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Marvel Studios 'Armor Wars' Disney Plus Series Now Being Developed As A Movie

Los Angeles, September 30 - Marvel Studios has made a big change in its upcoming Armor Wars project, starring Don Cheadle.## According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios' upcoming "Armor Wars", which was supposed to be a 6-episode series on Disney+, is now being developed as a feature film for theatrical release. ## It is said that Marvel was committed to getting the story told the right way and in that process realized that a feature was better suited for the project. Don Cheadle, who is reprising his longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes, AKA War Machine, remains on board to star.## The plans to make "Armor Wars" was first announced in December 2020 by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The logo of the project was revealed during the D23 Expo last month. At that time, it was going to be a Disney Plus series, but now, the plans have been changed to make it an MCU theatrical release. The title may also get changed.## This is not the first time Marvel has changed the development of a title in this way. "Hawkeye" was originally supposed to be a feature film before the executive team decided to turn the idea into a Disney+ series, which was released last year.## Stay tuned...

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'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Confirmed To Be The Second Longest Film In The MCU

Los Angeles, September 28 - Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has started gaining momentum as the release date is getting nearer which is November 11, 2022. ## The superhero movie directed by Ryan Coogler has been confirmed to be the second longest film in Marvel Cinematic Universe history. As per the major theater chains, the film's theatrical runtime is 2 hours and 41 minutes, and this has been confirmed by Disney (via The Hollywood Reporter).## The sequel to 2018's film is behind only Avengers: Endgame which has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minute. It is also 26 minutes longer than the groundbreaking "Black Panther" (2 hours and 15 minutes), which grossed over $1.34 billion at the worldwide box office and remains the second highest-grossing solo superhero movie of all time. ## In 2022, Warner Bros.' DC superhero movie The Batman holds the record for the longest superhero movie with a running time of 2 hours 56 minutes. The overall record holder for the longest superhero film is Zack Snyder's Justice League, which runs four hours and two minutes, although the director's cut never played in cinemas. ## Meanwhile, the two highest-grossing films during the covid-19 pandemic era - Spider-Man: No Way Home and Top Gun: Maverick have had runtimes of 2 hours and 28 minutes, and 2 hours and 11 minutes, respectively. While "No Way Home" grossed $1.9 billion, "Top Gun 2" is still playing in theaters and has grossed $1.47 billion so far. ## Stay tuned...

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Hugh Jackman Returning As Wolverine For 'Deadpool 3' With Ryan Reynolds

Los Angeles, September 28 - Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool is all set to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut with the third Deadpool film, and what could be the biggest cinema news of the year is that it will be bringing Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. ## Hugh Jackman, who officially retired from the role to much fanfare with 2017's Logan, will be returning to his signature X-Men role in the upcoming Deadpool 3, Ryan Reynolds announced on Tuesday via Twitter. The actor also announced that the movie will open in theaters on September 6, 2024.## Jackman first played Wolverine in 2000's X-Men, and after 17 years and nine films (including cameos), Jackman officially retired from the role with 2017's Logan, in which the adamantium clawed mutant was killed off. Wolverine has been a character that made Jackman a huge global star. ## It is not the first time that Ryan's Deadpool and Jackman's Wolverine will be coming together. The upcoming movie marks a full circle moment for them as Reynolds first played Deadpool in the 2009 movie "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", which featured an ill-conceived finale in which Reynolds' anti-hero was depicted with his mouth sewn shut. ## "Deadpool 3" will be directed by Shawn Levy, from the script is being written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It will be the first Deadpool movie made by Marvel Studios after 20th Century Fox released two in 2016 and 2018.## Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Avatar' Re-Release Beats Combined Re-Release Opening of 'No Way Home' And 'Star Wars' Films

