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  • RUMOR: ‘Stargirl’ Cast Alkoya Brunson as Jakeem Thunder

    RUMOR: ‘Stargirl’ Cast Alkoya Brunson as Jakeem Thunder

    Stargirl‘s first season focused heavily on the legacy left behind by the Justice Society of America. It was about honoring those that came before, as a younger generation came together to form a new JSA when the world needed them most. The second season is sure to follow suit, with the rumored inclusion of Jade, the daughter of Alan Scott, and now the debut of Jakeem Thunder.

    It’s being reported that young actor Alkoya Brunson has been cast as the latest hero to join the JSA, Jakeem Thunder. This news comes a few weeks after we received word that Comedian/Actor Jim Gaffigan would be voicing Thunderbolt, the entity that lives within the pink pen. The very one that Pat has warned Courtney not to touch on so many occasions. It once belonged to the JSA member Johnny Thunder. It’s unclear how Johnny died as he wasn’t in the opening scene of the previous season.

    Stargirl‘s second season is already in production. It will feature the return of Brec Bassinger as the titular character, as well as her JSA teammates Luke Wilson, Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gelman, and Anjelika Washington. The next season will see the team face the likes of Shade and the recently unleashed Eclipso.

    Source: Decider

  • ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’: First Look at Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke

    ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’: First Look at Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke

    Zack Snyder’s Justice League is feeling like one big family reunion. Everyone is back on board to bring this film to life once more. Even if most of them are going to be at each other’s throats, keep in mind that they’re along for the ride through thick and thin. One of the later additions for the director’s cut was Joe Manganiello‘s Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke. The mercenary had only previously appeared once in the DCEU. That was at the tail end of the theatrical Justice League release, in which we saw the character meet up with a now bald Lex Luthor. He offered Deathstroke the chance to form a league that can rival that of the newly founded Justice League.

    Manganiello shared a new look at his character for the upcoming film. It seems mostly faithful to what we saw in the initial release with a few changes. This version seems to be slightly older than when we saw him last time. His hair seems much whiter, and he is sporting a mohawk. If you didn’t know, Manganiello did everything to prepare for this role. He took up sword fighting and katana lessons, as well as researching the best form of martial arts for the character to use. All that for a minor cameo, as he believed it would turn into a larger role later down the line. This more grizzled look could hint at Wilson showing up in a Knightmare scene, or it could be what Snyder intended his Deathstroke to look like in the first place.

    Manganiello was once slated to be the main villain of Ben Affleck‘s Batman movie and receive his spinoff from director Gareth Evans who worked on the highly praised Raid franchise that was ultimately known for its intense martial arts action sequences. It’s unclear now what the future holds for Slade Wilson in the DCEU, but hopefully, this won’t be the last time we see him.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’: Kate Bishop to Release Early December

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’: Kate Bishop to Release Early December

    Finally, the first Marvel’s Avengers post-launch War Table has arrived. We got our first look at Kate Bishop’s story in further detail, as well as more of the first major update to the game. We also finally got a release date, as she will be available as of December 8th. It looks like Kate will be forced to travel through time so that she can save her mentor Clint Barton, who will be the focus of the second patch.

    Her operation “Taking AIM” will feature our first new villain, which is the Super Adaptoid. A machine that combines the various abilities from the Avengers and also seems to work as a mini-raid. They highlighted that her final mission will be replayable at a higher difficulty. It also had a short tease that maybe we get another match with the Kree Sentinel from the Reassemble campaign.

     

     

    She uses AIM tech to teleport around and can make use of a sword to take on enemies’ close-up alongside her classic bow. Yes, she has unique arrowheads that can be used in a variety of ways. Her base abilities utilize quantum energy, so she can create an afterimage that also does damage. Kate can even upgrade her abilities to create portals for allies, which will be a great addition to the game.

    Clint Barton’s operation “Future Imperfect” is finally confirmed. It will be available in early 2021, which will teleport our heroes to the future to fight an evil version of Hulk named Maestro. Actually, if you look closely at his throne, you might even notice a Wakandan helmet, who will take center-stage after this game’s release.

    Strangely enough, there was no mention of the AIM Cloning Labs, which we assumed would be released in advance. This was a fantastic trailer that really showcased her abilities and Clint’s story looks really promising alongside Kate.

     

    Source: YouTube

  • Tracking DC’s Ever-changing Slate

    Tracking DC’s Ever-changing Slate

    Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there is hardly any business that hasn’t needed ongoing adjustments throughout 2020. Movie studios have been struggling ever since movie theaters had to be shut down, leaving them without the expected money influx, and even with some theaters reopening it has been tough to get audiences to return.

    Warner Bros. isn’t unaffected by it all and has, until now, resorted to postponing DCEU release dates, from The Batman to The Flash and Shazam! Fury of The Gods, hoping for a brighter future down the road.

