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  • ‘Turning Red’ Director and Producer Share Hopes for a Sequel

    ‘Turning Red’ Director and Producer Share Hopes for a Sequel

    Director Domee Shi brought a heartwarming story about puberty and family to Disney+ with Turning Red. We get to meet a colorful cast of characters, who introduce us to the magical land of Canada. Jokes aside, our time with Meilin and her friends offers quite a few cute and awkward moments that any teenager goes through. Even though it just arrive don Disney+, there’s quite some interest in a sequel that further explores Mei’s time as a giant red panda and seeing her get to spend more time with her friends. Luckily, Shi has revealed that the ending was meant to keep the door open for more..

    We are open, but we haven’t talked about it. But yeah, it’s an invitation at the end for more stories.

    Domee Shi

    Producer Lindsey Collins also highlights that they hope the audience connects with the film’s cast and that it keeps people wanting a chance to spend more time with them.

    Hopefully, at the end of a movie, you’ve fallen so in love with the characters that you have a hard time letting them go. I mean, as the filmmakers, not even as the audience, I feel that way. I love these characters. I never got tired of them. I was always like, ‘I’d go hang out with those characters again.’ I want to see what they’re up to. So, yeah. Who knows?”

    Lindsey Collins

    While there are no definite plans, it does seem like the team behind the project is definitely all in for a sequel. With Disney’s new streaming home, they aren’t restricted to just a film and could also explore a TV series. They have also been quite vocal about other animated projects being franchises that will continue to grow, and Turning Red is a perfect addition to their ever-growing library moving forward. So, here’s hoping.

    Source: Comic Book

  • RUMOR: ‘Secret Invasion’ May Continue Production in Canada for a Single Day

    RUMOR: ‘Secret Invasion’ May Continue Production in Canada for a Single Day

    We’ve been closely following the production of Secret Invasion, especially after their shoot in London led to a bunch of set photos finding their way online. We still know very little about the production, which is great considering there will be quite a few surprises throughout but we have learned that now as the production wrapped production, it seems they have one more location planned.

    the Midgard Times has shared that the Disney+ series has one last one-day shoot planned in Toronto, Canada. While it’s a very brief shot, it seems that preparations have already started and whatever it may end up being is teased as something massive. While no information is shared beyond the additional production day, the set tease may hint at an indoor shot to hide some elements for Secret Invasion. It could also be for the potential post-credit sequence.

    The production is likely going to not be released until 2023, especially with its ties to The Marvels. We don’t know if we might expect Carol Danvers to potentially have a role in taking down the Skrulls. We might have to wait quite a bit longer until we get any additional information on the series, but perhaps we’ll get a tease during D23 which finally returns this year. Here’s hoping we find out what the future has in store for Marvel Studios by then.

    Source: Midgard Times

  • ‘Daredevil’ & Co.’s Addition to Disney+ Draws Criticism of Supposedly Destroying the Disney Brand

    ‘Daredevil’ & Co.’s Addition to Disney+ Draws Criticism of Supposedly Destroying the Disney Brand

    Disney+ made quite the headlines when they announced that shows like Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and more from the Netflix era are making their way to the streaming service. While these projects have an older demographic, the service will include parental control. Mature content isn’t new to the service, as specific markets include it through the Star branding, but it seems that this move has gotten the attention of the Parents Television Council, who have slammed Disney for their decision. Its President Tim Winter had made the following statement:

    For more than 98 years, the Walt Disney Company has been synonymous with the words Family Friendly, and I can think of no other corporation in American history that has been built more squarely on the backs – and on the wallets – of parents and families. The company’s eponymous platform Disney Plus logically marketed itself as a family-friendly streaming service, and parents have placed their trust in Disney to deliver just that

    Tim Winter

    He goes on to make false comparisons, such as Disney World “adding live striptease performances in Fantasyland” to make its point. Parental control is also mentioned, but they believe that the mere existence of R-rated content violates the trust of families. It’s curious considering that What If…? actively promoted episodes featuring zombies that are also killed throughout the episode.

    There is no need for Disney Plus to compete with the explicit content on other streaming platforms. Disney is already at a competitive advantage with a streaming platform that is the safest one out there for families. Its foray into TV-MA-rated fare will forever tarnish its family-friendly crown

    While many could argue that the addition of more mature content only benefits their growing market by also offering something for older parts of the family to enjoy the content. Who knows if they might add additional elements into allowing a more family-friendly setup for users of the streaming service, similar to Netflix’s Kids function. We’ll see how or even if Disney reacts to this statement at some point and how they might tackle the concerns.

