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  • First Look At ‘The Batman’ Funko Featuring Batman in His Batmobile

    First Look At ‘The Batman’ Funko Featuring Batman in His Batmobile

    Fans are eager for the arrival of Matt Reeves The Batman, a film that suffered multiple delays due to the ongoing pandemic. The film has taken center stage at both DC Fandome events, premiering trailers that undoubtedly have made people quite excited about its release. Of course, a new superhero film also means we’ll get some new merchandise. No one doe sit better than Funko and they’ve also been busy at bringing their Funko Pop line for the new Batman series to life.

    With the film set to release in March, it won’t be long till the marketing campaign kicks off and we get a whole lot more Batman in our lives. We’ve got our first look at the Pop! Ride for the upcoming The Batman line, featuring Batman in his new Batmobile based on a muscle car. We don’t get a great look at his full costume, but what is noticeable is the stitching in his cowl, and the detailing in his car.

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    This is the first of what will surely be many figures within the line, and with completed products like this Batmobile figure already making their way out in countries like France they surely are not far from being officially revealed by the company. As of now, there is currently not a set release date and its unknown if this specific figure will be a retail exclusive.

    The Batman is currently set to release in theaters on March 4th, 2022 and will be exclusively released in theaters, one of the first films without a day and date release for WB after 2021. The film will star Robert Pattinson in the titular role alongside Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis.

    Source: Instagram

  • Kevin Feige On Venom’s Arrival into The MCU

    Kevin Feige On Venom’s Arrival into The MCU

    Since the very first Venom film, fans have wondered just when the character would be making his way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and would face off against Spider-Man. We know he is part of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, but not quite how that interconnects with the MCU. Yet, the post-credit scene for Venom: Let There Be Carnage changed everything.

    At the tail end of the film, Eddie and Venom are relaxing and blowing off some steam. Suddenly, something begins to happen around them and before they know it the room their in isn’t the same. The TV pops on and fans were shown the one thing they’ve been dying to see, Venom’s arrival into the MCU. Collider recently spoke with Kevin Feige in which he talked about just how they handled it

    You look at the obvious comic connotations between Venom and Spider-Man and it is inherent. So the minute Sony made their Venom movie and it worked as well as it did, and Tom Hardy became as iconic as he has become as Venom, then the obvious question is then, ‘How do we start to merge them?’

    Kevin Feige

    Venom’s big arrival into the MCU is quite exciting for fans and theres a lot of potential down the line for whats to come. Feige recently spoke with THR about how how they worked with the team on Venom: Let There Be Carnage to put together that little end credit stinger. Its unknown if Venom’s arrival will play any sort of role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the wait for that answer won’t be a long one.

    Source: Collider

  • ‘Shang-Chi’ Director Is Developing A New MCU Disney+ Series

    ‘Shang-Chi’ Director Is Developing A New MCU Disney+ Series

    The future of Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton is brighter than ever as the film towers over the pandemic box office with a whopping $400M worldwide. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that Marvel Studios is giving him the keys to a potentially new kingdom as Deadline is reporting that Cretton is developing a new MCU Disney+ show.

    There have been rumors lately about a Ten Rings spin-off happening, which is only supported by the film’s post-credits scene with Xialing. Cretton has long expressed his love for the characters they created for the film so it’s very safe to assume that this could be his new D+ show. However, there is also a team called the Agents of Atlas that Shang-Chi is a part of in the comics. The team boasts an exciting roster of diverse Asian characters, something that clearly interests Cretton as a creator. It would be really cool if they reveal that to be the show.

    Source: Deadline

  • BREAKING: Destin Daniel Cretton Returning to Write and Direct ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel

    BREAKING: Destin Daniel Cretton Returning to Write and Direct ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel

    It was only a matter of time, but the news has finally dropped that Destin Daniel Cretton, fresh off of his success with Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings, will return to write and direct its sequel. Kevin Feige had the following to say as the director has now inked a deal with the studio alongside Hulu’s Onyx Collection.

    Destin is an amazing collaborator who brought a unique perspective and skill to Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. We had a fantastic time working together on the film and he has so many intriguing ideas for stories to bring to life on Disney+, so we’re thrilled to expand our relationship with him and can’t wait to get started.

