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  • First Set Photos of Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Leak Online

    First Set Photos of Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Leak Online

    While we’ve gotten quite a few set photos from Netflix’s live-action One Piece project, it took quite some time until something leaked online for Avatar: The Last Airbender. The production started last year and has been moving forward at quite the pace. And now, @AvatarNews_ has shared the first set photos with that hint at it potentially being part of the Fire Nation given the architecture and its overall design. They don’t giveaway much and sadly we don’t have a shot of any of the actors on sets in their costumes, but it’s great to finally get a glimpse what they are working on.

    It’ll be interesting if more set photos find their way online that offer a closer look at what exactly they are building. The fact they have an entire section of greenscreen highlights this might be the entrance to a palace of some kind. Perhaps the green field will also be replaced, and this is the location where we meet Zuko’s Blue Spirit disguise as he helps the team.

    While there are always concerns with live-action adaptations, especially with a franchise that already had a critically panned adaptation, but Netflix is dedicated to these projects. the more they attempt it, the more they learn even if not everything will blow viewers away. Gaming has been seeing an upswing in better adaptations. So, here’s hoping.

    Source: Twitter

  • Disney+ To Retract Altered ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Scenes

    Disney+ To Retract Altered ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Scenes

    Early this week, fans spotted scenes depicting gore in Falcon and the Winter Soldier that were altered for general audiences. This stealthy alteration understandably irked portions of the fandom for Disney’s insistence on watering down the violence in the MCU, given how Disney+ recently introduced a parental control system.

    However, according to insider Ryan Parker, these alterations were not intended to be published in the Disney+ library. Parker’s sources cited technical troubles and that the scenes were being retracted as soon as possible.

    Regardless of whether the publication was accidental or not, that scenes are retroactively being changed by Disney clearly means that the company is investing resources in censoring certain content within its original catalog. However, this could also mean that Disney is looking into offering both censored and uncensored versions of their shows. Whatever the case is, this is something people need to keep an eye out for.

  • Leaked ‘One Piece’ Set Photos Offers First Look at Loguetown and Teases Gold Roger

    Leaked ‘One Piece’ Set Photos Offers First Look at Loguetown and Teases Gold Roger

    For a change of pace, we got some more set photos from the upcoming live-action adaptation of One Piece. So far, we’ve only gotten a glimpse of the boats from the production, but it seems we’ve gotten a new glimpse from one of the series’ most iconic locations from the East Blue Saga. Not only is it our first look at their take on Loguetown, but also a hint that this takes place during Gold Roger’s execution.

    While there’s no confirmation that this is definitely Loguetown, the signs are the clearest hint. One proudly proclaims “Execution of Gold Roger the Pirate King” while another behind it seemingly states “Marine Hero Garp” and perhaps “Defeats Pirate King” but it’s a bit tough to make out. So, these signs hanging would imply they are currently busy filming the famous execution sequence.

    Yet, there’s also a chance that these signs are still hanging there ever since that event, as the death of one of the greatest pirates who started an entire new era would still be felt years later. We recently learned that Taz Skylar and Jacob Romero Gibson joined production, but it’s strange they’d be involved with a flashback sequence. However, more photos have found tehir way online confirming this is Loguetown due to Gold Roger’s execution platform being constructed:

    There’s a chance that they probably skipped straight to this episode to have the band together and then also film the execution while they’ve already built the set. Either way, the aesthetic for this town and the fact it’s a giant set as it is continues to show the production value of this project.

    Source: Twitter

  • Amazon Prime’s Rebooting ‘Takeshi’s Castle’ Game Show

    Amazon Prime’s Rebooting ‘Takeshi’s Castle’ Game Show


    Back in 1986, TBS aired a series titled Takeshi’s Castle. It was a rather bizarre take on a game show format, where contestants had to manage their way through countless hurdles, people in costumes, and other gimmicks so that they have a chance to win a prize after facing off against Kitano Takeshi. The series ran until 1989, but it looks like Amazon Prime’s Japan divison has plasn to revive the series. It currently is only titled “Takeshi’s Castle Project” and is eyeing a release in 2023.

    They are announcing the revival of the series alongside other Japanese-produced series such as the Japanese adaptations of classic competition shows like Bake Off, The Masked Singer, and The Bachelorette. They are also developing some new dramas and comedies, which include Modern Love Tokyo, a Japanese adaptation of the anthology series by the same name, or My Lovely Yokai Girlfriend that will offer a different take on a horror adventure-comedy.

