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  • New Netflix Animation Trailer Includes First Look at ‘Sonic Prime’

    New Netflix Animation Trailer Includes First Look at ‘Sonic Prime’

    Here’s a fun surprise, but it looks like a new trailer on Netflix’s current and upcoming animation projects includes our first look at Sonic Prime. It’s a fun surprise that arrives at the end of the trailer, which only includes the blue blur running through a few rings with the iconic sound effect before dropping a jokey line. Surprisingly, it sounds like they have once again recast the voice but it’s unclear who is voicing him. At one point, it was announced that Roger Craig Smith was retiring from voicing the character but would confirm he’s back to voice Sonic after all. So, it’s interesting that the animated series has a different voice actor altogether.

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    As with any new voice actor, it’s going to take some time to get used to. This new Sonic the Hedgehog sounds like he has the same attitude of what we’ve come to love from the character, but it’s an even bigger departure from the live-action voice provided by Ben Schwartz. There’s not much to the line and generally, we don’t get a lot of time with him in this short clip. So, it’s not much to really make an analysis based on, but the design looks quite promising and feels like a direct adaptation of the games.

    Overall, it’s exciting that Sonic the Hedgehog is going through a renaissance with his latest film release, new games, and an animated series. We’re still waiting anxiously on what Sonic Frontier might have to offer, but luckily classic fans will get to return to their favorite games with some unique animations as well to tie all four initial games together. So, Sonic fans are eating well right now.

    You can check out the full trailer and the brief clip here:

    Source: YouTube, TWitter

  • Elizabeth Olsen On Where We Will Find Wanda in ‘Multiverse of Madness’

    Elizabeth Olsen On Where We Will Find Wanda in ‘Multiverse of Madness’

    Wanda Maximoff helped ring in a new era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with WandaVision, Marvel Studios’ first venture into television. The series ends with Wanda officially becoming the fabled Scarlet Witch and leaving Westview to head to a small cabin off the grid. We aren’t quite sure where we will find Wanda when we pick back up again in Multiverse of Madness, as she continues to study the Darkhold and master chaos magic. 

    Deadline caught up with Elizabeth Olsen on the red carpet at the premiere of Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, revealing just what Wanda has been up to and where we will find her when the film opens. 

    “I think where we find her is, at the end of WandaVision she also discovers she is destined to be this ancient, mythic woman, the Scarlet Witch and she’s been discovering what that means to her and what that means. She is coming from a place of power and confidence that we haven’t really seen from her yet.”

    Elizabeth Olsen

    Olsen herself recently expressed interest in a solo project for her character, revealing that “if they had a good story to tell, I’ll be there.” While we’ve already got WandaVision, many would love to see the character take the spotlight in her very own feature film.

    Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness will hit theaters on May 6th, featuring the return of Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong as Doctor Strange and Wong alongside Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff. 

    SOURCE: Twitter.

  • Xochitl Gomez on Portraying America Chavez

    Xochitl Gomez on Portraying America Chavez

    Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness is set to introduce quite a few new characters along with the return of many fan-favorites. Perhaps the biggest introduction here is that of Xochitl Gomez who will portray America Chavez, a young girl with the ability to jump between universes with her star-shaped portals. The character will play a big supporting role in the upcoming film and is an important milestone for the representation of Latino characters. 

    Deadline caught up with Gomez on the red carpet premiere of the Doctor Strange sequel where she was asked about her portrayal of the character in the film. 

    “I think she’s a perfect representation of a positive image of Latinas, in particular. I think that in the past there haven’t been, you know, I think there’s been negative stereotypes of Latinas and you know with America she’s positive. She is charismatic, she is resilient and I think that is a perfect representation.”

    Xochitl Gomez

    Fans are eager to see the future of this character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many are hoping to see her become a member of the Young Avengers, a group of heroes that have been set up throughout multiple Phase 4 projects thanks to the inclusion of characters like Billy Kaplan, Tommy Shepherd, Kate Bishop, Elijah Bradley, and even Kid Loki. While there has been no official word on the team showing up anytime soon, it seems very likely to happen in the future.

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theaters this Friday.

