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Disney’s Bob Iger Not Worried About Competition Because “We’re Marvel”

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Disney’s Bob Iger is pretty confident in the Marvel brand.

The CEO recently told journalists that he isn’t too worried about competition from other comic book movies noting: “We’re Marvel.”

“We’re Marvel,” Iger stated at a media conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, reports Variety. “We’ve done a great job of building the Marvel brand, which we think when it’s on a movie really makes a difference. We’re seeing signs of that.”

Iger continued with mention that he’s confidet in Ant-Man and Doctor Strange because of Marvel as well.

“We like the Marvel slate that we have coming up,” Iger added. “We think they’re unique in many ways and have no concerns [about competition] whatsoever.”

The report also mentions Iger wouldn’t go into details about their upcoming Star Wars plans, which is speculated to include a “Star Wars Land,” but did confirm theme park exhibits are in the works.

“We’re going to increase the presence of Star Wars in our parks,” Iger said.

Iger also wouldn’t offer much about Star Wars: The Force Awakens other than confirming the film will have a precense at this week’s Comic-Con.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Ant-Man Extended IMAX Sneak Peek

Watch almost six minutes above from Ant-Man in an extended IMAX sneak peek.

“Ant-Man” has a July 17, 2015 release directed by Peyton Reed starring Michael Douglas as Hank Pym, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne and Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket.

Synopsis:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

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Movie Trailers

Watch: Goosebumps Trailer

Watch the first trailer above for the Goosebumps 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 Cooper (Dylan Minnette) finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah (Odeya Rush), living right next door. But every silver lining has a cloud, and Zach’s comes when he learns that Hannah has a mysterious dad who is revealed to be R. L.Stine (Jack Black), the author of the bestselling Goosebumps series. It turns out that there is a reason why Stine is so strange… he is a prisoner of his own imagination – the monsters that his books made famous are real, and Stine protects his readers by keeping them locked up in their books. When Zach unintentionally unleashes the monsters from their manuscripts and they begin to terrorize the town, it’s suddenly up to Stine, Zach, and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong.

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Movie News

Batman: Arkham Knight Batgirl DLC Trailer

Check out the Batgirl DLC trailer for Batman: Arkham Knight.

Set prior to the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batgirl: A Matter of Family will allow players to take on the role of Batgirl for the first time in the Batman: Arkham franchise. 

Batgirl: A Matter of Family will be available July 14 for fans who have purchased the Batman: Arkham Knight Season Pass and are connected to the Internet, or it can be purchased separately on July 21 for $6.99 MSRP on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE online entertainment network from Microsoft. 

Further details on the Batgirl DLC can be found here.

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New Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Motion Poster

In addition to the War Paint posters for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, a new Jennifer Lawrence motion poster has been released with “Stand With The Mockingjay.”

Lionsgate has also announced Hunger Games will be a part of this week’s Comic-Con with the cast and more.

You can also check out a viral site at: www.revolution.pn.

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

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Iron Giant Returning To Theaters This Fall

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WB is bringing back The Iron Giant to theaters this Fall with the release of The Iron Giant: Signature Edition, which is remastered with new scenes.

The Iron Giant special event screening will take place on September 30th, with an encore to follow on October 4th.

Look for tickets to go on sale soon.

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When “The Iron Giant” arrived in theaters in 1999, it was hailed as an “instant classic” by Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal, and the world soon learned another giant had arrived as well: filmmaker Brad Bird, who made his stunning directorial debut with this film and has gone on to win two Oscars, as well as worldwide acclaim for his work on both animated and live-action features.  Winner of nine Annie Awards, “The Iron Giant” is being re-mastered and enhanced with two all-new scenes.

The film takes place in October of 1957, when America had plenty to be worried about.  Rock ’n’ roll.   Television.  The bomb.  And on the fourth day of that month, the Soviets successfully launched the first manmade satellite, Sputnik, into orbit.  The space race had officially begun.  The Cold War just got colder.  People were unsure about their neighbors, even questioning their friends.

