Sony has announced the all-new BRAVIATVs line-up, along with perfectly matching new BRAVIATheatre home audio products – making it easier for consumers to choose and combine a complete home entertainment package for an outstanding cinematic experience.
BRAVIA
The flagship BRAVIA9 is capable of high peak luminance, deep blacks, supreme contrast and beautifully natural colours.
BRAVIA9 will feature Acoustic Multi-Audio+ and are the world’s first with Beam Tweeter at the top andFrame Tweeter at the sides to deliver cinematic surround sound.
Sony’s new Voice Zoom 3 recognises human dialogue through AI algorithms and amplifies or reduces its volume so even small dialogue sounds loud and clear.
Prime Video Calibrated Mode – a new mode designed to provide customers with even more ways to experience premium entertainment through the lens of the creator. Customers can enjoy optimum picture quality that is automatically calibrated across movies, series, and for the first time, live sports.
BRAVIATheatre
With BRAVIATheatre Bar 9 and BRAVIATheatre Bar 8 you can enjoy 360 Spatial Sound Mapping using just a single soundbar. BRAVIATheatre Quad can realise wider surround sound with 4 slim speakers.
360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology, multiple phantom speakers are generated in locations where there are no actual physical speakers, such as above or to the side
BRAVIATheatre Products are compatible with the Sound Field Optimization, which automatically adjusts and tunes each speaker
Introducing BRAVIATheatre U – When you combine BRAVIA TVs and BRAVIA Theatre products, the Acoustic Center Sync function fuses the sound of the TV’s speakers and the soundbar seamlessly, creating a cinema-like experience where the sound appears to come directly from the TV screen.
I have several projectors at home and love them all and are one of my favourite pieces of tech to review and enjoy watching my content on. Wanbo have sent us their latest on offer which is the Wanbo-X2 Max projector packed with features, the spec sheet looks good but it is all down to how it comes across for your viewing that counts and we will be taking a close look at this model, one of several the company has on offer at affordable prices.
With this projector you can do many things with and feel more immersed with the bigger picture so to speak and not only that you get big sound which is great, some projectors dish out poor sound but not this one it is loud and punchy with some nice bass in there no distortion or lag latency either noted during testing.
Wanbo X-2 projector – techbuzzireland
Ports on the Wanbo X-2 projector
The picture though is what people like to know about these projectors and the picture is good on this no matter what you may use it for, it can be used for gaming watching movies and much more and you can of course cast from your device and hook up your laptop and consoles to see things in all their glory.
The quality is decent even on a darker wall I tried out and came out good overall we have native 1080p present and 450 ANSI which gives a brighter video to watch unlike 720p would in a projector. Some say you would need over 1000 lumens or ANSI to get a better picture which is a fair comment it all depends on how good you want the quality to be but as you will see in the video review below 450 is plenty for simple home use.
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This projector has an AI image engine and auto focus and 4 points keystone correction again often left out from previous ones I have review at this price and it works well here and perfect if you have no idea spot to place or mount the projector you can still get the picture square on a wall even if not place directly in front of it.
How big you want the picture also depends on you and the closer the better quality which is obvious but there is three noted focal lengths or screen sizes from 50 120 inches which is ideal and of course you need to try out the 120 inch, if you have a white background of projector screen you will get better results too but this can be projected onto blinds or a darker wall and the picture comes through and not seeing pixels from the desired distance.
Wanbo-X2 specs
The UI is simple to use and navigate and there is tonnes of preloaded apps there is some restrictions as always with projectors but you can get around these easily enough with the know how or just ask someone who does. The noise is also not too loud as some can be from projectors and is tolerable when in use and if you turn your volume up like you should there will be no fan noise to worry about. To top it off you can also use this as a general music player/speaker by simply connecting your device and it has decently loud 2X5W speakers and finally Dual Band 6 Wi-Fi as mentioned above so no lag latency seen during my use so far.
One small gripe for me is the power cable is a bit on the short side.
