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  • Paul Rudd Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3

    Paul Rudd Joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3

    Spoiler Alert: This article does contain spoilers for the Season 2 finale.

    Following the finale of Season 2 of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, Variety has confirmed Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd has joined the cast of Season 3. The actor made a brief cameo in the Season 2 finale as Broadway star Ben Glenroy. As of now, it is unknown just what capacity the actor’s rule will be – whether as a series regular or simply recurring. Regarding his addition to the cast, series co-creator John Hoffman expressed excitement.

    “Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!”

    John Hoffman

    Only Murders in the Building was picked up for a third season back in July, shortly after Season 2 debuted on Hulu. The series focuses on three individuals – Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) – who live together in an apartment building and form an unlikely friendship over their shared interests in true crime. The trio, who initially bond over the love of a certain podcast, opt to start their own covering only murders in their building.

    The series was created by Hoffman and leading man Steve Martin. The first two seasons are now streaming on Hulu.

    Source: Variety.

  • New ‘Black Panther 2’ Merch Reveals a More Comic-Accurate Ironheart Armor

    New ‘Black Panther 2’ Merch Reveals a More Comic-Accurate Ironheart Armor

    It seems that merchandise is how we get our first look at various designs for the upcoming release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It’s become a curious trend that most “first looks” at character designs come from their merchandise that seemingly leaks ahead of the premiere; sometimes even months ahead. Now, we got a good look at a more comic-accurate version of the Ironheart armor.

    The first look was shared by @namecomputron which reveals Ironheart alongside Shuri and Namor. The design looks a lot like how it was in the comics. The only real difference is that the red color is quite dominant in this design and her having a black rather than yellow faceplate. So, it’s quite a bit closer to what we saw in the comics but still with its own design twists.

    @CosmicMMedia has also shared a zoom-in of the images to offer a better look at just how large the Ironheart armor looks, as we can also clearly see some concept art used on the cover of the toy.

    It’s a shame that this hasn’t been kept a secret until the film’s release, as it would’ve been great to see her armor appear as a surprise twist. Of course, we also saw that the upcoming Ironheart series includes a different type of armor. Perhaps we’ll see her try out various versions to find the one that fits her and this is just another version she tests out. It’s also quite a departure from the more heavy prototype we saw earlier. We’ll have to see if the next trailer teases Riri Williams’ armor.

    Source: Twitter

  • Owen Teague to Star in New ‘Planet of the Apes’

    Owen Teague to Star in New ‘Planet of the Apes’

    Deadline has announced that Owen Teague is set to lead the new Planet of the Apes movies for 20th Century. The actor will play the role of the lead primate in the new series of films. Wes Ball (The Maze Runner) is set to direct the film, with production expected to begin later this year.

    According to the outlet, details regarding the latest installment are sparse, however, Planet of the Apes has been a hot property for 20th Century since Disney acquired the studio. The hope was to get a new film underway as soon as possible following the acquisition. Ball was hired to write and direct the film in 2019. He’s been hard at work on the script since then, delivering a script to the studio earlier in the summer that is said to have pleased studio executives. Casting on the film began shortly thereafter, with casting for the lead roles officially beginning ahead of the July 4th weekend. The studio is still casting for the human role, but Teague landed the lead primate role in recent weeks after his screen test was said to wow executives.

    Teague has built up an impressive resume thus far. Not only has he appeared in both IT films, where he played Patrick Hockstetter, but he’s also appeared in Black Mirror, Locke & Key, and The Stand where he played Harold Lauder. Up next for the actor is Reptile, which he’ll star in alongside Alicia Silverstone, Eileen with Anne Hathaway, and Beth and Don alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

    Source: Deadline.

  • ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Not Moving Forward at HBO Max

    ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Not Moving Forward at HBO Max

    Another day, another cancellation. TV Line has announced that HBO Max is not moving forward with the animated Batman series, Batman: Caped Crusader. Th show was given a series order a little over a year ago. It hailed from Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Ed Brubaker who were expected to executive produce the series. Batman: Caped Crusader was meant to be a reimagining of the Batman mythology. The description for the series promised the series would “reinvent Batman and his iconic rogue’s gallery with sophisticated storytelling, nuanced characters and intense action sequences all set in a visually striking world.”

    While the series will not be moving ahead on HBO Max, it is expected to be shopped around. Joining Caped Crusader on the search for a new home are Merry Little Batman, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, Bye Bye Bunner: A Looney Tunes Musical, Did I Do That: A Steve Urkel Story, and The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie.

    Merry Little Batman focused on a six-year-old Damian Wayne who finds himself alone in the iconic Wayne Manor. In order to defend his home and Gotham City from crooks and super-villains seeking to destroy Christmas, Damian will need to transform into Little Batman. The animated comedy hails from Mike Roth who directed it from a screenplay by Morgan Evans.

