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  • Xosha Roquemore Joins ‘Captain America: New World Order’

    Xosha Roquemore Joins ‘Captain America: New World Order’

    According to a trade report, actress Xosha Roquemore (Precious, The Mindy Project) has joined the growing cast of Captain America: New World Order. Roquemore’s role was not revealed in the report, but it’s possible she could be playing a member of the Serpent Society, an organization that was recently rumored to appear in the film.

    Little has been officially revealed about the film, which will tell the next chapter in Sam Wilson’s (Anthony Mackie) story as Captain America. Danny Ramirez and Carl Lumbly, who debuted in the streaming series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, will reprise their roles as member of Wilson’s support network while newcomer Shira Haas joins the MCU as Israeli hero Sabra. New World Order will also see the return of Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns and Harrison Ford stepping into the role of Thaddeus Ross, previously filled by William Hurt.

    Rumors about the film’s plot have revolved around the discovery of the precious metal Adamantium on the corpse of the Celestial Tiamut and the pursuit of it by organizations around the world. Should the Serpent Society be in the film, the 38-year-old Roquemore may potentially have landed the role of Rachel Leighton. In the comics, Leighton was a member of the Serpent Society who ended up in a romantic relationship with Steve Rogers. Though Rogers’ time in the MCU is up (for now), the same scenario could unfold with Sam, putting both him and Leighton in jeopardy.

    Captain America: New World Order is slated to begin production on one of the thirty-one days of March and is currently slated to land in theaters May 3rd, 2024.

    Source: Deadline

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  • ‘Hereditary’ Star Alex Wolff Joins ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’

    ‘Hereditary’ Star Alex Wolff Joins ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’

    Alex Wolff, breakout star of horror movies such as Hereditary and Old, has joined the cast of A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel spin-off to John Krasinski‘s acclaimed horror franchise. Wolff is set to star opposite Stranger Things and Black Panther favorites Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o, who both boarded the project in November of 2022. Day One will be directed and written by Michael Sarnoski, who recently worked with Wolff on the indie hit Pig, for which both received much praise. The film will be the first entry in the Quiet Place pantheon not to be helmed by Krasinski himself. While nothing is publicly known about the film’s plot, its story is reportedly set to be based on an idea from Krasinski that will help set up a full-blown Quiet Place cinematic universe for the future.

    Also in development is third film in the original franchise, titled A Quiet Place III, with Krasinski back to direct. However, that film will be an entirely separate project from Day One. Neither Krasinski nor fellow franchise star Emily Blunt are expected to reprise their roles from previous films. But for now, fans can rest easy knowing that the future of the Quiet Place franchise rests on the more than capable shoulders of talents like Wolff, Quinn, and Nyong’o.

    A Quiet Place: Day One is set to hit theaters on March 8th, 2024. Currently undated, A Quiet Place III is set to release sometime in 2025.

    Source: Above the Line

  • Amazon Developing ‘Sex Criminals’ and ‘Bitch Planet’ for TV

    Amazon Developing ‘Sex Criminals’ and ‘Bitch Planet’ for TV

    Comic book writers Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick have signed a new overall deal with Amazon’s Prime Video. The news comes courtesy of Above the Line, with the outlet revealing that, as part of the deal, both Sex Criminals and Bitch Planet are being developed for television.

    Sex Criminals, which is written by Fraction with artwork by Chip Zdarsky, was first published in September 2013. The series, which centers on Suzie and Jon, two characters who have the ability to stop time when they orgasm. After realizing that they both share the same ability, the two go on to use it to their advantage by robbing banks. The fan-favorite series concluded its run in October 2020.

    Bitch Planet, which hails from DeConnick and artist Valentine De Landro, began its run in December 2014. The series, which currently consists of 10 issues, is said to be on hiatus, with its most recent issue having been released in 2017. The series is set in a dystopian future where non-compliant women are sent to an off-planet prison.

    Both Sex Criminals and Bitch Planet are published by Image Comics.

    With the deal said to still be ongoing, it’s likely it’ll be a bit before we hear any official news regarding either series. However, it’s safe to say the signing of both Fraction and DeConnick is a huge get for Prime Video which has found major success with The Boys and Invincible, two adult-centric comic book properties.

