A remarkable evening unfolded on September 21 as The Salvation Army Southern California proudly hosted the prestigious 2023 Finding A Way Gala. Sponsored by Payden & Rygel, the event drew an array of renowned celebrities, including the likes of retired NBA star Olden Polynice, Annalynne McCord, Erica Ash, and Tisha Campbell, all rallying behind the cause.
At the heart of this grand affair was the tribute to the Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, whose humanitarian and philanthropist contributions were honored.
The Gala, a beacon of hope, set out to kindle inspiration among the guests, fostering their innate generosity to stand united against the pressing issue of homelessness in Los Angeles County. This transcendent gathering not only sparkled with celebrity presence but also achieved the significant milestone of raising over $750,000, fortifying The Salvation Army’s ongoing crusade against homelessness within the region.
As the City of Angels continues to face the pressing issue of homelessness,...
At the heart of this grand affair was the tribute to the Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, whose humanitarian and philanthropist contributions were honored.
The Gala, a beacon of hope, set out to kindle inspiration among the guests, fostering their innate generosity to stand united against the pressing issue of homelessness in Los Angeles County. This transcendent gathering not only sparkled with celebrity presence but also achieved the significant milestone of raising over $750,000, fortifying The Salvation Army’s ongoing crusade against homelessness within the region.
As the City of Angels continues to face the pressing issue of homelessness,...
- 10/3/2023
- Look to the Stars
This Blue Beetle article contains spoilers.
James Gunn and Peter Safran have taken the reins of the new DC Universe of movies and TV series, the new cinematic univese born from the ashes of the Dceu that began with 2013’s Man of Steel. Interestingly, the new Dcu will also kick off with the Last Son of Krypton, this time in Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. But although Superman: Legacy is set to be the Dcu’s first official installment, Xolo Maridueña’s Blue Beetle has been confirmed to be the “first” Dcu character.
Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle comes in the wake of The Flash’s box office disappointment, and according to the first reviews, it’s a movie with real heart. The end of Blue Beetle neatly sets up Jaime Reyes for a sequel, but beyond that, the movie also secretly teases...
James Gunn and Peter Safran have taken the reins of the new DC Universe of movies and TV series, the new cinematic univese born from the ashes of the Dceu that began with 2013’s Man of Steel. Interestingly, the new Dcu will also kick off with the Last Son of Krypton, this time in Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy, starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. But although Superman: Legacy is set to be the Dcu’s first official installment, Xolo Maridueña’s Blue Beetle has been confirmed to be the “first” Dcu character.
Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle comes in the wake of The Flash’s box office disappointment, and according to the first reviews, it’s a movie with real heart. The end of Blue Beetle neatly sets up Jaime Reyes for a sequel, but beyond that, the movie also secretly teases...
- 8/21/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for “Blue Beetle,” now playing in theaters.
Warner Bros.’ “Blue Beetle” has arrived, and it marks another in-between point for the DC Universe, which is in the middle of being rebooted by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the new co-CEOs of DC Studios.
The most recent DC movie, June’s “The Flash,” effectively rebooted the entire superhero universe by smashing together different worlds and timelines of beloved heroes. That movie intertwined multiple versions of Flash, Batman, Superman and Supergirl, leaving behind a mixed-up, mainline world that has yet to define who sits on the current roster of heroes.
So where does Blue Beetle fit into that new DC world?
Besides a few mentions of Batman, Superman, the Flash and cities like Gotham City, Metropolis and Central City — Jaime rocks a Gotham Law hoodie, while Uncle Rudy (George Lopez) jokingly scoffs at Batman, calls the...
Warner Bros.’ “Blue Beetle” has arrived, and it marks another in-between point for the DC Universe, which is in the middle of being rebooted by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the new co-CEOs of DC Studios.
The most recent DC movie, June’s “The Flash,” effectively rebooted the entire superhero universe by smashing together different worlds and timelines of beloved heroes. That movie intertwined multiple versions of Flash, Batman, Superman and Supergirl, leaving behind a mixed-up, mainline world that has yet to define who sits on the current roster of heroes.
