STOCKHOLM, October 26, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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In the vast realm of board games, a longstanding debate persisted: should games be stored horizontally or vertically? WALLZAP, the brainchild of Swedish innovation, is here to render that debate obsolete. Launched on October 17, WALLZAP brings an unparalleled solution to display and store board games.
Both methods have their pros and cons. Horizontal storage often results in box damage for games stacked at the bottom, while vertical storage may lead to lid drift and jumbled components. With WALLZAP'sbox locks, part of the wall mounting kit, this debate is settled. The product ensures games can be stored vertically without lid drift or transported horizontally without worrying about internal disarray. Essentially, WALLZAPgrants board game enthusiasts the freedom of choice without compromise.
Key features of WALLZAP's Magnetic Kit:
Freedom of Storage: End lid drift with never-seen-before Box Locks, offering versatility in storage.
Transformative Display: WALLZAP does more than just store; it transforms game boxes into visual masterpieces, enriching your living spaces.
First of its Kind: WALLZAP is the world's first company to create a Magnetic Wall-Mounting Kit capable of holding games up to 7.3 lbs.
CEO & Co-Founder John-Aron Windolf states, "We've always believed in merging design with functionality. The WALLZAP magnetic kit exemplifies this, settling the age-old storage debate and transforming game boxes into art."
Creative Director & Co-Founder Philip MacInnes adds, "Our vision is for board game enthusiasts to showcase their collection without compromise, and we're excited to see the community's embrace."
In this era of flourishing board game culture, coupled with the challenges of limited space, the demand for inventive storage and display solutions is on the rise. Stepping up to the challenge, WALLZAP offers a solution that doesn't just meet, but exceeds, the expectations in terms of design, utility, and aesthetic value.
The worldwide board game surge, magnified during the COVID era, resulted in the global tabletop game market being valued at approximately 2.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. According to Statista, this market could see an increase of over 60 percent in the forthcoming decade. Kickstarter statistics further accentuate this trend, with board games being a dominant category.
About WALLZAP: Rooted in Sweden's legacy of innovation, WALLZAP AB is a testament to a commitment— a commitment to revolutionizing the board game community's storage and display journey. To discover more about WALLZAP’s vision and to back the campaign, visit their official Kickstarter Campaign and connect on Instagram.
Contact Information:
John-Aron Windolf
CEO & CO-Founder [email protected]
+46763945631
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards! This list includes 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in 10 award categories. Each nomination represents what the group deems a high point in 2023 across aspects of the entertainment spectrum. The nominations were announced live from Cipriani Wall Street by Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham, and Kia Brooks, Deputy Director of The Gotham.
“We are proud to announce this year’s Gotham Award nominees and look forward to celebrating these amazing storytellers in a few weeks. The Gotham Awards in many ways reflects the industry and community we serve. Seen by this year’s nominees, storytelling knows no boundaries as our industry continues to find new audiences across the globe,” Sharp said about the upcoming celebration.
While there are several outstanding performances nominated across the board, a few highlights include Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things for Best International Feature, Cailee Spaeny and Jeffrey Wright for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction, respectively, in the Outstanding Lead Performance category. Penélope Cruz is nominated for her performance in Michael Mann’s Ferrari, with Ryan Gosling getting a nod for his thrilling performance as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.
There are many more nominations worth crowing about. You can read the complete list for yourself below.
Per today’s official email for The Gotham Awards 2023:
The Gotham has recently announced the following tributes will take place at the 2023 ceremony:
Maestro (Netflix) will receive The Gotham Cultural Icon & Creator Tribute, honoring Leonard Bernstein, the legendary musician, conductor, composer, teacher, and author, while celebrating Bradley Cooper’s masterful achievement that cinematically captures Bernstein’s story;
Air (Amazon MGM Studios) will receive The Gotham Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute honoring the visionaries behind the Michael Jordan partnership and celebrating Ben Affleck’s superb film;
Rustin (Netflix), the upcoming film starring Colman Domingo and produced by President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground, will receive The Gotham Cultural Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice, honoring Bayard Rustin, the activist and organizer of the 1968 March on Washington, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, while celebrating director George C. Wolfe’s spectacular achievement in bringing Rustin’s story to life.