Los Angeles, September 26 - Amid the anticipation of Avatar: The Way of Water, Disney re-released its predecessor Avatar in theaters and getting rich rewards at the box office. ## It has been 13 years since AVATAR was originally released in 2009, but the striking world of Pandora is forcing people to visit theaters to watch the 4K remastered version. The film generated $10 million in North America and $20.5 million internationally for $30.5 million worldwide over the opening weekend of its re-release. ## "We're talking about a film that's 13 years old, which people can watch at home. The big draw is the Imax presentation. 'Avatar' is serving as a reminder of how cool the imagery of Pandora looks on the big screen", says Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst with Comscore. ## The response to the Avatar re-release has been such huge that it beat the new releases as well as the re-release of some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. The movie came above Florence Pugh's "Don't Worry Darling" which grossed $30 million worldwide, though it was the number one movie in North America. ## In terms of recent re-releases, ticket sales for "Avatar", which played in 1,980 theaters, came in 85% ahead of the re-release for "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which grossed $5.4 million from nearly 3900 theaters earlier this month. Domestically, "Avatar" also came above the combined gross collection of the rerelease of "No Way Home" and "Star Wars: Rogue One".## As per Variety, the remastered version of "Avatar" took the No. 1 spot in smaller markets like France ($2.9 million), Italy ($1.5 million), Singapore, and Thailand. Other top territories were Germany ($1.3 million), the United Kingdom ($1.3 million), and Korea ($1.3 million). In India, it grossed approx. $700K over the weekend.## The encouraging box office response to "Avatar" has almost confirmed the massive opening of "Avatar: The Way of Water" which opens in December this year. "Had the re-release underperformed that would be the first indicator that — uh oh — there may be a problem [for the sequel]. But this is very encouraging", Dergarabedian said.## After its latest re-release, "Avatar's" worldwide gross collection reaches $2.87 billion, comfortably sitting at the number one position of all time.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jurassic World Dominion Races Past $1 Billion Globally

Los Angeles, September 26 - Dinosaurs come to the party again and give Universal Pictures reasons to celebrate!## Director Colin Trevorrow's Jurassic World Dominion has passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, thanks to the fantastic run in Japan where it has grossed $46.1 million. That makes it the third straight Jurassic movie and the fourth overall alongside Jurassic Park to hit the milestone.## The Chris Pratt-fronted science fiction action adventure film has grossed $376 million in North America and $624+ million overseas, and this, after negative reviews, is a massive achievement. It has become the 51st movie of all-time and 3rd post the covid-19 pandemic to reach the $1 billion mark. ## "Jurassic World Dominion" is one of the few franchises that is ruling the box office without having superpowers character. All thanks to the people's love for Dinosaurs, the six-film franchise has earned a combined $6.02 billion worldwide on a combined budget of around $734 million. ## According to Forbes, the Jurassic remains the most profitable (in terms of budget versus theatrical) big-budget franchise of all time. Even the four Avengers films only earned $7.757 billion on a combined $1.142 billion budget.## Stay tuned...

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Wrestler-Turned-Actor John Cena Sets Guinness World Record

Los Angeles, September 25 - Wrestler-turned Hollywood actor John Cena continues to win hearts and adds another accolade to his hat. ## The "Peacemaker" star has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted. Cena is the most requested Make-A-Wish celebrity and he has granted 650 wishes to date, which is a world record, Guinness announced.## When he was honored for granting 500 wishes in 2015, Cena opened up about the foundation and how much he enjoys doing what he does. "I just drop everything. If I can offer a fantastic experience, I'll be first in line to do my part", Cena said at that time, according to The Hollywood Reporter.## John Cena, who has now become a popular DC film star for playing Peacemaker, has been granting wishes since 2002, a few years after he began his career as a professional wrestler. He went on to become one of the most loved wrestlers ever, especially among children. ## "I want them (kids) to have an experience that will stay with them forever. I don't ever want the children or their families to be treated in a way where they feel as if they're up against anything at all", Cena said when asked about why he continues granting kids' wishes. ## On the work front, Cena will next be seen in a spy action thriller film "Argylle" which is currently being filmed. He also has "Fast X", a sequel to 2021 "Fast & Furious 9". It is also under production and will release on May 19, 2023.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Avatar' Takes The Biggest Opening For A Re-Release In North America

Los Angeles, September 25 - Filmmaker James Cameron's Avatar re-release brings a sweet surprise at the box office as it has become the biggest opener ever in Hollywood history for a re-release movie. The 4K remastered version of this 2009 sci-fi blockbuster was re-released in North America and internationally on September 23. ## At the domestic (North America) box office, the movie was released in 1860 theaters and grossed a strong $3.3 million on Friday, which is the highest opening ever for a re-release in North America, beating "Avengers: Endgame's" 1.9 million from 2025 theatres. "Avatar" is eyeing $10M-$13M in the opening weekend, according to trade expert Luiz Fernando. ## Meanwhile, at the overseas box office, "Avatar" rerelease has grossed $7.7 million after grossing $4.2 million on Friday. The total worldwide collection of the film's rerelease stands at $11 million, which is already more than "Spider-Man: No Way Home's" release so far. ## The positive response to the "Avatar" rerelease is good news (if needed) for its sequel, titled Avatar: The Way of Water which is scheduled to release in December this year. It will be released in over 160 languages worldwide in multiple formats, including IMAX, and PLF. ## Stay tuned...

