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International BLACK WIDOW Websites Have Reportedly Begun Scrubbing Release Date Information
It seems the UK and France websites for Marvel's Black Widow have switched the film's release date to "Coming Soon." This comes after a report earlier this week that the film would be delayed. Mark Julian | 9/19/2020 Filed Under: "Black Widow" Source: Reddit Is it time to throw away hope that theaters will return to normal before the end of 2020? Hollywood studios were anxiously watching Tenet's domestic box office performance when it attempted to reignite movie theaters on September 3.
Jason Blum Attributes SPAWN Delay To Recent Spike In U.S. Racial Tension; "The Script Has Got To Be Right"
It looks like it's back to the drawing board for Todd McFarlane's Spawn reboot as the head of Blumhouse Productions says that recent events mean the script for the film needs further tweaks. Mark Julian | 9/19/2020 Filed Under: "Spawn" Source: via IGN Todd McFarlane's Spawn reboot has been in the works for a long time.
THE BATMAN's Matt Reeves Celebrates The Dark Knight's Holiday With A New Bill Sienkiewicz Poster
WB and DC Comics' celebration of Batman day is in full-swing and even the director of the highly-anticipated reboot of the Caped Crusader took some time out from filming to celebrate on social media. Mark Julian | 9/19/2020 Filed Under: "The Batman" Robert Pattinson's scary COVID-19 diagnosis led to a brief delay after The Batman resumed filming from a lengthier pause but the cameras have resumed rolling at Leavesden Studios (just outside of London) after just two weeks.
New WONDER WOMAN 1984 Footage Revealed In Latest WB Japan Christmas TV Spot
The official Japanese website for Wonder Woman 1984 has released a TV spot to promote the new Christmas Day release date for Diana Prince's second standalone feature. Although, based on the world's inability to subdue the COVID-19 pandemic, don't hold your breathe for the film to stick to that release date, either. The move to Christmas 2020 marks the sixth release date for the film as the original plan called for the sequel to debut during last year's Holiday Season.
Disney+ Sets All-Star MS. MARVEL Directors List That Includes Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah And Meera Menon
Disney+ has assembled a fantastic group of directors for the first season of its Ms. Marvel television series, including the previously rumored Bad Boys For Life helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Mark Julian | 9/18/2020 Filed Under: "Ms. Marvel" Source: THR It seems the rumor that Bad Boys For Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah had been tapped to helm Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel television series for Disney+ was on the money.
Marvel's AVENGERS Series Will See WOLVERINE, IRON FIST, SHE-HULK And More Battle To Become The Next Phoenix
Fan favorite Marvel writer Jason Aaron's Avengers and Thor ongoing series have seen the cosmic entity known as the Phoenix make quite a few appearances, and it seems those teases pay off this December. Mark Julian | 9/17/2020 Filed Under: "Marvel Comics" The Phoenix Force is once again on the hunt for a new host and it seems anyone in the Marvel Universe is fair game. That's the basic premise of Jason Aaron and Javier Garrón's Avengers #40, which will hit comic book retailers this December.
STUMPTOWN Canceled By ABC Despite Initial Season 2 Order As Network Cites COVID-19 As Culprit
ABC's television crime drama Stumptown, which is based on a Greg Rucka comic and stars Maria Hill actress Cobie Smulders, has been canceled by the network after the show was initially renewed. Mark Julian | 9/16/2020 The latest negative development stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is for television shows that were initially renewed to have that decision reversed.
DEADPOOL's Morena Baccarin Doesn't Lament Lack Of Screentime In Sequel
It's currently unknown if or when a third Deadpool film will happen with the same cast of characters other than Ryan Reynolds but many X-Men fans are hoping to see Morena Baccarin's Vanessa become Copycat. Mark Julian | 9/16/2020 Filed Under: "Deadpool 2" Source: CB After having a pivotal role in the first Deadpool film, Morena Baccarin's Vanessa didn't have a whole lot to do in the sequel which introduced Josh Brolin's time-traveling Cable.
