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  • ‘The Boys’ Pays Tribute to ‘The Batman’ With New Character Posters

    ‘The Boys’ Pays Tribute to ‘The Batman’ With New Character Posters

    Here’s a cute little gag from the team over at The Boys. As the show heavily deals with a group of normal people taking on corrupted superheroes, the release of The Batman seemed like a perfect time for some cheeky cross-promotion. As such, their marketing team seemingly whipped up a few character posters that are heavily inspired by the DC character’s long history in cinemas. The Female gets the most recent adaptation based on The Batman while Mother’s Milk gets the 1989 treatment. You can check out the clever posters right here:

    It’s a clever idea to not only promote the upcoming season but also pay tribute to the recent release. A little disappointed they didn’t do this with other superhero films that have been released since the series started, but perhaps it gave them a taste for the idea and we’ll see more in the future. There’s still no new trailer for the upcoming season, as most of the attention has gone to the animated spinoff Diabolical. That might get some screentime for another few weeks before we get a new look at what’s to come. We’ve already had quite a lot teased with some heavy promotion of new characters. So, we’ll see if Homelander is about to give the spotlight to someone else soon.

    Source: Instagram

  • UPDATE: ‘The Batman’ Eyeing a $120M+ Domestic Opening Weekend

    UPDATE: ‘The Batman’ Eyeing a $120M+ Domestic Opening Weekend

    UPDATE: It looks like there’s been an update on the numbers, as the final cume for Friday has arrived with $57M. While it’s only $2M higher than the previously reported number, it does bump The Batman to a potential $120M.

    Source: THR

    Just yesterday, we learned that The Batman took in around $21.6M in its Thursday previews. In total, the film has now made $55M if you include Friday’s box office numbers in the domestic market. As such, it’s definitely on its way to passing $110M over the weekend, but it’s still possible that it could go higher. As such, the film is now the sixth highest opener for March, just behind Alice in Wonderland‘s $116.1M. It’s a strong start for the 2022 box office and is now on its way to becoming the biggest performer for Warner Bros. with a theatrical release since 2019’s Joker, which opened with $96.2M.

    In the pandemic, the film will still fall short of Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s $121.9M but it’ll still take the second-best spot. As pointed out by Deadline, even with non-pandemic times it’s an incredible opening and worthy of praise especially given that the film is also one of the longest releases during these times. At this rate, it’s safe to say that Matt Reeves‘ first foray into Batman may already be on its way to join the $1 billion club by the end of its runtime. It’s only unclear how the 45-day theatrical window might hurt it in the long run.

    Source: Deadline

  • Paul Rudd Spotted in First ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Set Photos

    Paul Rudd Spotted in First ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Set Photos

    We’ve gotten quite a few set photos over the last few months. Most notably, DC’s upcoming HBO Max original film Batgirl has seen quite a bit leaked. On the Marvel side of things, it has calmed down quite a bit. That was until now, as first set photos of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have surfaced online featuring Paul Rudd. As first noticed by @AntManNews, The Daily Mail has shared quite a few shots from the actor in civilian clothes walking around, while nothing “heroic” is happening in any of these scenes and we don’t get a look at his potential new costume, Lang has his usual goofy smile while buying some coffee.

    That is not all, as more set photos have found their way online that feature people noticing Scott Lang on his way to grabbing a coffee. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, he might have become somewhat of a celebrity. It also fits with him being featured in the Roger musical during Hawkeye. Of course, it also may have been a play on the fact that he was there as a result of time travel.

    It’s great to finally see something from the Ant-Man sequel, as it’s been surprisingly quiet. Peyton Reed initially shared a picture from the Volume teasing production start, but we’ve heard very little about the film. Kang the Conqueror is confirmed to make his debut–if you don’t count a Variant–and Bill Murray recently spoiled that he’s in the film as a villain. So, we’ll see if these set photos might be the first of many to head our way, as we also see the rest of the cast on set.

    Source: Daily Mail, Twitter

  • Will Smith Returns to ‘I Am Legend’ With Michael B. Jordan Joining Sequel

    Will Smith Returns to ‘I Am Legend’ With Michael B. Jordan Joining Sequel

    In a surprise move, it looks like Warner Bros. is set to revive the I Am Legend franchise. A new film, acting as a sequel to Will Smith’s 2007 original, is in development with the actor signed on to return. In another shocking development, Michael B. Jordan will star in the film alongside Smith, with both acting as producers on the project. Akiva Goldsman, who wrote the first film, will also return for the second installment.