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HBO Max's Smash Hit 'House of the Dragon' Averaging Per Episode 29 Million Viewers

Los Angeles, September 21 - HBO Max's season 1 of the House of the Dragon is a smash hit and breaking records with each passing episode. ## The Game of Thrones prequel series has been such a hit that episode 5 attracted 3% more viewers than Episode 4 in the USA, according to Variety. The website has reported that season 1 of the series is averaging a mammoth 29 million viewers per episode across its first five episodes. ## "House of the Dragon" is showing the sign of going the "Game of Thrones" way, which averaged more than 44 million viewers per episode for its eighth and final season in 2019. ## According to Nielsen (via Variety), 2.576 million people tuned into the 5th episode on HBO itself, a 4% increase when compared to last week's 2.474 million cable viewers. ## The show, "House of the Dragon", is the biggest series premiere ever for HBO Max after the first episode was watched by nearly 10 million people across all platforms. The series has already been greenlit for the second season after the unprecedented response. ## The show will see a narrative and casting shift after the 5th episode, as Episode 6 will mark a major time jump. The younger actors, such as Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Emily Carey as Lady Alicent Hightower, will trade their roles over to older actors Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, respectively.## Stay tuned...

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Avatar Re-Release First Day Advance Booking Report (India)

Mumbai, 21 Sep 2022: The biggest movie in the world, Avatar will be re-releasing in India on 23rd September 2022 ahead of its sequel Avatar: The Way Of Water which is going to release on 16th Dec 2022. The advance booking started for this movie and due to National Cinema Day, it will get a good opening collection for its re-release. Avatar 1st Day Advance Booking Gross English: 1.04 Cr (77559 tickets sold): 3D: 72L (65010 tickets sold); IMAX 3D: 21L (8908 tickets sold); 4DX 3D: 11L (3641 tickets sold); Avatar (3D) (English) (3D) First Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)RegionGross [With Block Seats]OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling FastMumbai7.22 Lac [8.09 Lac]53%901832National Capital Region (NCR)9.27 Lac [10.13 Lac]50%1355327Pune4.7 Lac [5.07 Lac]68%471910Bengaluru10.81 Lac [11.37 Lac]41%1025315Hyderabad14.04 Lac [18.36 Lac]33%1153635Kolkata3.25 Lac [3.83 Lac]26%69612Ahmedabad1.09 Lac [1.14 Lac]50%2276Chennai2.84 Lac [7.79 Lac]21%59039Kochi3.9 Lac [4.77 Lac]26%33310 Avatar (3D) (English) (IMAX 3D) First Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)RegionGross [With Block Seats]OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling FastMumbai2.43 Lac [3.13 Lac]44%1213National Capital Region (NCR)3.74 Lac [3.74 Lac]96%880Pune88.94 K [1.14 Lac]65%303Bengaluru8.3 Lac [8.47 Lac]88%21174Kolkata45.8 K [54.2 K]35%303Chennai5.08 Lac [6.1 Lac]60%752 Avatar (3D) (English) (4DX 3D) First Day Advance Booking Reports (Main Regions)RegionGross [With Block Seats]OccupancyShowsAlmost FullFilling FastMumbai1.41 Lac [1.41 Lac]93%990National Capital Region (NCR)2.9 Lac [2.9 Lac]96%19190Pune1.46 Lac [1.46 Lac]100%990Bengaluru1.35 Lac [1.35 Lac]100%990Hyderabad2.11 Lac [2.11 Lac]98%660Ahmedabad46.56 K [68.97 K]46%502Kochi93.45 K [93.45 K]76%220 About This Movie This film is directed by James Cameron and produced by Jon Landau and James Cameron and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Avatar stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, and Michelle Rodriguez in key roles. Stay tuned.

