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D’Onofrio to be Kingpin for Marvel

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Marvel is rounding out its cast for its first Netflix outing, Daredevil. With the series set to air in 2015, we’ve gotten confirmation that Charlie Cox will be locked down as Matt Murdock/Daredevil. Now we know who the blind lawyer will be squaring off against in the show.

Vincent D’Onofrio (Men in Black; Full Metal Jacket) has been cast as Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin. Previously portrayed by the late Michael Clarke Duncan in 2003’s Daredevil attempt, I feel we’ll finally get the Kingpin we deserve in 13 episodes, rather than a brief taste as before.

We personality think this was a great casting choice and will truly bring the character to life next year. Production on the series starts this summer and the series will hit Netflix in 2015. We’ll provide you updates as they arrive!

 

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OFFICIAL MARVEL PRESS RELEASE

Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that acclaimed actor Vincent D’Onofrio has joined “Marvel’s Daredevil,” an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015. Best known for his critically-lauded work in “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Men in Black, “Full Metal Jacket” and “Homicide,”  D’Onofrio will play Wilson Fisk, a powerful businessman whose interests in the future of Hell’s Kitchen will bring him into conflict with the blind attorney Matt Murdock and his alter ego Daredevil.D’Onofrio joins Charlie Cox, previously announced as Matt Murdock, in the exciting cast of “Marvel’s Daredevil.”

“We’re incredibly proud to have an actor with the gravitas and versatility of Vincent joining ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’ in such an integral role,” said Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television. “Wilson Fisk is an iconic villain whose cunning and power make him the dangerous equal of our hero.”

“Marvel’s Daredevil” follows the journey of Matt Murdock, who was blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, now fighting against injustice by day as a lawyer, and by night as the super hero Daredevil in modern day Hell’s Kitchen, New York City.

Marvel’s first original series on Netflix is Executive Produced by series Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight (“Spartacus”, “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer”, “Angel”) and Drew Goddard (“Cabin in the Woods,” “Lost,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” in addition to writing the first two episodes of “Marvel’s Daredevil”), along with Marvel TV’s Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Smallville,” “Heroes”).

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ANT-MAN Sizes Up New Director

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The sudden departure of Edgar Wright from Marvel’s upcoming ANT-MAN was unexpected and surprising for people who had already counted their eggs before they’d hatched. Despite me being ok and actually pleased with him leaving the film, the next question was who could pick up the pieces and get a solid movie made on time?

Marvel has hired Peyton Reed as the director for ANT-MAN, Marvel’s newest property after GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. The film will still be released in July 2015 and retains the same cast. Reed is known for his films such as Yes Man, The Break Up, and Bring It On. While this may seem like quite an eclectic set of works, it gives us an idea of perhaps the tone of ANT-MAN.

Along with this, it has been announced that Adam McKay, frequent Will Ferrell collaborator, has been hired as a contributor for the film’s script. Once in the running for director of Ant-Man post-Wright, it’ll be interesting to see what he brings to comic book movies.

Lastly, Marvel has given us a first tease of the film’s story and it goes as such:

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

With Reed now directing and McKay helping write, it sounds like Ant-Man may become a buddy-heist type comedy film, which is then later inject with the comic book layers. Much like The Winter Soldier is a political thriller that fits in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,

We’ll be updating you with all of the confirmed ANT-MAN news as it arrives, especially now with a director in place, we can expect the filming to begin shortly.

New TV Spot and Fan Poster for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY has less than 2 months till it hits theaters, so that means promotions are about to ramp up in full force. From the early reviews we reported yesterday to the newest TV spots, expect a bombardment of Guardians material.

Today, we have the newest TV spot for the film which will air tonight during the NBA Finals. It doesn’t give us much new footage, but a few action shots and Glenn Close telling us to “Send in the Guardians.” Check out the full trailer below!

On top of that, a new poster by Matt Ferguson (@Cakes_Comic) has been tweeted by director James Gunn. The unsanctioned artwork has the Guardians pay homage to the original Star Wars posters of yesteryear. Its really sleek and would make a fine addition to anyone’s home. You can find it below!

https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/statuses/474590705961037824

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Initial GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Review (May Contain Spoilers)

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is the second Marvel Studios movie to hit theaters this year and we honestly can’t wait. August 1 will herald the arrival of Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Drax, and Gamora, as well as bolster the galactic presence of Marvel’s films. Two months can’t pass by fast enough!

