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Mike Moh, Isabelle Cornish, Eme Ikwuakor And More Round Out Marvel’s THE INHUMANS

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It has been a week of news rolling out for casting announcements of upcoming ABC series, The Inhumans, based on the Marvel comics property. As of Friday, a quintet of names round out the cast list for the upcoming series being run by showrunner Scott Buck with Roel Reine directing the first two episodes for an IMAX premiere this September. Following Tuesday’s announcement of Anson Mount as the King of the Inhumans himself, Black Bolt, next to Iwan Rheon as the ambitious Maximus, actress Serinda Swan was named for the role of Medusa, the follicularly-inclined and able Queen and wife to Black Bolt, and actor Ken Leung for Karnak, the King’s most ardent supporter and critical thinker. On Friday, actor and martial artist Mike Moh, along with Eme Ikwuakor, and actresses Isabelle Cornish Ellen Woglom and Sonya Balmores were each cast for key roles in the new series with Moh […]

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Season Two Of Netflix Series, Marvel’s LUKE CAGE Is Officially A Go!

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Marvel and Netflix are already underway with production on the upcoming series installation of The Defenders. In the meantime, what awaits now is a second season of hit series Luke Cage which premiered on September 30 to rousing approval from fans and critics alike. A genuine blend of crime, action, romamce and sci-fi with ample layers of hip-hop and soul with an inclusive and resonant message that spoke to current events, the show centers on Mike Colter in the title role back from his debut in Jessica Jones over a year ago. Here, Cage’s simple, quiet life is interrupted with the emergence of crime, dirty politics, and a lingering past that threatens to destroy him with Harlem hanging in the balance. For the most part, critics agree that Marvel’s acclimation on Netflix is doing quite the service, especially with previous shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones which are all lined […]

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DOCTOR STRANGE: Zara Phythian And Friends Take To Cineworld In The UK For The Local Martial Arts Community

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Marvel EXCLUSIVE: Director Scott Derrickson’s latest contribution to the Marvel big screen fanfare, Doctor Strange, finally opened its mystical doors to the U.S. on Friday. The film is also available in the U.K. where it opened late last month and is certainly bolstering the martial arts community some where martial artist and lovely in-person individual to meet, actress Zara Phythian hosted a screening of the film to help raise awareness for the upcoming three-day WMKF World Martial Art Championships in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire starting on November 11. Phythian, who co-stars as one of of the film’s principal villains under actor Mads Mikkelsen, was on hand at the screening to discuss the event along with several other martial artists. She appears at the tail end of the video just beneath the press announcement after the jump, and in tow of others speaking on behalf of the new Marvel film, including stunt performers Rob […]

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Five More Add To Marvel’s PUNISHER Series Cast

Lee B. Golden III

Director Neill Blomkamp’s BMW Films release, The Escape, arrived over the weekend in case you missed it. Otherwise and apart from its co-star’s recent return to the big screen in The Accountant, actor Jon Bernthal is still on deck to take charge of the Netflix viewership upon the forthcoming series of The Punisher. Marvel has announced five more to the cast ahead of its release next year after announcing three names earlier this month. The series comes following its official announcement this Winter and Spring as one of the worst-kept secrets in 2016, and rightfully so following Bernthal’s debut performance in the popular Marvel role supporting in the Charlie Cox-headlined Daredevil series. Read on: View post on imgur.com Netflix Original Series ‘Marvel’s The Punisher’ Announces Additional Cast Members The Netflix original series ‘Marvel’s The Punisher,’ which will stream globally on Netflix in 2017, has announced five additional cast members. Daniel […]

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Scarlett Johansson On BLACK WIDOW Movie: "A Prequel Is Possible"

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It was on the day of the release of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War that company president, producer Kevin Feige confirmed that discussions were moving upward for a solo Black Widow movie. This week, a segment in Variety‘s Power Of Women issue delves a little further into the discussion for the hopeful film that would finally see actress Scarlett Johansson take on a solo vehicle as have her male cohorts within Avengers. Will there be a standalone Black Widow movie? I would like for it to happen under the right circumstances. I think there’s a lot of opportunity to mine that story line. She’s got a really rich origins story. There’s a lot of places you can go — you can bring it back to Russia. You could explore the Widow program. There’s all kinds of stuff that you could do with it. You could really uncover the identity of […]

