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  • Disney Plus Launches ‘BLACK WIDOW’ Page Ahead of July 9th Release

    Disney Plus Launches ‘BLACK WIDOW’ Page Ahead of July 9th Release

    The Scarlett Johansson solo Black Widow film has undergone quite the journey in getting to fans. Recently with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still making it hard for Marvel Studios fans to get into theaters, Disney made the decision to make Black Widow available on Disney Plus Premiere Access the same day it will be released in theaters. Today, the Disney Plus page for the film went live, giving us a look at the artwork and a description of the film exactly 3 months ahead of its premiere.

    Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

    As of now, there has been no official word from Disney on how long Black Widow will remain exclusive to D+ before moving to other streaming services. Mulan stayed exclusive for about 3 months, so we could possibly see something similar for Black Widow. For now, we can say, however, that the countdown is on!

  • Latest ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Dev Stream Tease Tachyon Anomaly and Mega Hive Reworks

    Latest ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Dev Stream Tease Tachyon Anomaly and Mega Hive Reworks

    We got another minor developer stream with Crystal Dynamics. They’ve returned to the classic format by playing with the community and answering some questions from the chat. There was a brief mention of the issues that popped up with the recent 1.5.1a patch. They did drop some updates sprinkled throughout, such as confirming a release date for the Tachyon Anomaly arriving by next week. We might even get a blog post with some insights on how it will work. We won’t need a high-level character to play it, and it will include a first update for the in-game cosmetic vendors. We even got a tease in the form of a picture featuring four Kamala Khans.

     

     

    They couldn’t offer n update on the Omega-Level Threats this week, but CD has teased that we will get something next week. We will receive two OLTs when the core testing gets finished. They also revealed that a third is already in development. Their content team is also working on some interesting new levels that will offer larger set pieces. The devs also hinted that the upcoming Patrol Mode might include some great rewards, such as gainable credits and Exotic gear.

    Now, there was a curious reveal that they are reworking the Mega Hive. CD wants to make it less of a chore but just as rewarding. In general, I hope that the Mega Hives get included with brand new elements periodically to keep them fresh after various updates. CD also teased that challenge cards might get expanded and the potential of Daily Access rewards getting included in the future.

    Source: Twitch

  • More ‘Shang-Chi’ Marvel Legends Leaks Confirm Family Ties

    More ‘Shang-Chi’ Marvel Legends Leaks Confirm Family Ties

    Over the past few days we’ve had multiple leaks surrounding merchandise from the upcoming Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and The legend of The Ten Rings. Amongst those leaks were closer looks at Legos, Funko Pops! and quite recently the upcoming Marvel Legends figures based on characters within the film, offering our best looks yet at Shang-Chi and Wenwu, aka The Mandarin from the upcoming film. We’ve now got a closer look at the final two figures from the film in the upcoming wave, that of Xialang and the mysterious Death Dealer.

    Our first close look at Xialang offers more details on her ties to the titular hero, revealing that she is indeed the estranged sister of the martial artist and another child of the Mandarin. When Shang-Chi suddenly shows up in her life, Xialang, played by Meng’er Zhang, must choose between the solitary life she’s created for herself or join her brother in the fight against the Ten Rings.

    The next description gives less detail on the character but sets him up to be quite the worthy adversary for Shang-Chi in his fight against the Ten Rings group. Not much is known about the Death Dealer but if he lives up to his name he would definitely not be someone to take lightly.

    Death Dealer is one of the most formidable opponents Shang-Chi has ever faced

     

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings is currently set to be released on September 3rd, 2021 and will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The film stars Simu Liu as the titular hero alongside Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Fala Chen, Ronny Chieng, Michelle Yeoh, and Florian Munteanu.

    SOURCE: Twitter

  • RUMOR: Leaks Hint at a ‘Sonic Colours’ Remaster

    RUMOR: Leaks Hint at a ‘Sonic Colours’ Remaster

    Here’s an interesting rumor going around. There has been some evidence online pointing to a remaster of 2010’s Sonic Colours. The first hint came when German dubbing studio iksample listed the game. It was only misleading with a visual from the Sonic Boom franchise. So, it could’ve been added accidentally on the site. Yet, SoGamely, a French retailer, revealed a Limited Edition game for Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One under the title Sonic Colors Ultimate.

     

     

    It makes sense that SEGA might revisit some of their most popular Sonic the Hedgehog titles, as they are celebrating its 30 anniversary. It’s going to be a big year for the franchise. The film’s sequel was announced to release in 2022. A brand new Netflix animated series has also entered production, which will be unique from the previously released American-French Sonic Boom series. Now, the question is also if this might be the only remake we will see this year.

    There has been a lot of hope for SEGA to revisit the Sonic Adventure series, which is a personal favorite from the franchise. It’s also going to be interesting to see who will be the new voice for the hedgehog, as his original voice actor Roger Craig Smith has announced that he is no longer voicing the iconic role. He has played Sonic for ten years now and it’ll be quite the adjustment to hear someone else take over the role. 2021 will be a big year for the SEGA mascot and it’ll be interesting to see if that will be revealed during the anniversary.

    Source: iksample, SoGamely, MyNintendoNews

  • Latest ‘Shang-Chi’ Toy Leak Includes a Closer Look at Mandarin and the Ten Rings

    Latest ‘Shang-Chi’ Toy Leak Includes a Closer Look at Mandarin and the Ten Rings

    It looks like the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings leaks weren’t quite done yet. Today, we’ve run a story that offered our first look at Shang-chi’s costume in the upcoming film. Now, the rest has leaked with a closer look at Wenwu, or better known as the Mandarin. This leak comes from Twitter user @Ryans_Ramblings. The first time the figures leaked, we noticed some interesting rings on his arms. Well, the design on the back of the Marvel Legends packaging offers a closer look at the rings that might replace the iconic ones from the comics. It also includes the following description:

    Shang-Chi’s father Wenwu is the feared leader of the Ten Rings Organization, which has lurked in the shadows of the MCU since the very beginning.

