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  • Charlie Cox Calls ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ a “Whole New Deal”

    Charlie Cox Calls ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ a “Whole New Deal”

    Even in the midst of the Multiverse Saga, accepting Multiversal Variants continues to prove difficult for fans. While an entire series can be built around a Variant of a dead character hanging out with a genderswapped Variant of himself and meeting a villain who defends the timeline against Variants of himself, apparently there can only be one Daredevil. An All-New, All-Different Daredevil recently appeared in the eighth episode of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, full of new tricks, a new personality and a new suit, but the debate as to whether or not this MCU Daredevil is the same guy fans met in Netflix’s Defenders-verse continues.

    However, as fans of the Netflix series continue to search for definitive evidence, star Charlie Cox continues to make it sound as though it’s going to be harder and harder to find. In an interview with ET following D23, Cox seemed pretty firm in his belief that this Matt Murdock isn’t EXACTLY that Defenders-verse guy. When asked about the recently announced Daredevil: Born Again, Cox spoke pretty plainly, saying, “Kevin has been very clear about it being Season 1, not a Season 4, so it’s a whole new deal.” Fans shouldn’t need enhanced senses to hear what’s being said by Cox there. Even so, Cox continued on indicating that he’d like to see Murdock’s journey retold back to the origin, as often happens in the comics.

    What’s great about that is that we potentially get to tell some of the stories over and over again, in the same way that they do in the comics. Every now and then they start back in the beginning of Murdock’s journey as a little boy and they tell the whole origin story again, so maybe we’ll get to do that. I don’t know.

    Charlie Cox

    Not even Peter Parker got his origins retold as he joined the MCU and given the way the concept of Variants works, it’s hard to imagine a new Matt like the one seen in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law diverged from Netflix Matt as far back as the hero’s origin story. Cox’s words paint a pretty clear picture of where he believes Feige stands, who would of course have FINAL say on just how different the anyo one Variant is from another. However, until Feige says it to a camera, plenty of fans will be reticent to believe Cox’s words. Whatever the case, Daredevil is in the MCU and Cox is having a blast in the role. So no matter which Variant you think you’re getting, you should be happy!

    Source: ET

  • NYCC: Oscar Isaac Teases More ‘Moon Knight’ in the MCU’s Future

    NYCC: Oscar Isaac Teases More ‘Moon Knight’ in the MCU’s Future

    We’ve long wondered what the future might be for Moon Knight. There still hasn’t been an announcement for a second season even if the first one ended on a perfect note to continue the storyline of the newly introduced personality Jake Lockley. Still, we’re still anticipating some kind of update on the project.

    Luckily, it seems that Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac was asked during a panel at New York Comic-Con if we can expect a second season. While he plays coy on anything definite, he uses the interesting wording of “system” in regard to the Marvel Cinematic Universe return of Moon Knight.

    All I can say is that this isn’t thee last we’ve heard of the system that is Moon Knight.

    Oscar Isaac

    We’ll likely have to wait a bit to see if a second season is potentially part of Phase 6, as the fifth phase has seemingly been completely mapped out already but things can shift around if needed, especially with Armor Wars now a cinematic release opening a spot for a Disney+ series. There were some hints by director Mohamed Diab in the past but he quickly backtracked on it after word started spreading.

    We’ll have to see if they are building up to it and potentially what the future has in store for the character. There have been rumors that Moon Knight may appear in an upcoming film,b ut there’s not been a definite tease on that outside of some rumblings online. Still, it would be strange to bring in Isaac into the MCU for a single season on Disney+ and not further explore the character in the projects.

    Source: NYCC via Twitter

  • New ‘One Piece’ BTS Set Photos Tease How They Filmed on the Going Merry

    New ‘One Piece’ BTS Set Photos Tease How They Filmed on the Going Merry

    As production on Netflix’s upcoming live-action One Piece has wrapped some time ago, the news well has certainly dried up. We still know very little about when we might expect a release or even an official glimpse at the cast or set beyond what we got earlier this year. Still, even if Tudum didn’t give us something to hold on to, it seems that a few new photos have found their way online to tie us over.

    While it doesn’t reveal anything new for the One Piece series, it does give us a glimpse behind-the-scenes on how exactly they tackled shots of the cast on the Going Merry. As shared by @dogy_logy, we get a look on how they made use of various screens to film anything they needed to on the stationary version of the boat.

    It looks like they needed quite a few cranes to keep every element they needed stationary. They likely used a screen that will represent them being on the ocean or near an island of some kind. Of course, we don’t know how much time they’ll spend on their iconic ship mostly due to uncertainty how they may have structured the season.

