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  • Rafe Judkins Envisions 8 Seasons for ‘The Wheel of Time’

    Rafe Judkins Envisions 8 Seasons for ‘The Wheel of Time’

    The Wheel of Time will be Amazon’s step into a well-loved fantasy series. The original novels were written by Robert Jordan with Brandon Sanderson taking over the final three entries after Jordan‘s passing. While six entries were originally planned, it ended up running for 14 ever since the initial publication in 1990. Given how long the series ran, it made sense for Amazon Prime to approach it as a television series and Rafe Judkins discusses his vision of where the series will go. In an interview with Deadline, he reveals that the vision, for now, would be going for eight seasons, as their plan is to cover all the books.

    I think that’s probably true. I think Wheel of Time lends itself better to a television series. That’s why I think now is the right moment for it to finally exist because people who know that books know it’s just a story about the characters and the journeys each of them is on. The amount you’d have to compress it to turn it into a series of movies is too much. It would take away the heart of what’s good about it.

    The story takes place in a world where magic is real. Rosamund Pike‘s Moiraine sets out on a journey like no other that sees her joining a group of unlikely heroes to find whoever the prophesied Dragon Reborn might end up being. The fact he is trying to cram 14 books into eight seasons is an interesting choice and might offer a hint of how they’ll structure future seasons.

    Source: Deadline

  • First Look at ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Take on Spider-Man

    First Look at ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Take on Spider-Man

    The wait has been long but the wait is finally over. Marvel’s Avengers has unveiled their design of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. We got a brief tease during the last developer stream from Crystal Dynamics, but it was all just a built-up to the official first look getting released. They did confirm we’ll get a look at various in-game skins of the character in the next developer stream.

    The character has been teased quite a bit, but this is our first true look at the character. Luckily, it seems that the wait for our first look at the character in action won’t be long either, as they also confirmed that we’ll get our first trailer tomorrow from IGN. The wait has been quite long but it’s great that he’s finally releasing. Sadly, he’ll remain a PlayStation exclusive, but that might also be why he is described as a hero event rather than as an Operation like previous entries. It makes you wonder if there are story elements, they will still be selectable through the operations menu to replay it.

    Source: Twitter, Twitter (Trailer)

  • Official Description of Marvel Studios Disney Plus Day Presentation Promises New Project Announcements

    Official Description of Marvel Studios Disney Plus Day Presentation Promises New Project Announcements

    The first ever Disney Plus Day is almost here and thanks to the Disney Plus Day Fact Sheet (which can be located here), Marvel Studios fans can officially get excited. The Marvel Studios presentation, which will become available on Disney Plus at 8:45 AM PT/11:45 PM PT, is said to be a look at the past, present and future of the studio’s content on the streaming service and promises not only a look at some upcoming projects, but also announcements of new, future projects.

    Of the known upcoming streaming series, fans have only seen footage of Ms. Marvel and that was nearly one year ago during Disney’s Investor Day. It’s possible that D+ Day could give fans a sizzle reel or trailer for She-Hulk and/or Moon Knight, which have completed production, and a perhaps a look at Secret Invasion, which is currently in production.

    As far as new announcements go, the presentation could involve giving an official announcement to Echo and Werewolf By Night, two projects we know are happening and expected to go into production early next year but have not been addressed yet by Marvel Studios, and an update on Season 2 of Loki. We could also get information about the recently revealed Agatha Harkness spinoff and some clarification on what to expect from the discussed Wakanda-related spinoffs.

    It looks like November 12th is going to be a jam-packed day full of exciting news for fans of Marvel Studios!

