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  • ‘LOKI’ Season 2 May Not Begin Production Until 2023 as New Director Search Starts Soon

    ‘LOKI’ Season 2 May Not Begin Production Until 2023 as New Director Search Starts Soon

    The world was quite surprised when director Kate Herron revealed she wasn’t returning for Loki‘s second season after being the one to pitch the show. While it seems most of the team will remain, it was strange to think that a new director would take over the project just as it got announced. Still, Marvel Studios has taken a very unconventional route with its Disney+ series by establishing them similar to film production.

    So, it’s not too uncommon for franchises to take a new direction under the supervision of a new director. Thor: Ragnarok proved that very point. There hasn’t been any information on it and we were left wondering when we might expect the second season. Luckily, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige offered an update on the series in an interview with Collider. In it, he stated that:

    It is underway. We’re developing it as we speak. The hope is that much of the same team will return. Kate is going on to bigger and better things, so the director search will begin shortly.

    Kevin Feige

    The CEO did point out he wasn’t trying to be evasive, as they can’t currently pinpoint when it might enter production. He hints that they are “not sure exactly where it falls between next year and the year after.” It’s a strong hint that the second season might not enter production until 2023, as highlighted by Collider, and it’s hard to say if the series will release in that same year.

    The ending teased the arrival of Kang the Conqueror, who will appear in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. So, it might act as a continuation to that series, as Loki tries to find his place in this new version of the Time Variance Authority. Once Marvel Studios announces the new director we might have a better idea of when production might start.

    Source: Collider

  • Kevin Feige Confirms Riri Williams Debut in ‘BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER’

    Kevin Feige Confirms Riri Williams Debut in ‘BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER’

    It looks like we finally have the confirmation that Dominique Thorne‘s Riri Williams will make her debut ahead of her Disney+ series Ironheart. In an interview with ComicBook.com, the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, confirmed that she will appear in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He also hints that she’ll jump from this production to the Disney+ series after finishing it.

    We’re shooting Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, right now, and the character of Riri Williams, you will meet in Black Panther 2 first. She started shooting, I think, this week before her Ironheart series

    Her inclusion makes a lot of sense, as the character has built up quite a friendship with Shuri in the comics. We also heard a few months ago that they are filming at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she builds her first armor. Perhaps this version of the character gets some help with developing the suit with the help of Wakandan technology. It also highlights how Abominations’ appearance in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and her inclusion in this Black Panther sequel is a way for Marvel Studios to cut on some costs.

    If the designs and first rigging work are done in a big-budget film, it’s easier to give them the film quality in an ongoing series. So, we might see her don the suit either during the film or in a post-credit sequence. We don’t know how large her role might be, but she could become an emotional anchor for Shuri, who seems to be the most likely candidate to take on the mantle passed down from T’Challa. We’ll see if the trailer offers a glimpse of her role, or if they keep it for later.

    Source: Comic Book

  • Netflix Unveils Trailer for CG Remake of ‘HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE’

    Netflix Unveils Trailer for CG Remake of ‘HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE’

    Here’s a rather curious surprise. It seems that Netflix has planned out two entries in the He-Man franchise, as they just unveiled a brand new trailer for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. No, this isn’t the second part to Kevin Smith‘s franchise but a remake of the original. Masters of the Universe: Revelations acts as a sequel to the original franchise while this CG animated series is a complete reimagining of the franchise. It will premiere on the streaming service on September 16th.

    It’s a curious decision to release two different entries in the same year, but we have to keep in mind these series have very different audiences. This CG remake is for a younger audience and will introduce a new generation to the franchise. Revelation continues where the previous one ended, which is more for people that already spent time with the franchise. Though, there has been some vocal backlash against the direction the first animated series took.

    Still, it’s great to see this iconic franchise make a return. It’s the second time Netflix reimagined a series from the He-Man franchise, as we also got the modernized take on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power a few years ago. Perhaps the move to push out a second series was also inspired by the direction the Revelation version took to give people some more time with He-Man in the series. The very distinct art style means we won’t get a crossover between any of these series, but they still serve a very specific audience.

    Source: YouTube

  • EXCLUSIVE: Woody Harrelson to Headline US Remake of Spanish Film ‘CHAMPIONS’

    EXCLUSIVE: Woody Harrelson to Headline US Remake of Spanish Film ‘CHAMPIONS’

    It looks like Woody Harrelson is making his grand return to the basketball side of cinema. We can exclusively share that the actor will headline an American remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions. The original was directed by Javier Fesser and starred Javier Gutiérrez as Marco Montes, drunk driving escapade lands him in community service. As a former basketball assistant coach, he has to train a team of people with disabilities, who teach him never to look down on people.

