<![CDATA[Southperry.net - General Entertainment]]> https://www.southperry.net/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:23:26 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[All things Star Wars]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75884 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:16:41 +0000 VerrKol]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75884
 Episode VIII filming has begun!

In case anyone missed it like me...
 Rogue One teaser


I don't know how to handle this much Star Wars. Getting yearly movies is just too much for me... That said, so stoked for a "realistic" Rogue One movie about the non-wizards.]]>
 Episode VIII filming has begun!

In case anyone missed it like me...
 Rogue One teaser


I don't know how to handle this much Star Wars. Getting yearly movies is just too much for me... That said, so stoked for a "realistic" Rogue One movie about the non-wizards.]]> <![CDATA[Free Book]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75463 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:27:10 +0000 Eos]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75463
It's an autobiography with the names changed to protect the guilty.

http://amzn.to/1N6VPxF]]>
It's an autobiography with the names changed to protect the guilty.

http://amzn.to/1N6VPxF]]> <![CDATA[Call of Duty THE MOVIE]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75428 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:08:25 +0000 Eliseo]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75428 http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/06/c...f026000006


So this was just announced.

Quote:In an Investor Day presentation leading up to BlizzCon today, Activision Blizzard announced Activision Blizzard Studios, a new division of the company focused on creating original films and TV shows.

The first film project announced for the studio is “a robust cinematic universe” based on the Call of Duty franchise, planned to include “a series of Call of Duty feature films as well as the possibility of television adaptations.” No timing or additional information was revealed. The first release is expected in 2018 or 2019.

An animated Skylanders television series is also in the works, titled Skylanders Academy. The show is currently in production (though no network has been announced yet) with Futurama writer Eric Rogers serving as showrunner. Skylanders Academy will star Justin Long as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks as Eruptor, and Norm Macdonald as Glumshanks. Harland Williams and Richard Horvitz will also join the cast.

With the hype Warcraft has been getting, it was a no brainer to attempt other franchises. I hope that, in general, this removes studios fear to make videogames movies. Some franchises could make amazing movies.]]> http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/06/c...f026000006


So this was just announced.

Quote:In an Investor Day presentation leading up to BlizzCon today, Activision Blizzard announced Activision Blizzard Studios, a new division of the company focused on creating original films and TV shows.

The first film project announced for the studio is “a robust cinematic universe” based on the Call of Duty franchise, planned to include “a series of Call of Duty feature films as well as the possibility of television adaptations.” No timing or additional information was revealed. The first release is expected in 2018 or 2019.

An animated Skylanders television series is also in the works, titled Skylanders Academy. The show is currently in production (though no network has been announced yet) with Futurama writer Eric Rogers serving as showrunner. Skylanders Academy will star Justin Long as Spyro, Ashley Tisdale as Stealth Elf, Jonathan Banks as Eruptor, and Norm Macdonald as Glumshanks. Harland Williams and Richard Horvitz will also join the cast.

With the hype Warcraft has been getting, it was a no brainer to attempt other franchises. I hope that, in general, this removes studios fear to make videogames movies. Some franchises could make amazing movies.]]> <![CDATA[Star Wars Episode 7 Trailer 3 and Tickets]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75331 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 22:41:21 +0000 VerrKol]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=75331 Source

Apparently they are releasing a new trailer (full theatric) during Monday Night football (5:30 PM pst???). This will also be when pre-sale tickets become available so get ready for the hype everyone!

 New poster

Love the new poster!]]> Source

Apparently they are releasing a new trailer (full theatric) during Monday Night football (5:30 PM pst???). This will also be when pre-sale tickets become available so get ready for the hype everyone!

 New poster

Love the new poster!]]> <![CDATA[Inside Out]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=74663 Sat, 20 Jun 2015 05:23:05 +0000 PirateIzzy]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=74663 So the new Pixar movie has been released, and personally, I think it's one of Pixar's best. It's up there with, well, Up (sorry for the bad pun) and Toy Story.]]> So the new Pixar movie has been released, and personally, I think it's one of Pixar's best. It's up there with, well, Up (sorry for the bad pun) and Toy Story.]]> <![CDATA[Rape in GoT and ASOIAF]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=74502 Thu, 28 May 2015 07:51:38 +0000 VerrKol]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=74502
So I could have easily put this in "current events" since everyone is talking about it, but I'd prefer a broader discussion than I can get in the usual outlets. The rape "scene" with Sansa has really riled some people up and I'm interested on getting SouthPerricans' take on the inclusion and portrayal of rape in GoT and ASOIAF.

For those interested, I found this article particularly insightful.

