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Todd McFarlane pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman with Spawn #311 cover

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Image Comics President Todd McFarlane is set to pay tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman this month with the cover to Spawn #311 honouring the actor who brought Marvel’s Black Panther to life on screen. Check it out here… “Given the limited amount of minority characters in the comic industry today that are considered major […]

Jason Blum says Spawn reboot will “definitely” happen, but he doesn’t know when

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After what seemed like an eternity of development, it finally seemed that Todd McFarlane’s long-gestating Spawn reboot was about to become a reality when it found a home at Blumhouse Productions back in July of 2017, yet here were are more than three years on and it still seems no closer than ever. Despite the […]

Jamie Foxx confirms he’s still attached to Todd McFarlane’s Spawn reboot

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Despite recent comments from Todd McFarlane indicating that the actor may have abandoned the project to its Development Hell, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx has confirmed to Yahoo! that he remains attached to the title role in the long-gestating Spawn reboot. “I surprised Todd McFarlane,” said Foxx, explaining how his involvement with the project came about. “I […]

90’s Comic Book Movies: The Good, The Bad, The Awful | Flickering Myth TV

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EJ and Allen discuss the good, the bad, and the awful of 1990’s comic book movies in the latest episode of Flickering Myth TV… We’re truly in the Golden Age of Comic Book Movies right now, but it hasn’t always been this way… In the latest episode of Flickering Myth TV, EJ Moreno and Allen […]

Spawn producer Jason Blum says there’s been a “seismic event” on the long-gestating reboot

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It’s refreshing to see an update on the Spawn movie that isn’t from creator Todd McFarlane. Fans of the iconic character have clamored for a new film adaptation, but there’s been minimal movement as of late. That’s all changed now though, says producer Jason Blum, as the long-gestating Spawn movie has seen an “enormous amount […]

Spawn joins Mortal Kombat 11 with Keith David reprising role

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NetherRealm Studios has revealed a new fighter coming to Mortal Kombat 11 as Todd McFarlane’s anti-hero Spawn joins the fight. NetherRealm made the announcement in a gameplay trailer featuring Spawn that shows off some pretty brutal attacks. Watch the trailer below… Actor Keith David will once again voice Spawn in the game. David first voiced […]

Todd McFarlane hopes to have a big Spawn movie announcement “in the next month”

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Back in 2017, it finally seems as though Todd McFarlane was on track to realise his dream of relaunching the Spawn movie franchise, with Blumhouse Productions boarding the long-gestating reboot and Jamie Foxx and Jeremy Renner signing on for the roles of Al Simmons/Spawn and Detective Twitch Williams. Unfortunately, as has been the case for […]

Todd McFarlane still planning new Spawn animated series

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A few years ago, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed that he was developing a new animated series based upon his comic book character, even going so far as to unveil some early concept art for the potential show. McFarlane has of course since found the funding for his long-planned live-action feature film reboot, which is […]

Todd McFarlane says Spawn won’t talk in the reboot, but he will have a voice

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We’ve gotten some interesting details lately surrounding the upcoming reboot of ’90s anti-hero Spawn. Creator and director Todd McFarlane has gone on record stating that the film will fully utilize its R-Rating, and that it will be more adult-oriented than Deadpool. We also know that Spawn will have a heavy horror vibe, which is fitting […]