Leaked Lego Figure Reveals First Look At Black Manta In AQUAMAN

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May 14, 2018

With Justice League now in the rear view, fans are looking towards Aquaman as the release date nears. The film will follow Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry as he begins his ascension to the king of Atlantis. It will not be an easy journey as Curry will deal with villains Ocean Master and Black Manta. And we may have just gotten our first look at the latter.

A leaked Lego figure, posted on Instagram, may have revealed our first look at Black Manta in the upcoming DC film. You can check out the post below:

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Black Manta, aka David Hyde, has an extensive comic history, first appearing in Aquaman #35 in 1967. Since then the character has grown to become Aquaman’s greatest nemesis, which included stints with both the Legion of Doom and Suicide Squad. Hyde has also become a staple of DC animation, appearing in a plethora of TV including Young Justice, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Justice League Unlimited.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is set to play Manta in the upcoming DC film. His other work includes Baywatch and The Greatest Showman. He also appeared in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Abdul-Mateen is looking to bring a menacing presence to the screen as he will likely team up with Patrick Wilson’s Ocean Master to attempt to gain the Atlantean throne.

Aquaman is in an interesting spot. It’s set to be the first DCU film released following the lackluster Justice League. It’ll take a strong outing from James Wan and crew to get this universe back on track.

What do you think of Black Manta’s look in the upcoming Aquaman? Let us know in the comments below!

Aquaman star Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ludi Lin, Randall Park, Nicole Kidman and Dolph Lundgren. It will be directed by horror guru James Wan with a script by Will Beall.

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Outcasts and Misfits Rejoice! Doom Patrol Will Soon Be A Live-Action Series

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Joshua Versalle

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May 14, 2018

Beloved superhero group Doom Patrol is heading to production for the DC Universe streaming service, according to Deadline. Thirteen episodes have been ordered and the show will tie in to the upcoming Titans live-action series.

The show will be executive produced by Greg Berlanti, whose work on Supergirl, Arrow, and Black Lightning should make him familiar to DC fans everywhere. Also exec-producing are Geoff Johns, Sarah Schechter, and Jeremy Carver. No casting decisions have been announced, but we should have news soon, since the show is scheduled to premiere in 2019.

DC released the following description of the series:

DOOM PATROL is a re-imagining of one of DC’s most beloved group of outcast Super Heroes: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Dr. Niles Caulder (The Chief). The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities—but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence—and to protect Earth from what they find. Part support group, part Super Hero team, the Doom Patrol is a band of super-powered freaks who fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them. Picking up after the events of TITANS, DOOM PATROL will find these reluctant heroes in a place they never expected to be, called to action by none other than Cyborg, who comes to them with a mission hard to refuse, but with a warning that is hard to ignore: their lives will never, ever be the same.

Who’s your favorite member of Doom Patrol? Sound off in the comments.

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Marvel’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Renewed for Truncated Season Six

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Jen Schiller

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May 14, 2018

It’s official. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns for a sixth season this fall, according to the show’s Instagram account. Caution: all sorts of Marvel spoilers ahead.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. back for Season Six

While season six is only confirmed for 13 episodes, that could change based on ratings for the season five finale, re-watches over the summer, and/or fan support. It’s not likely, but it’s possible. Season five contained several milestone moments, including the show’s 100th episode. While viewership continues to drop, fan and cast support for the show’s continuation picked up earlier this season.

What counts is not necessarily the size of the fan base in the fight – It’s the size of the fight in the fan base. Thanks for joining us, Agents! #AgentsofSHIELD

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Last year, the show’s fate hung in the wind for far too long. Season five was a giant question mark, even as season four wrapped up and teased a space travel storyline. This year, the agents have been not only to Space, but Space of the Future. The Fitzsimmons wedding, the Philinda make-out session, and new characters including Graviton (Adrian Pasdar) steadily raised the stakes.

Season Finale? Or Series Finale?

Season five objectively had its slow weeks, but the show’s uncertain future forced showrunners Mo Tancharoen and Jed Whedon to take serious risks and treat season five’s finale as though it would be the last episode of the series.

The season five finale airs this Friday, May 18th. While the show’s connection to Infinity War remains to be seen, Thanos’ name has come up several times in the last few weeks. Will we see a few characters wave their “final” goodbyes? And, perhaps the biggest question of all–will Coulson, the Agent that started it all, really be dead for good this time?

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is based on characters found in Marvel comics. The show kicked off as a “behind the red tape” look at the everyday folks who kept the Avengers running, but in the last five years, the world of S.H.I.E.L.D. has expanded immeasurably. Series regulars Chloe Bennet (Daisy Johnson), Elizabeth Henstridge (Jemma FitzSimmons), Iain DeCaestecker (Leo Fitzsimmons), Ming-Na Wen (Melinda May), and Clark Gregg (Agent Phil Coulson), have been with the team since its pilot. Other regulars include Henry Simmons (Alphonso Mack), Natalia Cordova (Elena Rodriguez), Briana Venskus (Agent Piper), and Jeff Ward (Deke).