In the small town of Rockwell, Maine, Annie Hughes (voice of Jennifer Aniston) is just worried about putting supper on the table for herself and her nine-year-old son, Hogarth (voice of Eli Marienthal).  A single mother holding down a job at the local diner, Annie has her hands full with Hogarth—headstrong and imaginative, always on the lookout for the latest attempted takeover by mutant aliens or subversive invaders.

So when a local fisherman comes into the diner with a tall tale about a huge metal man falling into the sea, the only one to pay him much attention is Hogarth, who sets out exploring to find the enormous robot.  What he does find is a 50-foot giant with an insatiable appetite for metal and a childlike curiosity about its new world.

Rumors of everything from an alien invasion to a Russian secret weapon bent on destroying Rockwell soon spread through the small town, prompting the arrival of government agent Kent Mansley (voiced by Christopher McDonald).  Keeping one step ahead of Mansley, Hogarth convinces his beatnik friend Dean (voiced by Harry Connick, Jr.) to hide the Iron Giant (voiced by Vin Diesel) in Dean’s junkyard.

But it isn’t long before the rumors turn into paranoia—the situation escalates and the possible destruction of Rockwell looms.  Hogarth turns to his friend, the Iron Giant, who ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving the town’s residents from their own fears and prejudices.

In times like these, you really find out what your friends are made of…sometimes, it’s even metal.

Warner Bros. presents “The Iron Giant,” a full-length animated motion picture directed by Brad Bird.  Produced by Allison Abbate and Des McAnuff, the screen story is by Brad Bird and the screenplay is by Tim McCanlies, based on the book The Iron Man, by British Poet Laureate Ted Hughes.  It was executive produced by Pete Townshend and the music is by Michael Kamen.  The film also stars the voices of James Gammon (as Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux), Cloris Leachman (as Mrs. Tensedge), John Mahoney (as General Rogard) and M. Emmet Walsh (as Earl Stutz).  “The Iron Giant” is distributed by Warner Bros.

“The Iron Giant: Signature Edition” will be rereleased in theaters across North America for a special Fathom Events screening on Wednesday, September 30, with an encore event on Sunday, October 4.

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Deadpool Cast Confirms Comic-Con With Twitter Sing-A-Long

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In addition to Ryan Reynolds confirming an appearance at Comic-Con for Deadpool, the rest of the cast gets in on the fun as Reynolds, Gina Carano, TJ Miller, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand and Ed Skrein tweeted out their confirmations with a Twitter sing-along to “Thank you for being a friend” – of course in a Deadpool way.

Check out the series of tweets:

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

Watch the Deadpool test footage:

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WB Announces Comic-Con Licensing Merchandise

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Below you can check out WB’s announcement for their Comic-Con licensing merchandise which includes Batman Vs. Superman, Gotham, Arrow, The Flash, and lots more.

 

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WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS LICENSEES TAKE ON

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO

 

All-New Products and Giveaways Featuring

DC Comics Characters and More Warner Bros. Favorites to Delight Show-Goers

 

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is heading to Comic-Con International: SanDiego (SDCC) 2015 in support of its licensing partners as they feature exclusive products and giveaways throughout the four-day event.  From Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice to DC Super Hero Girls to Scooby-Doo and more, fun offerings can be found for fans of all ages. 

“Year after year, fans flock to San Diego to attend Comic-Con International to see their favorite brands celebrated in a larger-than-life forum,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are happy to once again offer those fans the chance to take home a piece, or pieces, of the fun with our many licensing partners’ exclusive product offerings.”

