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  • DC Studios Slates ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ for a 2026 Release

    DC Studios Slates ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ for a 2026 Release

    Following a flurry of moves that saw the all-new, all-different DCU find their Kara Zor-El, it was expected that Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow might be on deck behind James Gunn‘s Superman in DC Studios’ lineup. It looks as though that will be the case as Warner Bros. has now slated the film for a 2026 release.

    According to trade reports, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will hit theaters on June 26, 2026.

    Once House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock signed on in the lead role in January, rumors began to swirl that the film would begin production before the end of 2024. Then, in April, the studio began working on a deal with director Craig Gillespie to helm the film, adding fuel to the fire that the project was nearing production.

    In our story, we have Superman who was sent to Earth and raised by incredibly loving parents. Kara was on Krypton. She was on a piece of Krypton that drifted away from the planet and she lived there for the first fourteen years of her life in a horrible situation where she watched everyone around her die. So, she’s a much harsher and more fucked up Supergirl than you’ve been used to thus far.

    -James Gunn on the DCU’s Supergirl

    The film will be an adaptation of Tom King‘s comic book series of the same name, though Gunn described the studio’s Supergirl as “much more hardcore” than the one from the publishing side. While Gunn has stated that King “has been one of the architects of this entire situation,” Ana Nogueira adapted his material for the script for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

  • Marvel Television’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Gets Premiere Window, New Logo

    Marvel Television’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Gets Premiere Window, New Logo

    As part of Disney’s 2024 TV Upfronts, Marvel Television’s streaming series, Daredevil: Born Again, got a release window along with a striking new logo. With stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio in attendance to show off the first footage of the series, Disney revealed it will hit Disney Plus beginning in March 2025.

    Originally set for release in 2024, the series underwent major creative retooling during the Hollywood strikes. Once production resumed, multiple cast members from Netflix’s Daredevil series–including Wilson Bethel, Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll–were brought on board as the series pivoted to become a true continuation of the Netflix series.

    Nine episodes of Daredevil: Born Again will make up either Season 1 or Part 1 of the new series. Cox confirmed that production wrapped on those nine episodes and it is expected that cameras will roll on the next group of episodes this fall.

  • Marvel Studios Sets Premiere Date, Final (?) Title for Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Spinoff

    Marvel Studios Sets Premiere Date, Final (?) Title for Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Spinoff

    It turns out it really was Agatha All Along. After a series of potential titles that were part of a bit of clever marketing on Disney’s part, Marvel Studios released the final (?) title of Kathryn Hahn’s WandaVision spinoff at Disney’s Upfronts along with a premiere date.

    The new series, Agatha All Along, will have a two-episoses premiere on September 18th.

    Updating…

  • Amazon Moving Ahead with ‘Tomb Raider’ Streaming Series

    Amazon Moving Ahead with ‘Tomb Raider’ Streaming Series

    Following the sweeping success of the live-action adaptation of the video game franchise Fallout, Prime Video has made the determination to move ahead with another adaptation of a popular franchise. As part of its 2024 Upfront presentation, Amazon MGM Studios announced a new streaming series set within the Tomb Raider universe. The series, which had been in development for over a year, will be written and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

    According to trade reports, the studio will now begin the search for their Lara Croft who has been previously portrayed in live-action by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander.

    If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators. Lara Croft means a lot to me, as she does to many, and I can’t wait to go on this adventure. Bats ‘n all.

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge on the Tomb Raider live-action series

    Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, had the following to say about the new series. “I’m so happy to announce that we have ordered the epic, globetrotting series Tomb Raider from the incredibly gifted Emmy-award winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge and the team at Crystal Dynamics. Fans and newcomers can look forward to exhilarating adventures that honor the legacy of this iconic character.”

    Amazon is also developing a live-action Tomb Raider film and working with Crystal Dynamics on at least one more game in the franchise. “Amazon MGM Studios and Amazon Games are incredible collaborators with a massive reach across the globe enabling us to expand our Tomb Raider franchise with multiple new adventures and a shared passion for creating impactful, entertaining, emotional experiences for players and viewers throughout every facet of this universe,” expressed Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics.

