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Catch up on the latest Movie News, where we bring you updates on upcoming blockbusters, casting announcements, exclusive trailers, and box office reports. Explore articles featuring in-depth movie reviews, interviews, and insider scoops on the biggest releases in Hollywood and beyond. Whether you’re into action, drama, sci-fi, or indie films, this is your go-to source for all things movies.

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Mark Ruffalo Teases It Ain’t Easy Being Green For Thor: Ragnarok

Chris Hemsworth teased possible big changes for Thor: Ragnarok, and now Mark Ruffalo says it ain’t easy being green!

Ruffalo took to Twitter to reveal the following Thor: Ragnarok set video where we see the actor with giant Hulk hands.

Ruffalo runs at the camera making a Hulk noise and does a Hulk punch!

Updated: with second set video below.

While the plot hasn’t been officially released, it’s probably a safe bet that at some point in the movie we’ll see Thor battle the Hulk prior to the pair teaming up to take down Hela and her minions (and maybe Loki?).

“Thor: Ragnarok” has a November 3, 2017 release also starring Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, Cate Blanchett as Hela, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Karl Urban as Skurge, and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie.

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Watch: The Killer Robots Trailer, Spot & Poster

Check out the trailer, new spot and poster for The Killer Robots!

The Killer Robots! is the brainchild of the band of the same name, a Florida-based outfit that are as well-known for their infectious tunes as they are their unique attire (they wear robot outfits!).  The members of the band- – play the core characters with Jenna Hellmuth (Daredevil), Shawn C.Phillips (Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 2), YouTube sensation Brian Manowitz, rocker Mandaddy, and WWE wrestler Jesus Rodriguez in supporting roles.

Admirably, all of the costumes, giant monsters, buildings and spaceships in the film were actual miniature models built from recycled bottles, packaging, plasticware and toy-parts!

Synopsis:

Beyond the Boundaries of imagination, there is a dimension where living machines battle for supremacy, and those who oppose find only destruction.

After meeting their end in a mechanized gladiator arena, four robotic mercenaries – Auto, Max, Strobo and Trog are extracted from a junk pile, rebuilt and recruited as mercenaries for a mysterious organization of android adventurers.
Although reluctant at first, the mercenaries agree to travel to the planet Vidya, an artificial world ravaged by a computer virus that has sent its robotic inhabitants into a state of primitive barbarism. Assaulted by all manner of killer machines and mechanical monsters, the mercenaries must make their way through a tumultuous landscape, activate a mysterious communication device, link multiple universes, and bring about a new age of enlightenment and prosperity for a dystopian galactic civilization.

Written and directed by Sam Gaffin, The Killer Robots! Crash & Burn will be available July 15 on VOD. 

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Wonder Woman Synopsis Revealed

With Wonder Woman coming to Comic-Con, the film’s plot synopsis has been revealed where it’s learned the script is by DC Comics writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg, with the story from Heinberg and Zack Snyder.

Synopsis:

Wonder Woman hits movie theaters around the world next summer when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.

“Wonder Woman” has a June 2, 2017 release also starring Chris Pine, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen. Also be sure to check out 40 new Gal Gadot Wonder Woman images.

Wonder Woman featurette:

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Sony Boss Says Marvel Has Their Spider-Man: Homecoming Stuff Together

Tom Rothman, head of Sony Pictures, talks with IGN in the below video about Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Rothman offers info on the movie’s title having multiple meanings, revealing a scene in the process, and also has good things to say about working with Marvel as well as new Spider-Man Tom Holland. Watch the video below. Here’s the text:

I can tease you all kinds of things… Here’s the thing I can tell you. We’re really, really fortunate on this because Marvel and Kevin Feige have really embraced the character and no one knows it as well as Marvel. It is another crown jewel of Sony’s for sure, but Homecoming, the name, is a double entendre on purpose. It’s relevant to the story, because it takes place in high school, and there is a scene, I guess I can give a little thing, at a homecoming dance. I’ve actually seen the dailies on it because we already did the high school shooting in the first couple weeks, it was fanastic. But it’s also a homecoming to Marvel and a homecoming to the cinematic universe that Spider-Man belongs in. So it’s pretty unprecented deal between two studios, we’re really proud of it, and I all I can tell you is, those guys at Marvel, I think the technical term is “they know their shit.” The other thing that’s fantastic is Civil War — is Tom Holland. Fantastic! He’s fantastic. And the reason he is is all the pre-existing movies and all incarnations, but this is it. This is that character, and it’s all of its youthful complications and “I have to save the world and get my chemistry homework done. Which have I got to do?” It’s really… I truly can’t wait until next Summer. 

