The Coldest City is Coming in August of 2017

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Focus Features has officially announced the release date for their upcoming feature, The Coldest City. The film is the big screen adaptation of the graphic novel by Antony Johnston and illustrator Sam Hart.

 

The Coldest City will be directed by David Leitch from an adapted screenplay by Kurt Johnstad. It is described as a high-stakes, global action-thriller that takes place in the city of Berlin, on the eve of the Wall’s collapse and the shifting of superpower alliances. Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) portrays Lorraine Broughton, a top-level spy for MI6, who is dispatched to Berlin to take down a ruthless espionage ring that has just killed an undercover agent for reasons unknown. She is ordered to cooperate with Berlin station chief David Percival, and the two form an uneasy alliance, unleashing their full arsenal of skills in pursuing a threat that jeopardizes the West’s entire intelligence operation.

Other actors attached to star include John Goodman, Sofia Boutella, Til Schweiger, James Faulkner, Eddie Marsan, Roland Møller, Bill Skarsgård, Barbara Sukowa, Johannes Johannesson and Toby Jones.

The Coldest City will open in theaters on August 11, 2017.

Batman: The Killing Joke to Play in Theaters for One Night Only

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The upcoming animated feature film “Batman: The Killing Joke” is coming to a theater near you… for one night only. Fathom Events is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment to bring the highly anticipated adaptation to select theaters nationwide for one night only on Monday, July 25, 2016. The R-rated animated film will screen at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time at theaters.

In addition to the animated feature, audience members will get to experience a special introduction from Mark Hamill plus a never-before-seen documentary about how Hamill was cast in this project and what the role means to him as an actor and a fan. The event will conclude with a special behind-the-scenes look at how the Joker’s memorable, yet disturbing song and dance number was recreated for this feature.

Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said,

“Fathom Events is thrilled to be able to bring ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ to movie theaters across the country so fans can see it on the big screen. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment have created an amazing production based on a beloved graphic novel, and we’re honored to be a part of this release.”

Batman: the Killing Joke is based on the graphic novel of the same name.  It takes fans on a journey into the dark psyche of the iconic villain we love to hate – The Joker – from his humble beginnings as a struggling comedian to his fateful encounter with Batman that changes both of their lives forever. Years later, and now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is – setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It’s up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker’s latest scheme and save one of Gotham City’s finest. Following a gripping prologue introducing Barbara Gordon’s heroic adventures alongside Batman as Batgirl, Batman: The Killing Joke stays true to the authentic tale that has held fans’ imaginations for nearly three decades – spotlighting the birth of a Super-Villain, the fortitude of a Super Hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless.

The film will see the return of actors Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their seminal roles as Batman and The Joker, respectively. Bruce Timm also returns as executive producer. The movie also stars the voices of Tara Strong as Barbara Gordon and Ray Wise as Commissioner Gordon. Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan are also serving as executive producers. Alan Burnett serves as co-producer.

Tickets for Batman: The Killing Joke can be purchased online beginning Friday, June 17 by visiting FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. You can find a a complete list of theater locations by clicking here.

Batman: The Killing Joke will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 2. You can pre-order your own copy by clicking here. The film will be available on Digital HD July 23.

Batman – The Telltale Series to Debut This Summer

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While we don’t know much about the upcoming Batman game from Telltale games, we do know that it will simply be called, “Batman  – The Telltale Series.” It was also revealed by Telltale’s Head of Creative Communications, Job J. Stauffer that it would be released this summer.

The game will focus on Bruce and Batman – leaving out Bat characters like Robin, Nightwing, etc. However, fans can expect certain series staples such as Alfred Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, James Gordon, and Renee Montoya. The villains of the game have not been announced and it looks like Telltale is attempting to keep that part of the story a surprise for as long as possible.

 

Similarly to the other Telltale Games, the Batman series will explore what the consequences are of the player’s actions when decisions made as Bruce have a critical impact on his nightly crusade as Batman, and vice versa. Certain key situations will give the player the decision to approach a scene as Bruce or Batman, with consequences for both sides. Certain characters will have a deeply personal relationship with Bruce in his private life, and decisions made as Bruce or Batman will affect their paths towards corruption or redemption. The player’s actions will help shape the Gotham that Bruce deals with during the day, as well as the criminals that Batman faces at night.

