Long have we discussed what exactly is happening with Armor Wars but during the D23 Expo they confirmed that it is definitely in development and will start production next year Not only that but it’ll act as a follow-up from Secret Invasion and will be another 6-episode series for Disney+.
Tag: TV
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D23: Idea of ‘Skeleton Crew’ Came Together on ‘Spider-Man’ Set, First Look at Jude Law’s Character
While Jon Watts was originally set to direct Fantastic Four after his success with Spider-Man: No Way Home, he suddenly pulled back on the project. Shortly after he’d announce his involvement with a new Star Wars series titled Skeleton Crew. It wasn’t until Star Wars Anniversary that we’d find out about it but it turns out the idea was actually going back and forth between Jon Favreau and Jon Watts during their time on the set for Spider-Man as revealed during the D23 Expo panel.
During the panel, we also got our first look at Jude Law‘s mysterious character, as shared by our own Charles Murphy attending the event.
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D23: ‘Tales of the Jedi’ Gets October Release
It looks like we finally have a release date for the anthology series Tales of the Jedi. The continuation of the animated side of Star Wars ever-growing lore will take the look at different and familiar characters from the franchise’s history and give them a bit more time. We’ll explore the origins of Ahsoka Tano, and Qui-Gon Jin and maybe even find out what led Count Dooku down the right of what turned him evil. It now has received an October 28th release date during the D23 panel by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
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REPORT: ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Adds 2 Young Leads to Disney+ Series Cast
We’ve long been waiting for news for Lucasfilm and it seems that shortly before the big event arrived a few tidbits have already found their day online. In this case, two cast members that’ll join Jon Watts‘ upcoming Skeleton Crew. According to Cinelinx, they have cast Kyriana Kratter and Ravi Cabot-Conyers for the series that is rumored to explore four kids on an unlikely adventure throughout space. They may be likely officially confirmed later today during the panel. They’re the first hint at the lead cast that we’ve gotten besides the only confirmed casting of Jude Law from Star Wars Celebration.
Source: Cinelinx
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D23: First Look at Original Series ‘Iwájú’
We’ve gotten a tease some time ago about a new project titled Iwájú and it looks like the wait is finally over. During the D23 Expo we got a glimpse of this new series. It’ll explore a futuristic version of Lagos, Nigeria, and marks Disney’s first real cooperation with external studios in Kugali. The series is set to release in 2023.
Source: Twitter
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D23: ‘Zootopia+’ to Release in November
It looks like the Zootopia+ series has received a release date as it is currently eyeing a release on November 9th. The series won’t follow our usual duo but rather take a look at different characters throughout six episodes. It doesn’t seem like they are introducing anyone new but rather exploring existing characters from the original Zootopia film. One episode, for example, will be about a sloth couple arriving at a restaurant just as they were about to close.
Source: Twitter
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Mena Massoud Confirms He Initially Auditioned for ‘Ahsoka’s Ezra
It feels like yesterday when rumors flooded the internet that Aladdin‘s Mena Massoud would be playing Ezra Bridger in Star Wars‘ upcoming Ahsoka series. Many were quite hyped about the actor getting the role but it wasn’t until earlier today that it was confirmed that actor Eman Esfandi has gotten the role for Ezra. Of course, it left the door open to how the rumors started in regards to Massoud.
As it turns out, the actor took to Twitter to share his relief that the rumors were finally losing steam. Still, he did highlight that he actually auditioned for the role with a self-tape months ago and simply didn’t get further along in the casting process.
It’s a shame he didn’t get the role but the actor shared that he’s excited to see what Esfandi can bring to the role. Plus, he also highlighted how similar he looks to the Star Wars Rebels character. Given his performance in Aladdin, it’s a shame he hasn’t found a new role in the Disney playhouse again but perhaps there’s another one just on the horizon waiting for him.
Source: Twitter
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Disney+’s ‘National Treasure’ Star on Stepping in Nicolas Cage’s Shadow
National Treasure is making a big comeback on Disney+ but with a few new faces. Nicolas Cage won’t return as Ben Gates but it opens up the possibility for a new generation to carry on his character’s mission. As it turned out, Lisette Olivera was the one to nab the lead role for the spin-off series titled Edge of History. While the franchise wasn’t the biggest box office draw, it still made enough to get a sequel and gain cult status. So, it wasn’t easy for the actress to step in those shoes.
After my casting announcement had been made and the whole world knew it was me that was gonna be at the forefront of the franchise, there were some people that were disappointed, but there were a lot of people that were very supportive
Lisette Olivera
Still, the series is set to carry on the legacy that the original established, especially with the original writers of the films, Marianne Wibberly and Cormac Wibberley, once again returning for the new production. She got the chance to highlight elements they couldn’t in the films due to the limited runtime.
The story of telling the history of America is so interesting because it depends on the point of view. We haven’t really covered that in any of the movies.
Marianne Wibberley
It definitely sounds like they are embracing aspects of the original while adding a new spin. Plus, if the show draws an audience and gets additional seasons there’s always another chance for Nicolas Cage to return and maybe take the new explorer under his wing in an unlikely pairing.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
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D23: ‘Willow’ Concept Art and Costumes Offer New Glimpse at Upcoming Series
D23 is going to be a busy weekend for everyone in the entertainment business, as there’ll be quite a lot to write about. With a lot of focus on what Marvel may have to offer, there are a lot of Disney+ originals heading our way that’ll offer some distraction from the usual MCU fanfare. While we not only got a first look at Indiana Jones 5 through concept art and costumes from the sequel, it seems the same treatment was given to the upcoming Disney+ continuation of Willow, as shared by Andrew Rainer on Twitter.
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REPORT: Netflix May Move Away from its Binge Model, Embrace Weekly Releases
There’s been a lot of discussions in regards to what the future might have in store for Netflix. After facing its first major drop in subscribers, the all-in attitude in the streaming market has taken a few steps back. Still, the company is moving forward at full speed with the hope of making up for what it lost, as well as trying to establish an ad-supported model to start covering costs. It seems that may not be the last new move they are taking.
In a new piece by Puck, it seems like Netflix is starting to test out more approaches to adding longevity to their series. Among them is embracing the weekly release and moving away from their traditional binge model. While in the past it helped a lot of projects get watched fast, it did lead to a different issue once more competition entered the market.
HBO, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and more have been in the headlines a lot more with their projects releasing weekly. That way, even smaller projects got a little boost for longevity. Whiel series like Squid Game, Stranger Things, and even recently with The Sandman manages to keep up some impressive weekly viewership after a binge release, it creates a strong dependency that every project performs the same way.
As Netflix hopes to bank on some newer projects to become their “next Stranger Things” like the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender and One Piece, it creates a very different dynamic if they keep investing in countless shows and hoping their popularity alone will carry them. So, the move away from the binge model might help them in the long run but also requires a new key performance indicator to define the success of these shows. For now, we can only wait if they truly do start embracing this model.
Source: Puck
