Comic book movie news has been few and far between since the coronavirus pandemic worsened and Hollywood all-but shut down, but there are still some interesting rumors out there, and we’ve gathered together a few for you guys to take a look at below.

In this roundup, we have an interesting rumor relating to Black Knight’s (Kit Harington) costume in Marvel’s Eternals, news on a mysterious Netflix animated movie from Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski, Disney’s possible plans for a live-action remake of The Black Cauldron, and more.

Some of these sound more believable than others, but if it’s included here it should be taken with the usual pinch of salt until we learn more. Have a scroll through by clicking the next button and let us know what you think in the comments.

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Gore Verbinski Reportedly Set To Helm An Untitled Animated Film For Netflix

Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski has signed on to helm a new animated film for Netflix, according to Discussing Film.

We have no idea what the project will be about, but it’s said to be a CG animated film based on an original concept from the director, who will also produce.

Verbinski has previously helmed the likes of The Ring, The Weather Man, The Lone Ranger, the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and most recently 2016’s The Cure for Wellness. He last foray into the world of animation resulted in the well-received Rango.

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With only three episodes remaining, Westworld season three has nearly reached its finish line and it looks like next week’s episode is only going to continue upping the ante as we barrel toward what is sure to be an epic finale. 

The latest synopsis is predictably vague, simply reading “Do a lot of people tell you that you need therapy?,” a phrase that could probably be applied to a number of main characters, but based on the latest promo, it’s likely in reference to either Maeve (Thandie Newton) or Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood). 

Jennifer Getzinger directed next week’s episode and also helmed the season three finale. She should be a relatively familiar name to comic book movie fans, having directed an episode of Marvel’s Daredevil, three episodes of Marvel’s Jessica Jones and two episodes (including the series finale) of Marvel’s Agent Carter. 

Decoherence

Debut date: SUNDAY, APRIL 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Do a lot of people tell you that you need therapy?

Written by Suzanne Wrubel & Lisa Joy; directed by Jennifer Getzinger.

Westworld features:
Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores Abernathy
Thandie Newton as Maeve Millay
Jeffrey Wright as Bernard Lowe/Arnold Weber
Tessa Thompson as Charlotte Hale
Ed Harris as William/The Man in Black
Luke Hemsworth as Ashley Stubbs
Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore
Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton
Aaron Paul as Caleb Nichols
Lena Waithe as Ash 
Vincent Cassel as Serac
Scott Mescudi as Francis
Marshawn Lynch as Giggles
Jefferson Mays as Liam Dempsey Sr. 
John Gallagher Jr. as Liam
Michael Ealy as Jake 
Tommy Flanagan as Conells

Westworld returns with a brand new episode April 19

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Academy Award-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Steve Carell (Irresistible; The Morning Show) is returning to the world of comedy this summer with Space Force, an upcoming Netflix comedy series he co-created with The Office creator and former boss Greg Daniels.

While the series may or may not have been inspired in part by the real-life United States Space Force, the similarities will presumably end there as the show will tell an original story of four-star general Mark R. Naird (Steve Carell), who, instead of getting the promotion he was hoping for, finds himself tasked with leading the newly formed sixth brand of the U.S. Armed Forces: Space Force.

While undoubtedly disappointed, he’ll take the job seriously, moving with his wife (Lisa Kudrow) and daughter (Diana Silvers) to a remote base in Colorado where he along with a colorful team of scientists and self-proclaimed “Spacemen” will follow the White House’s direct orders to get American boots back on the moon as soon as possible, regaining total space dominance in the process.  

In addition to the Carell as the headliner, the series will feature an all-star supporting cast consisting of John Malkovich (Billions; The New Pope), Diana Silvers (Booksmart; Ma), Tawny Newsome (Brockmire; Star Trek: Lower Decks), Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog; Parks and Recreation), Lisa Kudrow (Friends; The Comeback), Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley; Crazy Rich Asians), Noah Emmerich (The Americans; White Collar), Alex Sparrow (UnReal; Sin City: A Dame to Kill For), Don Lake (Terminator 2: Judgment Day; Zootopia), Jessica St. Clair (Avenue 5; Playing House) and Fred Willard (Modern Family; Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy).

The series will premiere, with its ten-episode first season, on Friday, May 29. 

