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  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’: Crystal Dynamics Offers Update on AIM Cloning Labs

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’: Crystal Dynamics Offers Update on AIM Cloning Labs

    Let us start with the good news first. We are getting Kate Bishop next week, which will be our first major addition to the game. It will also give us a feeling of what we can expect from new characters and future story patches. Sadly, their focus on making sure that Kate is as polished as possible we will have to wait a little longer for the multiplayer Omega-Level missions. Crystal Dynamics took to Twitter to reveal that while Kate will release on time, her unique Omega-Level Super Adaptoid mission still needs a little time in the workshop.

    Of course, this also confirms that AIM Cloning Labs will still need more time. We’ve been waiting for their first mini-Raid for quite some time, so it is disappointing that it still won’t release. Now, I will say that I am happy that Kate is going to release on time with the brand new content. She does include new missions, perhaps a new warzone type, and, of course, Kate. It isn’t great that we won’t be getting those Raid-type missions right at release, but I will hold CD to that “little more time” aspect of their tweet. At least they didn’t say soon, but I do wish they would give us an actual time window. I hope it still releases before the year ends.

    Now, the question is: why is it still being delayed? I believe it is connected to the length of these missions. There were rumors that the AIM Cloning Lab can last up to six hours. Now, imagine if you suddenly lose your connection and cannot rejoin someone? I wouldn’t be surprised if they are still testing out a way to make the multiplayer experience easier for players, especially to avoid any bugs that could hamper one’s run. Keep in mind that this is just speculation on my part. As annoying as the wait is, we still have Kate’s brand new operation Taking AIM coming out early next week, which is going to be an exciting addition.

    Source: Twitter

  • EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Alaqua Cox as Echo in ‘HAWKEYE’

    EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Alaqua Cox as Echo in ‘HAWKEYE’

    Earlier today, a trade report revealed that newcomer Alaqua Cox had joined the cast of Hawkeye as Maya Lopez, aka Echo. Thanks to Edward Baker, who was able to capture the first footage of Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, we now have our first look at Cox on set.

    In the videos below, Cox can be seen communicating using sign language and rehearsing her scene. In the videos, we see Echo exit a taxi and head towards an apartment. It appears that this apartment is the home of her father, William Lopez, as Zahn McLarnon was also on set this evening.

    Hawkeye is now filming in Brooklyn and will stream on Disney Plus

  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Leak Teases Moon Knight and Namor

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Leak Teases Moon Knight and Namor

    We are only a few days away from Kate finally releasing. Marvel’s Avengers is still in a bit of a dry spell, so this will hopefully change once our first major addition to the game arrives early next week. Now, data miner @mmmmmmmmiller has started to leak a few snippets that build-up to the release. On the first day, we got a voice clip that will be from our first villain addition, AIM’s Super Adaptoid. Today’s leak is the one that caught my eye, as it seems we’ll be seeing many more iconic items from Marvel history getting added as major artifacts in the future.

    So, there are many references hidden here. There is a tease of Hank Pym’s Portal Device, which will come into play during Kate’s DLC. The Lifeline Tablet is an artifact that has its origin in Atlantis, which confirms that Namor and the Atlanteans do exist in this universe. Vishanti Appendix could be connected to the trio of supernatural gods of the same name, who worked alongside Doctor Strange in the comics. The odd one out is the Talisman of Spectacle, which was supposedly part of Avengers‘ 5 Gum promotion.

    The Ancient Winter reference might be familiar to those that watched Thor. It even gets referenced in the data files in the game as well. Not just that, we also get the Staff of Khonshu, which means the developers might have Moon Knight in the pipeline at some point. Of course, the inclusion of the artifacts does not confirm he’ll make an appearance anytime soon, but it means he is on Crystal Dynamics list for some time in the future. If they time it right, they could promote the character’s addition once Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series nears its release.

