The DOOM PATROL Assemble In New Photos From The Season 2 Finale: “Wax Patrol”

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Next week’s season finale of Doom Patrol will reunite the entire team as they head out to a carnival to help The Chief (Timothy Dalton) and Dorothy Spinner (Abigail Shapiro) take down the increasingly dangerous Candlemaker (Lex Lang), who has his sights set on the young heroine. 

As previously reported, filming was unable to be completed on the season finale, so next week’s episode will serve as a early ending for season two. Unfortunately, this means the episode will end on a massive cliffhanger, so it may be a while before we get some real resolution on its events, depending on if/when HBO Max or the DC Universe renews the critically acclaimed series for a third season. 
 

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209 “Wax Patrol”

Before they can save the world from The Candlemaker, the Doom Patrol must first confront their childhood imaginary friends. Meanwhile, Jane reflects on the first time that Miranda became primary, and Dorothy must make a fateful choice.


 

DC’s strangest group of heroes — Cliff Steele aka Robotman (Brendan Fraser), Larry Trainor aka Negative Man (Matt Bomer), Rita Farr aka Elasti-Woman (April Bowlby), Jane aka Crazy Jane (Diane Guerrero), and Victor Stone aka Cyborg (Joivan Wade) — are back again to save the world. That is, if they can find a way to grow up…both figuratively and literally. Following the defeat of Mr. Nobody, the members of the Doom Patrol now find themselves mini-sized and stranded on Cliff’s toy race car track. Here they begin to deal with their feelings of betrayal by Niles Caulder aka The Chief (Timothy Dalton), while confronting their own personal baggage. And as each member faces the challenge of growing beyond their own past traumatic experiences, they must come together to embrace and protect the newest member of the family: Dorothy Spinner (Abigail Shapiro), Niles’ daughter, whose powers remain a mysterious but real threat to bringing on the end of the world.


Doom Patrol features:
Timothy Dalton as Niles Caulder/The Chief
Brendan Fraser as Cliff Steele/Robotman
Matt Bomer as Larry Trainor/Negative Man
April Bowlby as Rita Farr/Elasti-Woman
Joivan Wade as Victor Stone/Cyborg
Diane Guerrero as Kay Challis/Crazy Jane
Phil Morris as Silas Stone
Alan Tudyk as Eric Morden/Mr. Nobody

Doom Patrol returns August 6
 

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Megatrax Will Exclusively Represent WIZZFX to Provide Its Custom Imaging Services to Radio Stations and Groups Across the USA, Canada & Latin America

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Director Chris McQuarrie Also Attached To Tom Cruise/Doug Liman’s Upcoming Space Movie

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After it was reported last week that Univeral Pictures had won the rights to distribute Tom Cruise’s next film, a high-profile and extremely ambitious actioner that is on track to make cinematic history by becoming the first full-length narrative feature to be shot predominantly in space, Deadline has learned new details on how the earth-shattering deal actually came to be and it sounds like talks were much simpler than we might’ve imagined.

According to their sources, Universal agreed to finance the film, with its estimated $200 million production budget, after a lengthy and highly enthusiastic Zoom conference call with 3x Academy Award-nominated star/producer Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible 7; Top Gun: Maverick) and director/writer Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow; American Made) as well as producers Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible 7; Mission: Impossible 8) and PJ van Sandwijk (Thirteen Lives; Citizen K).

In addition to serving as a producer alongside Crusie, Liman and Van Sandwijk, McQuarrie will also have a ground control role as story advisor. While unconfirmed, and if history is any indicator, it also seems quite probable that he’ll contribute to the film’s mysterious script once Liman has completed his initial draft, which he’s currently in the midst of writing. 

NASA and SpaceX will also be involved, with the former setting the stage for the production aboard the International Space Station and the latter providing the transportation.

While Cruise does still have two Mission: Impossible sequels, due out in 2021 and 2022, to finish filming before he can evem think about leaving the planet, this untitled space film is inching closer and closer to becoming a reality by the day and it seems increasingly likely that it’ll be the first film he tackles right after wrapping Mission: Impossible 8 sometime next year. 