ZHIYUN, known as a pioneer and world leader in innovative gimbals for cameras and smartphones and now also a disruptive new entrant in the lighting industry, today announced two new lightweight, film-grade prosumer additions to its existing breakthrough light ranges; the MOLUS G200 and the FIVERAY V60. ZHIYUN’s new professional lighting tools offer power, portability, and reliability thanks to ZHIYUN’s proprietary DYNAVORT cooling technology which prevents overheating and flickering. Both easy-to-use lights help content creators access unparalleled levels of efficiency and control to the creative process of filmmaking.
MOLUS G200 and the FIVERAY V60 at a glance
The style-forward ZHIYUN MOLUS G200 is a powerful palm-sized 200W COB light, perfect for live streaming, interviews, portrait photography, commercial ads, and TVC shoots. The 2.209 kg is a compact 127mm x 67.5 mm x 225 mm (WxDxH)- meaning you can take it anywhere your imagination strikes. With the touch of its MAX power mode, its 200W (at full output) illumination offers up a staggering 300W of lighting power. ZHIYUN’s MOLUS G200 comes with a separate 0.91g controller that is equipped with two interactive buttons, a handy rope and a display screen making it simple and quick to achieve a wide range of lighting functions and effects 5 preset dimming levels.
The ZHIYUN FIVERAY V60, 60W light wand follows hot on the heels of the iconic FIVERAY F100 which set a new benchmark of portable stick lights at 450mm x 46 mm x 47mm and 891g. With its versatile and convenient compact display screen, bloggers and content creators can view parameters with ease, and effortlessly adjust them with the stick’s intuitive dial. Explore brightness and colour temperature to create stunning visuals in any environment from dimly lit spaces to outdoors at dusk. For more intense lighting, simply switch to MAX mode by connecting the V60 to a 24V DC power adapter for an instant power surge of up to 100W.
Liao Yilun, CEO of ZHIYUN said, “Videographers and filmmakers face many restrictions due to traditional, cumbersome, lighting products. Through our innovative, lightweight and easy-to-use products, we are trying to remove these restrictions, simplify filmmaking and help content creators fully unleash their creativity. Our patented cooling technology allows for high power density (high power, concentrated lighting density), making lights like the G200 and V60, small, powerful and reliable.”
MOLUS G200 in depth
Powerful, steadfast illumination
At peak brightness, G200 offers: 9460 Lux (without reflector); 61500 Lux with ZHIYUN’s standard reflector (at 1m). In MAX Extreme mode it offers: 13800 Lux (1m, without standard reflector) 85800 Lux (1m, with ZHIYUN standard reflector). CCT (colour correlated temperature) range is excellent: 2700K – 6500K. A colour rendering index (CRI) of ≥95 and a television light consistency index (TLCI) of ≥97 make for accurate rendition of the subject’s colours.
Three lighting modes = exciting visual experiences
In normal mode, you can turn on the light and adjust the brightness to your desired level. Live mode automatically turns on as soon as it’s powered on. Music mode syncs your lighting with music beats to create a dynamic and immersive experience for your audience.
Accessories and apps for full creative control
The G200 comes with a stand with 180° flexibility: the stand’s 180° adjustable arm and full-range rotation capabilities, making it easy to adapt to any setting. The stand has a universal lighting umbrella slot for added convenience. The G200 is compatible with the Bowens mount accessories by ZHIYUN and other Bowens accessories. In addition, ZHIYUN’s ZY Vega app: supports Bluetooth Mesh networking, allowing for remote dimming and quick switching between presets, allowing for professional lighting results on any film set or studio.
V60 in depth
Colours that pop
The FIVERAY V60 is designed to accurately reproduce the colours of any object with its exceptional colour rendering capabilities: Colour Temperature Range: 2700K~6500K TLCI: ≥98 CRI:≥96, giving your shots depth and detail that will make them stand out from the crowd.
