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Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Webtoon Partner for Digital Comics Push
Disney is teaming with WEBTOON Entertainment to bring comics from Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars to WEBTOON’s vertical-scroll format. The multi-year collaboration will reformat about 100 titles for mobile reading and feature them in a dedicated section of the English-language app. Alongside classic runs and graphic novels, new original webcomic series are…
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Zach Cregger Teases ‘Weapons’ Sequel
Not only is Weapons the #1 movie in the world, but Zach Cregger isn’t done just yet and teases a sequel. Speaking in a new interview, the director revealed he already has another idea set in the same world. What does Zach Cregger say about the Weapons sequel? “I have another idea for something in…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set Photo Teases Possible New Villain
A new photo from the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day is fueling speculation about yet another villain appearing in the film, and it’s a villain that hasn’t previously been mentioned or rumored. The image shows a metal plate bolted to the side of a vehicle, featuring a red-and-blue emblem with the silhouette of a…
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Hayden Christensen Wants Darth Vader Series And New Star Wars Project
At this past weekend’s Fan Expo Boston, Hayden Christensen said he would “one hundred percent” return as Anakin Skywalker or Darth Vader in a future Star Wars project after Ahsoka Season 2. “I would love to, yes,” Christensen said. “If the powers that be decide that’s something that they want to see, I would be…
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James Gunn Backlash: WB Finds His Antics ‘Annoying’
It’s claimed that Warner Bros. is finding James Gunn’s online behavior more and more annoying and that it’s hurting things more than helping things. The claim follows Gunn recently shooting down a rumor that Robin is in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II script. What did James Gunn say? Gunn replied to the rumor: “Guys…
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Fans Blast James Gunn Over Superman’s Early Digital Release
James Gunn’s announcement that Superman will hit digital on Friday, August 15 — just 35 days after its theatrical debut — has lit up social media with a mix of backlash, excitement, and trolling. Hundreds of fans on X have already reacted to James Gunn’s post about the announcement. I asked Grok to summarize the…
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Superman Digital Release Moves Up to Aug. 15 — Just 35 Days After Theatrical Debut
In a move that’s likely to raise eyebrows — and possibly anger theater owners — Warner Bros. is pushing up the digital release of Superman to Friday, August 15, just 35 days after it hit theaters. Original Date Moved Forward The film was initially said to hit digital platforms on August 26, but WB released…
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Johnny Depp Open to Pirates of the Caribbean Return
Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer is keeping the door open for Johnny Depp to once again play Captain Jack Sparrow. In related news, Gina Carano won her lawsuit against Disney and could be returning to Star Wars. What did Jerry Bruckheimer say about Johnny Depp? Speaking with EW.com, Bruckheimer revealed he’s spoken to…
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Madelaine Petsch Wants To Play X-Men’s Jean Grey In MCU Reboot
Riverdale and The Strangers star Madelaine Petsch has thrown her name into the ring for one of Marvel’s most iconic mutant roles for Kevin Feige’s X-Men reboot coming to the MCU following Avengers: Secret Wars. Petsch’s Pick for a Marvel Role Speaking to The Direct at San Diego Comic-Con while promoting The Strangers – Chapter…
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Gunn Breaks Silence on DCU Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman — And Why Krypto’s Dangerous
James Gunn addressed multiple DCU topics on the Peacemaker Season 2 podcast and in fan Q&A on Threads — touching on the futures of The Flash and Wonder Woman, Superman’s place in the DCU, and even why Krypto can’t just meet people. The Flash and Wonder Woman in the DCU When asked about the status…
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Thunderbolts Ends With Second-Worst MCU Box Office: Only The Marvels Did Worse
Thunderbolts has officially wrapped its theatrical run, and the final numbers are bad — really bad. The Marvel Studios team-up movie finishes as the second-worst box office performer in the MCU’s history, only topping The Marvels. When adjusted for inflation, Thunderbolts ranks second-worst both domestically and worldwide. It’s office: The New Avengers has disassembled. Thunderbolts’…
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Can Deadpool Save the MCU? ‘To The Rescue’
Ryan Reynolds might be teasing more than just a cameo. With Deadpool & Wolverine crossing the billion-dollar mark last year, it’s starting to look like Kevin Feige is positioning Wade Wilson as the MCU’s next big draw, likely as an Avenger. Marvel’s Box Office Problems The tease comes at a time when the MCU has…
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Ryan Reynolds Teases Avengers Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds just poured gasoline on the rumor fire. The Deadpool & Wolverine star posted an image mashing up the Avengers “A” logo with the anarchist “A” — a nod to Deadpool’s chaotic style. He didn’t include any text with the post. Naturally, fans think it’s a hint that Wade Wilson could join Earth’s Mightiest…
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James Gunn’s Superman Lost Over Half the Audience of Zack Snyder’s Films
James Gunn’s Superman has now passed Batman v Superman at the domestic box office, earning $331 million compared to BvS’s $330 million. That headline made the rounds over the weekend, with some outlets calling it the “highest-grossing Superman film ever domestically.” But as several movie watchers pointed out on X, the number hides the reality…
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DCU Clayface Cast Adds Max Minghella
Max Minghella is in final talks to join the DCU Clayface movie, a horror-driven take on the Batman villain from DC Studios. Cast and Crew Minghella joins Tom Rhys Harries and Naomie Ackie in the James Watkins–directed film, which begins shooting this fall in the UK. Watkins is best known for Speak No Evil, while…
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Noah Centineo to Play Young John Rambo in Vietnam War Prequel
Millennium Media has found its lead for the Rambo prequel. The trades report that Noah Centineo is set to star in John Rambo, with Sisu director Jalmari Helander directing from a script by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani. Production and Distribution Via Deadline, filming is planned for early 2026 in Thailand. While no distribution deal…
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First Look At Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: Now Filming
Netflix’s long-gestating The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew movie is finally filming, which is Greta Gerwig’s big follow-up to her billion dollar Barbie movie. Filming Kicks Off in London This past weekend saw Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew shooting in and around Bank Station and The Royal Exchange in London. Director Greta Gerwig was spotted…
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Weapons Box Office Off to a Killer Start, Performing Better Than Estimates
Zack Cregger’s new horror movie, Weapons, is off to a good start at the box office, coming in higher than the estimates. Monday update: Actuals have come in higher with a $43.5M domestic opening, and a $71.8M global opening. Sunday afternoon update: Estimates are at a $42.5M domestic opening, with another $27.5M from foreign grosses,…
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No Obi-Wan: Ewan McGregor Not in Ahsoka Season 2
Apparently, fans got their info mixed up; however, it is confirmed Ahsoka Season 2 will not feature Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. What happened? What happened is that the actor recently appeared over the weekend at Fan Expo Boston. McGregor talked how his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, was filming Ahsoka Season 2. Fans apparently mistook…