    Kevin Feige

    Marvel Studios has proven its reliability in picking talent and with the deal inked, it means that many other projects might be in the characters’ future. Of course, there are no details given on what the sequel might include, but there’s a lot of potential in exploring the setup we got in Ta Lo. Some time ago, we had our own theory that we might potentially explore an Iron Fist connection in the sequel, which could also build upon the legacy we’re teased off. Of course, they might take a unique direction to build upon the Ten Rings that are still active in one of the post-credit sequences. We’ll see what the future has in store for the titular hero.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘WandaVision’ and ‘What If…?’ Nominated for Critics Choice Awards

    ‘WandaVision’ and ‘What If…?’ Nominated for Critics Choice Awards

    It looks like the Critics Choice Awards are finally in. HBO and Netflix are leading the charge with 20 and 18 nominations respectively. Yet, Marvel has also made quite the splash this year as WandaVision has garnered four nominations, similar to Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. It currently is nominated for Best Limited Series. Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen got a nomination for Best Actor and Actress in a Limited Series. Not just that, Kathryn Hahn also got nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

    That’s not all, as What If…? has also been nominated for Best Animated Series. Sadly, Falcon and the Winter Soldier as well as Loki did not get nominated but it’s still great to see Marvel Studios’ work in long-form storytelling is paying off, especially with WandaVision‘s overall reception, as it won the first Emmy for the studio. Not bad for it being its first series. The Critics Choice Association TV Branch president, Ed Martin, had the following to share on this year’s nominations:

    Although the industry is still recovering from the COVID-19 lockdown, you wouldn’t know it from the wealth of amazing television programs our nomination committees pored through to come up with this year’s nominees. We have even more choices than we did before the pandemic, for critics and viewers to embrace. While the streamers continue to break new ground with some wonderfully unexpected offerings, it has been an unusually strong year for all areas of television. We look forward to honoring the year’s finest shows at what promises to be our most exciting awards ceremony yet.

    Ed Martin

    It’ll be interesting to see if the film manages to win their respective nominations, but WandaVision definitely has a good chance. What If…?’s nomination is a pleasant surprise and noteworthy for it being the studio’s first venture into the media format. So, it’s quite the big day for Marvel Studios and Disney+ with these nominations.

    Source: Critics Choice

  • ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Eyeing 2023 Production Start

    ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Eyeing 2023 Production Start

    Wonder Woman has become a staple in the DCEU, and possibly its most popular character alongside Harley Quinn. The character will be the first to finish out a trilogy of films within the cinematic universe as the announcement of a third entry came right after Wonder Woman 1984‘s release. Not much is known about the third film, aside from the fact that Patty Jenkins will return to write and direct the film. Gal Gadot once again will reprise her role of Diana Prince, of course. With both having such packed schedules, it looks like it’s gonna be a second before cameras are rolling on the threequel.

    News broke today via Deadline that Patty Jenkins would be shifting from director to producer on Gadot‘s upcoming film Cleopatra, with Kari Skogland set to pick up the reigns on the project. Sources close to Deadline said this move was made with the intention for Jenkins to continue developing the next installment in the Wonder Woman franchise as it had been fast-tracked by Warner Brothers. Deadline also has revealed that the third Wonder Woman film is currently set to begin production sometime in 2023, with no concrete date set just yet.

    Gadot‘s backed-up schedule includes not only Cleopatra but also the upcoming live-action adaption of Snow White at Disney. Plot details for Wonder Woman 3 are still under wraps as Jenkins finishes off the script for the film, but we hope to hear more in the near future and hopefully see the film embrace the character’s roots in mythology that’s been a bit absent since her debut.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Falcon and The Winter Soldier’s Kari Skogland to Direct Patty Jenkins’ ‘Cleopatra’

    ‘Falcon and The Winter Soldier’s Kari Skogland to Direct Patty Jenkins’ ‘Cleopatra’

    Here’s an interesting surprise, it looks like Kari Skogland, who recently worked on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, is taking over directing duties from Patty Jenkins. She originally was going to helm the project, which will star Wonder Woman‘s Gal Gadot in the titular role. She is handing over directing duties to focus on her other two projects Wonder Woman 3 and Rogue Squadron, which recently got delayed indefinitely. Skogland has been eyeing quite a few projects since her work on the Marvel Studios project and also comes after her breakout on The Handmaids Tale.

