| | | Sony Announces State of Play for Tomorrow Just Hours After Nintendo's Direct | | by Michael Leri Sep 13, 2022 | | Nintendo isn’t the only console maker holding a special presentation tomorrow, as Sony will be having a stream of its own just a few hours later. Sony announced a State of Play for September 13 at 3 p.m. PT that will have updates for games on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR2. MORE: Everything Announced at the Ubisoft Forward September 2022 Event The accompanying PlayStation Blog post gave a few more details, noting that it will be a 20-minute show celebrating games from Japanese developers, which is fitting since Tokyo Game Show kicks off on September 15. And while it will have updates from games from Japanese studios, there will also be some “surprises” from teams across the world. All in all, it will have updates and “fresh gameplay footage” for 10 different games. It’s unknown exactly what will be there, however the title and runtime imply that it will be a more modest show. Many are likely expecting a huge E3-like presentation, but those are called PlayStation Showcases, not State of Plays. MORE: Assassin’s Creed Multiplayer Game in Development From Rainbow 6 Siege, For Honor Devs The June 2022 State of Play also had plenty of Japanese games like the Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village on PS VR2, Street Fighter 6, and Final Fantasy XVI, meaning it’s possible that one or more of those games makes a reappearance during this newly announced Sony stream. The post Sony Announces State of Play for Tomorrow Just Hours After Nintendo’s Direct appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Assassin's Creed Multiplayer Game in Development From Rainbow 6 Siege, For Honor Devs | | by Michael Leri Sep 13, 2022 | | Ubisoft announced a handful of Assassin’s Creed games during its recent showcase. The company also said it was “investigating” bringing back multiplayer Assassin’s Creed experiences, but stopped there at that nebulous commitment. However, Ubisoft spoke more substantially about a multiplayer Assassin’s Creed game behind closed doors through a project called (or codenamed) Invictus. Axios’ report states that Invictus is being made by developers who worked on Rainbow 6 Siege and For Honor, both of which have been multiplayer staples for the publisher over the last generation. Invictus will also be part of Assassin’s Creed Infinity, which will act as a hub for future entries. Axios reporter Stephen Totilo shared more on Twitter, noting that Vice President Executive Producer Marc-Alexis Côté showed a concept image of familiar characters (and a minotaur-esque being), implying Invictus would involve protagonists and antagonists from past entries. Côté also noted that it wouldn’t have a central setting, meaning it would probably jump around to different time periods and places. RELATED: Assassin’s Creed Mirage Reveal Trailer Shows New Baghdad Location Côté was a little more straightforward with Eurogamer, telling the outlet that it is “part of [their] creative intention to bridge the different Assassin’s Creed games together in a multiplayer experience” that is “inspired from what [Ubisoft has] done in the past.” But even with those inspirations, it will still be a “new kind of multiplayer experience,” according to Côté. Assassin’s Creed has bucked multiplayer in its last few entries. While 2015’s universally maligned Unity had co-op, the series hasn’t had competitive multiplayer since 2014’s Black Flag. The tradition started in 2010’s Brotherhood and saw users tracking down and stalking their target while avoiding those on their tail. Côté also confirmed to Axios that Ubisoft is not developing a remaster of the original Assassin’s Creed or some sort of crossover with Origins, both of which were heavily rumored. However, he didn’t want to completely close the door on the idea of developing an upgraded version of that 2007 debut sometime down the line. RELATED: Everything Announced at the Ubisoft Forward September 2022 Event Côté also added that Red, the Japan-based entry, will be getting more development time in order to “reach [a] higher quality and be more sustainable from a human and technological point of view.” Red will also be an “epic” title with years of post-launch content and be akin to Valhalla and Odyssey in that regard. But even though Red will be more akin to those two games, Hexe won’t be cut from that same cloth. Côté noted that Ubisoft is “not coming out with another 150-hour game right after Red” and that Red and Hexe can live together concurrently because they are structured differently. Ubisoft has yet to confirm exactly what Hexe will be and its teaser trailer was very vague, but earlier reports noted it would take place during the Holy Roman Empire during the 16th century and revolve around witch hunts. The post Assassin’s Creed Multiplayer Game in Development From Rainbow 6 Siege, For Honor Devs appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Talladega Nights: The Funniest Ricky Bobby Scenes That Still Make Us Laugh | | by Jeff Ames Sep 13, 2022 | | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is more than 16 years old, which is just mind-boggling considering it doesn’t feel that old. Sure, some of the jokes are dated and Will Ferrell’s schtick grew a bit tiresome a while back, but the film still tickles the funny bone and makes for a simple, lighthearted piece of entertainment. So, just to drive home that point, here are the funniest scenes in Talladega Nights that hold up today! Knife in the Leg For those unaware, the plot of Talladega Nights revolves around race car driver Ricky Bobby, who endures a Days of Thunder-esque wreck midway through the film that leaves him paralyzed. Well, actually, he’s not paralyzed, he just thinks he is, which leads to this bit: 
Glenn is Dead During the climatic race, Ricky Bobby’s crew informs him that Glenn, one of their staff, tragically died the night before, but only after wishing for a victory. Of course, Glenn pops around the corner and ruins the ruse, which was designed to give Ricky Bobby extra motivation to drive harder. 
