In one of Moonlight's most iconic shots, Mahershala Ali's Juan holds Alex Hibbert's Little on the surface of the ocean, his hands gently cradling the boy's head and legs. The water laps around the camera. The score swells. "That right there?" Juan says. "You in the middle of the world." He is teaching Little how to swim. This film will teach you how to feel, as director Barry Jenkins gently guides you through one of the most heartbreaking, moving and beautifully executed character studies in recent cinematic memory.
Moonlight first came into being as an unproduced play, titled 'In Moonlight, Black Boys Look Blue' and penned by Tarell Alvin McCraney back in 2003, after his mother passed away. A semi-autobiographical piece based on McCraney's experience growing up in Miami's Liberty City, it was shelved – until a few years later, when fellow Liberty City kid Jenkins read it and...
Moonlight first came into being as an unproduced play, titled 'In Moonlight, Black Boys Look Blue' and penned by Tarell Alvin McCraney back in 2003, after his mother passed away. A semi-autobiographical piece based on McCraney's experience growing up in Miami's Liberty City, it was shelved – until a few years later, when fellow Liberty City kid Jenkins read it and...
- 6/12/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
Exclusive: Dorian Missick and Karla Souza are set as series regulars opposite Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia in Prime Video’s Obsession, a thriller series produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Atomic Monster.
Written and executive produced by Lisa Zwerling and Karyn Usher, the show is based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s 2021 international bestseller 56 Days. The story follows Oliver (Jogia) and Ciara (Cameron), who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. 56 days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body — brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Intercutting between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ affair in the past, the series is both a crime story and an erotic, psychological thriller.
Missick will play Karl. Disorganized and in the midst of a horny midlife crisis,...
Written and executive produced by Lisa Zwerling and Karyn Usher, the show is based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s 2021 international bestseller 56 Days. The story follows Oliver (Jogia) and Ciara (Cameron), who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. 56 days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body — brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Intercutting between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ affair in the past, the series is both a crime story and an erotic, psychological thriller.
Missick will play Karl. Disorganized and in the midst of a horny midlife crisis,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
When Karen Pittman calls for our early-morning interview, she’s noticeably perky for someone who wrapped filming at 2 a.m. the night before. She’s in the midst of shooting “Forever,” Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation of Judy Blume’s seminal — and controversial — 1975 novel about two teens’ first love and intimacy.
“I love it! Fingers crossed it keeps going like this for the next 20 to 30 years,” Pittman says, laughing off the tiring schedule. “I’m not a workaholic, but I’m just very committed. I’m devoted to this work. I get the chance to tell a meaningful story about where women are right now.”
In the Netflix series, Pittman plays Dawn Edwards, an upper-middle-class mother whose high-school-age son Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.) is at the center of the show’s “forever love” story.
“She is a working mother in a successful marriage. She’s bright; she’s ambitious for...
“I love it! Fingers crossed it keeps going like this for the next 20 to 30 years,” Pittman says, laughing off the tiring schedule. “I’m not a workaholic, but I’m just very committed. I’m devoted to this work. I get the chance to tell a meaningful story about where women are right now.”
In the Netflix series, Pittman plays Dawn Edwards, an upper-middle-class mother whose high-school-age son Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.) is at the center of the show’s “forever love” story.
“She is a working mother in a successful marriage. She’s bright; she’s ambitious for...
- 6/6/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
This article might contain potential spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World.
Who is Giancarlo Esposito? Okay, we know who Giancarlo Esposito is. He’s best known as Gus Fring from Breaking Bad and Moff Gideon from The Mandalorian. Meanwhile to some of us old people, he will forever be Buggin’ Out from Do the Right Thing.
But who is he in the MCU? Esposito has long been rumored to join the gargantuan franchise, something made more real when the actor shared to social media some of his recent talks with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. However, we now have more information… sort of.
As part of the reshoots done for Captain America: Brave New World, the first with Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson as the Sentinel of Liberty, Esposito has been added to the cast. Initial reports identified him as a new mystery villain who would act as an “agent of chaos.
Who is Giancarlo Esposito? Okay, we know who Giancarlo Esposito is. He’s best known as Gus Fring from Breaking Bad and Moff Gideon from The Mandalorian. Meanwhile to some of us old people, he will forever be Buggin’ Out from Do the Right Thing.
But who is he in the MCU? Esposito has long been rumored to join the gargantuan franchise, something made more real when the actor shared to social media some of his recent talks with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. However, we now have more information… sort of.
As part of the reshoots done for Captain America: Brave New World, the first with Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson as the Sentinel of Liberty, Esposito has been added to the cast. Initial reports identified him as a new mystery villain who would act as an “agent of chaos.
- 6/3/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Apple TV’s flagship series “The Morning Show” returned last fall with its third season and with it comes the show’s best cast to date. Nicole Beharie, Jon Hamm, Tig Notaro, and Stephen Fry all joined the cast while mainstays Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup all turned in their best work yet.
However, it’s the show’s supporting players, who have been here since day one, that makes the series so good. Karen Pittman is a prime example of that. The series depicts the behind-the-scenes drama of a US morning TV show and Pittman plays Mia Jordan, a key producer of said show. Pittman has always been an actress who possesses a powerful screen presence and that is true here, too. She captivates audiences (and the other actors) but also smartly sews vulnerability into a character who has some power in the show.
Peter Travers (ABC News...
However, it’s the show’s supporting players, who have been here since day one, that makes the series so good. Karen Pittman is a prime example of that. The series depicts the behind-the-scenes drama of a US morning TV show and Pittman plays Mia Jordan, a key producer of said show. Pittman has always been an actress who possesses a powerful screen presence and that is true here, too. She captivates audiences (and the other actors) but also smartly sews vulnerability into a character who has some power in the show.
Peter Travers (ABC News...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The fact that there was going to be a Blade reboot as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe came as a huge surprise when the announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con back in July of 2019 – but all these years later, we’re still waiting on the film to make its way into production. In fact, with Bob Iger recently announcing that the studio was cutting back (even more) on Marvel stuff, Blade’s future seems in limbo. So, here’s Everything We Know About Blade.
Mahershala Ali
The Blade character was previously played by Wesley Snipes in three feature films and by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived television series. This time around, he’s going to be played by Mahershala Ali, who was already attached to the project when it was announced in 2019… and while there was no indication online that Ali has been interested in playing Blade,...
Mahershala Ali
The Blade character was previously played by Wesley Snipes in three feature films and by Sticky Fingaz in a short-lived television series. This time around, he’s going to be played by Mahershala Ali, who was already attached to the project when it was announced in 2019… and while there was no indication online that Ali has been interested in playing Blade,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The news broke last night that Mahershala Ali is in talks to star in Universal Pictures' upcoming Jurassic World reboot, seemingly leaving the status of Marvel Studios' long-planned Blade reboot up in the air.
Though we haven't had any official updates on the project, Jurassic World 4 is said to be gearing up for a mid-June shoot, which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming. So, it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker unless the MCU project has been hit with yet another delay - or has been cancelled altogether?
Blade has been plagued by production woes ever since it was first announced over four years ago, going through a number of directors and writers. The project finally seemed to be back on track after a recent Production Weekly...
Though we haven't had any official updates on the project, Jurassic World 4 is said to be gearing up for a mid-June shoot, which is also around the time Blade is (or was) expected to begin filming. So, it seems highly unlikely that Ali would be lining up this Jw role if he was still planning to play the Daywalker unless the MCU project has been hit with yet another delay - or has been cancelled altogether?
