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  • Simon Pegg On Returning For ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’

    Simon Pegg On Returning For ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’

    Ice Age will go down as one of the beloved animation franchises from the noughts to make an imprint in pop culture. Lest we forget about Scrat, one of the funniest characters in animation, and the rest of the cast that grew to become icons in animation. So It comes as no surprise that 20 years after the first film came out, we’re still getting more of Ice Age content. The latest installment, The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, comes out later this month on Disney+ worldwide.

    The film sees Simon Pegg reprise his role as the renegade ruffian Buck Wild, who was last seen a few films ago. As the title indicates, Buck Wild takes center stage this time around, manning the crazy ship that is the Ice Age franchise in his own way. In the press junket, Pegg talked about the excitement he had for a new film that was introducing a new foil for Buck Wild.

    For me, any time playing Buck is memorable just because it’s always such a full on experience. But it was lovely to see a new story coming to life and see this character in new environments. I loved it. Actually, I do remember when they first showed me the picture of Zee, because it was really exciting because it’s like another Buck. I know she’s a zorilla, but she’s totally his equal and a sort of counterpart to him in so many brilliant ways. And just getting excited about, “Oh he’s got a partner,” and it just felt like all the possibilities that have eventually now come to fruition felt very possible.

    Pegg also talked about Buck’s big pathos for this film now that the character was the star of his own tall tale.

    I think one of the things as well, for me personally, in terms of Buck as a character, which is a really sweet sort of sub theme in the film, is about… And it’s quite a male issue, I think, is the capacity to be able to ask for help. And Buck is such a loner. He’s so used to doing everything by himself, that the idea of relying on his friends, or trusting someone to do something else, is a little bit uncomfortable for him. And in this movie, he learns that it’s not only okay to ask for help, it’s also okay to ask for help as a guy from your female friends and to trust in them to take over. 

    There’s also a sentimentality to Pegg reprising the role as the film franchise hits close to home for the actor. That Pegg can draw something so personal for his family from this film is telling of how this franchise has endured throughout the years.

    I do love Buck. I have a very strong affection for him because he was born the same year my daughter was born. So the first time I played Buck was the year my kid was born and she’s grown up with those movies and with him. And weirdly as this new Ice Age installment comes out, my sister just gave birth this week. So there’s a new Ice Age baby to take the stories forward. So, it’s nothing but a joy to play Buck because it has all this kind of emotional resonance for me personally in my own family. 

  • Jason Momoa in Talks To Join Fast & Furious 10

    Jason Momoa in Talks To Join Fast & Furious 10

    Jason Momoa is headed to the Fast & Furious family.

    Per The Hollywood Reporter, Momoa will be joining Fast & Furious 10. Details surrounding the Aquaman actor’s role are unclear, however, it is thought he could be playing one of the film’s villains. Momoa will join Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Sung Kang who are all returning. Also expected back is Charlize Theron as Cipher.

    Momoa and Universal have reportedly been trying to get the actor involved in the franchise for some time. In fact, he was nearly close to appearing in Hobbs & Shaw, but things didn’t work out. That project would’ve seen him star alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has opted not to return for Fast & Furious 10 because of his past issues with Diesel. THR reports that, following Diesel’s decision not to return, a search was on to find someone to fill his place, leading to Momoa’s casting.

    Unfortunately, though, the script is still in progress, so knowing what role the actor will play is hard at the moment. Momoa, however, does fill the need for someone with “star power and muscle power.”

    Fast & Furious 10 is set to hit theaters on May 19, 2023. Justin Lin, who has directed numerous installments of the franchise including F9, is back in the director’s chair.

    Source: THR

  • The Abomination Will Appear in Human Form in ‘She-Hulk’

    The Abomination Will Appear in Human Form in ‘She-Hulk’

    Before Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, we hadn’t seen the Abomination since an Avengers tie-in novel revealed he was being held at the super villain prison known as The Raft. When we saw him in live-action, he was being trained by the new Sorcerer Supreme, Wong, and appeared to be in a more jovial mood than was to be expected. We know we will see him in She-Hulk next and, while in the comics Emil Blonsky is unable to transform back and forth between his human and savage form, it seems there will be even more changes to the character.

    In an exclusive interview with The DisInsider regarding his new movie Sundown, talk naturally turned to Tim Roth‘s confirmed appearance in She-Hulk. Roth was specifically asked if he’d return to human form like Bruce Banner, and he responded with an emphatic “oh yeah!”

    Given that this would be a change from the comics, we are now very curious to see how Marvel is able to explain this, and whether it ties into how Mark Ruffalo‘s Bruce Banner also returns to his human form after melding the Hulk and Banner into Professor Hulk.

    She-Hulk is expected to hit Disney+ sometime this year.

    Source: DisInsider.

