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  • BREAKING: ‘The Batman’ Sequel Officially In Development

    BREAKING: ‘The Batman’ Sequel Officially In Development

    Back in March, the world was introduced to Matt Reeves‘ take on Gotham City and the Batman mythos with the fittingly named The Batman. The film was a resounding hit, finding universal praise from fans and critics alike. Not only did it manage to bring in over $750 million at the worldwide box office, but now it’s also dominating on HBO Max, quickly becoming the most-watched DC film in its first week with 4.1 million households streaming the film. With success like that, a sequel announcement to the film was only a question of time.

    At the Warner Brothers panel during CinemaCon, Reeves is also confirmed to return to direct the upcoming sequel. Robert Pattinson will, of course, return as the caped crusader, but the plot details of the film are still unknown. Still, it seems that they plan to have the team from the first entry return for the sequel that’ll continue Bruce Wayne’s story of realizing what it means to be a symbol for his city.

    We might still have to wait a bit until we get our first look or even tease what the sequel will be about, but it seems likely it’ll build upon the ending of the first film as Gotham is flooded. Batman having to save civilians while a new threat shows its fangs would make for a unique backdrop and challenge in a Batman film.

    Source: Twitter, Variety

  • Oscar Isaac Continues to Tease Jake Lockley’s Arrival in ‘Moon Knight’

    Oscar Isaac Continues to Tease Jake Lockley’s Arrival in ‘Moon Knight’

    Ever since the first episode released of Moon Knight, we’ve been seeing many hints that a third personality is hiding. Steven and Marc have been our main focus so far, but the fourth episode of the Disney+ series gave us these yet with a mysterious sarcophagus potentially including the third personality, Jake Lockley. Oscar Isaac has been having fun with the idea and has been teasing his eventual arrival.

    In a new interview with ComicBook.com, the actor continues to tease the personality and teases that perhaps the final two episodes might shed light on what exactly is going on with the constant teasing and when we might finally get the reveal of Jake Lockley and why he’s been hidden for so long.

    I’d say that you’re right. That it’s definitely things are pointing towards the idea that it’s not just Steven and Marc in that system, that there’s possibly others. Yeah, that’s something that we discussed. Two episodes left to find out.

    Oscar Isaac

    While he doesn’t confirm anything, it does seem likely that we’ll meet him at some point in the Disney+ series. With Marc currently stuck in the asylum–or his mind–the reveal can’t be too far off. It’ll be interesting to see how Moon Knight handles his introduction and if he might even tie into previous events, as there are enough hints that he has a role of some kind in this story. The only question remains after that. Will we get Oscar Isaac rocking that iconic moustache too?

    Source: ComicBook

  • BREAKING: ‘Fast X’ Production on Hold Indefinitely as Justin Lin Exits Project

    BREAKING: ‘Fast X’ Production on Hold Indefinitely as Justin Lin Exits Project

    Here’s rather shocking news, but it looks like Justin Lin has exited the upcoming tenth Fast and Furious entry, titled Fast X. He is stepping down as director shortly after the project started production. While he will remain as a producer, it seems that he has left the project due to creative differences. He has published a statement on leaving the project:

    With the support of Universal, I have made the difficult decision to step back as director of FAST X, while remaining with the project as a producer. Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases. On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build the most diverse franchise in movie history. I will forever be grateful to the amazing cast, crew and studio for their support, and for welcoming me into the FAST family.

    Justin Lin

    It’s certainly heavy that he swiftly left the project just as it started. Sadly, we may never find out what exactly led to the creative differences, especially as he was also set to direct the eleventh and final entry in the Fast Saga. According to Hollywood Reporter’s Borys Kit, it seems that they are considering David Leitch and F. Gary Gray as replacements.

    For now, it seems unclear if the film will manage to make its May 19th release next year, as the search for a new director begins. It seems that Lin isn’t leaving the project with bad blood, but something must’ve led the director to decide that he no longer wants to direct the film. We’ll see if they might already have a replacement in mind in the near future.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Love, Victor’ Heading to Disney+ After All

    ‘Love, Victor’ Heading to Disney+ After All

    Disney+ is backtracking on Love, Victor, and will now stream the series starting with its upcoming third season. The service was originally set as the home of the LGBTQ romantic comedy when it was debuting in 2020 but found itself pushed to Hulu after Disney executives decided its exploration of teen sexuality and alcohol use weren’t the right fit for their brand.

