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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Comic Book News

Watch: Cool Sinestro Corps War Opening Monologue

Back in August 2007, Geoff Johns penned the Sinestro Corps War.

I remember being at my local comic shop when this came out, and it was really hard to find, which sent early issues skyrocketing in price.

It was a pretty awesome cosmic series and followed Marvel’s own Annihilation cosmic event.

Those were some good times.

Above you can check out the Comic Drake YouTube channel re-creating the Sinestro Corps War opening monologue.

Nice job!

You can pick up the trade on Amazon.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: LEGO Avengers Tower: Invasion Fan-Film

Watch a LEGO Avengers fan-film above with LEGO Avengers Tower: Invasion, which was created by the Jam Pot Studios YouTube  channel.

The Avengers are attacked on their home turf in the beginning of a new LEGO Marvel saga! When AIM launches an assault on Avengers Tower, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are outgunned and unprepared for a battle that will leave no stone unturned.
Part one of ‘The Ultron Paradigm’ story arc.

Cast:
Iron Man – Courtney Leacock
Black Panther – Courtney Leacock
Captain America – Cliff Thompson
Spider-man – Nick Raines
Ultron – Jay Silver
Aldrich Killian – Shawn West
Mockingbird – Kosi Carter

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Movie News

Watch: Hans Zimmer Talks Batman Vs. Superman

Hans Zimmer is back to create the music score for Zack Snyder’s Batman vs. Superman following Man of Steel.

MTV caught up with the Oscar-award winning composer this past Sunday and asked how things are coming along.

Zimmer noted the Batman Vs. Superman score is unwritten, but he does have some ideas.

Zimmer also agreed that each Justice League character would have need to have their own music, and again stated he is not doing Batman’s music, but that he brought in his friend, Tom Holenborg (better known as Junkie XL), to do the music for the new Dark Knight Ben Affleck.

“I’m getting my friend Junkie XL to do Batman, so it’s a bit of a different tone.”

Zimmer scored the music for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter and Tao Okamoto in new character roles for the film. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

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Marvel Movie News

Spider-Man Again Said To Be Non-White

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A couple of days ago saw it mentioned that Sony and Marvel’s new Spider-Man may be black or latino.

Now the source of the rumor is back at it stating while Sony is testing white actors for the role of Spider-Man, it’s thought Sony is wanting to cast a non-white actor.

The Wrap’s Jeff Sneider took to his Twitter to offer that: “White actors are still going out for Spider-Man but their reps are telling me they think Sony is leaning ‘ethnic.'”

There has been debate online as well regarding a black Peter Parker, with Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott adding his two cents on Twitter to the argument for a possible non-white Spider-Man.

Dan seems to think that the color of Peter Parker/Spider-Man is a non-factor and uses Luke Cage and Black Panther as examples of race being an integral component to the character. With that thought, Dan says that anybody can then have a chance to be Spidey.

It’s speculated that Sony needs to pick the actor soon as Spider-Man is said to first appear in Captain America: Civil War. Of course, it’s always possible Spidey could cameo in costume, and we could then see the Peter Parker actor in the Sony July 2017 Spider-Man movie.

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Movie News

Watch: Jude Law Talks About How He Almost Became Superman

Prior to Superman Returns, Brett Ratner was supposed to direct the first of a new Superman trilogy, “Supermayn Flyby,” with the script written by J.J. Abrams.

The studio’s choice to play Superman was Jude Law.

Above you can check out Jude Law recently talking with MTV as he recounts his experience turning down the studio, but does say for an instance, he was Superman.

The Ratner-Abrams Superman movie featured huge special effects and fight scenes as well as the death of Superman and the revelation that Lex Luthor was from Krypton.

Ratner apparently dropped out, blaming casting delays and feuds with producers.

McG then came onboard and backed out, with Bryan Singer eventually getting the gig and releasing Superman Returns in 2006.

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TV News

Calista Flockhart Cast As Cat Grant For Supergirl

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Casting for Supergirl continues as Calista Flockhart will play Cat Grant, confirms DCComics.com.

The character of Cat Grant is described as: a self-made media magnate and the founder of CatCo. On the show, Cat Grant started her career as a reporter and has built her company into a global powerhouse. Kara (series star Melissa Benoist) works at CatCo as her assistant.

In addition to Flockhart, it was also recently announced Laur Benanti (Nashville) will be playing Alura Zor-El and Mehcad Brooks will be playing Jimmy Olsen.

Calista Flockhart is known for Ally McBeal, Full Circle and Brothers and Sisters.

Supergirl will air on CBS.