The Gotham will announce additional tributes in the coming weeks.
The Gotham Awards provides early recognition and media attention for outstanding and groundbreaking voices in storytelling inclusive of writers, directors, producers, and actors. The 2023 Gotham Awards Ceremony will be held live and in person at 7 PM on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Nominees are selected by committees of film and television critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators. Separate juries of writers, directors, actors, producers, editors, and others directly involved in making films will determine the final Gotham Award recipients.
The 2023 Gotham Award nominations are:
Best Feature
Passages
Ira Sachs, director; Saïd Ben Saïd, Michel Merkt, producers (MUBI)
Swarm, Donald Glover, Janine Nabers, creators; Ibra Ake, Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Janine Nabers Jamal Olor, Steven Prinz, Michael Schaefer, Fam Udeorji, executive producers (Amazon Studios)
Breakthrough Series – Over 40 minutes
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire
Rolin Jones, creator; Mark Johnson, Rolin Jones, Anne Rice, Christopher Rice, Alan Taylor, executive producers (AMC)
Dead Ringers
Alice Birch, creator; Alice Birch, Anne Carey, Sean Durkin, Megan Ellison, Erica Kay, Ali Krug, Sue Naegle, Stacy O’Neil, David Robinson, James G. Robinson, Polly Stokes, Barbara Wall, Rachel Weisz, executive directors (Prime Video)
The English
Hugo Blick, creator; Hugo Blick, Emily Blunt, Greg Brenman, executive producers (Prime Video)
The Last of Us
Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann, creators; Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Rose Lam, Asad Qizilbash, Carolyn Strauss, Carter Swan, Evan Wells, executive producers; (HBO | Max)
A Small Light
Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, creator; Susanna Fogel, William Harper, Avi Nir, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Lisa Roos, Alon Shtruzman, Peter Traugott, executive producers (National Geographic)
Telemarketers
Adam Bhala Lough, Sam Lipman-Stern, directors; Nancy Abraham, Dani Bernfeld, David Gordon Green, Lisa Heller, Jody Hill, Brandon James, Sam Lipman-Stern, Adam Bhala Lough, Danny McBride, Tina Nguyen, Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Greg Stewart, executive producers (HBO | Max)
Outstanding Performance in a New Series
Jacob Anderson, Anne Rice’s Interview with The Vampire (AMC)
Dominique Fishback, Swarm (Amazon Studios)
Jharrel Jerome, I’m A Virgo (Prime Video)
Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face (Peacock)
Bel Powley, A Small Light (National Geographic)
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Chaske Spencer, The English (Prime Video)
Rachel Weisz, Dead Ringers ((Prime Video)
Ali Wong, Beef (Netflix)
Steven Yeun, Beef (Netflix)
Nominating Committees for the 2023 Gotham Awards were:
Nominating Committee for Best Feature and Best Screenplay:
Justin Chang, Film Critic, Los Angeles Times
K. Austin Collins, Film Critic, Freelance
Jessica Kiang, Freelance Film Critic, Variety, Sight & Sound, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Criterion; International Programmer, Belfast Film Festival
Claudia Puig, President of LA Film Critics Association; NPR/KPCC’s “Film Week”
Alison Willmore, Film Critic, New York Magazine, Vulture
Nominating Committee for Best Documentary Feature:
Ben Fowlie, Executive and Artistic Director, Points North Institute
Eric Hynes, Curator of Film, Museum of the Moving Image
Karen McMullen, Festival Director + Head of Programming, Urbanworld Film Festival;
Senior Programmer, DOC NYC
Sky Sitney, Co-Founder and Festival Director, DC/DOX
Abby Sun, Director of Artist Programs, International Documentary Association
Nominating Committee for Best International Feature:
Thelma Adams, Film Critic, AARP; Chair of New York Film Critics Circle
David Fear, Chief Film Critic, Rolling Stone
Jon Frosch, Reviews Editor and Film Critic, The Hollywood Reporter
Wendy Ide, Chief Film Critic, The Observer; Critic, Screen International
Guy Lodge, Film Critic, Variety, The Observer
Nominating Committee for Breakthrough Director Presented by Cadillac
Carlos Aguilar, Film Critic, Freelance
Lindsey Bahr, Film Writer, Associated Press
Lovia Gyarkye, Critic, The Hollywood Reporter
David Sims, Staff Writer, Culture, The Atlantic
Jourdain Searles, Film Critic, Freelance