Built-in multiple light effects and accessories transform shoots with creative atmospheric options. Effects include: SOS, TV, broken light bulb, candle, lightning, fire. Music mode syncs with the beat offering another dynamic lighting experience. The V60 is compatible with multiple ZHIYUN accessories including barn doors to the grid; the rich selection of tools can offer users exceptional versatility and creativity to shape their lighting needs for outstanding shots.
Stay powered up with versatile charging options
From DC power to USB charging, the power supply has you covered to operate while it is still charging, so the light keeps shining without worrying about running out of battery.
Availability and pricing
Both products are available from 12 July, 2023.
The FIVERAY V60 kit includes: V60 Light Wand, USB type C cable, Quick start guide, storage bag, Power adapter, Adapter pouch, Barndoors, Diffuser, Grid, Modifier Manual
The ZHIYUN FIVERAY V60 is priced at: £169 and £249 (combo) and is available from ZHIYUN andAmazon Stores
The MOLUS G200 kit includes: MOLUS G200 COB light; G200 Power adapter; Power cable; ZHIYUN standard reflector; Quick start guide and storage bag.
ZHIYUN, a world leader in professional camera and smartphone stabilisation systems, portable scene lighting, and filmmaking accessories, has today announced the launch of its new premium camera gimbal, the CRANE 4.
With a commitment to providing creators and filmmakers with reliable, professional productivity tools, ZHIYUN again catalyses dynamic visual storytelling, unconstrained by equipment weight and capability. The CRANE 4 has been carefully developed to unlock the ambitions of global filmmakers and content creators.
Stand-out features include built-in balance indicator lights at each motor provide an at-a-glance indicator of their balance calibration status. Meanwhile, Bluetooth connectivity provides direct shutter control to supporting cameras, removing the possibility of a cable in the way, dislodging, or becoming lost. Operators can easily start/stop recording, and trigger photo capture remotely.
Less Weight, More Ergonomic
Crafted with precision, the CRANE 4 is built with lighter design compared to previous generations, enabling camera operators to work longer one- or two-handed without fatigue. The CRANE 4 provides a novel, adjustable sling grip that, when combined with the ergonomic wrist rest, supports fine-tuned angle adjustment to enable precise movement control. The versatile sling grip can be adjusted to match the gimbal’s central axis, allowing easy switching between sling style and two-handed modes, depending on the operator’s preference. Using the quick-release module, effortlessly switch between landscape or portrait modes as the shoot requires.
Next-Generation Precision & Performance
The CRANE 4 takes payload capacity to the next-level, enabling it to lift and move heavier full-frame DSLR and compact cinema cameras, such as Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, ZCAM, and SIGMA FP series, more accurately. Its longer arm length and stronger motors ensure effortless precision and incredible portability.
Easy To See Colour Touchscreen
The integrated 1.22-inch colour touchscreen allows the operator to easily see and adjust the CRANE 4’s functions such as balance, operating mode and see real-time status information.
PD Fast Charging Keeps the Day Going
Four high-capacity 18650 batteries provide up to 12 hours runtime and can be fully recharged in under two hours via USB PD fast charging, enabling operators to use their preferred multi-device PD charger.
Built-in Fill Light
New for the CRANE series, the CRANE 4 includes a built-in 10W fill light with max illuminance of 3200 lux, CRI 95+ and CCT between 2700K-5500K. The extra level of integration and portability adds convenience to shoots where kit weight and crew sizes are a premium.
Comprehensive Creative Ecosystem
The CRANE 4 can be paired with a rich selection of professional accessories, such as remote monitoring, follow-focus motors and ZHIYUN’s TransMount Image Transmission system, creating a comprehensive creative ecosystem for professional filmmaking.
ZHIYUN’s commitment to continuous innovation improves its hardware in each generation, enabling users with greater freedom to embrace their creativity without limitations.
Sony has just announced the HT-AX7 – a portable theatre system that offers a new way to enjoy entertainment in spatial and room-filling sound, anywhere throughout your home. By simply placing the three speakers around you, you can enjoy a captivating audio experience not only in your living room but also in bedrooms, balconies, or any other space you desire.