    Yesterday came the news that, after several delays, Wonder Woman 1984 is now scheduled to be released both in theaters and through HBO Max on December 25. It was originally announced for release on December 13, 2019, but after an initial (non-coronavirus-related) delay, it was only on March 24 that the rollercoaster really began.

    Check out the moves Warner Bros. made in 2020 concerning the DCEU’s release schedule below. The only thing we know for sure is that going into 2021, there are probably still some changes ahead.

     

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  • ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Confirmed for HBO Max Alongside Theatrical Release

    ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Confirmed for HBO Max Alongside Theatrical Release

    UPDATE: So, it looks like Warner Bros took down the trailer that confirmed the release date. It has been confirmed and shared by other outlets, such as the Hollywood Reporter.

     

    Wonder Woman just couldn’t catch a break with one delay after another. It once was going to kick off the summer movie season, but now Wonder Woman 1984 fell victim to the beast that is 2020. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the film has had to move its release date multiple times with director Patty Jenkins adamant that the film will play on the big screen. She promised that we will receive the theater experience that we have all taken for granted until these difficult times.

    It’s now been confirmed via a new promo for the film, that fans’ return to the DCEU could get a lot more comfortable. The film is keeping its current release date of December 25, 2020, but will also stream on HBO Max. This reveal makes it one of the service’s biggest additions and is sure to lure plenty of more subscribers to the service that launched mid-pandemic this year. The timing is also perfect, as HBO Max was finally added to the Amazon Fire TV service. Current subscribers to HBO Max fret not, you won’t have to pay a dime more to enjoy the film, as it will not be blocked behind a paywall. This announcement also came alongside a brand new trailer, which you can check out right here:

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-m2vgoQjIc&feature=emb_title

     

    Wonder Woman 1984 will feature the return of Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. This time around it is Trevor that has to adapt to a new world, as Diana must face new foes in the form of Kristen Wiig‘s Cheeta and Pedro Pascal as Maxwell Lord.

    Source: YouTube, Variety, Hollywood Reporter

  • ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ Adding Two Free Holiday Updates

    ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ Adding Two Free Holiday Updates

    I am revisiting Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order as I got in the mood to revisit the galaxy far far away. Sadly, I have yet to try out Star Wars: Squadrons, which is the latest game released by EA from the franchise. Unlike the Fallen Order and Battlefront, this franchise focuses on space combat. It put you in the cockpit fas you fought through a single-player campaign or even with friends online. The game released in early October and is now getting some more content updates, which the developers Motive Studios titled their holiday supply drops. The best part is, the DLC will be free for those currently enjoying their time in the X-Wing or Tie-Fighter cockpits.

    In their first update as of November 25th, players will get a brand new multiplayer map. Fostar Haven, which was heavily requested from the campaign, will be available via Fleet Battles and Dogfight. You can expect some upgrades on the familiar location that will not side with either the New Republic or the Empire. They are also adding some new components, which will help add something new while battling it out in space.

    That is not all, as the December update will include two brand new Starfighters. The New Republic will be equipped with the B-Wing, or also known as the Blade Wing. It got classified as a brand new Bomber-class. Tie Defenders will be joining the ranks of the Empire, which will act as a Fighter-class starfighter. The update will also include the ability to create custom matches. So, players will finally be allowed to create their match with unique modifiers for a new challenge.

     

     

    The developers ended the blog article with a thank you to the fans that come to love this game. As I said, I haven’t been one of the lucky ones to try it out yet but seeing this much passion by the developers certainly has gotten my interest. Also, these designs look fantastic, especially the new TIE Defender has my interest. My favorite part of the Battlefront franchise was being able to take control of one of the iconic starfighters. So, I think it is about time I give the game a shot so I can enjoy these new additions alongside everyone playing the game.

    Source: EA

  • ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Next War Table Finally Confirmed

    ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Next War Table Finally Confirmed

    We’ve all been waiting for something relating to Marvel’s Avengers future updates. Well, it looks like we are this close to some answers, as Square-Enix has officially sent out a newsletter confirming when we will be getting a War Table video. The best part is, we will get the video tomorrow at 4 PM GMT, so there won’t be a long wait as we initially expected. The video will be a deep dive into the character of Kate Bishop, who will be Crystal Dynamics’ first major addition to the game. The e-mail also comes with a brand new look at the character, and a short tease of her story.

     

     

    Kate Bishop was on the fast track to becoming an Avenger when A-Day changed her course. Blindsided by the avengers’ disbandment and AIM’s crusade against Inhumans, she stuck with her mentor Clint Barton to investigate the disappearance of former SHIELD director Nick Fury.

    It looks like we might get our answers to Fury’s storyline earlier than expected. Her story will also act as a set-up to that of Clint Barton, so it will be interesting to see how exactly they will connect. The video is confirmed as a Deep Dive, so we will most likely get a tease of her gameplay, skills, and missions. Hopefully, they will also highlight some future content within the video, which isn’t evident as of now.