    The return of Takeshi’s Castle might be somethign for those that love series like Total Wipeout, Ninja Warrior, Ultimate Beastmaster, and more. There was some controversy back in the day, as some Western translations included racially insesitive cut-aways or commentaries which have certailny not aged well. So, they may have a chance to recify that lesson once they wrap produciton and include a new set of English commentators for international audiences.

    Source: Variety

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Teases “Weird” Final Two Episodes

    ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Teases “Weird” Final Two Episodes

    The upcoming Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, Moon Knight, already promises to be one of Marvel Studios’ most unique projects. Considering the series is based on a character with dissociative identity disorder who acts as the fist of vengeance for an Egyptian god, that is not too hard to grasp. Still, it looks like Moon Knight might get even crazier than everything seen so far.

    Series head writer Jeremy Slater responded to a fan on Twitter who asked what his favorite episode is. While not his “fave,” it is interesting how Slater brings the final two episodes into the conversation:

    The pilot is my sentimental fave, because it changed the least throughout the years, and huge chunks of it were taken directly from my very first pitch to Kevin Feige. But I also can’t wait for everyone to see just how weird the last two episodes get!

    Jeremy Slater

    It is worth noting that Slater is specifically referring to the only two episodes that critics have not seen. Moon Knight directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead teased an exciting ending of the fourth episode, as well. It seems safe to say that the series’ creators believe viewers can expect a “weird” and wild conclusion to the still-mysterious show.

    The first episode of Moon Knight premieres on March 30 on Disney+.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Showrunner Wants to Write Marvel’s Mutants Next

    ‘Moon Knight’ Showrunner Wants to Write Marvel’s Mutants Next

    Jeremy Slater has a history of adapting comic books. He already has a few other well-known works like Fantastic Four and The Umbrella Academy under his belt, and his latest project, Moon Knight, is set to drop one episode at a time on Disney+ over the next six weeks. Over the next few years, the writer will be busy working on Warner Bros.’ untitled Mortal Kombat sequel and a few other projects, but he’s already got a dream comic he’d like to tackle should the opportunity arise. When asked by a fan on Twitter which Marvel character he’d like to write for after Moon Knight, the creative responded with a few famous mutants who recently arrived in the Disney stable.

    The X-Men will join the MCU someday soon, with big boss Kevin Feige confirming a new project tentatively titled The Mutants is on the horizon. It’s unknown which mutants will actually appear in the film, or even which team the movie would actually focus on, but it now seems safe to say Slater could throw his hat in the ring to be involved with the behind-the-scenes process. Excalibur is an offshoot of the X-Men in the comics, acting as a superhero mutant team based out of the United Kingdom instead of the United States. The group was originally founded by Captain Britain and his lover Meggan, accompanied by the aforementioned Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, and Pheonix. As referenced by Slater, the team often encountered slightly more experimental threats than their mainstream counterpart. A film from the guy who wrote Moon Knight and Umbrella Academy could potentially be something very unique.

    The first episode of Moon Knight hits Disney+ on March 30th. You can check out our review by heading here.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Explains Why The Series Avoided Classic Antagonist

    ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Explains Why The Series Avoided Classic Antagonist

    When Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight lands on Disney+ tomorrow, viewers will meet quite a few characters they’ve never seen before. This is because, in large part thanks to the protagonist’s obscure origins, some of them are original creations for the show. Among these new faces is Ethan Hawke‘s villain Arthur Harrow, who takes his name from a very minor comic character but is otherwise a brand new character exclusive to the live-action series. The inclusion of Harrow in Moon Knight’s origin story, as opposed to better-known antagonist Bushman, confused some diehard fans of the character’s lore. Luckily, the series’ head writer Jeremy Slater has taken to Twitter to explain the reason behind the decision.

    In the comics, Raoul Bushman is originally Marc Spector’s primary mercenary partner. This lasts until Bushman and Spector have a disagreement over the former’s alarmingly violent tactics, which results in Bushman beating Spector to a pulp and leaving him for dead in the desert. The event is how Spector becomes Moon Knight in the first place, and the vigilante eventually uses his newfound abilities to take revenge on Bushman. Some supernatural events have allowed the two rivals to clash on a couple more occasions (including one extremely graphic incident in which Spector carved off Bushman’s face), causing Bushman to become Moon Knight’s arch-nemesis.

