A Glimpse Into a Dawn of Justice

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Superheroes are quickly dominating the cinema and who are we to complain as long as the story is amazing, the characters are true to themselves, and the effects are incredible. So far we’ve had the Avengers and the “Guardians of the Galaxy”, but come 2016 a certain dark knight will do battle with the man of steel.

On March 25, 2016, we are getting “Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice” in theaters everywhere. The story will be that Batman feels threatened by Superman’s power and status and pays him a visit. While the two proceed to fight, something sinister and dark arises from the depths.  As this new evil emerges and the heroes battle, the world begins to wonder what type of hero it needs. Does it need the vigilante, mysterious Batman or does it need the friendly, heroic Superman?

Now some people are already giving this movie some flak for the fact that they cast Ben Affleck as Batman and recast Henry Cavill as Superman. But in spite of these two actors, we have Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Arthur Curry), Lois Lane (Amy Adams),The Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) joining the movie. While these sound like great parts, will these professionals be able to perform them well? Furthermore, with all these heroes in one movie, will the film culminate into an all out brawl? The idea seems awesome and maybe it’ll change the fans’ minds of the casting choices.

Speaking of the cast, some of photos of the film’s production were released today. There’s even a picture of Diane Prince (Wonder Woman) interacting with Bruce Wayne (Batman) at some sort of high class, formal event. This signifies that at some point they will cross each other’s paths as civilians. We also have a glimpse of Lex Luthor with a full head of hair despite prior photos showcasing him with no hair. This means at some point throughout the movie he will lose his hair.

Given what the photographs reveal, I may see this movie because as much as I like Marvel, I also like Batman, Cyborg, and Wonder Woman. I’m not too fond of Ben Affleck playing Batman because I just don’t see him filling the role and taking on that hilarious, but strange deep voice that Christian Bale portrayed. But I could be completely mistaken and Affleck could persuade me otherwise. I’m also not a big fan of Superman, but I am curious to see what this film offers.

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So tell me, are you hyped for “Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice” and why?

It's Time to Face Off

Greetings everyone and welcome to another entry of The Magical Mystery Blog.

This year, Face Off started its new season on the Syfy Channel. Face Off is a prosthetic competition show which started back in 2011 and is currently on its fifth season. In this season, contestants who have been on the show before (veterans) compete against newcomers.

Throughout the years, the audience has been treated to concepts based on various themes from Alice in Wonderland to zombie apocalypse. As an avid watcher of the show, I've fallen in love and been disgusted with what competitors have created. Below are my top twelve favorite Face Off creations, three from each season so far of Face Off. I will have the season, episode number, theme, and artist (or artists) for each concept.

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12) Season 4, Ep. 9 – Mummy Mayhem – Kris -  this mummy is enough to lead an army of the undead.  With multiple horns protruding from its head, the detail work on this is horrifying but beautiful.  Crawling through Egypt’s mysterious pyramids, this creature rose to the challenge to fit the mummy theme.

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11) Season 1, Ep. 3 – Out of this World – Conor & Jo – as opposed to going with the stereotypical green alien with big black eyes look, these two artists created something unique. The result was a creature with a sense of royalty and beauty. She is definitely a part of the cosmos in her own way with her head held high and an all knowing smile.

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10) Season 1, Ep. 6 – The Dancing Dead – Tate – this creation has received quite the mouthful with a gaping, gory jaw and a tongue spewing out of it. With a stretched face dotted with blood and exposed intestines, this was one creature you would not want to meet down a dark road.

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9) Season 2, Ep. 4 – Night Terror - Teisha –  Imagine walking down a street late at night and you stumble upon this thing scoping you out from the alley way. A few things pop into your head, mainly ‘good Lord what is that’ and ‘RUN’. This creation definitely lives up to being a ‘night terror’; it’s horrific, it’s beautifully detailed, and it will keep you up for hours to come.

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8) Season 4, Ep 4 – Eye Candy - Anthony– this piece definitely catches the eye. Decked out to be the sergeant of sweets, this morph is neat, colorful, and beautiful.  It captures the sugary sweetness of candy and the overall clean look of a professional make up work.

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7)  Season 2, Ep. 7 – Alien Interpreters – Rayce – while the other aliens kept their eyes, Rayce decided to be a little different. Showing off excellent detail and work, the result was a crimson creature from beyond the stars. 

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6) Season 1, Ep. 2  - Naked Ambition – Tom – there is a ton of detail to be admired and examined on this particular piece. Tom even sculpted hair for this creation and added traces of moss in between the rocky curves. The final design blended in with the theme.

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5) Season 3, Ep. 9 – Junkyard Cyborg – Nicole – The concept is beautiful and not only does it meet the idea of a junkyard cyborg, but it can also be seen as a futuristic super heroine. This character is daunting but sexy, different but daring, and gorgeous. The eye piece especially is beautifully done.

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4) Season 4, Ep. 5 – Two Heads Are Better than One – Kris and Eric F – this giant loomed over the other contestants with its two bulky heads and massive fingers, holding the model hostage. These two artists did something different than the other contestants who molded a head onto their models' bodies. Instead of doing just that, they went over the heads to do something unique.

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3) Season 3, Ep. 2 – Pirate Treasure – Laura – this creation appeared as though it walked off the ship of Davey Jones and straight into the room. Its intricate detail combined the traditional scallywag of a pirate with the beauty of ocean life.  This concept fulfilled the challenge of the Pirates of the Caribbean theme given to the contestants.

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2) Season 2, Ep. 8 – Burtonesque – RJ –The concept is beautiful but what makes it for me is that the actor got into character. Not only did he make the finished product come to life but he made it believable. This character feels and acts like he stepped right out of a Tim Burton movie; maybe a Burtonized version of The Tower of Terror?

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1)  Season 3, Ep. 1 Star Wars Cantina – Roy – This was a gargantuan makeup job to do, especially on the first task. For it to be successfully executed was not only a victory for the artist but a treat for the audience and judges.  This creation was unlike the others in which the main focus was the person surrounded by immense details.

So what do you think? What creations from Face Off are your favorites? Leave your comments below and as always feedback and followers are welcome.