    Campeones" ("Champions"), Wins Best Picture at the Spanish Film Academy's Goya Awards, Featuring Actors with Developmental Disabilities

    Harrelson will take on the role of Marcus in the film based on a script by Mark Rizzo. Bobby Farrelly will take on directing duties. The director is well-known for his work as a producer on films like Dumb and Dumber, Me, Myself & Irene, and There’s Something About Mary. He took over directing duties for Osmosis Jones, episodes of Trailer Park Boys, and the 2012 remake of The Three Stooges. It’s currently eyeing a November production start and is still casting the member of the basketball team.

    As mentioned previously, Harrelson is no stranger to a basketball film. The actor famously appeared in the 1992 classic White Men Can’t Jump, where he played opposite Wesley Snipes as a streetball hustler. Harrelson will appear in the now-delayed Sony’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. In it, he’ll play the film’s main antagonist Cletus Cassidy, who turns into the Carnage symbiote. So, it looks like he won’t be taking a break anytime soon as he’s also currently involved with The White House Plumbers mini-series.

  • Brand New ‘ETERNALS’ Trailer and Poster Released

    Brand New ‘ETERNALS’ Trailer and Poster Released

    Hot off the heels of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings buzz, Marvel Studios has decided to double our hype for the MCU’s future with this brand new trailer and poster for Eternals. Check it out!

    Some fans, including myself, have been clamoring for some actual Eternals action since the first teaser didn’t give much. Seeing this has me convinced that we’re in for something special here. The action looks amazing. The set-up and backstory tease sounds very engaging. This trailer does a great job of giving us a glimpse and scope of the film as well. There are shots of civilizations getting destroyed, Celestials looking very sinister, and some great action shots from some of the key characters.

    We finally also get to see Kit Harrington too!

    Source: Marvel

  • REPORT: ‘Captain America 4’ Eyeing June 2022 Production Start

    REPORT: ‘Captain America 4’ Eyeing June 2022 Production Start

    It’s been a big day for the Captain America franchise, as we finally got the confirmation that Anthony Mackie will join the project as its titular hero. His journey to become the symbol of America hasn’t been an easy one throughout the Disney+ series Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson will continue the story they set up in the series, as they are penning the film’s script. It looks like they may have already planned quite a bit, as Cosmic Circus has shared the information that the film is eyeing a June 2022 production start.

    Prep will already begin in May of that year with production moving to Georgia. There’s always the chance things might change, especially as it is uncertain how long the pandemic will continue to roam across the world. It’s not unusual for Marvel Studios to map out their productions far in advance, and we don’t know how long Mackie has already been signed on. For all we know, today’s announcement might just be the official confirmation.

    It’s going to be interesting to see how the film continues the story set up in the Disney+ series. There’s a lot of potential in the politics and themes that were introduced. Especially with the returning writing team, it’s certain they won’t just have the topic as a one-off but build upon it as Sam continues to accept his new role. It’s great to see the franchise explore these different avenues and it might open up the possibility for him to build up his own trilogy that tackles these very sensitive topics.

    Source: Cosmic Circus

  • UPDATE: ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Includes Easter Eggs Teasing Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, and Wong

    UPDATE: ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Includes Easter Eggs Teasing Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, and Wong

    UPDATE: So, it turns out that bug wasn’t actually a bug. Zawavari has various voice lines where he communicates with magic users. In one instance, he is talking to Wanda but the player below entered the circle at a time that made it seem like he mistook Thor for Wanda. In reality, he’s actually talking to her through telepathy. It has been confirmed by a CD developer on Reddit:

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    There are other lines where it is implied he is talking to Doctor Strange, Wong (even mentions the Ancient One), Loki, and Doctor Voodoo. Loki is also confirmed in a specific voice line when talking to Thor. Content creator @BobDuckNWeave prepared a compilation of these various voice lines, which you can check out here:

    Source: Reddit, YouTube

    It looks like a tiny Marvel’s Avengers bug has found its way into the latest Black Panther expansion that may have accidentally confirmed a new playable character. When you enter Zawavari’s cave, he will greet the Avenger you are playing. It seems that someone may have managed to activate the wrong audio file, as he welcomes “Wanda.” The name is, of course, a dead giveaway that Wanda Maximoff a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch will become a playable character in a future update of the game.

    https://twitter.com/PlayAvenger/status/1427725416773701637

    There’s always the chance this could just be a placeholder that they’ve added in case they want to include the character. So, don’t take it as a definite of her inclusion or that she’s arriving anytime in the near future. As we’ve seen in the past, they record many audio lines far in advance. Still, she was included in the initial character leak that hinted at a whopping 15 characters potentially joining the game if it keeps up the momentum.