    In Moon Knight, Arthur Harrow is described as a sort of cult leader who comes to blows with Marc Spector and Steven Grant. The name Harrow is lifted from an evil scientist who appeared in a single issue of the Moon Knight comics in 1985. It remains to be seen just what role he plays in the protagonist’s MCU adventures.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Is Interested In a Movie

    ‘Moon Knight’ Head Writer Is Interested In a Movie

    With the premiere of the Disney+ series Moon Knight just around the corner, the amount of questions about what might be next for the character in the MCU has reached an all-time high. While multiple people involved have suggested that the series is just the beginning for the character, what form Marc Spector’s next outing could take is anyone’s guess.

    Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater recently stated that he would love to tackle a Moon Knight film. In responding to a fan’s question about whether he would “want to write the Moon Knight movie,” Slater said:

    “Hell yes. I’d write a Moon Knight movie in a heartbeat.”

    Jeremy Slater

    Even head writers like Slater are generally kept in the dark about an MCU character’s future, so it certainly is no confirmation of a future Moon Knight movie. Still, it shows there is plenty of interest on the creative side to continue developing the character beyond the series. Slater previously stated that while he does not know Moon Knight’s future, he does think Marvel’s goal is to have the character eventually be a member of the Avengers. During the same Twitter Q&A, he reiterated his belief that the character will have a bright future in the MCU.

    Whether on D+ or the big screen it’s clear the Fist of Khonshu isn’t done in the MCU. Moon Knight premieres on Disney+ on March 30.

    Source: Twitter

  • Head Writer Says Moon Knight’s Jewish Faith Is “Explored in Later Episodes”

    Head Writer Says Moon Knight’s Jewish Faith Is “Explored in Later Episodes”

    With Moon Knight arriving in a matter of hours, the Disney+ series’ head writer and executive producer Jeremy Slater has been answering some fan’s questions on Twitter ahead of the release. With plenty of conversation focused on the Jewish heritage of Moon Knight’s protagonist Marc Spector, Slater told fans that the MCU series does explore its significance:

    Preserving the character’s Jewish faith was important to our entire writing team. It’s something that definitely gets explored in later episodes.

    Jeremy Slater

    In Moon Knight comics, Marc Spector is the son of a rabbi who later becomes the human “fist” of Egyptian moon god Khonshu. While the character’s heritage and connection to Judaism is absent from much of the comic book history, it nonetheless plays a significant role in the character’s identity and story at times. Some fans have been concerned that Moon Knight would not honor that history. Slater seems to put those concerns to rest, although he suggests it might take a few episodes (definitely more than 4) before the character’s Jewish faith is explored.

    The first episode of Moon Knight premieres on March 30 on Disney+.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Moon Knight’ Writer Says 6 Episodes of the Series “Felt Right” for the Story

    ‘Moon Knight’ Writer Says 6 Episodes of the Series “Felt Right” for the Story

    Marvel Studios’ next big project, Moon Knight, is only one day away on Disney+. Unfortunately, fans will be treated to just a single episode when the series hits their small screens. The premiere will be the first of six episodes, set to drop weekly on the streaming service, in the same vein as previous Marvel shows like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki. With so many of the studio’s productions clocking in at around six hours, it seems some viewers are beginning to believe it’s the Marvel standard. However, quasi-showrunner Jeremy Slater has taken to social media to confirm this is not the case. When asked by a follower whether or not the writing team was required to hit six episodes, Slater responded by saying that was simply the organic outcome of the creative process.

    Slater went on to explain that each episode was written as a stand-alone piece, instead of crafting a singular story and splitting it into six parts. Many big-budget comic book adaptations have lately been described as “six hour movies” by fans, with the assumption they were designed as such and distributed in separate pieces. Zack Snyder’s Justice League was quite literally a four hour film, treated as a four-episode limited series by home service HBO Max. Luckily, it seems Moon Knight won’t have to worry about it’s release schedule not fitting with it’s creative process, and early social media reactions have indicated this strategy paid off. Marvel contributors have a history of praising the company’s collaborative nature, so hopefully this continues to be the case.

    Source: Twitter