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Thanos Was The Villain In Original Guardians of the Galaxy Script

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First Richard Rider Nova, and now Thanos.

James Gunn, you are killing us.

It’s learned that Thanos was actually the villain of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie prior to James Gunn getting on board.

Back around 2009, Marvel had a Writers Group that could basically come up with whatever script they wanted, with science-fiction writer Nicole Perlman choosing Guardians of the Galaxy, as she was impressed and inspired by the Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel comic book.

When the movie finally was green lit and Gunn came on board, he re-wrote the script to his liking and in the process removed Richard Rider Nova because he wanted to keep the focus on Star-Lord being the human relatable character of the movie.

Now while participating in a video Q&A on Facebook, Gunn clears up some things regarding the involvement of Thanos revealing at one point the Mad Titan was the big bad . First, Gunn lets it be known he didn’t have to go back and do re-writes on Guardians and add in Thanos as Thanos was already a part of the script.

“That’s just totally not all all true,” Gunn replied to questioning regarding having to go back and add Thanos to the script. “When I came to Guardians there was a script, and Thanos was actually the bad guy in it the movie. I changed the script so that Ronan was the bad guy. Thanos became a part of that script.”

Gunn also let it be known they were contemplating removing Thanos in his entirety as they found it difficult to incorporate the Mad Titan with the rest of the story, but Gunn wanted to keep Thanos because of his appearance in Whedon’s The Avengers.

“There was a time later when we realized it was very difficult working Thanos into the script, but I wanted to keep him in the movie because I knew that people who liked Avengers would maybe be likely to see Guardians, which nobody knew Thanos was in the movie,” Gunn continued. “So I kept him in there. He was a pain in the ass to put in the movie because of his connection and family relationship to Ronan and Gamora and Nebula.”

Gunn also finished his Thanos thoughts with a rather interesting remark which seems to insinuate those people that wanted to cut Thanos from the movie might not be at Marvel any more.

“There was a group of people at Marvel who had a lot of ideas how things were suppose to be that aren’t there any more,” Gunn said.

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Black Panther & War Machine Images From Captain America: Civil War Leak Online

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A pair of promo images featuring Black Panther and War Machine have leaked online for Captain America: Civil War.

Check the pics out below.

Updated: with more art.

“Captain America: Civil War” has a May 6, 2016 release date 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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Possibly No Major Batman Announcement Coming At NYCC

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Possible bad news, Bat-fans.

While Batman Vs. Superman is confirmed to have a presence on the floor of the New York Comic-Con with a LexCorp booth, the speculated “major announcement” teased by producer Michael Uslan from a few days ago may not actually be Batman-related.

Michael Uslan, who has been a producer on every Batman movie, told USA Today last Friday that a major announcement is coming at the NYCC on Saturday at 1:45pm.

As DC is holding a Batman panel around the same time, many online (us included) speculated the announcement to possibly be related to the rumored Ben Affleck solo Batman movie.

However, now it’s learned Michael Uslan is actually a part of a THUNDER Agents panel that takes place Saturday at 1:45pm.

Of course, it’s always possible something Batman Vs. Superman could still be announced at the DC Batman panel, with Uslan simply not being in attendance.

Here is the official info sent out by WB regarding THUNDER Agents:

Saturday, 10/9

1:45PM to 2:45PM – T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents panel

Room 1A24

Panelists:

Michael Uslan, producer

David Uslan, producer

Olav Kjørven, Director of Public Partnerships, UNICEF

Maher Nasser, Director of the Outreach Division, United Nations

Sean Southey, CEO, PCI Media Impact

Info:

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTSCELEBRATES 50^th ANNIVERSARY

WITH SPECIAL OCT. 10 PANEL AT NEW YORK COMIC CON

Exciting Announcements from Batman Executive Producer Michael Uslan,

Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, CEA Group, IDW, UNICEF and

United Nations Spotlight Saturday, October 10 Panel in Javits Center

NEW YORK, NY – October 5, 2015 – T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, the landmark comic featuring the first truly international super hero group, celebrates its 50^th Anniversary with a series of special announcements and groundbreaking news from respected Batman franchise Executive Producer Michael Uslan, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, CEA Group, IDW, UNICEF and the United Nations during a Saturday, October 10 panel at New York Comic Con.