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DEFENDERS BEFORE PRETENDERS: Bloodshot, Shots, And Marvelous Post Con Bliss With Mason Sharrow And Friends

Lee B. Golden III

The fallout from Saturday night’s events at New York Comic Con couldn’t have been more epic after a day of total fandom with so many movie trailers and other jewels from around the web. One of the biggest items worth mentioning is the current coverage of Marvel’s activity with Netflix for the upcoming series, Iron Fist which recently wrapped filming, and its forthcoming follow-up, The Defenders, for which news in the last twelve hours broke of the addition of actress Sigourney Weaver in the video above. I only learned about that bit later in the evening in conversation long after I arrived at a bar & steakhouse in Manhattan called Mustang Harry’s where I eventually met up with Mason Sharrow, an actor, stuntman and filmmaker who I first learned of back in 2013 when he was working on Micah Brock’s hit miniseries, Slug Street Scrappers. Since then he’s been traveling […]

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NYCC 2016: The First Official Trailer For Marvel’s IRON FIST Packs A Punch!

Lee B. Golden III

Next to the hype, some doubts swirled earlier on as to whether or not actor Finn Jones could live up to the demand behind fulfilling the title role of Marvel’s latest Netflix prospect, Iron Fist. That said, and on the evening of its power-packed panel Saturday night at New York Comic Con, the fans are remaining evermore faithful following the show’s initial teaser from this year’s SDCC, and now with first official trailer airing for the world to see. Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist. Helmed by showrunner Scott Buck, Jones is joined by Jessica Henwick, David Wenham, Jessica Stroup and Tom Pelphrey for its March 17 premiere on Netflix. Watch the new trailer below!

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Marvel Adds Three To PUNISHER Series, Re-Installs DAREDEVIL Co-Star (Pics)

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Netflix At the end of the day, it really was a matter of time after rumors began swirling of serial treatment for the Punisher on Netflix. This past Spring saw actor Jon Bernthal introducing the character viewers earlier this year in the second season of Marvel’s Daredevil opposite Charlie Cox, and the responses have been nothing short of approving from critics and fans alike. As such, a series was greenlit in April this year and production is now underway, and as reported by several sources this year, continues the evolution of Frank Castle into the iconic crimefighting alter-ego as the series moves forward following Daredevil. Steve Lightfoot is showrunning and it is likely that just as Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage have done so far, Punisher will surely explore the anti-hero’s origins much more With this, expect new characters to enter the fray and build Frank Castle’s violent, grim, […]

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Marvel’s IRON FIST Series Announces A March 2017 Premiere Date On Netflix

Lee B. Golden III

Research the fan fervor of Marvel as of late since last week’s premiere of Luke Cage on Netflix, and you are bound to come across some pretty silly, and rather racist reactions to it by racists who think the show is too black. Click here if you think I’m kidding. Apart from that, however, you will also find some of the best reviews ever written for the show. It’s a pattern that nonetheless proves evident of the good work being done since Daredevil and Jessica Jones took off and with several more programs in the works, including more seasons for the latter two shows. Sorry racists, not sorry. On that note, time will tell if Luke Cage gets either a second season as well, if not a different title – one befitting to welcome actor Finn Jones who has since taken the stage for the title role of the new […]

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Never Bring A Gun To A Cage Fight In The New LUKE CAGE Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Apart from other plans currently being set in motion, I know how I will be spending my weekend following September 30. Enter actor Mike Colter as Marvel’s newest hero on Netflix, Luke Cage, post Jessica Jones with the goal of a new pacifist life in Harlem until once more disturbed by the rising crime wave courtesy of Cottonmouth, played by actor Mahershala Ali. A second official trailer is now online and you can check it out below, but if you’re not already sold, you probably won’t be. Marvel and Netflix have already endured a winning track record with the two current shows out of four as we approach Defenders territory and possibly a Heroes For Hire venture in which Colter would utimately join Finn Jones now on deck for the upcoming fourth Marvel program, Iron Fist which will likely air next year. And no, not even that may be all, […]

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20th Century Fox Is Producing A 1970’s Fictional Action Adventure Based On The Life Of Stan Lee!

