Monthly Archives: July 2019
Hideo Kojima Comments on Streaming as the Future of Gaming
The next five to 10 years are going to look very interesting for video games, according to Hideo Kojima.
During his storytelling panel at Comic Con 2019 – where he talked Death Stranding, movies, and more with friend and director Nicolas Winding Refn – Kojima addressed the blurring lines between games and film introduced by streaming platforms, the interactive opportunities those open up, and how he thinks streaming will affect the future of our entertainment.
"Gaming will be streaming too," says Kojima, drawing a direct line between the birth of movies and the theater going experience, to television, and now, to streaming. "In the near future, games and movies will come closer, in a similar category. So I think we're going into an era with a lot of possibilities. It will not just be interactive or non-interactive, there will be something inbetween as well."
Marvel Confirms Fantastic Four, Black Panther 2, and more for MCU
Marvel Studios revealed its planned Phase 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe schedule, and also confirmed a slew of titles, including the integration of the Fantastic Four into the MCU, are also on the way.
During Marvel Studios' Hall H Comic-Con 2019 panel, Kevin Feige confirmed Black Panther 2, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, and Captain Marvel 2 are all on the way as well as the announced Phase 4 lineup, plus the introduction of the Fantastic Four to the MCU.
As for the introduction of the X-Men to the MCU following Disney's acquisition of Fox properties, including Fox's licensed Marvel IP, Feige simply said "No time left to talk about mutants."
Marvel Announces Blade Starring Mahershala Ali
Marvel Studios has announced Blade starring Mahershala Ali.
Blade is returning to the big screen following Wesley Snipe's portrayal as the vampire hunter in 1998's Blade, 2002's Blade II, and 2004's Blade: Trinity. Sticky Fingaz also played Blade in the 2006 television series that aired on Spike.
Mahershala Ali is a prolific actor who has won two Oscars for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in 2016's Moonlight and 2018's Green Book.
Black Widow Movie 2020 Release Date, Cast Announced
The Black Widow solo film is officially confirmed, and will be released on May 1, 2020.
Marvel finally confirmed the Black Widow solo movie we knew was happening. Cate Shortland will direct and Scarlet Johansson will return as the super spy. Other cast members announced for the Black Widow solo movie include: David Harbour (Stranger Things) as Alexei, Florence Pugh (Midsommar) as Yelena, Rachel Weisz (The Mummy) as Melina, and O.T. Fagbenle (Handmaid's Tale) as Mason.
The cast took the stage of Marvel Studio's Hall H panel to discuss more about their roles in the film. Harbor says his character has a complicated view of Captain America, while Weisz calls her character "a pretty tough chick." Pugh's character is being described as a sister figure to Natasha. A press release later confirmed that Harbour will be playing the Red Guardian.
Thor: Love and Thunder Announced for 2021
Thor 4 received its official title and release date at San Diego Comic-Con during the Marvel Studios panel in Hall H on Saturday, with Natalie Portman being confirmed as female Thor.
Thor: Love and Thunder will be released on November 5,2021. Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, and Tessa Thompson were onstage for the announcement.
Hemsworth joked that, Thor “may be on the couch, but I think Taika’s got something." The poster itself has an '80s vibe, and Korg and Meek were heavily hinted to be in the film.
Natalie Portman joined the cast on stage and wielded Mjolnir onstage. She said, “It feels pretty good,” to be back in the MCU, but with a Hammer.
In reference to the script, Waititi said they have not seen one yet, but it is being pulled from an existing comics storyline – The Mighty Thor, by Jason Aaron.
Marvel’s Hawkeye Officially Announced for Disney+
Marvel has officially announced a Hawkeye series for Disney+. The series will star Jeremy Renner in the titular role, with a premiere date set for fall 2021. Kate Bishop has also been confirmed, but no casting details were given. Marvel boss Kevin Feige promised to "explore more of his time as Ronin." In Avengers: Endgame, we got a brief glimpse of Renner as Ronin, who was in a dark place after losing his family to Thanos' snap.
While a new live-action Hawkeye series has been rumored to be in development over at Disney for a few months now, this is the first official confirmation we've received from Marvel.
Marvel’s What If…? Series Headed to Disney+ in Summer 2021
Marvel Studios' has revealed that its What If...? series will be headed to Disney+ in Summer 2021.
Marvel head Kevin Feige claims this What If series is "something Marvel Studios has never had the opportunity to do before."
There will be a "Twilight Zone style narration" with Westworld's Jeffrey Wright playing The Watcher, who also happens to be the narrator throughout Marvel's first animated series. The Watcher is a "non-Earthly being that observes all things."
Doctor Strange 2 Reveals Cast, Release Date at Comic Con
Doctor Strange 2 will be released on May 7, 2021 with director Scott Derrickson returning, as well as star Benedict Cumberbatch.
The full title for the Doctor Strange sequel will be: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Director Scott Derrickson appeared on stage at Hall H during the Marvel Studios panel to discuss a little more about the upcoming film.
"If I'm going to do it, it's going to have to do what the comics did," Derrickson said to the crowd. The director, best known for his horror films like Sinister, says that there will be gothic horror elements and psychedelic weirdness in the movie. Derrickson said that Doctor Strange 2 will be "the first scary MCU movie." However, it will still be PG-13, Kevin Feige confirmed.
Zemo Surprises Comic Con Crowd With Comics-Accurate Mask to Threaten Falcon and the Winter Soldier
During the Marvel Studios panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con 2019, Kevin Feige brought out Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie to talk about the upcoming Disney+ show called Falcon and The Winter Soldier. The presentation was interrupted when the audio started to scramble and the lights went out, then actor Daniel Brühl appeared on the big screens as his villainous Zemo. Sporting a goatee and a black coat with some white fur on the collar, he said that he wasn’t there to threaten the panel attendees but that he had a message for the heroes: “I’ll be seeing you soon.” Then he put on a purple mask reminiscent of his supervillain look from the comics.
Loki Disney+ Series Confirmed for Spring 2021 Release
The Loki live-action MCU series coming to Disney+ has been confirmed for a Spring 2021 release window.
Confirmed as part of Marvel Studios' full Phase 4 unveiling, the Loki series will connect the character back to what transpired in Avengers: Endgame, and feature Tom Hiddleston reappearing in his iconic role.
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