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Marvel Makes Their Choice For IRON FIST Official

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 […]

The Final Trailer For Marvel's DAREDEVIL Brings A City Under Siege!

Lee B. Golden III

We’re merely three days away from the premiere of the second season of Marvel’s epic superhero series, Daredevil, and the story has thusfar drawn an immense amount of thrills from top to bottom. Compelling drama, amazing action and a sprawling crime epic measure in with Charlie Cox in the role for the Netflix series and he’s done so with plenty of justice in season one. Looking ahead, season two looks no different either, and indeed, more characters are entering the fray to turn this show on its head in hopefully the best imaginable way. We’re finding out soon enough, and the final trailer leaves you better off with much excitement to carry you through this Friday. SYNOPSIS: Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces are rising in Hell’s Kitchen. Now the Man Without Fear must take on a new adversary in Frank Castle […]

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OPINION: Lack Of Diversity And Whitewashing In Hollywood

With the outrage that has been sparked this past year with #OscarSoWhite and the lack of diversity in Hollywood. We would hope that studios would realize their mistakes and welcome ethnic actors with open arms. However, there is something about the word diversity that people do not readily associate with in Hollywood. As an Asian American actor, ex-dancer, and writer, my over half-a-decade in this industry has taught me that the word “diversity” generally only meant black and/or hispanic, and Asian Americans are not really included in that definition. It’s a sad truth to realize when you have such hopes that you would be able to represent your race in the Hollywood industry, yet you never really have the chance to because the roles are so lacking that you’re left wondering why. The #OscarsSoWhite movement has prompted many reports and studies that cite the whitewashing of diverse characters in Hollywood. […]

Finn Jones Reported To Play IRON FIST For Netflix

Lee B. Golden III

HBO series Game Of Thrones is set to premiere its sixth season on April 24. In the meantime, co-star Finn Jones now has more to add to his schedule these days thanks to Marvel and Netflix. Programs Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage all have their leads for their respective shows leading up to The Defenders. And still, fans patiently waited to see who would claim the role of Iron Fist before then, and courtesy of EW, the word is out with Jones now set to lead with Scott Buck serving as showrunner and executive producer. 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. The show also lends a nod to martial arts fans who’ve become heavily vested into Netflix’s […]

Watch Elektra Light Up The Night In Her Own Cinemagraph For DAREDEVIL: SEASON 2!

Lee B. Golden III

Netflix Roughly over three weeks remain for the second season of Marvel series, Daredevil and a slew of character posters and cinemagraphs have been rolling out ever since. The latter has just been updated with its roster complete with animation featuring actor Charlie Cox in the title role followed by, Elden Henson and Deborah Ann Woll, Jon Bernthal debuting as Punisher and newly added Elodie Yung kicking around the badies in a new look as Elektra. Phil Abraham directs the new season which now forces our hero to continue questioning his purpose with the rise of a new vigilante and the return of an old flame in the midst. The show is building up to further the advancement of The Defenders in the next few years along with other shows, but what’s more interesting is what could happen for a spin-off for Bernthal in his own Punisher series since it’s […]

Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: VOL 2 Commences In Atlanta, Georgia!

Lee B. Golden III

Marvel has several things happening with its various properties, including its latest mingling of ideas for R-rated material in the wake of the stunning success of Deadpool and the energizing announcement of a more adult-appropriated Wolverine film. That’s one particular end of Marvel’s vast cinematic venture we’ll touch on another time while we turn our focus to another stellar and more family-friendly property, Guardians Of The Galaxy: Vol. 2. The first film became a surprise hit for director and writer James Gunn earning close to $774 million dollars globally, and ultimately opening the door for co-writer Nicole Perlman to join the crew of Marvel’s upcoming MCU installement, Captain Marvel. Moreover, that surprise hit the film drew can easily be attributed to the incredible performances of its cast, particularly for leading man Chris Pratt along with hulking actor Dave Bautista and actress Zoë Saldana next to the CGI likeness of a […]

