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  • ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer Unleashes Nicolas Cage’s Ben Reilly

    Prime Video and Marvel officially unleashed the full-length trailer for Spider-Noir last night during a surprise CCXP Mexico presentation. Producer Christopher Miller described the series as a “Humphrey Bogart detective story where the detective has spider powers.”

    Unlike the animated version from Spider-Verse, Cage is playing a live-action Ben Reilly in a self-contained, noir-soaked universe.

    “The origin story was this was a character that we developed in the first Spider-Verse movie, and we had an amazing time working with Nic Cage,” Miller explained to Deadline. “And when the idea of us making a live-action Spider show came up, this was the first idea that we had, because it felt like it was a contained universe. It was its own thing.”

    Unlike the animated film, Spider-Noir will be gritty, standalone 1930s detective thriller that feels more like The Maltese Falcon than The Avengers with Cage’s Reilly a 70/30 mix of Humphrey Bogart and Bugs Bunny.

    “One of the things that you don’t think about with Noir is that you’re like, ‘It’s super serious,’” Miller explained during Spider-Noir’s panel at Deadline Contenders TV event Saturday, “But Bogart always had a twinkle in his eye and he was always doing something clever, and he and Bugs Bunny have more in common than you might think.”

    Co-producer Christopher Lord agreed, saying, “Yeah, there’s like a playfulness to it, right? And there’s a playfulness to Nic – I think that’s why he’s so iconic and there’s a playfulness to Oren, who we worked with on the Jump Street movies. And so the idea is that the show is: it is a big character drama, it is an amazing mystery, it’s a big event television, but it’s also light on its feet.”

    Check out the new trailer below, in either Authentic Black and White or True Hue Full Color. The series will premiere on Prime Video on May 27th.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘Fallout’ Renewed for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere

    ‘Fallout’ Renewed for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere

    Production just wrapped on the second season of Prime Video’s hit video game adaptation, Fallout, but the show’s future has already been decided. It was announced on Monday evening that Prime Video has given a third season order to the hit series. Along with the show’s renewal, Prime Video has confirmed the second season will premiere this December.

    Season 2 of Fallout is set to pick up shortly after the events of Season 1. Per Prime Video, the new season will take audiences along for a “journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas.” The series proved to be a huge hit for the streaming service when it debuted and has, to date, has amassed over 100 million viewers for its first season. In a press release, Vernon Sanders, the global head of television for Amazon MGM Studios, expressed the streaming service’s excitement about returning to the hit series for yet another season.

    We are absolutely thrilled that our global Prime Video customers will be able to delve deeper into the wonderfully surreal and captivating world of ‘Fallout.’ Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have done an exceptional job bringing this beloved video game franchise to vivid life on Prime Video. Together with our amazing partners at Bethesda Games and Bethesda Softworks, we are delighted to announce a third season of ‘Fallout,’ well ahead of the much-anticipated debut of Season Two.

    Prime Video’s Fallout adaptation stars Ella Purnell, Kyle Maclachlan, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. The first season is available to stream now exclusively on Prime Video, while the second season will debut sometime in December.

    Source: Variety.

  • REVIEW: Prime Video’s ‘Citadel’

    REVIEW: Prime Video’s ‘Citadel’

    *Editor’s Note: This review is for the first three episodes of Citadel only.*

    Citadel is a project that has long been in development. First announced in January 2020, Citadel is a global spy thriller starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. The series, which has seen some hurdles during production thanks to COVID-19, is said to be one of Amazon’s biggest ventures on the small screen to date and judging from the sheer scope of the first three episodes, it’s easy to understand why. The series, which hails from executive producers Joe & Anthony Russo, centers on a spy organization known as Citadel and two of its agents, Mason (Madden) and Nadia (Chopra Jonas) as they go on the run from a rival organization determined to bring them down once and for all.

    Citadel doesn’t really bring anything new to the spy game, and that’s not a bad thing in this instance — the episodes (which clock in around 40 minutes) move swiftly and are packed with both plenty of action and plot. Even with nothing groundbreaking, Citadel still manages to prove itself a capable spy thriller that is sure to showcase Madden and Chopra Jonas as two stars that have, perhaps, been underutilized by Hollywood — especially Chopra Jonas.

    The action is fantastic. In fact, those looking for action sequences like Captain America: The Winder Soldier will love the action set pieces throughout the series. They’re clean, brutal and exciting. Unfortunately, though, despite the stellar action sequences, the sometimes-terrible CGI can be distracting. This is a big issue in the second and third episodes, which is frustrating. After all, the show is said to be one of the most expensive series of all time. Thankfully, the CGI issues can be somewhat overlooked thanks in part to the great cast. Not only are Madden and Chopra Jonas great in their leading roles, but Stanley Tucci‘s Bernard is an excellent addition.

    Overall, the first three episodes of Citadel are… good. The series knows what it is – a spy thriller meant to excite – and it exceeds at what it sets out to be. It’s a nice bit of escapism, an hour of thrills that audiences will enjoy. And with plenty of twists and turns in the first three episodes alone, one has to think the rest of the season will take viewers on one heck of a ride. If you like spy thrillers, give it a shot. There are moments when the series is its own victim of trying to do too much, but when it reels itself back in, it’s just pure fun and sometimes mindless entertainment is needed.