    Black Panther is our third addition since the initial launch of the game and is the biggest addition since. We get a free story mode and Wakanda is a brand new biome that offers quite a beautiful vista to explore. The game has come quite far and we’ve been promised an update to the roadmap in the coming weeks. So, we’ll see who the next playable character will be with Spider-Man the most likely due to his confirmed 2021 release.

    Source: Reddit via Twitter

  • ‘SHE-HULK’s Stunt Coordinator Confirms Production Wrapped on Disney+ Series

    ‘SHE-HULK’s Stunt Coordinator Confirms Production Wrapped on Disney+ Series

    It looks like She-Hulk may have wrapped production, as the show’s stunt coordinator Monique Ganderton shared an Instagram story confirming that production has wrapped. In it, she doesn’t directly refer to the series but confirms she got herself a wrap gift for finishing a production. It matches up with Normally, productions hand out these gifts with some kind of connection to the production, like the one for Matrix 4 that accidentally leaked the official title for the film.

    Ganderton has worked on quite a few projects with Marvel Studios. Most notably she was involved with Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame. Her last project was another Disney+ series with her involvement as stunt coordinator for Loki. She also helped develop Proxima Midnight’s fighting style in Avengers: Infinity War for which she shared a video a few days ago that was planned at one point for the character’s action sequences.

    We haven’t heard much about the series since the casting of Arrow alum Josh Segarra back in July. We theorized he might be this series’ Augustus Pugliese but there has not been any official confirmation on his role. Marvel Studios has been good at keeping most of the production under wraps with only a few images finding their way online. Most notably one featuring Mark Ruffalo decked out in his motion-capture suit. Here’s hoping that with the production wrapped we’ll get an announcement in the near future for when we can expect the series alongside a first look.

    Source: Instagram, Instagram (Proxima), IMDb

  • ‘WHAT IF…?’ EP Hints That Tom Holland’s Sony Contract Kept Him From Voicing Spider-Man

    ‘WHAT IF…?’ EP Hints That Tom Holland’s Sony Contract Kept Him From Voicing Spider-Man

    There have been many mysteries surrounding the first animated series by Marvel Studios, What If…?. Before the show even premiered, many wondered why certain voices did not get included in the production. Dave Bautista famously voiced the fact he wasn’t invited, which turned out to potentially have been the result of miscommunication. Yet, there’s also the surprising absence of Tom Holland, who’s been very open on wanting any chance to play Spider-Man. In a Collider interview with executive producer Brad Winderbaum, he gave a clearer statement on his absence.

    You know, I’m not treated to all the ins and outs of the relationship with Sony. But, I think it may have had something to do with it, yeah.

    At the beginning of August, his absence caught many people’s eyes. There have been some leaks that hinted at Spider-Man not being who we think he is, which his absence gave some credence. It’s uncertain which exact episode the What If…? version of the character will appear, but he is definitely part of the MCU canon, as they were not allowed to introduce new characters. Of course, they may have also simply found a different actor to voice the character similar to how they approached the absence of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Still, here’s hoping the constant right disputes between Marvel Studios, Disney, and Sony might find an end in the near future to not restrict Holland or the character’s future within the ever-growing franchise.

    If you’re interested in the complete interview with Winderbaum, you can check out the Collider interview here:

    Source: YouTube

  • Anthony Mackie Officially Signs On to Star in ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA 4’

    Anthony Mackie Officially Signs On to Star in ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA 4’

    The writing was on the wall since Avengers: Endgame and it took Falcon and the Winter Soldier to really get us there but Anthony Mackie has officially signed on to star in the untitled fourth Captain America film, according to Deadline.

    By no coincidence, the fourth Captain America film was revealed to be in development, with writers Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson penning the script, at the tail end of the FATWS finale. While none of this is surprising, that the deal has been signed and closed is very exciting. There’s no word on whether his co-star Sebastian Stan makes the cut in this film. Deadline is also noting that this film isn’t the same MCU project that Chris Evans signed for earlier this year.

    Source: Deadline