  • ‘Secret Invasion’ Set Video Shows [SPOILER] Working With Skrull Villain

    ‘Secret Invasion’ Set Video Shows [SPOILER] Working With Skrull Villain

    Filming on Marvel Studios Disney Plus streaming series Secret Invasion continued yesterday in Halifax, UK and, as has been the case, much of what went on was caught on camera. Twitter user @bishopluvbot was on the scene and captured dozens of pictures and videos of yesterday’s scenes, all taking place on the Piece Hall set. Most of the main cast of the series has been on set all week, including Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and Cobie Smulders, who are back in their respective roles, and newcomers Emilia Clarke and Kingsley Ben-Adir, whose roles are unknown outside of vague descriptions.

    The above video captured a major explosion set during a scene being filmed on “National Unity Day” in the interior courtyard of Piece Hall. While it’s no surprise that Ben-Adir’s character, who is playing a Skrull and the main antagonist of the series, was involved in the explosion, another video does include a shocking revelation that may be considered a spoiler.

    The second video shows the aftermath of the explosion, with wounded extras leaving the site. A few seconds into the video, Clarke’s character can be seen walking away from the explosion and getting into a car with Ben-Adir’s villainous character. This obviously casts doubts on Clarke’s motivations in the series, as earlier in the week she was seen exchanging a hug with Maria Hill.

    Is Clarke a villain as well? Not much is known about her character, but she is known to be an “up and coming spy” who also has powers. Is she working with the Skrulls? Has she been simmed her? Given that the series is meant to be a paranoia-based thriller, it’s likely that fans will often be left wondering who is or is not a Skrull and what side anyone is on at any given moment. Seeing Clarke’s character working with Ben-Adir here is just the tip of the iceberg.

    Secret Invasion will stream on Disney Plus sometime before 2075.

  • ‘Mortal Kombat 12’ Seemingly Confirmed by Netherrealm Studios Staffer

    ‘Mortal Kombat 12’ Seemingly Confirmed by Netherrealm Studios Staffer

    It’s been dead silent within the violent realms of Mortal Kombat as we still haven’t heard anything from Netherrealm Studios regarding the future of the franchise. Support for the ultra-successful Mortal Kombat 11 ended some time ago and things have yet to officially materialize from the rumored Mortal Kombat 12 tidbits last December.

    Today, however, puts a pause on the Mortal Kombat drought fans have been going through as a Netherrealm Studios staffer may have unknowingly confirmed the 12th installment in the franchise. Senior production manager Jonathan Andersen (or Jandy as he’s known in the community) tweeted this innocuous image today but quickly deleted it.

    Any sane person would write this off as a neat look at a Netherrealm employee’s desk but an insane, obsessive fan like me would always think to zoom in on the periphery. Lo and behold, here’s what a zoomed-in image on Andersen’s monitor looks like.

    If that image is too blurry for you, it reads MK12_Mast… which could likely be a masthead for the game. One of the files next to it has the name Reptile on it as well.

    Could this be one of those intentional gags people have been known to pull to throw fans off? It could very well be. Fans of the MCU are well-versed in the faux leaks Tom Holland has been known to do. Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon himself frequently messes with fans online. An email that can be partially read from the image above addresses the confidentiality of the document which could be a tongue-in-cheek nod to this charade.

    However, there’s also no reason to stir the pot this deliberately. For one, it’s an unnecessary attempt to draw attention to a game that’s been stored under lock and key. For another, it’s hard to imagine that a Twitter stunt by one of the game’s senior designers would be approved by the execs over at Warner Bros. Tom Holland’s “leaks” are obvious and are explicitly played for the laughs while this is one meticulous and near-impossible to notice. This feels like a genuine fumble by a staffer.

  • ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Will Likely Happen Says James Gunn

    ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Will Likely Happen Says James Gunn

    What do you do if the first season of your show is the biggest streaming series currently? If you’re HBO Max, you’d make a second season happen ASAP. At least it seems that’s what the streaming service is doing for the aforementioned biggest show on TV right now, Peacemaker. According to James Gunn, “there’s a really good chance” that a second season happens.

    Besides the monstrous metrics this show has been ticking, Peacemaker happens to be a really well-written, heartfelt, and outrageously funny show. The show deserves a second season on that merit alone. Once more, Gunn has created a smash hit from a wildly unknown IP with a cast of characters that will surely endure as the years go by.

    Peacemaker is currently streaming on HBO Max. The latest episode, “Monkey Dory,” dropped earlier today, with our critic, Mary Maerz, calling it the best episode of the series to date. With three episodes left, here’s to hoping HBO Max announces a second season sooner rather than later.

    Source: Deadline

  • New ‘The Suicide Squad’ Spin-Off Show In Early Development at HBO Max

    New ‘The Suicide Squad’ Spin-Off Show In Early Development at HBO Max

    It looks like Peacemaker won’t be the only anti-hero getting his own live-action series on HBO Max. James Gunn has confirmed to sources at Deadline that he’s in the very early stages of developing another DC Comics-based series for the streaming service. It’s unknown what or who the show would center around, but Gunn did reveal that it would be another spin-off of his hit film The Suicide Squad. Deadline’s report clarifies that whatever the project is, it’s still a long way from officially happening. Nothing has been written or greenlit, but HBO Max is supposedly enthusiastic about Gunn‘s pitch.