    Still, it looks like we can expect some fun shenanigans on the ship and hopefully the team behind the One Piece series will keep those fun moments of the crew just interacting alive with the adaptation. Of course, big parts of their early ventures take place on the various islands of the East Blue which we’re still hoping to get a better look at in the near future besides Baratie and Windmill Village.

    Source: Twitter

  • ‘Squid Game’ Director Met With ‘Shang-Chi’s Tony Leung

    ‘Squid Game’ Director Met With ‘Shang-Chi’s Tony Leung

    Many have been wondering what exactly they could expect from the upcoming second season of Squid Game. The first season of the Korean drama made waves on Netflix and has become an international hit. So, expectations are high for what they might accomplish by further developing the concept and exploring what other dangerous games might be in store.

    While there has been no real cast confirmation, creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk has already pointed out that he hopes to have the next season’s release in 2024. Not only that, but he hopes to have Leonardo DiCaprio potentially join in the future. Yet, it seems that isn’t the only superstar that could have a potential appearance on the Netflix series.

    Chinese-Canadian actress Carina Lau has shared a curious post on her Instagram account that includes director Dong-hyuk meeting up with Tony Leung. The Hong Kong superstar has made quite a substantial career and recently even joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. So, a meeting with the director may open up the possibility that he might have a role in the second season.

    It’s mostly the “Ready for Squid Game” with the tag that will catch the eyes of many wondering if the actor might appear in the sequel. Of course, anything is possible and the Korean project may start branching out as we explore the concept of these games across the world. Squid Game‘s name and concept explore traditional children’s games from South Korea, which is a simple concept that can be adapted worldwide. so, we’ll have to see if he gets cast once they start getting production ready for the sequel season.

    Source: Instagram

  • ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Renewed for Season 2

    ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Renewed for Season 2

    Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur isn’t set for release until next year, but Disney surprised fans at New York Comic Con by announcing the series has already been ordered for a second season. The news was revealed alongside the show’s theme song, “Moon Girl Magic,” which is posted below.

    Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur stars Diamond White as 13-year-old Lunella Lafayette, aka Moon Girl. Like in the comics, the series follows Lunella and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through time into present-day New York City. Along with news of the show’s renewal, Marvel confirmed fans can expect to see brand-new assortment of toys, apparel and more based on the series in the Summer.

    Starring alongside White in the series are Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur; Alfre Woodard as Lunella’s grandmother, Mimi; Libe Barer as Lunella’s best friend and manager, Casey; Sasheer Zamata as Lunella’s mom, Adria; Jermaine Fowler as Lunella’s dad, James Jr.; and Gary Anthony Williams as Lunella’s grandfather, Pops. Also starring in the series is executive producer Laurence Fishburne as The Beyonder. The series will debut in February 2023.

    Source: Marvel.

  • ‘Werewolf by Night’ Isn’t a Pilot for a Future MCU Series

    ‘Werewolf by Night’ Isn’t a Pilot for a Future MCU Series

    Many were excited when Marvel Studios unveiled its new approach for its first-ever holiday special, Werewolf by Night. They had a great touch by calling git a Marvel Studios Special Presentation, which also opened up the possibility to further explore the concept with other projects. It’ll very likely make a return with the upcoming The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and maybe even more explorations of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s monster world.

    Yet, many wondered if Werewolf by Night may act as a setup for something given the introduction to some iconic members of the comics, Jack Russell, Elsa Bloodstone, and Ted. With Marvel Studios’ expansion on Disney+, many wondered if this might lead to a new series, especially with Midnight Sons theories making the rounds since Moon Knight’s entry into the franchise.

    Well, director Michael Giacchino has swiftly pointed out that this project was never meant to act as a backdoor pilot for anything. It’s a standalone project but doesn’t discount the possibility that “anything can happen. We’ll see.” Man-Thing’s arrival in the Multiverse Saga seems perfectly timed given his connection to the Nexus of All Reality. So, we’ll definitely see these characters again, and hopefully, Giacchino will also return to the director’s chair sooner rather than later. Perhaps a recent seat vacancy could begin his road to his first theatrical directorial debut (if you don’t count film festivals).

    Source: Variety

  • Marvel Studios Head Was Uncertain About Making ‘Werewolf by Night’ Black-and-White Early On

    Marvel Studios Head Was Uncertain About Making ‘Werewolf by Night’ Black-and-White Early On

    One of the nicest touches for Werewolf by Night was going for a black-and-white scheme. It not only made it stand out from the other entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it also made perfect use as a tribute to the 1930s and 1940s Hammer/Universal monster movies. It wouldn’t be the same project without the style and it still does add color in a clever manner later on. As it turns out, it wasn’t an easy path to convince Marvel Studios’ execs to go with this version as revealed by director Michael Giacchino.