    Now, shortly after the company has begun to make a stand against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, they will be bringing the queer love story back to their domain. The change will happen concurrently with the release of the show’s third and final season on June 15. Hulu President Joe Earley had the following to say regarding the announcement:

    We are proud of ‘Love, Victor’ and are excited to bring it to the widest possible audience on June 15 by making the full series available on both Disney+ and Hulu to celebrate the final season and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. In addition to highlighting this groundbreaking series, this will give subscribers a chance to sample more content that is available across our streaming services as we have done with titles like the Academy Award-winning ‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),’ ‘Man in the Arena: Tom Brady’ and ‘black-ish.’

    Joe Early

    The series is based on the hit film Love, Simon. It focuses on Victor, played by Michael Cimino, a new student at Creekwood High School juggling home life and questions about his sexual orientation. Nick Robinson, who played the titular character in the original movie, serves as a producer and the show’s narrator. Thus far, Love, Victor has been acclaimed by fans and critics alike, earning multiple GLAAD Media Awards and becoming the most-watched drama on Hulu during the week of its premiere. Hopefully, audiences are also able to enjoy the final season, on whichever streaming service they like.

    Source: Variety

  • Oscar Isaac Tried to Sneak in a Meme and the MCU’s First F-Bomb in ‘Moon Knight’

    Oscar Isaac Tried to Sneak in a Meme and the MCU’s First F-Bomb in ‘Moon Knight’

    Oscar Isaac has been quite excited with his first venture into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as he’s been sharing the fun he’s had bringing Moon Knight to life. It seems that he also tried to be a bit sneaky, such as getting a meme into the series. Not only that, but he also wanted to sneak an f-bomb, which would’ve been the MCU’s first. He goes on to share the story with ScreenRant, where he highlights that:

    My brother and I, there’s this meme that we think is really, really funny. It’s this English kid that’s got a tie on his head. He’s rapping, and then just a punch comes out of nowhere and punches him and he goes, “Oh, f**k, I can’t believe you’ve done this!” A lot of people know what I’m talking about. And so I was like, “We’ve got to find an opportunity to do that.”

    Oscar Isaac

    They were certainly all-in to bring it to life, as he did quite a few takes with the f-bomb being dropped. Sadly though, it seems that Disney’s censors for their family-friendly streaming service wouldn’t quite let that through.

    And this seemed like the perfect time to do it. So I did it. I did a lot of takes where I actually say, “Oh, f**k” and I thought, in Disney, because it’s TV or whatever, that you get one F-bomb. But ultimately, not even one. We don’t even get the one, so we had to change it. But basically, that is just my homage to that.

    Oscar Isaac

    While it’s a shame that they couldn’t get it in, it’s no surprise. The show is still pushing the PG-13 rating to its limit but we don’t know the exact regulations. One f-bomb is allowed per film release and streaming services do have their own regulations. We’ll probably see more adult content, especially with Deadpool becoming the MCU’s first R-rated project moving forward. Perhaps Moon Knight gets a chance at a higher rating and Isaac can drop his f-bomb.

    Source: ScreenRant

  • Leaked ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Audio Tease She-Hulk, Captain Marvel, and Winter Soldier

    Leaked ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Audio Tease She-Hulk, Captain Marvel, and Winter Soldier

    It’s been a while since we got a leak from Marvel’s Avengers that teased any of the upcoming character additions. Just recently, we learned that they are going to add Jane Foster’s Mighty Thor as a playable character. Yet, many wondered what happened to the teases of She-Hulk, who was seemingly hinted at as the next major addition for some time. Leaker @mmmmmmmmiller has once again shared some new audio files through Vocaroo that include audio recordings for the game’s NPCs and playable characters. What makes these stand out is that they include various characters that have been hinted to become playable at some point.

    The first recording includes the reference to She-Hulk with even a brief “Ms. Walters” mentioned in the audio file. These characters also reference Captain Marvel as “Captain Danvers” hinting at Carol Danvers being the version of the character getting added to the game. They also reference “Mr. Barnes” as the Winter Soldier, which also adds further hints that we’ll get Bucky Barnes added as a potential playable character. There’s also some audio featuring Kate Bishop’s voice actress calling out for all three characters, which is seemingly prepared for when they are knocked out.