BIRDS OF PREY Victor Zsasz Actor Chris Messina Wants To Reprise Role
The special relationship between Chris Messina's Victor Zsasz and Ewan McGregor's Black Mask was one of the few highlights for many moviegoers who watched WB's Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey in theaters.
New Olivia Wilde Comments Regarding SPIDER-WOMAN Sparks Speculation That The Film Will Be In The MCU
No one really seems quite sure whether the myriad of Spider-Man spinoffs in development at Sony are set in the MCU and the latest comments from Olivia Wilde further muddy the waters. Mark Julian | 9/15/2020 Filed Under: "Spider-Woman" Olivia Wilde, a recent guest on the Shut Up Evan podcast declined to say much about Spider-Woman, her most recently announced project at Sony Pictures. However, she did name drop Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, an indication that he's involved with the project.
AQUAMAN Actor Jason Momoa Increases Support For Ray Fisher, Says "Serious Stuff Went Down"
The controversy surrounding Ray Fisher and his accusations of mistreatment at the hands of Joss Whedon during the filming of Justice League just ramped things up a notch as Jason Momoa weighs in. Mark Julian | 9/14/2020 Filed Under: "Justice League" Just days after sharing a #IStandWithRayFisher Instagram post, Aquaman actor Jason Momoa is taking his support to the next level. It seems Momoa is accusing Warner Bros.
RUMOR: SPIDER-GIRL Film In Early Development At Sony Pictures
Amid reports that Sony is keen to craft a cinematic universe around Spider-Man with the likes of Venom, Morbius and more comes a new report that asserts that a Spider-Girl film is also in development. Mark Julian | 9/14/2020 Filed Under: "Spider-Man" Source: Fandomwire Is Sony looking to carve out their own corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
THE FLASH Director Andy Muschietti Teases A "Very Funny" Yet Sometimes "Terrifying" Film
The Flash director Andy Muschietti cryptically teases that his DC Comics supehero film will have a lot in common with his previous horror efforts for Warner Bros., It-Chapter One and Chapter Two. Mark Julian | 9/13/2020 Filed Under: "The Flash" It seems that with each new morsel of information concerning Andy Muschietti's The Flash, fan anticipation increases tenfold and the directors appearance at the second part of DC FanDome is sure to dial the hype meter up to 10.
THE FLASH "Restarts Everything And Forgets Nothing" Teases Producer Barbara Muschietti
Hype is certainly building around DC superhero films and they've accomplished it by creating a lineup that show's they're willing to grow and move on from past mistakes. However, the inherent nature of cinematic universes means you can never truly dump those past mistakes in the trash can but if you're DC Films, you can conveniently abandon those miscalculations on an alternate Earth.
Junkie XL Previews His Electric New JUSTICE LEAGUE Theme For DC FanDome
Zack Snyder's Justice League will be released on HBO Max in early to mid-2021 as as a four-part miniseries. Once the final episode airs, a special four-hour long version will also be released. Mark Julian | 9/12/2020 Filed Under: "Justice League" Day 1 of the second part of DC FanDome is underway and we have tons of exciting news to share. On the film side, Junkie XL (Thomas Holkenborg) has shared a sneak preview of his upcoming action/main theme for Zack Snyder's Justice League. Check it out below.
YOUNG JUSTICE Renewed For A Fourth Season; Will Be Titled YOUNG JUSTICE: PHANTOMS
Young Justice season 4 is officially a go as DC FanDome has confirmed the fan-favorite animated superhero show's return. The new season will be titled Young Justice: Phantoms. Mark Julian | 9/12/2020 Filed Under: "Young Justice" Good news for Young Justice fans. Season 4 has been confirmed as a teaser card has been revealed, confirming that the new season will be titled Young Justice: Phantoms.
Brian Michael Bendis Ending SUPERMAN And ACTION COMICS Run This December
Brian Michael Bendis will be wrapping up his run on both the main Superman title and Action Comics this December according to the latest DC Comics solicitations. Mark Julian | 9/12/2020 Filed Under: "DC Comics" Back in June, Brian Michael Bendis teased that he was nearing his run on Superman but DC Comics fans didn't really have a clear idea of just how close Bendis was to wrapping up his story.
