Life Sentence , on the other hand, looks like it could be a charming hit for the network, as it has an interesting core premise but also a charming supporting cast that, from the look of the trailer, will offer the series plenty of story lines to explore as the series goes on and the initial conceit eventually moves into the background. Seeing that sort of future proofing in a trailer isn't too common, so it might be a good thing that Life Sentence seems so aware its concept will only take the series so
As mentioned before, most of the Act of Valor cast members are actual SEALs. However, there are a few familiar faces (and voices) in the crowd, including Roselyn Sanchez ( Rush Hour 2 ), Emilio Rivera ( Sons of Anarchy ), Nestor Serrano ( 24 ) and Call of Duty video game series voice actor Alex Vea
Valor certainly looks like something The CW hasn't really attempted before. There are hints of Homeland and Courage Under Fire buried in the very long first look trailer, as the military drama strikes a similar chord in terms of its characters being forced to reconcile with decisions made while in combat overseas. Like Dynasty , there are some questions as to whether or not Valor will connect with the network's younger-skewing audience -- especially since it lacks star power of any kind -- but its central mystery and various dramatic conflicts might be enough to keep viewers enga
There's definitely an immediacy and immersive feel to the Act of Valor footage shown so far, what with the heavy amounts of handheld camerawork, first person POV shots, and the up-close-and-personal structure of the film in general. McCoy and Waugh are highly-experienced stunt coordinators whose skills in that area have clearly served them well with their directorial debut, allowing for some gritty explosive set pieces and terse battle sequences alike. Fortunately, it doesn't look like they've gone too overboard with the "shaky cam" or excessive editing as well - though, we won't know for certain until the actual movie is relea
With the film recently arriving on DVD, I had the chance to talk to co-director Scott Waugh and star Lieutenant Commander Rorke Denver about the release, the critical reaction to the film, and the rumors that Waugh would be directing the upcoming video game adaptation, **Need for Speed
The lack of character skins in Valorant might be a turn-off for some players, but others will definitely appreciate the inclusion of the Urf weapon skins. Urf is a pretty niche character, and anyone who’s going into **Valorant ** without having played League of Legends will likely have no idea what the skins are even referencing. While it’s good to see Riot throwing in a treat for some of its biggest fans, the developer will probably need to offer quite a bit more to keep entirely new players from feeling left
The only difference? This time, the characters putting their lives on the line will be members of a law enforcement unit, as opposed to people who are part of the U.S. Navy's special operations force. That could be a deal-breaker, for some of the moviegoers who enjoyed Act of Valor primarily because it shone the spotlight on the SEALs lifestyle - and believe that a proper sequel ought to do the s
Unlike most other military films, Valor starred real SEALs conducting missions, many of which were based on true stories. But these military heroes didn’t abandon their duties or become celebrities after making the film. In fact, as Denver told me, these SEALs have gone back into action since the film finished shooting. He no
They also spoke out about the criticism that the movie received as a recruiting tool for the military. Denver said that he " wouldn’t really put a lot of stock in " such critiques, adding that if young men and women see the movie and decide to sign up to be members of the military, " the country, I think, would be better for it ." Waugh was more direct in his thoughts, adding that, " if you think sacrifice is a recruitment video, then obviously [you] completely misconceive about what that word mean
In terms of the DVD and Blu-ray that arrived in stores nationwide last week, Waugh noted that they are packed with extras including deleted scenes, a director's commentary and the interviews that were conducted with the SEALs before the film went into production. Waugh noted that audiences will " get to really learn intimately about each of the operators on these interviews ," and added that " the Blu-Ray is so packed that we had to leave some things of
Today, we have a new TV spot for Act of Valor Valorantfocus.Com , as well as a five-minute long featurette that offers a better look at the overall filmmaking style of the project, along with the hazardous locations, up-to-date Navy technology/vehicles, and physically-exhausting combat maneuvers on display in the mo
Ranters, what do you think about the Valor exploit in the Rise of the Rakghouls expansion? Given what you've seen so far, will BioWare be able to deliver on all the promises it's made for Star Wars: The Old Republic ? Share your take on the situation in the comments be