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New G.I. Joe spinoff movie in development, will feature Chuckles

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Paramount Pictures looks set to expand the G.I. Joe franchise beyond next year’s G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes solo movie, with THR reporting that the studio is developing a new ensemble spinoff featuring the character of Chuckles. The as-yet-untitled film is being scripted by Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec, who wrote the Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant […]

Rob Liefeld tackles G.I. Joe with Snake Eyes: Deadgame

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IDW Publishing has announced that Deadpool and Major X creator Rob Liefeld is turning his hand to the iconic G.I. Joe franchise with the new series Snake Eyes: Deadgame, set to launch in 2020. “Two words: ‘BUCKET LIST,’” says Liefeld, “One more word: ‘ICON.’ Snake Eyes is Wolverine, Deadpool, and Spider Man rolled into one […]

The Cobra World Order takes control in IDW’s upcoming G.I. Joe reboot

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IDW Publishing has announced that it is rebooting its G.I. Joe comic book series with writer Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and artist Chris Evenhuis (Monstro Mechanica) a brand new status quo where Cobra has taken control and G.I. Joe find themselves as insurgents fighting a guerrilla war against the Cobra World Order. Here’s […]

Cobra’s Baroness gets a G.I. Joe collectible statue from Pop Culture Shock

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Sideshow has unveiled Pop Culture Shock’s 1:4 scale Baroness statue. The G.I. Joe collectible is limited to 250 pieces and is available to pre-order now, priced at $550.00; check out the promotional images here…. The Baroness Statue measures 22” tall as the ruthless lieutenant straddles the turret cannon of the Moray while it sinks beneath […]

Comic Book Preview – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Yearbook

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IDW Publishing releases the oversized G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Yearbook this Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the special issue here… Recap the explosive year that was with an all-new Dawn Moreno/Snake Eyes adventure from living legend Larry Hama and superstar artist Kei Zama. Backed-up by an original […]

My Little Pony joins Hasbro’s Allspark Pictures slate along with G.I. Joe, Micronauts and Dungeons & Dragons

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During an investor call timed to coincide with the New York Toy Fair, Hasbro has announced a new addition to its upcoming Allspark Pictures slate, with a brand new My Little Pony movie announced for release in 2021. As you can see from above, My Little Pony joins fellow Hasbro properties G.I. Joe, Micronauts, and […]

Preview of G.I. Joe: Sierra Muerte #1

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IDW Publishing launches the new series G.I. Joe: Sierra Muerte from creator Michel Fiffe this Wednesday; check out a preview of the first issue here… From the mind of comic book auteur Michel Fiffe comes a brilliant, contemporary, and loving homage to all things G.I. Joe! Eccentric soldiers dominating bizarre terrorists are showcased in this […]

Ray Park won’t reprise Snake Eyes role for G.I. Joe spinoff

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Last week it was announced that Paramount Pictures has enlisted Divergent director Robert Schwentke for its G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes, and now we have word from producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura that Ray Park will not be reprising his role as the silent ninja commando. During an interview with SlashFilm, Di Bonaventura confirmed that the […]

Paramount enlists Divergent director for G.I. Joe spinoff Snake Eyes

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Back in May it was announced that fan favourite G.I. Joe ninja Snake Eyes is set to receive his very own solo movie, and now comes word that the project has found a director. THR is reporting that Robert Schwentke (Divergent, RED, R.I.P.D.) has signed on to direct the Snake Eyes movie, which has been […]