Following the global success of Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two, Imax is looking forward to its biggest ever “filmed for Imax” slate in 2025, including at least 14 titles currently shooting with Imax film or Imax-certified digital cameras, which are due for release next year.
The company said today that the 2025 slate more than doubles any previous year in its history, as Hollywood and overseas filmmakers and studios increasingly create for its platform. (Scroll down for the full 2025 roster.)
The increase in Imax-focused production follows a run of historic box office success for films shot with its proprietary cameras despite its nearly 1,700 commercial locations accounting for less than 1% of total screens worldwide.
Recent highlights include over 20% of the global box office ($190M+) on Universal’s Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan shot the Oscar winner entirely with Imax film cameras. It’s the fifth highest grossing Imax movie of all time.
On Warner Bros/Legendary’s Dune: Part Two,...
The company said today that the 2025 slate more than doubles any previous year in its history, as Hollywood and overseas filmmakers and studios increasingly create for its platform. (Scroll down for the full 2025 roster.)
The increase in Imax-focused production follows a run of historic box office success for films shot with its proprietary cameras despite its nearly 1,700 commercial locations accounting for less than 1% of total screens worldwide.
Recent highlights include over 20% of the global box office ($190M+) on Universal’s Oppenheimer. Christopher Nolan shot the Oscar winner entirely with Imax film cameras. It’s the fifth highest grossing Imax movie of all time.
On Warner Bros/Legendary’s Dune: Part Two,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
One Cannes ritual is IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond’s annual press lunch. IMAX is thriving in the global marketplace, with more than 1,700 screens in 90 countries, as audiences continue to recognize and embrace the global brand for giant film and digital cameras and big-screen formats. Helfand announced the company’s upcoming 2025 filmed for IMAX slate (below) while at Cannes, which he believes will break records for the company. Thanks to IMAX believer Chris Nolan‘s global blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” IMAX performed at peak capacity with over $1 billion in revenue in 2023, matching the company’s 2019 pre-pandemic record.
IMAX delivered 20% of the global box office for “Oppenheimer” — shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — and more than $190 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing IMAX film of all time. IMAX also delivered 21% of the global box office for “Dune: Part Two” — shot entirely with IMAX-certified digital cameras — and over $145 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest.
IMAX delivered 20% of the global box office for “Oppenheimer” — shot entirely with IMAX film cameras — and more than $190 million worldwide, making it the fifth highest grossing IMAX film of all time. IMAX also delivered 21% of the global box office for “Dune: Part Two” — shot entirely with IMAX-certified digital cameras — and over $145 million worldwide, making it the seventh highest.
- 5/16/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Imax is going big for 2025, unveiling on Thursday that it will release at least 14 titles in its “filmed for Imax” slate, features shot on Imax film or Imax-certified cameras, more than double that of any previous year.
Among the highlights going out on the wide-screen format will be Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World, The Fantastic Four, and Tron: Ares; Warner Bros.’ still-untitled Ryan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan feature and its DC release Superman: Legacy; Paramount’s Mission: Impossible 8; and Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon. (See full slate with release dates below).
Earlier, Imax said that Francis Ford Coppola’s Cannes entry Megalopolis would get a global Imax release.
Imax is coming off the success of 2023 wide-screen releases such as Oppenheimer — which generated more than $190 million worldwide, some 20 percent of its overall gross, on Imax screens — and Dune: Part 2 (21 percent, $145 million). Oppenheimer was the fifth-highest-grossing Imax film of all time.
Among the highlights going out on the wide-screen format will be Disney’s Captain America: Brave New World, The Fantastic Four, and Tron: Ares; Warner Bros.’ still-untitled Ryan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan feature and its DC release Superman: Legacy; Paramount’s Mission: Impossible 8; and Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon. (See full slate with release dates below).
Earlier, Imax said that Francis Ford Coppola’s Cannes entry Megalopolis would get a global Imax release.
Imax is coming off the success of 2023 wide-screen releases such as Oppenheimer — which generated more than $190 million worldwide, some 20 percent of its overall gross, on Imax screens — and Dune: Part 2 (21 percent, $145 million). Oppenheimer was the fifth-highest-grossing Imax film of all time.
- 5/16/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wesley Snipes Reacts to Rumored Blade Return in the MCU - Main Image
Wesley Snipes recently responded to his rumored return as Blade in an upcoming MCU project.
For the past few months, there have been rumors around the web that Snipes is set to reprise his signature role in Deadpool and Wolverine and potentially another MCU film such as Avengers: Secret Wars where it is also expected to be cameo-heavy.
So far, Marvel Studios has not made any confirmation surrounding Snipes's return, but a lot of fans would love to see the veteran actor get another shot to play the iconic daywalker again.
Also Read: The Fantastic Four Casts Russian Doll Star Natasha Lyonne in Mystery Role
Wesley Snipes Breaks Silence on Blade Return Rumor
In his recent post on X, Snipes addressed the rumor surrounding his return as Blade in the MCU.
He shared an article that reported...
Wesley Snipes recently responded to his rumored return as Blade in an upcoming MCU project.
For the past few months, there have been rumors around the web that Snipes is set to reprise his signature role in Deadpool and Wolverine and potentially another MCU film such as Avengers: Secret Wars where it is also expected to be cameo-heavy.
So far, Marvel Studios has not made any confirmation surrounding Snipes's return, but a lot of fans would love to see the veteran actor get another shot to play the iconic daywalker again.
Also Read: The Fantastic Four Casts Russian Doll Star Natasha Lyonne in Mystery Role
Wesley Snipes Breaks Silence on Blade Return Rumor
In his recent post on X, Snipes addressed the rumor surrounding his return as Blade in the MCU.
He shared an article that reported...
- 5/16/2024
- EpicStream
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is bustling with numerous upcoming projects set for release over the next few years. Among them is the highly anticipated ‘Blade’ reboot, intended to introduce the iconic vampire hunter from comic book lore into the MCU.
Mahershala Ali spearheaded the project and is set to portray the titular vampire hunter. Initially slated for a 2023 release, the film’s debut has been postponed to 2025 (thus far) due to Ali’s dissatisfaction with the screenplay.
A few weeks back, we talked about some big rumors saying Wesley Snipes might be back as Blade. Lots of fans got excited because, for them, he’s still the best vampire hunter. The rumor even said he’d be in several projects as part of the Multiverse Saga.
Now, Snipes caught wind of the rumor and had a funny response that might just shut it down.
Whuhuuuut? https://t.co/B...
Mahershala Ali spearheaded the project and is set to portray the titular vampire hunter. Initially slated for a 2023 release, the film’s debut has been postponed to 2025 (thus far) due to Ali’s dissatisfaction with the screenplay.
A few weeks back, we talked about some big rumors saying Wesley Snipes might be back as Blade. Lots of fans got excited because, for them, he’s still the best vampire hunter. The rumor even said he’d be in several projects as part of the Multiverse Saga.
Now, Snipes caught wind of the rumor and had a funny response that might just shut it down.
Whuhuuuut? https://t.co/B...
- 5/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
MCU has plenty of projects in the works scheduled to be released over the course of the next several years, one of them is the ‘Blade’ reboot, developed to bring in the most notable vampire hunter in the history of comics to MCU.