    Source: Above the Line.

  • Jason Momoa Teases Big News With DC Studios

    Jason Momoa Teases Big News With DC Studios

    DC Studios is currently preparing to reveal its big plans for the future, and it appears Aquaman star Jason Momoa might actually be part of them. In a recent post to social media, the lovable heartthrob documented himself leaving a meeting at Warner Bros., shouting in excitement and claiming he had just received “really good news”. The actor stated the reason behind his elation was still a DC Studios secret but hinted strongly that it was about his next few years with the company. Before closing out the video, Momoa went on to thank studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, as well as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, for whatever they had just discussed.

    After debuting as the character in a 2016 Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice cameo appearance, Momoa went on to portray the King of Atlantis in both versions of Justice League, both Aquaman solo films, and the television series Peacemaker. When news broke that Gunn and Safran planned to scrap the current DC Extended Universe and restart with their own cinematic world, however, it seemed Momoa‘s tenure as Aquaman had come to an end. Some reports claimed Gunn wanted the one-time Conan the Barbarian lead to stick around as another character, the intergalactic mercenary Lobo, but no official word ever dropped regarding the actor’s future with DC. Now, it seems he’s in it for the long run. What role he will play, though, remains a mystery.

    Source: Twitter

  • Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ Follow-Up Seems to Have Conjured Up a New Title

    Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ Follow-Up Seems to Have Conjured Up a New Title

    Agatha: House of Harkness. Agatha: Coven of Chaos. How about Agnes of Westview? Production on the new Kathryn Hahn-led series has just gotten underway and it seems that it may have a new title! Star Joe Locke, who is believed to be playing Young Avenger Billy Kaplan in the series, revealed a set photo in which a chair reveals a brand-new logo and potentially new title.

    The series is slated for a late 2023/early 2024 release, though rumors of a delay have swirled for a month or so. Production on the rumored nine-episode series was tentatively scheduled to last until May, making a late 2023 release possible but also potentially tough. With no update from Disney yet available, it’s unclear if the title has officially been changed or if the new logo represents something other than the series’ title.

  • It’s Tronnin’ Time! Jared Leto’s ‘Tron’ Film is a Go

    It’s Tronnin’ Time! Jared Leto’s ‘Tron’ Film is a Go

    A third film in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, has finally been given a green light at Disney. Jared Leto, who has attempted to get the project up and running for the past six years, will star in the film which will be a direct sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy. Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil) has entered into talks to direct the film which will work from a script by Jesse Wigutow.

    A third Tron installment has been in the works in one way or another since before the release of Legacy, which featured a cameo by Cillian Murphy as Edward Dillinger Jr., who looked set to be the villain of what was then planned to be an ongoing franchise. Legacy director Joseph Kosinski was expected to return for the third film and in 2015 there was word that a start of production on Tron 3 was right around the corner before Disney pulled the plug on the return to The Grid. Leto picked up the torch to get a third film made in 2017 and now his efforts seem to have come to fruition.

    No release date was given in THR’s report, though rumors of a 2025 release have swirled online for some time. No story details have been provided at the moment nor is the identity of Leto’s character known nor if any of the stars from either of the original films will return.

    Source: THR

  • ‘M3GAN’ Sequel Set for 2025 Release

    ‘M3GAN’ Sequel Set for 2025 Release

    Hurry up, 2025! The major thriller movie M3GAN is coming back for another round. Akela Cooper, who wrote the script for the original, is returning for its sequel, M3GAN 2.0. The film will hit theatres on January 17, 2025 and will see the return of stars Allison Williams and Violet McCraw. Several sources are reporting that Wiliams will likely repeat her role as a producer.

    Additionally, there is optimism that Gerard Johnstone, M3GAN’s director, will return for the sequel though no deal has been made to date. M3GAN 2.0 could see the same success as its predecessor, which was a surprise January box office hit generating over $30 million during its opening weekend and has surpassed $91 million worldwide to date.

