![]() The Texarkana Gazette is the premier source for local news and sports in Texarkana and the surrounding Arklatex areas. Far Cry 4 is the sequel to Far Cry 3, developed by Ubisoft and released on the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC in November of 2014. It features many of the same. Your questions answered: How to protect your data in the cloud. The number of successful cyberattacks per year per company has increased by 46% over the last four years.Cinematic Universes We'd LOVE To See. With the MCU in its third phase and the DCEU in hot pursuit, Hollywood is taking a look into alternative worlds to detract from everybody’s obsession with superheroes. Universal’s Dark Universe got off to a rough start with the not so well received The Mummy reboot, but it looks to be pressing forward with plans to adapt Bride of Frankensteinnext. Meanwhile, Legendary is making headway with its Monster. Verse, debuting Kong: Skull Islandto much better results with hopes of clashing the over- sized ape with Godzilla sometime in the near future. Still, with all the buzz surrounding these most recent universes, one question remains: can any of these franchises last without superpowers to save the day? The biggest critique against larger- than- life cinematic universes thus far has been the repetitive formulas used throughout. With so many developing stories working together, it can be hard getting lost in the shuffle with characters who either share striking similarities or have gone through similarly drastic changes. Of course, the upside is that a big enough world can provide an array of cultures and personalities, so with so many different source materials waiting to be adapted, it’s only a matter of time before the next big thing is introduced to the mainstream. We’ve searched through every source imaginable to find those special standout worlds deserving of the big screen treatment. From video game adaptations to long- standing novel series that have gone overlooked, these are the 1. Cinematic Universes We Want To See. Nintendo Cinematic Universe. Early last year, Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima announced the company’s plans to produce its own in- house cinematic universe based on its IP. A few months later, Legendary announced the first upcoming live- action Pokemonmovie based on Detective Pikachu with a script from Alex Hirsch (Gravity Falls) and Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy). For those of us still processing the mess that was the much- maligned Super Mario Bros. movie, we know just how bad video game adaptations can be. Still, CGI has come a long way since the early ‘9. Our proposal for a crossover universe would include Legendary’s Detective Pikachu as well as Nintendo’s many other classics, beginning with a phase one which would feature The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Metroid, Kirbyand Star Fox. All of these films would take place in their own self- contained worlds, ending in one grand finale bringing each dimension together in a Super Smash Bros. Sure, it’s all hypothetical at this point, but if Detective Pikachu becomes a success, we wouldn’t rule out the possibility of it all coming together. Disney Princess Universe. Given Disney’s ownership of Marvel Studios and the lucrative response that has accompanied the MCU, it seems like a no- brainer that the family- friendly company would make a cinematic universe out of its animated movies as well, but surprisingly, it hasn’t happened yet. Our inspiration for this universe comes from a spec script floating around Hollywood. Reportedly titled Princesses, the story is being described as an Avengers- esque tale that brings many of Disney’s heroines together. Disney is currently in a bidding war for the script, but if they win out, we’d imagine they’d be quick to get production underway. Right now, Disney’s focus has been on re- inventing many of its animated classics into live- action features, but the studio could stand to rejuvenate its cartoons as well. A Princesses movie would not only spark a new canon under which many of our favorite princesses could meet, but it could reboot many beloved characters without disturbing the original films. In time, the idea may even open itself up to include more non- princess related properties, creating a Kingdom Hearts- like world of exploration. The very idea has our inner child eager to see the final results. Stephen King Universe. In case you haven’t noticed, several adaptations from Stephen King’s oeuvre are set to hit the big and small screen in the coming months. While The Dark Towerand Itare readying themselves for theatrical releases, The Mist, Castle Rockand Mr. Mercedesare all set to make headway as television series. Avid readers of King’s works know that the horror master likes to drop the occasional Easter egg in his novels, linking many of his stories together, but could the author’s books be coming together to form a new cinematic universe? Early screenings for The Dark Tower have hinted at a scene featuring a photograph of the Overlook Hotel from The Shining. There’s also been reports of a connection to It. Of course, the likelihood of a giant crossover movie is slim, but cameo appearances across multiple features isn’t out of the question. The Man in Black (a. Randall Flagg), played by Matthew Mc. Conaughey in The Dark Tower, is prominently featured in other King works, including The Stand. It’s possible that the character could appear in other King adaptations, should Mc. Conaughey choose to reprise the role. For now, we’ll have to wait and see how everything plays out. The Land of Oz. L. Frank Baum’s magical land of Oz, first introduced in the children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, has been the subject of countless adaptations, prequels, sequels, and spin- offs, featuring everyone from Michael Jackson to the Muppets, but of the over 4. Divided into the four countries of Munchkin, Winkie, Gillikin, and Quadling, Baum’s world introduces a vast array of surreal characters that features everyone from Jack Pumpkinhead, who served as the inspiration for Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, to the Patchwork Girl, a living rag doll brought to life by the Munchkins. Apart from adapting many of the children’s books to the big screen, an Oz franchise would open opportunities for further exploration of the world outside of the books’ continuity. The popular play Wicked, which depicts the untold story of the witches of Oz, would also fit within the greater context of Baum’s world. For now, esteemed director Stephen Daldry is set to direct the Wicked movie, but the adaptation could prove to be one of many if the film is a hit. Slasher. Verse. With Universal pushing forward with its Dark Universe, horror fans can’t help but feel neglect for the absence of some of the genre’s most iconic boogeymen. The late ‘7. 0s and early ‘8. Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers epitomizing evil on the big screen. The 2. 00. 3 crossover Freddy vs. Jasonwas a box office success and began rumors of spin- off movies which would pit other slasher villains against each other, but rather than making a collection of “versus” films, we suggest giving everyone their own solo movies before coming together in one giant horror free- for- all. Our version of the Slasher. Verse takes place in the same world across various locations. What appears to be routine killings for our villains is explained as serial killings sparked by the modern world’s unhealthy obsession with violence. In typical horror movie fashion, each clue is ignored until it’s too late. Joining our aforementioned friends as part of phase one could be Pinhead from Hellraiserand Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Of course, every studio involved would have to give consent for the films to come together, but with the profits they stand to make, we don’t see why it shouldn’t happen. Warhammer 4o,0. 00. Released in 1. 98. Rick Priestly, Warhammer 4. K began as a role- playing game, with each player’s actions being overseen by an umpire, before becoming one of the most profitable wartime strategy games in tabletop history. Inspired by John Milton’s Paradise Lost, the story follows the Imperium of Man, a theocratic regime which has settled millions of worlds across the galaxy, taking them all by force in the name of the immortal God- Emperor of Mankind. Through corruption and greed, the Imperium grows a large collection of enemies, all threatening to bring an end to their reign. In the Warhammer 4. K universe, there is nothing but war. Given the name “grimdark” by fans of the series, the fictional setting is described as particularly amoral and violent. Battling the Imperium are other classes which include the Orks, the Necrons, the Tau, the Eldar, and the Dark Eldar. Like any brutal adaptation should be, a proper Warhammer 4. K universe would need to be R- rated given the chaotic nature of the game.
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