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SCOOB! Makes A Strong Debut On The DEG’s Watched At Home Top 20 While TROLLS WORLD TOUR Retains Top Spot

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As many major theater chains remain closed indefinitely with no major domestic releases on the horizon, DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group introduced the “Watched at Home Top 20” list earlier this year, which tallies up the most popular titles consumed on disc and digital (excluding outside subscription-based streaming platforms). 

For the fourth consecutive week, Universal’s Trolls World Tour retained its position on top of the weekly list, continuing its surprisingly strong showing on home video after forgoing a traditional theatrical release earlier this year. However, unlike previous weeks, there was some change in the top five this week as Warner Bros.’ Scoob! debuted at #2, following its recent launch on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. All three seasons of Paramount’s Yellowstone rounded out the rest of the top five. 

Screen Media Films’ The Outpost fell to sixth while Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog dipped to seventh, Universal’s The Invisible Man in eighth, Sony’s Jumanji: The Next Level in ninth, and another new entrant in tenth with Universal’s The High Note.

For the week of July 30, here is the ‘Watched at Home Top 20’ list:

  1. Trolls World Tour (DreamWorks/Universal)
  2. Scoob! (WB)
  3. Yellowstone: SSN 1 (Paramount)
  4. Yellowstone: SSN 3 (Paramount)
  5. Yellowstone: SSN 2 (Paramount)
  6. The Outpost (Screen Media Films)
  7. Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount)
  8. The Invisible Man (Universal, 2020)
  9. Jumanji: The Next Level (Sony)
  10. The High Note (Universal)
  11. Force of Nature (Lionsgate, 2020)
  12. Bad Boys for Life (Sony)
  13. Bloodshot (Sony, 2020)
  14. Batman Beyond: S 1-3 (WB)
  15. Harry Potter (WB, Complete 8-film Coll.)
  16. Birds of Prey: Harley Quinn (WB)
  17. The Hunt (Universal, 2020)
  18. Capone (Lionsgate, 2020)
  19. Fantasy Island (Sony, 2020)
  20. Archive (Vertical, 2020)

Source | DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group
Includes U.S. Digital Sales, Digital Rentals (VOD), DVD & Blu-ray for week ended 7.25.20

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X-MEN: 10 Of The Best Things 20th Century Fox Did With The Marvel Franchise

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Launched in 2000 with X-Men, 20th Century Fox’s “X-Men Universe” was far from perfect, but it delivered moments that many fans still love to this day. Thanks to Dark Phoenix, things ended with a whimper rather than a bang, while The New Mutants‘ constant delays (both from Fox and Disney) have become a subject of ridicule for many. 

Still, with Marvel Studios looking to now reboot the franchise, there are some things we can look back at and actually be grateful for. Whether it’s specific scenes, certain creative decisions, or unforgettable action sequences, the X-Men movies and their respective spinoffs, aren’t all bad.

Yesterday, we looked at what didn’t work in this shared universe, but this feature celebrates what did. With that in mind, those of you who are fans of this world will find plenty to discuss here.

To check out the moments we’ve zeroed in on, simply click on the “Next” button down below!
 

10. Hank McCoy’s Transformation Into Beast

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While the finished version of Beast didn’t look all that great in X-Men: First Class (likely because production was a little rushed in order to meet its release date), the scene which saw Nicholas Hoult’s Hank McCoy transform into this blue haired beast was shot perfectly by Matthew Vaughn.

It’s a pivotal moment for the character in the comic books, and the filmmaker definitely did it justice in live-action. Hank’s panic as he begins to transform comes across effortlessly thanks to Nicholas Hoult, while the special effects were extremely effective in showing how his feet and hands are drastically altered as a result of his serum.

There’s a werewolf/Jekyll & Hyde quality about it which, while not exactly subtle, does stick with you, making it even more effective. It’s just a shame he was able to transform back and forth as soon as Bryan Singer returned to the franchise, a disastrous, idiotic decision by the director.
 

9. Wolverine Gets A Costume (In A Deleted Scene)

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This ended up being only a deleted scene on The Wolverine Blu-ray, and what a shame that it was neither included in the final cut of that movie or used in some way in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Regardless, it was still an incredibly cool moment which left fans massively excited. 

