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The CW looking to launch Black Lightning spinoff Painkiller with backdoor pilot

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It seems that The CW is looking to expand its DC output even further, with Deadline reporting that a potential Black Lightning spinoff entitled Painkiller is being set up as a backdoor pilot in an episode of Black Lightning’s upcoming fourth season. Written, directed and executive produced by Black Lightning showrunner Salim Akil, Painkiller will […]

Spyglass Media developing Short Circuit remake

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Deadline is reporting that Spyglass Media Group has set Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman (Half Brothers) to write the script for a remake of the 1986 family sci-fi comedy Short Circuit, which will put a Lantinx twist on the material. The original film was directed by John Badham and followed Number 5, an experimental military […]

Coming 2 America gets March release date on Amazon Prime

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Last month it was reported that Amazon had acquired the upcoming Eddie Murphy sequel Coming 2 America from Paramount Pictures, and now the streamer has announced that the film will release worldwide on March 5th 2021. Here’s the official synopsis: Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and […]

Kamala Kahn suits up as Captain Marvel in first set photos from Ms. Marvel Disney+ series

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With filming now officially underway on Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, the first batch of set photos have arrived online from Atlanta, Georgia and feature newcomer Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan in full costume as… Captain Marvel! Yes, it seems that Kamala is taking inspiration from her hero Carol Danvers and has decked herself […]

Star Wars: Squadrons update introducing B-wings, TIE Defenders and more

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Electronic Arts has announced that it is set to deliber two new content updates to Star Wars: Squadrons over the holiday period, bringing with them a brand new map, new components, and two fan-favourite starfighters. The November update – released on Wednesday 25th – will include the multiplayer map Fostar Haven, which will be available […]

A robbery goes all to hell in trailer for The Devil’s Heist

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A gang of criminals get more than they bargain for when they steal from Lucifer himself in the upcoming horror The Devil’s Heist, and you can check out the poster and trailer for the film here courtesy of Midnight Releasing… After being released from prison, Ted (Bryan Sapphire) and his associates rob Coven National Bank. […]

Marvel’s Wastelanders original scripted audio series coming to SiriusXM

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Coinciding with the launch of a new partnership bringing Marvel Entertainment podcasts to SiriusXM, the companies have announced today that a new multi-part original scripted audio series entitled Marvel’s Wastelanders will be launching in 2021. Details are scarce at present, but it has been revealed that the new series will bring together Old Man Logan, […]

Marvel releases trailer for Avengers: Enter the Phoenix

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The Phoenix Force makes its return this December in Avengers #40 as Marvel launches the new Enter the Phoenix story from writer Jason Aaron and artist Javier Garron; check out the cover artwork and official trailer for the cosmic epic here… The Phoenix has returned but who will wield its unpredictable power? And will they […]

HBO Max gives series order to Rosario Dawson-led DMZ series

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HBO Max has announced that it has granted a series order to DMZ, an adaptation of the DC / Vertigo comic book series of the same name from writer and showrunner Roberto Patino (Sons of Anarchy, Westworld) and director and executive producer Ava DuVernay (Selma, When They See Us). The cast of the series will […]