An “Echo” of “Daredevil”

 by Jonathan Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

January 19, 2024

 

Echo ultimately proves to be the perfect name for the most recent Marvel Studios’ television project. Beyond the thematic connections the series makes to this term, the title exists as some sort of (unintended) meta-commentary on the show’s existence within the greater scope of previously released Marvel television. 

I’m sure that I am not the first to note, but Echo feels like just that: an echo of the Marvel series that have come before it. If you had seen any of the marketing in the lead-up for Echo, it was made abundantly clear where the focus of the show was: the pseudo-familial relationship between Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio). Also, if you went in having seen the most recent wave of trailers, TV spots, promotional images, and such, you wouldn’t be blamed if you thought that Charlie Cox’s Daredevil/Matt Murdock was going to play a large role within the show. While the latter does make an extended cameo, the focus squarely is on the relationship between Maya and Fisk – both in the episode with Daredevil and across this limited series. 

 

Daredevil, as a show, is second-to-none when it comes to quality for Marvel releases – with D’Onofrio’s Fisk being one of the most nuanced villains Marvel has put on screen both in terms of performance and writing. While there were complaints about how Fisk was treated in Hawkeye, I was pleased to see that Fisk generally remained at the same level of complexity from when I had seen him last in Daredevil season 3. 

 

If you’re reading this review – and likely other reviews – asking why the author is spending so much time talking about a different show, it’s because Echo really does not stand on its own unless viewed in relation to Daredevil. To a certain extent, this makes sense. If we look at the comic books the series is based on, Maya Lopez originally appeared as a Daredevil side character before crossing over into other works such as The New Avengers and Moon Knight. The adaptation of the character from page to screen is generally the same in terms of origin – one just need swap out Maya believing Ronin killed her father for Daredevil. The relationship between Fisk and Maya is also generally the same from the comics: Fisk mentors her from a young age after having her father killed, but all the while lying to her about how her father truly met an untimely demise. I’m touching on all of this because it’s important to understand how intertwined Maya Lopez is with Matt Murdock in the comics. It seems that this is something the filmmakers behind Echo understood. If you were to watch Echo and put it next to the gritty-noir storytelling of the Daredevil series or next to the action-comedy of something like Hawkeye (where the character debuted), the show would be infinitely closer in tone with the former opposed to the latter. 

 

Quite frankly, Echo is treated much more akin to a spin-off of Daredevil than it is of the actual show it is spinning-off from (i.e., Hawkeye). I think even Marvel understands this, as on Disney+ the show is now grouped together with the Defenders Saga – which constitutes all the previous Netflix shows. 

 

All of this lead-up, however, doesn’t answer the question most people ask when reading a review: Is the show any good? 

 

Well, the answer to that depends. Did you like Daredevil? It feels like a horrible sentiment when reviewing a new show to keep talking about one that ended over five years ago, but it really will determine how much enjoyment one gets out of this. If you loved Daredevil – both its characters and the style to which it was brought to the screen – you’ll find plenty to chew on in Echo. In particular, the dynamic between Fisk and Maya makes the show worth watching alone. Beyond this, though, there was a clear visual style that was brought to the various episodes that gave the series additional depth beyond what was on the page. 

 

However, the show never particularly comes close to the quality that Daredevil and even some of the other Defenders shows held. And if you didn’t like any of the Netflix shows or haven’t seen any of them, well, you’ll likely not enjoy this, and/or you just might be completely lost. 

 

The best thing about Echo is that it’s a simple story told well. This will likely have no implications for the Marvel universe going forward. Maya probably won’t show up in the next Avengers film (watch that comment age like milk). But maybe that’s more of what Marvel needs. Just simple stories that are told well.  Not everything about Echo works: some of the side characters fall flat; there are some odd editing decisions likely stemming from requests made by higher-ups at Marvel; and it doesn’t always feel like there is enough material here to support an entire limited series. However, the show certainly falls on the better end of MCU television since the transition from Netflix to Disney+. In a time of multiverse-ending superhero stories, it’s so nice to get back to personal problems between people. 