I am an avid reader and frequent watcher of the show. For me, George RR Martin's inclusion of ubiquitous rape scenes is just one component of his "realistic" style. The books are effectively set in the Middle Ages and Fantasy novels almost always ignore the gritty details of politics, war, and yes rape during this time period. I found ASOIAF to be remarkably compelling because of these details and the way they contribute to character motivations. That said, they don't always actually contribute to the plot or character meaningfully and merely serve as decoration. There are more instances than I can recall where a minor or even nameless female character is pointlessly raped. And that's kind of the point. Many critics, especially since the show is so mainstream, think ubiquitous rape is fundamentally insensitive and misogynistic. However, this perfectly illustrates Martin's point.

"To omit them from a narrative centered on war and power would have been fundamentally false and dishonest, and would have undermined one of the themes of the book: that the true horrors of human history derive not from orcs and Dark Lords, but from ourselves.”

Some of the male characters are evil. Some of the female characters are evil. Many more of them are just people that do "evil" things because of the world in which they live. This isn't meant to be an excuse and I don't think either Martin or the GoT writers are portraying these violent sexual acts as appropriate. In fact the world's heroes like Dany and John Snow are militant (har har) in their opposition of senseless violence and sexual abuse. I actually think that it's interesting that male heroes, especially in GoT, are most significantly (this characterization may get me in trouble) fighting the systemic sexual abuse. The male heroes protect not just one but multiple women from sexual abuse. I can't think of a single instance, off the top of my head, where a female character protects another female character from sexual abuse. I could easily be mistaken in this and it seems like Dany should have done so at some point. But characters like Cersei, who could arguably exert some influence to prevent acts of sexual violence, are the worst (or best) examples of victim shaming. Now it certainly occurs to me that the protector role is more easily filled by men as they control more power in the GoT universe, but the omission of any (?) instance seems telling. Even if I'm not entirely sure what it means in the larger scheme of things.

As I'm writing all this, it now occurs to me that Brianne may turn out to be exactly such a counter example in the coming episodes. We can talk about her masculinity and impotency (oh the innuendo!) as the plot unfolds.

All of the discussion heretofore has been academic. I treat literature and television as both art and entertainment. In that spirit, I recognize the writers' intentions, but cannot ignore the emotional implications. I do react differently to sexual violence on screen versus in print. In ASOIF, the rape (and sex in general) actually became so frequent that I was desensitized to it. I literally skimmed the words, especially if it was only a minor character. On screen however, the violence is both more difficult to ignore and more disturbing. I've never really understood the "trigger" mentality, but I do think there are ramifications to these kinds of portrayals. For instance, I think the GoT characterization of Sansa is FAR more interesting than Martin's because her character actually displays both depth and agency. I really hope she takes matters into her own hands in the coming episodes.

Oh and there's tons of things I could say about the complete neutering of Dorne as a very sex neutral kingdom society in the books and then turned into just another desert in GoT, but I'm too tired to continue at this point.

So the question becomes, what do you think of rape in both GoT and ASOIAF? If you dislike or disagree with the portrayal how would you do it differently while maintaining Martin's intended theme?]]>
So I could have easily put this in "current events" since everyone is talking about it, but I'd prefer a broader discussion than I can get in the usual outlets. The rape "scene" with Sansa has really riled some people up and I'm interested on getting SouthPerricans' take on the inclusion and portrayal of rape in GoT and ASOIAF.

For those interested, I found this article particularly insightful.

I am an avid reader and frequent watcher of the show. For me, George RR Martin's inclusion of ubiquitous rape scenes is just one component of his "realistic" style. The books are effectively set in the Middle Ages and Fantasy novels almost always ignore the gritty details of politics, war, and yes rape during this time period. I found ASOIAF to be remarkably compelling because of these details and the way they contribute to character motivations. That said, they don't always actually contribute to the plot or character meaningfully and merely serve as decoration. There are more instances than I can recall where a minor or even nameless female character is pointlessly raped. And that's kind of the point. Many critics, especially since the show is so mainstream, think ubiquitous rape is fundamentally insensitive and misogynistic. However, this perfectly illustrates Martin's point.

"To omit them from a narrative centered on war and power would have been fundamentally false and dishonest, and would have undermined one of the themes of the book: that the true horrors of human history derive not from orcs and Dark Lords, but from ourselves.”

Some of the male characters are evil. Some of the female characters are evil. Many more of them are just people that do "evil" things because of the world in which they live. This isn't meant to be an excuse and I don't think either Martin or the GoT writers are portraying these violent sexual acts as appropriate. In fact the world's heroes like Dany and John Snow are militant (har har) in their opposition of senseless violence and sexual abuse. I actually think that it's interesting that male heroes, especially in GoT, are most significantly (this characterization may get me in trouble) fighting the systemic sexual abuse. The male heroes protect not just one but multiple women from sexual abuse. I can't think of a single instance, off the top of my head, where a female character protects another female character from sexual abuse. I could easily be mistaken in this and it seems like Dany should have done so at some point. But characters like Cersei, who could arguably exert some influence to prevent acts of sexual violence, are the worst (or best) examples of victim shaming. Now it certainly occurs to me that the protector role is more easily filled by men as they control more power in the GoT universe, but the omission of any (?) instance seems telling. Even if I'm not entirely sure what it means in the larger scheme of things.