    Source: Disney

  • Songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman on How They Wrote ‘Hawkeye’s Musical Number

    Songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman on How They Wrote ‘Hawkeye’s Musical Number

    When the first trailer for Hawkeye dropped, it revealed that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is celebrating Steve Rogers’ life in the form of a musical. Rogers: The Musical caught many by surprise but it was a fun idea to explore the different corners of how people in this universe live with superheroes existing. The musical will get a song from award-winning songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

    [Scott and I] were at an Academy Award dinner, and I’m sitting there and someone taps me on the shoulder and says, ‘Excuse me, Kevin Feige would love to meet you. I knew who Kevin was, and I was like he wants to meet me, really? Turns out Kevin is a film score nerd. He started talking about [the scores I’ve written] one by one and I was like, I cannot believe this is happening. We started trading emails about scores and this and that, and when I would see [Marvel movies] I would send him an email. I guess when this idea came up for Hawkeye, for there to be a musical on Broadway, he luckily thought of us and couldn’t be more ecstatic about it

    Marc Shaiman

    Wittmann also highlights how the pandemic influenced their work on the musical numbers, especially how it brought the mentality together that “someone please save New York” as part of the song.

    We were in the middle of the very worst part of the pandemic. When we were writing it was like when people would go and bang on pots and pans for the hospital workers, first responders. It all seemed to fit into the universe that we were writing to. So, the notion of ‘someone please save New York,’ was the battle cry of [the song].

    Scott Wittmann

    We haven’t gotten a true tease of what the music has in store. It’s fun to see Kevin Feige‘s love for film scores lead to this out-of-the-box idea of including a musical in an MCU series. Here’s hoping they might explore turning it into its own special to add something a little different about the series.

    Source: Marvel

  • ‘Eternals’ Writers Pitch Sequel as an “Intergalactic Rescue Mission”

    ‘Eternals’ Writers Pitch Sequel as an “Intergalactic Rescue Mission”

    Rumors abound on what the future has in store for the Eternals. Their first film has found its way into theaters and many already set their sites on what is heading our way. Writers Ryan and Kaz Firbo shared their excitement for the project, hoping they won’t only get to tackle a sequel but even a Disney+ prequel. While there’s still no confirmation, they offered a tease of what they have in mind in an interview with Screenrant. Ryan Firbo discussed that they certainly have a few ideas while praising the way Marvel Studios approaches their projects.

    The analogy that I use a lot is that, if you’re playing chess, then your objective is to checkmate the opponent, but you don’t know exactly how you’re gonna do that – you’re setting up a bunch of paths to victory, and I think Kevin and everybody at Marvel are brilliant chess players, and they know how to set those pieces up and give themselves multiple paths to victory. So while there is not specifically the exact storyline, we have a lot of ideas of where we could go, and it’ll be based on a lot of other variables that come to fruition.

    Ryan Firbo

    Luckily, co-writer Kaz Firbo was a bit more direct on what we can expect from a sequel, which makes quite a lot of sense considering how the first film ends.

    I think the words ‘intergalactic rescue mission’ is pretty clearly where we’re gonna have to go.

    Kaz Firbo

    Our favorite heroes are split into two groups, as one heads out into space looking for other Eternals before getting visited by a surprise cameo. The others had a darker fate, as the Celestial Arishem appeared to pull his creations in and that he’ll judge Earth based on their memories. It would be quite a story if our group of unlikely heroes have to infiltrate and save their friends from a Celestial threat.

    Source: ScreenRant

  • Jim Starlin Hopes Pip the Troll Returns in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

    Jim Starlin Hopes Pip the Troll Returns in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

    Some time has passed and Jim Starlin, the creator of Thanos, finally had a chance to discuss another of his popular characters, Pip the Troll. At the end of Eternals, we meet the character for the first time voiced by Patton Oswalt as he drunkenly introduces Harry Styles‘ Starfox. It was a surprise little cameo that caught many by surprise and the legendary comic creator revealed that he hopes the character makes his return in the upcoming third Guardians of the Galaxy film.

    There’s no telling with the movies and anything I say is just speculation. I assume that there’s maybe some kind of link up with Guardians 3, because it seems like Warlock’s going to be in there, seeing that they made a big thing about casting an actor on it.

