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  • Al Ewing Launches New ‘S.W.O.R.D.’ Series This December

    Al Ewing Launches New ‘S.W.O.R.D.’ Series This December

    As Al Ewing and Dan Slott’s Empyre event came to an end, former S.W.O.R.D. director Abigail Brand assured the Avengers and Alpha Flight that she had better things to do with her time than to clean up their messes when they leave her out of the loop. Now we know what she had in mind: Brand is bringing back S.W.O.R.D…with a twist.

    S.W.O.R.D. #1 cover by Valerio Schiti

    Ewing will reteam with Empyre artist Valerio Schiti to bring Brand’s all-new, all-mutie version of the Sentient World Observation and Response Department to not only Jonathan Hickman’s line of X-books, but also to the larger Marvel Universe. Ewing, whose work on The Immortal Hulk earned him an Eisner nomination in 2019, has been one of Marvel’s most prolific and impressive writers over the last 5 years and this book will see him return to space where one of his best works, 2015’s Ultimates, took place.

    “It’s an absolute blast to be working with the X-team, and to bring Marvel’s merry mutants into the new Age of Space—and introduce space to the new age of Krakoa!” Ewing says. “And it’s not just X-readers and space explorers who get what they want—fans of my more cosmic Marvel work will have plenty to digest as well, as mutantkind thinks even bigger and takes it even further, into realms I’m almost surprised they let me get away with. After conquering death, what’s next—and will we survive the experience?”

    Brand’s new squad will feature Magneto, kid Cable, Eden Fesi, aka Manifold, Frenzy, Wiz-Kid and a very different looking Fabian Cortez, thanks to Schiti, whose designs for some of the other members were shared via Marvel.com:

    S.W.O.R.D. character design sheet by Valerio Schiti

    S.W.O.R.D. character design sheet by Valerio Schiti

    S.W.O.R.D. character design sheet by Valerio Schiti

    As is always the case with X-teams, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, so while there are some interesting choices here, including some reformed villains (Krakoa is for all mutants, afterall), Schiti assures us they are all here for a reason as the X-Men move forward following their upcoming event, X of Swords.

    “I can’t say much about what S.W.O.R.D. does, but I can say that every team member will have a peculiar role to play. That’s why I designed their uniforms with technical clothing, urban outfits, and even ceremonial uniforms: every role needed a different reference and a different starting point. The space outfits are inspired by trekking or hiking clothes, far from the typical space suit because these characters are explorers, not astronauts.”

    S.W.O.R.D. will be available for pre-order later this week and in your local comic shop this December.

  • Marvel Studios Reshuffles Theatrical Slate Again, Moves Out of 2020

    Marvel Studios Reshuffles Theatrical Slate Again, Moves Out of 2020

    In the end, it appears it was…inevitable. Marvel Studios Black Widow, originally scheduled for a May 2020 release before being delayed to November 6th due to the pandemic, has been moved entirely out of 2020 and given a May 7th, 2021 release. With this, Marvel Studios will not have a theatrical release for the first time since 2009. While many held out hope that Disney would bring the film to Premier Access, it was not meant to be.

    Why did Hawkeye get the Soul Stone in Endgame? - Quora

    Marvel Studios next big epic, Eternals, and the kung-fu flick, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, were also moved again today. Shang-Chi, which is still filming, was moved to make room for Black Widow and will now debut on July 9th, 2021; more surprisingly, Eternals, which was originally slated for a November 2020 release, was moved all the way to November 5th, 2021, losing its place in line to Shang-Chi.

    With all the shuffling, it seems fortunate that we’ll at least see Marvel Studios first Disney Plus streaming series, WandaVision, in 2020.

  • ‘PEACEMAKER’ Original Series in the works at HBO Max

    Following last month’s explosive DC Fandome panel, we got our first look at James Gunns The Suicide Squad. It revealed the newest roster of the team of misfit villains. In a surprising turn of events, it seems that the spotlight will shine on particular character following the film’s release. John Cena‘s Peacemaker will be getting his own HBO Max series.

    Gunn revealed that he would be sticking around in the DC Universe for a little bit longer. He has begun development of an original series for the HBO Max streaming service that’ll follow the The Suicide Squad character. Gunn is set to write all episodes and will direct a few. Producer Peter Safran also set return to work on the project with John Cena reprising the role. Peacemaker will consist of an eight-episode run. A release date for the project is currently unknown but production is set to begin early 2021 before Gunn gets to work on Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3.

    Peacemaker is an opportunity to delve into current world issues through the lens of this superhero/supervillain/and the world’s biggest douchebag. I’m excited to expand The Suicide Squad and bring this character from the DC film universe to the full breadth of a series. And of course, to be able to work again with John, Peter, and my friends at Warner Bros. is the icing on the cake.

    Cena also shared his enthusiasm for the show.

    Peacemaker is an opportunity to delve into current world issues through the lens of this superhero/supervillain/and world’s biggest douchebag. I’m excited to expand The Suicide Squad and bring this character from the DC film universe to the full breadth of a series. And of course, to be able to work again with John, Peter, and my friends at Warner Bros. is the icing on the cake.

