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Marvel Studios‘ Hawkeye spinoff series will officially debut on Disney+ on November 24, the company announced on Thursday. The release date arrives with the first official image from the show, which sees Jeremy Renner‘s Clint Barton, otherwise known as Hawkeye, and Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld, conversing in an archery room. #Hawkeye never misses ? so don’t miss @JeremyRenner and @HaileeSteinfeld in this @EW exclusive first-look of Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye. The Original Series starts streaming Wednesday, November 24 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/8DnB18oSIk — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 29, 2021 “[Kate is] a 22-year-old kid and she’s a big Hawkeye fan,” Renner told EW. “She has a wonderfully annoying and equally charming manner about her, because she’s such a fangi...

Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming that her contract was breached when the company released Black Widow on its streaming platform Disney+ at the same time it was released in theaters. In the lawsuit, Johansson claims her contract with Disney’s Marvel Entertainment promised an exclusive theatrical release, and her salary was largely based on the film’s performance at the box office. “Disney intentionally induced Marvel’s breach of the agreement, without justification, in order to prevent Ms. Johansson from realizing the full benefit of her bargain with Marvel,” the suit reads. Disney announced in March that Black Widow, along with a multitude of 2021 titles, would debut on Disney+ and in theaters at the same time. ...

MGM Studios still hasn’t released the trailer for House of Gucci, but in the meantime, the first set of character posters is out, giving fans a first-look at its stars in character. Lady Gaga portrays the glamorous Patrizia Reggiani, who was tried and convicted for organizing the assasination of her ex-husband, the former head of the Gucci fashion house Maurizio Gucci, who is played by a glasses-donning Adam Driver. Jared Leto also joins the cast as Paolo Gucci, the former vice president and managing director of Gucci. For the role, Leto was decked out in prosthetics, completely transforming the 49-year-old actor into the balding fashion executive. Fans took to Twitter to poke fun at the actor’s radical transformation. “Jared Leto’s character looks like he belongs to Mount Rushmore,” one u...

The official trailer for Ridley Scott‘s biographical crime film, HOUSE OF GUCCI, has finally arrived. The forthcoming movie is set in 1995 and follows the events and aftermath of Maurizio Gucci‘s (Adam Driver) murder, which was ordered by his ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga). Joining Driver and Lady Gaga are a selection of Academy Award winners and nominees, including Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci, Jeremy Irons as Rodolfo Gucci, Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci and Salma Hayek as Giuseppina “Pina” Auriemma. Despite being a highly-anticipated title, HOUSE OF GUCCI is not being released without some controversy. Earlier this April, the family of Guccio Gucci expressed their disappointment over the film, with Patrizia Gucci sharing the statement, “We are truly disappointed. I speak on behalf of the f...

Reps for Bob Odenkirk confirmed that the actor “is in stable condition” after he collapsed on the set of Better Call Saul. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor’s team stated, “We can confirm Bob is in stable condition after experiencing a heart-related incident. He and his family would like to express gratitude for the incredible doctors and nurses looking after him, as well as his cast, crew and producers who have stayed by his side. The Odenkirks would also like to thank everyone for the outpouring of well wishes and ask for their privacy at this time as Bob works on his recovery.” Reports state that production on the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul was just over halfway done when Odenkirk collapsed, and production is currently on halt for an unspecifie...

Joining the teasers from director Andy Muschietti, we now have new photos from the set of The Flash. The latest images reveal Ben Affleck‘s Batman sporting what appears to be a new Batsuit which appears to be even more tactical than previous iterations. It is interesting to note the plated armor suit does not seem to feature a cape, though it could be added in during post-production. The battle suit Batman is also seen riding a new motorcycle is believed to be a heavily modified three-wheel vehicle with a lengthened stance. Check out the latest photos from the set of The Flash and look for the DC Extended Universe feature film to release November 4, 2022. Possible first look at Ben Affleck’s Batman! #TheFlash #TheFlashMovie pic.twitter.com/3UTo3R7ZJl — The Flash Film News (@FlashFilmNews) ...