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Movie News

James Gunn Responds To Superhero Movie Criticisms

Apparently the latest "in thing" amongst the Hollywood crowd is to knock superhero movies. Dan Gilroy, who happens to be married to Thor and Thor 2's Rene Russo, recently compared superhero movies to a tsunami. And last night on the Oscars saw also Jack Black (of all people) throw jabs at superhero movies during his

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TV News

Watch New Arrow Clip With Ra’s Al Ghul

Check out a new clip from the next episode of Arrow, “Nanda Parbat,” featuring Nyssa and Ra’s Al Ghul.

DC All Access goes over this week’s shows, which also includes Atom on Arrow and the Red Hood on Gotham.

Tiffany Smith and Rotten Tomatoes Editor-in-Chief Matt Atchity are back to preview this week’s exciting #DCTV…and debut an exclusive new Arrow clip featuring Ra’s al Ghul! Tonight’s Gotham will have you seeing red, but that’s only because the Red Hood Gang is making its first appearance. And speaking of seeing red, Nyssa al Ghul is sure angry over on Arrow! Also, don’t miss tomorrow’s new episode of DC All Access featuring the cast of iZombie!

Gotham airs Mondays at 8pm ET on FOX; Arrow airs Wedesdays at 8pm ET on the CW.

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Movie News

New Square Enix Iron Man Figure Revealed

Check out the new Iron Man figure from Square Enix.

Marvel.com released info and images on the Variant Play Arts Kai Iron Man.

Check with your local comic shop about price and ordering details.

The armor’s detailed articulation highlights several special effect pieces such as the palm repulsor rays, boot jet emissions, micro-missiles projecting from the thighs, back flaps and expandable air brakes on the legs. These additions give all you Iron Man fans the ability to structure the collectible in various actions poses such as the high flying stance or the iconic fist-to-the-ground landing position. The battle-worn paint gives off a realistic feel to assure collectors that this Iron Man can go a few rounds with the best of them.

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TV News

New Look At Charlie Cox As Daredevil

Check out the latest cover to the Australian magazine, Film Ink, which features Charlie Cox as Daredevil.

Daredevil premiers with all 13 episodes on April 10th. 

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Daredevil stars Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil) Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple), Vincent D’Onofrio (WilsonFisk), Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), Elden Henson (Foggy Nelson), Scott Glenn (Stick), Bob Gunton (Leland Owlsley), Toby Leonard Moore (Wesley), Vondie Curtis Hall (Ben Urich) and Ayelet Zurer (Vanessa Marianna).

Synopsis: 

Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the Super Hero “Daredevil” in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.

Daredevil trailer:

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Movie News

Watch Will Arnett As Batman At Oscars

Will Arnett, voice of Batman in The Lego Movie and the upcoming LEGO Batman Movie, made a special appearance dressed as the Dark Knight for a skit during the Oscars.

The Dark Knight Rises‘ Marion Cotillard introduced the song “Everything Is Awesome,” which featured Will Arnett dressed as Batman singing and playing the guitar.

It appears Arnett was actually wearing Val Kilmer’s Batman costume with a bit of LEGO customization.

Watch the clip above.

The LEGO Batman Movie has a February 10, 2017 release date.

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TV Trailers

Watch: The Walking Dead 5×12 “Remember” Preview Trailers

Watch two previews for the next episode of The Walking Dead, “Remember.”

The Walking Dead airs Sundays at 9pm ET on AMC.

About:

After the tragic events of the mid-season finale — as well as losing the possibility of a cure in Washington, DC — Rick Grimes’ band of survivors find themselves on the road, surviving day to day and trying to hold on to their shredded humanity and dwindling hope.

Stripped of security and without a direction for the future, some of the group near their breaking point, some find themselves hardened and cold and some just try to grasp on to what little they have left.

Though they are still breathing, the line between Rick’s group and the dead is starting to blur.

Could there be anything at this point that brings them back to life?

The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Chandler Riggs, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Chad Coleman, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, Alanna Masterson, Christian Serratos and Josh McDermitt.

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Movie News

Dan Slott Says A Black Peter Parker Spider-Man Is Possible

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With Spider-Man being shared by Sony and Marvel, there is question whether or not they will be using the classic version of Spidey (a white Peter Parker) or go with a version that would be black, latino, or both.

Rumors of a racially diverse Spider-Man kicked up when a reporter for the Hollywood trade site, the Wrap, stated he thinks that he’s 95% sure the new Spider-Man won’t be white.

Fans quickly reactied with mention that in the official announcement an exec for Sony mentioned they are using Peter Parker.

However, that doesn’t necessarily mean a white Peter Parker.

