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Sony and Disney Executives Want To Keep Spider-Man In the MCU
Sony and Disney Executives Want To Keep Spider-Man In the MCU Last year, Spider-Man was almost pulled out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But, eventually, Sony and Disney managed to reach a deal for a new MCU Spider-Man movie coming in 2021 and other potential tie-ins. However, it sounds like the studios aren’t eager for another Spider-Man divorce.
Deadpool Finally Makes His Debut In Fortnite
Deadpool Finally Makes His Debut In Fortnite Epic Games’ battle royale shooter Fortnite has already brought in Thanos and Harley Quinn as guest characters. But for the debut of its newest season, Fortnite is adding Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth — Deadpool. Deadpool will be featured in his traditional red and black suit, which players can unlock for use in the game.
Netflix Releases The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Posters
Netflix Releases The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Posters Warning: There are spoilers ahead for The Umbrella Academy Season 1! The Umbrella Academy’s first season left the Hargreeves family in a bit of a cliffhanger. Facing an apocalypse that they failed to stop, the team chose to go back in time to try again. However, the trip through time seemingly regressed them to children. Netflix has dropped new Umbrella Academy season 2 character posters with a black-and-white umbrella frame.
Netflix Reveals Castlevania Season 3 Voice Cast
Netflix Reveals Castlevania Season 3 Voice Cast With the third season of Castlevania set to premiere early next month, Netflix has posted a new video that not only shows returning actors, but also the new performers joining the fray. That includes Jason Isaacs (Star Trek: Discovery), as well as veteran actors Bill Nighy and Lance Reddick.
Netflix Posts the First 10 Minutes of Locke and Key
Netflix Posts the First 10 Minutes of Locke and Key The first season of Netflix’s Locke and Key series will hit tonight at midnight. However, for those of you that don’t feel like waiting, a special sneak peek is now available. Netflix has premiered a look at the first ten minutes from the first episode of the series. It’s available below and provides a brief introduction to the Locke family. The episode is called “Welcome To Matheson,” and it was written by co-creator Joe Hill and Aron Eli Coleite.
The Flash Showrunner Teases Cisco & Ralph's Future Stories
The Flash Showrunner Teases Cisco & Ralph’s Future Stories Warning: There are spoilers ahead for The Flash! The Flash left a few fans on edge this week when Cisco Ramon opted to leave Central City behind. However, in an interview with TV Guide, showrunner Eric Wallace provided assurance that Carlos Valdes’ beloved hero will return. “This is just for a few episodes, just a temporary thing,” explained Wallace.
Carmel Laniado Joins The Witcher Season 2
Carmel Laniado Joins The Witcher Season 2 As The Witcher‘s cast and crew prepare for the second season, a fresh new face has been recruited. Deadline reports that Carmel Laniado will appear in at least three episodes over the course of the season. Laniado will portray Violet, “a young girl whose playful and whimsical demeanour is a front for a smarter and more sadistic character.” There’s no word yet about whether she’ll give Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia any trouble.
Harley Quinn Arrives In Fortnite With Birds of Prey Crossover
Harley Quinn Arrives In Fortnite With Birds of Prey Crossover With Birds of Prey just hours away from its release, Harley Quinn is about to hit Fortnite. Following a few teases over the past week, Epic Games revealed that Harley Quinn will debut in the hit battle royale game tonight, starting at 7PM EDT. The trailer below shows the different outfits and items available for Harley character in the game.
Picard Producer Teases the Borg's New Status Quo
Star Trek: Picard Producer Teases the Borg’s New Status Quo Warning: There are spoilers ahead of Star Trek: Picard! The series premiere of CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Picard raised some interesting questions. In the closing moments, viewers witnessed the appearance of a new Borg cube during the episode’s conclusion. And it was populated and run by Romulans. While speaking with TV Guide, Star Trek: Picard producer Alex Kurtzman provided more details about this unlikely team-up.
Netflix Shares New Details About The Witcher Animated Film
Netflix Shares New Details About The Witcher Animated Film Earlier this month, Netflix confirmed it would expand the world of The Witcher with a new animated film, Nightmare of the Wolf. Now, Netflix has provided additional details about the movie. The official listing for the film indicates that it will follow Vesemir, the mentor of Geralt.
