Minority Mindset

The new film will explore events leading up to or happening alongside those in The Fellowship of the Ring. Viggo Mortensen was about 40 when the first movie was filmed, and at 67 now, it might be difficult for even advanced digital technology to convincingly make him appear younger for the role.

Val Kilmer had agreed to star in the movie before he passed away, and his role was already set. With permission from his estate and daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, filmmakers used AI technology to recreate his image and include him in the finished film. The first look at the movie came with the official trailer, which Variety released and you can watch below.

Bill Hader, along with Will Forte and John Solomon, created the character MacGruber as a spoof of action heroes from 1980s and 90s TV shows like MacGyver, known for its resourceful protagonist. The character started as popular sketches on Saturday Night Live and eventually became a feature film in 2010, joining a small group of SNL creations like Wayne’s World and A Night at the Roxbury to make the jump to the big screen. Although the movie wasn’t a huge box office success – it earned $9.3 million worldwide on a $10 million budget – it has since developed a dedicated fan base. People appreciate its silly and often immature humor, and many consider it a hidden comedic treasure.

The shocking reveal of a hero turned villain happened in New Titans #34, written by Tate Brombal and illustrated by Sami Basri. The previous issue left the Titans stuck repeating the same events, forcing them to relive battles and personal struggles. The issue concluded with what seemed like the deaths of Donna Troy and Arsenal, and introduced new heroes Jon Kent, Wonder Girl, Batgirl, and Kid Devil.