Michael [Keaton] hasn’t started working, yet. He doesn’t start working until later. It’s a long shoot. It takes a long time. But I have seen Spidey in his new Spidey suit. It’s bad ass. 

It was very important [to get Robert Downey Jr.], but I wouldn’t say, I mean it was wonderfully commercially, but that’s not why. We could see the beginnings of the relationship that was established in Civil War. So it was very important from a character part of the story, and I think that fans will really be rewarded by the character growth between them. It’s fun. I gotta say. We feel really, really lucky.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” has a July 7, 2017 release directed by Jon Watts also starring Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Michael Barbieri, Kenneth Choi, Martin Starr, Donald Glover, Isabella Amara, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Bokeem Woodbine,  JJ Totah, and Angourie Rice.

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New Tom Holland Spider-Man: Homecoming Set Images & Video

Following the waffles and selfie, check out the latest Spider-Man: Homecoming set images as well as video.

Spider-Man: Homecoming continues to shoot in Atlanta.

You can find more set pics at Just Jared.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” has a July 7, 2017 release directed by Jon Watts also starring Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Michael Barbieri, Kenneth Choi, Martin Starr, Donald Glover, Isabella Amara, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Bokeem Woodbine,  JJ Totah, and Angourie Rice.

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WB Confirms Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Skull Island & More For Comic-Con

WARNER BROS. PICTURES BRINGS HEROES, MAGIC AND MYTH TO THIS YEAR’S COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO

The Studio will highlight its upcoming slate of features, including “Wonder Woman,” “Suicide Squad,” “The LEGO® Batman Movie,” “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” “Kong: Skull Island” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

Fans attending Q&As in Hall H and activations on the convention hall floor will see such stars as Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell, Charlie Hunnam, Will Arnett, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, John Goodman and more, with special guest Conan O’Brien hosting the Warner Bros. panel presentation.

 

BURBANK, CA, July 11, 2016 – Warner Bros. Pictures will once again commandeer the convention when the Studio’s biggest stars, DC’s best Super Heroes and “worst” Super-Villains, fantastic beasts great and small and more head to this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego. On Saturday, July 23, beginning at 11:30 a.m., Warner Bros. will showcase several of its most-anticipated upcoming feature releases in its Hall H presentation, headed up by master of ceremonies Conan O’Brien:

• “Wonder Woman” stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielsen and director Patty Jenkins.

• “Suicide Squad” stars Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Scott Eastwood, Cara Delevingne, Adam Beach and Karen Fukuhara, along with writer/director David Ayer.

• Director Chris McKay and star Will Arnett from “The LEGO Batman Movie.”

• Charlie Hunnam, who plays the title role in Guy Ritchie’s epic actioner “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” from Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures.

• Stars Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, John Goodman, Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell and director Jordan Vogt-Roberts of Warner Bros.’ and Legendary Pictures’ “Kong: Skull Island.”

• Director David Yates with stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller and Colin Farrell from “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

Also on Saturday, convention floor activities include:

• In the Warner Bros. Booth: a “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Wand Station and talent signing; “The LEGO Batman Movie” Selfie Booth; and an autograph signing with “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” star Charlie Hunnam.

• In the DC Booth: “Suicide Squad” and “Wonder Woman” talent signings and costume displays; lifesized LEGO Batman character.

• In the LEGO® Booth: “The LEGO Batman Movie” talent signings and Selfie Booth; “building zone” activation for fans to help LEGO Master Builders build life-sized LEGO Batman, Batgirl and Joker from “The LEGO Batman Movie.”

Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, stated, “Comic-Con is one of our favorite annual events and we’re thrilled to have an extraordinary lineup of films to highlight this year. It’s always exciting for us to give these fans a taste of what we’re bringing to theaters in such a direct way, connecting them with the talented actors and filmmakers who work so hard to make everyone’s movie-going experience a memorable one.”

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James Gunn Says Not Right This Moment About Nova (Video)

As loyal readers of Cosmic Book News know, the site was founded as a result of Annihilation, the 2007 Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning Nova and 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Cosmic comic books.

We’ve actually been bigger fans of Nova (and Quasar) than Guardians of the Galaxy as at the time the site was founded, a lot of the Richard Rider Nova fans jumped on board to pitch in. We’ve eventually evolved to where we cover a lot of other topics, but at our core we remain faithful to DnA cosmic.

So of course with Marvel Studios going with two Guardians of the Galaxy movies, we remain hopeful that eventually we’ll see Richard Rider on the big screen as well. Nova fans have already launched a petition to get Richard Rider in the MCU, and a Nova movie is also rumored for Marvel’s Phase 4 plans.

On top of that I regularly bug James Gunn about including Richard Rider Nova in the movies.

Gunn previously said the chance of a Nova movie is always possible, but for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Gunn calls out yours truly on Facebook and says not right now.

“I know you want Nova, Matt McGloin,” James Gunn said. “You go on here every time and say that you want Nova. You know, there are a lot of other characters out there… and I know you do. It’s become quite apparent that you are very excited about Nova and that’s what you want, but that’s not happening right at this moment.”

Maybe one day, James?

Watch the video below for more.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has a May 5, 2017 release starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn. New cast members include Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan and Kurt Russell.

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New Batman, Superman & Wonder Woman Images

Batman Vs. Superman photographer Clay Enos has posted two more images including a second pic of the Batman and Superman fight, as well as a new look at Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.

See below.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is directed by Zack Snyder 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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. 

Synopsis:

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

Click to enlarge:

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New Star Wars Land Concept Art

Disney has revealed new concept art for Star Wars Land, the Star Wars-themed parks being developed for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.

The image is of the fence along Big Thunder Trail in Frontierland – one of the entry points to this never-before-seen planet in the Star Wars galaxy – revealing more about what guests will find in this all-new land.

The 14-acre land will be the largest-ever single-themed land expansion at Disneyland Resort. 

Click to enlarge (via Disney Parks blog):

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Watch: Suicide Squad Advanced Tickets Spot

Friday sees advanced tickets for Suicide Squad go on sale.

Check out a new spot below.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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Josh Brolin Utterly Blown Away By Avengers: Infinity War; Hints At Large Cast

Josh Brolin offers more thoughts on the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War movie.

Brolin spoke with Digital Spy stating he was blown away and further hints the movie has a large cast.

“I literally can’t say one word about it, but it’s an incredible story,” Brolin said. “There’s no script yet. But I do know the story inside and out and it’s an amazing story. I sat at a table and listened to the story and was completely and utterly blown away. I was told it by all the people involved. It was a large table, I’ll put it that way!”

Last we saw of the Mad Titan was at the end of Avengers 2 when Thanos decided to go get the Infinity Stones himself (watch below).

It’s possible we may see Josh Brolin at next week’s Comic-Con as well.

The Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 hits May 4, 2018 with Part 2 on May 3, 2019.

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Hasbro Reveals More Star Wars Figures For 2016 Comic-Con

In addition to the Black Series exclusives, Hasbro will have the following Star Wars figures on display at the Hasbro booth at San Diego Comic-Con.

The products include a new 3.75-inch Rey figure, a 12-inch figure and vehicle pack from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, a 3.75-inch figure and vehicle pack from Star Wars Rebels, and 12-inch electronic figures from Star Wars Rebels

· Star Wars Rebels 12” ELECTRONIC DUEL™ DARTH VADER™ (STAR WARS REBELS™)
· Star Wars Rebels 12” ELECTRONIC DUEL™ KANAN JARRUS™ (STAR WARS REBELS™)
· Star Wars Rebels HERA SYNDULLA’S A–WING™
· Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Speeder Bike (also includes BIKER SCOUT™)
· Star Wars: The Force Awakens REY (JAKKU)™

Comic-Con runs July 20-24.

