First “Fallout” TV Series Photos Released

 

War… War Never Changes.

That line is and will forever be associated with the Fallout franchise - the critically acclaimed role-playing game series that sees players take on the role of survivors exploring the wasteland in a future that is filled with brotherhoods of steel, heavy machinery and robots, and mutated ghouls and creatures all born out of a nuclear war that ravaged the world many years ago.

Now, Vanity Fair is giving the world its first look at the upcoming television series adaptation that is set to premiere on April next year - and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Developed by Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and his wife Lisa Joy, the series will follow a Vault dweller named Lucy - who emerges out of her underground sanctuary to a world that is filled with retro futuristic aesthetic and untold mysteries to explore.

We can expect the first trailer to be released pretty soon from the screenshots released!

Fallout will premiere on Prime Video on April 12, 2024.

Gundam Live-Action Film being developed for Legendary and Netflix by Jordan Vogt-Roberts

 

One of Japan's biggest popculture and mecha franchises is getting the long awaited live-action treatment it deserves (not counting the Ready Player One cameo appearance), as Variety reports that Kong: Skull Island and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie director Jordan Vogt-Roberts has been tasked with directing a Gundam live-action movie for Legendary and Netflix!

According to the report, famed comic book writer Brian K. Vaughan will also be joining the project as executive producer - and writing the screenplay! There's no word yet on what exact iteration of Gundam that will be adapted by the director, Legendary, and Netflix - but the safest and most popular would definitely be the original Universal Century timeline that began with the original Mobile Suit Gundam series released on April of 1979! That story debuted the titular mecha with Amuro Ray as its pilot, and chronicled his journey with the crew of the White Base as they battled Char Aznable and the Republic of Zeon during the events of the "One Year War".

Ryan Coogler is developing a “Wakanda” TV Series for Disney+

 Literally... WAKANDA FOREVER!

Looks like the legacy of the Black Panther and the nation which he has protected for generations is going to get its own TV Series, as Variety reports that Ryan Coogler, director of Creed and the first Black Panther film, and his company Proximity Media have negotiated a multi-year deal with Disney to produce content for television and Disney+- and the first project the director will handle is a new “Wakanda” TV series that will spotlight the beloved advanced technology city that was built on and produces Vibranium.

It’s an honor to be partnering with The Walt Disney Company,” Coogler said. “Working with them on ‘Black Panther’ was a dream come true. As avid consumers of television, we couldn’t be happier to be launching our television business with Bob Iger, Dana Walden and all the amazing studios under the Disney umbrella. We look forward to learning, growing, and building a relationship with audiences all over the world through the Disney platforms. We are especially excited that we will be taking our first leap with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and their partners at Marvel Studios where we will be working closely with them on select MCU shows for Disney+. We’re already in the mix on some projects that we can’t wait to share.”

After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman due to cancer last year, the plot and future of the Black Panther still remains a mystery as the role of T’Challa will not be recast. Seeing a Wakanda series would expand the nation’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe greatly, and would serve as a nice companion piece to the Black Panther sequel which Coogler will also direct.

HBO Max's Green Lantern TV Series gets greenlit, Will bring Alan Scott, Sinestro, Guy Gardner, Jessica Cruz, and Simon Baz into the show

 

Fans of DC's Green Lantern and its mythos are going to be pleased with the big news that arrived this weekend, as Variety reports that HBO's streaming service HBO Max has given literally give the green light to "Green Lantern" - with a 10-episode series order made for the emerald powered show.

After being announced in development last year, the series is actually going to explore and highlight the different members of the saga and the GL Corps - including the first Green Lantern Alan Scott, the hot-headed Guy Gardner, new Green Lanterns Jessica Cuz and Simon Baz, the drill sergeant Kilowog, and the former "Greatest Green Lantern" himself turned eventual Yellow Lantern, Sinestro. Nothing was mentioned yet on mainline fan favorites like Hal Jordan, Kyle Rayner, and John Stewart, but we can be hopeful they'll all be there and it'll be a balanced focus for all these characters.

