In less than two weeks, Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s survival action story about two individuals trekking a post-apocalyptic United States will finally debut its live-action TV Series adaptation - as “The Last of Us” will premiere on HBO from the creative minds of “Chernobyl” director Craig Mazin and TLOU director and game creator Neil Druckmann.
To prepare fans for the upcoming series, The Hollywood Reporter has released a new spotlight and feature on the series - which will star “Game of Thrones” alums Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel Miller and Ellie. The cast and crew discuss their expectations and experiences working on the project on the feature, and should serve as a nice preview of what fans will be getting when the series premieres starting January 15 on HBO.
Two years after DC FanDome and giving the world its first look at Robert Pattinson as vengeance with the very first teaser trailer of “The Batman”, director Matt Reeves has officially penned a new “first look” deal with Warner Bros. for TV and film projects as reported by The Hollywood Reporter - meaning that development on The Batman sequel is moving forward as well as the “Penguin” series spin-off that sees Colin Farell back as Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot.
The new deal comes after the success of the new Batman film - which was released last March and is a separate universe that is not connected to the DC Extended Universe. It also comes after the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, with Warner Bros. discovery CEO David Zaslev shelving a lot of unreleased projects like “Batgirl” and pledging a new “10-year plan” for DC Films that seeks to restructure their movies and make them better.
The future of The Multiverse Saga and the first Avengers film for “Phase 6” finally has a director tapped to it, as The Hollywood Reporter reports that “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” director Destin Daniel Cretton has been named the director of “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty”!
As Kevin Feige confirmed that “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” directors Joe and Anthony Russo would not be returning to helm the new Avengers films announced for Phase 6, fans wondered who would be taking over and helming the two new crossover films that would bring together all the major players of the MCU once more. As the title implies, Kang The Conqueror is going to be a major player and force to be reckoned with as The Multiverse Saga builds up, and that villain will be played by Jonathan Majors - who made his appearance as a variant called “He Who Remains” in Loki last year and is set to appear as Kang himself in 2023’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is set to be released on May 2025.
It's official - Sam Wilson has embraced the role of Captain America following the finale of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier... And now a fourth Cap film is confirmed to be in the works following that as reported by THR!
TFATWS showrunner Malcolm Spellman is returning to pen the script alongside Dalan Musson, and while nothing has been confirmed as to who will be returning and what the story will entail - it will most likely be focusing on Sam's new role as the new Captain America of the MCU and will hopefully also include Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier as well (and perhaps John Walker/ US Agent maybe). We'll just have to wait and see how that plays out!
Looks like Joel and Ellie are officially getting the TV Series treatment, as HBO has officially greenlit "The Last of Us", with Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin set to write the show.
The news comes via The Hollywood Reporter, and Naughty Dog and The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann is set to help write and executive produce the program based on the video game series he helped create. HBO and Sony Pictures TV are producing it along with PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog.
Based on the 2013 survival horror adventure and PlayStation exclusive, The Last Of Us takes place 20 years after a devastating fictional Cordyceps virus cripples civilization and turns its victims into fungal monstrous creatures. Joel - a survivor who works as a smuggler and bears a tragic past, is tasked with taking a young girl named Ellie from one quarantined state to another, on a mission that could help turn things around and save humanity from the virus once and for all. However, Joel and Ellie's journey is filled with danger from both the infected and the living - forcing them to rely on each other for survival and changing their lives forvever.
The Last of Us TV Series has no release date or other details yet, but there'll definitely be more details coming as the developers work to bring this critically acclaimed video game series to life on the small screen.
Looks like Jared Leto's stint as The Clown Prince of Crime himself The Joker hasn't ended at all and he gets the proverbial "Last Laugh", as The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop that the actor and musician has joined "Zack Snyder's Justice League" - filming scenes that will apparently tie-in with "Suicide Squad" and the DC Extended Universe as a whole. Leto's Joker never appeared in the 2017 team-up film, and only had what amounted to an "extended cameo" in 2016's Suicide Squad - where he played more of a secondary role to Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn and her back story (and he didn't reprise the role for this year's Birds of Prey either). Looks like that's going to be corrected with this new version of Justice League - which is Snyder's intended vision of the film and will include the big bad himself -Darkseid.