I’m On Fire The marketing blitz behind Talladega Nights leaned heavily on the film’s signature image: Will Ferrell running around a race track in his underpants screaming for help from Tom Cruise. Not only was this a great trailer stinger, but the moment also brought the house down on the opening night. 
Cougar in the Car In order to regain his confidence, Ricky Bobby must learn how to drive with a cougar in his car. The bit is absolutely outlandish, but the fact that Ferrell plays the scene so matter-of-factly is what really sells the comedy. 
I Like Crepes Sacha Baron Cohen has only a handful of scenes as Ricky Bobby’s French nemesis Jean Girard, but he steals every moment thanks to his ridiculous accent and over-the-top persona. That his male lover is a dog trainer played by Andy Richter is just icing on the cake. Still, Cohen’s best bit is his introduction during which he pins Ricky Bobby and gives him a very difficult ultimatum revolving around crepes and a broken arm. 
Cal Calls Ricky Bobby After the debilitating crash, Ricky Bobby’s world turns upside down. He loses his car, his money, and has to watch his wife run off with his best friend, Cal. Of course, Cal has a hard time grasping the gravity of the situation and insists on remaining friends with Ricky Bobby, leading to this humorous telephone exchange. 
The Big Finale Finally, one of the film’s best bits occurs during the final race in which Ricky Bobby and Jean Girard wreck, emerge from their vehicles, and sprint to the finish line amidst Pat Benatar’s “We Belong” before locking lips as a show of good sportsmanship. It’s a crazy, over-the-top ending that still works all these years later. 
The post Talladega Nights: The Funniest Ricky Bobby Scenes That Still Make Us Laugh appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Charlie Cox Thanks 'Save Daredevil' Campaign for Disney+ Revival | | by Anthony Nash Sep 12, 2022 | | Daredevil star Charlie Cox has nothing but love for the fans, who he feels were partially responsible for giving him another chance to step into the role of the iconic superhero. RELATED: She-Hulk Head Writer: Marvel Had Full Control Over Daredevil’s Suit Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter following Marvel Studios’ showcase at D23 Expo, Cox was asked about his upcoming Disney+ television series, Daredevil: Born Again, which was announced at San Diego Comic-Con. Cox said that not only was he happy about returning to the role, but he was also grateful for fans who still wanted him around and kickstarted the “Save Daredevil” campaign across social media. “I feel like I owe them a huge thank you,” Cox said. “You know, the ‘Save Daredevil‘ campaign, they campaigned so hard for this, and there were times where I would meet some of them when they came to see a play that I was doing in New York, or my friends who would follow them online would tell me stuff that they’re trying to do and raise awareness.” Cox went on to note that even when his own belief in ever returning to the role faltered, fans didn’t give up, joking that at times he was thinking that it was “over” for his chances. “I would be there thinking, ‘Guys, I think it’s over. I think you need — it’s so nice, but I think we need to give up,’ and they didn’t, and here we are.” RELATED: Daredevil: Born Again Coming to Disney+ in 2024 The upcoming Daredevil: Born Again will span 18 episodes and will stream on Disney+ in the spring of 2024. Both Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio will return to the series as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin respectively. The post Charlie Cox Thanks ‘Save Daredevil’ Campaign for Disney+ Revival appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Marvel's Wastelanders: Doom Trailer Previews Dylan Baker-Led Series | | by Anthony Nash Sep 12, 2022 | | Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM’s newest original scripted podcast, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Doom, premieres today. A new trailer for the series has been released to tease the return of Doctor Doom. RELATED: Everything Announced at Marvel’s D23 Panel Marvel’s Wastelanders: Doom is the fifth installment of Marvel’s incredibly popular Marvel’s Wastelanders audio saga, which is set in a version of the Old Man Logan universe — a future timeline where supervillains have killed most superheroes and divided the world into their own personal kingdoms. So far, the series has covered four different heroes, with Star-Lord, Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Wolverine all receiving 10-episode series in the past. This time, though, the focus is all on Doctor Doom, who has been imprisoned for thirty years. After freeing himself, Doom now seeks revenge on those who betrayed him on The Day The Villains Won. In order to accomplish his goals, he teams up with Valeria Richards, the daughter of Reed Richards — his most hated enemy. The newly released series stars Dylan Baker as Doctor Doom, Danny Burstein (Hulk), Keith David (Kingpin), John Hawkes (Klaw), Kristen Johnston (She-Hulk), Elijah Jones (Johnny Claymore), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Valeria), Hamish Linklater (Sandman), Nadine Malouf (Cora), and Luke Kirby (Maximus). RELATED: Marvel Releases Full Cast for Upcoming Thunderbolts Film Chapters one and two, titled “A Super Hero Walks into a Bar” and “A Fantastic Four,” respectively, are available now on the SXM App as well as the Marvel Podcasts Unlimited channel on Apple Podcasts. The first episode is also available on Pandora, Stitcher, and all major podcast platforms now, with future episodes to arrive there following their Apple Podcasts premiere. 