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Some Iconic Additions to the “Indiana Jones: Adventure Series”

 written and photographed by Jonathan Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

August 31, 2023

 

Despite the box office performance of Dial of Destiny, the Indiana Jones merchandise train seemingly continues full steam ahead. 

The Adventure Series, a line of 1:12 scale highly detailed action figures in the same vein as Hasbro’s other toy lines, Star Wars: Black Series and Marvel Legends, features Indy and his surrounding cast of characters depicted in plastic form. The first wave, which DisneyBizJournal already covered, was mostly made up of characters from Raiders of the Lost Ark. With a new set of releases, the Adventure Series covers some familiar ground, as well as expanding into new territory. 

The least interesting of these new releases must be the Indiana Jones Temple Escape figure. Now, to clarify, this is not a bad release. In fact, it’s the same original (very good) Raiders of the Lost Ark Indy that was released by himself in the first wave. The “new” draw for this version is the inclusion of the pillar that holds the fertility idol from the opening of that film along with a few additional accessories. The problem with this figure is the price point. Retailing for $39.99, this release of Indy is almost double the price of the standard Raiders Indy. If that figure was hard to come by this might be a good release for those who missed out on the standard Indy. However, you can currently find that Indy for its retail price, so the “Temple Escape” release has a few interesting additions, but I would say it is not worth it given the price point. If this set eventually comes down in price, it might be worth picking up for a standard Indy and a small diorama piece. 

The only other new figure from Raiders is another variant of Indy. This is the Cairo version of Indy that appears during the iconic swordsman “fight” and chase for Marion throughout the streets of Cairo. This is a great figure. It does not seem like much at first – another slightly different version of our protagonist. But once you get it in-hand, there is a certain rugged quality to this particular version of Indy. It’s Indy in the midst of an adventure – not all cleaned and polished. This figure comes with a few alternate hands, the standard whip and gun, and a repack of the Raiders monkey that was originally released with Marion. Once again, the only thing keeping me from recommending this figure is the price point. Even more so than with Temple Escape Indy, the “extras” here do not justify (in my mind) the additional cost. Cairo Indy retails for $33.99 which is almost ten dollars more than the standard “Adventure Series” release.

 

Now, to move on to the positives (which is virtually everything else), this most recent wave of figures has dialed in on Temple of Doom as the movie that comprises most of the release slots. Three of the five figures are all from Temple of Doom. Two of those three are different versions of Indy. 

The first is the iconic look that most people will associate with that awesome theatrical poster for Temple of Doom, you know the one where he’s holding the machete and his shirt is all torn up. Awesome. It is also the same look that is featured at the end of the film on the bridge where he says, “Prepare to meet Kali…in hell!” Iconic. This figure is a fantastic representation of that look, coming with previously mentioned machete so you can recreate your own bridge scene. The other Indy look is the hypnotized Indy that I feel most people will simply deem shirtless Indy (ooh lala). Made for only completionists and Calista Flockhart, the shirtless Indy is an iconic sequence from Temple of Doom, but is still sure to give you some odd looks when purchasing or displaying. 

Finally, to add to the character roster beyond Doctor Jones himself, the final character from Temple of Doom is the best Indy sidekick: Short Round. Short Round is one of my favorite releases from all of the Adventure Series. Not just because I think he is one of the best parts of Temple of Doom (if not the best part), but also because they make up for the small stature of the figure by packing the box with accessories: removable jacket, removable New York Giants (not Yankees, sorry) hat, the first removable Indy fedora of the figure line and a whole host of other little additions that make the purchase well worth it. 