    Miller has also hinted at the Cloning Lab’s making a potential return, which was something we haven’t heard much about for quite some time. They are generally shifting towards a different release concept with less of an ongoing roadmap but rather building up from one patch to the next. It’s going to be an adjustment for players, but they are currently working on their plans beyond 2022. So, it seems we may have gotten a hint at what those plans just might be.

    Source: Twitter, Vocaroo (She-Hulk), Vocaroo (Captain Marvel), Vocaroo (Winter Soldier), Vocaroo

  • Netflix Cancels ‘Raising Dion’ After 2 Seasons

    Netflix Cancels ‘Raising Dion’ After 2 Seasons

    Netflix’s family superhero drama Raising Dion has been canceled after only two seasons. It’s a move that continues the often-talked about recent trend of the streaming service swiftly canceling shows early on in their run. The unfortunate news was shared on Instagram by series cast member Sammi Haney, who played the titular character’s friend Esperanza Jimenez for the duration of the show’s short run.

    Raising Dion debuted in 2019 to mostly positive reviews, quickly developing a cult following that led to the creation of a second season which dropped earlier this year. The series followed the life of young Dion Warren, who is born with superhuman abilities, and his friends and family, who must help him navigate the mystery of growing up differently.

    Dion was portrayed by Ja’Siah Young, and other cast members included Alisha Wainwright, Jazmyn Simon, Jason Ritter, Griffin Robert Faulkner, and the aforementioned Haney. Fan-favorite actor Michael B. Jordan also had a recurring role in the series as Dion’s deceased father. The series was created by Carol Barbee and was based on a comic book of the same name written by Dennis Liu and illustrated by Jason Piperberg.

    The show’s cancellation should come as a surprise to many, as the recently released second season was a trending hit for Netflix. Season two had been watched for over 108.75 million hours in its first 26 days, according to the service’s data, and maintained a position in Netflix’s Top 10 for several days following its premiere.

    Source: Instagram, What’s On Netflix

  • ‘Russian Doll’: Do We Need a Season 3?

    ‘Russian Doll’: Do We Need a Season 3?

    When the first season of Russian Doll hit Netflix in 2019, it quickly took to the top of Netflix’s charts as the Groundhog Day-esque series proved to be incredibly popular. With Natasha Lyonne on board as Nadia, a tough, wisecracking leading woman, the series had a star that could carry its – at times – insane material. So, it wasn’t entirely surprising that a second season was quickly announced with fans more than ready to return to the lives of Nadia and Alan (Charlie Bennet). Unfortunately, though, the wait would be a long one with Season 2 not hitting the streaming service until April 2022.

    While Lyonne continues to shine as Nadia in Season 2, it’s hard to deny that it doesn’t quite ever reach the heights of Season 1. Sure, the story of this season is still one worth telling, as Lyonne continues to act her butt off. However, it’s so chaotic and at times hard to follow, that it can become hard to care about what is taking place. Which brings us to the question: Does Russian Doll need a Season 3?

    As it stands, Season 2 of Russian Doll is a rather complete story. While the first season focused on Nadia and Alan dying repeatedly, the season ultimately ended with them in parallel universes with a few loose ends. It was a fitting ending and one that could’ve simply ended there. Then again, because of how it ended, there were countless possibilities of what still could happen with a second installment. Enter Season 2.

    The latest season of Russian Doll sees the duo back together as though nothing happened. Nadia is still chaotic and messy, while Alan is still her clean-cut counterpart. Their chemistry this season was rather lacking, as was their screen time together, although the choices in their stories eventually do come to make sense by the season’s end. It’s just a lot of murky water getting there and maintaining a cohesive story.

