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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Marvel Movie News

Denzel Washington Rumored For Magneto In X-Men MCU Reboot

A recent rumor hit the net offering Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios are going to race bend both Professor Xavier and Magneto in the MCU version of X-Men, with it now said Denzel Washington is up for the role of Erik Lehnsherr. The rumor also has it that Giancarlo Esposito is being eyed for Magneto,

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DCU Movie News

Birds of Prey Poster Shows Harley Is Cuckoo

WB has released a new Birds of Prey poster that teases “mind over mayhem” as Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn looks a bit cuckoo and has the text around her neck, possibly revealing a new tattoo. The poster also features a look at the cast and characters involved as they sport wings and fly around Harley’s

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Marvel Movie News

Disney Plus Separates MCU From Marvel TV

So much for being all connected, eh? Screenshots have surfaced from the upcoming Disney Plus streaming service that show the MCU separate from the Marvel TV shows. Worth a mention is that Marvel Studios under Kevin Feige, which is the MCU movies, is a completely different and separate company under Disney than Ike Perlmutter and

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Movie News

Zoe Kravitz Might Be Teasing Catwoman For ‘The Batman’

A recent rumored offered that The Batman director Matt Reeves was looking for an actress that fit the mold of a “Zoe Kravitz-type” to play Catwoman, but interestingly enough, the 30-year-old actress may be teasing the character herself. The rumor said that Zoe Kravitz was too busy to play Catwoman, with Reeves looking at another

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TV News

The Flash Goes ‘Into The Void’ In Season 6 New Costume Images

The CW has released the official synopsis and preview images for the first episode of The Flash Season 6, “Into the Void,” which shows off Barry’s new costume, which is a take on the New 52 DC Comics version of the suit. The images also feature a look at LaMonica Garrett who returns as the

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Movie News

James Wan Mortal Kombat Reboot Starts Filming

The Mortal Kombat reboot produced by James Wan has started filming. The writer behind the reboot, Greg Russo, tweeted out the following image noting, “May the Elder Gods watch over us! #ITHASBEGUN.” Lewis Tan, whose role is currently unknown, also tweeted, “Heads will roll…. #MortalKombat.” The pic features Tan with Russo, Mehcad Brooks (Jax) and Joe Taslim

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Marvel Movie News

Robert Downey Jr. Returning To Marvel For ‘Black Widow’

While it was thought Robert Downey Jr. would be done with Marvel following The Avengers: Endgame, now it is being reported Tony Stark will be back for Black Widow. In Deadline‘s report about Marvel raking in the Saturn Awards, it’s noted (bold my own): The finale installment of the Marvel big-screen saga was named best comic-to-film

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Marvel Movie News

Kevin Feige Teases Fantastic Four

Kevin Feige once again teases Fantastic Four, as following having name-dropped Marvel’s worlds greatest family at the San Diego Comic-Con, now while announcing the Infinity Saga box set, The FF can be seen in the background. Taking a closer look at the footage (watch below), the office of Kevin Feige has a poster of the

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Marvel TV News

Daredevil, Defenders Again Said To Be Coming To FX, HULU

It’s again being said that the Marvel Netflix characters and shows, including Daredevil and Defenders, will be returning to Marvel and will air on FX and HULU. Last month saw it rumored by TVO from the Lords of the Long Box YouTube channel that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Head of Marvel TV Jeph

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Marvel Movie News

Hulk vs Thanos Rematch In Avengers: Endgame Concept Art

Back in April, I wrote how the Hulk was the worst character in The Avengers: Endgame, as writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and directors Joe and Anthony Russo, gave us a goofy Shrek version of the Big Guy than the smashing green brute we all know and love — and deserved. Worth a mention

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Movie News

Rihanna Responds To Poison Ivy Rumors For ‘The Batman’

Last week saw a rumor hit the net offering that director Matt Reeves is looking to cast persons of color for his movie, with Rihanna said to be eyed to play Poison Ivy in The Batman. The singer then followed up the rumor by posting video of her new boots with mention of the Batmobile.

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DCU Movie News

James Gunn Responds To Suicide Squad Casting and More Rumors

Yesterday saw James Gunn release the official cast for The Suicide Squad, but he stopped short of confirming the characters, and now again responds to rumors on Twitter. A fan remarked that they are blown away by the cast and wondered when more information about their roles would become known. “Some characters will get out.

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Marvel Movie News

Spider-Man Back At Marvel If Apple Buys Sony

A side effect of the streaming content arms race may mean that Spider-Man will be back at Marvel as it is being said Apple may be eyeing the purchase of Sony. An investor analyst filled in Yahoo Finance that they think “a big acquisition is on the horizon” for Apple and listed the following companies with mention

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Marvel Movie News

Joss Whedon Rumored On MCU X-Men

What better way to welcome back Joss Whedon into the fold than having him direct the X-Men in the MCU? That’s the current rumor, that Marvel Studios is eying Joss Whedon to direct an X-Men movie in a few years or so, though it’s said no offer is presently out there. The rumor also offers

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Movie News Star Wars

Star Wars Mara Jade Series Rumored For Disney Plus

A new Star Wars rumor hits the net offering that the Expanded Universe character, Mara Jade, is coming to Disney Plus in a live-action series. According to the rumor, the Mara Jade series has been in the works for over a year or so. In the Star Wars Expanded Universe (which means everything outside of the

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DCU Movie News

J.J. Abrams Passed On Huge Apple Deal For WarnerMedia (and DC)

It is learned that J.J. Abrams actually passed on a huge deal with Apple in order to sign for less money with WarnerMedia, which from what I have been told is in part to tackle the DC characters, including Superman and Green Lantern. Yesterday saw the official announcement and confirmation that J.J. Abrams had signed

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Movie News

Henry Cavill Shows Off Superman While Riding Motorcycle

Henry Cavill once again seemingly teases Superman in a post on social media as an image of the actor shows the Man of Steel comics as part of the design on the helmet. “Perfect weather every day for getting to work on the bike! Love iiiiit!” Henry Cavill said on Instagram with a super thumbs

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DCU Movie News

James Gunn Reveals ‘The Suicide Squad’ Cast; Teases Deaths

With filming beginning soon, James Gunn has taken to social media to announce the cast of The Suicide Squad, teasing some of them might not make it out alive. “Don’t get too attached,” James Gunn tweeted. The poster features the confirmed members of the cast with bullet holes through each name. The cast members previously

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TV Trailers

Batman Bashing Continues In ‘Batwoman’ Trailer

The Batman bashing continues, as what better way to tick off your audience than to insult the biggest comic book character of all time, which is what we see happening – again – in a new trailer for The CW’s Batwoman. The trailer notes that Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane is the “female Bruce Wayne” with

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Marvel Movie News

Galactus, Doctor Doom Rumored As Big MCU Villains

According to rumors, Kevin Feige looks to be using two Fantastic Four baddies as major villains in the MCU, with Doctor Doom and Galactus. It’s said the characters will not be coming to Disney Plus but will be a part of the MCU movies and that they will be “Endgame-type” villains. It’s teased, how do you

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Movie News

Viggo Mortensen Rumored For Doctor Doom In MCU

It’s being claimed that Viggo Mortensen, known for Lord of the Rings, is being eyed to play Doctor Doom in the MCU. The rumor has it that Doctor Doom will be one of two major villains coming to the MCU, with the second being Galactus. Previous rumors also offered that Doctor Doom would be a

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