Murphy's Multiverse

Author: Joseph Aberl

  • Latest ‘One Piece’ Set Video Reveals Shank’s Ship

    Latest ‘One Piece’ Set Video Reveals Shank’s Ship

    We just recently shared a first look at the One PIece’s Marines as set photos have found their way online. Yet, it seems that wasn’t it, as @DesneCitrus has also shared a rather curious video that hints at another ship that is currently under construction. What stands out is that the red coloring and the size of the head – even if incomplete – would hint at Shank’s famous Red Force.

    The give-aways that this is his Red Force are mainly the size of the head, which was strongly inspired by Norse ships from the Vikings in the manga, as well as the general red coloring of the rest of the ship. It’s not a confirmation in case we get a full look at the figurehead, but it’s an easy guess given what we know from the manga and anime.

    A full look at the ship was shared by @OP_Netflix_Fan, which shows that the ship is right next to the Golden Merry, which we have seen quite a bit of in the past.

    The designs are a bit more muted, but there’s a chance they might add some designs in post-production. Shank’s ship is missing the ornaments on the side as well as the golden circle on the front, but they are also still working on it. So, it may get added on later, as the Going Merry went through a few changes since the first time it was spotted.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter

  • Leaked ‘One Piece’ Set Photos Offer First Look at the Marines

    Leaked ‘One Piece’ Set Photos Offer First Look at the Marines

    So far, we know very little about the upcoming live-action adaptation of One Piece that is in the works for Netflix. We did get a few set photos but they mainly focused on the massive ships that are being built for the series. Luckily, it seems that even more photos from the set have leaked which offer our first look at the designs for the Marines.

    @DesnesCitrus took to Twitter to share the first look with a closer zoom in to the patches that confirm the iconic symbol from the manga will also be used in the live-action project. They even have the “Marine” bade on their hat and it does seem like the design is quite close to that from the manga. You can check them out here:

    @OP_Netflix_Fan has also shared a set photo featuring the Marines’ in their costume gathered for some kind of assembly.

    The scene could either take place at the Marines’ headquarters with Garp rumored to have a larger role in the East Blue saga. Yet, there’s also the sequence where Luffy and Zoro say farewell to Coby, where the MArines gathered for a final salute. We still know very little bout what to expect from the project, or how they’ll structure it but it’s great to see these iconic designs brought to life.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter

  • Leaked ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ LEGO Set Leaked Featuring Gorr and Mysterious Creature

    Leaked ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ LEGO Set Leaked Featuring Gorr and Mysterious Creature

    You never know when some things just find their way online faster than others. Instagram user the.brick.wolf has shared a brand new LEGO set for the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder film, which includes the two Thors fighting Gorr and a mysterious monster. The title seems to be “Attack on New Asgard” but no word on what exactly the strange creature is in the background with bat wings for ears and crab-like craws. You can see it here:

    It’s interesting how a random LEGO set, which hasn’t been announced yet has found its way to the Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind, LEGO sets don’t always reflect what happens in the films – most famously is the Iron Man 3 misdirect – but it’s a curious addition and continues to highlight that New Asgard might be at the center of the final battle.

    There’s still a lot we don’t know about the film which is eyeing a release in July, but that’s a good thing. Somehow Taika Waititi was able to keep quite a few interesting details under wraps and we’ll see what surprises they might have in store for us. The Guardians are interestingly absent from any marketing, which makes you wonder how much they’ll be featured in the story. For now, we can only see what heads our way.

    Source: Instagram

  • Latest ‘Secret Invasion’ Set Photo Includes ‘Hawkeye’ Connection

    Latest ‘Secret Invasion’ Set Photo Includes ‘Hawkeye’ Connection

    We’ve known for some time that Secret Invasion has been busy filming in the United Kingdom. Just recently, set photos have found their way from Halifax, where a secretive shooting location was leaked online through some behind-the-scenes photos. We’ve had a few set photos find their way online for some time now, but a brand new one includes a curious Hawkeye connection.