    Also, the fact that it is called a Deep Dive could be a hint at her being sooner rather than later. Keep in mind, that statement is just a theory of mine and not confirmed in any way. We hopefully will get an official release date within the video, as people believe she won’t be playable until December as of now. This reveal is fantastic news, as we finally are getting to the moment that Avengers can grow as a game. Here’s hoping this is just the first step that gets the ball rolling.

    UPDATE: They have also shared the news on Twitter, so here is the official tweet confirming the video will be pre-recorded:

    Source: Twitter

  • New ‘THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER’ Merch Teases Sharon Carter on the Run

    New ‘THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER’ Merch Teases Sharon Carter on the Run

    While The Falcon and the Winter Soldier isn’t set to debut until sometime next year, it seems Marvel isn’t holding back on the release of new merch based on the upcoming Disney+ series.

     

     

    Earlier today, the Marvel Pop Up Store in Tokyo, Japan started to display some of the merch it will be selling for Tokyo Comic-Con, and it seems to give us some details about the status of some of our characters while also giving us a clue at to where the show might be headed. So, let’s break down these sets and see what we can find.

     

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    “Set A” is displaying what seems to be some notebook coverings and stickers about the show, with some details about Sam and Bucky’s powers and enhancements, as well as the tagline “Who will wield the shield?”. The most stand out article out of all of these items is the Sharon Carter “Wanted” sticker on the top right. It seems to indicate that Sharon is going to be on the run from the government and the law in this series. It’s no surprise considering that the last time we saw Sharon, she aided Captain America during Civil War (2016).

     

    SET B:

     

    Set B, as we can see here, features a FAWTS towel, along with a sticker and keychain of Cap’s shield.

     

    SET C:

    As for Set C, there’s a FAWTS Keychain with a two-sided logo piece that swivels and interchanged between Bucky’s signature star on his arm and Sam’s falcon icon. There seems to also be 3 pins for the logos of both the characters and the show, and lastly a sticker with a close-up of both of the characters.

     

    Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience—in Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.” The all-new series is coming to Disney+ sometime in 2021.

  • First Look at Spidey in Action on ‘Spider-Man 3’ Set

    First Look at Spidey in Action on ‘Spider-Man 3’ Set

    After a long hiatus, Marvel Studios has been kicking it into high gear. They were finally able to finish up productions that were put on hold in mid-April. Many of their upcoming films have also entered production as we slowly enter 2021. Their next line-up of films will start to expand what we thought was possible with the franchise. WandaVision and Doctor Strange Into the Multiverse of Madness will grow beyond the universe that we are familiar with. This concept may also expand into Sony and Marvel Studios’ next film, the still-untitled third Spider-Man film. They just recently entered production, so we were clamoring for something from the set. Well, it looks like we finally got a look at our favorite wallcrawler in action.

    It is hard to make out, but it looks like Spidey is on top of a container of some kind. As he is about to leap from it, he grabs another person that seems to be shouting or talking with him. Now, the blue container could also be a placeholder that they can replace in post-production. We can’t see what is below them as they jump down, but it seems to be quite the leap. If they are containers, maybe Elektro or another villain is making them float or fly away, so they have to leap off.

    Have to say, it is amazing to see the set-up for such a shot. We can see the wires hanging from the crane as they jump down. Just seeing the camera suddenly drop makes me wonder how this entire sequence will come together. It looks like it possibly could be a sequence with Zendaya or her stunt double. The person who shared this video pointed out she was on set. Her outfit seems to match that what she wore during Spider-Man: Far From Home, which could confirm it continues where the last film takes off. Just this small shot can mean so much for the production. Hopefully, we will get some more details in the coming months on the film.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Zack Snyders Justice League’ Latest Trailer Adds Some New Scenes

    ‘Zack Snyders Justice League’ Latest Trailer Adds Some New Scenes

    The fabled Snyder Cut of Justice League has become one of the most infamous and interesting topics in the entertainment world to date. After a 3-year campaign and millions of supporters around the world, Warner Bros had finally decided to move forward with the project. Back in May, it was confirmed by Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill during the Man Of Steel anniversary live stream. The cut was indeed coming and was due to release sometime in 2021.

    We then got a new look at Zack Snyders Justice League back in August at the DC Fandome event, where the first official trailer made its debut. Recently the trailer got taken down but turned out to be caused by a rights issue with the Cohen estate. Snyder took to Vero today to reveal the newest look at the film, a black and white trailer similar to that of the one we saw back in August. Yet, this time with a few extra tidbits thrown into the mix. Zack Snyders Justice Lague is set to feature the return of actors who were cut from the original film, such as Ray Porter, Willem Dafoe, Kiersey Klemons, Orion Lee, and Karen Bryson.

    https://twitter.com/ZackSnyder/status/1328727811595517953

    Zack Snyders Justice League is currently set to debut sometime next year on the HBO Max streaming service. The film will feature many familiar faces such as Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, Ciaran Hinds, and Amy Adams. We are currently still waiting for the official release date to be announced.