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RUMOR MILL: Iron Man Villain Madame Masque Will Reportedly Appear In HAWKEYE Disney+ Series
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In “Rumor Mill,” we share the hard to buy rumours that don’t come from reliable sources like the trades, but are still more believable (just) than what you might find on Reddit.
There have been signs that Hawkeye will feature The Clown and the Tracksuit Mafia, but the identity of the show’s lead villain may have now been revealed. According to The Direct, classic Iron Man villain Madame Masque will appear in a “supporting role” in the highly anticipated Disney+ series.
It’s said that Marvel Studios is in the process of casting an actress to play the villain, and this presumably means Agent Carter isn’t considered canon seeing as Whitney Frost appeared there.
However, if her real name – Giulietta Nefaria – is used, then Frost won’t be wiped from MCU history!
It’s worth noting that Madame Masque has clashed with both Clint Barton and Kate Bishop in the comic books, and Kate’s father has even been one of her clients. How all this will factor into Hawkeye itself remains to be seen, but this is definitely an interesting rumour, and one that points to the Disney+ series taking a deep dive into the source material to deliver a lot of big surprises.
Would you like to see the two Hawkeyes face Madame Masque in 2022?
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SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS – Details On Fin Fang Foom And Michelle Yeoh’s Role Revealed
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was recently pushed from next May to July, and fans excited to see the Master of the Martial Arts in action are now forced to remain patient for the Marvel Studios movie. However, thanks to some intel shared by Murphy’s Multiverse, we may have a better idea what to expect when it finally arrives in theaters after originally being scheduled for February 2021.
The site claims that a huge set has been built in Sydney, Australia, which will double as The Valley of the Sleeping Dragon, a location best known as Fin Fang Foom’s lair.
“Our source describes the Valley of the Sleeping Dragon set as a hilly, seaside location with a temple at its center with the greenscreen serving as the seashore itself,” the reveal. “The other huts each serve their own purposes but the other noteworthy feature is the large, bamboo structure known as the battle dome which is surrounded by an area where the village’s warriors hone the skills necessary to protect Fin Fang Foom.”
Clearly, the plan is for Shang-Chi to delve into the ancient history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with it being explained that those rumoured flashbacks to the time Genghis Khan ruled over China are likely to tie into Fin Fang Foom and the warriors who fight off invaders with the dragon at their side.
As for who Star Trek Discovery‘s Michelle Yeoh will be playing, it’s believed she’s going to be a protector of this village, but it’s unclear whether that means she’s a newly created character or someone from the comic books. If it’s the latter, Marvel Studios will likely take a deep dive into Marvel Comics history.
What do you guys think of these latest Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings details?
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SUPERGIRL: 10 Possible New Directions For The Girl Of Steel After Her TV Series Was Cancelled
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The Supergirl TV show will end after its upcoming sixth season on The CW, and with Melissa Benoist seemingly done with the character, fans are understandably curious about what comes next for the Girl of Steel. It’s highly unlikely that the character will be left on the shelf for too long, though!
After all, there’s a lot that can be done with Supergirl both on television and the big screen, and there’s no way Kara Danvers’ story should end just because her TV series is nearing its conclusion.
In this feature, we take a look through everything Warner Bros. could do with Supergirl from here, whether that’s finding a way to continue her story in The CWVerse or even rebooting her for a movie. We also delve into the different directions the iconic hero could be taken in both on TV and theaters.
To check out Supergirl’s possible big or small screen future, simply click on the “Next” button below!
10. A Supporting Character In Superman & Lois
While it’s possible Supergirl will end with Kara Danvers’ death, there are ways the door could be left open for the hero to remain part of this small screen shared universe. For example, if Melissa Benoist is willing, why not have her occasionally pop up in the upcoming Superman & Lois?
Just like the Man of Steel once made his presence felt in Supergirl, their roles could now be reversed, with the experienced Kara showing up to help her cousin when he faces particularly huge threats.
Superman & Lois will almost certainly put the focus primarily on Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s world, but there’s no reason at all to think Kara can’t pay the occasional visit to Smallville/Metropolis.
9. Superman And Supergirl Share The Big Screen
Rumour has it that Henry Cavill has signed a new deal with Warner Bros. to reprise the role of Superman on the big screen, potentially in a trilogy of movies (along with a number of cameos).