Birds of Prey Director Talks About Chad Stahelski's Fight Scenes
Birds of Prey Director Talks About Chad Stahelski’s Fight Scenes Next week, Birds of Prey will finally hit theaters. And some of the film’s signature action scenes will feature the work of John Wick director Chad Stahelski. Cathy Yan, who helmed the latest DC Comics movie, recently spoke about her collaboration with Stahelski during an interview with Collider.
Bill Murray Confirms His Return For Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Bill Murray Confirms His Return For Ghostbusters: Afterlife Unlike the 2016 reboot movie, Ghostbusters: Afterlife will include all of the surviving Ghostbusters, including Peter Venkman. Via Heroic Hollywood, Bill Murray told Vanity Fair that he will reprise his role as Venkman in the new film. Murray didn’t provide details as to what happened to Venkman since Ghostbusters 2.
Secret Cinema and Disney Strike a Deal For Immersive Movie Experiences
Secret Cinema and Disney Strike a Deal For Immersive Movie Experiences Audiences that were hoping to see Star Wars and Marvel movies taken to new heights might just get their wish. Via The Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Studios has a “multi-year agreement” with Secret Cinema to create immersive experiences with their films.
Genndy Tartakovsky Speaks Out About His Star Wars: Clone Wars Animated Series
Genndy Tartakovsky Speaks Out About His Star Wars: Clone Wars Animated Series Next month Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7 will hit Disney+ and wrap up the series. But Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars shorts have yet to make their way to Disney+ as well. Prior to the premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the traditionally animated Clone Wars was deemed “non-canon” by Lucasfilm. Tartakovsky recently addressed that in a new interview withDigital Spy.
HBO Max's Green Lantern Series Will Feature Sinestro
HBO Max’s Green Lantern Series Will Feature Sinestro Back in October, HBO Max revealed that a Green Lantern-inspired series is coming to the new streaming service. Arrow’s Greg Berlanti will produce the series and put the focus on a variety of characters from the Green Lantern mythos. Now, new details about the show have emerged during the Television Critics Association press tour, via a report from Collider.
Mortal Kombat 11 Drops a Joker Gameplay Trailer
Mortal Kombat 11 Drops a Joker Gameplay Trailer Months after his initial reveal, the Joker is finally ready to enter the Mortal Kombat 11 arena. NetherRealm Studios has released a new Joker gameplay trailer which reveals that the Clown Prince of Crime will debut on January 28 for Early Access subscribers. Everyone else can add Joker to their line-up a week later, on February 4. Joker’s fighting style is different from his previous appearances in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and Injustice 2.
Paul Feig Wants To Crossover His Ghostbusters Movie With Afterlife
Paul Feig Wants To Crossover His Ghostbusters Movie With Afterlife Ghostbusters: Afterlife will return to the world of the original Ghostbusters films later this year. Regardless, director Paul Feig wouldn’t mind seeing characters from his 2016 Ghostbusters reboot crossover with the original universe. Feig recently spoke to journalists at the TCA about the possibility of his female Ghostbusters team showing up in Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s world. In response, Feig was hopeful.
Kevin Feige Confirms Transgender Hero In the MCU
Kevin Feige Confirms Transgender Hero In the MCU There’s been very little LGBTQ representation in the MCU films, save for Anthony Russo’s cameo in Avengers: Endgame. That’s about to change as soon as this year, according to Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. From a report provided by Entertainment Weekly, Feige confirmed the news during the New York Film Academy last year.
Josh Boone Says The New Mutants Will Retain His Vision of the Film
Josh Boone Says The New Mutants Will Retain His Vision of the Film After months of silence for The New Mutants, a new trailer is set to arrive next week. But for those worried that the film was compromised by its delays and new Disney overlords, director Josh Boone has some encouraging news. Via SlashFilm, Josh Boone recently replied on his Instagram post to a fan’s inquiry: “Will this be the OG version of the movie you shot?” “I wouldn’t be promoting it here if it wasn’t,” said Boone in response.
The CW Drops New Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 4 Pictures
The CW Drops New Crisis on Infinite Earths Episode 4 Pictures Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Crisis on Infinite Earths! Crisis on Infinite Earths’ final two chapters are set to premiere in two weeks. But when the heroes return, they might be a little worse for wear. The CW has debuted a number of new photos from the fourth episode of the crossover event. And there appear to be signs of a time jump. For example, Ryan Choi now sports a beard and a more haggard appearance.