The other two figures in this most recent wave are both from the fifth and final Indy film, Dial of Destiny. One, of course, is Indy in his main look from that film. It’s an update on his iconic look from all films, except the figure is notably detailed to be older. This Indy does not feature the gun holster, and the whip has changed from the other releases to reflect the movie, but otherwise it is mostly similar to the standard release Indy. He comes with the adventure backpack (the one Disney got sued over) and a flashlight, both of which are featured in the third act of Dial of Destiny. 

Also from that film, the final figure in this wave is Helena Shaw – Indy’s goddaughter and adventurer in her own right. Like the release of Indy, they used the look she has in the third act of the film for the basis of this figure. She also comes with her own backpack and flashlight. Both are solid figures and, in my mind, the main figures people will want from Dial of Destiny. 

 

To go back to Temple of Doom, this wave’s build-an-artifact is the skull structure that houses the Sankara stones (note: if you pick up the whole wave you can get both the standard Sankara stones and glow-y orange scary ones). Not as impressive as the original wave’s Ark of the Covenant, this is still a worthwhile reason to pick up the whole wave and adds some life to your overall display. 

Finally, also from Temple of Doom, is the Club Obi-Wan Indy figure. This was not part of the most recent wave, but was instead a Target exclusive release. I had pre-ordered mine months ago, but Target inevitably cancelled my order. I was not alone in this, as it seems that Target is particularly terrible in terms of randomly cancelling people’s preorders. I still got the figure, but it was through a third party and was not officially through Target. It’s a shame that Target botched the release of this figure for so many because it really is an interesting addition to the line. Indy is sporting that inspired-by-Bond look from the best opening to any Indy film. The Club Obi-Wan Indy is a figure that is visually different in a sea of browns and tans.

 

There are still plenty of Indiana Jones Adventure Series figures slated to be released, but with the box office performance of Dial of Destiny I do wonder if this line is long for this world. Despite the mostly positive fan reception (myself included), does Indy still have the financial draw to sustain an entire collectible toy line? Hopefully the answer to that question is yes, but only time will tell.

 

The figures that are announced, but have yet to be released, include: Indiana Jones (Map Room), Marcus Brody & Rene Belloq (Ark Showdown 2 pack), Doctor Jurgen Voller, Renaldo, Dr. Elsa Schneider, Grail Knight, Henry Jones Senior, and Indiana Jones (Last Crusade). These figures can be pre-ordered virtually wherever you get your collectibles, with the exception of Map Room Indy which is another Target exclusive. 

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Jonathan Keating is a contributing writer and photographer to DisneyBizJournal.

 

“Disney’s Illusion Island” Review: Filling a Mickey-Shaped Void

 written and photographed by Jonathan Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

August 29, 2023

 

Disney has a long history with video games, dating all the way back to 1981 with the game Mickey Mouse, a release in Nintendo’s Game & Watch series. Of course, given the library that Disney has developed (both in-house and through acquisition) their licensed video games have expanded to include their iconic princess characters, Disney renaissance films, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and all the other various “brands” you can imagine that are umbrellaed under the Disney company. Despite working with numerous other notable video game publishers over the years (Sega, Atari, Activision, EA, etc.) and having virtually every Disney character you can imagine have some connection to a video game, Disney’s most recent video game entry comes back to what was established in 1981: Mickey Mouse and Nintendo. 

Disney’s Illusion Island was released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch in late July of 2023. The game revolves around Disney’s Fab Four set of characters (Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy) on a quest to become heroes by defending Monoth Island. Their hero’s journey is defined by collecting stolen artifacts (deemed Tomes) and returning them to the rightful owners. Of course, there are twists and turns along the way, but the game is more explicitly focused on gameplay than it is story. 

By my own admission, I was surprised by the style of gameplay for Illusion Island, having done no research as to what the game was before I started playing. I had seen some of the artwork and a few short clips, but I mostly went in blind in relation to the specifics of the game. From the little marketing I had seen, I assumed Illusion Island was going to be in the style of the Mario 2-D platformers. Instead, the game firmly fits in the Metroidvania subgenre. Sprawling maps, unlocking new abilities, frequent backtracking and exploration to find new paths – these Metroidvania hallmarks are all present within Illusion Island.