  • ‘Robocop’ Might Return as a TV Series and Movie Among Many Other Films

    ‘Robocop’ Might Return as a TV Series and Movie Among Many Other Films

    If there is one unspoken rule in Hollywood, it’s keeping classic IPs alive with various spinoffs, revivals, or whatever they can turn a project into. Amazon is seemingly mapping out a variety of new IPs under its umbrella as TV series and films for the future. So, let’s go down the IP reboot road to see what exactly Amazon has planned.

    Besides a potential revival of the long-dormant Stargate franchise, one of the big reveals is the revival of RoboCop. This would mark the second reboot of the franchise since 2014 which took a more modern approach to the 1987 classic but wasn’t as well received. The character has recently appeared in the Mortal Kombat gaming franchise and still remains a classic.

    They are also seemingly hoping to bring back Legally Blonde as a series and also a film. It seems they have been trying to revive it for quite some time as a third entry in the franchise has been in development for almost five years. They also are hoping to bring a TV series to life based on Fame, Barbershop, The Magnificent Seven as well as new films based on the Pink Panther (potentially animated) and Poltergeist.

    Source: Deadline

  • Amazon Eyeing to Revive the ‘Stargate’ as a Series and Film

    Amazon Eyeing to Revive the ‘Stargate’ as a Series and Film

    There are many iconic space-based series with the name “Star” in them. Star Wars and Star Trek have been among the most prominent in the Internet’s IP-infected watercooler chatter. Yet, there’s another series that had quite a cult following and a very respectable run on television, Stargate SG-1.

    It seems Amazon sees the potential of bringing the franchise back, as Deadline has reported there are currently talks on reviving it with a TV series and even as a film. There’s no word how exactly they’d build upon it or if that’ll act as a direct reboot to the original taking place in modern times. To be fair, they also have no talent attached so it’s unclear when the series might get released.

    The series ran for ten seasons on Showtime and the SciFi Channel before ending on Sky1 in 2007. What makes the franchise so interesting is that it was initially a film by Roland Emmerich that spun out into a unique series. That was just the beginning, as the Stargate SG-1 series had a variety of spinoffs.

    The series had two direct-to-DVD films The Ark of Truth and Continuum. There was also a direct spinoff series Stargate Atlantis that featured some of the original cast members throughout its run. Stargate Universe was a unique spinoff taking place in the same world but was completely removed from the original series and ran for two seasons. There also was a web miniseries called Stargate Origins that acted as a prequel.

    Source: Deadline

  • ‘From Blood and Ash’ Series in Development at Amazon

    ‘From Blood and Ash’ Series in Development at Amazon

    Amazon is developing a series based on the best-selling From Blood and Ash series. The news comes courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet revealed on Thursday that the streaming service is officially developing a series adaptation of author Jennifer L. Armentrout‘s From Blood and Ash series with producer Anne Cofell Saunders (The Boys) on board to adapt the books. Along with writing, Saunders will also serve as the showrunner on From Blood and Ash. She’s set to executive produce the series along with Armentrout and Luke Ryan and Sascha Hecks of Chaotic Good Studios.

    “We are thrilled to work with Anne and Amazon Studios, who have the vision and creative capacity to bring every corner of this phenomenal world Jennifer has created to life. Our heroine, Poppy, and the characters that surround her in this rich world are the elements that expand and perpetuate properties into franchise entertainment.”

    Ryan and Hecks

    From Blood and Ash tells the story of Poppy, a young woman who is chosen at birth as The Maiden of her kingdom who will Ascend and bring in a new era of peace and prosperity. The series currently consist of four books, with the fifth installment, A Soul of Ash and Blood coming in July. Armentrout also wrote a spinoff series, Flesh and Fire, which will see the third book release in December.

    Source: Amazon.

  • Amazon Gives Two Season Order to ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’

    Amazon Gives Two Season Order to ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’

    After HBO Max passed on Batman: Caped Crusader back in August, the animated series has successfully found a new streaming home. The Hollywood Reporter announced on Thursday that Batman: Caped Crusader has received a two-season order from Amazon. According to THR, other streamers, including Hulu and Netflix, were interested at some point, but the series ultimately found a home with Amazon’s Prime Video.

    Batman: Caped Crusader hails from J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. Legendary comic book writer Ed Brubaker is on the show’s creative team and is said to have helped run the writers room. The project was initially announced in May 2021, however, after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav took over the company last year, he sought to make necessary cuts to save money. Axing Batman: Caped Crusader and shopping the project elsewhere was one of those cuts.

    The first season consists of 10 episodes. As of now, Batman: Caped Crusader does not have a release date.

    Source: THR.

  • Amazon’s ‘Medusa’ Adds ‘Watchmen’ Director and Marvel Studios Writer

    Amazon’s ‘Medusa’ Adds ‘Watchmen’ Director and Marvel Studios Writer

    Amazon Studios is working on its latest project that’ll offer a unique spin on Greek mythology. The story of Medusa is about the iconic Greek mythological character, who sets out on a quest to save the world after running into some trouble with the gods. Nikole Kassell of HBO’s Watchmen fame is set to direct, with Marvel Studios veteran Nicole Perlman reimagining the script.

