A new video by Noticias Geek TV on YouTube was published yesterday giving us an early glimpse at the subterranean set where The Falcon and the Winter Soldier crew has been preparing to resume filming. The set looks familiar because back in early March, we shared some photos of the set before COVID shut everything down. There’s nothing too spoilery revealed there, I’d say, but interesting to think about what they have planned to film here.
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We recently got the reveal of a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will get an HBO Max anniversary special. It will reunite the entire cast of the series in an unscripted format. It was the perfect time as Morgan Cooper‘s viral YouTube trailer Bel-Air was being picked up as a show. Will Smith would also act as a producer on the show, as it tells a darker version of the original story. It was uncertain who would get the rights to this show. Well that was until now, as Peacock has officially won the bidding war.
Not just that, they also closed a deal for a direct-to-series order for two full seasons. Will Smith gave a statement on the record deal in a YouTube announcement.
I’ve been in this business for 30 years and that does not happen. They ordered two full seasons of Bel-Air based on the quality of the pitch and the work that you guys have done. So I want to say congratulations. I am hyped.
The series has now been in development for over a year. Will Smiths Westbrook is co-producing the series with Universal TV. Most assumed the show would be heading to HBO Max given the recent anniversary announcement. Chris Collins of The Wire fame will act as showrunner. I am curious how the original show’s story will be retold. The dramatic aspect would hint at it being a completely unique take. Only the original set-up would remain the same. They could also use aspects of the original show and retell them from a more dramatic perspective. Bel-Air will certainly be a show to keep an eye out for once it airs on Peacock.
Source: YouTube via The Hollywood Reporter
Just recently Adult Swim’s longest-running series The Venture Bros. was canceled. It was a huge surprise, as the show was already renewed for its eight-season. It all started when a rumor went around after an illustrator teased that the show may have been canceled. It took a few days before the shows creator officially confirmed the cancellation. Well, it looks like the show might have one more chance at life, as recent reports are pointing to HBO Max being interested in continuing the show after all.
The discussion regarding the show’s revival is at a very early stage. As such, it is difficult to say if the show will definitely return or not but at least there is some hope. Jackson Publick created the show as a tribute to Hanna-Barbera’s Johnny Quest. It is interesting to note that it seems that Adult Swim is looking into ways to continue it. Variety got a statement from Adult Swim regarding the show’s future.
We also want more Venture Bros. and have been working with Jackson [Publick] and Doc [Hammer] to find another way to continue the Venture Bros. story.
Looks like this wasn’t just a regular cancellation, or a creative dispute. The show started back in 2004 and consisted of seven seasons. It was a hallmark for the network, which is why it’s cancellation seemed rather sudden. There is a good chance that budget-restraints could’ve played a factor here, as streaming grows in popularity. HBO Max is a great platform to continue the series and hopefully the negotiations will bring back the show.
Source: Variety
Happy Star Trek Day everyone! We’ve been wondering for some time when we finally get the trailer for the third season of Star Trek: Discovery. It was only a question of time before we would continue the story of Michael Burnham, Saru, and many more. The last time we saw our crew, they jumped into an unknown future. Now, they are 930 years in the future beyond the time that the Next Generation has once explored. We are in a completely new time that lets the creative team behind the show free range over what type of story they want to tell. After the long wait, we finally got the first trailer for the show during the Star Trek Day celebration.
The season will premiere October 15th, and the trailer certainly promises an interesting direction for the show. It teases an event titled the Burn. An even that managed to end the federation as we know it. It’s an interesting way to set-up the story and offers an intriguing mystery about what happened during the time they left behind. I am curious if they will try to return to their original time. It’s an intriguing set-up and cannot wait to see how it unfolds. The trailer certainly promises a lot of drama and action for the third season.
Source: YouTube
Tomorrow is finally the official release of the first Dune trailer. We have been antsy until Denis Villeneuve’s next film would finally be revealed. The science-fiction film will adapt to the iconic book series by Frank Herbert. We are only a day away from the official first look at the film. Legendary used this chance to build up some hype with a few teaser trailers. They showcase the faces of the film’s massive cast with an ominous voiceover.
The end of the teaser, however, offers a good look at Timothée Chalamet‘s Paul Atreides facing the desert sand. There is a good chance this sequence is shortly before he is confronted by the Arrakis sandworms. We got our first tease of them two weeks ago with the Empire covers so maybe we get at least one of them in motion once the full trailer is released.
That is not all, as Jason Momoa also shared the teaser. Yet, his teaser ends differently with a nice surprise. It offers acloser look at his character, Duncan Idaho.
The tradition of creating teaser trailers for the trailers is a fascinating one. It’s just marketing for more marketing. Still, they sometimes offer those small glimpses that get us excited for the actual full reveal. The wait has already been quite a long one, so I think we will somehow manage for another day before we get our first look at the desert lands of Arrakis in motion.
We know for quite some time that a sequel is underway for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. We’ve been waiting anxiously for the game’s reveal. Nothing was known about it since the initial reveal trailer last year. Suddenly, Nintendo dropped a trailer featuring Eiji Aonuma revealed that the production is underway for the sequel but will need some time before we get another update. That is not where it ends, as they revealed a separate game that acts as a prequel to the original game titled Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
I don’t know what surprised me more. That we are getting a prequel in addition to a sequel, or that it’s an entry in the Hyrule Warriors franchise. This story will take place 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild. It will let you play as the guardians, whose ghosts guide you throughout your journey. As the teaser trailer for the sequel revealed a closer look at what happened to Ganon before he became the Calamity, there is a good chance this will lead to that storyline.
