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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Expected to Make “Surprise” Appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2018
We’re a month away from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, and Warner Bros. is expected to make a big splash there. It’s already been confirmed that the Aquaman trailer will debut then, while a first look at Shazam! is expected. Now, it looks like DC’s most beloved hero at the moment will make her return to the convention. According to Deadline, WB is planning to showcase Wonder Woman 1984 as DC’s big “surprise” at the panel. (It’s not really a surprise now, but whatever.) While scheduling and other details are still being finalized, the plan is for star Gal Gadot to appear and show a first look at the highly…
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Why IDW is the Way to go for the TMNT Reboot
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be making a return to the big screen! News just broke that Paramount will be rebooting the series, with Michael Bay Platinum Dunes returning to produce. Jim Gianopulos is the new head of Paramount, and if this new version of the franchise is going to succeed, there’s going to need to be major changes. Today, we’ll be looking a the Heroes in Half-Shell’s most recent comic series and why it needs to be the inspiration for the new series. In 2009 IDW Publishing launched a reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now, the Ninja Turtles have had a complicated history like all comic book characters. They…
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Marvel’s BLACK WIDOW Director Search Continues
After the success of Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel is planning for the future. They are moving ahead with a Black Widow solo film, starring Scarlett Johansson of course. Deadline is reporting that Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome) is the frontrunner to direct. We know that the film will likely be a prequel, set before the events of Iron Man 2. Deadline is also reporting that Marvel head Kevin Feige and Johansson met with Amma Asante (Belle) and Maggie Betts (Novitiate) for the directing gig. We’re eager for more details, but this is all we have for now. For more news stay tuned.
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Paramount Puts New TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE Movie in Development
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been adapted multiple times on the big screen. Most recently, Paramount rebooted the franchise with two films. The 2014 movie was a box office hit, while 2016’s Out of the Shadows was a bomb, leaving the franchise’s future unclear. But now, the heroes in a half shell are staging a comeback. According to The Hollywood Reporter, screenwriter Andrew Dodge (Bad Words) is scripting a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Platinum Dunes’ Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are returning as producers. No director is attached yet. It’s not explicitly stated if this is a sequel or another reboot, but the new movie is…
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Disney Reportedly Puts All STAR WARS Spinoffs on Hold [Updated]
UPDATE: ABC has reached out to Lucasfilm, who has dismissed this report as “inaccurate.” The studio says there are still “multiple” Star Wars movies that are in development, but haven’t been announced yet. The original story follows. A big part of Disney’s plan when acquiring Lucasfilm, in addition to the main Skywalker saga, was to develop standalone Star Wars stories for the big screen. Rogue One came out in 2016 and was a big hit, while this summer’s Solo was…not. In fact, Solo will lose at least $50 million for Disney and Lucasfilm. Fans have wondered how the studio will respond to this, and now, we may have an idea. According to…
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The CW Announces Fall 2018 Premiere Dates
The CW has unveiled its complete fall schedule, revealing when your favorite comic book shows will return to the small screen. The Flash and Black Lightning will premiere their new seasons on Tuesday, October 9th at 8 PM and 9 PM EST, respectively. Riverdale will be back on Wednesday, October 10th at 8 PM EST. Supergirl will return on Sunday, October 14th at 8 PM EST, kicking off the network’s Sunday programming. Arrow debuts on Monday, October 15th at 8 PM EST, its brand new timeslot, swapping with DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow returns on Monday, October 22nd at 9 PM EST, swapping with Arrow. As previously reported, iZombie, which…
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SUPERGIRL Season 4 is Inspired by This Comic Book; [SPOILER] Leaves the Show
[Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS From Supergirl‘s Season 3 Finale.] Supergirl aired its season three finale last night, and it truly was more powerful than a locomotive. The episode was full of big plot twists, character deaths, and more. A big moment resulted in one fan-favorite character’s exit from the show. TV Line has confirmed that actor Chris Wood, who plays Mon-El, has left Supergirl as a series regular. While the door is always open for Mon-El to return, the plan was always to have him for two seasons. Executive producer Robert Rovner explains, “We’ve loved telling Mon-El’s story, as well as the story we’ve told for him and Kara. We…
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IRON FIST, KRYPTON and LUCIFER Are Returning to San Diego Comic-Con 2018
We’re a month away from this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. This week, we have confirmation of three shows making their presence known at the convention. According to Deadline, Marvel and Netflix are bringing Iron Fist to SDCC. Star Finn Jones will show up alongside other cast members and producers to discuss the show’s second season, which is scheduled to arrive sometime this year. There is also talk of bringing Daredevil and The Punisher to the panel; the former just wrapped production on its third season, while the latter is shooting its second. So, despite Marvel Studios’ absence from Hall H, the MCU’s television side will be represented. Deadline has also verified…
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THE FLASH Promotes Jessica Parker Kennedy to Series Regular for Season 5
[Warning: The Following Contains SPOILERS From Season 4 of The Flash.] Last season on The Flash, a mysterious girl played by Jessica Parker Kennedy was introduced. She first appeared in the “Crisis on Earth-X” crossover before recurring in later episodes, constantly hinting at her identity. As many fans theorized, the finale confirmed that she is Barry and Iris’ daughter, Nora, from the future. Well, get ready to see a lot more of Nora. It has been announced (via TV Line) that Jessica Parker Kennedy has been promoted to a series regular for The Flash‘s fifth season. She joins recently upgraded actors Danielle Nicolet (Cecille Horton) and Hartley Sawyer (Elongated Man),…
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Talulah Riley and Alex Hernandez in Talks to Join BLOODSHOT
Valiant Entertainment’s Bloodshot movie is kicking into highgear! Set for release by Sony, written by Eric Heisserer (Arrival), and directed by special effects wizard Dave Wilson, the production is shaping up to be a must-see reminiscent of the first Iron Man film. Vin Diesel is set to play the title character, while Eiza González, Michael Sheen, and Sam Heughan have all joined the cast in supporting roles. Now, we have news on some additional casting announcements as the film gets ready for its July shooting date. The Wrap reports that Actress Talulah Riley is in the talks to play Gina, Bloodshot’s wife. Riley is an alumni of Westworld, Inception, and she also…
