This week we’re talking about Star Wars Day 2020, Disney+ is adding some more shows or movies later, will straight to Streaming cause issues with contracts, and more!
News
The Mandalorian
- Documentary series on Disney+
- 2 episodes available
- Dave Filoni should be the next Kevin Feige
- Peyton Reed & Robert Rodriguez confirmed to be involved in S2
- Sabine Wren (Rebels) also rumored to appear
Boba Fett
- Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett) to return and play Boba Fett in series
- Could also play Captain Rex
- Originally played Jango Fett and the clones in Attack of the Clones and The Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars
- Taika Waititi to direct Star Wars film
- Will co-write with Krysty Wilson-Cairns (1917)
- Darth Vader no longer franchise’s top character
- Baby Yoda & Mandalorian first and second
- Rothgar Deng (Dengar) appeared in Rise of Skywalker
Vader Immortal: VR Series
- Coming to PSVR this summer
- Trailer for full series
SDCC
- Comic-Con At Home later this year
- “Coming soon…free parking, comfy chairs, personalized snacks, no lines, pets welcome, badges for all, and a front-row seat to…Comic-Con at Home.”
- Not many details yet
- Price? Exclusives?
New Mutants
- Amazon mistakenly puts listing on VOD purchase
- Schedule lines up with original release for home
- Currently not skipping theaters
Trolls World Tour
- Cast of film not informed of no theatrical release
- Bonuses/Compensation tied to Box Office performance
- Kick in at $350 million at Global BO
- Change in way back ends are paid/calculated for talent coming
Stargirl
- Injustice Society shows Solomon Grundy and others
- Brainwave, Tigress, Wizard, Sportsmaster, Icicle and the Dragon King
National Treasure
- Jerry Bruckheimer says they’re working on National Treasure for streaming (Disney+) with a younger cast and NT3 for the big screen
Fury Files
- Using motion comic art and scenes from animated TV shows to give insights into Marvel characters
- “Fury Files gives viewers top-secret access to S.H.I.E.L.D. intel on key Marvel heroes and villains. All of this is told by none other than the mysterious Fury, bringing together a mix of animation and motion comic art! Looking to download a bunch of information about every single hero? Fury’s got you covered.”
WandaVision
- Reports are entire series has already been filmed (primary) and could still be on track to release this winter
- VFX may be done as well, so just final editing
- Could still need minor reshoots
Nova
- Solo project for character in works at Marvel Studios
- Could be movie or TV show
- Could be Richard Rider or the younger one (Champions)
Secret Warriors
- Rumored to be in early development at Marvel Studios
- Hunting for a writer
- Several iterations of team: SHIELD has their version, the newest Disney XD series focuses on young female heroes, and the Hickman written comic series
Spider-Man
- IMAX Versions of Homecoming, Far From Home, and Into the Spider-Verse now available…with a catch
Bright 2
- Louis Leterrier (The Incredible Hulk) to direct Netflix sequel
- Sets film on international stage
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