    The Suicide Squad is in theaters August 6th, 2021, and will star Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, and many more

    Source: WarnerMedia

  • ‘HELSTROM’ Trailer Teases the Terrifying Family Dynamic

    ‘HELSTROM’ Trailer Teases the Terrifying Family Dynamic

    Helstrom is set to air on Hulu next month and we now have a look at a 2 minute long trailer that gives audiences a tease of the incredibly strange family dynamic which is the centerpiece of the series.

    As you can see, they haven’t shied away from the horror elements of the comic series and the trailer does tease not only supernatural elements, but also Daimon’s powers. We’ll have full coverage of the series the series when it airs beginning October 16th!

  • ‘WandaVision’ 24-Hour Traffic Surpasses ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Super Bowl Trailer

    ‘WandaVision’ 24-Hour Traffic Surpasses ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Super Bowl Trailer

    It has been a very dry year for Marvel fans. Suddenly, the Emmys gave us a glimpse of hope as it dropped the first trailer for WandaVision. It was the first new trailer we’ve seen from the Marvel Cinematic Universe since the last Black Widow trailer dropped back in April. We didn’t know if the Disney+ shows would even see a 2020 release. Originally, August was the starting point for this new venture with Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Somehow, the craziest of Marvel Studio projects were able to stick to its 2020 plans. Our first look at the trailer teased the unlikeliest of couples battle in an alternative dimension filled with sitcom tropes. It teases a completely new direction for the franchise and it looks like people are already all in.

    Even though the Emmys sank to a new low of 6.1 million viewers, the trailer has been the talk of the town. Within 24 hours the trailer has garnered around 53 million views. According to the social media monitor RelishMix, this is in the same league as any Avengers or Fast & Furious trailer. It has reached 302.6K mentions which are numbers that are tentpole even pre-COVID. To put this into perspective, it beat out any of the major draws from the Super Bowl. Black Widow at the time garnered 18.7 million followed by Mulan and No Time to Die. Hell, it even beat out Avengers: Infinity War‘s 30.9 million after its Super Bowl reveal.

    This is why Marvel Studios was quiet all this time. They knew that they needed to wait for the perfect moment. People were aching for some kind of life for the franchise. WandaVision not only filled that void but also changed our perception. We have learned to expect specific things from a Marvel Studios trailer. We get some comedy, action, and amazing effects. Yet, this trailer shows that the studio is venturing out into completely new territory that will break our understanding of the franchise’s future. It is an exciting time to be a Marvel fan and cannot wait until they finally reveal the official release date.

    Source: Deadline

  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw Confirms ‘LOKI’ Has Resumed Production

    Gugu Mbatha-Raw Confirms ‘LOKI’ Has Resumed Production

    A new interview with Gugu Mbatha-Raw with Forbes.com confirms filming on the Loki series has resumed after being put on pause last March.

    Life is starting to return to somewhere near normal for Mbatha-Raw, who is now back at work filming the upcoming Marvel TV series, Loki, for Disney+ in Atlanta, Georgia.

    “I was in the middle of filming when the pandemic happened, so I had a real break, I’ve been painting and reading. Like so many others, I was at home for a long time,” she said. “Not to make light of the suffering going on, but in some ways, it has been an opportunity for me to get a fresh perspective on things. It is downtime that perhaps I might not have had, and now I’m thankful to be back to work. It’s been a journey for everyone, but it’s all for a greater reason and the greater good.”

    Typical of MCU actors, Mbatha-Raw isn’t giving up any details on the production, however it’s more welcome news for Marvel fans eager to see what the God of Mischief gets up to next.

    “I’m obviously sworn to secrecy about everything to do with Loki, but it feels great to be back. Everyone is trying to do it as safely as possible under the circumstances, and it feels good. I’m excited. It’s a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to see it.”

    Editing to add a quick additional quote from another new interview with Vulture where Mbatha-Raw is a bit more specific about when they resumed filming. Previous reports were they would begin on September 14.

    Where are you right now?

    I’m in Atlanta. I’m filming here, for work — Loki the Disney+ series. We just restarted a few weeks ago.

    Source: Forbes, Vulture

  • ‘SUPERGIRL’ To End With Season 6

    ‘SUPERGIRL’ To End With Season 6

    Following a cliffhanger ending to its fifth season, Supergirl is set to make one final flight in 2021. The show is set to end with the conclusion of its upcoming sixth season. It is set to begin production later this month and will consist of 20 episodes. As a result of the pandemic, the last season had to end production early, so this will be a direct continuation. It is unclear if Mellissa Benoist or David Harewood will have a future with the establishment of the Justice League but it seems likely. It’ll be interesting to see how they wrap up the series and what it means for the Arrowverse overall. Benoist recent tweet on the cancelation may be an indicator that Supergirl won’t be sticking around.

    https://twitter.com/MelissaBenoist/status/1308507326752514048?s=19

    The show first premiered on CBS but moved to CW for its second season. There it became a staple in the channels comic book line-up. It followed Kara Zor-El, the long lost cousin of Kal-El. She was lost in the Phantom Zone before she eventually landed on earth and taking up the mantle of Supergirl. Eventually, she would make up one-third of the universes trinity alongside Green Arrow and The Flash. The conclusion was confirmed by Berlanti Productions on Tuesday.

