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

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Launch Trailer Teases The End

If Thanos and the Black Order get their way, it will be the end of all things! Hopefully, the Earth’s mightiest heroes can assemble! Check out the Ultimate Alliance 3 launch trailer below as the game is now available for the Nintendo Switch. “MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order involves a huge cast of […]

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Movie News

Joaquin Phoenix Joker Synopsis Teases ‘Precipice of Madness’

Though WB won’t be at Comic-Con, a new synopsis for the Joaquin Phoenix Joker movie offers details about the plot. Check out the info, trailer and images below. Joker synopsis: Director Todd Phillips’ original, standalone origin story “Joker” explores the world of—and according to—Arthur Fleck. Indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, Arthur is a man facing

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Movie Trailers

Top Gun: Maverick Trailer Stars Tom Cruise

Paramount has released the trailer for Top Gun: Maverick which sees Tom Cruise return as Maverick. Watch below! Top Gun: Maverick has a June 26, 2020 release directed by Joseph Kosinski also starring Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, and Lewis Pullman, with Ed Harris.

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Marvel TV News

Agents of SHIELD Done With Season 7

Not a big surprise, but Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD will end with its upcoming Season 7. The series actually got a reprieve following Season 5, as the series was saved in part because of high international ratings and DVR viewings. In addition, its Season 6 and Season 7 is only featuring half the usual episodes,

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Movie Trailers

It: Chapter Two Comic-Con Trailer Now Online

Warner Bros. has released the IT: Chapter Two Comic-Con trailer featuring the return of Pennywise.  Watch below! IT: Chapter Two has a September 6 release directed by Andy Muschietti and stars Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Mama”) as Beverly, James McAvoy (“Split,” upcoming “Glass”) as Bill, Bill Hader (HBO’s “Barry,” “The Skeleton Twins”) as Richie, Isaiah

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Movie News

Javier Bardem In Talks For The Little Mermaid’s Dad

Following the controversial casting of Ariel, now it is being said that Javier Bardem is in talks to play her father, King Triton, in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid. It’s further said Harry Styles is in talks for the role of Prince Aric, with Melissa McCarthy playing Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle and Jacob Tremblay as

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Star Wars TV News

Star Wars Directors; Game of Thrones Showrunners Drop Out Of Comic-Con

What probably should come as no surprise, especially following the controversial ending to Game of Thrones, but David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who are helming the new Disney Star Wars movies, have dropped out of appearing at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con. Also not attending includes cast members Iain Glen and Nathalie Emmanuel, and director and

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Movie News

IT: Chapter Two Poster Ahead Of Comic-Con Trailer

A new poster for IT: Chapter Two teasing the return of Pennywise arrives ahead of Thursday’s Comic-Con trailer. “IT ends,” the poster teases. IT: Chapter Two has a September 6 release directed by Andy Muschietti and stars Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Mama”) as Beverly, James McAvoy (“Split,” upcoming “Glass”) as Bill, Bill Hader (HBO’s “Barry,”

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DCU Movie News

Margot Robbie Birds Of Prey Has Pedophilia Elements

Rumors have landed online about the upcoming Margot Robbie Birds of Prey film which are pretty disgusting and have elements of pedophilia. While not specifically featuring pedophilia (that we know of), the rumor claims that the young girl in the movie swallows d— pics of the film’s villain. In the wake of what happened with

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TV News

Aquaman Jason Momoa Appearing On The Simpsons: First Look

Aquaman and Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa will be appearing on an upcoming episode of The Simpsons, with a first look revealed at the character animation. Jason Momoa, who will play himself and appears at the San Castellaneta festival in the episode (a node to Homer voice actor Dan Castellaneta), is featured in the

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Movie News

Terminator: Dark Fate Adding More Gabriel Luna In Reshoots

Possible good news, as following the director f-bombing fans, now it is learned that Terminator: Dark Fate will be adding more of the Gabriel Luna Terminator. Speaking with EW, director Tim Miller makes it known that Terminator: Dark Fate will be undergoing reshoots which will add more of Luna, who is known for playing Ghost

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TV News

Supergirl Looks Flustered In New Costume Pics

Similar to a lot of fans, Supergirl also looks a bit flustered in pics of her new Season 5 costume that has landed online on social media. The set pics show off the new Supergirl costume where Melissa Benoist’s character looks a bit agitated for some reason. Is it because of the costume change? We

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DCU TV News

Henry Cavill Teases Comic-Con Appearance With The Witcher

Superman Henry Cavill will be at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con and teases his appearance on social media with an image of himself as Geralt from the Netflix The Witcher series. “The road to San Diego is long,” Cavill said. “The good news is, on her worst day, Roach beats the company of Men, Elves,

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Marvel Movie News

Kraven Has Ties To Black Panther Rumored For MCU

A wild rumor has hit the net offering that if Kraven the Hunter makes his way into the MCU, his origin will be vastly different than the comics with ties to Black Panther. The rumor comes from Boss Logic, who normally doesn’t post rumors, but is known for all the stellar comic book fan art,