After 50 years of protecting the globe, The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves (aka T.H.U.N.D.E.R.) Agents still stands as the first and only truly international comic book super hero group set up to work for the United Nations. Brought to life in 1965 by comic book legend Wally Wood, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agentshas been blessed throughout its first half-century with some of the finest artists in the industry, including Steve Ditko, Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky and Dave Cockrum. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents’message of global peace, teamwork and unity has even greater significance in today’s international climate.

Panelists for the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents celebration – which will be held in Room 1A24 of the Javits Center from 1:45-2:45pm – include Michael Uslan and fellow producer David Uslan; Olav Kjørven, Director of Public Partnerships, UNICEF; Maher Nasser, Director of the Outreach Division, United Nations; Sean Southey, CEO, PCI Media Impact; IDW President Greg Goldstein; renowned comic artist Bob Layton; screenwriters Ben Lustig & Jake Thornton; and surprise appearances by notable luminaries from the realms of comics and world relations.

The panel will spotlight the history of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and some exciting special announcements regarding the ever-expanding future of the franchise. In addition, the panelists will unveil new details of the benevolent United Nations/UNICEF initiative, “Comics Uniting Nations,” a partnership with non-profit organization Reading With Pictures to develop comics that illustrate the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, and includes IDW Publishing’s participation throughout the world.

All fans attending the panel will receive exclusive T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents gifts.

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Batman Vs. Superman Confirmed For NYCC; LexCorp Providing WiFi

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Batman Vs. Superman has been confirmed to be in attendance at this week’s New York Comic-Con.

Just yesterday saw Warner Bros. kick off the Lex Luthor viral marketing campaign with a new Jesse Eisenberg image, Lex Luthor Twitter account and Lex Luthor “interview.”

Now it’s learned LexCorps will be in attendance at the NYCC.

The official NYCC floor plan map has LexCorp as booth “SC02” which is directly attached to the DC Entertainment booth “SC01.” The NYCC also has a listing for LexCorp, but doesn’t have a description. We can speculate LexCorp employees might be at the booth possibly giving away Batman Vs. Superman promotional gear.

Producer Michael Uslan is also speculated to be making a Batman movie announcement as Uslan teased a major announcement for the convention on Saturday.

Update: The official NYCC website also states LexCorps will be providing free WiFi:

Yes. Free WiFi throughout the Javits Center will be provided by LexCorp Industries.

LexCorp unites humanity through technology. We believe in technology as a means of communication, unification and a source of inspiration. To access the WiFi on-site at the Javits Center, connect to the “LexCorp” network from the list of available networks.

You will automatically be redirected to the LexCorp WiFi login page where you can enter your email address and click “CONNECT” to gain access to the network. LexCorp – together, we can build a better world.

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(hat tip to redditor Speedy621 for spotting the floor map plan)

“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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Joe Robert Cole In Talks To Write Black Panther Movie

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It’s being reported Joe Robert Cole is currently in talks with Marvel to write the Black Panther movie.

It’s also said that, contradictory to an earlier report, no director is currently in contention as Marvel is waiting on the Black Panther script to be completed.

The news comes from The Wrap who states Cole is nearing a deal to write Black Panther for Marvel.

Joe Robert Cole is known for the indie flick Amber Lake and wrote a draft of Inhumans as part of the 2009 Marvel Writers Group that also saw Nicole Perlman draft a script for Guardians of the Galaxy.

Black Panther has a July 6, 2018 release with Chadwick Bosemann starring as T’Challa and set to first appear in Captain America: Civil War next May. Andy Serkis is also thought to be reprising his Age of Ultron role as Ulysses Klaue.

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Watch: New Trailer For The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

In addition to the new Jennifer Lawrence poster and tickets going on sale, a new trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 has been released.

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay– Part 2” will be released on November 20, 2015, directed by Francis Lawrence starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, LiamHemsworth and Woody Harrelson.

