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Check out video of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, in action as a YouTuber took Tony Stark’s theory quite literally and created a working hammer using a fingerprint scanner.
The Sufficiently Advanced YouTube Channel took Mjolnir to Venice Beach to see if they could find anyone worthy enough to wield Mjolnir.
Check out what happens in the above video.
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Following a first look image at Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Milla Jovovich has revealed a batch more pics from the set as well as one from the movie on Instagram.
Check out all the images below.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter has a January 27, 2017 release directed and written by Paul W.S. Anderson.
Synopsis:
Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, humanity is on its last legs after Alice is betrayed by Wesker in Washington D.C. As the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead hordes, Alice must return to where the nightmare began – Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.
In a race against time Alice will join forces with old friends, and an unlikely ally, in an action packed battle with undead hordes and new mutant monsters. Between losing her superhuman abilities and Umbrella’s impending attack, this will be Alice’s most difficult adventure as she fights to save humanity, which is on the brink of oblivion.
How many things are wrong with Jurassic World?
Find out above in Screen Junkies’ Jurassic World Honest Trailer.
Some other Honest Trailers include:
Ronda Rousey is serious about wanting to play Captain Marvel for Marvel Studios.
The MMA fighter and actress recently posted fan art of herself on Instagram as Carol Danvers which went viral and even saw the support of Kevin Smith with Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige taking notice.
Now in an interview with ETOnline, Ronda Rousey lets it be known she definitely wants to play the character.
“I’m really looking forward to doing my first starring role opposite Mark Wahlberg,” Rousey said, who is starring with Wahlberg in Mile 22. “Hopefully by the time Captain Marvel comes around, I will have enough experience and skills in the field for them to really seriously consider me.”
Rousey will also be starring in the upcoming Roadhouse remake.
“I was pursuing Road House for like two years,” Rousey said. “I really don’t think that any other man could be [Patrick Swayze]. I think that it’s a wise angle to take to kind of do a little gender flip of the role.”
Watch the video interview:
Check out fan art of Ronda Rousey as Captain Marvel in addition to art of her as Joker and Wolverine:
Jurassic World star Nick Robinson was on hand to “open the gates” and meet fans in celebration of the upcoming release of the film on Blu-ray and DVD at the New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 10, 2015.
The Jurassic World gates were moved from the coast of Costa Rica to New York Comic Con 2015!
Check out images below of Nick Robinson below and above is video of a life-size Velociraptor who recently escaped from Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure theme park. Tread lightly, though, as this pack hunter measures over nine-feet high and can run up to 60 mph!
The Jurassic World theme park lets guests experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs, but something ferocious lurks behind the park’s attractions – a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. When the massive creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Now it’s up to Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) to save the park’s tourists from an all-out prehistoric assault. Own it on now on Digital HD and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 20, 2015.
(Photo Credit: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Universal Pictures Home Entertainment)
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With Tom Hiddleston starring in the upcoming Crimson Peak movie, while promoting the film, the actor has fielded questions regarding the future of Loki.
Hiddleston previously hinted Loki might not be back for Thor 3 and even questioned if fans wanted to see him return.
Now Hiddleston says more of the same and actually reveals he hasn’t spoken to Marvel in about two years, with the last time probably being when he filmed his small cameo that was cut for Avengers: Age Of Ultron.
“I think so. I mean, I don’t know,” Hiddleston responded when asked by Screen Rant if he will be back for Thor 3.
“No, they haven’t, so we’ll see [Laughter],” Hiddleston said about Marvel letting him know if he’s even in the film. “You know, I genuinely do not know. I wish there was something I could tell you. I haven’t spoken to anyone at Marvel for about two years. That universe is expanding at such a rate, so…your guess is as good as mine.”
A recent rumor did state that Loki and Hiddleston will be back, so at least there is that.
Crimson Peak has an October 16, 2015 release, with Thor: Ragnarok scheduled for a November 3, 2017 release.
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While Marvel Studios is rumored to be cancelling the Inhumans movie as a result of a feud with Marvel TV/Comics CEO billionaire Ike Perlmutter, no one seems to have told Vin Diesel.
This past weekend saw Vin Diesel appear at the New York Comic-Con for The Last Witch Hunter panel. Cosmic Book News‘ Chris Bushley was in attendance which saw Vin Diesel tease the Inhumans movie.