A decorated pilot with dreams of running the Air Force, four-star general Mark R. Naird (Steve Carell) is thrown for a loop when he finds himself tapped to lead the newly formed sixth branch of the US Armed Forces: Space Force. Skeptical but dedicated, Mark uproots his family and moves to a remote base in Colorado where he and a colorful team of scientists and “Spacemen” are tasked by the White House with getting American boots on the moon (again) in a hurry and achieving total space dominance. From co-creators Carell and Greg Daniels (The Office), SPACE FORCE is a new kind of workplace comedy, where the stakes are sky high and the ambitions even higher. John Malkovich, Diana Silvers, Tawny Newsome, Ben Schwartz also star, alongside co-stars Lisa Kudrow, Jimmy O. Yang, Noah Emmerich, Alex Sparrow and Don Lake. Howard Klein/3Arts (The Office) serves as executive producer, with Daniels as showrunner.

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With Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge set to make its digital debut on Tuesday, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released three action-packed new clips from the upcoming animated adaptation, offering just a slight preview at the epic brutality to come as the best of the best from Outworld and Earthrealm duke it out in Mortal Kombat.

Each clip spotlights a different fighter, with the first previewing an honorable fight between Liu Kang (Jordan Rodrigues) and Kitana (Grey Griffin), the second introducing Sonya Blade (Jennifer Carpenter) and Jax (Ike Amadi) and the last giving us a killer look at the titular Scorpion (Patrick Seitz) unleashing his wrath upon a Lin Kuei clansman as he seeks out his revenge on the one they call Sub-Zero (Steve Blum).

After its digital launch next week, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD two weeks later, on April 28.

Ethan Spaulding (Avatar: The Last Airbender; Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare; Son of Batman) is directing the upcoming animated adventure, which is an original story based on the hit video game series of the same name created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. 

The plot should sound somewhat familiar as it will spotlight a once-in-a-generation tournament between the greatest champions of Outworld and Earthrealm – an epic competition that will ultimately determine the fate of Earth and all of its residents. Lord Raiden (David B. Mitchell) will assemble an all-star group of fighters, including Liu Kang (Jordan Rodrigues), Johnny Cage (Joel McHale), Sonya Blade (Jennifer Carpenter), to take on the evil Shang Tsung (Artt Butler) in the battle to end all battles – Mortal Kombat!

Along with the film, the home video combo pack will also contain several very cool special features, headlined by an extensive featurette that will detail adapting the hit video game into a movie and an exclusive filmmaker commentary from producer Rick Morales and screenwriter Jeremy Adams. There are also featurettes spotlighting the animation, sound design and characters for fans to enjoy as well. 

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

DELIVERS NO-HOLDS-BARRED ANIMATED ACTION FILM

INSPIRED BY WORLDWIDE HIT VIDEOGAME
 

MORTAL KOMBAT LEGENDS:

SCORPION’S REVENGE

COMING APRIL 12, 2020 TO DIGITAL;

ARRIVING APRIL 28, 2020 ON

4K ULTRA HD™ BLU-RAY COMBO PACK,

BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, & DVD
 

BURBANK, CA (January 30, 2020) – One of the most popular videogame franchises in history comes to animated life in Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge, an all-new, feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NeatherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting April 12, 2020, and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 28, 2020.

Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 SRP; Canada $44.98 SRP), Blu-ray Combo Pack (USA $24.98 SRP; Canada $29.98 SRP), and DVD (USA $19.98 SRP: Canada $24.98 SRP) as well as on Digital. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. The Blu-ray Combo Pack features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition, a DVD with the film in standard definition, and a digital version of the movie.

Based on the worldwide hit game created by Ed Boon & John Tobias, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge spotlights the once-in-a-generation tournament between the champions of Outworld and Earthrealm – a competition that will ultimately determine the fate of Earth and all its citizens. Lord Raiden, protector of Earthrealm, must gather the greatest fighters of his realm to defend it from the evil Shang Tsung in the battle to end all battles – Mortal Kombat!