    Source: Twitter

  • Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton and More Join ‘HAWKEYE’

    Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton and More Join ‘HAWKEYE’

    After the casting of Hailee Steinfeld was confirmed yesterday by our exclusive set video, Disney wasted no time in announcing 6 more members of the streaming series, Hawkeye, currently filming in Brooklyn. The Marvel Studios series has added the following actors and actresses to the cast:

    • Vera Farmiga as Eleanor Bishop, the mother of Kate
    • Tony Dalton as Jack Duquense, the mentor of Hawkeye and former Avenger known as the Swordsman
    • Fra Fee as the Clown, aka Kazimierz Kazimierczak
    • Florence Pugh who will reprise her role as Yelena Belova
    • Newcomer Alaqua Cox who will portray Maya Lopez/Echo, a role we first reported here
    • Zahn McLarnon as William Lopez, Echo’s father known in the comics as Crazy Horse

    The Oscar-nominated Farmiga lands an interesting role as Eleanor Bishop. While her early origins show that her father, Derek, was into some bad business, her mother was later revealed to be a part of the West Coast Masters of Evil. Dalton’s Duquesne is a character we have long-expected to be cast and talked about at length here. Fee lands the villain’s role as the Clown, a role rumored to be going to Bill Skarsgaard at one point. Pugh was recently rumored to be returning to the role of Belova and, it appears, that Marvel Studios wasn’t too worried about spoiling the fate of her character after all. Cox’s Echo will be a deaf character who, true to her comic origins, is said to be able to mimic her opponents’ fighting styles. It will be interesting to see how Marvel Studios adapts Crazy Horse as in the comics it was his death at the hands of the Kingpin that lead to his daughter, Maya, being raised by the big man.

    Hawkeye is now filming and will stream on Disney Plus when they are good and ready to show us!

     

  • EXCLUSIVE: ‘KARATE KID 2’ Stars Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto Join ‘COBRA KAI’ Season 3

    EXCLUSIVE: ‘KARATE KID 2’ Stars Tamlyn Tomita, Yuji Okumoto Join ‘COBRA KAI’ Season 3

    Ever since it was teased that Season 3 of Cobra Kai would see Daniel LaRusso head back to Okinawa, Japan, fans have been anticipating the return of 2 major characters from 1986’s The Karate Kid 2: Kumiko, Daniel’s love interest in the sequel, and the arrogant baddie, Chozen. We are able to confirm that both Tamlyn Tomita and Yuji Okumoto did in fact return to reprise their roles as Kumiko and Chozen, respectively, and will join Elisabeth Shue as members of the original Karate Kid casts returning to the streaming series!

    Eagle-eyed fans believed they spotted Chozen in the Season 3 trailer and we can confirm that they were correct.

    Both Chozen and Kumiko will come back into Daniel’s life as business with the LaRusso Auto Group takes him back to Japan. A chance meeting with Kumiko, a reunion with Chozen and a valuable secret are all a part of LaRusso’s Japanese adventure.

    Cobra Kai Season 3 is set to stream on Netflix beginning January 8, 2021!

     

     

  • Warner Bros. Premiering All 2021 Films on HBO Max and in Cinemas Simultaneously

    Warner Bros. Premiering All 2021 Films on HBO Max and in Cinemas Simultaneously

    Looks like going to the cinema will not be the same anymore. In a curious move, Warner Bros. has just announced that their entire 2021 film library will release simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Not just that, this isn’t a Premier Access situation as you get all these films for free on release. Now, this will kick-off with December’s Wonder Woman 1984 release. That means you’ll be able to watch The Suicide Squad, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Mortal Kombat, Godzilla vs. Kong, The Matrix 4, and so many more films as a subscriber to HBO Max. It is crazy that they are pulling off this move for the entire year. Most of us suspected they would test the waters with WW84‘s release later this month. Yet, they decided to define the future of films right now and didn’t waste any time to announce it with the trailer below.

