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  • ‘Wynona Earp’s Star Melanie Scrofano Joins ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    ‘Wynona Earp’s Star Melanie Scrofano Joins ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Wynona Earp and Letterkenny star Melanie Scrofano has joined the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The actress revealed her attachment to the project in an Instagram post from the Glasgow, Scotland set of the film, which began principal photography on August 1st.

    At the moment, there’s no word on who Scrofano will be playing in the film; however, given the street-level action set to unfold, she could be portraying a crime boss such as Madame Masque, who has yet to debut in the MCU, especially if an old casting call still stands true.

    In May, Nicole Kidman‘s name was floated as a potential candidate to fill the role of a female villain, age 30-50, set to play a key role in the film. If Kidman passed or was never in the mix, the 43-year old Scrofano would definitely fit the bill.

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day lands in theaters on July 24, 2026.

  • ‘The Batman Part II’ Finally Gets an Encouraging Update

    ‘The Batman Part II’ Finally Gets an Encouraging Update

    After months of rumors, speculation and non-sensical bullshit, the sequel to Matt Reeves 2022 The Batman finally has been given an official update.

    In a letter to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholders, CEO David Zaslav revealed that “The Batman II’ (2027) is preparing to begin shooting next spring,” finally providing some good news about the highly-anticipated sequel, which is slated for an October 1, 2027 release.

    In film, James Gunn is busy preparing the next installments of the DC super family, including Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2026), Clayface (2026) and the next Wonder Woman. In addition, The Batman II (2027) is preparing to begin shooting next spring, among several other projects in development. The 10-year vision for the DC universe also includes an exciting array of television projects, including The Penguin, the upcoming new season of ‘Peacemaker,’ and the debut of ‘Lanterns’ in 2026. In a precise and measured way, the DC franchise will increasingly overlay across the studio’s broader efforts: from film and TV to consumer products, games, experiences and social.

    -Warner Bros. Discovery shareholder memo

    Originally planned for an October 3, 2025 release, the film’s theatrical debut was delayed until October 2, 2026 in March 2024 and then, in December 2024, was moved again into 2027.

    Source: Deadline

  • Spidey Swings Through the Streets as an Explosion Rocks the Set of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Spidey Swings Through the Streets as an Explosion Rocks the Set of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Principal photography for Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues in Glasgow, Scotland where a scene featuring Spidey chasing a tank rumored to be driven by Jon Bernthal‘s Frank Castle has been filmed in the public eye for several days. After being rained out yesterday, the cast and crew on back on set today to film an incredible chase scene that includes a rig that allows Tom Holland‘s stunt double to swing through the streets practically.

    While incredibly popular and successful, Jon Watts‘ MCU-set Spider-Man trilogy was subject to some criticism for the lack of shots of the Web-Slinger swinging through NYC. That criticism appears to have reached the ears of Marvel Studios as Destin Daniel Cretton‘s installment in the franchise has gone to extraordinary lengths to capture what’s sure to be an iconic chase.

    Movies aren’t necessarily filmed in order, it would certainly start the new Spidey film off with a bang if it opens in media res with Spider-Man in the middle of a chase scene full of the kind of sweeping swinging shots fans have been asking for.

  • First Look at Jon Bernthal in Full Punisher Tactical Gear from ‘The Punisher’ Special Presentation

    First Look at Jon Bernthal in Full Punisher Tactical Gear from ‘The Punisher’ Special Presentation

    As production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day has gotten underway in Scotland, fans have been treated to some great looks at Spidey franchise star Tom Holland‘s updated suit. However, despite buzz that the action being filmed in Glasgow involved The Punisher, those takes were done without Jon Bernthal, who was wrapping filming on The Punisher Special Presentation in New York City.

    It’s like a shotgun blast of a story, but also has all the pathos and emotion that you want out of a Frank Castle story.

    -Brad Winderbaum

    Principal photography on the Marvel Television feature began on July 17th and was scheduled to film for just a few weeks. Now, ahead of Bernthal’s scheduled arrival in Glasgow, a new set photo of the star has hit social media and it has fans buzzing.

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    Taken from what’s believed to be the last day of principal photography on The Punisher Special Presentation, the photo–shared by Steve Sands–shows Bernthal‘s Frank Castle sporting a fresh fade and full tactical gear, including the iconic skull on his vest.

    Co-written by Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green and believed to be inspired by Garth Ennis‘ 12-issue “Welcome Back Frank” arc, The Punisher Special Presentation will see Castle take on Ma Gnucci in what Bernthal promised would be a dark and brutal event sure to please Netflixers everywhere.

  • Michael Mando Teases a Monstrous Turn for Mac Gargan in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Michael Mando Teases a Monstrous Turn for Mac Gargan in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    After appearing briefly as Mac Gargan in Spider-Man: Homecoming, it seemed as though Michael Mando‘s homicidal baddie was being prepped to be a major pain in Peter Parker’s side. However, the Spidey trilogy went in a different direction and director Jon Watts never came back around to Gargan and the promise of Homecoming’s post-credit scene was seemingly forgotten.

    New director Destin Daniel Cretton did not forget, as it turns out. As filming on Spider-Man: Brand New Day got underway in Glasgow, Scotland, a trade report revealed that Mando had signed on to reprise the role of Gargan. Now, the actor has taken to Instagram to share a pair of interesting teases about the character’s role in the film.