The player (or players, as Illusion Island allows for couch co-op with up to four players) begins by selecting one of the Fab Four. Note that the differences between these characters are purely aesthetic. They all play the exact same way and feature the same abilities – the only difference is that the form the abilities take corresponds to the personality of the character selected. Personally, I spent most of the game using Goofy as I felt his style was the most unique out of all four. 

Once you select your character, you begin the game with the ability to run and jump. As the game progresses, the player also unlocks other abilities such as double jumping, rail-skating, hovering, ground-pounding and swinging. There are no ways to “attack” the enemies found on Monoth Island. Instead, the gameplay is made up of finding ways to platform around or avoid entirely the various enemies the player will encounter. Similarly, in the few boss fights that occur throughout the game, there are objectives that the player must complete opposed to directly “fighting” the various characters. 

 

While Illusion Island falls squarely in the Metroidvania category (a subgenre often known for being challenging), this is most certainly a family friendly take on this style of gameplay. In fact, many parents or older siblings may find this to be a wonderful couch co-op experience to introduce younger gamers to this genre. Illusion Island will never be outright difficult or confusing for the seasoned gamer, but it does exist as an excellent entry point for younger players or those with no experience with Metroidvania style games. 

From my limited video game experience, Illusion Island reminds me the most of the Rayman series of games. This includes gameplay, but also the visual style has a strong resemblance to the Rayman series. In fact, in my research for this review, I found out that Aj Grand-Scrutton, the creative director of Illusion Island and CEO of the game’s developer Dlala Studios, cited Rayman Legends and Ori and The Blind Forest as inspirations for Illusion Island. I would describe the art style for Illusion Island as a cross between Rayman and the character designs for Mickey and friends that debuted in 2013 with Mickey Mouse Shorts. While not exactly the designs featured in Mickey Mouse Shorts and “Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway,” it falls closer to those designs than what some fans may expect as “classic” Mickey.

 

However, I think these designs in Illusion Island are an improvement over the often-controversial designs found in the previously mentioned projects. The Illusion Island team does a good job of taking what does work about the Mickey Mouse Shorts designs and making them feel a bit more classic (Goofy, in particular, gets an improved look). However, if fans are expecting a Mickey Mouse video game that explores iconic locations or side characters from Mickey’s 100 year history – they may be disappointed. Outside of the main four characters, all other characters are original creations for this game. In the same vein, the locations are new to both Mickey and the player. Some may be disappointed by this, but it allows Illusion Island to have an identity unique to itself. This does not mean, though, that the game is void of easter eggs and references to Mickey’s history.

 

On the topic of art direction and design, Illusion Island features eleven fully animated story cutscenes. These are a welcome addition to the final product. Whereas the developers could have simply put cutscenes at the beginning and end (or omitted them entirely), the animations being sprinkled throughout the game help bring it to life. It also helps that these cutscenes (and the writing in general) is often funny. Whoever wrote the interactions between the characters understood that the humor would need to appeal to families – meaning both the target demographic of younger players as well as something for parents or older siblings. This shines through in the cutscenes, with full voice acting from the Disney-approved voice actors, but comes through in the text-only scenes as well. 

 

The value of collectibles in Illusion Island will depend on the player’s level of interest in Mickey Mouse’s film history. For me, this was the highlight of the game. The two noteworthy types of collectibles in Illusion Island are hidden Mickeys and Mickey Memorabilia. The hidden Mickeys are a fantastic, if not obvious, addition to the game. Made famous throughout the Disney Parks and a whole host of additional Disney media, Illusion Island sprinkles hidden Mickeys throughout Monoth Island as a motivator for players to find and photograph. 