Nominating Committee for Outstanding Lead Performance, Supporting Performance, and Breakthrough Performer:
Monica Castillo, Freelance Film Critic; Senior Film Programmer, Jacob Burns Film Center
Robert Daniels, Associate Editor, RogerEbert.com
Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV (Kansas City)
Tim Grierson, Senior U.S. Critic, Screen International; author, This Is How You Make a Movie
Tomris Laffly, Film Critic, New York Film Critics Circle
Nominating Committee for Breakthrough Series (Short & Long Form) and Outstanding Performance in a New Series
Judy Berman, TV Critic, TIME
Jen Chaney, TV Critic, New York Magazine, Vulture
Valerie Complex, Associate editor and film writer, Deadline
Daniel Fienberg, Chief Television Critic, The Hollywood Reporter
Melanie McFarland, TV Critic & Senior Culture Writer, Salon
What do you think about the Gotham Awards 2023 nominations? Who would you vote for in each category? Let us know in the comments section below.
Action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme says Steven Seagal once refused to fight him in Las Vagas with $20M on the line.
Welcome to the jungle, folks! While some action stars like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger delight in supporting one another along their respective journies throughout life and the entertainment industry, some discover there’s nowhere to run regarding the judgment of their peers. Unlike Sly and Arnie, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal have a long-running feud. Arguments can support that either star is the perfect weapon, but only one turned down $20M to fight the other, Van Damme says.
Speaking with The Telegraph, Van Damme told the outlet that film producer and executive Peter Guber once wanted to promote a fight between Van Damme and Seagal with a $20M payday.
“They were having an idea to have a fight between me and Steven at The Mirage [in Las Vegas],” Van Damme told the U.K.-based publication. “Twenty million each. He didn’t take the fight.”
How did the flight of fury begin between Van Damme and Seagal? According to reports, Seagal said in the 1990s, he “doubted Van Damme’s legitimate fighting credentials.” The two haven’t seen eye-to-eye since, leading to several rumors and tall tales throughout their careers. Van Damme says he doesn’t understand why Seagal doesn’t think much of him. Still, he’s never pressed the matter, unsure what it would yield.
Continuing to talk about Seagal, Van Damme paid the martial arts actor a few compliments, saying, “The first movie I saw of his, I said, ‘This guy’s going to make it, he’s very charismatic.’” he said of Seagal’s cinematic presence. “Even now, with his overweight years, he’s got this Steven Seagal way of talking.”
How does Van Damme think a fight with Seagal would play out? The Bloodsport and Cyborg actor painted a picture for The Independent, saying, “If him and I fight, I run faster than him – much faster,” he told the outlet. “I would run away. He’s going to try to catch me, he’s going to get out of shape. I come back and fight. Do you like the technique?”
Who would win in a fight between Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal? Place your bets in the comments section below!
Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book, featuring art by Alan Robert, will be on store shelves in July of next year
We’re deep into Halloween season now, and one batch of movies I like to revisit around Halloween are the monster movie classics from Universal – as well as the non-Universal 1987 monster mash The Monster Squad. I’m sure it’s the same for a lot of horror fans. So, of course, October was the perfect time to announce that Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book will be reaching store shelves next year! It does have the random release date of July 16, 2024… but that just means we’ll have three months to secure our copies before Halloween season rolls around again. In fact, you can secure your copy right now by putting in a pre-order on Amazon.
Here’s the information on Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book:
The creator of best-selling coloring book series The Beauty of Horror, Alan Robert, brings the iconic creatures of the Universal Classic Monsters films to life in this new coloring book for adults. Add your own artistic touch to Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Mummy, and more in Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book.
