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Ewan McGregor In Talks to Play Black Mask in BIRDS OF PREY
“Hello, there!” Breaking news: Ewan McGregor is a fan favorite here at WOBAM. Okay, not exactly breaking news. But in light of today’s news, he’s fixing to become an even bigger fave. Confirming an earlier rumor, The Wrap’s Umberto Gonzalez has the exclusive that McGregor is in talks to portray Black Mask in Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey. Black Mask has a history as a mobster Batman villain, so his inclusion in Birds of Prey signals a deeper dive into the Gotham City mythos. How will Black Mask factor into the story? Will he prove ample match to the Birds?? Will he sing and dance??? Will he don Jedi robes…
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“Bye, Felicia” – Netflix Cancels LUKE CAGE
Fresh on the heels of Iron Fist‘s mortalization, another hero had his bulletproof exterior shattered. Late Friday evening, Netflix and Marvel Television announced that Luke Cage would not be returning for its third season. “Unfortunately, Marvel’s Luke Cage will not return for a third season,” the companies said in a statement. “Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is grateful to the dedicated showrunner, writers, cast and crew who brought Harlem’s Hero to life for the past two seasons, and to all the fans who have supported the series.” Cage’s small screen journey started as a supporting role in Jessica Jones, before branching off into a solo series and The Defenders…
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RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW: DAREDEVIL Season 1
When I first watched Season 1 of Daredevil, three things struck me. The first was the high degree of violence. The MCU up to this point had consisted of adventure violence, where nobody was badly hurt. But Daredevil opens with Karen Page literally kneeling in a pool of blood. Dark imagery that sets the tone of the whole show. Second thing that struck me was how Daredevil is primarily a villain’s show. The character of Wilson Fisk dominates everything. He is a powerful tour de force, and the show is always at its sharpest when he’s around. I’m reminded of his Good Samaritan speech near the end of the season.…
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“Bye, Felicia” – Netflix Cancels IRON FIST
Those hoping for a third season of Iron Fist can hang their hats. Deadline is exclusively reporting that the show’s second season will be its final bow. In a statement from Netflix and Marvel, the team stated “Marvel’s Iron Fist will not return for a third season on Netflix. Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is proud of the series and grateful for all of the hard work from our incredible cast, crew and showrunners. We’re thankful to the fans who have watched these two seasons, and for the partnership we’ve shared on this series. While the series on Netflix has ended, the immortal Iron Fist will live on.” The statement leaves open the…
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Ryan Coogler Signs on to Write and Direct BLACK PANTHER 2
The word is out, the word is given. And the word fresh from The Hollywood Reporter is that Ryan Coogler has signed on to write and direct the sequel to his February smash hit, Black Panther. Fans have been clamoring for news on this front since Wakanda graced the silver screen. Coogler is expected to pen the sequel early next year, with an eye on a late 2019/early 2020 start date. With over $1.3 billion in Wakandan Treasury notes (i.e. Box Office receipts), the sequel should be another hit maker for Disney and Marvel. Only time will tell if the film lives up to the critical success of the original. In…
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VIDEO FEATURE: Netflix’s DEATH NOTE is (Finally!) Getting a Sequel: A Round Table Discussion
Surprise! It’s another WOBAM! Entertainment collaboration with the one and only Story Bake. This month I wanted to try something new, so I’m kicking it off with a roundtable discussion on Netflix’s recently announced Death Note sequel. I’m joined by Katie Gilstrap and Isak Wolff, and we have a good old time talking about the future of this sub-franchise. Beware of dog (with lightsaber)! Katie Gilstrap TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kgilstrap13 BLOG: https://kgilstrap13.blogspot.com/ Isak Wolff TWITTER: https://twitter.com/emblemmaniac BLOG: https://the-movie-maister.blogspot.com/ WOBAM Entertainment Links Rotten Tomatoes was WRONG and Netflix’s Live-Action DEATH NOTE Film is Actually Amazing: https://www.wobamentertainment.com/2018/06/feature-rotten-tomatoes-was-wrong-and.html Podcast: https://anchor.fm/wobament TWITTER: http://twitter.com/StoryBakeHQ TUMBLR: https://storybake.net/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/storybake/ Music – “Revolution Now” by Josh Woodward. Free download:…
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FEATURE: What if Captain America Bonded with the Venom Symbiote?
Our 7 Days of Venom rolls along with a What If. Perhaps, one of the greatest What If’s in the entire Marvel Comics canon: what if Captain America bonded with the Venom symbiote? It’s interesting that the topic has only been touched on a few times. In Marvel’s Age of Apocalypse arc, a Venom-Cap appeared in the background of a panel. And in last year’s Venomverse, Captain America was bonded with *a* symbiote, but not the Venom symbiote. Then earlier this year, Funko released a Venom-Cap POP! Vinyl figurine in a What If fashion. When you boil it right down, Venom-Cap is one of those ideas people like to talk…
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OFFICIAL: WOBAM! Entertainment Photoshop Costume Party and Giveaway
It’s Thanos! No, wait… it’s Grimace! No no, hold up… that’s our EIC Paul Romano! Cool glove, bruh. Hey, everybody! It’s the month of tricks and treats, and we wanted to do something cool and unique for all our readers out there. Beginning today, WOBAM! Entertainment is kicking off it’s first ever photoshop costume party. I’ve already done some tests to see how this might go, and let me just say: the results are glorious. So how’s this gonna work? Well, it’s gonna work like this: Tweet us a picture of yourself @WOBAMEnt by 11:59 PM Pacific Time, October 25th. Tell us who your favorite character is! We’ll pick it…
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Killmonger is Getting His Own Prequel Comic From Bryan Edward Hill
I am Killmonger No one’s perfect But no one’s worthless We ain’t deserving of everything Heaven and Earth is But word is, good – Paramedic!, Kendrick Lamar feat. SOB X RBE When Black Panther hit theaters last February, audiences were captivated by the man, the myth, the legend, Michael B. Jordan Erik Killmonger. Killmonger was a hit with viewers because his moral center and ideals challenged the hero in a direct way. He was wrong when he was right, just when he was unjust, and flawed where he had been failed, and Jordan sold that arc with genuine gravitas and pathos (if it sounds like I’m stanning for that Oscars…
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CAPTAIN MARVEL Goes Higher, Faster, Further in First Official Trailer and Teaser Poster
All rise for the Cap. Carol Danvers has made her splash in the first official trailer for Captain Marvel, the latest entry in the MCU. The trailer gives us our first good look at the plot, characters, and “Blockbuster” 90’s setting. From the look of things, directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are going for a retro throwback, comic accurate look that should excite as we gear up for Avengers 4. Marvel also released a teaser poster for the film, depicting Carol in full uniform. Captain Marvel flies into theaters March 8th, 2019, and stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Algenis…