Not only did we get some news on the new Willow Disney+ series, but now Harrison Ford arrived on stage to share some details on the upcoming Indiana Jones sequel. It looks like the fifth installment directed by James Mangold will release on June 30th, 2023. So, the wait is only a little over a year, as John Williams also return to conduct the score for the film.
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First Look at the Logo for ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Unveiled
Sony’s next installment in there expanding universe of Marvel characters who are related to, but never feature, Spider-Man, is Kraven the Hunter. The film will see Aaron Taylor-Johnson suit up in Kraven’s traditional white collar outfit and take on the dangers of the streets of London, such as treacherous minivans. Production on the film has been underway for several weeks and now, as at least part of the crew wrapped their work on the film, we have our first look at a logo for the film.
Other than the bright colors of the very tactical-looking logo, the first thing that jumps out is that it does include what appears to be a spear, which is one of Kraven’s traditional weapons. It remains to be seen how Kraven will brandish the spear against a minivan and what, if any, effect it would have on the vehicle.
The above logo was on a backpack gifted to crew. Could it be a hint that Kraven will also wield a backpack as he navigates the rowdy streets of London? Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until January 13, 2023 or later to know for sure.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ Writer on Nightmare’s Inclusion in Earlier Drafts
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been a film with some of the most changes from its original inception to its release for Marvel Studios. And with the Doctor Strange sequel officially released almost a month ago, more information is emerging about some of the changes that were made in the script’s transformation between creative teams. In an interview with Den of Geek, Michael Waldron discussed how the character of Nightmare was originally involved with the film before Marvel Studios changed course in its direction.
I think it’s been reported that once upon a time, there was some talk of Nightmare and stuff like that. But when I came on board, it was a multiverse story. And so it was always about trying to figure out who that multiversal adversary was going to be.
Michael WaldronDuring the time in which Scott and Jade Bartlett served as head writers with Scott Derrickson directing, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was a film with a relatively smaller scope. The change of villain towards one focused on the multiverse was emblematic of Marvel Studios looking to take a bigger swing with the project in how it fits into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And they found that to be a success with Waldron writing and Sam Raimi helming the film as it has earned over $800M globally at the box office. As well, the choice of a new villain could be considered a success based on the general widespread praise Elizabeth Olsen has received for her portrayal of the Scarlet Witch.
With Marvel Studios continuing to move forward in this multiversal arc in the MCU, it will be interesting to follow where and how they continue to make larger choices to keep excitement in their flagship film franchise.
Source: Den of Geek
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‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Director on Teasing the Film’s Storyline With Easter Eggs in the Series
If you’ve ever wondered if the upcoming The Bob’s Burgers Movie was going to act as a standalone story that doesn’t connect to the series, it seems that the writers have purposefully hidden Easter eggs that build-up to its release. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that a crack was starting to grow just outside of their restaurant, and it was included to build-up up the sinkhole that is the main storyline for the film.
Director Bernard Derriman revealed that they definitely mapped out how the crack would continue to grow in the press conference. He highlights that it’ll reach its peak in the episode before the film hits theaters, highlighting more that viewers will be rewarded for checking out the latest episode before watching the film.
That’s from, well, obviously there’s a sinkhole. That’s not giving anything away. So, we had that plan once
Bernard Derriman
we knew when the movie was coming out, we just started to work in this crack that gets bigger and bigger. It gets as big as it gets before the movie in this Sunday’s episode, actually.It’s a clever little background detail that really cemented that they had this mapped out the moment they knew they got to make the movie. Not only does it also help solidify where it takes place in the overall series but also is something that long-time fans will feel rewarded for noticing going into the film. So, we’ll see if there are some other Easter eggs that they may have snuck in that connect to the film’s storyline.
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Grace VanderWall on How Stargirl Has Changed Going into ‘Hollywood Stargirl’
Hollywood Stargirl is on the horizon which continues the film that released on Disney+ back in 2020. While the sequel continues where the previous left off with Stargirl and her mother movie across the nation, it does not, in fact, adapt the original sequel novel written by Jerry Spinelli. So, it gives its star Grace VanderWall the opportunity to shape the character in new ways together with director Julia Hart.
In the film’s press conference, VanderWall was asked what we can expect from Stargirl Calaway and how she may have changed from the last time we saw her a few years ago. It seems the biggest change, as with any coming-of-age story, is that she has matured and also takes a closer look at what it means to go on that journey into adulthood.
So, she’s still her but I think that the difference in this one is she’s just maturing and kind of defining that word of maturity and what it really means to her.
Grace VanderWallShe also highlighted how “nerve-wracking” it was returning to the role, while also growing alongside her and how it helped her “appreciate and be honored even more to play her character.”
So, it was very nerve-wracking, but I just feel like I just slowly grow more and more love for her. And just so happy to get to play her and she, you know, she’s growing up. She’s seeing the world, and experiencing different things.
Grace VanderWallAfter being more of a main side character in the first Stargirl film, but she gets the spotlight this time around. We’ll see just how much she’s evolved and what Los Angeles has in store for her when Hollywood Stargirl releases on Disney+ on June 3rd, 2022.
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Bad Bunny Shares What Inspired Him to Tackle the Sony Marvel Film ‘El Muerto’
Many were quite surprised when the announcement came that singer Bad Bunny is joining the Marvel universe. What caught everyone off-guard was that he was joining another of the many Spider-Man spinoffs that don’t feature the web-head and it would focus on one of his most obscure characters, El Muerto.
In an interview with GQ, Bad Bunny not only promoted his new album but also got a chance to share what inspired him to tackle the project and why he chose El Muerto as his character. As it turns out, his time growing up “watching wrestling” played a big part in the choice.