Cinematic sound anywhere
Immerse yourself in a surround sound experience with Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology creates multiple phantom speakers at the front, rear, and overhead, enveloping you in spatial sound.You can experience a surround sound sensation similar to being in a movie theatre by simply placing three speakers around you, without the need for any special installations like embedding speakers in the ceiling.
The HT-AX7 also features Sony’s upmixer algorithm which can transform stereo into three-dimensional surround sound. The upmixer analyses sound in real-time and separates individual sound objects, redistributing them to create a more immersive listening experience. Activate the sound field effect to experience a surround sound-like effect, even with 2-channel content such as content from streaming services.
Rich room-filling sound for your daily life
By positioning the three speakers in the corners of your room, the HT-AX7 can produce room-filling sound that enhances your everyday activities, from housework to parties, making your favourite music and content even richer. Easily set up without any special configuration, simply position the speakers and turn off the sound field effect for a hassle-free experience. With complete wireless connectivity, you can set it up without worrying about complicated layout
Easily portable
With up to 30 hours of battery life and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth® technology, you can easily take the HT-AX7 to any room in your home and connect it to your favourite devices. Unlike traditional home theatre systems that require you to be seated in front of the TV, the HT-AX7’s portable design allows you to enjoy content in a whole new way; on any Bluetooth enabled device.
Plus, there are no wires to disrupt your room’s layout. The HT-AX7’s sleek and versatile design seamlessly blends with any interior decor for a stylish and cohesive look. The detachable rear speakers, with their lightweight design and one-handed portability, can be conveniently placed wherever you like.
No fuss, all fun
The HT-AX7 is also easy to set up using the Sony | Hone Entertainment Connect app. Once you download the app, it guides you through the initial setting and troubleshooting, enabling you to have complete control over volume, sound field, and more, all from your smartphone.
Thanks to Bluetooth® technology connecting the HT-AX7 to your device is seamless and the wireless rear speakers are automatically paired to the main unit, so you can place the speakers around your room, press play and get immersed.
Environment in mind
Sony’s home audio products are designed not only for an excellent sound experience but also with the environment in mind. Sony is committed to using less plastic in its products and packaging. The speaker body utilises a fabric material made from 100% recycled PET bottles and incorporates recycled plastics. The individual packaging features Sony’s proprietary Original Blended Material, which is derived from bamboo, sugarcane, and recycled paper collected from the market. This Original Blended Material has enabled us to eliminate the use of plastic in our packaging.
This all helps to reduce the ecological impact while maintaining superb acoustic performance and a stylish design. To learn more, please visit: https://www.sony.net/electronics/eco-hav
Pricing and availability
The HT-AX7 will be available from August 2023 priced at approximately £499
Cinema advertising contractor Pearl & Dean Ireland has landed a pioneering media-first deal for Audi Ireland to run as an exclusive sponsorship partner with Stella Cinemas.
The partnership, set to begin on June 1st will run for one year and was brokered by Pearl & Dean Ireland and PHD Media, the media agency for Audi Ireland. This is a media-first deal for both brand and cinema chain, as it marks the first time Stella Cinemas will show advertising on its screens. Audi Ireland will have exclusivity in the advertising reel, meaning its advert will be the only one shown to audiences across Stella Cinemas at its sites in Rathmines and Ranelagh.
The on-screen advertising will feature Audi’s all-new Q8 e-tron vehicle, which launched into the Irish market earlier this year. The Audi Q8 e-tron provides an exciting insight into the future of electromobility at Audi where boundless creativity in design meets innovation and efficiency for a powerful, dynamic and luxurious driving experience.