Synopsis:

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

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Dave Bautista Wants A New Look For Drax In Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (Video)

While promoting the James Bond Spectre film, Dave Bautista talks about the potential look of Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

Bautista offers Drax “might look a little different” as he has told Marvel he wouldn’t mind changing up the tatoos or even growing a beard.

Drax, in the comics, has seen a couple of different variations ranging from the original design to the Annihilation version used in the movie.

Bautista also offers his Drax would crush fellow WWE star Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam over at DC, and he recently said he is praying for a crossover with the Avengers.

Check out the above video for more.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” lands May 5, 2017.

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Watch: New Trailer For Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur

Check out a new trailer for Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur.

“The Good Dinosaur” has a November 25, 2015 release directed by Peter Sohn starring the voice talents of Judy Greer, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Hader, Frances McDormand, John Lithgow, Lucas Neff, Estelle Yves and Adam Stedman.

Synopsis:

“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where anApatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

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Straight Outta Compton Director Rumored For Black Panther

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With Chadwick Boseman debuting in next May’s Captain America: Civil War comes the Black Panther movie which Marvel Studios has set for a 2018 release.

Now it’s learned that following the success of the Straight Outta Compton movie that F. Gary Gray is said to be a contender to direct Black Panther.

In their report on possible Fast and Furious 8 directors, Variety makes mention F. Gary Gray is a possibility to direct Black Panther, as well as FF8.

Gray was actually said to be up to direct Captain America: The Winter Soldier as well, but reportedly decided to do Compton instead.

“Black Panther” has a July 6, 2018 release.

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Jared Leto Asked Grant Morrison For Joker Advice

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Yesterday saw Will Smith reveal Jared Leto stayed in character as the Joker for the six months of Suicide Squad filming, and now it’s learned Leto went to DC Comics writer Grant Morrison for advice.

In an interiew with Comic Heroes magazine, Morrison said Leto gave him a call about the Joker.

“It looks quite interesting.” Morrison said about Suicide Squad. “[Jared Leto] called me to talk about his approach to the character and I steered him in a few directions. I’m keen to see if anything other than slicked back hair and the Marilyn Manson vibe made it into his performance.”

Morrison also offered his take on the current superhero movies offering he would like to see them take more chances.

“I don’t think I’ve seen any great ones for a while. Age of Ultron was solid but naturally not quite the gamechanger the first Avengers was. We’re all familiar with the meat and potatoes superhero stuff, so I think it’s time they made Miracleman, Enigma, Flex Mentallo or something else that’s a bit more challenging.”

“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.

Suicide Squad Trailer:

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Watch: Back to the Future “Jaws 19” Trailer

With the Back To The Future Trilogy arriving on Blu-Ray October 20th, Universal Studios has released the trailer for “Jaws 19,” which actually was the movie playing when Marty McFly arrived in Hill Valley on Oct. 21, 2015 in Back to the Future II.

You can order the Back To The Future Trilogy Blu-Ray through Amazon.

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Back To The Future Trilogy Blu-Ray details:

Special Features
The Future Is Now! The Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy includes all 3 films on DVD and an all-new bonus disc featuring over 2 hours of content.

Disc 1: Back to the Future
Deleted Scenes
Tales from the Future: In the Beginning…
Tales from the Future: Time to Go
Tales from the Future: Keeping Time
Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Disc 2: Back to the Future Part II
Deleted Scenes
Tales from the Future: Time Flies
The Physics of Back to the Future
Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Disc 3: Back to the Future Part III
Deleted Scene
Tales from the Future: Third Time’s the Charm
Tales from the Future: The Test of Time
Back to the Future: The Ride
Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton

Disc 4: Bonus Disc
The Making of Back to the Future
The Making of Back to the Future Part II
The Making of Back to the Future Part III
Making the Trilogy: Chapter One
Making the Trilogy: Chapter Two
Making the Trilogy: Chapter Three
Michael J. Fox Q&A
Original Makeup Tests
Outtakes
Nuclear Test Site Ending
Storyboard Sequence
Production Design
Storyboarding
Designing the DeLeorean
Designing Time Travel
Hoverboard Test
Evolution of Visual Effects
Designing Hill Valley
Designing the Campaign
Photo Galleries
The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy
Huey Lewis and the News “Power of Love” Music Video
ZZ Top “Doubleback” Music Video
Back to the Future Theatrical Teaser Trailer
Back to the Future Part II Theatrical Trailer
Back to the Future Part III Theatrical Trailer
FAQ’s About the Trilogy
Join TEAM FOX

