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Karl Urban Says Skurge Is Fantastic In Thor: Ragnarok

Marvel Studios recently announced Karl Urban will be appearing in Thor: Ragnarok, much to the delight of fans everywhere, playing Skurge, who also goes by the name of Executioner in the comic books.

IGN caught up with Urban at a press event for Star Trek Beyond in which the actor said Skurge is fantastic in the movie.

“I read a fantastic script that was action-packed and full of great characters. When I heard who was involved — and the cast list dropped yesterday — and [saw] the opportunity to work with [director] Taika Waititi, who I think is one of the most brilliant directors coming through, I made the decision it was something that I wanted to be a part of. And the character is fantastic. He’s got a great arc to him. Obviously I can’t say too much about it, but I’m really thrilled to be a part of the Marvel universe and to be working on Thor: Ragnarok.”

Urban also teased Skurge may look like his comic book counterpart in Thor 3.

Suffice to say,” he laughed, “I have it in my contract that I don’t have to shave my head until after my Star Trek press!”

It’s also noted Karl Urban is reading up on the Thor comic books (Urban tweeted out the below image), and Urban wouldn’t comment on signing a mult-picture deal with Marvel.

“Thor: Ragnarok” has a November 3, 2017 release also starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, Cate Blanchett as Hela, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie. 

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Tom Hiddleston Addresses Loki Departure Speculation

Will Thor: Ragnarok be Tom Hiddleston’s last time as Loki?

It’s currently unknown, but ET Online caught up with Hiddleston who addressed the possibility.

ET Online actually mentioned Thor 3 was Hiddleston’s last time as Loki, which saw Hiddleston correct them by stating “don’t believe everything you read.”

Hiddleston wouldn’t confirm if we’ll get more of Loki as he feels it’s best to keep it as a surprise.

“Did I? I don’t know if I did say that. Don’t believe everything you read,” Hiddleston said. “Well, here’s the thing. I love movies myself, and I love going  to see stuff, and I like to be surprised. So, I’m actually not going to tell you. I just prefer for the audience to be surprised.”

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

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Mark Ruffalo Says Hela Kills Hulk & Thor In Ragnarok

For those wondering how much of the Hulk will be featured in Thor: Ragnarok, Mark Ruffalo says there will be a lot of the Green Goliath.

ET Online caught up with Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo who also talked about Cate Blanchett’s villain role, Hela, possibly revealing a plot spoiler.

“It’s an intergalactic buddy road movie with Banner and Thor,” Ruffalo said. “I think it will be smashing. You’ll see a lot more Hulk and I think [it will be even] ‘Hulk-ier’ [this time around]. The Hulk gets Hulk-ier. The Hulk Hulks out. Hulk-ier and bigger.”

Mark Ruffalo, who previously let it slip that Cate Blanchett was cast in Thor 3, now possibly reveals a key detail about the movie as he says Blanchett’s Hela kills both Thor and the Hulk.

“She plays the worst of the worst. So evil,” Ruffalo teased. “She is going to kill us. It’s such a great part she gets to play.”

In the Marvel Comics, Hela rules the world of the dead, Hel, as well as Niffleheim. Perhaps she sends Hulk and Thor to Hel, and that’s where part of their adventure takes place.

“Thor: Ragnarok” has a November 3, 2017 release also starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Karl Urban as Skurge, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie.

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Movie News

New Star Trek Beyond Posters

With the release of the new trailer, check out two new Star Trek Beyond posters below.

“Star Trek Beyond” has a July 22, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, John Cho, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba.  

Synopsis:

Star Trek Beyond,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In “Beyond,” the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. 

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Guardians of the Galaxy Confirmed For Avengers: Infinity War

Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon have already been confirmed for The Avengers: Infinity War, and now the rest of the gang will be joining them.

Avengers: Infinity War writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely basically confirm the Guardians of the Galaxy will be a part of the movie (via Nerdist).