Not a bad way to get retribution, and continue the 80 years celebration of The Joker this year!
Zack Snyder's Justice League will be split into four parts and premiere sometime next year on HBO Max.
Looks like the Impossibilities are indeed endless in the growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, as The Hollywood Reporter just released the scoop that Benedict Cumberbatch will return to play Doctor Strange in Tom Holland's next Spider-Man movie! The untitled sequel, which is reported to begin filming this month, will be a continuation of "Spider-Man: Far From Home" and see Holland back as Peter Parker/ Spider-Man - whose identity was publicly revealed by Mysterio at the mid-credits scene of that film.
Doctor Strange's inclusion in the new MCU Spider-Man film follows a trend that began with "Spider-Man: Homecoming" in 2017 - when Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark/ Iron Man served as a mentor figure to the young and inexperienced wall crawler superhero. That continued with 2019's Far From Home, with Nick Fury (or his Skrull proxy Talos) guiding Peter in his adventures in Europe and against the elementals of Mysterio. Now it's Stephen Strange's turn... And one has to wonder how the Multiverse fits in? With "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" also set for Phase 4, the interconnected nature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe expands even further, and now Jamie Foxx's recent casting as Electro - a role he played in 2014's "The Amazing Spider-Man 2", will now make sense in the grander scheme of things that opens up alternate realities and parallel worlds. We'll just have to wait and see how that plays, and whether Strange will do a "One More Day" to help Peter with his "secret identity not secret anymore" problem.
The Third Spider-Man film by Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios is slated for a December 2021 release date, but that could change given the pandemic situation still affecting the world.
In a move that has taken the comic book retail world by storm, DC Comics has decided to cut ties with worldwide comics distributor Diamond Comic Distributors - marking the end of over two decades of partnership and the loss of the second biggest distributor in the North American market. The news was delivered by The Hollywood Reporter - and DC has decided to pair with Lunar Distribution and UCS Comic Distributors for periodical releases, while Penguin Publishing House handles their collected editions and graphic novels.
“After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans with the world’s greatest comic books.” Said a spokesperson from DC.
For more on the story, visit The Hollywood Reporter.
In what was certainly the best news many fans and viewers of the DC Extended Universe have waited and prayed for, director Zack Snyder dropped a bombshell announcement during his "Man Of Steel" Quarantine Watch party and confirmed the longstanding rumors - there will be a Snyder Cut released for "Justice League"!
Zack Snyder OFFICIALLY announces JUSTICE LEAGUE SNYDER CUT FOR HBO MAX 2021!!
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter and shown during the watch party, Snyder acknowledged all the hopes and dreams that came with the "#ReleaseTheSnyderCut" movement - showing those joining the video conference including Superman himself Henry Cavill that the Snyder Cut will be making its debut on HBO 's streaming service, HBO Max, next year!
Originally released in 2017, "Justice League" was met with mixed reviews and looked like a lot of material was missing- but now the Snyder Cut looks to rectify that situation and present us with something completely new and true to the director's original vision. How long and what form that will take is still up in the air, with guesses being it may be as long as a four hour movie or split into a series. Whatever that may be - this will be what Zack Snyder intended before things got in the way in the production phase that forced many changes, as well as the fact the director had to step away due to a family tragedy - leaving fellow superhero movie director Joss Whedon to come in and finish the project.
He's bringing the band back together, and it will be "an entirely new thing". Zack Snyder's Justice League will be premiering on HBO Max on 2021. It will also include the big baddie himself - DARKSEID.
Critically acclaimed English author and writer Neil Gaiman’s best work is going to get a star studded cast behind its upcoming audio drama presentation, as The Hollywood Reporter has broken the story that “The Sandman” has found its lead cast of actors to voice the characters of the epic dark fantasy series that’s published by DC Comics - starting with the original series under the Vertigo imprint in 1989. “Wanted” and “X-Men Movies” star James McAvoy will lead the assemble as Morpheus/ Dream, while others like Kat Dennings play Death, Taron Egerton as John Constantine, Andy Serkis as Matthew the Raven, and Michael Sheen as Lucifer.
