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  • Don’t Expect MCU’s ‘X-Men’ Movie “For a Very Long Time”

    Don’t Expect MCU’s ‘X-Men’ Movie “For a Very Long Time”

    We’ve all been wondering what D23 might have in store for us and it definitely delivered. We got the reveal for Werewolf by Night, a grand showcase of their currently announced slate, and even the line-up for the upcoming Thunderbolts movie. So, it definitely was full of surprises but there was still no word on when we can expect any updates on the X-Men.

    Well, according to Deadline’s Justin Kroll, we can’t really expect any true announcement or updates on the project “for a very long time” outside of them potentially finding some writers for the project. So, anyone hoping to hear a casting of an iconic X-Men might have to strap in for the long run before we get any real updates on that.

    Marvel Studios has been very open about them not wanting to rush the X-Men and mutants out. Plus, they already have quite the list of characters being rolled out and while there’s a possible appearance in Phase 6 for the project, there’s still a lot more to get out until then. So, it may be something we won’t see until after The Multiverse Saga potentially, but only time will tell.

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  • D23: ‘Thunderbolt’ Line-Up Revealed, Returning ‘Black Widow’ Cast, Bucky, and More

    D23: ‘Thunderbolt’ Line-Up Revealed, Returning ‘Black Widow’ Cast, Bucky, and More

    Fans at D23 Expo 2022 were treated to some major reveals as part of Marvel Studios’ Showcase. Among the biggest surprises of the day was the introduction of the team that will make up the Thunderbolts when the film hits theaters on July 26th, 2024.

    Astute fans have seen the team coming together over the course of the past couple of years as Julia Louis-Dreyfus‘ Val recruited Yelena Belova and John Walker to her cause and now, Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige has revealed the rest of the Thunderbolts roster during D23 with the big surprise that Bucky is also joining the unlikely crew.

    Red Guardian

    David Harbour’s Alexi Shostakov, who first appeared in Black Widow, returns for Thunderbolts to work alongside his daughter, Yelena. Fans loved the boisterous character and both Harbour and Feige have teased his return.

    Taskmaster

    Another character making the jump from Black Widow, Antonia Dreykov, aka Taskmaster, will bring her very unique abilities to the team. Controlled by her vile and sleepy father, Taskmaster was freed when Natasha Romanoff broke a vial of Red Dust near her face during their confrontation after the destruction of the new Red Room Academy. Taskmaster, along with Alexi, Melina, Yelena and the dozens of newly liberated Widows all escaped together to parts unknown at the conclusion of Black Widow.

    Ghost

    One of the MCU’s most underrated protagonists, Ava Starr rounds out the roster. In the comics, Ghost worked on several iterations of the Thunderbolts, making her a natural addition to the MCU’s roster. Ghost hasn’t been seen since 2018’s Ant-Man and The Wasp, but actress Hannah John-Kamen has teased her return to the role.

  • D23: Tim Blake Nelson Makes MCU Return as Leader in ‘Captain America 4’

    D23: Tim Blake Nelson Makes MCU Return as Leader in ‘Captain America 4’

    D23 is full of surprises as Tim Blake Nelson has been confirmed to return as the Leader, but not in the project you respect. While most of us thought he’d show up in She-Hulk, which is still a possibility, it seems he’ll have a role in Captain America: New World Order. He’ll join Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly and the main star Anthony Mackie in the film. They’ll also introduce a mutant named Sabra, who’ll be played by Shira Haas.

  • D23: Marvel Studios President Has No Updates for ‘Fantastic Four’

    D23: Marvel Studios President Has No Updates for ‘Fantastic Four’

    Many have expected that D23 Expo would be the day that we get a lot of information on the upcoming Fantastic Four film. While we found out Matt Shakman will direct the film, it turns out that was the only reveal he had in store for the event. Sadly, it seems we’ll have to wait quite a bit longer for any real news on Fantastic Four.