DEADPOOL Promo Announces Manchester United, 20th Century Fox Distribution Pact

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Apart from most things, it seems, there are things even Deadpool loves along with chimichangas and the color red. For this, we bring you the latest promo accompanying today’s announcement from Manchester United in its global partnership with 20th Century Fox in lieu of upcoming film along with X-Men: Apocalypse in May, and Independence Day: Resurgence in June and other titles thereafter. Yes, Deadpool loves soccer. And his Wolverine doll. And kebabs. Cue the deets below MANCHESTER, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NYSE:MANU) Manchester United has today announced a ground breaking global partnership with film distributor 20th Century Fox. “Both Manchester United and 20th Century Fox are leaders within our respective industries and we are delighted to be able to work with them in introducing each other to new audiences, creating unique content, such as the players’ recent encounter with Deadpool.“” Throughout the season the Club’s digital perimeter boards and post-match interview backdrops at […]

Sony, Marvel Stamp An IMAX Release Date For SPIDER-MAN

Lee B. Golden III

Speculate what you can between now and next summer. Marvel and Sony aren’t pulling any punches this year with the prospects of getting a glimpse of actor Tom Holland in the role of Spider-Man for an upcoming reboot as of nearly a year ago, and as of Tuesday, both studios are making it official with an IMAX release date stamped to boot. Time will tell if he’ll really have a place in Marvel’s current MCU following the Russo’s Captain America: Civil War in May. Nevertheless… a franchise-and-a-half later, we’re going at it again. Yes, I do have some mixed feelings about it as I would have like to see the last one finish in conjunction with Sony’s earlier plans for a Spider-Girl film. Maybe there’s a chance for this…maybe maybe. Deets below! CULVER CITY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, will once […]

DOCTOR STRANGE Recruits His Servant In Actor Benedict Wong

Lee B. Golden III

Netflix is probably the likely medium where people have grown fond of actor Benedict Wong as of late. Aside from starring in films like last year’s space epic The Martian and in Steven DeKnight’s Redemption with Jason Statham, the actor came to fruition in 2014 when he commanded the role of Kublai Khan in the hit series, Marco Polo. Yes, it’s a good time to be Wong for the credit he’s gotten for that performance thusfar, and it’s continuing later this year with the current run of the One Hundred Eyes spin-off ahead of season two of the hit show. However, you can now chalk another to his credentials with word making the rounds of his addition to the cast of Scott Derrickson’s newest veture into Marvel territory, Doctor Strange, according to THR. Wong, funny enough, will play “Wong” Strange’s sidekick who has been a Marvel staple since the […]

JESSICA JONES Gets A Season Two Greenlight

Lee B. Golden III

The weekend has proven quite eventful with the news Netflix is making these days. The past few years have benefitted them greatly with the respective first seasons of Daredevil and Jessica Jones with at least three shows in tow before word broke of Jon Bernthal’s return for his own Punisher spin-off gig on Saturday. Prior to all this, a second season for Jessica Jones wasn’t fully set in stone late last year which still didn’t wane any curiousity among fans hungry for more. Well, now we have news circling the web that season two of the hit show has, in fact, been greenlit for development with actress Krysten Ritter to star. Created by Melissa Rosenberg, the first season featured Ritter in the title role of a alcoholic and recovering superhero now working as a P.I., forced to confront her past when, Kilgrave, an evil brainsweeper, resurfaces. The show shares the […]

Marvel Confirms PUNISHER Spin-Off Netflix Series Development

Lee B. Golden III

Netflix If you’re looking forward to more the Netflix/Marvel universe has to offer between now and next year, the season two premiere of Daredevil is just a few months away with a March 18 date stamped. By then, you’ll be introduced to actor Jon Bernthal in the role of the Punisher among a roster of other seedy characters actor Charlie Cox will be facing. That said, news of a Punisher series has been circling around quietly online for about a year now, but now it appears that Marvel is confirming the development of a Punisher spin-off with Bernthal likely to star. The news is early so details are pending, but with Daredevil and possibly more Jessica Jones, as well as Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders arriving in the next few years, there’s definitely no stopping the Punisher from getting a few shots in as well. Stay tuned for […]