Audi is passionate about creating meaningful, human-centric experiences and through emotional storytelling, driving a connection with its audiences. This latest Q8 e-tron advert does just that, allowing the audience to experience progress they can truly feel. As part of this commitment, Audi will also create a memorable journey for Stella cinemagoers from foyer to screen, with on-premise branding across both Stella Cinema sites, an Audi Mocktail served at the on-site bars and secret screenings and customer competitions planned throughout the year. Audi car owners will also be treated to free popcorn on Monday and Tuesdays throughout the year-long period.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Stella Cinema in Rathmines, which opened its doors on the 29th of January 1923. Following an 18-month restoration project in 2015, today it is a luxurious modern cinema, that also reflects the glitz and glamour of the 1920s due to its original features. Ranked 16th in the world’s most beautiful cinemas and No.1 in the best cinemas in the UK and Ireland by Time Out in 2021, Stella has established itself as a world-class cinema experience and a go-to destination for movie lovers. The Stella Cinema Ranelagh opened in 2018 and has its own unique mid-century style, showcasing a mix of Hollywood blockbusters, cult classics, arthouse favourites and highlighting Irish film where possible.
Pearl & Dean is Ireland’s market leader for cinema advertising across ROI and Northern Ireland and has 100% market share in the Republic of Ireland.
Amy O’Shaughnessy, Box Office and Marketing Manager at Stella Cinema, said: “Stella Cinema is delighted to partner with Audi for an exclusive year-long partnership. We are thrilled to work with a brand that shares many of our values and believe Audi is a perfect fit for this sponsorship. Guest experience is at the heart of everything we do at Stella and having Audi as our exclusive on-screen advertising partner will allow us to maintain our customer-first approach to the cinema experience.”
Cassie Joyce, Agency & Client Director at Pearl & Dean Ireland, said: “Cinema advertising holds a unique power – the ability to weave a brand’s story into the anticipation and excitement that comes with a trip to the movies. We are delighted to collaborate with PHD to bring this electrifying media-first partnership together. It’s been very exciting to connect two incredible brands; the ultimate premium cinema experience in Stella Cinemas and such an iconic automotive brand as Audi.”
Deirdre Schwer, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience at Audi Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be embarking on this landmark journey with Stella Cinemas. At Audi, our aim is not just to develop mobility solutions that inspire and excite, but to create experiences that truly resonate. These values we feel align with those of the iconic Stella Cinemas, presenting an opportunity to connect with our customers on a deeper level. We believe in progress you can feel, and securing this unique media-first partnership is yet another an important step for the brand into the future.”
Lauren Kavanagh, Innovation & Partnership Director at PHD Ireland, said:
We were delighted to negotiate this partnership on behalf of Audi as we identified great synergies between the Audi and Stella. It is a hugely valuable media property in terms of solus advertising on one of the biggest screens in the country, and it is so exciting to see two of Ireland’s most premium brands, come together for an electrifying media first partnership’
Virgin Mobile are sponsoring a new, interactive and immersive brand experience called ‘CineGame’ launching exclusively at ODEON cinemas nationwide.
‘CineGame’ is a bespoke branded game played on the big screen by the cinema audience, through their mobile phone as part of the pre-show.
The concept of interactive gaming on-screen is currently live across 8 countries in EMEA & APAC and proving to be very popular. This is the first ever interactive mobile game to come to the big screen in Ireland, and a media first sponsorship with Virgin Media.
As an innovative brand activation, CineGame combines the power of gaming with the shared social experience of the cinema. Cinemagoers connect to the cinema screen via their mobile device to play games with their friends and to compete against others in the auditorium. Prizes can be won at every movie.
Before every movie showing, a stunning 3D on-screen avatar alerts the audience to a game, along with the game code, to input into their CineGame app.
As participants join, they meet each other on the big screen in a landscape created uniquely for Virgin Mobile and ready themselves to race against each other for prizes which arrive into the winner’s app. Prizes can be redeemed at any ODEON food and beverage stand.
CineGame is downloadable for both iOS and Android devices and features an in-app branding takeover by Virgin Mobile.
Between cinema visits, people also have the chance to hone their CineGame skills and play ‘always-on’ games within the app to unlock special seasonal prizes from Virgin Mobile.