Relish in the haunting spirit of classic movie monsters with more than 60 pages of detailed, terrifying illustrations of spine-chilling characters and horrifying moments from the legendary Universal Pictures monster films. Color in frightening scenes of Henry Frankenstein and Fritz horrifying resurrection of The Monster; Imhotep’s rise from the dead; Bela’s dramatic, harrowing fortunes; and more!
The coloring book features all-new illustrations by Alan Robert, best-selling coloring book artist of the Beauty of Horror coloring book series, inspired by iconic films, from Frankenstein and Count Dracula to The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and more!
BELOVED CHARACTERS: Featuring ready-to-color, detailed illustrations of Universal Classic Monsters characters, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Monster’s Bride, Dracula, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Phantom, and Gill-man
MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Created by fans for fans, the most celebrated and memorable moments and scares are captured here in captivating art. Gill-Man lifting Kay from the waters! Frankenstein making his monster alive! The Phantom hanging from the chandelier high above the Paris Opera House! They’re all here.
The book’s cover and a couple sample pages can be seen at the bottom of this article.
Are you a fan of the classic monsters and/or coloring books, and will you be picking up a copy of Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
And if you’re wondering how I would rank the Universal Monsters franchises, that list can be found at THIS LINK.
NECA’s figure based on Tom Atkins’ character Dr. Challis from Halloween III: Season of the Witch is now available for online purchase
A couple months ago, we heard that NECA had created a figure of Tom Atkins’ character Dr. Challis from Halloween III: Season of the Witch (watch it HERE) that would only be available for purchased by fans attending the Halloween: 45 Years of Terror convention. That convention has since come and gone – and now NECA has put the Challis figure up for sale on their website! The figure comes with a Silver Shamrock coaster signed by Atkins himself and can be purchased at THIS LINK. It’s going for the price of $75.
Written and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace (Nigel Kneale wrote the first draft of the script, but wanted his name left out of the credits), Halloween III: Season of the Witch has the following synopsis: Hospital emergency room Dr. Daniel “Dan” Challis and Ellie Grimbridge, the daughter of a murder victim, uncover a terrible plot by small-town mask maker Conal Cochran, a madman who’s planning a Halloween mass murder utilizing an ancient Celtic ritual. The ritual involves a boulder stolen from Stonehenge, the use of Silver Shamrock masks and a triggering device contained in a television commercial — all designed to kill millions of children.
Atkins is joined in the cast by Stacey Nelkin and Dan O’Herlihy.
Here’s the information on NECA’s Challis figure: From Halloween 3: Season of the Witch, the classic 1982 horror movie, NECA brings Dr. Challis to action figure form. Featuring the authorized likeness of Tom Atkins, this clothed action figure stands 8 inches tall and is fully articulated. It includes two beverage accessories and comes in window box packaging.
The figure and signed coaster bundle is exclusive to the NECA Store – so if you want to add this figure to your collection, head over there and make the purchase!
The head on the Dr. Challis figure was actually sculpted for NECA’s long-sold-out figure of Atkins’ Night of the Creeps character Detective Ray Cameron. So you have Ray Cameron’s head on the body of Dan Challis. An image of the figure can be seen at the bottom of this article.
Are you a fan of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, and will you be buying a Challis figure? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
MIDLAND, Mich., October 25, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Today, in honor of World Sustainability Day, Rivers are Life unveils their latest film highlighting Appalachian Ohio’s Sunday Creek and environmental efforts made by local River Heroes John Sabraw, Guy Reifler, and Michelle Shively MacIver. Located in Southeastern Ohio, the 27-mile-long creek is severely polluted by acid mine drainage (a product of the area’s several abandoned coal mines). The film, “Toxic Art,” focuses on the collaborative effort using art and innovative technology to revitalize streams devastated by historic coal mining.
John Sabraw is an artist, environmentalist, activist, and Professor of Art at Ohio University. When he first moved to Ohio, he was able to learn about the local environment through his environmentalist colleagues. On a trip to a local stream, John was shocked to find that these waterways were orange and full of sludge as a result of acid mine drainage and the pollutant iron oxide.