The post Marvel’s Wastelanders: Doom Trailer Previews Dylan Baker-Led Series appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Early Access Beta Code Giveaway | | by Michael Leri Sep 12, 2022 | | Activision is holding its Call of Duty Next event on September 15 which will have plenty of information about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II‘s multiplayer, something a select few users can test out the following day in its previously announced beta. However, it’s possible to get into the beta without pre-ordering and, luckily, ComingSoon is giving away 19 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II beta codes for those who don’t want to plunk down the cash early for the game. RELATED: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s Campaign Will Unlock Early for Pre-Orders To enter this Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II beta code giveaway, you can either retweet the above tweet or comment on our corresponding Facebook post. The giveaway will last until 5 p.m. PT on September 15. The winners will be contacted that evening, just in time for the beta’s start on September 16 (at least on PlayStation, more on that below). RELATED: Interview & Exclusive Clip: Chad Michael Collins Talks Sniper: Rogue Mission The code must be redeemed on the official site first. Once logged in, the page will confirm that the player is registered for the beta. A platform-specific beta code will be emailed to the user later down the line. 
Platforms play a big role in this beta since that will dictate who gets to play and when. The beta will be on PlayStation first on September 16, meaning those who want to jump in as early as possible will want to choose to play it on Sony’s console. It opens up the following week on Xbox and PC on September 22 and will have full cross-platform play when it releases on those other platforms. Those who redeem this beta code for an Xbox or PC code will have to wait until the beta launches on those systems. 
Those who also play the beta will get exclusive rewards for the shooter, including various cosmetics and weapon blueprints, when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II launches on October 28. The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Early Access Beta Code Giveaway appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Top Gun Ultimate Fan Collection Includes Both Films on 4K & More | | by Anthony Nash Sep 12, 2022 | | Fans of the Top Gun franchise are in for a treat, as Paramount has announced an Ultimate Fan Collection featuring both films on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. RELATED: Top Gun: Maverick Flies Past Black Panther in North American Box Office The upcoming superfan collection is set to release on December 6, 2022. It will include 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs of both Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick alongside nearly six hours of bonus content that explores the popularity of both the original Top Gun and this year’s massive sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The full list of bonus content for both films is as follows: TOP GUN: • Commentary by producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Tony Scott, co-screenwriter Jack Epps, Jr., and naval experts
• The Legacy of Top Gun
• On Your Six – Thirty Years of Top Gun
• Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun
• Multi-Angle Storyboards with Optional Commentary by director Tony Scott
• Best of the Best: Inside the Real Top Gun
• Music Videos
• Original Theatrical Promotional Material TOP GUN: MAVERICK: • Cleared for Takeoff
• Breaking New Ground – Filming Top Gun: Maverick
• A Love Letter to Aviation
• Forging the Darkstar
• Masterclass with Tom Cruise – Cannes Film Festival
• Music Videos 
Alongside the bonus content, the superfan collection features plenty of physical goodies as well. Included in the bundle are a set of dog tags, a leather “Maverick” keyring, magnetic decals, coasters, and photos from both films. RELATED: Breathtaking Top Gun: Maverick Flight Experience Fulfills Need for Speed Top Gun: Maverick is directed by Joseph Kosinski, who previously worked with Cruise on Oblivion, from a screenplay written by Peter Craig, Justin Marks, and Eric Warren Singer. Since its debut this year, the film has been a smash hit, going on to earn more than $1.4 billion — making it the fifth highest-grossing film ever at the domestic box office. The post Top Gun Ultimate Fan Collection Includes Both Films on 4K & More appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Interview: Thomas Ian Griffith on Cobra Kai Season 5 'Shakespearean' Finale | | by Tudor Leonte Sep 12, 2022 | | Terry Silver is terrorizing the valley in Cobra Kai Season 5. More than 30 years after making his actorial debut in The Karate Kid Part III, Thomas Ian Griffith reprised his role as Terry Silver in the recently released Cobra Kai Season 5. While talking with ComingSoon, Griffith opened up about the “incredible journey” that brought him back as the Cobra Kai dojo leader before focusing on the season’s finale, which the actor described as “Shakespearean.” “Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, Season 5 finds Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai empire and trying to make his “No Mercy” style of karate the only game in town,” reads the synopsis. “With Kreese behind bars and Johnny Lawrence setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel LaRusso must call on an old friend for help.” Tudor Leonte: You’re reprising the role of Terry Silver after more than 30 years. What does it mean for you to be part of the original trilogy that really sparked it all? Thomas Ian Griffith: It’s been an incredible journey. The Karate Kid Part III was my first film. John Avildsen took a chance on an unknown New York actor. I thought that was gonna be it. We created this archetypal over-the-top character, and it was funny in a way. It fit the time when of those movies for villains and never expected 30 years later to come back and be doing this, not in my wildest dreams. In fact, when I first heard about the show, I was like, ‘Oh my God, this is gonna be a disaster.’ Then I watched the first season, and I binge it going, ‘This is fantastic. Billy’s great and Ralph is great. The writing’s great, it’s nostalgic and funny and irreverent as hell.’ Again though, I never thought Terry Silver would fit into that world. I thought it was about just those guys at the OGs. Then, around Season 3, I started to hear rumors and I got calls and say, ‘Hey, can we use a clip of you from The Karate Kid?’ I was like, ‘What?’ You know? And even then when the guys first called, I thought, ‘Mmh, they’re gonna wanna bring that character back for a couple of apples, an episode or two. It’s like, it’s not my thing.’ But then when they pitched this incredible arc that they had with all these dimensions and colors, it was like, ‘Oh, wait a second. This is something special. I gotta jump at this.’ It’s just unexpected, and I’m just so proud to be a part of it. Let’s play the devil’s advocate for a moment. Why do you think Daniel seems so obsessed with stopping Cobra Kai guys and Terry Silver in particular? Griffith: I think he carries a lot of baggage, and I had that influence on him young, and I think when you have those experiences, they’re hard to let go of. He is also honoring his tradition. It’s a great story because Miyagi-Do and everything means so much to him. On the flip side, so does Cobra Kai [to me], help me get through this terrible time, post-Vietnam and all this stuff. So it’s like, there’s two men that are so passionate about what they do, and it’s just an admissible quality. Will they be able to get together? Now, there’s respect there, but still, they just because the philosophy is… it’s too gentle to say the soft and the hard, but if we just put it like that, it’s like they can’t coexist. He’s fighting for what he believes as is Terry Silver, which sets up the great showdown that we have at the end. You all saw what happened, which I can’t believe that happened. [Laughs] No, obviously, it was a great ending. It was an epic Shakespearean ending. The post Interview: Thomas Ian Griffith on Cobra Kai Season 5 ‘Shakespearean’ Finale appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Entergalactic Trailer: Kid Cudi Leads Netflix's Adult-Animated Series | | by Maggie Dela Paz Sep 12, 2022 | | Netflix has released the official trailer for Entergalactic, its upcoming adult-animated series featuring the voices of Kid Cudi, Timothée Chalamet, and more. It will be available for streaming on September 30. RELATED: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Release Date & Time on Netflix The Entergalactic trailer features Jabari, a young artist in New York City who just got out of a relationship. He meets his new neighbor Meadow, whom he is instantly attracted to, and forms a connection with her. However, with the sudden arrival of his seemingly perfect ex-girlfriend, his love life gets more complicated. Check out the Entergalactic trailer below: 
Described as an original and immersive animated story, Entergalactic is created and executive produced by Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi and Kenya Barris. Joining Mescudi are Jessica Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Teyana Taylor, Arturo Castro, and Macaulay Culkin. “The series follows a young artist named Jabari as he attempts to balance love and success,” reads the synopsis. “Finding the latter brings Jabari a step closer to the former, when moving into his dream apartment introduces him to his new neighbor, photographer it-girl Meadow. An explosion of art, music and fashion, Entergalactic takes place in the only city that can handle all three: New York.” RELATED: Wendell & Wild Teaser: Everyone’s Got Demons in Netflix’s Supernatural Animated Film Entergalactic is directed by Fletcher Moules from a screenplay written by Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams. Executive producers are Karina Manashil (Mad Solar), Williams, Edelman (Edelgang), Moules, and Dennis Cummings. The post Entergalactic Trailer: Kid Cudi Leads Netflix’s Adult-Animated Series appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Avatar Rerelease Poster Previews Limited Return Later This Month | | by Maggie Dela Paz Sep 12, 2022 | | A brand new Dolby poster for 20th Century Studios’ upcoming limited re-release of the acclaimed blockbuster film Avatar has been revealed, which continues to hype up the film’s stunning visuals in 4K High Dynamic Range. RELATED: Avatar 4 and 5: James Cameron Might Not Direct Planned Sequels The 2009 epic adventure is scheduled to make its return to theaters for a two-week limited engagement starting on September 23. 
