Is Sony looking to carve out their own corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?  With Tom Holland’s Peter Parker speculated to join Tom Hardy’s Venom and Jared Leto’s Morbius the Living Vampire in a series of interconnected films, it certainly looks that way.  Heck, they may beat WB’s The Flash to the concept of a multiverse as it’s also rumored that Morbius the Living Vampire might be connected to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man.

With those above rumors floating about and the recently announced Spider-Woman and Kraven the Hunter films, a new report from Fandomwire has a little more plausibility.  The site is reporting that a Spider-Girl film is in development at Sony that’s set to focus on Anya Corazon aka Araña (the Spanish word for spider). At first blush, it’s hard to believe that Sony would skip over the likes of May Parker, the daughter of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, but the character origins and powers are rife with cinematic potential.

Anya Corazon is a half Mexican, half Peurto Rican superheroine whose Spider-based powers are derived from mystical means. She has the usual increased strength and spider-like agility with the bonus of a special spider-like exoskeleton that she can sprout at will. The character has appeared in several popular Marvel storylines including Heart of the Spider, Night of the Hunter, Civil War, Grim Hunt, Young Allies, Spider-Island, Secret Wars and more.

What do you think about a potential film starring Anya Corazon and the decision to use her instead of the more well-known May Parker? Share your thoughts in the usual space below. For discussion points, we’ve listed all the known live-action Spider-Man-affiliated films in development at Sony.

• Morbius [03/19/2021]
• Venom: Let There Be Carnage [06/25/2021]
• Spider-Man: Far From Home sequel [12/17/201]
• Untitled Kraven the Hunter film [In Development]
• Untitled Spider-Woman film [In Development]
• Untitled Black Cat film [In Development]
• Untitled Silver Sable film [In Development]
• Untitled Nightwatch film [In Development]
• Untitled Silk film [In Development]
• Untitled Jackpot film [In Development]

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Just days after sharing a #IStandWithRayFisher Instagram post, Aquaman actor Jason Momoa is taking his support to the next level. It seems Momoa is accusing Warner Bros. of using his casting in its live-action Frosty the Snowman film as a way to draw interest away from Ray Fisher’s allegations of mistreatment during the filming of Justice League. In his latest Instagram post, Momoa back’s Fisher’s assertions that the abuse occurred during reshoots on the film in July 2017.

The controversy all began on June 29 when Fisher used his Twitter account to retract some favorable comments he made about Joss Whedon at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. Things have escalated from there, as Fisher went on to name Geoff Johns, Jon Berg and Walter Hamada as top-level WB executives who enabled Whedon’s behavior or turned a blind eye.

Recently, Iris West actress Kiersey Clemons also shared her support for Fisher on social media. Her role in Justice League was ultimately cut and it remains to be seen if she will appear in Andy Muschietti’s Flashpoint-inspired standalone film for the speedster.

You can check out Momoa’s full Instagram post below.

THIS SHIT HAS TO STOP AND NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT @ray8fisher AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO EXPERIENCED WHAT HAPPEN UNDER THE WATCH OF @wbpictures NEEDS PROPER INVESTIGATION I just think it’s fucked up that people released a fake Frosty announcement without my permission to try to distract from Ray Fisher speaking up about the shitty way we were treated on Justice League reshoots. Serious stuff went down. It needs to be investigated and people need to be held accountable. #IStandWithRayFisher. aloha j

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Based on Donald Ray Pollock’s novel of the same name, The Devil All The Time arrives on Netflix this Wednesday, and features a jaw-dropping cast of A-List talent which proves that, these days, you really can get that theatrical experience in the comfort of your own home. Set in rural Ohio and West Virginia, the film follows an eclectic group of characters from the end of World War II through to the dawn of the Vietnam War, with the stories of a despicable preacher (Robert Pattinson), two serial killers (Jason Clarke and Riley Keough), a crooked sheriff with big aspirations (Sebastian Stan), and a young man with a tragic past (Tom Holland) the focus as their lives converge in unexpected and often sadistic ways. 