The Virgin Mobile game is now live at all ODEON cinemas in the Republic of Ireland until the 28th February 2023.
Fiona Mahon, Senior Marketing Manager at Virgin Media said:”We’re delighted to be the first sponsor of Cinegame at ODEON cinemas throughout Ireland. Virgin Mobile is about giving our customers freedom to connect and enjoy new experiences, which is exactly what this fun and interactive game delivers to cinema audiences.”
Paul Wren, Senior Commercial Manager at ODEON Cinemas Group adds:“The ODEON cinema team in Ireland is very excited about this new development – as our aim is to give our guests the very best cinema experience possible. ODEON is the only cinema group in Ireland to be offering this fun and social gaming experience and we predict it is going to be extremely popular in the months ahead.”
The Impulse sound bar by the audio brand i-box is stylish and compact, with a sleek design and excellent audio response. With the latest, state-of-the-art sonic technology, it packs a powerful punch. With a full-on 100W sound experience that will give you crystal highs, rumbling bass, and a mid-range to bring the dialogue to life –movies will move you like never before.
A dark room, some popcorn and an immersive audio-visual experience that transports you to a different world; there’s nothing quite like a trip to the cinema. Imagine taking all the best things about going to the movies and leaving out all the worst bits like finding a parking space, queueing up at the snack counter and that incessant sound of crinkling crisp packets. Well, now you can with the i-box Impulse TV Dolby Digital Bluetooth sound bar.
So, what makes the i-box Impulse the best sound bar? Let’s start with the six, full spectrum 100W speakers. Our sound bar has two mid-range and four full-range drivers designed to create the ultimate immersive effect by adapting the acoustic output to the dimensions of the room. To truly complete the experience, the legendary Dolby Digital surround sound will draw you right in, making you feel a part of the action.
The Impulse has a wealth of features that will complete your home cinema set up
Six speakers to give you a crystal-clear sound with a deep bass
Dolby Digital for a superb surround sound experience
A stylish fabric finish and modern design that will complement any room decor
Flexible input audio sources including HDMI (ARC), optical, coaxial, AUX In and USB
Multiple EQ modes can be set to optimise audio output
Bluetooth 5.0 so you can wirelessly stream music, podcasts, and audio books from any mobile device
+/-5 levels bass and treble adjustments
When it comes to connectivity, we understand that not all home cinema set-ups and televisions were created equal. So, we’ve made sure the Impulse sound bar supports almost any audio source including optical, coaxial, HDMI (ARC), AUX IN and USB MP3 playback.
Of course, you’ll want the flexibility to make adjustments to the output, because watching Godfather II will not require the same head-exploding bass as Apocalypse Now. The Impulse sound bar’s Multiple EQ modes can be set to optimise your audio allowing you to tweak the bass and treble fine tuning.
And the fun doesn’t have to stop just because the film has. The i-box Impulse can still play a starring role in your home entertainment even after the credits have rolled. With Bluetooth 5.0, you can wirelessly stream music, podcasts, and audio books from any enabled mobile device.
They say the devil is in the detail, we know how annoying it is when you buy a new piece of kit and there are basic functionality problems. While you might think it’s an obvious choice to include a remote, the fact remains that too many sound bars don’t come with a remote control. But ours does and it gives you full control over volume, mode, output, EQ and audio settings.
While the premium fabric finish might seem like the least important feature of the Impulse sound bar, you should never underestimate the value of style. The sleek, luxe design looks as good as the speaker’s sound and will look at home in any living room.
Superheroes have always had a huge appeal because of their superhuman abilities and charm. They’re able to fight their way out of almost any situation using unique combinations of strength, intelligence and their individual powers. Superhero comics and movies allow the viewer to check out of the real world for a while and escape to a fantasy where almost anything is possible.
Having said that, there have been a few near misses and lucky escapes that seemed a little bit “too lucky”, but we won’t worry about those! When you’re reading about someone that can do almost anything you wouldn’t expect there to be space for a situation to feel too unrealistic, but that’s not the case. Here are a few of the luckiest superheroes that have escaped impossible situations on their journeys. Those that are feeling luckier than a superhero that has been able to survive a tricky situation can try their luck on these bingo sites at GamblingDeals.