Blade has been plagued by production woes ever since it was first announced over four years ago, going through a number of directors and writers. The project finally seemed to be back on track after a recent Production Weekly...
- 5/31/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The stakes are high as Evil unleashes its final batch of episodes in Season 4 headlined by a cast led by Luke Cage star Mike Colter.
The 14-episode final season is set to chronicle more supernatural events as Evil's main trio continues their investigation.
Season 4 highlights Leland Townsend's nefarious schemes, The Entity's impending arrival, and the overarching connections of Andy and David in the grand scheme of things.
Read full article on The Direct.
The 14-episode final season is set to chronicle more supernatural events as Evil's main trio continues their investigation.
Season 4 highlights Leland Townsend's nefarious schemes, The Entity's impending arrival, and the overarching connections of Andy and David in the grand scheme of things.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/24/2024
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Sweet Christmas! Is Mike Colter Open to Return as Luke Cage in the MCU? - Main Image
With the ongoing buzz surrounding the Daredevil: Born Again miniseries, it’s no surprise that audiences are curious if other characters associated with Netflix’s Defenders Saga are boarding the MCU ship next.
Mike Colter, the actor who played the Harlem hero with super strength and impenetrable skin in two seasons of Luke Cage until 2018, reveals that he’s open to returning, under one condition: as long as he can work on his other projects.
Related: Quentin Tarantino Reveals Why His Luke Cage Movie Was Never Made
“Only if it doesn’t affect my schedule in a way that I can’t do another season of Evil,” Colter shares with ComicBook.com, referencing his ongoing series on Paramount+. He is not just waiting for a call from Marvel but remains open to offers, given...
With the ongoing buzz surrounding the Daredevil: Born Again miniseries, it’s no surprise that audiences are curious if other characters associated with Netflix’s Defenders Saga are boarding the MCU ship next.
Mike Colter, the actor who played the Harlem hero with super strength and impenetrable skin in two seasons of Luke Cage until 2018, reveals that he’s open to returning, under one condition: as long as he can work on his other projects.
Related: Quentin Tarantino Reveals Why His Luke Cage Movie Was Never Made
“Only if it doesn’t affect my schedule in a way that I can’t do another season of Evil,” Colter shares with ComicBook.com, referencing his ongoing series on Paramount+. He is not just waiting for a call from Marvel but remains open to offers, given...
- 5/22/2024
- EpicStream
Mike Colter starred in Marvel Television's Luke Cage from 2015 to 2018 and, like the rest of those heroes, his time as the character reached an abrupt end amid a wave of cancellations. That was Netflix's way of responding to the launch of Disney+, but after a couple of years of waiting, Marvel Studios is free to do what it likes with Power Man and company.
The Defenders TV shows are supposedly considered "canon" to the wider MCU and, with Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal reprising their roles as Daredevil and The Punisher in 2025's Born Again, could Colter eventually join them as Power Man?
The actor was always something of a divisive choice, and replacing the 47-year-old with a younger lead more in line with the comic book version of the character perhaps makes the most sense. For what it's worth, Colter remains open to playing Cage again, even...
The Defenders TV shows are supposedly considered "canon" to the wider MCU and, with Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal reprising their roles as Daredevil and The Punisher in 2025's Born Again, could Colter eventually join them as Power Man?
The actor was always something of a divisive choice, and replacing the 47-year-old with a younger lead more in line with the comic book version of the character perhaps makes the most sense. For what it's worth, Colter remains open to playing Cage again, even...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Before the Disney+ shows, Netflix was the home of the Defenders Saga, featuring several street-level superheroes. Among these was “Luke Cage,” which ran for two seasons and gained considerable popularity, thanks to Mike Colter’s portrayal of the titular character.
Despite its success, “Luke Cage” was canceled after two seasons. The cancellation was attributed to creative differences and Marvel Television’s strategic shift to move its properties away from Netflix.
With the release of ‘Echo,’ the Defenders Saga has been officially integrated into the mainline MCU. Anticipation is high that ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ will reference many of the former Netflix shows, and fans are eagerly hoping for some of these series to continue on Disney+. Krysten Ritter has expressed her enthusiasm for reprising her role as Jessica Jones, but what about Luke Cage? Mike Colter, the actor behind Luke Cage, has expressed a more reserved interest. While his career and...
Despite its success, “Luke Cage” was canceled after two seasons. The cancellation was attributed to creative differences and Marvel Television’s strategic shift to move its properties away from Netflix.
With the release of ‘Echo,’ the Defenders Saga has been officially integrated into the mainline MCU. Anticipation is high that ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ will reference many of the former Netflix shows, and fans are eagerly hoping for some of these series to continue on Disney+. Krysten Ritter has expressed her enthusiasm for reprising her role as Jessica Jones, but what about Luke Cage? Mike Colter, the actor behind Luke Cage, has expressed a more reserved interest. While his career and...
- 5/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Before there were Disney+ shows, Netflix was the home of Defenders Saga and numerous shows focusing on street-level superheroes. One of them was Luke Cage. The show ran for two seasons and it was relatively popular with Mike Colter bringing the titular character to life.
Despite its popularity, ‘Luke Cage’ was canceled after two seasons. The reasons cited include creative differences and the strategic shifts as Marvel Television began to move its properties away from Netflix.
Now with the release of ‘Echo,’ the Defenders Saga was made canon to the mainline MCU, and with the release of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ we can expect that plenty of former shows will be referenced, with fans calling for some of the shows to continue on Disney+. Krysten Ritter already stated that she would love to return to Jessica Jones but what about Luke Cage? Well, the actor doesn’t sound as hyped as he would like,...
Despite its popularity, ‘Luke Cage’ was canceled after two seasons. The reasons cited include creative differences and the strategic shifts as Marvel Television began to move its properties away from Netflix.
Now with the release of ‘Echo,’ the Defenders Saga was made canon to the mainline MCU, and with the release of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ we can expect that plenty of former shows will be referenced, with fans calling for some of the shows to continue on Disney+. Krysten Ritter already stated that she would love to return to Jessica Jones but what about Luke Cage? Well, the actor doesn’t sound as hyped as he would like,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
From humble small screen beginnings to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry, Mike Colter’s success as an actor has truly been phenomenal. The actor is renowned for his portrayal of Luke Cage in the Marvel show of the same name. The actor has portrayed the iconic role for two seasons.
Mike Colter. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
However, it looks like the third season is going to be delayed indefinitely as the actor refuses to return to put on his superhero costume as he is enjoying his role in another TV series. Recently, Colter has opened up about how he has received immense success and fame in Evil, and he has decided to not return to the show until his expectations and production dates of the show align with his expectations.
Mike Colter States His Conditions to Return For The 3rd Season of Marvel...
Mike Colter. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
However, it looks like the third season is going to be delayed indefinitely as the actor refuses to return to put on his superhero costume as he is enjoying his role in another TV series. Recently, Colter has opened up about how he has received immense success and fame in Evil, and he has decided to not return to the show until his expectations and production dates of the show align with his expectations.
Mike Colter States His Conditions to Return For The 3rd Season of Marvel...
- 5/22/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny are teaming up in the streaming wars. Disney recently announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery in a new streaming bundle that adds Disney+ and Hulu to the Max streaming service. This has also led to counter bundles from competitors Netflix, Comcast, and Apple. The lines are being drawn in this next phase of streaming.