Mahershala Ali proposed the project and will be playing the titular vampire hunter. The movie was originally supposed to come out in 2023, but the release date was pushed all the way to 2025 (so far) due to Ali not exactly being happy with the script.
A few weeks ago we covered highly viral rumors that Wesley Snipes is returning to his old role, that of Blade. For many fans, he is still the gold standard when it comes to vampire hunters so plenty of fans were elated. The rumor went as far as to claim that Snipes will reprise his role in multiple projects set to be a part of Multiverse Saga.
Mahershala Ali proposed the project and will be playing the titular vampire hunter. The movie was originally supposed to come out in 2023, but the release date was pushed all the way to 2025 (so far) due to Ali not exactly being happy with the script.
A few weeks ago we covered highly viral rumors that Wesley Snipes is returning to his old role, that of Blade. For many fans, he is still the gold standard when it comes to vampire hunters so plenty of fans were elated. The rumor went as far as to claim that Snipes will reprise his role in multiple projects set to be a part of Multiverse Saga.
- 5/16/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
We've been hearing reports that original Blade star Wesley Snipes might be set to reprise the role for a few years at this stage, but when the news broke that Marvel Studios was developing a new movie with Mahershala Ali taking over as the Daywalker, Snipes donning the shades and swords again began to seem highly unlikely.
However, a recent rumor claimed that Snipes will return as Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at some point, and has "already signed to do some stuff" in the Multiverse.
Now, Snipes has shared a response via social media.
Whuhuuuut?...
However, a recent rumor claimed that Snipes will return as Blade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at some point, and has "already signed to do some stuff" in the Multiverse.
Now, Snipes has shared a response via social media.
Whuhuuuut?...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Those playing through Stellar Blade will find themselves at a crossroads at the end of the game. Depending on their decision, the player will be shown one of three endings. The third ending in the series is also affected by another factor aside from the decision the player makes.
However, while you can experience these endings only by getting through the game, Stellar Blade hints at all three outcomes. We’re going to explore where this revelation was made and how it links to the endings, so keep in mind that there are going to be heavy spoilers from this point forward.
Stellar Blade’s Three Endings Revealed in Prayer Verse Stellar Blade‘s endings are hinted at earlier in the game.
Game developers love dropping hints on the eventual fate of their characters (and players) in their games. There is always a degree of foreshadowing that is only evident in hindsight.
However, while you can experience these endings only by getting through the game, Stellar Blade hints at all three outcomes. We’re going to explore where this revelation was made and how it links to the endings, so keep in mind that there are going to be heavy spoilers from this point forward.
Stellar Blade’s Three Endings Revealed in Prayer Verse Stellar Blade‘s endings are hinted at earlier in the game.
Game developers love dropping hints on the eventual fate of their characters (and players) in their games. There is always a degree of foreshadowing that is only evident in hindsight.
- 5/13/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Many games often have some degree of mystery regarding their characters, and Stellar Blade is no different. The PlayStation exclusive is a work of art from the mind of Hyung-Tae Kim, the renowned illustrator and video game designer who is now the CEO of Shift Up.
The studio’s latest title has created intense waves in the industry, pleasing many fans and adding a new feather to its cap. For those who have enjoyed the game and want more, you’ll be happy to know that a sequel to the title is very likely if Hyung-Tae Kim’s words are to be taken at face value!
Hyung-Tae Kim Teases Stellar Blade Sequel in Discussion of Character Ages Eve’s age and more will be revealed in Stellar Blade‘s sequel.
Studios know they’ve done a good job when people start to theorize and wonder about a potential sequel to...
The studio’s latest title has created intense waves in the industry, pleasing many fans and adding a new feather to its cap. For those who have enjoyed the game and want more, you’ll be happy to know that a sequel to the title is very likely if Hyung-Tae Kim’s words are to be taken at face value!
Hyung-Tae Kim Teases Stellar Blade Sequel in Discussion of Character Ages Eve’s age and more will be revealed in Stellar Blade‘s sequel.
Studios know they’ve done a good job when people start to theorize and wonder about a potential sequel to...
- 5/13/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Fans of crime thrillers can rejoice as a potential hit has been announced to be presented to buyers at the Cannes 2024 market. 77 Blackout is a crime thriller set in 1977 New York City that will be presented to potential buyers in Cannes this year, and based on the cast and crew behind the project, we are looking at a potentially brilliant movie. The movie doesn’t have a release date yet, but we might know more after the Cannes Film Festival when the fate of the project will probably be resolved properly, and we will have more precise information.
But, this doesn’t mean that we don’t have anything to report about, as a lot of behind-the-scenes participants have been revealed, and we are quite excited because there are some major names attached to the project.
On the acting side, we have two really major names. One of them is...
But, this doesn’t mean that we don’t have anything to report about, as a lot of behind-the-scenes participants have been revealed, and we are quite excited because there are some major names attached to the project.
On the acting side, we have two really major names. One of them is...
- 5/13/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
“Venom X Blade”: Marvel Stars Tom Hardy, Mahershala Ali Unite for New Movie and Fans Can’t Keep Calm
The beloved Hollywood stars Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali are set to share the screen in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s new crime thriller film 77 Blackout. Both Hardy and Ali are renowned for their prolific careers and notable roles, including their involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tom Hardy | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore
As both the stars gear up for their respective Marvel projects, Venom 3 and Blade, fans are also excited about the opportunity to witness these two remarkable Marvel talents uniting on screen in the new crime thriller.
Tom Hardy And Mahershala Ali to Illuminate in Crime Thriller 77 Blackout
Hollywood stars Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali are set to share the screen in 77 Blackout, a gripping crime thriller helmed by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film unfolds amid a power loss in the ‘city that never sleeps,’ as it plunges into darkness, giving rise to chaos and lawlessness.
Tom...
Tom Hardy | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Gage Skidmore
As both the stars gear up for their respective Marvel projects, Venom 3 and Blade, fans are also excited about the opportunity to witness these two remarkable Marvel talents uniting on screen in the new crime thriller.
Tom Hardy And Mahershala Ali to Illuminate in Crime Thriller 77 Blackout
Hollywood stars Tom Hardy and Mahershala Ali are set to share the screen in 77 Blackout, a gripping crime thriller helmed by director Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film unfolds amid a power loss in the ‘city that never sleeps,’ as it plunges into darkness, giving rise to chaos and lawlessness.
Tom...
- 5/12/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Stellar Blade might not be having the best of times right now. Despite having all the aspects of a brilliant game, the open-world title had to face a lot of criticism right after its release. The game was accused of false advertising, and the situation got so bad that PlayStation had to refund all the digital versions of the game.
However, this CD Projekt Red title overcame all the difficulties well and truly. Stellar Blade has become the second-best-selling game on the PlayStation Store since its launch. Besides, it has achieved another accolade, which no one thought possible after all the controversies.
Stellar Blade Wins Players’ Choice Poll of April
Stellar Blade gets the Players’ Choice title in April.
After releasing on April 26, 2024, Stellar Blade faced many backlashes. But that didn’t stop the action-adventure title from wrapping up the PlayStation Players Choice Poll for April. PlayStation has recently announced...
However, this CD Projekt Red title overcame all the difficulties well and truly. Stellar Blade has become the second-best-selling game on the PlayStation Store since its launch. Besides, it has achieved another accolade, which no one thought possible after all the controversies.