    It’s great to see another Marvel director kickstart their career towards bigger scope projects, which is highlighted in Deadline’s article. The execs behind the Cleopatra project were looking for someone who can handle a project that reflects that scope, as they retell the story of the daughter of Ptolemy and how she grew to power in ancient Egypt. Her relationship with Caeser and Marc Anthony would become cornerstones of how she grew to power, but would eventually become their undoing. Charles Roven, Jenkins, Gadot, and Jaron Varsano will produce the film alongside executive producer Laeta Kalogridis.

    Source: Deadline

  • Chris Hemsworth Expresses Diminishing Interest in Continuing as Thor

    Chris Hemsworth Expresses Diminishing Interest in Continuing as Thor

    As much as we love the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is always going to be a point where the actors aren’t interested in playing these characters actively anymore. Robert Downey Jr. exited the franchise with Avengers: Endgame when he gave Iron Man his last big stand in the franchise. Some actors that have been with the franchise since its early days still remain, such as Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Yet, it seems that his interest might be reaching a boiling point as revealed in an interview with The Today Show.

    I’ve done six or seven Thors, so maybe. As long as they’ll have me, I’ll turn up, but I feel like that enthusiasm [for me] might be waning.”

    Chris Hemsworth

    It’s understandable that he’ll reach a limit at some point, as he’s already appeared in quite a few films, as he points out. Of cousre, we don’t know what the plans are for the actor after Thor: Love and Thunder releases next year. His character might have a final hurrah before Natalie Portman‘s Jane Foster carries on the mantle. Of course, a personal preference would be to end his run inspired by the actual Norse mythology and inspired by the Fear Itself storyline. Here’s hoping we find out once the film releases and gives us a closer look into the future of his character.

    Source: Twitter

  • Rumor: ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ to Feature M.O.D.O.K.

    Rumor: ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ to Feature M.O.D.O.K.

    Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania recently wrapped production and did so without much about the plot of the film being leaked. We do know that the film, which was recently bumped from a February to a July 2023 release, will see Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, Kathryn Newton as a recast Cassie Lang and Bill Murray join the returning cast of Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Douglas. Now, a new rumor from The Direct, a character long rumored to be a part of the film will indeed make an appearance.

    Earlier this year, it was reported by GWW that M.O.D.O.K. was featured in an early draft of the script for the third Ant-Man movie written by Rudd. However, with new writer Jeff Loveness on board, it was unclear if M.O.D.O.K. made the cut. Another recent rumor pointed to M.O.D.O.K. having a role in the film and being voiced by Jim Carrey. According to the rumor from The Direct, M.O.D.O.K. did in fact make the jump from Rudd’s draft to Loveness’, but will not be voiced by Carrey and will have a major role in the film, though they were only able to speculate about what it might be.

    Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is currently scheduled to debut in theaters on July 28, 2023.

    Source: The Direct

  • Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man’ Games Adding ‘No Way Home’ Inspired Suits

    Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man’ Games Adding ‘No Way Home’ Inspired Suits

    It looks like Insomniac’s Spider-Man games are continuing the tradition as two more skins are getting added exclusively to their Spider-Man Remastered Edition as part of Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition. The Remaster is a PlayStation 5 exclusive version that took the 2018 game and added a new layer of paint. It’ll include the new suit we saw on the Empire magazine cover which is a fusion of his classic and Iron Spider design. It’ll also include the black-gold costume that was featured in the latest trailers, where he is using magic webbing. Of course, the game will only include the skins. Sadly, no magic webbing is included.

    It’s great that they are still supporting the games to this day even with the sequel on the horizon. The costumes look great in the game’s engine, which was specifically built to make its titular star stand out. The detail in making the golden elements stand out is quite the highlight and cannot wait to get our hands on it once it releases later this week. We still don’t know how he gets his hands on these costumes, but we’re not that far away from No Way Home‘s release in theaters.

    Source: Twitter