Captain Marvel recently began filming, but the next Marvel blockbuster is still in the process of filling out its cast. Today, we have some more news. According to Deadline, Humans star Gemma Chan has been cast as Marvel Comics character Minn-Erva (also called Doctor Minerva), a Kree geneticist and spy. The casting further establishes the presence of the Kree race in the film, which also has the Skrulls involved. Chan’s other credits include Transformers: The Last Knight and Crazy Rich Asians. Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers in Marvel’s first female-led movie. The cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn, and DeWanda Wise. Anna Boden and…

Following a year of being attached, writer-director Joss Whedon announced last week that he has exited DC’s Batgirl movie, saying that he didn’t have a story. Immediately after the announcement, it was reported that Warner Bros. was looking to hire a female director to take over the project. However, a new report says that a new director likely won’t be hired anytime soon. According to The Wrap, WB and DC are not in a hurry to move forward with Batgirl and a new director. The site’s insider says that WB intends on establishing DC’s big characters (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and maybe Green Lantern) before the smaller characters,…

Following the success of Marvel’s The Punisher, Netflix quickly renewed it for a second season. Now, with production starting soon, Marvel has announced the addition of three new characters to the cast. Josh Stewart (The Dark Knight Rises) will play John Pilgrim, a man who has moved on from a life of violence…until circumstances bring him into Frank Castle’s world. Floriana Lima (Supergirl) will play Krista Dumont, a psychotherapist for military veterans who is described as “smart, compassionate, and driven.” Giorgia Whigham (Scream: The TV Series) will play Amy Bendix, a street-smart grifter who has a mysterious past. The three actors join Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, and…

The Flash (4×13) – “True Colors” Written by:         Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza Directed by:       Tara Nicole Weyr OKAY!  So, Barry’s still in jail and I checked with my handy-dandy “TV Tropes for Idiots” guide and went through the checklist: 1)      Barry’s “seen life on the inside.” 2)      He’s “been bullied and made friends with the gruff inmate with a heart of gold.” 3)      He’s helped “free an innocent man.” That means it’s time to: 4)      “Make a failed escape attempt but you’re friends get you out on an appeal.” I know I’m simplifying the plot to some tropes and clichés but TV is built on tropes and…

Throughout the duration of its run, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has had many shakeups in its roster. This season, Firestorm was removed from the team, with Zari and (soon) Kid Flash joining. Well, it has been announced that an original member of the Legends is set to return for the season three finale, which will air in April. Warner Bros. TV has confirmed to ComicBook that Franz Drameh’s Jefferson Jackson will appear in the Legends of Tomorrow finale. Jefferson left the team this season following the death of Stein, the other half of Firestorm. It’s unclear what brings Jefferson back to the show, or whether this will lead to him being a regular again.…

The next DC film to undergo production will be the highly anticipated Wonder Woman sequel, which is now reportedly in the casting phase. A new rumor may reveal the villain of the movie, while a few characters from the first film are said to be returning. According to That Hashtag Show, the villain in Wonder Woman 2 is none other than Cheetah, one of Diana’s most popular antagonists in the comics. Casting is underway for that role, and Warner Bros. apparently courted Emma Stone, who eventually passed. This Cheetah will be the Barbara Ann Minerva iteration. Additionally, That Hashtag Show says that Saïd Taghmaoui and Ewen Bremmer are reprising their…

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has been a hit unlike anyone expected, with the critically acclaimed film outpacing even The Avengers at the box office. To no one’s surprise, the movie has easily retained the top spot in its second weekend. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Black Panther has earned an estimated $108 million this weekend, bringing its domestic total past $400 million. This marks one of the biggest second weekends in history, behind only Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($149.2 million). It’s also a mere 47% drop from its opening weekend, one of lowest declines for a superhero film, while the movie is only the fourth to ever crack $100 million in its…

With Justice League out of the way, Warner Bros.’ next DC film will be James Wan’s Aquaman. We haven’t seen too much from this movie yet; just a couple stills of Arthur Curry. However, that may soon change, if this latest rumor is any indication. According to Revenge of the Fans, WB is planning on premiering the first Aquaman trailer during its WonderCon panel. The convention takes place between March 23rd and 25th, but with the programming schedule not revealed yet, it’s unknown exactly what day/time the WB panel is. After premiering at the panel, the trailer (or at least a version of it) will be released online. Fans have…

DC’s The Flash movie, now titled Flashpoint, is finally gaining steam with the addition of two directors. Now, we may have some new details on what to expect, including the villains, supporting cast, and production schedule. According to That Hashtag Show, Warner Bros. is currently planning to have Flashpoint begin shooting in the second half of the year in London, along with some additional filming in the United States. There is expected to be a lot of post-production time to pull off Flash’s visuals. Also, the studio has offered the film to Ghost in the Shell cinematographer Jess Hall. Now, on to story and character details. That Hashtag Show cautions that…

Last year, Avengers writer-director Joss Whedon was hired to take on a Batgirl movie for DC Films. He began work on the story and exploring Barbara Gordon’s “damage,” before shifting his focus to finishing Justice League. Despite rumors of his exit, the last update said Whedon was still making Batgirl. But now, the film is gonna need a new director. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Whedon is no longer directing Batgirl. The filmmaker provided the following statement to THR. “Batgirl is such an exciting project, and Warners/DC such collaborative and supportive partners, that it took me months to realize I really didn’t have a story. I’m grateful to Geoff [Johns] and…