It looks like we have the return of Katee Sackhoff to look forward to for the upcoming third season of The Mandalorian. While her role is still being kept a secret, Jon Favreau did bring her on stage to confirm that she’ll once again reprise the role of Bo-Katan. As there are hints that this season will focus on Mandalore and Din Djarin’s travels to redeem himself for taking off the helmet, we may see a lot more of her throughout the season. The series is eyeing a February 2023 release.
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SWCA: ‘Andor’ to Premiere With 2 Episodes in August
The event is going strong and our very own Hunter Radesi is keeping us updated on what is happening at Star Wars Celebration. It turns out that not only did we finally get a trailer for Andor, but also the confirmation that it’ll release on August 31st. Not only that but it’ll also be released similarly to Obi-Wan Kenobi with two episodes once it premieres.
Check out the trailer here:
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‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Leak Offers First Look at Donny Cates-Inspired Thor Design
Marvel’s Avengers has made a splash in its own way in the gaming industry with its first attempt at a Games-as-a-Service for the Marvel brand. If it achieved its goal it is hotly discussed, we still got a variety of skins that harken not only to the Marvel Cinematic Universe but also their comic roots. It looks like one of Thor’s most famous costumes from recent years is making its way to the game soon, as leaked by @mmmmmmmmiller.
The design is definitely not an easy one to translate, especially with the details of the stars on his outfit. It seems they kept most of the armor and leg pieces from other designs but added the visually striking chest piece which may even have the glow from the comics. As it looks like an unfinished model, we have to take into account that it’ll very likely still go through some tweaks.
It’s been great seeing the team expand with more comic-inspired designs, as many were quite focused on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ll soon also get the addition of Jane Foster’s Thor who’ll also come with her own set of new skins. So, we’ll see if we even get the Thor: Love and Thunder design at some point added into the game.
Source: Twitter
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SWCA: ‘Andor’ Season 2 to Film This Fall, Will Lead Into ‘Rogue One’
The first panel has just begun for Star Wars Celebration and it looks like it gave us a lot more information on the upcoming Andor Disney+ series. Our very own Hunter Radesi is currently attending the event and they revealed that they are currently preparing to film the second season of Andor later this fall with 12 episodes planned. The first season will consist of 12 episodes that take place 5 years before Rogue One but the final scene of the series will lead into Rogue One. They are currently called “parts” rather than traditional seasons.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ Writer on Nightmare’s Inclusion in Earlier Drafts
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been a film with some of the most changes from its original inception to its release for Marvel Studios. And with the Doctor Strange sequel officially released almost a month ago, more information is emerging about some of the changes that were made in the script’s transformation between creative teams. In an interview with Den of Geek, Michael Waldron discussed how the character of Nightmare was originally involved with the film before Marvel Studios changed course in its direction.
I think it’s been reported that once upon a time, there was some talk of Nightmare and stuff like that. But when I came on board, it was a multiverse story. And so it was always about trying to figure out who that multiversal adversary was going to be.
Michael WaldronDuring the time in which Scott and Jade Bartlett served as head writers with Scott Derrickson directing, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was a film with a relatively smaller scope. The change of villain towards one focused on the multiverse was emblematic of Marvel Studios looking to take a bigger swing with the project in how it fits into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And they found that to be a success with Waldron writing and Sam Raimi helming the film as it has earned over $800M globally at the box office. As well, the choice of a new villain could be considered a success based on the general widespread praise Elizabeth Olsen has received for her portrayal of the Scarlet Witch.
With Marvel Studios continuing to move forward in this multiversal arc in the MCU, it will be interesting to follow where and how they continue to make larger choices to keep excitement in their flagship film franchise.
Source: Den of Geek
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‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Director on Teasing the Film’s Storyline With Easter Eggs in the Series
If you’ve ever wondered if the upcoming The Bob’s Burgers Movie was going to act as a standalone story that doesn’t connect to the series, it seems that the writers have purposefully hidden Easter eggs that build-up to its release. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that a crack was starting to grow just outside of their restaurant, and it was included to build-up up the sinkhole that is the main storyline for the film.
Director Bernard Derriman revealed that they definitely mapped out how the crack would continue to grow in the press conference. He highlights that it’ll reach its peak in the episode before the film hits theaters, highlighting more that viewers will be rewarded for checking out the latest episode before watching the film.
That’s from, well, obviously there’s a sinkhole. That’s not giving anything away. So, we had that plan once
Bernard Derriman
we knew when the movie was coming out, we just started to work in this crack that gets bigger and bigger. It gets as big as it gets before the movie in this Sunday’s episode, actually.It’s a clever little background detail that really cemented that they had this mapped out the moment they knew they got to make the movie. Not only does it also help solidify where it takes place in the overall series but also is something that long-time fans will feel rewarded for noticing going into the film. So, we’ll see if there are some other Easter eggs that they may have snuck in that connect to the film’s storyline.
