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  • The Morning After Huddle: August 4, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: August 4, 2022

    Welcome to another edition of The Morning After Huddle! We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty. (kidding) It’s been another busy day in the NFL with no shortage of headlines. Let’s hop into it.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • As expected, the NFL is filing an appeal to the suspension handed down earlier this week to Deshaun Watson. The appeal will be heard by Commissioner Goodell or his designee. There’s a lot to keep up with regarding this case, but we will try to keep it simple:
      • The NFLPA now has two business days to respond to the appeal
      • Settlement talks could still happen to avoid whatever decision Roger Goodell or his designee could hand down or to avoid going to federal court
      • If the case does go to federal court, there will certainly be an uphill battle. There is language in the CBA that essentially protects whatever decision is made regarding the appeal and the evidence already presented by Judge Robinson that Watson violated the personal conduct policy. Not to mention, it’s highly likely Watson could lose more money if this heads to court.
      • The NFL is seeking a full year suspension, potentially indefinitely, with a fine
    • Next, the Cardinals have been making headlines as of late, but this time it isn’t because Kyler Murray forgot to study. Cardinals WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is charged with criminal speeding. Reports indicate that Brown was speeding in excess of 85 mph. The charge carries a sentence of up to 30 days in jail, a fine up to $500 and/or up to one year of probation.
    • Lastly, your Key Signings Roundup:

    Thanks for hanging out with us today! We will be back for Football Friday, with more news you want to know. We know it’s hard, but try not to miss us.

    ICYMI: Wednesday – August 3, 2022 Edition

  • ‘Supergirl’ Rumored to Cancelled by DC Films

    ‘Supergirl’ Rumored to Cancelled by DC Films

    In what comes as a continuation of DC Film’s slate being upended in massive turnaround from Warner Bros Discovery, it has now been rumored studio will stop development on their Supergirl film. According to a report from Rolling Stone, insider sources have told the publication that the Sasha Calle-led project is unlikely to be moving forward at the studio.

    Sasha Calle is currently scheduled to appear as the character in The Flash, which is currently slated for a June 2023 release. That appearance was intended to serve as the launching point for the solo Supergirl film. The Flash is not without its problems as its star, Ezra Miller, has already been a major point of controversy on a number of different levels already. Miller has been embroiled in various arrests due to their erratic behavior, forcing Warner Bros Discovery to deal with the important decision in relation to whether or not the studio will have to pull the plug on this project. The Flash is still scheduled for its 2023 release, but Miller is seemingly no longer involved with future DC related projects. The whole ordeal has especially been difficult as the film is slated to be a critical lynchpin for the future of DC’s cinematic plans.

    If Supergirl is indeed canceled, it will be in line with the array of projects getting nixed from the major comic book company’s film division. Notably, Batgirl was scrapped despite it being in the post-production process and $78 million already being spent on it. Wonder Twins, a project slated for HBO Max, was also canceled by the new Warner Bros Discovery regime earlier this year. And at the pace in which David Zaslav has been clearing house in terms of previously announced projects in development, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think more potential films will meet an untimely end before they move any further.

    Source: Rolling Stone

  • The Morning After Huddle: August 3, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: August 3, 2022

