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  • ‘SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME’ Trailer Includes F.E.A.S.T. Easter Egg

    ‘SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME’ Trailer Includes F.E.A.S.T. Easter Egg

    Spider-Man: No Way Home finally got its first trailer and it hinted at quite a few curious things we can expect from the third entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Not only do we get the grand return of actors from past Spider-Man franchises, but what looks like a showdown with Doctor Strange. Now, there’s also one very brief sequence that includes an important comic and video game reference. We see Spidey running through what seems to be a mess hall with the leaked black-gold suit. If you take a closer look, it turns out he is running through a F.E.A.S.T. shelter.

    It’s hidden quite well in the background, but you can make out the acronym if you look closely in an HD version of the trailer, which you can check out here:

    The location has been a recurring place for Aunt May in the comics and even in Insomniac’s Spider-Man game from 2018. Its inclusion also is a hint that the location from Far From Home, where Aunt May held the benefit gala, could also be this same location, but there was no direct reference to it in the film. With this confirmation, it may also hint at the existence of Martin Li, who would end up becoming Mister Negative in the game and comics.

    The sequence does hint that Peter Parker is running away from something. We did find out that the black-gold suit uses magic webbing from earlier toy leaks. So, he might be in the middle of a battle with one of the villains teased throughout the trailer. Perhaps he also got pushed through the multiverse and landed in an alternative world with its own Peter Parker. Some time ago, there were rumors that we could even see the actor who played the character in the Insomniac game make an appearance. The confirmed appearance of Molina just opens up so many avenues, which makes it exciting with every new Easter egg.

    Source: YouTube

  • Sony Gives Their ‘SPIDER-MAN’ Cinematic Universe an Official Name

    Sony Gives Their ‘SPIDER-MAN’ Cinematic Universe an Official Name

    All eyes were on the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s trailer last night. Sony timed the release to perfectly coincide with their panel at Cinecom. The panel did include some other surprises, such as ScreenRant sharing that Sony finally gave its franchise a name. Up until now, it was known as Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters, or SPUMC, for short but it seems they finally decided to rebrand it. They’re going with the rather simple title of “Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.”

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    What makes this naming interesting is that they’ll likely keep Spider-Man at the center of these projects. It also is a sign that they’ll continue building up their franchises, which will see the inclusion of Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Morbius, and the recently confirmed Kraven the Hunter film. It’ll be interesting to see if they also release an official branding and some kind of timeline for these projects. As they continue to build upon these Marvel brands, Marvel Studio’s films stand out through their fanfare. So, it might not be a bad idea to help audiences distinguish it and highlighting it as a Sony-Marvel project through a unique opening. I may also just want to hear the iconic Spider-Man theme with every film.

    This naming may also hint that Spider-Man: No Way Home will build towards this universe, as we got the hint of classic villains from the original Sam Raimi franchise making a return. So, if they are building upon the multiverse, we might either see Peter Parker crossover into Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, or another Spider-Man takes over that role. Morbius did include a cameo by Vulture but had Raimi‘s suit design in the background. The Daily Bugle in Venom is also the one we saw in the films from the early 2000s. Perhaps we get an alternative version of the character in this part of the multiverse while Marvel continues working on their own.

    Source: ScreenRant

  • Clark Gregg Teases Coulson’s Return in Next ‘WHAT IF…?’ Episode

    Clark Gregg Teases Coulson’s Return in Next ‘WHAT IF…?’ Episode

    Some time ago, we finally got the confirmation that Clark Gregg will make his grand return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the animated series What If..?. There has been no confirmation when we might expect him, but it looks like it might be sooner rather than later. The actor took to Twitter to tease his appearance in the next episode set to release this Wednesday. He’ll join Nick Fury and Black Widow, who take center stage in this entry. While not an outright confirmation, he hasn’t shared any of the other posters. Plus, this episode seems to take place around Iron Man 2 going by various trailers and the posters, which he had a big part in.