The game will very different from previous Batman video games. Telltale has created a non-photorealistic interpretation of the Bat-universe, enhancing engine and technology to deliver a more seamless living comic book art direction. Taking inspiration from the works of over 75 years of artists such as Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams.

Like some other Telltale series, “Batman – The Telltale Series” is rated M (Mature 17+) rating, and the cinematic approach will feel more akin to an R-rated film.

Gillian Anderson Joins American Gods Season 1

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The upcoming television adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, “American Gods” has officially added Gillian Anderson to the cast! Starz and FremantleMedia North America are currently in production for the 10-episode first season of “American Gods” and Anderson is being reported to take on the role of Media, a sort of supernatural publicist for the New Gods who takes the form of different celebrities.

“American Gods” follows a world where there is a war brewing between old and new gods: the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world steadily losing believers to an upstart pantheon of gods reflecting society’s modern love of money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs. Its protagonist, Shadow Moon, is an ex-con who becomes bodyguard and traveling partner to Mr. Wednesday, a conman but in reality one of the older gods, on a cross-country mission to gather his forces in preparation to battle the new deities.

The rest of the cast for “American Gods” includes Ricky Whittle (The 100) as Shadow Moon, Ian McShane (Deadwood) as Mr. Wednesday, Emily Browning (Sucker Punch) as Laura Moon, Sean Harris (The Borgias) as Mad Sweeney, Yetide Badaki (Aquarius) as Bilquis, Bruce Langley (Deadly Waters) as Technical Boy, Crispin Glover (Back to the Future) as Mr World, and Jonathan Tucker (Kingdom) as Low Key Lyesmith. Also appearing are Cloris Leachman (Malcom in The Middle, Raising Hope), Peter Stormare (Fargo, Prison Break), Chris Obi (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Counselor), and Mousa Kraish (Superbad, Fast & Furious).

The addition of Anderson is a reunion for the actress and executive producer Bryan Fuller, with whom she worked on “Hannibal.” Fuller also serves as a writer and showrunner alongside Michael Green. David Slade is directing the pilot and additional episodes. FMNA’s Craig Cegielski and Stefanie Berk are executive producing the series along with Fuller, Green, Slade and Neil Gaiman

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Adds Several New Stars

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We have officially entered phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and with that Marvel has added several high profile stars to the next several movies in the lineup.

In Thor: Ragnarok, it was recently announced by Marvel that Jeff Goldblum is joining the cast as the eccentric Grandmaster, one of the Elders of the Universe who loves to invent games. Karl Urban will play and Asgardian bad guy called Skurge and Tessa Thompson will portray Thor’s love interest Valkyrie. Cate Blanchett was added in a role that is only known as the mysterious and powerful new villain named Hela. We will also see the return of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston as Thor and Loki respectively. Mark Ruffalo is also heading to Asgard as the Hulk, which will mark his first time crossing over into a different realm.

In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Michael Keaton has been added as an unnamed villain. Tom Holland will lead the role as the titular character. According to screenwriter Jonathan M. Goldstein, this film won’t be another origin story.

 

Black Panther Adding Lupita Nyong’o For Major Role

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The upcoming MCU film, Black Panther has reportedly found a female lead in Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o. The film from Ryan Coogler is looking to cast the actress to star opposite Chadwick Boseman in Marvel’s standalone film focusing on the character introduced in Captain America: Civil War. 

The details surrounding her potential character have not been revealed but we do know that her role will see her the main love interest to T’Challa/Black Panther.

Black Panther is being written and directed by Creed’s Ryan Coogler. The character is both a great warrior and the king of Marvels’ fictional, technologically advanced African nation Wakanda. The character is also expected to appear in the two-part Avengers film, slated to premiere in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

The Wakanda-based comic movie will hit theaters on Feb. 2, 2018. Production is looking to begin in early 2017.

