Could Benedict Cumberbatch Be The Star Trek 2 Villain?

If the photos that were taken on the set of the film this week, then the answer is probably yes! Let me say that I totally dig the idea of Cumberbatch playing the bad guy in the Star Trek sequel. He has such a wide range and is so absolutely expressive. Just looking at this photo of him with Spock, you can tell that scene is going to be intense. In the release by MTV, it says that the two hunky actors are on a "space barge" of sorts and that Cumberbatch is actually wearing a black Starfleet uniform. From what I can tell, in this timeline, the color-coded tunics are only worn on ships. Outside of the ship, the standard issue is a black one-piece outfit, which has more of a military appearance. I'm wondering if Cumberbatch is playing some sort of rogue Starfleet officer. Let's get real here. He's completely and utterly gorgeous either way. In the other photo, we can see Uhura getting herself involved in the fray with Cumberbatch. Even the back of his head is amazing. And face it, if someone can overcome being locked in a Vulcan Death Grip, it's Benedict!


So now we wait. With a May 13, 2013 release date, we're just over 14 months away from release. Hopefully there will be some new information soon, which will include the context of these photographs. Is Benedict Cumberbatch really playing a villain? Maybe he's just misunderstood.


What do you think? Leave your speculation in the comments!


News/images courtesy MTV.

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention Debuts in One Month!

I began my adventure in convention-land last summer when I attended Derby City Comic-Con and Fandom Fest in Louisville. Last fall, I found out that Lexington was going to be getting its own signature comic-con! Lexington Comic & Toy Convention will make its debut in the Lexington Center (adjacent to Rupp Arena) here in Downtown Lexington. Featuring a mixture of pop culture celebrities, artists, writers, and vendors, the convention is sure to make Lexington a premiere destination for fans of conventions.

RPG Spotlight: Marvel Heroic Roleplaying

Have you ever wanted to roll up a character based on your favorite superhero? You're in luck! The long-awaited roleplaying system based on the Marvel Universe has been released courtesy of Margaret Weis Productions.

Margaret Weis Productions is responsible for RPGs based on television shows such as Leverage, Smallville, and Supernatural. The Marvel RPG basic game contains an "operations manual" which is essentially the player handbook and guide to allowing players to creating their own heroes. Contained within the basic game is Breakout, a campaign setting based on the acclaimed story arc from Brian Michael Bendis’ New Avengers, which includes a super villain prison break and a perilous journey to the Savage Land. If you actually want to play your favorite hero, character sheets for many favorite Marvel Super Heroes, from Captain America and Spider-Man to the X-Men and Fantastic Four, are included in the rulebook.

You can pick this game up at your Friendly Local Game Shop or download the electronic copy through Drive-Thru RPG. Select stores will be offering official gaming events that will coincide with the launch of supplementary products. In addition to the initial launch events, the 2012 events are as follows:

CIVIL WAR - March 2012
ANNIHILATION - June 2012
AGE OF APOCALYPSE - September 2012

Amazing Wonders in Lexington is a preferred store for Margaret Weis Productions, so check out their Facebook page for information on upcoming events. They're hosting a preview event for Marvel Heroic Roleplaying, so be sure to RSVP! 

Be on the lookout for a review! Perhaps someone will be running this game at FORGE - Lexington's newest gaming convention!