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Movie News

Batman vs. Bane In ‘Batman: Hush’ Clip

A new look at the Batman: Hush animated movie has been released featuring Batman vs. Bane. “The Dark Knight takes on a mind-altered Bane in this scene from the DC animated film,” the video description teases. Batman: Hush arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and the DC Universe streaming service on

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DCU Movie News

Release The Snyder Cut Unleashed At Comic-Con; Deborah Snyder Responds

“Release The Snyder Cut” has been unleashed at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con, which sees Justice League producer and wife of the director, Deborah Snyder, respond. Fans have raised money to promote the release of the “Snyder Cut,” Zack Snyder’s own cut of the 2017 Justice League movie, at Comic-Con, putting up signs and billboards,

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DCU Marvel Movie News

Black Superman Is Here Says Dwayne Johnson

While promoting his latest movie, Hobbs & Shaw, Dwayne Johnson is asked how he thinks Hollywood is doing with superheroes and diversity, with the subject of a black Superman coming up. Johnson says that he thinks Hollywood and particularly Marvel are doing things right. “I think they are doing great, and I think obviously Marvel

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Movie Trailers

‘The Kitchen’ Final Trailer Is Here

Check out the final trailer below for the DC Vertigo movie The Kitchen, which is based on the comic book of the same name. “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of Hell’s Kitchen. Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss star in #TheKitchenMovie, only in theaters August 9,” the video description teases. The

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Comic Book News

ComiXology Coming To Comic-Con 2019 With Originals, Trends, More

ComiXology is returning to the San Diego Comic-Con this week revealing a host of new debuts and news including their Originals, Trends and more. Here is the official announcement, with art below as well: ComiXology Kicks Off Comic-Con International San Diego 2019 with Press Event Revealing ComiXology Originals Debuts & News, ComiXology Trends & More

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Marvel TV News

Kevin Smith Coming To Comic-Con With IMDB, Avengers, Marvel, More

Kevin Smith returns to the San Diego Comic-Con as he will be the host of the IMDB boat party, which includes the cast of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo and more. Check out the full announcement below. Smith offered the following on Instagram: The other day

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Marvel Movie News

Chris Hemsworth Appearing In Guardians of the Galaxy 3

With the news that Marvel Studios is developing Thor 4 also comes it being said that Chris Hemsworth will likely make an appearance in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy 3. Last we saw of Thor was during Infinity War where he teamed with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket and Groot, and then at

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Marvel Movie News

Chris Hemsworth, Taika Waititi Back For Thor 4

Ahead of this week’s San Diego Comic-Con comes the news that Marvel Studios is developing Thor 4 which will see Taika Waititi return to direct and Chris Hemsworth star as the son of Asgard. It’s further said that Chris Hemsworth will more than likely appear in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy 3, which follows

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TV News

Emmy Nominations 2019 Includes Game of Thrones

The Emmy nominations for 2019 have been announced which includes Game of Thrones, Better Caul Saul, Ozark, Killing Eve and more. Below you can find the list. It will be interesting to see how well Game of Thrones does this year following its controversial final season. I suppose you could argue the acting was up

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TV News

Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead Announces Cast

Netflix and Zack Snyder announce the full cast for the upcoming Army of the Dead zombie movie which stars Dave Bautista. The cast also includes Omari Hardwick (Power, Sorry to Bother You), Chris D’Elia (You, Man on Fire), Hiroyuki Sanada (Avengers: Endgame, Westworld, Minamata), Garret Dillahunt (Widows, No Country For Old Men) , Matthias Schweighöfer

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Movie News

The Last Starfighter Sequel Finally Happening

There has been talk of a new movie for The Last Starfighter for years, and now it is again confirmed it is happening. Originally there were going to be sequels to the 1984 classic, but the film only lasted for a month in theaters as it was buried by the likes of Ghostbusters, Gremlins, The

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Comic Book News

DC Comics In Trouble? Ships Lowest Number Of Comics In June

It has been said that DC Comics might be in big trouble, and now it is learned the company only published 50 comics this past June, a new low, which follows the previous 52 low from December. Diamond released their official numbers for June which shows: DC Comics only published 50 comics for the month

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Comic Book News

John Carpenter Writing Joker For DC Comics

In addition to J.J. Abrams writing Spider-Man for Marvel Comics, now DC Comics follows with an announcement of their own as the legendary John Carpenter is writing Joker. Here is the official announcement for The Joker: Year of the Villain with the cover from  Philip Tan and Marc Deering: October One-Shot Featuring Art by Philip Tan

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Movie News

Christian Bale Batman Overtakes Ben Affleck In Poll

Following Superman and Joker, now our fans have chosen their top pick for Batman, with Christian Bale overtaking Ben Affleck. With 7.4K votes cast, 55% of fans on the Cosmic Book News Facebook page chose Christian Bale over Ben Affleck, who received 45%. Christian Bale starred in the Batman Dark Knight trilogy for Christopher Nolan, while

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