Deadpool
Whether you can call Deadpool a superhero is up for debate as some people consider the character to be more of an anti-hero, but he needs to be mentioned for the ridiculous number of times that Deadpool has had a lucky escape, both in comics and films.
First of all, you need to understand his power. Deadpool has one of the most powerful healing powers in the entire Marvel Universe, and with that, you would think he’s completely invincible. Despite this, he has had so many close encounters with death that it’s a struggle to count, but of course, he always gets dragged back to the land of the living at the last moment.
From being split into four to, dying and then being restored, Deadpool has to be one of the luckiest superheroes in the Marvel Universe.
Spiderman
In between Deadpool being dead, then undead, then nearly dead, he was able to complete some missions. In one of the comics, Deadpool was hired to kill Peter Parker, Spiderman’s true identity. Deadpool believes that he needs to do it because Peter Parker has been responsible for some of the worst science projects in the universe.
Depending on where you read and who you listen to, Deadpool either accidentally kills Spiderman instead of Peter Parker (which makes absolutely no sense), or they get into a fight while Deadpool is in the middle of going on a rampage and Deadpool puts a gun under Spiderman’s chin and shoots him.
On top of this, how Spiderman is saved depends on where you read and who you listen to. In the version of the story where Deadpool somehow accidentally kills Spiderman, he has to go to hell in order to retrieve Spiderman’s soul. In the other version of the story, Deadpool can’t face watching Spiderman dying in his arms, so he mixes some of his own mutated blood with that of Spiderman in order to bring him back to life.
While neither of these stories makes a lot of sense, it’s clear that Spiderman was incredibly lucky to have survived, owing to a huge amount of plot armour!
Domino
Domino has the ability to subconsciously initiate random telekinetic acts that affect probability in her favour. While she can’t make impossible things happen, she is able to make improbable situations appear in her line of sight which causes her to have good luck, and her opponents to have bad luck.
While Domino needs to be on this list as the luckiest superhero owing to her ability to create situations in her favour and get out of sticky situations by being lucky, it’s clear that her luck does eventually run out. Domino was supposedly killed in the film Deadpool 2, but there are loads of fan theories spreading across the internet that question if she’s really dead and create space for her to come back.
Marvel DC Does Lucky Characters So Well
While the whole premise of the superhero genre is that the characters are able to fight their way out of almost every situation there are always a few scenarios where it’s unbelievable that even a superhero would survive. When it comes to getting out of a sticky situation Marvel are possibly one of the worst culprits, with “continuity” not being a word they understand. If DC ever gets into too much of a tight spot they simply reset the multiverse to start again with a clean slate. With the ability to reset the entire multiverse if things get too complicated, that makes Marvel DC superheroes are some of the luckiest characters out there. Of course, it isn’t just Marvel DC that do lucky characters well; there are a whole host of movie and comic book heroes that seem to have an endless supply of good luck.
Are Superheroes a Bit Too Lucky?
When you consider some of the scraps that superheroes have gotten themselves into; you could be forgiven for thinking that luck is on their side a little too often. After all, any superhero worth his weight in gold is a mortal enemy that is constantly plotting to bring them down – so how can they be so lucky? Well, the truth is that audiences love a good guy and they love good guys that do well. Seeing their favourite superhero succumb to a series of bad luck just won’t cut it when it comes to a hero to look up to. We want our superheroes to be flameproof, lucky and safe – otherwise, what is so super about them?
So yes, statistically they’re probably a lot luckier than the average person but then they have superhero powers and if you can’t use them for good, what‘s the point? There are lots of superhero movies due out over the next year or so, and we’re hoping that the streak of good luck continues for them all. We love seeing our favourite heroes escape situations unscathed and hope that this tradition continues in superhero comics and movies for a long time to come!
