“Star Wars” & “Doctor Aphra” Collide For All-New Story
New York, NY—April 13th 2017 — Two of the biggest comics in the industry collide as Star Wars and Star Wars: Doctor Aphra cross over for the first time! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL #1 – the first chapter in a blockbuster five-part story kicking off May 10th. Superstar writers Jason Aaron (Star Wars, The Mighty Thor) and Kieron Gillen (Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra) join forces once again to combine their two hit series for an epic crossover in the mighty Marvel manner.
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‘Deadpool 2’ Update: Josh Brolin set to play Cable
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Josh Brolin at Comic-Con: San Diego. © aiphotoimaging.com
Josh Brolin has signed on to play the time-traveling mutant Cable, Hollywood Reporter confirmed Wednesday. Yes, many of us know Brolin is also set to supervillain Thanos in “Avengers: Infinity War”, so we might be in for a perplexing situation here.
Indeed, it didn’t take long for many fans to react, including Wade Wilson / Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, who took to twitter to joke about the fresh casting announcement: “The fuck, Fox! You can’t play 2 characters in the same universe!! Josh Brolin was in Sicario and I was in Sabrina The Teenage Witch.”
But come on, it’s not like Ryan isn’t guilty of the same for taking multiple Marvel roles. Before Deadpool, he was Hannibal King in “Blade: Trinity”. And of course then there’s a few others such as Michael B. Jordan, who was Human Torch in ‘Fantastic Four’ (2015) and will be the “Black Panther” in 2018, and Chris Evans who played Johnny Storm in the original “Fantastic Four” films before he was Captain America. Of course knowing Reynolds, this is all in jest.
The fuck, Fox! You can't play 2 characters in the same universe!! Josh Brolin was in Sicario and I was in Sabrina The Teenage Witch. pic.twitter.com/AQCRp1aWKg
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 12, 2017
Rumors as to who will play Cable circulated since the character was announced in Deadpool’s post-credit scene; actors including Pierce Brosnan, Nathan Fillion, and Michael Shannon come to mind.
David Leitch is directing Deadpool 2, and is expected to hit theaters in 2018.
EXCLUSIVE: A Man of the World: Interview with Actor Sean Cameron Michael
By Elizabeth Walker
Sean Cameron Michael
Technically, Sean Cameron Michael is a Hollywood newcomer…but only technically. The veteran actor relocated to Los Angeles four or so years ago, after years spent living and working in his native South Africa. I reached him by phone to connect with him about his latest projects, including the independent film Last Broken Darkness and the series Blood Drive.
Q: What attracted you to Last Broken Darkness?
SCM: I had worked with Christopher-Lee dos Santos on a previous project, years ago, a short film, and he had mentioned the idea of this film to me, and said if it ever came to fruition he wanted me to work on it. We ended up shooting it in South Africa in May 2015. It’s a post-apocalyptic story about a father who has lost his wife and kid, and people are surviving underground. Usually in South Africa, movies are either comedies or political in nature, so this was exciting.
Aquaman has another villain: Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus
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Photo by Per Bernal
Production of Aquaman is full speed ahead and raising the bar on villainous lineup. Right now, that list already includes Black Manta and Orn. And they will now be joined by Nereus, as Hollywood Reporter announced will be played by veteran Swedish action icon Dolph Lundgren. For some reason, this tells me that Lundgren’s recent appearance on Arrow was just a warm-up.
The Hollywood Reporter reported that “Lundgren will play King Nereus of the aquatic kingdom of Xebel, who claims Mera as his own and wants to kill Aquaman.” On Facebook, director James Wan was quick to point out that, “it’s different in my film. But nonetheless, he’ll be an awesome King Nereus, ruler of Xebel.” Whatever the, this raises the stakes yet again for Wan’s already mega-ambitious project.
Lundgren isn’t new to comic book adaptations and superhero films. In 1989, he played the anti-hero Frank Castle in ‘The Punisher’, while before that he portrayed He-Man in the 1987 sci-fi film Masters of the Universe. His role as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV however, remains one of his most iconic roles.
Momoa is playing the title character, while James Wan is sitting in the director’s chair. Willem Dafoe plays Aquaman’s adviser, scientist Dr. Vulko, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta; and Temuera Morrison as Aquaman’s father.
Production is supposed to start on May in Australia and is set to be released in December of 2018.
