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THE PUNISHER and JESSICA JONES Cancelled, as the Marvel/Netflix Affair Finally Ends
Netflix played the role of grim reaper last year, suddenly ending most of its Marvel television slate. Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Daredevil all got the axe, while The Defenders was never meant to continue beyond one season. And now, Netflix has confirmed the future (or lack thereof) of its final two shows. It has been announced that The Punisher and Jessica Jones have both been cancelled. The former premiered its season season last month. Meanwhile, Jessica Jones‘ third season is still set to debut sometime this year. This marks the official end of the Netflix/Marvel TV deal; every single show has been cancelled. Following the announcement, Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb…
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How LUKE CAGE and IRON FIST’s Stories Can Continue After Netflix Cancellations
Netflix recently made headlines with the decision to cancel two of its Marvel shows, Iron Fist and Luke Cage. Fans have talked a lot about the news, why the shows got cancelled, and what it means for the rest of Netflix’s Marvel slate. But one big question remains: What is the future of Iron Fist and Luke Cage in the MCU? In the announcement on Iron Fist‘s cancellation, it was said that the character will “live on,” which led to speculation about a revival for Disney Play. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been anything on a potential comeback for Luke Cage yet. But both shows have plenty of potential for more stories, especially…
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TV News Bits: DC with a Touch of Marvel
Welcome back to the latest round of TV News Bits. This installment is mostly DC-centric, but we have a good update for a hit Marvel Netflix series too. HBO’s Watchmen series has recruited Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to compose the score. The two have worked together for a few years now, including their collaborations with director David Fincher. They are the current members of the rock band Nine Inch Nails, which was founded by Reznor. Watchmen will premiere sometime next year on HBO. (Source: Variety) In a new interview, Marvel TV head Jeph Loeb shares a lot of updates, including the future of The Defenders. Despite being pitched as…
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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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Ranking the Marvel Netflix Shows So Far
To date, Marvel has launched five original shows on Netflix, all of which have been renewed for multiple seasons. The shows explore a more grounded corner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, depicting more mature stories and more realistic heroes. Many of the shows have been critically acclaimed, while some have had more lukewarm reception. With Jessica Jones recently premiering its second season, we rank all of the Marvel Netflix seasons so far… #8: Iron Fist Season 1 I’m sure we can all agree on this one. Iron Fist is without a doubt Marvel’s first Netflix misfire. While not completely terrible (for the most part), the season just feels very generic…
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Looks Like Iron Fist Will Play a Role in Season 2 of LUKE CAGE
Marvel’s The Defenders Everyone’s favorite Defender looks to be making an appearance in Luke Cage! The Immortal Iron Fist a.k.a. Danny Rand is featured in the latest still from Luke Cage’s second season. Entertainment Weekly brings us the image and says Marvel is keeping Iron Fist’s involvement pretty secret. Will this be the start of a partnership for the Protector of K’un-Lun and the Hero of Harlem? Check out the image down below! Luke Cage season 2 We see Danny and Luke becoming friends in The Defenders and it looks like that relationship will continue into Luke Cage. In the comics, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing start the superhero team, Heroes for…
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Review: Marvel’s THE DEFENDERS (2017)
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist join forces to take on common enemies as a sinister conspiracy threatens New York City. [Netflix] Since 2015, Marvel Television has been expanding the grittier street level corner of the MCU with several original shows on Netflix. The slate began with Daredevil, followed by a second season and shows starring Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Unlike past MCU entries, these shows have fully embrace more adult-oriented aspects of these characters, such as graphic violence, sex, and other mature subjects. These shows have all been building up to The Defenders, an eight-episode miniseries uniting the four heroes against The Hand. Now that…
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FEATURE: Marvel's Five Biggest Moments From San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Once again, Marvel had a very successful year at San Diego Comic-Con in 2017. Marvel Studios showcased its next several films in Hall H, featuring new trailers, cast announcements, and more. Additionally, we had some exciting updates on the future of the MCU’s television division. Below, we’ve compiled a list of our five favorite moments from Marvel’s time at SDCC. #5: Iron Fist Returns for Season 2 While Netflix’s first three Marvel shows were all met with glowing reviews, Iron Fist was not. Despite receiving a lot of viewers, Danny Rand’s live action debut had mostly negative reviews from critics, while fans had mixed feelings. So, there was speculation as…
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THE DEFENDERS Assemble In Their Epic Comic-Con Trailer
Merry Christmas fellow nerds! It’s that time of year [San Diego Comic-Con] where we get more superhero news than our hearts can handle. Last night we got another look at Marvel’s The Defenders. Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Iron Fist (Finn Jones) Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), and Luke Cage (Mike Colter) come together to take down Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver) and the Hand. It’s awesome. You want to see it. I’m done talking. Let’s go! Not only did we get an awesome trailer, but we also got confirmation that Iron Fist is returning for a second season.The Punisher got a trailer as well, but it was not made available to the public. With the series…
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Netflix Releases SDCC Posters for Marvel's THE DEFENDERS and THE PUNISHER
Marvel and Netflix’s The Defenders will be among the shows present at San Diego Comic-Con next week. Today, Entertainment Weekly premiered a new poster for the series, along with the first poster for the next Marvel/Netflix show, The Punisher. Drawn by Marvel TV Creative Director Joshua James Shaw, the colorful Defenders poster features Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist standing side-by-side. Meanwhile, like past Netflix shows, Marvel’s Joe Quesada drew the Punisher poster, featuring a bloody Frank Castle. SDCC attendees can get their copies of both posters; for details on how, click HERE. The Defenders releases on August 18th on Netflix. The Punisher premieres sometime this year.