    As you can expect, there’s no word on what the story might explore or how it even ties into the initial storyline. The film was quite the departure from the original novel, especially with the depiction of its core “monsters who were more zombie-like while they were vampires. It’s also unsure how it’ll explore the tie difference since the release of the original back in 2007, which was directed by Francis Lawrence.

    Currently, no director is attached to the project and it’s unclear how far the script might already be. There’s not a lot more to explore from Richard Matheson‘s book, and the film can unshackle itself from those expectations. So, we’ll see if more details follow once they also add more to the cast – if at all. For now, it’s great to hear that this classic franchise is making a return and we’ll see how they tackle the future once it releases.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Don’t Breathe’ Director Fede Alvarez Working on New ‘Alien’ Film

    ‘Don’t Breathe’ Director Fede Alvarez Working on New ‘Alien’ Film

    Ridley Scott has been hyping up the upcoming Alien spinoff series that’s heading to FX and Hulu. Most of his iconic film franchises are currently making the jump to long-form storytelling, which did add some concern that we might not get any new films for some time. Luckily, it seems that the franchise isn’t leaving its cinematic roots behind, as a new film has been announced by The Hollywood Reporter. Not just that, but Don’t Breathe director Fede Alvarez will take on the sequel.

    The horror veteran has also dipped his toes in classic franchises before, as he was one of the masterminds behind the Evil Dead remake from 2013. Scott is also returning to the franchise as a producer. Yet, the curious reveal is that this might not be a cinematic offering, as it seems to be part of the 20th Century’s goal to release ten films a year on its streaming service.

    There’s no word what part of the timeline the series might explore, but it does seem like it’s focused on the Aliens timeline rather than the Prometheus prequels. With a series on the horizon, it also seems like it’ll be removed from that storyline. We’re probably still quite some time away from this release. So, for now, we can only speculate what the future has in store for us with this franchise.

    Source: Hollywood Reporter

  • ‘The Batman’s Matt Reeves Confirms The Identity of [SPOILER]

    ‘The Batman’s Matt Reeves Confirms The Identity of [SPOILER]

    The Batman has finally found its way into theaters, as we get introduced to a very different cinematic take of the iconic character. Director Matt Reeves took a grounded take on the franchise to offer a refreshing direction for the characters, which also included quite a few curious teases for the future of the new franchise. Robert Pattinson has teased his interest in tackling a trilogy in this new take on the Dark Knight, but Reeves has confirmed one major addition.

    The rest of the article tackles a big spoiler from the film’s final moments. So, only continue at your own risk if you haven’t seen The Batman yet.

    In the closing moments, Edward Nashton realizes that his original intention to break down Gotham has failed with Batman coming out on top. During this scene in Arkham, we are introduced to a fellow cellmate that has a very recognizable voice belonging to Barry Keoghan. We never get a good look at his design, but a familiar laugh hinted that this might be The Batman’s take on the Joker. Luckily, IGN shared a video interview where director Matt Reeves not only confirms it but also hints at his take of the character.

    You know because the movie is not an origin tale of Batman, but it’s his early days. It really is an origin tale for the rogue’s gallery characters. The scene is not meant to be there to say: “Here’s an Easter egg, the next film is X.” I don’t know that the Joker will be in the next movie, but I can tell you here is what you’re seeing is an early days version of the character, trouble is, as always, brewing in Gotham.

    Matt Reeves

    The most interesting addition is that he declares that this is a version of the character that he’s “a Joker that is not yet a Joker” and the design was molded after the character’s original inspiration, the 1928 film The Man Who Laughs. So, while it doesn’t mean we’ll definitely see the character appear. He also hints that the take of the character is a man with a disease that constantly is stuck smiling and the way this character would be shaped by it. “Life has been a cruel joke on him” was his biggest tease on Keoghan‘s character and we’ll see when he might make his appearance in a future entry.

    Source: YouTube

  • Sebastian Stan Shares His Thoughts on ‘Captain America 4’

    Sebastian Stan Shares His Thoughts on ‘Captain America 4’

    Not too long after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier introduced Anthonie Mackie‘s Sam Wilson as the new Captain America of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the fourth entry in the film franchise was announced. We haven’t heard much on that project since, but it has been a promising addition to see more of Wilson’s take on the heroic role. In a recent interview, Mackie’s co-star Sebastian Stan shared his thoughts on the upcoming sequel and made a curious Rocky Balboa comparison.