Been hardest (and most excited) secret to sit on. But finally, welcome to Atlantis @Dolph_Lundgren #KingNereus #KingdomOfXebel https://t.co/qpDU00nVSd
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) April 12, 2017
Legion M Community To Host Nationwide Fan Meet-Ups
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Legion M Community To Host Nationwide Fan Meet-Ups for Their First Feature Film “Colossal,” Starring Anne Hathaway. First-ever fan-owned entertainment company harnesses the power of its
fan-investors following successful opening weekend in LA and NY
WHAT:
Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, is organizing screening meet-ups around the country to celebrate the theatrical expansion of their first feature film, “Colossal.” While the meet-ups are open to the public, they also represent Legion M’s first opportunity as an entertainment company to showcase the power of its community to drive ticket sales and awareness. The meet-ups follow the successful limited release of “Colossal” in Los Angeles and New York, where Legion M hosted hundreds of Legion M members for a weekend of screenings and Q&As. The film had the highest per-screen average of any film released this weekend.
Atomic Blonde New Trailer Delivers Some Fierce Remix
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Yes, the coolest music video this week comes in the form of a movie trailer, that of Charlize Theron’s new action thriller Atomic Blonde. From that cool mash-up of Kanye’s “Black Skinhead” and Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus”, to a remix of the Eurythmics’s “Sweet Dreams”, and some help from New Order, the trailer’s music captures the intensity of its impressive fight scenes.
After playing Imperator Furiosa in the George Miller masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road, we now see Theron back for more butt-kicking action, this time on a spy mission while looking sassy in a pair of stilettos. Following Mad Max and this weekend’s The Fate of the Furious, it seems that Theron is in a good place establishing herself as an action star.
Based on Antony Johnston’s 2012 graphic novel The Coldest City, Atomic Blonde is an action spy thriller set in Berlin’s world of espionage underworld, centering on the eve of the collapse of Berlin Wall. The story follows Theron’s Lorraine Broughton on a mission “to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies”.
Directed by David Leitch (John Wick), and written by Kurt Johnstad (300), the movie also star James McAvoy, John Goodman, Toby Jones and Sofia Boutella. The film made a big splash at South by Southwest back in March and will open nationwide on July 28.
Complete list of 2017 Billboard Music Award nominees
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Drake leads the 2017 Billboard Music Awards Nominations. The Chainsmokers were also recognized for their hits “Closer” and “Don’t Let Me Down,”. The two artists set a record for most nominations in a year, with 22 nominations each. Not surprising since both dominated the charts the past year. Other big nominees include Twenty One Pilots with 17 nominations, and Rihanna with 14.
All in all, the nominations represent current familiar who’s who in the music industry. The 2017 Billboard Music Awards are set to air May 21 on ABC.
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“Heatstroke” by Calvin Harris
By Nicole Patrice
Calvin Harris just released another hot collaboration “Heatstroke”.
Harris is a well known, talented singer that is currently signed to multiple labels. With a large fan base and top rated tracks, this superstar is gaining the likes of many. He has done collaborations with top artists such as Rihanna, Kelis, Ne-Yo and more. His unique voice and hot swag is a real crowd pleaser gaining him fame all around the world.
Harris’s popular songs “We found love” with Rihanna and “Thinking about you” has created a huge buzz and was liked by many. He is one of the best singers in the UK, topping the charts for his album releases and singles.
Marvel Releases New ‘Secret Empire’ Teaser Trailer
New York, NY—April 10th, 2017 — This is it, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. The heroes of the Marvel Universe charge headlong into all-out war against Hydra! Today, Marvel is excited to release a SECRET EMPIRE TEASER TRAILER. Launching May 3rd at your local comic shops, this blockbuster debut is set to take the world by storm.
From superstar creators Nick Spencer, Steve McNiven, Andrea Sorrentino, Leinil Yu and Daniel Acuña comes SECRET EMPIRE. The Marvel Universe is under siege from within. Due to the manipulations of the Red Skull, Captain America–secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra–is finally set to enact his master plan. Yet as the dominoes begin to fall, there are those who would rise to meet the challenge. Hydra’s ascension stands as a rallying cry, and Avengers, Champions, Guardians, Defenders, X-Men, Spider-Man and more must put aside their differences and come together as one: The first and last line of defense against Hydra.
An Album Review: Pure Comedy by Father John Misty
By Sukhbir Dhillon
Father John Misty’s, also known as John Tillman album released on April 7, 2017, making it his third album in the past five years, yet this album, thematically, takes on on a whole new world of it’s own. Pure Comedy is reflection of Tillman’s perspective on the current state of the world, and by that extension, the album take on darker tones and almost creates a sense of hopelessness in the listener, surely Tillman intended for this.
From the first track-list, also titled Pure Comedy, to the last track, “In Twenty Years or So”, Tillman presents himself as a modern prophet by taking his earlier ideas from songs, like “Bored In The USA”, and building on the concepts of the sedation of the American people by means of media.
Yet even with the ideological difference Pure Comedy takes on, the music that his fans are familiar with is still there, but what truly makes Pure Comedy special is what it achieves beyond the notes. This album is a prophecy from a man who has had enough and it will be interesting to see if his predictions prove to be correct.
Overall, old fans and new fans will be able to enjoy Pure Comedy as much as they allow themselves to.