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ARROW Star Stephen Amell Calls “Elseworlds” the Best Arrowverse Crossover Yet
This year’s Arrowverse, titled “Elseworlds,” will be a little smaller, having three shows instead of four. But, it will be a big deal. It will introduce Batwoman, Nora Fries, and Lois Lane to the Arrowverse, while Superman is set to return. Now, we have some more hints on what to expect, courtesy of Arrow star Stephen Amell. During a Facebook Q&A session, Amell says that this crossover is “f***ing bananas,” and he has some very, very high praise on what to expect. “I think that this will be the best crossover event that we do. And not just the best but the best by a really, really wide margin. And…
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VENOM Retains Box Office Crown in Second Weekend
Despite negative reviews from critics, Sony’s Venom has proven to be a box office force to be reckoned with. It earned the biggest October opening in history, and it has held up in the days since. Now, its second weekend estimates are in. Venom grossed an estimated $35.7 million this weekend, retaining the top spot. This is a 55% drop from its opening, which is on par with other modern comic book movies. This brings its domestic total to $142.8 million. Overseas, Venom took in $69.7 million, bringing its international total to $235.3 million. Its combined worldwide gross is now $378.1 million. The movie had a production budget of just…
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Despite IRON FIST’s Cancellation, Danny Rand Will Appear in Future Marvel Shows
Last night, it was announced that Netflix has cancelled Marvel’s Iron Fist after two seasons. This marks the company’s first cancellation of a Marvel series, all while the Disney Play streaming service is getting ready to launch. But keeping fans’ hopes alive is the official statement, which says that the Iron Fist character will live on beyond the show. The original report also suggested that a revival on Disney Play may also be in consideration. But now, another report has more insight. According to Entertainment Weekly, Finn Jones’ Danny Rand will continue to be a part of Netflix’s other shows. Exactly what this entails is uncertain. But Rand guest starred on…
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Composer Michael Giacchino Returns for SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME
Composer Michael Giacchino has collaborated a few times with Marvel Studios in recent years. He created the scores for Doctor Strange and Spider-Man: Homecoming, while he composed the theme for Marvel’s current opening logo. Now, he’s returning to the MCU for his next big project. Giacchino is set to return as composer of the Homecoming sequel, Spider-Man: Far From Home. The film brings back a lot of the film’s cast and creative team, including director Jon Watts. The sequel picks up immediately after the events of Avengers 4, when Peter Parker and his friends take a vacation to Europe. Along the way, Peter fights new enemy Mysterio and teams up…
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Spider-Man Expected to Appear in KRAVEN THE HUNTER Movie
The biggest critique surrounding Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC) is that, while these characters are prominent parts of Spider-Man lore, Spider-Man himself is absent. Even Venom had to drastically alter its origin story because, in the comics, Eddie Brock and Venom are closely tied to Spider-Man. This, along with Sony’s current deal with Marvel Studios, has led to doubt regarding Spidey appearing in any of these movies. However, that may be about to change. Our friends at Discussing Film recently spoke with screenwriter Richard Wenk, who is working on Sony’s Kraven the Hunter movie. Wenk talks about how he is starting the process now, and how the movie will lean…
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First Look: Ruby Rose Suits Up as The CW’s Batwoman
This year’s Arrowverse crossover, titled “Elseworlds,” will introduce Batwoman to The CW’s DC lineup. Played by Ruby Rose, the character will first appear in the three-episode event, before headlining her own show. And now, with filming on “Elseworlds” beginning, we have a first look. The CW has released a new promo image, giving us a first look at Rose suited up as Batwoman. The costume was designed by Colleen Atwood, who also created the suits for Green Arrow, Flash, and Supergirl. Needless to say, the costume looks very faithful to the comics’ version, and it is arguably one of the better costumes in the Arrowverse already. Check it out below,…
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VENOM Director Discusses That Mid-Credits Scene, and What It Means for the Sequel
Sony’s Venom movie included plenty of Easter eggs and references to the comics, signaling the studio’s intention to spawn a cinematic universe with its own Marvel characters. And, like most modern comic book movies, this one includes an extra scene during the credits. Technically, Venom has two credit scenes, but – without spoiling – only one of them has to do with this franchise’s future. The scene introduces an iconic Marvel Comics character, and it gives us a good idea of what to expect from the sequel…assuming it happens. [Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS From Venom.] . . . . . . . . . [Final Warning!!!] . . .…
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VENOM Sets New October Record with $80 Million Opening Weekend
Despite negative reception from critics, audiences seem to be more on board with Sony’s Venom. The film, which is intended to launch Sony’s Universe of Marvel Characters (SUMC), has been tracking higher and higher for a big opening weekend. And now, the early estimates are in. Venom opened with $80.3 million this weekend. This easily sets a new record for an October opening, surpassing 2013’s Gravity ($55.7 million). It also comes ahead of Warner Bros.’ A Star Is Born, which too exceeded expectations with $42.9 million. Overseas, Venom took in $125.2 million, bringing its worldwide debut to a whopping $205.5 million. This alone doubles the film’s production budget, and assuming…
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DAREDEVIL Officially Confirms This Iconic Marvel Villain for Season 3
Daredevil has been keeping a lot of things under wraps for its third season, but that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating. Most prominently, fans have expected beloved Daredevil villain Bullseye to appear this season. Actor Wilson Bethel’s character had been kept under wraps, while the season takes inspiration from the Guardian Devil story arc in the comics. Now, at New York Comic-Con, it has been confirmed. Netflix dropped a new promo for the season, introducing viewers to Agent Poindexter (Bethel); Poindexter is one of Bullseye’s aliases in the comics. It was then confirmed that Daredevil will be telling Bullseye’s origin story this season. It may have been pretty obvious at…
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30 Years Later: The Legacy of Venom
There are few Marvel Comics characters that have stood the test of time better than Venom. Originally created as a Spider-Man villain in 1988, he went on to become an antihero. This year, Venom celebrates his 30th anniversary, and a lot is going on this year. The Venom movie is out now, the comics have taken the character into game-changing new territory, and he remains a player in Marvel’s animated work. In this article, we will be revisiting some highlights of Venom’s 30-year history. Technically, the Symbiote was first created in 1984, as it bonded with Peter Parker and gave Spider-Man his iconic black suit. However, it wasn’t until 1988…
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