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Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch) After years of speculation, Disney has reportedly hired James Mangold to write and direct a “Star Wars” film based on Boba Fett. Here are five things you need to know. 1. Who is Boba Fett? Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – Darth Vader (David Prowse), Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams), Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch) Boba Fett is first introduced in an animated short on the “Star Wars Holiday Special”. He made his live-action debut in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”. …
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Thanos (Josh Brolin) Read the first official synopsis of Avengers 4. We still don’t know the official title for the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War” but we do have a plot synopsis. I’ll break down everything we know. License Global Magazine released their latest issue yesterday and it includes the first synopsis of the untitled Avengers 4 movie. This is the same magazine that released the first synopsis of “Avengers: Infinity War”. So they have a good track record. “A culmination of 22 interconnected films the fourth installment of the Avengers saga will draw audiences…
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Read a list of movies banned around the world for sometimes goofy reasons. In the history of film certain films have been banned because of film censorship, political or moral reasons. Usually, the movie can be recut into an approved film. But sometimes a movie is considered so dangerous that it’s banned outright and illegal to watch. Here’s a list of science-fiction movies that have been banned around the world and why. 10. Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein (1948) Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) – Wilbur (Lou Costello), Dracula (Bela Lugosi), Monster (Glenn Strange) Territory Banned:…
Kiersey Clemons Kiersey Clemons is still playing Iris West in the upcoming Flash solo movie. Kiersey Clemons, 24, will be officially announcing her role as the Flash’s girlfriend on the Conan O’Brien Show tonight. They released a clip from her interview and you can watch it below: Clemons was cast by director Rick Famuyiwa (“Dope”) to play her but when he left the project there was speculation on her role. She filmed scenes with Ezra Miller, who plays Barry Allen aka The Flash, but they were cut from the final film. All this led to reports that DC was having cold feet…
Multiple news outlets confirm that Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to star as the super-villain Mysterio in “Spider-Man: Homecoming 2”. Variety reports that the studio is looking to cast “a new male and female lead, with the desire for the male lead to be played by an A-list actor”. Gyllenhaal certainly qualifies since he’s racked up a number of high-profile awards including an Academy Award in 2005. They also say Marvel is looking to cast “actresses for the female role, which is expected to be someone in her 20s, are currently being auditioned by execs”. Here’s the irony of Gyllenhaal playing a…
Here are the early box office results of this past week May 14, 2018 – May 20, 2018. Week 20 Box Office Winner: Deadpool 2 20th Century Fox’s “Deadpool 2” opened in the number one spot. It collected $125 million domestically and a worldwide total of $301 million. The “Merc with a Mouth” had the second largest R-rated opening ever. The top spot is still held by the first movie’s $132.4 million debut two years ago. It’s also just ahead of the $123.4 million opening for the horror reboot “It” last year. Deadpool delivered Fox their second largest opening of all-time…
CW Networks has announced the primetime lineup for next season and two genre shows are switching nights. The CW Network presented its 2018-19 primetime schedule to advertisers, affiliates, and press today, at the New York City Center in New York City. The network is touting it’s new six-night, Sunday-Friday schedule this fall that “will have 12 hours of original scripted series across the week in primetime this fall, more than ABC, NBC or Fox”. Here’s the rundown. SUNDAY 8:00-9:00 PM SUPERGIRL (New Night) MONDAY 8:00-9:00 PM DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW 9:00-10:00 PM ARROW (New Night) TUESDAY 8:00-9:00 PM THE FLASH…
Footprint left by the astronauts in the Sea of Tranquility Source: NASA A recent study says moondust can permanently damage your DNA. Harrison Hagan “Jack” Schmitt, 82, is a geologist and the last person to walk on the moon. He’s also the last surviving member of the Apollo 17 mission. Back in December 1972, he and astronaut Eugene Cernan finished a successful survey of the Moon’s Sea of Serenity. They returned to the lunar lander and brushed off some of the moondust that caked their suits and removed their helmets. It smelled like gunpowder in the lander. Suddenly, Schmitt had a…
Epix is developing a live-action series focusing on Batman’s butler Alfred Pennyworth. Here’s a shocker. The Hollywood Reporter says MGM-owned premium cable network Epix is developing a 10-episode live-action series based around Bruce Wayne’s manservant, confidant and best friend named “Pennyworth”. That’s not the shocking part. The shocking part is it’s not going to include Batman or Bruce Wayne. It’s a prequel set before the comic books. The second most shocking part is it won’t be connected to that other prequel show that doesn’t have Batman named Gotham. But the two shows share the same showrunner: Bruno Heller. The third most shocking part is…
See what “Aquaman” (2018) movie Black Manta villain may look like. There are a lot of questions about director James Wan’s Aquaman movie. We know Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is playing Aquaman villain Black Manta but we don’t know what his costume will look like. Recently some Instagram images of the upcoming LEGO mini-figs for the playset were released online by Mario Power of MP_Legoleaks. In addition to Black Manta, you can also see images of Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Mera (Amber Heard). A description of the CinemaCon footage says “Black Manta looks ripped from a comic, with glowing red eyes” so this matches…