    In a pair of Instagram stories, Mando teased the potential for Gargan to not only suit up as Scorpion but also become a host for the symbiote that Tom Hardy‘s Eddie Brock left behind in the MCU.

    Both options are incredibly enticing and there’s plenty of room to adapt Gargan’s Scorpion origin story in the MCU. While Doctor Strange’s spell may have caused people to forget who Peter Parker was, Mando‘s Gargan would have plenty of reason to continue holding a grudge against Spider-Man. More interesting, however, is the idea that Gargan could somehow become the MCU’s Venom, bonding with small fragment of the character that stayed on Earth-616 during all the Multiversal Madness that took place in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Gargan was a far more monstrous and murderous host for the symbiote than Eddie Brock after bonding with the Klyntar in the comics and it would certainly be a fun way to set the MCU’s Venom apart from Sony’s version. Gargan has more reason to hate Spider-Man than just about any other MCU character, allowing for this iteration of Venom to incorporate that core feature of the character.

  • Tom Holland Suits Up and Takes on a Tank in Fresh ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set Photos

    Tom Holland Suits Up and Takes on a Tank in Fresh ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set Photos

    Filming on director Destin Daniel Cretton‘s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is underway in Glasgow, Scotland and the production has come out of the gates squarely in the public eye and come out swinging. After a few days of set construction and some rehearsals, star Tom Holland was captured on set in the new Spidey suit that generated so much hype when it was recently revealed on social media.

    In full daylight, the suit’s color scheme becomes much more apparent and looks much closer to the suit the hero wore as he swung over New York City follow the main events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The new photos also offer a great look at the hero’s new web shooters, which seem to include some elements of the classic comic book design.

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    According to insider Daniel Richtman, the scene currently being filmed features Spidey chasing down a tank driven by Frank Castle who is attempting to take out Michael Mando‘s Mac Gargan. Certainly Peter Parker’s sense of justice won’t mesh with The Punisher’s!

    As it turns out, this is not the first time we’ve Holland’s new suit. Despite widespread disbelief at the time, the suit Holland is sporting on set is the same as the one shown off at the  Disney Blockbuster Consumer Products presentation in May, where Scorpion, Tombstone, Tarantula and Boomerang were revealed as villains and word of the Savage Hulk’s appearance in the film first came down.

  • ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Look: Tom Holland Reveals the New Suit as Filming Begins

    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Look: Tom Holland Reveals the New Suit as Filming Begins

    A day after teasing a new, raised-webbing Spidey suit for Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, official social media accounts have posted a video celebrating the beginning of principal photography in which the star shows off the new web threads!

    For the sake of comparison, here’s a look at some of Holland’s other suits from his time as Spidey in the MCU.

    The new suit shares some similarities with the Swinging Spidey Suit sported by Holland at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home but also has a much larger spider on the chest. It’s possible an in-universe explanation could be that the latest suit could feature updates inspired by his time with Andrew Garfield and Toby Maguire’s Spideys.

  • Mark Ruffalo Confirmed to Star in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Mark Ruffalo Confirmed to Star in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Months after Nexus Point News reported that Mark Ruffalo was set to have a “substantial role” in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Hollywood Reporter’s Aaron Couch and Borys Kit have confirmed the casting.

    Though THR was unable to confirm it, rumors have persisted that the film will feature Spider-Man and The Punisher teaming up to take on the Hulk, who turns savage, perhaps due to the influence of the film’s rumored villain, Mister Negative.

    Accoriding to THR, Ruffalo’s involvement in the film was only recently “firmed up” as the script for the Destin Daniel Cretton-helmed film came together.

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    Source: THR

  • First Official Look at Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Suit

    First Official Look at Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Suit

    Marvel has often allowed characters and their costumes to be revealed through low-quality set photos, leading to plenty of criticism when fans struggle to comprehend the movie magic that allows for things to look different than they do to the naked eye. With principal photography getting underway on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it appears the studio has chosen to get ahead of the leaks for once.

    In a post shared by several official studio social media accounts, Tom Holland‘s new Spidey suit has been revealed (kind of) and, to the delight of many, will feature raised webbing similar to Toby Maguire‘s suit from the Sam Raimi Spidey trilogy and Andrew Garfield‘s suit in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

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  • ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set Leak May Confirm the Presence of a Long-Rumored Villain

    ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set Leak May Confirm the Presence of a Long-Rumored Villain

    With principal photography on Spider-Man: Brand New Day set to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland, a look at a set recently built to stand-in for New York City may have confirmed that the film will feature a villain who has long been rumored to appear in the film.

    X user Arach07 shared a look at a tank being unloaded on set (which insider Daniel Richtman claims will be driven by Jon Bernthal‘s Punisher) which upon closer inspection features what looks to be a logo that closely resembles the Inner Demons, a Chinese Tong lead by Mister Negative.

    Mister Negative, who also goes by the alias Martin Li, is a Chinese crime lord with unique powers that allow him to access and manipulate both the Darkforce and Lightforce. The character has rumored to be the film’s main antagonist and theorized to be responsible for Bruce Banner’s transformation into the Savage Hulk.

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