THE NEW MUTANTS Co-Creator Bob McLeod Bashes Final Fox X-MEN Film; End Credits Misspelled His Name
Based on New Mutants co-creator BoB McLeod's FB post, just because you co-created the Marvel characters onscreen (and were likely paid royalties) doesn't mean you're obligated to like the finished product. Mark Julian | 8/28/2020 Filed Under: "New Mutants" In a strange turn of events, it seems The New Mutants ended up being not that good. The film currently has a 22% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and a 56% score from the audience.
THE BATMAN's Jeffrey Wright Says The Tone Of Matt Reeves' Film Is Captured In The DC FanDome Trailer
Raise your hand if you've been fooled by an outstanding trailer for a comic book movie only to discover that you've been fooled on opening night as you realize what you're watching is a far cry from what was marketed. Well, Commissioner Gordon actor Jeffrey Wright says you don't have to worry about that with Matt Reeves' The Batman as the actor shared his excitement on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show.
RUMOR: THE SUICIDE SQUAD Will See Taika Waititi Play This Character In The James Gunn-Directed Film
DC FanDome pulled back the veil a bit on James Gunn's soft reboot/standalone sequel to WB's Suicide Squad film. However, there's still plenty of mystery, including who Taika Waititi is portraying... Mark Julian | 8/27/2020 Filed Under: "The Suicide Squad" Source: Splash Report Did you have Idris Elba pegged as portraying Bloodsport in your Suicide Squad bingo book? Well, Splashreport (formerly the old guard at the Latino Review) actually had the news a day earlier than the DC FanDome reveal.
TENET: New 9-Minute Behind-The-Scenes Featurette Released Ahead Of September 3 Premiere
After a long, strange, (COVID-19 paved) winding road, Christopher Nolan's Tenet is finally set to premiere in U.S. theaters on September 3. To celebrate, a new behind-the-scenes feature has been released. Mark Julian | 8/27/2020 Tenet may already be out in U.K. theaters, but Christopher Nolan fans in the U.S. will have to wait a few more days to see The Dark Knight Rises director's upcoming sci-fi blockbuster.
New Rumor Says [SPOILER] Transforms In CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
A new rumor states that there will be a rather unexpected transformation occurring in Captain America: Civil War that will definitely leave one of the original Avengers very, very angry. Read on for details and as always with MCU rumors, have salt at the ready.
COMICS: The THREE JOKERS Miniseries Finally Gets A Release Date From DC
It looked as if the mystery of why there were three different Jokers operating in Gotham during DC Rebirth would never get answered, but the Geoff Johns & Jason Fabok miniseries is now set for June. Mark Julian | 3/9/2020 Filed Under: "DC Comics" DC Comics readers tend to remember little things like the discovery of a Joker that's been kept prisoner in the deep, dark depths of the Batcave for quite a while - especially when there's two other Clown Princes of Crime running around Gotham.
RUMOR: DC COMICS' 5G Reboot Plans Significantly Reduced In The Wake Of Dan DiDio's Departure
5G, a line-wide reboot of DC Comics that saw heroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman aged up and replaced by younger heroes, is said to have been reduced to a smaller number of titles. Mark Julian | 3/3/2020 Filed Under: "DC Comics" Dan DiDio's departure from DC Comics sent shock waves through the industry and the story continues to develop as fans and journalists alike attempt to discern what his absence means for 5G, aka Generation 5.
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER Set Photos Hint At A Connection To A HULK Supporting Character
Eagle-eyed fans have snapped set photos from Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Disney+ TV series that seemingly hint at the presence of a long-absent Incredible Hulk supporting character. Mark Julian | 2/23/2020 Filed Under: "Falcon and The Winter Soldier" Marvel Studios loves to tease that everything is connected in the MCU, so could this seemingly innocent set photo from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier lead to bigger things to come in the previously announced She-Hulk Disney+ series?