 

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Ghostbusters Reboot Toys Already On Clearance; Called Man-Hater Movie

While the Ghostbusters reboot might not be afraid of no ghosts, is seems the fans are afraid of at least the Ghostbusters reboot merchandise.

A user on Twitter (via flyckering myth) posted a pic of a Ghostbusters reboot action figure at a retail store already on clearance, and the movie hasn’t even come out.

Ghostbusters has seens its share of trials and tribulations as not only has the movie’s trailer scored the most thumbs down on YouTube, but the director and cast have consistently been forced to defend the film taking aim at the haters.

An early screening apparently also took place, which saw one user on Reddit blast the movie for being a male-hater film (warning: major spoilers).

Ghostbusters opens next week, we’ll see how Rotten Tomatoes and the box office treat it.

“Ghostbusters” has a July 15, 2016 release directed by Paul Feig also starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Charles Dance and Michael Kenneth Williams.

Synopsis:

Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today – Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. This summer, they’re here to save the world. 

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Simon Kinberg Updates Gambit, New Mutants, Deadpool 2, Wolverine & New X-Men Movie

We get an update on the X-Men movie universe from Simon Kinberg at the recent 2016 Saturn awards.

Kinberg offers news on Wolverine, Deadpool 2, a new main X-Men movie, New Mutants and Gambit.

“We’re figuring that out now,” Kingerg responded when asked what’s next from the X-Men franchise. “The first thing up, we’re shooting the Wolverine movie right now, and we start shooting Deadpool 2 at the beginning of next year, and I sit down and start writing the next one of the mainline X-Men movies real soon.”

On New Mutants, Kinberg offered:

“I can’t tell you what the roster is, but I can tell you who the director is, which is Josh Boone who directed Fault In Our Stars,” Kinberg said. “We have a really good script and hoping to shoot that real soon, too. It’s very loyal to the comics. I’ll leave it at that.”

While the release of the Channing Tatum Gambit movie has been delayed, Kinberg says he hopes to film next year.

“Yeah. We have a great script on that and hope to shoot that movie at the beginning of Spring of next year.”

(via YouTube)

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Suicide Squad Images: Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, David Ayer & More

More Suicide Squad images have been released via WB photographer Clay Enos.

Images include Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, Jared Leto’s Joker, Common as Monster T (Tattooed Man) and director David Ayer.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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First Look At Zack Snyder On Justice League Set

Hail to the king, right?!

Following the stellar release of the Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition many fans have changed their tune in regards to Zack Snyder.

He’s no longer #HackSnyder, he’s become #ZackAttack!

Check out a first look at Zack Snyder on the set of the Justice League movie along with his cinematographer, Fabian Wagner, who also happens to be the DP for Game of Thrones.

I recall following some of the Justice League set visits that many articles compared the movie/visit to a Marvel film. Let’s hope not! The Batman Vs. Superman Ultimate Edition was pretty darn good. The Marvel movies, at least for me, while fun and entertaining, don’t really leave me with anything as nothing really happens in them. Zack’s right! They’re basically just popcorn movies with bland basic villains and no ramifications. Sorry, the Marvel films are getting way too predictable and have been following the same formula for too long. 

Keep Justice League as intended and don’t change it because of the Marvel and Disney cronies!

Look for more about Justice League and the DCEU at this month’s Comic-Con.

“Justice League” has a November 17, 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Ray Fisher as Cyborg, J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon and Willem Dafoe in an unknown role.

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Watch: New Suicide Squad International Trailer & Katana Image

In addition to all the new images, check out a new international trailer below for Suicide Squad as well as a new Karen Fukuhara Katana image.

Tickets go on sale July 15th.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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Chris Hemsworth Teases Changes For Thor: Ragnarok

Following up on his Thor 3 set video, now Chris Hemsworth teases changes for Thor: Ragnarok in a second Instagram post.

Hemsworth posted to “expect big and little changes” in Thor: Ragnarok and included an image of a regular ol’ hammer.

It’s possible Chris Hemsworth may be teasing that Thor gets a new weapon.

Hemsworth also directed the post toward Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi who responded by posting an image of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, on a toilet (let’s hope the unworthy don’t have to use the bathroom any time soon).