Avatar was written and directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker James Cameron, who also produced along with Jon Landau. The film won three Oscars out of nine nominations, including Best Cinematography, Production Design, and Visual Effects. Its upcoming sequel, titled Avatar: Way of the Water, will feature the return of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Joel David Moore, Dileep Rao, Stephen Lang, Matt Gerald, and Sigourney Weaver. The long-in-development film will finally make its theatrical release on later this year on December 16. “Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure,” says the official synopsis. RELATED: Avatar 2 Confirms Sigourney Weaver’s New Role as a Na’vi Teenager The sequel will also feature the introduction of franchise newcomers Kate Winslet, Edie Falco, Michelle Yeoh, Vin Diesel, Jemaine Clement, and Oona Chaplin, alongside a slate of young actors. Avatar: The Way of the Water will be followed by three more installments, which will premiere in 2024, 2026, and 2028, respectively. The post Avatar Rerelease Poster Previews Limited Return Later This Month appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Release Date Revealed in New Gameplay Trailer | | by Anthony Nash Sep 12, 2022 | | Developer Bamtang Games and publisher GameMill Entertainment finally revealed the release date for Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway, the kart racer it only announced in July. The licensed title will launch on October 7, 2022 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC for $49.99. MORE: Big Nintendo Direct Confirmed for Tomorrow The game, a sequel to 2020’s Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, will continue the wacky antics of the first two titles, and include a host of features that fans of kart racing video games love like drifting, firing weapons, and hitting big ramps. As shown in the trailer, many of the kart racer staples will be in Slime Speedway, including customizable cars, 36 different tracks to race on, and both local split-screen and online multiplayer options. 
MORE: Everything Announced at the Ubisoft Forward September 2022 Event Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway will also feature a pretty diverse cast, with over 40 fully voice acted characters set to appear in the game, all of which range from iconic Nickelodeon properties. These include characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Garfield, My Life as a Teenage Robot, and more. The post Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Release Date Revealed in New Gameplay Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Amsterdam Posters Highlight Mystery Comedy Film's Star-Studded Cast | | by Maggie Dela Paz Sep 12, 2022 | | 20th Century Studios has released brand new Amsterdam posters for David O. Russell’s upcoming mystery comedy. These posters give us a closer look at its star-studded cast, led by Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington. RELATED: See How They Run Trailer: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Lead Whodunnit The film is currently scheduled to hit the theaters on October 7, pitting it directly against a number of competitors like Sony Pictures’ film adaptation of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and Todd Field’s Cate Blanchett-led drama TAR. Amsterdam is written and directed by David O. Russell, which serves as his feature-directing comeback after nearly seven years, with his most recent directed film being 2015’s Golden Globe-nominated feature Joy. This project also reunites Bale with Russell after working together on The Fighter and American Hustle. “A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience, 20th Century Studios’ and New Regency’s original crime epic is about three close friends who find themselves at the center of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history,” reads the synopsis. RELATED: Ryan Gosling in Talks to Star Alongside Margot Robbie in Ocean’s Eleven Reboot The film stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Chris Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zoe Saldana, Mike Myers, Michael Shannon, Timothy Olyphant, Andrea Riseborough, Taylor Swift, Matthias Schoenaerts, Alessandro Nivola, Rami Malek, and Robert De Niro. Amsterdam is being produced by Arnon Milchan, Matthew Budman, and Anthony Katagas for New Regency, with 20th Century Studios set to distribute the film. The post Amsterdam Posters Highlight Mystery Comedy Film’s Star-Studded Cast appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | James Gunn Gives Update on Harley Quinn's DCEU Future | | by Maggie Dela Paz Sep 12, 2022 | | To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Harley Quinn’s debut in Batman: The Animated Series, The Suicide Squad director James Gunn took to Twitter to share his love for the fan-favorite anti-hero. He went on to describe Harley Quinn as a character that he enjoys writing, directing, and creating stories for. RELATED: Gotham Knights Gameplay Video Shows Off Harley Quinn Boss Fight Under his post, a curious fan asked him about Harley Quinn’s potential return to the DCEU. Gunn directly answered the question with a short and sweet “Yes.” Given the DCEU’s current complicated situation, it’s understandable why fans are worried that Margot Robbie’s beloved version of the character might never appear in a DC film again. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case at all, as Gunn seemingly confirms Quinn will continue to be part of the DCEU. RELATED: Susan Sarandon Confirms Blue Beetle Film Will Feature Lots of Spanish Dialogue with Subtitles Gunn first worked with Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn in the 2021 superhero sequel The Suicide Squad, which also starred John Cena, Jai Courtney, Joaquín Cosío, Joel Kinnaman, Maylin Ng, Flula Borg, Juan Deigo Botto, Storm Reid, Pete Davidson, Taika Waititi, Alice Brage, Tinashe Kajese, Daniela Melchior, Peter Capaldi, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland, Viola Davis, and Idris Elba. The Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker most recently portrayed an animated version of himself in the popular HBO Max series Harley Quinn. Besides Peacemaker season two, his other plans with DC are still being kept under wraps. The post James Gunn Gives Update on Harley Quinn’s DCEU Future appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Elvis Interview: Baz Luhrmann on the Importance of Black Music | | by Tyler Treese Sep 12, 2022 | | ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to Elvis director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann about the process behind making a film about Elvis Presley. Luhrmann spoke about how Black music influenced Elvis and his work on The Get Down. Elvis is now available digitally and is streaming on HBO Max and will be available in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 13. “From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years,” reads the film’s synopsis. “Central to Presley’s journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life — Priscilla.” Tyler Treese: Elvis is this larger-than-life figure. What was the biggest challenge in capturing that scope of his persona and the cultural impact he had while also showcasing the person beneath that? Because it’s so easy to get like caught up in the myth. Baz Luhrmann: You’ve actually answered it kind of perfectly. It’s so easy to get caught in the myth, and the biggest challenge — and I think this is where Austin Butler’s incredible dedication, almost inhuman dedication — is to humanize Elvis. Like the person, you know? You’re right. Did he do a great job of reproducing Elvis on stage in Vegas? Yes. Was I able to say, “look, that’s exactly the camera angle,” and copy it? Yes. But the thing that an audience really wants to understand is, “who is this human being? Where did he come from?” There was no precedent for Elvis Presley. It’s a bit like when I did The Get Down [a series created by Luhrmann.] I worked with Grandmaster Flash — really close friends, we were — and he said, “we thought that hip hop would not come outside the Bronx.” So what was going on in terms of Black music, which I really wanted to show — no black music, no Elvis — And the sounds, and then the chain reaction, blending it with gospel and country. But where does that person come from? “What kind of human being is mocked at school, hangs out on Beale Street, and then finds his own musical language and style that goes on to become the biggest influence in the globe? There just wasn’t a precedent, but what is the person like? So that’s the main trial, like what is the person like? That was the biggest challenge. Beyond Elvis, this film covers decades of America. We see these major political events occur, we see segregation, and it’s this exploration of Americana to a degree. So as an Australian, how rewarding was the research period? Because I feel like sometimes we do need an outside eye to really capture the narrative. It’s probably something in that, Tyler. Not only am I an outside eye, [but] I come from a tiny, tiny country town. So America … it was my attraction and joy to just lose myself in America, in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and really understand the American journey through the canvas — using Elvis kind of as a canvas — that’s what got me going. I went to live it, you know? When I make my movies, I just live it. I had two years [where] I was up and down from Memphis. At one stage, I had a space at Graceland with every photo we could find of Elvis, charts, and things like that. Tracking down that scene in the Pentecostal tent where Elvis was just running those kids, I found that little boy that goes to drag him back. I found that boy as a much older man, he passed away just last year. And I have a video of him telling that story verbatim. I didn’t make that story up, it’s just what happened, you know? So to me, that’s the most enjoyable part of the process. Just living the research and living the world, you know? And then the more difficult part is actually making it. I was curious about your writing process because Tom Parker is so pivotal to Elvis, but you use him as an anchor point for the film’s narrative. When writing the film, when did you realize that this was the direction to go? Because their toxic relationship is so interesting and that leads to a great movie. Elvis Presley represents America, but I couldn’t work out how to get in. And then … I guess it was a change, a change that we’re experiencing now, this kind of division in America and in the world … and that was sort of happening. Then I started to learn a lot about the Colonel, and I went, “ah!” In the same way that Amadeus isn’t really about Mozart, there are two characters in that story, one called Salieri, and that movie’s about jealousy. And I thought, “gee, Colonel would be a great counterpoint.” Because one is about the American idea of sell and brand and roll up and hype, you know? And what the other character is kind of pure soul, who’s a sort of funnel for all that’s happening around him, musically and culturally, and he’s affecting youth. Just two really great counterpoints to explore America, just like you said, in those three periods. 
