Weekly News Round-Up
Deadpool gets a release date, no certificate confirmed
Seems the Internet's positive reaction to the leaked Deadpool test footage didn't go unnoticed by Fox, as they're now moving ahead with the long-delayed Deadpool which will hit cinemas on February 12th 2016. THR reports that Tim Miller is still directing and despite the long-standing rumour that Ryan Reynolds will star as the Merc With A Mouth, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. We can definitely expect a different rendition to that portrayed in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine!
There was a little Internet backlash over the last few days as rumours started that the film would be receiving a PG-13 certificate - Rhett Reese, one of the writers of the infamous Deadpool script, has taken to his Twitter to dispel the rumours.
While I think its remarkably unlikely we'll get an R-rated Deadpool movie (not enough money to be made!), it's a definite possibility that we might get a 15-rated one. We'll have to wait and see!
Robbie Amell begins filming Firestorm footage!
As you may or may not know, Robbie Amell has been cast as Firestorm in Arrow! The cousin of the beautiful Stephen Amell has recently shared with us a photo of himself prepping for mocap for the character!
Who's excited!?!
Mark Millar's Starlight to be made into movie?
THR reports that Gary Whitta, the writer of one of the new standalone Star Wars films, has been hired to adapt Mark Millar's Starlight comic book series. You may know Mark Millar as the guy who bought us Wanted and Kick-Ass, amongst others. The comic centers on a space hero named Duke McQueen 'who saved the universe four decades ago but came back to Earth, where no one believed his fantastic stories. But years later, after he's settled down and grown up, he's recruited for one last adventure.'
The still ongoing series debuted back in March of this year. Simon Kinberg is attached to produce. He's the guy who helped develop X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days Of Future Past.
The still ongoing series debuted back in March of this year. Simon Kinberg is attached to produce. He's the guy who helped develop X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days Of Future Past.
What are your thoughts? Do we need another Millar-verse movie?
Suicide Squad movie could happen - directed by David Ayer
Variety reports that End Of Watch director David Ayer is Warner Bros. top choice to direct the upcoming Suicide Squad movie. Dan Lin is producing the movie from a script written by Justin Marks. Will this mean we finally get to see Harley Quinn realised on-screen!?!
Marvel cancels two upcoming Milo Manara variants after backlash
As you have likely all seen online, Manara's recent Spider-Woman variant sparked more than its fair share of controversy. In assumed reaction to the outrage, Marvel has cancelled two future variants by the artist. Marvel informed comic retailers that variants for 'Avengers & X-Men: AXIS #1' and 'Thor #2' will no longer be illustrated by Manara. The AXIS variant will be drawn by Siya Oum with no artist announced for the Thor #2 cover. No reason was given outright, but one can definitely assume that its due to the controversy! Manara's Spider-Woman variant cover will still be published as listed.
University announced a Marvel Movies course
The University Of Baltimore (of course it's in America!) has recently announced a new course for their students - Media Genres: Media Marvels. ScreenCrush reports that it will be available to take in spring of 2015 and the course will 'scrutinize the intricately plotted world of Marvel films'.
Arnold T. Blumberg, the teacher of the course, offered the following statement;
"One thing we'll do is dive into the impact of the 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' film, which proved two things: Mainstream movie audiences are not remotely tired of superhero movies; and Marvel Studios can now release a sci-fi adventure that actually features talking trees and raccoons. It's not that they're getting away with it - they've created a universe in which fans completely accept these developments, and they're read for even more."
He adds, "This series not only provides action-packed entertainment but also profound statements about the nature of heroism, the great responsibilities that come with wielding great power,
our willingness to trade freedom for security and much more, Every generation has a modern media mythology that serves as a framework for entertaining as well as educating about ethics, morality, issues of race, gender, class, and so on."
At first, I scoffed at the idea, but upon reflection, I can definitely see the logic in the course. Not only are Marvel excelling in creating these exceptional movies, but also in marketing them and creating an inclusive world for their characters on-screen. It sounds like a super interesting course, I'd love to have a chance to take it!
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