Wolverine Rejects

Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)

It wasn’t that long ago when Clint Eastwood’s name was in the mix when casting the part of Wolverine for the X-Men movie.  And now that Hugh Jackman pretty much locked-in the role of Logan in the 4 X-Men movies (and those in the future), here are some of those Wolverines who didn’t made the cut.

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood – probably because he was too old for the part. Good fit for the role of anti-hero though (Dirty Harry). He does look like Jackman.

The rest of the crop falls short from here.

Stitch-like Wolverine

Car-Antenna-Clawed Wolverine

Wu Beh Lin

Princess Wolfie

Top-Gone Logan

There’s more from here. Check them out, especially Hebrew Wolverine.

G.I. Joe Resolute – Webisodes

G.I. Joe Resolute

By now, the G.I. Joe Resolute webisodes should be available in YouTube. As if Warren Ellis, Resolute’s writter, is telling us that the Joes that we’ve known from the 80’s has grown up and ready to take things seriously. But that doesn’t go to say that the Resolute animated series doesn’t have flaws. Being a cartoon meant for kids, the G.I. Joe Resolute still have some work to do.

With this, let me point out all the cool stuff and not-so-cool stuff about the Resolute.

• People (meaning everyone) can be killed
  Unlike the 80s, the Resolute shows that characters can be killed. Yeah, that serious. Just under 2 minutes in the first webisode, Bazooka appeared as a dead man because a saboteur got into the USS FLAGG and killed the security chief (who is, Bazooka). And then, Cobra Commander goes to show that his new weapon of mass destruction is capable of killing 10 million of Moscow’s population.
• Cobra Commander is ruthless
  Yes, Cobra Commander shows that he is tired of being a coward and can get his own hands dirty. He told the Cobra Troopers how he sent a dire message before by killing Major Bludd in front of them. And he is no longer tolerant of incompetent people. This was proven when he slashed his own Viper’s throat.
• Cool uniforms
  The Joes use to have just one (max of 2) uniforms to wear in the series. Some even wore ridiculous uniforms (like Bazooka). Now, the Joes are able to wear functional uniforms. Gung-Ho use to look like from the Village People. Nowadays, he’s wearing a shirt. Snake Eyes uniform is more for stealth ala Metal Gear rather than a friggin ninja with a knight’s visor.
• Origins explained
  Mostly about Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes. It showed why Storm Shadow hates Snake Eyes. Also why Snake Eyes couldn’t speak (Zartan shot him in the face).
• The Love Triangle
  A hint of Duke-Scarlett-Snake Eyes love triangle.
• Scarlett kicks ass
  In the 80s series, it showed that Scarlett is mostly about counter-intelligence to Baroness. The resolute shows how Scarlett can move like Trinity in the Matrix.
• Keeping true to the comics
  Cobra Commander having his secret base in Springfield, MA. Wonder why? Because in the comics, that’s where the commander did his ops.
• Machine Guns and Snipers
  Just the sound of the machine guns blazing and the silent shot of a sniper (with blood effects) is enough to make you wonder if this series is R-Rated.
• Dial Tone is a girl
  Just like how they made Boomer to a girl in Battlestar Galactica, Ellis made Dial Tone to a girl instead of the original mustached communication trooper.
• Roadblock is gun-crazy
  In one scene, Roadblock surprised a bunch of Cobra Troopers from behind and without a warning, sprayed them with his machine gun while he was smiling.

I think there’s more to the list here. But now, let’s just go through on the things that I find weird.

• Shipwreck still has Polly
  In one episode, all the Joes were called for a meeting and one of them was Shipwreck. To my surprise, he still has his trusted parrot Polly on his shoulders. So stereotypical of them.
• Gunfires are color-coded
  Maybe this is intentional so that we know which is which in shootouts. But still, Joes’ gunshots are red while Cobras’ are blue.
• Baroness and Destro
  This two lovebirds are supposedly ruthless. For starters, I thought they were when the Baroness was threatening into killing their hostages one at a time. But then, she started to tell Destro that they don’t get alone time that often so each of them started to flirt around until the Joes were able to rescue the hostages without any of them getting killed. The Joes even got to slip away from them without the two even knowing.
• Too much accessories
  Duke and Flint have too much accessories on their uniform. Flint has too much paddings on his arms and Duke is wearing a gun magazine holder (like a bike messenger bag) on his chest even though they’re pretty useless.
• Duke is weak
  He’s suppose to be the best among them. But Scarlett was able to outdo him in Siberia.
• Zartan’s glaring eyes
  Is he suppose to be a robot?
• Too many missiles
  When the Cobra troopers were able to shootdown the C-4 plane carrying the Joes, they shoot them again with about 10 missiles but not even one hit that dead bird. What I know is that when someone locks a target for their missile to hit, one is enough to blast it to kingdomcome.
• Cause and effect
  Okay. Say 10 million Russians are killed in the HAARP’s first strike. How come only the Joes are acting on it?
  
• The Ending
  OK, 2 things here. Number 1, when the computer prompted Duke that he doesn’t have access to the system, how the hell was he able to have access to select a new target for the HAARP2? Number 2, why oh why did the commander allow himself to be locked in his bomb shelter with no other escape exits?

Well, the new G.I. Joe Resolute animation seems to be a breakthrough in Joes’ history. Hope they keep it up.

And if there’s one thing that they should improve on, they should definitely make their toylines better.

Congratulations, Dennis Kweh!

Mission Accomplished!