    Per TV Line, as the projects search for a new home, work will continue as normal on the projects.

    Source: TV Line.

  • REVIEW: ‘House of the Dragon’-Episode 1: Heirs of the Dragon

    REVIEW: ‘House of the Dragon’-Episode 1: Heirs of the Dragon

    3 years of no Westeros coverage came and went in the blink of an eye. Even with how the last couple of seasons ended, The House of the Dragon was appointment television, and will continue to be throughout the duration of the show.

    ONE BIG FLASHBACK

    If you somehow stumbled upon the Season 1 Primer, you’re likely a little confused and that’s ok. It was expected that the series might start closer to the actual Dance of Dragons, which is around 129 AC. This entire episode, save the Great Council of Harrenhall at the very beginning, was in 109 AC, so the show is sowing seeds even earlier and deeper than expected, which is fantastic news considering the rush of Game of Thrones. It seems now that this series is going to be jumping back and forth. We should still expect to see a lot more of young Rhaenyra and Alicent to set up the conflicts and series. Slow burning plots are good news!

    We saw the *arguably* greatest King in Targaryen history, Jaehaerys, during the opening scene, where the Great Council sided with Viserys, the male heir and the current king, over Rhaenys, the female with the better claim, and Corlys’ wife. This will set a precedent for the next 200 years in Westeros.

    The creatives really nailed Viserys and his uneasiness over conflict. When the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower verbally sparred with Corlys and Daemon, they had slick camera work showing how it affected Viserys. He just wants everyone to get along and drink and party.

    Young Rhaenyra is a bit of a mix of Arya and Daenerys. Willful and disobedient, she doesn’t really pay much attention to the gender norms of Westeros. Alicent is the Sansa of the duo, very proper and wary of toeing out of line. Daemon the Rogue Prince (Matt Smith) was every bit the violent, irrational character from the novel who always speaks before he thinks.

    And we got Dragons! They seem to be a lot more colorful this time around, and they have some distinct individual features. Daemon’s dragon Caraxes has wings on its feet and a longer neck. Truly peak dragonshit.

    Changes from Fire and Blood

    House of the Dragon is adapted from a book the author George R.R. Martin wrote about the history of the Targaryen Dynasty. It’s pretty broad, so it’s up to the show to fill in the details between events. Below are changes that the show has made from the text.

    Corlys Velaryon is black – This one sparked some controversy when the initial cast news came out. The Velaryons and Targaryens are both ancient Valyrian houses, obsessed with blood purity. It would make sense for them both to have the pale skin, platinum silver hair and violet eyes, but in the show only the platinum hair is shared between the two families. This will come into play later in the show, but for now it’s a detail that only will piss off the worst kind of people.

    Rhaenyra and Alicent are the same age – In the book these two did not grow up as friends within King’s Landing. Alicent was 9 years older, and they weren’t as close as in the show. I like the change in the show, especially as these two drift apart trying to play the game of thrones.

    Very small changes, and on the whole, this was as faithful an adaptation as the first few seasons of GoT.

    Aegon’s Dream

    When Viserys named Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne, he talked about the dream that Aegon had that motivated him to take the Seven Kingdoms: the long night and the White Walkers descending onto the continent, and how only the Targaryens could defeat it. This dream has been passed down from king to heir since Aegon, but it curiously does not reappear until Rhaegar (Dany’s brother and Jon Snow’s father) rediscovers it before getting his chest caved in by Bobby B. Does this dream never get passed down after the Dance? Makes you wonder.

    Other Foreshadowings

    Alicent and Viserys – Alicent was prodded by her father to put on a dress and “console” Viserys after his wife and son have died. This is hinting towards her father Otto from overreaching in the kingdom, as well as hinting towards their marriage.

    Rhaenyra and Criston Cole – In the novel, Rhaenyra develops a massive crush on the newest Kingsguard, Criston Cole. He becomes her personal shield and bodyguard. It will be interesting to see how the showrunners handle this.

    Corlys’s warning about the Stepstones – The Stepstones are the islands between Westeros and Essos, which is what Corlys warned the small council about – particularly the “Triarchy.” While nobody is worried about that right now, both Corlys and Daemon will team up to try and handle these islands.

    All in all, it’s fantastic to be back in Westeros, and this is a great start to a series.

  • ‘The Sandman’ Creator Hints It Being No. 1 on Netflix “May Not Be Enough” for Season 2 Renewal

    ‘The Sandman’ Creator Hints It Being No. 1 on Netflix “May Not Be Enough” for Season 2 Renewal

    Netflix is the home of many franchises and there have been quite a few that went on for a surprising amount of time. It seemed as if the company was finally moving away from its two-season death streak but it seems that even getting. multiple seasons are quite the challenge now. Neil Gaiman, the mastermind behind The Sandman comic book series and its Netflix adaptation, has revealed that while the series is in the Top 10 list globally for a third week in a row, it “may not be enough” to secure a second season.