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James Cameron Reveals He Rejected 20th Century Fox's Demand To Keep 'Avatar' Short

Los Angeles, September 20 - The Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron revealed in a recent interview that he had to disagree with 20th Century Fox Studio to keep his all-time biggest blockbuster Avatar 162 minutes long. ## The filmmaker, in an interview with New York Times, revealed that 20th Century Fox Studio wanted him to trim the movie's flying sequences to keep it shorter. Cameron, however, obviously rejected the studio's notes by telling executives that he directed "Titanic" and thus paid for a large portion of the 20th Century Fox studio lot.## "I think I felt, at the time, that we clashed over certain things", Cameron said to NYT (via Variety). "For example, the studio felt that the film should be shorter and that there was too much flying around on the ikran — what the humans call the banshees. ## "Well, it turns out that's what the audience loved the most, in terms of our exit polling and data gathering. And that's a place where I just drew a line in the sand and said, 'You know what? I made 'Titanic'. This building that we're meeting in right now, this new half-billion dollar complex on your lot? 'Titanic' paid for that, so I get to do this", he said.## After "Avatar" became a massive hit and grossed over $2 billion worldwide, the 20th Century Fox Studio thanked James Cameron, the filmmaker revealed and added that "I felt pretty good about the creative decisions that were made back then".## "Avatar" is returning to theaters on September 23 in IMAX and 3D formats ahead of the upcoming release of "Avatar: The Way of Water", the long-awaited sequel that opens in theaters on December 16. ## Stay tuned...

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Avatar Is Gorgeous In Its Remastered State, Says James Cameron

Los Angeles, September 18 - The Oscar-winning filmmaker, James Cameron said that the remastered version of his all-time highest-grossing film Avatar (2009) is gorgeous and that he was surprised after rewatching it on the big screen. ## The maverick filmmaker recently rewatched a fully remastered "Avatar" with his children, and it made him excited for the film’s upcoming rerelease in theaters. Cameron said that his kids have watched the movie on streaming or on Blu-ray, however, when they watched it on the big screen, they understood its grandeur a bit more. ## "Avatar" is getting rereleased on September 23 worldwide, and Cameron hopes that the young movie fans, who "never had the opportunity to see it in a movie theater" will watch it now. ## "Even though they think they may have seen the film, they really haven't seen it. And I was pleasantly surprised, not only at how well it holds up but how gorgeous it is in its remastered state", the filmmaker said in an interview with The New York Times (via THR).## "Avatar" follows Sam Worthington's Sully as he falls in love with Zoe Saldaña's Neytiri and their joint efforts to save Pandora, a lush habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system. Meanwhile, a sequel to "Avatar" - Avatar: The Way of Water is scheduled to release in December this year, followed by three more "Avatar" movies in the next 6 years.## Stay tuned...

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Supermodel Kendall Jenner Says There Are So Many False Narratives About Her Family

Los Angeles, September 14 - The world's highest-paid model, Kendall Jenner thinks the public has an inaccurate perception of her family. The supermodel shot to global stardom in the reality TV series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and since then, she has been unstoppable in her profession. ## Speaking on the 'On Purpose' podcast, Kendall told host Jay Shetty, "There are so many false narratives [about her family]. So many people think they have you figured out when they don't even know the half of it.## "It can feel really unfair because that is not who I am. That can really get to me sometimes and that really sucks. But then looking at myself in the mirror and being like, 'I know who I am, so why does anything else matter? Everything else is just noise", she said.## Kendall Jenner first earned the title of the highest-paid model in 2018, however, she confessed to feeling "extremely overworked" in her early 20s and admitted that stepping back has done wonders for her. ## "The things that I accomplished, even my job, at one point when I was younger, I decided I wanted to be a model. I didn't stop until I was 24, then I was like, 'Okay I think I need to take it back a notch'", she said. "There was a core five years where I was extremely overworked, not my happiest, and I felt like I was saying yes to everything because I felt really grateful to be in the position I was in".## Jenner ultimately decided to make her well-being her number one priority. She admits that her new approach has transformed her life. "I just wasn't happy anymore so I had to set those boundaries for myself. I need to start saying no when I can and start prioritizing myself and my well-being. It has done wonders to me".## Stay tuned...

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Netflix's 'Stranger Things' To Have A Crossover With Ryan Reynolds' 'Deadpool'; Hints Series Producer