So where does Blue Beetle fit into that new DC world?
Besides a few mentions of Batman, Superman, the Flash and cities like Gotham City, Metropolis and Central City — Jaime rocks a Gotham Law hoodie, while Uncle Rudy (George Lopez) jokingly scoffs at Batman, calls the...
- 8/18/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains major spoilers for "Blue Beetle."
The DC Universe has a new superhero in Jaime Reyes, the first Latino DC superhero, and a rare superhero whose entire family is a big part of their story. Family and the idea of legacy are big elements of the film, which explores the history of Mexican resilience in the Reyes family, and the future that Jaime represents.
That legacy also involves other Blue Beetle heroes, because even though they aren't a big part of the story, they offer something unique to the film. Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is just now starting to explore the idea of legacy and the passing of the torch, shows like "Young Justice" have made a name for themselves by diving into the importance of legacy in the DC Universe. In "Blue Beetle," we learn that there have been two other heroes to use the name,...
The DC Universe has a new superhero in Jaime Reyes, the first Latino DC superhero, and a rare superhero whose entire family is a big part of their story. Family and the idea of legacy are big elements of the film, which explores the history of Mexican resilience in the Reyes family, and the future that Jaime represents.
That legacy also involves other Blue Beetle heroes, because even though they aren't a big part of the story, they offer something unique to the film. Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is just now starting to explore the idea of legacy and the passing of the torch, shows like "Young Justice" have made a name for themselves by diving into the importance of legacy in the DC Universe. In "Blue Beetle," we learn that there have been two other heroes to use the name,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Blue Beetle."
The DC Extended Universe is on its way out, but before it leaves and is replaced by the new DC Universe helmed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, we have one brand new superhero to meet: Jaime Reyes in "Blue Beetle."
This is an opportunity for DC to introduce something rare in superhero movies and TV, but which is becoming more common: a family. Like Shazam, Miles Morales, and Ms. Marvel, Jamie Reyes' biggest asset is that he is not alone, and he has a family that lovingly supports him and very much knows his secret.
As significant as Miles Morales was for Latino superhero representation, he is biracial and the "Into the Spider-Verse" films rightly spend their time split between his two backgrounds. Meanwhile, other Latino superheroes like Xóchitl Gómez's América Chávez and Sasha Calle's Supergirl were barely used by...
The DC Extended Universe is on its way out, but before it leaves and is replaced by the new DC Universe helmed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, we have one brand new superhero to meet: Jaime Reyes in "Blue Beetle."
This is an opportunity for DC to introduce something rare in superhero movies and TV, but which is becoming more common: a family. Like Shazam, Miles Morales, and Ms. Marvel, Jamie Reyes' biggest asset is that he is not alone, and he has a family that lovingly supports him and very much knows his secret.
As significant as Miles Morales was for Latino superhero representation, he is biracial and the "Into the Spider-Verse" films rightly spend their time split between his two backgrounds. Meanwhile, other Latino superheroes like Xóchitl Gómez's América Chávez and Sasha Calle's Supergirl were barely used by...
- 8/17/2023
- by A. A. Riley
- Slash Film
Even a little heart goes a long way, and Blue Beetle has more than enough. Based on a DC comic book with origins stretching back to 1939, the film follows Jaime Reyes (the third incarnation of Blue Beetle in the comics), a young Mexican man who returns to his family’s home after college, only to learn his family is losing their house, their auto shop has shut down, and his father is not well. But he’s about to have his life changed even more significantly by the Scarab, a biotechnological alien artifact which can create a powerful exoskeletal armor/flight suit around its user and conjure up energy weapons as well.
Jaime (winningly played by Xolo Maridueña of Cobra Kai fame) is given the Scarab by Jenny Kord (Bruna Marquezine), whose family company, Kord Industries, lords over Palmera City and plans to replace the barrio where Jaime’s family lives with the same expensive,...