THE SUICIDE SQUAD: James Gunn Hints That Steve Agee Is Not Playing King Shark
Steve Agee just wrapped filming his role in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and took to Twitter to thank Gunn for the experience. However, it's Gunn's response that's throwing suspicion on Agee's role... Mark Julian | 2/22/2020 Filed Under: "The Suicide Squad" Recent set photos from James Gunn's The Suicide Squad have revealed that Steve Agee's role in the film requires him to wear a mo-cap suit.
DC Comics Reportedly Fired Dan DiDio And His Relationship With Scott Snyder Is Said To Be A Key Factor
DC Comics is rumored to be fractured on its upcoming big overhaul that sees legacy characters like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman aged-up and retired- with new characters taking on their mantles. Mark Julian | 2/22/2020 Filed Under: "DC Comics" Source: Bleeding Cool According to breaking news yesterday, DC Comics is down to just one publisher as Dan DiDio has left the company.
WATCHMEN Season 2 Could Happen With Regina King And Without Damon Lindelof On Two Conditions
Regina King, the star of HBO's surprisingly well-received Watchmen television sequel has revealed what it would take for her to return for a second season and it's not Damon Lindelof's participation.
HARLEY QUINN: BIRDS OF PREY Review On The Heroic Age Podcast
The debut episode of The Heroic Age podcast reviews Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) and discusses some of the latest news including the Batsuit reveal and more. Mark Julian | 2/16/2020 Filed Under: "Birds of Prey" The very first episode of The Heroic Age podcast is here and includes reactions to the reveal of Robert Pattinson's Batsuit in The Batman, Sam Raimi replacing Scott Derrickson as director on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and more.
ALTERED CARBON Season 2 Trailer Sees Takeshi Kovacs Resleeved And Ready For More Action
Netflix has finally released a full Altered Carbon season 2 trailer which reveals that Takeshi Kovacs' new sleeve comes with a few new bells and whistles as Anthony Mackie takes over for Joel Kinnaman. Mark Julian | 2/11/2020 Rapid healing, advance reaction time and a few other bells and whistles are just some of the benefits Takeshi Kovacs enjoys in his new sleeve as Netflix's first full Altered Carbon season 2 trailer unleashes surprise after surprise.
Spinoffs For THE MANDALORIAN Are In Play According To Disney CEO Bob Iger
In addition to watching the weekly adventures of Din Djarin, a few of his companions might soon be starring in their own television shows as Disney CEO Bob Iger says the future of Star Wars is TV. Mark Julian | 2/5/2020 Filed Under: "The Mandalorian" When Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012 for $4 billion USD, who would have thought that future galactic adventures of the Jedi and Sith would be relegated to television instead of film.
ALTERED CARBON: Anthony Mackie Stars As Takeshi Kovacs In First Season 2 Footage
Netflix's second season of Altered Carbon will premiere later this month and this new teaser trailer provides our first footage of Anthony Mackie's take on Takeshi Kovacs as he replaces Joel Kinnaman. Mark Julian | 2/4/2020 The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Anthony Mackie will serve as Takeshi Kovacs' latest "sleeve" in the second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon. The cyberpunk sci-fi mystery series is an adaptation of English author Richard K.
Former X-MEN Actor James Marsden Has One Key Piece Of Advice For The Next Cyclops Actor
To the chagrin of comic book fans, the Fox era of X-Men movies pushed team leader Cyclops to the side in favor of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. Do you think the MCU will follow that same blueprint? Mark Julian | 2/3/2020 Filed Under: "X-Men" Source: Collider For most fans, James Marsden's time portraying Cyclops left a lot to be desired, though it was in no way the actor's fault.
GAME OF THRONES: George R.R. Martin Reaffirms That A DREAM OF SPRING Will Have Different Ending
Author George R.R. Martin definitely appears to be trying to create separation between the conclusion of his beloved fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire and how HBO chose to end its adaptation. Mark Julian | 2/1/2020 Filed Under: "Game of Thrones" Source: Men's Health If you were truly unhappy with how season 8 of HBO's Game of Thrones ended, you're in luck. Series author George R.R. Martin is reaffirming that the fantasy series will end differently than how the HBO series concluded.