Disc 5: All-New 2015 Bonus Disc
Doc Brown Saves the World: An all-new short featuring Christopher Lloyd.
OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean: An inside look at the 2012 restoration of the most iconic car in film history.
Looking Back to the Future: A 9-part retrospective documentary from 2009 on the trilogy’s legacy.
Back to the Future: The Animated Series: 2 episodes (“Brothers” and “Mac the Black”) from the 1991 series featuring live action segments with Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown.
And More

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Watch: Avengers 2 Blu-Ray Infinity Stone Intro Featurette

Marvel released a new featurette for The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Blu-Ray with the “Stone Intro.”

The filmmakers explain the importance of the Infinity Stones in this featurette for Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” out now on Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere!

You can watch the full 7-minute Infinity War featurette as well.

The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Blu-Ray can be ordered through Amazon at a discount.

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

Synopsis:

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

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George Miller Passes On Akira

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George Miller seems to be the hot director of choice right now as following Mad Max: Fury Road, Miller has been said to be involved with two popular projects with Man of Steel 2 and now Akira.

Miller recently stated he is not involved with a Man of Steel sequel, and now it’s learned he has passed on the live-action Akira movie, which WB just announced and is rumored for a new trilogy.

“There was talk of it [the live action ‘Akira’],” Miller told Yahoo. “But I’ve got so many things on my dance card, I don’t have the time to do everything.”

George Miller did previously state he is looking to do a smaller film following Mad Max: Fury Road and also did confirm talks with DC.

Regarding Akira, Christopher Nolan has actually been rumored to be involved with the film.

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Will Smith Says Jared Leto Stayed In Character As Joker Throughout Suicide Squad Filming

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We learn a tidbit about the Suicide Squad in that Jared Leto stayed completely in character as Joker during filming — so much so that Leto never even spoke to Will Smith as the two worked on the film together for six months.

Will Smith told Complex the following:

[Suicide Squad] is insane. I’ve never actually met Jared Leto. We worked together for 6 months and we’ve never exchanged a word outside of ‘Action!’ and ‘Cut!’ I literally have not met him yet. So, the first time I see him will be ‘Hey, Jared. What’s up?’ He was all in on the Joker.

For fans of Smith’s Bad Boys series, the actor is currently involved in a third film and offered up the next one should be coming out in 12-16 months.

Suicide Squad Trailer:

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Batman Vs. Superman Viral Marketing Kicks Off With Lex Luthor

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We’re about six months away from Batman Vs. Superman, and now WB has launched the first viral marketing campaign for the movie which kicks off with Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor.

A Lex Luthor LexCorp Twitter Account has been created which links to an article over at Fortune featuring a LexCorp sponsored article with: “Lex Luthor Jr.: Not Just His Father’s LexCorp.” The article features an “interview” with Lex, which makes mention of Lex Sr. having passed away and more.

“Well, Dad was a complicated guy,” his down-to-Earth son notes as we pass a tasteful display of his world-famous collection of meteorite crystals. “He came from a country where the government, in the guise of protector, had absolute control over the citizens. That drove him. I get it. Heck, I’d hate to see that sort of thing happen over here.”

.@FortuneMagazine Looking forward to reading about #LexCorp. Father would be proud. http://t.co/esCqzVAaAz

— Lex Luthor (@alexanderluthor) October 5, 2015

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Synopsis:

Batman Vs. Superman Comic-Con Trailer:

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Jonathan Nolan Comments On Batman Begins Teaser

With Batman Begins now on Netflix, the movie has been receiving some new attention.

The latest is regarding the above Batman Begins teaser trailer that WB used to convince audiences of their different approach to the Dark Knight, which was no longer campy, but darker, grittier and more serious in nature.