“Thanks a lot dude,” Waititi joked at Chris Hemsworth.

It’s also been learned Tom Hiddleston is making his way to Australia for filming  (with new girlfriend Taylor Swift in tow).

Thor: Ragnarok has a November 3, 2017 release also starring Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, Cate Blanchett as Hela, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Karl Urban as Skurge, and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie.

 

#Thor3, expect big and little changes @taikawaititi

A photo posted by Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) on

 

Thanks a lot dude. @chrishemsworth

A photo posted by Taika Waititi (@taikawaititi) on

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Suicide Squad Tickets Go On Sale July 15th

An update on yesterday’s story as now it’s learned Suicide Squad tickets will go on sale July 15th in the U.S.

Yesterday saw it become known that UK tickets go on sale earlier.

The Suicide Squad social media announced that tickets go on sale in a week by releasing the following promo image of Will Smith as Deadshot.

“Squad alert! Advance tickets for #SuicideSquad go on sale July 15th,” the Suicide Squad Twitter account posted.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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Kiersey Clemons In Talks For The Flash & Justice League Movies

It’s being reported that Kiersey Clemons is in talks for the female lead in the Ezra Miller The Flash movie.

Variety reports Clemons, who starred in Flash director Rick Famuyiwa’s Dope movie, is up to play Iris West.

It’s further said Kiersey Clemons will have a cameo role in the Justice League movie prior to her full appearance in The Flash.

Update: It’s also being said Rita Ora and Lucy Boynton are up to play Iris West.

The Flash currently has no release date as WB recently announced the new Tomb Raider movie for March 2018. Best guess is The Flash may be released in April 2018.

It’s also speculated Ray Fisher will star in The Flash as Cyborg.

Watch the previously released Flash featurette with Ezra Miller:

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Cool Dwayne Johnson Black Adam Fan Art

Check out a super cool piece of fan art of Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam as The Rock stars as the potential villain/ant-hero in the upcoming Shazam movie.

The art comes from the stevedesignsthings Instagram page.

Not much has been said as of late regarding the Shazam movie other than Dwayne Johnson stating it’s going to happen sooner rather than later. Shazam is also being released under WB’s New Line Cinema wing and seems to be more independent of the Justice League movies. No director is attached, and it’s thought Shazam may be released in 2019 (or sooner according to Johnson’s words). 

Toby Emmerich, president of New Line, did offer the following back in May:

“[Shazam! is] a DC comic, but it’s not a Justice League character, and it’s not a Marvel comic. The tone and the feeling of the movie will be different from the other range of comic book movies. [It] will have a sense of fun and a sense of humor. But the stakes have to be real.”

Shazam has also been described as “bad ass fun” by a producer on the movie.

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New Suicide Squad Character Portraits

Following up on yesterday’s images, now EW has released a batch of Suicide Squad character portraits.

Tickets also go on sale in a few days, and the Joker Hot Toys Arkham figure has been revealed.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail.

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David Yost Calls Bryan Cranston A Homophobe Because Of Blue Ranger Comments From 7 Years Ago

A new Power Rangers movie is coming out that sees Bryan Cranston playing Zordon.

Actually, Cranston worked on the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers providing voice work.

The character of the Blue Ranger, Billy Cranston, was even named after Bryan Cranston.

Back in 2009, Bryan Cranston spoke with IGN (see below) and talked about working on the series and getting the Blue Ranger named after him. Cranston made a joke that being named after the Blue Ranger was a “problem” because Billy was the “fey” one.

Following the casting news of Cranston as Zordon, David Yost, who played Billy, took to Twitter to blast Cranston’s seven-year-old comments saying it’s “not cool” and called Bryan Cranston a “homophobe” equating “fey” to mean “gay.”

Apparently, David Yost was bullied on the set of the series for being gay in real life, which seems to have fueled his fire.

Bryan Cranston is known for defending LGBT rights (see video below).

And “fey” doesn’t mean “fay” (fairy), it means strange. 

I think it’s safe to describe the Blue Ranger as being strange or weak or even nerdy. Not all gay people are like that, just like not all straight people are like that.