While no release date has been given for "Green Lantern", the series will be co-written and executive produced by Seth Grahame-Smith and Marc Guggenheim, with Berlanti Productions to produce alongside Warner Bros. Television.

"The Batman" halts production again due to coronavirus, Star Robert Pattinson reportedly tests positive for it

Looks like production on Matt Reeves' "The Batman" will have to take another break and suspend filming, as Variety reports that one of the crew working on the film tested positive for coronavirus... And it's apparently the lead and star himself Robert Pattinson.


The Batman - DC FanDome Trailer

Production for the new Batman film began early this year but had to grind to a halt after seven weeks of filming due to the pandemic. With three months left of material to shoot, the film is looking to wrap up all major filming by the end of the year. The first teaser trailer (above) premiered on the first DC FanDome event last August 22nd, and gave the world their first look at Pattinson's Bruce Wayne/ Batman in action. The footage used to make the teaser was only 25% of the movie done, and we're hoping to see the film complete and reach its release date by fall next year.

The Batman is set to be released on October 2021.

Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton return as their respective Batmans for “Flashpoint”

Batfans who have been looking for a sign or miracle that two former Batman actors would officially reprise their roles have gotten their prayers answered, as Variety reports that Ben Affleck AND Michael Keaton are returning as their respective versions of Batman for director Andy Muschietti’s “Flashpoint”! An adaptation of the 2011 alternate timeline Flash centered storyline that set up the DC Universe reboot initiative in “The New 52”, the film will see The Flash - once again played by Ezra Miller - making a time travel decision using the Speed Force which will seemingly impact the DC Films universe... And in some way traveling the DC Multiverse (as seen in the Arrowverse) where he’ll be encountering these two Batmen.

Affleck, who last played Batman/ Bruce Wayne in “Justice League”, will be returning the role for the first time since stepping away from starring and directing “The Batman” - which went on to Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves respectively. Michael Keaton has been heavily rumored to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/ Batman from “Batman” and “Batman Returns”, & now that’s officially confirmed too.

In the story by Variety, Muschietti said about Ben Affleck’s Batman and his relationship with Ezra Miller’s Flash:

“His Batman has a dichotomy that is very strong, which is his masculinity—because of the way he looks, and the imposing figure that he has, and his jawline —but he’s also very vulnerable,” Muschietti said in an interview. “He knows how to deliver from the inside out, that vulnerability. He just needs a story that allows him to bring that contrast, that balance.” Affleck got the script at the end of last week and agreed this week to join the project. 

“He’s a very substantial part of the emotional impact of the movie. The interaction and relationship between Barry and Affleck’s Wayne will bring an emotional level that we haven’t seen before,” the director added. "It’s Barry’s movie, it’s Barry’s story, but their characters are more related than we think. They both lost their mothers to murder, and that’s one of the emotional vessels of the movie. That’s where the Affleck Batman kicks in.” “I’m glad to be collaborating with someone who has been on both sides of the camera, too,” Muschietti said. “He understands.”

With DC FanDome happening this weekend, we can expect more DC Films news and other exciting announcements to happen! Flashpoint is expected to be released on June 2022.

ICYMI: Legendary film director Joel Schumacher passes away at 80

Sad news rocked the film world and Hollywood, as veteran filmmaker and director Joel Schumacher passed away on Monday morning June 22nd. As reported by Variety, the helmer of films such as "The Lost Boys", "Falling Down", "The Client", "A Time To Kill", "8mm", "Phone Booth", and "The Number 23" passed on at the age of 80 after a year long-battle with cancer, and fans and peers in the movie industry have taken to social media to pay tribute to the fashion and stylish director.