Beyond this, what I think made the exploration truly enjoyable, was the addition of Mickey Memorabilia. Pieces of Mickey’s long film history have been hidden across the island in gold bags. This covers a wide range of Mickey shorts from the 1930s all the way up to 2020. The memorabilia includes various props and trophies that are heavily featured in famous Mickey shorts and films like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Mickey and the Beanstalk, The Three Musketeers, Potatoland and so many more. These additions to the game prove that the developers were not just simply making another licensed Disney game, but were folding in 100 years of storytelling from Disney. 

Disney’s Illusion Island is not a perfect game. The backtracking can often get tiring, experienced players may find the game too simple, and if you are not already a fan of Mickey or Disney in general you likely won’t find much value here. However, if one is looking for an entry-level Metroidvania game on the shorter side, it becomes very easy to recommend Illusion Island. This sentiment is increased infinitely more if you or those in your family are dedicated Mickey fans. While most are likely to see an okay platformer starring Mickey Mouse, I can’t help but see something we do not get much anymore. In an era where Disney has focused mostly on mobile phone games for its licensed properties (especially Mickey) that are designed to have the user continuously dump small amounts of money into the app, Illusion Island is an original story Mickey Mouse game released for a console. It is a fully finished product that a talented team of developers put time and care into. If you are at all nostalgic for the Disney game era of entries like Epic Mickey, Illusion Island might fill that Mickey-shaped void. 

 

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Jonathan Keating is a contributing writer and photographer to DisneyBizJournal.

“Indiana Jones: Adventure Series” Has “For Fans, By Fans” Feel

 written and photographed by Jonathan Keating

Review

DisneyBizJournal.com

July 2, 2023

 

Back in 2008, to coincide with Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hitting movie theaters, Hasbro released a line of 3¾ inch scale action figures. While this line of products actually extended beyond action figures to include playsets, vehicles, roleplay items and larger scale “doll-like” figures, it mostly revolved around those 3¾ scale figures that were extremely popular at the time. Hasbro released figures from all three of the previous movies (at the time), in addition to new figures and characters from Crystal Skull. 

 

Fast forward to present day and the new film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Hasbro once again has taken a crack at a similarly structured line of Indiana Jones figures. However, this time it is in the 1:12 (or 6-inch) scale that now dominates the collector toy market. These figures are similar to Hasbro’s other collector action figure brands “Marvel Legends” and, more directly with a Lucasfilm tie, “Star Wars: The Black Series.” The similar scaling between all three lines allows us all to ask the question: What if Indiana Jones met Han Solo, and Captain America was also there, too? 

 

Like the 2008 toy line, much of today’s line is comprised of figures from the first three movies, with a few figures sprinkled in to tie into the new film’s release (note: there have been no figures released or announced for Crystal Skull in this new “Adventure Series” line). 

The figures actually released so far are mostly made up of characters and appearances from Raiders of the Lost Ark. This first line of figures included the titular Indiana Jones, Marion Ravenwood (in her Cairo market attire), and Sallah as the first “good guys” of the line. On the villains end, the first wave also included René Belloq in his ceremonial robes, as well as Major Arnold Toht with his iconic black trench coat and hat combo. If one buys the entirety of the first wave of figures, you can assemble a build-an-artifact of the Ark of the Covenant. In fact, many of the figures come with individual artifacts such as the fertility idol from the opening of Raiders, the Grail diary, the false cup of Christ, and more. 

The other figures that have seen a wide release so far include two additional characters and one different appearance for Indy, all from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Walter Donovan, the main antagonist for Last Crusade, is immortalized in plastic and comes with the previously mentioned fake cup of Christ, as well as a scary-decaying swappable head for when he drinks from said cup. The other additional character from Last Crusade is Kazim (a Target exclusive figure), in his iconic fez and suit from when he tries to hunt down Indy before their misunderstanding is rectified. Indy’s new appearance in plastic is his professorial look from the beginning of the film. He comes with the Grail diary (mailed version), and the torch he makes in the catacombs of Venice, as well as the shield he and Elsa find in said catacombs. 

