X-Men: Apocalypse (D: Singer; May 27th, 2016)
12-05-13, 04:04 PM
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X-Men: Apocalypse (D: Singer; May 27th, 2016)
http://www.superherohype.com/news/ar...or-may-27-2016
YES.
One of my favorite comic storylines ever
In a surprise move, Bryan Singer today revealed the title of the next chapter of 20th Century Fox's popular X-Men franchise. May 27, 2016 will see the release of X-Men: Apocalypse!
Apocalypse, created by Louise and Walter Simonson, made his debut in X-Factor #6. The world's first mutant, En Sabah Nur was born in Egypt around 3,000 BC and used advanced technology to make himself an eternal conquerer, believing whole heartedly in survival of the fittest.
The character's most popular storyline, "The Age of Apocalypse," ran in the X-Men books beginning in 1995. Set in a parallel reality formed by interference to the timeline, "The Age of Apocalypse" saw Professor Charles Xavier murdered before he could form the X-Men. Instead, a very different take on the team began with Magneto leading them through a post-apocalyptic America ruled by mutants.
Since next summer's X-Men: Days of Future Past involves a time travel storyline, it's likely that a filmic take on "The Age of Apocalypse" could spin out of the new film's ending. It's certainly something that 20th Century Fox has considered as ComingSoon.net has learned that domains like AgeofApocalypsemovie.com have been registered by the studio for years. What's more, Singer's new film is set to introduce key "Age of Apocalypse" characters like Bishop (Omar Sy) and Blink (Bingbing Fan).
At this stage, however, all that's confirmed is the May 27, 2016 release date, which puts X-Men: Apocalypse up against Walt Disney Pictures' Alice in Wonderland 2.
Apocalypse, created by Louise and Walter Simonson, made his debut in X-Factor #6. The world's first mutant, En Sabah Nur was born in Egypt around 3,000 BC and used advanced technology to make himself an eternal conquerer, believing whole heartedly in survival of the fittest.
The character's most popular storyline, "The Age of Apocalypse," ran in the X-Men books beginning in 1995. Set in a parallel reality formed by interference to the timeline, "The Age of Apocalypse" saw Professor Charles Xavier murdered before he could form the X-Men. Instead, a very different take on the team began with Magneto leading them through a post-apocalyptic America ruled by mutants.
Since next summer's X-Men: Days of Future Past involves a time travel storyline, it's likely that a filmic take on "The Age of Apocalypse" could spin out of the new film's ending. It's certainly something that 20th Century Fox has considered as ComingSoon.net has learned that domains like AgeofApocalypsemovie.com have been registered by the studio for years. What's more, Singer's new film is set to introduce key "Age of Apocalypse" characters like Bishop (Omar Sy) and Blink (Bingbing Fan).
At this stage, however, all that's confirmed is the May 27, 2016 release date, which puts X-Men: Apocalypse up against Walt Disney Pictures' Alice in Wonderland 2.
One of my favorite comic storylines ever
12-05-13, 04:06 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
Very interesting. Would be very cool to see how they adapt Apocalypse to the big screen. Where could the franchise go after that, though? Are there any "bigger" story lines from the X-Men comics? And when will we finally see Omega Red? Maybe he'll just be in a solo Wolverine movie.
12-05-13, 04:22 PM
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12-05-13, 04:37 PM
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Magneto had ripped Wolverine's adamantium out of his body and Xavier in anger did a complete mind wipe of Magneto. Magneto was basically a vegetable now. Basically, somehow Onslaught was created during this mind wiping. Onslaught was basically the consciousness of both Xavier and Magneto combined. I don't remember exactly, and it didn't make any sense anyway. Anyway, Onslaught first appeared a few years after the mind wiping and I remember him punching Juggernaut and sending him flying halfway across the country. In the end, Onslaught pretty much killed half the Marvel universe. He killed the Fantastic Four, and many X-Men and Avengers as well. (They were all outsourced to Liefeld's own company as another "universe" for a year and then brought back to the Marvel universe.) It was all pretty stupid, which was pretty much typical of Marvel comics in the 90s.
12-05-13, 04:49 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
Never read AoA. It was published about 10 ears after I'd completely checked out from following this stuff month to month.