Los Angeles, September 13 - Netflix's sci-fi horror drama series, Stanger Things has been a smash hit worldwide and is getting ready for its fifth and final season, which is currently in the writing stage. Meanwhile, Netflix is planning to follow in the footsteps of MCU regarding Stranger Things. ## Series executive producer and director Shawn Levy said that he working on the idea of creating a Stranger Things Cinematic Universe (STCU). ## "Yes, we are building out the STCU, and now that I'm spending time with Kevin Feige, I'm learning a lot about how to manage a universe", Levy said in an interview with Variety. "So I'm taking those skills and applying them to the STCU". ## ICYDK, Levy has been hired to direct the next installment in the Deadpool franchise and has been working with Marvel boss Kevin Feige on the upcoming movie. He was asked if there could be a crossover between the residents of Hawkins and Wade Wilson aka the Deadpool.## "Funnily enough, (Deadpool" star Ryan (Reynolds) and I were trying to figure out how in the world could we do a 'Deadpool' - 'Stranger Things' crossover", he said. "We haven't cracked it yet, but it's on the table". ## Meanwhile, apart from season 5 of "Stranger Things", the show creator, the Duffer brothers are working on a spinoff series, as well as a stage play. They haven't revealed exactly what the spin-off show will be about, but the Duffer brothers have confirmed it won't feature any of the main Stranger Things cast. ## Stay tuned...

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James Cameron's 'Avatar' Gets Major Boost Ahead of Re-Release In India

Mumbai, September 13 - Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron's all-time biggest grosser, Avatar is getting ready for re-release across the globe on September 23. The sci-fi, set in the mid-22nd century when humans are colonizing Pandora, is the highest-grossing film of all time. ## Meanwhile, the movie gets a major boost ahead of its re-release in India. It is noted that National Cinema Day, which was supposed to be held on September 16, will now be celebrated on September 23 in India. On this occasion, the theater chains across the country will sell movie tickets for just Rs. 75, which will help the movies on that day to generate more footfalls. ## "Avatar" was originally released in 2009. The National Cinema Day could incredibly help the movie to generate big footfalls due to low ticket prices in India as a large set of the current movie audience would want to this cinematic masterpiece on the big screens. It will also release on IMAX screens with a remastered version. ## The movie became a huge hit at the box office in India upon its release on 18 December 2009. It grossed over 100 crores and was the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India at that time. Overall, the movie scored over $2.84 billion worldwide, including the re-release collection on a few occasions.## Produced by James Cameron, and Jon Landau, the movie stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. Meanwhile, the sequel to the movie, "Avatar: The Way of Water" will be released in December this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Thanos May Return In The Future Marvel Cinematic Universe Films, Hints Its Creator

Los Angeles, September 13 - Thanos is arguably the most loved Marvel villain, who made his first presence in the MCU during the post-credits sequence to "The Avengers" in 2012. Later, the mad Titan appeared in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Guardians of the Galaxy". ## After the brief appearances in the aforementioned films, Thanos was finally made in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" as the primary villain in both movies, effectively making him the "big bad" of Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga. However, Thanos and his forces wiped out after Tony Stark aka Iron Man famously gave his life to save the universe. ## However, Jim Starlin, who created Thanos in the '70s and is known for his work with both Marvel and DC, believes that the famous Marvel villain may return in future MUC films. He spoke to Inverse about Marvel Studios' use of Thanos in their movies. ## Starlin said that Marvel is yet to be done with Thanos and shared his confidence that fans will see him again on-screen. "Well, I think he probably hits a nerve. He raises questions that a number of us have thought about. He's also just a badass character. I don't think anybody thinks we've seen the last of him. Disney made a shitload of money off of him and there's probably a shitload of money still to be made. So my fingers are crossed". ## Since Marvel is exploring the multiverse concept, the writer and artist discussed how it could pave the way for the possibility of bringing back Thanos. "I've heard Marvel may want to use some other characters I've done. I think they're running out. Now that they've got this multiverse, there's the possibility of bringing back Thanos. And with Thanos, that opens up possibilities for other characters. There are a few that they haven't used, like the Blood Brothers". ## It will be interesting to see if Marvel is really looking to reintroduce Thanos in the MCU, especially knowing the fact that Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror is already being set up as the next major crossover villain who will be making many appearances in various Marvel projects over the next few years.## Stay tuned...

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'Wonder Woman' Star Gal Gadot Opens Up On Potential Marvel And DC Crossover

