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  • ‘Highfire’ Series Moving From Amazon to Paramount

    ‘Highfire’ Series Moving From Amazon to Paramount

    Nicolas Cage‘s oddity renaissance will continue on Paramount+. Highfire, a new series based on Eoin Colfer‘s novel of the same name, has officially moved from it’s originally announced home on Amazon Prime. The live-action adaptation is being described as “True Detective-meets-Pete’s Dragon“, and is set to star Cage as Lord Highfire, a once-mighty dragon who now lives in a shack in the swamps of Louisiana. Going by “Vern”, the beast spends it’s days as an alcohlic, drinking massive amounts of vodka and watching Flashdance on cable television. It’s not until Highfire meets Squib, a human teenager smuggling booze for the local mob, that he’s forced into another life-altering adventure.

    Highfire, a “gritty crime drama with doses of magical realism“, is only the latest in a recent string of high concept projects from Cage. The actor, whose image has become synonymous with over-the-top performances, has spent the past few years pumping out well-received indie flicks like Pig and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Next on his list are Renfield, in which he will appear as Count Dracula, and two separate Westerns, Butcher’s Crossing and The Old Way. The upcoming job with Paramount+ will be his first leading television role, after a previous attempt at bringing Joe Exotic to life at Amazon failed to materialize. Highfire will be adapted by Davey Holmes, the creator of Get Shorty on Epix, and will be produced by MGM. The project has been in development since 2020, when it was initially revealed by Deadline.

    Source: Deadline

  • The Morning After Huddle: July 8, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: July 8, 2022

    Welcome to your Football Friday edition of The Morning After Huddle, bringing you all things NFL. In the words of Beyoncé, girls run the world! (Or, in this case, overall business operations.)

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Sandra Douglass Morgan wil be the Team President of the Las Vegas Raiders, making her the first black woman to ever serve in this role in NFL history! Prior to her time with the Raiders, Morgan was the chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. She also has history with the Nevada Gaming Commission, AT&T, and multiple roles as an attorney. Morgan is the third woman to serve as an NFL Team President, joining the Bill’s Kim Pegula and the Panther’s Kristi Coleman.
    • Unfortunately, it was not a good week for all. Bears WR David Moore is facing drug and weapon charges. He was officially charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of weapons. Officers fielded calls of a possible intoxicated person in a vehicle and located Moore, finding edibles and 3 firearms. The Bears WR was eventually released on bond.
    • Without further ado, your Key Signings Roundup:
      • Justin Houston is signing a one-year deal to remain with the Ravens. This will be Houston’s 12th year in the NFL.

    Thanks for breaking down the huddle with us today! You know the drill: we’ll see you Saturday for your Weekend Huddle, where just like coffee, we’re coming in hot!

    ICYMI: Thursday, July 7, 2022 Edition

  • ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ To Have Amie Doherty as Composer

    ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ To Have Amie Doherty as Composer

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has found its composer.

    Amie Doherty will be the composer for the upcoming Marvel Studios series on Disney+, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Some of Doherty’s work includes Spirit Untamed, Undone, Happiest Season, The High Note, Battle at Big Rock, and Here and Now.

    The series will be the studios’ first foray into legal dramas and features Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters, the cousin of Bruce Banner, as she traverses through her life as a single attorney in her 30s — all while she deals with being a green six-foot-seven-inch superpowered being. Mark Ruffalo will guest star as Smart Hulk. Tim Roth also makes his return as the Abomination after a brief appearance in Shang-Chi.

    Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra, Ginger Gonzaga, Jon Bass and Renée Elise Goldsberry also star in the nine-episode series.

    Jessica Gao served as the head writer on the show. She is also listed as an executive producer on the project alongside Marvel Studios titans Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Brad Winderbaum. Also earning an executive producer credit is Kat Coiro who directed episodes of the series along with Anu Valia.

    Additionally, Doherty will be a participant in the film/TV composer panel Musical Anatomy of a Superhero at San Diego Comic-Con later this month. One can hope that she will briefly discuss her role on the series there.

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law premieres on August 17.

    Source: Film Music Reporter

  • ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ to Join ‘Black Adam’ at SDCC

    ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ to Join ‘Black Adam’ at SDCC

    Despite reports initially stating Warner Bros. Discovery was looking to pull back on its presence at San Diego Comic-Con, as the company evaluated the costs spent on the convention, it looks like its DC features will be making a presence. Earlier today, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced that Black Adam was heading to Hall H at Comic-Con later this month. Now, it looks as though Shazam! Fury of the Gods is also set to make waves in Hall H on the 23rd.

