Murphy's Multiverse

Author: Joseph Aberl

  • ‘007’ Producers Won’t Look for a New James Bond Before 2022

    ‘007’ Producers Won’t Look for a New James Bond Before 2022

    No Time To Die has been faced with quite a delay due to the pandemic. The next entry of Daniel Craig‘s tenure as the secret agent James Bond will end his time with the franchise. Of course, speculation has already started that they may already be seeking the next person to take up the mantle and face the world’s biggest threats. In an interview with BBC Radio 4, producer Barbara Broccoli confirmed that they haven’t actively looked yet and won’t until 2022. She stated that:

    We want Daniel to have his time of celebration. Next year we’ll start thinking about the future.

    As fellow producer Michael G. Wilson pointed out, the next actor to take on the mantle will have to fill some pretty “big shoes.” They also reminisced about tackling Bond’s more emotional life through Craig‘s performance and adding some more complexity to the character through this new iteration. It seems that whoever takes on the mantle will continue to build upon that aspect of the franchise and character.

    007 or James Bond franchise started back in 1953 through the writing of Ian Fleming. It wasn’t until 1962 that the first film by Eon Productions would release titled Dr. No. Wilson and Broccoli‘s era with the franchise started back in 1995 with Pierce Brosnan‘s GoldenEye. The franchise has quite the history and No Time to Die will also mix up the formula by having Lashana Lynch taking over the 007 code number in Bond’s absence. It opens up the possibility of the franchise expanding its search for the next person to hold the title.

    Source: BBC Radio 4 via Deadline

  • Hall of Murphy: Episode 4 – ‘Titans’ Episode 305 – 308

    Hall of Murphy: Episode 4 – ‘Titans’ Episode 305 – 308

    After a short diversion with Batman: The Long Halloween, the duo takes on the next set of episodes of HBO Max’s Titans. Was the show able to turn it around, or are John and Joe still struggling with the current season?

  • RUMOR: PlayStation 5 Exclusive Multiplayer Game Based Off of Marvel in Development

    RUMOR: PlayStation 5 Exclusive Multiplayer Game Based Off of Marvel in Development

    Marvel Games has been busy expanding with recent announcements for Insomniac’s Spider-Man sequel and even a brand new Wolverine game. 2K has been busy working on a tactical RPG titled Midnight Suns and Square-Enix continues development on Marvel’s Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy‘s upcoming release. It looks like they might have even more in store, as a new rumor is hinting at a Marvel-based multiplayer game being in some form of development.

    The news comes from the latest episode of XboxEra Podcast, where co-host Nick Baker teased a potential multiplayer game based on Marvel. The only thing he was able to tease was that it’s going to be a console exclusive release for the PlayStation 5. Of course, due to Insomniac’s history, theories are pointing to them developing the project but Sony has a long list of subsidiaries that could tackle such a project. The statement of a “multiplayer” game is also quite broad as it includes a variety of genres.

    Still, it’s great to see Marvel Games expanding their ventures to utilize the different corners of the diverse brand. They’ve had quite a lot of experience with fighting games throughout the ages, and Marvel’s Avengers also offers players the chance to play their favorite heroes with friends. The X-Men brand does seem like the perfect fit for a multiplayer experience given its gaming history. If the rumor pans out, it’ll be interesting to see what else Marvel Games has in store for players in the coming years.

    Source: YouTube via ComicBook

  • ‘What If…?’ Funko Leak May Hint at Ultron’s New Name

    ‘What If…?’ Funko Leak May Hint at Ultron’s New Name

    At the end of the latest What If…? episode, the multiverse’s next challenge has finally shown its fangs. Ultron, in the body of Vision, appeared before Thor and the Watcher. Even the almighty being has no idea where and why this version of the sentient AI arrived. His design also raised some questions, such as if he is still Ultron or does he go by the name he gave his Vibranium-based body. A potential Funko Pop leak may have given us a clearer picture of what the Infinity Stone-wearing robot will be going by the Supreme Leader.

    The leak comes from the Instagram account mariobros612, which has given reliable information in the past, such as the Doctor Strange sequel Funko leak back in July. It seems that the Ultron-inspired Funko will only be available at New York Comic-Con. Sadly, we don’t get an official look at it yet, as he may have his visor up or down, but Funko hasn’t been disappointed with their latest additions.

