Over at his blog, Ricky Gervais has an idea. Possibly the best idea to ever hit the awards season circuit. “A live 3 hour podcast during the Golden Globes. Me and a few chums (like Louis C.K., Chris Rock, Karl Pilkington, John Stewart, Larry David popping in and out) doing our own alternative commentary… People at home can have the telly on with the sound down listening to us online say things that no broadcaster can get away with.” Like, say, eviscerating Hollywood’s brightest and shiniest on the big day like it was a Comedy Central roast? Make it so, Ricky!
Green Lantern opens in theaters nationwide today, and while Hollywood hottie Ryan Reynolds anchors the newest DC Comics franchise as Hal Jordan, the burning question on our lips is: “Where the heck is John Stewart?” Actor Nick Jones Jr. was cast and had a cameo appearance in the film, but sadly his scenes only made it to the cutting room floor. Hopefully, if the Green Lantern movie makes major bank in ticket sales, we’ll get to see John Stewart in his very own epic adventure on the big screen. RELATED: Angela Bassett Doesn’t Need Super Powers In “Green Lantern” [VIDEO] Until then, The Urban Daily presents our five favorite Green Lantern episodes in the classic “Justice League” animated series. Voiced by “MADtv” alum Phil LaMarr , this version of Green Lantern was one of the most powerful members of the League, and was usually the last man standing in their countless battles against the bad guys. Due to Bruce Timm and the wonderful writing of the late Dwayne McDuffie, John Stewart was elevated beyond the token black character–he was smart, complex, and featured in almost every episode throughout the show’s entire run. “In Blackest Night”—John Stewart makes a visit back to the ‘hood, even bumping into one of his old high school teachers. But his trip down memory lane is cut short when he’s taken into custody by The Manhunters. Green Lantern must fight for his life when put on trial by an intergalactic tribunal, who accuses him of destroying an alien planet and all its inhabitants. “Starcrossed”—The Justice League suffers the ultimate betrayal from one of their own, when Hawkgirl is revealed to be a spy doing recon for her homeworld of Thanagar. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl’s relationship, as well as the fate of the world, hang in the balance. “Wake The Dead”—A year has passed since Hawkgirl resigned from the Justice League, and Green Lantern is now involved with new Justice League member (and part time supermodel) Vixen. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl are reunited when they must team up to defeat super baddie Solomon Grundy. “The Once And Future Thing”—Green Lantern (along with Batman and Wonder Woman) go back in time and into to the future while chasing Kronos. In the future, he meets Warhawk, a fierce warrior and League member–who just happens to be Green Lantern’s and Hawkgirl’s son. “Shadow of The Hawk”—When a mysterious stranger, Katar Hall, makes the moves on Hawkgirl, Green Lantern has a hard time repressing his green-eyed monster within. Things soon evolve into a complicated love quadrangle between Green Lantern, Vixen, Katar and Hawkgirl. RELATED POSTS: Lack Of Black Roles Assures A Polarizing Summer At Movies GALLERY: Black Superheroes
The Daily Show host John Stewart announced plans for a “Return to Sanity” march October 30 in Washington D.C. which will attempt to tone down the constant political fervor we’re used to from politicians and pundits. “Think of our event as Woodstock, but with the nudity and drugs replaced by respectful disagreement,” Stewart said. On the same day, Stephen Colbert will hold a competing “March to Keep Fear Alive” which will advance the same message except, you know, through satire. Sounds like fun, but are competing rallies really possible when both shows have the exact same fan base? [ Rally to Restore Sanity , Keep Fear Alive ]
I truly, sincerely apologize for this, but: Talk about late fees! Blockbuster has told Hollywood movie studios that they plan on filing for Chapter 11 next month with the hopes of restructuring a “crippling debt load of nearly $1 billion” and escaping the leases on at least 500 of their 3,425 stores. Guess I should return that copy of My Cousin Vinny before it’s too late. [ LAT ]
Before going on vacation, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert addressed Glenn Beck’s upcoming Restore Honor rally, which will take place on the same date and the same place where Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Elsewhere on late night, Christina Applegate remembered seeing Justin Long naked, Charlie Day discussed his upcoming nude scene with Jennifer Aniston and David Letterman forced Anne Heche to revisit her soap opera days.
