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Hops and Box Office Flops: ‘PREY’
Do Not Kill the Dog Prey reignites the Predator franchise in the best ways possible. It’s more contained—focusing on the story and characters, rather than feeling the need to go bigger. It’s the hit the series desperately needed. After a slew of middling to outright mediocre sequels (and sidequels), Prey optimizes the formula for the alien hunter’s antics. It takes the creature back in time—the northwest plains in 1719—and utilizes the incredible landscapes to set a tone and atmosphere the films have been missing. This is Naru’s journey just as much as it is the Predator’s. She, like the extraterrestrial, is out to prove herself. That is the heartbeat of the movie—one woman’s quest to…
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14 Shows to Stream While You Self-Quarantine
We all know best practice is to stay inside and avoid contact with people because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These are challenging times, and we all want to do the right thing. So that means, even if you have a small cough, you have to stay at home for a good 14 days. That’s a long time in the house, and things can get boring pretty quickly. But fear not readers, I am here with a list of 14 shows that you can binge-watch while you’re stuck inside. We are only focusing on the five major streaming platforms for this one (sorry Harley Quinn). Links to trailers and clips for…
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Marvel and Hulu Team Up for Slate of Animated Shows Starring Howard the Duck, M.O.D.O.K. and More
Following the success of Runaways, Marvel Television and Hulu are expanding their partnership in a big way. The two have announced a slate of adult animated shows. There will be four ongoing shows and a special animated event – a deal that doesn’t sound too different from the original Marvel/Netflix deal. Howard the Duck sees everyone’s favorite duck trapped in a new world. He must team up with his gal pal Beverly to escape from the villainous Dr. Bong. Kevin Smith and Will Davis are writing. M.O.D.O.K. focuses on the Marvel villain struggling to maintain control of his organization and his family. This is written by Patton Oswalt and Jordan…
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Robert Downey Jr. to Produce Vertigo Comic Adaptation SWEET TOOTH for Hulu
The Iron Man himself is set to play in the DC Comics sandbox. Not as an actor though (although who knows at this point?). Robert and his wife’s Susan production company called Team Downey and Jim Mickle are working on an adaption on Sweet Tooth for Hulu. Often known as Bambi meets Mad Max, Sweet Tooth is a comic published by DC Comics through their Vertigo imprint. It follows a humanoid boy called Gus who is part deer, part human living in a post-apocalyptic world. Are you intrigued? Let us know in the comments below, or on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, @WOBAMEnt, and make sure you’re following us as we…
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Kerry Washington to Produce and Star in OLD CITY BLUES
Kerry Washington (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer) will both star in and produce Old City Blues for Hulu. The news is coming from The Hollywood Reporter and will be Washington’s second Hulu original series. Old City Blues was a comic book published by Giannis Milonogiannis in 2011. The series is set in the year 2048. It takes place in Athens featuring high-tech criminals and corrupt politicians. Chris Black (Outcast) will serve as the showrunner while Allison Davis will pen the script. According to THR, the series revolves around Solano, Thermidor and the rest of the New Athens Special Police. We don’t have word on who Washington will be playing at this time. For…
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Our First Look at Marvel's RUNAWAYS is Here
During New York Comic-Con we got our first looks at Marvel’s latest project, Runaways. The Hulu original is based on the comic of the same name. It focuses on super-powered children having to take down their evil parents. Check out the trailer below! Here’s the official synopsis: Marvel’s Runaways is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other but who must unite against a common foe – their parents. The popular classic explores the younger side of the Marvel Universe in a coming of age, new action series. Runaways will premiere on Hulu November 21st!
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