    Source: THR

  • Nicolas Cage to Star in MGM+/Amazon’s Live-Action Spider-Man Spinoff Series ‘Noir’

    Nicolas Cage to Star in MGM+/Amazon’s Live-Action Spider-Man Spinoff Series ‘Noir’

    Nicolas Cage‘s Spider-Man Noir was one of many bright spots in 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and now he’s set to bring the character into live action. After months of speculation and negotiation, the Academy Award-winning actor has agreed to star in MGM+ and Amazon Prime’s Noir. With Cage signing on, the project has been given a full series order rather than just a pilot episode.

    The story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.

    Synopsis for Noir, via Prime Video

    Development of the series first began in 2023 with Oren Uziel taking on writing and executive producer duties alongside the Spider-Verse team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller. In late 2023, Steve Lightfoot boarded the project as a co-showrunner alongside Uziel. According to Deadline, Killing Eve director Harry Bradbeer has struck a deal that will see him helm the first two episodes.

    “We are absolutely thrilled to have Nicolas Cage starring in this series! No one else could bring such pathos, pain, and heart to this singular character,” said President Sony Pictures Television Studios, Katherine Pope. “Along with our brilliant producers and partners at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, we couldn’t ask for a better team to explore this reimagining of such an iconic character in Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters.“

    Amazon MGM Studios head of television, Vernon Sanders, said “Expanding the Marvel universe with Noir is a uniquely special opportunity and we are honored to bring this series to our global Prime Video customers. The extremely talented Nicolas Cage is an ideal choice for our new superhero and the accomplished producing team with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, and the incredible team at Sony is dedicated to expanding this franchise in the most authentic way.”

    According to the trade report, the series will first debut on MGM before streaming on Amazon Prime.

    Source: Deadline

  • Marvel Studios Adds to the  Ongoing Collection of ‘Agatha’ Titles

    Marvel Studios Adds to the  Ongoing Collection of ‘Agatha’ Titles

    UPDATE: The post has since been removed by Marvel Studios

    Marvel Studios next Disney Plus streaming series will feature Kathryn Hahn’s return as Agatha Harkness but at this point, fans might have a better idea of the series’ plot than its title. After originally being introduced as Agatha: House of Harkness, the show has seen a series of different titles emerge over the past year. Now, we can add another to the list.

    In a new post across its social media platforms, Marvel Studios has rolled out another “new” title for the streaming series.

    https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/1790049609877729500?t=fEKlqdnqVWAlPA57JuKCJg&s=19

    The new title, Agatha: The Lying Witch with Great Wardrobe–which is clearly a spin on The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe–, is the latest in a line of titles that fans have started to believe will ultimately be the names of the individual episodes of the show. It joins Agnes of Westview, Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Agatha: Darkold Diaries and Agatha among the six different titles revealed…so far. If thr fan theory is correct, we should expect to see 3 more title cards before the show hits D+ this Fall.

  • Mark Strong Confirmed to Appear in a Mystery Role in ‘The Penguin’

    Mark Strong Confirmed to Appear in a Mystery Role in ‘The Penguin’

    In a now-deleted Instagram post, Mark Strong‘s personal trainer, Giacomo Farci, confirmed that the star has a role in the upcoming MAX streaming series, The Penguin. While it’s not the first time the actor’s name has been associated with the project, Farci’s comments are much more believable than when Strong was listed as part of the cast on IMDB a couple of months ago. Now, the real question is, of course, who will the actor be playing?

    With Shazam! baddie Doctor Sivana and Green Lantern goober Sinestro among the roles on his resume, Strong already has a notable history portraying DC villains. While there’s no indication by Farci who Strong will be playing in The Penguin, it seems more likely than not that it will be yet another villain given what’s known about the project. Given that the streaming series will serve to bridge the gap between 2022’s The Batman and 2026’s The Batman Part II, it’s also possible Strong’s character could appear in the Matt Reeves‘-helmed sequel and though he didn’t share the identity of Strong’s character, Farci did leave one hint for fans to decipher.

    When asked which character his client was playing, Farci said he was unable to answer the question but then encouraged the fan who posed the question to “watch Gotham” which he then said was “a good series for DC lovers.” Then, to make sure the fan caught the hint, Farci capped off the sentence with a cute winky face emoji.