Sabraw learned that more than 6,650 stream miles in Central Appalachia run orange due to the impact of acid mine drainage. The Truetown Discharge, located in the Sunday Creek watershed, is the largest single acid mine drainage discharge in the state of Ohio with a flow rate of 988 gallons per minute. This amounts to approximately 2,183,065 pounds of iron oxide dumping into Sunday Creek each year, decimating aquatic habitat for seven miles.
After seeing the severity of this pollution firsthand, Sabraw took home a jar of sludge from the creek and, using his knowledge of iron oxides from his experience as an artist, began experimenting with turning this sludge into a pigment. He eventually joined forces with Ohio University Professor and Chair of Civil Engineering, Guy Riefler, and after years of experimentation, the pair succeeded in creating a pigment that was both environmentally and economically sustainable.
The duo later collaborated with nonprofit regional community development organization Rural Action, as well as state and federal agencies, to create True Pigments. True Pigments is a social enterprise committed to creating socio-economic opportunities for the local community while cleaning and restoring Sunday Creek, allowing life to return to the heavily-polluted seven miles of stream.
“When we put people together from different disciplines and different backgrounds, that is when this magic happens,” John said. “Humans have exponential potential to solve these crises and to take stewardship over a future that is going to be sustainable and joyous. I believe more than ever that that’s possible, and that’s what we have to do.”
In June 2023, Rural Action, Ohio University, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement broke ground on the new True Pigments Acid Mine Drainage Treatment & Pigment Production Facility. Once this plant goes live, 100% of coal mine pollution will be intercepted before it reaches waterways.
The full “Toxic Art” film, along with limited edition prints from Sabraw, are available on Rivers are Life’s platform HERE.
Contact Information:
Katie Horning
Head of Brand, Rivers are Life Brand Division, BeAlive Inc. [email protected]
989-491-1019
Utilizing corrective chiropractic care, in conjunction with spinal decompression, massage therapy, and SoftWave therapy, The Chiropractic Source in Cedar Grove, NJ, is changing healthcare for their patients.
CEDAR GROVE, N.J., October 25, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Cedar Grove's The Chiropractic Source, headed by Dr. Marco Ferrucci and Dr. Tim Lyons, is excited to announce its comprehensive approach to chiropractic care, focusing on advanced corrective chiropractic techniques to promote whole body wellness. Voted "Best Chiropractor" in Cedar Grove, New Jersey seven times, the clinic aims to redefine the boundaries of chiropractic treatment, offering a wide range of services aimed at correcting spinal alignments, improving posture, treating musculoskeletal injuries, and enhancing overall health.
"We're not just another chiropractic clinic; we're a wellness center committed to the health and well-being of the Cedar Grove community," says Dr. Marco Ferrucci, the clinic's co-founder. "We specialize in advanced corrective techniques that allow us to address the root cause of back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and fatigue rather than just treating those symptoms individually."
Dr. Tim Lyons, the clinic's other co-founder adds, "What truly distinguishes us from other chiropractic clinics is our 'WHOLE-istic' approach to wellness." He explains that "by looking into each patient's whole health history, health habits, and the symptoms they're experiencing, we are able to understand the big picture and come up with a custom-designed treatment plan that not only gets the patient out of pain but puts them on the road to better health."
The Chiropractic Source is offering a limited-time online special. Cedar Grove residents can get a full chiropractic exam and evaluation, digital x-rays, digital posture analysis, and report of findings for only $69. Simply visit their website at www.thechiropracticsource.com
Dr. Marco Ferrucci's expertise in spinal health, posture, neurological development, fitness and nutrition - combined with Dr. Tim Lyons' passion and experience with hands-on chiropractic and rehabilitative techniques - creates an amazing team that is focused on the patients' best interest. Both doctors are proud to call their office "THE Source for Optimal Health and Wellness" because they have seen first-hand the number of patients who come in for pain relief but walk out with their health restored.
Contact Information:
Marco Ferrucci
Doctor of Chiropractic [email protected]
973-228-0500
The inspiring journey of two brothers, Bill and Bassel Jouni, unfolds as they seek inspiration from nature to make urban living greener and healthier through their innovative startup, Verta.