    The episode is the perfect choice for Coulson’s return, as the posters confirm this is the adaptation of Fury’s Big Week from the Avengers prelude comics. We heard some time ago that it will get inspired by Agatha Christie that could end badly for our favorite heroes. As there’s still some time before the episode premieres on Disney+, we might get a trailer teasing his return tomorrow to promote the latest entry.

    What If…? reinvents the way we look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The franchise continues to grow in new ways, as we explore the multiverse that was unleashed in Loki. We started the first animated series by exploring a different version of Captain America: The First Avenger before we witnessed a timeline where Yondu accidentally picked up T’Challa instead of Peter Quill. We’re only three episodes in and there’s quite a bit more heading our way that may continue to challenge our expectations in new and interesting ways.

    Source: Twitter

  • Netflix’s ‘COWBOY BEBOP’ Gets November Release Alongside First Look at Series

    Netflix’s ‘COWBOY BEBOP’ Gets November Release Alongside First Look at Series

    After a long wait and some teases, we finally got our first true look at Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Cowboy Bebop. Not only that, but we also get the confirmation that the series will get released on the streaming service on November 19th, which will follow the adventures of John Cho‘s Spike, Daniella Pineda‘s Faye, and Mustafa Shakir‘s Jet Black. We even get a look at the space-traveling corgi Ein, which gives us a good sense of how much the first season will explore. The first look at the cast is great, as they’ve brought the original designs to life in a greater fashion. Faye got a slight redesign with the core aspects of her original design present.

    There are some really interesting reveals, as we get a shot of Spike in a church, which might tease Vicious appearance in the first season. Alex Hassel was cast in the role of the series’ main antagonist, who is a cornerstone of our space cowboy’s past. The images are mostly focused on their planet-based adventures with some glimpses of the iconic ship. It’s uncertain how much will be spent in space and if we get any episodes that primarily feature space battles. It wouldn’t be the same without them and Netflix would have the budget to bring these types of stories to life. Here’s hoping we get the first trailer in the coming week, as they start rolling out the promotion for the series November release. See you Space Cowboys!

    Source: Twitter, Variety

  • Splash Mountain’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Revamp to Continue Disney Film’s Story

    Splash Mountain’s ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Revamp to Continue Disney Film’s Story

    It looks like Disney’s 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog is getting an unlikely sequel. The story of Tiana and Naveen will continue in the form of Splash Mountain’s redesign. Walt Disney’s Parks division unveiled brand new concept art and even story details on the franchise’s continuation. Guests will join Tiana, as she plans a Mardi Gras celebration with Naveen and the loveable trumpet-playing alligator Louis.

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    They’ve also unveiled that the ride will include original songs inspired by the original’s soundtrack. Their goal was to incorporate the culture of New Orleans into the ride’s “look and feel, from sounds to visuals.” They’ve also commissioned paintings by artist Sharika Mahdi to truly bring the conceptualization to life.

    The first announcement of the Splash Mountain revamp came back in June 2020 due to its design being based on the controversial 1946 film Song of the South. Jungle Cruise, which recently also got a film adaptation, also got some rework regarding questionable depictions of native people. There are still no official opening dates given at Disneyland or Disney World.

    It’s not the only franchise expansion for The Princess and the Frog, as Tiana is getting her very own series on Disney+. Not much is known about the project besides the fact that it’ll be a long-form musical comedy. Reports indicate it will also act as a sequel to the original film. If it does, the series might even reference the Mardi Gras party.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly, What’s on Disney Plus

  • ‘Fast and Furious 10’ Sets 2023 Release

    ‘Fast and Furious 10’ Sets 2023 Release

    It hasn’t been too long since the ninth entry of the Fast and Furious franchise was released. F9 was the beginning of the end, as we’ve learned that they’re already working on the final entries of the mainline Fast Saga. With the pandemic delaying the launch of the previous entry, there was some uncertainty when we can expect the next film but the wait is over, as Entertainment Weekly unveiled that it will release April 7th, 2023.

