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  • Netflix Unveils New Look at ‘STRANGER THINGS’ Season4

    As part of its first ever TUDUM livestream event, Netflix unveiled the first look at the upcoming fourth season of Stranger Things.

    This season of Stranger Things will introduce the Creel House. The Creel House belongs to Victor Creel, who is played by Freddy Kruger actor Robert Englund. The character is responsible for a gruesome murder in the 1950s and was placed in a psychiatric hospital for the crime. Englund’s casting was first revealed in November 2020.

    https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1441800133755109389

    The fourth season of Stranger Things saw production paused due to the pandemic last year. They ultimately were able to resume production in late 2020. With the constant shift of production, the season has long been delayed. And while an official release date is not available, Stranger Things Season 4 will hit Netflix in 2022.

  • Russell T. Davies Returning as Showrunner on ‘DOCTOR WHO’

    Russell T. Davies Returning as Showrunner on ‘DOCTOR WHO’

    Showrunner Russel T. Davies is returning to Doctor Who. Davies will take over showrunner duties from Chris Chibnall who will depart the series in 2023. He is, of course, responsible for the show’s revival back in 2005. Davies is also credited for its ever-expanding popularity, catapulting it into a global phenomenon. Along with helping to relaunch Doctor Who, Davies created the fan-favorite Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Davies ultimately left Doctor Who in 2009, which is when Steven Moffat took over.

    Davies is returning just in time to celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, and to say goodbye to the latest Doctor as Jodie Whittaker will soon exit. Whittaker’s Doctor will feature in one more six-part series and three specials for 2022.

    On returning to the series, Davies expressed his excitement. “I’m beyond excited to be back on my favorite show,”  he said. “There’s a whole series of Jodie Whittaker’s brilliant Doctor for me to enjoy, with my friend and hero Chris Chibnall at the helm. I’m still a viewer for now.”

    Source: BBC

  • EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s THREE-BODY PROBLEM Looking to Fill Out its Cast

    EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s THREE-BODY PROBLEM Looking to Fill Out its Cast

    Last September, it was announced that Game of Thrones showrunners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, were developing an adaption of The Three-Body Problem for Netflix. The adaption was the first project announced by the duo under their new overall mega deal with Netflix. Since the news first hit, details regarding the series adaption have been rather sparse. We know that Derek Tsang (Better Days) will direct the drama, and actress Eiza Gonzalez will lead the series. Details beyond those, though, have been slim… until today.

    • We here at Murphy’s Multiverse have a small bit of news we can share, though, with fans of Liu Cixin’s sci-fi book trilogy The Three-Body Problem. The Netflix series is currently looking to cast to cast unspecified roles.
    • The first role calls for a Female Lead between the ages of 25-35. This actor will need to be of Chinese heritage, a scientist and a fluent English speaker. It’s a lead role with options. Should the series stay close to the book and, assuming Eiza isn’t portraying a different version of the character, this could perhaps be for the role of Ye Wenjie. (This, of course, is merely a guess!)
    • The second role calls for a Female Lead between the ages of 70-85. This actor will need to be of Chinese heritage, a scientist and a fluent English speaker. This is also for a lead role with options.
    • The third role is for a Female Lead between the ages of 25-35. The actor will need to be of Hispanic/Latino heritage and speak English fluently. The character is described as a scientist and the role is a lead role with options.
    • The fourth role is for Male Lead between the ages of 25-35. The actor will need to be of Indian/South Asian heritage and British. The character is said to be powerful, charismatic and clever. This is for a lead role with options.
    • The fifth role is for a Male Lead between the ages of 25-35. The casting grid calls specifically for a Black actor. The character is described as a scientist, who isn’t necessarily a nerd, who is smart and laid back. He’s also said to have leading man charisma, who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances.
    • The final two roles being cast are for Male Leads, both between the ages of 50-70. These are only described as Military/Ex- Military.

    The Three-Body Problem is based on the book series by . The series includes Remembrance of Earth’s Past, The Dark Forest and Death’s End.

    Production on The Three-Body Problem is expected to kick off in November in the UK.

  • ‘ETERNALS’ Confirmed for Exclusive Theatrical Release

    ‘ETERNALS’ Confirmed for Exclusive Theatrical Release

    The Eternals is taking a cue from Shang-Chi.

    As COVID-19 numbers continue to spike, movie studios have opted to use a hybrid release method. Such has been the case with films like Black Widow and The Suicide Squad, two of the bigger blockbusters released this year. Which is why it was surprising Marvel Studios decided to change things up for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Unlike Black Widow, Marvel made Shang-Chi an exclusive theatrical release.