  • D23: First Footage Description for ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Teases Classic Feel, Return of Sallah

    D23: First Footage Description for ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Teases Classic Feel, Return of Sallah

    D23 is finally here and Lucasfilm took us on a ride throughout a fantasy-filled land as well as looking beyond the stars. But there is one more major project many have been quite excited for and that is the grand return of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. James Mangold is taking over the director’s chair in the fifth entry and we finally got an update during their D23 Expo panel.

    Mangold revealed they are still busy preparing the score for the film. Attendees even got the first trailer for the film teasing what it has in store for many that grew up with the iconic franchise. The big reveal is that Sallah is set to return in the sequel, who was played by John Rhys-Davies.

  • D23: Ariana DeBose to Voice the Lead in Disney’s 100-Year Anniversary Film ‘Wish’

    D23: Ariana DeBose to Voice the Lead in Disney’s 100-Year Anniversary Film ‘Wish’

    We just learned that Disney is set to kick off their 100th year with a special original film titled Wish. It’ll explore the story of 17-year-old Asha who explores the kingdom of dreams. As it turns out, they also wasted no time announcing that Ariana DeBose will take on the leading role in the film. She’ll be joined by Alan Tudyk who will take on the role of the goat Valentino. It seems she even sang one of the songs from the upcoming musical.

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  • D23: Disney to Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary in 2023 With Original Film ‘Wish’

    D23: Disney to Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary in 2023 With Original Film ‘Wish’

    Disney Studios is about to celebrate its 100-Year anniversary in 2023 so it would make sense that they’d have something special planned for that year. As it turns out, they are planning to release a film titled Wish that year, which is a fitting play on the “wishing upon a star” motive that Disney is famous for. It’ll be an original film with new songs and won’t be based on a pre-existing story.

    The directors revealed that the film will be about a Kingdom of Wishes, hence the title, named Rosas. The film will be directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn based on a script that involved Jennifer Lee. It’ll combine watercolor with CG animation and explore where wishing came from. It seems Alan Tudyk will also once again return and will voice a goat in the film.

    The main character is a 17-year-old girl named Asha who’s design has been shared alongside her companion Star. They are seemingly even showing some test footage during the D23 panel.

    Songs will be originals by Julia Michaels and it seems that they will also include Easter eggs.

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  • D23: ‘Inside Out’ Sequel Confirmed, Kelsey Mann to Direct

    D23: ‘Inside Out’ Sequel Confirmed, Kelsey Mann to Direct

    Well, it looks like the rumors were true, as the sequel to Pixar’s iconic Inside Out has been announced to finish off the animation studios’ segment during the big Disney panel. They have confirmed that Kelsey Mann will direct the sequel. It’ll be written by Meg LeFauve. There was no word on the rumor surrounding some cast members not returning for the sequel with only Amy Poehler confirmed, but it is eyeing a Summer 2024 and will have some new emotions. We will return with Riley as we explore her time as a teenager.

    Source: Twitter

  • D23: New Pixar Movie ‘Elio’ to Explore Kids Contact With Aliens

    D23: New Pixar Movie ‘Elio’ to Explore Kids Contact With Aliens

    While we’ve been hearing a lot about projects we’ve already known something about, it seems that a brand new project has been shared by Pixar. Elemental may be the next film to release,e but it seems they are already working on their next film titled Elio, which will explore the story of an 11-year-old that ends up being the first to make contact with aliens.

    As a result, he is beamed into a spaceship and meets various aliens while accidentally being nominated to be Eart’s ambassador. Have we mentioned that he is 11 years? America Ferrera has been cast as Olga, who is Elio’s mom in the upcoming movie.

  • D23: First Look at ‘Elemental’s Main Duo and First Story Details

    D23: First Look at ‘Elemental’s Main Duo and First Story Details

    We’ve long waited for an update on how exactly Pixar is approaching its next project, Elemental. It seems like the most out-there concept they’ve attempted in a while and exploring living elements could also give them a unique challenge when it comes to the animation. Well, D23 Expo is the place to be as we finally got our first look at the leads Ember and Wade. The story will explore an unlikely romance between two elements that can’t even touch. Ember will be voiced by Leah Lewis while Mamoudou Athie is taking on Wade.

    Source: Twitter