As I'm writing all this, it now occurs to me that Brianne may turn out to be exactly such a counter example in the coming episodes. We can talk about her masculinity and impotency (oh the innuendo!) as the plot unfolds.

All of the discussion heretofore has been academic. I treat literature and television as both art and entertainment. In that spirit, I recognize the writers' intentions, but cannot ignore the emotional implications. I do react differently to sexual violence on screen versus in print. In ASOIF, the rape (and sex in general) actually became so frequent that I was desensitized to it. I literally skimmed the words, especially if it was only a minor character. On screen however, the violence is both more difficult to ignore and more disturbing. I've never really understood the "trigger" mentality, but I do think there are ramifications to these kinds of portrayals. For instance, I think the GoT characterization of Sansa is FAR more interesting than Martin's because her character actually displays both depth and agency. I really hope she takes matters into her own hands in the coming episodes.

Oh and there's tons of things I could say about the complete neutering of Dorne as a very sex neutral kingdom society in the books and then turned into just another desert in GoT, but I'm too tired to continue at this point.

So the question becomes, what do you think of rape in both GoT and ASOIAF? If you dislike or disagree with the portrayal how would you do it differently while maintaining Martin's intended theme?]]> <![CDATA[Nimona.]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73864 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 03:00:39 +0000 MuscleWizard]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73864 http://gingerhaze.com/nimona/comic/page-1


Fairly short so far as stories go, read through it in about an hour, but WHAT AN HOUR IT WAS.

Amazing read if you like science. Also, can we get a comics / stories prefix for the general entertainment forum because that'd be swell.]]> http://gingerhaze.com/nimona/comic/page-1


Fairly short so far as stories go, read through it in about an hour, but WHAT AN HOUR IT WAS.

Amazing read if you like science. Also, can we get a comics / stories prefix for the general entertainment forum because that'd be swell.]]> <![CDATA[Legend of Zelda live-action series being planned!]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73799 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 22:35:41 +0000 Eliseo]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73799 Quote:The Wall Street Journal brings word today that Netflix is working closely with Nintendo to develop a live-action version of the classic game series “The Legend of Zelda.” The outlet reports that the series is being described as “Game of Thrones” for a family audience.

Netflix has begun searching for a writer on the project, which is said to still be in very early days. In addition, as WSJ notes, the project could never go far given Nintendo’s strict protection of adaptations of their properties. Check back here for further details on the series as we learn them.

First debuting for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, The Legend of Zelda has gone on to produce over twenty games and win countless awards. The latest version of the game is currently in development for the Wii U and targeting a release later this year.

http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/407589...lda-series

This could end up being etheir the best thing ever or the worst thing ever. But the fact that Nintendo is just considering is amazing.]]> Quote:The Wall Street Journal brings word today that Netflix is working closely with Nintendo to develop a live-action version of the classic game series “The Legend of Zelda.” The outlet reports that the series is being described as “Game of Thrones” for a family audience.

Netflix has begun searching for a writer on the project, which is said to still be in very early days. In addition, as WSJ notes, the project could never go far given Nintendo’s strict protection of adaptations of their properties. Check back here for further details on the series as we learn them.

First debuting for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, The Legend of Zelda has gone on to produce over twenty games and win countless awards. The latest version of the game is currently in development for the Wii U and targeting a release later this year.

http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/407589...lda-series

This could end up being etheir the best thing ever or the worst thing ever. But the fact that Nintendo is just considering is amazing.]]> <![CDATA[Game of Thrones Season 5]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73758 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:19:44 +0000 Satellite]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73758
Trailer premiered in IMAX theaters, but of course someone recorded and leaked it online so HBO made the trailer public almost right after.

[video=youtube;F9Bo89m2f6g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Bo89m2f6g[/video]]]>
Trailer premiered in IMAX theaters, but of course someone recorded and leaked it online so HBO made the trailer public almost right after.

[video=youtube;F9Bo89m2f6g]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Bo89m2f6g[/video]]]> <![CDATA[SEGA making movies about EVERY GAME THEY OWN!]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73405 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:02:34 +0000 Eliseo]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73405 Quote:Variety reports that SEGA is moving forward with live-action and animated adaptations based on their games. The company has hired Evan Cholfin as head of development and production at Tokyo-based Stories International, a joint venture of SEGA and advertising agency Hakuhodo DY Group that was launched to produce films, TV shows and entertainment for digital platforms.