While at the show, fans who attend the interactive DC COMICS MEETS LEGO ART Panel on Thursday, July 9, will witness the convergence of the world’s greatest Super Heroes with one of the world’s greatest toys as LEGO® brick artist Nathan Sawaya unveils the first-look at select signature sculptures to be showcased in the global touring exhibition, The Art of the Brick: DC Comics. Acclaimed comic book artist and Co-Publisher of DC Entertainment, Jim Lee, will draw LIVE the concept for a brand new Batmobile to be built entirely out of LEGO bricks and later unveiled during the tour exhibition. EP Daily TV host, Victor Lucas, will serve as moderator, with production team members, Brandon Griffith and Tommy Williamson, joining the discussion. Additionally, attendees will be treated to exclusive giveaways during the panel.

DC Super Hero Girls, the all-new Super Hero franchise targeted to girls ages 6-12, will also have a presence at the show as DCE and Warner Bros., as well as WBCP partners Mattel and Random House, offer fans giveaways throughout the four-day event. 

Additionally, fans won’t want to miss all the exclusives and exciting activations offered by WBCP’s partners. Some of these exclusives include, but are not limited to:

· Bif Bang Pow! – Booth 2343 (Entertainment Earth) – Mike Tyson Mysteries Mike Tyson Astronaut 8-Inch Action Figure with Pigeon; The Big Bang Theory™ Sheldon and Stuart 3 3/4 Inch Action Figures 

· Cryptozoic – Booth 820 (Awesome Conventions Exclusives) – Batman Fluxx Exclusive

· Diamond Select Toys – Booth 2607 – Gotham “Roughed Up” The Penguin Figure; Gotham Minimates Fateful Meeting Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne 2-pack; Batman: The Animated Series “Almost Got ’im” B&W Batman Resin Bust; Batman: The Animated Series “Almost Got ‘im” B&W Catwoman Resin Bust; Batman The Animated Series Femme Fatales “Almost Got ‘im” Harley Quinn B&W PVC Statue

· Factory Entertainment – Booth 2647 – Batman Classic TV Series Dynamic Duo Color Monolith

· Fisher-Price – Booth 3029 – Thomas & Friends™ DC Super Friends Minis

· Funko – Booth 5341 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Pop Fun Hero 2 Pack; POP TV Arrow Unmasked; Pop TV The Flash Unmasked; Reaction Figure: The Flash Unmasked; Reaction Figure: Arrow Unmasked; Dorbz XL: Batman 6″ Variant

· Hallmark – Booth 2913X – Chrome Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile Ornament

· Icon Heroes – Booth 3345 (Action Figure Xpress) – Arrow and The Flash TV Super Hero Fight Club Mug Pen Holder; DC Comics Bombshells Harley Quinn Die Cut Mouse Pad; The Flash TV Deluxe Letter Opener

· Junk Food Clothing – Booth 1915 (DC Comics) and San Diego – Exclusive Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Logo T-Shirt

· Kotobukiya – Booth 2601 – Alfred Pennyworth SDCC Limited Edition ARTFX+ Statue

· The LEGO Group – Booth 2829 – Action Comics #1 Superman Inspired Set; LEGO DC Comics Comic Book with Poster; Arrow Arsenal Mini Figure

· Mattel – Booth 3029 – Hot Wheels® Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batmobile™; Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Lights and Sounds Figure 2-Pack

· Mezco – Booth 3445 – One:12 Collective Limited Edition Summer Exclusive The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Boxed Set; Poison Ivy Mini Mez-Itz Clip On

· Moebius Models – Booth 2946 – Krypto the Superdog Commemorative Edition Model

· Monogram – Booth 3645 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Logo Keychain    

· NECA – Booth 3145 – Friday the 13th Clothed 8″ Action Figures – 35th Anniversary Pamela Voorhees with Young Jason; DC Comics HeroClix: Brainiac Skull Ship; DC Comics HeroClix: Felix Faust with Custom d20

· Quantum Mechanix – Booth 4149 – DC Comics Batman Luggage Tag

· Trend Setters – Booth 4730 – Batman: Arkham Knight (Harley in Red) Morphing Mug; Batman: Arkham Knight (Harley Quinn) MightyPrint Wall Art; Exclusive Arrow Oliver Queen MightyPrint Wall Art

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First Look Deadpool Images: Weasel, Ajax, Angel Dust & Negasonic Teenage Warhead

Check out first look images from Deadpool of Weasel, Ajax, Angel Dust and Negasonic Teenage Warhead.