WILLOW Disney+ TV Series Does Not Officially Have The Green Light According To Ron Howard
It seems Jon Kasdan still has to convince the powers-that-be at Disney+ to move forward with his concept for a Willow sequel but Ron Howard wants to be involved with the project if it moves forward. Mark Julian | 1/30/2020 A while back, we ran down all the upcoming fantasy TV series that would be vying to fill the huge shoes left by Game of Thrones. While there's a number of worthy candidates, the Willow sequel series at Disney+ garnered a lot of interest.
ARROW Actor David Ramsey Promises That Diggle's GREEN LANTERN Teases Will Be Addressed In Series Finale
The last few seasons of The CW's Arrow have heavily teased that John Diggle aka Spartan is actually destined to become a new Green Lantern. Fans will finale get closure this Tuesday in the series finale. Mark Julian | 1/27/2020 Filed Under: "Arrow" Source: TV Line A Flash from an alternate dimension sees John and asks where's his ring. A flashback to John's military days reveals that his stepfather's last name is Stewart (a tease that Diggle's name could be John Stewart).
Kumail Nanjiani Teases That THE ETERNALS Will Be Marvel Studios' Most Sci-Fi Film To Date
Move over Captain Marvel and Guardians of the Galaxy! The Eternals is about to stake its claim as the MCU's most prominent sci-fi franchise. At least, that's what Kingo actor Kumail Nanjiani believes. Mark Julian | 1/24/2020 Filed Under: "Eternals" Source: EW With such a diverse slate of film and TV projects, it's hard to get a sense of where the MCU is headed post Avengers: Endgame.
AnimeMojo's Top Stories This Week Include Updates On Studio Ghibli, LOG HORIZON & More
Check out the top stories from our sister site devoted to coverage on anime, manga and all things otaku, AnimeMojo.com. Included in the top stories this week was reveal of Log Horizon's brand new season. Looking for some updates on the latest news, trailers and projects from the world of manga, light novels and anime? Then be sure to check out CBM's sister site, AnimeMojo.com which provides daily updates on all things otaku.
GameFragger's Top Stories This Week Include Baby SONIC, The Future Of KINGDOM HEARTS & More
Check out the top stories from our sister site devoted to coverage on video games, live streaming and eSports, GameFragger.com. Standing out among the top stories this week was a new Silent Hill rumor. Mark Julian | 1/25/2020 Filed Under: "Video Games" Looking for some updates on the latest news, trailers and projects from the world of gaming? Then be sure to check out CBM's sister site, GameFragger.com which provides daily updates on all the latest XBox, PS4, Nintendo and PC gaming developments.
Toonado's Top Stories This Week Include A New Trailer For The Final Season Of CLONE WARS And More
Looking for some updates on the latest news, trailers and projects centering on all your favorite animated programs and live-action animated remakes? Then be sure to check out CBM's sister site that's devoted to all things animated, Toonado.com. From the latest live-action remake at Disney to the newest original cartoon premiering on Cartoon Network, Toonado's got you covered.
New 2020 1/6th Scale Kotobukiya WOLVERINE Collectible Statue Pops Its Claws
After 2014's X-Force rendition of Marvel's most ferocious mutant, the latest entry in Kotobukiya's Fine Art Statue line is a new take on Wolverine which sports the traditional blue and yellow. Mark Julian | 1/25/2020 Filed Under: "Merchandise" Source: Kotobukiya Wolverine is almost as popular as Batman when it comes to collectible figures and statues. From Alpha Flight to Age of Apocalypse, nearly every incarnation of the centuries-old X-Men has been offered up by Sideshow, Kotobukiya and others.
Toonado's Top Stories This Week Including A New Trailer For The Final Season Of CLONE WARS And More
Looking for some updates on the latest news, trailers and projects centering on all your favorite animated programs and live-action animated remakes? Then be sure to check out CBM's sister site that's devoted to all things animated, Toonado.com. From the latest live-action remake at Disney to the newest original cartoon premiering on Cartoon Network, Toonado's got you covered.