We can only hope that pans out, but if and when it does, why can’t he bring Supergirl along with him? The Man of Steel sequel revolving around him training his young cousin would be a blast, especially if she’s inexperienced and trying to come accustomed to her strange new home.
This is a dynamic that’s been explored in the comic books on a number of occasions, but not really on screen (well, aside from Smallville). They could even be teamed up for the entire trilogy!
8. An Alternate Universe Supergirl (Power Girl)
The Earth-2 version of Supergirl, Power Girl is a character we’ve never seen receive the spotlight in a live-action project. Part of that could be down to her risqué costume, but slightly less revealing versions have been used to great effect over the years, so that really shouldn’t matter too much.
Now that Kara Danvers is done in The CWVerse, the character could be freed up to appear in shows like Titans and Doom Patrol, or even on The CW thanks to the Flash’s exploration of the Multiverse.
Superman meeting a version of his cousin from another reality would be fun to watch play out, and this would obviously give Warner Bros. the opportunity to recast the character. If Darkseid is responsible for destroying Power Girl’s world, then perhaps she could warn Superman of the oncoming threat?
7. Her Own Supergirl Movie Franchise
Why not?
There were rumblings a while ago that Warner Bros. had big plans for Supergirl on the big screen, though it seems those plans were paused as soon as Henry Cavill started talking to the studio again.
In all honestly, there’s absolutely no reason why both characters can’t coexist in separate film franchises, with potential crossovers (like the one mentioned above) a definite possibility. The character can definitely hold her own on screen, though, and as we’ll soon address, there are a huge number of different directions Supergirl could be taken down in a solo outing like this.
6. Guest Appearances In Future CWVerse Events
Assuming the Girl of Steel is still alive at the end of Supergirl (let’s just assume she heads off into outer space to search for her fellow Kryptonians), then she could and should return to The CWVerse.
Rather than making regular appearances in Superman & Lois, Kara Danvers could be utilised in a more impactful manner, returning for the odd cameo or a supporting role in whatever form the next Crisis on Infinite Earths event takes. That would be a great use of the hero moving forward.
Again, this hinges on how interested Melissa Benoist would be, but it’s a solid possibility for Supergirl.
5. A New Actress Takes Over The Role
Melissa Benoist has done a great job as Kara Danvers since Supergirl first launched, but if she’s ready to move on from the role and explore a different career path, then The CW may need a replacement.
While it would be a little strange to see Supergirl suddenly have a completely different appears – this would be a major casting change – it could work if the network is looking to keep the hero around. Some fans won’t be happy, of course, and Benoist will be hard to replace, but it’s certainly an option.
Of course, if giving Kara Danvers a new face isn’t feasible, there’s another approach The CW could take…
4. Head Down The “Ryan Wilder” Route
Ruby Rose shocked everything when it was revealed she had decided not to return as Kate Kane in Batwoman‘s upcoming second season. Initially, it looked like The CW was planning to recast the role, bringing in a new actress and simply picking up where they had left off.
It’s hard to imagine fans finding fault with that, but the decision was ultimately made to have a newly created character take over the mantle in the form of the so far mysterious “Ryan Wilder.”
While it’s a little trickier to replace a hero as powerful as Supergirl, who’s to say there’s not another female Kryptonian on Earth looking for the chance to follow in her idol’s footsteps? While resurrecting the show is unlikely given the ratings decline, this subplot could be explored elsewhere.
3. Supergirl Replaces Superman In The DCEU
We’re all hoping Henry Cavill returns as Superman, but with the actor playing coy whenever he’s asked, and Warner Bros. still not weighing in, we have to accept that he may not make a return.
If that does prove to be the case, then the void can definitely be filled by Supergirl in the solo movie we talked about a little earlier. While Warner Bros. couldn’t just magically replace the Man of Steel, it could be revealed that she’s now protecting Earth in his absence, with even some of Kal-El’s supporting characters – Lois Lane, for instance – factoring into her story somehow.
This certainly wouldn’t be ideal as it would hurt to lose Cavill’s Superman, but the DC Universe deserves some sort of Kryptonian hero, and Kara is a pretty damn good alternative to her cousin.
2. A Prequel Set On Krypton
A Man of Steel tie-in comic (and the movie itself) heavily implied that Supergirl arrived on Earth alongside a number of Kryptonians thousands of years ago, so how about telling their story?
We could begin on Krytpon itself, exploring what that planet was like before it was destroyed. From there, Supergirl could arrive on an Earth vastly different to today’s, becoming a hero to the people who inhabited it at the time, and possibly even facing someone like Vandal Savage in his early days.