Stellar Blade Wins Players’ Choice Poll of April
Stellar Blade gets the Players’ Choice title in April.
After releasing on April 26, 2024, Stellar Blade faced many backlashes. But that didn’t stop the action-adventure title from wrapping up the PlayStation Players Choice Poll for April. PlayStation has recently announced...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Even before Stellar Blade hit the shelves, it was a topic of controversy in the gaming community. Some felt the exaggerations to the character’s body and the added focus on the jiggle physics were all the game had to offer. The idea was that the game would be a shallow fan-service title.
When the game was finally released, there were a slew of other controversies regarding the title. A lot of the positive and negative reviews were knee-jerk reactions that could not be counted as true opinions. However, as the dust has settled, people are beginning to appreciate Hyung-Tae Kim’s vision.
Stellar Blade Shows It Boasts Both Style and Substance Stellar Blade is more than just an eye-catching game.
Fan service as a way to sell games is an unfortunately common tactic in the gaming industry. Despite the offending titles not offering anything amazing gameplay-wise, they still fly off the shelves.
When the game was finally released, there were a slew of other controversies regarding the title. A lot of the positive and negative reviews were knee-jerk reactions that could not be counted as true opinions. However, as the dust has settled, people are beginning to appreciate Hyung-Tae Kim’s vision.
Stellar Blade Shows It Boasts Both Style and Substance Stellar Blade is more than just an eye-catching game.
Fan service as a way to sell games is an unfortunately common tactic in the gaming industry. Despite the offending titles not offering anything amazing gameplay-wise, they still fly off the shelves.
- 5/9/2024
- by Sagar Nerala
- FandomWire
Vampires and sunglasses go together like cobwebs and creepy castles, but nobody looks as cool warning sunglasses at night as Wesley Snipes in Blade (1998).
The Van Helsing character has come a long way since Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published back in 1897 but I think we can all agree he hit his peak in the late 90s. Trench coats, muscle cars, martial arts, one-liners! Blade was the greatest vampire hunter, here to rid the world of the ultimate evil: scum-sucking vampire elites, feasting on the living, controlling the population, and gettin’ freaky in their underground blood shower night clubs!
Join us as we kick off a brand new double-feature of fashionable vamps getting their butts whooped by the ultimate badass. Part Vampire. Part Human. All Hero...
The Van Helsing character has come a long way since Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published back in 1897 but I think we can all agree he hit his peak in the late 90s. Trench coats, muscle cars, martial arts, one-liners! Blade was the greatest vampire hunter, here to rid the world of the ultimate evil: scum-sucking vampire elites, feasting on the living, controlling the population, and gettin’ freaky in their underground blood shower night clubs!
Join us as we kick off a brand new double-feature of fashionable vamps getting their butts whooped by the ultimate badass. Part Vampire. Part Human. All Hero...
- 5/9/2024
- by Nightmare on Film Street
The gaming community is currently mourning the closure of two Xbox-owned studios, Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Tango was most well-known for the exceptional indie title Hi-Fi Rush, while the former is infamously known for the disastrous Redfall and the underrated Prey.
With the recent closure of the studio, many fans and devs alike are both stunned and confused as to what could have led to this decision. Head of Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, recently shared his thoughts on the whole matter, and to be blunt, he sounds mortified by the events that have just taken place.
Head of Arkane Lyon Reacts to Horrific Decision from Xbox to Close Austin Studio Xbox has closed the studio behind Redfall.
Generally speaking, the acquisition of Bethesda was a huge deal for Microsoft. Now that the ship has sailed, gamers are left wondering why there was a sudden shift in attitude towards studios under Bethesda.
With the recent closure of the studio, many fans and devs alike are both stunned and confused as to what could have led to this decision. Head of Arkane Lyon, Dinga Bakaba, recently shared his thoughts on the whole matter, and to be blunt, he sounds mortified by the events that have just taken place.
Head of Arkane Lyon Reacts to Horrific Decision from Xbox to Close Austin Studio Xbox has closed the studio behind Redfall.
Generally speaking, the acquisition of Bethesda was a huge deal for Microsoft. Now that the ship has sailed, gamers are left wondering why there was a sudden shift in attitude towards studios under Bethesda.
- 5/8/2024
- by Adil Farooq
- FandomWire
Xbox’s strategy for the ongoing generation seems pretty clear: take two steps forward, jump ten steps back. From the lack of exclusive titles, bringing the few that remain onto its direct competitor, presenting plans of going completely digital, to causing a lot of confusion among its supporters, most have no idea what’s in store for the company’s future.
However, it seems as though Xbox hasn’t had enough of dragging itself through the mud, as right after dissolving 4 of its most prominent studios, including Arkane and Tango Gameworks, the company proceeds to announce a fire-red variant of its controller. Talk about being tone-deaf.
The Poor Studios at Xbox Are the Real Targets of “Feel the Burn” Xbox’s latest announcement is either a PR move or just bad timing.
Not even a day has passed since Microsoft decided to torch 4 of its biggest studios, and it is...
However, it seems as though Xbox hasn’t had enough of dragging itself through the mud, as right after dissolving 4 of its most prominent studios, including Arkane and Tango Gameworks, the company proceeds to announce a fire-red variant of its controller. Talk about being tone-deaf.
The Poor Studios at Xbox Are the Real Targets of “Feel the Burn” Xbox’s latest announcement is either a PR move or just bad timing.
Not even a day has passed since Microsoft decided to torch 4 of its biggest studios, and it is...
- 5/8/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
Disney and Marvel Studios had a tough year in 2023. Many of their movies didn’t do well, and the TV shows got mixed reviews. It was the first time in a while that Disney didn’t have a billion-dollar movie, and Marvel’s “The Marvels” became the lowest-grossing movie in the MCU, not even making $100 million domestically.
Recently, they found out that most of Disney’s movies were on the list of biggest box-office flops, with “The Marvels” losing a staggering $237 million. While it might not seem like much for such a big company, it prompted some big changes.
When ‘The Marvels’ came out, Iger said the studio would prioritize quality over quantity going forward. Brad Winderbaum, head of animation, mentioned they had a new plan, implying not everything in development will be made. Now, Disney’s CEO reiterated to THR what he said six months ago: there will be...
Recently, they found out that most of Disney’s movies were on the list of biggest box-office flops, with “The Marvels” losing a staggering $237 million. While it might not seem like much for such a big company, it prompted some big changes.
When ‘The Marvels’ came out, Iger said the studio would prioritize quality over quantity going forward. Brad Winderbaum, head of animation, mentioned they had a new plan, implying not everything in development will be made. Now, Disney’s CEO reiterated to THR what he said six months ago: there will be...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
2023 turned out to be disastrous for Disney and for Marvel Studios. Most of their movies flopped, and TV shows were met with mixed reviews at best. Disney concluded its first year in a long time not having a billion dollar movie, and Marvel Studios concluded the year with ‘The Marvels’ which is officially the lowest-grossing movie in the MCU, and the first movie not to break the $100 million threshold at the domestic box office.
Recently, the list of biggest box-office flops was revealed, and most of Disney movies were on it, with ‘The Marvels’ losing an eye-watering $237 million dollars on a single project. This seems like a drop in the bucket for one of the most powerful entertainment and media companies in the galaxy, but it was enough to prompt some drastic changes.
