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  • ‘THE MARVELS’ Production Heading to Tropea, Italy

    ‘THE MARVELS’ Production Heading to Tropea, Italy

    It looks like The Marvel‘s production is going to Italy, as the governor of Tropea, Giovanni Macrì announced that the film will be heading to the Italian town to shoot a scene for the film. It’ll start production there on August 27th but no end date has been announced. They also don’t go into detail about who will be involved with the shoot, as it’s also uncertain if what they are filming will take place in this town, or it might even become the background for an alien planet.

    Tropea is the "Borgo dei Borghi" of Italy! A Top destination for your boat holidays! - Boatsandblog - Boatsandgo

    Tropea is a resort located in the province of Vibo Valentiana in Calabria. It even won the “most beautiful village in Italy” award back in 2021. Now what is interesting is that there’s a lot of history surrounding the city, as the location is where Hercules returned after finishing his labors. The Marvel universe is no stranger to the Greek half-god, and it would be unexpected if he appears in the film.

    Yet, there’s also the possibility that it connects to Nick Fury. Perhaps he is there on vacation after traveling through space for some time. At the end of Spider-Man: Far From Home, we see him enjoying a fake beach on a holodeck before revealing he’s on a ship with Skrulls. Perhaps he got tired of it and wanted to enjoy the real thing before meeting back up with Carol. We know Samuel L. Jackson is returning for the film. We’ll see once the film releases, but it’s nice to see Marvel Studios expanding their filming locations.

    Source: Gazzetta del Sud, Italy 24 News

  • ‘ETERNALS’: First Look at Sersi Funko Pop Leaks

    ‘ETERNALS’: First Look at Sersi Funko Pop Leaks

    Eternals just released its second and final trailer, giving us another look at
    Chloé Zhao‘s century-spanning superhero epic. The film is set to introduce a wide array of new heroes to the MCU. With so many new characters on their way, a wave of Funko products is almost inevitable, especially for a movie of this scale.

    A while back we reported on a leaked release list from Funko that included info on upcoming waves of Pops for Marvel, including pops for Wandavision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and of course Eternals. A new leak for the upcoming wave of Funko Pops! for Marvel’s Eternals has given us our very first look at one of the figures in that wave, Gemma Chan’s Sersi.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CSzIUH2MnyB/

    The figure features Sersi in her traditional Eternals garb and looks to be holding a piece of wood. She’s in the process of using her matter manipulation abilities on it. There currently is no release date that has been set for this or the rest of the wave. With the film’s release steadily approaching, merch and marketing should start rolling out for the film in the coming months.

    The list that first featured the leaks surrounding the wave of Eternals figures did not disclose names but did reveal there would be fifteen figures in the first wave. They’ll be joined by a 10″ figure. It’s not hard to tell most of the wave will be made up of the core members of the team like Ikaris, Phastos, Ajak, Makkari, Gilgamesh, Kingo, Sprite, and Druig with the 10″ figure most likely Arishem The Judge who seems to play a larger role in this film.

    Source: Instgram

  • Nia DaCosta Teases That ‘THE MARVELS’ is Very Different From ‘CAPTAIN MARVEL’

    Nia DaCosta Teases That ‘THE MARVELS’ is Very Different From ‘CAPTAIN MARVEL’

    Just recently, we learned that the sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel has started production. We still don’t know where the story exactly picks up, but we did get the confirmation that Carol Danvers won’t be the only holder of the Marvel title. She’ll be joined by WandaVision‘s Monica Rambeau and the newest member of the Marvel family, Kamala Khan.

    There’s the potential we might see many more heroes join the fray, as Samuel L. Jackson hinted at his appearance in the film, which might tie into the Disney+ Secret Invasion series. The project will see a new direction alongside its new director, Nia DaCosta. She’s worked on the recent Candyman film and she offered a tease of what we can expect for the upcoming film. She even highlights it’ll be “a very different beast” from the previous entry in the franchise, as it focuses on a specific theme.

    But I am obsessed with how we all deal with our pain and trauma, and there’s some of that in the story.

    Nia DaCosta

    The theme strongly matches with the first seeds set when we were introduced to Teyonah Parris‘ Rambeau. We find out her mother, Maria Rambeau, passed away during the events of the snap. When Captain Marvel was named, she seemed openly upset at hearing her name. So, there might be a clash between two of our heroes. Monica gained superhuman abilities in WandaVision, which might make her a formidable foe in the series but her abilities are quite distinct.

    We don’t know if the series might also dive into the Kree-Skrull War storyline from the comics or is also a side story for Secret Invasion. There’s a lot of potentials and the theme will add a new layer to this story moving forward. It’ll be interesting to explore Carol Danvers in the modern-day after witnessing what she has gone through, especially with her solo story taking place in the 90s. There’s a lot we might not know about her journey since outside of taking on Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

    Source: Total Film

  • Tony Leung Talks Turning Wenwu into More Than Just a Villain in ‘SHANG-CHI’

    Tony Leung Talks Turning Wenwu into More Than Just a Villain in ‘SHANG-CHI’

    Tony Leung will bring the real Mandarin to life in the upcoming Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings film. He’s the ruler of the Ten Rings organization and the father of the film’s titular hero. The famous Chinese actor has worked in the industry for four decades, but the upcoming film will be his true debut in a Hollywood production. Given the controversial backstory to Shang-Chi’s father in the comics, the racist depiction of Fu Manchu, Marvel Studios created a new character to take on that role to reinvent the understanding of this character. In an interview with Elle, the actor discusses how it’s his first take on a villainous character, but highlights that he wanted to explore Wenwu as a character.