    Twitter user @Roxmanoff shared a new photo from the production that includes a reference to the Rogers musical that highlights “Coming to the West End.” That is a reference to the famous London theater location, which is a new hint at another location that is part of the series globetrotting Skrull hunt. You can check it here:

    At this point, the Rogers musical has appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home and two Disney+ series. It’s a fun connection across the universe and hopefully, they might also add more elements like these that create more visual connections, especially as the franchise starts expanding into multiple storylines that may or may not interconnect moving forward.

    Source: Twitter

  • RUMOR: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Matt Murdock Getting a New Funko

    RUMOR: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Matt Murdock Getting a New Funko

    Here’s some fun news for Funko collectors and fans of Spider-Man: No Way Home, as there may be a new addition heading our way in the near future. @funkomarvelnews has shared a listing from an upcoming Pop! Vinyl figure that would feature Charlie Cox‘s Matt Murdock. That’s not the only thing, as it’ll even pay homage to the iconic scene of his return, as he’ll also have the brick with him that he caught before it could hit Peter.

    It was only a question of time once the spoiler characters would get their own Funko Pops – even if there’s still a strange absence of villain-focused Funko’s from Sony. The other two Spider-Men are likely the next in line to get their own additions, but we haven’t heard anything concrete on them as of now. So, we can only see if another listing finds it way online that hints at their arrival.

    Matt Murdock was still one of the best surprises in an already EAster egg-filled film. We don’t know yet where exactly he’ll show up next – She-Hulk is still the likeliest of candidates – but his return does bode well for more of the Netflix characters arriving in the mainline MCU. Here’s hoping we find out soon with some teases, especially as these shows make their way to Disney+.

    Source: Twitter

  • New ‘Moon Knight’ Merch Offers a New Look at Mr. Knight

    New ‘Moon Knight’ Merch Offers a New Look at Mr. Knight

    Not too long ago, we got the official confirmation that the upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight would feature the alter-ego known as Mr. Knight. It offered a good look at the live-action design but mostly focused on his upper torso. Now, some more merchandise has found its way online featuring a closer look at the character’s look, such as revealing he is seemingly wearing white sneakers. @FISTOFKHONSHU has provided the merchandise designs, which you can check out below:

    https://twitter.com/FlSTOFKHONSHU/status/1497983949414580229

    The design still looks great, and the Egyptian-inspired artwork that takes inspiration from hieroglyphs and classic character depictions from that era just have a nice touch. The merch does highlight Mr. Knight as a separate form of the Moon Knight specter. It’ll be interesting to see how the series dives into their differences.

    We still have a month to go until the series finally releases, but it still seems like one of the most promising projects by Marvel Studios. The darker tone will also be a strong push forward for the franchise, as it tries to expand its offerings and viewership beyond Disney+’s restrictions on family-friendly entertainment. For now, we have some great merchandise to tease what the upcoming series has in store for us and we won’t be running out of great designs anytime soon.

    Source: Twitter

  • RUMOR: Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool May Be in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MAdness’ After All

    RUMOR: Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool May Be in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MAdness’ After All

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been a wild ride for many, as speculation after speculation started hitting the web on who may appear in the film. If you have “multiverse” in the title, you expect t a lot of cameos and shenanigans to unfold. Especially when even the poster teases potential apperances such as what looked like Deadpool. Ryan Reynolds quickly denied any connection but a new rumor may further add to his potential appearance.

    Our friends over at DisInsider published their latest The DisInsider Show episode, where Derek Cornell made comparisons between his recent denial and those made by Andrew Garfield throughout the build-up to Spider-Man: No Way Home. Even Patrick Stewart denied his involvement shortly after the trailer included his voice during the Super Bowl.

    Well, Ryan Reynolds is pulling an Andrew Garfield right now, so we’ll see.

    Derek Cornell

    Editor-in-Chief Skyler Schuler was a bit more straightforward by straight-out stating that Reynolds is definitely in the film as the iconic character.

    Deadpool’s in it. I wouldn’t say it’s a rumor of the week, but I have it on good authority that Ryan Reynolds is in Doctor Strange.