“Let me put it this way. You know who owns that gauntlet, right? And you know who’s in another movie? His kids are in that movie. It’s a big universe” McFeely said, with Markus adding, “You do the math!”

Thor and Doctor Strange have also recently been confirmed to be lending a cosmic hand for Avengers: Infinity War.

“The Avengers: Infinity War Part 1” hits May 4, 2018 followed by Part 2 on May 3, 2019.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2” has a May 5, 2017 release.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Independence Day: Resurgence Extended Trailer

Watch a new extended trailer below for Independence Day: Resurgence.

“Independence Day: Resurgence” has a June 24, 2016 release directed by Roland Emmerich starring Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Judd Hirsch, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Spiner, Angelababy, Maika Monroe, Sela Ward, and Jessie Usher.

Synopsis:

We always knew they were coming back. After INDEPENDENCE DAY redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction. 

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Watch: Stephen Amell Talks Casey Jones & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2

Stephen Amell recently released video from the TMNT 2 premiere with Vanilla Ice and the original Raphael, now check out video below of the Arrow actor talking about joining the movie, what he likes about the character, becoming a part of the franchise, working with director David Green and what the movie has to offer.

Amell also offers a few spoiler background details about Casey Jones, so be forewarned.

High-res pics of Stephen Amell as Casey Jones are also included below.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” has a June 3, 2016 release directed by David Green and produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller, starring Megan Fox as April O’Neil, Will Arnett as Vernon, Stephen Amell as Casey Jones, Tyler Perry as Baxter Stockman, Brian Tee as Shredder, with Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, “Sheamus” Farrelly and Gary Anthony Williams.

Synopsis:

Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to theaters this summer to battle bigger, badder villains, alongside April O’Neil (Megan Fox), Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett), and a newcomer: the hockey-masked vigilante Casey Jones (Stephen Amell). After supervillain Shredder escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (WWE Superstar Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly), to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang.

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Movie News

Watch: Captain America: Civil War Deleted Scenes Recap Video

Captain America: Civil War has now passed the billion dollar mark, which means obviously a lot of people like it!

But check out what could have been as the Mr. Sunday Movies YouTube channel goes over some of the deleted scenes and other moments that never made it into the movie.

“Captain America: Civil War” is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, Emily VanCamp, William Hurt, Martin Freeman and Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther.

Synopsis:

Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.

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Movie News

Watch: Vanilla Ice & Original Turtles Return For TMNT 2 Premiere

Tonight saw the premiere of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, so how better to celebrate than bringing back fan-favorites from the 1991 sequel with Vanilla Ice and the original look/costume of the Turtles?

Stephen Amell shared a video from the premiere where Raphael and Vanilla Ice from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze showed up. Vanilla Ice sang the now classic “Ninja Rap.”

Check out the video Amell shared followed by the song from the 1991 movie.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2” has a June 3, 2016 release with Stephen Amell as Casey Jones.

Happening…

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Movie News

Michael Keaton Speculated For Norman Osborn In Spider-Man: Homecoming

While it’s been said Michael Keaton is playing the villain, the Vulture, in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel Studios and Sony have yet to officially confirm the news.

The Hollywood trade web sites have confirmed Michael Keaton for a role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, but it appears the exact role is currently either based on speculation or a best guess.

Now it’s actually being put out there that Michael Keaton may be playing Norman Osborn in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

A reporter for Variety, who was first told about Keaton having a role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, took to Twitter to reveal that Michael Keaton screen tested with young actors around the same age as Tom Holland, with the reporter guessing the young actors could be up for the role of Harry, which would mean Michael Keaton is playing Norman Osborn.

It’s not a bad guess as Robert Downey Jr. also screen tested with young actors, with Tom Holland nabbing the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man. It’s possible Marvel is doing the same with Keaton for Harry Osborn.

If you think about it, Michael Keaton playing the head of Oscorp would be a pretty cool dynamic versus Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark, and you have to admit seeing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Michael Keaton as Norman Osborn together on screen would be darn epic.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” has a July 7, 2017 release also starring Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, with Zendaya, Laura Harrier and Tony Revolori in roles.

