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  • Nicolas Cage Joins Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Movie as Dracula

    Nicolas Cage Joins Universal’s ‘Renfield’ Movie as Dracula

    Nicolas Cage seems like the actor who could appear in almost any project and you’ll never expect it. Well, he’s now joined Universal Studios’ attempt at reviving their monster franchises as the lord of darkness himself, Dracula in the upcoming film Renfield. He’ll be joined by Nicholas Hoult who’ll take on the role of the count’s iconic henchman.

    Chris McKay, fresh off the work on The Tomorrow War, will tackle the project. He is producing alongside The Walking Dead‘s Robert Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan, and Sean Furst. The titular character was brought to life in Bram Stoker‘s 1897 novel, who becomes obsessed with his new lord as they end up depending on each other. It is teased as a modern-day adventure with a comedic tone, which makes sense given McKay‘s filmography. Of course, the addition of Nicolas Cage just adds to that very fact.

    It’ll be interesting to see if Universal is still focused on bringing a cinematic universe to life. While the Dark Universe failed to pick up steam after The Mummy, the more comedic approach might add an extra layer to the experience and make it stand out from other crossover franchises. They might even play on the cheesiness of the original films and bring that to life in curious ways.

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • RUMOR: First Details on Next ‘Bioshock’ Leaks Online

    RUMOR: First Details on Next ‘Bioshock’ Leaks Online

    It looks like the long-teased next entry in the popular BioShock franchise may have leaked online. Twitter user @oopsleak (fitting name) has shared a curious document that seems similar to what the company Cloud Chamber has used for quite some time, as pointed out by ComicBook.com. It reveals a potential title for the next entry, which might be Bioshock: Isolation. It’ll explore an isolated dystopian city once again, but no details on how it might differ from previous entries. Here’s hoping the potential Q1 announcement next year comes true with a closer insight into the project.

    Some early job listings hinted that the next entry might take a very different approach for the latest installment. While you can explore the cities of Rapture and Columbia, there were quite a few restrictions. They are story-driven games that push you through a mind-bending narrative rather than just focusing on gameplay. So, it might add a new twist on how you experience this new dystopian city. The subtitle of Isolation might change but it’s a curious idea. Perhaps you are left alone in this new location and have to find your way out. So, an underground theme might take focus this time around. Here’s hoping the wait isn’t too long.

    Source: Twitter, ComicBook.com

  • New ‘Hawkeye’ Featurette Includes Comic-Accurate Costume During LARP Scene

    New ‘Hawkeye’ Featurette Includes Comic-Accurate Costume During LARP Scene

    Here’s a curious way to reveal a comic-accurate design for Clint Barton’s Hawkeye comic costume. Many lamented that the LARP – short for Live Action Role-Playing – sequence didn’t force our favorite archer into a costume that is closer to one from the comics. Well, it turns out that a member of the game was going to wear the costume in the Disney+ series, as revealed in a new featurette on the segment. He appears early on and seemingly was cut at some point of the production, but perhaps they have plans for the costume later down the line if they didn’t want to include it here, or it just took away from his interactions with Grills.

    Here’s a screenshot o the costume design with the LARPer even in a fitting stance,r ready to shoot out two arrows:

    His costume looks quite impressive and continues the trend of making the cheesier designs a reality, such as WandaVision‘s Halloween costumes or Loki classic outfit through an older Variant. It would’ve been a great addition but also might add some questions about his inclusion. We’ve never seen Clint wear a costume like that and it seems unlikely they might’ve based it on him. There’s, of course, the chance that someone just created merchandise with that costume and he might be quite annoyed by its existence. We’ll see if his original design still gets a shoutout eventually in the series.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘Shang-Chi’s Ta Lo Village was Built From Scratch

    ‘Shang-Chi’s Ta Lo Village was Built From Scratch

    We are only a few days away from the release of Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings on Blu-ray. In addition to the Disney+ making-of special Assembled on the film, we also get some additional hints at how they brought the various locations to life. In a special focus on the sets of the film, we get a closer look at one of the newest additions to the MCU. As our protagonist learns about his mother’s past, he uncovers the mystical village of Ta-Lo hidden away in a pocket dimension. In one of the special features, we learn that the entire set was built on location.

