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07/24/24 @ 1:56 pm EST
 Clockwise Top L-R: Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyout, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, and Roman Griffin Davis Lionsgate has commenced production on The Long Walk, its adaptation of the 1979 novel from Stephen King, starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, adding seven to the cast. The newcomers are Garrett Wareing ( Ransom Canyon), Tut Nyout ( The Witcher: Blood Origin), Charlie Plummer ( National Anthem), Ben Wang ( American Born Chinese), Jordan Gonzalez ( Pretty Little Liars: Summer School), Joshua Odjick ( Welcome to Derry), and Roman Griffin Davis ( Jojo Rabbit). Details as to their roles are under wraps. Originally published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Long Walk focuses on a dystopian America that is entertained by the Long Walk — a competition in which 50 teenage boys walk without rest. Each competitor must keep walking faster than three miles per hour — or risk being eliminated. Francis Lawrence ( The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) is directing from a script by JT Mollner. (via Deadline) 05/27/25 @ 1:49 pm EST
Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth meets DC’s Dark Knight this September in MARVEL/DC: DEADPOOL/BATMAN #1, the first of two crossovers between Marvel and DC more than twenty years in the making! Produced by Marvel, DEADPOOL/BATMAN #1 will be followed by BATMAN/DEADPOOL #1, produced by DC and on sale this November. DEADPOOL/BATMAN #1 will be written by prolific Spider-Man comics writer and co-writer for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Zeb Wells and drawn by industry superstar Greg Capullo, an artist with an incredible legacy at both legendary comic book companies, with influential work on Batman and X-Men titles. In addition to the main story, the one-shot will feature a lineup of jaw-dropping backup adventures, each featuring Marvel and DC character match ups that are sure to thrill every comic book fan! More details on these backup stories and their creative teams will be shared at a later date. It’s the crossover you never expected but always wanted! Deadpool and Batman cross swords and batarangs as Marvel and DC unite for the first time in decades! Wade Wilson has been hired for a job in Gotham City, but will the World’s Greatest Detective help him or destroy him? “After writing Amazing Spider-Man for 60 issues, I told Marvel I needed a break. Marvel told me I could do that or I could write a comic starring Deadpool and Batman with the best Batman artist of our generation. I no longer needed a break,” Wells said. “In Batman we've found someone who has even less time for Deadpool's antics than Wolverine, but a city-wide threat from the Joker makes strange bedfellows (literally, if Deadpool had his way). It's been a blast letting Deadpool loose in Gotham City and watching what happens.” “Am I dreaming? This crossover is likely to be the high point of my career...and, I’ve had a great career,” Capullo added. “Some of my earliest work (many years ago) was on X-Force, so Deadpool and I go way back. More recently, I spent 10-plus years drawing Batman at DC. The idea that I get to do a crossover event with Deadpool and Batman...If I am dreaming, please don’t wake me!” Check out Capullo’s main cover and stay tuned for more news about DEADPOOL/BATMAN #1 in the weeks ahead. 
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XYZ Films has picked up world sales rights on the supernatural thriller Man Finds Tape ahead of its debut at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. Written and directed by Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, the film stars Kelsey Pribilski, William Magnuson, John Gholson, Brian Villalobos, and Nell Kessler. It is produced by David Lawson Jr, Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, and Ashley Landavazo. Executive producers are Jessica Cargill and C. Robert Cargill (Sinister). XYZ Films also executive-produced. The official synopsis reads: After receiving a cryptic call, documentarian Lynn Page returns to her small Texas hometown to investigate haunting footage of events no one can remember taking place. But her brother Lucas’s controversial past with a viral web series called ‘Man Finds Tape’ forces Lynn to question if he, or anyone in their town, can be trusted. And the arrival of a stranger with chaotic intentions forces Lynn to confront her family’s involvement with the deadly monster preying on Larkin, TX. (via Deadline) 05/27/25 @ 12:58 pm EST
From left: Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout. HBO’s Harry Potter TV series has found its Harry, Ron and Hermione. The trio of Hogwarts freshmen are newcomers to Hollywood. This time, Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout is the new Ron Weasley. In the films, those roles were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively. There were eight Harry Potter films and a series of three Fantastic Beasts movies — a spinoff of the original IP. Author J.K. Rowling wrote seven Harry Potter books; the eighth book in the series was split into two movies. Harry Potter the series will begin production this summer for a 2026 rollout. (via The Hollywood Reporter) 05/27/25 @ 12:46 pm EST
Today Skybound and Image Comics, in partnership with global children’s book publisher AMEET, announced the graphic novel release of LEGO® NINJAGO®: STRIKE OF THE SERPENTINE. The new graphic novel from rising stars Cameron Chittock (Mapmakers, TMNT x Stranger Things) and Will Morris (Gospel) will be available everywhere books are sold in February 2026. New and longtime fans of the LEGO NINJAGO saga can expect to uncover the secret history of the fan-favorite Spinjitzu brothers with familiar faces and shocking first appearances in this new collaboration between the LEGO Group and Skybound. "Working on STRIKE OF THE SERPENTINE might be the most fun I've ever had playing with LEGO content, which is an incredibly high bar to clear!” said Cameron Chittock. “I am so excited for NINJAGO fans to experience this story, meet new characters, and see each page of Will Morris's epic art." "It's been a joy to journey alongside Wu, Strike and Co. as the elemental 'master' of ink,” said Will Morris. “I hope this adventure inspires readers to imagine many more exploits for this merry band of heroes." Wu and Garmadon are champions of Ninjago, but until now, both Spinjitzu brothers have followed their own paths. When whispers of war with the Serpentine clans emerge, these two must brave unexpected threats and bring together the mighty heroes known as the Elemental Masters! "Ninjago fans have always wanted a deeper dive into the Serpentine War, and STRIKE OF THE SERPENTINE is a bigger and bolder story than anything we've done before," said Nachie Marsham, Senior Editor at Skybound. "More characters, more powers, more adventure, it's gonna blow people away!" Following LEGO NINJAGO: GARMADON and LEGO NINJAGO: SHATTERSPIN, both by critically acclaimed writer/artist Tri Vuong (Everyday Hero Machine Boy), this is the third LEGO branded graphic novel release from the landmark partnership between multiplatform content company Skybound Entertainment and global children’s book publisher AMEET. LEGO NINJAGO: STRIKE OF THE SERPENTINE is the result of an unparalleled collaboration between AMEET, Skybound, and the LEGO Group’s LEGO NINJAGO transmedia team that connects the graphic novels with the TV show and product line. LEGO NINJAGO: STRIKE OF THE SERPENTINE (978-1-5343-3335-2 SRP $16.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and at booksellers, along with digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. 
