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  • RUMOR: Disney Exploring a New Post-Sequels ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

    RUMOR: Disney Exploring a New Post-Sequels ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

    The future of Star Wars has been somewhat of a mess. The sequel trilogies, which kicked off with Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, weren’t met with the fanfare that Disney may have hoped for. While the first entry did welcome a generation back into one of the most popular franchises, its two sequels managed to sour the experience. Luckily, Disney+’s launch alongside The Mandalorian opened a new gateway for fans of the originals in a series that felt like a true embrace of what made the franchise a classic. As some projects are getting announced and suddenly shelved, it seems that some plans exist for a new post-Sequel era trilogy.

    On the podcast, The Ringer, former Vanity Fair reporter Joanna Robinson revealed that there is some interest in tackling a new trilogy that takes place after The Rise of Skywalker. She even hinted that Disney is actively looking into establishing it and there are even some first hints at what the story might be about. It seems that the interest is to revive the Jedi Order, one that avoids the “absolutes” of its earlier incarnation to allow people attachment. Surprisingly, that concept is currently being explored through the eyes of Grogu on The Mandalorian and its recent spinoff.

    It wouldn’t be too surprising that Disney wants to return the franchise to cinemas, especially as projects like Rogue Squadron seemingly lost any steam shortly after its announcement. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have been spearheading the current iteration on Disney+. So, they might be likely candidates to potentially tackle a new trilogy, especially given Favreau‘s experience in the cinematic landscape. The franchise might benefit from unshackling itself from the nostalgia that tied down the sequel trilogy to take a completely new direction and explore a very different galaxy, far far away.

    Source: The Ringer via DisInsider

  • ‘Batgirl’ Set Photos Reveal Michael Keaton’s Batman

    ‘Batgirl’ Set Photos Reveal Michael Keaton’s Batman

    New set photos from the production of Warner Bros.’ Batgirl are making their way around the internet, and they feature the first look at a character everyone has been waiting to see. The images appear to show Michael Keaton fully suited up as Batman, something fans haven’t seen in live-action in almost 30 full years. While it’s hard to make out any exact details on the suit’s design, the presence of the iconic yellow logo and the actor’s familiar posture would indicate the armor will at least maintain the spirit of its original appearance. Though, it seems unlikely the costume will be completely unchanged from 1992’s Batman Returns.

    Keaton will reprise his role alongside up-and-comer Leslie Grace, who is set to don the cape and cowl as Batgirl in her first solo film. The project is being helmed by Bad Boys for Life directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with J.K. Simmons returning as Commissioner James Gordon and fan-favorite Doom Patrol star Brendan Fraser coming aboard as the villain Firefly. Taking place within the DC Extended Universe, the film will not be the only comic book movie featuring Keaton as Batman in the near future. Andy Muschietti‘s The Flash, which will use story elements from the well-known Flashpoint comic, is where the one-time Tim Burton muse will make his grand re-entrance as the Dark Knight. 

    The Flash will hit theaters on November 4, 2022, and while Batgirl does not currently have a release date, it has been announced the movie will drop straight to HBO Max before the end of 2022. 

    Source: Twitter

  • New ‘One Piece’ Set Photo Teases Updated Going Merry Design

    New ‘One Piece’ Set Photo Teases Updated Going Merry Design

    So far, it seems that most of what we see from Netflix’s live-action One Piece set has been primarily the various ships that will be featured in the series. We got a pretty good look at Alvida’s iconic ship that also hinted at the added detail of hearts on the Miss Love Duck’s sail. Some time ago, we also got some set photos from the Going Merry. It’s the Straw Hats signature ship that they got their hands on after meeting Usopp as a gift from Kaya. Well, a new set of photos found their way online teasing that Merry will get an updated design from what we saw of it previously.

    The new images were shared by @suppertim3 and it once again features Alvida’s ship, which certainly towers over the Going Merry. Of course, there’s also the difference of its placement but Merry always was meant for a smaller crew and it still won’t be the same size as Alvida’s ship given it has three masts, which is common for Barques. You can see the new photos right here:

    Miss Love Duck hasn’t changed much from the last time we saw it, but there are some noticeable differences if you compare what we saw before. First off, there are some added details on the sides of the ship that seem inspired by the figurehead. The twirl at the end was normally in the middle section of the boat So, it’s great they included it even as they try to keep the ships as realistic as possible. It’s a great added design that adds some flair. What is quite surprising is that Merry’s mouth seems to be open.

    Here’s the last full look we had of the ship from some time ago. It’s curious how the sails are still missing for some reason:

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    Perhaps the ship is shocked by what’s going to happen to it once they cross the Grand Line? Jokes aside, if we compare the photos we can clearly see that the twirls are still part of its design, but they may have tested out the look to find that delicate balance of adaptation and realism. The sheep figurehead generally seems more realistic in the latest set photo.