Going through a 200Km adventure around Singapore in a motorized wheelchair to raise SG$200,000 in helping people with cerebral palsy is no laughing matter nor an easy one. It never is and never will be. But just ask Dennis Kweh about it and all he’ll be able to say is that he was able to do that in 3 days.

Well done, Mr Dennis Kweh! I admire such courage and perseverance. It’s been a blast following the lead of a modern day hero.

To you and to your team, congratulations and God bless!

Please continue your support to Dennis and his cause. Find out more from a200.sg

Photos by Sebastian Song

G.I. Joe Resolute – Promo Vid

This should blow your mind!

Hope Cartoon Network Asia airs it soon!

Good Friday

It’s Good Friday. At times, I wonder why Good Friday is called “Good” when in fact this day observes Jesus’  crucifixion and death.

Here’s what others believe why:

• “I believe it is called ‘Good’ as the substitute word for ‘Holy’ and ‘Great’ just like ‘good day’ comes from ‘God’s day.’” – David
• “It was ‘good’ for it was God’s provision for those who are ‘not.’” – booktree
• “It’s good to set aside a day to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for our sins to be washed away. A time to think of our past, present and future.” – Kay
• Leave a comment below and explain why you think Good Friday is good!

I guess they have their own point. If you ask me, the last 3 days of the Holy Week are very important. Good Friday, Black Saturday, and Easter Sunday.

When I was young, I always looked forward in participating the observance during the Holy Week, especially the poetic reading called “Pabasa.”

My friends and I would go to the Pabasa that our elders are holding and spend nights singing along with them of the  passion and ressurection of Christ. When the elders are off and tired, we kids will take over because we believe that once you start the “Pasiong Mahal“, you have to go through it till the final chapter.

Afterwards, on Sunday morning (before the Easter Sunday Mass), all of us in the community will celebrate by bringing our own food and share it among each other.

Times then were really strict when observing the Holy Week. All TV and radion stations shutdown. No malls. No business. No outing trips. It was very holy.

By 3pm of Good Friday, no kids were allowed to go out and play because we believe that Christ died that time. So from then and the whole of Black Saturday, no good watches over us and bad things are bound to catch up on.

Then came the 90’s where cable tv sprung into existence. The FM radio station NU 107 kept playing rock songs over the air. Families started to go out to Baguio or the beaches to enjoy the holiday. The Pabasa was sung to rap tunes. And so on and so forth.

From then, I felt that the Holy Week is no longer holy. I guess time kept up to us and the world became a smaller place to live in. Especially for us here in Singapore where Catholicism is not a major religion.

How I wish that time can stand still during the Holy Week. True, I use to find that during these days, Holy Week seems to last forever. Now, I wish it can still have that same old feeling. Something sacred and innocent to pass over to our kids and the next generation.

Yes, nowadays I too have changed. I am not a praying man and have an open mind on all the things in life. I know that even though everyone belongs to different religion, it still proves that everyone believes in a higher power. A power that is all good and provide us.

But at the back of my mind, how I wish that time stands still during Holy Week.

So, to us all (Catholics or otherwise), I wish you a solemn Holy Week =)

Now this is a Catfight!

Is it Greed or is this Payback?

As greedy as Genghis Khan?

Yesterday, I learned from the news that Imelda Marcos is listed as one of the 11 Greediest People of All Time by NewsWeek.

Yup, you heard that right. One of the greediest person of all time. Spanning from Marcus Licinius Crassus to Genghis Khan to Bernard Madoff.

For someone who’s famous for having a lot of designer shoes, Imelda Marcos suddenly became one of the greediest people ever. I mean, if I am in the position to buy a lot of shoes that I like, why wouldn’t I? Have you ever heard of the term sneakerhead?

Is this for real or is this just a way of US to shame Philippines for the recent G20 blacklisting?

Either way, I really don’t know how to react because this is so childish.

BTW, where are the Filipino patriots who sprung into action from anger on Chip Tsao’s comments?

Makes you wonder, huh.

The Sharapova Effect

The Sharapova Effect

This is Maria Sharapova’s effect on hot-blooded males. Guess which of these men doesn’t belong to the group.

R.I.P. Filecloud.com

Goodbye, dear friend!

For the longest time, it seems like filecloud.com is one of the best online platform to store and share your files in the web. It’s not fussy and gives online users straight-up service.

On March 31, 2009 (April 1, 2009 for GMT +8), filecloud.com has ceased its service. Too bad because I really enjoyed filecloud.

Though as it may, they always say that when one door closes, another opens.

So, for filecloud fanatics, welcome DivShare.com!

Unleashed and Wanting

My wife should never leave me alone to wander Suntec City.

Why? Because I just saw these two Star Wars Unleashed Exlusive figures that I just gotta have.

SWU - Darth Vader (Bespin)

SWU - ARC Gunner

So she asked me if she can buy it for me. Of course, I said no because I promised myself that I’ll save up for these myself. Unfortunately I had no money with me at that time coz we just passed by the place with no intention of spending on anything.

But come to think of it, I did tell myself of that before when I saw an SWU Obi Wan in that shop. I told myself that I’ll come back to buy it. Days after, the item was gone and left me disappointed.

This time, before we left Suntec, I asked my wife if her offer is still on the table. She just smiled and bought these for me.

Wah lau, so power one! Thank you very much, babygirl! Till next time? HAHAHAHA

Well, the gate’s now open because of this. In a just a couple of days, I should be able to come back for these.

TFA - Shadow Blade Megatron

TFA - Roadbuster Ultra Magnus

Best believe I’m getting these soon! =)