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Movie News Star Wars

No John Boyega For Black Panther

Contrary to internet rumor, John Boyega will not be appearing in the Black Panther movie.

Actually Boyega, known for the new Star Wars movies, teased Black Panther almost two years ago on Twitter.

“Marvel role? ….hehehe … I’m dam right aiming for it,” Boyega said. “Currently booking flight to wakanda.”

However, Boyega’s agent recently took to Twitter to shoot down any notion of John Boyega joining Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan on Black Panther.

“My client [John Boyega] will not be starring in Black Panther. Now for the news,” Boyega’s agent tweeted — following Kevin Feige having followed him on Twitter.

John Boyega is currently filming Star Wars: Episode VIII.

Black Panther hits February 16, 2018 directed by Ryan Coogler.

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Movie News

Vincent D’Onofrio Not Appearing In Spider-Man: Homecoming As Kingpin

It seems some people just can’t accept that the MCU and Marvel TV are separate. Or still don’t realize it, yet.

The latest speculation sees that since Marvel Studios and Sony are making a new Spider-Man: Homecoming movie that the Kingpin might be featured in some capacity.

In the comics, Spider-Man is known to battle the Kingpin a time or two.

The news of some fans wanting Kingpin in Spider-Man: Homecoming has made its way to Vincent D’Onofrio who plays the character in the Marvel TV Netflix Daredevil series; however, Vincent D’Onofrio basically says it’s wishful thinking.

“Sorry folks but this is news to me,” Vincent D’Onofrio tweeted. “It would be great but I don’t think it will happen.”

For those still not convinced about the Marvel Studios and Marvel TV disconnection, even Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn confirmed with: “There is Marvel TV who is pretty disconnected from Marvel Film, which is owned by Disney, and that’s really not connected at all.”

Daredevil Charlie Cox even thought they might recast DD for the MCU.

If you are just catching up with why the Marvel movies and Marvel TV (and comics) are so far apart, it seems the blame is to lie with eccentric Marvel CEO Ike Perlmutter and his comic creative committe (which runs Marvel TV and comics). 

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Movie News

WB Confirms Dead Robin Batman Vs. Superman Identity

Warner Bros. finally confirms the identity of the dead Robin from the Batman Vs. Superman costume seen in the Batcave.

A sneak peek at WB’s new DC Exhibit features the costume in which the tour guide confirms it’s for Jason Todd.

“This was one of the big things from Batman vs. Superman right across this way. The Jason Todd Robin suit,” Tour guide John confirms in the video below. “Spray painted on the front ‘Ha ha. The joke’s on you Batman.’ Those of you who know the storyline, know what happened to this Robin. Comic book fans unite!”

Tour guide John also noted the costumes used in the exhibit are not replicas, but authentic and straight from production.

Some other details about this Robin:

Affleck offered about Batman: “He’s bitterly disappointed in the past that he’s lost this guy who fought by his side. That character’s death must have been devastating to him, and he’s suffered. We get the sense that he’s suffered a lot of devastating losses before this movie even starts… He’s projecting his own sense of failure, his own sense of disillusionment, his own cynicism onto Superman.

Zack Snyder on this Robin: “In my mind it was that Robin died about ten years earlier during some run-in with a young Joker, and that was interesting to me, sort of a fun back story to play with. I felt like the whole idea was that there had been loss and there had been sacrifice. In a weird way he sacrificed everything to be Batman. He doesn’t have a life outside the cave. I thought by including Robin – a dead Robin –  was helping us understand that he’s been on quite a little journey.”

It’s been rumored that Jason Todd and the Red Hood will be a part of the Ben Affleck Batman movie as well.

Cosmic Book News was also the first to reveal the Robin concept art:

Tour Guide John reveals Robin identity in Batman Vs. Superman:

Live from DC Universe: The Exhibit!

Posted by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood on Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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Movie News

Captain America: Civil War Passes A Billion

Captain America: Civil War has now passed the magic billion dollar mark with a current worldwide gross of $1,053,490,153.