Overall, the figures released so far are very impressive, especially for the price point. Despite the increasing prices of Hasbro’s various lines, most figures in the “Adventure Series” price at $24.99 retail. While this price may be a turn-off for some, comparative to other action figure offerings, like NECA, Mezco Toyz and various import companies, Hasbro still tends to be the (relatively) budget option for most. 

 

Personally speaking, I feel that the “Adventure Series” is more definitive than the previously mentioned “Marvel Legends” and “Star Wars: Black Series.” Those lines have had extended decade-plus runs, in which every conceivable version of every character in the universe will inevitably be produced (sometimes just updated versions of the same character with the same exact look). The “Adventure Series,” on the other hand, has felt more definitive in its releases so far. There likely won’t be multiple attempts at the same look for one character, and while the same character might receive different appearances from various scenes and films, I won’t be obligated to update my Marion figure in a year’s time. 

 

This also speaks to the strength of the overall line. Hasbro is covering a wide-range of characters from the films. While they have yet to announce figures from Crystal Skull in any capacity, you get the sense that there is a love and passion behind the line from the designers and other architects behind the “Adventure Series.” Each figure is almost perfectly crafted to their on-screen appearance, and usually comes with accessories that fans of the Indiana Jones franchise will become giddy as a schoolboy over (even if they never were giddy, even when they were a schoolboy). While you may achieve a higher quality with more expensive figures through various import companies, the “Adventure Series” has the advantage of a much cheaper price point, as well as a large cast of characters that other companies will simply never be able to compete with. 

 

Speaking of other characters, there is a long list of solicited figures that have not yet seen a wide release (i.e., coming soon). These include: 

 

• From Raiders: Indy in both his Cairo and map room appearances, a small diorama set of Indy and his temple escape, a two-pack of Marcus Brody & René Belloq.

 

• From Temple of Doom: Three different Indy appearances including his Club Obi Wan look, hypnotized and ripped-shirt from the final act, and Short Round.

 

• From Last Crusade: The Grail Knight, Henry Jones, Sr., Indiana Jones with his black tie, and Elsa Schneider.

 

• From Dial of Destiny: Old man Indiana Jones, Helena Shaw, Renaldo and Jürgen Voller. 

 

Virtually all of these figures are up for pre-order at various websites and will be distributed over the course of the next year. Hopefully, the “Adventure Series” will continue to cover various characters from Indy’s history. Obviously, Crystal Skull is the most lacking, but Temple of Doom also has some obvious key characters that have yet to be announced. So far, the line seems to be made for fans by fans, and I can’t wait to see what characters, films, and appearances they cover next. 

 

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Jonathan Keating is a contributing writer and photographer to DisneyBizJournal.

 

Yankees and Rays Play at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports

 by Ray Keating

Photos by Jonathan Keating

Lifestyle

DisneyBizJournal.com

March 1, 2023

 

A Major League Baseball Spring Training game was played at The Stadium at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Walt Disney World yesterday (February 28). That was the first such game at The Stadium since the Atlanta Braves last held Spring Training at the complex in 2019.

 

The Rays took down the Yankees 12-0 yesterday, with the Rays often seeming to be hitting batting practice. But Spring Training is about getting ready for the regular season, and evaluating and developing talent, so the outcome of spring games isn’t really the point. 

 

Also, the scoreboard didn’t work for the first few innings. Whoops. 

 

But any day that I can get to the ballpark – Spring Training or the regular season – ranks as a good day. And checking out a game at The Stadium for the first time in many years was enjoyable.

 

What follows is a kind of photo essay from the Yankees-Rays game of February 28 courtesy of Jonathan Keating…

 

 

By the way, the Rays played three regular season games at The Stadium in 2007 and 2008. Hmmm. Not a bad idea, given that Tropicana Field is the worst stadium in all of Major League Baseball.

 

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