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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Review
In the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot returns as Diana Prince and takes us on an all-new adventure in Wonder Woman 1984. It’s a film that tries to be more than just your standard action flick but ends up falling into all of the same tropes as films that came before it. The film has this strange campiness to it, and at times it works, but mostly it doesn’t. We’re obviously in the 1980s, but the winks and nods can be too on the nose at times, and the script is ripped straight from that time period. The plot can be a bit clunky and downright…
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Our 5 Favorite Moments from DC Fandome 2020 (Part 1)
DC Entertainment tried something new this year. Instead of the usual San Diego Comic-Con panels or out-of-nowhere announcements, the studio held a digital convention for its projects. Dubbed “DC Fandome,” the convention puts the spotlight on upcoming films, television shows, video games, and more. In fact, it was so big, DC decided to split it into two parts. Part 1 took place this past Saturday, while Part 2 will take place on September 12th. Part 1 was a huge success, showing off first looks at upcoming movies and revealing new video games. Fans have been raving about the reveals, trailers, and more since then. Most notably, on the film/TV side,…
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Why WONDER WOMAN 1984 Will Be DC’s Next Billion-Dollar Hit
Despite a rocky start, DC‘s movie universe has been a force to be reckoned with at the box office. Wonder Woman was a huge hit, Aquaman made a billion dollars, and Shazam! turned a sizeable profit. Even the more critically-maligned installments – except Justice League – have been box office hits. And that’s not to mention Joker, which exists outside of this continuity and still made a billion dollars on its own. So, all eyes are on DC’s future. One title that stands out is the sequel Wonder Woman 1984, which arrives this summer. In our latest editorial, we discuss why this will likely be the next DC movie to…
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WOBAM! Entertainment’s 15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020
Every year has been significant in the realm of hotly anticipated movies, and 2020 looks to be no different. Both Marvel Studios and DC Films are launching new installments, while prestigious filmmakers are releasing their latest movies. It’s always a challenge to rank our excitement for so many movies. But today, we at WOBAM! Entertainment are listing the 15 movies we’re most excited to see this year… #15: Last Night in Soho Last Night in Soho is the latest movie by director Edgar Wright. Plot details are currently under wraps, but the film is said to be a psychological horror tale. It also boasts a strong cast headlined by Anya…
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WONDER WOMAN 3 Will Have a Contemporary Story
With Wonder Woman 1984 still a year away, director Patty Jenkins has already teased an inevitable third movie. While it’s not a definite thing yet, Jenkins says that she has plans for how Diana’s arc will end in her trilogy. Now, the filmmaker has offered some more details. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at Sundance, Jenkins says that her plan is for Wonder Woman 3 to be set in the present day, and not be another period piece. “I’m not planning to put it in the past again, because where are you going to go? You have to go forward. It’s definitely a contemporary story. That’s all I can say. Where we…
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Patty Jenkins Teases Plans for Third WONDER WOMAN Movie
Director Patty Jenkins delivered Wonder Woman to massive success in 2017, and Warner Bros. quickly signed her on to take the helm of the sequel. Diana Prince’s story continues next year in Wonder Woman 1984, but after that? Turns out Jenkins already has some ideas. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jenkins confirms that she has “pretty clear plans” for a third Wonder Woman movie. “I have pretty clear plans for Wonder Woman 3. Whether I [direct] it or not, I see how her arc should end in my incarnation of Wonder Woman. I have great passion for that.” Wonder Woman was a huge hit, kicking off a new franchise for WB. Assuming…
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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Moves to Summer 2020 Release
Fans are going to have to wait a little longer for Diana Prince’s return to the big screen. Warner Bros. has announced that DC’s Wonder Woman 1984 has been pushed back seven months. Originally set for November 2019, the film will now hit theaters on June 5th, 2020. Star Gal Gadot tweeted the news. Super excited to announce that, thanks to the changing landscape, we are able to put Wonder Woman back to its rightful home. June 5, 2020. Be there or be square!!! ✨🙅♀️✨ pic.twitter.com/Wj8ORUQLdg — Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) October 22, 2018 Jeff Goldstein, WB’s president of domestic distribution, has given the following statement on the news. “We had…
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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Rumor: Pedro Pascal is Playing….
Pedro Pascal is one of several exciting additions to the cast of DC’s Wonder Woman 1984, but his character has been under wraps from the beginning. We saw the one picture of him in the movie, but that’s about it. While we wait on official word, a new rumor (courtesy of our friends at SuperBroMovies) may finally give us the answer. Apparently, Pedro Pascal is playing none other than…… Maxwell Lord! Maxwell Lord is a prominent villain in DC Comics, but as usual, expect some differences for the movie. For example, he won’t have his psychic powers, while this version is said to be hammier and “more liberal.” One iconic…
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WONDER WOMAN 1984 Will Bring Back These Two Fan-Favorite Characters
Wonder Woman 1984 is in the middle of production, and despite taking place 70 years after its predecessor, it will have at least some characters from the first film. Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor is back, for example. And now, two more beloved characters are set to make their return. According to PORTER, actresses Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen are reprising their roles as General Antiope and Queen Hippolyta, respectively, in Wonder Woman 1984. The two recently shot a flashback sequence for the sequel in Spain. Further details beyond that are unknown. Both characters played key supporting roles in Wonder Woman, while they had cameos in Justice League. While Hippolyta is…
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Movie News Bits: Anime Goes Live Action, Casting Updates and More
Welcome back to Movie News Bits. In today’s installment, we have movement on a hotly anticipated sequel, casting updates for some movies, the potential franchise future of Venom, and more. Despite mixed reviews, Death Note was a pretty big success for Netflix. So, the company has confirmed that a sequel, simply titled Death Note 2, is in the works. Greg Russo is writing the script. No word on whether director Adam Wingard will return, or anything on a release date. One thing is for sure: Landon is very happy about the news. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) Star Wars Episode IX is now in production, but the film is still adding…