In the U.S., Captain America: Civil War has netted $347,390,153, with an international gross of a whopping $706,100,000.

The number crushes Batman Vs. Superman ($870 million) and also beats WB’s best comic book selling movie, Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight ($1.004 billion).

Some other stats for Captain America: Civil War:

#9 comic book adapatation domestically (trailing Deadpool‘s $362.7 million)

#4 MCU movie domestically (trailing Iron Man 3‘s $409 million)

#35 on the all-time domestic chart

#19 for worldwide gross

Third best Summer start

#1 for 2016 overall

“Captain America: Civil War” is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, Emily VanCamp, William Hurt, Martin Freeman and Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther.

Synopsis:

Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.

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Movie News

Jaimie Alexander Teases Return As Sif For Thor: Ragnarok

Earlier yesterday saw Marvel Studios officially announced the cast of Thor: Ragnarok, but noticeably absent was mention of fan-favorite actress Jaimie Alexander who plays Sif.

No worries, though, as Jaimie Alexander has taken to Twitter to calm fan fears.

“Whoa! WTF?!! they just announced the cast for Thor 3 and NO SIF?!!! Sadness overload!” one fan tweeted to Alexander.

“Don’t worry,” Alexander replied with an added wink.

It’s possible that due to Jaimie Alexander’s new TV series, Blindspot, that her Thor 3 deal may still be getting worked out or that she may simply cameo.

Likewise, director Taika Waitit joked on Twitter a few days ago about Alexander in Thor 3: “So… 2 minutes this time? Just jokes guys, she’s awesome. However I can’t confirm anyone or anything.”

Thor: Ragnarok hits November 3, 2017 starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: New Star Trek Beyond Trailer

Watch a new trailer for Star Trek Beyond below.

“Star Trek Beyond” has a July 22, 2016 release directed by Justin Lin starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, John Cho, Sofia Boutella and Idris Elba.  

Synopsis:

Star Trek Beyond,” the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin (“The Fast and the Furious” franchise) at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In “Beyond,” the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Director: Justin Lin

Cast: Idris Elba, Chris Pine, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Anton Yelchin and Karl Urban 

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Movie News

High-Res Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Images

Following the release of the final trailer, Paramount has released a batch of high-res image still for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” has a June 3, 2016 release directed by David Green and produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller, starring Megan Fox as April O’Neil, Will Arnett as Vernon, Stephen Amell as Casey Jones, Tyler Perry as Baxter Stockman, Brian Tee as Shredder, with Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, “Sheamus” Farrelly and Gary Anthony Williams.

Synopsis:

Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to theaters this summer to battle bigger, badder villains, alongside April O’Neil (Megan Fox), Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett), and a newcomer: the hockey-masked vigilante Casey Jones (Stephen Amell). After supervillain Shredder (Brian Tee) escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (WWE Superstar Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly), to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Ghostbusters International Trailer #2 With New Footage

Following the release of the latest trailer, Sony has released a second international trailer which features new Ghostbusters footage.

“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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Spider-Man: Homecoming Rumors Includes Costume, Villain & Robert Downey Jr.

Following the news that Michael Keaton is back in talks to play the villain in Spider-Man: Homecoming, a new set of rumors has hit the net.

According to JoBlo, the main villain of Spider-Man: Homecoming is the Vulture.

It’s also said a secondary villain will be The Tinkerer, who helps the Vulture create his suit with recovered Chitauri tech from the first Avengers movie.

Regarding the role that Robert Downey Jr. will play, it’s said it will be more of a mentor role, and one that sees Tony offer further upgrades to the Spider-Man costume.

The big upgrade Stark is said to give Peter is straight out of the comics: The Web Wings, which Spider-Man can deploy as needed (though I believe in the comics they actually served no purpose).

Spider-Man: Homecoming has a July 7, 2017 release directed by Jon Watts starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Spider-Man, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Iron Man, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, with Zendaya, Laura Harrier and Tony Revolori.