Schumacher was also best known for directing the latter two Batman films after Tim Burton - "Batman Forever" and "Batman and Robin" respectively. The first one had Val Kilmer replacing Michael Keaton in the Batsuit, and also featured Chris O'Donnell as Dick Grayson/ Robin as the Dynamic Duo took on Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face and Jim Carrey's Riddler, and it proved to be a more action paced film than its predecessors. The next film however in "Batman and Robin" almost derailed the Batman movie franchise thanks to its campy tones, and not even the star-studded cast that includes George Clooney's Batman and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze could save it. Schumacher went on to apologize for that sequel's performance, and things wouldn't be revitalized until Christopher Nolan took on the franchise and gave us the critically acclaimed Batman films that make up The Dark Knight Trilogy.

No matter how you viewed his career, Schumacher did what he did passionately as a film maker and entertained audiences. R.I.P Joel Schumacher. :(

Sonic The Hedgehog film sequel is officially happening

It looks like the way past cool hedgehog mascot of SEGA is officially getting a live action movie sequel after his successful first film hit theaters last February!

That's right, Sonic The Hedgehog is getting the sequel he deserves - as Variety reports that Paramount Pictures and SEGA Sammy have confirmed that development for the follow-up has begun. Jeff Fowler returns in the director's chair, while Pat Casey and Josh Miller are back to handle script duties.

After the first trailer for the film did poorly and negative reaction was given to Sonic's design - the filmmakers listened and went back to post-production for three months to redesign Sonic with an appearance that was more in line with his video game look. The family oriented film did well for an early 2020 release, and featured James Marsden and Jim Carrey in the cast, along with Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.

Sony pushes Morbius, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Uncharted, and untitled Spider-Man spinoff to 2021 due ton Corona Virus

It's an unfortunate time for those who were looking forward to some new films in 2020, as concerns over the corona virus pandemic has understandably derailed plans and delayed movies as theaters close to promote "social distancing" and communities go into quarantine/ lockdown to prevent more cases from happening. With several other studios already announcing delays of highly anticipated blockbuster films like "No Time To Die" and "Black Widow", Sony Pictures has joined in to delay the likes of "Morbius", "Ghostbusters: Afterlife", production on the "Uncharted" film as well as the untitled Spider-Man spinoff - sending them all to a 2021 release window as a result.

Read more about the story via Variety.

Recap: Parasite wins big and others take home gold in the 92nd Academy Awards

It's a BIG WIN for director Bong Joon-Ho and his cast and crew of the popular 2019 South Korean film "Parasite", as the Non-English Asian Film took home FOUR ACADEMY AWARDS - including "Best Original Screenplay", "Best International Feature Film", "Best Director" for Joon-Ho, and finally the big prize in "Best Picture"! That is history made in the Oscars - one of the most prestigious award ceremonies celebrating movies and filmmaking, and Parasite has earned its place in it.

Also taking home the gold is Joaquin Phoenix, who won "Best Actor" for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck and the titular character in Warner Bros. and Todd Phillips character study film "Joker". Phoenix gave a personal and resounding acceptance speech. Renee Zellweger took home "Best Actress" for her main role performance in "Judy", and Laura Dern was awarded "Best Supporting Actress" for "Marriage Story". Brad Pitt nabbed his first personal "best Supporting Actor" award for his portrayal of stuntman Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood".



Check out all the highlights of the Oscars 2020 via Variety above.

You can view all the winners and nominees from the Oscars via the ceremony's official website.

Star Trek: Picard: Patrick Stewart shares his “Variety” feature and check out the new trailer

Set to “Make It So” this month in CBS All Access and international territories, “Star Trek: Picard” will feature the return of Sir Patrick Stewart as the legendary starship captain as well as a few familiar faces - as they join new characters in an adventure that takes the retired hero out for a bold new journey. Variety has featured and spotlighted Stewart in their latest issue, and the English actor has featured some photos in his official Facebook page.

The official Star Trek page has also debuted a new trailer - which you can see here.

Star Trek: Picard beams us up to television screens starting January 23.

Hailee Steinfeld eyed as Kate Bishop for Marvel Studios' Hawkeye

Looks like Marvel Studios has set its sights on their Kate Bishop for the MCU, as Variety reports that Academy Award nominated actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has been tapped to play Kate Bishop in Marvel and Disney's upcoming "Hawkeye" TV Series for Disney Plus!