    It has been some time since they confirmed that Justin Lin will end the franchise with his two latest films. F9 was pretty much the set-up to the franchise’s two-film finale, which are believed to be filming back-to-back Vin Diesel discussed that the reason we’re getting two films was that they had so many stories set up that couldn’t get shown in just one. There hasn’t been a confirmation which actors will return, but as EW highlights, we can expect the usual suspects.

    There has been a fallout with the franchise in recent memory due to Dwayne Johnson‘s beef with Diesel. There have been hints he’ll continue the Hobbs & Shaw spin-off series. So, while the Fast and Furious films come to an end, we might see various spin-offs come from the final two films. Even as one franchise ends, there’s a lot of potential for its future.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • REPORT: ‘ANDOR’ Wraps Production

    REPORT: ‘ANDOR’ Wraps Production

    It looks like Disney+’s Star Wars: Rogue One spin-off has wrapped production. According to Bespin Bulletin, the series has finished production over the weekend with most of the cast finishing up. They share that Diego Luna has also finished filming with sets already getting taken down. The series was first announced back in December during the Disney Investor’s Day by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

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    The last thing we’ve heard of this production was earlier this month with the report that The End of the F***ing World‘s Alex Lawther has joined the series. Filming has gone on for quite some time as they faced the COVID pandemic throughout production at Pinewood Studios. The Bespin Bulletin goes on to highlight that this was approached as a film with a twelve-episode run. It also required quite a few sets which adds to the production time.

    The timing is also quite fitting, as Carl Weathers shared the news that The Mandalorian will start production in September. There’s a chance they might utilize the sets from it and the Obi-Wan Kenobi series to cut down on costs. It also implies that they’ll focus on working on a specific amount of projects.

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    We still know very little about the project besides it’ll act as a prequel to Rogue One. The Disney+ series will explore the time before he joined the resistance. Surprisingly, there are no plans to include his sarcastic sidekick K-2SO even when his inclusion was initially announced. We might get multiple seasons as we explore his first meeting with the droid in the future.

    Source: Bespin Bulletin

  • Leaked ‘Mission Impossible 7’ Set Video Shows Steam Train Drive Off Cliff

    Leaked ‘Mission Impossible 7’ Set Video Shows Steam Train Drive Off Cliff

    Many films have faced various delays throughout the pandemic. One of them was the highlight anticipated sequel to Mission Impossible: Fallout that would continue the story of Tom Cruise‘s Ethan Hunt, who is an agent of the IMF, the Impossible Missions Force. Christopher McQuarrie is continuing his work from the previous two entries, which started with Rogue Nation in 2015, to film the next two installments.

    The seventh film is slated to release in May of 2022 with the sequel filming back-to-back for 2023. It looks like production has resumed after a COVID-induced delay with the team driving a steam train off a cliff in the Derbyshire quarry. The Daily Mail shared some photos from the sequence with Twitter user @cherrystreet71 offering a video on the stunt scene in action.

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    Tom Cruise was reportedly on set and it seems like he may have jumped on the helicopter that can be briefly seen taking off before the train hits the cliff. It’s uncertain if he was on the train, but the actor has been very open about doing his own stunts in these projects. Yet, he may also have just been part of the filming crew trying to get the sequence on film. The Daily Mail shared a picture of him in supposedly all-black alongside the production crew.

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    The Mission Impossible series has been famous for its use of practical elements, which are spearheaded by its production team and Cruise‘s involvement. It’s not every day you get to witness a train drive off a cliff and it seems to fall into a pit of water, which might be there to dampen the fall. There’s no report if the train was an old steam engine they purchased for this sequence, but it’s likely they built a replica for this sequence. It’s not uncommon, as Kurt Russell famously destroyed the real 150-year old guitar rather than the replica in a sequence of The Hateful Eight.