    The news was announced through the film’s social media accounts, using a short promotional video to tease the film’s SDCC presence. “Just being a tease,” is uttered by Zachary Levi‘s titular character being the screen fills with a simple message. “San Diego Comic-Con. Saturday, July 23rd.”

    It remains to be seen what other titles will join both Black Adam and Shazam! at Comic-Con. While The Flash is set for release next summer, the film’s star is currently facing a slew of dangerous allegations. This leaves the recently wrapped Batgirl, and the currently filming Blue Beetle, as other possibilities that could be included in Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC presentation. For now, we’ll just have to wait for official confirmation, but it seems despite the new management, DC is still looking to leave its mark at Comic-Con.

    Source: Twitter.

  • ‘Black Adam’ Heading to SDCC

    ‘Black Adam’ Heading to SDCC

    The Rock is cooking up an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to his social media today to announce that Black Adam will be heading to Comic-Con later this month. Details regarding Warner Bros. Discovery’s SDCC plans for DC have been relatively unclear. While it was known that Netflix would be bringing Sandman to the convention, joining HBO Max’s animated Harley Quinn series, this marks the first confirmation that fellow DC property Black Adam will also be showcased at the event.

    Black Adam will take the stage in Hall H on Saturday, Jul 23rd. Johnson seems to confirm he will be in attendance for the event, too, ending his post with “I’ll see you then…”

    Starring along Johnson in the film are Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone. Black Adam hails from director Jaume Collet-Serra, who helmed the feature from a script by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani.

    Black Adam is currently slated to hit theaters on October 21st, 2022.

    As of now, Black Adam is the only DC feature confirmed to be showcased at the convention. With Warner Bros. Discovery looking to revamp the way it approaches the convention, it’s possible Black Adam will remain the only film confirmed for SDCC.

  • Steven Yeun Reuniting with Bong Jo Hoo for New Film

    Steven Yeun Reuniting with Bong Jo Hoo for New Film

    Star actor Steven Yeun will be reuniting with director Bong Jo Hoo from the film Okja for a new feature with Warner Bros. While currently untitled, the project will be based on the Edward Ashton dystopian science fiction novel Mickey7. In addition to Yeun, the film is set to also star Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette.

    Bong Jo Hoo is set to write, direct, and produce the film under his production company Offscreen. This will be Hoo’s first project since 2019’s genre-blending film Parasite, which found large amounts of critical acclaim including being bestowed the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and a massive array of Academy Award victories. These included best International Feature Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.

    Meanwhile, for Steven Yeun, he is recently coming off of his critically acclaimed and award-nominated performance in Minari. In terms of other upcoming projects, Yeun notably is part of Jordan Peele’s latest horror project Nope alongside Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer, which is slated to open in theaters on July 22. As well later this year, the actor will star opposite Ali Wong in the Netflix and A24 co-produced series Beef.

    In terms of this film project, the novel Mickey7 is based around the concept of Expendables, who are disposable employees on a quest to colonize the ice world of Niflheim. From there, the novel chronicles the dangerous and death-inspiring journey the titular Mickey7 and others go on. Though as is the case with Bong Jo Hoo adaptations, there is certainly the chance that the acclaimed directors takes liberties from the source material. It certainly will be interesting to see if this project can join the pantheon of high-quality projects from both Hoo and Yeun.

    Souce: Deadline

  • Daredevil, Kingpin Confirmed to Return for ‘Echo’

    Daredevil, Kingpin Confirmed to Return for ‘Echo’

    Rumors have swirled for quite some time, but now it’s official. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are returning to reprise their roles as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, respectively, in Marvel Studios Echo.

    When Marvel Studios confirmed the cast for Echo back in May, many fans were quick to note the absence of both Cox and D’Onofrio. However, as is often the case, the initial casting announcement only included a handful of cast members: Alaqua Cox as Echo, Devery Jacobs (ReservationDogs) and Graham Greene. Joining them will be Chaske Spencer (The Twilight Saga), Tantoo Cardinal (Wind River), Cody Lightning (Four Sheets to the Wind), and Zahn McClarnon (Reservation Dogs), reprising his role as Maya’s dad, Willie Lopez. It is currently unknown how many episodes the actors will appear in, however, they are also rumored to be joined by former Defender, Krysten Ritter, who has long been rumored to reprise her role as Jessica Jones. Interestingly, while THR does address the Ritter rumors, the outlet does not confirm or deny her potential appearance in the series.