It sounding like DoFP is ultimately just going to be a set up for the next film.
great.
It sounding like DoFP is ultimately just going to be a set up for the next film.
great.
12-05-13, 05:02 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
Age of Apocalypse was the last big comic event that I read. It was actually quite cool, because it's basically an extended "What If?" comic.
The one thing I never understood is what Apocalypse's powers actually were.
The one thing I never understood is what Apocalypse's powers actually were.
12-05-13, 05:08 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
Agree - loved age of apocalypse. All the alternate time line stuff was quite cool. As for where they go from here... Brood, starjammers, mojo are possibilities but so far, the x-men universe hasn't done anything with aliens. You could go Mr. Sinister, but movie-wise, he may be too similar to apocalypse. How about the reavers in some capacity?
12-05-13, 05:10 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
Here's his history. He's 5,000 years old.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_(comics)
Apocalypse is an ancient mutant born with a variety of superhuman abilities who further augmented himself after merging with Celestial technology. The character has total control over the molecules of his body, enabling him to alter his form as it suits him,[68] such as allowing his body to become extremely malleable and flexible or change its size, enhance his physical abilities, transform his limbs into weapons or wings and jets, regenerate from fatal injuries, adapt his body to apparently any disease or hostile environment and give himself virtually any physical superhuman power.[69] The character is also able to project and absorb energy, and has displayed telepathy and telekinesis. Apocalypse is as well capable of technopathy, able to directly interface with the various technologies he has at his disposal. Apocalypse is also immortal, and immune to aging, not needing sustenance of any kind and can survive fatal injuries. Whether this ability is a part of his mutant powers, or developed as a result of his merging with celestial technology is unclear.
Aside from his superhuman powers, Apocalypse is extraordinarily intelligent,[70] a scientific genius with knowledge in various areas of science and technology including physics, engineering, genetics and biology, that is far more advanced than conventional science.[71] Apocalypse has knowledge of Celestial technology that he uses for his own applications, such as altering mutants or humans. Apocalypse is also a skilled demagogue and a master strategist.[72]
Apocalypse's blood can heal other mutants, but is fatal for humans. Apocalypse's blood can also restore his de-powered mutant descendants as is seen when a large dose of Apocalypse's blood regenerates the lost body part of Chamber and gave him a look similar to Apocalypse.[73]
12-05-13, 05:14 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
Agree - loved age of apocalypse. All the alternate time line stuff was quite cool. As for where they go from here... Brood, starjammers, mojo are possibilities but so far, the x-men universe hasn't done anything with aliens. You could go Mr. Sinister, but movie-wise, he may be too similar to apocalypse. How about the reavers in some capacity?
12-05-13, 05:18 PM
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True, but I wouldn't be surprised if they shoe-horn cable into the apocalypse movie with all the alternate time line stuff (they've already fucked with x-men canon so much already, it wouldn't surprise me) . Then maybe they go from there?
Edit: totally forgot nate grey was in age of apocalypse. So they could do cable, although it wouldn't be the "real" cable.
Edit: totally forgot nate grey was in age of apocalypse. So they could do cable, although it wouldn't be the "real" cable.
12-05-13, 05:25 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
I'm afraid this is past "My" X-Men peak (around the Mutant Massacre/Inferno is when I checked out). It feels like the X-Men movie series is in danger of disappearing up its overly convoluted continuity much like the comics has…. And if this does follow the Age of Apocalypse stuff, does that mean we get two movies in a row of dire alternate X-Men realities? Yeesh.
12-05-13, 05:31 PM
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12-05-13, 05:46 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
I wonder if they've made any improvements in CGI cloud simulations. SHould be interesting how they'd apply them to Apocalypse. 
12-05-13, 05:53 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
I never read Age of Apocalypse; I was always curious, but didn't care enough to read it since it wasn't the main storyline (even thought i know some characters crossed over). Sounds cool though, i'm glad the X-Men franchise is taking on some of the crazier storylines.
12-05-13, 06:01 PM
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Re: X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th 2016)
I would love Archangel to be in the movie. Apocalypse was responsible for turning Angel into Death (Archangel) during the mutant massacre war.