Anaheim, September 11 - Hollywood actress Gal Gadot has been a DCEU mainstay ever since her first appearance as Wonder Woman in 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice". Since then, the actress has appeared in several DC films, including two solo Wonder Woman outings. ## The actress will next be seen in Disney's "Snow White", in which she will be playing the Evil Queen Grimhilde. She also has a few more films, including "Wonder Woman 3", in her kitty, and now, she has also opened up about featuring in a Marvel movie and a potential Marvel and DC crossover in the future. ## In an interview with Access at this year's D23 Expo, Gal Gadot expressed her interest in a potential crossover between Wonder Woman and the Avengers. She said that she is open to appearing in a Marvel movie, pitching a project where "Wonder Woman appears in the Avengers and the Avengers appears in Wonder Woman".## "Maybe we can do something like, you know, Wonder Woman appears in the Avengers and the Avengers appears in Wonder Woman. We'll see, I mean I'm open. I'm all about love and I like my friends both in DC and Marvel. So we'll see". ## Gal Gadot is not the only major DCEU actor who is intrested in Marvel and DC crossover, previously, the "Black Adam" star Dwayne Johnson also expressed that he is "optimistic" that such a future can come to pass. This blockbuster crossover is unlikely to happen anytime soon but enthusiastic response from top DC star about a potential Marvel and DC crossover is an exciting development. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Reveals Which MCU Movie Sets Up 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty'

Anaheim, September 11 - Marvel Studios lightened up San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year with the announcement of two new Avengers movies in Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 6, which will kick off with the "Fantastic Four" reboot, slated for November 8, 2024. ## While announcing Studios' some of the remaining projects in Phase 5 and Phase 6, Kevin Feige revealed at D23 Expo on Saturday that the "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", which will kick off Phase 5 with the release on 17 February 2023, is going to be a very important film in the MCU as it directly set up the stage for "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty", which will release on May 2, 2025. ## "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" sees Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly's heroes return to face a new foe: Jonathon Major's Kang the Conquerer. The character first appeared in the season finale of "Loki" as He Who Remains, but will introduce his next more sinister variant in Ant-Man 3. ## Kang the Conquerer is already a big comic book character and the with the announcement of The Kang Dynasty, it has been confirmed that the character is going to make a huge impact as a prevailing villain in the MCU lineup. ## Majors' Kang is also set to appear in another Phase 5 project, "Loki" season 2, of which, footage from that project at D23 revealed Kang's impact throughout the multiverse and at the TVA. It will be interesting to see how Marvel builds things on Kang for "Avengers 5". ## Stay tuned...

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James Cameron Announces The Filming of Sci-Fi Epic 'Avatar 4' Has Begun

Anaheim, September 11 - Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron announced at D23 Expo that the production of Avatar 4 has officially started while filming continues on Avatar 3. The filmmaker wasn't present at D23 in person but did send in a video for attendees to offer updates on the upcoming Avatar sequels. ## Cameron's long-awaited "Avatar: The Way of Water" closed out the Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century panel at the D23 Expo Saturday by handing out 3-D glasses to everyone in the audience and showing off six extended scenes from the movie, scheduled to release in December this year. The post-production continues on "Avatar 2". ## Coming 13 years after the release of the original film, "Avatar 2" focuses on the oceans of Pandora, as new performance capture technology has been developed specifically for Cameron to shoot scenes underwater. Many of the film's cast had to learn how to free dive and hold their breath underwater to be able to perform their necessary scenes.## The new footage of "Avatar 2" was shown at the D23 Expo and hailed as a pure visual treat, including the best showcase for the underwater work, in which several younger Na'vi jump into a coral reef and swim around hundreds of vividly rendered aquatic wildlife.## 20th Century Studios produced the film, with Cameron and Jon Landau producing on a budget of about $250 million, according to Variety. Three more films for the franchise are currently in development, with release dates set for 2024, 2026, and 2028.## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Announces The Star Cast of 'Thunderbolts' Film At D23 Expo

Anaheim, September 11 - Marvel Studios has revealed the solid star cast of its upcoming superhero movie Thunderbolts at the D23 Expo. Apart from showing footage of various upcoming Marvel titles, Marvel-head Kevin Fiege revealed Marvel's anti-hero team for "Thunderbolts", which will conclude MCU's Phase 5. ## Wyatt Russell (John Walker/US Agent), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava/Ghost), Red Guardian (David Harbour), and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (Valentina Allegra de Fontaine) are all part of Thunderbolts, and so is Sebastian Stan's Winter Soldier, Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova/Black Widow, and Olga Kurylenko's Taskmaster. ## Red Guardian, Yelena, and Taskmaster all hail from the recent "Black Widow" movie, while Ghost was last seen in "Ant-Man and The Wasp". US Agent was one of the main antagonists of "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier", which of course also starred the beloved character Bucky Barnes.## Similar to DC's "Suicide Squad", the Thunderbolts are a team of antiheroes and villains who will be tasked to work together and achieve a certain goal. There have been dozens of members in the Thunderbolts comics. This includes notable Marvel heroes like Black Widow, Ant-Man, Venom, and Deadpool, however, it seems MCU has been building a team of antiheroes led by Julia Louis Dreyfus' Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. ## Directed by Jake Schreier from a script by Eric Pearson (Black Widow), "Thunderbolts" will begin shooting next year and will release on July 26, 2024.## What an honor it was to have this THUNDERBOLTS concept illustration I did introduce the cast to the world up on stage at @DisneyD23 with the actors & our head honcho in Kevin Feige?? I’m deeply honored! 🙏🏻#Thunderbolts pic.twitter.com/k1sDoax6Ip— Andy Park (@andyparkart) September 10, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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Disney Sets Title And Release Year of The Prequal To The 'Lion King'