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has earned praise for diverse casting, storylines that tie in with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and character development over multiple seasons. Release dates and air time has not yet been announced for season six. Season five’s final episode will air on ABC, at 9EST on Friday, May 18th.

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Watch The Trailer For Spike Lee’s ‘BLACKkKLANSMAN’

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Kieran McLean

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May 14, 2018

The first official trailer for BLACKkKLANSMAN has been released, giving us a first look at the latest film from visionary director Spike Lee.

BLACKkKLANSMAN tells the true story of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), an African-American police officer who, along with his white colleague Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), successfully infiltrates a local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. Hearing that description, it would be easy to assume that BLACKkKLANSMAN will be a more dramatic and serious drama, but it looks like Lee wanted to go in a different direction. From the looks of this first trailer, Stallworth’s story has been adapted into a buddy cop style comedy, with Washington and Driver as the two leads.

Watch the trailer below:

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From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award® winning Get Out.

BLACKkKLANSMAN stars John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace, Corey Hawkins, Jasper Pääkkönen, Ryan Eggold, Paul Walter Hauser and Harry Belafonte. The film will land in theatres on August 10, 2018!

Source: Focus Features

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That Giant 70 Episode RICK AND MORTY Renewal Is A Very Dumb Idea

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Jon Barr - TV Editor

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May 14, 2018

Whether you love the show or not, the big Rick & Morty renewal is a crazy and unrealistic order.

Adult Swim has renewed its animated hit series for a whopping 70 episodes. This order didn’t come with a specific time frame, or any details on the content. The general idea of committing to Rick & Morty makes a lot of sense. Especially now that the order will put the series into syndication status. No one can deny that the show is a cultural phenomenon with a passionate fanbase. The problem is ordering all of the episodes at once.

Setting up Rick & Morty for roughly seven more seasons all at once is too tall an order. This announcement almost feels like a joke on Adult Swim’s part. Perhaps they’re overcompensating for how long it took to renew the series. Some truly incredible shows only get seven seasons total. Giving Rick & Morty the green light for so long is an impractical move.

So many shows lose steam after years on air. A big example of this is another animated comedy – The Simpsons. The Simpsons is a true classic, and many consider it one of the greatest television shows ever. That said, the show has definitely dropped off in quality over the years. It’s been so long since The Simpsons has held the cultural relevance of its heyday. Do fans of Rick & Morty really want to risk a similar decline into irrelevance for this cartoon?

Don’t forget the problems the crew faced getting season three done. Harmon has been very open about the arguments and conflicts that delayed the season’s development. It took a long time for the third season to be ready, and it’s because of problems that could easily come up again. If producing any television show was an easy task, maybe ordering so many episodes at once would make sense. But as producing TV can be unpredictable and messy – especially this show – ordering so much of the show at once seems foolish.

Do we even know if Rick & Morty will still hold weight in the future? Fans of Harmon’s other hit series, Community, campaigned for “six seasons and a movie.” However, you might be hard-pressed to find a lot of people who watched that sixth season. Obviously, it’s not fair to blame that solely on Dan Harmon. Some of that deals with problems outside of Harmon’s control, like the series moving from NBC to Yahoo Screen. But it highlights a simple rule of the universe – you can’t predict the future. Who knows what kind of problems could plague Rick & Morty the next 7+ years.

Rick and Morty — Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, the creators of RICK & MORTY

So what happens if this insane order of episodes doens’t come to pass? What if there is a crazy drop-off in quality? That might bring out problems with the show’s worst quality… its overzealous fans. It wasn’t long ago fans were rioting over not getting a small packet of fast food dipping sauce. There has also be problems with toxicity in the fanbase, which the creators have addressed. Production problems, or any form of uncertainty regarding the show, could easily incite more of this insanity. Yes, not all fans of Rick & Morty aren’t that bad, or would be the kind of people to riot. But there are enough bad eggs that could sully the series more than the Szechuan sauce riots.

This article isn’t meant as an insult to Rick & Morty. The show has definitely had some hilarious episodes throughout its three seasons. However, ordering so much at once is a recipe for disaster. Maybe renew the show for shorter periods, taking it a few years at a time. Don’t let another show run itself into obscurity.

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Review: BLOODSHOT SALVATION #9 – The Origin Of Bloodhound

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Anthony Composto - EIC

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Bloodshot Salvation #9 takes a break from the ongoing narrative to tell a one-off story about everyone’s favorite weaponized dog, Bloodhound.