    Buckle up, friends! Today’s news is hotter than South Beach, but with less chest hair and Miami Vice suits.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • First up, the Miami Dolphins will forfeit a first round draft pick in 2023 and a third round pick in 2024 for violations related to integrity of the game. Owner Stephen Ross will pay $1.5 million in fines and is suspended through October 17th. Vice Chairman/Limited Partner Bruce Beal may not attend any league meetings for the rest of the season and will pay $500,000 in fines. In pursuit of investigating the tanking allegations brought by Brian Flores, it was discovered that the Dolphins tampered with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. Furthermore, the league did not find explicit evidence to support the allegations but did uncover that there are differing recollections about if owner Stephen Ross offered Flores $100,000 to tank and whether the offer was legitimate.
    • Next, while Training Camp is exciting, is not without heartbreak. Injuries are plaguing the league, including several that are season-ending. The Falcons, Broncos, Saints, Bills, Colts, Vikings, and Bucs are all reporting impacted players. The full list is available here. Also, reported yesterday: Saints WR Kawaan Baker, a 2021 7th-round pick, will be suspended six games for violating the league’s PED policy.
    • Finally, Your Key Signings Roundup has plenty of action:
      • K Chris Boswell is signing a new 5-year contract with the Steelers
      • LT DJ Humphries is signing a 3-year extension with the Cardinals worth $66.8 million, with $34 million guaranteed
      • TE Chris Herndon is expected to sign with the Saints
      • The Patriots will sign a pair of DBs: Jalen Elliott and Brad Hawkins
      • CB Devin Jones is signing with the Panthers
      • The Colts will re-sign C Alex Mollette who previously spent time with the team
      • OL Rashaad Coward will sign with the Cardinals
      • AFC journeyman Chester Rogers will sign with the Texans

    WHEW! Catch your breath. That was a lot, but we have more news you want to know the rest of the week. Brace yourselves. See you tomorrow!

    ICYMI: Tuesday – August 2, 2022 Edition

  • ‘Shazam 2’, ‘Aquaman 2’ and ‘The Flash’ May Get Delayed Again

    ‘Shazam 2’, ‘Aquaman 2’ and ‘The Flash’ May Get Delayed Again

    In perhaps the most shocking film news of the year, Warner Bros. Discovery made the move to cancel HBO Max’s Batgirl after it had already completed filming. The project was axed alongside Scoob!: Holiday Haunt, an animated sequel to 2020’s Scoob!, which was also nearly finished with its production process. These decisions came as the result of a change in leadership at the company, with new CEO David Zaslav making drastic modifications to Warner Bros. Discovery’s project output in an attempt to save the business money. Other such changes include the removal of multiple previously released HBO Max Originals, such as The Witches and An American Pickle, from the streaming service for the sake of partial tax write-offs.

    A new article from The Hollywood Reporter indicates more release alterations may be coming, specifically to the company’s slate of upcoming DC films. While fans are mostly concerned about projects that have yet to begin marketing, like Angel Manuel Soto‘s Blue Beetle or Andy Muschietti‘s The Flash, THR reports that imminent entries on Warner Bros. Discovery’s schedule could be in motion as well. Shazam!: Fury of the Gods and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom are both listed as projects that might see a change in release dates in the near future. Fury of the Gods, which just had a grand showing at San Diego Comic-Con and recently dropped its first trailer, is currently set for a December 21st release, while The Lost Kingdom is supposed to hit theaters on March 17th, 2023.

    No reason was given for any potential shift, but THR did note that Aquaman may be undergoing some changes in its Batman department. Michael Keaton was reportedly set to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne from the original Tim Burton films, The Flash, and Batgirl, replacing Ben Affleck from the Zack Snyder universe as the Caped Crusader going forward. However, a recent video posted to Jason Mamoa‘s Instagram seemed to hint that Affleck would indeed return. The cancellation of Batgirl and uncertainty surrounding The Flash could mean the switch to Keaton has been undone, with THR also noting that Keaton’s original scene as Batman in The Lost Kingdom caused confusion among early test audiences. Warner Bros. Discovery has an earnings call on Thursday, and all eyes are directed toward Zaslav for answers.

    Source: THR

  • ‘Eternals’ Star May Have Accidentally Confirmed Sequel in Development, Chloe Zhao to Return

    ‘Eternals’ Star May Have Accidentally Confirmed Sequel in Development, Chloe Zhao to Return

    Patton Oswalt might have just confirmed an Eternals sequel is in development. A Tweet circulating the internet features the actor and comedian discussing an “announced” Eternals 2, where he states Chloé Zhao will return to direct and he hopes to reprise his role as Pip the Troll. Oswalt was part of a surprise post-credits scene last year which introduced his character and Harry Styles‘ Starfox, the more handsome and charming brother of Josh Brolin‘s Thanos, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eternals released in November of 2021 to mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, causing concern from fans that a second installment might never come to fruition. There have been virtually no updates on a potential sequel since the first film hit theaters.

