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  • Marvel Studios Already Found their Story for ‘Spider-Man 4’

    Marvel Studios Already Found their Story for ‘Spider-Man 4’

    Many have been wondering where the announcement is for the fourth entry in the MCU’s take on Spider-Man. We had the bombastic multiverse storyline in Spider-Man: No Way Home that ended in a big way; taking Peter Parker back to his roots. We haven’t seen Tom Holland‘s take since the 2019’s release but it looks like the project is moving forward steadily.

    In an extensive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Feige was asked the question dropped if he might have an update for the next Spider-Man film and it seems they already have their story done. The only thing missing is “putting pen to paper” by the writers behind the project; who haven’t been announced either.

    All I will say is that we have the story. We have big ideas for that, and our writers are just putting pen to paper now.

    Kevin Feige

    It’s definitely encouraging to know that they are still actively working on the fourth Spider-Man film. It’ll be challenging to see how they follow up something like No Way home, but taking a step back seems like the best direction they could take.

    We got the hint of Parker being left to his own devices without any of the Avengers truly remembering who he is. So, it not only gives Marvel the chance to establish a new trilogy while also taking the lessons learned from past entries. They avoided the clichés of the franchise up until now, so they might have a chance to return to the classics.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Blade’ Begins Production Soon

    Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Blade’ Begins Production Soon

    After multiple delays, it looks like Marvel Studios is finally ready to move ahead with Blade. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly to promote Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased what’s yet to come in the Marvel Cinematic universe.

    In November, it was revealed that Yann Demange had signed on to direct Blade following Bassam Tariq‘s exit. Since Demange’s hiring, very little has surfaced about the Mahershala Ali-led film outside of countless rumors as to when production would start. Thankfully, Feige has officially commented on the film’s production date, telling EW that Demange is in Atlanta now and that filming will begin in “the next 10 weeks or so.”

    You’ve also got the Blade movie with Mahershala Ali for next year. How’s that going?

    It’s going well. Our director Yann [Demange] is down in Atlanta right now. Cameras roll in, like, the next 10 weeks or so.

    Feige’s comments come after reports suggested the movie will begin production in May 2023. As we near closer to the start of production, it’s likely we’ll begin to hear more news on the project, especially if rumors are to be believed that Milan Ray is no longer involved in the project due to scheduling conflicts.

    Blade is currently set to hit theaters on Sept. 6th, 2024.

    Source: EW.

  • Marvel Studios to Cut Back on Disney Plus Programming

    Marvel Studios to Cut Back on Disney Plus Programming

    Not too long ago, it seemed as though rolling out four films and four streaming series might be the norm for Marvel Studios, but 2022 was not without its challenges. For some time now, rumors have swirled that Marvel Studios might look to cut back on the amount of content it releases each year as it learned from its first couple of years of streaming programming. While Kevin Feige isn’t ready to put a number to it, it sounds like fans might be getting back to waiting longer in between projects.

    In an interview with EW, Feige was asked about the studio’s ever-expanding library of content, which has become the source of frustration and jokes among fans.

    “It is harder to hit the zeitgeist when there’s so much product out there — and so much “content,” as they say, which is a word that I hate,” said Feige. “But we want Marvel Studios and the MCU projects to really stand out and stand above. So, people will see that as we get further into Phase 5 and 6. The pace at which we’re putting out the Disney+ shows will change so they can each get a chance to shine.”

    When asked to clarify if a change of pace meant spacing out the shows or releasing fewer a year, Feige gave a relatively clear answer, “Both, I think.” Part of that process may be a natural progression as the studio realizes that fans are having a hard time keeping up with all the changes made to characters between appearances. Part of that process may also be the result of a history of productions being rushed to meet timelines. In that regard, Marvel may have learned their lesson and the streaming series Echo may be the first evidence of that. Originally said to be coming to D+ in Summer of 2023, the series seems to have been delayed indefinitely, though not canceled as many rumor-mongers would have you believe.

    Surely some more details about changes to the upcoming slate of projects should be forthcoming from Marvel Studios given the fact that they rolled out a two year calendar at SDCC, but until then it looks like fans should start preparing themselves for a little less Marvel every calendar year.