LOS ANGELES, October 25, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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In the heart of bustling cities, where life's rhythm never seems to slow down, two visionary brothers, Bill and Bassel Jouni, found inspiration and a profound purpose. Based in Delaware, they embarked on an extraordinary mission to transform urban living into a healthier, greener, and more sustainable experience through their innovative startup, Verta.
This is a story that delves deep into the personal, the transformative, and the inspiring. It begins with a profound and life-altering challenge: their father's battle with cancer. Their father's line of work as an interior designer introduced him to a world saturated with Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), the very compounds that would later be associated with his multiple myeloma. It was in the face of this adversity that the brothers found the motivation to seek a solution.
Their mission? To combat the pervasive menace of VOCs, infamous for their connection to urban pollution and their potential to degrade indoor air quality. These invisible and odorless toxins, emanating from everyday items like furniture, carpets, cleaning products, and scented candles, insidiously infiltrate our homes, quietly affecting the air we breathe and, subsequently, our overall health.
In their quest for a solution, the brothers looked to nature for inspiration. Their brainchild, Verta, emerged not as a mere air purifier, but as a harmonious fusion of design and function, echoing the wisdom of the natural world.
When excess humidity lingers in the air, Verta's system gracefully intervenes, efficiently extracting this excess moisture, storing it in a water reservoir, and reducing stuffiness, mirroring the balance that nature maintains in our environment.
Verta also pays homage to nature's wisdom by incorporating the power of plants and bamboo-activated charcoal. This design choice mirrors the critical role trees and plants play in reducing VOCs through their intricate root systems, bringing the essence of the natural world into our urban lives.
The brothers refrained from using disposable plastic filters in their product design, recognizing their significant role in exacerbating the global plastic crisis. Annually, more than 100 million plastic filters end up in landfills, further contributing to environmental issues. In contrast, Verta embraces an eco-conscious approach, utilizing washable PM 2.5 filters that help combat smaller pollutants while championing the reduction of unnecessary waste.
This commitment to nature doesn't stop at the product level. A portion of Verta's profits is directed towards supporting RootsUpSolutions, an NGO arm with a laser focus on projects that aid climate-affected rural communities. Initiatives include the creation of dew collectors and water wells, providing tangible, positive change in communities at the frontline of climate challenges.
For media inquiries or additional information, please contact: [email protected]
HUEYTOWN, Ala., October 25, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Howdy Honey, the trend-forward retailer for women's clothing and accessories, is excited to introduce the latest addition to its fashion lineup: Shackets! Get ready to embrace the cozy and stylish trend that's sweeping the outerwear world by storm as temperatures drop.
Shackets, the hybrid blend of shirts and jackets, are the perfect transitional pieces for a cold-weather wardrobe. With their versatile design and impeccable quality, Howdy Honey's women's shackets are set to become the go-to fashion choice for those looking to stay warm and chic during the cooler months. The collection includes flannel shackets, sequin shackets, and animal print varieties to suit multiple styles.
"We're thrilled to introduce our shacket collection," said Steven Roper, CEO of Howdy Honey. Shackets are not just a trend; they're a statement of style and practicality. We believe every woman deserves the perfect blend of comfort and fashion, and our shackets deliver exactly that.
Key Highlights of Howdy Honey's Shacket Collection:
Unparalleled Comfort: Crafted with precision and care, Howdy Honey's shackets prioritize comfort. The soft, high-quality fabrics ensure that you stay cozy while looking effortlessly chic.
Contemporary Style: Designed to keep you on-trend, these shackets feature a range of styles, from classic to modern. Whether you opt for a timeless plaid or a bold print, you'll be stepping out in style.
Versatility in Fashion: Shackets offer endless styling possibilities. Wear them as a lightweight jacket or button them up as a standalone shirt. Layer them over a tee or a sweater for a fashionable, layered look.
Built to Last: Howdy Honey takes pride in the durability of its products. The shackets are designed to withstand the test of time, ensuring longevity in your wardrobe.
Diverse Choices: With a wide range of colors and patterns to choose from, Howdy Honey's shackets cater to diverse tastes. From classic to animal print to sequin shackets, there's a shacket for every personality.
