Author: Walt

Mahershala Ali to Star in Blade

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Marvel Studios went wild and revealed its Phase 4 movie lineup at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 this Saturday, but still managed to come up with one big surprise: a new version of Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, is also on the way. At this point, we have little info other than Ali’s casting. Most likely Blade will be a cinematic release but it could appear on Disney Plus. No release date was announced. But others like Black Widow (May 1, 2020), the Eternals (Nov. 6 2020), Shang-Chi and the Legend of…

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Superman: Year One – Comic Trailer

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From the creators behind The Dark Knight Returns and Kick-Ass comes a powerful new look at the early days of the Man of Steel. Superman: Year One is a prestige format three-part comic series by Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr. that offers an inspiring testament to the importance of choice and a definitive origin story to the world’s first superhero. Available June 19, 2019, wherever comics are sold.

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Warner Bros. No Show at San Diego Comic-Con

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The next three DC Film movies Wonder Woman 1984, Birds of Prey or Joker will not be represented this year at the San Diego Comic-Con. We found out from Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot over social media with the release of the film’s poster for Wonder Woman 1984. Jenkins actually revealed that the full marketing campaign doesn’t kick off until the end of the year in December. “By now you’ve heard: WB isn’t going to Hall H this year. We’re so sad to miss you there! And…

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DC Universe is Re-evaluated by AT&T & Warner Media

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According to Deadline, the DC Universe streaming service is being “re-evaluated” by its parent company WarnerMedia. This news comes as the just-launched Swamp Thing live-action television series was canceled only 6 days into its first season. The series was under inspection by the producers who during filming cut the first season from 13 episodes to 10. WarnerMedia is focusing on a larger, overall streaming platform. “There have been questions how DC Universe fits into those plans,” writes Deadline’s Co-Editor-in-Chief Nellie Andreeva, but we don’t know what that means for the…

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Ava DuVernay’s ‘New Gods’ With Comic Book Creator Tom King

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Tom King writer of the award-winning ‘Mister Miracle’ comic book series has joined Ava DuVernay in an attempt to write the screenplay of DC Films’ New Gods movie. King successfully revived the mythology of the “Fourth World” comic book series from the 1970s using the great characters created by the comic book legend Jack Kirby. The “Fourth World” stories reveal the conflict between two alien planets, New Genesis and Apokolips. The storyline migrates to earth when Darkseid, the ruler of Apokolips, discovers that the key to eradicating free will across…

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Terminator: Dark Fate – Official Teaser Trailer

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Welcome to the day after Judgment Day. Producer James Cameron returns with director Tim Miller for Terminator: Dark Fate. Watch the official trailer now. In theatres 11.1.19. Linda Hamilton (“Sarah Connor”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“T-800”) return in their iconic roles in Terminator: Dark Fate, directed by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and produced by visionary filmmaker James Cameron and David Ellison. Following the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator: Dark Fate also stars Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna, and Diego Boneta.

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Swamp Thing Video Teaser

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SWAMP THING follows Abby Arcane as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe. Based on the DC characters originally written and drawn by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. A new original series #DCUSWAMPTHING premieres May 31. New episodes weekly, only on #DCUniverse. Video teaser shows a horror type feel and suspense. James Wan, who directed Aquaman,…

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Warner Bros. Wants Robert Pattinson as Batman

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Robert Pattinson has reportedly been asked to play the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in director Matt Reeves’ upcoming DC film The Batman. Variety reports, the former Twilight and Harry Potter actor is in talks to become the new Caped Crusader. As of this moment, it is not a done deal. The Hollywood Reporter says that Armie Hammer, Nicholas Hoult, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are also still in consideration for the role but, according to Variety, Pattison is Warner Bros.’ top choice for the role and the deal is expected to be…

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Avengers Endgame Nano Gauntlet

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The Avengers: Endgame spoiler embargo has lifted, Hot Toys has unveiled its replicas of the Infinity Gauntlet worn by Tony Stark and The Hulk in the movie – and they’ve called it the Nano Gauntlet! Avengers: Endgame features Earth’s Mightiest Heroes traveling back in time to retrieve the Infinity Stones and create a new Gauntlet. Hot Toys has unveiled a Life-Size version of the Gauntlet worn by Iron Man in the movie’s final act. Measuring 52cm in height, it features accurate paint scheme with Iron Man armor’s classic red and…

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Watchmen Coming This Fall On HBO

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Tick tock. WATCHMEN debuts this fall on HBO From Damon Lindelof and set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, this drama series embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name while attempting to break new ground of its own. The cast includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Jean Smart, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Hong Chau, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing, and James Wolk. WATCHMEN is based on the…

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Avengers: Endgame’s Billion Dollar Weekend

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With an estimated box office worldwide of $1,209,000,000 Avengers: Endgame obliterated the record for any single movie premiere weekend. Also with an estimated $350,000,000 domestically it is setting records in the North American audience also. For those invested in the 11 years of Marvel characters on screen, it is a satisfying end to the run of films produced by Marvel films which may never be equaled again. Congratulations to Directors: Joe Russo and Anthony Russo and all those involved in this achievement in film.

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FANTASTIC FOUR #12 HULK AND THING

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FANTASTIC FOUR #12 Written by DAN SLOTT Art by SEAN IZAAKSE Cover by ESAD RIBIC Ben and Alicia are off on their dream honeymoon in a remote tropical paradise…until someone decides to crash it. Or should we say SMASH IT?! Get ready for the biggest HULK VS. THING FIGHT OF THE CENTURY! PLUS: The saga of the Future Foundation by Jeremy Whitley and Wil Robson! Coming this June 26th, 2019. The battles between the Hulk and the Thing over the years has been a highlight to my reading of Marvel…

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GAMES OF THRONES Actor Plays TITANS’ BRUCE WAYNE

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Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen will portray Bruce Wayne in season 2 of DC Universe’s Titans, according to Deadline. Glen is best known for portraying the disgraced knight Jorah Mormount on HBO’s Game of Thrones. It’s not known whether Glen will put on the cape and cowl of Batman for Titans, or simply appear as his wealthy alter ego. Titans season 2 does not have a reported release date but is available on DC Universe streaming.

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Star Wars Episode IX Teaser

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The Rise of Skywalker This video is dominated by the narration of Luke to Rey and scenes with Kylo Ren and Emperor Palpatine Scene voiceover at the end plus it shows the remains of what looks like a part of the Death Star in an ocean on what might be Endor the place in space where the Emperor was supposed to die. It all fuels the excitement of the new Star Wars Episode IX coming this Christmas.

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