    Source: THR

  • ‘Avatar 3’ Will See the Return of Payakan and His Nemesis from ‘The Way of Water’

    ‘Avatar 3’ Will See the Return of Payakan and His Nemesis from ‘The Way of Water’

    Avatar: The Way of Water introduced the world to some amazing new characters that continue to expand the world of Pandora. Yet, with hints at the story of the third entry pushing the Sully family to further explore what else is out there, it seemed like perhaps we won’t spend too much time with some familiar characters especially those attached to the water in The Way of Water.

    As it turns out, we’ll definitely see the return of two rather interesting characters. As pointed out by producer Jon Landau, the whale-like being known as Payakan will return, but “not just as a creature.” He goes on to highlight that they’ll “explore his relationship with Lo’ak.” So, it seems we’ll get to further explore his race and uncover something we may have not expected.

    The biggest surprise however is that Scoresby (Brendan Cowell) is also set to make a return. It’s interesting how villains simply don’t just stay down in this franchise. The arch-nemesis of Payakan lost his arm in the finale and was sent flying. For now, there’s no word though if he survived or we might even see the same memory transplant into an Avatar.

    Either way, it looks like the two will meet up once again for a fight that might see them fight each other in a new way. There’s definitely something interesting about how James Cameron tends to bring back characters from past iterations and continues to build them up. By the end of Avatar 5, we might have an army of former villains teaming up against the Sully family.

    Source: Empire

  • First Look at ‘Guardians of the Galaxy in ‘Vol. 3’ Funko Pops

    First Look at ‘Guardians of the Galaxy in ‘Vol. 3’ Funko Pops

    We’re only a few more months away from the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. While all our eyes are on the upcoming Ant-Man release, there’s still the exciting finalé to James Gunn‘s trilogy featuring an unlikely team of galactic protectors. As the film is only a few months away, we also got our first look at a variety of new Funko Pops featuring the Guardians and even Adam Warlock.

    The Guardians are all showcased in the new uniforms we saw in some set photos many years ago and were heavily featured in the first trailer for the film. What is worth noting though is that Kraglin is seemingly not wearing a uniform and it might be a hint that he’s not a full member of the Guardians. Though, there’s always a chance this is simply the design they went with for the Funkos.

    It’s also great to see Cosmo getting a lot of focus. We got our first look at Maria Bakalova‘s take on the character, which was quite promising and already made the puppy a must-see for the third entry in the trilogy.

    Groot’s more adult version is also given quite the focus and isn’t surprising given just how popular Baby Groot was when Vol. 2 was released back in 2017. Even after almost six years, there’s no denying that he’ll likely be a fan-favorite once again though with Cosmo’s addition, he might have some tough competition.

    Source: Twitter

  • Antoine Fuqua to Direct a Michael Jackson Biopic Titled ‘Michael’

    Antoine Fuqua to Direct a Michael Jackson Biopic Titled ‘Michael’

    Lionsgate has found the person to helm their upcoming biopic, Michael. Antoine Fuqua, best known for his work directing The Equalizer and Emancipation, is officially attached to bring the life and career of Michael Jackson to the silvers screen. The script for the film was written by John Logan (Gladiator) and will be produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody).

    Production for the film is said to begin later this year after Fuqua wraps his work on The Equalizer 3. In an official announcement of the hiring, this is what Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Joe Drake had to say about Antoine Fuqua.

    Antoine is a perceptive and powerful filmmaker, and we feel very fortunate that he has chosen Michael as his next project. His visionary storytelling skills and commitment to his craft will make Michael an unforgettable film.

    Joe Drake

    This new film will come with the current wave of biopics being created based on iconic figures in 20th-century music. In the past year, Elvis and I Wanna Dance With Somebody had wide-scale releases to varying levels of critical and commercial success. The hope for Lionsgate is that Michael will follow suit with Bohemian Rhapsody, which earned over $900 million at the box office and won multiple Academy Awards. 

    Though it will be notable to follow if Michael also follows suit in how Bohemian Rhapsody sanitized the life story of Freddie Mercury to appeal to general audiences. It especially will be a challenge with the highly controversial nature of Michael Jackson, and the longstanding allegations and accusations that follow his legacy to this day. There is a valid argument that Michael Jackson is a public figure that doesn’t deserve this type of career celebration on film. Ultimately, it remains to be seen if this new film can overcome the troubled legacy and become the hit film Lionsgate is looking for.

    Source: Deadline