Back when ‘The Marvels’ was first released, Iger commented how the studio would focus on the quality...
Recently, the list of biggest box-office flops was revealed, and most of Disney movies were on it, with ‘The Marvels’ losing an eye-watering $237 million dollars on a single project. This seems like a drop in the bucket for one of the most powerful entertainment and media companies in the galaxy, but it was enough to prompt some drastic changes.
Back when ‘The Marvels’ was first released, Iger commented how the studio would focus on the quality...
- 5/8/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel Studios are planning to scale down their output.The company's president Kevin Feige and co-president Louis D’Esposito have acknowledged they have taken "a little hit" in recent years but have "learned [their] lesson" and think they will be in a stronger position if they limit the number of films and TV shows they release in a short space of time.Speaking to Empire magazine, Louis said: “If we just stayed on top, that would have been the worst thing that could have happened to us. We took a little hit, we’re coming back strong."Maybe when you do too much, you dilute yourself a little bit. We’re not going to do that anymore. We learned our lesson. Maybe two to three films a year and one or two shows, as opposed to doing four films and four shows.”This year, 'Deadpool + Wolverine' will be the only Marvel movie release,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Marvel Studios Co-President Louis D’Esposito and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige are addressing the rough patch the studio has been through over the last few years.
“If we just stayed on top, that would have been the worst thing that could have happened to us,” D’Esposito said in an interview with Empire. “We took a little hit, we’re coming back strong.”
He continued, “Maybe when you do too much, you dilute yourself a little bit. We’re not going to do that anymore. We learned our lesson. Maybe two to three films a year and one or two shows, as opposed to doing four films and four shows.”
D’Esposito is talking about “superhero fatigue,” which Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged in today’s earnings call. The plan going forward with Marvel Studios is to release “two good films” a year, possibly three, and cut the number of TV series spinoffs.
“If we just stayed on top, that would have been the worst thing that could have happened to us,” D’Esposito said in an interview with Empire. “We took a little hit, we’re coming back strong.”
He continued, “Maybe when you do too much, you dilute yourself a little bit. We’re not going to do that anymore. We learned our lesson. Maybe two to three films a year and one or two shows, as opposed to doing four films and four shows.”
D’Esposito is talking about “superhero fatigue,” which Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged in today’s earnings call. The plan going forward with Marvel Studios is to release “two good films” a year, possibly three, and cut the number of TV series spinoffs.
- 5/8/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Arkane Austin’s Closure Could Prove to be a Ominous Shadow for Marvel’s Blade Developers Arkane Lyon
Microsoft and Xbox have announced the closure of several Bethesda studios. From Hi-Fi Rush’s Tango Gameworks to Redfall’s Arkane Austin, Microsoft is clearing house of studios that failed to meet massive expectations.
While Redfall flopped critically and financially, Hi-Fi Rush managed to surprisingly deliver after it was shadow dropped last year on January 25. Despite all of its success, Tango Gameworks were still shut down.
What does this mean for the remaining Bethesda studios? Arkane Lyon who are currently working on Marvel’s Blade, could be axed too if the title flops?
Arkane Studios’ Only Hope – Marvel’s Blade If it fails, what will happen to the studio?
The past few years from Xbox have been interesting, to say the least. Arkane Austin’s closure isn’t the first time Xbox have shut down studios they purchased.
Competition among the three console manufacturers has been stagnant, with PlayStation leading...
While Redfall flopped critically and financially, Hi-Fi Rush managed to surprisingly deliver after it was shadow dropped last year on January 25. Despite all of its success, Tango Gameworks were still shut down.
What does this mean for the remaining Bethesda studios? Arkane Lyon who are currently working on Marvel’s Blade, could be axed too if the title flops?
Arkane Studios’ Only Hope – Marvel’s Blade If it fails, what will happen to the studio?
The past few years from Xbox have been interesting, to say the least. Arkane Austin’s closure isn’t the first time Xbox have shut down studios they purchased.
Competition among the three console manufacturers has been stagnant, with PlayStation leading...
- 5/7/2024
- by Travis Vuong
- FandomWire
How much Marvel is too much? That question has hung over the MCU for more than five years, since Avengers: Endgame gave viewers an easy jumping off point. In that time, Marvel has released 25 movies, TV series, and specials, few of them pleasing all but the most committed fans.
It’s no surprise that, since he came back as Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger has talked several times about reducing MCU output. He hasn’t offered much in the way of specifics until now, but that still raises questions about the franchise’s future success.
Bob Iger Reduces Marvel Output
In a quarterly earnings call described by Variety, Iger clarified the company’s Marvel plan moving forward. “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two,...
It’s no surprise that, since he came back as Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger has talked several times about reducing MCU output. He hasn’t offered much in the way of specifics until now, but that still raises questions about the franchise’s future success.
Bob Iger Reduces Marvel Output
In a quarterly earnings call described by Variety, Iger clarified the company’s Marvel plan moving forward. “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The gaming industry is going through a very tough time. News of layoffs and studio closures are getting far too common, with reports of Take-Two shutting down Rollerdrome developer Roll7 going public just a few days ago, and Deliver Us Mars developer KeokeN also laying off its entire team.
Now, it’s been devastatingly discovered that Xbox has shuttered four studios under the Bethesda umbrella, with one of them having delivered arguably the best Xbox game in recent years.
Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Closed By Xbox
Tango’s delightful rhythm brawler will never be continued, and that’s a certifiable disappointment.
IGN first reported on the news, as they received a copy of an official email that announced Xbox will be closing down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Games. The platform holder acquired these studios as part of the $7.5B Zenimax acquisition in 2021.
SUGGESTEDHi-Fi Rush Review...
Now, it’s been devastatingly discovered that Xbox has shuttered four studios under the Bethesda umbrella, with one of them having delivered arguably the best Xbox game in recent years.
Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks Closed By Xbox
Tango’s delightful rhythm brawler will never be continued, and that’s a certifiable disappointment.
IGN first reported on the news, as they received a copy of an official email that announced Xbox will be closing down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Games. The platform holder acquired these studios as part of the $7.5B Zenimax acquisition in 2021.
SUGGESTEDHi-Fi Rush Review...
- 5/7/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Xbox’s closure of four of its game development studios – Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and Roundhouse Games – has sent shockwaves throughout the industry. The studios were part of the platform holder’s acquisition of Zenimax back in 2021.
Several developers have spoken out in support of the shuttered studios, criticizing Microsoft’s pricey acquisitions over the past few years and wondering which studios could be next. Even Helldivers 2 director & Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt expresses sympathy for one affected studio in particular.
Johan Pilestedt Wonders Why Xbox Didn’t Sell Off Tango
Selling off Tango to the highest bidder would’ve net Xbox some money, and the studio wouldn’t have to be closed.
In a recent tweet, Pilestedt honed in on the closure of Tango Gameworks, stating that he couldn’t fathom why Xbox axed the Japanese studio instead of separating it from its first-party lineup and selling it off.
Several developers have spoken out in support of the shuttered studios, criticizing Microsoft’s pricey acquisitions over the past few years and wondering which studios could be next. Even Helldivers 2 director & Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt expresses sympathy for one affected studio in particular.
