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Chris Pratt Reportedly Joining Thor: Love and Thunder!

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Chris Pratt reportedly joining Thor: Love and Thunder!

Last we saw Marvel’s God of Thunder, he was heading off to space with everyone’s beloved Guardians of the Galaxy and now The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Guardians leader Chris Pratt is heading to Australia for filming on the highly-anticipated Thor: Love and Thunder!

Pratt, who is currently gearing up for a “short round” of additional photography on Chris McKay’s sci-fi action pic The Tomorrow War, will head to Australia for production on the fourth installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor franchise in January, though the extent of his involvement in the story is currently unknown.

Thor: Love and Thunder will be directed by Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) on a script co-written by him and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Someone Great), which will be the followup to Waititi’s wildly successful 2017 sequel Thor: Ragnarok. Oscar-winner Natalie Portman is set to return as Jane and will now be wielding the mighty Mjolnir. Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson will also return as Thor and Valkyrie, respectively. Academy Award winner Christian Bale (The Dark Knight trilogy) will portray the main antagonist in the film. The female Thor storyline is based on Jason Aaron’s run on “The Mighty Thor” in which a cancer-stricken Jane Foster takes up the mantle and powers of Thor.

Thor and Valkyrie were last seen in this year’s highest-grossing film of all time Avengers: Endgame, with the god of thunder entrusting his responsibilities as the King of Asgard to Valkyrie as he joins the Guardians of the Galaxy on their next mission. According to Vin Diesel, the Guardians might also make an appearance in the fourth Thor film.

Originally set to debut on November 2021, Thor: Love and Thunder will now be arriving in theaters on March 25, 2022.

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Lilo & Stitch: Jon M. Chu in Talks to Helm Live-Action Remake

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, Willow) is currently in negotiations to direct a live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch for Disney. Mike Van Waes reportedly wrote the current draft of the film and the search for a screenwriter to collaborate with Chu on the project is now underway.

The original animated film, written and directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, is a Hawaii-centric story told of the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction. Pursuing aliens, social workers, and the idea of the bond of a family all figure into the proceedings.

Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich of Rideback (Aladdin) will produce with Rideback’s Ryan Halprin executive producing. Disney has not yet confirmed whether the live-action remake will be released theatrically or on the Disney+ streamer.

The 2002 Lilo & Stitch’s voice cast included Chris Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Tia Carrere, Ving Rhames, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Jason Scott Lee, Zoe Caldwell, and Kevin Michael Richardson. The movie earned $273.1 million at the box office and launched several direct-to-video sequels in addition to many television series.

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CS Video: Come Away Interview With Director Brenda Chapman

Ahead of its theatrical and digital debut, ComingSoon.net got the opportunity to chat with Oscar-winning director Brenda Chapman (Brave) to discuss her live-action directorial debut with the fantasy family drama Come Away. Our interview can be viewed in the player below!

In this imaginative origin story of two of the most beloved characters in literature – Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland – eight-year-old Alice, her mischievous brother Peter and their brilliant older sibling David let their imaginations run wild one blissful summer in the English countryside. Encouraged by their parents Jack and Rose, the kids’ make-believe tea parties, sword fights and pirate ship adventures come to an abrupt end when tragedy strikes. Peter, eager to prove himself a hero to his grief-stricken and financially-struggling parents, journeys with Alice to London, where they try to sell a treasured heirloom to the sinister pawnshop owner known as C.J. Returning home, Alice seeks temporary refuge in a wondrous rabbit hole while Peter permanently escapes reality by entering a magical realm as leader of the “Lost Boys.”

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Come Away will be led by newcomers Jordan A. Nash and Keira Chansa along with Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie (Maleficent), and Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo. It will also feature Anna Chancellor, Clarke Peters, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Caine, David Gyasi, and Reece Yates.

The fantasy film marks Brenda Chapman’s first live-action feature after being known for her works in animated films such as The Prince of Egypt and Brave. The latter earned an Oscar for Best Animated Feature, making Chapman the first female director to win in that category.

Come Away is written by Marissa Kate Goodhill with Leesa Kahn, Andrea Keir, Oyelowo and James Spring serving as producers. The film had its world premiere earlier this year at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and is now in select theaters and on digital platforms!

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CS Score Chats with Composer John Debney!

Here’s something you film score fans should absolutely love: to promote the release of Netflix’s Christmas film Jingle Jangle, CS Score got the amazing opportunity to talk with legendary film composer John Debney! This legendary artist has composed some of the greatest scores of the last three decades, including Hocus Pocus, Cutthroat Island, The Passion of the Christ and many others. All told, he has over 215 credits to his name and is set to compose the upcoming Home Alone reboot; and will (hopefully) compose the music for Hocus Pocus 2. At any rate, the interview is an interesting read and provides a few insights into his composing process,

Also, since we’re still waiting for new soundtracks to hit the shelves, we’ll offer a brief look at a couple of new releases from La La Land Records and Intrada, including Michael Kamen’s Lethal Weapon soundtrack collection, the expanded release of James Horner’s The Land Before Time and the re-release of Jerry Goldsmith’s Hoosiers.

Let’s do this.