    Source: Twitter, The Wrap, Daily Mail, Billboard

  • ‘WHAT IF…?’ Season 2 Will Include Phase 4 Films

    ‘WHAT IF…?’ Season 2 Will Include Phase 4 Films

    We’re only two episodes in for Marvel Studios’ first attempt at an animated series with What If…?. The first episode explored a different take on Captain America: The First Avenger with Peggy Carter taking on the Super Soldier serum. In the latest entry, we explored the Guardians of the Galaxy films through T’Challa’s eyes, as he was the one that got picked up by Yondu.

    We know that the first season won’t introduce any new characters from outside the first three phases, but it looks like the second season will go beyond that limitation somewhat. In an interview with ScreenRant, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that we can expect some films from Phase 4 in the second season.

    That’s the fun thing about having the What If…? series now; we can explore questions just like that. And I will say, just as season 1 is tapping into films and storylines from the MCU that you’ve seen up to this point, season 2 will definitely incorporate movies from Phase 4.

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    Hopefully, What If..? becomes a long-running series that continues to explore various scenarios as the franchise continues to expand. Sadly, the reference seems to focus primarily on films of Phase 4. So, it’s uncertain if we might even get an alternative scenario from any of the series like WandaVision, Loki, or Falcon and the Winter Soldier. As the franchise continues to expand, it’ll be curious to see how they continue to reinvent their stories and characters.

    Source: ScreenRant

  • ‘BLACK WIDOW’ Lawsuit Continues As Scarlet Johansson’s Lawyer Calls Out Disney

    ‘BLACK WIDOW’ Lawsuit Continues As Scarlet Johansson’s Lawyer Calls Out Disney

    Scarlett Johansson‘s Black Widow lawsuit caught the world’s attention when she moved against Disney on their new release model through Disney+ Premier Access. Believing it undermined her film’s success, she made the bold move. After some public shouting matches, Disney made the first move towards the lawsuit with them starting an arbitration against the actress. Not only did it offer some more insight into the actual lawsuit but forced Disney’s hand to release their Disney+ income as a result.

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    So, the interesting aspect about this lawsuit is that it’s not against Marvel but Disney. It constitutes that Disney allegedly induced the Marvel division to breach the initial contract on a theatre-only release. As such, the subsidiary is excluded from the lawsuit. Johansson proclaims she was promised an exclusive release while Disney states that the film was made available on 9,000 screens with the contract only including above 1,500. Her attorney, John Berlinski, gave the following statement on Disney’s move:

    After initially, responding to this litigation with a misogynistic attack against Scarlett Johansson, Disney is now, predictably, trying to hide its misconduct in a confidential arbitration. Why is Disney so afraid of litigating this case in public? Because it knows that Marvel’s promises to give Black Widow a typical theatrical release ‘like its other films’ had everything to do with guaranteeing that Disney wouldn’t cannibalize box office receipts in order to boost Disney+ subscriptions. Yet that is exactly what happened – and we look forward to presenting the overwhelming evidence that provides it.

    John Berlinski

    The litigation did offer some insight into the film’s current standing on the Disney+ streaming service. Supposedly download retail and streaming garnered the film a total income of $125M. That is on top of the $367M that it made in theaters worldwide. So, the film currently stands at a strong $492M with it definitely passing the $500M mark if counting the streaming income. There is no certainty if it will release in China, which could boost it to pass the $600M mark.

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    For now, the lawsuit is not a good look for Disney, as they push forward with this strategy. There was the highlight of the contract’s wording benefiting the company than its talent. Plus, the mention of a confirmation that it’ll release in theatres back in 2019 which was before COVID changed everything. Both sides are forced to represent their perspective. So, there’s no real “winner” in these kinds of scenarios. It’ll be curious to see if Disney can take the case out of the public eye moving forward.

    Source: Hollywood Reporter