A fan remarked the fact that Peter Parker is white to Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott, who recently stated he wouldn’t mind a Spider-man that is not white.

Dan’s response?

Dan replied back with an image of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. In the regular Marvel Comics universe, Nick Fury is white, but in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Nick Fury is black (and in the movies).

Slott is obviously saying that anything is possible, and Peter Parker could end up black.

Slott also added along with the pic: “Story re-opened. Now sit your ass down.”

Slott continued tweeting defending the possibility of a non-white Spider-Man.

Here are some of Dan’s tweets:

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Movie Trailers

Watch New Fantastic Four Footage

Footage of an alternate trailer for Fantastic Four has hit the net.

Check out some new footage above including the the powers of Invisibile Woman and Human Torch.

Fantastic Four has an August 7, 2015 release directed by Josh Trank from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, Simon Kinberg and Josh Trank; produced by Matthew Vaughn, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker, Robert Kulzar and Gregory Goodman; starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell.

Synopsis:

FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Trailer:

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Movie News

Thor’s Mom’s Husband Dan Gilroy Slams Superhero Movies

While accepting the 2015 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, director Dan Gilroy’s acceptance speech gave superhero movies a quick jab.

Gilroy finished his speech with: “Independent film, the foundation and everybody here today, I think are holdouts against a tsunami of superhero movies that have swept over this industry. We have survived and we have thrived and I think that’s true spirit.”

Gilroy received the award for his directorial debut on Nightcrawler, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal.

While Dan Gilroy calls superhero movies “a tsunami,” – meaning they destroy – we guess he doesn’t mind writing them as he wrote the screenplay for Stan Lee’s Annihilator film.

Dan Gilroy also wrote Real Steel, which arguably saw robots become superheroes, as well as The Bourne Legacy, which saw Jeremy Renner as a hero with enhanced super powers.

And who is Gilroy married to? Thor’s mom, Rene Russo, aka Frigga.

You can watch the video above.

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Movie News

Gal Gadot Wonder Woman Movie Begins Filming This Fall

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It’s learned the Wonder Woman movie set to star Gal Gadot will begin filming in the Fall.

In their report about Gadot’s next possible movie, Keeping Up With The Joneses, Deadline states Gal Gadot will play Wonder Woman in Batman Vs. Superman and then films Wonder Woman in the fall. 

The Wonder Woman movie has a 2017 release directed by Michelle MacLaren, with Gal Gadot also set to star in the Justice League Part 1 movie that same year.

Check out the latest pics of Gal Gadot that she posted on her official Facebook:

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“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter and Tao Okamoto in new character roles for the film. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

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TV Trailers

Watch: Raina Inhumans Promo For Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. recently reveale the Inhumans, and now a promo for the return of the second-half of Season 2 reveals a new look at Raina.

Last we saw of Raina, she had what looked to be spikes coming out of her skin due to the Terrigen Mist.

The promo shows what happened with the last episodes and asks: What will she become?

Then we get a new peek, which you can watch above.

Any chance that, similar to Skye, Raina is actually a Marvel Comics character as well?

And here’s the pic:

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Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns Tuesday, March 3rd at 9pm ET on ABC.

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Movie News

Avengers 2 Not Backing Down From Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao

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It’s on!

Marvel Studios and The Avengers: Age Of Ultron are not backing away from what is being said to be one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history with Floyd Mayweather set to take on Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, May 2nd, which will unify the welterweight world titles at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

That Saturday will be the second biggest opening night for The Avengers 2.

Will the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight see some fans skip out on Avengers to check out the fight?

TMZ questioned Marvel about it, with Marvel replying they have no intention of backing down and changing the release date.

“Nope,” Marvel replied back.

While some fans may stay home to watch the fight, more than likely they will still see Avengers 2 – either at a different time that Saturday or simply a different night.

It’s speculated the Mayweather vs Paxquiao fight will be the biggest PPV boxing event ever, passing Mayweather’s record buys for the 2007 junior middleweight championship fight against Oscar De La Hoya, which brought in 2.4 million; passing the all-time PPV revenue record of $150 million, as well as passing the all-time gate record of $20 million.

The first Avengers movie brought in $69.557 million for its own Saturday back in 2012.

So with Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao expected to bring in over $150 million for Saturday, will it hurt The Avengers 2?

“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” hits May 1, 2015 directed by Joss Whedon starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Paul Bettany as Vision, with James Spader as Ultron.

Synopsis:

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

The Avengers 2 Trailer:

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Lazer Team Trailer

Check out the cool trailer for the crowd-source-funded sci-fi movie, Lazer Team.

The movie sees four unlikely heroes having to save the planet after discovering alien technology.