Steinfeld, who got her nomination from her breakout role as Mattie Ross in "True Grit" and also starred in last December's "Bumblebee", will be joining veteran MCU actor Jeremy Renner in the series - who reprises his role as the original Hawkeye Clint Barton. A member of the Young Avengers, Kate Bishop first appeared in the eponymous series as one of the founding members of teenage superheroes gathering together to honor the memory of the Avengers. She has since come into her own as a hero, sharing the name "Hawkeye" with the blessing of her mentor and fellow archer Clint Barton.

This will be Hailee's second Marvel character to play if ever, as she also voiced Spider-Gwen/ Gwen Stacy in the Academy Award winning animated film "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse"! No word yet on when the exact release date of "Hawkeye" will be, but it's expected to come to Disney Plus on 2021.

First "Birds of Prey and Harley Quinn" teaser is packed with "It: Chapter Two" in theater!

If you plan on going to theaters to catch "It: Chapter Two" (and YOU SHOULD as I REALLY enjoyed the film and reviewed it too!), then Warner Bros. has a special and exclusive treat for you! Packed along screenings of the film is THE FIRST TEASER for "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)" - which opens next year and will feature the return of Margot Robbie as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, aka Harley Quinn!

As Variety reported, it's EXCLUSIVE for now in screenings for "It: Chapter Two", so go see it in theaters!

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) hits theaters on February 2020!

Ewan McGregor to return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Disney Plus Star Wars series

First rumored and long talked about for years as a potential Star Wars spin-off film, it looks like the idea of Ewan McGregor's return as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi will FINALLY happen - as Variety reports that McGregor is in talks to reprise his famous role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy in a brand third Star Wars series being developed for Disney's upcoming streaming service, Disney Plus.

Star Wars The Best of Obi Wan Kenobi
Originally, the plan/ rumor was for McGregor to reprise his role as Kenobi in a standalone Star Wars spin-off film in the same vein as "Rogue One" and "Solo". Unfortunately the unsuccessful roll out of the latter film in May last year shelved those ideas, and now it looks like Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker's mentor will be back in this as of yet untitled third Star Wars series - which will be joining Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian" starring Pedro Pascal, and another show focusing on Diego Luna's "Rogue One" character Cassian Andor.

Look out for more updates on McGregor's return as Obi-Wan soon from Disney as they prepare to hype up Disney Plus - which also includes new Marvel shows like "WandaVision" and "Loki".

ICYMI: Batman gets a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star this 2020

Looks like a certain Caped Crusader is going to get even more star power added to his 80th Anniversary celebration, as Variety reports that DC Comics' own flagship superhero Batman will be among those inducted to Hollywood's prestigious Walk of Fame for Class 2020 - joining the likes of Spike Lee, Julia Roberts, Chris Hemsworth, and Octavia Spencer!

Turning 80 this year following his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939, Batman has become a legend and symbol beyond his origins and heroic exploits in comics. The character has appeared in several other mediums - notably in the 60's live action TV Series with Adam West as the titular character, to the famed "Batman: The Animated Series" voiced by Kevin Conroy, and of course the multiple feature films like Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Trilogy, where big profile stars like Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck have donned the cape and cowl of Gotham City's Dark Knight vigilante. Him getting the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star is a long overdue honor that fans of the Caped Crusader will be happy to witness happen next year!

Report: Hawkeye getting his own TV Series in Disney +

Avengers: Endgame hasn't even hit theaters yet, and there's MORE GOOD NEWS already for fans of Jeremy Renner and his sharpshooting superhero character Hawkeye!

According to a report by Variety, the marksman, formerly retired Avenger, and man who will go by the new identity of "Ronin" in the upcoming MCU film will also be getting his own TV Series in Disney's streaming service "Disney +"! The story hints that the series will focus on Clint Barton/ Hawkeye as he trains and passes the torch of his bow and arrow heroics to young Kate Bishop - whom Marvel fans ALSO KNOW AS HAWKEYE and which the duo share the codename of as depicted in Matt Fraction and David Aja's critically acclaimed Hawkeye comic book series.