    Production designer Sue Chan shared a look at the set that unveils how they brought the entire town to life in the Prospect Reservoir in Sydney. Awkwafina jokingly says “they’re putting in full plumbing,” but they highlight that most of the town is built based on actual Chinese architecture, such as including a stone foundation. The temple where Shang-chi takes on his father was even built with all the details bringing the fictional village to life.

    The reasoning for this investment is not only to add a feeling of realism to the film but also to support actors in bringing their performances to life. Ben Kingsley highlights the details of them even making sure the floor matches the overall design to immerse their actors in this world. It adds an additional layer to their performance as they interact with the sets and it showcases a love for detail by the team wanting to integrate Chinese culture into the film. With a sequel on the horizon, it makes you wonder what else they might tackle.

    Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings is now available on Digital and Blu-ray.

  • Korean ‘Money Heist’ Remake Adds ‘Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo

    Korean ‘Money Heist’ Remake Adds ‘Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo

    Just as the news drops that Money Heist is getting a spinoff series, it seems the upcoming Korean adaptation wanted to bank on the current trend. Deadline has just reported that Squid Game‘s Park Hae-soo has joined the remake as the character of Berlin, who is the character that just got his own spinoff series. He’s the first to join the production ever since its announcement back in November 2020. Of course, the timing is perfect as it’s released just after his success on the hit Korean series and ahead of the Spanish’ final episodes releasing.

    It’ll be interesting to see how they tackle the project. A Korean adaptation might mainly focus on the core characters of Tokyo, Berlin, the Professor, and more. Given the series simple concept, they might even add their own twist but simply stick to the namings for the core mission. Here’s hoping they add an interesting twist that also reflects their cultural aspects to make it stand out from the original in some way.

    Netflix has seen the potential of utilizing its international shows to garner worldwide acclaim. This project feels like the perfect blend of exactly that, as it combines two of their most popular shows from across the world. We’ll see if some other familiar faces might make it into the project once more castings are revealed in the coming weeks.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Money Heist’ Spinoff in Development at Netflix

    ‘Money Heist’ Spinoff in Development at Netflix

    Casa De Papel, which translates to House of Paper is better known as Money Heist in the West. It is coming to an end this month after five parts chronicling the journey of The Professor and his makeshift family he trained to be modern-day Robin Hoods across Europe. Many fans were sad that the series was coming to an end, but luckily Netflix has other plans. It seems that the series is getting a spinoff focused on the character of Pedro Alonso‘s Berlin.

    The series is eyeing a 2023 release as it continues the story of Andrés de Fonollosa, who became a fan favorite in his short stint throughout the story. He died in a sea of bullets during the Royal Mint of Spain heist, which made it into the cultural phenomenon it is today. The timing is also perfect, as we are just days away from the final five episodes streaming on Netflix. It does make you wonder if they have some interesting teases planned when the final season ends.

    The Spanish series took many on an exciting journey as an unlikely group of people attempted the heist of a century. What originally felt like it was going to end after the initial heist during the first two seasons, we got a surprise renewal as the story continued with a few more parts expanding the heist-filled universe. We’ll see if Berlin is just the first of many spinoffs planned for the series.

    Source: Deadline

  • Sherri Saum Upped to Series Regular for ‘Locke & Key’ Season 3

    Sherri Saum Upped to Series Regular for ‘Locke & Key’ Season 3

    Sherri Saum will be a series regular for Locke & Key‘s upcoming third season.

    The news was first reported by Deadline. Saum, of course, has recurred on the Netflix series since its pilot episode as Ellie Whedon. In the third season of the series, based on the beloved comic series of the same name, Ellie and her son, Rufus, return to Matheson. Ellie finds herself haunted by her time behind the Black Door, only to soon find herself facing a dangerous threat looming over the town.