The images come from the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, and Ryan Reynolds has recenly confirmed an appearance at Comi-Con, where a new Deadpool trailer is speculated to be released.

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

Watch the Deadpool test footage:

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Batman Vs. Superman Statues Revealed For Comic-Con

In addition to the Batman Vs. Superman action figures, Batmobile LEGO set, and the Funko set, Batman Vs. Superman statues have been revealed featuring Henry Cavill’s Superman and the two costumes of Ben Affleck’s Batman, including the armored suit.

Yahoo reports the 12-inch resin statues are based on scenes from the movie and will be on display at Comic-Con and available in January for $150 each.

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

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 Trailer:

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Gal Gadot & Jason Momoa Will Be At Comic-Con

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We can probably take this as a confirmation that new Aquaman Jason Momoa will be at Comic-Con for Batman Vs. Superman as the actor has posted an image of himself with Gal Gadot who will be playing Wonder Woman.

In WB’s official announcement for Comic-Con, Gal Gadot is confirmed to be attending the Batman Vs. Superman panel, but no mention was made of Jason Momoa.

It’s possible the below image was taken at San Diego, which would of course mean Jason Momoa will be seen on stage alongside Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons and Holly Hunter.

The Batman Vs. Superman panel takes place Saturday in Hall H.

Jason Momoa is first set to appear as Aquaman in Batman Vs. Superman and then Justice League and standalone Aquaman movie.

 

Look who I ran into today miss WW @gal_gadot can’t wait to shoot JL wit chu mama. So fucking stoked to see BS. Aloha j

A photo posted by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on

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

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 Trailer:

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Marisa Tomei Cast As Aunt May For Spider-Man & Captain America: Civil War

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With Tom Holland cast as Spider-Man and Jon Watts set to direct the reboot, Marvel has begun to fill out the supporting cast.

First in line is Marisa Tomei who will play Aunt May, the adoptive parent to Peter Parker.

Sally Field previously played Aunt May in the Andrew Garfield Amazing Spider-Man movies, and Rosemary Harris was the character in the Sam Raimi films.

THR reports that in addition to Marisa Tomei playing Aunt May in the new Spider-Man movie, Tomei may actually be making her first appearance in Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War.

The new Tom Holland Spider-Man will be a younger Peter Parker who is said to be a freshman in high school, so the new Aunt May has been made to be an updated contemporary version of the character.

The new Spider-Man movie is slated for July 28, 2017 release.

Captain America: Civil War hits May 6, 2016.

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New Scott Eastwood & Jay Hernandez Suicide Squad Image

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Check out a new look at Scott Eastwood and Jay Hernandez for Suicide Squad.

Director David Ayer tweeted the image adding: “TRAINING.”

Eastwood’s character is not known (rumored to be Deathstroke), but Hernandez is playing El Diablo.

“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.

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Crimson Peak Comic-Con Posters Revealed


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Four Comic-Con posters for Crimson Peak have been released featuring Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska.

Legendary is bringing Crimson Peak to the SDCC on Saturday at 2:30.

Crimson Peak has an October 16, 2015 release also starring Burn Gorman and Doug Jones directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Synopsis:

Legendary Pictures’ Crimson Peak, a co-production with Universal Pictures, is a haunting gothic horror story directed by the master of dark fairy tales, Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy series, Pacific Rim), written by del Toro and Matthew Robbins and starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston and Charlie Hunnam.  In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider.  Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds…and remembers.  Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, del Toro and Callum Greene produce, and Jillian Share executive produces. 