    This news doesn’t feel all that shocking due to the development of Superman and Lois. It is planned to follow the post-crisis life of Clark and Lois who now, as a result of Crisis, have two teenage sons. They’ve also moved back to Smallville where Clark will learn to balance the life of hero and a father. Superman and Lois will be joining The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, and Batwoman. The latter’s second season will introduce us to Javicia Leslie, who will take up the mantle of Batwoman following Ruby Rose’s exit.

    Supergirl stars Melissa Benois, David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Katie Mcgrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, and Jon Cryer

    Sources: TVLine, Twitter

  • ‘Black Mirror’s Toby Haynes Taking Over Directing Duties for ‘Cassian Andor’ Series Among COVID Concerns

    ‘Black Mirror’s Toby Haynes Taking Over Directing Duties for ‘Cassian Andor’ Series Among COVID Concerns

    No reason to panic this isn’t a major shift for the Rogue One spin-off focusing on Cassian Andor. Yes, Toby Haynes will replace Tony Gilroy as director of the series. This doesn’t mean he won’t continue his work as a showrunner. The reason for this is related to the pandemic, as Gilroy won’t be able to travel to the filming location in the U.K. It seems that the Black Mirror director was already on a list to potentially direct some episodes. It is unsure if any other COVID-related influences may reshape the Disney+ series’ production. We do not know if they will adjust the production to accommodate the actors as well. The pandemic has made some of the productions a bit more

    Haynes has quite the filmography. He was behind the iconic U.S.S. Callister episode of Black Mirror. So, he has some experience filming a space-centric storyline. We still don’t know much about this show, so who knows how much space travel we can expect. We also do not know how many episodes he will direct. The Mandalorian has built up a core cast of directors that each lent their unique style to the series. There is also the chance he might take over directing duties for the entire show but we have no confirmation on that. Cassian Andor still has no official title but it could offer a unique perspective in the galaxy far far away.

    Source: Deadline

  • First Look at ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Wakanda Location Leaked

    First Look at ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Wakanda Location Leaked

    Marvel’s Avengers had a rough start. Yet, I still believe the foundation is promising. Bugs have been an issue that the team has been actively working on. They were transparent about the issues they fixed with their last patch. Sadly, 1,000 bugs isn’t a great thing to hear but they could’ve just hidden it as well. Crystal Dynamics is working on the game’s current core issues. Yet, they are also developing the next DLC update.

    We know that we will be getting Kate Bishop in October followed by Hawkeye. The last War Table did reveal that originally Black Panther was going to be included but due to the tragic circumstances they decided to skip. So, we are waiting to get an idea of what else is heading our way. They promised a roadmap later down the line. It’s been a few weeks since launch and we’re still waiting. Well, that was until now. A Twitter user that goes by @mmmmmmmmmiller started sharing information from the game. The user started sharing an image that he proclaimed is part of the upcoming Wakanda update.

    https://twitter.com/mmmmmmmmiller/status/1307517400246616069

    The image doesn’t scream Wakanda at first sight which had me skeptical. It includes that the mining facility for Vibranium is in the background. It’s just a bit more industrial rather than the futuristic look we get in the MCU’s Black Panther. The theory is that there are two distinct areas known as Borderland and Jungle. A raid will take place in the mining facility. Players will get to fight Klaue. Sadly, no information if Wakanda would include its own Outpost.

    I tried to research if there was any other image that would match but couldn’t find anything. It’s not an in-game model so I wondered if the game used artwork assets in the game. The Chimera Outpost seems to use artwork from the Helicarrier which could give this some credibility. The game uses a mix of artwork and in-game stills which makes it a bit confusing.

     

     

    So, I wanted to see what else would be shared to see if anything else would match what we know so far. We got a good look at a Black Panther emblem. This seems to be similar to the 3D model we saw during the last War Table’s tease. The person shared the names of the various suits that leaked shortly after the Beta ended for Kate Bishop. They also point out the character will have two distinctive challenge cards. One will be free and another premium. It would make sense to give people access to some content and then adding a paid layer instead of locking all costumes behind a paywall. If this is true, it is great to see some new locations added to the game. I do hope that the city of Wakanda is also included in a future update and not just the forest. There is a chance that assets are changed later on but it’s a glimmer of what’s to come.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘MS. MARVEL’ Casting for Two More Supporting Characters Ahead of November Start

    ‘MS. MARVEL’ Casting for Two More Supporting Characters Ahead of November Start

    A new casting call has popped up and shows Marvel Studios searching for two new supporting characters for the upcoming Disney Plus streaming series Ms. Marvel.

    Using codenames, the casting call describes a pair of characters who fans of the comics will immediately recognize as Kamala’s friend, Zoe Zimmer, and her eventual sister-in-law, Tyesha Hillman. The studio is searching for a young white actress, 16-20, for Zoe and Black actress, 27-33, for Tyesha.

    Production on Ms. Marvel is set to begin in November and continue on through May of next year.