Transformers and Terminator Collide In Comic Book Crossover
Transformers and Terminator Collide In Comic Book Crossover 2020 has a big “bot” battle coming, as the Transformers and The Terminator are set to collide. ViaThe Hollywood Reporter, IDW Publishing will release a four-issue comic book miniseries titled Transformers vs. The Terminator. As the title implies, Hasbro’s popular robots will go head-to-head with Skynet’s war machines. Dark Horse Comics and IDW are collaborating on the series.
Spider-Man PS4 Script Book Coming in Early 2020
Spider-Man PS4 Script Book Coming in Early 2020 When it came out for PlayStation 4 last year, Marvel’s Spider-Man dazzled PS4 fans with arguably the greatest superhero game of this generation. Now fans will have a chance to read every word. Marvel has confirmed that a Spider-Man Script Book will be released on February 11, 2020, in conjunction with the developers at Insomniac Games. It’s already available for pre-order here on Amazon for $50.
Mark Hamill Pays Tribute To Star Wars Creator George Lucas
Mark Hamill Pays Tribute To Star Wars Creator George Lucas Tonight, the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga will hit theaters. Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, is currently celebrating the arrival of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by sharing an ode to George Lucas. In a post on Twitter, Hamill gave a special shout out to Lucas for creating the Star Wars franchise back in 1977s. Hamill also included photos with Lucas from over the years.
Report: Disney+ Star Wars: Cassian Andor Series May Film In June 2020
Report: Star Wars: Cassian Andor Series May Film In June 2020 Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series may soon be ready to go into production. According to Discussing Film, the Diego Luna led Cassian Andor series will begin filming in June 2020. The report also notes that the show will shoot somewhere in Europe. Tony Gilroy, who worked on the reshoots for Rogue One, reportedly rewrote the pilot episode for the series. Gilroy will also direct several episodes.
Joker Is Heading Back To IMAX Theaters
Joker Is Heading Back To IMAX Theaters Warner Bros.’ Joker film is ready to make one last stand in theaters before its bow on home video. The unexpected hit will return to IMAX theaters starting on Friday, December 6, where it will have a limited one week run. Director Todd Phillips, recently shared the news in a post on Instagram. Phillips’ post features Joaquin Phoenix’s character walking down the street in his make-up and fancy suit.
Jon Favreau Looks Ahead At The Mandalorian's Future
Jon Favreau Looks Ahead At The Mandalorian’s Future The Mandalorian is already halfway through its first season on Disney+, and a second season is already in the works. Showrunner and writer Jon Favreau recently updated addressed the future of the series during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m putting a lot of effort working with Dave Filoni to figure out what the overarching story is and the storyline for all these characters and what the world is like,” explained Favreau.
The Witcher Showrunner Breaks Down the Latest Trailer
The Witcher Showrunner Breaks Down the Latest Trailer The premiere of The Witcher series is just two weeks away, and Netflix is ramping up its promotion. However, Netflix’s latest Witcher video actually provides a deeper analysis on a previous trailer. In the clip, showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich sits down alongside executive producer Tomek Baginski to break down portions of the trailer. The eight minute video also provides a wealth of new information.
The Best Video Game Deals For Black Friday 2019
Superhero Hype’s Best Video Game Deals For Black Friday 2019 Black Friday is happening early this year, and there a number of deals for shoppers. Whether you’re getting something for yourself or someone else, there’s something for everyone. That includes video games. Fans have a lot of great games to choose from this year, so we’ve put together a list of the best bargains you can snap up during the sales event. They likely won’t last long, so snap them up while you can.
J.J. Abrams Reacts To George Lucas' Star Wars Regrets
J.J. Abrams Reacts To George Lucas’ Star Wars Regrets George Lucas has made it clear in the past that he’s not particularly a fan of the new Star Wars films. But director J.J. Abrams has a pretty good idea as to why Lucas feels that way. During an interview with Rolling Stone, Abrams shared his thoughts on the matter. “It’s probably a complicated thing for him,” said Abrams regarding Lucas selling Star Wars to Disney in 2012.
The Mandalorian's Dave Filoni Endorses "Baby Yoda" Name
The Mandalorian’s Dave Filoni Endorses “Baby Yoda” Name By now, it’s clear that there’s a new breakout Star Wars character in Disney+’s The Mandalorian — “Baby Yoda.” It’s definitely not confirmed whether this small creature has any relation to the Jedi master. But he have a similar appearance, and that led to his instantly meme-worthy moniker. Dave Filoni, who directed the debut episode of the series, recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight about The Mandalorian.
