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J.J. Abrams Passed On Huge Apple Deal For WarnerMedia (and DC)
It is learned that J.J. Abrams actually passed on a huge deal with Apple in order to sign for less money with WarnerMedia, which from what I have been told is in part to tackle the DC characters, including Superman and Green Lantern. Yesterday saw the official announcement and confirmation that J.J. Abrams had signed…
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Henry Cavill Shows Off Superman While Riding Motorcycle
Henry Cavill once again seemingly teases Superman in a post on social media as an image of the actor shows the Man of Steel comics as part of the design on the helmet. “Perfect weather every day for getting to work on the bike! Love iiiiit!” Henry Cavill said on Instagram with a super thumbs…
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Kevin Smith Confirms ‘Long Halloween’ For ‘The Batman’; Teases Oscar
Confirming one of my Comic-Con scoops, Kevin Smith offers that he also heard “from a good source” that The Batman is adapting “The Long Halloween,” and Smith goes so far as stating the flick will get an Oscar. Smith and Marc Bernardin talk about Robert Pattinson and The Batman on the Fatman Beyond podcast where…
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James Gunn Reveals ‘The Suicide Squad’ Cast; Teases Deaths
With filming beginning soon, James Gunn has taken to social media to announce the cast of The Suicide Squad, teasing some of them might not make it out alive. “Don’t get too attached,” James Gunn tweeted. The poster features the confirmed members of the cast with bullet holes through each name. The cast members previously…
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The Flash Season 6 Trailer, Poster Teases Billions Of Futures
The CW released a short new teaser for The Flash Season 6 which sees Barry offering that he has seen billions of different futures. “I saw billions of possible futures,” Barry said. “Billions of deaths. We can’t stop what’s coming.” Regarding what is coming, the newspaper headline from the future has changed showing that Crisis…
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Supernatural Final Season Unleashes Hell In Trailer, Poster, T-Shirt
The CW has unleashed hell in a new trailer, poster and charity t-shirt for the fifteenth and final season of Supernatural. The trailer features Sam and Dean realizing that the gates of hell are now open, which means everybody they sent there might have been released. The t-shirt features the “End of the Road Tour”…
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Galactus, Doctor Doom Rumored As Big MCU Villains
According to rumors, Kevin Feige looks to be using two Fantastic Four baddies as major villains in the MCU, with Doctor Doom and Galactus. It’s said the characters will not be coming to Disney Plus but will be a part of the MCU movies and that they will be “Endgame-type” villains. It’s teased, how do you…
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Viggo Mortensen Rumored For Doctor Doom In MCU
It’s being claimed that Viggo Mortensen, known for Lord of the Rings, is being eyed to play Doctor Doom in the MCU. The rumor has it that Doctor Doom will be one of two major villains coming to the MCU, with the second being Galactus. Previous rumors also offered that Doctor Doom would be a…
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Jon Watts’ Next Project After Spider-Man Is Announced
With Spider-Man currently in limbo, director Jon Watts sticks with Disney for the time being, for the new FX series, The Old Man. If you are a Spider-Man fan and want Watts to return, no worries though, as Jon Watts is only directing the pilot, which will film this fall, and he is also on…
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X-Men, Wolverine May Be Race Bent In MCU
Not a surprise following Marvel’s Phase 4 plans, but now it is being said that Kevin Feige may race bend the X-Men characters and even possibly Wolverine. Also, recall that Marvel Studios producer Victoria Alonso said the name “X-Men” is outdated because it features the word “men.” Regarding the race bending of the X-Men characters…
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J.J. Abrams Officially Signs With WarnerMedia
AT&T and Bad Robot officially announce that J.J. Abrams and company have signed with WarnerMedia in a deal that will include new content and more. Below you can read the official announcement, with our EIC Matt McGloin having been told by Comic-Con insiders that J.J. Abrams will be tackling Superman, Green Lantern and the DC…
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Disney Plus First Look In Netherlands Includes Marvel, Star Wars, More
Disney Plus has launched with a two-month free trial in the Netherlands, which gives us a first look at the streaming service in action, featuring Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and more. A Redditor posted screenshots from a live look at Disney Plus noting that presently the streaming service features extras for movies, including trailers, deleted…
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Joker Might Have $100 Million Opening
All talk is surrounding the DC Joker movie as following calls for an Oscar, now it is being reported the Todd Phillips-directed and Joaquin-Phoenix starring original take on the Clown Prince of Crime will have a sky-high box office. Reports offer that Joker will have an opening weekend of $80-90 million-plus, and I’ll go so…
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Bring on Superman and Green Lantern: J.J. Abrams Name Drops WB CEO Ann Sarnoff
Recall at Comic-Con I said J.J. Abrams was taking on Superman and Green Lantern as part of his mega-deal with Warner Bros., which is now official. Even Kevin Smith covered the news. Recall that I said J.J. Abrams’ wife, producer Katie McGrath, was responsible for getting Ann Sarnoff named as the new Chair and CEO…
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Terminator: Dark Fate Tracking Soft At Box Office
Industry estimates for the Terminator: Dark Fate tracking at the box office are not good, but at least the flick is said to open better than its disappointing predecessor, Genisys. It’s being said that Terminator: Dark Fate will have an opening weekend of around $35 – 45 million, which, while better than Genisys‘ $27 million…
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Valiant’s Harbinger In Development At Paramount
It is being reported that Paramount has nabbed the rights to Valiant Comics’ Harbinger from Sony who is currently developing the project as a feature film. The info includes that Neal Moritz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Preacher, The Boys) is producing with Valiant’s Dan Mintz, and director Justin Tipping, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joshua Beirne-Golden,…
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Gabriel Luna Reveals New Terminator Name From ‘Dark Fate’
Character posters have been released for the new Terminator: Dark Fate movie which sees Gabriel Luna revealing the name of the latest cyborg killing machine. “EV-9 Endo. One half of the latest advancement in anti-personnel technology. @terminator #terminatordarkfate #Rev9,” Luna posted on Instagram. The poster features a version of Gabriel Luna as the new Terminator…
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Don’t Expect Jacked Robert Pattinson For The Batman
With Robert Pattinson cast as The Batman, more than likely his version of the character won’t be a jacked superhero from the comics or even come close in size to Ben Affleck. Presently, Robert Pattinson stands at around 6′ 1″ and possibly weighs around 165-175 lbs soaking wet. Regarding not being jacked for the role,…
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James Gunn Responds To Suicide Squad Zatanna Rumors and More
James Gunn likes to be in full control of his movies, with The Suicide Squad no different, which has seen the director take to social media to respond to recent rumors. Deadline offered that a table read would be taking place today, but Gunn made it known it actually happened Monday. James Gunn also added that…
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Additional Casting For ‘The Stand’ Announced
CBS All Access announces additional casting for The Stand including Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke and Daniel Sunjata will be joining the limited event series on the streaming network. Whoopi Goldberg (Photo Credit: Timothy White), Jovan Adepo (Photo Credit: Rowan Daly), Owen Teague (Photo Credit: Benjo Arwas), Brad William Henke (Photo Credit:…