    With Shang-Chi hitting theaters, all eyes were on the film’s box office performance to determine how Disney would proceed with The Eternals. So, it’s not surprising that since Shang-Chi has beaten expectations, Marvel Studios and Disney will move ahead with its planned exclusive 45-day theatrical release for The Eternals. Matthew Belloni, formerly of The Hollywood Reporter, was able to confirm the news on Twitter.

    The news comes as reports recently stated Disney had three weeks to decide on how to proceed with the movie’s release. It was suggested a hybrid release was being considered for The Eternals. To decide to forgo a hybrid release, the studio seems to have considered Shang-Chi’s box office performance.

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has already crossed $100 million at the domestic box office. The film surpassed expectations and pulled in $94.4 million over the Labor Day weekend, earning a new record in the process.

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  • ‘NEW WARRIORS’ Showrunner Debuts Look at Squirrel Girl, Talks Cancellation

    ‘NEW WARRIORS’ Showrunner Debuts Look at Squirrel Girl, Talks Cancellation

    UPDATE: Biegel has since deleted his tweets.

    In April 2017, Freeform ordered New Warriors straight to series. Unfortunately, despite assembling a promising young cast and filming a pilot that received rave ratings, the series never moved forward at Freeform. Since then, fans have curiously awaited an answer as to why the show was not retooled or even moved to a different service. It would seem showrunner Kevin Biegel (Enlisted, Cougar Town) is ready to unveil details regarding the stalled project, including exactly what caused its sudden cancellation.

    Before Marvel Studios overtook Marvel Television, Marvel Comics’ teen heroes had overtaken the small screen thanks to Hulu (The Runaways) and Freeform (Cloak & Dagger). Which is why New Warriors seemed to be a great addition to the line-up when it was first announced. Unfortunately, as things would go, the series would not move forward despite having been ordered to series, and the rumored stellar pilot would go forever unseen. Thanks to Biegel, however, we at least have a chance to see what could have been.

    There’s a show we wrote a few years ago

    It was very very proudly gay

    A SINGULAR power that be killed the show.

    Because it was too gay.

    A rich, straight, Brentwood turd.

    He got fired for being vile at his company.

    We, on the other hand, live. #newwarriors

    In a late-night thread on Twitter on Wednesday, Biegel briefly hinted at why the show did not move forward, careful not to unveil any specific names. While Ike Perlmutter would seem to be the likely culprit, there’s also the possibility of Biegel’s comments being in reference to Jeph Loeb, who ran Marvel Television until Kevin Feige disbanded the division.

    In recent years, Loeb has been accused of inappropriate conduct, including racist behavior, as cited by Daredevil actor, Peter Shinkoda. The Nobu actor revealed Loeb’s racist remarks during a #SaveDaredevil appearance last year stating, “He said, ‘Nobody cares about Chinese people and Asian people.” Loeb, of course, was let go after Marvel Television dissolved with Kevin Feige overtaking the television arm.

    Biegel also shared a look at Milana Vayntrub as Doreen Green, aka Squirrel Girl, with Tippy-Toe atop her shoulder.

    While it’s doubtful the pilot will ever see the light of day, we at least have a sneak peek at what could have been. It’s just unfortunate we’ll never get to see his take on New Warriors ever truly realized.

  • ‘Shang-Chi’ Shatters Labor Day Record With $89.2 Million Opening

    ‘Shang-Chi’ Shatters Labor Day Record With $89.2 Million Opening

    Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is off to an impressive start at the box office. While Disney is reporting an estimated $83.5 for the four-day weekend, industry experts are expecting the film to nab $89.2 million over the holiday weekend.

    The latest Marvel Studios entry opened to an estimated $71.4 million for Friday-Sunday. That includes the $29.6 million opening day total, with 37% of that total coming from large-format and/or 3D screens. It is, however, expected to near $90 million as moviegoers continue to hit theaters this holiday weekend. While Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings had a lower opening than Black Widow‘s $80.4 million, the film did beat out the likes of Fast and the Furious 9 and A Quiet Place 2.

    “Shattering Labor Day box office records with an origin story new to many fans, Shang-Chi delivers an emphatic statement: people really want to get back to the movies,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax in a statement released to the press. “It’s clear that great filmmaking plus an exclusive theatrical release is a winning formula at the box office, and this groundbreaking film has successfully launched an exciting new cinematic journey for Marvel and a strong fall blockbuster slate for the industry.”

    Internationally, Shang-Chi took in an estimated $56.2 million. Bringing the movie’s opening weekend to a projected $145.4 million, including the four-day estimates.

    Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings is in theaters now.

    Source: Deadline.