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  • ‘WandaVision’: Agatha Takes on Wanda in New Images

    ‘WandaVision’: Agatha Takes on Wanda in New Images

    SPOILERS for WandaVision episode 9 below!

    A couple of new images of WandaVision’s villainous Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn, have popped up on Amazon. At least one of them is definitely from the upcoming big finale. It just looks like a continuation of the cliffhanger, we were left on at the end of episode 8, but if you look closely in one of them it appears that Agatha is holding a red, not purple, ball of “wiggly woo” magic in her left hand. We know that red magic would have to have come from the Scarlet Witch, Wanda. 

    Agatha has also, at this point, clearly let go of Billy and Tommy, but she doesn’t appear too impressed with the ball of red in her hand. In fact, she’s smirking as if she’s just toying with Wanda’s attempt to strike her down. Perhaps Agatha Harkness will be a much bigger challenge to Wanda’s power than many had theorized. A serious threat, without needing any other “big bad” to swoop in and help her fight Wanda and her family. We will soon find out. 

    The other image definitely could have come from the previous episode. The purple strings from Agatha’s left hand, the one holding Billy, appears broken. So it may be from the final episode as well, with the magically inclined Billy being able to break free from “Auntie Agatha” before his brother is able to. 

    Source: Amazon, Amazon

  • ‘Borderlands’ Adds Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina

    ‘Borderlands’ Adds Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina

    The upcoming Borderlands film has been casting some great talent. A few weeks ago, we found out that Jamie Lee Curtis has joined Eli Roth‘s upcoming release. Jack Black has also joined as the iconic snarky robot, Claptrap. We got one more casting news, as the series has found its Tiny Tina in Ariana Greenblatt. Some might recognize the young actress for her role as young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War. She has also appeared in A Bad Moms Christmas. Roth has given the following statement regarding her casting:

    Ariana is a spectacular new talent in cinema. She has already worked with many of my close collaborators and everyone raves about her. She blew us all away in her audition, and I cannot wait to see her bring the wild, insane and unpredictable Tiny Tina to the big screen. She’s going to blow up on screen like one of Tina’s grenades.

    The character is another NPC, who made her debut in Borderlands 2. They seem to be taking inspiration across all entries of the franchise. It makes you wonder if we will get a live-action adaptation of Handsome Jack as well. Still, Tiny Tina is a great addition to the film that will certainly add some chaos. Craig Mazin’s script is still tightly under wraps, but the main story may remain focused on a group of Vault Hunters trying to uncover the secrets of an alien vault. It will be interesting to see if these NPC characters will have larger roles in the story, or may end up as brief appearances in different locations.

    Source: The Verge, Empire

  • RUMOR: First Casting Details for Untitled ‘The Boys’ Spin-Off Revealed

    RUMOR: First Casting Details for Untitled ‘The Boys’ Spin-Off Revealed

    Amazon released the first season of The Boys in 2019. It’s based on a comic that I don’t think too many were familiar with at the time. The series quickly became a smash hit, gaining critical acclaim and praise from fans alike. A second season promptly got ordered, and even before it aired, a third was reportedly on the way. With the raging success of one show comes the incredible potential for more from the brand. In September, Amazon revealed that the show’s team had begun working on a spin-off focusing on young heroes. This group would be in training to one day join Vought. The series got put on the fast track, and Illuminerdi got their hands on our first casting details for a total of eight characters.

    The university will have a wide variety of attendants. It will feature the 22-year-old Golden Boy, who has thermonuclear powers, who is fighting the pressure of being called the next big hero. Andrea, or Polarity, the black sophomore student who has a co-dependent relationship with his father, a former B-list hero. The Asian-American twins Mark and Jordan Lee have very different lives. Mark is a former party animal that fell in love with someone that is trying to support them, while Jordan is falling into a spiral filled with drugs, sex, and alcohol.

    There is also the former child star Britney, who got caught up in a drug scandal. She is trying to use the university to revive her career. Emma, on the other hand, is looking for a human connection. She lives under the shadow of her mother, who was once a renowned superhero. Last but not least, there is Marie Moreau. The 18-year-old black woman is the Caribbean’s first and only superhero. She has to live with a lot of weight on her shoulders, as she carries “the pride of her nation and her family’s financial future.”

    The series will most likely take some inspiration from the G-Men. They were a spoof of the X-Men within the universe of The Boys. The series currently has no release date, and production on the project is being fast-tracked. It means that the casting could be imminent. The third season of The Boys has already begun production and is currently filming in Toronto, with set photos giving us our very first look at Jensen Ackles‘ Solider Boy.

    Source: Illuminerdi

  • ‘Loki’ Merchandise Offers First Look at TVA Mascot Miss Minutes

    ‘Loki’ Merchandise Offers First Look at TVA Mascot Miss Minutes

    Most of our attention has been towards the finale for WandaVision and Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In a surprising twist, we got some merchandise for the upcoming Loki series. The series will premiere in June, so we got an early look. The website, Zazzle, shared a variety that showcases Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki in his Time Variance Authority jacket alongside Owen Wilsons‘ Mobius. We also get our first official look at the TVA logo, which has the fitting tagline “For All Time – Always”. There is one visual that stands out even more, and that is the introduction of Miss Minutes.