Washington, September 10 - Two years after the original announcement, Disney has confirmed Mufasa: The Lion King title of the prequel to the 2019 Lion King film at D23. The film will be directed by the acclaimed "Moonlight" director Barry Jenkins. ## According to Variety, the prequel tells the origin story of the iconic Disney father, exploring his childhood growing up with his brother Scar. The film will feature the voice of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as younger versions of the characters, filling in for James Earl Jones as Mufasa in both the 1994 original and the 2019 CGI remake, and Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Scar.## In addition to announcing the title, exclusive preview footage of the film was also shown to the audience at the D23 expo. The footage began with Rafiki (John Kani) telling the story of Mufasa to young cubs, revealing that the lion was actually an orphaned cub who had to navigate the world alone until he rose to become the king of Pride Rock. ## As such, the film goes beyond the iconic Pride Lands to show him as a cub in a desert, where he is swept away by a flood and becomes an orphan. Although brief, the footage also included narration from Billy Eichner's Timon, in a meta joke tag for the footage: "Wait wait wait, am I not in this story? I don't feel seen".## "The Lion King" has been one of the most loved Disney films of all time, with both, the original and remake grossing over $2.6 billion at the global box office. The original remains a critically acclaimed classic and grossed over $960 million worldwide, followed by $1.66 billion for the remake in 2019. It got mixed reviews but was an even bigger success at the box office. ## "Mufasa: The Lion King", scheduled for 2024 release, will be Jenkins's third feature film, after directing the Oscar-winning "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk".## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros. India Unveils New Posters To Re-Confirm The Release Date of Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam'

Mumbai, September 8 - Diwali 2022 is going to be more special for the Indian movie buffs as Warner Bros. has re-confirmed the release date of its highly-anticipated DC Superhero movie Black Adam, fronted by Dwayne Johnson on October 21. The Jaume Collet-Serra-directed movie is intended to be a spin-off from Shazam! (2019) and the 11th film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). ## On Thursday (September 8), Warner Bros. India unveiled the new character poster from the movie and also announced the new trailer will be out tomorrow, September 9. Johnson plays the titular role of Black Adam, who, according to DC Comics, is an antihero and is one of the archenemies of the superhero Captain Marvel and the nemesis of the Marvel Family. ## A new era of the Justice Society has begun. #BlackAdam. #WarnerBrosIndia #DwayneJohnson #TheRock pic.twitter.com/eAfsMEtYOf— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) September 8, 2022 ## The studio also released Aldis Hodge's solo poster from the movie. Aldis plays Carter Hall/Hawkman, an archaeologist who is the reincarnation of the Egyptian prince who enslaved Black Adam and has the power of flight from his Nth metal wings. He is the leader of the Justice Society of America (JSA). ## A new era of the Justice Society has begun. #BlackAdam. #WarnerBrosIndia #PierceBrosnan pic.twitter.com/RCvWHE3eIH— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) September 8, 2022 ## Pierce Brosnan essays Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate, a member of the JSA and the son of an archeologist who learned sorcery and was given the magical Helmet of Fate. Brosnan wore a motion capture suit for the role. Quintessa Swindell stars as Maxine Hunkel/Cyclone, a member of the JSA and the granddaughter of Red Tornado who can control wind and generate sound.## Noah Centineo stars as Albert "Al" Rothstein/Atom Smasher, a member of the JSA who can control his molecular structure and manipulate his size and strength. ## A new era of the Justice Society has begun. #BlackAdam. #WarnerBrosIndia #NoahCentineo pic.twitter.com/rlDygiHabO— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) September 8, 2022 ## "Black Adam" will release in English, along with dubbed versions of Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, languages.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Top Gun Maverick' Passes 'Black Panther' To Become 5th Highest-Grossing Film Ever In North America