(posters via Collider, Coming Soon, Hit Fix and SlashFilm)

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First Look At Melissa McCarthy In Ghostbusters Uniform

Check out a first look at Melissa McCarthy in the Ghostbusters reboot uniform.

McCarthy plays one of the new all-female Ghostbusters along with Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.

Chris Hemsworth plans their secretary, and earlier today it became known that Neil Casey will be the bad guy of the movie.

“Ghostbusters” has a July 22, 2016 release directed by Paul Feig.

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First Look At Batman Vs. Superman At Comic-Con


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Various news outlets were given an early peek at the Comic-Con floor where the Warner Bros. booth revealed a new display for Batman Vs. Superman.

WB has the armored Batsuit on display that was featured in the trailer (above).

Batman Vs. Superman will also be a part of the WB movie panel on Saturday.

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

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.

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Donnie Yen Rumored For Star Wars

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With foreign audiences – and especially China – being an ever growing market for movie studios, it’s being reported Chinese action star Donnie Yen will be featured in Star Wars.

The report comes from Hong Kong’s Apple Daily that is stating Donnie Yen has signed on for Star Wars: Epiode VIII and will be going to London next month to start filming.

According to the site, Donnie Yen will play a Jedi and will be featured onscreen with Harrison Ford (who is yet to be confirmed for Star Wars: Episode VIII).

It’s also said other actors that were up for Yen’s role included Jet Li, Stephen Chow, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Daniel Wu, Wang Leehom and Chang Chen.

It’s unclear how legit the rumor is as the Apple Daily is a Hong Kong gossip site.

Star Wars: Episode VIII has a May 26, 2017 release directed by Rian Johnson.

Yen is known for IP Man, Blade II and Highlander: Endgame.

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Young Han Solo Star Wars Movie In Development

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Update: StarWars.com has confirmed Christopher Miller and Phil Lord will helm a Han Solo Star Wars anthology movie (read the official announcment below).

 

It’s being reported plans are underway for a Star Wars spinoff movie featuring a young Han Solo.

THR reports Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the duo behind The LEGO Movie and the Jump Street movies, will be writing, directing and producing the Han Solo Star Wars anthology movie for Disney.

It’s noted this is a new Star Wars project and not the one that was to have been directed by Josh Trank, who recently parted ways with Disney. According to the report, Trank’s Star Wars movie is the origin story for Boba Fett and is still searching for a director.

It’s noted that Miller and Lord were to direct The Flash movie starring Ezra Miller, but it’s stated that is likely off the table as is the third Jump Street movie. It’s is mentioned the duo could still stay on as writers and/or producers on both The Flash and another Jump Street.

The planned animated Spider-Man movie at Sony from Lord and Miller may still be intact as they are only set to write a treatment for the story and produce.

It’s further said Miller and Lord will still be involved in the LEGO movie franchise, but in what capacity is unclear.

A young Han Solo Star Wars project has been rumored for some time, with Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul said to be up for the role at one time.

 

Update:

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CHRISTOPHER MILLER AND PHIL LORD TO HELM HAN SOLO ANTHOLOGY FILM

THE DUO BEHIND THE LEGO MOVIE WILL DIRECT AN EARLY TALE OF THE SMUGGLER-TURNED-HERO, WITH A SCREENPLAY BY LAWRENCE AND JON KASDAN.

 

The next adventure in the Anthology series of Star Wars films will be directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, whose credits include the critically acclaimed The LEGO Movie and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, as well as 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street. Among the most sought-after filmmakers working today, the two have proven a formidable duo on the multiple films they’ve collaborated on and are looking forward to applying their unique creative chemistry to the Star Wars universe.

“This is the first film we’ve worked on that seems like a good idea to begin with. We promise to take risks, to give the audience a fresh experience, and we pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of these characters who mean so much to us. This is a dream come true for us. And not the kind of dream where you’re late for work and all your clothes are made of pudding, but the kind of dream where you get to make a film with some of the greatest characters ever, in a film franchise you’ve loved since before you can remember having dreams at all.”