LETHAL WEAPON SOUNDTRACK COLLECTION
Michael Kamen, Eric Clapton and David Sanborn

La La Land Records’ Lethal Weapon box set came out some time ago and quickly sold out due to limited quantities. Thankfully, the site has re-released the epic collection (again, in limited quantities) just in time for the holiday season and, oh boy, it’s a doozy. Each film in Richard Donner’s iconic series gets its own expanded 2CD release presented in their original assemblies, including the previously unreleased Lethal Weapon 4. The release even features the handful of songs used in the films from the likes of Sting, Elton John George Harrison, The Beach Boys, and Bobby Helms. Additionally, the set comes with a 40-page booklet detailing the Lethal Weapon film series, Kamen’s music, and detailed info about the scores.

Lethal Weapon 3 is probably the best of the bunch mainly due to the extraordinary action track, “Gun Battle,” which is as high-octane an action piece as you’re likely to ever find. A majority of the cues on all the albums consist of David Sanborn’s saxophone, which varies between playful and overtly dramatic; and while neither score offers much differentiation between the other (all four Lethal Weapons more or less follow the same beats and the score echoes their style), even with the latter two leaning more into the comic sensibilities of Donner’s films, each presents an entertaining amount of music worthy of a place on every soundtrack collector’s shelf.

[Note: I’ll do a more comprehensive deep dive into this release in the near future once I’ve had more time to soak it all in!]

Purchase the Lethal Weapon Soundtrack Collection here while supplies last!

You can also pre-order the collection here!

THE LAND BEFORE TIME (EXPANDED)
James Horner

James Horner was the master manipulator and his score for Don Bluth’s animated classic, The Land Before Time, remains one of the more memorable “sad scores” of his illustrious career. The composer liked to write long compositions and basically stuffs the dinosaur flick with wall-to-wall music that seesaws back and forth from family adventure and heartbreaking drama throughout its 74-minute runtime. Seriously, listen to track “Whispering Winds” (particularly the music around the 7-minute mark) and try not to … ah … feel some sort of emotion. (No, I’m not crying. It’s just onions.)

Intrada’s new expanded release offers two new cues to the already excellent original soundtrack release, titled “Journey of the Dinosaurs” and “Separate Paths,” both of which are considerable in length (7-8 minutes apiece) and feature some of the film’s best music. Also included on the disc is Diana Ross’ hit song, “If We Hold On Together.”

The Land Before Time released in 1988 during one of Horner’s most vibrant years during which he scored Willow, Red Heat, Vibes, Cocoon: The Return and Andy Colby’s Incredible Adventure. And while some may claim An American Tale as his animated-film-score magnum opus, The Land Before Time confidently stands as one of the finest animated film scores ever composed; and serves as a true testament to Horner’s greatness.

Purchase The Land Before Time here while supplies last!

You can also order the album here!

HOOSIERS
Jerry Goldsmith

Hoosiers remains one of the great sports films thanks to solid turns from Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper, smart writing that emphasized character over sports-movie tropes, and Jerry Goldsmith’s fantastic score. The composer would work with the same team years later on Rudy, which would bring about one of his greatest film scores; and while the score for Hoosiers never quite reaches the same heights, it offers enough rousing, goosebumps inducing moments and emotional cues to stand as a worthy addition to the legendary composer’s vast filmography.

This re-release of the 2012 complete score features cues not heard on the original soundtrack album, notably the tracks “No More Basketball,” “Town Meeting,” and “Get the Ball.” Even better, the score is presented on the soundtrack as heard in the film and not blended together in frustrating suites as it was on the original soundtrack release. Where the original soundtrack offered 39 minutes of Goldsmith’s work, this edition presents a whopping 60 minutes of music for soundtrack collectors to enjoy.

Purchase Hoosiers here while supplies last!

You can also order the original soundtrack here!

Interview with Composer John Debney
Jingle Jangle & Come Away

A musical adventure and a visual spectacle for the ages, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a wholly fresh and spirited family holiday event. Set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton, the film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker) whose fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when his trusted apprentice (Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key) steals his most prized creation, it’s up to his equally bright and inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) — and a long-forgotten invention — to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within.

From the imagination of writer-director David E. Talbert and featuring original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and “This Day” performed by Usher and Kiana Ledé, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey reminds us of the strength of family and the power of possibility.

The cast also includes Sharon Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kieron Dyer, Justin Cornwell, Lisa Davina Phillip, and Hugh Bonneville.

The movie was produced by Lyn Sisson-Talbert, p.g.a., David E. Talbert, p.g.a., Kristin Burr, p.g.a., John Legend, Mike Jackson, and David McIlvain.

ComingSoon.net: How did you get involved with Jingle Jangle?

John Debney: Well, like a lot of things in our business, I was contacted through my agent regarding Jingle Jangle. And was sent the script, read the script and absolutely fell in love with it. I fell in love with the characters, with the emotional arc of the story, took a meeting or two with David E. Talbert, our wonderful director, and we sort of hit it off. We just sort of connected and I sent him a bunch of my music to listen to. And one of my scores that he loved was Come Away, which I had just finished. So he told me that he loved Come Away and he loved the attitude and the emotionality of the music. So he hired me and here we are. We went on this wonderful journey together.

CS: You’ve worked on musicals in the past, but how difficult is it for a composer to tackle something like this? Do you write the score around the songs or vice versa?