The issue is written by Ray Fawkes with Jeff Lemire, drawn/colored by Renato Guedes, and lettered by Simon Bowland.

The story takes place entirely on September 24, 1916, during World War I on the Morval Ridge in France. (History buffs may notice that this is just one day before the Battle of Morval began.) During a standstill between British and German forces, Doctor Henry Fulbright has arrived at the front with something to help the Brits secure the line: dogs. Dogs who have been modified to be perfect soldiers. They can withstand gas attacks and feel no pain. They can see in darkness. If injured, they can be rebuilt. They have no fear.

In telling the origin of Bloodhound, Fawkes and Lemire are telling the origin of the Bloodshot program as a whole. They’re expanding the mythology of the character, and giving it an interesting twist. Readers have always viewed Bloodshot’s “makers” as the villains of his story. But in Doctor Fulbright, we see a man with noble intentions. War has cost him a lot; he just wants to keep others from losing anything more. As he says, “I’m no warrior, but I do have the ability to help win the conflict and end the terrible cost.” That’s superhero logic. With great power comes great responsibility.

Lemire has been adding layers to Bloodshot’s story for years, and in this issue we just get another layer.

We also get a brutal and gritty portrayal of war. We see the meaningless cycle of violence and the numbing effect it has on soldiers. Again, seeing these things firsthand adds a strange sense of understanding as to why the Bloodshot Program was created in the first place. But we also see the effect of war on people like Doctor Fulbright, the optimists and those who want to do good. It’s a sad and complex story, like most war stories, which leaves you with a lot to think about after it’s done. The last two pages will especially hit you in the gut. One thing’s for sure: you’ll never look at Bloodhound the same way again.

Renato Guedes is the perfect artist for a war story like this one. His style makes the violence feel real, like you’re looking at photos instead of drawings. The coloring is again the best aspect; blood has never looked so palpable in a comic. Guedes adds grit and grime to a story that’s already gritty and grimy. This is his last issue on the series (for now), and he clearly put his heart into it.

If you thought you were going to get a filler issue, a little breathing time before “The Book of Revelations” starts, think again. Bloodshot Salvation #9 is a side story, but it’s no less vital to the series overall. It adds depth to Bloodhound and the Bloodshot mythology as a whole, and it’ll punch you in the gut like only this creative team can.

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Box Office – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR is the King of Superhero Movies

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Aric Sweeny

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May 14, 2018

After being in theaters for only three weeks, Avengers: Infinity War is now the highest grossing superhero film of all time.

Infinity War, which currently sits at $1.606 billion, has passed The Avengers, which grossed $1.519 billion in its theatrical run back in 2012, making it the former top grossing comic book flick.

Black Panther, which Marvel Studios dropped back in February, has made the most in terms of domestic box office numbers. The film brought in an incredible $696 million, which is far ahead of Infinity War‘s current total of $548 million.

With Infinity War recently opening in China and still holding steady weekend numbers domestically, there’s no doubt the picture is the new box office king of superhero movies. A combination of the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, a decade of building a cinematic universe, stellar supporting characters all around, and a villain built up for years, Infinity War’s place in the box office rankings doesn’t surprise me in the slightest.

The movie isn’t perfect, but it delivered on the spectacle and shock of what fans were anticipating. Word of mouth surrounding the film has been staggering thus far, and as we get further away from its release, it just doesn’t seem to be slowing by much. Odds are Infinity War will pass $2 billion handily, but the real question still remains: Will the currently untitled Avengers 4 be able to top it? With so many fans left hanging at the end of Infinity War, there’s no doubt millions will be tuning in for the sequel next year.

What do you make of these box office numbers? Do they surprise you, or did you expect these results from the movie? Chime in below, let us know!

Avengers 4 releases on May 3, 2019.

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Margot Kidder, A Generation’s Lois Lane Passed Away At The Age of 69

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Matthew Sardo

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May 14, 2018

Margot Kidder, the woman who defined what it meant to be Lois Lane to Christopher Reeve’s Superman, died Sunday in Montana.

According to the report by TMZ, Kidder was at her home when she passed away, according to the spokesperson at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston, MT. The cause of death is unknown at this point.

Kidder had 137 acting credit to her name with two still in production. An outspoken woman who never backed down from anyone.

“Nudity in the flesh doesn’t bother me. But having my mind uncovered – that scares the hell out of me,” a personal quote of Kidder.

Reaction of Kidder’s passing on social media.

“RIP Margot Kidder. One of my favorite movies of hers is the original Black Christmas. It introduced some elements that are now genre tropes and she’s fantastic in it,” said Kumail Nanjiani via Twitter.