    SOURCE: Twitter

  • Paramount+ Developing New ‘Jackass’ Series

    Paramount+ Developing New ‘Jackass’ Series

    It looks like Paramount has been quite happy with the success of Jackass Forever, as they are reviving the original TV series for their Paramount+ subscription service. During their Q1 earnings call, they not only highlighted their impressive subscriber growth but also went on to tease some of their additional plans, which included the announcement of a new Jackass TV series. It would be the first time they return to a TV format since the original three seasons aired on MTV back in 2000 to 2001. Bob Bakish, Paramount’s Global CEO, shared the following statement on the new series order.

    Based off the success of ‘Jackass Forever,’ we’re working with the creators to continue the partnership with a new series, bringing even more ridiculous antics straight to Paramount+.

    Bob Bakish

    Not too long ago, they announced countless new projects and are continuing to push forward with their expansion of the service. Johnny Knoxville, who’s the de facto leader of the Jackass crew, has recently hinted that he’s done with the stunts after his work on Forever. One stunt was highlighted as exceptionally dangerous, which luckily didn’t lead to a dark end.

    Of course, he could still have a role in the project and use it as an opportunity to pass the torch to a new generation, as he has a more creative role in creating the different stunts that are performed. For now, it seems they’ve mainly ordered a series with the producers, who’ll likely discuss it with the original team and we’ll see how many “veterans” will stick with the new series or potentially leave the franchise behind with their swan song that was Forever.

    Source: Variety

  • The Morning After Huddle: May 3rd, 2022 Edition

    The Morning After Huddle: May 3rd, 2022 Edition

    Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of The Morning After Huddle. This NFL off-season continues to surprise. Monday was full of news you’ll want to monitor.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Cardinals WR Deandre Hopkins has been suspended for the first 6 games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
    • Former Chiefs Safety Tyrann Mathieu has found a home with the New Orleans Saints. The $33M contract, including $18M fully guaranteed, is expected to be finalized this week.
    • The NFL announces that, following a 60-day review, it could not substantiate claims made by Browns Coach Hue Jackson related to tanking.
    • Carrying over from the NFL Draft this weekend: Justyn Ross, thought by many to be a top draft pick, went undrafted due to heavy medical concerns. However, Ross has been recently medically cleared to play and was picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs.

    That’s it for today’s edition. Catch us tomorrow morning for news.

    And if you missed yesterday’s Morning After Huddle, you can read it here!

  • Billy Magnussen Offers Update on ‘Aladdin’ Spinoff

    Billy Magnussen Offers Update on ‘Aladdin’ Spinoff

    Disney has been focused on creating various spinoffs from their live-action remakes. While the Beauty and the Beast project is now on hold indefinitely, it seems we finally got an update on the Prince Anders-focused spinoff for Aladdin. Billy Magnussen took on the role and was going to be the focus of the new series, which would explore the fictional European kingdom of Skanland.

    Not much was actually known about the project, and we haven’t heard anything about it since its release three years ago. Magnussen did offer an update during an interview with ScreenRant. While it seems the project is still in its writing phases, the actor confirms that it is still “in development” and teases what’s to come for Prince Anders’ story.

    It’s in development. We are in the stages of rewrites right now, and it’s still moving forward. Yeah, it’s really exciting … I loved making that character up, and to have the opportunity to create a world and a story with him in it has really been a treat. I love that. That’s what I really love about this industry; to play in such a way like that … To be the not-Prince-Charming Prince, you know? We always see Prince Charming, so I was like, ‘Let’s mix it up.”

    Billy Magnussen

    It’ll be interesting to see how long it’ll take before the spinoff finds its way to Disney+. The three-year difference in addition to how long production will need, the momentum of building upon the original release might’ve been missed. Still, it’s great they are still actively working on it and Prince Anders’ popularity after the initial release might still make it work more as an original story rather than as an Aladdin spinoff.

    Source: ScreenRant

  • Benedict Wong Teases How ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Will Explore the Consequences of Doctor Strange’s Actions

    Benedict Wong Teases How ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Will Explore the Consequences of Doctor Strange’s Actions

    We’re just a few days away from yet another installment within the WCU, better known as the Wong Cinematic Universe, and we couldn’t be more excited. Benedict Wong will reprise the role again following his brief appearances in Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings as well as Spider-Man: No Way Home.