    Over 5 seasons, the Fox series Gotham used a whole slew of villains from Batman’s rogues gallery. Some of those make more sense for Strong than others, such as psychopath Victor Zsasz, Mr. Freeze, Hugo Strange or even Clayface; however, given that The Penguin seems very mob-centric, it’s also possible Strong might play any number of mafioso types who could be vying for power after Carmine Falcone’s death. We’ll all find out together when The Penguin streams on MAX later this year.

  • George Miller Reveals One Marvel Studios’ Project He’d Be Willing to Direct

    George Miller Reveals One Marvel Studios’ Project He’d Be Willing to Direct

    Director George Miller is one of Hollywood’s true icons. His Mad Mad trilogy stands as exemplar in the world of dystopian visions and he’s not done yet. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is expected to rock the box office this Memorial Day weekend and another installment in the franchise, Mad Max: The Wasteland, is already in production. There’s more to Miller than just the Mad Max franchise, of course; after all, this is the man who directed Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two, as you know. However, due to a twist of fate, Miller has yet to tackle a superhero film despite being attached to helm Justice League: Mortal before the project fell apart. While it seemed like Miller’s time to tackle something in the genre may have passed, the director recently revealed there is one project that he’d consider directing.

    In an interview with Comic Book, Miller revealed that he would be interested in working with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga star Chris Hemsworth on Thor 5.
    Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Marvel Studios’ THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.

    “I would work with Chris on anything. I really would. He’s a wonderful actor. He’s got the full range of all the skills,” said Miller when asked if he would be interested in helming Hemsworth‘s next Thor film. “I mean, you’ve got to be athletic, physically. But, you also gotta be athletic emotionally and intellectually to take on these very, ultimately fairly complex, any role really,” he continued. “So, I was very lucky with all my cast and particularly in the way that Anya [Taylor-Joy] and Chris matched each other. Particularly towards the end of the month.“

    The timing of Miller’s comments could not be more perfect as Hemsworth recently revealed he’d like to return for another Thor film as long as Marvel Studios was willing to move away from the sillier tones of Thor: Love and Thunder. And with Disney big shot Bob Iger‘s mandate to have Marvel Studios look back at existing franchises that have delivered in the past–especially Avengers and Avengers-related one–Thor 5 does seem likely and it’s highly unlikely that Taika Waititi would return to direct. That means Miller may just get his crack at a superhero movie sooner rather than later.

    Source: Comic Book

  • This Is Most Definitely the Way: Sigourney Weaver in Talks to Join ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

    This Is Most Definitely the Way: Sigourney Weaver in Talks to Join ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

    The cast of The Mandalorian already counts modern-day sci-fi queen Katee Sackhoff as one of its key characters in Bo-Katan Kryze. Now, as the streaming series prepares to make the jump to the big screen comes word that the OG sci-fi queen is in talks to step into a role in the galaxy far, far away.

    According to Jeff “The In” Sneider, Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join Lucasfilm’s next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu.

    Weaver’s potential role in the Jon Favreau-helmed flick was not revealed though it is reportedly a “key role.” The Mandalorian & Grogu will begin production soon ahead of a scheduled May 22, 2026 release.

    Source: The Insneider

  • BTS Photo Provides First Look at Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes in ‘Thunderbolts*’

    BTS Photo Provides First Look at Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes in ‘Thunderbolts*’

    Earlier this year, Sebastian Stan‘s absence from the set of Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* and the reports of him not being a key member of the titular team caused quite a stir. Fans speculated that Marvel Studios had decided to write the character off, potentially even killing the fan favorite. While none of that seems likely, fans can now rest easy that Stan does indeed play some role in the film.

    As production on the film made its way outdoors in Atlanta, photographer Atlanta Filming caught the first look at Stan’s Bucky Barnes.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C6ye02Qgpmp/?igsh=ZWI3YnFrOTZnems1

    It’s definitely not the type of costume fans have grown accustomed to seeing on Barnes, however. Looking more like he’s headed to some sort of Congressional hearing that into battle, Stan was captured sporting significantly longer hair than in his last appearance in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier as well as a fresh new bit of facial hair. Given Thunderbolts* will feature a significant amount of flashbacks, it’s not entirely clear if this set photo is capturing something taking place in the past or in whatever passes for the MCU’s present day.

    Thunderbolts* is in production now and is set to hit theaters on May 2, 2025.