Gaiman himself will be narrating the drama as expected, and the first chapter is set for release on July 15 - covering the first three graphic novels of the series.
In light of the concerns of the corona virus pandemic affecting the world, Disney and Marvel Studios made the tough yet understandable decision to remove "Black Widow" from its late April/ early May release date, and have now revealed the the film will be released this November 6, 2020 instead. That date was initially reserved for "Eternals", but now that film will be getting a February 12, 2021 release date instead.
You can check out the story via The Hollywood Reporter. Like all movies that were expected to be released this summer, a lot have been affected and shuffled to new dates.
Send in the clown, because he just won the top prize at this year's Venice Film Festival!
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, "Joker" has nabbed the "Golden Lion" award from the annual film fest this Saturday - adding another feather to its cap and yet another prestigious accolade that makes it one of the most anticipated films everyone is looking forward to next month! The unlikely comic book movie that tells the origin story of Batman's greatest nemesis is directed by "The Hangover" and "War Dogs" helmer Todd Phillips, and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck - a failed stand up comedian and clown who is caught in the turbulent times of 1981 Gotham City, driving him to insanity and leading him to the path of becoming the Clown Prince of Crime the city will soon fear.
Phillips commented and thanked "Warner Bros. and DC for stepping out of their comfort zone and taking such a bold swing on me and this movie." He also said of his lead star - "There is no movie without Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin is the fiercest and brightest and most open-minded lion I know. Thank you for trusting me with your insane talent."
Joker opens in theaters in the Philippines on October 3 courtesy of Warner Bros. Philippines.
The Walking Dead has been many things since it premiered in 2010 and adapted the comic book series of the same name (which recently concluded) written by Robert Kirkman and drawn by Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Initially telling the story of a Sheriff's Deputy named Rick Grimes who searches for his family and eventually comes to lead a group of survivors amidst a zombie apocalypse, nine seasons have seen characters come and go as well as new locations and adversities explored beyond that of the undead.
At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the cast and crew of AMC's The Walking Dead returned with some more news for their two shows "The Walking Dead" and spin-off "Fear The Walking Dead", as well as updates on the "Rick Grimes" focuses movies and a new untitled Spin-Off show. Last year's Season 9 also saw the departure of series lead Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick Grimes and will eventually return in a trilogy of films set for release in the near future - which was teased with a trailer.
The Walking Dead Movie Teaser Trailer 'Rick Grimes Returns'
While that was just a brief teaser, fans got an extra large one for Season 10 of The Walking Dead, which promises to continue The Whisperers arc as well as bring in more Negan played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. This will also mark the final season of Michonne actress Danai Gurira, who has officially confirmed that she is leaving the show (report byEntertainment Weekly)
The Walking Dead Season 10 Comic Con Trailer
And then there's the news of the untitled Walking Dead spin-off, which will be the third show to be among the AMC line-up and will be overseen and directed by Kong: Skull Island and upcoming Metal Gear movie director Jordan Vogt-Roberts. The Hollywood Reporter has the details, including the cast.
The Walking Dead Season 10 premieres on October 6 on AMC.
In case you didn't hear the news - It is the end of an era for The CW and its ever expanding Arrowverse, as Oliver Queen actor and Arrow star Stephen Amell announced that "Arrow" - the superhero TV show that chronicles the adventures of the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow on TV and gave rise to the shared "DC on the CW" universe occupied by the likes of "The Flash", "Supergirl", and "Legends of Tomorrow".
The Hollywood Reporter and other news sites have reported on the somewhat bittersweet news, but Stephen Amell has also gone live on his Facebook to share the sad news - as well as his thoughts and feelings on next season's swan song for the show - which consists of 10 episodes. Take a watch.
All good things indeed... But better to end on a good note! THANK YOU STEPHEN AND TEAM ARROW FOR AN AMAZING 8 SEASONS. YOU HAVE NOT FAILED THIS FANDOM.
Arrow is currently running its Seventh Season. The final season is expected to premiere later this fall.
Fans of AMC's The Walking Dead best be prepared to say goodbye to another mainstay series regular, as The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Danai Gurira - who has played the badass sword wielding survivor Michonne - will be exiting the series come Season 10 of the critically acclaimed zombie drama series.