GameFragger's Top Stories This Week Including Baby SONIC, The Future Of KINGDOM HEARTS & More
Check out the top stories from our sister site devoted to coverage on video games, live streaming and eSports- GameFragger.com. Standing out among the top stories this week was a new Silent Hill rumor. Mark Julian | 1/25/2020 Filed Under: "Video Games" Looking for some updates on the latest news, trailers and projects from the world of gaming? Then be sure to check out CBM's sister site, GameFragger.com which provides daily updates on all the latest XBox, PS4, Nintendo and PC gaming developments.
AnimeMojo's Top Stories This Week Including Updates On Studio Ghibli, LOG HORIZON & More
Looking for some updates on the latest news, trailers and projects from the world of manga, light novels and anime? Then be sure to check out CBM's sister site, AnimeMojo.com which provides daily updates on all things otaku. This week' s big announcements include Netflix striking a deal with Studio Ghibli, Dragon Ball Z: Kakkarot's release, a new anime adaptation of The Witcher and more. If you missed out on reading up on these news stories as they happened, we've got you covered.
THE BATMAN Co-Writer Mattson Tomlin To Pen MEGA MAN Script For Capcom And Chernin
The studio behind War for the Planet of the Apes has a live-action Mega Man movie in development that seems to be finally waking up from hibernation in the wake of the Sonic movie's box office forecast. Mark Julian | 1/24/2020 Filed Under: "Video Games" Source: THR THR has inconspicuously revealed that Mat Tomlin, co-writer on Matt Reeves' The Batman, has been hired to pen the script for Chernin Entertainment's live-action Mega Man movie.
Ewan McGregor Calls OBI-WAN KENOBI Disney+ Rumors Centering On Creative Differences "Bulls-"
As news began to circulate on delays for Disney+'s upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi prequel series- prompting online Star Wars fans to call for Kathleen Kennedy to be fired, Ewan McGregor weighs in. Mark Julian | 1/24/2020 Filed Under: "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Many online film journalists are beginning to equate Star Wars' creative planning to the early days of the DCEU, where a huge slate was announced with no real planning.
THE BATMAN Actress Zoe Kravitz On The Contrasting And Complementing Dynamic Between The Bat And The Cat
While at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote her new High Fidelity TV remake at Hulu, The Batman actress Zoe Kravitz touched on what has her excited to portray Selina Kyle in the upcoming DC superhero film. "I was never into a lot of comic books but that world was always really intriguing to me.
Netflix Reveals ALTERED CARBON Season 2 Teaser Which Confirms February Release Date
We've known for some time that season 2 of Netflix's Altered Carbon (which will see Anthony Mackie replace Joel Kinnaman as Takeshi Kovacs) had wrapped filming, and now we finally have a release date. Mark Julian | 1/21/2020 The 8-episode second season of Netflix's Altered Carbon will be released on Thursday, February 27. MCU mainstay Anthony Mackie will replace Joel Kinnaman as the most current "sleeve" for Takeshi Kovacs, though Kinnaman is still expected to appear in some capacity.
David Ayer Confirms Authenticity Of SUICIDE SQUAD Parademon Concept Art
David Ayer has previously shared that his original vision for Suicide Squad was hampered by time constraints and meddling WB execs. and this latest batch of concept art seems to corroborate his story. Mark Julian | 1/21/2020 Filed Under: "Suicide Squad" The Paredemons made their presence felt in the Justice League film but they very nearly showed up in David Ayer's Suicide Squad film as well.
This Fan-Favorite GAME OF THRONES Villain Says Season 8's Ending Was Perfect
Euron Greyjoy actor Pilou Asbæk disagrees with the vast majority of TV critics and Game of Thrones fans as he reveals his own thoughts on how the much-maligned ending of the HBO fantasy series played out. Mark Julian | 1/21/2020 Filed Under: "Game of Thrones" Source: EW Don't tell Euro Greyjoy actor Pilou Asbæk that season 8 of HBO's Game of Thrones was bad television.
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