Marvel Confirms Its Director For BLACK PANTHER

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In case you’ve been living under a rock as I have as of the bottom of last year with all the downtime in the world, it was finally confirmed at the bottom of 2015 that Creed and Fruitvale Station helmer Ryan Coogler was in talks to direct Marvel’s Black Panther. Chadwick Boseman has already made headlines with his official attachment to portray the character which will appear this May in Captain America: Civil War, all while names were being shuffled as hopefuls to direct the forthcoming comic book adaptation. Alas, it wasn’t official then, but it’s official now, as per Marvel’s latest announcement: It’s official, Marvelites: Ryan Coogler will step up to direct Marvel’s “Black Panther,” in theaters February 16, 2018! Chadwick Boseman will star in “Black Panther” after debuting as the character in the upcoming Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” in theaters May 6. “We are fortunate to have […]

Marvel's DAREDEVIL Gets An Announcement Trailer, Poster And Date For Season Two

Lee B. Golden III

Marvel’s Daredevil series on Netflix has one of the most climatic endings you’ll ever see in anything Marvel, and it’s quite subtle. That said, you may or may not have ever guessed there would be another season unless it were made official, though gladly Marvel and Netflix didn’t wait too long to confirm that. Alas, returning actor Charlie Cox is heading back to Hell’s Kitchen to dispense his own brand of justice when the new season premieres on March 18. However, that’s not to say that actor Jon Berenthal is going to stay quiet…nope. As the new announcement trailer below deems, no good deed goes unpunished with Berenthal making his debut as The Punisher, along with a cast of new and retuning characters that will also feature Elodie Yung’s Marvel/Netflix debut as the assasin-in-red, Elektra. SYNOPSIS: Just when Matt thinks he is bringing order back to the city, new forces […]

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 Reportedly Eyes Kurt Russell

Lee B. Golden III

The week is looking mighty for actor Kurt Russell whose latest film, The Hateful Eight, just had its star-studded New York premiere on Monday. The film is bound for the widest 70mm roadshow release in history for two weeks beginning on Christmas Day, leaving 2015 off with a significant milestone following his recent acclaim in S. Craig Zahler’s horror western, Bone Tomahawk, and the billion dollar success of James Wan’s Furious Seven in April. Time will tell what happens after this while the actor preps for roles in upcoming films like Peter Berg’s Deepwater Horizon, and, God willing, a possible entry into the Marvel world in James Gunn’s Guardians Of The Galaxy: Vol. 2. Yes, The Wrap currently has it on good terms that Russell is being eyed to play the role of the father of actor Chris Pratt’s character, Peter Quill – a.k.a. Star Lord. Comic book aficionados can […]

Netflix Series, IRON FIST Gets A Showrunner And Synopsis!

Lee B. Golden III

At least one major key in getting a television series off the ground is acquiring a showrunner. That said, further quelling rumors about the earlier announced Netflix series, Iron Fist and its so-called cancellation is a new announcement from Marvel that Scott Buck will lead point as showrunner for Netflix’s fourth entry into its Marvel programming. There’s no word yet on who will star in the series but it isn’t like Marvel will run out of options anytime soon. In the meantime, the show’s precursors are still running high with Jessica Jones just airing as of November with Luke Cage currently in production, and season two of Daredevil well on the way to premiere next year long before Iron Fist and the subsequent ensemble series, The Defenders. Read the announcement: The ‘Dexter’ and ‘Six Feet Under’ vet joins the Marvel Universe! The Netflix Original Series “Marvel’s Iron Fist” has found […]