Lazer Team is directed by Matt Hullum starring Burnie Burns, Gavin Free, Michael Jones, Colton Dunn, Alexandria DeBerry and Alan Ritchson (TMNT, Hunger Games).

You can keep up to date on Lazer Team at LazerTeamTheMovie.com and their official Facebook page.

The movie has a 2015 release date.

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Movie News

Hugh Jackman Wants To Play Wolverine Forever

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Good news for fans of Hugh Jackman as the actor wants to keep playing Wolverine.

Following X-Men: Days Of Future Past there seemed to be question whether or not Jackman would be returning to play Logan; however, things seemed to be smoothed out as Hugh Jackman is said to be appearing in next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse and the sequel to The Wolverine in 2017.

Now while speaking with EOnline, Jackman goes so far as to say he never wants to stop being Wolverine.

“I said to my wife, ‘The moral is that I should never stop playing Wolverine,” Jackman said. ‘I’ve got to find a way to keep playing him until I die.’ I know that someday they’ll recast the role with another actor… I’d be happy if the role was eventually recast. It would mean that it had become iconic.”

Jackman even goes on to state that the next time he will play Wolverine, he wants to be in better shape both physically and emotionally.

“I always want to be in better shape than I was for the last one,” Jackman said. “I don’t believe in stagnation. People say they try to maintain the status quo. But I believe the natural cycle means you’re either advancing and getting closer to something or you’re receding…Every time I play Wolverine I want to go further, physically and emotionally.”

Hugh Jackman next’s movie hits March 6th with Chappie, and Jackman is starring in Pan as Blackbeard, which is out July 24th.

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Pirates of the Caribbean 5 Filming Underway

The fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie is officially underway as filming has commenced in Australia.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tweeted out, “We just started filming a new Pirates of the Caribbean in Australia. Captain Jack is back.”

Bruckheimer also included the following set image revealing a look at Johnny Depp as Captain Jack:

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Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has a July 7, 2017 release directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, and also starring Javier Bardem, Kaya Scodelario,Brenton Thwaites, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, Kevin McNally as Joshamee Gibbs and Stephen Graham as Scrum.

Synopsis:

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.

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TV News

Synopsis For New Jaimie Alexander SHIELD Episode

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It’s been announced that Jaimie Alexander will be returning this season to Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. with episode 12, and now the official description has been released.

Jaimie Alexander reprises as Sif, March 10th, in “Who You Really Are.”

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns Tuesdays, March 3rd to ABC.

Episode Synopsis:

Coulson and team come to the aid of a confused Lady Sif, who has lost her memory after fighting with a mysterious warrior whose true mission will send shockwaves through S.H.I.E.L.D. Meanwhile, Bobbi and MacK continue to hide their true mission from everyone close to them, on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” Tuesday, March 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Director Phil Coulson, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet as Agent Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons and Nick Blood as Lance Hunter.

Guest starring are Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse, Henry Simmons as Alphonso “Mack” Mackenzie, Jaimie Alexander as Lady Sif, Eddie McClintock as Vin-Tak, Alexandra Manea as nurse, Lidia Porto as head nurse, Danny Lopes as Bruno, Ben Griesse as Tiago, Ruben Rabasa as Mr. Cardozo and Markell Andrew as officer Carvalho.

“Who You Really Are” was written by Drew Z. Greenberg and directed by Roxann Dawson.

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TV Trailers

Watch: 3 Gotham “Red Hood” Clips

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Following this past Monday’s Joker episode, the Red Hood is set to make an appearance on Gotham.

FOX released three new clips from the episode, which you can watch below.

Gotham airs Mondays at 8pm ET.

Episode synopsis:

Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Selina Kyle continues to bond with Barbara, and Fish Mooney tries to reclaim her position in the underworld in the all-new “Red Hood” episode of GOTHAM.

Another Freak in a Mask:

He Hates You With a Passion:

A Princess Underneath:

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Movie News

Ray Fisher Teases Cyborg Image Coming Soon

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We have Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and yesterday saw Zack Snyder release the first look at Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

Now we may be adding Cyborg to the mix soon.

Ray Fisher, the actor set to play Cyborg, responded to a fan’s tweet on Twitter that mentioned we will get to see a similar picture soon that is “cyber themed.”

Fisher responded with “perhaps” and added a smile.

Ray Fisher previously posted an image of himself wearing a Batman Vs. Superman crew t-shirt as well.

Ray Fisher will first be appearing in Batman Vs. Superman before the Justice League movies and then his own standalone 2020 Cyborg film.