Stories International is moving forward with Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Rise of Nightmares, and Crazy Taxi first as English-language live-action and animated projects. Virtua Fighter and Golden Axe are also properties that could be adapted.

It is unclear which project will become a feature film, a TV show or a digital series at this time.

The trade adds that SEGA has also completed a minority investment in All Nippon Entertainment Works. The deal with ANEW is expected to help Stories bolster its entertainment efforts in Hollywood by gaining access to 20 Japanese rights holders who own films, TV shows, books, toys and manga titles.
http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/39...and-series

SEGA is distancing itself from making videogames and will move foward to adapting most, if not all, of their properties. Any you guys would like to see?]]> Quote:Variety reports that SEGA is moving forward with live-action and animated adaptations based on their games. The company has hired Evan Cholfin as head of development and production at Tokyo-based Stories International, a joint venture of SEGA and advertising agency Hakuhodo DY Group that was launched to produce films, TV shows and entertainment for digital platforms.

Stories International is moving forward with Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Rise of Nightmares, and Crazy Taxi first as English-language live-action and animated projects. Virtua Fighter and Golden Axe are also properties that could be adapted.

It is unclear which project will become a feature film, a TV show or a digital series at this time.

The trade adds that SEGA has also completed a minority investment in All Nippon Entertainment Works. The deal with ANEW is expected to help Stories bolster its entertainment efforts in Hollywood by gaining access to 20 Japanese rights holders who own films, TV shows, books, toys and manga titles.
http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/39...and-series

SEGA is distancing itself from making videogames and will move foward to adapting most, if not all, of their properties. Any you guys would like to see?]]> <![CDATA[Star Wars The Force Awakens!]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73273 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 15:38:15 +0000 Eliseo]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73273
[video=youtube;erLk59H86ww]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erLk59H86ww#t=61[/video]

It's here! And it's looking good!

This is the definition of teaser, no story whatsoever about the movie, just cool shots and a couple of characters. (One already introduced in Star Wars: Rebels)

Teaser Trailer #2!

[video=youtube;ngElkyQ6Rhs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs[/video]]]>
[video=youtube;erLk59H86ww]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erLk59H86ww#t=61[/video]

It's here! And it's looking good!

This is the definition of teaser, no story whatsoever about the movie, just cool shots and a couple of characters. (One already introduced in Star Wars: Rebels)

Teaser Trailer #2!

[video=youtube;ngElkyQ6Rhs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs[/video]]]> <![CDATA[Jurassic World!]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73226 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:47:10 +0000 Eliseo]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73226
This will be one bloody suspenful must watch movie next year. I grew up with the other ones, so I'm very hyped for this movie.]]>
This will be one bloody suspenful must watch movie next year. I grew up with the other ones, so I'm very hyped for this movie.]]> <![CDATA[My First Game Ever]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73136 Sun, 16 Nov 2014 03:29:46 +0000 Thousandwing]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73136
My name is Ray, I am not very active here but I have using this site for quite a few years now because of the great Maple-related resources here.

Yesterday my friend and I released our first game ever, a free and ad-free game for iOS and Android called: Luminox

Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...ox.luminox

iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/luminox/...?ls=1&mt=8

I just wanted to share it here and hope for some feedback, seeing as some you guys are experienced gamers xD

Have a great day!

Ray]]>
My name is Ray, I am not very active here but I have using this site for quite a few years now because of the great Maple-related resources here.

Yesterday my friend and I released our first game ever, a free and ad-free game for iOS and Android called: Luminox

Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...ox.luminox

iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/luminox/...?ls=1&mt=8

I just wanted to share it here and hope for some feedback, seeing as some you guys are experienced gamers xD

Have a great day!

Ray]]> <![CDATA[Interstellar]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73074 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:27:43 +0000 Chew]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73074
Have you guys watched it already? If you haven't.
Then drop everything you are doing right now, and watch it.
This movie is awesome in every single way possible, sure it has some gaps here and there but the emotions, they way they handle them. The whole plot every thing...
It was awesome, worth every single penny.

[Image: 10430435_10152933153297317_2123962978021...3352084%20%206]

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
]]>
Have you guys watched it already? If you haven't.
Then drop everything you are doing right now, and watch it.
This movie is awesome in every single way possible, sure it has some gaps here and there but the emotions, they way they handle them. The whole plot every thing...
It was awesome, worth every single penny.

[Image: 10430435_10152933153297317_2123962978021...3352084%20%206]

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
]]> <![CDATA[The Battle of the Five Armies - The Hobbit]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73065 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:30:39 +0000 Chew]]> https://www.southperry.net/showthread.php?tid=73065