Just to make us jealous, some early reviewers have seen a pre-release version of Guardians already. The graphics aren’t complete and the film can still be tweaked in these summer months, but that doesn’t mean they won’t give us a good indication of how the film is tracking.

Before you proceed any further, please understand the following thoughts are from Latino Review and are not the feelings we here at ComicUI share (yet). If you don’t wait the movie to be spoiled for you, don’t proceed, however, there aren’t revealing details. Enjoy!

MAJOR SPOILERS if you click on the source link below. YOU have been WARNED!

[alert variation=”alert-info”]I love Marvel movies, but I was scared to see this because I was worried it was going to be bad. The movie is in a tough position because it is full of unknown characters it has to introduce together (unlike every other MCU origin stories which only had to focus on showcasing one character), it’s got some really goofy space/animal elements to balance, and it has to set up Thanos and the Infinity Gems which will obviously be a huge corner stone of the MCU. Not only that, but James Gunn is a risky bet. I loved Slither and his PG Porn series, but I was disappointed by Super and the Scooby movies. Mix both those elements together, a complicated movie that needs to bend in a lot of directions and a hit/miss writer and director, and what do you get?
A great movie, as it turns out. Granted, the effects aren’t done and a lot can change between now and August, but if they keep on the track they’re going, it will be solid. I don’t want to spoil the fun, so here are few things that surprised me:

  • Unlike any other Marvel movie. A lot more comedic than expected.
  • Ronan, Nebula and Yondu look amazing.
  • The prison escape sequence is brilliant.
  • As expected, lots of neat easter eggs in The Collector’s collection, including a cosmic puppy.
  • Rocket steals the show. Bradley Cooper’s voice is perfect.
  • But that doesn’t mean the others don’t shine – they do, especially Drax. I was impressed with how well you knew most of the characters by the end.
  • The soundtrack plays a huge part, both in the setting tone and being part of the story.
  • You find out where Peter Quill and the team get their names.

Bottom line: it’s not perfect. There are parts that drag, some action sequences that aren’t as strong as one might hope, and some puzzling/unexplained motivations. The good news is that there’s time to fix these things and, even if they don’t solve everything, it’ll still be a lot of fun. No matter what, I will absolutely be in line to go see it opening day.
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Source: Latino Review

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Director Hired for Doctor Strange

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We all knew it was inevitable. DOCTOR STRANGE will be (very likely) one of the Phase 3 Marvel films and they’ve reportedly cast a director for it already. Variety and other sources are saying Scott Derrickson (Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose) has been picked as the director for the Sorcerer Supreme.

Nearly one year ago, we reported that Doctor Strange was in the works at Marvel and we should see it in Phase 3. Now that Marvel/Disney has 2 untitled Marvel film slots for July 8th, 2016 and May 5, 2017, we should expect one of them to be taken by the film.

The list of credits for Derrickson include tons of supernatural remakes and horror films which lend credence to the rumor. If that wasn’t enough, he took to his twitter to post something cryptic and revealing. If you remember our Secrets of the Winter Soldier article, you’ll notice that one of the names dropped in that film were Stephen Strange. It was no accident either.

Check the image below and let us know if you’re ready for Marvel to delve into the mystical.

https://twitter.com/scottderrickson/statuses/473948123702628354

 

Source: Variety

Games with Gold: June 2014

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June marks the one year anniversary of Xbox and Microsoft’s Games with Gold promotion. To celebrate this, they’re giving away 3 games away for Xbox 360 owners and for the first time ever, Xbox One fans will be able to get in on the freebies. The following list of games will be available starting June 1-15 or June 16-30. Don’t forget to grab them while they’re free!

Xbox 360

Dark Souls (Xbox 360)
Available June 1st-15th, ‘Dark Souls’, is perhaps most famous for its difficulty, but it is also, without question, among the greatest and most awe-inspiring games of its generation. Elegant in design, challenging in presentation and more than a little mysterious, ‘Dark Souls’ will take you on a tour de force of what action-role-playing can (and should) be about. If you ever wanted to jump into one of this generation’s most beloved franchises, now’s the perfect time.

