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

Mortal Kombat Casts Liu Kang, Jax, Raiden, Mileena

The James Wan-produced Mortal Kombat reboot continues casting as following Sub-Zero, now Liu Kang, Jax, Raiden, and Mileena have been cast. Cast in the role of Liu Kang is Ludi Lin, known for playing the Black Ranger in the recent Power Rangers movie, Captain Murk in Aquaman, and Lin recently appeared in the “Striking Vipers” […]

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TV News

Krypton, Lobo Canceled At SyFy

You will recall that following the Season 2 premiere, I questioned if Krypton would get canceled, and now it is learned that is the case, which also means the planned Lobo spinoff series will not be moving forward on the network. It’s reported that SYFY has opted not to renew Krypton, a Superman prequel origin show,

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Star Wars TV News

Darth Vader Rumored For Obi-Wan Ewan McGregor Series

Earlier saw the various Hollywood trades confirm that Ewan McGregor is returning for a Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus, with rumors now offering the show will feature Darth Vader. According to the Star Wars fan site Fantha Tracks, Ewan McGregor will be directing episodes of the Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series on

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Movie News Star Wars

Benioff and Weiss May Be Off Disney Star Wars

Even more big changes for Disney Star Wars are learned as it is put forth that Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss may not be directing a Disney Star Wars trilogy. According to THR, who reports on the duo’s massive $250 million Netflix deal, David Benioff and Dan Weiss may only be writing

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Star Wars TV News

Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Returning For Obi-Wan Series

It is being reported that Ewan McGregor is in talks to star in a Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney Plus, which was previously rumored back in February. While no official details are known about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney Plus, according to the previous rumor, the initial plan for Obi-Wan was for a

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DCU Movie News

James Gunn Teases Suicide Squad Scrabble

James Gunn is getting ready to kick off production on The Suicide Squad and now has teased two characters that will be involved. While Warner Bros. has yet to officially announce the cast (they will more than likely once filming starts), director James Gunn takes to social media to tease both King Shark and Harley

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Movie News

Joaquin Phoenix All Smiles In New ‘Joker’ Image

Following yesterday’s not so serious pic, now Joaquin Phoenix is all smiles in a new image for the upcoming Joker movie. The image comes from USA Today as part of their movies you must see this Fall article which offers:  Phillips always liked the villainous Joker’s “predilection for mayhem,” and he sees the new film – and a

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Movie News

Neill Blomkamp Off RoboCop

Wow, this is bad news as Neill Blomkamp will not be directing the new RoboCop movie that has been in development. Blomkamp tweeted out the news early last night. “Off Robocop. I am shooting new horror/thriller and MGM can’t wait/ need to shoot Robocop now. Excited to watch it in theaters with other fans,” Blomkamp

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Marvel Movie News

Chris Evans Rumored Returning To Marvel and Disney Plus

It’s being claimed that Chris Evans is not done yet with Marvel as it is being rumored the Captain America actor may be a part of potential Disney Plus shows. According to TVO from the Lords of the Long Box Youtube channel, ideas are being thrown around for Chris Evans to potentially star in an

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Marvel TV News

Daredevil Reboot Rumored For FX

According to insiders, Marvel will finally be all connected as new rumors are offering the Daredevil reboot and Netflix characters will be coming to FX, which is now owned by Disney as a result of the recent Fox deal. I first revealed plans for the Daredevil reboot within the MCU as insiders filled me in

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Marvel TV News

Dardevil Showrunner F-Bombs Fan Over Suit Criticism

Marvel TV recently held an auction for their canceled Netflix shows which includes the Daredevil costumes. Well, the showrunner on the first season, Steven S. DeKnight, reveals he bought one of the suits and responds rather harshly to fan criticism. The Daredevil costumes have been going for upwards of 65K in the auction, with Steven

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Movie News

Joaquin Phoenix Joker Is Not So Serious In New Image

Director Todd Phillips unleashes a new image of Joaquin Phoenix that isn’t messing around as the Joker is all serious with no smiles — other than his clown makeup. Phillips also confirms Joker will be released worldwide on October 4th as he posted the following on Instagram: Joaquin Phoenix and Joker debuting at film festivals to