Debney: Well, that’s a great question. You know, as I did with Greatest Showman, the songs were written ahead of time, obviously because they have to shoot through the songs and stuff. So I had listened to all of the songs, fell in love with them. And my job then was to kind of stitch it all together, to infuse in areas of the film, infuse them as bond melodies. And in other places, you know, create new melodies for our characters. And it wasn’t unlike Greatest Showman, where I had that kind of make it all a unified whole. You know, one of the things that David didn’t want was the score to not relate to the songs and vice versa. So there are many times when I would play into a song or out of a song or even on top of a song, and you know, creating arrangements of the songs for the film as it were. And yeah, so it was like that. It was sort of a big quilt that sort of helped it stitch together, but all the while, with all this great material, the songs are so wonderful. And so, yeah, and my job was maybe easier because of these great songs, I must say.

CS: One of my favorite cues from the film is the big tunnel sequence where the kids are riding down on the cart with the robot fleeing from a giant wall of fire. It’s a really intense sequence. And obviously, there’s an infinite amount of ways you could score that moment. How do you settle on the mood and style for each particular sequence?

Debney: That’s a great question. That’s one of my favorite sequences, too, the big tunnel sequence. And you know, David and I worked really hard on that sequence for just the reason that you sort of alluded to. You know, David wanted an adventurous, exciting … he wanted it a little bit dangerous. And then ultimately, you know, he wanted it to sort of soar and be grand when they take off on their sled and they’re heading towards the way out, heading down the tunnel. So in every step of that section of that film, in that section of the score, we were very cognizant of keeping the adventure up, keeping the pace up, keeping the threat up when we needed to. But yeah, to have a little fun with it all, too, which was really important, and thank you for mentioning that cue. That’s one of my favorite scenes.

CS: You’ve composed heavy dramas such as The Passion of the Christ and Hacksaw Ridge with Mel Gibson, and then also lighter fare like Ice Age and Hocus Pocus. Is there a particular style that you gravitate to a little bit more or that excites you or challenges you more than any other?

Debney: Well, thank you for that question. Yeah, I’ve really been the luckiest guy in the world, that I’ve been able to do many different genres of film. But to answer your question, I think the kinds of films that when I loved the most and sort of speak to my heart are films like Jingle Jangle and Come Away, where there’s a deep emotional storyline between people, between family members. That’s where my heart is. I did a movie years ago called Dragonfly, I don’t know if anybody remembers that film —

CS: With Kevin Costner, right?

Debney: Yeah, with Kevin Costner. And it’s kind of an underrated film. I just loved the film. I like films that speak to the heart. And those are my favorite kinds of films, the ones that can touch your heart and you can have a little fun along the way. Elf is a good example, where you have a tremendous amount of fun, but then there’s also that wonderful end of that movie where it gets very big and emotional. I love those kinds of movies. Those are my favorites.

CS: Speaking of that, you talked about Come Away, and that’s a film that perfectly encapsulates everything you’re talking about in that it blends fantasy with real-life drama. You’ve got pirates. You’ve got Alice in Wonderland. You’ve got Peter Pan. You have all these different elements working together. How difficult is it to try to balance the drama with the more adventurous stuff that you like to do?

Debney: Well, great question, too. That one, you’re right. Everything that I love was in Come Away. You have the fantasy. You have the emotional drama. And then, you have pirates — honestly, it’s certainly a composer’s dream to be able to write music for Peter Pan and write music for Alice in Wonderland and the like. So for me, it opened up my floodgates as Jingle Jangle did, where it just gave me such a high working on both those films. On Come Away I also had a wonderful director by the name of Brenda Chapman, who couldn’t have been more lovely and collaborative. And then, in the case of Come Away, this amazing cast. So it was just a joy to do it. Was it daunting? Yes. I’m just trying to make music for iconic characters that everyone knows like Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, which, in the case of that film, could be daunting. But it also kind of gets my creative juices flowing. And for me, it’s much easier when I have something so rich like Come Away or Jingle Jangle to work with. It’s a joy. It’s a real joy. So I didn’t stress too much about it. It was just sort of a joyful experience on both films.

CS: At this point in your career, how much direction do you need? Are you able to watch a film and write the score without too much guidance? Do directors trust you to do what you want to do?

Debney: Oh gosh. I wish that were the case. That’s very rare. And honestly, I think it’s essential to get in the trenches with the directors and really get to know them and really get to know their likes and dislikes. And it’s very important. It’s as important that a director tells you what they don’t like as well as what they do like. I hope that makes sense. In other words, that’s the only way for me as a composer to really hone in on what the emotion is they’re looking for. So anyway, it’s essential. I wish I could say that I’ve been hired on films where they just sort of leave me alone and let me do what I do, but it’s rare and I don’t think that that’s realistic. Maybe someday they’ll do that, but I like the interaction with the director, to be honest. I really do.

CS: You mentioned how you like to score the emotion of a film. So, is that your ultimate goal with each project you work on — to really bring out the emotional points of the story?