Los Angeles, September 5 - Tom Cruise's biggest film is now the 5th highest-grossing film of all time in the history of the North American box office. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the action thriller has topped $700 million as well as crossed Marvel Studios' Black Panther as the fifth biggest North American grosser. ## According to Variety, "Top Gun 2" returned to the top of box office charts over Labor Day weekend, adding $7.9 million between Friday and Monday and bringing ticket sales to $701 million. It is now ahead of the Marvel blockbuster "Black Panther's" $700.4 million and is only the 6th film ever to top $700 million at the North American box office. ## According to Paramount, the sequel to Cruise's 1986 blockbuster film is the only film to ever be No. 1 at the domestic box office for both Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays.## "It's without a doubt, that 'Top Gun: Maverick' is a true cultural touchstone embodying the power of the cinematic experience. As we celebrate this enormous achievement and the film's massive impact, we want to extend our gratitude to Tom Cruise, our filmmakers and cast, Paramount's marketing and distribution teams, and the legions of both new and longtime 'Top Gun' fans who keep turning out to enjoy this remarkable movie", said Brian Robbins, president, and CEO of Paramount Pictures.## The film is most likely to finish as the 5th biggest blockbuster in North America as the next highest-grossing movie is "Avatar" with $760 million. Globally, "Top Gun 2" stands as the 12th-biggest movie with $1.44 billion, but it's fast approaching 11th place, which currently is secure with Disney's "Frozen II" with $1.450 billion. ## Stay tuned...

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After Box Office, Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun Maverick' Breaks Digital Sales Record

Los Angeles, September 3 - Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise's Top Gun Maverick has truly been a blockbuster by all means. The action thriller is already the highest-grossing film of the year and Cruise's career, and now, it has broken the record upon its digital release. ## According to Paramount Home Entertainment (via Variety), "Top Gun Maverick" has become the best-selling digital movie in its first week of availability in the USA. The movie was released on digital on August 23, 2022, also is already one of the top 20 best-selling digital releases in history after being available for one week. The company, however, didn't disclose its digital sales number. ## Variety reports that the digital release of the film was the top-selling item on Amazon in the U.S. across every category on the day of its release. The film has been the No. 1 bestseller on Fandango's Vudu since its digital release and the "Top Gun" and "Top Gun: Maverick" bundle is its top-selling bundle.## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, "Top Gun 2" has had a sensational run at the box office and still playing in theaters even after three months of release, a rare achievement in the early post-pandemic era. For the record, the movie has grossed more than $1.4 billion globally, including $692 million at the domestic (North America) box office. ## The film currently stands as the No. 6 highest-grossing film in domestic box-office history and has an outside chance to beat "Black Panther" ($700.05M) to become the 5th highest-grossing film ever in the USA. ## Stay tuned...

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Hollywood Blockbuster 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Sets Release Date In India

Mumbai, September 1 - One of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters of the year, Everything Everywhere All at Once, starring Michelle Yeoh is finally coming to the Indian theaters. The absurdist comedy-drama is the highest-grossing film for A24 studio with over $100 million worldwide against the budget of $25 million. ## Ever since the film was released in March of this year, the fans in India have been enquiring about its release in the country. And now, the Mumbai-based Impact Films is bringing this film to the Indian audiences and has set September 16, 2022, release date. ## Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" received some high praise from critics and it is one of the serious contenders for the next year's Academy Awards. ## "The film has been passed by CBFC without any cuts thereby ending the reservations and curiosity of several audiences who were worried as to what might get chopped off. It's now the same version that's being watched worldwide", said Ashwani Sharma, CEO, Impact Films. ## "We were very clear right from the beginning that we are going to release this film on big screens rather than going straight to digital platforms as this film is a rare cinematic experience that needs to be enjoyed only in theaters. It's not coming on any OTT anytime soon as we may not license it before Academy Awards nominations are revealed", he added. ## The movie stars Michelle Yeoh as a Chinese American woman being audited by the IRS who discovers that she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from causing the destruction of the multiverse. Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis appear in supporting roles. ## Legendary actor Michelle Yeoh to be honoured with inaugural #TIFFTribute #ShareHerJourney Groundbreaker Award #TIFF22 Watch her in EEAAO from 16th Sept only in CinemasCheck👉https://t.co/5tdEvokcyt#EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce #EEAAO #drama #MichelleYeoh #Daniels #comingsoon pic.twitter.com/diJ4pcEIbH— Impact Films (@impactfilmindia) September 1, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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