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  • ‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Iman Vellani’s Continues Continuity Feud with Kevin Feige

    ‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Iman Vellani’s Continues Continuity Feud with Kevin Feige

    Once upon a time, the Inhuman Royal Family was rumored to make an appearance in the Marvel Studios Disney Plus streaming series Ms. Marvel. With much being made about the changes to Kamala Khan’s superhero origins, it doesn’t seem like Black Bolt and Medusa will appear in the series, but thanks to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, fans know that they do exist in the multiverse, even if there’s one less Black Bolt than before.

    Anson Mount’s return as the Midnight King was short-lived and ended violently as the Scarlet Witch put him down with little more than a thought. And that ending does not sit well with Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani, who is a bit of a Black Bolt fan herself. Though she liked the movie, Vellani took issue with the way they treated the King of the Inhumans.

    I have so many opinions, which I don’t think we have time for. Here’s my TL;DR. I love Sam Raimi. I don’t care what anyone says. He’s my guy. I think they did him dirty. I did not appreciate that.

    Iman Vellani

    Vellani apparently disliked it so much that she texted Marvel Studios One-Above-All, Kevin Feige, after watching the film. In addition to expressing her displeasure over Black Bolt being killed, she also took the time to engage Feige in what appears to be an ongoing argument between the two: whether or not the MCU’s established continuity should be referred to as 616.

    Every time I talk to Kevin, we have this argument where I say, ‘The MCU is not 616. He’s like, ‘It is because I said so.’ I’m like, ‘No, it’s 199999.’ He hates it. So, we keep having this argument, and then they put 616 in the movie. I’m like, ‘Kevin, you know it’s not 616.’ He just sends me a sad face. I was like, ‘Great.’

    The MCU had previously been defined as “Earth-199999”, but over the course of a couple of films (Spider-Man: Far From Home and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), the comic accurate 616 has come into play. Who knows the answer? Ultimately is doesn’t matter, but it makes for a fun debate between fans and there’s no bigger fans of the MCU than Vellani and Feige.

  • GEEKED WEEK: New Zombie Film ‘ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead’ Announced

    GEEKED WEEK: New Zombie Film ‘ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead’ Announced

    It looks like a new zombie fever has started, as Geeked Week unveiled a new film titled Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead which will explore a young man that has gotten tired of life. Well, that was until a zombie apocalypse hit his town and he finally feels alive again. Eiji Akaso will take on the role of the leading man Akira in the upcoming film.

  • Dwayne Johnson Announces ‘Black Adam’ Has Wrapped Production With New Set Video

    Dwayne Johnson Announces ‘Black Adam’ Has Wrapped Production With New Set Video

    Now that is what one would call perfect timing, as it looks like Black Adam has wrapped production ahead of its official trailer release. Dwayne Johnson took to Twitter with a cheeky video to announce that they finished filming on the film, which is set to arrive later this year. There have been quite a few teases of the eventual arrival of the man who will change the power hierarchy within the DC Extended Universe.

    Source: Twitter

  • Shadow the Hedgehog Confirmed for Netflix’s ‘Sonic Prime’ Series

    Shadow the Hedgehog Confirmed for Netflix’s ‘Sonic Prime’ Series

    It looks like Shadow the Hedgehog is going to have a role in the upcoming animated series heading to Netflix later this year, Sonic Prime. While the official trailer is teased to arrive during Geeked Week but it’s a fun little extra to get a small trailer teasing Shadow’s addition to the film. So, we might see more of Sonic’s extended family arrive in the upcoming trailer even if it’s unclear what the story is for now. @TailsChannel has shared the video which you can check out below:

    Source: Twitter

  • EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ms. Marvel’s Powers Were Changed To Connect to Other MCU Stories

    EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ms. Marvel’s Powers Were Changed To Connect to Other MCU Stories

    Easily the most divisive element of Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel is the altered powers of Kamala Khan as the creators behind the series changed Kamala’s origin from an Inhuman who has her powers awakened one fateful night to a normal teen who receives a magical heirloom. Her powers are changed from a form of elasticity called embeginning to very visual, crystalline energy powers akin to Green Lantern.