The screenplay is written by Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan. The story focuses on how young Han Solo became the smuggler, thief, and scoundrel whom Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi first encountered in the cantina at Mos Eisley.

Lawrence Kasdan, the writer and director known for Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill, and Grand Canyon, is familiar to Star Wars fans for having co-written the screenplays for The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens. His son Jon Kasdan wrote and directed The First Time, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and In the Land of Women, as well as writing for the television series Freaks and Geeks and Dawson’s Creek.

We’re so excited to be working with Chris and Phil, who will bring a fresh new dimension to the Star Wars universe,” said the Kasdans. “They’re two of the smartest, funniest and most original filmmakers around, and the ideal choice to tell the story of Han Solo, one of the coolest characters in the galaxy.”

Kathleen Kennedy, who will be producing, says she can’t wait to discover what’s in store from these two extraordinary teams of directors and writers.

“It’s not just any filmmaker who can tell the story of such a beloved icon like Han Solo, and I’m excited to say we’ve found the perfect team to handle the task. Larry and Jon know all there is to know about the character, and Chris and Phil will bring their wit, style, energy and heart to tell Han’s story.”

Slated for a May 25, 2018 release, the film will be executive produced by Lawrence Kasdan and Jason McGatlin and co-produced by Will Allegra.

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Ryan Reynolds Confirmed For Deadpool Comic-Con Panel

Ryan Reyolds will be at this week’s Comic-Con for Deadpool, which is speculated to be debuting a new trailer.

“Yeah, I am ready to go. I’m really excited about it actually,” Reynolds confirmed in the above video. “I’ve only been there once and it’s mayhem, but, you know, we’re coming in with a ton of goodwill and a truly great film so I’m really happy about that.” 

Reynolds wouldn’t tease what’s in store for fans, but did offer he will let what happens speak for its self.

The Fox movie panel takes place in Hall H Saturday night from 5:45 and 7:30pm. 

“Deadpool” has a February 12, 2016 release directed by Tim Miller starring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, TJ Miller as Weasel, Gina Carano as Angel Dust, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Morena Baccarin as Copycat and Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Synopsis:

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.  

Watch the Deadpool test footage:

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Marvel Contest Of Champions Iron Patriot Trailer

Check out the Iron Patriot spotlight trailer above for the Marvel Contest Of Champions mobile game.

Cut loose with the iconic suit of red, white, and blue armor!

Marvel Contest of Champions is the only arcade-style fighting game on mobile that goes beyond the films and dives deep into the Marvel Universe. Heroes and villains from the Avengers, Thunderbolts, X-Men, Inhumans, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Brotherhood, X-Force and more battle it out in iconic Marvel locations, in an epic storyline that stays true to classic Marvel storytelling.  

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All-Female Ghostbusters Has Found Its Villain

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The all-female Ghostbusters has found its villain.

Deadline reports Neil Casey will play the bad guy in the Paul Feig Ghostbusters reboot.

Casey is known for Saturday Night Live where three of the film’s leads – Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones – also came from as well as roles on Veep, Other Space, Kroll Show and Cufflinks.

As the article notes, interestingly enough Casey sort of resembles Ghostbusters II‘s Dr. Janosz Poha.

It’s said Neil Casey’s character is named Rowan, but no specific details are known.

Leaked Sony e-mails did mention the bad guy of the all-female Ghostbusters might be a convicted murderer who turns into a ghost after his execution is hit by “a supercharged electrical storm” and raises an army of the dead in NYC.

Director Paul Feig also shared some prop images.

“Ghostbusters” has a July 22, 2016 release starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.

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Watch: Iron Man Honest Trailer

The Screen Junkies YouTube Channel is back with another of their “honest trailers” – this time with Iron Man.

Iron Man came out in 2008 spearheading the Marvel Cinematic Universe starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark and the titular character.