    Jim Starlin

    While his actual next appearance is uncertain, it does make sense to see him return in the third Guardians film. The character has close ties to Adam Warlock, who was also created by Starlin. He acted like a comic foil to add some levity to the story. After fleeing the Universal Church of Truth, he ends up meeting the golden man, who he’d join on various adventures to face the leader of the church, Magus.

    We know that Will Poulter will return for the third and potentially final entry of James Gunn‘s space odyssey. So, Pip’s connection to the character would make it a fitting next appearance. Yet, it’s uncertain what it means for the other Eternals that were out in space to find others of their kind. It seemed like Starfox took over Warlock’s role from the comics, or they might even twist the relationship in new ways. Here’s hoping we get a hint in the near future.

    Source: ComicBook.com

  • Jim Starlin Envisions Adam Warlock as “Clint Eastwood in Space”

    Jim Starlin Envisions Adam Warlock as “Clint Eastwood in Space”

    Jim Starlin didn’t create Adam Warlock but he is as associated with the cosmic weirdo as much as anyone. Starlin gave Warlock a starring role in 1991’s Infinity Gauntlet event and kick off a renaissance for the character who had been absent from Marvel Comics for over a decade. From there, Warlock went on a wonderful journey that saw him face off against different versions of himself, lead the Infinity Watch, team up with the Silver Surfer, become linked at the hip with Thanos and, eventually, join the Guardians of the Galaxy.

    Needless to say, Starlin knows the character as well as anyone. With James Gunn recently revealing Warlock would be among the new characters joining the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Starlin sat down with Comicbook.com’s Adam Barnhardt and gave some ideas on how he’d like to see him adapted in the MCU, starting with him having a whole lot less to say than Thanos:

    I imagine him dark. He’s like the cosmic Batman. I would keep his dialogue down to a minimum, make him Clint Eastwood in space, or something like that.

    The dark, brooding Batman and Eastwood’s Man With No Name (likely the version of Eastwood Starlin is referencing here) are an interesting point of comparison for a character who has been known to be a bit loquacious, but also fit with Warlock’s more mysterious nature. Starlin’s comments also make one think about how a Clint Eastwood Batman film might be the greatest thing we never saw.

    Two of Starlin’s creations, Pip the Troll and Starfox, recently made their debuts in Eternals and it sound like he’d like to see them meet up with Warlock on screen as members of the Infinity Watch:

    It sounds like they’re going to start off with him probably as a villainous type of character, an antagonist, let’s say, inside the Guardians movie. But we’ll see where they go from there. They’re putting Pip up, bringing Eros in, who knows what they’re going to do. They might bring back the Infinity gems and start the Infinity Watch.

    It’s great to see Starlin, whose most famous creation, Thanos, played a major role in the MCU’s past, have a handful of characters who are looking like they’ll play a part in the MCU’s future. Adam Warlock, played by Will Poulter, will debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when it hits theaters on May 5, 2023.

    Source: Comicbook.com

  • Henry Cavill is Open to Playing Captain Britain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

    Henry Cavill is Open to Playing Captain Britain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

    Marvel fans have long been clamoring for Superman himself, Henry Cavill, to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Given Cavill’s familiarity with the very vocal internet voices that tend to populate these spaces, it is likely he’s seen the many fanmade posters of him playing, well, everyone from Wolverine to Hercules. Yet no one ever thought to ask him who he would play in a Marvel movie: that is, until today. 

    In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Cavill had this to say:

    “I’m never going to say a Marvel character that is already being played by someone else because everyone’s doing such an amazing job. However, I have the internet and I have seen the various rumors about Captain Britain and that would be loads of fun to do a cool, modernized version of that — like the way they modernized Captain America. There’s something fun about that, and I do love being British.”