    We got our first glimpse at the character back in April and he’s been featured on the What If…? poster for some time, but we were only given glimpses. The name Supreme Leader would match his Tony Stark-inspired ego, especially after gaining all the Infinity Stones. The “Supreme” part of the name was first noticed back in June, but most believed that it was a hint at a version of Captain America that joined HYDRA. It’s fun to see how some early leaks come to fruition later down the line.

    Source: Instagram, Full Circle

  • ‘Shang-Chi’ Takes Domestic Box Office’s Top Spot for a 4th Weekend in a Row

    ‘Shang-Chi’ Takes Domestic Box Office’s Top Spot for a 4th Weekend in a Row

    Shang-Chi has been surprising many throughout its box office run. Not only did it surpass its earliest expectations by a mile, but it also continued to perform far beyond what people expected. It’s a great statement for the return of cinema movie-going and a showcase for Asian-American-led projects. Only a few days ago, the film became the highest-grossing domestic earner passing Black Widow‘s $196M. Predictions already had it at passing the other Marvel Studios giant and adding an additional $10M over the weekend. They were on the money, as it has now added another $13.2M over the weekend taking the top spot.

    As such, Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings is only one of three Marvel Studios films to take the top spot four weeks in a row. It’s now joining the exclusive club alongside Black Panther and Guardians of the Galaxy. The film currently stands at $196.5M domestically in 24 days. Internationally, it has garnered §360M without opening in China. In a way, Venom: Let There Be Carnage’s delay helped the film get an additional weekend. Newcomer Dear Evan Hansen opened to only around $7.5M.

    October is going to be tough competition with the Venom sequel, No Time to Die, Halloween Kills, and Dune. Predictions would put it at around $225 until 235M, which is ahead of other Marvel films like Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor: The Dark World, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Its higher point could compete with Doctor Strange or Logan. Eternals might benefit from all the upcoming releases and the hype for Spider-Man: No Way Home could become the final turning point for the box office.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter (BO), Forbes, Variety

  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’: New Captain America ‘Infinity War’ MCU Skin Leaked

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’: New Captain America ‘Infinity War’ MCU Skin Leaked

    It looks like Marvel’s Avengers next Marvel Cinematic Universe-inspired skin has accidentally gotten leaked by Square-Enix. They send out a weekly newsletter highlighting the latest updates alongside recommendations for the players. They recently showcased a new 2008 skin that adapts the original Iron Man armor in the game. To every player’s surprise, we also got a look at a brand new Captain America skin from Avengers: Infinity War. You can check out the first look at the skin here from the latest newsletter:

    The game is currently building up to its first raid and the focus has shifted to reworking its core mechanics. We’re seeing developments regarding its gear structure and gameplay loop. Crystal Dynamics continue to provide events and paid skins for those interested, as we receive free DLC. Black Panther was the latest release that offered an entire expansion with Spider-Man on the horizon for PlayStation players. They’ve also teased a big 2022 ahead, which will continue to build upon the game’s core narrative as they prepare for the invasion of the Kree Empire.

    Source: Square-Enix Newsletter

  • First Look at ‘Cowboy Bebop’s Vicious Released Alongside Netflix’s Take on the Iconic Opening

    First Look at ‘Cowboy Bebop’s Vicious Released Alongside Netflix’s Take on the Iconic Opening

    Netflix has a lot riding on the upcoming Cowboy Bebop series. It’s their latest attempt at proving they can successfully adapt an anime into live-action, but also tackle one of the most beloved franchises in the genre. It’s a tall order for any company and it may pave the way for their future success in this new endeavour. They have oddly still played coy on showing us full sequences or a trailer, but they did unveil a very faithful adaptation of the original anime’s opening.

    https://twitter.com/bebopnetflix/status/1441829604436557830

    Not only that, but we also got our look at the various supporting characters that will join our ragtag gang of space cowboys. The opening does include some hints at upcoming plotlines and familiar characters. It’s a surprising but clever move to showcase that they care about the original inspiration of the franchise. This way, we get a feeling that they are trying to stay true to what the original offered while still adding their own spin. Netflix also shared the first look at Tamara Tunie as Ana, Mason Alexander Park‘s Gren, Alex Hassell as Vicious, and Elena Satine as Julia.