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TV News

Henry Cavill Teases A ‘Boss’ Witcher

Henry Cavill takes to social media to tease a “boss” Witcher as he is presently recording dialogue for the Netflix series which sees him star as Geralt of Rivia, the solitary monster hunter. “Just finished some ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) for The Witcher and had the good fortune to wear my special ADR sunglasses (not

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Star Wars TV News

Star Wars Resistance Canceled; Season 2 Trailer Released

With the release of the Season 2 trailer, Disney announces it is ending the Star Wars Resistance animated series. Here is the info: SEASON TWO OF THE HIGH-FLYING EMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ‘STAR WARS RESISTANCE’ PREMIERES SUNDAY, OCT. 6, ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEYNOW  Kylo Ren Featured in New Season Two Trailer   The Emmy Award-nominated series

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Movie News

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Teases MechaGodzilla, Plot

Following King of the Monsters, up next in Legendary’s MonsterVerse is Godzilla vs. Kong, which will touch upon the origins of the monsters in relation to Skull Island and maybe even Mechagodzilla. With King of the Monsters now out on digital (Blu-Ray Aug. 27), fans have been posting screenshots on Reddit, with one fan gathering

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Marvel Movie News

Thor: Love and Thunder Script Complete; Films 2020

The script for Thor: Love and Thunder is complete with the director Taika Waititi slated to begin filming at the start of 2020. The news comes from Deadline who offers an update on the next project for Taika Waititi and Fox Searchlight, which will be Next Goal Wins, which is based on the 2014 British

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Movie News Star Wars

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge ‘A Flop’; Staff Hours Cut

Confirming details in my earlier report how Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge is dead and may be re-branded, now it is being said the park is a flop and that employees hours have been cut. A report from Fox Business offers that “Disneyland’s Star Wars flops” with “employees getting hours cut.” My earlier report saw

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Marvel Movie News

Disney “Grappling” With Deadpool In Avengers

A new report regarding the Disney acquisition of the Fox properties reveals it’s not all sunshine, rainbows and lollipops, with the studio said to be “grappling” how to use Deadpool. Disney CEO Bob Iger recently blasted the Fox Studios film division it recently acquired in a quarterly earnings call, blaming Fox for their stock not

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TV Trailers

Netflix Dark Crystal Trailer Shows Off Age Of Resistance

Netflix has released the trailer for their new series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance that debuts on the streaming network August 30 and is based on the 1982 movie. “Light the fires of resistance! Join Deet, Rian and Brea on an epic quest to find hope in darkness, save Thra, and reveal their destiny.

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Comic Book News

Dan Abnett Tackling Rai For Valiant Comics

Valiant Comics announces that Dan Abnett, known for Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thanos Imperative, Aquaman and lots more, is writing a brand new series with Rai that will be released this November. Details announced include that New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy) and breathtaking artist Juan José

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DCU Marvel Movie News

Dwayne Johnson Rumored For Namor In Black Panther 2

It is being claimed that Dwayne Johnson is not happy with DC and wants to play the role of Namor in Black Panther 2 for Marvel. The rumor comes from the Lords of the Long Box YouTube channel and offers that Johnson is p-ssed that DC has lowered the budget on his Black Adam movie.

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel 2: Kamala Khan Rumored To Make MCU Debut

Following all the details and rumors surrounding the Secret Wars movie and the Phase 5 plans, now it is being claimed that Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, will be making her MCU debut in Captain Marvel 2 starring Brie Larson. TVO from Lords of the Long Box claims Ms. Marvel is set to make her

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Marvel Movie News

Doctor Doom May Still Happen; Needs To Get Pitched To Marvel

While Fox Studios was alive and kicking, Noah Hawley, who also is the showrunner on the X-Men series Legion, wrote a movie for Doctor Doom, and now he says he needs to pitch it to Marvel. Since Disney now owns Fox Studios, Kevin Feige is in charge of the Fantastic Four characters that include Doctor

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