The X-Men movies have always been lacking in costumes which resemble what these mutant heroes and villains wear in the comic books, but it’s the lack of Wolverine’s iconic suit which has always been the biggest disappointment. Many have said it just wouldn’t work in live-action, but what you see above is a near perfect take on it which would have looked mind-blowing.

Sadly, Hugh Jackman never did “suit up,” so our hopes now lie with Marvel Studios’ reboot. 
 

8. Iceman, Finally

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Brett Ratner’s X-Men: The Last Stand was a terrible movie, but despite its many faults, it did have some redeeming moments which delivered some fan-pleasing scenes and moments.

Take for example, Iceman. He had been a main character in the first two movies, but his powers were never portrayed like in the comic books. In fact, his ability to shoot ice from his fingertips always looked pretty unimpressive, so you have to hand it to Ratner for having him fully ice up when he clashed with Pyro in that messy, though undeniably action-packed, final battle. 

Visuals like these are what we should have seen in the X-Men Universe since day one, and while this certainly didn’t save this mostly terrible movie, it did finally do this character justice. 
 

7. Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool

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Somewhere along the line, Ryan Reynolds became a fan favourite choice for the role of Wade Wilson/Deadpool, with even his comic book counterpart pointing out that the actor should play him in a movie. Thankfully, made this a reality in the dreadful X-Men Origins: Wolverine, though the character was completely butchered and the way things ended for him was unbelievable.

Weapon XI aside, though, and the actor would later get the opportunity to play a comic accurate take on the Merc with the Mouth in two solo Deadpool movies. Those broke box office records and the franchise remains one of the best things Fox ever did with the rights to these iconic characters. It’s just crazy that it took someone leaking the footage to finally make Deadpool a reality.

Now, we just have to hope Reynolds gets to reprise the role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
 

6. Magneto’s Powerful Origin Story

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Deciding to provide some background for Magneto’s motivations in X-Men was a smart idea, as was the decision to then show him perhaps becoming what he hated most as the movies went on. Revealing that he was a concentration camp survivor didn’t necessarily make the villain more sympathetic or relatable, but it did at least make him more than a one dimensional bad guy.

It was also a powerful way of opening X-Men, and helped to set the tone for what comic book movies could be moving forwards. Matthew Vaughn’s decision to expand on this even further in X-Men: First Class was smart, and made Michael Fassbender’s take on the character even more interesting as he set out to take revenge on those who had wronged him in the past.

Whatever Marvel Studios does with Magneto, it will definitely be difficult to top what we saw here.
 

5. Nightcrawler’s Attack On The White House

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What a way to open a movie! Nightcrawler is a fan-favourite character, and this sequence definitely did him justice. Beautifully constructed, it saw the teleporter “BAMF!” his way through The White House, taking down everyone in his path with very little effort thanks to his unique power set.

This also went a long way in setting the tone for the sequel, making it clear that it would be bigger and better than the movie before it. In some respects, this scene is a big part of why X2: X-Men United is still considered to be one of the better comic book adaptations from this period, and it’s a shame the hero’s return in the “prequels” wasn’t quite so memorable or inspired. 

From a purely technological standpoint, this sequence also stands out as being a huge win for Fox.
 

4. Past Meets Future

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This happening immediately after X-Men: First Class rebooted the franchise was a huge mistake, and there’s a lot X-Men: Days of Future Past got wrong (including the appearance of the Sentinels). 

However, seeing the younger cast cross paths with their future selves was fantastic, and that scene with James McAvoy and Sir Patrick Stewart was unforgettable. Hugh Jackman’s trip back in time also proved to be a highlight, and it’s easy to see why so many fans love this 2014 release. 

Ultimately, it made a few too many mistakes to be considered a classic, and it would have been great seeing what Matthew Vaughn would have done with this movie had he remained in charge. 
 

3. Meet Magneto

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X-Men: First Class was very much Magneto’s story, and ultimately delivered his transformation into the villain we all know from the comic books and previous films (in which the character was played by Sir Ian McKellen) perfectly. Henry Jackman’s score accompanied this scene very nicely, and Michael Fassbender’s delivery of the “I prefer…Magneto” line was simply brilliant.

