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Rumor: Rocket Raccoon and Groot May Get Their Own Disney+ Series
Marvel is developing several shows for the Disney+ streaming service, which will shift the spotlight to several supporting characters in the MCU. Shows starring Loki, Scarlet Witch, and Winter Soldier and Falcon are all in development. Now, rumor has it that another series has joined the slate. According to That Hashtag Show, Marvel may be developing a show starring Rocket Raccoon and Groot, the beloved duo from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The site stresses that this is just a rumor right now, and the series is far from a certainty. With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 currently on hold, this would be a nice way to expand…
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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Tracking for $30-40 Million Opening Weekend
We’re just a few weeks away from the release of Sony’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which is already generating very positive buzz. Now, the animated movie has hit the tracking boards. Right now, Into the Spider-Verse is on track to open anywhere between $30 and $40 million. The movie’s production budget is currently unknown, but these are some pretty solid numbers. They should only go higher as we get closer to its release date. Either way, it should get in a good opening before the next week is dominated by Aquaman and Bumblebee. Another thing to consider: Very few animated superhero films get a theatrical release. Most of them, primarily…
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Sony Sets Release Dates for Two Untitled Marvel Movies
After the massive success of Venom, plans for Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC) are in full swing. The franchise will consist of multiple characters from the Spider-Man universe, with many films in various stages of development. Now, we know when two movies will be arriving. Sony has set two release dates for untitled Marvel-based movies: July 10th, 2020 and October 2nd, 2020. The studio is keeping the titles under wraps for now, but we have some ideas on what they could be. Morbius the Living Vampire, starring Jared Leto, is looking to start production in February. So, it’s definitely at least one of these dates, and I’m gonna guess…
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BIRDS OF PREY Movie Gets a Full (and Very Long) Title
DC’s Birds of Prey movie is getting ready to start shooting in January, and to celebrate, the full official title has finally been revealed. Spoiler: It is quite the mouthful. Star Margot Robbie shared the following Instagram post, followed by confirmation from Warner Bros.’ Twitter account. The full title is….. Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) View this post on Instagram 😆 A post shared by @ margotrobbie on Nov 20, 2018 at 12:08pm PST 💋 @MargotRobbie #BirdsofPrey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) hits theaters 2.7.20. pic.twitter.com/TDFRgwmPJA — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) November 20, 2018 To say the least, this is a…
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Second Trailer for THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART Unleashed
Warner Bros. has released the second trailer for its next LEGO movie, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. The long-awaited sequel takes place five years after the first film, with Bricksburg now a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Suddenly, a space invader kidnaps the Master-Builders, and it’s up to Emmet to save the day. The trailer is full of new footage, teasing another exciting adventure in the LEGO Universe. Check it out below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is scheduled to hit theaters on February 8th, 2019.
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Batman’s Absence in the Arrowverse Explained in “Elseworlds” Crossover
For the longest time, fans of The CW have had one question: Where is Batman? The shows have vaguely referenced the character off and on. Last season, Arrow namedropped Bruce Wayne directly, while this year’s “Elseworlds” crossover will introduce Gotham City and Batwoman, who is also getting her own series. But despite all this, The CW has no plans for an actual Batman appearance. Fortunately, though, Bat-fans will get the next best thing in “Elseworlds.” The shows’ producers have confirmed that the event will address the whereabouts of Batman, revealing his place in the Arrowverse. Apparently, Batman has been missing for a few years. This had led to a huge…
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SUPERGIRL Casts Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor for Season 4
Last month, it was announced that Lex Luthor is finally making his Arrowverse debut on Supergirl later this season. Now, the character has been cast, and the actor has quite the role in Luthor history. It has been announced that Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men) is set to play Lex Luthor. He will first appear on Supergirl in episode 15 of this season, and from there, he will be a recurring character. Funnily enough, Cryer previously played Lenny Luthor – aka Lex’s nephew – in 1987’s Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. And now, he has ascended to the role of Lex himself. Producers Robert Rovner and Jessica…
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AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Already Renewed for Season 7
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. won’t be back for its season six premiere until next summer, but the Marvel series is already confirmed to live on beyond that. ABC has announced that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will return for a seventh season. Despite the show’s consistently low ratings, ABC has shown confidence in its creative direction. It is also an opportunity to push the Marvel brand on a weekly basis. No premiere date for season seven has been confirmed yet, but expect it to begin sometime in 2020. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ended its fifth season this year on a major cliffhanger, leaving the fates of two lead characters in the balance. It will be…
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BIRDS OF PREY Movie Finds its Cassandra Cain
Cassandra Cain is one of several DC characters to make their cinematic debut in Birds of Prey, which is filling out its cast and eyeing a January production start. Now, the character has finally been cast. Newcomer Ella Jay Basco is making her feature film debut as Cassandra Cain in Birds of Prey. The actress previously guest starred in television shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Veep. In the movie, Cain comes across a diamond belonging to Black Mask, placing her in the Gotham City kingpin’s crosshairs. A team consisting of Harley Quinn, Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya unite to protect her. Stay tuned for more news as we…
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THE MANDALORIAN Casts Pedro Pascal and Gina Carano in Lead Roles
The Disney+ streaming service will be home to a lot of original shows, such as Star Wars series The Mandalorian. The show, overseen by Jon Favreau, takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi and follows a lone gunfighter in the galaxy. Now, casting has begun. As previously rumored, Pedro Pascal (Wonder Woman 1984) is set to lead The Mandalorian. Meanwhile, Gina Carano (Deadpool) has also signed on for a key role in the show. Further details on their characters are currently being kept under wraps. After cancelling the Boba Fett movie, Lucasfilm is shifting focus to The Mandalorian. The show has a star-studded slate of directors, such…
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