Author name: Matt McGloin

Matt McGloin created, designed and launched Cosmic Book News in 2008, an independent website that covers entertainment news including movies, comics, tv, video games and more. Matt helped Marvel Comics promote 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Nova' and has expanded into movies, TV and more.

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Movie News

Space Jam 2 and LeBron James Reveal Tune Squad Jerseys

A Lebron James teaser for Space Jam 2 is released which offers a look at the new Tune Squad jerseys. The NBA star is currently playing in Orlando, Florida and released the sneak peek on social media.         View this post on Instagram                   […]

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Movie News

No Laurence Fishburne For The Matrix 4

Laurence Fishburne, who starred in all three of the movies from the first trilogy as Morpheus, won’t be back for The Matrix 4, which is currently filming in Berlin, Germany. The actor who also stars with Keanu Reeves in the John Wick films says he wasn’t invited back for The Matrix 4. “I have not

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Movie News

The Matrix 4: Showbiz Spirit is ‘Alive and Well’ Says Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves offers an update on The Matrix 4 filming in Germany amongst the fears surrounding the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down production worldwide for months and continues to do so. Reeves spoke with the AP (watch below) about filming in Berlin, which I first exclusively revealed back in January along with details on

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Legends Reveals Morbius, Carnage, Phage, Ghost-Spider

New Marvel Legends action figures are revealed for the upcoming “Spider-Man: Maximum Venom” line which includes Morbius, Carnage, Phage, and Ghost-Spider. It’s unknown if they are connected to any of the upcoming movies, but they all look really good, and if Jared Leto’s Morbius is any resemblance to the action figure, then we’re in good

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TV News

Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles Joins The Boys Season 3

Jensen Ackles is going from Supernatural to super-soldier as the actor reveals his next series will be Amazon’s The Boys. The CW just announced the series finale date for Supernatural, and earlier on Monday, Jensen Ackles took to Instagram to reveal the news about starring in The Boys Season 3. The video, seen below, shows

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Movie News

James Gunn, Suicide Squad Cast Tease DC FanDome

James Gunn and the cast of The Suicide Squad are teased for the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention that takes place on Saturday. Gunn and the cast, which includes Margot Robbie, Alice Braga, Idris Elba, John Cena and more, are featured in the following sneak peek at the panel. “Here it is! Everything!” exclaims James

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TV News

Green Lantern Teased For DC FanDome

While not officially confirmed, Green Lantern looks to be a part of the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention. The official DC Comics Twitter account posted an image of Green Lantern counting down to this coming Saturday, which saw HBO Max offer a reply. DC tweeted: “In brightest day, in blackest night, in nine days #DCFanDome

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Comic Book News

DC Comics Cancels Aquaman, Suicide Squad, More

DC Comics confirms cancellations of a number of titles including Suicide Squad, Teen Titans, and more, which follows the massive layoffs and Jim Lee confirming the reduction of the number of comic books published by the company. The cancellations will start to take effect in October and November, as Batgirl, Batman and The Outsiders, and

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Comic Book News Marvel

Jim Lee Tackles DC Comics Marvel Rumors

Jim Lee tackles the rumor that DC Comics could be taken over by Marvel Comics, which follows the news of the massive layoffs. Back in February saw it said that following AT&T firing Dan DiDio, that Marvel and Kevin Feige may take over DC Comics. Jim Lee says it isn’t true (via THR): THR: One

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Comic Book News

DC Comics Cutting The Line. Again.

Following the massive layoffs, DC Comics confirms they are once again “cutting the line” — reducing the number of comic books published as part of its slate. Jim Lee, who is presently still DC’s publisher, confirmed the reduction in the number of comic books published while talking about the “DC Bloodbath” with THR (bold my

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Movie News

DC FanDome Schedule Includes Batman, Snyder Cut, Superman

The DC FanDome schedule has been released which kicks off with the Wonder Woman 1984 panel, includes Batman, the Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie, Superman, and loads more. Fans can head on over to DC’s interactive website where they can build their own schedule. I did a quick schedule, which can be found

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Comic Book News

Jim Lee Reveals DC FanDome Sneak Peek

Jim Lee reveals a sneak peek at the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention that goes online Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10am PDT. The superstar comic book artist reveals he actually came up with the design for the DC Multiverse look of the event. “Watch #DCFandome come to life with this sneak peek (with some literal behind the scenes

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Comic Book News Marvel

New York Comic Con Canceled; Launching Digital Event

The New York Comic Con is officially canceled, and instead, a digital convention will be held online on YouTube. Reedpop made the announcement today which can be found below. The NYCC digital convention will be held October 8-11 and is already confirmed to include Starz’s American Gods, CBS All Access’ Star Trek, and projects from Dreamworks,