    Brian Braddock is technically introduced in Avengers: Endgame. When Steve goes back in time and stumbles upon Peggy, who is the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. at this point, she mentions that Braddock hasn’t checked in in a while to a subordinate. Braddock, who later becomes Captain Britain after a horrific motorcycle crash, gains his powers from Merlin The Wizard (yes, King Arthur’s Merlin). Merlin offers to save Braddock’s life in exchange for him donning the Amulet of Right and becoming the aforementioned superhero. It is a story that can easily be adapted for the current MCU, especially when you factor in the introduction of variants and the multiverse and an expanded upcoming role for Captain Carter herself.

    Who knows, maybe instead of Merlin being the wizard who saves him, it’s Dr. Strange. Marvel does seem keen on adding a lot of actors who’ve been in the running for the sexiest man alive.

    Source: THR

  • Stephanie Beatriz on How “Awkwardness” Brought ‘Encanto’s Mirabel to Life

    Stephanie Beatriz on How “Awkwardness” Brought ‘Encanto’s Mirabel to Life

    Encanto will introduce us to a family filled with special individuals that each have a unique ability. There is, however, one outlier. Mirabel Madrigal, played by Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Stephanie Beatriz, has to juggle the fact that she stands out in her family for being normal. In the latest press junket, the actress offered some insight into how she tackled the role and revealed that she brought her own “awkwardness” into the character. She goes on to highlight what she added to the role from her own life, such as:

    My anxiety, my “oh,” my “and” and honestly, like, my
    use of comedy. Often when I’m uncomfortable or don’t really know what to do, or how to handle a situation, I often turn to try to make a joke out of it. Too make myself more comfortable, to make somebody else more comfortable. think comedy is-it’s really useful ’cause it takes the air out of stuff, you know?

    Stephanie Beatriz

    She highlights that she improvised and loved to bring her humor that builds upon the anxiety she mentions in the press junket. It builds upon the awkwardness and generally showcases how we use comedy to make tense situations we’re uncomfortable with more manageable.

    Like, everything can be really intense, and then you make a joke and everyone relaxes. You can’t be tense that you can’t really laugh if you’re tense. Does that make sense? So, I think I try to bring that to Mirabel. I like to improvise. I like jokes and I like making other people laugh.

    Stephanie Beatriz

    It’s a great insight and the trailers have teased the way Mirabel stands out from her family, not just due to her lack of ability. We can’t wait to see how Beatriz‘s take on the character adds another layer to this wacky adventure that’s all about family. 

    Encanto hits theaters on Nov. 24th.

  • ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Set Photo Seems to Indicate Becky Lynch Has Joined the MCU

    ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Set Photo Seems to Indicate Becky Lynch Has Joined the MCU

    As we’ve seen with stars like John Cena, Jon Moxley and Ronda Rousey, the linkages between the squared circle/octagon and your local AMC theatre have always existed. With bigger stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Sasha Banks and Dave Bautista, the runway from the WWE to the big screen is more pronounced than ever, and it becomes especially true when we notice that the latter have all now dabbled in the world of comic book movies and properties. Bautista is suiting up as Drax for his sixth go around, Banks joined the Star Wars universe in the critically-acclaimed The Mandalorian, and the Great One will next be seen in DC’s Black Adam. Now it seems we might be adding “The Man” Becky Lynch to that list.

    As WWE fans know, Lynch took some time off from the ring to get married to the Architect Seth Rollins and have a new baby. She promptly returned at WrestleMania this year, turned heel and became the WWE Raw Woman’s Champion amidst some controversy. Rumors surfaced last year that the Irish Lass Kicker would be joining the MCU and a set photo from last weekend may have given new life to that rumor.

    The picture above, found on Atlanta Filming’s Instagram, looks to be WWE superstar Becky Lynch on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Lynch looks to be dressed for the part of a mercenary for hire which makes sense given the context of the scenes shot this past weekend. Other photos indicate Lynch is part of a larger team of mercs, likely there to protect some researchers working on a vessel that was also photographed and shared on social media. Given that the scenes were filmed near the water, it’s possible that Lynch’s character could find herself face to face with Tenoch Huerta’s Namor or some of his forces.

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be in theaters almost one year from now on November 11, 2022

    Source: IG