    Deadline caught up with Benedict Wong at the red carpet premiere of Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness, where he dished on what we can expect to see in the film.

    If you watched Wandavision and No Way Home you know its basically these two projects, amazing projects, converge together and all roads lead to our movie, you know the spell that was cast, the cracks in the parallel realities have now opened, all the characters are gonna come out, lots of trouble. You know I constantly told Strange, you know, not to tamper with natural law, not to cast spells, yet, yeah im the wiser one, he’s the wayward one. So now all of a sudden this film is all about consequences of his actions.

    Benedict Wong

    Many will remember that Wong strongly advised against casting the spell that Strange had in mind to help Peter Parker back in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Of course, the spell went awry and welcomed many unsavory guests into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a brief time. As to be expected, Strange was not going to be getting away with it that easily. While we aren’t sure just where Wong will pop up just next, with reports stating he might just be making his way into She-Hulk, you can for sure catch him next in Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness, hitting theaters May 6th.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Ms. Marvel’ to Release in Pakistani Theaters as 3 Parts

    ‘Ms. Marvel’ to Release in Pakistani Theaters as 3 Parts

    Disney and Marvel Studios have something special planned for their upcoming release of Ms. Marvel. While it’s still planned as a weekly release on Disney+ worldwide, it seems like there will be a special release in Pakistan. Ms. Marvel will release in theaters across the country. Not only will they create a special format for all six episodes, but it’ll be made available in three parts.

    As revealed by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy on her official Instagram account, the six episodes will release in batches of two, which are set to find their way to Pakistani theaters on June 16th, June 30th, and finally on July 14th. It’s a way to celebrate the first Pakistani Marvel superhero and offer it to the country that doesn’t yet have Disney+ access.

    This move is definitely a great showcase of respecting the cultural background of the character and making it easier to access for those that don’t have the service. It wouldn’t be too surprising if this new theatrical release model becomes a standard for those countries that don’t yet have access to the streaming service. If the film manages to pull in an audience over the course of all three releases, it might definitely also offer a great alternative for those countries that may otherwise not have any access to the service moving forward.

    Source: Instagram

  • First Reactions to ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’ Hit Social Media

    First Reactions to ‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness’ Hit Social Media

    The highly anticipated sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange is set to release worldwide in just a few days after multiple delays due to the pandemic. The film will see the eagerly awaited return of not just Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange but also Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, who we last saw in the WandaVision finale. The film could be one of Marvel Studios most ambitious projects, as we embark into the multiverse after only getting a taste of is in Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film just had its red carpet premiere in Los Angeles and the social embargo has lifted releasing a wave of initial reactions to the film.

    Not every review was glowing for the film, as it seems some didn’t have the same enjoyment from the film and saw a conflict between Raimi‘s usual vision not meshing well with the script, or even stating his style hasn’t evolved from his earliest filmmaking days.

  • ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ to Feature 2 Post-Credit Sequences

    ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ to Feature 2 Post-Credit Sequences

    As is tradition with Marvel Studios’ releases, there’s also always the question on everyone’s minds about how many post-credit sequences they may expect. While two have become the norm from the studio, we’ve also been surprised in the past such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 playing with the concept. Spider-Man: Homecoming had a second post-credit that was more of a little joke to keep the audiences on their toes. With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness‘ release on the horizon, the question has also been raised about what to expect.

    Luckily, hot off the heels of the red carpet premiere, ComicBook.com has revealed that the upcoming film will include two post-credit sequences. Of course, they haven’t included any details on what they entail but it helps to know going into the film. The Doctor Strange sequel will explore the vast multiverse, and may have the biggest potential in how it explores its post-credit sequences. It wouldn’t be too surprised if it sets up the future of the entire MCU, as who knows if this is just the beginning of how the rest of the universe may end up exploring this concept.

    For now, all we can do is theorize as the film is set to release in just a few more days. It’s going to be tough to avoid spoilers, but who knows how little we actually know about the film. There’s a lot of potential and Sam Raimi’s return to direct a superhero film is an exciting prospect from the get-go. It’ll be interesting to see what the film and even the future has in store for its audience.

    Source: ComicBook.com