The trailer is currently topping Reddit, with Jonathan Nolan, brother to Christopher Nolan and writer on The Dark Knight Trilogy, offering an inside look.

A fan commented:

Damn the movie was already awesome but I wouldn’t have minded having that little speech in the movie. That being said, it was the perfect teaser. Built interest without giving away too much.

With Jonathan Nolan responding:

thanks dude. I wrote this in a couple hours in my brother’s trailer while he was shooting the scene in which Bruce is arrested for stealing Wayne corp supplies on his ‘journey.’ Remains some of my favorite writing from these films. Was written specifically for the trailer. Wouldn’t have worked in the film.

Another fan commented:

Thanks Jonathan. We have genuine respect for the craft you and your brother have brought to cinema over the last decade, and more. All the best for the future; you guys are writing the future of cinema.

With Jonathan responding:

Thank you! Appreciate it. Hopefully my future also includes a nap. edit — I really need that nap.

Jonathan Nolan is currently involved with HBO’s Westworld series and is currently directing, producing and writing episodes.

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WB Reveals New Halloween Costumes & More

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Just in time for Halloween, Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is introducing brand new adult, children and – yes – pet costumes that will have the whole family in the spirit for a spooktacular celebration.

“Batman” – who is always a fan-favorite – made an appearance in the top three on all top costume lists including adults, children’s and pets, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2015 Halloween Consumer Top Costumes Survey. Little fans can help keep Gotham City safe this Halloween with the Deluxe Batman Unlimited Kids Costume or the Batman Unlimited Nightwing Costume, and adults can play the part by dressing up as the Batman: Arkham Knight Harley Quinn Deluxe Costume.

New costumes that will be sure to add some flare to your Halloween style include the out of this world Jupiter Jones Wedding Dress and Caine Deluxe Costume, or the Looney Tunes Hooded Tutu Dress, available in adult and child sizes. Your pup can join in on the Halloween fun with the terrifyingly cute Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees costumes.

Check out images and info below.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. –The Flash TV Series Deluxe Costume
No matter the name, the “Scarlet Speedster”, the “Crimson Comet”, “The Blur” or “The Streak”, you will be ready to run from party to party in this The Flash TV Series deluxe costume from Rubies. Featuring a muscle chest jumpsuit with a molded belt, headpiece, and boot tops. Available at retailers nationwide for $53.00

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Batman: Arkham Knight Harley Quinn Deluxe Costume

Meet up with your Puddin’ and create some chaos! Dress, gauntlets, and leggings all included. Available at retailers nationwide for 60.00

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Batman Unlimited Nightwing & Batman Deluxe Costumes

Keep Gotham City safe from criminals and Super-Villains when you have these Deluxe Batman Unlimited Kids Costumes! Deluxe Batman includes padded muscle chest jumpsuit with boot tops, belt, mast and cape. Deluxe Nightwing includes padded muscle chest jumpsuit with boot tops and eyemask. Available at retailers nationwide for $37.00-$39.00.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Sequin Costumes

Your little one will be dressed and ready to help protect the neighborhood this Halloween. Characters include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Supergirl. Available at retailers nationwide for $44.00.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Looney Tunes Hooded Tutu Dress & Leg Warmers

Show off your cute wacky side in a hooded tutu dress with leg warmers. Characters include Tweety, Pepe Le Pew and Bugs Bunny. Available in adult and child sizes. Available at retailers nationwide for $38.99-$49.99.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – PAN Blackbeard and Tiger Lily

Get ready for a Halloween adventure. Transform into the warrior Tiger Lily or the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Available late October at retailers nationwide for $54.99-$64.99.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Jupiter Jones Wedding Dress and Caine Deluxe Costume

Explore your destiny in these out of this world costumes. Available at retailers nationwide for $55.00.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Scooby-Doo Jumpsuit and Headpiece

It’s no mystery how cute your little one will be in this adorable Scooby-Doo jumpsuit and headpiece. Available in child sizes infant and toddler. Available at retailers nationwide for $22.00.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees Dog Costumes

Your pup will be tearing up Halloween when you dress them in these terrifyingly cute Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees costumes. Available at retailers nationwide for $13.00- $26.00.