However, one group is very unhappy with the recent announcement. The Parents Television and Media Council (PTC) has expressed its disdain for Disney associating itself with Max, a service that features multiple films and shows aimed at older audiences, such as Game of Thrones, with its violence and nudity.
In their eyes, they see this deal, and I am not exaggerating, as if Disney was adding pornography to the platform. While Hulu having movies like Poor Things (which is very graphic in terms of its sexual depictions on screen) was apparently okay,...
However, one group is very unhappy with the recent announcement. The Parents Television and Media Council (PTC) has expressed its disdain for Disney associating itself with Max, a service that features multiple films and shows aimed at older audiences, such as Game of Thrones, with its violence and nudity.
In their eyes, they see this deal, and I am not exaggerating, as if Disney was adding pornography to the platform. While Hulu having movies like Poor Things (which is very graphic in terms of its sexual depictions on screen) was apparently okay,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Update, 3:08 Pm: Apple CEO Tim Cook’s X post on the much condemned “Crush” ad for the new iPad Pro has been viewed around 53 million times and the in-house produced promo is still on the tech giant’s YouTube page, but Apple is now saying sorry.
“Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their ideas to life through iPad,” Apple marketing kingpin Tor Myhren told Ad Age today as the backlash intensified. “We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry.”
Well, maybe not that sorry – as after two days they still haven’t taken the literally and figuratively destructive ad down.
Previously May 8 Am: Apple’s new iPad Pro isn’t hitting the shelves for another week, but the self-described “thinnest Apple product yet” is already being crushed because of a new ad.
Released yesterday at a virtual...
“Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their ideas to life through iPad,” Apple marketing kingpin Tor Myhren told Ad Age today as the backlash intensified. “We missed the mark with this video, and we’re sorry.”
Well, maybe not that sorry – as after two days they still haven’t taken the literally and figuratively destructive ad down.
Previously May 8 Am: Apple’s new iPad Pro isn’t hitting the shelves for another week, but the self-described “thinnest Apple product yet” is already being crushed because of a new ad.
Released yesterday at a virtual...
- 5/9/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s widely known now that the debut of ‘Echo’ solidified Netflix’s Defenders Saga as part of canon. Primarily driven by the impending release of ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ this revelation underscores a significant shift.
Instead of a complete reboot, the series is evolving as a direct extension of Netflix’s previous iteration. Given the interconnected nature of the ‘Daredevil’ series with other shows, the Defenders Saga’s canon status is imperative. Among the standout characters in this interconnected universe is Jessica Jones, portrayed by Krysten Ritter.
Lately, the actress expressed her eagerness to revisit her past role, and now she’s dropped a tantalizing hint for her fans via her private Instagram account.
For those unfamiliar with the context of this image, in the comics, Jessica Jones sported pink hair during her tenure as the superhero known as ‘Jewel.’
Following a life-altering accident that granted her superhuman abilities, Jessica...
Instead of a complete reboot, the series is evolving as a direct extension of Netflix’s previous iteration. Given the interconnected nature of the ‘Daredevil’ series with other shows, the Defenders Saga’s canon status is imperative. Among the standout characters in this interconnected universe is Jessica Jones, portrayed by Krysten Ritter.
Lately, the actress expressed her eagerness to revisit her past role, and now she’s dropped a tantalizing hint for her fans via her private Instagram account.
For those unfamiliar with the context of this image, in the comics, Jessica Jones sported pink hair during her tenure as the superhero known as ‘Jewel.’
Following a life-altering accident that granted her superhuman abilities, Jessica...
- 5/9/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
It is a well-known fact that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga became a massive hit and is still regarded as the best live-action adaptation of an anime to date. The series was a massive hit, so we were not surprised when the series was renewed for a second season. As of the time of writing, the fans are eagerly awaiting the premiere of Season 2 on the popular streaming platform, and while a precise date has not been set, we can confirm that Netflix has revealed that the second season of the live-action One Piece series will premiere in 2025, which means that there won’t be any major delays.
The live-action series premiered on August 31, 2023, on Netflix and currently consists of eight episodes. It is expected that the series will resume filming in June 2024, which will give the studio enough time to make a great...
The live-action series premiered on August 31, 2023, on Netflix and currently consists of eight episodes. It is expected that the series will resume filming in June 2024, which will give the studio enough time to make a great...
- 4/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Champ Marshawn Lynch (Bottoms), Mustafa Shakir, Cam Gigandet, André Eriksen, and Lio Tipton are boarding 87North and Universal’s original action movie With Love.
They join previously cast Oscar winner winners Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, as well as Daniel Wu in the pic set for release on Feb. 7, 2025. For Quan, it’s his first major leading man role post Everything, Everywhere All at Once.
The movie hails from vet stunt and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio who is making his feature directorial debut. Eusebio’s credits include Black Panther, The Avengers, the John Wick films, The Matrix Resurrections, Violent Night, Deadpool 2, The Fate of the Furious, Doctor Strange, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Wolverine, The Bourne Legacy and 87North’s upcoming summer kickoff title,...
They join previously cast Oscar winner winners Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, as well as Daniel Wu in the pic set for release on Feb. 7, 2025. For Quan, it’s his first major leading man role post Everything, Everywhere All at Once.
The movie hails from vet stunt and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio who is making his feature directorial debut. Eusebio’s credits include Black Panther, The Avengers, the John Wick films, The Matrix Resurrections, Violent Night, Deadpool 2, The Fate of the Furious, Doctor Strange, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Wolverine, The Bourne Legacy and 87North’s upcoming summer kickoff title,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Marshawn Lynch, Mustafa Shakir, Cam Gigandet, André Eriksen and Lio Tipton will join Ke Huy Quan in With Love for Universal Pictures.
Ariana DeBose and Daniel Wu also star in the action film from 87North, the stunt-centric banner behind Nobody, Violent Night and the upcoming feature The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
Lynch most recently appeared in Bottoms and will next be seen in Amazon MGM’s The Pickup. Shakir is best known for his roles in The Deuce, Luke Cage, Cowboy Bebop and Emancipation.
Gigandet’s movie credits include Universal’s Violent Night for Universal and Amazon’s Without Remorse. Eriksen’s latest credit is also Violent Night, directed by Tommy Wirkola. Tipton starred opposite Jake Lacy and Colin Hanks in the Peacock limited series A Friend of the Family.
Veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio makes his directorial debut with the action movie.
Ariana DeBose and Daniel Wu also star in the action film from 87North, the stunt-centric banner behind Nobody, Violent Night and the upcoming feature The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
Lynch most recently appeared in Bottoms and will next be seen in Amazon MGM’s The Pickup. Shakir is best known for his roles in The Deuce, Luke Cage, Cowboy Bebop and Emancipation.
Gigandet’s movie credits include Universal’s Violent Night for Universal and Amazon’s Without Remorse. Eriksen’s latest credit is also Violent Night, directed by Tommy Wirkola. Tipton starred opposite Jake Lacy and Colin Hanks in the Peacock limited series A Friend of the Family.
Veteran stunt coordinator and fight coordinator Jonathan Eusebio makes his directorial debut with the action movie.
- 4/19/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Quentin Tarantino loves film. Few filmmakers can boast such a wide knowledge of movies, especially the B-films and grindhouse works that have inspired his greatest cinematic accomplishments. Tarantino also loves to talk about future projects. Put those two passions together and you get a guy who often teases movies he never actually ends up making.