    The Guardians of the Galaxy director didn’t drop much info in his short statement regarding the currently-unproduced series, saying only that it was being worked on:

    We’re working on something else now, another TV show that’s connected to that universe. I can’t quite say.

    James Gunn

    Peacemaker, the first Suicide Squad-adjacent project from Gunn, is currently the number one show in the world. It seems likely that this would be motivation enough for HBO to give their new premiere creative whatever he wants going down the line. Fans on social media have clamored for new shows based on the likes of Idris Elba‘s Bloodsport and Daniela Melchior‘s breakout character Ratcatcher 2, though knowing Gunn, they’re just as likely to get a whole series based around Nathan Fillion‘s The Detachable Kid. However, they should expect to remain in the dark for a little while longer until the director finishes his work on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and its companion Holiday Special.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘WandaVision’, ‘Squid Game’, ‘Cobra Kai’ Nominated For Producers Guild Awards

    ‘WandaVision’, ‘Squid Game’, ‘Cobra Kai’ Nominated For Producers Guild Awards

    The nerds continue to rule the Earth, with a litany of their favorite shows gaining more and more awards recognition. A full list of nominees has been released for the upcoming Producers Guild Awards, which are set to be held on March. The list includes multiple fan-favorite projects from the last year, particularly within the realm of episodic television.

    For starters, Marvel Studios’ flagship Disney+ series WandaVision received a nomination in the ‘Limited and Anthology’ category, alongside critically acclaimed shows like Dopesick, The Underground Railroad, and The White Lotus.

    Surprise worldwide phenomenon Squid Game was nominated for the Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, as was fellow underdog Netflix sensation Cobra Kai. They join the likes of HBO’s Succession, AppleTV+’s Ted Lasso, and Paramount’s Yellowstone in contention for the honor. On the film side of things, Denis Villenueve‘s Dune managed to snag a nomination for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures.

    Noticeably missing from the list of nominees is Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is currently tearing through the box office at record speeds. The film has been campaigning for major recognition during the awards season, and it remains to be seen if it will get any when the Oscars finally come around. Until then, fans of high sci-fi and comic book adaptations can breathe easy knowing Hollywood may finally be giving them the nods they’ve always deserved.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • ‘Vampire Diaries’ Showrunners to Adapt Horror Comic ‘Dead Day’ For Peacock

    ‘Vampire Diaries’ Showrunners to Adapt Horror Comic ‘Dead Day’ For Peacock

    The visionaries behind the hit series Vampire Diaries are moving from one undead property to another. Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec are adapting the AfterShock comic Dead Day by Ryan Parrott and Evgeniy Bornyakov for the streaming service Peacock. The synopsis of the project is as follows:

    Based on the AfterShock comic book series created by Ryan Parrott, the show follows “an ensemble of characters as they navigate the annual ‘dead day,’ when for one night the dead come back to complete unfinished business — be that to celebrate a night back on earth or to torment the living.”

    Williamson and Plec are no strangers to TV, let alone the genre. Aside from creating Vampire Diaries and its spinoff The Originals, Williamson is responsible for the likes of the Scream franchise and Dawson’s Creek. Fans of the duo should be definitely looking out for this show as it’s very much in their wheelhouse.

    Source: TV Line

  • Ron Perlman Still Wants ‘Hellboy 3’ To Happen

    Ron Perlman Still Wants ‘Hellboy 3’ To Happen

    It has been nearly fourteen years since the release of Guillermo del Toro‘s last Hellboy movie, The Golden Army. In that time, several attempts have been made to continue the franchise with a third installment, but nothing has ever panned out. The series was eventually rebooted in 2019 with Neil Marshall‘s Hellboy, which was far less well-received and seemingly brought the idea of more live-action films to a sudden halt. Despite all of this, and maybe against his own better judgement, del Toro’s former leading man Ron Perlman is remaining all-in on the idea of a Hellboy 3.

    In a recent interview with Variety, the Sons of Anarchy star spoke about the potential of returning for another Hellboy project. While he admits he may have aged out of the role, he still thinks a third del Toro film is possible, and he very much still wants it to happen.

    Am I eager to do Hellboy 3? No, I’m 71 f—g years old. [But] we owe this to the fans, and we should give it to them because it would be an epic conclusion. So Guillermo, if you’re reading, I’m not done pounding you to get this f—g thing done.

    Ron Perlman

    If Lionsgate were to bite, it wouldn’t be the first time a franchise returned to it’s original creatives after a failed reboot attempt. Ghostbusters recently tried the same maneuver, with mixed results. However, an “Old Man Hellboy” story may have a better shot at success. David Harbour, who took over the title role from Perlman, has publicly stated his belief that the remake was received poorly because it could never live up to del Toro’s version of the character in audiences’ minds. While the acclaimed director may not be able to make a new Hellboy anytime soon, perhaps the pure fan loyalty will someday help a new project get off the ground.

    Source: Variety