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  • ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Begins Production

    ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ Begins Production

    Production is officially underway on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Filming is taking place at Disney Studios Australia in Sydney, New South Wales. The film is set to star . Details regarding his character are currently unknown. He joins the previously announced Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Eka Darville and Peter Macon.

    As part of the film’s production deal, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will receive $17 million AUD ($10 million) in support from the government and Screen NSW’s ‘Made In NSW’ fund. The 20th Century production is expected to bring in $128 million AUD ($80 million) into the Australian economy and create 400 local jobs. Australian arts minister, Tony Burke, called the decision to film the movie in Australia a “wonderful” thing. “It will be filmed here, and that says a wonderful thing about jobs and creativity in Australia.”

    While Steve Asbell, the President of 20th Century Studios, expressed excitement over continuing the beloved franchise. Asbell calls the latest installment a continuation of the series’ “tradition of imaginative, thought-provoking cinema.”

    “‘We’re thrilled to be in Sydney filming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes at the world-class Disney Studios Australia. Planet of the Apes is one of the most iconic and storied science fiction franchises in film history and an indelible part of our studios’ legacy. The extraordinary director Wes Ball and cast and crew are continuing the series’ tradition of imaginative, thought-provoking cinema. We can’t wait to share this new chapter with audiences in 2024.”

    Steve Asbell

    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will be directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay by Josh Friedman (War of the Worlds), Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver (Rise of the Planet of the Apes), and Patrick Aison. This film, the fourth in the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise, is set to take place many years after the events of 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. The movie will hit theaters sometime in 2024.

    Source: Deadline.

  • Charlie Cox Calls ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ a “Whole New Deal”

    Charlie Cox Calls ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ a “Whole New Deal”

    Even in the midst of the Multiverse Saga, accepting Multiversal Variants continues to prove difficult for fans. While an entire series can be built around a Variant of a dead character hanging out with a genderswapped Variant of himself and meeting a villain who defends the timeline against Variants of himself, apparently there can only be one Daredevil. An All-New, All-Different Daredevil recently appeared in the eighth episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, full of new tricks, a new personality and a new suit, but the debate as to whether or not this MCU Daredevil is the same guy fans met in Netflix’s Defenders-verse continues.

    However, as fans of the Netflix series continue to search for definitive evidence, star Charlie Cox continues to make it sound as though it’s going to be harder and harder to find. In an interview with ET following D23, Cox seemed pretty firm in his belief that this Matt Murdock isn’t EXACTLY that Defenders-verse guy. When asked about the recently announced Daredevil: Born Again, Cox spoke pretty plainly, saying, “Kevin has been very clear about it being Season 1, not a Season 4, so it’s a whole new deal.” Fans shouldn’t need enhanced senses to hear what’s being said by Cox there. Even so, Cox continued on indicating that he’d like to see Murdock’s journey retold back to the origin, as often happens in the comics.

    What’s great about that is that we potentially get to tell some of the stories over and over again, in the same way that they do in the comics. Every now and then they start back in the beginning of Murdock’s journey as a little boy and they tell the whole origin story again, so maybe we’ll get to do that. I don’t know.

    Charlie Cox

    Not even Peter Parker got his origins retold as he joined the MCU and given the way the concept of Variants works, it’s hard to imagine a new Matt like the one seen in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law diverged from Netflix Matt as far back as the hero’s origin story. Cox’s words paint a pretty clear picture of where he believes Feige stands, who would of course have FINAL say on just how different the anyo one Variant is from another. However, until Feige says it to a camera, plenty of fans will be reticent to believe Cox’s words. Whatever the case, Daredevil is in the MCU and Cox is having a blast in the role. So no matter which Variant you think you’re getting, you should be happy!