    The reveal comes in a tweet by Gaiman when a fan asked for a potential second-season announcement. He also goes on to reveal that the show was quite expensive and that may be one of the reasons the viewership numbers need to continue to grow to truly get that boost for a renewal. We’ve recently seen it with a high-budget production that was Cowboy Bebop that even seemingly had its second season already planned out.

    So, if there’s a show you’re excited about then make sure that you are watching it. Netflix has an issue with some stand-out projects potentially diluting their expectations for most projects to achieve. Squid Game managed to pull some massive viewership numbers worldwide but it also raises the expectations for others. Here’s hoping that they might see the potential of a growing viewership for future seasons instead of expecting a Squid Game every time.

    Source: Variety

  • Den Den Murphy Episode 24 – Chapter 1054 to 1056

    Den Den Murphy Episode 24 – Chapter 1054 to 1056

    Suki and Joe take the time to catch up on chapters 1054 up to 1056, as they share their thoughts on the Wano arc, speculate on future Strawhats, and generally look back at a single arc that took over four years.

  • Ubisoft Debunks Rumors of In Development ‘Blade’ Game

    Ubisoft Debunks Rumors of In Development ‘Blade’ Game

    Just the other day, an Instagram post by Edwin Gaffey potentially hinted at what might turn out to be a game based on the popular vampire hunter Blade. There was no exact confirmation but with the word “Marvel” and a few online detectives, the rumors went around hoping to see the character’s first solo outing.

    Many also noticed the connection to Ubisoft making the hint that it could be an open-world game, but it looks like there isn’t one in development after all as Ubisoft has taken to its Twitter account to confirm that they aren’t actively working on a Blade game, but shared their enthusiasm for the upcoming MCU adaptation. It’s probably the first in a long time that a rumor had a life of its own that ended up leading to them having to outright debunk it.

    Ubisoft has a reputation for how they design their games, but it does open the question if they are potentially working on a different Marvel project. Of course, it could be just a production title that may have been accidentally misled as it was meant for a different project. Of course, we won’t know for sure until further details are revealed on whatever this game might end up being but there’s still an upcoming streaming event that could confirm what it might be.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘House of the Dragon’ is 2022’s Most Watched Premiere

    ‘House of the Dragon’ is 2022’s Most Watched Premiere

    It looks like HBO and HBO Max have a hit on their hands. Deadline has reported data from third-party analysis SambaTV that the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has the highest same-day viewership of 2022. It stands at 2.6M viewers, which is the best for any premium cable or streaming service so far. Though these can go even higher, as Samba only measures based on a panel of three million households.

    Samba TV has been our main point of analysis in regards to how streaming services’ latest shows have performed. As transparency hasn’t quite reached the level for us to understand how exactly these projects are performing, third parties offer our best insight yet. So, it’s definitely interesting to see just how big the House of the Dragon premiere ended up being. These numbers even beat the day-and-date numbers of their movie releases from last year.

    What makes this viewership stand out is that it even doubled same-day data for Stranger Things, which was among Netflix’s biggest releases. Perhaps the potential of a redemption story after the more mixed received final seasons of Game of Thrones pulled in quite the viewership curiosity. We also shouldn’t forget just how large this franchise was when it first premiered on HBO years ago and redefined what it meant to produce a blockbuster TV series.

    Source: Deadline, Twitteere

  • ‘Gravity Rush’ Film in Development with Director Anna Mastro

    ‘Gravity Rush’ Film in Development with Director Anna Mastro

    A live-action Gravity Rush film is in development from PlayStation Productions and Scott Free Productions. Secret Society of Second Born Royals director Anna Mastro is set to helm the film from a script by Emily Jerome (Panopticon).

    The news comes courtesy of Deadline with the outlet reporting that, while it is being produced through Sony’s PlayStation Productions, it is unclear whether Sony will distribute the film. Gravity Rush, which was released in 2012, focuses on the leading character, Kat, who is an amnesiac with the ability to manipulate gravity. Throughout the game, Kat uses her abilities to defend Hekseville from gravity storms and the mysterious monsters known as the Nevi.

    Along with directing Secret Society of Second Born Royals for Disney+, Mastro has directed episodes of The Runaways, The Bold Type, UnREAL, and Jane the Virgin. Gravity Rush will serve as her biggest directing credit to date. Most recently, she directed episodes of Netflix’s Echoes, which hit the streaming service last week. As for Jerome, she looks to be a relative newcomer to Hollywood. Her first script, Panopticon, has Anthony Mackie and Shailene Woodley attached to star, and Andrés Baiz (Narcos) on board to direct.

    As of now, Gravity Rush does not have a release date.

    Source: Deadline.