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Movie News

Ezra Miller Returns: Promotes The Flash At DC FanDome

I believe in his first public appearance since the controversial choking video, Ezra Miller returns to promote The Flash for the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention. DC Comics released a TikTok video of the actor showing Ezra Miller holding a cat and pointing up to text that says, “DC Fans, you’ve got the power! It’s

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Movie News

Jared Leto Confirms ‘Tron’

Jared Leto confirms involvement with a new Tron movie from Disney as the actor posted confirmation on social media, which follows an earlier report about the news as well as rumors from back in July. “I’m struck with such gratitude for the opportunity to bring this movie to life, especially as both the original video

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Comic Book News

DC Comics, DC Universe Doomed: Massive Layoffs and Changes

Big changes are happening and are coming to DC Comics and the DC Universe streaming service via parent company AT&T as word of massive layoffs was reported earlier today. The news shouldn’t be that all surprising if you have been reading Cosmic Book News or following former DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver who earlier

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Movie News

Batman Val Kilmer Confirms DC FanDome Involvement

In a surprise announcement on social media, Val Kilmer, who played Batman in the 1995 Joel Schumacher movie, confirms involvement in the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention. “Well, the news is out. Friends at Warner Bros. asked if I’d like to be a part of DC FanDome and I asked if it meant putting on

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Movie News

Zack Reveals Snyder Cut Steppenwolf

Ahead of the DC FanDome virtual convention, director Zack Snyder reveals a look at the Snyder Cut version of Steppenwolf from his Justice League movie. “Just working today pulled this out of the editorial sorry he’s Low resolution but I’ve seen him in all his hi-Rez glory and he’s a thing to behold  quick

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Movie News

Robert Pattinson Tried To Keep Batman Audition Secret

Robert Pattinson tried to keep his audition for The Batman a secret from director Christopher Nolan while filming Tenet. The 34-year-old actor says that while filming Tenet he told Nolan he had a “family emergency,” but that wasn’t going to fool Nolan who is known for his own style of keeping secrets on set (via

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Movie News

Star Trek Getting Reassessed By Paramount

The Noah Hawley Star Trek project is getting reassessed at Paramount as it is reported the planned movie is now on the backburner. The info comes from THR who offers that “newly-installed motion picture group president Emma Watts is re-assessing the slate.” It’s mentioned that the Noah Hawley Star Trek movie is “under the microscope,”

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Movie News

Wonder Woman 1984 Offers Look At Cheetah Through Toy Doll

An official look at Kristen Wiig as Cheetah in Wonder Woman 1984 still has yet to be revealed, but a new look comes in the form of a doll associated with the movie. Available at Walmart is the “Wonder Woman 1984 Battle Cheetah Doll (~11-inch) in Cheetah Suit” that is priced at $19.94. Check out images

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Movie News

Jason Momoa Drops Out Of DC FanDome

It looks as if Aquaman star Jason Momoa has dropped out being a part of the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention. Momoa previously confirmed Aquaman for DC FanDome back in June, but for some reason, the post on Instagram has been deleted and Momoa hasn’t posted any of the recent teasers. Jason Momoa deleted Aquaman DC

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Movie News

Dwayne Johnson Teases Black Adam For DC FanDome

Dwayne Johnson teases the “man in black” for the upcoming DC FanDome virtual convention as Black Adam is confirmed to be a part of the event. “THEY NEEDED A HERO. INSTEAD THEY GOT ME Excited for the first-ever global celebration of the DC Multiverse – #DCFanDome! This one’s just for you – THE FANS AROUND

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Video Game News

Suicide Squad vs. Superman Video Game Teased By Rocksteady

A Suicide Squad video game is confirmed by Rocksteady, the creator of the Batman Arkham games, as a poster has been released that teases the target of Superman. Rocksteady posted the poster on social media noting a further announcement will be coming at this month’s DC FanDome virtual convention. “Target locked – #DCFanDome – August

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Movie News Star Wars

Star Wars Plan To Save Franchise Includes Luke Skywalker Movie

More details come out in regard to how Disney may possibly be saving its failed Star Wars franchise which includes a possible Luke Skywalker movie. The information once again comes from “the future ruler of Earth,” Doomcock, from the Overlord DVD YouTube channel who recently provided all those controversial Star Wars leaks including that Disney

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Movie News

John Wick 5 Greenlit

John Wick 5 is greenlit as it’s announced by Lionsgate the fifth movie in the franchise will film back-to-back with the fourth movie which stars Keanu Reeves as the super-assassin. During an earnings call held on Thursday, CEO John Feltheimer offered: “We’re also busy preparing scripts for the next two installments of our John Wick action franchise, with John

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