    Source: ET

  • REVIEW: ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Episode 2

    REVIEW: ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Episode 2

    If Episode 1 of Interview with the Vampire served to introduce Louis and Lestat and their immortal bond, Episode 2, “After the Phantoms of Your Former Self”, served to introduce their tempestuous relationship. The Louis who narrates his tale to Daniel Malloy isn’t much of a vampire, choosing not to hunt but rather to take small drinks from willing familiars or drink blood stored in bags. How he came to be the Louis in the present day has nearly everything to do with how his relationship with Lestat ebbed and flowed and this episode provides the earliest inklings of how things will progress.

    From Louis’ first, awkward kill in the episode’s opening half, Lestat’s nature as a killer begins to come into contrast with Louis’. Though Lestat tells his pupil that murdering his victims will get easier over time, the truth is that Louis never took to it as his mentor did. Over the course of the episode, Louis becomes appalled first with himself after finding himself tempted to drain his sister’s baby and then later with Lestat who views his kills as an expression of his inner artist. Their debate over how to properly dispatch their food ends in Lestat screaming at Louis, imploring him to embrace his new powers: “you’re a killer, Louis!” While these words are among some of the more famous from Anne Rice’s novels to be quoted in this episode, rather than put Louis on the course Lestat hopes they will, they set him instead on the one that makes him evolve into the present day version willing to tell his story to Malloy. Louis and Lestat’s love-hate relationship drives so much of Rice’s novels and it seems that the series is willing to spend time developing it, rather than rushing it, meaning the payoff down the road should be all the better.

    By spending so much time developing the relationship between the two leads, the episode left itself little time to do much else. A little world-building early on (Louis explains to Malloy that one of his paintings is by Marius de Romanus, one of the world’s oldest vampires) and a subtle hint to just how strong Louis is for having been made by Lestat (his trip into the sun, while painful does little damage) stand out, especially to those familiar with Rice’s works. But beyond that, the episode does exactly what it seems it was intended to do: put the drama between Louis and his maker on full display, setting up a season’s worth of conflict.

  • ‘Werewolf By Night’ Confirmed to Take Place Post-Endgame

    ‘Werewolf By Night’ Confirmed to Take Place Post-Endgame

    Unlike nearly every other Marvel Studios project, Werewolf By Night took place entirely in its own corner of the MCU. No cameos. No callbacks. Just a self-contained special presentation that introduced a neatly retrofitted history of monsters and those who hunt them. As wonderful as it was, however, its ability to stand on its own (short of a 2-second reference to the Avengers) made it tough to determine just where it exists within the MCU’s ever-expanding timeline. Fortunately, Disney Plus has put it in its place.

    Outside of a few dates on the graves of the Bloodstone family, there was really nothing given to place WHEN the events of Michael Giacchino’s project took place and the black and white presentation of it certainly makes it feel “longer ago” than when it actually was…which as it turns out, is right now in Marvel Studios’ present day. According to Disney Plus, the events of the night depicted in Werewolf By Night take place just around the same time as She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Ms. Marvel and Thor: Love and Thunder. That means that not only does the MCU have a long history of monsters, it has a present which means it could have a future!

    With Werewolf By Night’s timeline established, it leaves Black Widow as the only Phase 4 project set outside of the present day as its events took place prior to Avengers: Infinity War, making them part of the Infinity Saga. It’s of note that since Werewolf By Night does take place in the present day, the idea that the Bloodstone could play a role in the coming events in projects such as Avengers:The Kang Dynasty remains firmly on the table.

  • NYCC: Oscar Isaac Teases More ‘Moon Knight’ in the MCU’s Future

    NYCC: Oscar Isaac Teases More ‘Moon Knight’ in the MCU’s Future

    We’ve long wondered what the future might be for Moon Knight. There still hasn’t been an announcement for a second season even if the first one ended on a perfect note to continue the storyline of the newly introduced personality Jake Lockley. Still, we’re still anticipating some kind of update on the project.

    Luckily, it seems that Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac was asked during a panel at New York Comic-Con if we can expect a second season. While he plays coy on anything definite, he uses the interesting wording of “system” in regard to the Marvel Cinematic Universe return of Moon Knight.