Elton John Confirms Casting in Kingsman: The Golden Circle

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In wonderful wonderful casting news, Sir Elton John has officially confirmed (via Instagram!) his casting in the upcoming sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. He posted a new image parodying the previously released poster for the film which can be seen above. The post also featured a pair of his iconic glasses and a simple line: “It’s been a long time since Tommy…..” referencing the last time he acted in a feature film.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle sees the return of Taron Egerton as Eggsy with Mark Strong reprising the role of Merlin for the upcoming film. Halle Berry is set to appear as the head of the CIA and Pedro Pascal as a character named “Jack Daniels.” Channing Tatum and Julianne Moore are in talks to play the film’s central villain. Edward Holcroft is also set to appear in the film, though whether he will reprise as his character from the first is unclear.

Matthew Vaughn returns to write and direct Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which sees Eggsy heading to the United States where he’ll meet his match in a “swaggering, sharpshooting cowboy.”

The sequel is set to hit theaters on June 16, 2017.

Captain Marvel Possibly Appearing in Third Avengers Movie

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The Russo Brothers are clearly very excited about the upcoming third Avengers film in the MCU. They are “Accidentally” leaking lots of small details about the film all over the place. Most recently the duo may have let it slip that the comic books character, Captain Marvel will make an appearance in the third installment of the Avengers series.

The Russos already confirmed the appearance of 68 Marvel universe characters in the films so it would not be a stretch that Captain Marvel is one of those 68. After speaking at a Marvel event hosted by the Smithsonian Institute this past Friday, the Russo brothers appeared to let it slip that Captain Marvel will make her big screen debut at some point during part 1 or part 2.

It was also revealed last week that the next Avengers film is no longer being titled Infinity War: Part 1 and Part 2.

Currently, there are still plans from Marvel to make a Captain Marvel film though the slot has been pushed back several times. The production of Captain Marvel was first announced back in 2014, but then had its release date pushed back to March 2019 from July 2018 As of now, no announcement has been made as to who will play the Air Force pilot Carol Danvers.

 

Less Jessica Jones More Supporting Characters in Season 2

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We got some interesting information this week regarding the second season of the Netflix Marvel series, “Jessica Jones.” The series showrunner Melissa Rosenberg revealed a bit more about what we can expect from the show when she chatted with Nerdist recently.

According to Rosenberg, season 2 will see less of the titular character dominating the show. This will give more of a chance to spotlight some other characters like Trish and Will Simpson (not to mention give star Krysten Ritter a break from shooting for nearly 6 months straight.)

“You have to earn secondary character stories. You have to flesh them out enough so they can eventually carry stories of their own, which is very much what season 1 was about,” Rosenberg told Nerdist. “So I’m hopeful I can at least give [Ritter] a day off in the six month period.”

The CW Orders Riverdale Series Based on Archie Comics

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The lovable characters of the Archie Comics are heading to The CW. The publisher of the comics has confirmed that a live-action Riverdale series has been picked up for a season.

The series will be a one hour drama written by Archie Comics Chief Creative Officer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and produced by Warner Brothers Studios and Berlanti Productions.

According to reports, the Riverdale series offers a “bold, subversive take” on the Archie crew while it looks at small-town life and the darkness and weirdness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade. The show will focus on the eternal love triangle of Archie Andrews, girl-next-door Betty Cooper, and rich socialite Veronica Lodge, and will include the entire cast of characters from the comic books — including Archie’s rival, Reggie Mantle, and his slacker best friend, Jughead Jones.

Archie Comics Publisher and CEO Jon Goldwater says,

 

 “This is a historic moment for Archie Comics – and I couldn’t be more proud. It’s a culmination of my time here, and I’m eager to see Greg Berlanti, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, The CW, Warner Brothers Studios, and the cast bring Riverdale to viewers every week. My promise to fans? You ain’t seen nothing yet.”

The Riverdale series stars KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Ross Butler as Reggie Mantle, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Mädchen Amick as Alice Cooper, and Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge.

Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schecter, Jon Goldwater, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa serve as executive producers.