From IGN (dated March 5, 2009):

IGN: Bryan, I was looking at your IMDB credits and it’s a long and impressive list, but there’s one I just have to ask about it, because it jumped out at me, which was Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Gilligan: You were on that? How did that suit fit?

Cranston: [Laughs] Well, I was younger then.

One of my jobs as a young actor starting out was voiceover. I also did dubbing. A lot of dubbing and a lot of voiceover. So foreign films would come in and I’d go in. One of the places that did a lot of that was Saban Entertainment. And they would take movies and then cartoons from all over the world and we’d go and do the English dub. And the Power Rangers came in and I did some voices for that. I had already been there for a number of years, just as a freelance guy coming in and coming out. And it paid like $50.00 an hour, which was fantastic. And you’d work two, three hours at least a day. So I had been there for awhile already and then the Power Rangers came in . They actually named one of the Power Rangers after me.

Gilligan: Yeah?!

Cranston: The Blue Power Ranger’s last name is Cranston.

IGN: [Laughs] Wow, that’s pretty funny.

Gilligan: That’s an awesome story!

Cranston: He’s the fey one, that’s the problem.

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Alien: Covenant Will Be Mostly Practical Effects

Ridley Scott is going as real as it gets for Alien: Covenant as it’s learned the sequel to Prometheus will feature mostly practical effects.

A new set video shows off the practical effects (watch below), and Danny McBride fills in Rolling Stone about the effects as well.

I’m the pilot of the spaceship Covenant, which is a colonization ship, searching for a planet where we might start life anew. I run the ship.

I didn’t know if it would be all green screen, but most of the stuff is practical effects: when you’re running from an alien it’s really a dude in an alien suit coming after you! The sets are incredible and you’re in them: We go through some inclement weather at one point on the spaceship and this whole gigantic set is on a gimbal, shaking up and down. You don’t have to use your imagination.

“Alien: Covenant” has an August 4, 2017 also starring Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride, Demián Bichir, Jussie Smollett, Carmen Ejogo, Amy Seimetz and Callie Hernandez.

Synopsis:

Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in ALIEN with ALIEN: COVENANT, the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with PROMETHEUS — and connects directly to Scott’s 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world — whose sole inhabitant is the “synthetic” David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.

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Flatliners Reboot Underway With Kiefer Sutherland

It’s learned Kiefer Sutherland is returning for a Flatliners reboot.

Deadline reports Kiefer Sutherland will be back in the reboot of the 1990 near-death flick, which will also star Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton and Kiersey Clemens.

Sutherland will play a seasoned doctor in the reboot.

The Flatliners reboot is being directed by The Girl With The Dragoon Tattoo‘s (Swedish version) Niels Arden Oplev and starts filming in Toronto later this week.

The original Flatliners followed five medical students who decide to trigger near-death experiences by intentionally stopping their hearts. 

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George Takei Not Happy With Gay Sulu In Star Trek Beyond

If you haven’t heard, the PC police were in full force when the script for Star Trek Beyond was written.

Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin (and Paramount) decided to make Sulu homosexual, played by John Cho, which is said to be a “homage” to George Takei.

The only problem is that George Takei isn’t happy about it.

Takei, who came out as being gay in 2005, tells THR it’s “unfortunate” as it goes against original creator Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the character (Yes, Sulu is straight in the TV series).

“I’m delighted that there’s a gay character,” Takei told The Hollywood Reporter. “Unfortunately, it’s a twisting of Gene’s creation, to which he put in so much thought. I think it’s really unfortunate.” 

The article also notes Takei “wasn’t overjoyed,” and that he “never asked for Sulu to be gay.” It’s actually said that George Takei prefers Sulu to stay straight, and that he told John Cho and the creators of Star Trek Beyond to create a new character instead, but they didn’t listen.

“I told [Jon Cho] ‘Be imaginative and create a character who has a history of being gay, rather than Sulu, who had been straight all this time, suddenly being revealed as being closeted,” Takei said.

Takei notes when he spoke about Justin Lin about it, he thought Lin was going to create a new gay character, but again, we obviously see they didn’t.