Of course, it’s not always talk. Many of his best movies, including Kill Bill and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood started as ideas that he blabbed about to anyone who would listen. But while that approach builds excitement, it also sets up fans for disappointment, such as when it was revealed that he had abandoned The Movie Critic, which for months was teased as the director’s 10th and final film.
Now including The Movie Critic, here are the most intriguing Tarantino projects that never got made.
Double V Vega
Perhaps the longest rumored unmade Tarantino,...
Of course, it’s not always talk. Many of his best movies, including Kill Bill and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood started as ideas that he blabbed about to anyone who would listen. But while that approach builds excitement, it also sets up fans for disappointment, such as when it was revealed that he had abandoned The Movie Critic, which for months was teased as the director’s 10th and final film.
Now including The Movie Critic, here are the most intriguing Tarantino projects that never got made.
Double V Vega
Perhaps the longest rumored unmade Tarantino,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
While Marvel only has one theatrical release this year with Deadpool and Wolverine, 2025 seems to be a packed year for the franchise. Apart from Captain America: Brave New World and The Fantastic Four, the MCU will also see Mahershala Ali’s Blade making it to the big screens in November 2025.
After multiple delays due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and key personnel changes, Ali’s Blade is reportedly headed for filming in the summer. According to Jeff Sneider, the team behind the film has finally cracked a script that will satisfy fans of Blade and that they would be headed to film in New Mexico.
Mahershala Ali’s Blade Is Finally Happening Mahershala Ali in Luke Cage
Mahershala Ali was announced as the MCU’s Blade way back in 2019. Marvel President Kevin Feige had revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con that the Oscar-winner would be joining the MCU and...
After multiple delays due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and key personnel changes, Ali’s Blade is reportedly headed for filming in the summer. According to Jeff Sneider, the team behind the film has finally cracked a script that will satisfy fans of Blade and that they would be headed to film in New Mexico.
Mahershala Ali’s Blade Is Finally Happening Mahershala Ali in Luke Cage
Mahershala Ali was announced as the MCU’s Blade way back in 2019. Marvel President Kevin Feige had revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con that the Oscar-winner would be joining the MCU and...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Mahershala Ali has been attached to the Blade reboot for what seems like almost an eternity now. The actor’s casting was received very well. Most importantly, he is not a new face to Marvel fans, since he played Cottonmouth in Luke Cage.
The actor is very well-respected in the industry, owing to his charming personality and acting chops. However, his turn as the Daywalker in the Marvel reboot is still up in the air, with the production yet to take off. If rumors are to be believed, the film looks set to make yet another change, thereby raising questions about Ali’s possible MCU debut.
Ali’s debut as the vampire slayer might be delayed (Source: Luke Cage) Mahershala Ali’s Blade has undergone a massive overhaul in the past
Marvel has a full slate with upcoming TV shows and films to expand the universe. One of the films...
The actor is very well-respected in the industry, owing to his charming personality and acting chops. However, his turn as the Daywalker in the Marvel reboot is still up in the air, with the production yet to take off. If rumors are to be believed, the film looks set to make yet another change, thereby raising questions about Ali’s possible MCU debut.
Ali’s debut as the vampire slayer might be delayed (Source: Luke Cage) Mahershala Ali’s Blade has undergone a massive overhaul in the past
Marvel has a full slate with upcoming TV shows and films to expand the universe. One of the films...
- 4/18/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio have been locked in to reprise the roles of hero Matt Murdock / Daredevil and villain Wilson Fisk / Kingpin, characters they originally played on the Marvel-inspired Netflix series Daredevil, on the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again ever since Marvel and Disney+ started pushing the show forward. When their supporting cast was being assembled at the end of 2022, it was announced that Sandrine Holt (American Gigolo) had signed on to appear on the show as a love interest to the Fisk – with the word being that she was taking over the role of his wife Vanessa Marianna Fisk, who had previously been played by Ayelet Zurer on the Netflix show. Apparently there had been scheduling issues with Zurer, who said she was “sad to not take part” in the new series… which, at the time, wasn’t meant to line up with the Netflix show perfectly. Filming...
- 4/8/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Just a couple days after saw some great images of Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal on the set of the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again – where they reprise the roles of Marvel heroes Matt Murdock / Daredevil and Frank Castle / The Punisher, characters they originally played on shows that were released through the Netflix streaming service (and can now be found on Disney+) – it has been revealed that Daredevil: Born Again has wrapped production. Central Casting broke the news by sharing a picture of Cox at the wrap party.
The show didn’t have an easy ride through production. Filming started in early 2023, then when the strikes hit, it was decided that it needed to undergo a creative overhaul. This overhaul has ensured that this new series is now directly connected to the Daredevil series that ran for three seasons on Netflix. As of the recent Daredevil-related series Echo, all...
The show didn’t have an easy ride through production. Filming started in early 2023, then when the strikes hit, it was decided that it needed to undergo a creative overhaul. This overhaul has ensured that this new series is now directly connected to the Daredevil series that ran for three seasons on Netflix. As of the recent Daredevil-related series Echo, all...
- 4/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Attention: The Following Report Is A Rumor. Please Take The Following Story With A Grain Of Salt.
The return of Charlie Cox as Daredevil has been met with much positivity from fans. The Marvel Netflix shows were fairly popular with five standalone shows with a crossover series The Defenders. Initially not fitting into Marvel’s plans the shows are now being integrated into MCU canon.
Following Cox’s return, there has been much speculation as to who may be next in returning to the world of Marvel. One of the most vocal of those is actor Finn Jones who portrayed Danny Rand, aka Iron Fist. He felt that he wasn’t able to give the character justice and wished for the chance to do so.
Now some fuel has been added to the fire of his potential return. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Jones shared a photo of his duffel...
The return of Charlie Cox as Daredevil has been met with much positivity from fans. The Marvel Netflix shows were fairly popular with five standalone shows with a crossover series The Defenders. Initially not fitting into Marvel’s plans the shows are now being integrated into MCU canon.
Following Cox’s return, there has been much speculation as to who may be next in returning to the world of Marvel. One of the most vocal of those is actor Finn Jones who portrayed Danny Rand, aka Iron Fist. He felt that he wasn’t able to give the character justice and wished for the chance to do so.
Now some fuel has been added to the fire of his potential return. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Jones shared a photo of his duffel...
- 3/30/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
It is indisputable that the Netflix series Iron Fist, starring Finn Jones on Netflix, struggled to garner favorable reviews. Scott Buck’s series has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, with a 71% favorability rating, it somehow garnered slightly higher respect from the review aggregator’s audience.
Its cancellation in 2018 was a further letdown. Since then, fans of the character have expressed a keen interest in seeing Jones reprise his role as Danny Rand, aka Iron Fist, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite years after the show and its lackluster reception, there is a growing call for Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige to give Jones “another chance” to play the iconic martial arts hero on the big screen.
Finn Jones in Netflix’s Iron Fist
For the unversed, based on the comic book character created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, Iron Fist was the fourth Marvel series.
The Potential Return...
Its cancellation in 2018 was a further letdown. Since then, fans of the character have expressed a keen interest in seeing Jones reprise his role as Danny Rand, aka Iron Fist, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite years after the show and its lackluster reception, there is a growing call for Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige to give Jones “another chance” to play the iconic martial arts hero on the big screen.