Debney: Oh honestly, I’m a big softie. You know, my director David E. Talbert, who’s now really my brother, I call him, he laughed because he just thinks I’m the biggest softie there is. And I lead with my heart, honestly. Sometimes that gets you in trouble, because sometimes I won’t try to play the emotionality of a scene or a part of the story. And I have a tendency to go a little overboard. And that’s when again, that’s when a great director will pull you back a little bit or kind of guide you through the process. But with Mel Gibson, every director’s different by the way. With Mel, it’s a great relationship where I can look over at Mel and if he’s got a certain look on his face, I know he’s not digging it. So that then tells me, well, I’ve got to go back to the drawing board. So but to answer your question, yeah, I lead with my heart. I always try to get into that part of the movie. Usually, that’s the part of movies that also appeals to audiences, to be honest with you. I think most audiences get led by their heart, too.

CS: Mel Gibson is working on a Passion of the Christ sequel and there is a sequel to Hocus Pocus coming as well. Are you involved with those projects at this point?

Debney: I know they’re happening. I have — honestly, I’m just being completely frank. I would love to work on both of those. You know, Adam Shankman is directing Hocus Pocus 2. He’s a friend of mine. We’ve worked together a couple of times. I’m hopeful. Nothing’s in writing or stone, but I’m crossing my toes and my fingers and we’ll see what happens. But the pandemic has kind of slowed the process down a bit. But I’m hopeful. I’m hopeful.

CS: Can you discuss any of the other projects that you’re working on at the moment? Because you’re attached to the Home Alone reboot and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Have you begun work on any of those?

Debney: Yes, I’d love to talk about those. So, Clifford the Big Red Dog, we’re already finished with that. It’s a wonderful interpretation of the classic children’s story. And it turned out great. It just turned out great. I think it comes out next year sometime. Home Alone, they’re still building. And for me, the Home Alone reboot is the bucket list item for me, because I’ll confess that John Williams is probably my favorite living film composer, and the idea that I might follow in his footsteps with something that he’s done magnificently is a sheer joy and an exciting proposition. But I have started working on it. We’ve done some initial work on a song.

CS: I have to ask just as a fan, what’s your favorite score that you’ve worked on and why is it Cutthroat Island?

Debney: Wow. That’s a good one. You know, people always ask, if you’re lucky, if you’re so lucky like me to have been doing what you do for a while, you know, you get to look back a bit. And I have so many favorites, I must tell you. It’s like children. How do you decide which is your favorite child, you know? I’ll tell you some of my favorites. Jingle Jangle has to be on my top five. Maybe near the top. I think The Passion, only because of the work that Mel and I did together. Of course Cutthroat Island. That was my first big, huge adventure film score. But there are others that mean a lot to me. Hocus Pocus means a lot to me, just because that was my real break into films. And then, I guess I’d round out the top five with Elf. How about that?

CS: That’s perfect.

Debney: That’s my friend, Jon Favreau, we’ve done, I think, five films together. And I’ve seen him go from the guy on Elf who had his first really big film that I did with him, to the Jon Favreau that we know is in the league of all of the greats, like Spielberg, Zemeckis and other great storytellers. So I would say, I have a number of favorites, I would say those could be my five top ones.

CS: That’s awesome. I appreciate you answering my question. I’ll let you go. I know you’re busy. But I really appreciate you sitting down and talking to me. This was like a wonderful treat. I could talk to you all day, to tell you the truth.

Debney: Oh thanks, man. Let’s do it again.

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Gondry, Penhall & Amazon Team for As She Climbed Across the Table

Gondry, Penhall & Amazon team for As She Climbed Across the Table

After helming a good portion of the short-lived but acclaimed Jim Carrey-starring Kidding at Showtime, Michel Gondry is getting back behind the camera in the film world for an adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s As She Climbed Across the Table at Amazon Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

First published in February 1997, the sci-fi romantic novel centers on Alice Coombs, a particle physicist who has just created a black hole in the universe alongside her companions that they have called Lack, though they learn it has tastes. It absorbs a pomegranate and light bulbs, while refusing a bow tie, an ice axe and a scrambled duck egg. For Alice, this decision-making is the sign of a personality on the behalf of Lack while Philip Engstrand, Alice’s recently spurned boyfriend, believes it to be an unbeatable rival, finding it hard to compete against something without flaws.

Click here to purchase Lethem’s novel!

The script for the adaptation is being penned by Joe Penhall, the creator of Netflix’s hit crime thriller Mindhunter who last penned the Michael Caine-starring British crime drama King of Thieves, with Chernin Entertainment set to produce while Raffi Adlan is attached to executive produce the project.

As She Climbed Across the Table will mark the third adaptation of one Lethem’s bibliography after the Paul Dano-led Light and the Sufferer in 2007 and the Edward Norton written/directed/produced/starring adaptation of the neo-noir crime thriller Motherless Brooklyn.

(Photo Credits: Getty Images)

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CS Collectibles: Boba Fett, Gwen Stacy & More!

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of CS Collectibles, ComingSoon.net’s newest weekly column that brings you the best in premium collectibles! Find out all the latest on statues, figures, posters, cards, eBay deals, Amazon deals & much more below!

Sideshow

Sideshow is excited to unveil the next addition to the Star Wars Collectibles Mythos series, the Boba Fett Sixth Scale Figure.