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Marvel Entertainment Ever wonder what comic book auteur Stan Lee’s life would be like as its own action adventure film? If so, then you’re more than welcome to consider the very real and possible outcomes. Word from THR writes that 20th Century Fox has acquired the life rights of Marvel’s famed comic book franchise co-creator to produce a 1970’s fictionalized action-adventure story that sees Lee front in center a la Kingsman/Roger Moore’s 007. Maze Runner and Twilight franchise producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey are producing the film while casting and director details are pending. The film is just the next biggest move for Lee who still keeps busy at the young age of 93, long after seeing his 1939 Timely Comics publication through its evolution into the immersive multimedia powerhouse brand it is today. And so what better place than Fox where one of its biggest properties, X-Men, has […]

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Ideals Are As Bullet-Proof As Marvel's LUKE CAGE In The First Official Trailer!

Lee B. Golden III

Two weeks since Marvel and Netflix unveiled an explosive comic-con trailer for the upcoming series, Luke Cage, we now have an official trailer ahead of the series premiere on September 30. It brings a promising spectacle in the wake of a prosperous roll out of shows for the streaming service and with actor Mike Colter, no less, rightly servicing fans in the title role of an ex-con, the subject of a faulty experiment behind bars which has since rendered him bullet proof and super-strong, and ultimately befitting him as Harlem’s last, albeit reluctant hope for salvation against a rising crime wave. Also starring are Mahershala Ali, Alfre Woodard, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Frank Whaley and Sonia Braga, with actress Rosario Dawson who shares the Marvel/Netflix universe across all three shows so far. This, amid a narrative that interestingly welcomes its episodes titled per the songs of hit rap group, Gang […]

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Netflix Takes Center Stage At SDCC 2016 With DAREDEVIL, LUKE CAGE, IRON FIST, THE DEFENDERS

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The work of building Marvel’s film and television universe continues for Netflix with the goal of inching further toward its much more grander ensemble series, The Defenders. For this, attendees at Comic Con International: San Diego got some fantastic news as did the rest of the internet with the announcement of a third season of the Charlie Cox-led Daredevil, as well as the first teaser poster and footage of Iron Fist starring Finn Jones. All three of these are expected to arrive by next year while we also await news on the second season of Jessica Jones with Krysten Ritter and the upcoming first season of The Punisher with Daredevil S2 co-star Jon Bernthal. In the meantime, we are just a little over two months away with the season premiere of Jessica Jones series co-star Mike Colter’s on-going tale of Marvel superhero, Luke Cage, a fugitive from justice whose unbreakable […]

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Marvel Confirms Urban, Goldblum For THOR: RAGNAROK

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The omission of Thor from the roster of the Russos’ Captain America: Civil War surely leaves some curious as to what happened to the Asgaardian protector of Earth. Rest assured, that will all be explored when Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok releases next year, and with director Taika Waititi at the helm. Waititi’s latest assignment for Marvel comes amid some terrific prospects earned at Cannes this past week with his latest adventure comedy, Hunt For The Wilderpeople selling out to terrirories worldwide. Taking this to mind on top of a litany of wins and nominations as a filmmaker over the years, it’s fine knowing this film is in good hands, and especially with regard to its cast otherwise confirming favorites like Jeff Goldblum, and the man who continues to be the face of hope for all things Dredd in the years to come, actor Karl Urban. More from Marvel: Two-time Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett (“Blue Jasmine,” […]

Jordan To Reunite With Coogler For BLACK PANTHER

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Actor Chadwick Boseman is currently reigning at the box office having just debuted as Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War and the forthcoming solo film for which he’s been slated is due to start filming early next year. As such, casting is currently underway and with acclaimed actress Lupita Nyong’o now gearing up for a possible role as the title character’s love interest as of Thursday. On Friday, word now brings straight from THR that actor Michael B. Jordan is being tapped for a role as well with reason to speculate that it would be to play a villain. The film would mark a third reunion for Jordan who has packaged nothing short of winning titles under director Ryan Coogler whose attachment was confirmed earlier this year amid the buzz of their latest film together, Creed, which could very well be on the way for a sequel at MGM. […]