Finn Jones in Netflix’s Iron Fist
For the unversed, based on the comic book character created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, Iron Fist was the fourth Marvel series.
The Potential Return...
- 3/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
A recent social media post by Iron Fist star Finn Jones fueled speculation the actor could be returning as the Marvel character.
Jones first played martial arts master Danny Rand in Netflix's Iron Fist, which ran for two seasons from 2017 to 2018. He also starred in the crossover series The Defenders and made a cameo appearance in Season 2 of Luke Cage.
Iron Fist received poor reviews upon release, and even Jones admitted it "didn't live up to expectations." However, with the Defenders Saga now officially under the Disney+ umbrella, rumors are rife that the Netflix Marvel stars could make a return in the MCU.
Read full article on The Direct.
Jones first played martial arts master Danny Rand in Netflix's Iron Fist, which ran for two seasons from 2017 to 2018. He also starred in the crossover series The Defenders and made a cameo appearance in Season 2 of Luke Cage.
Iron Fist received poor reviews upon release, and even Jones admitted it "didn't live up to expectations." However, with the Defenders Saga now officially under the Disney+ umbrella, rumors are rife that the Netflix Marvel stars could make a return in the MCU.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/29/2024
- by Lauren Rouse
- The Direct
Marvel’s association with Netflix was working well, as they came up with the Defenders Saga, consisting of shows like Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and others. But as the streamer decided to cancel each of them by 2019, Marvel extended their association with Disney+. Soon after, Charlie Cox’s Daredevil got a revival and jumped from Netflix to MCU.
Finn Jones in Netflix’s Iron Fist
Now, it seems that even more members of the Defenders cast are teasing their return after their standalone shows got canceled. Iron Fist star Finn Jones is one among them who is starting to make headlines for tickling fans’ curiosity with the possibility of his return. Sharing an Instagram story that hints at a possible storyline for Heroes for Hire, Jones seemingly excited his fans.
Netflix Canceled Luke Cage and Iron Fist’s Heroes for Hire
After delivering a few gripping episodes and finding success on Netflix,...
Finn Jones in Netflix’s Iron Fist
Now, it seems that even more members of the Defenders cast are teasing their return after their standalone shows got canceled. Iron Fist star Finn Jones is one among them who is starting to make headlines for tickling fans’ curiosity with the possibility of his return. Sharing an Instagram story that hints at a possible storyline for Heroes for Hire, Jones seemingly excited his fans.
Netflix Canceled Luke Cage and Iron Fist’s Heroes for Hire
After delivering a few gripping episodes and finding success on Netflix,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
It seems that Disney and Marvel are re-examining their shows and films moving forward, and they are making “honoring source material” a priority, according to Marvel Studios Head of Streaming Brad Winderbaum.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Winderbaum expressed his excitement about working on “X-Men ’97.” During the discussion, he mentioned how much the streaming landscape has changed in the last couple of years, and moving forward, Marvel will need to be “a little bit more judicious with our choices.”
The discussion turned to the failure of “Secret Invasion” and how the performance of that show led to the retooling of “Daredevil: Born Again.”
When the higher-ups at Marvel reviewed the initial footage, they decided to change course and use “Loki” as an example of where to take the show—focusing on what came before to honor characters and set up new stories.
Winderbaum explained, “Frankly, a lot...
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Winderbaum expressed his excitement about working on “X-Men ’97.” During the discussion, he mentioned how much the streaming landscape has changed in the last couple of years, and moving forward, Marvel will need to be “a little bit more judicious with our choices.”
The discussion turned to the failure of “Secret Invasion” and how the performance of that show led to the retooling of “Daredevil: Born Again.”
When the higher-ups at Marvel reviewed the initial footage, they decided to change course and use “Loki” as an example of where to take the show—focusing on what came before to honor characters and set up new stories.
Winderbaum explained, “Frankly, a lot...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
On the heels of What If…? season one’s warm reception, Marvel Studios head of streaming Brad Winderbaum knew that now was the time to pursue his longtime dream of reviving the beloved Fox Kids show X-Men: The Animated Series. The series aired from 1992 to 1997, and Winderbaum, as executive producer, is on the verge of releasing X-Men ’97, which picks up right where the original series left off as the classic X-Men characters are forced to find a way forward without the leadership of Professor Charles Xavier.
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige required only two conditions before giving his blessing on the latest Disney+ animated series.
“Following the success of What If…?, when we were able to make more animated shows, [X-Men ’97] was my first idea out of the box. And Kevin [Feige] was like, ‘Alright, if we can get the [original] cast and we can get the song, let’s do it.
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige required only two conditions before giving his blessing on the latest Disney+ animated series.
“Following the success of What If…?, when we were able to make more animated shows, [X-Men ’97] was my first idea out of the box. And Kevin [Feige] was like, ‘Alright, if we can get the [original] cast and we can get the song, let’s do it.
- 3/18/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel’s Blade has been dulled yet again, as star Aaron Pierre has exited the project, marking just the most recent snag in the project, which is set to be part of Phase Six in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As Pierre confirmed to Variety, “Early on, there were conversations…As the project evolved, I’m no longer part of that — attached.” Pierre’s character in Marvel’s Blade was unknown.
There has been a lot of change throughout the development of Marvel’s revisiting of the Blade franchise, most of which relates to talent behind the camera. For starters, Watchmen’s Stacy Osei-Kuffour was hired as writer in 2021 before being replaced by Michael Starrbury (Colin in Black & White) and a handful of others, including True Detective’s Nic Pizzolatto and later Logan’s Michael Green. It’s widely believed that Aaron Pierre’s character would be dropped as subsequent drafts came in.
As Pierre confirmed to Variety, “Early on, there were conversations…As the project evolved, I’m no longer part of that — attached.” Pierre’s character in Marvel’s Blade was unknown.
There has been a lot of change throughout the development of Marvel’s revisiting of the Blade franchise, most of which relates to talent behind the camera. For starters, Watchmen’s Stacy Osei-Kuffour was hired as writer in 2021 before being replaced by Michael Starrbury (Colin in Black & White) and a handful of others, including True Detective’s Nic Pizzolatto and later Logan’s Michael Green. It’s widely believed that Aaron Pierre’s character would be dropped as subsequent drafts came in.
- 3/18/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Karen Pittman (The Morning Show) and The Wire alum Wood Harris are set as leads opposite Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone in Forever, Netflix’s upcoming drama series from Girlfriends and Being Mary Jane creator Mara Brock Akil.
A reimagining of Judy Blume’s influential — and controversial — 1975 novel Forever… for a new generation, the series adaptation tells the epic love story of two Black teens, Keisha Clark (Simone) and Justin Edwards (Cooper Jr.) exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.
Pittman plays Dawn, a college-educated, top executive in corporate finance with an easy elegance that belies her loving but paranoid form of parenting, Justin’s (Cooper Jr.) mother Dawn might be strict at times, but it’s always out of love. She’s worked hard to give him the things he needs to succeed in life and...
A reimagining of Judy Blume’s influential — and controversial — 1975 novel Forever… for a new generation, the series adaptation tells the epic love story of two Black teens, Keisha Clark (Simone) and Justin Edwards (Cooper Jr.) exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.
Pittman plays Dawn, a college-educated, top executive in corporate finance with an easy elegance that belies her loving but paranoid form of parenting, Justin’s (Cooper Jr.) mother Dawn might be strict at times, but it’s always out of love. She’s worked hard to give him the things he needs to succeed in life and...