As a collection, Sideshow’s Mythos series are fine art collectibles that allow the collector to imagine what could have been but maybe never was. Myths meant to be initiated by the eye and completed by the mind.

The Boba Fett Sixth Scale Figure captures the galactic legend of this feared bounty hunter in a never-before-seen way. Boba Fett features uniquely sculpted Mandalorian armor, including his iconic helmet with an articulating rangefinder, a flight suit and vest with body plate armor, knee pads, and weaponized wrist gauntlets. Each aspect of the newly crafted armor is detailed with distinctive Mythos weathering effects, telling the story of many hard-fought battles to capture some of the galaxy’s most elusive bounty. Boba Fett’s unique costume also includes a worn fabric poncho, a kama skirt with utility pouches, ankle spats, and several belts with side and waist pouches.

The Boba Fett Sixth Scale Figure packs a full arsenal of dangerous weaponry, including a removable Z-6 jetpack with articulating rocket boosters, four multi-purpose shin tools, and a tactical knife with an ankle-mounted sheath. He also features a variety of firepower, including an EE-3 carbine blaster rifle, a concussion grenade launcher, a BlasTech DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle with camo wrapping, and a Sacros K-11 blaster pistol. The figure comes with eight interchangeable hands, including a pair of fists, a pair of neutral hands, a pair of grip hands, a right trigger hand, and a left rifle support hand.

Every bounty hunter needs trophies to prove their skill- Boba Fett comes with three shoulder-mounted synthetic-hair Wookiee braids, and three unique lightsaber hilts taken from his fallen targets.

Boba Fett Star Wars Sixth Scale Figure – $250.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow presents the Iron Man Mark VII Maquette, created in partnership with Legacy Effects to bring a dynamic new addition to your hall of armors.

We’re bringing the party to you- The Iron Man Mark VII Maquette measures 21.25” tall as Tony Stark jets over an exploding Chitauri glider during the Battle of New York from Marvel’s The Avengers (2012). This action-packed polystone and resin collectible captures all the details of Tony Stark’s seventh suit design, complete with his signature cinematic red, gold, and silver armor plating and weathering effects from the high-octane battle.

The Iron Man Mark VII Maquette features a light up arc reactor, eyes, and repulsors to bring the armored Avenger to life in your collection. The explosion base also lights up to illuminate the smoke cloud, flame exhaust from Iron Man’s boots, and the missile launching from his left arm, creating a thrilling scene in any Marvel Cinematic Universe display.

Light ‘em up! Relive all the Avengers action and bring home the Iron Man Mark VII Maquette for your universe of Marvel collectibles.

Iron Man Mark VII Marvel Maquette – $795.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Diamond Select

A Diamond Select Toys release! Oswald Cobblepot gets the Gallery treatment in this new diorama of the Penguin! Batman’s feather-loving foe looks menacing with his umbrella piercing a Batarang, and a rocket-propelled penguin by his side. Made of high-quality PVC and featuring detailed sculpting and paint applications, it comes packaged in a full-color window box.

Purchase DIAMOND SELECT TOYS DC Gallery: Penguin PVC Figure, Multicolor here!

A Diamond Select Toys release! Talk about protection! Your spare change is safe and sound under the watchful eye of this all-new Xenomorph queen Vinyl Bust Bank. Based on the matriarch’s appearance in Aliens, this beautifully rendered bank features a detailed sculpt by Eli Livingston and a collectible-quality paint application and stands alongside some of the finest Alien collectibles. But she also has a coin slot in back and an access door in the base, so she’ll guard your quarters like they were her own children! If you were going to put all your eggs in one basket, this is it! Comes packaged in a clear polybag with dorsal spines.

Purchase DIAMOND SELECT TOYS Aliens: Alien Xenomorph Queen Vinyl Bust Bank here!

Mondo

From the heights of Mt. Olympus, to the shores of Midgard, Kratos cleaves his way into sixth scale for this first time! This deluxe figure features over 25 points of articulation, real fabric belts, pants, apron, and ptergues. In addition to Mimir and the Leviathan Axe, Kratos features several weapons, such as his Blades of Chaos with chains, interchangeable heads, hands, and much more!

Kratos Deluxe God of War Sixth Scale Figure – $230.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

“They show extreme intelligence, even problem-solving intelligence. Especially the big one.” He has hunted many a dangerous predator, but against a pack of raptors, is Robert Muldoon the hunter or the hunted? In Unmatched: Jurassic Park – InGen vs Raptors, these clever girls use their speed and agility to surround their prey, getting stronger when they attack together. InGen’s Game Warden and his Security Team lay traps to slow their opponent down and attack from range in a matchup 65 million years in the making.

Unmatched: Jurassic Park – InGen VS Raptors Jurassic Park Board Game – $30.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Iron Studios

Sideshow and Iron Studios are proud to announce the Stan Lee Mini Co. Collectible Figure from the Mini Co. Series line.

These hand-painted collectible figures were created by Iron Studios and are the perfect size for any desk or shelf no matter the size of your collection.

True believers, your superhero collection will not be completed without this legend!

Stan Lee Mini Co. Stan Lee Collectible Figure – $39.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow and Iron Studios present the Gwen Stacy Art Scale 1:10 Battle Diorama Series Statue!

