Maze Runner The Scorch Trials Launch Trailer and Promotional Shirt

On September 18, 2015 the sequel to the successful film (and best selling book series) Maze Runner: The Scorch Trails will be released worldwide. The official trailer was released today by Fox and it looks  intense! Whats next for the survivors of the maze? Find out: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-44_igsZtgU

 "In this next chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga, Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet; searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKDs vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plan for them all". ~Official movie synopsis. 

To celebrate the upcoming blockbuster, Fox has issued promotional t-shirts. The shirts come with a post card that reads: 

"The Maze Was Just The Beginning. Wear This Shirt In The Daylight And See If Youre Ready For the Scorch."

Here is a photo of the shirt before going into the sun: 

And here it is after:

Photo by Green House Photography

#readyforscorch

I am so happy to be a part of The Scorch Trials promotion and absolutely geeked out over this t-shirt. The first Maze Runner film was intriguing and action packed entertainment. The ending had me on the edge of my seat. I cant wait for The Scroch Trials to hit theaters this September! 

Director Wes Ball returns as well as original cast members Dylan OBrien as Thomas, Kaya Scodelario as Teresa, Ki Hong Lee as Minho and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt. The first Maze Runner film is available on DVD and Blueray. The book series written by James Dashner can be purchased at book stores nationwide. 

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Lois Lane Gallery

According to the Superman Homepage website, August 17th is "Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Lois Lane." A Happy Belated Birthday to the Pulitzer prize winning reporter! Ive been photographed with several amazing Superman costumers throughout the years with myself as Miss Lane. Check out the gallery below! 

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SGH Art

Chip Johansen

Mark Shafer

Connie Leigh

Supermen: 

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The Lois Lane Effect

Since her debut in Action Comics #1 Lois Lane has inspired a string of feisty female journalists who are often the supporting character to the leading male super hero. The award winning reporter from Metropolis has become a pop culture icon since her debut in June 1938. The sometimes damsel in distress is also an independent modern woman with her own award winning career and has proven that you dont need super powers to fight for truth, justice and the American Way. This very mortal woman is also an important part of Supermans/Clark Kents support system. He viewed her as an equal and she won his heart and hand in marriage. Despite the New 52 Universe wiping it away, the Superman/Lois Lane star-crossed love story remains the first great romance in comic book history and is legendary. Whether its the damsel in distress or the love interest, its clear many super heroes need their own fabulous version of Lois Lane.

 Iris West: Iris West made her debut in Showcase #4 published by DC Comics and released in 1956. She is a reporter for Pictures News in Central City and eventually marries Barry Allen, aka The Flash. On the popular CW show The Flash, Iris works at a cafe and is the author of a Blog which chronicles sightings and information on the super hero. She is portrayed by actress Candice Patton.

April ONeil: The feisty television reporter made her debut  in 1984 not as a T.V. journalist but as a computer programmer. Her occupation was changed in the classic animated series. April is a friend of the turtles who uses her connections to assist them in their missions. While not romantically linked to any of the turtles, she is often in a relationship with vigilante hero Casey Jones. April was recently portrayed on the big screen by Megan Fox.

Vicki Vale: Vicki Vale first appeared in Batman #49 released in 1948. She was a reporter for the Gotham Gazette. In the 1989 Batman film she is played by actress Kim Basinger  with the slightly different position as a photojournalist. Ms. Vale is also the sometimes girlfriend of Bruce Wayne however their relationship simply never seems to work out. Fun fact: Ms. Vale was modeled after Norma Jeane Mortenson, an upcoming model who would later be world famous as Marilyn Monroe.

Betty Brant: Betty made her comic book debut in 1963 in The Amazing Spider-Man #4. The secretary for the Daily Bugle often had journalistic aspirations and was romantically linked to Peter Parker.  In the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Betty was murdered by Venom after obtaining footage of the new Spider-Man and trying to expose his identity. Betty was played by actress Elizabeth Banks in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy.

Chloe Sullivan: Since her debut on the pilot episode of Smallville, which aired on the WB in September 2001 (and was moved to the CW), fans speculated that the blonde from Kansas was so much like Lois, she would eventually color her hair dark and change her name to Lois Lane. Theories were put to rest when Lois joined the show in season 4 and turned out to be her cousin. The character of Chloe Sullivan was specially created for the Smallville show. She began appearing in comics set in the Smallville Universe beginning in 2002. Chloe eventually marries and has a son with Green Arrow. She was portrayed by actress Allison Mack.  

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How Spoilers Ruin the Experience of Storytelling

Spoilers on the internet are nothing new however on the week of December 7th, I witnessed it escalate beyond anything I had ever seen before. The new episode of the CBS television series Supergirl "Human For A Day" was ruined for many when countless Facebookers posted screen caps of the big character reveal during and after the show aired. The geek community had reached its breaking point. After years of shows being ruined for them such as Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Once Upon A Time and The Walking Dead (just to name a few), the Supergirl spoiler was the final straw. Arguments broke out, people were unfriended, some even blocked. In the wake of the frustration there were those on the other side of the argument that didnt care they ruined a friends viewing experience. No one was going to tell them what they could and could not post on their page, right? There was some colorful language on both sides of the argument.  I literally took a break from scrolling through my Newsfeed for a couple of days until things cooled down. It was getting downright ugly on Facebook. Is this a big deal? Youre damn right it is. Spoilers on the internet are ruining the experience of storytelling. Its turned into a civil war in the geek community.

The art of storytelling is one of the oldest traditions among mankind. Storytelling has evolved from telling tales by the fire to writing them down in text. We tell stories through plays and the theater, through ballet and music. Novels, comic books, television and movies are our chance to sit and experience a story full of adventures and fascinating characters. We hang on every word in anticipation of what will happen next. We are connected to the story. We are connected to the characters. When it is spoiled for us, it shatters everything we are connected to. It ruins our experience and destroys how the writer and director intended us to experience it. That is something people on the other side of the argument dont understand.

Avoiding spoilers can be more difficult than searching the planet for red kryptonite. My method was going onto Facebook only to check my messages and check in with the charity group I volunteer for (which is primarily run on FB). I attempted to avoid my newsfeed however that failed because as soon as you log onto Facebook you are taken to your newsfeed and BAM! The first image I see is a spoiler for a show that aired not even 24 hours ago.

The Official Walking Dead Facebook Page ran into some heat  last year when they posted an image revealing the death of a character immediately after the episode aired on the East Coast. They completely ignored the fact that the episode didnt air yet on the West Coast. The result was an avalanche of angry fans nearly crashing their Facebook Page. The Walking Dead Facebook account issued an apology. They never made that same mistake again.


Can you post whatever you want on your page? Absolutely. However its not difficult to post a "SPOILER ALERT" warning, post your thoughts after the cut or warn those on your friends list that there will be spoilers in the comments. I know many people who have started private Facebook groups so they can discuss their shows without ruining it for everyone else on their Friends List.

In the words of Doctor Peter Venkman, "My friend, dont be a jerk."


Things should be interesting on social media when  Star Wars: The Force Awakens is released....

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