    So far, the series looks very impressive but it’ll be important to get a feeling if the adaptation can stay true to the original. Tomorrow Studio will also showcase their ability with handling these franchises, as they’re going to bring Eiichiro Oda‘s One Piece series to Netflix in the near future. Here’s hoping that we’re entering an age where live-action anime adaptations will work.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter

  • Netflix Renews ‘THE WITCHER’ for Season 3 Alongside New Anime Film and Children Series

    Netflix Renews ‘THE WITCHER’ for Season 3 Alongside New Anime Film and Children Series

    Ahead of the premiere of Season 2 of The Witcher, the streaming service has given the series an early renewal. The news came during Netflix’s TUDUM event, where they took to Twitter to announced that the series will also be joined by a brand new family-friendly series in the same world, as well as a second anime feature film. It looks like Netflix is all in on The Witcher franchise and there’s going to be a lot more heading our way in the future.

    https://twitter.com/witchernetflix/status/1441842621786181638

    Netflix has seen some success with the series’ first season and the animated spin-off titled Nightmare of the Wolf. The fact they’re renewing it for a third season alongside multiple expansions really showcases the draw this series has for the streamer. They’ve also released a new clip from the upcoming season, which you can check out here:

    TUDUM has been a rather successful event for the streamer, as they showcased some of their biggest upcoming series. Stranger Things got a new trailer and we even got our first look at the DC adaptation of The Sandman. Netflix continues to expand with well-known IPs to continue expanding with other streams offering quite the competition. We’ll see what the future has in store for Netflix as they continue to expand. You can also check out our exclusive on the upcoming One Piece adaptation here.

    Source: Twitter

  • James Gunn Teases Secrets in ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’

    James Gunn Teases Secrets in ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’

    After a long wait, we’re finally getting the third and final entry of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. James Gunn will return to the director’s chair after his time with DC’s The Suicide Squad. The best part, we’re also getting a Disney+ Christmas Special ahead of the third film’s release. Gunn did confirm in July that it’s going to connect with Vol. 3, but it seems some curious secrets will be revealed in the upcoming special.

    https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1441421919199264770?s=19

    Of course, he doesn’t reveal what exactly that means, but the special will likely connect Thor: Love and Thunder with the third film. So, we’ll get our first hint a the main plotline that will drive the Guardians on their final journey. The secrets in question might also reference some curious revelations between the team, such as the origin of Rocket. There were some hints that the upcoming threequel will focus on Gamora and Nebula, which could come into play as well.

    Source: Twitter

  • HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Casts Jefferson Hall, Bill Paterson, and Many More

    HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Casts Jefferson Hall, Bill Paterson, and Many More

    There has been a dry spell when it comes to the upcoming prequel series House of the Dragons. It’ll explore the time when the House Targaryen’s ruled. The series will have five leads, which we already got a glimpse of Matt Smith‘s Prince Daemon and Emma D’Arcy‘s Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in some leaked set photos. It looks like they finally rounded out the cast, as Deadline is reporting seven new additions to the cast. One curious addition to the list is Preacher‘s Graham McTavish, who confirmed his involvement back in May. The series will see the addition of Wakefield‘s Ryan Corr, Devs‘ Jefferson Hall, Miss Marple‘s David Horovitch, Chernobyl‘s Matthew Needham, Hamilton‘s Gavin Spokes, and Good Omens‘ Bill Patterson.

    The series will take place 300 years before the original Game of Thrones occurs. So, it won’t be shackled by characters or storylines set up in the HBO success story. We still haven’t gotten a trailer or tease when it’ll release, but there’s a chance it is still busy filming. These casting announcements have been involved for some time, as McTavish confirmed his involvement a few months ago. HBO has high hopes to bring back the franchise, as its only one of many spinoffs that are currently in development. There’s a lot riding on its success to confirm that the Game of Thrones franchise still has a big future ahead.

    Source: Deadline