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Author: Charles Villanueva

  • Kevin Feige Says ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Will Have More Standalone Episodes

    Kevin Feige Says ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Will Have More Standalone Episodes

    It’s no secret that one of Netflix’s biggest selling points is the binge format it popularized wherein audiences get to watch full seasons of their favorite show in one weekend instead of waiting for it spread over several weeks. The format has allowed filmmakers behind the shows to get creative with their pacing and storytelling.

    For the Marvel-Netflix shows, this meant packaging their content in a prestige serialized format where seasons functioned as lengthy movies where cliffhangers bookended episodes. It didn’t always work out for them as criticism over pacing and episode count was constantly lobbied whenever a season would premiere. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Feige addressed Marvel Studios’ desire to do the opposite of what Marvel-Netflix did saying:

    Yes. I mean, cliffhangers are great, and I like watching a show where you should go to bed, but you see the cliffhanger and you just have to watch the next episode. You certainly want to keep people engaged. But I’m a big Star Trek fan, and I still find it soothing to watch an episode of Next Gen with a beginning and an end. So, I think we’re going to keep experimenting with that going forward.

    When the conversation inevitably shifts toward Daredevil: Born Again, Feige shares his excitement in experimenting with the aforementioned episodic standalone format of storytelling.

    It’s Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, and they’re amazing actors and storytellers in their own right. That’s sort of what I was talking about with the fun of episodic television: That’s really where we’re experimenting with that, with Daredevil in particular.

    Given the whopping 18-episode length of Born Again, it makes complete sense for Marvel Studios to pace out the season in a reasonable manner. If Andor was any indication of how future Disney+ shows can handle longer seasons (by clustering storylines into 2-3 episodes), Born Again should be in a good spot.

    Source: EW

  • ‘Batman’ Writer Tom King Is Part of DC Studio’s Creative Team

    ‘Batman’ Writer Tom King Is Part of DC Studio’s Creative Team

    As successful as comic book movies are, there has always been a divide between the writers that create comics and the movies that are based on their comics. Royalties, attribution, and just overall recognition for comic creators have been a sore topic as of late. It makes the reveal that writer Tom King is included in the DC Studios writer’s room somewhat surprising.

    The news comes with the announcement of a live-action film Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow, based on the acclaimed comic by King and artist Bilquis Everly, among many others. When asked to elaborate on the project, DC Studios co-president James Gunn had this to say:

    “We’re pretty far away from ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, other than knowing that Tom King’s books are the basis of the story.” King is part of the writers room that Gunn and Safran have assembled.

    King has garnered both praise and controversy for his work on Batman and Mister Miracle. His involvement with the DCU bodes well for the cinematic universe’s future as he is one of the best comic writers working today.

    Source: The Wrap

  • RUMOR: Liv Tyler In Talks To Appear Upcoming MCU Film

    RUMOR: Liv Tyler In Talks To Appear Upcoming MCU Film

    Tim Blake Nelson might not be the last cast member from 2008’s The Incredible Hulk to make his welcome return to the MCU. A new rumor from Reddit is saying that Liv Tyler, last seen as Bruce Banner’s partner and the daughter of Thunderbolt Ross 14 year ago, will reprise her role in an upcoming MCU film that might be World War Hulk.

    A World War Hulk project was rumored to be in the works for some time, with some fans speculating that Captain America: New World Order would be a distilled version of it, given the involvement of The Leader and Thunderbolt Ross. With those characters playing a big part in the future of the MCU, it only makes sense for Betty Ross to be in tow.

    It’ll be fun to see what the dynamics will be between Bruce and Betty now that Skaar is in the picture.

    Source: Reddit

  • Playstation’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ To Release Fall 2023

    Playstation’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ To Release Fall 2023

    The Spider-Man brand’s winning streak goes beyond the highly successful Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse. One of the most acclaimed games from the gaming industry’s last console generation was Insomniac’s Spider-Man which was then followed by a standalone game following Miles Morales. And now, the sequel to both games, aptly titled Spider-Man 2, has now been given the release window of Fall 2023.

    Not much is known about the game since it was announced in September 2021. Apart from explicit hints of Kraven and Venom’s involvement, there’s not much to go on from. But given Insomniac’s track record and their deep love for the Spidey lore, this won’t be just some mere follow-up to one of the greatest games ever made.