PPW TOYS – Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees Mr. Potato Head

One, two, Mr. Potato Head is coming for you… These 6” figures were designed with collectors in mind. Perfect for fans of all ages, whether for play or display. Available at select retailers early October for $19.99.

ICUP INC. – Freddy Krueger Apron

Freddy’s back and he’s up to something in the kitchen! This Freddy Krueger, Nightmare on Elm Street licensed Apron will scare the living daylight out of everyone, but it will also keep your dishes on their best behavior. Available online for $24.99.

RUBIE’S COSTUME CO. – Scooby-Doo Candy Holder

He is getting mighty close to that candy, but we suppose you can trust Scooby to watch over and offer it to your guests. Available at retailers nationwide for $32.99.

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Marvel Puzzle Quest Coming to Playstation & XBox

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Join your favorite characters from the Marvel Universe in one of the most impactful comic events in Marvel history. D3 Go! and Marvel Entertainment announced today that Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems in 2015 (exact date – TBD).

In Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign, players create a team from a roster of Marvel Super Heroes and embark upon a global journey that features match-3 and story-driven gameplay. Join Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine, Hawkeye, and many more, battling against a host of Super Villains including Venom, Doctor Doom, Magneto, and The Hood in a struggle to obtain and control the ever-mysterious Iso-8.

Players will assemble a squad of three characters with upgradable abilities, choosing from a roster of heroes and villains alike, all to combat a common enemy. With this team-based gameplay comes a new level of strategy and customization, allowing audiences to call upon specific heroes that are best suited for the job and to create an ultimate Marvel dream team as they travel across famous locations and visit familiar faces from the Marvel Universe. For the first time ever in Marvel Puzzle Quest, players will be able to put their squads to the test in both online and local multiplayer.

Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign is in development by WayForward and will be available for $14.99 MSRP. Marvel Puzzle Quest is also a free download on the App Store, Google Play and Steam.

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Dave Bautista Wants Drax In The Avengers

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With Thanos set to take on the Avengers in Infinity War, Marvel’s street-level heroes are probably going to need some Marvel Cosmic assistance to handle the Mad Titan.

Dave Bautista, who previously let it be known he hopes his Guardians of the Galaxy team collides with the Avengers at some point, now says more of the same in that he hopes they do appear together on the big screen.

“Yeah, come on, man. Hell yeah. Yeah, of course I would,” Bautista tells Screen Rant in the following video while promoting his latest movie, the James Bond Spectre film. “At the core of me is the biggest geek you’ve ever met. I’m a superhero fan first and foremost, and…of course, man, I want that to happen. It’s rumors right now, but, you know, I pray every day…and night, and afternoon, and after you walk out the door I’ll go pray and say, ‘Please let Drax be in ‘The Avengers.’ [Laughter] Yeah, I hope it’ll happen.”

It’s presently unknown whether or not any of the Guardians of the Galaxy will appear in Infinity War or side-by-side the Avengers, and even James Gunn said a while back that the Guardians teaming with the Avengers hasn’t been decided, but if we had to guess, we would say it’s probably a good bet at least two members of the Guardians will appear with the Avengers down the road. There’s also the fact that Thanos and Drax are mortal enemies in the comics, which adds fuel to the fire…

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Tom Hiddleston Reveals Why Loki Was Cut From Avengers 2 (Video)

Darn it all.

It turns out Loki’s Army is to blame for Tom Hiddleston being cut from The Avengers: Age Of Ultron after all.

Check out the above video where Hiddleston reveals why he was cut from Avengers 2.

Hiddleston says he filmed the Thor dream sequence for one day, but when test audiences viewed Loki in the scene, they figured Loki played a larger role in the movie and was responsible for Ultron.

Hiddleston offers that Joss Whedon and Kevin Feige came to the conclusion that having Loki in The Avengers 2 would be too confusing for people, as it changed their expectations, so they had to cut Hiddleston out.

So essentially the reason for Loki being cut is because he’s too popular.

There is also question if Tom Hiddleston will be back for Thor 3 as Hiddleston actually questioned if fans want him back as Loki, and he also said he isn’t sure when he’ll play the role again.