     

     

    After some digging, this wasn’t a character that has a history in Marvel comics. It is also curious that the character has this vintage design, which is similar to Felix the Cat in some ways. The trailers didn’t reveal any mascot character for the TVA besides the strange devil-tainted glass. That started a lot of theories on Mephisto having a connection to the time organization. Well, Miss Minutes could connect to the organization’s technology that got showcased in the trailer. In a few sequences, we see some advanced holographic technology that briefly shows the TVA logo. It turns into the titular anti-hero but from his future in Thor: Ragnarok. That would prove she also has a databank on the events throughout time.

    She may be the mascot for the organization, especially with a name like Miss Minutes. In Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, we learn that Kang uses technology that had its origins in Stark’s designs. If he is involved with the time-traveling organization, they might have continued Tony’s love for AI butlers. Plus, if they can travel through, they might depend on some AI. So, they know how to avoid any negative influence on the timestreams. Avengers: Endgame made sure to warn viewers about the consequences of such actions. It’s a curious addition that hopefully gets some animated segments like Mr. DNA in Jurassic Park.

    Source: Zazzle

  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Custom HARM Rooms Leaked Early

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Custom HARM Rooms Leaked Early

    All eyes were on the upcoming release of Hawkeye for Marvel’s Avengers. The archer would be the second DLC addition to the game, which would include a new storyline that would continue where Kate Bishop left off. Many have been wondering if we can expect any other future updates. There have been many requests for the game, which included a possibility to customize your HARM room challenges. Well, after a long wait, it seems that Crystal Dynamics has been working on it and waiting to officially unveil the design.

    It has finally come and it seems that the content was one of Square-Enix’s multiple contracts, as the customization option is sponsored by Intel. It was taken down shortly after it was released online. As it wasn’t released by the official Play Avengers account, it may have been released early. Luckily, @AssembleCast was able to get a video out on it, if you want to see it in action:

     

     

    Of course, anyone playing on a current-generation console will think this might be exclusive for PC, especially with the Intel advertising. Well, luckily, @StrumSlinger, the game’s community manager took to Discord to confirm that this is also going to be added to consoles.

     

     

    I have been waiting for the reveal of custom HARM rooms since the game was released. They do offer some standard missions, but it was an option that was sorely missing. I also am glad that we can use the location in the Helicarrier. It was a nitpick, but I was annoyed you could only access the HARM room through the War Table, so it was pointless to make the trip to the back of the flying fortress. The options look great for those that want to test out the different moves of their favorite Avengers. Hopefully, this is only the first of many major additions heading our way in the coming months. Here’s hoping we get an official reveal soon on what we can expect with this system.

    Source: YouTube, Twitter (AssembleCast), Twitter (PlayAvenger)

  • ‘Wandavision’: First Look at New Agatha and Vision Funko Pops!

    ‘Wandavision’: First Look at New Agatha and Vision Funko Pops!

    The upcoming designs are from the latest episode of WandaVision. Only continue at your own risk, as it will spoil a major reveal.

     

    Funko is back at it again, as they held back the best figures until they can officially reveal them. Shockingly, these WandaVision Funkos haven’t leaked throughout the past few weeks. Funko has released multiple figures following its debut. It included figurines for Billy and Tommy, who were dressed up and ready for Halloween. Of course, there was also one for “Pietro” in his classic Quicksilver costume. The trend continued this week with an all-new look at upcoming figures, which includes Agatha Harkness and the mysterious white Vision.

    Agatha’s big reveal was about two weeks ago, but we only got a close look at her comic-inspired costume in the latest episode. The second figure is the white Vision, who we briefly saw at the tail end of the eighth episode when S.W.O.R.D was finally able to activate him under the Cataract Project. This version of Vision will also get a glow-in-the-dark variant that will be exclusive to Walmart. The Vision gives us a great look at the character, which we only briefly looked at in the episode. It highlights his gold detailing and the glow of his headpiece. If you look closely, it seems to resemble Iron Man 2‘s arc reactor.

    WandaVision is streaming now on Disney+ and will wrap up its season with the upcoming episode. Even with every reveal, there are so many questions that will keep us glued to our screen. Hopefully, the trend will continue well into the next few shows, such as Falcon and The Winter Solider.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘BLADE’ Set for Late 2021 Start of Production

    ‘BLADE’ Set for Late 2021 Start of Production

    Marvel Studios Mahershala Ali-led Blade reboot is set to begin production later this year. Brandon Davis revealed the news, which I can confirm is accurate, on this weekend’s Phase Zero podcast. With Spider-Man: No Way Home, Ms. Marvel and Hawkeye all wrapping up over the next couple of months and She-Hulk and Black Panther II up next in Atlanta, Blade would have to be a Fall shoot should it film there. And with Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Captain Marvel 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 all set for the UK shoots this year, it would seem more likely to be a stateside project than not, though there’s been no official word from the studio.

