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  • ‘Andor’ Creator on the 3-Episode Premiere and How it Inspired Their Season 2 Approach

    ‘Andor’ Creator on the 3-Episode Premiere and How it Inspired Their Season 2 Approach

    We were caught off-guard when the first season of Andor was going to premiere in September with not one, not two but three episodes. While we’ve had a two-episode premiere in the past, this was quite the surprise for many when it was first revealed. Most assumed it might be to make way for what else is released on Disney+ throughout the rest of the year, but it seems that there is even a story reason for this decision.

    In an interview with Variety, Tony Gilroy revealed that the reason they decided to release three episodes is that they were written and directed by the same team. Not just that, but it also is a single story arc that unfolds throughout these three episodes. So, they purposefully didn’t want to break it up in its premiere which also became their base structure for how they attempt the second season. It is also why the first and second seasons each consist of 12 episodes, as three episodes would cover a certain amount of time in the next season.

    They want to explore five years in this story, but their original plan to have it unravel with one season per year just wouldn’t make it, as production would take too long. So, Andor‘s first season covers one year broken into story arcs while the second season will have three episodes cover a specific amount of time. So, it’ll be interesting to see how it balances multiple years in a single season with this same approach.

    Source: Variety

  • ‘Andor’ Creator on Making a Star Wars Series About “Real People”

    ‘Andor’ Creator on Making a Star Wars Series About “Real People”

    Tony Gilroy has undertaken quite the challenge as he’s giving us a prequel to Rogue One focused on Diego Luna‘s Cassian Andor. Not only would it give us a more grounded storyline in the Star Wars universe, but it also has to compete with one of the franchise’s most visually compelling stories. As it turns out, Gilroy always had a very set idea on how to tackle it as he wanted to make this Disney+ series “about real people” as revealed in an interview with Variety.

    I wanted to do it about real people. They’ve made all this IP about the royal family, in essence. It’s been great. But there’s a billion, billion, billion other beings in the galaxy. There’s plumbers and cosmeticians. Journalists! What are their lives like? The revolution is affecting them just as much as anybody else. Why not use the ‘Star Wars’ canon as a host organism for absolutely realistic, passionate, dramatic storytelling?

    Ton Gilroy

    He goes on to highlight that he wants people to watch this show in a way that doesn’t require your knowledge from any previous entry in the franchise but still offers something for the hardcore Star Wars fans out there looking for those details that others might not notice.

    You should be able to watch the show and not give a shit about ‘Star Wars’ ever, or [have ever] seen any ‘Star Wars. The show should work on its own. The hope, the dream, is that the really hardcore ‘Star Wars’ community will embrace the show in a new way — that they’ll be thrilled to have someone come in and completely uncynically get down molecularly in their world and treat it like a real thing

    Tony Gilroy

    He also goes on to highlight that while Star Wars has mostly been about adventure, this new entry isn’t made for “9-year-olds” but is his attempt at the first real adult storyline in the franchise.

    I don’t think it’s a show for 9-year-olds, probably. Which is not to say the series doesn’t embrace its “Star Wars” roots. We are an adventure story. We are a thriller. And in a really abundant way, we’re creating a lot of IP. Some of it’s ground level: products and TV shows, all kinds of things. They’re all brand new.

    Tony Gilroy

    So, if you’ve been hoping to get something a bit more grounded and adult in the Star Wars franchise, Gilroy may be the one offering you exactly that.

    Source: Variety

  • ‘She-Hulk’ Writer Addresses Fan Expectations for Major Cameos

    ‘She-Hulk’ Writer Addresses Fan Expectations for Major Cameos

    Marvel Studios’ newest series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, is already making a name for itself within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though only the first episode is currently available to stream on Disney+, the series and its promotional materials have caused fans to speculate or even expect some huge cameos and surprises in the rest of the series.

    To be fair, the first episode alone already includes Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner and a Sakaaran ship. She-Hulk trailers have also given away appearances by characters like Tim Roth’s Abomination, Benedict Wong’s Wong, and Charlie Cox’s Daredevil. All three of those inclusions are significant characters. The Abomination is an original 2008’s The Incredible Hulk character, Wong is the Sorcerer Supreme, and Daredevil’s introduction to the MCU is one of the most fan-hyped and discussed topics out there.

    Still, fan expectations for cameos and surprises have resulted in disappointment in the past, and the mixed reaction to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is proof of that. She-Hulk head writer Jessica Gao addressed these types of expectations for the series. Speaking with Life Hacker, Gao told fans:

    Do not set yourself up with big expectations to be disappointed.