Superman (1978) Superman / Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve), Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) Margot Kidder, 69, the vivacious actress who played the fierce Lois Lane in Superman movies has died. Kidder’s rep, Camilla Fluxman Pines, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she died Sunday, May 13, 2018, at her home in Livingston, Montana. She died in her sleep, but no cause of death has been announced. Margot Kidder’s best known as reporter Lois Lane in the Christopher Reeve Superman films “Superman”, “Superman II”, “Superman III” and “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace”. Director Richard Donner said it was love at first sight when…
Read a couple of letter pages that show how far comic book fans have (and haven’t) come as two fans rail on the ethnically diverse cast of characters. Back before the Internet and social media, the only way for fans to reach large groups of other fans was via the letter page. The fan would write a letter. Put it in the mail. Send it to the publishers and hope the editor decides to publish it. Comic book letter columns were also called letter columns (or lettercols), letter pages, letters of comment (LOCs), or simply letters to the editor have a…
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tom Holland), Tony Stark / Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), Peter Quill / Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Mantis (Pom Klementieff) Walt Disney’s “Avengers: Infinity War” stayed in the number one spot for the third week. It made only 46% over its second week to make $61.8 million domestically for a box office gross of $548 million and a worldwide total of $1.607 billion. It’s hard to overstate the success of the movie. “Infinity War” now has the second largest opening in China ever behind “Monster Hunt 2”.…
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) Hello! What have we here? The social media ban on “Solo: A Star Wars Story” has lifted and positive reactions are pouring in. I already listed a bunch of reasons the latest “Star Wars” spin-off movie will bomb. But there’s one thing I didn’t take into account. If it’s well-done then the movie will do well. Case closed. So, what do the early reactions to “Solo: A Star Wars Story” point to? Here are some of the reactions from “perfectly captures…the Star Wars franchise” to “fun”. #Solo feels surprisingly unlike…
The Incredible Hulk #716 cover by Greg Land Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Batman: White Knight #8 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Sean Murphy Artist: Sean Murphy Cover Artist: Sean Murphy Summary: In the extra-sized finale of Sean Murphy’s top-selling miniseries, Jack Napier’s suspicious seduction of Gotham City comes to its twisted conclusion! With the city on the verge of becoming an icy tomb for the… On Sale: May 9th, 2018 Price: $4.99 Buy Batman: White Knight 8& on Comixology Detective Comics #980 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: James Tynion IV Artist: Raul Fernandez,…
“Raising Dion” short film Black geek culture is facing a new renaissance with black-created movies like “Black Panther” breaking records and black superheroes getting more attention than ever before. Recently Ashley Nkadi wrote a piece for The Root entitled “A Guide to Fantasy and Science Fiction Made for Black People, by Black People” and it’s an amazing list. From short films like “The Forever Tree” and “Raising Dion” to books like “Redemption in Indigo” and comics like “Legend of the Mantamaji”, you can spend hours exploring the majesty of the culture. It’s well worth your time to read it and even better to…
Kendall and Ross Robbins with Kai Leia and Rowan Luke Robbins “Star Wars” fans name twins born on “Star Wars Day” Luke and Leia. The force will be with these kids. Always. When Kendall and Ross Robbins, fans of the movies, had twins born on May 4, 2018, they had to name them after the most famous twins in the “Star Wars” universe. They named the fraternal twins Kai Leia and Rowan Luke. The middle names are a reference to Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Kai Leia and Rowan Luke were born at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden,…
Erik “Killmonger” Stevens, played by Michael B. Jordan, has the most tragic back-story in MCU history but it just got sadder. He grew up in the streets of Oakland California and his father was killed after the king of Wakanda, discovered he betrayed Wakanda. This left him a fatherless boy nursing a grudge and vowing revenge against the African nation. But what about his mother? We know from the movie that N’Jobu (Sterling K. Brown) falls in love with a woman in Oakland and they have a child. It’s N’Jonu’s love for Erik’s mother that makes him decide that Wakanda…
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Thanos (Josh Brolin) No surprise. Marvel and Walt Disney’s “Avengers: Infinity War” held onto the number one spot in it’s the second weekend. It lost about 56% compared to its opening weekend to make $112.5 million for a domestic box office gross of $451 million and a worldwide total of $1.16 billion. At eleven weeks it’s the fastest movie to achieve $1 billion in movie history. The Russo Brother’s beat other Marvel movies like the previous Avengers films, “Iron Man 3” and “Black Panther”. For those keeping track here’s the list of movies that have passed…
The blockbuster success of the “Black Panther” movie has turned a spotlight on African culture and the legacy of the continent. Many are searching for unique and exciting explorations of that history. So, it’s great that a couple of entrepreneurs have created an exciting and intriguing comic book series focusing on ancient Egypt. Manuel Godoy, Comic Book Creator and Co-Publisher of Black Sands Entertainment, agreed to give us an exclusive interview about his company. Maurice Mitchell: For those aren’t familiar, please explain who you are and what inspired you to make a comic book company. Manuel Godoy: My name is Manuel Godoy…
