According to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, the streaming giant had considered theatrical distribution before its move to acquire Warner Bros. At the time, Netflix decided that the company was better served focusing on its current business model.
Trevor Denning
Trevor Denning’s work has appeared in The Banner, Upstream Reviews, and The Daily Caller, while his fiction is included in several anthologies from independent presses. A graduate of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mich., he currently resides in the palm of Michigan’s mitten. Most days you’ll find him at home, working out in his basement gym, cooking, and doting on his cat. You can follow him on X, Criticless, and YouTube at @BookstorThor
James Gunn Denies Rumors of Batman, Wonder Woman DCU Debut in ‘Man of Tomorrow’
The trinity of DC Comics has traditionally been Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Rumors have recently made the rounds that director James Gunn was actively looking to cast the latter two heroes for his upcoming Superman film. However, in a recent exchange on Threads, the director denied that Batman or Wonder Woman will appear in Man of Tomorrow.
Zack Snyder ‘Justice League 2’ Storyboards Had Superman Killing Lex Luthor
Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel was already dark, with Superman snapping General Zod’s neck in a climactic moment. The director, known for his edgy approach, had plans to take things even further and have Superman kill Lex Luthor. As part of the social media trend revisiting 2016, Snyder once again took to Instagram to share pictures from his time leading the DC Cinematic Universe (DCEU).
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teasers Rack Up 1 Billion Views — Are People Actually Interested in Marvel Again?
Disney’s unusual marketing strategy for Avengers: Doomsday seems to be paying off for Marvel in a big way. Marvel attached a character-focused teaser trailer to Avatar: Fire and Ash screenings over a four-week period. A few days after their theatrical debuts, the teasers were posted online. Insiders have told The Hollywood Reporter that the four teasers for next December’s entry in the MCU have already hit a combined 1.02 billion views across YouTube and social media.
Darkseid Has Been Cast for James Gunn’s DCU
Darkseid, one of DC Comics’ more formidable villains, has been cast for James Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU). But fans shouldn’t expect to see him on the movie screen anytime soon. According to comicbookmovie.com, Mister Miracle showrunner Tom King said in a recent interview with Word Balloon that the character will first appear in his animated TV series.
Hans Zimmer to Score Warner Bros.’ ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series
Warner Bros. has signed legendary film composer Hans Zimmer to score its upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation. Zimmer will be joined by Kara Talve and Anže Rozman from his Bleeding Fingers collective. The show, currently in production, will debut on HBO and HBO Max sometime in 2027.
GameStop Rejects Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Viral X Post
On Thursday morning, Amazon MGM Studios released the first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for its Tomb Raider TV series. The reaction online was mixed. But now the official X account for the video game retailer GameStop has offered a blunt assessment: “This is not Lara Croft.”
Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s Live-Action ‘God of War’ Adaptation
According to Deadline, Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in a live-action God of War adaptation for Prime Video. The 6’6″, physically imposing actor doesn’t just have the right build to portray the Spartan warrior who fights gods—he has a history with the source material. Gamers will recognize Hurst from his BAFTA Award-nominated voice and motion-capture performance as Thor in God of War Ragnarök.
Amazon Reveals First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
On Wednesday morning, Tomb Raider fans got their first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft. Amazon MGM Studios shared the picture on social media to announce the start of production for the new series. With her amber sunglasses, teal top, short shorts, and dual pistols, the inspiration for the costume design is clearly from the original ’90s games.
‘She-Hulk’ Star Claims Marvel Wanted Her Back—The Evidence Tells a Different Story
MyTimeToShineHello, a popular X account noted for film industry leaks, claims that Marvel wanted She-Hulk to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars. The follow-up to this December’s Avengers: Doomsday will likely expand an already massive cast of returning MCU heroes and villains. However, Tatiana Maslany reportedly has no interest in working with Disney.
Marvel’s Doomsday Clock Signals a Slower, More Cautious MCU
In the latest piece of marketing for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel has begun streaming the Doomsday Clock. The YouTube video features the now-iconic Avengers A, backlit by something reminiscent of green stained glass — green, of course, being one of the primary colors of the film’s antagonist, Doctor Doom. The only text on the screen reads “Doomsday is Coming.” Accompanied by the sound of a ticking clock, a timer counts down the months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the film’s December release.
Disney+ Adds TikTok-Style Vertical Videos as Viewing Habits Shift
As Disney looks for ways to appeal to the next generation of viewers, Disney+ will soon introduce short-form vertical videos. Social media apps like TikTok and Instagram have made the format popular with younger users, and YouTube later adopted it with YouTube Shorts.