Vin Diesel recommended his fellow Witch Hunter co-star, Rose Leslie, for a role by asking the crowd, “Don’t you think she would be great for Inhumans?” which saw the fans agree with a roar.
A recent interview with Vin Diesel also saw the actor tease the role of Black Bolt as Diesel told io9: “We’ve heard a lot of talk about Marvel wanting to have me play a character that doesn’t have my voice. So my voice is used for Groot and my presence is used for the other character.”
Inhumans has a planned hit July 12, 2019, with The Last Witch Hunter hitting October 23 , 2015.
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Check out video above from the streets of NYC featuring Chris Pratt arguably the biggest actor right now having appeared in the blockbuster movies Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Tru TV took Pratt through NYC and questioned people whether or not if they could recognize the actor.
Watch the responses above.
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I rembember walking around this past weekend’s New York Comic-Con thinking to myself, “I wonder if anyone is here walking around in disquise?” Well, sure enough there were at least two celebrities walking around the convention unbeknown to the thousands of fans.
Both Mark Ruffalo and Jared Leto donned masks and took to the floor of the convention to walk around. Check out pics from their instagrams below (via CBM).
“They had no idea,” Leto posted with a smile.
“Had a great time at #comiccon2015 NYC!” Ruffalo said. “Thanks ComicCon for the Hospitality.”
Jared Leto:
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Following The Avengers: Age Of Ultron, the exact whereabouts of the Hulk is currently unknown.
It was thought the Green Goliath would be appearing in Captain America: Civil War; however, that doesn’t seem to be the case.
So where will we see Banner next?
A new rumor has hit the net from JoBlo stating the Hulk will be in Thor: Ragnarok.
According to the report, Thor will team with the Hulk as Asgard faces a Norse Apocalypse.
The report further mentions that Tom Hiddleston will be back as Loki, as there seemed question as of late if Hiddleston was set to return; Jaimie Alexander is also said to be back as Sif.
It’s also said a “distant planet” is involved in Thor 3 that is “not Asgard and not Earth” which is speculated to possibly be the planet Sakaar where the Planet Hulk Marvel Comics storyline took place.
Regarding Mark Ruffalo, the actor is said to be absolutely part of the supporting cast of Thor 3 and will be featured prominently as Banner.
Thor: Ragnarok has a November 3, 2017 release.
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Bryan Cranston recently stated he wanted to play a “nasty” Marvel villain, and now while appearing at the New York Comi-Con on Sunday drops the name of a classic Marvel bad guy.
Cranston was on hand to promote his new SuperMansion series where the topic was brought up.
“What do you think?” Cranston asked the crowd, which caused them to go wild, notes IGN.
“It intrigues me to be able to play a character that hasn’t been on film before, so you can create it from the beginning,” Cranston said about Mr. Sinister.
Cranston is known for playing the bad guy in Breaking Bad with Walter White. Maybe we’ll see Sinister as a future villain in an upcoming X-Men movie following X-Men: Apocalypse, which hits next year.
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I suppose when you are the fastest man alive nothing can weigh you down because, according to a new rumor, The Flash suit Ezra Miller may be wearing in the movie is described as similar to armor.
According to Den Of Geek, a source filled them in that the movie studio is trying to avoid “any comparison to the well designed and received TV version,” and that they are aiming to create a more “tech-based” suit that is said to look quite different than the Grant Gustin Flash costume.
It’s said the Ezra Miller Flash costume will look more “like armor” with comparisons to The Flash from the Injustice: Gods Among Us video game (see above).
Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen is also described as a “tech geek.”
Speaking of Miller he has some rather large shoes to fill as Gustin’s Flash is pretty popular. Interestingly enough, we do already have seen alternate versions of characters on the TV series, and Miller even stated they exist in parallel universes, so hopefully both can work at the same time (though separate).
Ezra Miller debuts in Batman Vs. Superman next March followed by Justice League and The Flash standalone movie in 2019 directed by Seth Grahame-Smith with a script by Grahame-Smith based on the story from Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
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Following the news of the Marvel Phase 3 updates, it’s now being rumored that Marvel Studios is dropping the Inhumans movie.
According to Bleeding Cool, Marvel Studios is going to cancel Inhumans, which is a result of Marvel Studios getting away from Marvel TV and eccentric Marvel billionaire Ike Perlmutter.
An apparent war has broken out between the two Marvel divisions, with both sides rumored to be blaming each other for the “disappointment” of Avengers: Age Of Ultron.