    Source: Twitter

  • WB/DC Eyeing Animation Deal With Amazon

    WB/DC Eyeing Animation Deal With Amazon

    Under the ruthless eye of David Zaslav, Warner Bros. recently went through a massive change internally. Projects were canceled without hesitation, departments were dismantled, and the future seemed bleak for the legacy company. One of the departments that got the shaft was animation. DC, in particular, saw the axing of the Bruce Timm-led animated series Batman: Caped Crusader in the HBO Max slate.

    Succeeding reports pointed to Warner Bros. being open to selling the animated series to other services but until now, there hasn’t been any clear plan as to what the show’s fate was. CEO of the TV division at Warner Bros., Channing Dungey, revealed that the company is close to striking a deal with Amazon for all future animated DC content.

    Unless this deal magically goes awry in the next few weeks, it seems evident that the home for all animated DC properties moving forward will be on Amazon Prime. Fans are intensely anticipating the new Batman show not only for Timm and Matt Reeves‘ vision but also for what might be the final performance of the legendary Kevin Conroy. Amazon Prime being the new home for DC cartoons is a hopeful sign of what’s to come.

    Source: Deadline

  • RUMOR: Thunderbolt Ross Will Be President Red Hulk In ‘New World Order’

    RUMOR: Thunderbolt Ross Will Be President Red Hulk In ‘New World Order’

    Captain America: New World Order, in many ways, can be described as a low-key Hulk film as several characters from the gamma-radiated corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe make their return. One of those characters is Thunderbolt Ross, who is now being played by a very elderly Harrison Ford.

    Ross is at the center of a brewing internet rumor (via Daniel RPK) claiming the former Secretary of State will be reintroduced as the new MCU POTUS but with a twist: he’ll be Red Hulk as well.

    https://twitter.com/thunderbnews/status/1592161478362402818?s=46&t=XDVJSdPsq22sBYeRrwmdYg

    Fans have long yearned for the appearance of Ross’ crimson alter-ego. The death of William Hurt may have given pause to that idea but the recasting of the character, along with the return of The Leader, makes that Rulk appearance all but confirmed. The big question now is whether Red Hulk keeps the ‘stache or not upon transforming.

  • RUMOR: ‘1917’ Star George MacKay May Replace Ezra Miller As The Flash

    RUMOR: ‘1917’ Star George MacKay May Replace Ezra Miller As The Flash

    Backlash from all corners of the internet continue to persist as Warner Bros. stays on course for Ezra Miller‘s upcoming The Flash film. The actor recently pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to a hefty case that may lead to two decades of prison time, something that will surely pose as a thorn to the Flash film and the future of DCEU no matter the outcome.

    Today, a wild, wild, wild, wild rumor is making the rounds saying Miller may be replaced by 1917 star George MacKay after the film releases.

    https://twitter.com/GeekVibesNation/status/1583076946271166464?t=xUMzjV-chGiMGmYVX0HO_g&s=19

    Whether this rumor is true or not, much of the Flash’s fate is uncertain until the film hits the marketing circuit. Miller has apologized publicly for their actions but many think that their apology does not equate to accountability as Miller will continue to see residuals in spite of the damage done.

  • ‘Mortal Kombat’ RPG Game Announced For Mobile

    ‘Mortal Kombat’ RPG Game Announced For Mobile

    Currently celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Warner Bros. has announced a brand new Mortal Kombat game. The catch? It’s not the follow-up to Mortal Kombat 11 nor is it a sequel to the cult-classic Shaolin Monks but, rather, a new “collection RPG” for mobile called Mortal Kombat: Onslaught.

    Warner Bros. Games today announced Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, a new collection role-playing game (RPG) launching globally in 2023 for mobile devices. Developed and co-published by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will feature the first mobile-exclusive cinematic story experience for the franchise, where players must build a team of fighters from a vast roster of characters – and unleash them in massive real-time group battles to stop a dark and dangerous threat from wreaking havoc across the realms.

    The franchise’s expansion to mobile doesn’t come as a surprise as Mortal Kombat Mobile continues to break records on every app store. Sadly, the announcement does come at the expense of disappointment as fans impatiently wait for the next-gen installment of the franchise. Many expected the latest fighting game to be announced at the cusp of the 30th anniversary but no announcement has been made. The good news is all signs point to an announcement in this year’s Game Awards, where all previous Mortal Kombat games were unveiled.