- 3/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Frank Whaley has signed with TalentWorks for theatrical representation. Since his acclaimed debut opposite Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson in 1987’s Ironweed, Whaley has appeared in over 80 films including, Pulp Fiction, Field of Dreams, Swimming With Sharks, Swing Kids, Career Opportunities, Born on the Fourth of July, The Doors, Broken Arrow, J.F.K., Red Dragon, School of Rock, World Trade Center, The Freshman, Hoffa, Vacancy, among many others. Recent features are Hustlers opposite Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu and Cardi B and Monster Trucks for Paramount. On television, he has recurred on Ray Donovan, Interrogation and Luke Cage. He has also appeared on The Blacklist, Gotham, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Empire, Psyche, Sneaky Pete and recently recurred on the Netflix series The Good Cop and on Amazon’s Jack Ryan. Whaley was previously with A3 and continues to be managed by Karen Forman.
Exclusive: Tuc Watkins has signed with Greene Talent for theatrical representation.
Exclusive: Tuc Watkins has signed with Greene Talent for theatrical representation.
- 3/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Universal has pre-emptively purchased the short story thriller package Don’t Look, with Janelle Monáe in talks to star.
Akela Cooper is set to adapt the screenplay based on the short story by Colin Bannon.
Monáe is in talks to produce through her Wondaland Pictures’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures, along with Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control. They are keeping the logline under wraps, based on Bannon’s unpublished short story.
Bannon is fresh from making a Universal deal for his horror short story Long Lost, produced by Steven Spielberg, Simon Kinberg and Glassgold. Glassgold and Cooper teamed on the short story sale It’s Over to Sony Pictures, with Glassgold and Roy Lee producing.
The short story deal brokering was led by Verve, its second of the day in a turbulent week after the Sony deal for Cola Wars.
Akela Cooper is set to adapt the screenplay based on the short story by Colin Bannon.
Monáe is in talks to produce through her Wondaland Pictures’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures, along with Scott Glassgold’s Ground Control. They are keeping the logline under wraps, based on Bannon’s unpublished short story.
Bannon is fresh from making a Universal deal for his horror short story Long Lost, produced by Steven Spielberg, Simon Kinberg and Glassgold. Glassgold and Cooper teamed on the short story sale It’s Over to Sony Pictures, with Glassgold and Roy Lee producing.
The short story deal brokering was led by Verve, its second of the day in a turbulent week after the Sony deal for Cola Wars.
- 2/23/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans have been excited beyond measure for Mahershala Ali’s portrayal of Blade in the new reboot for the MCU. While the character has already been adapted once with Wesley Snipes in the lead, this would be the first time that the character would be shown in the MCU and would appear along with other Marvel characters.
While Ali’s inclusion was announced way back in 2019, the film has been delayed numerous times. The actor only had a brief voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals but has not made any other appearances since. It was rumored that the actor was not satisfied with the script and was threatening to exit the role after four years of no updates.
Has Mahershala Ali Left Blade? Mahershala Ali in Moonlight
Mahershala Ali was announced as the Blade of the MCU in 2019 at the San Diego International Comic Con. According to Deadline,...
While Ali’s inclusion was announced way back in 2019, the film has been delayed numerous times. The actor only had a brief voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals but has not made any other appearances since. It was rumored that the actor was not satisfied with the script and was threatening to exit the role after four years of no updates.
Has Mahershala Ali Left Blade? Mahershala Ali in Moonlight
Mahershala Ali was announced as the Blade of the MCU in 2019 at the San Diego International Comic Con. According to Deadline,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Marvel has officially confirmed the inclusion of the Netflix Marvel series in the Sacred Timeline of the franchise. Until now, the series Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist were developed separately from the MCU canon and had only passing references to the movies. But with the shows being placed in the official timeline order on Disney Plus, they have been officially confirmed to be part of the MCU canon.
However, the fact that the Netflix Marvel shows were separate from the films had given the studio the freedom to allow some actors to crossover from the show to the films. But, with the shows being canonized, the portrayal of certain characters may be confusing. One of the biggest examples of this flaw is the casting of Mahershala Ali, who portrayed Cottonmouth in Luke Cage and will be seen as Blade in the MCU.
Why Weren’t The Netflix Shows Canonized Before?...
However, the fact that the Netflix Marvel shows were separate from the films had given the studio the freedom to allow some actors to crossover from the show to the films. But, with the shows being canonized, the portrayal of certain characters may be confusing. One of the biggest examples of this flaw is the casting of Mahershala Ali, who portrayed Cottonmouth in Luke Cage and will be seen as Blade in the MCU.
Why Weren’t The Netflix Shows Canonized Before?...
- 2/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Madame Web filmmaker Sj Clarkson is both persistent and prolific. The British director has helmed at least 109 episodes of television from 2001 until now. She cut her teeth to the tune of 37 episodes on a British medical soap known as Doctors, but that experience eventually paved the way for the likes of Dexter, Orange Is the New Black and Succession. (Her first episode of Dexter ended with John Lithgow’s iconic line of, “Hello, Dexter Morgan.”)
In recent years, Clarkson’s efforts to mount projects on a massive scale have tested her patience, as her Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones prequel pilot, Bloodmoon, didn’t go, nor did her version of Star Trek 4 in 2018. Nevertheless, Clarkson’s feature directorial debut, Madame Web, is now arriving in theaters on Feb. 14, and she never imagined that her first film would take place in a universe that’s related to Spider-Man.
“Every...
In recent years, Clarkson’s efforts to mount projects on a massive scale have tested her patience, as her Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones prequel pilot, Bloodmoon, didn’t go, nor did her version of Star Trek 4 in 2018. Nevertheless, Clarkson’s feature directorial debut, Madame Web, is now arriving in theaters on Feb. 14, and she never imagined that her first film would take place in a universe that’s related to Spider-Man.
“Every...
- 2/13/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Despite acknowledging the evident issues in project quality, and Bob Iger’s recent emphasis on prioritizing “quality over quantity,” Marvel Studios and the MCU are vigorously pushing forward with the development of numerous upcoming projects slated for release in the coming years.
While only one film, “Deadpool 3,” is set for release in 2024, widely regarded as the “MCU Savior,” questions linger as to whether this reflects a genuine commitment to quality or if other projects are simply facing delays due to extensive rewrites, reshoots, and challenges arising from the SAG-AFTRA strike. Among the projects anticipated for 2024 is “X-Men ’97,” an animated series serving as a revival of the beloved ‘X-Men: The Animated Series,’ promising a direct continuation of its nostalgic predecessor.
Furthermore, the recent debut of “Echo” seemingly solidified Netflix’s “The Defenders Saga” as part of the official MCU canon, positioning it on the established MCU timeline.
While only one film, “Deadpool 3,” is set for release in 2024, widely regarded as the “MCU Savior,” questions linger as to whether this reflects a genuine commitment to quality or if other projects are simply facing delays due to extensive rewrites, reshoots, and challenges arising from the SAG-AFTRA strike. Among the projects anticipated for 2024 is “X-Men ’97,” an animated series serving as a revival of the beloved ‘X-Men: The Animated Series,’ promising a direct continuation of its nostalgic predecessor.
Furthermore, the recent debut of “Echo” seemingly solidified Netflix’s “The Defenders Saga” as part of the official MCU canon, positioning it on the established MCU timeline.