Charlie Murder (Xbox 360)
Available June 16th-30th, we have ‘Charlie Murder’, a classic, side-scrolling beat-’em-up in which you take on the role of the title character or one of his stalwart band mates, as they try to save the world from an impending zombie apocalypse. And yes, they will also rock out quite a bit at the same time. A cartoon-like aesthetic, non-stop action and a dash of dark humor combine to make ‘Charlie Murder’ fun for solo or up to four-player cooperative head-bashing.

Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition (Xbox 360)
Finally, we’ve got the one-year Games with Gold anniversary bonus – Capcom’s celebrated one-on-one fighting game ‘Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition’, available June 16th-30th. Yes, it’s ‘Street Fighter’ and chances are you’ve probably played it, in some form or another, at least once in your life. And if not, you’re missing out on perhaps the most well-known and tightly balanced fighting game franchise ever made. This upgrade to the original ‘Street Fighter IV’ brings the playable roster up to a whopping 39 characters, and features a decked-out online tournament mode, a team battle mode for up to eight players, and the option to save and share replays of your best (or worst) matches.

Xbox One

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood (Xbox One)
Coming in June (specific dates coming soon) is Press Play’s beautiful side-scrolling platformer ‘Max: The Curse of Brotherhood.’ As Max, you’ll need to rescue your little brother from the clutches of a cartoonish villain named Mustacho. Along the way, you’ll solve challenging elemental puzzles and platform your way through the environment with the help of your trusty magic marker.

Halo: Spartan Assault (Xbox One)
Also available in June (specific dates coming soon) is ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’, a new chapter within the award-winning “Halo” universe set between ‘Halo 3’ and ‘Halo 4’. Join Commander Sarah Palmer and Spartan Davis in training simulations aboard the UNSC Infinity to fight a campaign against Covenant forces, or join in online Co-op battle against the Flood.

Own MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. on Blu-Ray This September

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Recently announcing the home release of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, Marvel is also releasing the first season of MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. the same day. You’ll be able to watch the fall of SHIELD and the rise of Hydra in the leisure of your own home. 

Check out the full details of the TV series release below from Marvel. We’ll be there when the stores open on September 9.

 

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Relive All 22 Thrilling Episodes, Plus Get Level 7 Access with Newly De-Classified Bonus Features Available On Blu-ray and DVD. In Stores September 9, 2014

Synopsis: The mind-blowing saga that began in Marvel’s The Avengers continues in ABC’s action-packed series, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. — The Complete First Season.

Pre-order “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – The Complete First Season” on Blu-ray now!
Pre-order “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D – The Complete First Season” on DVD now!

In the wake of The Battle of New York, the world has changed forever. An extraordinary landscape of wonders has been revealed! In response, mysteriously resurrected Agent Phil Coulson assembles an elite team of skilled agents and operatives: Melinda May, Grant Ward, Leo Fitz, Jemma Simmons and new recruit/computer hacker Skye. Together, they investigate the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary. But every answer unearths even more tantalizing questions that reverberate across the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe: Who is “The Clairvoyant”? What is Hydra’s sinister master plan; what dark secret lies behind Skye’s puzzling origins, and most importantly of all, who can be trusted?

Cast: “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Ming-Na Wen as Agent Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Agent Grand Ward, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz and Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons.

Bonus Features:

Journey Into S.D.C.C. – Hop on the bus and share the thrill of a lifetime as the series makes its first ever appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, where the cast is welcomed with open arms by a sea of enthusiastic fans
Marvel Studios: Assembling A Universe TV Special
5 Behind-The-Scenes Field Reports – Get exclusive access to the show’s classified sets for the making of some of your favorite episodes
· “The Malibu Jump”
· “The Bridge”
· “Asgardian Bar Fight”
· “Classified”
· “Cello Duet”
VFX Breakdowns – Explore the layers of effects in sequences with split-frame comparisons to the final version
Audio Commentaries with Filmmakers & Cast 
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes

Executive Producers: Joss Whedon (“Marvel’s The Avengers”, “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Maurissa Tancharoen (“Dollhouse”, “Spartacus”, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog”), Jed Whedon (“Dollhouse”, Spartacus”, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog”), Jeffrey Bell (“Angel”, “X- Files”, “Alias”) and Jeph Loeb (“Heroes”, “Lost”, “Smallville”)

Release Date: September 9, 2014

Rating: TV PG
Run Time: Approx. 946 minutes; 22 episodes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1, 16×9 Widescreen
Audio: Blu-ray: 5.1 DTS-HDMA, DVD: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Languages: English Audio
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Josh Brolin to Voice Thanos

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Latino Review is hot on point this week. After first breaking that Marvel had cast Daredevil, they are not saying that Josh Brolin (Men In Black 3; No Country for Old Men) will be lending his voice to GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY as none other than Thanos himself. First seen at the end of Avengers, Thanos has always been alluded to be the main villain behind the assumed Avengers trilogy. With the infinity stones being mentioned in Thor: The Dark World, we knew that Guardians of the Galaxy had to have some larger Thanos input than any other movie.