Warner Bros. and HBO Max have unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming film King Richard, which stars Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams‘ father and coach, Richard Williams. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the biographical drama film is based on the true story of how the Williams sisters became two of the most celebrated athletes in history — largely in part due to the coaching of their father, Richard, who began training them at a young age. The trailer for King Richard focuses on both the internal and external hardships the family went through as many doubted the skill and possibility of Venus and Serena becoming tennis superstars. “The most dangerous creature on this whole Earth,” Smith says in the trailer, “is a woman who know how to think. Ain’t nothing she can’t do.” Jo...

LeBron James, Drake and Maverick Carter have teamed up to executive produce a documentary, titled Black Ice, delving into the experience of Black hockey players. The feature-length film, which will be directed by Oscar nominee Hubert Davis, will chronicle systemic racism in the sport, spanning from the Colored Hockey League in Maritimes Canada to the present-day National Hockey League and its meager number of Black players. “I was not only surprised but inspired to learn about the stories of the often overlooked and unheralded black pioneers of hockey,” Davis said in a statement. “I think it is more important than ever before for all generations, particularly young people of color, to understand and see the diverse faces who have contributed and shaped one the essential fabrics of our coun...

Following the death of creator Kentaro Miura due to acute aortic dissection, the fate of the Berserk manga is now unknown. Around the news of Miura’s death, the editorial department of Young Animal Comics stated, “the news of Miura’s sudden passing has blanketed the Young Animal editorial department in deep sadness.” Since then Young Animal Comics has remained quiet about the future of the beloved series. Before Kentaro Miura’s death, the Berserk manga which debuted back in 1989 was reported as being 70 percent completed. Young Animal Comics recently replied to a fan who noted it was nerve-racking that nothing has been announced regarding the Berserk manga on Twitter. “We apologize for that, and the state of Berserk hereafter is undecided,” replied the publication. “As soon as it is decide...

Famed product Lorenzo di Bonaventura has now confirmed that the Die Hard prequel McClane has been officially canceled. In an interview with Polygon, di Bonaventura was asked about the McClane prequel. “Yeah, no, it’s not happening,” he answered. “But what was really interesting was we actually came up with an idea to do it. It was a project that wasn’t Die Hard that then, eventually, shifted over to Die Hard.” The film — announced back in 2015 by Fox — would cast Bruce Willis as John McClane once again, giving fans a true Die Hard experience while exploring his character’s past. “What was interesting about our idea was it allowed you the ability to meet the young John McClane and use Bruce,” di Bonaventura explained. “So it was really interesting in that ...

Netflix has made a deal that includes yet another starry package for the streamer, now acquiring the global rights to STXfilms, Fast & Loose. The action-thriller stars Will Smith and is directed by David Leitch alongside Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber who have penned the script. According to Deadline, Netflix entered into a major bidding war with some of the industry’s biggest companies including Paramount, Sony, MGM and Warner Bros. However, the streaming giant came out victorious, securing the movie the tells the story of John Riley, played by Smith, who one day wakes up in Tijuana with no memory of what happened after being attacked and left for dead. Throughout the film, audiences will see Riley piece together parts of the night, later coming to the realization that he was living a do...

Film critics have given their nod of approval for James Gunn’s take on The Suicide Squad. Receiving a rare 100% opening score by over 45 critics on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been praised, not only for the acting but for the proper use of Suicide Squad humor — resulting in a highly entertaining film that’s leagues above the 2016 version. In comparison, the previous highest-ranked superhero movie was 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at 97 percent. Comicbook‘s Jenna Anderson take on the film reads, “There are so many things about The Suicide Squad that are revolutionary, from the extraordinary ensemble cast to the compelling and downright absurd story. But the most surreal element of the film might be the way it showcases the endless potential of the DC universe, with a feeling of...