    Source: Polygon

  • REVIEW: ‘Tales of the Jedi’ Is The Best Star Wars Animated Show Since Rebels

    REVIEW: ‘Tales of the Jedi’ Is The Best Star Wars Animated Show Since Rebels

    That the Jedi are the good guys in a Galaxy Far, Far Away is Star Wars‘ biggest lie. George Lucas dispelled that in his prequel trilogy. Dave Filoni examined the cracks of the Order in Clone Wars through the eyes of Anakin Skywalker. Rian Johnson brought it full circle in The Last Jedi when a disillusioned Luke Skywalker denounced the Order’s teaching. The streak to paint the Jedi as the galaxy’s most fallible figures continues as Tales of the Jedi puts the spotlight on one of the most underserved characters in the franchise, Count Dooku.

    The series, a precisely crafted six-episode anthology from Filoni, is split into two arcs. One explores Dooku’s fall from Jedi Master to Sith apprentice while the other chronicles various points of Ahsoka Tano’s life. Tales of the Jedi, in essence, is a masterclass on storytelling as Filoni compacts much depth and weight in a compact fifteen-minute format. In such a short amount of time, the stories explored evoke a sense of scale that eclipses some of the most important Jedi moments in Star Wars cinema.

    Much of that can be credited to the sheer scope of the storytelling. Both Dooku and Ahsoka’s journey span decades, exploring incidents in the far reaches of the galaxy that general audiences have yet to see. Like Lucas before him, Filoni brilliantly draws inspiration from other genres, giving certain episodes a distinct tonal feel. One episode that has Dooku investigating a kidnapping is inspired by mystery thrillers. Another episode that explores Ahsoka’s life in hiding after Order 66 taps into iconic Western tropes.

    The centerpiece of Tales of the Jedi is Dooku’s arc. Dooku’s fall from grace has long been a point of interest among fans and the show does a tremendous job of examining his disillusionment with the order. His episodes serve as one of the most straightforward indictments for the Jedi Order, delineating a clear line to where it all went wrong and why it went wrong. Dooku’s arc is tragic, regretful, and most of all, complex as it paints a portrait of a broken man on the brink of defeat. What used to be a character that was stunt-cased for the prequels is now one of the most compelling characters in the franchise.

    Ahsoka’s episodes, on the other hand, lack the intrigue of Dooku’s but make up for its familiarity. As one of the best characters in all of Star Wars, it’s always welcome to see Ahsoka’s story expanded, even through narrative minutiae. The opening of the season is her birth and how her tribe discovers her powers while the second is a vignette of her training under Anakin Skywalker. Both offer slice-of-life looks at the Jedi’s formative years. The kicker is her final episode which chronicles her life after Order 66. Without spoiling much, she ends up fighting the most badass Inquisitor ever created.

    Tales of the Jedi stands out as the best Star Wars animated series since Rebels. Even as its pacing and episode sequencing feel contrived, it showcases some of the best storytelling this side of the galaxy.

  • Tatiana Maslany Says She-Hulk Isn’t Serious About Dating Daredevil

    Tatiana Maslany Says She-Hulk Isn’t Serious About Dating Daredevil

    In an interview with ExtraTV, She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany dished on one of the show’s biggest talking points: Jennifer’s blossoming relationship with Matt Murdock. Upon watching the conclusion of the series where Jen introduces Matt to her family, a portion of the fandom wondered whether this romance would carry on to future installments. Maslany thinks that isn’t the case:

    Tatiana also shared her take on the relationship between Matt, aka Daredevil, and Jen, saying that their relationship isn’t serious “at all.” She added, “I think Jen is half, like, trolling Matt… I think also there’s something about the way Matt is with her, where it seems like he’s just cool with who she is.”

    Charlie Cox has expressed his desire for Maslany to appear in his upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series. While it certainly would be great to see the actor crossover to a darker show like Born Again, her larger-than-life presence might sully what fans are hoping to be a grounded, realistic vision of Matt Murdock’s story. The character has had his fill of romances in his Netflix show but this new one he has isn’t too bad either so we’ll let K.E.V.I.N. decide.

    Source: Extra TV