Johan Pilestedt Wonders Why Xbox Didn’t Sell Off Tango
Selling off Tango to the highest bidder would’ve net Xbox some money, and the studio wouldn’t have to be closed.
In a recent tweet, Pilestedt honed in on the closure of Tango Gameworks, stating that he couldn’t fathom why Xbox axed the Japanese studio instead of separating it from its first-party lineup and selling it off.
- 5/7/2024
- by Viraaj Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Bethesada announced today huge cuts to Bethesda’s collection of studios. That includes Redfall developer Arkane Austin, as well as The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo developer Tango Gameworks. Per IGN, the beleaguered Redfall will have its development ceased, thereby not receiving its promised updates, including an offline mode and new character Dlc. Redfall will remain online to play, and Microsoft will provide a “make-good” offer for those who bought the Hero Dlc.
The other Arkane studio, Arkane Lyon, which is currently working on Marvel’s Blade, survived the cuts, as did Machine Games, which is currently working on Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Bethesda Game Studios also survived the cuts. Doom developer id Software was unaffected.
According to IGN, an email to staff sent by Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, had Microsoft blame the cuts on a “reprioritization of titles and resources”.
“These changes are not...
The other Arkane studio, Arkane Lyon, which is currently working on Marvel’s Blade, survived the cuts, as did Machine Games, which is currently working on Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Bethesda Game Studios also survived the cuts. Doom developer id Software was unaffected.
According to IGN, an email to staff sent by Matt Booty, head of Xbox Game Studios, had Microsoft blame the cuts on a “reprioritization of titles and resources”.
“These changes are not...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
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,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Disney has been trying to get back on track as their acquired properties have taken hits over the years. Marvel Studios is a big brand that audiences have voted against with their wallets lately. With projects like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperforming at the box office, many people debated whether superhero fatigue had finally set in. When Bob Iger returned to run the House of Mouse, the CEO had voiced his concerns over the quantity of material that Marvel and Star Wars had been releasing. He had also championed films focusing on story rather than messages.
Iger had long pledged to reduce the number of projects that Marvel and Star Wars produce. According to Variety, in the company’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, the CEO said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of...
Iger had long pledged to reduce the number of projects that Marvel and Star Wars produce. According to Variety, in the company’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday, the CEO said, “We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of...
- 5/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Whether you happen to enjoy Marvel Studios' more recent projects or not, it's hard to argue with the perception that the MCU franchise is far from the unstoppable juggernaut it once was.
With the likes of Eternals, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperforming (and receiving mixed/negative reviews), Disney recently decided to implement a "quality over quantity" approach, and CEO Bob Iger has now announced plans to reshape the MCU slate by reducing the studio's annual big and small screen output.
Going forward, we will see no more than 2-3 movies and 2 TV shows per year.
“I’ve been working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality, that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger said during Disney’s fiscal Q2 earnings call. "We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four,...
With the likes of Eternals, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels underperforming (and receiving mixed/negative reviews), Disney recently decided to implement a "quality over quantity" approach, and CEO Bob Iger has now announced plans to reshape the MCU slate by reducing the studio's annual big and small screen output.
Going forward, we will see no more than 2-3 movies and 2 TV shows per year.
“I’ve been working hard with the studio to reduce output and focus more on quality, that’s particularly true with Marvel,” Iger said during Disney’s fiscal Q2 earnings call. "We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four,...
- 5/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney CEO Bob Iger says Marvel will continue its “less is more” strategy, with two TV series released per year and a maximum of three films in cinemas.
Disney head honcho Bob Iger has said in the past that he wants the companies under his banner to operate on a quality-rather-than-quantity basis. It’s something he’s iterated again in a quarterly earnings call with investors, specifying that he wants Marvel Studios to release no more than two or three films a year. It’ll take a similarly restrained approach with its TV output, he’s said.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” Iger said in quotes shared by Variety. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.
Disney head honcho Bob Iger has said in the past that he wants the companies under his banner to operate on a quality-rather-than-quantity basis. It’s something he’s iterated again in a quarterly earnings call with investors, specifying that he wants Marvel Studios to release no more than two or three films a year. It’ll take a similarly restrained approach with its TV output, he’s said.
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” Iger said in quotes shared by Variety. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company is shrinking the MCU with a new mission to drop the number of Marvel TV series to two a year and the film output to no more than three movies per year.
Iger said this is part of Disney’s overall strategy to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy “that’s particularly true with Marvel.”
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” the Disney CEO said during the company’s quarterly earnings call Tuesday. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.”
Iger says Marvel has “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about,...
Iger said this is part of Disney’s overall strategy to reduce output and focus on quality, a strategy “that’s particularly true with Marvel.”
“We’re slowly going to decrease volume and go to probably about two TV series a year instead of what had become four and reduce our film output from maybe four a year to two, or a maximum of three,” the Disney CEO said during the company’s quarterly earnings call Tuesday. “And we’re working hard on what that path is.”
Iger says Marvel has “a couple of good films in ’25 and then we’re heading to more ‘Avengers,’ which we’re extremely excited about,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Stellar Blade was a triumph for both Sony and Shift Up. The South Korean game developers were able to successfully deliver a new video game in an industry that is oversaturated with online multiplayer games and managed to inspire others.
The vast majority of the players are most likely male, given the incredible and daring character design of the main female protagonist, Eve, but there are still female gamers who have also dipped their toes in this genre of gaming, and a different character makes it better for them.
Stellar Blade Did Not Forget the Female Player Base Shift Up also gave the female player base something to look at in Stellar Blade.
The video game has gained the attention of the gaming community for its futuristic setting, ambitious lore, and, of course, daring character design. Director Hyung-Tae Kim revealed it was intentional for the main heroine to sport a...
The vast majority of the players are most likely male, given the incredible and daring character design of the main female protagonist, Eve, but there are still female gamers who have also dipped their toes in this genre of gaming, and a different character makes it better for them.
Stellar Blade Did Not Forget the Female Player Base Shift Up also gave the female player base something to look at in Stellar Blade.
The video game has gained the attention of the gaming community for its futuristic setting, ambitious lore, and, of course, daring character design. Director Hyung-Tae Kim revealed it was intentional for the main heroine to sport a...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 players are celebrating the victory against PlayStation’s mandate to link with Steam accounts. The community is now optimistic that the company will also listen to its pleas regarding the censorship of Stellar Blade.
The controversy was a learning curve for Sony and proof that the community can influence the decisions of the people who run the company. Although these two issues are unrelated, there’s still hope for change and the right step forward for the industry.
Stellar Blade and Helldivers Are a Learning Experience for Sony
PlayStation fans are delighted by the company’s change of heart regarding Helldivers 2.
It’s wholesome to see a peaceful resolution to a problem, although the gaming community went to certain extremes, like review bombing both Helldivers developed by Arrowhead on Steam, to gain the publisher’s attention. Sony underestimated what the community’s capable of and made the right choice to retract the mandate,...
The controversy was a learning curve for Sony and proof that the community can influence the decisions of the people who run the company. Although these two issues are unrelated, there’s still hope for change and the right step forward for the industry.
Stellar Blade and Helldivers Are a Learning Experience for Sony
PlayStation fans are delighted by the company’s change of heart regarding Helldivers 2.