    As for how Cox’s Matt Murdock/Daredevil will be incorporated into the series, THR reports that Echo is set to feature a plotline in which Daredevil is on the search for a former ally. Cox starred in all three seasons of Daredevil and also starred in the team-up series, The Defenders, while D’Onofrio played Wilson Fisk on Daredevil for all three seasons.

    Cox most recently appeared as Matt Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home, while D’Onofrio recently appeared alongside Alaqua Cox in Hawkeye. Production on Echo has been underway in Atlanta since May. As of now, Echo has no release date.

    Source: THR

  • ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Rumbles to Big International Opening

    ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Rumbles to Big International Opening

    Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder is off to a thunderous start overseas. According to Deadline, the fourth Thor film opened to an estimated $15.7 million across 17 international box office markets including Korea, Australia, Italy and Germany. While that is approximately 39% ahead of Thor: Ragnarok, that is actually slightly under (24%) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ opening. 

    In Korea, Thor: Love and Thunder managed to open with $3.1 million. That gives it the 5th highest opening day during the pandemic era. While in Australia, the fourquel opened to an estimated $3 million. That would give it the 2nd highest opening day during the pandemic, as well as the highest opening day of 2022 to date and the 5th biggest all-time opening day for a Marvel Cinematic Universe film in Australia.

    As for Indonesia, the film managed to score the best opening day during the pandemic era with a reported $1.6 million. In Italy, Love and Thunder took in an estimated $1.4 million giving it the 3rd highest opening day of the pandemic era, as well as the 2nd biggest opening of 2022. While Germany saw the film open to $1.2 million for the 4th highest opening during the pandemic era.

    Thor: Love and Thunder officially opens stateside tomorrow, while there are preview screenings underway as of today. Preview numbers should be unveiled tomorrow, helping to provide a better estimate for the marvelous film’s box office projections. As it stands, though, Love and Thunder is expected to open around $300 million at the worldwide box office this weekend.

    Source: Deadline

  • The Morning After Huddle: July 7, 2022 

    The Morning After Huddle: July 7, 2022 

    Welcome to your Thursday edition of The Morning After Huddle, bringing you all things NFL. Baker Mayfield will have to film his Progressive commercials somewhere else because he’s been traded.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • The marriage between Baker Mayfield and the Browns is over. The Browns fawned over (cheated with) Deshaun Watson, knowing they had Baker at home, and it’s been downhill ever since. However, Mayfield now has a new home in Carolina. The Panthers acquired Mayfield for a 2024 conditional 5th-round draft pick and managed to get the Browns to split his 2022 salary. That should make for an interesting reunion when the Browns come to Charlotte Week 1. Another spicy nugget: The Panthers are insisting that Sam Darnold won’t be traded.
    • The Raiders will announce a new Team President today. Raiders brass fired former President Dan Ventrelle in May without explanation, leading many around the league to believe something was happening behind the scenes. The new hire will be the third Team President in less than a year.
    • Finally, your Key Signings Roundup:
      • The Atlanta Falcons will pick up Bears DL Eddie Goldman. Goldman is the sixth former Bear to sign with the club this off-season.

    Thanks for breaking down the huddle with us today! Catch us on Football Friday for all things NFL you want to know.

    ICYMI: Wednesday – July 6, 2022 Edition

  • ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’s Set Tour Reveals a Clever Infinity Gauntlet Easter Egg

    ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’s Set Tour Reveals a Clever Infinity Gauntlet Easter Egg

    We’re just a day away from Thor: Love and Thunder finally hitting theaters. There’s still a lot we don’t know about the upcoming film but with reviews at a strong 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, it does seem like we’re in for a fun ride once again from the crazy mind that is Taika Waititi. In a new fun set visit from Entertainment Tonight featuring Chris Hemsworth and Waititi showing off the set that is the backdrop of New Asgard. In it, he reveals a fun Thanos Easter egg

    In the background, we can see an ice cream store in New Asgard titled “Infinity Conez” with the Infinity Gauntlet sticking out of the building. If you look closely in the video, we can even see that the Infinity Stones are stuck in the ice cream cone it is holding. While it’s surprising anyone would try to market their store based on the one thing that destroyed half of all life in the universe, but it’s a fun idea nonetheless.

    There are also a lot of fun details included such as the logo for Infinity being designed after the Avengers movie logo. Who knows what else might be included in New Asgard, as the city became quite the tourist attraction. Who wouldn’t want to visit the location where the God of Thunder lived, one of the men that would save the planet from a threat unlike any other. Perhaps they have a place to chop off Thanos’s head with a fake Stormbreaker for kids to have something to do while visiting.

    Source: Entertainment Tonight