    Now, this is going to change the market as we know. Cinemas are already on the verge of going into bankruptcy. Companies tested out VOD solutions earlier this year, but many hoped that everything would return to some form of normalcy by the end of the year. Well, it doesn’t look like it’ll be anytime soon, so WB was the first to just go with where the market is developing. This move makes sense, as even if the current pandemic comes to an end, people might still be quite nervous about returning to their usual daily activities. As such, it is uncertain if cinemas will be running at full capacity again once lockdown measures are a thing of the past. It’ll be interesting to see how other production companies will react. Disney+ isn’t directly comparable to HBO Max, so they might have to go down a very different route.

    Source: Twitter

  • RUMOR: ‘House of Dragons’ Eyeing Matt Smith as Series Regular

    RUMOR: ‘House of Dragons’ Eyeing Matt Smith as Series Regular

    It looks like House of the Dragons is continuing its casting. The Game of Thrones spin-off will go back in time to an era when the Targaryen’s ruled alongside their dragons. Around four months ago, we covered Illuminerdi’s exclusive on the show’s lead, Prince Daemon Targaryen. There hasn’t been much news so far. We did get the casting of Paddy Considine, who is up for the role of King Viserys. Now, it looks like HBO may have found their Prince, as Illuminerdi is reporting they are eyeing Matt Smith for the titular role.

    The character is the most experienced warrior of his time. He is easily bored, as he keeps moving from one distraction to another. All he wants the love and acceptance of his brother, the king. The most notable description is that he is the series “true rogue”. We can expect the character to straddle a thin line between good and vile. They haven’t yet offered the role to Smith, so there is a chance it might still end up being someone else. Warner Media is looking into multiple actions.

    The dynamic will be quite interesting, as we will have an ambitious warrior trying to make his brother accept him, who may not be the man he believes he is. Considine‘s Viserys may be a good man, but that doesn’t make him a good king. It will be interesting to see how these two world views will end in conflict, as the story develops. We still don’t know how many Targaryen’s will be featured in the series, so we might see the cast expand only as we near its production start.

    Source: Illuminerdi

     

  • ‘DuckTales’ Ending With a Three-Season Run in 2021

    ‘DuckTales’ Ending With a Three-Season Run in 2021

    Looks like the popular Disney XD series is coming to an end, as DuckTales will not return beyond its current third season. It may have been one of my favorite reboots of a classic animated series. Similar to 2012’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the show combined every aspect of the franchise. It paid tribute to the original Uncle Scrooge comics while also combining it with elements of the original 1987 series. It even paid tribute to the iconic video games, such as the moon melody making an appearance. We had an amazing overarching secret that finally let us meet Della Duck, the triplet’s mother. Sadly, the series is ending its run with the current season with the following statement by Disney XD:

    “The talented creative team, led by Matt Youngberg and Francisco Angones, have delivered exceptional storytelling with uniquely reimagined characters for three seasons of 75 episodes and more than 15 shorts. While physical production has wrapped, ‘DuckTales’ continues to be available on Disney Channels and Disney+ around the world and fans will get an epic season finale in 2021.”

    Sadly, Disney is known to cut many series short. It is sad, as the updated cast of characters truly made them their own, especially David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck. There is one glimmer of hope as the series introduced a variety of minor characters that could spin-off into a series. There is already a Darkwing Duck reboot in the works, so that will hopefully continue where this series started the character. Especially, their unique take on Negaduck set up quite a lot of potential. Gizmo Duck is also a perfect character to give his series that could have our favorite icons to make their return.

    I’d even want to see a story focused on Donald as he adjusts to his life without adventure. Maybe combine it with a Goof Troop reboot, especially after Goofy made his appearance in an earlier episode. I still want to see Duck Avenger, or Phantomias as he was called in Austria, get his series. Have to say, this getting canceled after only three seasons is sad, but it looks like the team is ending it on their note, so I cannot wait to watch the series’ finale next year.

    Source: Variety

  • Emma Stone’s Multiversal “Scheduling Conflicts” Force Her to Leave ‘BABYLON’

    Emma Stone’s Multiversal “Scheduling Conflicts” Force Her to Leave ‘BABYLON’

    What is Emma Stone up to?