The report states Marvel TV and Perlmutter were most pushing for Inhumans because of Agents Of SHIELD, which introduced the characters.
Kevin Feige has been reported to have dropped the Marvel Creative Committee, which is made up of Joe Quesada, Brian Bendis and Dan Buckley, all of whom are heavily involved with Marvel TV and animation. You will note the Bendis created-characters (Skye, Jessica Jones) and Quesada’s favorites (Daredevil) are headlining Marvel TV.
Honestly, I can’t say I’m surprised by the news (and even thought they might cancel Inhumans myself) as Marvel TV and animation (and comics) are nowhere near as good in quality as the movies. I also didn’t think the Inhumans would make for a good film adaptation (especially following the lackluster Agents Of SHIELD).
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X-Men: Apocalypse finally gets a plot snopsis via an announced joint promo deal with M&Ms:
Today, Mars Chocolate North America announced a partnership between M&M’S® Chocolate Candies and 20th Century Fox’s upcoming motion picture event “X-Men: Apocalypse.” The deal makes M&M’S the exclusive chocolate and confectionary promotional partner of the film, which opens Friday, May 27 and is considered one of the most widely anticipated movies of 2016.
“This deal truly brings together two of the biggest superheroes of Hollywood – M&M’S and X-Men,” said Berta de Pablos-Barbier, Vice President, Marketing, Mars Chocolate North America.”X-Men is one of the most popular and thrilling franchises in movie history, and we like to say M&M’S are the official chocolate candies of the movies. Together, we hope to make the experience even more fun for movie lovers.”
“Who doesn’t love M&M’S and their hilarious band of characters? M&M’S Chocolate Candies are a part of the movie experience, so what better movie to pair them up with than the next film in our epic X-Men film franchise,” said Zachary Eller, Senior Vice President, Marketing Partnerships, Fox. “The work that Mars is doing to bring this partnership to life is fantastic.”
M&M’S Brand plans to leverage the partnership with a full 360-degree campaign including retail displays and packaging; digital and out-of-home media; TV and in-cinema advertising; consumer promotions; public relations; and social media content. M&M’S World® and My M&M’S® also will support the partnership with themed merchandise and special blends of candy featuring icons from the film. M&M’S will tease the partnership at the Mars booth space at NYCC, Oct. 8-11 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-Men: Apocalypse, opening in theaters everywhere May 27, 2016. 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.
“X-Men: Apocalypse” has a May 27, 2016 release directed by Bryan Singer starring Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Channing Tatum, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Rose Byrne, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp and Oscar Isaac.
Synopsis:
Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-Men: Apocalypse, opening in theaters everywhere May 27, 2016. 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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Marvel has announced new movies and updated release dates for their Phase 3 Plans.
Following the success of this Summer’s Ant-Man movie, Marvel has announced Ant-Man and Wasp for a July 6, 2018 release.
Black Panther now gets bumped up and will be released on February 16, 2018, with Captain Marvel getting pushed back to March 8, 2019 (from a previous November 2, 2018 release).
Marvel has also given release dates for three new untitled films: May 1, 2020, July 10, 2020, and November 6, 2020.
The Marvel release date are as follows to date:
Captain America: Civil War: May 6, 2016
Doctor Strange: Novemeber 4, 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2: May 5, 2017
Spider-Man (Sony): July 28, 2017
Thor: Ragnarok: November 3, 2017
Black Panther: February 16, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1: May 4, 2018
Ant-Man and Wasp: July 6, 2018
Captain Marvel: March 8, 2019
Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2: May 3, 2019
Inhumans: July 12, 2019
Untitled Marvel movie: May 1, 2020
Untitled Marvel movie: July 10, 2020
Untitled Marvel movie: November 6, 2020
Check out the trailer above for Marvel Battlegrounds Playset for Disney Infinity 3.0.
Evil forces scheme for world conquest as they pit Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes against each other! It’s an all out brawl in Marvel Battlegrounds! Battle up to 3 opponents in the arena with 4-person local multiplayer. Customize your game with up to six Round Marvel Power Discs per match. Select Super Heroes and Villains from your ENTIRE collection of Marvel characters in Disney Infinity.
Check out the new trailer for Pride and Prejudice Zombies.
Pride and Prejudice Zombies has a February 5, 2016 release directed by Burr Steers starring Lily James, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady, Bella Heathcote, and Suki Waterhouse.
Synopsis:
Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies.