    But I’m very excited for that movie and I think he’s going to be great. He’s going to add a whole different feel to that idea. It kind of reminds me a little bit of Rocky, in some ways.

    Sebastian Stan

    In the past, there have been many hints that Wilson’s time in the cowl will be closer to an underdog story, especially with its stronger cultural exploration. We may have gotten a hint in the Disney+ series that’ll get expanded once the film releases. We’ve still been waiting for any updates or news on how far along the film is. Back in August, we reported that it may be eyeing a June production start. So, we might get some casting news in the coming months if that is still accurate.

    Source: Twitter via The Direct

  • ‘Kraven The Hunter’ Finds Its Villain in Alessandro Nivola

    ‘Kraven The Hunter’ Finds Its Villain in Alessandro Nivola

    Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man spinoff film focused on Kraven the Hunter has found its villain. Alessandro Nivola, who many might know from The Many Saints of Newark, has joined the project as its main villain. Sadly, there are still no details on which character he might be playing, but he joins a stacked cast that consists of Ariana DeBose, Russell Crowe, and Fred Hechinger. Aaron Taylor Johnson will take on the mantle of the main character.

    The J.C. Chandor directed film will explore the origin of one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains but there’s no word if the webhead might join at a point as well. Most of their spinoffs, like Venom or the upcoming Morbius, have mostly relied on references but didn’t actually feature a version of the friendly neighborhood Spideys.

    Venom was confirmed as part of the multiverse, which managed to separate the MCU version starring Tom Holland from the rest of the universe. Yet, Morbius‘ addition of Michael Keaton‘s Toomes has added some confusion to the mix, especially with one trailer explicitly referencing Venom. So, we’ll see if Sony has any plans in the near future.

    After their success with Spider-Man: No Way Home, it wouldn’t be too surprising that they’re all in with more spinoff films heading our way. With an all-star cast, the film does offer some possibility to explore the character of Kraven in a new way. Curious enough, early rumors hinting at him becoming the main antagonist of No Way Home, but guess the new multiversal direction fast-tracked the separate film franchise.

    Source: Deadline

  • Marvel Studios Approached Park Seo-Joon to Join ‘The Marvels’

    Marvel Studios Approached Park Seo-Joon to Join ‘The Marvels’

    Back in June, a rumor dropped that South Korean actor Park Seo-Joon was cast in the Captain Marvel sequel, which would eventually take on the name The Marvels. There was no word on what role he may have taken on, but he was the second Korean actor to join an MCU project, as Ma Dong-Seok had a leading role as Gilgamesh in Eternals. The actor has been silent on his role, but has now given some insight into how he joined the film in an interview with The Guardian.

    When I first heard that the Marvel Cinematic Universe wanted to speak with me, I couldn’t believe it. I actually couldn’t believe it. I’m not someone who has a fear of challenges, but whether I am filming in South Korea or abroad, everything is a challenge for me. So, I did feel some nerves at first. But everyone was so helpful and welcoming that I was able to find my feet really quickly.

    Park Seo Joon

    So, it looks like he was approached by Marvel Studios for a role in the film. The actor is still not revealing which role he has in the upcoming film, which still is keeping many of its story elements under wraps. To be fair, there’s also a lot of time to go until it finally releases but we’ll see if the first trailer might give us our first hint at the South Korean actor’s role.

    Source: Guardian via The Direct

  • ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Concept Art Offers Best Look Yet at the Film’s Final Suit

    ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Concept Art Offers Best Look Yet at the Film’s Final Suit

    Ryan Meinerding, who is the Creative Director and Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios, took to his Instagram account to share a full look at the final costume worn by Tom Holland‘s Peter Parker in the final moments of the film. After leaving the Stark-designed costumes behind, his new costume was homemade but still took in some inspirations from not only his original costume but also the ones that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield wore.

    The design still looks fantastic, especially how it embraces the original red-and-blue that made the character iconic. While personally, the blue material stuck out a bit during the sequence, you can clearly see the inspiration and why they went in that direction. It is a shame that the films are moving away from the unique Spidey symbol they had throughout the initial trilogy, but it makes sense that he wants to rebrand after leaving everything behind.

    AS the costume is handmade by Peter Parker, we shouldn’t expect as many neat gimmicks in future entries. He’ll likely have to build whatever he needs to take on specific villains, but we’re still waiting for any clear news of what the future has in store for the character. Kevin Feige did hint that we’ll get a fourth entry in the franchise, but it’s still a question of time for when that might be.

    Source: Instagram