    Source: EW

  • A New Report Confirms Who Emma Corrin Won’t Be in ‘Deadpool 3’

    A New Report Confirms Who Emma Corrin Won’t Be in ‘Deadpool 3’

    Along with the revelation that Emma Corrin had joined the cast of Deadpool 3 as the film’s villain came the less than-surprising tidbit that the identity of the villain they will be playing is unknown. For some time now, a popular theory was that the villain of the film was going to be Danger, the physical manifestation of the X-Men’s training room. Now it sounds like fans are going to have to keep digging.

    According to Deadline’s Justin Kroll, Corrin will not be taking on the role of Danger in the film.

    We’re about 10,000 reports of who Corrin isn’t playing away from figuring out who they are playing, but there are certainly some choices that make much more sense given the time-traveling plot and the project’s place in Marvel Studios’ Multiverse Saga.

  • ‘The Crown’ Actor Emma Corrin Joins ‘Deadpool 3’

    ‘The Crown’ Actor Emma Corrin Joins ‘Deadpool 3’

    Deadpool 3 is set to kick off production in a few months and is now beginning to add to what promises to be a fascinating cast. Star Ryan Reynolds has revealed that Emma Corwin has signed up for an as yet undisclosed role.

    Corrin’s role as Princess Diana won them Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Awards. Little is known about the third installment in the Deadpool franchise and outside of the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Corrin’s casting is the first major casting for the project, which will be directed by Shawn Levy.

    A follow-up report from Deadline has confirmed that Corrin will play the villain of the project, though that villain’s identity remains unknown.

    Source: Deadline

  • Anthony Mackie Explains How His Approach to Captain America Will Differ From Chris Evans’

    Anthony Mackie Explains How His Approach to Captain America Will Differ From Chris Evans’

    Captain America: New World Order is shaping up as one of 2024’s most exciting MCU projects. Harrison Ford has joined the cast, taking over the role of Thunderbolt Ross from the late William Hurt; more than 15 years after his debut, Tim Blake Nelson is returning to the MCU as Samuel Sterns; and Anthony Mackie will lead his first film after assuming the mantle of Captain America during the events of Marvel Studios’ Disney Plus streaming series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

    While Mackie’s Sam Wilson shared a wonderful friendship with Steve Rogers, the road to becoming Cap was very different for Sam and that path will certainly shape his time with the shield. As Mackie explained in an interview with Kevin Polowy, his Captain America is much more grounded in his real-world experiences as a non-powered hero and counselor.

    “I think with my Cap, he’s not a superhero; he doesn’t have a super serum,” explained Mackie. “So his superpower is his humanity,” he continued, “so I think with him, he has to come to the stage with a very different understanding of what it is to be a good guy or be a bad guy and what are the decisions that make you toe that line in the way that you did. I just see him as more of a humane Cap as opposed to a distinctive–a Cap of judgment–where this is right and this is wrong…your decisions that make you choose right or wrong.”

    Mackie’s insight into the character is pretty telling considering some of the more well-founded rumors about the plot of the film which point to Wilson finding himself less than thrilled with the choices being made by the U.S. Government. What happens when Captain America disagrees with the choices being made by America?

    Wilson’s time as Cap is just getting started and will be defined by the choices he makes as a hero but according to Mackie, one choice he believes to be an upgrade over Steve Rogers is the costume, which debuted in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. “And a flyer costume!” added Mackie, when describing why Sam’s Cap is different than Steve’s. “It’s leg day every day, baby. We going straight spandex. None of this cotton stuff. We doing straight spandex!” Mackie’s already taking on the mantle of Captain America and now it sounds like he’s issuing a challenge to Winston Duke over the mantle of the thick-thighed god of the MCU.

    Captain America: New World Order heads into production in March ahead of its scheduled May 3rd 2024 release.

  • Runtime Revealed for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

    Runtime Revealed for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

    Following the Superbowl television spot for John Wick: Chapter 4, which was meant to kick off Wick Week, the fourth film’s runtime has finally been unveiled. Per Collider, Chapter 4 reportedly clocks in at 2 hours and 49 minutes. That would make it the longest film in the franchise to date. This, of course, shouldn’t be shocking as director Chad Stahelski promised the newest installment would be the longest one yet.