    Wenwu’s blue design is a nice contrast to Shang-Chi’s red outfit. It is also quite curious that his outfit is quite a bit more elaborate with quite the belt. Their outfits seem heavily inspired by Chinese culture, which is a great way to showcase that this isn’t your typical “superhero” film. We also get a closer look at the other figurines with Death Dealer being a visually interesting design. Now, the big takeaway is that the ten rings are definitely going to be very different in the film. I theorized they might be used as a weapon but they are much thinner than anticipated. It looks like they are ornaments on his arm that many might mistakes for decoration. It will be interesting to see if each one has their own ability as well. They might still have a unique ability,w which will add a nice visual to the fight scenes. Hopefully, that trailer is just around the corner.

    Source: Twitter

  • Marvel Legends Series Eye of Agamotto Available This Fall

    Marvel Legends Series Eye of Agamotto Available This Fall

    As part of today’s Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest, an electronic replica of Doctor Strange’s Eye of Agamotto was revealed. The piece, which includes the Time Stone, will hit shelves in the Fall and sell for $49.99.

    The Eye of Agamotto can be worn around the neck or displayed in the replica mount. As seen in the photos, the Time Stone lights up courtesy of 2 AAA batteries can be removed. Apparently, you too can become the Sorcerer Supreme!

  • First 6-inch Quasar Marvel Legends Figure Revealed

    First 6-inch Quasar Marvel Legends Figure Revealed

    Today’s Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest gave collectors a lot to look forward to, including the first 6-inch Quasar figure ever produced in the Marvel Legends line. The Walgreens’ Exclusive, which gives us a wonderful representation of the classic Quasar look, should hit shelves this summer.

    Donning a pair of Quantum Bands, Wendell Vaughn transforms into Quasar, the Protector of the Universe. 

    Wendell Vaughn first became Quasar in 1979’s Hulk 234 and has been rumored to be a part of James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Whether he shows up in the MCU or not, he’ll make a great addition to the shelves of collectors, especially those who have been assembling the Cosmic heroes and villains over the years.

  • Marvel Legends 6-Inch Infinity Saga Thor Coming This Fall

    Marvel Legends 6-Inch Infinity Saga Thor Coming This Fall

    As part of today’s Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest, a new 6-inch Thor figure has been revealed as part of the Infinity Saga line. As you can see below, collectors are getting a fantastic figure straight from the final fight against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

    The figure, which is available for pre-order right here, is retailing for $24.99 and included 5 accessories including Mjolnir and Stormbreaker.

  • REPORT: Sinestro to Appear in HBO Max’s ‘Green Lantern’

    REPORT: Sinestro to Appear in HBO Max’s ‘Green Lantern’

    The upcoming HBO Max’s Green Lantern will span multiple decades, as we follow Lanterns from past and present. The film will explore the stories of Alan Scott, Guy Gardener, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz, and Bree Jarta, who is an original character made for the series. It is set to start production next week. So, the timing of this reveal is quite interesting, as Illuminerdi has learned that Sinestro will appear in the upcoming series. Yes, that Thaal Sinestro will have a role of some kind. The warrior of will, who would eventually turn into an agent of fear.

    The character is described to be “akin to a warrior monk.” It’s a fitting description for the character, who was previously played by Mark Strong in Ryan Reynolds‘ Green Lantern film. They are looking to cast someone in their 40s to play the “greatest of all the Green Lanterns,” who will serve as a “strategic commander.” He will be a series regular with his darker side being teased prominently. So, we might see the Sinestro Corps make an appearance at some point in the HBO Max series.

    Green Lantern currently has no release date but is currently set to release exclusively on HBO Max. The series is set to be written by Marc Guggenheim and Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by Greg Berlanti. The inclusion of Sinestro may hint at future appearances by other major characters like Hal Jordan or John Stewart. It’ll be interesting to see how the series ties together the different decades in the Green Lantern’s history once it releases on the Warner Bros. streaming platform.

    Source: Variety, FTIA, Illuminerdi

  • New Marvel Legends Leak Offers a Closer Look at Shang-Chi’s Outfit and Teases the Film’s Plot

    New Marvel Legends Leak Offers a Closer Look at Shang-Chi’s Outfit and Teases the Film’s Plot

    Toy leaks have become the best way to figure out what is happening in future Marvel Studios projects. We’ve been seeing quite a few leaks that offered a closer look at the upcoming projects of Eternals and Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings. The latest leak offered a closer look at the Great Protector in Funko Pop form, which was the dragon teased in an earlier LEGO leak. The first we got for the Shang-Chi film was from Marvel Legends, which only offered a glimpse at what is heading our way. The latest leak of the images comes from Twitter user @ShangChiBR. Well, it looks like another leak offered an even better look at Simu Liu‘s costume. It also includes an interesting description of the film’s story:

    Trained since childhood by the mysterious Ten Rings Organization, Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn back into his father’s web.

    The description confirms that Shang-Chi found a way to get out of the organization before the events of this film might drag him back in. We know that Wenwu, the real Mandarin, is his father. It’ll be interesting to see how they set up their relationship and how it will be explored throughout the film. The Marvel Legends pieces include three other characters from the upcoming film, whose descriptions might offer some more clues on what we can expect from the film. Marvel Studios still hasn’t released a trailer, but as cinemas are slowly recovering, we might hopefully get something sooner rather than later.

    Source: Twitter