    The composer-turned-director highlighted that “in my mind, from the very beginning, it needed to be in black-and-white” but there was some skepticism. He doesn’t confirm if this was purely on the side of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who seemingly also shared some uncertainty about the decision, but generally highlighted the “upper echelons” of the studio. Yet, he was so confined with the direction, he stated that he “had a special monitor” that was there purely to highlight the black-and-white aesthetic.

    It seems it did take a bit to get the convincing, as it wouldn’t be until “maybe the third cut” that Feige was the one to agree on the direction. Special Presentations are the perfect way to try out new cinematic visual styles to add some diversity to how they approach their projects. Plus, WandaVision already gave us a black-and-white entry in the franchise which makes the uncertainty curious but that might be mainly due to that show also having in-universe reasonings with Wanda’s reality warping powers. Still, Giacchino‘s belief in the visual style was certainly a great one given how the project stands out from the rest.

    Source: Variety

  • NYCC: HBO Max’s ‘Titans’ Set Prop Teases Possible Superman Appearance

    NYCC: HBO Max’s ‘Titans’ Set Prop Teases Possible Superman Appearance

    The next season of Titans looks quite promising, as the team is leaving Gotham behind and faces a new threat. Many were caught by surprise when they announced that Titus Welliver will take on the role of Lex Luthor in the next season, which opened up many new story possibilities for the HBO Max series. With a release planned for November, the DC TV show used the opportunity to show off and tease what the future has in store for the team at New York Comic-Con. There, they may have given away a little hint at a future appearance with the prop sets being showcased at its booth.

    Among the many little teases of what the future has in store for the Titans series. Our very own John Sabato got a chance to visit the booth and noticed a rather interesting little set prop from the upcoming fourth season, the glasses of Clark Kent. So far, the only main Justice League member that made an appearance was Iain Glen taking on the role of Batman. Now, it seems that Clark Kent’s glasses will be sued in the fourth season, which means there’s a chance that Superman could make an appearance.

    The inclusion of Superman would make sense given Lex Luthor’s role in this season. Plus, we finally get to spend some time with Connor, who is a clone of him and Lex. We haven’t gotten a chance to explore how he would react to his existence or generally what it means to have another Kryptonian in his life. Lex’s role could also add some tension between these two as Connor tries to find his own place in this world beyond just being a member of the Titans.

  • Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Finds its Uncle Fester

    Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Finds its Uncle Fester

    The Addams Family is about to reunite in the upcoming Netflix series Wednesday. Surprisingly though, there are quite a few members of the family that haven’t been announced or confirmed as part of the spinoff series. While it is all about Wednesday Addams and her murder mystery shenanigans, we still know that Gomez, Morticia, Lurch, and Pugsley will appear. Yet, many have wondered where exactly Uncle Fester was and if he’d even make an appearance.

    Luckily, it seems like Netflix was just playing coy to build up to the reveal that Fred Armisen is taking on the role of Fester. He joins Luis Guzmán, Catherine Zeta-Jones, George Burcea, and Isaac Ordonez to round out the family members. The new direction as a coming-of-age mystery comedy will definitely mix things up as Wednesday is heading to Nevermore Academy. So, it’ll be interesting to see if it also mixes up the overall family dynamic or sticks closely to the originals.

    Tim Burton is back at the helm of this project and the first trailers already hinted at the gothic flair he’s injecting into the project. So, we’re quite excited to see just what the series has in store, especially if they start exploring a dark mystery that hangs over the Addams family. We’ll see what they have in store for us once the series premieres on November 23rd.

    Source: Vanity Fair.

  • Keanu Reeves Exits ‘The Devil in the White City’ at Hulu

    Keanu Reeves Exits ‘The Devil in the White City’ at Hulu

    Back in August, it was confirmed that Keanu Reeves was set to headline The Devil in the White City for Hulu. The news came after reports suggested Reeves was in talks for the gig back in January. Now, Variety is reporting that Reeves has officially exited the project.

    The Devil In The White City was meant to be a big-budget take on the 2003 novel of the same name by author Erik Larson. The book tells the story of two men, an architect (Daniel H. Burnham) and a serial killer (Henry H. Holmes), who soon find their fates forever linked thanks to the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. Reeves was set to portray Burnham who was described as brilliant and fastidious, desperately seeking to leave his mark on the world. It’s currently unknown as to why Reeves exited the project. At the time of Reeves’ casting, the role of Holmes had not yet been cast.

    The adaptation of The Devil in the White City has long been in the works. Leonardo DiCaprio originally purchased the rights to the novel in 2010 with the intent to make it a feature film at Paramount with Martin Scorsese in the director’s chair. While Scorsese is still attached, following the move to Hulu, he’s now only serving as an executive producer alongside DiCaprio. Todd Field (Little Children) was to direct the first two episodes.

    Source: Variety.