I grew up watching wrestling. This role is perfect, and I know ‘El Muerto’ is going to be epic. I’m a Marvel fan and the fact that I’m now part of this family still feels like a dream.
Bad BunnyIt’s definitely going to be interesting how they tackle this project and if it may generally be a more self-contained story and not build up to a crossover, which was hinted at in the post-credit sequence of Morbius. There are still many questions surrounding what exactly Sony’s goal is with his franchise, and here’s hoping that it becomes a bit more clear in the near future.
Source: GQ
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‘Dominion’s Colin Trevorrow Wants Bryce Dallas Howard to Direct a ‘Jurassic World’ Film
Bryce Dallas Howard has been a popular choice to direct a good amount of films ever since she made a splash with her work on The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. She’s become a frontrunner for many to tackle a new film in the Star Wars franchise, but also has become a popular choice to potentially tackle a Marvel Studios film.
Yet, Jurassic World Dominion director Colin Trevorrow wants her to take on a sequel to Jurassic World, as revealed in an interview with Variety where he highlights that he wants to tackle the franchise.
She knows I want that, so I’m not going to pretend. Bryce actually can direct whatever she wants, and if she would ever make that choice to come and make a Jurassic movie, we would consider that a tremendous privilege for us.
Colin TrevorrowHoward has left quite the impact in the industry behind and in front of the camera. It’s interesting to see Trevorrow also look for someone to potentially carry on the franchise, as he’ll likely want to tackle other projects after wrapping up work on the third entry of Jurassic World. As the series pushes to dinosaurs co-existing with humanity, it would be interesting to see how they might continue the franchise and what unique vision Howard might bring to the series.
Source: Variety
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New Set Video Shows Blue Beetle in Action
Just yesterday, we got our first look at the fantastic design of Blue Beetle’s first live-action costume. The DC film has been busy filming some action sequences with actor Xolo Mariduena wearing the costume. It looks like that wasn’t all just yet, as the Daily Mail has also shared some new set videos from that same sequence, which gives us a closer look at what the young hero Jaime Reyes is up to.
We theorized that the day shots might be while the young hero is trying his best to get a grip of his abilities. It’s not every day that you have an alien beetle just attached to your spine and giving you abilities that are far beyond your human understanding. Going by the video, it seems that he has accidentally landed in someone’s car, as he jumps out and swiftly apologizes for destroying it.
It’ll be interesting to see if we’ll also spend time with Reyes in school, as we’re seeing a rise in young superheroes trying to balance their school life with acting like a superhero in their off time. Marvel Studios will soon release Ms. Marvel with a young heroine who will tackle the same issue. So, it seems like a new and young generation is about to enter the world of superheroes.
Source: Daily Mail, Twitter
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Leaked Set Photos Offer First Look at Xolo Mariduena’s Blue Beetle Suit
There’s been quite some discourse on the upcoming Blue Beetle film starring Xolo Mariduena as Jaime Reyes. There were many hinting at the suit being one of their best and it looks like a first look has found its way online as two set photos leaked. @NebsGoodtakes has shared the first look at Mariduena onset in the costume. Not only that, but we get one photo without the helmet and another of him wearing it, which shows that they managed to make a version where his nose pretty much vanishes like in the comics.
That is not all, as we also get a shot of him in action, as he is seemingly falling unto a car that is quite damaged after he landed on it. This might be the moment that he learns to use his new abilities, which he is surprisingly trying out during the day.
The costume looks great, and it’s always a nice touch to see it come to life on set. It’s unclear how much they may add to it in post-production, as it is a living suit through the blue beetle attached to his back. The face mask will likely also have a similar effect that we’ve seen with Deadpool and Spider-Man, as they will use it to make him emote more than usually would force the creative team for him to take the mask off regularly. It won’t confirm anything, but it’s definitely a great first look at his design.
Source: Twitter via JustJared
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Kristen Schaal Confirms ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Will Reveal Why Louise Wears Bunny Ears
Every long-running series comes with a good mystery or two, and Bob’s Burgers is no exception. Ever since it debuted in 2011, the animated adult comedy has featured one of it’s most popular characters with a very specific fashion accessory. Kristen Schaal‘s Louise Belcher has never been shown without her famous pink bunny ears. No matter the weather or the occasion, the youngest Belcher sibling is always wearing her signature hat. The bunny ears have been every present and without explanation, and as a result, creating a mystery that’s grown into something of a hot topic with fans. Luckily for those dying to get an answer, it will apparently be coming much sooner than expected.
During a recent press conference promoting The Bob’s Burgers Movie, the voice of Louise confirmed the origin of her hat will be explored over the course of the film. Schaal was asked how she felt about her character’s important arc in the movie and responded with a pretty revealing anecdote:
I did feel honored that Louise would have such a heavy storyline throughout this very special event. And also, something that I think myself, and a lot of the fans have been waiting for, is to see what is the story behind Louise’s bunny ears. And so, I feel, yeah, just very honored that this is the moment that we get to share it with the world in this other big form. That everyone’s talking about it… It’s really exciting.
Kristen SchaalIt seems the writers may have been purposefully waiting for a bigger stage to tell the tale of Louise’s iconic look. If that was truly the case, a theatrically released movie adaptation of their show is as great a place as any to pull it off. When asked if any more surprise origins would come out of the film, performer John Roberts joked his character Linda might get a few answers of her own:
Where do Linda’s red glasses come from? What store was that?
John RobertsThe Bob’s Burgers Movie hits theaters May 27th.