    When [Marvel] offered me the role, what they wanted was for me to create a brand new Mandarin, so I got to develop my character along with the filming. I’ve never approached Wenwu from a villain’s standpoint. Rather, I tried to explore the reasons that led him to become who he is. He’s a man with a history, who craves to be loved. He is also human, and he has a family. As I read [the script], I began to consider the many reasons why he’d turn out the way he is — a sociopath, a narcissist, a bigot.

    Tony Leung
    Shang-Chi: Tony Leung's Wenwu Is 'Not The Mandarin In The Way People Are Expecting' – Exclusive | Movies | Empire

    Of course, the big selling point for joining the project was its importance to representation for Asian’s in Hollywood. He goes on to confirm that the only reason he decided to join the project was after sitting down with director Destin Daniel Cretton, who pitched the character’s many layers.

    I accepted it because of the director. It just felt right. Plus, this is something I’ve never done before, to play an Asian supervillain. A chance to do something for Asia. I thought, why not?

    Tony Leung

    His inclusion is a strong statement of what Shang-Chi stands for. It’s not only Marvel’s first Asian superhero but also a strong step forward for representation. Leung‘s mastery of subtlety adds to those layers that Cretton is trying to bring to life. We’re only a little over a week away until the film finally releases and it’ll be exciting to see the father-son dynamic between him and Simu Liu on screen.

    Source: Elle

  • EXCLUSIVE: ‘SHANG-CHI’s Meng’er Zhang Shares She Accidentally Punched Simu Liu in the Face

    EXCLUSIVE: ‘SHANG-CHI’s Meng’er Zhang Shares She Accidentally Punched Simu Liu in the Face

    Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings will be Marvel Studios’ first foray into a martial arts-based film. It’ll follow the story of our titular hero as he has to face his past, as his father Wenwu, the leader of the mysterious organization the Ten Rings, calls upon his return. At one point during his journey, he’ll also meet his estranged sister, Xialing. Our very own Anthony Canton III got a chance to sit down and talk with the actress Meng’er Zhang, who took on the role to play opposite of Simu Liu. She offered some insight into what it was like acting opposite of Liu and revealed she accidentally punched him during the shoot.

    My favorite on-set memory is: I punched Simu in the face. I mean that was the first fight scene between us and it was really nervous, because eventhough we trained a thousand times those movements, but it was the very first time for me, so I was really scared to really throw a punch to him. But he was really encouraging it: ‘Yeah, just go for it. It’s okay, you cannot hurt me!’ So I just got into my character and went for it. And I didn’t mean to punch him, but I did. But I have to say, it felt good.

    Meng’er Zhang
    Shot by Shot with the 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Trailer - Geeky Craze

    She also highlights how she sees Simu Liu as a real brother, and how natural their chemistry was on- and off-screen. It also was interesting to play alongside Tony Leung as the father figure, whose performance truly brought the character of Wenwu to life. The film will focus primarily on this dynamic and it’s promising to hear how much fun they had bringing these characters to life. Here’s hoping we have a long future ahead of Meng’er Zhang and Simu Liu. Just for Liu’s sake, he hopefully won’t have to endure a new accidental punch in each production.

  • Don’t Expect a New ‘AVENGERS’ Film Anytime Soon

    Don’t Expect a New ‘AVENGERS’ Film Anytime Soon

    It’s been a tradition throughout the first three phases for everyone to include at least one Avengers film. The third phase broke that by expanding with a two-parter as Infinity War would truly find its inclusion in Endgame. This year, we’ve finally entered the franchise’s fourth phase, but there’s no assembly on the horizon.

    While it seems impossible to top the previous entry, it seemed like they wouldn’t leave out the big culmination franchise from the equation. IN an interview with Collider, Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige offered some insight into why we havenÄt gotten any announcement on a new Avengers film.

    I think we want there to be a reasonable amount of time from the Endgame to start a new saga, which is already underway and already started. And then you need time, as you did in Phase 1, to build that saga before you start bringing everyone together.

    It makes a lot of sense to take a break, as we’re in a reset for the franchise. Most of the big players that pushed it initially have left the franchise and we’re only really beginning to prepare a new generation of heroes. It’s unclear if we’ll even get a straight-forward Avengers film, or they might venture out with multiple teams. Perhaps it’s time to introduce the West Coast Avengers alongside the Young Avengers.

    The clear focus for the fourth phase also seems to be on crossovers, as we see various characters joining others films. Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness will include Wanda in a larger role. Thor: Love and Thunder will see our titular hero joined by Guardians in his latest adventure. Just recently, the new character of Riri Williams, who will get a Disney+ show later down the line, will make their premiere in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever first. So, we might even see an Avengers film until Phase 4 or even 5 if they continue to set up for the new saga.