    Source: Variety

  • ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Kathleen Kennedy Hints at Talks for a Potential Season 2

    ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Kathleen Kennedy Hints at Talks for a Potential Season 2

    After a long wait, we finally got the first trailer for the next Star Wars Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. For quite some time, the project was described as a limited series but it seems that something may have changed at some point. Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy has hinted in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that there have been talks for a potential Season 2 to further explore the character’s time before the events of A New Hope.

    It’s certainly something we talk about… We’d have to really answer the question why?

    Kathleen Kennedy

    There’s still some time until the series releases on Disney+, but if there are already talks now we’ll see if the story keeps the door open once it wraps up its episode count. The introduction of the Inquisitors into live-action does open up a lot of different storylines, and we might get some connective tissue between Obi-Wan Kenobi and his eventual return in Rebels to face off against Darth Maul for one last time. As we still have to wait until the end of May, we’ll have to wait for an official confirmation.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Producers Talks the Show’s Approach to Mental Health and Batman Comparisons

    ‘Moon Knight’ Producers Talks the Show’s Approach to Mental Health and Batman Comparisons

    Marvel Studios’ Phase 4 is already known for dipping into mental health struggles, notably Wanda’s grief in WandaVision and Bucky’s PTSD in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The MCU is about to tackle mental illness directly with the upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight.

    In the comics, Marc Spector is a mercenary who is seemingly revived by the Egyptian moon god Khonshu and becomes the vigilante Moon Knight to serve as his avatar. While that duality alone is enough to create an interesting conversation about identity. Marc Spector, however, is much more complex than the average vigilante. He suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID). While the series is likely to explore more personalities, we know that Moon Knight will feature Marc Spector’s alter Steven Grant, the Moon Knight himself, and the lesser-known Mr. Knight. Executive producer Grant Curtis discussed how the character’s DID impacts Moon Knight:

    It’s a story about identity and finding one’s true self…The journey that Marc Spector is on during our whole show is: Who am I? And how do I reconcile portions of my past, present and potential future that I don’t necessarily agree with? Coming to terms with our baggage and learning to live with ourselves is what we all deal with on a day-to-day basis.

    Grant Curtis

    The character of Moon Knight has often been compared to Batman, a fellow caped crusader that roams the city at night and often uses similar gadgets. But Curtis makes it clear that viewers should not expect to see a Batman copy:

    [Marc Spector is] someone longing for connection, and in a way, could be a counterpoint to the classic, tortured, dark vigilante guy we’ve seen a lot.

    Grant Curtis

    Writer and executive producer Jeremy Slater agrees, and notes:

    [Moon Knight’s DID] makes him much more than just sort of a palette-swapped Batman clone. A lot of superheroes are defined by their villains [but] Moon Knight is his own greatest enemy in a lot of ways.

    Jeremy Slater

    It is yet to be seen how exactly Moon Knight tackles Spector’s DID, and how mental illness is portrayed in entertainment can be tricky. We also do not know if other personalities of Spector’s will be featured in the series–in particular, his alter Jake Lockley has been noticeably absent from promotional materials. In any event, Moon Knight looks to be a unique entry in the MCU and his inner struggles should distinguish him from other popular heroes and caped crusaders.

    Source: USA Today

  • Oscar Isaac Teases ‘Moon Knight’s Psychological Horror Roots

    Oscar Isaac Teases ‘Moon Knight’s Psychological Horror Roots

    We’ve all wondered how exactly the upcoming Moon Knight adaptation will tackle the character’s identity disorder. The initial trailers offered a confirmation that they are all-in with the concept, and we might even get some horror elements sprinkled throughout. Luckily, future Steven Grant/Marc Spector/Moon Knight Oscar Isaac teased how the series teased its “experiential” for viewers and highlights its roots in psychological horror.

    [Moon Knight] is quite true to the psychological horror of not knowing what’s happening and the slow revelations of the truth.

    Oscar Isaac

    The brief sequence when Khonshu chased down Steven Grant down a hallway, and the tease of some otherworldly threats, the fact you might never know what is real and what isn’t sounds like an exciting way to tackle this iconic character. Plus, given the character’s long connection with his identity disorder, it makes him one of the most unique superheroes to get his own series. Here’s hoping we also have a bright future with the Fist of Khonshu moving forward.

