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Here are the biggest stories for Thursday, June 22, 2023.

The Spider-Man spin-off ‘El Muerto’ loses it’s release date, and the company that developed the Secret Invasion opening credits defends their use of AI. Plus, the Academy is discussing an Oscar for stunts, ‘The Flash’ failure killed a spin-off. Meanwhile Harrison Ford isn’t retiring from acting, and Nicolas Cage receives his own Superman cover. Marvel has a release date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Werewolf By Night.

We can’t always cover everything. So here’s everything you missed this morning. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI).

Warning: May contain spoilers!

1. ‘Spider-Man’ Spin-Off ‘El Muerto’ Loses Its Release Date | HeroicHollywood

El Muerto, a Spider-Man spin-off film starring Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, has lost its January 12, 2024 release date. The film, based on the iconic villain El Muerto, is known for its high-flying wrestling moves and superhuman strength. The Hispanic character is created by Peter David and Roger Cruz. He’s best known for his unique look, distinctive mask, and design. His backstory includes gaining superhuman powers after a brush with death. Despite the project’s delay due to issues like the WGA writer’s strike, Sony is considering reconsidering its plans for the Bad Bunny film. 

Another one bites the dust. Disney’s failures are a win for Marvel. Hopefully they’ll get the Spider-Man rights back soon.

2. The Company Behind Secret Invasion’s Opening Credits Defends Use Of AI After Marvel Fan Backlash | Screenrant

Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion premiered on Disney+, causing controversy over its opening credits. The series revolves around Nick Fury returning to Earth to stop a Skrull invasion, focusing on the paranoia element of being a Skrull due to the alien race’s shape-shifting abilities.

The company, Method Studios, defends its use of AI, stating that it complemented and assisted the creative teams. The studio says it used AI tools for characters and movements but the “opening involved traditional work from animators, compositors, and other artists”.

However, the use of AI in creative spaces has been a growing topic of concern, with artists expressing concerns about the potential copying of their work and fearing that AI could take away their jobs in the future. The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike has also impacted the industry, with Marvel Studios delaying several movies and moving up Deadpool 3. The controversy extends to Marvel fans, who are divided on the use of AI in the show’s aesthetic.

I don’t care what Method Studios says. AI artwork has a distinctive crappiness to it. So either they’re lying about how much AI was involved or the artists intentionally made it look like crap. 

3. John Wick Director Chad Stahelski Says The Academy Is Finally Discussing An Oscar For Stunts | SlashFilm

In 2023, there is still no Oscar for stunt work, despite efforts by stunt performers and coordinators for over three decades. The Academy has not considered creating an award for stunt work, but Chad Stahelski, the director of “John Wick,” believes that conversation has begun. Stahelski and his co-director David Leitch have reinvented the Hollywood action movie industry, with Stahelski and Leitch co-founding the stunt coordination company 87eleven. The Academy has not had a clear decision on what to award for stunt work, but both sides have been positive, and it is expected that the first Oscar for stunt work will be handed out soon.

This would be great for all the talented stunt performers in the industry. But it could be a game changer for Marvel Studios and make it easier to win an Oscar.

4. ‘The Flash’ Flop Allegedly Killed ‘Batman Beyond’ Project | HeroicHollywood

The Flash has struggled at the box office, with rumors of cancelled Batman Beyond projects. Batman Beyond was a 1999 animated sequel to Batman: The Animated Series. Set in the far future of 2039, Bruce Wayne, in his 80s, has retired from crime-fighting. His partners, including Alfred Pennyworth, have either retired or died, and he has severed ties with Superman and the Justice League. A teenager named Terry McGinnis takes over and becomes the new Batman.

An animated project and a live-action movie starring Michael Keaton were in development before Keaton’s departure from the main Batman of the DC Universe. Warner Bros. Discovery has a script for a potential sequel to The Flash, but they did not discuss it during their DC Universe presentation.

A Batman Beyond movie would have been amazing so it’s a shame that it got dragged under by the underwhelming Flash movie.

5. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3′ Sets Digital Release Date | Collider

Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 will be available on digital platforms starting July 7, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD launches August 1.

6. Harrison Ford Refuses to Retire From Acting as He Turns 81, Says ‘Indiana Jones’ Exit Is Not Bittersweet: ‘It’s Time For Me to Grow Up’ | Variety

Harrison Ford is retiring from playing Indiana Jones after the upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” But he’s not planning to retire. Ford’s current stage of life is embraced in his final “Indiana Jones” movie, aiming to embrace his age and confront the question of age in the story. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” opens on June 30 from Disney.

Let’s hope we get a few years from him as Thunderbolt Ross since he replaced William Hurt.

7. Shin Kamen Rider Comes to Amazon on Barbie Day | Gizmodo

Kamen Rider fans can now enjoy streaming Shin Kamen Rider in over 200 countries on July 21, a hotly contested movie release date. Amazon has confirmed that Prime Video will become the streaming home for the film, which features nuclear terror and existential dread. This move is compared to previous films in the series, such as Shin Ultraman. Fans can now create unhinged July 21 movie marathon combos, making it a great opportunity for fans to enjoy the film.

8. Russell Crowe only needs one word to sum up his innate ability to sire multiple superheroes | Wegotthiscovered

Russell Crowe has embraced the role of fathering superheroes and fathers in various media, including the DC Universe, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. He has sent Superman to Earth in Man of Steel, set up Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder and now sired Kraven the Hunter. His response “Fertile” sums it up perfectly

9. DC Gives Nicolas Cage is Own Superman Cover | Comic Book Resources

Artist Dan Mora and DC Comics collaborated on a new cover for Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #19, featuring Nicolas Cage’s Superman wearing a new costume with Superman and Batman in the background. Mora, a big fan of Cage, explains he aimed to pay tribute to his iconic role in The Flash.

10. Marvel Gives Werewolf By Night Another One-Shot in September | Bleedingcool

Marvel will be released a Werewolf By Night comic book by by Derek Landy and Fran Galán. It will be featuring Elisa Bloodstone. While not yet a series, the one-shot is a promising step forward for Marvel’s comic book line.

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