    What also stands out is that the stern is quite different from the previous version, as it may have been made smaller. Perhaps to make room for Nami’s future orange trees, but they’re certainly were some changes made. It might end up being for a different ship and they still have the more accurate design somewhere that we saw some time ago, but we won’t know for sure until we get an official look or at least a close-up.

    Source: Twitter

  • Kevin Feige Promises ‘Moon Knight’ Will Be a “Tonal Shift” for the MCU

    Kevin Feige Promises ‘Moon Knight’ Will Be a “Tonal Shift” for the MCU

    There have been many questions on what we can expect from the next live-action Marvel show starring Moon Knight. The franchise is seemingly exploring new corners of its universe, but it seemed unclear if the family-friendly content so far might truly reach the likes that Daredevil or Jessica Jones offered. Well, it seems that March upcoming release of Moon Knight may accomplish exactly that, as, alongside the reveal of an amazing looking Mr. Knight, Marvel Studios CEO Kevin Feige promises that the upcoming Disney+ series

    It’s been fun to work with Disney+ and see the boundaries shifting on what we’re able to do. There are moments [in the series] when Moon Knight is wailing on another character, and it is loud and brutal, and the knee-jerk reaction is, ‘We’re gonna pull back on this, right?’ No. We’re not pulling back. There’s a tonal shift. This is a different thing. This is Moon Knight

    Kevin Feige

    Most of the promotion has teased that Oscar Isaac’s take on the comic character won’t shy away from getting his fits bloody, especially as you can clearly see it on his “moonarangs” and fists. Feige even highlights that “he’s brutal” and we can expect a lot from the project.

    Even in the comics, he was more on the darker side of the franchise. So, we might see a completely unhinged Fist of Khonshu which also promises that future entries in the franchise may not shy away from darker storylines and offer visceral action, even if they are on a more family-oriented streaming service like Disney+.

    Source: Empire

  • ‘Cowboy Bebop’s Daniella Pineda Joins ‘Tales of the Walking Dead’

    ‘Cowboy Bebop’s Daniella Pineda Joins ‘Tales of the Walking Dead’

    I am still recovering from Cowboy Bebop‘s cancellation, but it looks like the stars of that series have some new projects on the horizon. Variety has just revealed that former Faye Valentine, Daniella Pineda, has joined the upcoming spinoff series Tales of the Walking Dead. She joins an all-star cast consisting of Poppy Liu, Terry Crews, Anthony Edwards, Jillian Bell, and Parker Posey. Each episode will explore a different corner of The Walking Dead universe and it was also announced that former characters would also potentially make an appearance at some point.

    There’s no word on what role she’ll exactly tackle, especially as an anthology series tends to include multiple different storylines. Pineda made a name for herself in TV shows like The Originals, What/If, and The Detour, but also appeared in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and is set to appear in the upcoming Dominion sequel. Her most recent appearance was on the previously mentioned live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, which was canceled after one season.

    Source: Variety

  • ‘The Mandalorian’ Spinoff ‘Ahsoka’ Adds Ray Stevenson in an Antagonist Role

    ‘The Mandalorian’ Spinoff ‘Ahsoka’ Adds Ray Stevenson in an Antagonist Role

    Ray Stevenson will be making his return to the Star Wars universe in the upcoming Ahsoka spin-off series, as revealed by The Hollywood Reporter. The actor is no stranger to the galaxy far far away, having voiced a Gar Saxon in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Rebels. The actor will instead be making his way to a live-action series this time around in a new role

    He will take on an antagonist role and will be playing an admiral. Sources say that he is not Grand Admiral Thrawn, who is believed to be the main antagonist of the series and has yet to be cast. Plot details for the series remain under wraps for the most part, although it is believed we will see Ahsoka Tano traveling alongside Sabine Wren, a character making her live-action debut, in search of Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn.

    The series is currently scheduled to begin production towards the end of April over in Los Angeles. The series will feature the return of Rosario Dawson as the titular character, following appearances in both The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Dawson is joined by Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine, Ivanna Sakhno, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Hayden Christensen, with Mena Massoud rumored to be playing the role of Ezra Bridger.

    The series currently has no set release date but will most likely release sometime next year exclusively on Disney+. Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau return for the series with Filoni primarily writing and Favreau serving as executive producer.

    Source: THR

  • ‘Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’

    ‘Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu Joins Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’

    The cast of the Barbie film continues to grow, as in the latest Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision blog it was announced that Simu Liu has joined the production. He’ll join the Margot Robbie-led project that is from the minds of Greta Gerwig – who is also directing the project – and Noah Baumbach. Ryan Gosling is also part of the cast and his casting is another sign of how Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings catapulted him to the top of casting lists. He’s not the only addition, as just the other day we heard that America Ferrera is also joining the film’s cast.