“#MargotKidder was equally responsible for making us believe a man could fly. RIP :(,” said Joey Esposito via Twitter.

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DC on CW Weekly Review: Action-Heavy ARROW And A Hundred More Harrys

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Jon Barr - TV Editor

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May 14, 2018

This series will be a brief, semi-comedic review of the CW superhero shows. You can check out last week’s review post here. The only shows discussed will be ‘Arrow’, ‘Flash’, and ‘Supergirl’. There WILL be some spoilers discussed, so only look at the reviews you’re up to date on!

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1. Arrow, “The Ties That Binds” (May 10th)

“I haven’t seen this many dead since INFINITY WAR!” (copyright CW)

At long last, ARROW has an episode that is actually ABOUT the Green Arrow. While the Oliver-Felicity relationship has never been the best aspect of the series, it’s balanced by incredible action. From the start of the episode, every player of Team Arrow is fighting with real stakes. Diaz feels like a real villain this episode, acting with precision and anger. The way the gang is (almost) reunited is organic, and a refreshing update to the inner-Team Arrow conflict. This episode capitalizes on several weak elements of the season for a standout episode.

SCORE: 8/10 USB Necklaces

WEEKLY WIN TALLY:

The Flash: 8 Weeks

Supergirl: 6.5 Weeks

Arrow: 6 Weeks

What show did you think won the week? Does Legends of Tomorrow or Black Lightning take your vote? Let us know in the comments below!

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New Shows Coming To NBC 2018-2019

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Matthew Sardo

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May 14, 2018

NBC released its complete schedule for 2018-2019 including three new shows; Manifest, New Amsterdam, and I Feel Bad. The newly acquired Brooklyn Nine-Nine has yet to find a time slot.

Manifest

When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. Yet in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years and their friends, families and colleagues, after mourning their loss, had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they’re all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible. From Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke comes an emotionally rich, unexpected journey into a world grounded in hope, heart and destiny.

The cast includes Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise, Jack Messina and Parveen Kaur.

Jeff Rake will write and executive produce. David Frankel will direct and executive produce the pilot. Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke also executive produce. “Manifest” is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Compari Entertainment.

New Amsterdam

Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in America, this unique medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin, the institution’s newest medical director who sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care. How can he help? Well, the doctors and staff have heard this before. Not taking “no” for an answer, Dr. Goodwin must disrupt the status quo and prove he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated hospital — the only one in the world capable of treating Ebola patients, prisoners from Rikers and the President of the United States under one roof — and return it to the glory that put it on the map.

The cast includes Ryan Eggold, Freema Agyeman, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, Anupam Kher and Tyler Labine.

David Schulner will write and executive produce. Kate Dennis will direct and executive produce the pilot. Peter Horton also executive produce. Dr. Eric Manheimer will produce. “New Amsterdam” is produced by Universal Television, Pico Creek Productions and Mount Moriah.

I Feel Bad

Emet is the perfect mom, boss, wife, friend and daughter. OK, she’s not perfect. In fact, she’s just figuring it out like the rest of us. Sure, she feels bad when she has a sexy dream about someone other than her husband, or when she pretends not to know her kids when they misbehave in public, or when she uses her staff to help solve personal problems. But that’s OK, right? Nobody can have it all and do it perfectly. From executive producer Amy Poehler comes a modern comedy about being perfectly OK with being imperfect.

The cast includes Sarayu Blue, Paul Adelstein, Aisling Bea, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton and James Buckley.

Aseem Batra will write and executive produce. Julie Anne Robinson will direct and executive produce the pilot. Amy Poehler, Dave Becky and Josh Maurer also executive produce. “I Feel Bad” is produced by Universal Television, Paper Kite Productions, CannyLads Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.

NBC FALL 2018-19 SCHEDULE

MONDAY
8-10 P.M. — The Voice
10-11 P.M. — MANIFEST

TUESDAY
8-9 P.M. — The Voice
9-10 P.M. — This Is Us
10-11 P.M. — NEW AMSTERDAM

WEDNESDAY
8-9 P.M. — Chicago Med
9-10 P.M. — Chicago Fire
10-11 P.M. — Chicago P.D.

THURSDAY
8-8:30 P.M. — Superstore
8:30-9 P.M. — The Good Place
9-9:30 P.M. — Will & Grace
9:30-10 P.M. — I FEEL BAD
10-11 P.M. — Law & Order: SVU

FRIDAY
8-9 P.M. – Blindspot
9-10 P.M. — Midnight, Texas
10-11 P.M — Dateline NBC

SATURDAY
8-10 P.M. — Dateline Saturday Night Mystery
10-11 P.M. – Saturday Night Live (encores)

SUNDAY
7-8:20 P.M. — Football Night in America
8:20-11 P.M. — NBC Sunday Night Football

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