Since the movie is in post-production, don’t expect the actor to be Thanos in the film a la green screen/cgi. We assume this is his voice only and will be added over the actual footage.

If you’ve read the Guardian’s prequel comic, you’ll know that Thanos raised both Nebula (Karen Gillen) and Gamora (Zoe Saldana) to be assassins. We know he’ll make an appearance in the upcoming Marvel film (but not the extent), but we now know he’ll be speaking. With several other huge names attached to the cast, Josh Brolin would only make it another.

We can only assume at this point he’ll also be the character in the inevitable Avengers 3 film when it happens.

Do you think Jonah Hex is the right man to portray the Mad Titan on screen?

UPDATE: The Wrap has confirmed Latino Review’s scoop, and echoed Variety’s note that Josh Brolin will also appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron next year. However, despite the many characters already in Joss Whedon’s upcoming Avengers sequel, The Wrap adds that Thanos “will have a more prominent role” in that film than he does in Guardians of the Galaxy. 

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Source: Latino Review

Zero One-Shots for THE WINTER SOLDIER

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After reporting the extra features on the upcoming CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER home release today, we have confirmation from Ryan Penagos (AgentM on twitter) that there will not be a One-Shot included with the home release. This may come as a surprise, as the recent One-Shots have only been increasing in quality (including a redemption of sorts for Trevor Slattery), ultimately resulting in two television shows from their stories. With Agents of SHIELD resulting from Coulson’s One-Shots and Item 47 and an entire TV series developed around Agent Carter, we’re really surprised to see the lack of mini-movies with the home releases.

On the flip side, we could see this as a sign Marvel is putting their eggs into several baskets at once and need to tone back the One-Shots. With two films produced a year, two TV series this fall, and four Netflix shows beginning production soon, thats a lot of Marvel Cinematic Universe at once. Sure, the One-Shots don’t take away from these, it would have been nice to see something related back to THE DARK WORLD other than the few SHIELD episodes.

Are you going to miss the One-Shots or do you think Marvel will change their mind before September?

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER Arrives this Fall

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Marvel has announced that the record breaking movie, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER will be available this September on home release (August if you like digital only). If you’ve still not seen the film, you can read our spoiler-free review here! I’m a bit disappointed we have to wait 5 months for the release of this movie, compared to the 3 month turnaround for THOR: THE DARK WORLD and an extra month compared to IRON MAN 3.

The following details are from Marvel.com and give us an idea of what to look for when THE WINTER SOLDIER is available for purchase on September 9 (digital only August 19). You can pre-order from any of the links below.

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From the studio that brought you the biggest super hero movie of all time, “Marvel’s The Avengers,” comes this year’s #1 live-action adventure, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” available early on Digital 3D and HD August 19, and on 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand September 9, from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. Saluted by critics as “action-packed” (NY Daily News), “thrilling” (Cinema Blend) and “better than ‘The Avengers'” (Access Hollywood), this blockbuster second chapter in the Captain America series teams Marvel’s First Avenger, Captain America, with Black Widow and new ally The Falcon as they battle their most mysterious and powerful enemy yet, the Winter Soldier.

Pre-order “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack now at Target!
Pre-order “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on Blu-ray now at Target!
Pre-order “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on DVD now at Target!

Pre-order “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” HD Digital on iTunes!
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D BLU-RAY

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and starring Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as The Falcon, with Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” arrives on 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD armed with explosively entertaining bonus features, including Making-of Featurettes, Audio Commentary, Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes, Bloopers and more.

Bring home the movie that changed everything and expand your Marvel collection in the following formats with bonus features as listed:

Digital 3D, HD, & SD*, 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray bonus materials include:

-Making-of Featurettes
-Audio Commentary
-Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
-Bloopers
-And More

*Digital bonus offerings will vary per retailer

1-Disc DVD bonus materials inclue:

-Making-of Featurette
-Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scene[/alert]

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