- 2/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Despite having obvious problems with the quality of the projects, and the fact that Bob Iger came out with a statement a few months ago about how they should focus on “quality over quantity,” Marvel Studios and the MCU are going full steam ahead developing numerous projects to be released in the next few years.
Yes, only one movie will be released in 2024 and it’s Deadpool 3′ which is widely known as “MCU Savior” but it’s still questionable whether that is truly due to the studio focusing on quality or whether the other projects simply aren’t ready due to various rewrites, extensive reshoots and other problems caused by SAG-AFTRA strike. One project that we can also expect to be released relatively soon in 2024 is ‘X-Men ’97,’ an animated show and a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ The show is supposed to be a direct continuation...
Yes, only one movie will be released in 2024 and it’s Deadpool 3′ which is widely known as “MCU Savior” but it’s still questionable whether that is truly due to the studio focusing on quality or whether the other projects simply aren’t ready due to various rewrites, extensive reshoots and other problems caused by SAG-AFTRA strike. One project that we can also expect to be released relatively soon in 2024 is ‘X-Men ’97,’ an animated show and a revival of the old ‘X-Men: The Animated Series.’ The show is supposed to be a direct continuation...
- 2/7/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
New Regency has hired Netflix’s former director of U.S. overall deals Laura Delahaye as head of domestic television.
In her new role, Delahaye will oversee the company’s growing slate of U.S. television projects, while the international lineup continues to be led by Ed Rubin. She will report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and president of motion pictures and television Natalie Lehmann.
New Regency’s current domestic TV projects include Donald Glover’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series at Amazon and Netflix’s “Man On Fire” adaptation from Kyle Killen.
“Adding Laura’s expertise to our team is an instrumental step as we continue to grow our footprint in the television space,” Milchan said. “Her keen eye for identifying great stories and cultivating relationships with talent will only fortify our growing slate of television, and Natalie and I are thrilled to have her on board.
In her new role, Delahaye will oversee the company’s growing slate of U.S. television projects, while the international lineup continues to be led by Ed Rubin. She will report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan and president of motion pictures and television Natalie Lehmann.
New Regency’s current domestic TV projects include Donald Glover’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series at Amazon and Netflix’s “Man On Fire” adaptation from Kyle Killen.
“Adding Laura’s expertise to our team is an instrumental step as we continue to grow our footprint in the television space,” Milchan said. “Her keen eye for identifying great stories and cultivating relationships with talent will only fortify our growing slate of television, and Natalie and I are thrilled to have her on board.
- 2/6/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
New Regency Pictures, which is behind Amazon’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith series, is staffing up.
It has hired Netflix exec Laura Delahaye as Head of Domestic Television. Delahaye was most recently Director of Overall Deals, Ucan at Netflix, where she worked on series including The Fall of the House of Usher and The Queen’s Gambit, as well as Ozark’s third and fourth seasons. On the overall deals side, she worked with the likes of Jason Bateman’s Aggregate and Brad Falchuk’s Teley-Vision.
Delahaye spent over seven years at the streamer, starting as Manager, Global Originals, where she worked on Marvel’s The Punisher and Luke Cage, as well as later seasons of Bloodline, Sense8 and The Haunting of Hill House. Before that she was a Creative Executive at Fox21 Television Studios.
The hire comes after the company promoted Natalie Lehmann to President of Motion Pictures and Television in December.
It has hired Netflix exec Laura Delahaye as Head of Domestic Television. Delahaye was most recently Director of Overall Deals, Ucan at Netflix, where she worked on series including The Fall of the House of Usher and The Queen’s Gambit, as well as Ozark’s third and fourth seasons. On the overall deals side, she worked with the likes of Jason Bateman’s Aggregate and Brad Falchuk’s Teley-Vision.
Delahaye spent over seven years at the streamer, starting as Manager, Global Originals, where she worked on Marvel’s The Punisher and Luke Cage, as well as later seasons of Bloodline, Sense8 and The Haunting of Hill House. Before that she was a Creative Executive at Fox21 Television Studios.
The hire comes after the company promoted Natalie Lehmann to President of Motion Pictures and Television in December.
- 2/6/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Daredevil: Born Again, the Marvel reboot of the fan favorite Daredevil series, has some casting updates!
Now, we are learning about the show’s stars who are returning from the original series and who has been replaced.
If you don’t know, Netflix originally aired a Daredevil series for three seasons beginning in 2015. Other Marvel/Netflix shows that aired were The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Defenders.
Keep reading to see who is returning for the Daredevil series…...
Now, we are learning about the show’s stars who are returning from the original series and who has been replaced.
If you don’t know, Netflix originally aired a Daredevil series for three seasons beginning in 2015. Other Marvel/Netflix shows that aired were The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Defenders.
Keep reading to see who is returning for the Daredevil series…...
- 1/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
With the release of Marvel’s Spotlight project ‘Echo’ several Marvel-based shows have “officially” become canon to the MCU continuity and were added to the MCU timeline. Of course, we are referring to The Defenders Saga. The Defenders Saga, also known as Street-Level Heroes and Marvel Knights, is a collection of Marvel Television series initially distributed on Netflix. Centered on the New York City vigilantes within the MCU, the saga commenced with the first season of ‘Daredevil’ and concluded with the third season of ‘Jessica Jones.’
Now, the fact that some details from ‘Daredevil’ appeared in ‘Echo’ was proof enough that Marvel Studios is ready to acknowledge these projects as canon to the MCU, despite ignoring the events that took place in pretty much all mainline movies and series released since.
Fans were already wondering whether ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ would make the first three seasons of ‘Daredevil’ canon, until it...
Now, the fact that some details from ‘Daredevil’ appeared in ‘Echo’ was proof enough that Marvel Studios is ready to acknowledge these projects as canon to the MCU, despite ignoring the events that took place in pretty much all mainline movies and series released since.
Fans were already wondering whether ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ would make the first three seasons of ‘Daredevil’ canon, until it...
- 1/19/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel’s ‘Echo’ project has officially integrated several Marvel-based shows into the MCU continuity and timeline, including The Defenders Saga. Initially released on Netflix, The Defenders Saga, also known as Street-Level Heroes and Marvel Knights, focuses on New York City vigilantes within the MCU, beginning with ‘Daredevil’ season one and concluding with ‘Jessica Jones’ season three.
The inclusion of details from ‘Daredevil’ in ‘Echo’ suggests Marvel Studios’ willingness to recognize these projects as part of the MCU canon despite previous events being disregarded in mainline movies and series. Fans had speculated about the canonical status of the first three seasons of ‘Daredevil’ in ‘Daredevil: Born Again.’ However, with the recent announcement that ‘Born Again’ will be a reboot featuring a new creative team and significant rewriting, the current status of the show remains uncertain – whether it will be a reboot or a continuation.
Related: Vincent D’Onofrio Talks ‘Daredevil: Born Again...
The inclusion of details from ‘Daredevil’ in ‘Echo’ suggests Marvel Studios’ willingness to recognize these projects as part of the MCU canon despite previous events being disregarded in mainline movies and series. Fans had speculated about the canonical status of the first three seasons of ‘Daredevil’ in ‘Daredevil: Born Again.’ However, with the recent announcement that ‘Born Again’ will be a reboot featuring a new creative team and significant rewriting, the current status of the show remains uncertain – whether it will be a reboot or a continuation.
Related: Vincent D’Onofrio Talks ‘Daredevil: Born Again...