Joel McHale (Community, The CW’s upcoming Stargirl) and Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) lead a stellar cast as the voices of Hollywood star-turned-fighter Johnny Cage and all-business warrior Sonya Blade, respectively. The voice cast also includes Jordan Rodrigues (Lady Bird, The Fosters) as Liu Kang, Patrick Seitz (Mortal Kombat X, Agrretsuko, Naruto: Shippuden) as Scorpion & Hanzo Hasashi, Steve Blum (Cowboy Bebop, Star Wars Rebels) as Sub-Zero, Artt Butler (Her, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as Shang Tsung, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Fortnite) as Quan Chi, Robin Atkin Downes (The Strain, Batman: The Killing Joke) as Kano, David B. Mitchell (Mortal Kombat 11, World of Warcraft franchise) as Raiden, Ike Amadi (Mass Effect 3, Mortal Kombat 11) as Jax Briggs, Kevin Michael Richardson (Family Guy, The Simpsons) as Goro, Grey Griffin (The Loud House, Young Justice, Scooby-Doo franchise) as Kitana & Satoshi Hasashi, and Fred Tatasciore (Robot Chicken, Family Guy) as Demon Torturer.

Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is directed by Ethan Spaulding (Batman: Assault on Arkham, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis) from a script by Jeremy Adams (Supernatural, Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans) based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Rick Morales (Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, Batman vs. Two-Face) is Producer, and Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) is co-producer. Executive Producer is Sam Register. Ed Boon (NetherRealm Studios) is Creative Consultant.

“Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge is a riveting, no-holds-barred action-fest that delivers all the authentic combat, drama and humor fans expect coupled with edgy animation and an outstanding voice cast,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. “This film is unlike anything Warner Bros. has produced before, and fans should be prepared for the thrill ride of their lives.”
 

Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge Special Features
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital
 

• From Epic Game to Extreme Animation – Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon and the filmmakers reveal the creative process behind adapting the best-selling game to an all-new animated film.
• The Weapons, Wardrobe and World of Mortal Kombat Legends – The artists reveal the design challenges of animating the world of Mortal Kombat, from authentic armor to wildly imaginative weapons and fantasy settings.
• The Savage Sound Design of Mortal Kombat Legends – This hard-hitting audio exploration reveals the art of designing the sonic language of the fight scenes.
• Mortal Kombatants – Dive deep inside the cast of characters to reveal their unique abilities, signature moves and backstories.
• Filmmaker Commentary – Producer Rick Morales and screenwriter Jeremy Adams sit down for an insightful audio commentary that reveals the process of creating a compelling animated film based on one of today’s most popular fighting games.

Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

 

 
 

Based on the worldwide hit game created by #EdBoon & #JohnTobias, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge spotlights the once-in-a-generation tournament between the champions of #Outworld and #Earthrealm – a competition that will ultimately determine the fate of Earth and all its citizens. #LordRaiden, protector of Earthrealm, must gather the greatest fighters of his realm, including #JohnnyCage, #SonyaBlade, #Kano, and Scorpion’s nemesis #SubZero to defend it from the evil #ShangTsung in the battle to end all battles – Mortal Kombat!

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Terrence Howard played Rhodey in Iron Man, but after demanding a massive pay increase for the sequel, Marvel Studios cast Don Cheadle for Iron Man 2. He then got the chance to suit up as War Machine, and after later donning Iron Patriot’s armour, he joined Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. 

Now, Cheadle has reflected on being offered the role and revealed that it was a decision he had to make extremely quickly as Marvel Studios scrambled to find an actor for the sequel. 
 

“I was actually at my kid’s birthday party—a laser tag party—and I got a call from my agent, and they said, ‘Hey, so I want to connect you to these Marvel guys. They want to talk to you, but they want to offer you the part.’ I don’t think it was [Kevin] Feige. I don’t know who was on the phone. But they said, ‘Hey, this is the role. We want you to do this. It’s a six-picture deal.’ I was like, ‘What?! Oh, uh, okay…’ And I’m trying to do the math. I’m like, ‘That’s 11 or 12 years. I’m not sure.’ And they’re like, ‘Well, we need to know, because if you’re not saying yes, then we’re gonna move on to the next person. So you’ve got an hour.’