    Patton Oswalt might have just confirmed an Eternals sequel is in development. A Tweet circulating the internet features the actor and comedian discussing an “announced” Eternals 2, where he states Chloé Zhao will return to direct and he hopes to reprise his role as Pip the Troll. Oswalt was part of a surprise post-credits scene last year which introduced his character and Harry Styles‘ Starfox, the more handsome and charming brother of Josh Brolin‘s Thanos, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Eternals released in November of 2021 to mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, causing concern from fans that a second installment might never come to fruition. There have been virtually no updates on a potential sequel since the first film hit theaters.

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    Despite a lot of silence on the part of Marvel Studios, Eternals did a lot in it’s nearly 3-hour runtime to set up a future for it’s large cast of characters. The movie ended with it’s ensemble cast splitting in two, with one half staying on Earth to face the judgement of the Celestial Arishem and the other half jetting into space to recruit other unseen Eternals to their cause. Kit Harrington‘s Dane Whitman was included mostly as a means of propping up future appearances. Other A-List stars are also attached to the franchise and would likely return for a second entry, including Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani.

    It’s not known if a possible Eternals 2 would be set within the “Multiverse Saga” – the collective name for Marvel’s fourth, fifth, and sixth phases – or if it would come sometime after 2025’s Avengers: Secret Wars. There are a few film release slots still open for Phase 6, so it seems entirely plausible fans could see some sort of Eternals 2 in that time frame.

    Source: TikTok via Twitter

  • Disney+’s ‘Ironheart’ Adds ‘RuPaul Drag Race’ Winner

    Disney+’s ‘Ironheart’ Adds ‘RuPaul Drag Race’ Winner

    A new casting announcement has arrived for Marvel Studios’ latest Disney+ series Ironheart. According to Deadline, RuPaul Drag Race winner Shea Couleé has joined the production in a secret role. The production is spearheaded by head writer Chinaka Hodge and has been in some form of development since its initial announcement back in December of 2020. There is no word what character they might be playing but the series’ cast has been growing as production began recently.

    We still don’t know what to expect from the Disney+ series, especially as the character will appear in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Dominique Thorne will take on the mantle of Riri Williams and will likely get her first armor in the upcoming film as teased by various merchandise. Though, it’s unclear if the show will continue her storyline from that film or act more as a smaller side story. Still, it’s the first new character to get introduced in a Marvel film only to spin off into her own project.

    So, it’s going to be interesting to see where they take this character. Especially how the Multiverse Saga might tie to her character, as with many Young Avenger popping up, she may seemingly take the spot once held by Iron Lad. Perhaps there’s something they are building up in the future that could connect with Kang the Conqueror in some interesting way.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Director and Oscar Isaac Tease Potential Season 2

    ‘Moon Knight’ Director and Oscar Isaac Tease Potential Season 2

    Moon Knight offered a different kind of Disney+ show, especially with the thriving force in the psychological analysis of DID on DIsney+. It ended in a way that left a lot open and many were surprised that there wasn’t any confirmation for a second season. San Diego Comic-Con left us with quite a few announcements but nothing on Moon Knight. Luckily, a new video and curious tweet could be adding some fuel to the fire on a potential season 2.

    A new sighting of director Mohamed Diab and Oscar Isaac potentially sparks renewed hope for a second season. If that wasn’t enough, he also shared it on Twitter sparking more potential that a second season might be something they are considering for the empty spots in Phase 6. The reveal of Jake Lockley in the post-credit sequence has had many hoping for a continuation to further explore the dynamic setup

    The video on Tiktok also had a fan asking Isaac and Diab if there is a second season coming, especially as they were meeting in Egypt, Cairo. Their response was “Why else would we be in Cairo” teasing the fan. So, it definitely does add some hope that more is on the horizon. So, here’s hoping a potential announcement is heading our way at Disney+ Day or even D23, which may give us a bigger hint at the franchise’s future.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Joker’ Sequel to Mostly Take Place in Arkham Asylum

