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  • Colton Haynes Reveals Why He Left ‘Arrow’ Ahead of Season 8

    Colton Haynes Reveals Why He Left ‘Arrow’ Ahead of Season 8

    With the release of his new memoir, Colton Haynes is finally opening up as to what led him to exit Arrow ahead of Season 8.

    His memoir, Miss Memory Lane, was released on May 31st. The 256-page book from Atria Books takes fans down memory lane as Haynes recalls his struggles with addiction, abuse, and his time on Teen Wolf and the CW’s Arrow. The actor, who is set to appear in the Paramount+ Teen Wolf revival movie, left MTV’s Teen Wolf series in 2012 after appearing for two seasons. The decision to leave was financially-based as the network refused to pay the actor what his fellow stars were being paid. Ironically enough, this is an issue Arden Cho experienced too when she received a lowball offer to return for the Paramount+ Teen Wolf movie.

    Unfortunately, Haynes had an even more frustrating experience when he was a part of the cast of the CW’s Arrow. The actor starred in the series for seven seasons before transitioning to a recurring role ahead of Season 8. For Haynes, the decision to exit Arrow after Season 7 was due to personal reasons. He wasn’t in the best state mentally, nor did he have a great relationship with his co-stars, or at least one in particular.

    In his memoir he writes, “I had walked away from my full-time job on Arrow at the beginning of the year, supposedly because my contract had ended, but it was really because I was too depressed and I couldn’t stand working with one of my cast mates.”

    Arrow ended after Season 8 and since then, Haynes hasn’t really appeared in much outside of an episode of Hulu’s Dollface, as well as a music video for Lil Nas X. He can next be seen in Teen Wolf: The Movie, where he’ll reprise his role as Jackson Whittemore. Production recently wrapped and the movie is set to debut sometime this year.

    Source: E! Online.

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Beats Out ‘Hawkeye’s Overall Viewership on Disney+

    ‘Moon Knight’ Beats Out ‘Hawkeye’s Overall Viewership on Disney+

    There have been some curious statements in the past in regards to Moon Knight‘s overall viewership on Disney+. As SambaTV has not released the numbers for the final episode, many took this as a showcase that the show didn’t quite end on a high note. Yet, Nielsen ratings have revealed that Moon Knight managed to pull in its best viewing in its finale, which is a showcase of how different streaming services develop in comparison to traditional TV.

    The six-episode series took in 715 million minutes from May 2nd to 8th which was the week of its finale. It grew from 681 million in its previous week, and the only small dip it faced was in its fourth week, otherwise, the show has continued to grow in viewership over its six-episode run. Normally, linear TV sees a recurring decrease in viewership over its total run, which may be due to long season formats and ongoing breaks in-between.

    In total, the series pulled in 3.7 billion minutes watched, which puts it between Hawkeye (3.46B) and The Falcon and Winter Soldier (4.15B). The show managed to take in the third spot and beat out competition like Prime Video’s new Outer Range, Bullsh*t: The Game Show, and more. Netflix’s Ozark however was the champion that week. Outer Range took in the fourth spot but was a fair bit behind with 425M viewers, but not a bad performance.

    Moon Knight‘s numbers aren’t something to just scoff at given that the character is the first newly introduced member of the MCU family with little to no connections to the rest. So, it beating out Hawkeye, which already posted some strong numbers is no small feat. The Mandalorian and Loki remain the strongest performers on the app, but we also don’t know if there are other success factors that haven’t been taken into account yet. Still, it seems Marvel Studios is still quite successful with what they produced so far.

    Source: THR

  • ‘Twisted Metal’ Series Adds Richard Cabral and Samoa Joe

    ‘Twisted Metal’ Series Adds Richard Cabral and Samoa Joe

    As the series based on the PlayStation video game franchise Twisted Metal continues its development for the Peacock streaming service, new castings have been revealed that help to round out the cast. Firstly, it was announced that the Emmy-nominated Richard Cabral will be portraying the role of Loud. The character is the overprotective brother of Quiet, who will be portrayed by Stephanie Beatriz. This will be Cabral’s first role since exiting FX’s Mayans M.C. earlier this month.

    It was also announced that Joe Seanoa, aka the professional wrestler Samoa Joe, will be portraying the physical form of Sweet Tooth. This will be a dual-portrayal of the character with Will Arnett slated to provide voice-over work for the role. Sweet Tooth is arguably the most popular and recognizable character from the Twisted Metal video games, known for being a prolific killer from his ice cream truck. Joe was officially written off of his current wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling on the latest episode of Dynamite with a shoulder injury angle this past Wednesday, which will provide him the time to physically inhabit the role of Sweet Tooth.