    While it remains to be seen how it will all work out within the context of the show, series executive producer and character co-creator Sana Amanat explained in a conversation with us why the power was changed in the first place:

    I talked to them a little bit and gave some feedback but I do know from my understanding that it was something that was important to connecting powers to other MCU stories and the next phase. At the same time, it was connecting it to her lineage and identity. My favorite part of how they evolved her powers was the idea that it was connected to her own life and her family’s experience.

    Sana Amanat

    Fans have theorized that the powered heirloom Kamala receives in the series has to do with the upcoming The Marvels, a film slated to be her next appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That corner of the Marvel Universe has featured objects of similar power such as the famous Quantum Bands so it wouldn’t be surprising if that ties into it. Whatever the heirloom ends up being, it’s pretty clear that the figureheads over at Marvel Studios wanted the heroes of The Marvels to have a unifying visual identity as Carol, Monica, and Kamala all have similar energy-based powers.

  • Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to Star as Sisters in New 20th Century Comedy

    Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to Star as Sisters in New 20th Century Comedy

    It looks like a new sister comedy is in development over at 20th Century Studios, which has begun production last week in Los Angeles. It also is eyeing to film in New Orleans, and will likely wrap by July 22nd. The film by director Jessica Yu will release in 2023 as part of Hulu in the United States, Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+’s Star banner in the rest of the world. If you’re wondering, there is no official title yet for the project but it will feature some all-stars as Awkwafina and Sandra Oh are attached.

    It will follow the story of Anne (Awkwafina) who is obsessed with game shows. She ends up having to reunite with their estranged and train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Sandrah Oh) who are forced to cover their mother’s gambling debts. Not only that but after Anne’s dog is dognapped, they set out to make back the money in the only way they can, through winning game shows across the States.

    Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale, and Will Ferrell are also part of the cast with Yu directing the film based off of a script by Hocus Pocus 2‘s Jen D’Angelo. The film is produced by D’Angelo, Awkwafina, Ferrell, Oh, Maggie Haskins, Italy Reiss, and Gloria Sanchez Productions’ Jessica Elbaum. Alex Brown and Erika Hampson are also onboard as executive producers.

  • ‘Ms. Marvel’s Costume includes “Cultural Prints” to Reflect Kamala Khan’s Heritage

    ‘Ms. Marvel’s Costume includes “Cultural Prints” to Reflect Kamala Khan’s Heritage

    Marvel Studios has been on a hot streak in creating some of the franchise’s best costumes as of late. Not only did they manage to translate Sam Wilson’s iconic Captain America costume into live-action but Moon Knight gave us one of the most interesting costumes that embrace the character’s Egyptian background. They are doing something similar with Ms. Marvel, as during the press conference Iman Vellani got to talk about the costume she wore while bringing the character to life.

    Our wonderful costume designer Arjun Bhasin had incorporated so many beautiful cultural prints into the fabric and then we have the dupatta that’s kind of the scarf.

    Iman Vellani

    The co-creator of the original comic run, Sana Amanat also expanded upon what it was like adapting the costume from the comics while still somehow staying true to what came before, her heritage, and making sure it has a South Asian feel.

    What was really fun about this was adapting the comic book design into something that felt like a super-suit, that felt very Marvel but also very authentic to what the comic did and her heritage. And also updating overall the whole design a little bit. If you look at the detailing there’s a lot of cool textures in it that Arjun incorporated that feel South Asian in a very subtle way.

    Sana Amanat

    She went on to highlight that this was one of the first costumes created “in-house” with Vellani highlighting that there were “lots of fittings” to make sure she can get the costume down, especially as they had to be careful with its dress design gets in the way with how she moves around. We can’t wait to see the costume in action and perhaps we’ll even see how she

  • Tim Burton Reflects On His Time on ‘Batman’ and ‘Batman Returns’

    Tim Burton Reflects On His Time on ‘Batman’ and ‘Batman Returns’

    Tim Burton is an icon in the film industry for his very distinctive visual language that harkens back to gothic roots. After his success on Pee-wee’s Big Adventure and Beetlejuice, he was given the opportunity to direct the Warner Bros. live-action adaptation of Batman. He cast Michael Keaton in the leading role and laid the first steps for the modern superhero genre. Yet, after his work on Batman Returns in 1992, the third entry was passed on Joel Schumacher with Batman Forever.