    ‘Joker’ Sequel to Mostly Take Place in Arkham Asylum

    The upcoming sequel to Joker subtitled Folie à Deux, finally gets a release date as Todd Phillips returns to the world he set up back in 2019. Joaquin Phoenix is already confirmed to return while rumors have hinted that the film is going to be a musical. There have been hopes that Lady Gaga might even take on the role of Harley Quinn. We know very little about the actual story direction of the sequel outside of rumors, but it looks like we got our first little nugget of information.

    According to The Wrap‘s Umberto Gonzalez, it seems that most of the upcoming films will take place in Arkham Asylum. So, it hints that it’ll set up right after where the first film ended and potentially follow the storyline known as Mad Love from the comics. The story revealed how Harley Quinn was actually Joker’s psychiatrist that would create a unique bond with him during her interviews with the inmate.

    It’ll be interesting to see how the project will come together, and it does seem likely that it’ll involve a lot of musical dream sequences throughout. It may be a way to add a different background as they explore the character’s bonding. We’ll have to see if they make an announcement on the casting in the near future, especially if they already set a release date.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘She-Hulk’ Star and Director Stand by VFX Artists

    ‘She-Hulk’ Star and Director Stand by VFX Artists

    There’s been a lot of talk about the way VFX artists are treated by Marvel Studios. Given they are one of the biggest players in the market, there’s going to be tension as with any other service-based industry. It’s definitely been quite a few reports from artists that highlighted the crunch and many challenges that come with the work on these Disney+ and movies.

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was one of the many targeted due to its inclusion of not one but many fully CGI characters like Hulk, She-Hulk, Abomination, and who knows who else might show up. During this year’s Summer TCA panel, Tatiana Maslany, Kat Coiro, and everyone attending the panel voiced their support for the VFX industry, as well as for them being able to unionize.

    It’s great to see them speak out on the matter, and as more reports from many perspectives start to surface, it does paint a very curious picture. There’s a lot we don’t know behind the scenes and we’ll have to see if there will come an official statement from Disney or Marvel Studios.

    No matter where one stands on the issues, it doesn’t mean we should downplay the work that is being done on the Disney+ show which has improved tremendously since the first entry. So, it’s going to be exciting to see how the show comes together once it premieres in just a few weeks.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Joker: Folie A Deux’ Nabs 2024 Release Date

    ‘Joker: Folie A Deux’ Nabs 2024 Release Date

    While Warner Bros. Discovery continues to re-evaluate HBO Max and the projects being developed for the streaming service, the studio is moving full steam ahead on the theatrical front. Deadline has reported that the Joker sequel, Joker: Folie a Deux has nabbed an official release date. The film will be hitting theaters on Oct. 4th, 2024.

    The news comes a day after Warner Bros. Discovery announced it would be shelving the nearly complete Batgirl, which was meant to hit theaters next year. That project was said to be shelved as a tax write-off after the studio felt it wasn’t enough of an event film. The October 4th date was originally being held by Warner Bros. Discovery for an untitled DC event film, so the news isn’t entirely surprising. The first film managed to surprise with $96.2 million when it opened in October before going on to earn $1.07 billion at the box office – making it the highest-grossing R-rated film ever.

    While Joker 2 was in development prior to the merger, it managed to avoid being canceled because the studio viewed the film and director Todd Phillips as a good way forward for its DC films. In fact, back in June, reports suggested Phillips was being considered to help guide DC and Warner Bros Discovery. It remains to be seen whether or not that ends up being the case.

    Production on Joker: Folie a Deux is expected to kick off this December. Leading man Joaquin Phoenix returns as the Joker, while Lady Gaga is reportedly in talks to portray Harley Quinn in the film that is being described as a musical. Todd Phillips co-wrote the sequel with Scott Silver and will return as the director.

    Source: Deadline.