    Details of the plot are not readily available, but reports say that Perlman will executive produce. Additionally, viewers will see Vinson Films’ Tripp Vinson and Tara Farney produce alongside Kassell. Kassell brings her experience from popular shows like The Leftovers, The Americans, and Westworld. She also has multiple accolades, including an Emmy nomination for outstanding direction for a limited series.

    Medusa is an interesting character to adopt, as she’s commonly portrayed as a villain throughout most Greek mythology and even reinterpretations. The first outline of this project does sound like a superhero take on a classic mythological creature. Given that heroes are the modern take on mythology, it’ll be fun to see how they bring this iconic statue-making character into the modern era.

    Source: Hollywood Reporter

  • REVIEW: ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

    REVIEW: ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

    Daisy Jones & the Six quickly took over the book charts when it was published in 2019. The story of a fictional rock & roll band and their ultimate demise is a fascinating concept and author Taylor Jenkins Reid managed to successfully hook readers with their story. Translating that story to another medium, such as television, was never going to be easy… but the Prime Video television adaptation is damn near perfect thanks in part to a stellar cast and stellar songs.

    Riley Keough stars as the titular Daisy Jones, a woman coming of age and trying to make her way in the music world. She works as a waitress and in her free time pens songs that she hopes to one day record. After having one of her songs stolen by a boyfriend, Daisy seeks to carve her own way out in the music world – not realizing just how quickly things will change, for better and worse. Starring alongside Keough’s Daisy is Billy Dunne, played by the always great Sam Claflin. He has Billy’s arrogance down to a tee; he’s stubborn, driven and easily gets wrapped up in the music. Like Daisy, Billy is driven to be bigger, to be more and live out his dreams of making music for a living. Something he eventually does with The Six. However, it isn’t until Daisy and Billy cross paths that their dreams truly take off and their worlds are changed forever.

    Taking place in the 70s, Daisy Jones and the Six showcases multiple viewpoints of characters trying to break into the music scene. There’s Daisy, who starts off as a singer-songwriter too afraid to put herself out there, and Simone, a woman with a voice who finds herself too scared to speak up for herself. Finally, there are The Dunne Brothers led by Billy. They start off playing in their garage before seeking to play local gigs where they eventually run into another band that’ll put The Dunne Brothers on the course for world domination… as The Six. Getting to watch as these three acts set out to follow their dreams, each taking a different path than the other, it’s hard not to get caught up in the story of Daisy Jones and the Six.

    One of the most fascinating things about Daisy Jones and the Six is that the series doesn’t try to make its characters likable. Daisy and Billy are both selfish assholes, and the series does not shy away from this; we see them as they battle addiction and as they struggle to work together. Even Simone, who is one of the strongest characters in the series, is allowed to make some mistakes along the way to her musical journey. None of the characters are perfect – in fact, the entirety of the Six is a pretty big mess – but that’s what helps to make the story so worth the ride it’ll bring audiences on. This is the type of the series that shouldn’t be binged. It’s full of heartache, anger, love and pain — which might sound bad — but in due time, we get to see these characters get to a healthier place… and the journey there is worth the time.

    Keough and Claflin are electric on screen. Their story, in particular, is frustrating, anger-inducing, and yet, one of the most compelling stories the series has to offer. Keough delivers a career best performance as Daisy, and Claflin gets to show off his chops as Billy. The often-overlooked Suki Waterhouse is great as Karen, and Nabiyah Be is captivating every moment she is on screen as Simone. While there might be some departures from the book, Daisy Jones and the Six successfully captures the heart of the novel and delivers a heck of a powerful story perfectly captured for the small screen.

  • Chris Pratt’s ‘The Terminal List’ Gets Second Season and Prequel Spinoff Series

    Chris Pratt’s ‘The Terminal List’ Gets Second Season and Prequel Spinoff Series

    Here’s a surprise but it looks like The Terminal List starring Chris Pratt is not only returning for a second season but is also going to be turned into a full-fledged franchise. According to a new report by Deadline, the Amazon Studios production is picking up an additional origin series focused on Taylor Kitsch‘s character from the series. Kitsch is also set to executive produce the adaptation similar to how Pratt was an executive producer on The Terminal List. David DiGilio, the creator of the series inspired by Jack Carr‘s 2018 novel.

    While details are still kept under wraps, it does seem like the prequel series would introduce a few characters from the original novel that weren’t present in the series. The series was a huge hit for Prime Video, and it seems they’ve been discussing a potential second season for quite some time now. It also seems that it was Pratt‘s idea to expand the series with a prequel which he is also an executive producer on. They want to use this series as a way to explore the “true darker side of warfare.”

    DiGilio would be set to showrun the spinoff as well and will include Carr and Antoine Fuqua in its executive production staff. Former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw is also attached as a producer, who is Pratt‘s coach, alongside former Army Ranger Max Adams. It’ll be interesting to see if they focus on the prequel and if it may set up some story elements from the second season.

    Source: Deadline