her power is both a blessing and a curse. I’ve always loved her southern charm and sassy attitude. As a character, she is truly a lot of fun to step inside of.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Which character was the most challenging to cosplay?
Miracole Burns: Oh my god. That would have to be Mystique. I did her for San Diego Comic Con in ’07. It took my dear friend Heath Hammond from Sideshow Collectibles 2 ½ hours to paint my skin. That’s just painting me blue like a smurf. That doesn’t include getting into the costume, putting in the full scelera contacts, gluing the skull to my head, brushing and styling the wig, etc. It is a very involved outfit.
OtakusandGeeks.com: We featured you as Cosplay Girl Of The Week for Black Widow. Can you tell us about the shoot?
Miracole Burns: I was in Chicago for C2E2 and the amazing Leonard Lee wanted to do a shoot of the costume. We had been trying to find a dynamic location to use as a backdrop and in the middle of this conjoined convention center was an amazing water fountain. It had multiple jets that shot 20 feet in the air and looked like the fountain was being strafed by gunfire. Leonard jokingly mentioned how cool it would be to actually get some shots in the water. Before he finished his sentience, I was ankle deep in the fountain. Thankfully we shot fast because security came by and chased us out of the pool in less than 3 minutes. It was totally worth it, as you can see from the pictures.
Miracole As Black Widow
OtakusandGeeks.com: Can you tell us on how you became an illustrative model? What is the experience like?
Miracole Burns: While doing charity work as a costumed super hero and attending Comic based conventions like MegaCon, DragonCon and SDCC, I met several amazing Comic Book Artists and would later become a reference model for several different characters and comics. Seeing myself embodied as the characters I grew up reading about and admiring has been the ultimate expression of flattery. It’s an electrifying experience being a part of such a collaborative and creative medium where you’re helping to bring your heroes to life. I even met my husband at one of these conventions randomly while at a dinner with mutual friends.
OtakusandGeeks.com: You don’t just model and do cosplay. You’re also a make-up artist and costumer that has worked on tons of shows, films and commercials. Do you have any advice for women looking to get into that field?
Miracole Burns: Last year I had the pleasure of working on ‘Fast 5’, ‘The Change Up’ and ‘Xmen: First Class’. I’m currently doing wardrobe for a new show on USA called ‘Necessary Roughness’ starring Callie Thorne and Mehcad Brooks. I would tell any young lady or woman to follow their dreams regardless of what it is they want to do. Don’t let other people’s negativity and cynicism stop you from believing in yourself. You can do what ever you put your mind and heart to. It won’t be easy, and it won’t always be enjoyable, but it will pay off doing what you love in the long run. Working in the Film and Television Industry is very hard work. The hours are long, the work can be very demanding, and sometimes personalities can be a challenge to deal with, but I find that the rewards far out weigh anything that I ever imagined.
OtakusandGeeks.com: Speaking of films and filmmaking. Tell us about the Avengers Assemble and how that came about.
Miracole Burns: Series writer and actor who plays Tony Stark Brian Godleski and my husband Chris who is a Producer and plays Hawkeye have been friends and collaborators for years. Brian had sent Chris a one off sketch of Super Heroes talking about Healthcare. Chris decided to produce the skit, but suggested that they create a web series and have the same characters attack a number of different topics. He and Brian then began creating scripts for the show. We shoot with a very small crew and almost everyone involved either works professionally in Film and Television or is a cosplayer. It takes a lot of work and dedication from everyone to shoot each episode. Many people where multiple hats. For example, I play Ms. Marvel on the show, but I also do Costuming, Makeup, Props, just to name a few things. My husband is a Producer, Co-writer, Actor, Casting Director, Locations, among all of the other things he does for the show and that’s while we both have full time jobs working on big budgeted studio films and tv shows. I love the show, it’s just very, very taxing.
Avengers Assemble Episode 3
OtakusandGeeks.com: Ready to answer some of our reader’s questions?
Miracole Burns: Of course! Love your readers!
OtakusandGeeks.com: Anon asked “Who is your favorite Comic Book Couple and why?
Miracole Burns: Rogue and Gambit with out a question. There’s nothing more attractive than the idea of a woman who is unattainable pursued by a good man with a dangerous and sordid past. And despite the dangers and physical limitations of their relationship, their love overcomes all. They are, and always will be, my favorite comic couple.
OtakusandGeeks.com: StarGirl asked “Did you ever have an outfit malfunction while doing cosplay?”
Miracole Burns: OMG! Have I ever. I was at Megacon in ’08 and debuted Black Widow for the first time. As I walked out on to the center of the convention center, I may have been out there for literally five minutes, the PVC on the spandex I was wearing was faulty and began peeling away very rapidly. And it was peeling away in a not so flattering area, my hiney! It looked as if I had farted the fart to end all farts. Luckily my girlfriend Emily was there as my handler and was shielding my bum as I made a mad dash to get back to the hotel room to examine the extent of the damage. Needless to say the suit was unsalvageable.
OtakusandGeeks.com: R4D4 asked “Name one planet you would love to visit from Comic Books?”
Miracole Burns: Mogo, the living planet from the Green Lantern lore. I mean how often do you get the opportunity to have a conversation with a living planet?
OtakusandGeeks.com: Here at OtakusandGeeks.com we really love gaming, anime, music, films, etc. Almost anything and everything can become a form of geekiness. Miracole besides what we already know. What are you secretly geeky about?
Miracole Burns: Wine! I love love love red wine. But maybe that’s not so much of a secret.
OtakusandGeeks.com: You have the floor promote, promote, promote!
Miracole Burns: You can see my work on my website at www.miracole.com, our web series ‘Avengers Assemble the Series’ starts airing Season 2 july 29th and can be seen at www.avengersassembletheseries.com, Watch “Necessary Roughness” on USA, go see Xmen: First Class, and lastly go support your local comic book shop! They love you and miss you!
OtakusandGeeks.com: Finally words of wisdom or inspiration for our readers.
Miracole Burns: Be Honest, be real, be a good person, love your job, love what you do, and most importantly love who you are!
During this discussion we considered pretty much ever JRPG from Phantasy Star 1 to FF13 and everything in between. Since Zelda and Kingdom Hearts are action oriented Jrpgs we decided to leave those two great series off the list. Check out our discussion to see how & why we came up with the list.
10.Star Ocean 9.Shining Force 3 8.Pokeman Series 7.Mario RPG 6.Tales of Symphonia