With so many characters to put a spotlight on (Bill Skarsgård, Haley Bennett, and Mia Wasikowska all also play key roles), it’s inevitable that not all of them get the screentime they need for their respective stories to be told as effectively as they probably should have been. What led to that sheriff’s descent into corruption? Why do Carl Henderson and his wife travel the country killing men and photographing their corpses? There’s enough material here to draw your own conclusions, and we’re only ever really getting a glimpse into all their lives, but with Holland’s damaged Arvin Russell explored in such a satisfying way, it’s sometimes a little tricky to buy into the other leads to the same extent.

That aside, there’s a strong story at the heart of The Devil All The Time, but make no mistake about it, it doesn’t make for cheerful viewing. Arvin is perhaps the only truly good person here (outside of his step sister and the relatives who take him in), but his journey takes him to some unbelievably dark places, and the violence on display throughout the entire film is both unsettling and effectively used. However, if you’re a dog lover, be warned that there’s one hard-hitting moment, in particular, it will be tricky to unsee.

Holland is excellent, showcasing his range in a way that a Spider-Man movie can’t. As events around him escalate, we’re sucked into what he’s going through in a way it’s impossible to look away from, and he remains as likeable a presence on screen here as when he’s decked out in spandex. Pattinson’s performance is in equal parts brilliant and weird, and while he initially feels like a strange choice for the character he’s playing, it all makes sense when his true nature is revealed. Ultimately, it’s those two that steal the show, but there’s not a bad performance to be found in The Devil All The Time, and a theatrical release could help the two Brits receive some much-deserve awards recognition next year. Unfortunately, Stan is somewhat underused, but that’s part and parcel of his character being woefully underwritten and not a knock on his talent. Eliza Scanlen’s performance also stands out in a movie where female characters are perhaps too often victims, while Harry Potter‘s Harry Melling is unrecognisable and brilliant as a deluded preacher. 

Director Antonio Campos does a superb job of bringing Pollock’s novel to life, and the way these stories intersect is extremely clever. Things unfold in a way that’s in equal parts exciting and easy to follow (in a lesser filmmaker’s hands, events could have very easily become convoluted and muddled), and it’s never not fascinating to explore this world. The rural setting and often despicable people who inhabit it look undeniably superb on film, and there are enough twists and unexpected, haunting moments to keep fans of psychological thrillers hooked. 

The Devil All The Time is a powerful, moving piece of storytelling, bolstered with incredible performances that make it easy to overlook the odd underwritten character and material that’s occasionally too heavy hitting and grim. 
 

THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME releases globally on Netflix September 16.

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Justice League star Ray Fisher shocked the world when he accused reshoots director Joss Whedon and producers Geoff Johns and Jon Berg of abusive and unprofessional behaviour on the set of the movie. Since then, he’s been dropping the odd extra detail here and there, but is choosing his words carefully until he’s legally able to speak openly and freely.

Warner Bros. is now conducting an investigation through an independent firm, but it doesn’t sound like it’s going particularly well, as Fisher argued that the studio tried to discredit him when they claimed he had refused to speak to that team (in reality, it seems he’s been trying to reach out to them). 

Now, the actor is alleging that Warner Bros. is attempting to create a “false narrative” by only speaking to certain people, and ignoring those who actually want to talk about their experiences. 

Interestingly, Fisher even claims to have received an apology from an “implicated individual,” meaning he’s likely heard from Whedon, Johns, or Berg at some point. Needless to say, this situation is getting messier, and we still don’t know what really happened on the set of Justice League. 

However, it does seem like that could soon change. We’ll keep you updated.
 

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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has finally resumed shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, and it seems Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are back on set as the title characters. 

As you can see below, the latter has shared a socially distanced set photo with his co-star, and they’re both in costume as their respective characters. It’s unclear whether the Disney+ TV series is indeed returning to the Czech Republic to finish off the scenes that were being shot when COVID-19 starting closing down productions, but it has been reported that’s the case. 

Regardless, all fans really care about is getting to see The Falcon and The Winter Soldier as soon as possible. Originally, it was set to arrive in August, but Marvel Studios has yet to reveal a new premiere date…likely so they don’t end up having to disappoint fans again if further delays happen!

There’s no reason to assume we won’t see the show before 2020 is over, but the fact Stan points out how long he and Mackie have now been working on the series reiterates just how problematic the pandemic has been for Marvel Studios thus far (their entire Phase 4 slate has been postponed). 

Check out this new behind the scenes photo from The Falcon and The Winter Soldier below:
 

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