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Helmers Developing Chinese Superhero Trilogy

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It must be great to be a Russo these days – specifically either Anthony or Joe Russo who are currently reaping the rewards of their efforts over at Marvel this month with Captain America: Civil War. Their momentum has since given them leeway to spark conversations with fellow film industry types in China following the establishment of their own production banner, Anthem & Song, and such conversations have now granted them a slew of projects they’re making public one day at a time. Their latest, however, is now being reported in the form of the development of a Chinese superhero franchise, according to THR. The Russos will co-produce the franchise tentatively titled A Hero’s Awakening (英雄觉醒) with Beijing FangJin Visual Media Culture Communication Company with the latter wholly financing with later investors to be determined in due time along with a budget. per THR: “It is fair to say that […]

REVIEW: CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR – What, Are We Supposed To Be Cool Now?

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I should mention right out of the blocks why I chose the above title for this review. It is a nod to a scene in the movie that, I will swear upon at gunpoint, was a last minute reshoot to directly poke fun at Zack Snyder’s poorly received Batman V Superman: This Is Seriously The Title They Stuck With. You’ll have to see both films to get the joke, provided you’re not already keen to it by the flood of social media memes on the topic. Why Captain America: Civil War is comparable to BvS is the themes. Both films are an approximation of America’s kaiju, specifically the kaiju eiga, our “movie monster” representation of the ongoing conversation on the consequences of 9/11, with BvS being the solipsistic nihilist’s handbook on the subject while Cap 3 holds upon its shoulders the heavier idealistic volume. And the audience has spoken its […]

Marvel's THE DEFENDERS Gets Doug Petrie And Marco Ramirez To Direct For Netflix

Lee B. Golden III

We’re a little over than five months away from the Netflix series premiere of Marvel’s Luke Cage which is now in post production, and with a little while longer to go until we hear from the second season of Jessica Jones and actor Finn Jones’s Marvel debut as Iron Fist. Keep this in mind as the subscription video service recently launched its second exclusive season of Daredevil, and with great success and fervor from fans who have already drawn attention to other series prospects such as a Punisher or an Elektra series. Either one of those shows may get thrown in the mix – or both – and we don’t even know yet. However, what still remains is the forthcoming series, The Defenders, which culminates all four shows since Marvel and Netflix propelled the comic book fanbase into a world-building affair full of intrigue, with each program identifiable from the […]

DAREDEVIL Season 2: Summary And Review

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Taking notes from shows like Law & Order and The Wire to layer up its comic book-layered thematic storytelling, the first season of the Marvel series adaptation, Daredevil, proved uniquely entertaining, as well as fundemental in realizing how studios and directors could better flesh-out superhero source material. I had my own doubts about this kind of thing long before this show existed, and my doubts were personally regarding programming decisions with some networks and not so much as creative direction, but that’s another can of worms I won’t get into right now. Netflix is center stage this week for all things comic book in entertainment, and the second season continues to brim with grit and a high caliber vision that takes the comic book TV genre to an impressive level. Actor Charlie Cox is back in uniform as our title hero with a story that otherwise continues the events of […]

Marvel Makes Their Choice For IRON FIST Official

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It’s not enough for a lot of comic book fans that certain properties don’t measure up to expectations, and Marvel’s forthcoming Netflix series, Iron Fist, has endured quite the criticism as of late. That said, it’ll be a debate worth having as time rolls on while we await to see the series come to fruition with Game Of Thrones actor Finn Jones in full superhero mode. Yep, just a day away from the return of Daredevil and six months away from the season premiere of Luke Cage, Marvel’s in need of a fourth to headline its Defenders series. Thus, it appears that Jones has proven himself accordingly that Marvel and Netflix now have his back and they’re making it official in their announcement confirming him to star. Read on: FINN JONES TO STAR IN THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES ‘MARVEL’S IRON FIST’ The ‘Game of Thrones’ veteran to become Danny Rand in […]