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Grace VanderWall on How Stargirl Has Changed Going into ‘Hollywood Stargirl’
Hollywood Stargirl is on the horizon which continues the film that released on Disney+ back in 2020. While the sequel continues where the previous left off with Stargirl and her mother movie across the nation, it does not, in fact, adapt the original sequel novel written by Jerry Spinelli. So, it gives its star Grace VanderWall the opportunity to shape the character in new ways together with director Julia Hart.
In the film’s press conference, VanderWall was asked what we can expect from Stargirl Calaway and how she may have changed from the last time we saw her a few years ago. It seems the biggest change, as with any coming-of-age story, is that she has matured and also takes a closer look at what it means to go on that journey into adulthood.
So, she’s still her but I think that the difference in this one is she’s just maturing and kind of defining that word of maturity and what it really means to her.
Grace VanderWallShe also highlighted how “nerve-wracking” it was returning to the role, while also growing alongside her and how it helped her “appreciate and be honored even more to play her character.”
So, it was very nerve-wracking, but I just feel like I just slowly grow more and more love for her. And just so happy to get to play her and she, you know, she’s growing up. She’s seeing the world, and experiencing different things.
Grace VanderWallAfter being more of a main side character in the first Stargirl film, but she gets the spotlight this time around. We’ll see just how much she’s evolved and what Los Angeles has in store for her when Hollywood Stargirl releases on Disney+ on June 3rd, 2022.
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Bad Bunny Shares What Inspired Him to Tackle the Sony Marvel Film ‘El Muerto’
Many were quite surprised when the announcement came that singer Bad Bunny is joining the Marvel universe. What caught everyone off-guard was that he was joining another of the many Spider-Man spinoffs that don’t feature the web-head and it would focus on one of his most obscure characters, El Muerto.
In an interview with GQ, Bad Bunny not only promoted his new album but also got a chance to share what inspired him to tackle the project and why he chose El Muerto as his character. As it turns out, his time growing up “watching wrestling” played a big part in the choice.
I grew up watching wrestling. This role is perfect, and I know ‘El Muerto’ is going to be epic. I’m a Marvel fan and the fact that I’m now part of this family still feels like a dream.
Bad BunnyIt’s definitely going to be interesting how they tackle this project and if it may generally be a more self-contained story and not build up to a crossover, which was hinted at in the post-credit sequence of Morbius. There are still many questions surrounding what exactly Sony’s goal is with his franchise, and here’s hoping that it becomes a bit more clear in the near future.
Source: GQ
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The Morning After Huddle: May 26, 2022
Welcome to the Thursday edition of your favorite source for NFL news, The Morning After Huddle. The Steelers have found a new head honcho after an extensive search. Let’s get into it.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Pittsburgh Steelers vice president of football and business administration Omar Khan has officially been named the team’s new GM. The team is also hiring Philadelphia Eagles VP of player personnel Andy Weidl as assistant GM.
- Jon Gruden popped up in news cycles after the NFL lost efforts to have Gruden’s lawsuit against the league dismissed. Gruden is accusing the NFL of destroying his career and scuttling endorsement contracts by (*checks notes*) releasing “racist, misogynistic and homophobic” emails that no one disputes Gruden sent.
- The NFL and NFL Players Association recently agreed upon new rules for the 2022 season, notably pertaining to injured reserve and players having to miss a minimum of four games before they can return. (Read more here)
- Key Signings Roundup: Colin Kaepernick worked out for the Raiders Wednesday. If signed, Kaepernick would compete for a backup QB spot with 3 other QB’s on the roster. Seahawks scouting executive Alonzo Highsmith has accepted a position at his alma mater, the University of Miami, as the GM of Football Operations.
Thanks for breaking down the huddle with us! Catch us Friday for more news you want to know.
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REPORT: Sony Developing ‘Horizon’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ TV Series
Sony has been hard at work on adapting some of its most iconic franchises. In March, we heard that they were working on a God of War series together with Amazon Prime, but not much has come from that project since. Now, during their Investor Relations, Sony has not only confirmed that the series is being developed but also added two more to that list.
The biggest surprise is that they are seemingly working on a Horizon adaptation with Netflix, which is perfect timing piggybacking off of the success of Horizon: Forbidden West released not too long ago. That is not all, as they are also currently developing a Gran Turismo series, but there was no home mentioned for this adaptation. So, it is likely still being pitched currently.
There’s no word how far along these projects are, but it sounds like they are just getting started if they don’t have any talent currently attached. Horizon adaptation makes quite a bit of sense given the story of Aloy traversing a post-apocalyptic world filled with robotic animals. Yet, Gran Turismo is a curious one as it’s mostly a driving simulator. Perhaps they’ll use this concept to have a racing-type series but just use the branding. We’ll see if more details head our way in the near future.