Check out the trailer for LEGO Marvel Avengers that was released at the NYCC. Bricks will fly when LEGO Marvel’s Avengers is released on January 26, 2016, available for Xbox One®, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita, Wii™U, Nintendo 3DS™ and Windows PC.
Check out a batch of new Batman Vs. Superman concept art as well as a video with costume designer Michael Wilkinson.
If you want to be a super hero, you have to look the part. Fortunately, when it comes to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, our three heroes are in good hands! In this exclusive DC All Access clip, Batman v Superman costume designer Michael Wilkinson shares insights and secrets about Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman’s distinctive new costumes. Plus, Dan DiDio discusses working with Frank Miller again on Dark Knight III: The Master Race!
“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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.
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.
Batman VS. Superman Comic-Con Trailer:
Batman Vs. Superman photographer Clay Enos released a new image of Ben Affleck as The Dark Knight.
Check it out:
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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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.
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.
Batman Vs. Superman Comic-Con Trailer:
DC Comics just held their The Dark Knight 30th Anniversary panel which saw Frank Miller as the surprise guest star. As Warner Bros. is releasing Batman Vs. Superman next March, more than a couple questions from the audience regarding the film were asked. Frank Miller was specifically asked if there would ever be a Batman
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Updated: with LexCorp promo below.
Cosmic Book News just arrived at the New York Comic-Con where we proceeded to the LexCorp booth.
The booth has on display the Batman Vs. Superman costumes, Batman gadgets, action figures and off the various trailers including Batman Vs. Superman and Suicide Squad.
Yesterday saw the news hit that LexCorp will be providing free WIFI for NYCC attendees.
When I connected to the LexCorps WIFI it took me to a login page where I had to enter my e-mail. It then forwarded me to a LexCorp teaser on YouTube.
The bad news is I was only able to connect on my iPhone and unable to get the link to the trailer. I did manage to grab a couple of screen shots.
WB did just launch a LexCorp YouTube channel and the Lex Luthor official Twitter account did tweet out a second tweet: “Where will you be when the future begins? #LexCorp Oct 8-11.” The YouTube channel presently has no videos listed, so I am assuming the LexCorps teaser/promo is presently unlisted.
We’re also unable to connect to the LexCorps WIFI through our laptops, so we’re presently unable to grab the teaser that way. (Note: The LExCorps WiFi may only work around the booth.)
Where will you be when the future begins? #LexCorp Oct 8-11
— Lex Luthor (@alexanderluthor) October 7, 2015
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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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.
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.
Batman Vs. Superman COmic-Con Trailer:
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is back once again choosing Superman over Batman.
Tyson previously said “Batman is just a guy with a nice belt,” and now says more of the same in that Batman wouldn’t stand a chance in a cage fight versus Superman.
Tyson also goes on to make a point that we all know Batman is human while Superman is Superman.
“Superman would wipe his butt with Batman,” Tyson offers. “That’s basically what would happen there.”
Tyson then goes on to say a better fight would be Batman Vs. Iron Man as they are both human.
The astrophysicist does say that Batman does stand a chance against Superman, just not in a physical confrontation. Batman would need to go a different avenue, such as in the court of public opinion (or even one that of the government).
Watch the video above for more.
“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 as Senator Finch and Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves. Justice League is to follow directed by Zack Snyder as well.
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.
Batman Vs. Superman Comic-Con Trailer:
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The Pink Ranger has been cast for the upcoming live-action Power Rangers movie.
Naomi Scott will suit up as the character, with the announcement coming from the official Power Rangers Instagram account.
The new Power Rangers movie has a January 13, 2017 release directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac) with Power Rangers creator, HaimSaban, producing the film.
Naomi Scott is known for The Martian, Inspector Lewis, Terra Nova, Lemonade Mouth and Life Bites.
A reported character description for Kimberly in the movie reads as follows:
Kimberly is unconventionally cool all in a way the popular girls wish they were. In fact, she was one of those girls, but isn’t anymore. Not since she’s returned to school after an absence of 6 months. Rumors are flying as to why; rumors she seems not to care about, because she’s come back with this new rebel-without-a-cause, edgy attitude. But the truth is, it’s all masking a deep secret that makes her feel profoundly vulnerable.
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Yesterday saw James Gunn take part in a live Facebook Q&A where he spoke about a variety of topics with one including the voice of Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy.