    Jessica Gao

    Of course, Gao neither confirms nor denies future major cameos or big surprises in later episodes of She-Hulk. But she echoes general advice for the Phase 4 MCU fan to enjoy the project for what it is, not for whether or not certain rumors came true. Some series, such as Loki and Hawkeye, did end up treating fans to huge surprise cameos. Like any project, She-Hulk has plenty of unconfirmed rumors floating around. Only time will tell if it has more big reveals other than what has been seen in trailers and advertisements.

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law releases new episodes on Thursdays on Disney+.

    Source: Life Hacker

  • Myha’la Herrold Has Joined the Cast of ‘Black Mirror’

    Myha’la Herrold Has Joined the Cast of ‘Black Mirror’

    Industry actor Myha’la Herrold is the latest confirmed casting for Netflix’s Black Mirror.

    Deadline reports that Herrold will appear in the show’s forthcoming sixth season. While details are currently unknown regarding her role, she’s confirmed to appear in an episode of the anthology series. She’ll join the recently announced Rory Culkin, as well as Zazie Beetz, Paapa Essiedu, Josh Hartnett, Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Danny Ramirez, Clara Rugaard, Auden Thornton and Anjana Vasan.

    Herrold can currently be seen in A24’s Bodies Bodies Bodies, which is now playing in theaters. She can also be seen in the HBO/BBC drama, Industry, which centers on a group of interns competing for roles at a prestigious London investment bank. She recently wrapped production on the Netflix adaptation of Rumaan Alam‘s Leave the World Behind, which she’ll star in alongside Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke.

    The sixth season of Black Mirror is the first season to be produced through writer Charlie Brooker‘s Netflix-backed banner, Broke & Bones, which he runs along with Annabel Jones. Production on Season 6 of Black Mirror is currently underway. While little is known about this season, it is expected it’ll consist of limited episodes that are closer to feature film length like with Season 5. As of this writing, Season 6 of Black Mirror does not have a release date.

    Source: Deadline.

  • ‘She-Hulk’ Viewership on Par With ‘Hawkeye’ in First Four Days

    ‘She-Hulk’ Viewership on Par With ‘Hawkeye’ in First Four Days

    It looks like the numbers are in and She-Hulk, Attorney at Law has pulled in 1.5M U.S. households in its first four days. While some will likely make a false equivalence with the recent record-breaking numbers by House of the Dragon, these numbers are nothing to downplay. She-Hulk is currently on par with Hawkeye, which was at 1.5M as the lowest viewest show before Ms. Marvel was the first to premiere below the million mark at 775K; though had a much stronger demographic win in that regard.

    What should be pointed out is that those counted for the first five days of its release, which means She-Hulk could actually rival WandaVision‘s 1.6M and Moon Knight‘s 1.8M five-day total. It is strange though that there’s no consistency on the day count used for the data provided by Samba TV, who is a third-party provider.

    When discussing these numbers we always have to keep in mind that they don’t showcase the full picture surrounding these projects. the number is likely higher due to them only being able to pull their data from a settings panel. Plus, they also do not have any mobile data which could’ve worked in Ms. Marvel‘s favor given its younger audience focus. There’s still a lot we don’t know about what Disney+ considers a “success” for their Disney+ line-up. So, we can only theorize based on external data sources but luckily we have something to get an idea.

    Source: Twitter

  • Leaked ‘Furiosa’ Set Photos Offer First Look at Chris Hemsworth

    Leaked ‘Furiosa’ Set Photos Offer First Look at Chris Hemsworth

    While the Mad Max franchise will finally continue, its titular hero will have to take a backseat for Furiosa. After her introduction in Mad Max: Fury Road, the popularity of the character skyrocketed, a prequel was fasttracked. While many are disappointed that Charlize Theron is not returning in the role, now set to be played by Anya Taylor-Jo, the cast has been quite promising with Tom Burke, Angus Sampson, and even Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth.

    Now, a few set photos have found their way online offering our first look at Hemsworth‘s design in the upcoming film. While it’s unclear who exactly he is playing, there seems to be some Max inspiration in his design, such as having a leg brace.

    https://twitter.com/madmaxbible/status/1561988457769144320

    His design is quite curious. While he still remains super in shape, his physique is quite a bit different from what we saw in Thor: Love and Thunder. Though it seems he couldn’t quite give away who he might be playing or what role he has, the project will span a long period of time which makes it difficult to say if he has a major role throughout or maybe just a brief part in its highlights.

    Furiosa is the first prequel in this franchise that was on the stand until director George Miller revived it with Fury Road. It became an instant classic for many and it was surprising that there hasn’t been an actual sequel for a while. Perhaps Furiosa might once again add some fuel to the franchise’s fire that we’ll further explore the apocalypse.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘She-Hulk’ Showrunner Says Charlie Cox Was “Very Game” to Play “Funny” Daredevil

    ‘She-Hulk’ Showrunner Says Charlie Cox Was “Very Game” to Play “Funny” Daredevil

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has finally premiered on Disney+, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe series has already generated a lot of discussion outside of its first episode. One of the most talked-about characters in the entire franchise is set to make his MCU debut at some point in the half-hour comedy show. As seen in She-Hulk’s trailer, Charlie Cox will reprise his role of Daredevil in the series.