Elvis’s family, particularly Lisa Marie and Priscilla, have praised the film so heavily. What did that mean to get that stamp of approval for something that’s so personal to them? That was everything Tyler, that was everything. They don’t really control the estate, and I had some engagement with them some years ago and then, of course, [the] pandemic and trying to keep the film going .. I lost contact and, understandably — and I cannot say it enough — I really understood that Priscilla would be nervous about what I was going to do and could Austin do it? So when she saw it and had such an incredible reaction, and then when Lisa Marie saw it and had an incredible reaction … I mean the whole family embraced us like a family. Once they saw the movie, it’s like they brought us into their world. Barbecues at Graceland. It’s a very close relationship now, the film did that for us all. And I think it’s brought them all closer together. You mentioned your work on The Get Down earlier, and you also talked about how Black music inspired Elvis. There’d be no Elvis without that. In this soundtrack, we’ve got Denzel Curry, we’ve got Doja Cat. We have all these great hip-hop artists. Can you speak to your appreciation of hip hop culture and rap music? Because we hear that throughout the film and you can see that throughline to Elvis’s music. In a way, there’s a throughline into even Gatsby, because in Gatsby‘s period, Fitzgerald writes about a Black street music that was very edgy and it was called jazz. And everyone thought that jazz music would be a fad. But when JayZ and I worked on Gatsby … [with] that kind of jazz, it’s hard to make an audience feel that this is really edgy street music. So we translated it into hip hop. Same thing a bit with Elvis. The great thing about hip hop is it refuses to know boundaries. It still knows no silo, you know? With Lil Nas X doing country music as rap, it’s completely blind to any wall that might stop it from gathering and making something new. In a way, that’s what all that music is. Music is always transforming, changing itself, blending, going somewhere unexpected. I think I kind of make movies like hip-hop artists make music, in a way. They take to many other forms and they make something completely new. Speaking of your own music, I was listening to “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” today and the message of that song and that original essay are just as impactful now as in 1997. So, reflecting on that, how is it to see that song still resonating with people two decades later? It’s funny about that, Tyler, because back in the day … I mean I’d only made Romeo + Juliet. I did it straight after Romeo + Juliet and the world wide web was a new thing. I kind of did it as a way of making a point about … everyone thought it was Kurt Vonnegut but it was actually Mary Schmich who wrote it — the Chicago Tribune journalist. I did it because the ideas in the writing were resonant and relevant. It doesn’t matter who wrote it, they were resident and relevant. And I think that just proves the point. It’s not about who wrote something it’s about that it’s actually truthful. There’s a truth in that that has continued down through the times. It’s kind of one of these things beyond me. All I did was help give birth to it. In the end, it’s a bit like the Elvis movie. I just give birth to it, but now it’s got a relationship with the audience that has nothing to do with me. It’s just the movie and the audience. I’m just the parent sort of thing. The post Elvis Interview: Baz Luhrmann on the Importance of Black Music appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | | | | | HBO Max's Titans Season 4 Adds Titus Welliver as Lex Luthor | | by Maggie Dela Paz Sep 12, 2022 | | In a recent interview with EW, showrunner Greg Walker has confirmed that Bosch star Titus Welliver has signed on to join the upcoming fourth season of HBO Max’s DC series Titans, which will debut this November. Welliver, who has been revealed to be a massive DC comics fan, will be portraying the newest live-action version of iconic villain Lex Luthor. RELATED: Superman & Lois Season 3 Has Found Its New Jonathan Kent “You usually have to do this whole dog-and-pony show to get an actor to do the show,” Walker said on casting Welliver. “But when I called to kind of lure him in, I could barely get a word in. We were talking on the phone and he was just walking through his library, telling me about all his Wolfman/Perez Titans editions. He’s a giant, giant fan. He’d watched every episode of the show and could tell me about certain stories, certain shots. It was the most unexpected call I’ve ever had.” During the same interview, Walker also revealed some interesting detail about Lex Luthor’s arc in Titans season four, revealing that the character’s arrival will particularly affect Superboy. “What shakes Conner up is an identity story,” Walker teased. “He’s explored his Superman self, but he has not really explored his Lex self.” Titans follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find where they belong. Last season, circumstances drew our heroes to Gotham City, where they reunited with old friends and fought new threats. Season four will feature the introduction of new villains in the form of Joseph Morgan (The Originals) as Sebastian Blood/Brother Blood, Franka Potente (Taboo) as May Bennett/Mother Mayhem, and Lisa Ambalavanar (Doctors) as Jinx. The series currently stars Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson/Nightwing, Anna Diop as Kory Anders/Starfire, Teagan Croft as Rachel Roth/Raven, Ryan Potter as Gar Logan/Beast Boy, Conor Leslie as Donna Troy/Wonder Girl, Curran Walters as Red Hood, Joshua Orpin as Conner Kent/Superboy, Minka Kelly