Howdy Honey remains committed to its mission of providing exceptional fashion experiences for modern women. The shacket collection exemplifies this dedication by offering an unbeatable combination of comfort, style, and versatility.
Join us this fall as we redefine fashion with the introduction of shackets. Elevate your style, embrace the changing seasons, and experience the comfort and quality that Howdy Honey is renowned for. Discover the full shacket collection on our website today.
ABOUT HOWDY HONEY
Howdy Honey is an online retail store and a division of Wholesale Accessory Market (WAM), which has supplied small local businesses since 2000. Headquartered in Hueytown, Alabama, Howdy Honey is dedicated to offering customers fun and affordable products they can be proud to own.
Contact Information:
Shannon Roper
Vice President of Marketing [email protected]
205-491-6464
Kingsman franchise director Matthew Vaughn thinks there need to be fewer superhero movies if the genre will pick up steam again.
Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn is no stranger to bringing high-concept comic book shenanigans to the silver screen. Still, he wonders if there’s a point where poor decisions, shortcuts, and oversaturation could create a fatigue even Hollywood’s comic book movie boom can’t defeat. Speaking with ScreenRant at New York City-Comic-Con, Vaughn let his discontent about the current state of comic book cinema be known.
“I genuinely don’t know what’s happening with the superhero [genre] in the sense that, I do think, maybe we all need a little bit of time off from it,” Vaughn said. “Maybe someone will make something so great that we will get excited again… Superhero films are films. It’s a film that has superheroes in it. I think what happened was that they became superheroes, and the film part wasn’t that important.”
“When you’re making a superhero movie, you sort of have to work harder because you’ve got to make people believe it,” he continued. “That’s why ‘X-Men: First Class‘ was pretty grounded. We set it in the Cuban Missile Crisis; they had relatable human problems. And it wasn’t relying on the CG. I think CG’s fucked up everything as well, because you feel like you’re watching a video game. You’re not with the characters. Apart from ‘Guardians’… I still think Groot and the raccoon are fucking pieces of genius that I feel so much for them. So I’ll be intrigued. I think at least DC is under… I think James Gunn and Safran, they’ve got a good chance of popping, and hopefully [Kevin] Feige will go back to less is more and make less films and concentrate on making them great.”
While Vaughn thinks superhero movies could slow their role, he’s not condemning the genre entirely. Vaughn says he enjoyed DC’s The Flash, and is surprised it didn’t land better with audiences.
“What really freaked me out was that I really enjoyed The Flash,” Vaughn told ScreenRant. “I thought it was a really good film, right? And it died at the box office, right? And I’m like, ‘Wait, hold on, this is a good movie. What happened?’ And I don’t know whether that was superhero fatigue; you’ve just seen it done. So even now that we’ve made it well, there was some really, really complicated, hard and quite special, unique filmmaking in that film. Which I don’t think [Andy] Muschietti got enough credit for what they pulled off.”
I can think of a few things that could have sabotaged the success of The Flash, but I’ll leave it to your imagination. Unfortunately for DC, The Flash earned only $108 million at the domestic box office, labeling the long-gestating superhero flick dead on arrival. Was it the Ezra Miller factor? The questionable VFX? Who’s to say?
“I think there’s been so many bad superhero movies as well that it’s like the Western. You make so many then you get bored of the genre, not because the genre is bad but because the films are bad,” he added. “I was old enough, sadly, when ‘Batman and Robin’ came out, and it was terrible. I was a big Batman fan, and we were like, ‘Ah!’ And then superheroes stopped, and then they came back. Now, I’ll be intrigued to see how ‘The Marvels’ does.”
The outlook for The Marvels could be better, but Carol Danvers could surprise us. She’s done it before.
Do you agree with Matthew Vaughn about the current state of superhero cinema? The genre feels touch-and-go in recent years, with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania regarded as a disappointing launch for the MCU’s latest phase and both Secret Invasion and Loki Season 2 underwhelming on Disney+. Maybe Vaughn’s right? Do we need a break from superheroes on the silver screen? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