    This film is still continuing to blow away expectations, as a film based on the popular doll seems like something that would get rushed out. Barbie isn’t a stranger to cheap productions either, as there are many children-focused films that released throughout the years – and my step-sister forced me to watch with her when she was younger. Given how popular the product is, it seems like there’s a big hope to not only bank on the brand but potentially even create a film that defies expectations similar to how the Lego Movie used a meta-narrative to surprise viewers at the time. There’s still some time before it starts production, but it might become a project to keep an eye out for.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • Owen Wilson Confirms ‘Loki’ Season 2 to Start Production “Very Soon”

    Owen Wilson Confirms ‘Loki’ Season 2 to Start Production “Very Soon”

    In a new video by Wired, Owen Wilson appeared to answer a few of the top googled questions involving him. At one point, the topic of Loki comes up and he shares the enjoyment he had working on the project and also confirms that production will start soon. It was hinted at the end of January that Marvel Studios was eyeing a production start in the summer even if Kate Herron‘s replacement still hasn’t been officially announced yet after she left the project shortly after the first season’s finale. Wilson doesn’t give away when exactly only that it’ll be “very soon.”

    Yes, he is coming back to Loki and I think we’re going to start filming that very soon. Had a great time filming on Loki.

    First off, I love how the actor says the word “Loki” during this interview and he seems to really have enjoyed his time on the production. He also gave one of the most heartfelt performances in the first season and we hopefully might get a lot more from the actor in the MCU’s future as Mobius M. Mobius. Secondly, it’s interesting that they are eyeing a production start so soon without any new director attached to the project. Perhaps they are waiting for the right time to announce, as most eyes are currently on the upcoming release of Moon Knight. For now, we’ll have to wait and see who will take over as Loki faces a new TVA with familiar faces and a new leader in charge.

    Source: YouTube

  • Paramount’s ‘Harbinger’ Adaptation Adds Director Wes Ball

    Paramount’s ‘Harbinger’ Adaptation Adds Director Wes Ball

    It looks like a project that has been in development hell for some time has finally picked up some steam, as Deadline just reported that Maze Runner filmmaker Wes Ball has joined the adaptation of Harbinger. Paramount Pictures is eyeing an adaptation of the Valiant Comic of the same name that follows a group of teenagers with powers and their conflict with a corporation exploiting their abilities. The script will be written by Andrew Lanham, who recently worked on Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi. It’s part of Ball’s first-look deal with Paramount and his production company Oddball Entertainment.

    For some time, the project was being developed by Sony with Dylan O’Brien and Noah Centineo being targeted for titular roles. Yet, it seems that there is currently no talent involved with the projects. It’s unclear when Ball may tackle this project, as he is currently busy developing a reboot of Planet of the Apes for Disney, but the script is being worked on with Josh Friedman involved.

    Originally, our own Charles Murphy broke the news on Sony’s original plans for the project back in 2018, where Justin Tipping was eyed to helm the project. It was part of a five-picture deal with Neil Moritz’s Original Film Studio that was eyeing the adaptation of Valiant Comics. So far, the only one realized is still Vin Diesel‘s luke-warm adaptation of Bloodshot. Here’s hoping the project can finally pick up the pace to bring the David Lapham and Jim Shooter series that started back in 1992 for 41 issues. We’ll keep an eye out for further updates.

    Source: Deadline, That Hashtag Show

  • Disney to Announce Netflix Marvel Show’s New Streaming Home Soon

    Disney to Announce Netflix Marvel Show’s New Streaming Home Soon

    It seems like the news is just not stopping. what started with a sudden inclusion of a deadline on the Marvel Netflix series would end up in a discussion on what exactly was going on. Some believed it might be nothing more than a bug until Entertainment Weekly confirmed it. Not just that, Insider also announced that this change was due to the rights returning to Disney. Now, Deadline has also shared that we might find out what the future has in store for them soon.

    Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, and The Defenders were all co-produced between Netflix and ABC Studios. Disney is currently keeping quiet on the returning rights, but Deadline shared that we can expect an announcement on their new streaming home sooner rather than later. Plus, it further re-establishes the fact that Marvel Studios can now further explore these characters in new projects moving forward.

    At this point, it seems likely given the darker themes of these series they will end up as part of Hulu’s offerings and internationally through the Star branding. Deadpool, Logan, Hit-Monkey, and MODOK were recently released as part of that branding and it wouldn’t be too surprised if it follows suit. We don’t know if these former Netflix Originals might even end up as “Original” series under these new streaming banners.

    Source: Deadline