as Dawn Granger/Dove, Damaris Lewis as Blackfire, Savannah Welch as Barbara Gordon, and Jay Lycurgo as Tim Drake. RELATED: Jesse Eisenberg Talks Possible DCEU Return Based on the characters from DC, Titans was developed by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns and Greg Berlanti, with Johns, Berlanti, Greg Walker, and Sarah Schechter serving as executive producers. It is a production by Weed Road Pictures, Berlanti Productions, and Warner Bros. Television. Seasons one to three are currently available for streaming on HBO Max. The post HBO Max’s Titans Season 4 Adds Titus Welliver as Lex Luthor appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | One Piece Film: Red Gets Western Release Date | | by Spencer Legacy Sep 12, 2022 | | Crunchyroll has finally revealed the theatrical release date for One Piece Film: Red in the United States and Canada. RELATED: One Piece Film: Red Reaches Another Japanese Box Office Milestone The much-anticipated One Piece film will have its North American premiere on Thursday, October 6, in New York, to coincide with New York Comic Con. The wider theatrical release will occur on Friday, November 4, for the U.S. and Canada, while it will release the day before on November 3 in Australia and New Zealand. Advance tickets go on sale for New Zealand and Australia on October 5, while advance tickets for North America become available on October 6. The film will be playing in both dubbed and subbed formats during the theatrical release. You can find more information on the One Piece Film: Red website. “Uta — the most beloved singer in the world. Renowned for concealing her own identity when performing, her voice has come to be described as ‘otherworldly,’” reads the official synopsis for the film. “Now, for the first time ever, Uta will reveal herself to the world at a live concert. As the venue fills with all kinds of Uta fans — excited pirates, the Navy watching closely, and the Straw Hats led by Luffy who simply came to enjoy her sonorous performance — the voice that the whole world has been waiting for is about to resound. The story begins with the shocking fact that she is Shanks’ daughter.” RELATED: One Piece Film: Red Passes Impressive Box Office Milestone in Japan One Piece Film: Red is directed by Goro Taniguchi (Code Geass) with a script written by Kuroiwa Tsuto (One Piece Film Gold). The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, is an executive producer for the film. The post One Piece Film: Red Gets Western Release Date appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | Exclusive Mouse Trailer Previews Gripping Thriller | | by Spencer Legacy Sep 12, 2022 | | ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive trailer for the upcoming thriller, Mouse. The film is directed by Adam Engel, who co-write it with Jase Egan. Giant Pictures’ film releases through video-on-demand on September 13. MORE: Exclusive Our American Family Clip Previews Moving Documentary “A lonely groundskeeper to a beautiful neighborhood deals with the crushing guilt of a local murder, eventually losing himself as he desperately tries to keep an innocence he never truly lost,” reads the film’s synopsis. Check out the exclusive Mouse trailer below: 
MORE: Exclusive One Way Clip Shows Machine Gun Kelly in Action Mouse stars Joel Bernard, Caroline Ryburn, Larry Mihlon, Keithen Hergott, Elyse Price, Maximo Masefield, and Shaheed Hooper. The post Exclusive Mouse Trailer Previews Gripping Thriller appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | She-Hulk Episode 5 Release Date & Time on Disney+ | | by Tudor Leonte Sep 12, 2022 | | She-Hulk Episode 5 is debuting this week on Disney+. Being a superheroine is no easy task, that is the truth Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) had to learn the hard way in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. It becomes even more complicated when a villain has already trademarked your name. When to Watch She-Hulk Episode 5 
She-Hulk Episode 5 will be available to stream on Disney+ starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT on Thursday, September 15. The upcoming episode was directed by Anu Valia from a script by Dana Schwartz. New installments will follow weekly until the series finale on October 13. She-Hulk hails from head writer Jessica Gao, the Emmy-winning scribe behind Rick and Morty’s acclaimed Season 3 episode “Pickle Rick,” among other credits. The latest episode saw the titular heroine dealing with a peculiar case as Wong (Benedict Wong) and Donny Blaze (Rhys Coiro) clashed in the courtroom over the usage of the Mystic Arts. While Jennifer won the case, she discovered that her old nemesis Titania trademarked the name “She-Hulk” and has filed a lawsuit against her. RELATED: She-Hulk Explained: Who Is Donny Blaze, Rhys Coiro’s Character So far, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has featured several cameos. Besides Wong, Avengers: Endgame star Mark Ruffalo reprised his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk and Tim Rooth returned as Emil Blonsky, a.k.a. Abomination. Megan Thee Stallion also appeared in the series in a hilarious cameo as herself. But many surprises are still in store for fans, including Charlie Cox reprising his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil. Will She-Hulk Episode 5 be the one where Daredevil makes his much-anticipated return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Additional cast includes Jameela Jamil, Ginger Gonzaga, as well as Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Josh Segarra. The post She-Hulk Episode 5 Release Date & Time on Disney+ appeared first on ComingSoon.net. | | | | | |
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