    In addition, actors Mike Mitchell, Tahj Vaghans, and Lou Beatty Jr have been cast as recurring characters in the upcoming series. Mitchell and Vaughans will be playing Stu and Mike respectively, who have been described as the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern of the Twisted Metal universe. Meanwhile, Beatty Jr will play the experienced cartographer Tommy.

    These names join the already star-studded cast consisting of Anthony Mackie as John Doe, Thomas Haden Church as Agent Stone, and Neve Campbell as Raven. Production for the series began in late May and is set to complete by early September.

    Source: Deadline and Deadline

  • New ‘Nope’ Trailer Offers First Look at Alien Ship

    New ‘Nope’ Trailer Offers First Look at Alien Ship

    It looks like a new trailer has dropped for Jorden Peele’s third film, Nope. With a surprisingly simple title, it has left many wondering what exactly it is going to be about as we’ve already seen him tackle some curious out-there concepts. Yet, it looks like theories are being confirmed more and more, as a new trailer seemingly dropped during the NBA finals, which featured the first look at an alien ship from the film, as shared by Fandango’s @ErikDavis.

    The flying saucer looks closer to the cliché version we’ve seen in Hollywood throughout the years. Many theorized that it’ll very likely feature aliens of some kind, as the first trailer included some curious details that hinted at their inclusion. Yet, the trailer was purposefully vague to not give away what exactly is about.

    The new trailer has now yet found its way online. So, we might have to wait a little longer before it gets revealed but it does seem like they are still actively working on it. There were rumors hinting that it may get delayed, as it already has in some select countries. So, we’ll have to wait and see if we get an official announcement.

    The first trailer offered a small glimpse of what might be the alien creatures, but this is our first look at a sequence that was heavily hinted at. We saw Daniel Kaluuya‘s character racing off on his horse with a giant shadow hanging behind him. Now we know what exactly that shadow truly was.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Gets Earlier Release Date in India

    ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Gets Earlier Release Date in India

    It looks like India is getting Thor: Love and Thunder. little earlier than the rest of the world, as the official Twitter account has shared a new visual alongside the confirmation that the film is going to release on July 7th, a day earlier. In a way, it’s the perfect Thorsday gift for those that have been anticipating the next major entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    For some time, Europe received MCU films almost a week earlier but that practice has gone down as of late. Nowadays, they are eyeing a worldwide release around the same time, but that isn’t always given, such as Japan famously getting releases a little later. You can check out the official tweet confirming the early release date here:

    It’s certainly a nice touch and we’ll see if other countries may also get an earlier release to celebrate the latest MCU entry. There’s a lot of banking on Love and Thunder, as it’s the first fourth entry in any franchise under the MCU banner. Not only that, but Taika Waititi has promised the film will be quite a bit different to offer something a bit more romantic, as they continue to explore new genres and diversify their portfolio while testing out the waters in Phase 4.

    Source: Twitter

  • REPORT: ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Release Date Revealed

    REPORT: ‘The Bad Batch’ Season 2 Release Date Revealed

    The first look at Season 2 of the Star Wars animated series The Bad Batch came through a trailer released at Star Wars Celebration and while it came with a Fall 2022 placeholder, no firm release date was given. One Take News has come across a date and it looks like it’s coming a little sooner than most expected.

    According to the report, the next round of adventures for Clone Force 99 will kick off on September 28th. It seems that a listing on Disney+ has included a banner with a release date.

    The new season looks to take place after a bit of a time jump from the end of Season 1, as Omega has aged up a bit and the gang is sporting new grey and orange armor. The trailer also revealed that Gungi, a fan-favorite Wookie Jedi from The Clone Wars animated series, will be part of Season 2, leading to some pretty fun theories about what might go down.

    A September release for The Bad Batch means that Lucasfilm will have two Star Wars properties streaming simultaneously, with the 12-episode first season of Andor scheduled for a two-episode debut on August 31st. In addition, Marvel Studios will also be streaming She-Hulk during the same window, giving fans plenty of content to consume.