This is quite a surprise, to say the least. Breath of the Wild has a lot of untold stories that are perfect for expanding this era of Link’s adventures. In the original, the guardians were rather underused and we never got a feeling for what they were capable of. It was only hinted at what Calamity Ganon left in his wake, so being able to participate in that battle is a fantastic idea. Hyrule Warriors was also quite a fun third-party variation on the classic formula. So, it is great to see them experiment outside of the convention to still tell a cohesive storyline. This reveal opens up a lot of potential for how Nintendo might approach their franchises. Perhaps we will see fewer restrictions on what defines a Mario or Zelda game that tell one cohesive story.
Source: YouTube
The Mandalorian was the show that kicked-off Disney+ last year. It was a worldwide hit even though most countries didn’t have access to the streaming service until much later. The Star Wars series was their first foray into live-action long-term storytelling. It paid off, as the world was in love with Baby Yoda. The show even earned 15 Emmy nominations. So, the only question on everyone’s mind was when we could expect the second season. Everything was being delayed, so some worried this show would also be affected. Almost a week ago, our worries were undone as the second season was announced to release at the end of October 30th. Now, Entertainment Weekly also offered some first pictures teasing what we can expect from the upcoming season.
As you can see, the main cast is all back. Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, and Giancarlo Esposito are all returning to reprise their roles to join Pedro Pascal‘s Mandalorian. We still don#t know how exactly the story will unfold but it is safe to assume that Esposito‘s Moff Gideon is on the hunt for the Child. So far, no new cast members have been confirmed and it seems they are keeping this close to the chest. We might finally get some kind of reveal when the first trailer is released. With these official shots from the film, it is likely we might get our first trailer in the coming weeks.
Jon Favreau also confirmed in an interview that this season will open up the world around Mando. It will be less isolated but they still want each episode to bring something different to the table. He also points out that this season might not just focus on the titular character but branch out similar to Game of Thrones. Moff Gideon would certainly be an intriguing character to explore, as we find out how he got his hands on the infamous Dark Saber. The actor did confirm he will get to use it throughout the season. Favreau also confirmed that they worked remotely and adapted tot the current environment to ensure everyone’s safety. Long-time Star Wars writer and director Dave Filoni had the perfect quote for their approach to this season.
You want The Empire Strikes Back to be better than A New Hope.
Source: EW
It’s amazing that anything can be kept a secret nowadays. For quite some time now, the rumored Xbox Series S seemed to be all but confirmed. A cheaper and lighter version of the next-gen console had been teased for some time. The only thing we were waiting for was an official announcement by Microsoft. All we knew was its name and that was the extent of it. Suddenly, a YouTuber by Brad Sams revealed the console in all its glory. Not just that, he also stated that it would cost $299. The only uncertainty was if it would support a disc-drive similar to how PlayStation offered a purely digital version. Many wondered if this was real, or if it was just another fake mock-up. Well, let’s just say Xbox’s first reaction towards this leak was rather fitting.
Yeah, in a hilarious turn similar to Avengers: Age of Ultron “Damn Hydra!” tweet back in the day, Xbox fully acknowledged the leaks. It wasn’t until an hour later that they finally revealed the console in an official tweet with our first look at what we can expect from the next-gen console.
It’s very obvious this wasn’t planned to be unveiled until their upcoming Xbox Showcase event. There is also a video making the rounds that confirms this console will be digital-only. It promises many of the functions that will define the next generation like faster loading times. The 512 GB storage is rather disappointing given that most next-gen games look to be around 100 GB in size. It also is interesting how the design seems to pay tribute to the last generation while Series X is closer to the original. The price is also great at around $299. This is the first price that was ever revealed for a next-gen console. This means we will also get the price for Xbox Series X in the event. It also means that PlayStation 5 will most likely get its price confirmed in the near future.
Source: Brad Sams via Window Central, The Verge
The Venture Bros. was Adult Swim’s longest-running original series. It only ran for seven seasons but aired from 2004 up to 2018. The show felt like someone took Johnny Quest and added some elements from Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law. It was a hilarious show with some surprising dramatic moments. The show was a staple of the Adult Swim block. As far as we knew, the show was renewed for an eight-season but had gone quiet since. Then suddenly, illustrator Ken Plume sent out a cryptic tweet that alluded to the show potentially having been canceled. Now, the show’s creator, Jackson Publick, took to Twitter to confirm that the show would not return for its eight-season.
https://twitter.com/jacksonpublick/status/1303102212193705985
It is hard to believe that The Venture Bros. has been canceled after all these years. The show was an amazing blend of comedy and drama that made way for other adult-comedy shows, like Rick and Morty or Archer. It certainly won’t be the same knowing that the show won’t return to continue the story of Dr. Venture, Brock Samson, Hank, and Dean Venture. This show was my own introduction to Patrick Warburton as a voice actor. These adventures were one of the first shows I watched on Adult Swim alongside the previously-mentioned Harvey Birdman. Adult Swim will not be the same without the endless wait for the next season. Maybe there is a chance to end the show with a movie special, or another network will pick it up. Still, as of now, the show has officially been canceled. Here’s a big thank you to Jackson Publick and his team for giving us this amazing run and cannot wait to see what other projects they might tackle in the future.
Source: Twitter
A new 2021 Funko Pop listing courtesy of dis.pops on Instagram revealed some pretty exciting additions for Marvel fans. Both Disney plus Marvel shows, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision now have at least 11 Pops coming early next year. A black and white Pop and a black and white chase Pop for WandaVision is clearly a wink to the old black and white tv shows being referenced in the series.
Spidey fans will also be happy to see a bunch of Miles Morales pops on the way from the game.
More Eternals Pops are also great to see even if it’s not detailed what they are yet. See the full list below.