My response would be that if Marvel thinks Hiddleston and Loki have grown too big — would be to give him his own darn movie.

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Studio Wants Cabin In The Woods 2

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Even though Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon had a tough time getting Cabin In The Woods green lit, now it’s learned Lionsgate wants a sequel to the horror movie that surprised and shocked viewers back in 2012.

Director and co-writer Drew Goodard told Den of Geek the studios wants a sequel.

“The studio wants to do it. They’ve come to us,” Goddard said. “The funny part is, I don’t think we planned that movie to do a sequel, you know?”

As noted, if you saw the end of the movie, it really didn’t leave anything open for a Cabin sequel, but Goddard continues with mention anything is possible.

“That being said, the fun thing about Cabin is, the rules are pretty crazy. We get away with a lot of crazy stuff. So, I’m sure we could figure it out if we got inspired to,” Goddard offered. “I know Joss and I both feel like we don’t want to tarnish what we did with the first one. With a sequel, we’d only do it if it made us laugh hard enough, I suppose.”

Goddard does offer there is “nothing in the hopper right now,” but notes that could always change.

“The way Joss and I work, we might wake up tomorrow and go, ‘let’s go do that,’ or whatever.”

Perhaps Goddard and Whedon will wake up and want to do a Cabin In The Woods prequel?

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Seth Grahame-Smith To Direct The Flash Movie

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It’s being reported that Seth Grahame-Smith is in final talks to direct The Flash movie for Warner Bros.

THR reports that Seth Grahame-Smith will also write The Flash from a treatment by The LEGO directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who were also in the mix at one point to direct, but instead are doing the Star Wars Han Solo movie for Disney.

The Flash is due to hit March 3, 2018 starring Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, which is different and separate than the Grant Gustin TV version. Miller will first appear in Batman Vs. Superman followed by Justice League Part 1.

The Flash marks the first feaure film that Seth Grahame-Smith will direct, with Smith known for writing the novels Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Smith is also writing the upcoming LEGO Batman movie.

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Watch: Goosebumps Clips & Behind-The-Scenes Footage

Watch a batch of clips below for Goosebumps as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the movie starring Jack Black. Goosebumps has an October 16, 2016 release directed by Rob Letterman and also starring Amy Ryan, Dylan Minnette and Odeya Rush. Synopsis: In Goosebumps, upset about moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach

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Steven Spielberg Once Again Says Superhero Genre Will Collapse

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About a month ago saw Steven Spielberg make mention that the superhero movie genre will go the way of the Western genre and die.

Now while speaking with USA Today, Spielberg offers up more of the same sentiments.

In clarifying earlier statements he was thought to have said about the film industry as a whole, Spielberg offers that he was actually talking about the collapse of superhero films.

“To clarify, I didn’t ever predict the implosion of the film industry at all,” he explained. “I simply predicted that a number of blockbusters in one summer — those big sort of tent-pole superhero movies — there was going to come a time where two or three or four of them in a row didn’t work. That’s really all I said. I didn’t say the film industry was ever going to end because of them.”

Spielberg also continued with mention again of comparisons to Westerns.

“[The superhero genre] doesn’t have the legs or the longevity of the Western, which was around since the beginning of film and only started to wither and shrivel in the ’60s.”

Spielberg’s comments caused Batman Vs. Superman director Zack Snyder and Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige to respond.

Regarding Snyder’s response, which also contained a jab at Marvel, Snyder said he felt Batman and Superman were bigger than the superhero genre.

Kevin Feige’s own response didn’t seem to worrisome about the matter as Feige stated if Spielberg’s words hold true, that would mean Marvel is still in its infancy.

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Lex Luthor Is Scary in Batman Vs. Superman Says Jesse Eisenberg

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Update: WB has launched a Lex Luthor viral marketing campaign.

If there was any question as to what kind of bad guy Lex Luthor will be in Batman Vs. Superman, Jesse Eisenberg offers up further evidence that this version of the Superman villlain will be none like previously seen on the big screen.

Talking with Vulture, Eisenberg reiterates Batman Vs. Superman‘s Lex Luthor will be different than the Richard Donner and Gene Hackman version, and even some of the comic books, which admittedly, have been a bit campy.