    Source: Collider

  • Kevin Feige Confirms Riri Williams Debut in ‘BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER’

    Kevin Feige Confirms Riri Williams Debut in ‘BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER’

    It looks like we finally have the confirmation that Dominique Thorne‘s Riri Williams will make her debut ahead of her Disney+ series Ironheart. In an interview with ComicBook.com, the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, confirmed that she will appear in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. He also hints that she’ll jump from this production to the Disney+ series after finishing it.

    We’re shooting Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, right now, and the character of Riri Williams, you will meet in Black Panther 2 first. She started shooting, I think, this week before her Ironheart series

    Her inclusion makes a lot of sense, as the character has built up quite a friendship with Shuri in the comics. We also heard a few months ago that they are filming at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she builds her first armor. Perhaps this version of the character gets some help with developing the suit with the help of Wakandan technology. It also highlights how Abominations’ appearance in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and her inclusion in this Black Panther sequel is a way for Marvel Studios to cut on some costs.

    If the designs and first rigging work are done in a big-budget film, it’s easier to give them the film quality in an ongoing series. So, we might see her don the suit either during the film or in a post-credit sequence. We don’t know how large her role might be, but she could become an emotional anchor for Shuri, who seems to be the most likely candidate to take on the mantle passed down from T’Challa. We’ll see if the trailer offers a glimpse of her role, or if they keep it for later.

    Source: Comic Book

  • EXCLUSIVE: Woody Harrelson to Headline US Remake of Spanish Film ‘CHAMPIONS’

    EXCLUSIVE: Woody Harrelson to Headline US Remake of Spanish Film ‘CHAMPIONS’

    It looks like Woody Harrelson is making his grand return to the basketball side of cinema. We can exclusively share that the actor will headline an American remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions. The original was directed by Javier Fesser and starred Javier Gutiérrez as Marco Montes, drunk driving escapade lands him in community service. As a former basketball assistant coach, he has to train a team of people with disabilities, who teach him never to look down on people.

    Campeones" ("Champions"), Wins Best Picture at the Spanish Film Academy's Goya Awards, Featuring Actors with Developmental Disabilities

    Harrelson will take on the role of Marcus in the film based on a script by Mark Rizzo. Bobby Farrelly will take on directing duties. The director is well-known for his work as a producer on films like Dumb and Dumber, Me, Myself & Irene, and There’s Something About Mary. He took over directing duties for Osmosis Jones, episodes of Trailer Park Boys, and the 2012 remake of The Three Stooges. It’s currently eyeing a November production start and is still casting the member of the basketball team.

    As mentioned previously, Harrelson is no stranger to a basketball film. The actor famously appeared in the 1992 classic White Men Can’t Jump, where he played opposite Wesley Snipes as a streetball hustler. Harrelson will appear in the now-delayed Sony’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage. In it, he’ll play the film’s main antagonist Cletus Cassidy, who turns into the Carnage symbiote. So, it looks like he won’t be taking a break anytime soon as he’s also currently involved with The White House Plumbers mini-series.

  • Brand New ‘ETERNALS’ Trailer and Poster Released

    Brand New ‘ETERNALS’ Trailer and Poster Released

    Hot off the heels of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings buzz, Marvel Studios has decided to double our hype for the MCU’s future with this brand new trailer and poster for Eternals. Check it out!

    Some fans, including myself, have been clamoring for some actual Eternals action since the first teaser didn’t give much. Seeing this has me convinced that we’re in for something special here. The action looks amazing. The set-up and backstory tease sounds very engaging. This trailer does a great job of giving us a glimpse and scope of the film as well. There are shots of civilizations getting destroyed, Celestials looking very sinister, and some great action shots from some of the key characters.

    We finally also get to see Kit Harrington too!

    Source: Marvel

  • REPORT: ‘Captain America 4’ Eyeing June 2022 Production Start

    REPORT: ‘Captain America 4’ Eyeing June 2022 Production Start

    It’s been a big day for the Captain America franchise, as we finally got the confirmation that Anthony Mackie will join the project as its titular hero. His journey to become the symbol of America hasn’t been an easy one throughout the Disney+ series Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson will continue the story they set up in the series, as they are penning the film’s script. It looks like they may have already planned quite a bit, as Cosmic Circus has shared the information that the film is eyeing a June 2022 production start.

    Prep will already begin in May of that year with production moving to Georgia. There’s always the chance things might change, especially as it is uncertain how long the pandemic will continue to roam across the world. It’s not unusual for Marvel Studios to map out their productions far in advance, and we don’t know how long Mackie has already been signed on. For all we know, today’s announcement might just be the official confirmation.

    It’s going to be interesting to see how the film continues the story set up in the Disney+ series. There’s a lot of potential in the politics and themes that were introduced. Especially with the returning writing team, it’s certain they won’t just have the topic as a one-off but build upon it as Sam continues to accept his new role. It’s great to see the franchise explore these different avenues and it might open up the possibility for him to build up his own trilogy that tackles these very sensitive topics.

    Source: Cosmic Circus