A movie like this could even span hundreds or thousands of years, and the potential for time-hopping sequels is massive. This would be very different, but that might be no bad thing for the character.
1. Join The Justice League
Right now, the Justice League franchise has something of an uncertain future. The 2017 movie was a critical and commercial disappointment, but if The Snyder Cut is a hit, Warner Bros. could choose to return to that well, regardless of whether it’s on HBO Max or in theaters down the line.
Regardless, Supergirl joining a new iteration of the League – alongside heroes like Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern – would be a blast, and a great way to reintroduce the character to fans.
This team deserves the spotlight, and with the right creative team working behind the camera, there’s no reason to suspect that it would be anything other than awesome…Supergirl would be a bonus!
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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Star Alden Ehrenreich Says The Franchise Is “Not A Huge Part Of My Life Anymore”
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Solo: A Star Wars Story was something of a disaster for Disney and Lucasfilm with directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller fired well into production, and a tepid marketing campaign which played a big role in the spinoff movie underperforming at the worldwide box office back in 2018.
As the lowest grossing instalment of the Star Wars franchise, it’s no wonder the studios decided to go back to the drawing board with how to handle future stories, hence why plans for spinoffs revolving around the likes of Yoda and Boba Fett have seemingly stalled and are no longer happening.
During a recent interview with The Independent, star Alden Ehrenreich opened up on his time as Han Solo, and while he’s clearly disappointed with the coverage Solo received, he’s ready to move on.
“It’s not a huge part of my life anymore,” the actor admitted. “But my sense is that there was a really clear disconnect between the way it was really received and then the stories that came out about it. That we had a troubled production or whatever. And it’s not really a story that the movie did totally fine. It didn’t make a billion dollars but it did fine and people liked it – but that’s not interesting.”
“What’s interesting is: ‘This is the biggest movie of all time and it was absolutely a disaster.’ I knew, no matter what happened, that I was putting myself in a situation where people would be saying things about me. But honestly, that whole experience felt like this huge, high-seas adventure.”
While Ehrenreich has previously expressed an interest in reprising the role (rumour has it that could happen on Disney+), it doesn’t sound like he wants his career to be defined by Star Wars, and that’s perfectly understandable. It would be nice for those lingering questions to be addressed, of course, but time will tell whether the rumoured plans for his version of the smuggler come to fruition.
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THE WITCHER: Basil Eidenbenz Replaces Thue Ersted Rasmussen As Eskel In Season 2 Of The Netflix Series
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Earlier this week, we learned that Thue Ersted Rasmussen had dropped out of the upcoming second season of The Witcher – which is currently shooting in the UK – due to what he said was “rescheduling because of COVID-19.” While he had shot scenes prior to production being halted in March, Basil Eidenbenz has now been chosen to take over as the witcher, Eskel.
Rasmussen was actually among seven new cast members announced for The Witcher by Netflix in late February, but it was just three weeks later that the streaming service had to halt work.
Eidenbenz looks set to be a solid replacement, though, and was named as one of the possibilities to take over the role by Redanian Intelligence after the news of Rasmussen’s departure broke. The Swiss actor is best know for his roles in TV shows like Victoria and The Athena.
Eskel is an important character in The Witcher mythos. Like Geralt, he was taught at the School of the Wolf by Master Vesemir at Kaer Morhen. Though less famous than his peer Geralt, Eskel became renowned in his own right as a professional, reliable witcher, and possessing a kind and relaxed disposition.
The first season of The Witcher was a huge hit for Netflix last December, but it’s unclear when this second season will debut. With any luck, we don’t have to wait too far into 2021 for the show’s return.
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THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER Set Photo Reveals A First Look At Erin Kellyman’s Mysterious Villain
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Work has resumed on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in Atlanta, Georgia, and we now have a new photo featuring a meeting between Georges St-Pierre’s Batroc the Leaper and Erin Kellyman’s unknown character in Woodruff Park. They definitely appear to be in league based on this image.
Recently, a scene description claimed, “Georges was filming in a park standing with Desmond by a bench, while Erin sat between them on the back of the bench with her feet on the seat. He could not hear any dialogue but said that Erin’s character used some kind of power, unclear how, to impress the two. The power involved extras near them in a field stopping, simultaneously looking at the phones, looking up, and all walking towards them in a group and as if in a trance.”