With Bryan Singer back in charge, Magneto lost this comic accurate costume based on the version from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s comic books, and seeing him battling the X-Men in this outfit would have been a treat for fans. Regardless, Fassbender established himself as the best Magneto in this movie, even if what followed saw him become a little less memorable. 

Honestly, it would be no bad thing if he got the call to reprise the role from Marvel Studios!
 

2. Casting Hugh Jackman As Wolverine

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Whereas Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool was an expected bit of casting which worked out just as well as everyone hoped, Hugh Jackman was far more unexpected, and it’s not unfair to say that no one could have ever imagined just how great the Australian actor would end up being in the role.

Though some fans have been quick to point out that he’s much taller than the comic book version of the character, Jackman still managed to prove himself a damn near perfect Wolverine. 

We found fault with Logan in our previous X-Men feature, but many loved it as a farewell for his iteration of the clawed mutant, and the actor certainly went out on a high. There are definitely moments which could and should have been better, but for the most part, this was a fantastic run. 
 

1. How Charles Xavier Lost The Use Of His Legs

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This was perhaps the most powerful moment in the entire X-Men franchise, and one which also answered a question that many fans had long wondered; how exactly did Charles Xavier lose the use of his legs? As it turns out, it was actually Magneto’s fault and both James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender played this scene perfectly as their friendship dissolved in front of our eyes.

This set both men on separate paths, and the formation of both the X-Men and Brotherhood of Evil Mutants follows. The moment in which Charles realises he can’t feel his legs is also heartbreaking, and filmmaker Matthew Vaughn really brought a lot of their dynamic with this scene. 

What followed wasn’t quite as good, of course, but this remains a perfect moment in a movie that helped establish a new status quo for these characters…until Bryan Singer returned, of course. 
 

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THE NEW MUTANTS Extended Synopsis Reveals New Plot Details; Name-Drops X-MEN’s Colossus

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On the heels of the new trailer and opening sequence that debuted during The New Mutants‘ Comic-Con@Home panel recently, an extended synopsis for Josh Boone’s X-Men spinoff has been shared over on the movie’s official website.

The lengthy breakdown goes into a lot more detail about the film’s setup, touching on the character’s backgrounds and power sets. Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy) is also mentioned as being Colossus’ younger sister, confirming that the movie is indeed set in the winder X-Men universe.

Don’t expect the actual movie to make too much of Illyana’s familial connections, however, as Boone recently revealed that the studio wanted to distance itself from the previous X-Men films as much as possible. 

“In this terrifying, action-fueled film based on the MARVEL comic series, five young people who demonstrate special powers are brought to a secret institution to undergo treatments they are told will cure them of the dangers of their powers. Included are Danielle Moonstar aka Mirage (Blu Hunt), who creates illusions from other people’s fears; Rahne Sinclair (Maisie Williams), who transforms into the werewolf Wolfsbane; Sam Guthrie (Charlie Heaton), who, as Cannonball, can fly at jet speeds protected by a force field; Roberto da Costa aka Sunspot (Henry Zaga), who absorbs and channels solar power; and Illyana Rasputin aka Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy).

The younger sister of Colossus, Magik becomes encased in armor at will and wields a soulsword that amplifies her multiple superhuman and psychic abilities. Invited by Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga) to share their stories about when their powers first manifested, the five “patients” come to understand that they are in a class of people called mutants, who have historically been marginalized and feared. As they relive their origin stories, their memories seem to turn into terrifying realities.

Soon, they question what is real and what isn’t, and it becomes clear that the institution isn’t what it seems. Now the question is — why are they being held captive? And who is trying to destroy them? The tension and horror mount in this white-knuckle thrill ride directed by Josh Boone and co-written by Boone and Knate Lee.”

Despite continued speculation that The New Mutants will ultimately debut on Disney+, the movie does appear to be sticking with its August 28 theatrical release. Could we see a same-day launch on VOD like Bill and Ted Face the Music? It seems unlikely given Boone’s recent comments regarding streaming rights, but we have to assume Disney is going to do anything in its power to get as many eyes as possible on the movie.

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