The Gwen Stacy Statue is part of a battle diorama based on the hit film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It stands approximately 6.69″ tall and includes both masked and unmasked head sculpts. The Battle Diorama Series will feature additional characters from the hit animated film.

Above all, no matter how many times you get hit, you get back up and this to your collection!

Gwen Stacy Marvel 1:10 Scale Statue – $125.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Prime 1 Studios

How many more innocent people die until you accept that some lives need to be taken?!”

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are excited to present the Injustice 2 Superman Statue! Injustice 2 is a spectacular fighting video game that is a sequel to 2013’s Injustice: Gods Among Us. It was released by NetherRealm Studios, known for creating the recent Mortal Kombat games. Injustice 2’s storyline centers around Batman and his allies as they try to rebuild the planet after taking down Superman and ending his regime. However, the arrival of the new villain group called “The Society” as well as the arrival of Brainiac forces Batman to free his old friend to help him fight the enemies.

The Superman Statue has a sculpted blue costume with textured elements and red and gold accents, including the beautifully crafted iconic red cape. Don’t miss out to add Superman Statue to your collections!

Superman DC Comics Statue – $799.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present Swamp Thing! The Swamp Thing, also known by Dr. Alec Holland is an elemental creature who shares a connection to all plant life on the planet Earth through a network called the Green. He is a mass of vegetable matter that absorbed the memories and personality of Alec Holland, a botanist who died in a swamp shortly after creating a hormonal Bio-Restorative Formula for plants.

Swamp Thing DC Comics Statue – $1,599.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

PCS Collectibles

Sideshow and PCS Collectibles present the Spider-Man Advanced Suit 1:3 Scale Statue, swinging in direct from the world of Marvel’s Spider-Man!

The Spider-Man Advanced Suit 1:3 Scale Statue captures all of the action and web-slinging thrills of the hit video game in a dynamic collectible format. The statue measures 24” tall as Peter Parker leaps into battle against Martin Li, also known as the villainous Mister Negative. Charged up with negative energy, Li’s mystical and monstrous Demon form serves as the statue base and brings fans back to the center of an epic boss battle translated right from the screen to your shelf.

The Spider-Man Advanced Suit 1:3 Scale Statue features a fully sculpted costume based on the unique Spider-Man suit design created especially for Marvel’s Spider-Man. Peter’s Advanced Suit features white accents on the hands and feet as well as white spider symbols on his chest and back. Additionally, the figure features detailed blue and webbed red costume sections, textured to mimic the movement and appearance of suit fabric.

Defeat your Demons and bring home the Spider-Man Advanced Suit 1:3 Scale Statue from PCS Collectibles today!

Spider-Man Advanced Suit Marvel Statue – $1,100.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Sideshow and Pop Culture Shock Collectibles present the Soundwave Classic Scale Statue, rising up in your Transformers collection.

The Soundwave Classic Scale Statue stands 9.5” tall, ready to serve the Decepticon forces along with his ally Rumble. This loyal lieutenant to Megatron has cannons ready to fire while the smaller robotic raider causes an earthquake along the earth-covered Decepticon emblem base.

The Soundwave Classic Scale Statue features a meticulous paint application to capture the iconic style of the Generation 1 Transformers cartoon as a three-dimensional collectible. Both Soundwave and Rumble are detailed with blue, grey, and purple tones with orange and red highlights recreating the look of the animated series like never before.

The Soundwave Classic Scale Statue also features a swap-out arm aiming his high voltage cannon. Pair Soundwave with the Optimus Prime Classic Scale Statue from PCS Collectibles to engage in an epic war between the Autobots and Decepticons.

Make some noise in your collection and add the Soundwave Classic Scale Statue from PCS Collectibles to your Transformers collectibles today!

Soundwave Transformers Statue – $230.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

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Yoda was a legendary Jedi Master and stronger than most in his connection with the Force. Small in size but wise and powerful, he trained Jedi for over 800 years and played integral roles in the Clone Wars.

Being a widely beloved character across the Star Wars galaxy, now Sideshow and Hot Toys are pleased to officially present the new Yoda Sixth Scale Collectible Figure from Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.

Beautifully crafted based on the appearance of Yoda in the movie, the sixth scale collectible Star Wars figure features a newly developed head sculpt with amazing likeness and fabric hair, specialized body specifically designed for the Jedi Master, finely tailored outfit, a walking cane, a pair of Force Lighting effect parts that are attachable to hands and a lightsaber hilt that is magnetically attachable to his belt!

It is the perfect time to have this remarkable figure of Master Yoda in your Star Warscollectibles!

Yoda Star Wars Sixth Scale Figure – $189.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

An expert pilot and master of the blaster, Peter Quill, known as Star-Lord, brings a sassy sense of humor while protecting the universe from any and all threats. He devises a plan for the Guardians, along with Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man, to battle against Thanos who will stop at nothing to collect the invincible Infinity Stones.

Sideshow and Hot Toys present the Star-Lord Sixth Scale Collectible Figure from Avengers: Infinity War.

Masterfully crafted based on the appearance of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in the movie, the screen-accurate collectible figure features a newly painted head sculpt, interchangeable LED light-up masked head sculpt, finely tailored costumes and a selection of weapons and accessories including a pair of blasters with attachable bubbling effect. This sixth scale figure also features a plasma bomb, a gravity bomb, a Star-Lord helmet in activating mode wearable on the head sculpt, a lightning effect accessory, multiple mandalas of light accessories, and a movie themed dynamic figure stand.