“An hour to decide 12 years, and a role and parts that I don’t even know, in movies that are coming down that I have no idea what they’ll be. I said, ‘I’m at my kid’s laser tag party right now.’ They said, ‘Oh! Oh, take two hours.’ So generous! So I go back inside, and I’m ducking behind things, playing laser tag, and talking to my wife. I’m like, ‘Should I take a flier on this? Is this something I should do?’ And she said, ‘Well, yeah, I guess so. All things being equal, this is that kind of thing. You’ve never done anything like this before. Big special effects, tent pole, four-quadrant movie. Do you want to do something like this?’ I said, ‘I kind of do.’ She said, ‘Well, then take a flier. Let’s do it. Try it.'”

That’s a very funny story, and shows that Marvel Studios clearly had a list of actors they wanted for Iron Man 2 they would have turned to had Cheadle turned them down. However, by far the biggest takeaway here is the fact that the actor signed a six-picture deal…which must have reached its end after last year’s Avengers: Endgame! 

After all, he appeared in Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. It’s possible that he’s signed some sort of extension, of course, but Marvel Studios may have decided that War Machine’s story came to an end the same time as Pepper Potts’ did once Tony Stark sacrificed himself. 

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A little while back, Justice League director Zack Snyder revealed that, in the Snyder cut of the movie, General Swanwick was to be outed as Martian Manhunter. The reveal was set to come after a meeting between Lois Lane and Martha Kent which would have seen the latter revealed as the alien in disguise (along with confirmation that Swanwick knew Superman’s secret identity). 

During a recent interview the Comic Book Central podcast, actor Harry Lennix was asked about being given the opportunity to go back and shoot his unfinished scenes as Martian Manhunter, and said, “I would love to do that.” He also shared his support for the Snyder Cut of Justice League, noting that, “I hope that it will be seen. I really do.”

Lennix would go on to say that his Justice League role was actually cut before shooting started after it underwent a rewrite, but sounded confident that the Martian Manhunter scene would still be shot.

The actor also confirmed that he was never told about plans for Swanwick to be a superhero. 

Despite the planned launch of HBO Max, we’ve heard nothing about plans for the Snyder Cut of Justice League to see the light of day, and with Hollywood on lockdown, it’s not like it could be finished now!

Are you disappointed that we still haven’t seen Martian Manhunter in the DCEU?

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We found out that New Line’s Salem’s Lot reboot had landed a director in the form of Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home) last night, and now THR has revealed that another upcoming re-imagining of a horror classic has its director and writing team in place.

Spy Glass Media has hired the filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival sensation The Night House to tackle its new take on Clive Barker’s Hellraiser. David Bruckner (V/H/S, Southbound) will direct, while Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski will pen the screenplay. The story is being mapped out by David Goyer.

Barker’s 1987 adaptation of his own novella, The Hellbound Heart, introduced one of cinema’s most recognizable and enduring movie monsters in Pinhead, the leader of a group of demonic beings known as Cenobites. The movie went on to achieve cult status, spawning multiple inferior sequels, a short-lived TV series, comic books, and more.

Specific details on this new version are still under wraps. but Spyglass has described it as “loyal, yet evolved.”

Bruckner made his directorial debut with the 2007 sci-fi horror film, The Signal, and more recently helmed a few episodes of the Creepshow TV series.

What do you guys make of this news? Looking forward to more Pinhead? Let us know in the comments down below.

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The organisers of the San Diego Comic-Con recently made it clear that they would be moving forward with the July event as planned, but even then it was clearly wishful thinking on their part. Now, it appears as if they’re seriously considering postponing or cancelling it altogether. 

According to San Diego Tourism Authority CEO Joe Terzi, it’s highly unlikely that a gathering of this size will be able to take place in July given current social distancing measures, while it sounds like they’re already in the process of figuring out how to go about calling the whole thing off.

“They are evaluating any financial liability they might have with a cancellation, and once they determine that, they’ll make a decision,” Terzi said. “Based on our knowledge of the event, it will be very difficult for them to have that event in July. With other events you could do things to keep people separate, but Comic-Con is a whole different animal, it’s a massive sea of people.”

Many hotels have already agreed to a request to waive cancellation fees should Comic-Con not take place as planned, and SDCC spokesman David Glanzer confirms that they’re hoping to make an announcement soon (while exploring the possibility of it having an “online component”).

Does that mean panels would be streamed online? They would obviously have to take place remotely, but with Hollywood on lockdown, it’s doubtful studios will even have footage to debut. 

As a result, it seems Comic-Con as we know it is going to be forced to sit out 2020…

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