    We wrote a longer movie. We wrote a bigger movie. We wrote a longer script. We wrote at least a third more scenes than the last one. We expect it to be more. We’ve always expected it to be more. And I think the test, or at least what we’re judging ourselves by, is that worth it with how we executed what we want it to be more or not? And I think the answer’s yes.

    Stahelski to Collider

    For comparisons sake, the first John Wick movie clocked in at 101 minutes. While its sequel, John Wick: Chapter 2, clocked in at 122 minutes, and John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum ran 131 minutes. With a reported run time of 169 minutes, Chapter 4 continues the franchise’s trend of bigger sequels.

    You can check the new poster for Chapter 4 below. And be sure to follow along on Twitter as Wick Week continues tomorrow.

    Source: Collider.

  • Jinkies! ‘Velma’ Season Two Reportedly In The Works

    Jinkies! ‘Velma’ Season Two Reportedly In The Works

    Warner Bros. TV is planning more firepower for its slate of comedy series, including a second season for Velma. Despite significant backlash from the first season of the HBO Max original, there are plans to forge ahead. There have been no indications of storylines for season two, but it’s reasonable to suspect the series will continue to push boundaries.

    Mindy Kaling, executive producer and voice of Velma Dinkley, previously spoke about wanting to explore the possibilities of challenging expectations. Showrunner Charlie Grandy backs Kaling saying, “We faced no resistance. We came in and said, ‘This is what we want to do, and this is how we want to do it.’”

    If Velma season two is going to work, it will likely be on the efforts of the pure viewing numbers alone. The show holds the record for the biggest premiere day for any animated original on HBO Max.

    Source: Deadline

  • Leslie Grace Speaks Out on the Cancellation of ‘Batgirl’

    Leslie Grace Speaks Out on the Cancellation of ‘Batgirl’

    During her first major interview after it was announced that Warner Bros. Discovery had decided to cancel the Batgirl movie after the first “disappointing” test screenings, actress Leslie Grace spoke out on how she found out and gave her take on the film.

    The film co-directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah was meant to be released exclusively on HBO Max but then was “promoted” to a theatrical release. Instead of releasing in theaters, the film will never be seen at all as David Zaslav canceled the project and took a $90M tax write-off.

    According to Leslie, she was unaware that the movie, initially slated to be available on HBO Max, had been put on hold until it was reported by the New York Post. “I found out like the rest of you… and then my phone just started blowing up“, explained the actress.

    Leslie and her co-star Brendan Fraser were caught off guard by the news. Fraser recalls his initial reaction was laughing hysterically because he was being pranked. When he became aware of the reality of the situation, Fraser’s thoughts turned towards the loss of a potential icon to a generation of children. “What I find most lamentable,” said Fraser, “is that now a whole generation of little girls are going to have to wait longer to see a Batgirl and say, ‘Hey, she looks like me.’”

    Rumors have swirled that Batgirl was “unreleasable”, though according to Grace, who saw the film in its most complete form it was “incredible.”

    “I got to see the film as far as it got to; the film wasn’t complete by the time that it was tested. There were a bunch of scenes that weren’t even in there. They were at the beginning of the editing process, and they were cut off because of everything going on at the company. But the film that I got to see — the scenes that were there — was incredible. There was definitely potential for a good film, in my opinion. Maybe we’ll get to see clips of it later on.”

    -Leslie Grace
  • Natalie Holt Returning as the Composer for ‘Loki’ Season 2

    Natalie Holt Returning as the Composer for ‘Loki’ Season 2

    Natalie Holt has confirmed her return for Season 2 of Loki. Holt revealed her return in a tweet on Friday, with an image of Loki oil. Along with the image she tweeted, “Indian #Loki oil, I need some to cool my mind as I write the music for S2.”

    Production on the second season of Loki kicked off last Summer and wrapped in October of 2022. Outside of a few set photos that leaked, not much is known regarding Loki Season 2. The newest season, which is expected to kick off shortly after the events of the first season, will feature new cast members Kate Dickie and Ke Huy Quan. And while not confirmed, Season 2 is expected to introduce a new inventor variant of Kang.

    While Loki Season 2 does not yet have a release date, the season is excepted to be released sometime this Summer.

    Source: Twitter.