The music-loving leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy is ready to join the Avengers for a colossal showdown with warlord Thanos!

Star-Lord Marvel Sixth Scale Figure – $251.00
from: Sideshow Inc.

Super 7

ThunderCats, Ho! Return to Third Earth with the ThunderCats Ultimate Jackalman 7-Inch Action Figure. This amazingly articulated action figure from Plun-Darr features sculpting by the Four Horsemen with awesome optional parts. Includes axe, club, mutant net gun, mutant guns, plus alternate head and hands. Each Ultimate Thundercats figure is packaged in a deluxe slip-case window box with accessories included.

Purchase Super7 Thundercats Ultimates Jackalman 7-Inch Action Figure here!

Rocky IV, a 1985 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone, was the highest grossing sports movie for 24 years. In this film, Rocky trains in the snowy Soviet Union in a leather bomber jacket for a fight against Drago to avenge the death of his friend, Apollo Creed, and defend the honor of his country. 3.75′ ReAction Figure in Bomber Jacket.

Purchase Rocky w/Winter Coat (Rock IV) Reaction Figure by Super7 here!

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Kate Mara Reflects on Her Fantastic Four Regrets

Many fans would rather pretend that Josh Trank’s critically-maligned Fantastic Four reboot never happened. Regardless, the movie’s well-documented shortcomings essentially guarantee that we’ll be talking about it for years to come. This is mainly because every so often, someone close to the film has something new to say about it. This week, that honor falls to Kate Mara, who starred in the reboot as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman. In a new sit-down with Collider, Mara alluded to the abusive treatment she experienced while working with Trank (via SuperHeroHype).

Mara was expanding on comments she made while speaking to Emmy Magazine last month. In that interview, she described her Fantastic Four experience as “horrible” and wished that she “responded differently to certain things.” She didn’t go into detail or mention Trank by name, but she did imply that sexism was involved somehow. She also explained how that experience has stayed with her for the last five years.

“I think that the thing that I always go back to on that one is that I think I should have followed my instincts more,” said Mara. “Like when my gut was telling me, ‘You probably shouldn’t let that slide, what that person just said.’ Or if you’re feeling a certain way about what an energy is like and how that is affecting your performance. You’re being paid to do a certain thing. And if something is in the way of that, you have the right to speak up and say, ‘I’m actually not able to do what I am here to do because of X, Y and Z.’”

Of course, Fantastic Four wasn’t a complete disaster for Mara. She later married her co-star, Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm/The Thing), and the couple had their first child together last year. But her experience did remind her how important it is to speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

“I think that speaking up is something that I think that we all probably learn it over and over again, to follow your instincts and if you’re feeling a certain thing that is uneasy or whatever, there’s a reason for it,” added Mara. “But, because it was such a big movie and again, usually, except in this case, when you’re in a big superhero movie they usually do incredibly well, like almost always. So even if it’s challenging, or this or that, or not everything’s perfect, it’s probably good for you to do it.”

What do you think of Mara’s latest remarks about her Fantastic Four experience? Let us know in the comment section below!

Recommended Reading: Fantastic Four Vol. 1: New Departure, New Arrivals

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CS Soapbox: Marvel’s Moon Knight vs. DC’s Batman

Oscar Isaac has been cast to play Moon Knight in Disney+’s upcoming series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with filming set to begin shortly. Casual moviegoers/non-comic-book enthusiasts (who haven’t payed attention to the latest in Keanu Reeves fan art) are probably asking themselves: “Who is Moon Knight?” Similarly to how Hawkeye is basically Green Arrow and Namor resembles Aquaman, Moon Knight is Marvel’s response to DC’s Bruce Wayne AKA Batman AKA THE Dark Knight. In fact, Moon Knight has drawn so many aesthetic comparisons to Batman -one of the most popular superheroes of all-time- that he gets lost in the cape crusader’s silhouette.

Anyway, how do the two compare? Well, they’re both skilled hand-to-hand combatants and rich, using seemingly limitless wealth to fund their vigilante exploits, as well as create useful technology/gadgets. Where Batman has his Batmobile, grappling hook, utility belt and Batarangs, Moon Knight has his Mooncopter, Moonrangs and crescent-shaped glider. Moon Knight even has a rogues’ gallery, not unlike Batman’s. On top of all that they’re some of the “World’s Greatest Detectives.”

The characters’ key differences lie with their backstories/origins. As a young boy, Bruce famously witnesses his parents Thomas and Martha’s murder in the streets of Gotham, prompting his self-righteous war on crime using nothing but his mind, body and billions of dollars. His prowess as a crime fighter ultimately leads to his association with the Justice League… but you already know all this.

Marvel’s Moon Knight, created in 1976 by Batman writer Doug Moench, has superpowers (point for Batman). Originally introduced as a villain in Werewolf by Night #32 but then recast as a hero (1976), Moon Knight became Marc Spector, a rabbi’s son who trades in being a boxer before joining the military. Years later, working as a mercenary, Marc has a near-death encounter with the Egyptian moon god Khonshu, who gives Marc a second chance at life -superpowers and all- if the latter agrees to a symbiote-esque partnership. Moon Knight’s abilities, such as increased strength and speed, are dependent upon the lunar cycles. The height of his power is when the moon is full.

