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AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Has Passed $2 Billion Worldwide
Avengers: Infinity War‘s historic opening weekend already cemented it as one of the biggest films in history, but the movie continued to perform exceptionally well every week since. Now, the Marvel Studios ensemble has reached a milestone that very few films ever have. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Infinity War has surpassed the $2 billion mark at the worldwide box office. This consists of $656 million domestically and $1.346 billion overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $2.002 billion. The overseas total was fueled by a whopping $368 million in China, making it the third biggest Western release ever. Infinity War is the first superhero movie in history to crack $2…
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New SPIDER-MAN PS4 Gameplay Footage Introduces New Villains
During Sony’s E3 presentation last night, a new look at Marvel’s Spider-Man was shown. In the seven-minute gameplay reel, the Web-Slinger deals with a prison break, only to face a few of his greatest villains. We see Electro, Rhino, Vulture, Scorpion, and Negative Man unite to take on Spidey, with hints at a sixth villain behind the scenes. Check out the gameplay below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Spider-Man will be released exclusively for PlayStation 4 on September 7th.
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How a JUSTICE LEAGUE Sequel Can Be Better Than the First Movie
It’s been a few months, and DC Films’ Justice League has come and gone. The film received lukewarm reviews and underperformed at the box office; in fact, Warner Bros. lost money on it. Thus, it’d be surprising if the studio spent another dime on the movie, even for the mysterious “Snyder Cut.” But what about a sequel? WB originally announced a second Justice League movie in 2014, back when the plan was to tell the story over two parts. However, the studio abbreviated it to the one movie. And now that the movie didn’t make money, that decreases the chances of any sort of follow-up. I’m probably the only person…
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Geoff Johns Shifting to New Role for Warner Bros. and DC; Will Write GREEN LANTERN CORPS Movie
Comic book writer Geoff Johns was appointed as DC Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer in 2010, before being hired as a President in 2016. Today, Johns is exiting those roles, but that doesn’t mean he’s totally leaving Warner Bros. or DC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Johns has signed a new exclusive deal for writing and producing with WB and DC. As a result, he has stepped down from the roles of CCO and President at DC Entertainment. Replacing him in the former role is Jim Lee, who will continue to act as co-publisher alongside Dan DiDio. As part of his new deal, Johns has launched a production banner, Mad Ghost…
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ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Covers Latest Issue of Empire Magazine
We’re less than a month away from the release of Marvel’s next blockbuster, Ant-Man and The Wasp, and marketing is in full swing. This week’s issue of Empire adds to the promotion, featuring the movie as the cover story. In addition to the primary cover, Empire will release a subscribers-exclusive cover drawn by Marvel Studios concept artist Andy Park. The issue will be full of exclusive info, including images and details on Hope van Dyne’s Wasp costume. In addition to this movie, Empire will explore other upcoming films, including Sony’s Venom. Check out the covers below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. The issue hits shelves on Thursday,…
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Bandai Namco Announces Anime Crossover Game JUMP FORCE
Microsoft held its Xbox conference today for E3, and there, they debuted a lot of new games. One of the biggest highlights is the reveal of Bandai Namco’s latest project, which should make anime fans happy. Jump Force is a new title designed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shonen Jump. The game unites characters from Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, One Piece, Death Note, and more in an epic crossover. This is the first time Shonen Jump characters have joined forces since 2014’s J-Stars Victory VS. The new game will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Check out the trailer and more details below. And click HERE to…
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TV News Bits: TITANS, LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, THE GIFTED, GOTHAM, LUKE CAGE
DC Universe’s Titans is finally wrapping production soon, but before that, we have a breakdown for one more character, courtesy of That Hashtag Show. According to the site, the show is looking to cast a character with codenamed David, a 20-something male with dark hair. David is described as a powerful and merciless individual, and he is kept as a prisoner in a mysterious lab. David would have a guest starring role in the show’s 13th episode (aka season finale), but has the option to be a series regular for future seasons. Omega Underground has also shared an audition tape for the character. While the character is unknown, That Hashtag…
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Two More Writers Working on SUICIDE SQUAD 2
It’s been a while since we got an update on the Suicide Squad sequel. Originally set to begin production this fall, the film was pushed back to accommodate for Harley Quinn spinoff Birds of Prey. But now, we have word of two new writers who have been added to the team. Writer/actor Todd Stashwick has told DC Movie News (via Batman-News) that he is working on the Suicide Squad 2 script, alongside David Bar Katz and director Gavin O’Conner. While Stashwick has written for comics, TV and video games in the past, this marks his first film screenplay. He adds that he’s a “lifelong” DC Comics fan, and he has been…
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Matthew Vaughn Confirms Plans for KINGSMAN Cinematic Universe and KICK-ASS Reboot
Matthew Vaughn has been a frequent collaborator with comic book writer Mark Millar, having adapted his work with 2010’s Kick-Ass and the two Kingsman movies. Now, he’s confirmed that he will continue working on both franchises, via his Marv Studios. Speaking with Empire Online, Vaughn reveals plans for a Kick-Ass reboot. He says to look at current comics for a hint on the franchise’s new direction. In the latest comics, an African-American single mother named Patience Lee took on the mantle of Kick-Ass. Vaughn also says that a solo film for Hit-Girl is being discussed; that will either focus on her older self or on her younger self with Big…
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IRON FIST Season 2 Will Arrive This Year
Production recently wrapped on Iron Fist‘s second season. While a lot of details are still under wraps, it looks like the new season will be out sooner than expected. During a Reddit AMA, Marvel television head Jeph Loeb confirmed that Iron Fist season two is “coming this year.” Netflix has already released Jessica Jones season two this year, with Luke Cage‘s second season arriving later this month. And while a date isn’t confirmed yet, it was announced previously that Daredevil season three is also coming this year. So, unless Daredevil is pushed back to 2019, Iron Fist will push Netflix’s Marvel output to four shows a year, setting a new record. Initially,…
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