That definitely appears to be what we’re seeing here, though there’s obviously no evidence that Kellyman is, as previously reported, playing Songbird (a future member of the Thunderbolts).
If the Solo: A Star Wars Story actress is indeed playing Songbird, that points to her potentially having a future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a recurring villain. It’s hard to say for sure, but The Falcon and The Winter Soldier certainly appears to feature a large number of foes for the title heroes!
Check out the photo below:
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ENOLA HOLMES Star Henry Cavill Would “Jump At The Opportunity” To Take Over As JAMES BOND
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Henry Cavill may have made a name for himself playing Superman, but the British actor has been making a huge impact in other worlds over the past few years. He stole the show as the lead villain in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, brought Geralt of Rivia to life in The Witcher for Netflix, and is now receiving widespread acclaim for starring as Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes.
While Cavill is expected to return for reshoots for Justice League: The Snyder Cut, his future beyond that as the Man of Steel is hard to say, but could he be too busy playing James Bond to care?
While it was recently reported that Tom Hardy is taking over from Daniel Craig after No Time to Die, GQ got Cavill to confess that he would definitely take the call to “suit up” as the new 007 on screen.
“If Barbara [Bond producer Barbara Broccoli] and Mike [co-producer Michael G. Wilson] were interested in that, I would absolutely jump at the opportunity,” he says. “At this stage, it’s all up in the air. We’ll see what happens. But yes, I would love to play Bond, it would be very, very exciting.”
Cavill would be a great Bond, but it ultimately remains to be seen what the aforementioned producers decide to do with the franchise after Craig’s tenure reaches its end. There’s certainly a lot of excitement surrounding Hardy potentially taking over, but Cavill is arguably a better fit in many ways.
What do you guys think?
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Hasbro Reveals An Epic, Life-Size Stormbreaker Based On The Weapon’s Appearance In AVENGERS: ENDGAME
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If you’ve been holding out hope for the opportunity to own a life-size Stormbreaker, then we have some amazing news for you! During Hasbro’s virtual “PulseCon” yesterday, it was confirmed that the latest addition to the Marvel Legends line of replicas is the massive axe based on its appearance in last year’s Avengers: Endgame when the God of Thunder stormed into battle against Thanos.
It’s a beast of a weapon, and one that is now affordable thanks to Hasbro (it’ll retail for $159.99).
“Thor really has an axe to grind after his evil sister destroys his hammer Mjölnir,” reads the official description. “Imagine defeating Thanos with this Thor electronic roleplay axe! Activate exciting thunder sound FX with the push of a button. With the Marvel Avengers: Endgame Stormbreaker Electronic Axe, fans and collectors can imagine joining the battle to save the universe!”
As you can see in the video below, this will look great alongside Hasbro’s Mjolnir replica, not to mention the Infinity Gauntlets they released to tie in with the last two Avengers movies.
A full-blown Stormbreaker replica would likely cost thousands, so this is definitely the next best thing!
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THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER Set Photos Offer Our Best Look Yet At Bucky’s New Costume
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With filming having resumed on Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Just Jared has shared a fresh set of photos from the set of the upcoming Marvel Studios-produced miniseries that will star Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in the lead roles as they do their best to fill the massive shoes left behind by their retired friend Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).
Plot details remain under wraps, but the miniseries is expected to run six episodes and will be a global adventure as the two heroes partner up with Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) to stop a new conspiracy hatched by the notorious Baron Zemo (Daniel Brühl).
Sebastian Stan was seen masking up in between takes on the set of #TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier last night in Georgia – see the new pics! https://t.co/GYT7OK20oP
— JustJared.com (@JustJared) September 26, 2020
Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is one of many upcoming Marvel Studios-produced Disney+ miniseries and will star Anthony Mackie (Avengers: Endgame), Sebastian Stan (Avengers: Endgame), Daniel Brühl (Captain America: Civil War), Emily VanCamp (Captain America: Civil War), Wyatt Russell (Overlord), Adepero Oduye (The Big Short), Desmond Chiam (The Shannara Chronicles), Miki Ishikawa (The Terror), Noah Mills (The Enemy Within), and Carl Lumbly (Supergirl).
Primetime Emmy-nominee Kari Skogland (The Punisher) is directing the six-episode miniseries with Malcolm Spellman (Empire) serving as showrunner.
While it was initially slated to debut this past August, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is now expected to premiere in 2021, exclusively on Disney+.
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