    After a 2020 in which everything on the slate took a hit, it looks like Marvel Studios is making the most of 2021 in anticipation of a HUGE 2022. Blade appeared chronologically slated between July 2022’s Black Panther II and November 2022’s Captain Marvel 2 on Disney’s official Investor Day Fact Sheet back in December. Moving into production later this year indicates not only that Blade is much further along than many fans think but also that it could indeed be ready for theaters for Fall of 2022, perhaps even the October 7, 2022 date that Marvel Studios has yet to abandon despite reshuffling their release slate several times.  Less than a month ago we got the news that Stacy Osei-Kuffour would pen the script for the film so the next logical steps are the announcement of a director and casting for the film’s additional leads and supporting characters ahead of the late-2021 start of production.

     

     

    Source: Phase Zero Podcast

     

  • Alysia Reiner Joins The Cast of ‘MS. MARVEL’

    Alysia Reiner Joins The Cast of ‘MS. MARVEL’

    The cast of Ms. Marvel seems to grow on a daily basis, and today is no different. Actor Laith Nakli, recently revealed to have a role in the Disney+ series himself, posted a handful of images to his Instagram in celebration of wrapping his portion of the show. One such image contained the masked face of Alysia Reiner, who appears to have joined the cast in an undisclosed role. The caption on Nakli’s post confirmed the addition to the series:

    “And that’s a wrap for Ms. Marvel what an experience. Just when I thought it couldn’t get better it did when Alysia Reiner joined the cast. 16 years of friendship and working together. Thank you Sana Amanat and bad ass directors Bilall Fallah, Adil El Arbi, Meera Menon, and the incredible cast!! Can’t wait for the world to see this show. Also can’t wait to see you New York !!”

    Reiner is best known for her work on the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. She portrayed Natalie “Fig” Figueroa, a dastardly prison warden, for seven seasons of the show’s run. Her history of success with villainous characters hints that she could have boarded Ms. Marvel in a similar capacity. Very little is known about the antagonists of the Marvel Studios production, so it seems anything could be possible on that front. It was reported in 2019 that Ms. Marvel was casting for The Inventor, and while that character is traditionally male, it’s entirely possible that there is some gender-bending at play.

    Source: Instagram

  • First Story Details Teased for ‘Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s First DLC

    First Story Details Teased for ‘Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s First DLC

    In the recent PlayStation State of Play video, we had a variety of reveals. One of the biggest came at the end in the form of Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade. Alongside the free upgrade to the Playstation 5 version of the game, we also can get our hands on the franchise’s first DLC. The chapter will focus on Wutai’s ninja, Yuffie Kisaragi. The base version of the remake focuses primarily on the Midgar arc of the 1997 game. As such, we haven’t seen all the iconic characters that we’ve come to love. We’d expected we wouldn’t get our first look at Yuffie until the release of the sequel. As we don’t know when that will release, we might get multiple sequels, which take place in the famous city to build up towards the next release. The first teaser gave us a glimpse, but an official tweet final gave us our first details on why Yuffie is in Midgar.

    Her search for the ultimate material is a curious reveal. When we meet Yuffie in the original PlayStation game, she is roaming the open world. You can play through the entire game without recruiting her. She is one of two optional characters, so her being an optional paid content is a nice touch. I wonder if Vincent will get the same treatment after the release of the official sequel. Her storyline is all about getting her hands on Materia, as she will even steal it from your team after joining you. So, the question remains what the ultimate material is.

    It could be a reference to the White or Black Materia, which is considered the strongest in the game’s lore. They may be using her to set-up the storyline for the sequel while fleshing out her story from the original. The tease at the end of the original teaser included Weiss, who is the antagonist of Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7. Yuffie had close ties to that storyline, so we’re seeing more of the compendium getting integrated, or would that be intergraded?

    Source: IGN, Twitter

  • ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Has Awoken in New Teaser

    ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Has Awoken in New Teaser

    We are only a few weeks away from the highly anticipated release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. It has been a long road until the famous Snyder Cut would finally get released. The first trailer gave us a look at what we missed out on in 2017’s version by Joss Whedon. Now, Snyder can unveil his original vision, which includes the appearance of Darkseid, his original design of Steppenwolf, and the Knightmare sequence. The 4-hour film will be an event that no one wants to miss on HBO Max. To celebrate its release on March 18th, Warner Bros. has released a brand new design that highlights the epic tale we are about to jump into.

     

    https://twitter.com/snydercut/status/1365742293433655297?s=21

     

    Snyder is talented, especially when it comes to visuals, so this showcase highlights the spectacle the upcoming film will represent. Some great details highlight the different members of the Justice League. Aquaman sits on a throne wrapped by tentacles as if he took down a beast to show his strength, while Batman to his beliefs. If you take a closer look at the grave teased before Bruce Wayne, you might notice that the gravestone has Richard Grayson’s name on it, which finally answers that questions. 

    Cyborg has the Mother Box’s energy beating out of him to showcase his close ties to them. The idea of using the storyline’s focus as the backdrop for the characters is a fantastic visual and unique way to promote the film. It will be quite the experience once it releases and finally gives us the vision he always wanted to reveal.

    Source: Twitter