    Skyler Schuler

    The poster inclusion still seems to add to the likelihood of his appearance and actors have denied appearances in the past due to their NDAs. We might not get official confirmation until the film officially releases, but his eventual appearance, especially with an MCU-based Deadpool 3 on the horizon, would make a lot of sense as a gateway into the Sacred Timeline. So, hopefully we’ll get to see him in action again once the film releases in May.

    You can check out the DisInsider Show’s latest episode right here:

    Source: DisInsider via The Direct

  • Bruce Campbell Teases His ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Role

    Bruce Campbell Teases His ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Role

    It was last year in February when Bruce Campbell shared a photo from London that would fuel countless hours of speculation. The timing would fuel speculation on him continuing the tradition that he makes a cameo in Sam Raimi‘s latest film, which just happened to be Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. It seems that during his attendance at a convention, he has not only confirmed his cameo but also teased what it may be.

    Reddit user “I did a cool scene with a character that’s been beloved for years, and…we’ll have to see what ends up in the movie. I don’t know if it’s still in there. It’s a pretty cool part.” shared some paraphrasing quotes from the event that helped offer some insight into what his role might be. The biggest surprise is that he also stated that he he was involved with multiple scenes. As such, it is likely a larger role than initially expected and not just a simple cameo appearance like in other films. Plus, he teases his role with a “beloved” character:

    I did a cool scene with a character that’s been beloved for years, and…we’ll have to see what ends up in the movie. I don’t know if it’s still in there. It’s a pretty cool part.

    Bruce Campbell

    Of course, it seems easy to say that he might’ve had some scenes with Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange. Yet, he could’ve shared that without hiding who the character he got to share a scene with. There was a LEGO leak that may have hinted at the addition of Spider-Man in the upcoming film. Perhaps Raimi got to pay tribute to the trilogy that put him on every comic book nerds radar. We’ll have to see what the film has in store for us in May.

    Source: Reddit via The Direct

  • New Private ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Twitter Account May Hint at Potential Trailer Release

    New Private ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Twitter Account May Hint at Potential Trailer Release

    Lucasfilm has been quite sparing with how much information they provide on their future Star Wars projects. It took what felt like an eternity before we found out when the Obi-Wan Kenobi series will finally find its way to Disney+. While it won’t release until late May, some eagle-eyed users have noticed that new Obi-Wan Kenobi Twitter and Instagram accounts have been created and are currently set to private.

    As the accounts are currently locked, there’s no insight into what exactly they might be building up to, but it would imply that they’ll potentially share something on the project if they’ve already created the accounts. As Disney+ trailers tend to drop around three months ahead of the premiere and we already got the poster, there’s a good possibility.

    The fact that the accounts exist is certainly a hint that Lucasfilm’s marketing department is getting ready to prepare some kind of advertising push. It’s still speculation for now, but here’s hoping after they teased us with that poster and release date dropped some time ago.

    Source: Twitter

  • RUMOR: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s Reshoots Heading to Puerto Rico

    RUMOR: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s Reshoots Heading to Puerto Rico

    It hasn’t been an easy production for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as they were forced to wrap up early due to Letitia Wright getting injured on set. They did start production on reshoots some time ago, which were eyeing a March wrap-up but it seems they have added a new production location according to One Take News.

    In their latest article, they shared that the upcoming film is ending their work in Atlanta and then heading to Puerto Rico in the near future. They highlight that the location will be used as a backdrop for Haiti, but no further details. It is curious they are adding a new location this late into the production, but if they weren’t able to return to Haiti.

    With the rumors surrounding Namor becoming a primary addition in the upcoming sequel, the location would seem fitting as a location that has ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s take on Atlantis. We don’t know how they might tackle the mystical sunken city, perhaps it is not underwater but hidden from the world. The addition of this late into production might also be an indication of this being used for a post-credit sequence potentially.

    We won’t know for sure until Black Panther: Wakanda Forever releases later this year. The film is still eyeing a November production start, but the longer reproduction drags out, the more it seems like that’ll be unlikely. Hopefully, it doesn’t rush the post-production but they may have used the time in between reshoots to cover the loss of time.

    Source: One Take News