Rian Johnson Addresses Star Wars' High Director Turnover
Rian Johnson Addresses Star Wars’ High Director Turnover Director Rian Johnson has a new movie called Knives Out hitting theaters next week. But Star Wars is still heavy on his mind, based on a recent interview he had with Variety. One interesting topic that came up was the turnover of directors. Josh Trank, Colin Trevorrow, and, most recently, Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss all left potential Star Wars projects. When asked this, Johnson shared a thoughtful response.
Disney CEO Says Deadpool and R-Rated Content Will Stay on Hulu
Disney CEO Says Deadpool and R-Rated Content Will Stay on Hulu The Disney+ service is set to launch next week with a number of new shows and older favorites from the company’s library. Fortunately, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed to Bloomberg that Deadpool and other mature programming will still have a home even if it’s not on Disney+.
Bob Iger Says George Lucas is 'Fine' With The Mandalorian
Bob Iger Says George Lucas is ‘Fine’ With The Mandalorian Next week, Star Wars fans will be able to check out the new Disney+ series The Mandalorian. But according to Disney CEO Bob Iger, the series has already passed the hardest test: winning George Lucas’ approval. “George has been fine,” said Iger during an interview with Bloomberg. Lucas had voiced disappointment with previous Star Wars films, most notably The Force Awakens. But he may have changed his tune with The Mandalorian.
Loki Series Will Tie Into Doctor Strange Sequel
Loki Series Will Tie Into Doctor Strange Sequel Marvel Studios is producing a number of original shows for Disney+, and they are going to have deeper ties with the MCU than previous Marvel TV shows. Kevin Feige recently chatted with Bloomberg about how deeply the shows will connect. And there’s one particular connection fans may not have seen coming.
The Next Chapter's Final Trailer Ups the Stakes
Jumanji: The Next Chapter’s Final Trailer Ups the Stakes It looks like the game is on, as the final trailer for Jumanji: The Next Level has arrived. The film once again features the return of the main cast. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan all make their return. However, they aren’t quite what they seem. As the trailer explains, the roles are reversed this time around. One of the main teens from the first film, Spencer, has gone missing while jumping back into the Jumanji game.
Doom Patrol Season 2 Will Run on Both HBO Max and DC Universe
Doom Patrol Season 2 Will Run on Both HBO Max and DC Universe It looks like the Doom Patrol are set to get more exposure next season. The hit DC Universe original series has a second season on the way, but now it has another home — HBO Max. The official Twitter account for HBO Max recently posted an announcement that the series will simultaneously premiere on both services. The post is below. We believe in those fighting for second chances and second seasons.
The Next Level's Final Trailer Ups the Stakes
Jumanji: The Next Level’s Final Trailer Ups the Stakes It looks like the game is on, as the final trailer for Jumanji: The Next Level has arrived. The film once again features the return of the main cast. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan all make their return. However, they aren’t quite what they seem. As the trailer explains, the roles are reversed this time around. One of the main teens from the first film, Spencer, has gone missing while jumping back into the Jumanji game.
Batwoman Star Ruby Rose Is Avoiding Stunts After Her Surgery
Batwoman Star Ruby Rose Is Avoiding Stunts After Her Surgery Although Ruby Rose is having fun with her Batwoman role, there is one thing she’s not doing as many stunts as she used to. In a recent interview with Variety, Rose explained that she has cut back on her stunt work after an injury she had while filming the Batwoman pilot. “Maybe I don’t have to do everything,” explained Rose. “Maybe there’s some that I can do once or twice and then, you know, I think I’ve earned my stripes already.
The Simpsons Line Up Kevin Feige and the Russo Bros.
The Simpsons Line Up Kevin Feige and the Russo Bros. The Fox/Disney merger will have a great effect on The Simpsons come early next year. A report from TV Line confirms that an episode of the animated TV show will have a humorous Marvel spin. It’s also set to feature some guest vocals from Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige and Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Focuses on Character Growth
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Focuses on Character Growth Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order debuts next month, giving gamers a new single-player adventure to sink their teeth into. It’s a big change from both of EA’s Star Wars: Battlefront games, which mainly focused on multiplayer skirmishes. Recently, Variety had the chance to discuss this shift with Respawn CEO Vince Zampella.