There is this trove of stuff about this guy. A lot of it’s repetitive, like he always winds up on the roof of his building giving some faux benevolent talk about how he’s going to change the city. It’s fun to take that campy cartoony stuff and try to put it into a real person and try to reconcile the two.

Eisenberg goes on to offer up a clue that Lex Luthor will come off as a bad guy, but just how so remains to be seen.

this movie is so different … it has real psychological underpinnings, and this movie character feels like a real scary person.”

Synopsis:

Batman Vs. Superman Comic-Con Trailer:

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Watch: Knock, Knock “Breakfast” Clip

I’m sure this is just about every guy’s dream: You are home alone on a rainy night and lo and behold a knock (knock) at the door reveals two beautiful stranded girls who are in a bit of distress and need some assistance. Well, what turns out to be a dream quickly becomes a nightmare as the two girls turn out to be a bunch of psychos, which is pretty much the premise behind Eli Roth’s latest flick, Knock, Knock.

Check out the latest clip above with “Breakfast,” which reveals the morning after…

Knock, Knock has an October 9, 2015 release starring Keanu Reeves, Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas.

Knock, Knock synopsis:

Evan Webber (Keanu Reeves) is living the dream. Just look at his beautiful, successful wife, his two wonderful kids, and his truly stunning house—which he designed himself. Of course he did. Things are going so well, Evan doesn’t even mind spending Father’s Day alone while the rest of his family heads out for a beach weekend. And then there’s a knock on the door.

The two young women (Lorenza Izzo and Ana de Armas) standing on Evan’s doorstep are where Evan’s dream takes a nightmarish turn. Given co-writer/director Eli Roth’s well-deserved reputation for creating cinematic discomfort, it should come as no surprise what happens next: Things get weird, and then dark, and then much, much, much darker. But this is no splatter film, so Roth keeps the horror nice and psychological as Evan’s life—and house—get ripped apart, piece by beautiful piece.

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Maisie Williams Wanted For Pacific Rim 2

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Watch: Kevin Feige Talks Spider-Man Spinoffs, Casting Captain Marvel, Civil War & More

Following Kevin Feige having recently talked about Spider-Man’s role in the MCU, New Avengers in Phase 4, the Infinity War and Infinity Gauntlet, Marvel TV, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel in Avengers 2, a response to Zack Snyder, and talk of Ronda Rousey, now MTV caught up with the Marvel Studios president and producer to ask about a few more things.

In the above video, Feige and producer Jeremy Latcham discuss Civil War completing the Captain America movie trilogy, how close they are to casting Captain Marvel, Spider-Man spinoffs, and how deep they are into their Phase 3 plans and beyond.

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Transformers 6, 7 & 8 Confirmed; Next Ten Years Mapped Out

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The Transformers Universe is underway as not only is it learned three more sequels in addition to the fifth movie are being planned, but the next ten years have been mapped out as well.

Stephen Davis, president of Hasbro, participated in a Q&A where he offered the following update:

You are going to see a new Transformers movie coming from Hasbro and Paramount and Michael Bay and our other partners. In fact we just finished, which some of you may have read, just an incredible experience, we decided we wanted to plot out the next ten years of the Transformers franchise. So we got together in a room over a three month period of time with nine of some of the most creative writers I had ever worked with shepherded by Akiva Goldsman, who many of you may know won an Academy Award for Beautiful Mind and written a bunch of really great movies, and they plotted out the next ten years of Transformers. Similarly, we are doing the same in television and in digital. So stay tuned. Transformers 5 is on its way… and 6 and 7 and 8.

The writers group Davis mentioned consisted of Ant-Man writers Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, Zak Penn (Last Action Hero, The Avengers), Jeff Pinker (Lost), Art Marcum & Matt Holloway (Iron Man), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Christina Hodson, Lindsey Beer, Ken Nolan (Black Hawk Down), Steven S. DeKnight (Daredevil) and Geneva Robertson-Dworet.

Transformers 5 has a planned 2017 release with a animated origin Transformers feature film also in development.