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Michael Keaton Back In Talks For Spider-Man: Homecoming Villain

Perhaps after seeing the stellar performance of Captain America: Civil War, Michael Keaton may have changed his mind as now it’s reported the actor is back in talks to play the villain of Spider-Man: Homecoming.

THR reports that talks between Michael Keaton and Marvel initially stalled, with Marvel approaching other actors. It’s said Marvel eventually circled back around to Keaton, and now Michael Keaton is closing the deal for Spider-Man: Homecoming, which basically means he has landed the part.

Update: Deadline reports it’s a done deal and Michael Keaton will play Vulture.

It’s unknown which villain Michael Keaton will play in Spider-Man: Homecoming, but the Vulture has been rumored.

Spider-Man: Homecoming has a July 7, 2017 release directed by Jon Watts starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Spider-Man, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and Iron Man, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, with Zendaya, Laura Harrier and Tony Revolori.

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Karl Urban & Jeff Goldblum Join Thor 3; Cast Announced

Marvel has officially announced the cast of Thor: Ragnarok which includes Karl Urban as Skurge (Executioner), Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster, Cate Blanchett is also confirmed as Hela, and Tessa Thompson will play Valkyrie. Check out new concept art as well.

See the info below.

Thor: Ragnarok hits November 3, 2017.

Marvel Studios Confirms Stellar New Cast Members of the Highly Anticipated ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, & Mark Ruffalo join the illustrious cast!

 

Two-time Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine,” “Carol, “Cinderella”) joins Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok” as the mysterious and powerful new villain Hela, along with Jeff Goldblum (the upcoming “Independence Day: Resurgence,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Jurassic Park”) who joins the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson (“Creed,” “Selma”) who will bring the classic hero Valkyrie to life on the big screen, and Karl Urban (“Star Trek” trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”) who will add his might to the fray as Skurge.

Rounding out the cast for the film is three-time Oscar®-nominee Mark Ruffalo (“Spotlight,” “The Kids Are All Right,” “Foxcatcher”), reprising his role of Bruce Banner/the Hulk from “Marvel’s The Avengers” and Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

“The continuation of the epic Thor franchise will be powerful and unique, and with the additions of Cate, Jeff, Tessa, Karl, and Mark to the cast we have the makings of his most dangerous and heroic adventure yet,” said Producer Kevin Feige. “The sheer, raw talent each of these actors brings to the screen can’t be quantified. Having any one of them join the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be an honor, and having all of them is incredible.”

Thor’s new cast members join returning stars Chris Hemsworth (“Rush,” “In the Heart of the Sea,” “Ghostbusters”) in the title role for the fifth time; Tom Hiddleston (“Crimson Peak,” “The Night Manager,” “Kong: Skull Island”) as Thor’s adversarial, adopted brother, Loki; Golden Globe® and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Idris Elba (“The Dark Tower,” “Luther,” “Beasts of No Nation”) as the Asgardian sentry, Heimdall; and Academy Award®-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs,” “Nixon,” “Hitchcock”) again portraying Odin, Ruler of Asgard.

“Thor: Ragnarok,” the third installment of Marvel’s popular Norse Super Hero, is directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Taika Waititi (“Two Cars, One Night,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”). Kevin Feige will produce the film, joined by executive producers Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel and Stan Lee.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: New Independence Day: Resurgence Promos

Watch three new promos below for Independence Day: Resurgence.

“Independence Day: Resurgence” has a June 24, 2016 release directed by Rolan Emmerich starring Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Judd Hirsch, Vivica A. Fox, Brent Spiner, Angelababy, Maika Monroe, Sela Ward, and Jessie Usher.

Synopsis:

We always knew they were coming back. After INDEPENDENCE DAY redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Final Trailer

Watch the final trailer below for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” has a June 3, 2016 release directed by David Green and produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller, starring Megan Fox as April O’Neil, Will Arnett as Vernon, Stephen Amell as Casey Jones, Tyler Perry as Baxter Stockman, Brian Tee as Shredder, with Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, “Sheamus” Farrelly and Gary Anthony Williams.