    After appearing as Matt Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home, the alter ego of Cox’s character on the beloved Netflix Daredevil series is confirmed to be officially entering the MCU in She-Hulk. Considering both Jennifer Walter and Matt Murdock are lawyers, it makes sense to bring the two together in a legal show. However, fans of the dark and gritty Daredevil show will have to adjust to a different side of the character, as writers have confirmed that in She-Hulk, Daredevil will be lighter and funnier than he previously has been portrayed.

    She-Hulk head writer and showrunner Jessica Gao spoke to Collider about Cox’s reaction to the role, describing him as “very game to play around” with the lighter side of the character. She also explained why he “fit into the show so perfectly“:

    He has such reverence and love for that character. It’s clear that the character meant so much to him, but he also came very game to play around. He was totally up for more funny banter and having this fun dynamic with Jen and She-Hulk. It really feels like the character from the comics. It was so fun because he really does fit into the show so perfectly. They’re both lawyers, and they’re both superheroes. Who else can say that they have that in common? It was just very fun thinking about what their dynamics would be, based on the personalities of these two characters.

    Jessica Gao

    Fans of Daredevil and the character will finally see the dream of Cox’s return become reality in the coming weeks. While he may come across differently in She-Hulk than in the Netflix show, Gao has previously discussed how any MCU character the series used is framed in a comedic light to fit the show. So Daredevil’s first official appearance in the MCU may say little to nothing about how he will be portrayed in the future, including in the eventual Daredevil: Born Again series.

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is currently streaming on Disney+, and new episodes are released weekly.

    Source: Collider

  • GAMESCOM: ‘Dead Island 2’ Eyeing February Release

    GAMESCOM: ‘Dead Island 2’ Eyeing February Release

    While it has somehow accidentally leaked before the Gamescom event, it’s now been confirmed that Dead Island 2 is happening and it looks like we won’t have to wait that much longer until it releases. Not only did we get an impressive new CG trailer but even some gameplay that promises the usual insanity from this franchisee. Dead Island 2 is going to release on February 3rd, 2023, and will offer six different playable characters.

    https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1562167422718803969

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Avatar’ Temporarily Removed from Disney+ for its Theatrical Return

    ‘Avatar’ Temporarily Removed from Disney+ for its Theatrical Return

    Here’s a surprise it seems that Disney+ has temporarily taken Avatar, James Cameron‘s sci-fi epic, down to promote the upcoming re-release in theaters. It is currently getting a new two-week release with 4K and high-dynamic range restoration. It seems they have quietly removed it ahead of the re-release and if you’re worried this is another HBO Max, the film will return before Avatar: Way of the Water‘s release in December. It’s still currently available on other platforms if you are looking for a way to check it out from home.

    It’s not the greatest move to quietly remove it, as we’ve seen in the past that theatrical availability doesn’t truly hamper its theatrical run. Especially if the plan is to also upload the 4K updated version. Of course, Disney sees a lot of potentials, and with the franchise already having multiple sequels already in some form of production, they will do everything they can to promote it as much as possible.

    Luckily, this isn’t a scenario like with HBO Max that it’s permanently removed but it is a shame that such practices might be the usual move when trying to get a re-release more attention while it is in theaters. We’ll see if this will truly last and it’ll return once the two weeks theatrical run is over or if we really have to wait until shortly before Way of the Water‘s release later this year.

    Source: Variety

  • GAMESCOM: ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ Multiplayer Game in Development

    GAMESCOM: ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ Multiplayer Game in Development

    The Killer Klowns from Outer Space are back. While we’re not getting a new film, it looks like the classic horror franchise is getting a new game as revealed during 2022’s GamesCom. It’ll be another horror multiplayer game like what we’ve seen with Evil Dead and Friday the 13th and is eyeing an early 2023 release. Teravision Games and Good Shephard are developing the game, who previously worked on the Friday the 13th game.

    It definitely wasn’t on my bingo card that we’d ever see the return of Killer Klowns from Outer Space as a game. While definitely considered a cult classic, it may be quite the obscure franchise to revive in this format. Yet, it’s a perfect addition for something out there that’ll likely draw in new faces to check out what in the world these creepy-looking clowns are all about. Plus, Stranger Things has brought back a new nostalgia wave and who knows if the franchise might make a return on the silver screen.

    Source: Twitter