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Aladdin is one of my favorite films of all time. It gave me, as a brown Middle Eastern kid, heroic representation that’s always stayed with me. I’ve already written at length for about my overall very complicated feelings on the live action remake. While the new trailer is solid, it’s also given more insight into […]
Veronica Mars is the little show that could. After three seasons struggling in the ratings—first on UPN, then the CW—the series which had critical and fan support is finally coming back to TV.
Season three of the original show ended on a cliffhanger, but fans funded a Veronica Mars feature film through an incredibly well-performing Kickstarter campaign. Now, marshmallows, a.k.a. fans of Veronica Mars, have something even better to look forward to, as the young private investigator and all her friends from Neptune, California are coming back to serialized storytelling in the form of a new streaming series on Hulu. The show, announced as returning for a revival run in August 2018, is set to premiere this year.
On March 14, the official Veronica Mars Instagram account shared a photo of Veronica’s desk at her P.I. office for a very specific version of Pi Day.
Although many details are still in the works, here’s everything we know about Veronica Mars’ long awaited return to the small screen.
Which original cast members are returning?
Aside from Veronica herself (Kristen Bell), most of original series’ main cast are coming back. Those confirmed to return to Neptune include Enrico Colantoni as Veronica’s father, Keith Mars; Percy Daggs as Veronica’s best buddy Wallace; Francis Capra as former biker gang member Weevil; Ryan Hansen as rich kid Dick Casablancas, and, of course, Jason Dohring as Veronica’s recurring love interest and former frenemy, Logan Echolls. Ken Marino has also said he’s returning as rival P.I. Vinnie Van Lowe.
Word is producers have been trying to get original series cast member Tina Majorino back as Mac, Veronica’s computer savvy buddy. Also no word yet on Chris Lowell as Stosh ‘Piz’ Piznarski, Veronica’s season three boyfriend, or Veronica’s season one love interest Duncan (Teddy Dunn). He hasn’t been seen since the end of season two anyway.
Who are the new cast members?
Dawnn Lewis joins the cast as Marcia Langdon, the new police chief of Neptune, along with big names like J. K. Simmons as Clyde Prickett, an ex-con working as a fixer for Dick Casablancas, and Tyler Alvarez as Juan-Diego De La Cruz, a member of the Pacific Coast Highway biker gang which Weevil is famously a part of. Patton Oswalt also joins the cast as a true crime buff.
How many episodes will there be?
The Hulu revival limited even series will run for eight episodes.
What will the new season be about?
Similar to the first two seasons of the original series, this new revival will be a season long case. Taking place five years after the Veronica Mars movie, the show will focus on a serial killer who is terrorizing the community of Neptune, California during spring break. Mars Investigations, run by Veronica and her father, gets involved in the investigation. It’s increasing tension between the “haves” and the “have nots” in Neptune.
Are the creatives behind the original series involved?
Series creator Rob Thomas is indeed back for this new Hulu series, as are Diane Ruggiero and Dan Etheridge, who will return as executive producers.
When will the new season premiere?
Unknown, but all signs point to sometime in the summer of 2019. That’s when Hulu will begin streaming the first three seasons of the original series, plus the 2014 movie. That can’t be a coincidence, now can it?
Will this mark the end of Veronica Mars?
Although this being billed as an “eight part limited series,” everyone is open to more. Kristen Bell has said in recent interviews that she was game for playing Veronica “as long as we feel there’s a hunger for Veronica Mars, and the world still needs to see her fight the good fight, and it still feels topical.”
Images: Warner Brothers
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There’s a lot to love about superhero films: the stars, the powers, the VFX. but one of the best elements is by far the costuming choices. Superhero costumes come with their own unique set of challenges. They have to be custom-made, and the need to look good both in static poses and in action sequences. Costume design can make or break a film: like Ruth E. Carter’s Oscar-winning Afro-futurist looks in Black Panther, or Ryan Reynolds’ poorly conceived digital suit for Green Lantern.
Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development & Concept Artist Andy Park shared some of the secrets behind his latest collaboration: Carol Danvers’ suits in Captain Marvel. Park has become the go-to-guy for female character design, having worked on the looks of Black Widow, Scarlett Witch, Hela, Mantis, Nebula, and Wasp, in addition to Captain Marvel. And he wouldn’t have it any other way:
“My whole career has been very female-centric and I’m very proud of that. Growing up, my two favorite comic book characters were Iron Man and Rachel Summers — who is Phoenix (Jean Grey and Scott Summers’ daughter in an alternate universe). She was my favorite character because she’s so powerful. In the ’90s, my favorite TV show was Buffy, and for the first 10 years of my career — before becoming a concept artist — I was best known for drawing the Tomb Raider comic books. So, being able to work on the first co-lead female MCU superhero (Wasp) and also the first lead (Captain Marvel), is something I’m really proud and honored to have done.”
Park shared some of his favorite keyframes from the film, as well as his thought process behind the looks. There are so many details embedded in Carol’s costume that you might miss on the first look. Oh well, one more reason to watch it again!
Comic to Film: #CaptainMarvel My main inspiration when designing her for the film. Props to @McKelvie who did this awesome redesign back in 2012 for the amazing @kellysue series. I wanted to keep the spirit of this while being true to the story we’re telling in the film. pic.twitter.com/mEU03K8e54
— Andy Park (@andyparkart) March 11, 2019
Vers of StarForce! I did a bunch of designs that deviated more from her final hero look. But sticking to the hero costume w/diff colors was approved by #AnnaBoden @fleckryan1 This then became the basis for the rest of StarForce who were designed by @IanJoynerArt #CaptainMarvel pic.twitter.com/uyvmpAYoz3
— Andy Park (@andyparkart) March 13, 2019
This is one of my favorite keyframes I got to illustrate on the Captain Marvel. I love the stillness & quiet of this moment. I usually do more action type keyframes so it was nice to do this for a change. #CaptainMarvel #thanos #next @brielarson @MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/tyM5xAiNvr
— Andy Park (@andyparkart) March 13, 2019
(via Buzzfeed, image: Marvel)
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- It looks like Iceland is the best country in the world to be a woman. BRB, packing our bags. (via Huffington Post)
- Let’s decode the Avengers: Endgame trailer via Scarlett Johansson’s wigs. (via Nerdist)
This starts good, but when the Skrull enters from the right doing Jason Sudeikis’ “What’s Up With That?” dance, it goes nuclear. pic.twitter.com/LL1HBxkTml
— Scott Wampler™ (@ScottWamplerBMD) March 14, 2019
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