The movie made a worldwide gross of just over $585 million and saw RDJ skyrocketed to fame.

RDJ reportedly received a hefty $80 million payout for The Avengers 2 and Captain America: Civil War.

Screen Junkies regulary puts out “honest trailers” that are parody approaches to various Hollywood moveis.

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Watch: Fantastic Four Spot Featuring Young Reed Richards

Check out another new spot above for Fantastic Four.

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

Synopsis:

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

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Daniel Bruhl Arrives For Captain America: Civil War

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Images have surfaced of Daniel Bruhl arriving for filming in Atlanta, GA on Captain America: Civil War.

Bruhl will be playing Baron Zemo in the movie.

Hopefully we see Bruhl in costume soon.

“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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Higher-Res Batman Vs. Superman Comic-Con Images

Below you can check out higher-res images from the EW Comic-Con issue featuring Batman Vs. Superman‘s Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jesse Eisenberg and Zack Snyder.

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

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.

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Justice League Movie Script Is Complete

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With Batman Vs. Superman due out in March 2016, it’s learned the Justice League movie script is complete as well.

In EW’s latest issue covering Comic-Con, it’s noted in their Batman Vs. Superman article the Justice League script is ready.

Here’s the blurb:

To craft the costumed-hero mash-up, Snyder and Chris Terrio — the Argo screenwriter who was brought on to Batman v Superman for a rewrite and who has since finished the Justice League script — locked themselves in a room with an enormous supply of Diet Coke and plotted out their epic saga visually, like a giant cave painting. “Chris would talk and I woud draw and it was basically this weird mural of the movies with no words,” says Snyder.

They drew from their own imaginations as well as comics mythology, including Frank Miller’s revered 1986 The Dark Knight Returns, which also posits and embittered Batman past his prime setting his sights on our boy in blue. In his editing suite in Pasadena last month, Snyder showed off early passes of the money sequence, a rainy rooftop battle between the two capes. There’s an undeniable thrill to watching these pop culture icons go at it — that can likely be traced back to a memory of lying stomach-down in the living room, an action figure in each hand.

“Justice League Part One” has a 2017 release directed by Zack Snyder starring Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ray Fisher as Cyborg and Amy Adams as Lois Lane. “Batman v Superman” hits March 25, 2016.

Batman Vs. Superman Trailer:

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Now Disney Withholds New Star Wars Footage From Comic-Con

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Not only is Disney holding back Marvel Studios from appearing at Comic-Con, but now it’s learned there will be no new Star Wars footage.

Regarding Marvel Studios, while Kevin Feige tried to explain Marvel didn’t have anything to show off (“the timing wasn’t right”), Marvel could have easily done something for Ant-Man, which opens next week, as well as could have featured new Spider-Man Tom Holland and probably could have done something for Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange if they really wanted to.

At least Disney will have a Star Wars panel, but EW.com reports no new trailers, clips or footage will be shown.

What is stated to be coming at Comic-Con from Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a behind-the-scenes look at the film in addition to J.J. Abrams, Disney LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy and some members of the cast apeparing from the movie.

It’s assumed Disney is saving future Marvel Studios news for August’s Disney D23 Expo, and now it’s likely new Star Wars footage may debut then.

EW’s report does note a new Star Wars trailer is due out in the Fall.

The Star Wars Comic-Con panel takes place this Friday.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer:

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New War Paint Hunger Games Posters

Check out a batch of new “war paint” posters for The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay – Part 2.

Lionsgate has also announced Hunger Games will be a part of this week’s Comic-Con with the cast and more.

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

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Bryan Singer Hints At X-Men Reboot

It’s been speculated by us that Fox and Bryan Singer are going to reboot the X-Men with the latest movie, X-Men: Apocalypse, due to the main actors apparently not returning for any more films and the fact they are introducing younger actors for Jean Grey, Storm, Nightcrawler and Cyclops. Our thinking is that Fox wants to

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