     

    Earlier today, it was disclosed that Emma Stone would not be participating in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming project “Babylon” due to some scheduling conflicts the actress is currently facing. Let’s discuss what the project Babylon was about. Babylon is a film directed by Damien Chazelle, the director of La La Land. Details on the film are scarce but we know that the film has to do with Hollywood in the time where silent films were transitioning to talking films. The film is set to star Brad Pitt and was rumored to also have alongside Tobey Maguire, who is a producer for the film, along with Olivia Hamilton, Matt Plouffe & Marc Platt. Unfortunately, Emma was unavailable for the role due to scheduling reasons and they are now planning to incorporate Margot Robbie in her place. So let’s talk about what’s particularly interesting here.

     

    What exactly is Emma Stone shooting?

    Now I want you to bear with me for a second here. Emma Stone is an Academy Award-winning actress. She won Best Actress in 2017 for her role in La La Land, a film directed by the same director who is working on Babylon. And in a film starring another Academy Award winner, Brad Pitt, set in Hollywood, the film just pretty much smells of Academy Award nominations. So why turn the part down? AND FOR SCHEDULING CONFLICTS NO LESS? There was nothing on her schedule for next year besides Babylon, and now that’s out of the picture, so what else could she be doing? What project could possibly have captured Emma Stone’s interest to the point of turning down a film with the director that assured her first Academy Award? This is where we enter our speculatory stage. There is a strong possibility that Emma may have turned down the role in Babylon for something far more valuable in this business. A role in a movie franchise that is adored by millions and billions of fans worldwide…

     

    Emma Stone’s Scheduling Conflicts might involve Gwen Stacy

    Now, this is just pure speculation but just think about it. Gwen Stacy was a role that fit Emma perfectly in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). It was a role that many fans considered one of the silver linings of the franchise. The possibility of Emma Stone returning to the Spider-Man franchise is absolutely possible, considering the massive rumors of Spider-Man 3 possibly being a Live-Action Spider-Verse film. How exactly she might fit into the story can go in many directions, considering Gwen Stacy met her untimely demise at the end of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014). Perhaps she may be Gwen Stacy from sometime before the events of TASM 2, or perhaps she may be from an entirely different universe. Who knows, maybe even a Gwen who has Spider powers? Only time will tell what exactly Emma Stone is really up to.

     

    Source: Deadline

  • Another ‘Hawkeye’ BTS Video Offers a Closer Look at Hailee Steinfeld

    Another ‘Hawkeye’ BTS Video Offers a Closer Look at Hailee Steinfeld

    Just today, we finally got a great look at Hawkeye‘s brand new set. They were filming a sequence in the subway, which showcased Clint, Kate, and everyone’s favorite dog, Lucky. It was a tad bit blurry, but it finally confirmed that Hailee Steinfeld joined the cast as Kate Bishop. It is crazy to think that it still has never been officially announced, but after these videos made it online, we are sure to get that statement sooner rather than later. Luckily, once one video is out, more are sure to follow, and it looks like @HSteinfeldNews got an even better look at the sequence that is taking place in the subway.

    https://twitter.com/HSteinfeldNews/status/1334235622958096384?s=20

    That close up pretty much confirms it is her. It is also great seeing her run around with the bow in her hand. Also, if you look closely, the shirt she is wearing under her mantle is her iconic purple as well. It seems they are on the run. They certainly seem impatient about jumping on that subway, or Jeremy Renner is just freezing. Also, it looks like Lucky will be part of the action. Perhaps he is on the hunt for some pizza. We’ll see how this all fits together once the show releases, but it’ll be interesting where else they might be filming.

    It’s crazy seeing some of these BTS sequences. After a year filled with delays and cancellations, it is good to know that they are still hard at work on future shows. We will see if we can get more shots from the set as they continue to film in NYC. She-Hulk and Moon Knight are going to start production in the coming months. So, we might get some glimpses from that as well. Now, if only we could already watch WandaVision.

    Source: Twitter