Category: Live-Action

Andrew Koji Cast as Storm Shadow in ‘Snake Eyes’ Film

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The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Andrew Koji will be joining the cast of the upcoming Gi-Joe spinoff film based on the character “Snake Eyes” as Storm Shadow. For those who are not aware, Storm Shadow is Cobra Commander’s ninja bodyguard. He is the second cast member announced for the film as it was reported earlier that Henry Golding will be portraying Storm Shadow’s longtime rival, Snake Eyes. Storm Shadow debuted in Hasbro’s original 1984 toyline and has appeared in various Gi-Joe productions. In his original A Real America Hero incarnation, Thomas S. Arashikaga aka…

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Fan Expo 2019: Transformers Studio Series and Generations Selects Reveals

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The official Transformers facebook page has updated with official product images of the Transformers Studio Series and Generations Selects reveals at Fan Expo 2019.  The reveals include: Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Class Generations Selects Powerdasher Zetar  Deluxe Class Generations Selects Nightbird    Transformers Studio Series   Voyager Class Voyager Class Studio Series Mixmaster (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) Voyager Class Studio Series Megatron (Transformers 2007)   Leader Class Leader Studio Series Scavenger  (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) Leader Class Studio Series Shockwave with Brains, Wheelie, and parachute soldier (Transformers: Dark of the Moon) Looking at this reveals…

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Elena Satine Joins Netflix’s Live-Action “Cowboy Bebop” Series Cast

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Deadline has reported that Elena Satine will be joining the cast of Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop live-action series as Julia. For those who are not aware, in the anime series Julia was a long time acquaintance to Spike Spiegal and served as a major plot related character throughout it. The confirmed cast so far includes: John Cho: Spike Spiegal Mustafa Shakir: Jet Black Daniella Pineda:  Faye Valentine Alex Hassell: Vicious Elena Satine: Julia  Alex Garica Lopez will directing the first two episodes of the series and the first episode will be written by Christopher Yost.  The live-action series…

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Hasbro Gains “Ghostbusters” Master Toy License in 2020

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The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Hasbro will be gaining the master toy license to the Ghostbusters franchise in 2020.  Under the deal, Hasbro will be releasing products based on the property including Sony’s new Ghostbusters film that is set for release next summer. This isn’t much of a surprise due to Hasbro already releasing Ectotron based on the character from the currently running Transformers/Ghostbusters comic miniseries as well as Transformers x Ghostbusters MP-10G. Additionally Kenner previously released products based on the brand in both the 80s and 90s, which for those who are not aware was acquired by Hasbro…

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Disney-Sony Spider-Man Deal Ends

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Happy Tuesday heroes, we have some bad news when it comes to Marvel Studios and their future involvement with the current Spider-Man films. Due to the fact that Disney and Sony Pictures cannot agree on new terms. To quote some information from the Deadline article that broke this bit of news earlier today. “There is a lot of webbing here, but it all comes down to money, and it’s easy to understand why both sides refused to give ground. Disney asked that future Spider-Man films be a 50/50 co-financing arrangement…

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Krypton Canceled After Two Seasons

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We have some news on the Krypton forefront. The show has been cancelled by Syfy over the weekend. Also it should be noted that the Lobo spin-off that was rumored has been passed by Syfy as well. I watched most of the first season and really enjoyed their take on Krypton and the characters that they were using. I loved General Zod in this series, Colin Salmon performance was perfect. I wish we would get him in a Superman film but I know that will never happen. Cam Welsh, show-runner on…

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New Cast Members Announced For New Line’s “Mortal Kombat”

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The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Mehcad Brooks, Tadanobu Asano, Sisi Stringer, and Ludi Lin have join the cast of New Line’s Mortal Kombat. The revealed cast are set to portray the following characters: Mehcad Brooks: Jackson ‘Jax’ Briggs Sisi Stringer: Mileena Ludi Lin: Liu Kang Tadanobu Asano: Raiden The revealed cast members will be joining the previously revealed cast member, Joe Taslilm, will be portraying Sub-Zero. Earlier it was reported that Simon McQuoid will be making his directorial debut with the project and the current screenplay for the film was written by Greg Russo. Todd Garner will be…

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Ewan McGregor In Talks to Star in Disney+ Exclusive “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Live-Action Series

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Several news outlets have reported that Ewan McGregor is in talks to star in an upcoming Disney+ exclusive live-action series based on Obi-Wan Kenobi. For those who not aware, Ewan portrayed the character in his younger years during the Star Wars “Prequel Trilogy” starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Previously the late Sir Alec Guinness portrayed the character starting with the original Star Wars film later named Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.  Previously it was reported that the project was potentially a standalone film in the Star Wars franchise similar to Rogue One:…

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Trailer

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On Tuesday, Netflix released a trailer for the Jim Henson Company’s upcoming series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. The series is a prequel to the 1982 Jim Henson film, The Dark Crystal, which will explore the world of Thra before the events of the film. Now, the series will specifically follow three Gelfings: Deet, Rian, and Brea, who discover the Skeksis’ plot to corrupt the Crystal of Truth and bring forth, The Darkening. Together our three Gelfings will hope to forge a resistance to defeat the mighty Skeksis before…

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Henry Golding in Talks to Star in ‘Snake Eyes’ Film

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Variety has reported that Henry Golding is in early talks to star as the lead character in the upcoming G.I. Joe spinoff film, “Snake Eyes.” The film will be directed by Robert Schwentke and Brian Goldner is set to produce the project. The script will be written by Evan Spiliotopoulos. Variety provided a short description for the character. Snake Eyes is a silent ninja commando who dresses in all black, never reveals his face and doesn’t speak. He stands out among the military anti-terrorist group and quickly establishes himself as the group’s most popular member. He also has…

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