    Source: USA Today

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Teases Their “Snotty” Take on Khonshu

    ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Teases Their “Snotty” Take on Khonshu

    The upcoming Marvel Studios’ release on Disney+ will finally introduce Moon Knight into live-action. Not just him but also the deity that is pushing him to the brink of insanity in the form of the Egyptian god Khonshu. The last teaser did give us a glimpse at his design, which is quite faithful to the comics and the laters featurette even shared some additional scenes. Luckily, in an article from USA Today, head writer Jeremy Slater also teased that the character voiced by F. Murray Abraham will be “imperious and sort of snotty and vengeful.” He goes on to describe him as:

    He’s this incredibly powerful and immortal God (with) his own insecurities and throws temper tantrums sometimes.

    Jeremy Slater

    It sounds like a fun take that also makes sense given how Egyptian gods generally were put on a pedestal. So, a god that has been dormant for quite some time would have that kind of attitude if he finally can unleash his powers upon a new avatar, who just happens to be Marc Spector. The tease would hint that Khonshu will mostly be a horror element in Steven Grant’s life before he starts recovering his other personalities and we see Khonshu’s true personality. The juxtaposition would be quite a fun way to catch viewers off-guard once it releases.

    Source: USA Today

  • Ethan Hawke Teases His ‘Moon Knight’ Role as Arthur Harrow and Ammit Connection

    Ethan Hawke Teases His ‘Moon Knight’ Role as Arthur Harrow and Ammit Connection

    We’re only a few more weeks away from Marvel Studios’ next Disney+ venture into Moon Knight. The upcoming series will introduce us to the supernatural world of the franchise, while also exploring the challenges of mental health. Oscar Isaac will take on the titular role and face off against Ethan Hawke. For quite some time, there were many speculations on who he is playing, but luckily a new article by USA Today, Hawke offered some details.

    For me, it was like putting Jimmy Swaggart, Leo Tolstoy,(Fidel)Castro, the Dalai Lama and Josef Mengele into a blender. That was the fun of it: What if Steve Jobs was a bad guy?

    Ethan Hawke

    The article also teases that the zealot will have a connection to the Egyptian god Ammit, who he believes is pushing his mission forward, even if the article teases it might become quite a bit murderous. The latest featurette teases more supernatural elements, which may create a curious connection between him and Moon Knight.

    Source: USA Today

  • First Look at Hayden Christensen’s Return as Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

    First Look at Hayden Christensen’s Return as Darth Vader in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

    We’ve known for a while that Darth Vader was making his grand return in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Yet, it wasn’t just any version of the character but actor Hayden Christensen returning to the role. There have been many teases that he’ll once again face off against his former master in the series, and luckily Entertainment Weekly offered a first look at the character’s return. While it is definitely Christensen behind the mask as teased, the first look is keeping him mostly in the shadows highlighting the danger he represents, as also highlighted by the Disney+ series writer Joby Harold.

    His shadow is cast across so much of what we do. And the degree of his proximity to that shadow is something that we’ll discover. But he is very much a part of the show emotionally for Obi-Wan, and possibly beyond that as well

    Joby Harold
    Obi-Wan Kenobi

    There’s just something magical about the design of Darth Vader that doesn’t need to change and still remains menacingly. It’s unclear if this shot was just for a photoshoot or is part of the series, but he still remains one of the most menacing villains in pop culture history. We’ll see just what Christensen will bring to the role, as after being asked if we’ll see his face, the actor only teased that he has to keep secrets.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • Leaked Promo Art Offers First Look at Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk

    Leaked Promo Art Offers First Look at Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk

    While the Disney+ special on Marvel Studios’ 2022 line-up hid our first look at Tatiana Maslany as the titular She-Hulk, it seems that the wait is finally over. promotional art for merchandise has leaked online with our first full look at the actress’ look with her green skin. She also is wearing the outfit that was teased in the 2022 showcase which is strongly inspired by her iconic look from the comics.

    That is not all, as even more feature some familiar costume designs from recent comic storylines and even a classic half-face design that was often used in comics to show the duality of these characters.

    She looks great, but it’s strange to think they were hiding her face if she mainly just looks like Maslany. There’s a chance that they haven’t finished the effects work at that point, especially with the series potentially not releasing until later this year. Still, the fact that merchandise has already leaked online means that the project is definitely going to find its way to Disney+ sometime this year.

    She-Hulk has a lot of potentials, as it not only gives us a Hulk-centric storyline but also lets us explore his relationship with his cousin. Seeing the curse of the Green Goliath from a different perspective has an interesting charm. She’s more than just someone lost to rage but even has the ability to break the fourth wall, which has been hinted at as part of the series. Here’s hoping we get a tease for the project in the upcoming months.

    Source: Twitter