    Prior to Locke & Key, Saum has recurred on hit shows likes ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Freeform’s Good Trouble, a spinoff of The Fosters which Saum also starred in for five season. She has also starred in Power Book II: Ghost for Starz.

    The second season of Locke & Key hit Netflix in October, while the third season took place between May and October of this year. As it stands the premiere date for Locke & Key Season 3 has yet to be unveiled.

    Source: Deadline

  • GOT ‘Dunk & Egg’ Prequel Finds Its Writer

    GOT ‘Dunk & Egg’ Prequel Finds Its Writer

    The controversy that was the final season of television’s biggest series, Game of Thrones, isn’t deterring HBO from pursuing more content from George R. R. Martin‘s fantasy world. The first prequel series House of the Dragon is set to debut next year and the announced Dunk & Egg spin-off has just landed a writer. According to the trades, Steve Conrad has been tapped to lead the show’s writers room.

    For the uninitiated, Dunk & Egg follows the lives of Ser Duncan the Tall and Aegon V Targaryen 90 years before the events of the show. Conrad is best known for his work on The Pursuit of Happyness, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Amazon’s Patriot series as well as AMC’s animated series Ultra City Smiths. A good track record like that doesn’t make his hiring surprising.

    Source: Deadline

  • Adil El Arbi Shares First ‘Batgirl’ Set Photo as Production Starts

    Adil El Arbi Shares First ‘Batgirl’ Set Photo as Production Starts

    The DC extended universe seems to finally be set on a consistent path project-wise. for a while there it seemed like films were just randomly getting announced but would never really come to fruition. Thankfully, it seems like things are finally in order, especially with the upcoming Batgirl project. It was another film that struggled to really get going early on, initially picking up Joss Whedon to write and direct, before Warner Bros. cut ties with the director. After a long wait, it has officially begun production.

    Director Adil El Arbi shared an Instagram post from the set. We get a look at the office of Barbra Gordon, who has been revealed to be working as a cop, most likely for GCPD. The photo gives us a look at the current logo for the film as well as hints when it may be set. In the background there appears to be some decorative tinsel, possibly hinting at the film being set during the holiday season. It will certainly add a nice visual flair to this film’s version of Gotham.

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    Some speculation could hint at Barbra beginning the film working as a cop, but something happening, involving her father, leading her to follow her own path and become Batgirl. The film was written by Christina Hodson, who previously worked on Birds of Prey and The Flash. Adil El Arbi will direct the project alongside Bilall Fallah.

    Source: Instagram

  • Marvel Studios’ Andy Park Reveals Early Shang-Chi Costume Designs

    Marvel Studios’ Andy Park Reveals Early Shang-Chi Costume Designs

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was one of 2021’s highlights, as the film combined the elements that made Marvel Studios the powerhouse that it is today. While telling a personal story about family, we also get a closer look at a new part of the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ta Lo offered a peek into a new dimension where our protagonist embraced his heritage and future. Even better, he got a new look that was passed on to him and his sister by their mother. The design has become quite iconic but it may have looked quite a bit different at one point.

    Marvel Studios director of visual development shared a first look at alternative designs for Simu Liu’s costume. The first includes a nice visual of the Great Protector in the background. This design is closer to what we got in the film, but had some urban elements included, such as a hoodie. The dragon skin element is still included which would become a mainstay in his final design.

    The other design is quite a departure, which almost seems like it was plucked out of a Tron film. The design was inspired by a potential spy direction for the series given the characters’ history with MI-6. Park highlights that he had no idea what the story was going to be about, which is why he just tested out concepts. It also integrates the classic Bruce Lee jumpsuit into the overall design.

    It highlights how many different angles there are with these characters. The team even enters production on the designs and brings these elements to life long before any story elements or scripts are finalized. We’ve learned that they support writers by bringing these concepts visually to life as they are developing scripts, which means there might be many others out there we haven’t seen yet.

    Source: Instagram