Synopsis:

Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael return to theaters this summer to battle bigger, badder villains, alongside April O’Neil (Megan Fox), Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett), and a newcomer: the hockey-masked vigilante Casey Jones (Stephen Amell). After supervillain Shredder escapes custody, he joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) and two dimwitted henchmen, Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams) and Rocksteady (WWE Superstar Stephen “Sheamus” Farrelly), to unleash a diabolical plan to take over the world. As the Turtles prepare to take on Shredder and his new crew, they find themselves facing an even greater evil with similar intentions: the notorious Krang

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Marvel Movie News

Shane Black Talks Predator, Marvel, Doc Savage & Dwayne Johnson

Iron Man 3 helmer Shane Black is directing a new Predator movie, the Doc Savage movie and has The Nice Guys debuting today.

Black participated in a Reddit AMA where he offered the following about the films, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr.

On the new Predator (due out March 2, 2018):

This new reimagining of |The Predator will be set in |Present Day — which is to say, 2018; and so the futuristic events of Predators have not yet occurred. |We’re on earth, the time is now…

On a potential Alien Vs. Predator movie:

Ridley (the best man for the job) has taken the helm of the Alien franchise, and I’m frankly more interested in watching his work as an awed observer; watching Ridley to me is like going to school.

On Marvel:

I love the Marvel folk. They’re making the best superhero movies around, largely because they’re not elaboately calculated products; they’re labors of love for these guys. They grew up on the shit.

Marvel was an education and a half. I remember I was a bit headspun, early on, trying to find out how exactly I fit in, when Joss Whedon approached me. Sensing my distress, he said, “You don’t have to keep ahold of every moving part. Trust the machine.” And so I took the cotton out of my ears, put it in my mouth, and proceeded to LEARN from the most efficient, well-oiled superhero delivery system in history. Everyone should be so lucky.

On Doc Savage and Dwayne Johnson:

Now, you’re talking. Doc Savage was — and is — as much a part of my creative life as any other influence (with the possible exception of The Cricket in Times Square, oddly). With 182 stories in the original canon to choose from (I confess to having only read 107) it becomes nigh impossible to pick any one book, so we have to synthesize the elements — the protypical TYPE of tale — that best sums up the entire bloody mess; not just an episode wiuthin the genre. It’s really daunting, frankly. As for Duane — Google “James Bama – Doc Savage” and look at the images which assailed me from the book rack at Shop-Rite whn I was young. The Rock seems very insertable, doesn’t he?

On casting Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang:

Downey was the man. Period. Down-at-his-heels, previously uninsurable, the whole deal — fuck it. I trusted him. I was so right. That said, the movie tanked; but I’m still intensely proud of it, and so SO grateful for what Downey and Kilmer brought. Lightning in a bottle.

Note: Here is a James Bama Doc Savage cover:

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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Poe Character Spotlight Video

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Character Spotlight Series Kicks Off with Poe Dameron Vignette

 

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the first video in a series of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens character vignettes, spotlighting decorated X-wing pilot Poe Dameron, one of the Resistance’s most-trusted operatives. The video also features original dialogue from actor Oscar Isaac who plays Poe Dameron in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released on June 28, 2016 and marks the triumphant return of the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise, immersing fans in the new Star Wars adventure like never before. Players can relive the epic action from the blockbuster film in a way that only LEGO can offer, featuring all of the storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. The game will also feature exclusive playable content exploring New Adventures set in the time leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, providing further insight about the new movie and its characters. The game will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Steam (Windows PC).

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New X-Men: Apocalypse Clips, Spots & Images

Check out a batch of new images, clip and spots below for X-Men: Apocalypse.

“X-Men: Apocalypse” has a May 27, 2016 release directed by Bryan Singer starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Helman, Lana Condor & Ben Hardy.

Synopsis:

Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

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