It’s wholesome to see a peaceful resolution to a problem, although the gaming community went to certain extremes, like review bombing both Helldivers developed by Arrowhead on Steam, to gain the publisher’s attention. Sony underestimated what the community’s capable of and made the right choice to retract the mandate,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Stellar Blade, the PlayStation 5 exclusive title from South Korea-based game developer Shift Up, has been a hit and received praise from both fans and critics upon release as well. The game was a best-seller in the UK in the launch week and recorded one of the highest Metacritic user scores ever for a PS5 game.
The game sold nearly a million copies in the first 24 hours of its release and is enjoying great success. It seems like Stellar Blade was only the beginning. Another title in the vein of Shift Up’s game is also coming in the future, and it has seemingly managed to secure players’ approval.
Stellar Blade’s Spiritual Successor Has Impressed Fans
Another sci-fi game like Stellar Blade is on fans’ watchlist.
Project Dt is another high-speed sci-fi title from China-based developer Digital Sky and will be the first Aaa game from the developer. The game...
The game sold nearly a million copies in the first 24 hours of its release and is enjoying great success. It seems like Stellar Blade was only the beginning. Another title in the vein of Shift Up’s game is also coming in the future, and it has seemingly managed to secure players’ approval.
Stellar Blade’s Spiritual Successor Has Impressed Fans
Another sci-fi game like Stellar Blade is on fans’ watchlist.
Project Dt is another high-speed sci-fi title from China-based developer Digital Sky and will be the first Aaa game from the developer. The game...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
Stellar Blade and its main character, Eve, have received a steady stream of praise from the game’s newfound fans since its release a week ago. Despite the controversy surrounding censorship and post-launch content edits, the game continues to appeal to people with all it offers.
Part of Stellar Blade’s appeal comes from the lines of outfits that you can grab for Eve. Many of the game’s fans are already looking forward to the crossover outfits that ShiftUp is going to bring to the game. However, it seems that Stellar Blade already includes one such highly anticipated outfit, referencing the cult-classic anime Kill La Kill.
Stellar Blade’s One Outfit May Be a Reference to Kill La Kill Stellar Blade is a game ripe for collaborations and crossovers.
Since the game’s highly successful launch, many people have taken to social media to speculate on the game’s future crossovers.
Part of Stellar Blade’s appeal comes from the lines of outfits that you can grab for Eve. Many of the game’s fans are already looking forward to the crossover outfits that ShiftUp is going to bring to the game. However, it seems that Stellar Blade already includes one such highly anticipated outfit, referencing the cult-classic anime Kill La Kill.
Stellar Blade’s One Outfit May Be a Reference to Kill La Kill Stellar Blade is a game ripe for collaborations and crossovers.
Since the game’s highly successful launch, many people have taken to social media to speculate on the game’s future crossovers.
- 5/6/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
Marvel has a slew of upcoming projects slated for release in the coming years, many of which have been stalled due to the unprecedented SAG-AFTRA strike that halted the entire industry, resulting in numerous delays and cancellations.
One highly anticipated Marvel Studios project, ‘Blade,’ faced challenges long before the strikes began. It’s an MCU film centered around Eric Brooks, the iconic vampire hunter from comics, serving as a reboot of the beloved ‘Blade’ trilogy that played a pivotal role in shaping the MCU as we know it today.
The production of ‘Blade’ has encountered multiple rewrites and delays, stretching out the timeline considerably from its originally planned 2023 release. There are even reports suggesting that the main actor is reconsidering their role. With no official trailer in sight, Teaser Pro has released a concept trailer for the film, demonstrating that a straightforward formula of Blade battling vampires remains effective. You...
One highly anticipated Marvel Studios project, ‘Blade,’ faced challenges long before the strikes began. It’s an MCU film centered around Eric Brooks, the iconic vampire hunter from comics, serving as a reboot of the beloved ‘Blade’ trilogy that played a pivotal role in shaping the MCU as we know it today.
The production of ‘Blade’ has encountered multiple rewrites and delays, stretching out the timeline considerably from its originally planned 2023 release. There are even reports suggesting that the main actor is reconsidering their role. With no official trailer in sight, Teaser Pro has released a concept trailer for the film, demonstrating that a straightforward formula of Blade battling vampires remains effective. You...
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Marvel has plenty of projects bound to be released in the next few years, and we know that most of these projects have been stuck in a sort of limbo due to the historic SAG-AFTRA strike that paralyzed the whole industry as a whole, causing plenty of projects to be both delayed or altogether canceled.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
We know that ‘Blade’ production has faced numerous rewrites and delays, and for a movie that was supposed to be released back in 2023, it sure is taking a really long time, with even the main actor, according to some reports, reconsidering his role.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
We know that ‘Blade’ production has faced numerous rewrites and delays, and for a movie that was supposed to be released back in 2023, it sure is taking a really long time, with even the main actor, according to some reports, reconsidering his role.
- 5/6/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Stellar Blade, the PlayStation 5 exclusive title from Shift Up, was the talk of the town even before its release, and the reasons were the bold character and outfit design choices in the game. The game’s demo saw people divided over this topic, and despite that, the game opened to great reception.
There was a lot of controversy over the Stellar Blade outfits, and that led to Sony censoring them, but it seems like that was just a one-time thing. According to the reports, Stellar Blade is set to get its first crossover, and it will be bringing even more revealing outfits.
Stellar Blade Is Soon Getting Its First Crossover and More Revealing Outfits
Stellar Blade is reportedly getting its first collaboration soon.
Stellar Blade was a hit even before launch with its demo and debuted at the number one spot for physical sales in the UK in its launch week.
There was a lot of controversy over the Stellar Blade outfits, and that led to Sony censoring them, but it seems like that was just a one-time thing. According to the reports, Stellar Blade is set to get its first crossover, and it will be bringing even more revealing outfits.
Stellar Blade Is Soon Getting Its First Crossover and More Revealing Outfits
Stellar Blade is reportedly getting its first collaboration soon.
Stellar Blade was a hit even before launch with its demo and debuted at the number one spot for physical sales in the UK in its launch week.
- 5/5/2024
- by Rohit Tiwari
- FandomWire
A few months back, rumors circulated about Marvel Studios working on the ‘Midnight Sons’ project, with indications that the forthcoming ‘Blade’ reboot might connect to it.
The project reportedly features characters distinct from those in The Avengers lineup, with suggestions that Doctor Strange might not join the team.
Following a string of disappointing projects, Marvel Studios has adjusted its focus somewhat. Brad Winderbaum acknowledged that not all projects in development will see the light of day, leading many to speculate that ‘Midnight Sons’ might meet this fate. However, according to MyTimeToShineHello, the project remains active, with Fede Álvarez reportedly being considered for the director’s chair.
Rumor
Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘Midnight Suns’
(@MyTimeToShineH)
Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an option for Marvel
Fede Alvarez directed the upcoming ‘Alien: Romulus’ pic.twitter.com/WgxpvRsdeL
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) May...
The project reportedly features characters distinct from those in The Avengers lineup, with suggestions that Doctor Strange might not join the team.