This is the newest Marvel TV Series under the "Disney +" service to be announced, joining "Falcon and Winter Soldier", "Loki", and the "Vision and Scarlet Witch" TV Series projects announced previously.

Gwyneth Paltrow announces that she's retiring as Pepper Potts in the MCU

Looks like it truly is time for some of the familiar personalities of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to move on following whatever the events of Avengers: Endgame brings, as Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Gwyneth Paltrow has chimed in through Variety that she is planning to retire her Marvel Cinematic Universe character of Pepper Potts - the love interest and former secretary of Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark, aka Iron Man.

“I mean, I’m a bit old to be in a suit and all that at this point. I feel very lucky that I did it, because I actually got talked into it. I was friend with [‘Iron Man’ director] Jon Favreau. It was such a wonderful experience making the first ‘Iron Man’ and then to watch how important it has become to fans.”

In the article, Paltrow didn't completely close doors and said could come back for a cameo or flashback.

"I feel honored to be a part of something that people are so passionate about,” she said. “Of course, if they said, ‘Can you come back for a day?,’ I will always be there if they need me.”

First appearing in 2008's Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper has been the heart and conscience beside RDJ's Tony, always counter-arguing his eccentric nature and willing to lend his boss/ boyfriend the support she can give him during his adventures as a superhero. She eventually becomes the CEO of Stark Industries while Tony is busy as the armored avenger, and eventually is proposed to by Stark and currently engaged during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. We'll find out soon enough if she will be in "Rescue" mode or otherwise when Avengers: Endgame hits this April.

Sony announces 2020 release dates for Marvel Movies; Possibly Venom sequel and Morbius

Looks like the Marvel films under Sony are turning up the heat quite literally when it comes to moving forward with their Spider-Man spinoff films, as Variety reports that two films have been dated - and could likely be the Morbius film starring Jared Leto and the planned Venom sequel with Tom Hardy returning in the titular role have been given release dates in 2020.

With Venom earning $570 Million worldwide, a sequel to the "Lethal Protector" was inevitable, and Sony is eyeing a film in October 2, 2020 that could likely be "Venom 2" - since Venom opened in theaters this year on the same month. Meanwhile, July 10, 2020's schedule opened up - and that could be for "Morbius" - another Spider-Man villain/ anti-hero that will be getting his own spin-off and has Jared Leto playing the role of The Living Vampire.

ICYMI: Spider-Man and Doctor Strange co-creator Steve Ditko passes away at 90

If you haven't heard the news, it is with great sadness that the comic world and media outlets report that legendary comic book artist Steve Ditko - who co-created Marvel characters Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Stan Lee, has passed away at the age of 90. Variety has the story on their page. A lot of people have paid tribute to this legend, including Marvel Studios and Marvel themselves.

Rest In Peace, Steve Ditko. Thank you for giving us an Amazing Wallcrawler and the Master of the Mystic Arts.

Avengers: Infinity War grosses $640.9 Million Worldwide, becoming biggest box office opening ever

Looks like Earth's Mightiest Heroes can add a great victory to their belt, as Variety has reported that "Avengers: Infinity War" has officially smashed records for Biggest. Box. Office. Opening. Ever.
The film has grossed $382.7 Million internationally, and has taken over $258 Million in the US - For a whopping total of about $640.9 Million in the worldwide Box Office - beating out previous record holder "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - another Disney owned property!

That is a BIG WIN for Marvel Studios - which celebrates 10 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe this year with the release of Infinity War - the film the introduces Thanos and his quest for the Infinity Stones and all the heroes introduced in the MCU standing in his way. It's an amazing way to cap off April too... As this film shows no signs of slowing its momentum!

Avengers: Infinity War is now playing in theaters worldwide!