Greg Kinnear Signs On for CBS All Access’ The Stand
Greg Kinnear Signs On for CBS All Access’ The Stand CBS All Access’ adaptation of The Stand continues to amass an impressive roster of talent. Just a few days after Heather Graham signed on, another A-lister has joined the project. Variety is reporting that Greg Kinnear has officially been cast in the series. He will play Glen Bateman, a widowed professor who survives the deadly virus.
Mamoudou Athie Joins the Cast of Jurassic World 3
Mamoudou Athie Joins the Cast of Jurassic World 3 Colin Trevorrow recently teased that we’d hear more about Jurassic World 3 after the Battle at Big Rock short dropped last month. Much to fans’ delight, he’s making good on that promise. Deadline brings word that Mamoudou Athie is has joined the film’s cast. Unfortunately, the nature of his role is unknown. Mamoudou Athie recently garnered praise for his work as a series regular on the Facebook Watch series Sorry For Your Loss.
Report: Martin Scorsese Almost Directed Joker
Report: Martin Scorsese Almost Directed Joker There was quite a bit of ire from comic book fans when director Martin Scorsese criticized Marvel Studios films. He said that he doesn’t consider them to be cinema. That’s why it’s a bit interesting to hear that he could have directed Joker. Back in 2017, Warner Bros. lined up Scorsese to produce the Joker film. Via The Hollywood Reporter, a source close to Scorsese revealed that he was originally looking to helm the movie.
Elizabeth Olson Says She Mangled Her Scarlet Witch Message
Elizabeth Olson Says She Mangled Her Scarlet Witch Message Marvel Studios has a lot original shows coming to Disney+ including WandaVision, which will feature both Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany in their signature roles. During a recently interview with BUILD Series, Olson said that Kevin Feige gave her some advice before Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation However, it didn’t go as planned.
Blood Dragon Inspired Series
Castlevania Producer Takes on Far Cry: Blood Dragon Animated Series Producer Adi Shankar has already guided two seasons of the animated Castlevania series on Netflix, with a third to come. And he looks to do the same for Capcom’s Devil May Cry. Now, Shankar is teaming up with Ubisoft to bring back another beloved video game franchise to animation. Via The Hollywood Reporter, Shankar and Ubisoft are collaborating on Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Vibe.
Krypton Season 2 Hits Blu-Ray and Digital In January 2020
Krypton Season 2 Hits Blu-Ray and Digital In January 2020 Fans of the Superman prequel, Krypton, got thrown for a loop when SyFy cancelled the series back in August. The show had just come off a powerful second season when the network made the call. Although fans won’t get the follow-up season they crave, they will be able to revisit the final season soon. Warner Bros.
Marvel's Yondu Comic Will Be Equal Parts Breaking Bad and Lethal Weapon
Marvel’s Yondu Comic Will Be Equal Parts Breaking Bad and Lethal Weapon Back in August, Marvel revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy’s Yondu will be getting his own comic book series. Now, co-writers Lonnie Nadler and Zac Thompson have offered a new glimpse of what to expect from the Ravager in his solo adventure.
Lyra's Quest Begins In New His Dark Materials Trailer
Lyra’s Quest Begins In New His Dark Materials Trailer HBO has debuted a new trailer for His Dark Materials, featuring a glimpse at the trouble that lies ahead for young Lyra Belacqua. Dafne Keen (Logan) stars as Lyra, a young girl in a world where people are accompanied by daemons which hold part of their souls. Lyra is soon drawn into a mystery involving the disappearance of her friend and multiple realities.
Marvel's Avengers Get a VR Experience At The Void
Marvel’s Avengers Get a VR Experience At The Void Fans already have one Avengers game experience to look forward to, with Square Enix’s The Avengers set for a release early next summer. In the meantime, they can stop by a VOID VR location for a brand new experience. Marvel has announced its collaboration with ILMxLAB for a new virtual reality game called Avengers: Damage Control.
Love Is Power In The Flash Season 6's New Trailer
Love Is Power In The Flash Season 6’s New Trailer Just in time for the start of New York Comic-Con, The CW premiered a new trailer for The Flash season 6. Needless to say, things aren’t looking too good for Barry Allen and company. Still reeling from the loss of his daughter, Nora, Barry finds himself overwhelmed by the vision of multiple futures. Eventually, Allen will use the strength of the people he loves to try and make things right. But the real question is if that’s enough.
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