Following a string of disappointing projects, Marvel Studios has adjusted its focus somewhat. Brad Winderbaum acknowledged that not all projects in development will see the light of day, leading many to speculate that ‘Midnight Sons’ might meet this fate. However, according to MyTimeToShineHello, the project remains active, with Fede Álvarez reportedly being considered for the director’s chair.
Rumor
Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘Midnight Suns’
(@MyTimeToShineH)
Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an option for Marvel
Fede Alvarez directed the upcoming ‘Alien: Romulus’ pic.twitter.com/WgxpvRsdeL
— MarvelFilmNews (@MarvelNewsFilms) May...
- 5/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
A couple of months ago, there was talk that Marvel Studios was developing the ‘Midnight Sons’ project and that the upcoming ‘Blade’ reboot is supposed to tie into that project.
Midnight Sons would include characters that never appeared in The Avengers, and Doctor Strange allegedly would not be a part of the team.
Since then, Marvel Studios has experienced a series of bad projects, so they kind of shifted their goals a bit. Brad Winderbaum himself admitted that not all developed projects will ultimately go into production and be released, and we kind of just assumed that was the fate of ‘Midnight Sons.’
Now according to MyTimeToShineHello, the project is still on and the studio is eyeing Fede Álvarez to direct the movie.
Rumor
Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘Midnight Suns’
(@MyTimeToShineH)
Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an...
Midnight Sons would include characters that never appeared in The Avengers, and Doctor Strange allegedly would not be a part of the team.
Since then, Marvel Studios has experienced a series of bad projects, so they kind of shifted their goals a bit. Brad Winderbaum himself admitted that not all developed projects will ultimately go into production and be released, and we kind of just assumed that was the fate of ‘Midnight Sons.’
Now according to MyTimeToShineHello, the project is still on and the studio is eyeing Fede Álvarez to direct the movie.
Rumor
Marvel Studios is interested in Fede Álvarez to direct ‘Midnight Suns’
(@MyTimeToShineH)
Fede Alvarez and Michael Giacchino are two of many directors that are apparently an...
- 5/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
After the almost-perfect Batman Arkham Trilogy, it seems that Rocksteady could not be wrong. But the decision from Warner Bros. Games to make a looter-shooter title was as bad as Marvel’s Avengers.
A popular Batman account from X shared the number of active players in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which is at an all-time low, indicating that the game is on the verge of being completely abandoned. WB Games has just released the trailer for the new Batman Arkham Shadow, proving that it is moving away from this recent failure.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Has Reached a New Low Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has reached a new low in active players.
Since its announcement back in 2020 and having Rocksteady as the studio behind the project, fans were very excited about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at first. With the release of new trailers and gameplay,...
A popular Batman account from X shared the number of active players in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which is at an all-time low, indicating that the game is on the verge of being completely abandoned. WB Games has just released the trailer for the new Batman Arkham Shadow, proving that it is moving away from this recent failure.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Has Reached a New Low Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has reached a new low in active players.
Since its announcement back in 2020 and having Rocksteady as the studio behind the project, fans were very excited about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League at first. With the release of new trailers and gameplay,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Marvel has plenty of projects bound to be released in the next few years, and we know that most of these projects have been stuck in a sort of limbo due to the historic SAG-AFTRA strike that paralyzed the whole industry as a whole, causing plenty of projects to be both delayed or altogether canceled.
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
‘Blade’ had hellish production so far, and it was delayed who knows how many times. The most recent rumors indicate that the movie will be delayed once again. This time from November 7, 2025 release to unspecified 2026 release.
My personal ranking for MCU...
One extremely anticipated Marvel Studios project that had problems way before the strikes began is ‘Blade.’ It is an McU-based movie following Eric Brooks, the most notable vampire hunter in comics, and a reboot of the already highly popular ‘Blade’ trilogy that contributed to paving the way for the MCU that we know today.
‘Blade’ had hellish production so far, and it was delayed who knows how many times. The most recent rumors indicate that the movie will be delayed once again. This time from November 7, 2025 release to unspecified 2026 release.
My personal ranking for MCU...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Marvel has a bunch of upcoming projects, and many of them got caught in the mess of the big industry strike. This strike caused delays or even cancellations for lots of projects.
One of the highly anticipated Marvel movies, ‘Blade,’ was already facing issues even before the strikes. It’s a reboot of the famous ‘Blade’ trilogy, focusing on Eric Brooks, a well-known vampire hunter from the comics.
‘Blade’ has faced a rocky production journey with numerous delays. The latest rumors suggest that the film will be postponed yet again, shifting its release date from November 7, 2025, to an unspecified date in 2026.
My personal ranking for MCU 2025:
1) Daredevil: Born Again
2) Fantastic Four
3) Thunderbolts
4) Ironheart
5) Captain America: Brave New World
6) Wonder Man
Suspect Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda and What If…? s3 may release next year so expect that ranking to change.
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) May 3, 2024
In 2019, Mahershala Ali showed interest in portraying Blade,...
One of the highly anticipated Marvel movies, ‘Blade,’ was already facing issues even before the strikes. It’s a reboot of the famous ‘Blade’ trilogy, focusing on Eric Brooks, a well-known vampire hunter from the comics.
‘Blade’ has faced a rocky production journey with numerous delays. The latest rumors suggest that the film will be postponed yet again, shifting its release date from November 7, 2025, to an unspecified date in 2026.
My personal ranking for MCU 2025:
1) Daredevil: Born Again
2) Fantastic Four
3) Thunderbolts
4) Ironheart
5) Captain America: Brave New World
6) Wonder Man
Suspect Zombies, Eyes of Wakanda and What If…? s3 may release next year so expect that ranking to change.
— Alex P. (@AlexFromCC) May 3, 2024
In 2019, Mahershala Ali showed interest in portraying Blade,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Giancarlo Esposito stirred excitement recently by expressing his interest in joining the MCU as Professor X, albeit without the wheelchair, citing his age. This sparked debate among fans, with some still hoping for Patrick Stewart’s return despite his character’s apparent demise in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
However, during a panel at Ccxp’s Thunder Stage, Esposito revealed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that he won’t be portraying Professor X.
Esposito emphasizes that his upcoming role will arrive sooner rather than later, teasing fans with promises of something “better than you can imagine.” With the current MCU release schedule, only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is slated for this year, leaving speculation open for Esposito’s potential involvement, perhaps as a variant of an existing character or an original creation. However, it’s more probable that his appearance will be in a 2025 release, considering...
However, during a panel at Ccxp’s Thunder Stage, Esposito revealed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that he won’t be portraying Professor X.
Esposito emphasizes that his upcoming role will arrive sooner rather than later, teasing fans with promises of something “better than you can imagine.” With the current MCU release schedule, only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is slated for this year, leaving speculation open for Esposito’s potential involvement, perhaps as a variant of an existing character or an original creation. However, it’s more probable that his appearance will be in a 2025 release, considering...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Recently Giancarlo Esposito made headlines when he claimed that he would like to appear as Professor X in the MCU, but without the wheelchair, as he isn’t that old. Fans were divided on the matter since some still harbor hope that Patrick Stewart will be the MCU’s primary Charles Xavier despite him being killed during the events of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
Now during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Esposito claims that this role is different that it will come sooner rather than later, and that fans can expect something “better than you can imagine.” Knowing the MCU release schedule, the only movie being released this year is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ so we can’t exactly rule out that Esposito might be appearing in that production,...