    All I can say is that this isn’t thee last we’ve heard of the system that is Moon Knight.

    Oscar Isaac

    We’ll likely have to wait a bit to see if a second season is potentially part of Phase 6, as the fifth phase has seemingly been completely mapped out already but things can shift around if needed, especially with Armor Wars now a cinematic release opening a spot for a Disney+ series. There were some hints by director Mohamed Diab in the past but he quickly backtracked on it after word started spreading.

    We’ll have to see if they are building up to it and potentially what the future has in store for the character. There have been rumors that Moon Knight may appear in an upcoming film,b ut there’s not been a definite tease on that outside of some rumblings online. Still, it would be strange to bring in Isaac into the MCU for a single season on Disney+ and not further explore the character in the projects.

    Source: NYCC via Twitter

  • New ‘One Piece’ BTS Set Photos Tease How They Filmed on the Going Merry

    New ‘One Piece’ BTS Set Photos Tease How They Filmed on the Going Merry

    As production on Netflix’s upcoming live-action One Piece has wrapped some time ago, the news well has certainly dried up. We still know very little about when we might expect a release or even an official glimpse at the cast or set beyond what we got earlier this year. Still, even if Tudum didn’t give us something to hold on to, it seems that a few new photos have found their way online to tie us over.

    While it doesn’t reveal anything new for the One Piece series, it does give us a glimpse behind-the-scenes on how exactly they tackled shots of the cast on the Going Merry. As shared by @dogy_logy, we get a look on how they made use of various screens to film anything they needed to on the stationary version of the boat.

    It looks like they needed quite a few cranes to keep every element they needed stationary. They likely used a screen that will represent them being on the ocean or near an island of some kind. Of course, we don’t know how much time they’ll spend on their iconic ship mostly due to uncertainty how they may have structured the season.

    Still, it looks like we can expect some fun shenanigans on the ship and hopefully the team behind the One Piece series will keep those fun moments of the crew just interacting alive with the adaptation. Of course, big parts of their early ventures take place on the various islands of the East Blue which we’re still hoping to get a better look at in the near future besides Baratie and Windmill Village.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Werewolf By Night’ A First for Marvel Studios in More Ways Than One

    ‘Werewolf By Night’ A First for Marvel Studios in More Ways Than One

    Marvel Studios Werewolf By Night debuted to praise from fans and critics alike, being hailed as a unique project for the studio in terms of both content and tone. The first of what’s expected to be many more Special Presentations for the studio, Michael Giacchino’s horror homage introduced a world of monsters and those that hunt them and was a little more violent than typical Marvel Studios’ fare. But being the first Special presentation and opening up a whole new world of characters and stories wasn’t all for the project as it also became the first Marvel Studios’ project on Disney Plus NOT to include some sort of post-credit tag.

    Dating back to WandaVision, Marvel Studios has included at least one post-credit or mid-credit scene in every one of their Disney Plus streaming series, both live-action and animated. An argument can be made that the post-credit scenes have become a distraction, often taking away from the discourse around the body of the project and focusing on “what’s next.” And so despite rumors that actor Jaycob Maya would appear as lycanthrope Jake Gomez in a Werewolf By Night tag, he was nowhere to be found.

    Giacchino recently stated that he had no intention of his project serving as a pilot for future horror installments, so it’s not entirely surprising that he put a bow on the story without teasing anything more. Sure, fans can wonder what Elsa, Jack and Ted might get up to next and exactly what the nature of the Bloodstone might be, but there were no promises made via a post-credit scene and that’s ok. Not even a “Jack will return” text appeared on screen. Too often, those promises aren’t kept or generate speculation that ultimately leads to disappointment. So while it might not mark the END of the tradition, it’s nice to see that the creators don’t feel beholden to it, allowing for them to use them as they see fit.