Jaime (winningly played by Xolo Maridueña of Cobra Kai fame) is given the Scarab by Jenny Kord (Bruna Marquezine), whose family company, Kord Industries, lords over Palmera City and plans to replace the barrio where Jaime’s family lives with the same expensive,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Xolo Maridueña Photo: Hopper Stone/Smpsp/™ & © DC Comics
Among the various superhero projects shoved onto DC Studios’ film slate over the last few years, few have elicited more “Huh?” reactions, from more people, than Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle. Although he’s been, in various guises, a low-key fan-favorite amongst comics readers for decades,...
Among the various superhero projects shoved onto DC Studios’ film slate over the last few years, few have elicited more “Huh?” reactions, from more people, than Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle. Although he’s been, in various guises, a low-key fan-favorite amongst comics readers for decades,...
- 8/17/2023
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
It is a shame that despite the title of the superhero Blue Beetle existing since the Golden Age of comics, right since the debut of biggies like Superman and Batman, even the franchise fans don’t know much about him. Fans of DC comics have an idea about the importance of legacies in the franchise, and Blue Beetle is one of those characters who exemplifies that perfectly. Since the beginning, three distinctive versions of the character have been created for three different generations of readers, all unique in their own way yet connected by a defined lore at the same time.
Although, on paper, Blue Beetle is the fourteenth entry of the Dceu, it is largely disconnected from the near-defunct universe’s world-building and instead will be treated as an unofficial entry of the upcoming Dcu. From that aspect, the introduction of Blue Beetle early in the newly formed universe...
Although, on paper, Blue Beetle is the fourteenth entry of the Dceu, it is largely disconnected from the near-defunct universe’s world-building and instead will be treated as an unofficial entry of the upcoming Dcu. From that aspect, the introduction of Blue Beetle early in the newly formed universe...
- 8/16/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
DC live-action ventures on the silver screen might be struggling to find a steady audience, but thanks to the new management of DC Studios, represented by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the connection between comic-book media adaptation and source material is stronger than ever. As a director who prioritizes the storytelling aspect of moviemaking the most, Gunn has cooperated with notable comic writers and actively advocated for promoting the creator’s comic books through cinematic ventures, leading to a recent resurgence in comic sales as well.
Superman: Legacy is going to be the movie that officially inaugurates the new DC Universe in 2025, but two years ahead of that, the upcoming DC movie Blue Beetle, which isn’t strictly connected with the Dceu, has been inducted into the new universe’s canon. It goes without saying that the movie holds much importance, which is why the first trailer carried a reading...
Superman: Legacy is going to be the movie that officially inaugurates the new DC Universe in 2025, but two years ahead of that, the upcoming DC movie Blue Beetle, which isn’t strictly connected with the Dceu, has been inducted into the new universe’s canon. It goes without saying that the movie holds much importance, which is why the first trailer carried a reading...
- 8/16/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. Get your copy here.
When Angel Manuel Soto got the call from Warner Bros. about directing a DC movie, his mind was miles away from Blue Beetle. “I wanted to pitch ideas, and one of them was the Bane origin story,” Soto tells Den of Geek magazine. “I always thought that there was something interesting in exploring his reality and how a character like that comes to be.” He quickly found out, though, that “the conversation was not about that.” Instead, the studio had a more youthful and heroic figure in mind, telling Soto, “There’s this character that we’ve been developing for a couple of years. The Blue Beetle, a Latino superhero.”
That fateful phone call was about a young ’00s superhero, Jaime Reyes, but the hero known as the Blue Beetle debuted in 1939 in the...
When Angel Manuel Soto got the call from Warner Bros. about directing a DC movie, his mind was miles away from Blue Beetle. “I wanted to pitch ideas, and one of them was the Bane origin story,” Soto tells Den of Geek magazine. “I always thought that there was something interesting in exploring his reality and how a character like that comes to be.” He quickly found out, though, that “the conversation was not about that.” Instead, the studio had a more youthful and heroic figure in mind, telling Soto, “There’s this character that we’ve been developing for a couple of years. The Blue Beetle, a Latino superhero.”
That fateful phone call was about a young ’00s superhero, Jaime Reyes, but the hero known as the Blue Beetle debuted in 1939 in the...
- 7/20/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
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