    When Season 2 does things right, it does them right. The emotional beats are excellent and if Lyonne doesn’t get an Emmy nomination for her work, it’ll be a crime. The issue, however, is that by the end, it’s hard to imagine the story truly needs a third outing. That isn’t to say a third season wouldn’t be enjoyable. I have faith that it would, but it doesn’t make it necessary. The issue here is that we’ve become so accustomed to wanting to drag out stories longer than necessary and eventually force an ending that will (hopefully) satisfy viewers. But is it the right thing to do? A series can produce a single season with a tight story that ends with things mostly tied up neatly, and yet, it won’t be enough – fans will still demand more. And while that is understandable, to an extent, sometimes more is too much. 

    The ending of Russian Doll Season 2 ends with our characters in a good place. So, yes, while a third season could take things further, it doesn’t really need to because there is an ending of sorts. Nadia is in a good place – she’s come to terms with Ruth’s passing, as well as her mother’s past crimes. More importantly, she’s come to find a sense of peace, something we’ve never truly seen her have.

    As of this writing, a third season has not yet been announced for Russian Doll. However, Lyonne has previously suggested the team is already considering some ideas. In an interview with Variety, the actress/director/writer suggested a third season could see the duo time travel to the future. For some, the idea of seeing Nadia and Alan in the future could prove exciting, but it’s hard to imagine the series will be able to tell nearly as cohesive a story as Season 2 did.

  • First CinemaCon Footage Description of Sony’s ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Finds its Way Online

    First CinemaCon Footage Description of Sony’s ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Finds its Way Online

    It looks like Sony did have something special for visitors of CinemaCon, as Sean O’Connel shared some details on footage that was shown from their upcoming Spider-Man spinoff film, Kraven the Hunter. Even though it just recently started production it seems they already had a little teaser ready for visitors. He shared it on his @WGreatPowerBook Twitter profile on a book covering Sony’s adaptations of the franchise.

    In his Twitter post, he highlights that it was a rather brief sizzle real showing Aaron Taylor-Johnson hanging on to a car, which was first revealed in leaked set photos not too long ago. It seems that they also showed the new logo, but he seems to believe they might release something online. For now, we’ll have to wait and see if that’ll get released.

    We’ll see if they actually will share anything from the project online, but it seems too early to tease anything. The only thing they might do is share the first logo for the project, similar to getting the Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse logo after they retitled the project. Still, it seems they are certainly moving full force with the project.

    Kraven the Hunter is quite an interesting project, as it’s unclear how exactly they are building up their anti-Spider-Man team out of Morbius‘ post-credit sequence. He very likely won’t have a role in this film. So, it makes you wonder how they are trying to set up an anti-hero version of the Sinister Six that is still out to take down the webhead.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘X-Men ’97’ Head Writer On Keeping the Spirit of the Original Series Alive

    ‘X-Men ’97’ Head Writer On Keeping the Spirit of the Original Series Alive

    While most of our focus remains on the many live-action projects from Marvel Studios, we also have some exciting animated offerings on the horizon. While we know very little about the Marvel Zombies adaptation, the X-Men ’97 adaptation is quite exciting for those that grew up with the original animated series from the 90s. Adapting such a cult classic, head writer Beau DeMayo and his team have quite the challenge ahead of them.

    In an interview with The Direct’s Russ Milheim, the series head writer talked about their approach to bringing the original to life while also talking about what elements they want to carry over from the original. The core of the potential lies in “honoring that earnestness” and keeping the emotional core of that original story.

    And so I think the challenge to me was honoring that earnestness, that emotional sincerity in the show where it wasn’t just about the big bad of the day. That was almost, in some cases, an afterthought. It was really about the relationship of this found family, and how they cared about each other and had disagreements. And I always just come back whenever we’re talking in the writer’s room, or we’re talking to the directors, it’s just like, we have to have earnest emotion in every scene. Cause I really do think that was the secret sauce to the original series.

    Beau DeMayo

    He goes on to highlight that they aren’t approaching the project to “improve” upon the original. Rather, they have a simple message that truly reflects what the X-Men have always stood for in the comics.

    And so, it is more a question of, what does that show look like knowing what we know now? And how it looks like, in today’s world, with everything that has changed, and everything that hasn’t changed, sadly—in our world.

    Beau DeMayo

    It certainly sounds like the team is definitely sticking to what made the original so iconic. So, we’ll get more than just the iconic opening but the same heart that made the original so memorable. With most of the cast also returning, it does add that special feeling once we get our first look at what this animated continuation has to offer.

    Source: The Direct