    In a new interview with Empire, the director got a chance to reflect on his work and even how surprised he was when he saw the direction they went with the third entry; even making fun of the infamous Batnipples.

    [Back then] they went the other way. That’s the funny thing about it. But then I was like, ‘Wait a minute. Okay. Hold on a second here. You complain about me, I’m too weird, I’m too dark, and then you put nipples on the costume? Go fuck yourself.’ Seriously. So yeah, I think that’s why I didn’t end up [doing a third film]…

    Tim Burton

    He also goes on to highlight looking back that his take on the iconic franchise is more than just “dark” but he has positive memories of getting the chance to experiment with these iconic characters.

    I’m not just overly dark. That represents me in the sense that… that’s how I see things. It’s not meant as pure darkness. There’s a mixture. “I feel really fondly about it because of the weird experiment that it felt like.

    Tim Burton

    It’s great that he’s reflecting back on it positively and it’s always interesting to see how feelings change about a project over time. Batman and Batman Returns have become cult favorites, as well as defined the landscape that would eventually evolve with future entries like X-Men, Blade, and Spider-Man. Who knows if it might inspire him to lend his unique visual style to another superhero entry at some point in the future, as he’s currently busy with his Netflix The Addams Family spinoff series, Wednesday.

    Source: Empire

  • ‘Predator’ Prequel ‘Prey’ will Be Available in Comanche on Hulu

    ‘Predator’ Prequel ‘Prey’ will Be Available in Comanche on Hulu

    The first trailer for the upcoming Predator prequel, Prey, has finally arrived. Its first look promises some memorable action with the iconic alien taking on a Comanche nation from 300 years ago. The cast is almost entirely Native and First Nation talent,w which highlights the direction of the new film. Yet, Hulu and 20th Century went one step further as the entire film will be made available in Comanche as a language option, as well as subtitles.

    As such, this will be the first feature-length film on the direct-to-consumer streaming market to offer a film entirely in Comanche. It’s a wonderful decision to highlight the film’s exploration of the Comanche and that time period. We follow the story of a young female warrior trying to prove herself and setting out to protect her people from the alien predator that seemingly appears to threaten everyone it can get its blades on.

    Dan Trachtenberg has taken on directing duties based on a script from Patrick Aison. the cast consists of Amber Midthunder, Julian Black Antelope, Michelle Trush, Stormee Kipp, and newcomer Dakota Beavers. The Predator will be played by Dane DiLiegro. The first trailer offers an exciting action film that continues the franchise set up by John McTiernan back in 1997.

  • Kentarou Miura’s Assistants and Close Friend Will Continue ‘Berserk’

    Kentarou Miura’s Assistants and Close Friend Will Continue ‘Berserk’

    It was a shock for many when Berserk creator Kentarou Miura passed away. His series Berserk has been a mainstay since 1989 and Guts’ travel has touched the hearts of many. The modern Dark Souls games, which include the recent release of Elden Ring, take many cues in their imagery from the manga series. Yet, many mourned the death of its creator and worried that it may never be finished. Yet, it was revealed on Berserk‘s official Twitter page by publisher Hakusensha that the series will not conclude.

    Miura‘s long-time Studio Gaga assistants will continue drawing the series with one of his close friends, a fellow manga artist, Kouji Mori supervising the continuation of the iconic series. It seems that Miura has actively consulted and shared his plans for the series with Mori alongside his staff and editors. There are also memos and designs that were uncovered to help shape where the story initially was heading. The production team would follow the policy of “Mr. Miura said so” as they continue his legacy.

    They currently plan to end the current Fantasia Arc and Elf Island Chapters in the next six chapters before starting a new one. They confirmed that the numbering of the manga books will continue in order as well. Mori also talked about how his long-time friend passed on the story in its entirety to him and how he wants to keep up the iconic storyline of Guts and Griffith’s story. It’s not going to be an easy undertaking but it looks like Berserks isn’t going to end anytime soon and Miura‘s legacy will live on.

    Source: Twitter