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The Kick-Ass team is getting back together, with prolific comic book scribe Mark Millar and artist John Romita Jr. reteaming for the new comic book Psychic Sam. The book launches on Kickstarter today, and centers on a man who knows about murders before they happen, with a voice in his head telling him the name and address of future killers. “It’s about a guy with a big gun who goes out and solves problems. He hears voices in his head that tell him to kill bad guys,” Millar said. “The only trouble is, the bad guys haven’t done anything yet. But every time he ignores it, someone innocent dies. It’s only a matter of time before the bodies pile up.” Millar and Romita struck gold 15 years ago with Kick-Ass. Now, the pair hope to repeat the success, with producer Ivan Atkinson coming aboard to develop Psychic Sam as a feature film. Atkinson is known for his work with Guy Ritchie, producing films such as The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man. With the Kickstarter now live, Millar and Romita are offering a number of incentives, including the chance to be drawn into the book. (via The Hollywood Reporter) 05/25/25 @ 2:02 pm EST
If you’re creating a list of the best villains in the MCU, there’s a good chance you’re going to include Kilgrave as played by former Doctor Who alum David Tennant. The mind-controlling menace was the main villain in Jessica Jones season one and helped set the series as a fan favorite among the Marvel Television offerings. But there is another character in the MCU that Tennant would liked to have portrayed, something he revealed this weekend at the MCM Comic Con in London, telling the audience. “In terms of superheroes, I don’t know, I did slightly have my eye on Reed Richards, and unfortunately, it looks like they’ve gone in a different direction, although if it has to be someone, I’m happy for it to be Pedro Pascal, frankly.” He went on to say why he’d want to be Mr. Fantastic, “I would have quite liked to be Reed Richards, I’d quite like to be able to do all that,” he then mimics using Reed’s stretching ability and made marching sound effects. “So I’ll stick with that even though it’s gone, even though it’s gonna be a while before there’s another go at that, I think, unfortunately. I think Pedro Pascal is great. I’m very, very pleased that he exists.”  05/25/25 @ 1:48 pm EST
Prolific fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson has multiple successful series including the Mistborn and Stormlight Archive sagas, both part of his Cosmere arc of inter-connected novels. He was also tasked with finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series after Jordan’s passing. The author has announced that there will be a third era for his Mistborn series, to be called the Ghostbloods Trilogy, that will take place 50-70 years after Wax & Wayne. Sanderson plans to start on the third book this year and will complete all three books prior to publishing the first. The Mistborn series is based on a universe where certain people are born with the ability to digest metals to unlock superhuman abilities. It’s a unique and interesting way to create powers for characters and leads to some very unlikely heroes and villains. Sanderson has also dived into the world of comics with his original graphic novel series White Sands from Dynamite Entertainment.  05/25/25 @ 1:29 pm EST
If you saw the new live-action Lilo & Stitch film this weekend you may have noticed a character missing from the original animation version. Captain Gantu of the Galactic Federation is no where to be seen and according to director Dean Fleischer Camp, this was to “free up real estate”. He told Cinema Blend, “Gantu was one of those things that just didn’t work so well in live action. We explored it a bit, but ultimately, we had to make the decision. And also, I do stand by the decision, because I feel like a lot of the things that, in trying to ground these characters more and tell a story with a little more emotional depth, especially between the sisters. I feel like you have to free up real estate to allow that breathing room to do those things.” Gantu, originally voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson, was the one trying to apprehend Stitch.  05/24/25 @ 12:12 pm EST
Hannah Waddingham shared some exciting updates about Ted Lasso Season 4. The 2-time Golden Globe nominee for playing team owner Rebecca has confirmed that filming will begin in July 2025, and she praised the show's writers, calling them "Jedi Knights" for their incredible storytelling. She also highlighted the presence of "real feminist men" in the writers' room, emphasizing how well the scripts are crafted. The new season is expected to focus on a recently created women’s team that was hinted at in the season 3 finale. Waddingham expressed surprise at the show's return, saying, "We thought we’d mourned the loss, and now it’s rising from the dead!". Along with Waddingham, series regulars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple and Jeremy Swift have been confirmed to reprise their roles. 
05/24/25 @ 12:00 pm EST
Prime Video has officially canceled The Wheel of Time after three seasons. The series was based on a fantasy book series written by Robert Jordan, later completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's passing. The series consists of 14 main books and a prequel, set in a richly detailed world where magic, prophecy, and epic battles shape the fate of civilizations. The decision to not continue was primarily financial, despite the show being well-received creatively. The third season, which concluded on April 17, 2025, was praised as the best yet, but declining viewership and high production costs led Amazon to pull the plug. The season finale was designed to provide some closure, but fans are still disappointed that the series won’t continue.  |