Now during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Esposito claims that this role is different that it will come sooner rather than later, and that fans can expect something “better than you can imagine.” Knowing the MCU release schedule, the only movie being released this year is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ so we can’t exactly rule out that Esposito might be appearing in that production,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is not what it used to be. Although the statements might be hurtful, there have never been so many delays in a Marvel film before as Mahershala Ali’s upcoming MCU film Blade.
It’s not just about the infinite delays though, it feels as if the MCU has dropped its standards after the events of Avengers: Endgame. With people getting hurt by these Marvel updates, fans are not liking the news of Mahershala Ali’s delayed film!
Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel
Marvel And Mahershala Ali’s Blade Gets Delayed… Again
Although it could be taken in a good sense that the MCU doesn’t want to release an unfinished product, the fans are also tired now. With the world having learned not to rush things for a release (*cough* Cyberpunk 2077), the MCU probably wants their films to be actually entertaining for the audience.
It’s not just about the infinite delays though, it feels as if the MCU has dropped its standards after the events of Avengers: Endgame. With people getting hurt by these Marvel updates, fans are not liking the news of Mahershala Ali’s delayed film!
Mahershala Ali in Alita: Battle Angel
Marvel And Mahershala Ali’s Blade Gets Delayed… Again
Although it could be taken in a good sense that the MCU doesn’t want to release an unfinished product, the fans are also tired now. With the world having learned not to rush things for a release (*cough* Cyberpunk 2077), the MCU probably wants their films to be actually entertaining for the audience.
- 5/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are finally reuniting for a definitive two-hander film playing their iconic Marvel characters in Deadpool & Wolverine. Being the only MCU release of the year, all hopes are pinned on the film to deliver an exhilarating Marvel movie that brings back the franchise’s glory. The film is also taking a big swing as the film is their first R-rated film.
Ryan Reynolds promises that Deadpool & Wolverine will be the most Deadpool-esque film ever
Incorporating a wacky character like Deadpool into the MCU was a whole new territory for the MCU and Feige was unsure about how to get there. However, as he revealed in a new interview, Reynolds’ pitch for the character and the imminent arrival of the X-Men helped Feige crack open ideas about their entries into the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds Pitched Ideas for X-Men In Addition to Deadpool & Wolverine Kevin Feige...
Ryan Reynolds promises that Deadpool & Wolverine will be the most Deadpool-esque film ever
Incorporating a wacky character like Deadpool into the MCU was a whole new territory for the MCU and Feige was unsure about how to get there. However, as he revealed in a new interview, Reynolds’ pitch for the character and the imminent arrival of the X-Men helped Feige crack open ideas about their entries into the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds Pitched Ideas for X-Men In Addition to Deadpool & Wolverine Kevin Feige...
- 5/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The Deadpool franchise has been an ode to profanity and violence. But Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine is going to be most enchanting of all, as revealed by Reynolds himself. Deadpool & Wolverine has been one of the most hyped movies of the year, and with Reynod’s recent tease, it is confirmed that the upcoming movie will be a spectacle.
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine has everything to excite any Marvel fan. The movie is packed with wholesome cameos and a new supervillain to further excite things. It could also potentially canonize X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ryan Reynolds Teased Deadpool & Wolverine Violence Ryan Reynolds and High Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
R-rated Deadpool & Wolverine is essentially violent in nature, but Ryan Reynolds recently revealed that the depth of violence and gore is far more what we can imagine.
Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine has everything to excite any Marvel fan. The movie is packed with wholesome cameos and a new supervillain to further excite things. It could also potentially canonize X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ryan Reynolds Teased Deadpool & Wolverine Violence Ryan Reynolds and High Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
R-rated Deadpool & Wolverine is essentially violent in nature, but Ryan Reynolds recently revealed that the depth of violence and gore is far more what we can imagine.
- 5/3/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine dropped recently and the world has gone nuts. With Kevin Feige dropping hints like breadcrumbs, people are trying to figure out what the story of Deadpool and Wolverine will include.
With rumors of a twist, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s film might not be so simple after all. Fighting Tva Agents in the trailer, Deadpool might have accidentally stepped on the wrong foot. And the twist in the film might just be one of the greatest revelations in the MCU!
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in and as Deadpool and Wolverine (2024)
Kevin Feige Warns That Deadpool & Wolverine Isn’t A Simple Film!
With Shawn Levy as the director and Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds as the main leads, Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most anticipated films in the MCU. Being the bridge between the MCU and the X-Men Universe, the world simply cannot wait.
With rumors of a twist, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s film might not be so simple after all. Fighting Tva Agents in the trailer, Deadpool might have accidentally stepped on the wrong foot. And the twist in the film might just be one of the greatest revelations in the MCU!
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in and as Deadpool and Wolverine (2024)
Kevin Feige Warns That Deadpool & Wolverine Isn’t A Simple Film!
With Shawn Levy as the director and Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds as the main leads, Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most anticipated films in the MCU. Being the bridge between the MCU and the X-Men Universe, the world simply cannot wait.
- 5/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The success of the Prime Video live-action series Fallout is one of the more popular moments in the franchise. Thanks to a new third-person perspective screenshot, a particular part of Fallout 3 became “cursed.” An X account that is only about this saga posted a picture where the players can see how one of the first parts of the game works, but from a different camera angle.
In one of the first scenes of the game, you play as a baby; this part in third-person resulted in a weird mini-model of a male character, making fans on social media have some fun.
Fallout 3 Just Introduced a New and Hilarious Moment by Changing to Third-Person Fallout 3 was the first game of the franchise to use a first-person camera.
One of the key features of the Fallout franchise is the particular humor that these games handle. With epic and hilarious moments in every new iteration,...
In one of the first scenes of the game, you play as a baby; this part in third-person resulted in a weird mini-model of a male character, making fans on social media have some fun.
Fallout 3 Just Introduced a New and Hilarious Moment by Changing to Third-Person Fallout 3 was the first game of the franchise to use a first-person camera.
One of the key features of the Fallout franchise is the particular humor that these games handle. With epic and hilarious moments in every new iteration,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Stellar Blade just came out and players are already having the time of their lives. Shift Up took to social media and thanked the loyal fanbase for their unwavering support to let Sony release the promised version of the game.
The gaming community absolutely abhor what Sony is doing to the South Korean developers and forces them to censor the protagonist more than what was intended. Perhaps the game publisher’s conservative nature is kicking in and clashing with Shift Up’s vision.
Shift Up Thanks Fans for Supporting Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade players are demanding Sony to not oppose the original design of the game and its characters.
The South Korean developers are stuck between a rock and a hard place after Sony mandated the studio to add a bit more censorship which created massive turmoil within the community. Director Hyung-Tae Kim had his reasons regarding the bold character...
The gaming community absolutely abhor what Sony is doing to the South Korean developers and forces them to censor the protagonist more than what was intended. Perhaps the game publisher’s conservative nature is kicking in and clashing with Shift Up’s vision.
Shift Up Thanks Fans for Supporting Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade players are demanding Sony to not oppose the original design of the game and its characters.
The South Korean developers are stuck between a rock and a hard place after Sony mandated the studio to add a bit more censorship which created massive turmoil within the community. Director Hyung-Tae Kim had his reasons regarding the bold character...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
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