Marvel Officially Announces Principal Photography On DOCTOR STRANGE

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The next phase of the Marvel craze is already upon us with Captain America: Civil War on track for May of next year among other titles forthcoming. Hardcore comic book geeks can pretty much figure out what’s left after this but the journey is finally beginning with an official announcement from Marvel regarding principal photography on Doctor Strange which releases a little less than a year from now. Photos have already circulated among fansites and so you may already recollect actor Benedict Cumberbatch‘s scruffy look in certain images. It’ll definitely evolve into a more neater look over time as filming resumes, although I’m more curious as to what role actor and martial artist Scott Adkins will have to do with all of this among a few others, which will otherwise leave a good bit of room for martial arts fans in the theater. Cue the PR! Marvel Studios announced today […]

Netflix's DAREDEVIL And JESSICA JONES: A Convoluted Saga That Keeps You Curious

Lee B. Golden III

My weekend got pretty serious making my personal Netflix binge-watching debut with two Marvel series titles. Daredevil premiered back in April and just this weekend followed by this week’s opening of Jessica Jones, both inspired by Marvel and sharing the same universal space as the current theatrical branch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both Daredevil and Jessica Jones, respectively portrayed in their title performances by Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter, share distinct qualities that keep them both tonally seperate while very much relevant to each other. They both share a unique blend of action with a dash of romance, crime and legal drama while the latter carries more of a sexy noir tone that pushes the envelope in way the former doesn’t. Creator Drew Goddard’s take on Daredevil brilliantly fleshes out everything you could want in a cinematic venture for the character that failed to do so more than a […]

MARVEL'S JESSICA JONES Goes Face To Face With Evil In The Final Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

In case you’ve been asleep, Marvel’s Jessica Jones is back to wake you up with a brand spanking-new trailer. The show is arriving in ten days on Netflix and with as much emotional drive the previous trailer had, this one packs just as much intensity with a fair load of thrills, chills and sexiness to boot. Krysten Ritter leads the cast based on the famed Marvel property as she’s forced to confront her past and become the hero the city needs in the face of alluring evil and darkness emitted by Kilgrave, played by David Tennant. All eyes currently lie here as the next phase of the Marvel/Netflix universe with the next season of Daredevil, followed by Luke Cage, and Iron Fist and The Punisher both in contention leading up to The Defenders in a few more years. Watch the final trailer below! (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs […]

Netflix Series MARVEL'S JESSICA JONES Brandishes A Mezmerizing New Trailer

Lee B. Golden III

Netflix’s latest big play in the Marvel film and entertainment milleu ostensibly comes with suspicion surrounding whether or not one other superhero may even make it to series. Beyond that, the universe here is about to get a little bit bigger with the addition of actress Krysten Ritter now starring in the title role of Marvel’s Jessica Jones series. Mike Colter makes his emergence in a supporting role that will eventually lead to a series of his own now already in full production while we await further info on the prospects of Iron Fist entering the arena before the full fruition of The Defenders. In the meantime, Ritter stands front and center as the titular superheroine-turned-private eye forced to come to terms with her inner-turmoil and suffering while focusing her investigative efforts on Zebidiah Kilgrave, a.k.a. Purple Man played by David Tennant. The past month of teasers have introduced all […]

Taika Waititi Is In Talks To Direct THOR: RAGNAROK

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November 3, 2017 is the day the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally meets “the end of all things” for the forthcoming production of Thor: Ragnarok. The MCU has been consistently stirring excitement among fans who have been following the movies and Netflix shows with Marvel’s own Kevin Feige stepping in and out to lend his fruitful opinions about what lies ahead on both ends. For now though, we still have a couple of trilogies to finish with Captain America: Civil War looming for next year in May along with Thor: Ragnarok with Chris Hemsworth returning to star, no less. As slow as things have been to develop though, we finally have a director in talks with Green Lantern (2011) co-star and What We Do In The Shadows helmer, director Taika Waititi in the chair, ultimately beating out Reuben Fleischer. Jaimie Alexander, fresh off to a successful start as a kickass lead in […]