The Jason Momoa Aquaman image teased “Unite The Seven,” which may mean the members of the Justice League. It’s speculated Cyborg, Flash and Green Lantern will make up the rest as they all have their own DC movies as well.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” has a March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher as Cyborg with Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter and Tao Okamoto in new character roles for the film. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: New Trailer for Fast & Furious 7

Watch a new international trailer above for Fast & Furious 7.

Fast & Furious 7 has an April 3, 2015 release directed by James Wan starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.

Synopsis:

Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.

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Steven Spielberg Wants To Direct Indiana Jones Reboot Starring Chris Pratt

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In an update on a story from about a month ago, it’s now being said that Steven Spielberg wants to direct the Indiana Jones reboot, and also that Spielberg wants to direct Chris Pratt in the role formerly played by Harrison Ford.

Deadline reports that Spielberg is hoping to direct the fifth Indiana Jones movie as long as the script is good enough.

It’s also again stated that Chris Pratt is Spielberg’s choice to play Indiana Jones, with Spielberg also said to have hand-picked Pratt for Jurassic World.

Pratt was recently asked about potentially playing Indiana Jones where the actor so of denied it, but did offer he might be in talks.

Pratt, who also stars in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, has Jurassic World coming out June 12th.

Jurassic World Super Bowl trailer:

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Joss Whedon Talks Ultron Powers; Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver Origins

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We are almost two months away from the premiere of The Avengers 2, which will introduce Ultron as the villain in addition to new Marvel super heroes, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

Now while speaking with Empire, Joss Whedon offers the following.

On Ultron’s powers:

“The powers in comic books – they’re always like, ‘And then I can reverse the polarity of your ions!’ – well, we have to ground things a lot more. With Ultron, we have to make him slightly less omnipotent because he’d win. Bottom line. Also, having weaknesses and needs and foibles and alliances and actually caring what people think of him, all these things, are what make him a character and not just a tidal wave. A movie about a tidal wave can be great, but it’s different than a conflict between one side and the other.

When Ultron speaks, he has a point. He is really not on top of the fact that the point he’s making has nothing to do with the fact that he’s banoonoos. And that he hates the Avengers for bringing him into this world, and he can’t really articulate that or even understand how much he hates humanity. He thinks he’s all that. That guy is very fun to write. He combines all the iconic stuff. The powers he has are slightly different – he can control certain things, he’s not just firing repulsors.” 

On Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver’s origins:

“They have an origin but it’s largely described. They’re already good to go by the time we’re up and running. You don’t want to fall into Spider-Man 3 territory – and I say that as a guy who actually thinks pretty well of that movie, there’s some great stuff in that movie – but there comes a point where you’re overloaded with frontstory, backstory, origin story and it becomes very hard to juggle. My instinct is always, ‘Don’t put in more, work with what you have.’

But I insisted on putting in more in this movie because I felt I needed more villains. I needed someone for Ultron to talk to, and I need more trouble for the Avengers. As powerful as Ultron is, if he builds more Ultrons, they’re Ultrons. There’s no reason for him to ever to talk to them because they’re him. ‘I need you to – I KNOW! I AM TOTALLY YOU! I DID IT EARLIER! I know that because I am also me.’ That’s not a good conversation. Actually, it sounded pretty good there. I think I’m onto something.” 

“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron” hits May 1, 2015 directed by Joss Whedon starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver, Paul Bettany as Vision, with James Spader as Ultron.

Synopsis:

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

The Avengers 2 Trailer:

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TV News

Michelle Gomez Returning For Doctor Who Series 9

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The BBC has announced that Michelle Gomez will be back for Series 9 of Doctor Who.

Gomez debuted during Series 8 as “Missy,” the female version of The Master.

Michelle Gomez arrived in Cardiff this week to film episodes for Doctor Who series 9 where she joined Peter Caplaldi and Jenna Coleman.

“Things have been a little beige since I left Missy behind, so I’m delighted to be putting my Lippie back on,” Gomez told the BBC. “I’m positively dying to see the Doctor again!”

“Everybody hide – Michelle Gomez as Missy was an instant hit last year, so she’s straight back to plague the Doctor and Clara in the series opener,” Doctor Who showrunner Stephen Moffat added. “But what brings her back into their lives is the last thing they’d expect.”

Other guest stars confirmed for the new series include Jemma Redgrave, Laurence Olivier, Clare Higgins, Jaye Griffiths, Daniel Hoffmann-Gill, Jami Reid-Quarrell, Aaron Neil, India Ria Amarteifio, Joey Price, Dasharn Anderson, Harki Bhambra, Demi Papaminas.

Watch video of Michelle Gomez announcing her return:

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