- 1/19/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Even though Charlie Cox, who played the Marvel Comics character Matt Murdock / Daredevil on the Daredevil series that was made for the Netflix streaming service (and is now available on Disney+) has since reprised the role in Spider-Man: No Way Home and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Vincent D’Onofrio also reprised the role of the villainous Wilson Fisk / Kingpin in the Hawkeye series, it hasn’t been clear whether or not that Daredevil show would really be considered part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continuity. When the eighteen episode MCU / Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again went into production with Cox and D’Onofrio in the lead roles, it was apparently branching off in directions that wouldn’t exactly match what had been seen in the Netflix show. But then the writers strike hit, causing Daredevil: Born Again to stop filming for a while… and during the break, Marvel executives watched the...
- 1/18/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
I often lambast the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the "same old, same old" feeling of its movies and television — so I feel a little hypocritical calling the revival series "Daredevil: Born Again" my most anticipated Marvel project.
"Daredevil" ran for three seasons on Netflix from 2015-2018, but was canceled afterward. Like its sister shows, it was a casualty of Marvel and Netflix decoupling from their creative partnership. However, since it was the most consistently acclaimed of the Marvel/Netflix shows and the title character has the biggest built-in audience, "Daredevil" will be born again on Disney+.
As for why I'm excited? "Daredevil" was counterprogramming to the quippy fluff of the MCU movies, with a darker tone and more violence. Plus, what can I say, I'm a fan of the character. If you aren't familiar, Matt Murdock is a blind lawyer blessed with enhanced senses to compensate. At night, he patrols...
"Daredevil" ran for three seasons on Netflix from 2015-2018, but was canceled afterward. Like its sister shows, it was a casualty of Marvel and Netflix decoupling from their creative partnership. However, since it was the most consistently acclaimed of the Marvel/Netflix shows and the title character has the biggest built-in audience, "Daredevil" will be born again on Disney+.
As for why I'm excited? "Daredevil" was counterprogramming to the quippy fluff of the MCU movies, with a darker tone and more violence. Plus, what can I say, I'm a fan of the character. If you aren't familiar, Matt Murdock is a blind lawyer blessed with enhanced senses to compensate. At night, he patrols...
- 1/14/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Pictured: Soundtrack, The Defenders, The Frankenstein Chronicles and Curtiz
In recent years, Netflix has lost plenty of licensed content, but many will be surprised to learn that some of the removals from Netflix have been Netflix Original titles. Here’s the complete list of every removed Netflix Original since 2017.
To get to the bottom of why Netflix Original titles leave, they usually fall into one of several categories.
The majority leave because Netflix does not own them. Instead, they’re distributed internationally exclusively by Netflix for a fixed period of time. Secondly, it could be temporary or permanent licensing problems. For example, Beat Bugs left due to licensing problems for a short period of time, whereas Slasher was removed for some time because the owner of the series went bankrupt. Thirdly, some titles are time-specific. These include New Year’s Countdowns, for example. We won’t list these below. Next,...
In recent years, Netflix has lost plenty of licensed content, but many will be surprised to learn that some of the removals from Netflix have been Netflix Original titles. Here’s the complete list of every removed Netflix Original since 2017.
To get to the bottom of why Netflix Original titles leave, they usually fall into one of several categories.
The majority leave because Netflix does not own them. Instead, they’re distributed internationally exclusively by Netflix for a fixed period of time. Secondly, it could be temporary or permanent licensing problems. For example, Beat Bugs left due to licensing problems for a short period of time, whereas Slasher was removed for some time because the owner of the series went bankrupt. Thirdly, some titles are time-specific. These include New Year’s Countdowns, for example. We won’t list these below. Next,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
This may be a controversial opinion, but Chloé Zhao's 2021 film "Eternals" is perhaps one of the best in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While several other chapters in the long-running media franchise may have featured more action and captured a certain kind of zippy character archetype that appeals to kids and adolescents, "Eternals" told a broad, philosophically dense sci-fi story that reached far outside superhero norms. The Eternals were a team of unfathomably ancient beings, constructed by ineffable space deities -- Celestials -- tasked with overseeing multiple billion-year cycles of God reproduction. The Celestials required the Eternals specifically because they did not evolve. Their previous creation, Deviants, evolved far too quickly. "Eternals" deals with a time frame so vast, evolution is considered "quick."
The Eternals also regularly aided humanity in their societal development, and are said to have been present in Mesopotamia, Babylon, and other ancient kingdoms. That's when they're...
The Eternals also regularly aided humanity in their societal development, and are said to have been present in Mesopotamia, Babylon, and other ancient kingdoms. That's when they're...
- 1/5/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Six years before the movie, Oscar-winning screenwriter worked on a “good” yet “weird” Eternals series for Marvel TV.
In the distant, faraway year of 2015, it was revealed that 12 Years A Slave screenwriter John Ridley was working on a superhero series for Marvel Television – a project that, at the time, was shrouded in secrecy.
Almost a decade on, Ridley has finally talked about what that project was – a small-screen take on Eternals.
That project never happened, and instead we ended up with the 2021 Eternals movie, co-written directed by Chloé Zhao.
Talking to the Comic Book Club podcast (and spotted by The Hollywood Reporter), Ridley talked about his scrapped take on the Eternals, describing it as “the good version” of the saga originally created by Jack Kirby in 1976. He also added that his Eternals “was so fucking weird.”
“There was the version that [Marvel] ended up doing,” Ridley added, “[and] I don’t...
In the distant, faraway year of 2015, it was revealed that 12 Years A Slave screenwriter John Ridley was working on a superhero series for Marvel Television – a project that, at the time, was shrouded in secrecy.
Almost a decade on, Ridley has finally talked about what that project was – a small-screen take on Eternals.
That project never happened, and instead we ended up with the 2021 Eternals movie, co-written directed by Chloé Zhao.
Talking to the Comic Book Club podcast (and spotted by The Hollywood Reporter), Ridley talked about his scrapped take on the Eternals, describing it as “the good version” of the saga originally created by Jack Kirby in 1976. He also added that his Eternals “was so fucking weird.”
“There was the version that [Marvel] ended up doing,” Ridley added, “[and] I don’t...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
John Ridley is finally opening up about the Marvel series he was developing at ABC back in 2015.
The Oscar winner made an appearance on the Comic Book Club podcast, where he revealed the Marvel property he had been working on, and it had to do with Eternals.
“It’s not in the works anymore,” Ridley revealed. “It was a television version of The Eternals… But good.”
At the time, Marvel Television was producing shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Netflix’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, among others. The television arm of Marvel Entertainment was incorporated into the Marvel Studios group and the Eternals series was scrapped.
“My version was the good version,” Ridley said. “It was so f***ing weird. There was my version, a good version, which is good to me, which — that doesn’t mean anything. There was the version that [Marvel] ended up doing, which I don’t think…...
The Oscar winner made an appearance on the Comic Book Club podcast, where he revealed the Marvel property he had been working on, and it had to do with Eternals.
“It’s not in the works anymore,” Ridley revealed. “It was a television version of The Eternals… But good.”
At the time, Marvel Television was producing shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Netflix’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, among others. The television arm of Marvel Entertainment was incorporated into the Marvel Studios group and the Eternals series was scrapped.
“My version was the good version,” Ridley said. “It was so f***ing weird. There was my version, a good version, which is good to me, which — that doesn’t mean anything. There was the version that [Marvel] ended up doing, which I don’t think…...
- 1/3/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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