    Source: One Take News

  • The Morning After Huddle: June 3, 2022

    The Morning After Huddle: June 3, 2022

    Welcome to your Friday edition of The Morning After Huddle, your favorite source for NFL news. The captain of the ”all ski mask” team (seriously, the guy has made a whopping $82 million in career earnings) is finally retiring.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • Fitzmagic is no more! Journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick announced his retirement. After 17 years and 9 teams, he is hanging up his cleats and (possibly) stepping into a role with Prime Video for a key part in Amazon’s NFL coverage.
    • Frank Gore and Alex Mack are also retiring. Gore will sign a 1-day contract to retire a 49er. Regarding Alex Mack, hanging it up is inevitable after Mack restructured his contract in a way that is consistent with players prior to retirement.
    • On today’s episode of As Deshaun Watson Turns, it was discovered in the 23rd lawsuit that Watson offered the other 22 Plaintiffs $100,000 to settle their cases. Reports notate that not all would accept that amount due to the aggressive nature of a proposed NDA. Remember, the Dolphins wanted all cases resolved before potentially trading for Watson.
    • Finally, your Key Signings Roundup: The Buffalo Bills are signing Tavon Austin. Austin has played with four teams in his career, most recently with the Jaguars. The Vikings are signing DE Jonathan Bullard, adding quality veteran depth.

    That was quite a lot to unpack. Take a breath and come back Saturday for more news you want to know!

    ICYMI: Thursday – June 2, 2022 Edition

  • The Cast and Crew of ‘Ms. Marvel’ Assemble at the Hollywood Premiere

    The Cast and Crew of ‘Ms. Marvel’ Assemble at the Hollywood Premiere

    Marvel Studios’ latest Disney Plus streaming series, Ms. Marvel, had its big Premiere celebration last night at Hollywood’s famous El Capitan theater. Along with the series’ leads and crew, some surprising faces also turned up. The official release and photos from Disney are below.

    Cast members Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Laurel Marsden, Arian Moayed, Adaku Ononogbo, Alysia Reiner, Azhar Usman, Laith Nakli, Nimra Bucha, Travina Springer, Aramis Knight, Mehwish Hayat, Ali Alsaleh, Samina Ahmed, Jordan Firstman, Anjali Bhimani and Vardah Aziz joined directors Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, Meera Menon and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and executive producers Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum and Sana Amanat for a walk down the red carpet at the special Launch Event for Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel,” an original series streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning June 8.

    Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” introduces Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a Super Hero megafan with an oversized imagination—particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home—that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s always looked up to. Life gets better with superpowers, right? 

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Nimra Bucha attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Adaku Ononogbo attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Matthew Lintz attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Arian Moayed attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Rish Shah attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Sana Amanat, Director of Content and Character Development at Marvel attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Anjali Bhimani attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Travina Springer attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Laurel Marsden attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Mohan Kapoor attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Xochitl Gomez attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Iman Vellani attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

    The series stars Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Fawad Khan, Laurel Marsden, Arian Moayed, Adaku Ononogbo, Alysia Reiner, Azhar Usman, Laith Nakli, Nimra Bucha and Travina Springer, with Aramis Knight. 

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: (L-R) Adil El Arbi and Bilall Falla attend the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Victoria Alonso, President of Physical, Post Production, VFX and Animation at Marvel Studios attends the Ms. Marvel launch event at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 02, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

    Directors for the series are Adil & Bilall (Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah) [Episodes 101 and 106], Meera Menon [Episodes 102 and 103] and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy [Episodes 104 and 105]. Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Brad Winderbaum, Adil & Bilall, .Bisha K. Ali and Sana Amanat are the executive producers. Bisha K. Ali is also the head writer.

  • SGF: Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ Also Heading to PC This Year

    SGF: Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ Also Heading to PC This Year

    Here’s a curious detail that was not showcased during the PlayStation’s State of Game is that not only is the Spider-Man Remaster heading to PC, but it’ll also be joined by its spinoff Miles Morales. It’s rather bizarre that the Insomniac game wasn’t featured during the actual event with the trailer. The Spider-Man Remastered is heading to PC on August 12th, 2022 while Miles Morales won’t release until Fall.

    Source: PlayStation Blog

  • SGF: ‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Eyeing Summer 2023 Release

    SGF: ‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Eyeing Summer 2023 Release

    After a long bout of silence, Square Enix has finally returned with a new look at Final Fantasy XVI. Not only do we get a better look at the gameplay, but we see what the game finally has to offer. We get some insane summons and crazy gameplay and it looks like the game is going to release this summer.

    https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1532489138330652689