  • ‘Squid Game’ Director Met With ‘Shang-Chi’s Tony Leung

    ‘Squid Game’ Director Met With ‘Shang-Chi’s Tony Leung

    Many have been wondering what exactly they could expect from the upcoming second season of Squid Game. The first season of the Korean drama made waves on Netflix and has become an international hit. So, expectations are high for what they might accomplish by further developing the concept and exploring what other dangerous games might be in store.

    While there has been no real cast confirmation, creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk has already pointed out that he hopes to have the next season’s release in 2024. Not only that, but he hopes to have Leonardo DiCaprio potentially join in the future. Yet, it seems that isn’t the only superstar that could have a potential appearance on the Netflix series.

    Chinese-Canadian actress Carina Lau has shared a curious post on her Instagram account that includes director Dong-hyuk meeting up with Tony Leung. The Hong Kong superstar has made quite a substantial career and recently even joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. So, a meeting with the director may open up the possibility that he might have a role in the second season.

    It’s mostly the “Ready for Squid Game” with the tag that will catch the eyes of many wondering if the actor might appear in the sequel. Of course, anything is possible and the Korean project may start branching out as we explore the concept of these games across the world. Squid Game‘s name and concept explore traditional children’s games from South Korea, which is a simple concept that can be adapted worldwide. so, we’ll have to see if he gets cast once they start getting production ready for the sequel season.

    Source: Instagram

  • New ‘Madame Web’ Set Video Teases Fight With a New Spider-Man

    New ‘Madame Web’ Set Video Teases Fight With a New Spider-Man

    The star-studded and again-delayed Madame Web has not had a particularly secretive production. Recently, a batch of set photos allegedly show Tahar Rahim’s stunt double going up against Dakota Johnson’s and Celeste O’Connor’s characters. The photos clearly show Rahim’s stunt double dressed in what appears to be an alternate Spider-Man suit.

    Now, there is a new video of what appears to be O’Connor’s stunt double filming what could be the same or similarly-set scene. The double appears to be harnessed up to apparently “fight a new Spider-Man.” As previously noted, the “new Spider-Man” that appeared in previous photos may be Ezekiel Sims, a character who, in the comics, had similar powers to Spider-Man, wore a Spidey suit (that looked significantly different than the one seen on set), and occasionally clashed with other Spider-related people. Whether Rahim is Sims or not is yet to be seen.

    There may be a possibility that yet another “new Spider-Man” is off-screen in the leaked set video. Not a lot is known about Madame Web, but many rumors and theories point to a multiversal connection. That is not too surprising given the titular character’s connection in the comics, and Sony’s attempts to get audiences excited about its own universe of specifically Spider-Man-related characters apart from the much more popular Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse probably already did it better, Sony may be introducing a type of live-action Spider-Verse of its own. After the Spiderpeople crossover in the MCU’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, there is no ruling out that Sony’s characters may pop up at some point in Phases 5 or 6 of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga.

    Madame Web is scheduled to hit theaters on February 16, 2024.

    Source: YouTube

  • ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Renewed for Season 2

    ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Renewed for Season 2

    Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur isn’t set for release until next year, but Disney surprised fans at New York Comic Con by announcing the series has already been ordered for a second season. The news was revealed alongside the show’s theme song, “Moon Girl Magic,” which is posted below.

    Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur stars Diamond White as 13-year-old Lunella Lafayette, aka Moon Girl. Like in the comics, the series follows Lunella and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through time into present-day New York City. Along with news of the show’s renewal, Marvel confirmed fans can expect to see brand-new assortment of toys, apparel and more based on the series in the Summer.

    Starring alongside White in the series are Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur; Alfre Woodard as Lunella’s grandmother, Mimi; Libe Barer as Lunella’s best friend and manager, Casey; Sasheer Zamata as Lunella’s mom, Adria; Jermaine Fowler as Lunella’s dad, James Jr.; and Gary Anthony Williams as Lunella’s grandfather, Pops. Also starring in the series is executive producer Laurence Fishburne as The Beyonder. The series will debut in February 2023.

    Source: Marvel.