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) Here are all the greatest lines in the “Star Wars” movies that weren’t in the script. Today is “Star Wars Day” (“May the Fourth Be With You) and we’re celebrating with a new list. The “Star Wars” movies have some classic and quotable lines. Sometimes it’s because the screenwriter spent hours or days crafting the perfect line or moment. Other times it’s a last minute decision on the set. This is a list of the greatest lines in the “Star Wars” live-action movies that weren’t…
Yesterday DC finally announced more details on its upcoming streaming service. Here’s everything we know so far. 1. DC Universe The name of the streaming service is called “DC Universe”. Not to be confused with the cinematic universe. It’s described by DC as “a first-of-its-kind, immersive digital experience designed just for DC fans. One of the many incredible things your membership will include is unlimited access to the following exclusive original series”. They haven’t clarified exactly what an “immersive digital experience” means. 2. Young Justice: Outsiders This 26 episode animated series is a follow-up to the popular Nickelodeon show that ran for two seasons.…
Rise of the Black Panther #5 cover by Brian Stelfreeze Find out the top 11 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Astonishing X-Men #11 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ron Garney Cover Artist: Greg Land, Leinil Francis Yu Summary: XAVIER VERSUS PROTEUS! In the penultimate issue of this high-stakes X-Men story, PROTEUS and CHARLES XAVIER face off in a psychic battle for the ages with nothing less than the fate of all free-thinking people at stake…. On Sale: May 2nd, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Astonishing X-Men 11& on Comixology Captain America #701 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer:…
Black Panther (2018) – W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya), Okoye (Danai Gurira) “Black Panther” is a movie that has moved millions of audiences around the world, but the movie could have been even more powerful. A powerful scene with Okoye (Danai Gurira) and W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya) arguing in the Tribal Council Room about the future of Wakanda was cut. Director Ryan Coogler was sorry to cut it but it’s now online. Watch it below thanks to USA Today. One subplot from the film is the romance between warriors Okoye (Danai Gurira) and W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya). The marriage got some screen-time but culminated in a powerful…
Read on to find out everything you need to know about Goliath. In the newest trailer for “Ant-man and the Wasp” we meet Laurence Fishbourne. He talks about the “Goliath Project” and growing. Who is he and what does he have to do with the MCU? 1. Who is Goliath? Bill Foster is one of Marvel’s first major African American heroes. Dr. Bill Foster is a scientist and former researcher with Hank Pym the original Giant-Man. Foster later also becomes takes on the name “Giant-Man”. Dr. Foster was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck in The Avengers #32 (1966) .In the…
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Hope van Dyne / The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) The new trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp” has arrived and it’s a big deal. Marvel Studios has released the newest trailer for “Ant-Man 2”, known as “Ant-Man and the Wasp” and it’s just as fun, crazy and mind-blowing as the original. Watch it below: 1. Scott and his Daughter The movie opens with his daughter Cassie (Abby Ryder Fortson) sitting in her room. She knows he’s the superhero Ant-Man and wants to help people too. In the comics, Cassie becomes…
Audiences assembled worldwide for Walt Disney’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and crushed James Cameron’s hopes for “Avengers fatigue”. The Russo brothers’ movie opened in the number one spot and broke all kinds of records. It made $258.2 million domestically and $380,000,000 internationally for a worldwide total of $630 million. Current estimates have it beating the $247.96 million opening weekend of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Amazingly, in just three days, “Avengers: Infinity War” has become the first movie to earn $250 mil. That’s the biggest opening weekend of all time (second to “The Force Awakens” if you adjust for inflation). So, for…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays the villain Black Manta in the upcoming “Aquaman” movie and he says it’s his biggest role.”It was a huge role,” he told Access at CinemaCon2018. “This will be, to date, my biggest role. I’m so excited. I have a lot of fun playing quote unquote villains because I think the bad guys get to have more fun, right?” The best villains are ones that don’t see themselves that way so this is exciting.Black Manta is a DC Comics character that first appeared over 50 years ago. The character was a major player in several animated…
S.J. Clarkson is reportedly hired to direct the sequel to “Star Trek: Beyond”. She’ll be the first female director in the franchise history. Yesterday Paramount confirmed they’re working on two more movies in the “Star Trek” franchise. According to Variety, the studio has hired S. J. Clarkson to direct the next film. While details are scarce they did confirm that Chris Hemsworth will appear in the movie. He’ll be reprising his role from “Star Trek” (2009) as James Kirk’s father George. He sacrificed himself battling the rogue Romulans led by Nero. It’s rumored that the movie will be a time travel story…
Star Trek Beyond (2016) – Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott (Simon Pegg), Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) Paramount has confirmed that they’re working on two upcoming “Star Trek” movies and a sequel to “A Quiet Place”. According to The Hollywood Reporter Paramount CEO Jim Gianopulos teased the news at CinemaCon 2018. First, Gianopulos confirmed they’re working on a sequel to the sleeper horror hit “A Quiet Place”. Considering the movie is number one at the box office it’s not a huge surprise. “If you told me five years ago that an almost silent film starring the very funny…