Using the wealth he accumulated as a mercenary, Marc creates two new secret identities: Steven Grant, a millionaire/businessman, and Jake Locksley, a taxicab driver. Living as Steven, Jake, and Moon Knight (largely ignoring Marc), taxes his psyche, leading to an identity crisis. The resulting schizophrenia becomes a staple of Moon Knight’s character, his mental illness making him erratic and unpredictable, especially when he fights.

In the comics, Moon Knight goes on to become a member of Hawkeye’s West Coast Avengers (for a time) and remains one of Marvel’s most complex characters, also becoming an addict at one point. The physiological aspect of Moon Knight’s story will undoubtedly play heavily into the Disney+ series and his implementation into the MCU. With Isaac on board, it’s sure to be a good time, one that will free Moon Knight from Batman’s shadow once and for all.

But who would win in a fight? Batman. Batman always wins.

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Exclusive Army of One Trailer Starring The Matrix 4’s Ellen Hollman

Exclusive Army of One Trailer Starring The Matrix 4's Ellen Hollman

Exclusive Army of One Trailer Starring The Matrix 4’s Ellen Hollman

ComingSoon.net is debuting the exclusive trailer for the upcoming action movie Army of One starring Ellen Hollman (The Matrix 4, Love and Monsters, Spartacus). You can check out the trailer now in the player below!

Out hiking, Special Forces Brenner Baker (Hollman) and her husband stumble upon an illegal drug compound. The drug dealers capture them, kill her husband, and leave her for dead. They should have made sure they finished the job. Now, 1st Lieutenant Brenner Baker of the Army’s 75th Ranger Division is on a one-woman killing mission carving up everyone in her path until there is only one person standing, her.

Directed by Stephen Durham who co-wrote the script along with Mary Ann Barnes and David Dittlinger, the movie stars Matt Passmore (Jigsaw), Geraldine Singer (Get Out), Gary Kasper (Redwood Massacre: Annihilation), and Cam Bowen (Young Justice) also star.

Army of One will be released on iTunes, Vudu, Xbox, Google Play, Amazon, DirecTV, Dish Network, Fandango Now, iNDEMAND, and DVD on December 15, 2020, from Uncork’d Entertainment.

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Solstice Studios Sets Mark Wahlberg-Led Joe Bell for Awards Season Release

Solstice Studios sets Mark Wahlberg-led Joe Bell for awards season release

It’s been nearly a decade since Mark Wahlberg last saw Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for his work in the sports drama The Fighter, but Solstice Studios believes it’s his time again as they have set his upcoming biographical drama Joe Bell for an awards season release of February 19, 2021, according to Variety.

Joe Bell, previously titled Meet Joe Bell, tells the true story of Oregonian father Joe Bell (Wahlberg) who sets out on a walk across America to raise awareness for bullying after his 15-year-old son, Jadin (Reid Miller), commits suicide after being subjected to torment by his peers for being gay. Following its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, where it received generally mixed reviews from critics though praise was showered onto Miller’s performance, Solstice acquired the rights to the film for $20 million, with the studio working with the filmmakers and Wahlberg to develop a new cut of the film.

“The version of the film that was screened at Toronto was very promising, and after working with the filmmakers and Mark Wahlberg on a revised cut, we feel it has now reached its full potential,” Mark Gill, President and CEO of Solstice Studios, said in a statement. “Thanks to a lot of hard work as well as the addition of a new original end title song from legendary songwriter Diane Warren, we believe this film now has newfound power and emotional potency that substantially elevates its very important message. We are grateful to the filmmakers and cast for bringing us the opportunity to carry on the work Joe Bell started.”

The film hails from Academy-Award winning Brokeback Mountain screenwriters Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry, with Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard) in the director’s chair; and will be produced by Daniela Taplin Lundberg (Honey Boy) of Stay Gold, Riva Marker and Jake Gyllenhaal of Nine Stories, Eva Maria Daniels of Vision Chaos, Cary Fukunaga of Parliament of Owls, Ryan Ahrens of Argent Pictures (Hacksaw Ridge), Wahlberg, and Stephen Levinson. Argent Pictures and Hercules Film are co-financing the film.

“This is a story that is very important to me personally,” Wahlberg said in a statement. “Joe Bell is a man who didn’t understand certain things about the world until he was faced with them in his own life — as a father. As a parent myself, I know how much fatherhood can change a man. This is a story told from a very personal point of view, from the heart of a man who walked from town to town to reach families just like his, delivering a message of tolerance to people who often didn’t want to hear it at first. It shows us how a series of small steps can add up and make a big difference for the people in this country who need to know they are loved and accepted.”

Jill Ahrens, Ben Renzo, Tony Parker, Derick Brooks, Michael Finley, and Drew Brees are executive producing for Argent Pictures. Good Joe Bell will also be executive produced by Ossan McMurtry along with Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Terry Dougas and Jean-Luc De Fanti for Hercules and Rhea Films.

Joe Bell is set to hit theaters on February 19, 2021.

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