And there was me thinking the notion of gay characters no longer had the shock value they once did. The next shocking thing to do is move it forwards and either have a paedo- or zoophile.

It's not about shock value. It's about making an entirely normal human thing more acceptable.
Also, pissing off small-minded neo-cons.

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There are already a multitude of gay characters. That's my point. Do we really need more?

A multitude? So that's what, like more than a dozen (mostly small parts) across the mainstream Marvel/DC universe?
So you're saying we need less?

Who'd have thought we'd even be discussing what a fictional character likes to do with their fictional genitalia in a fictional universe.

He asked if we need more

I think CW suspects that it's more of a headline grabber than a natural story progression or attempt at artistic endeavour, but he can talk for himself

My take is that whatever their motives they somewhat bottled it, though I suspect this will turn out to be something of a stepping stone...

+1. It just seems to be a need to show off. In fact, this article reflects some of what I feel about the issue:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/06/g ... y-so-what/

I personally feel it does a disservice to gay people because it is more about making £££ than it is for helping their cause

Cap 2, 2 directors

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56251

That rarely works out

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Justice League's on again

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56245

I've an awful feeling Supes forthcoming will be pants on the outside , so it'll be interesting to see if they use Cavill.

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Black Panther

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56234

Gonna have to do some reading up there on the character, maybe.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56293

It has to be mature if they're basing it on the comics, and it's kind of what differentiates the big two anyway.

Spider-Man Producers Tease Venom Storyline, Avengers Crossover

http://m.craveonline.com/film/articles/ ... -crossover

Venom would be so hard to market, I could actually see it being a comedy! But a crossover is definitely needed

Animated Hulk and Avengers (contains an Avengers movie spoiler)

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56365

Super-duds from the upcoming film - what is it with superhero outfits looking like reptile skin these days?

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56383

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/avengers- ... e-revealed

Bring it on!

Paramount Shuts Down NINJA TURTLES For The Time Being

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56447



Get rid of it altogether and start again if you must. Christ, the chances of it even being better than the original movie are slim!

Was this the Michael Bay one where they were supposed to be aliens?