“I said, ‘This movie is going to be coming out on the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, the 50th anniversary of paying tribute to Gene Roddenberry, the man whose vision it was carried us through half a century. Honor him and create a new character. I urged them. He left me feeling that that was going to happen,” Takei said.

It’s further noted that both Cho and Pegg sent Takei e-mails about the subject, with Cho being worried about promoting the movie. Takei says he still didn’t change his mind.

“I really tried to work with these people when at long last the issue of gay equality was going to be addressed,” Takei said. “I thought after that conversation with Justin that was going to happen. Months later, when I got that email from Simon Pegg, I was kind of confused. He thinks I’m a great guy? Wonderful. But what was the point of that letter? I interpreted that as my words having been heard.”

“Star Trek Beyond” has a July 22, 2016 release date.

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New Assassin’s Creed Michael Fassbender Images

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Check out new images of Michael Fassbender in Assassin’s Creed as released by the official Twitter account.

“We work in the dark to serve the light,” the Assassin’s Creed Twitter account posted.

Assassin’s Creed has a December 21, 2016 release date directed by Justin Kurzel. 

Synopsis:

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain.  Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

ASSASSIN’S CREED stars Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender (X-Men: Days of Future Past, 12 Years a Slave) and Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard (The Dark Knight Rises, La Vie en Rose). The film is directed by Justin Kurzel (Snowtown, Macbeth); produced by New Regency, Ubisoft Motion Pictures, DMC Films and Kennedy/Marshall; co-financed by RatPac Entertainment and Alpha Pictures; and distributed by 20th Century Fox. ASSASSIN’S CREED opens in theaters worldwide on December 21st, 2016.

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Spider-Man: Homecoming Opens In One Year: New Tom Holland Image

Spider-Man: Homecoming officially opens one year from today!

To mark the occasion, Tom Holland posted a Spider-Man selfie on his Instagram account.

“1 Year until #spidermanhomecoming hits theaters, are you ready…thought you would like to see a little selfie I took earlier,” Holland added.

Updated: with a cast image.

See below.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” has a July 7, 2017 release directed by Jon Watts also starring Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Michael Barbieri, Kenneth Choi, Martin Starr, Donald Glover, Isabella Amara, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Bokeem Woodbine,  JJ Totah, and Angourie Rice.

 

one year to #spidermanhomecoming @spidermanmovie 7/7/17 here with the fam embracing the south

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Suicide Squad Joker Arkham Asylum Hot Toys Figure Revealed

Hot Toys revealed their Jared Leto Suicide Squad Joker Arkham Asylum figure which is another Hot Toys exclusive. Earlier saw the Knightmare Batman figure revealed.

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Today Hot Toys is very excited to present the first official 1/6th scale collectible figure of The Joker portrayed by Academy Award winner Jared Leto in Suicide Squad and this Arkham Asylum version of Batman’s nemesis will be one of the Toy Fair Exclusive items for this year!

The movie-accurate collectible figure is specially crafted based on Jared Leto’s image as The Joker in his Arkham Asylum outfit in the movie. It features a newly sculpted head sculpt, special paint applications to capture The Joker’s unique appearance, finely tailored straitjacket with weathering effects, and a specially designed backdrop of the Arkham Asylum.

Do not miss the chance to get your hands on the first official 1/6th scale collectible figure of the new Joker from Suicide Squad today!

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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Suicide Squad Tickets On Sale In Five Days; Spot Released

It looks as if Suicide Squad tickets will be on sale in five days – at least they will in the UK – as the Suicide Squad UK Facebook released the following promo image with Viola Davis as Amanda Waller announcing the news.

Update: Suicide Squad tickets go on sale July 15th in the U.S.

“New A.R.G.U.S. announcement: Only 5 days to go until you can book your #SuicideSquad tickets,” the post reads.

The regular Suicide Squad Facebook also posted a spot. See below.

“Suicide Squad” has an August 5, 2016 release date directed by David Ayer starring Will Smith as Deadshot, Jared Leto as the Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, Jai Courtney as Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Adam Beach as Slipknot, Karen Fukuhara as Katana, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, Jay Hernandez as El Diablo, and Scott Eastwood in an unknown role.

Synopsis:

It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Supervillains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

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