While we all known Bradley Cooper ended up getting the part, Gunn let it be known they actually considered using Danny DeVito, but decided against it because of DeVito’s age.
“In all honesty, Danny DeVito is one of the voices we tried out, but Danny DeVito is an older man now and Rocket is not an older man, he’s a younger man,” Gunn explained. “Danny DeVito’s voice just wouldn’t work.”
Gunn also let it be known that Thanos was the villain in the original Guardians of the Galaxy script, and also that he isn’t a big fan of the Guardians of the Galaxy animated sound track.
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A couple of weeks ago saw James Gunn post on his Facebook page that he was unable to use the alien race known as the Sneepers in Guardians of the Galaxy 2 because of a conflict with Iceland.
It turned out “Sneeper,” when translated to Icelandic, is a word for a female body part.
Marvel legal actually had issue with it and initially didn’t approve “Sneeper” because of the conflict.
However, now because of all the online chatter – as it’s not really that big of a deal – Marvel Legal has changed their mind and allowed Gunn use of the Sneeper for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, so per Gunn’s words below, we’ll see at least one Sneeper somehwhere in the background.
“Guardians of the Galaxy” Vol. 2 hits May 5, 2017.
Sneeper update. A couple weeks back I told you how the Marvel legal department advised against using Sneeper as an alien…
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In the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger, yes, Teminator will… be back.
A few days ago saw word hit that the Terminator universe, which included a planned TV series, had been put on hold indefinitely due to the lackluster performance of Terminator: Genisys, which only netted $90 million in the U.S.
However, now it’s learned the producers of the Terminator will continue the franchise.
“Do we intend to have a next step of Terminator? Yes, we do,” Skydance chief creative officer Dana Goldberg said at TheWrap’s 6th Annual Media Leadership Conference. “I wouldn’t say [Terminator is] on hold, so much as re-adjusting.”
Goldberg also continued with confirmation that a Terminator TV series still looks to be a part of those plans.
“At Skydance, when we talk movies, we talk universes, even more than franchises,” Goldberg said. “So the idea of a Terminator TV show fits into that universe. All the steps have to be taken in unison.”
While Terminator didn’t do all that well domestically, what ended up saving the franchise was its international audience as Genisys grossed $350 million in foreign markets.
“Happily, we live in the world where the domestic number had a level of importance 10 or 15 years ago — I’m not saying it’s not important, it is — but we have to play to a worldwide market,” Goldberg said. “In terms of Terminator, the worldwide market paid attention, but we’re not taking the domestic number lightly.”
It’s also learned that the producers of Terminator will connect with the fans to figure out how to better serve up Skynet and the time-travelling cyborgs in future platforms.
“[We will use] data and research to do a worldwide study and really talk to audiences about what they loved, and what maybe didn’t work for them, so that the next we take with the franchise is the right one.”
Kitty Pryde is the latest character to join the Marvel Heroes 2015 video game. Check out the spotlight trailer above.
Since her debut in 1980’s THE UNCANNY X-MEN #129 and all the way through her current series set in the “Secret Wars” mega-event, Kitty Pryde has pleased fans as one of the most lovably feisty – and elusive – characters in the Marvel Universe. And now, she’s phasing her way into Marvel Heroes 2015 as the game’s 51st playable character.
Head to MarvelHeroes.com to play.
Watch the cool Red-Band (mature) trailer for John Hillcoat’s (The Road, Lawless) crime thriller Triple 9.
Triple 9 has a February 19, 2016 release featuring a really cool cast consisting of Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Norman Reedus, Kate Winslet, Aaron Paul, Gal Gadot, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Anthony Mackie.
Synopsis:
A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.
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Watch a video Q&A below with Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn.
Gunn answers a plethora of questions on a range of topics including: Thanos being the original villain in Guardians of the Galaxy; siding more with Tony Stark in Civil War; wanting to use the Watchers, Rom the Spaceknight and Kang the Conqueror; not wanting to use the Silver Surfer; not wanting to direct a Thunderbolts movie; being a fan of the Deadpool movie; being a fan of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s Guardians of the Galaxy comic book; the inclusion of at least one new character in Guardians of the Galaxy 2; not wanting Venom or Iron Man in the movie, and Gunn lets it be known at the end of the video that the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 script is complete.
“Gaurdians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits May 5, 2017 and begins filming in February in Atlanta, Georgia.
Live Q&A
Posted by James Gunn on Tuesday, October 6, 2015