After debuting in Season 3 of the show and eventually becoming the love interest of Rick Grimes, Gurira has signed on to appear on a limited capacity in the show similar to her fellow co-star and Rick actor Andrew Lincoln - who recently left the series as a regular and will star in a trilogy of "Rick Grimes" movies for AMC. Vastly different from its comic book counterpart, The Walking Dead is now a show following the main thrust of the storyline of a group of survivors struggling to rebuild in a world dominated by the undead - yet now without Rick, Carl, and soon Michonne as well. Original character Daryl Dixon - played by Norman Reedus - serves as the new face of the ongoing series.
The Walking Dead resumes its ninth season this February 10th on AMC.
It's BIG NEWS for the world of DC Films in both good and bad ways, as The Hollywood Reporter reports that both Matt Reeves' "The Batman" and the James Gunn directed "The Suicide Squad" are dated for 2021 by Warner Bros!
The latter film in particular will be directed by the former Guardians of the Galaxy director - who was controversially fired last year from directing "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and has now moved over to the "Distinguished Competition" - namely DC Films and is writing the screenplay AND directing what is being called "The Suicide Squad" - a relaunch instead of a direct sequel to the 2016 villain's film. Meanwhile, Margot Robbie will be immediately reprising her famous role as Harley Quinn in 2020 in the spin-off "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)".
Following months of speculation and rumors, it looks like Ben Affleck is out as Batman officially - as Matt Reeves "The Batman" is pushing forward on its summer 2021 release date and fixing on a new Caped Crusader to take on the helm. Affleck tweeted on his official Twitter page: "Excited for #TheBatman in Summer 2021 and to see @MattReevesLA vision come to life.".
The Batman hits on June 25, 2021, while The Suicide Squad arrives on August 6, 2021.
Looks like Zack Snyder is returning to his roots and joining the Netflix brigade of featured film presentations, as The Hollywood Reporter reports that the Batman v Superman and Justice League director's next project will be another zombie film called "Army Of The Dead" - which was originally a project by Warner Bros. but is now under the popular streaming service. No release date has been given nor any other details other than the film being set in Las Vegas and following a group of survivors pulling off a big heist. Also, Snyder started his directing career with 2004's "Dawn of the Dead" remake - so it's a big full circle move for the director.
Hopefully we'll learn more about "Army of the Dead" in the coming months ahead.
It looks like Matt Reeves may finally start work proper on that long delayed standalone Batman film he has been tapped to make, as a report by The Hollywood Reporter now states that "The Batman" will be starting production this coming November. Rumors have been swirling that the film will focus on a younger Bruce Wayne/ Batman - with Ben Affleck, the current Dark Knight of the DC Extended Universe and former director attached to the film, reportedly not set to star in the film. That supports some other rumors that Affleck is leaving the role of the Caped Crusader altogether, but take all of that with a grain of salt - as this is not yet set in stone and anything can happen between now and the reported production date.
Fans anxiously looking forward to Sony Pictures Animation and Marvel's upcoming animated action packed Spider-Man multiverse adventure in "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse" will be pleasantly surprised to hear some big news coming for the film's future prospects, as The Hollywood Reporter has filed the scoop that not only is a direct sequel being worked on, but also an all-female led spin-off as well!
According to the report, Voltron Legendary Defender alum Joaquim Dos Santos has been tapped to helm the sequel - with "The Expendables" screenplay writer David Callaham tapped to write for the film. Lauren Montgomery, who also worked on Voltron but also co-firected DC Animated Movies such as Batman: Year One, is in negotiations to tackle an all-female Spider-Verse spin-off, which may have Spider-Gwen back and taking center stage along with other female Spiders such as Spider-Woman Jessica Drew and Silk.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse will be released in theaters on December 12 in the Philippines and December 14 in the US!
Looks like Marvel Studios' planned Black Widow solo film is one big step closer to being realized, as the company behind the highly successful Marvel Cinematic Universe has selected a director to helm the stand-alone flick featuring Scarlett Johansson in her signature super heroine role.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Australian director Cate Shortland has been selected to helm the "Black Widow" film - which is set to be the second female-focused superhero film after Captain Marvel. No details or release date
