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Rise of the Black Panther #5 cover by Brian Stelfreeze Find out the top 11 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Astonishing X-Men #11 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Ron Garney Cover Artist: Greg Land, Leinil Francis Yu Summary: XAVIER VERSUS PROTEUS! In the penultimate issue of this high-stakes X-Men story, PROTEUS and CHARLES XAVIER face off in a psychic battle for the ages with nothing less than the fate of all free-thinking people at stake…. On Sale: May 2nd, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Astonishing X-Men 11& on Comixology Captain America #701 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer:…

Black Panther (2018) – W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya), Okoye (Danai Gurira) “Black Panther” is a movie that has moved millions of audiences around the world, but the movie could have been even more powerful. A powerful scene with Okoye (Danai Gurira) and W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya) arguing in the Tribal Council Room about the future of Wakanda was cut. Director Ryan Coogler was sorry to cut it but it’s now online. Watch it below thanks to USA Today. One subplot from the film is the romance between warriors Okoye (Danai Gurira) and W’Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya). The marriage got some screen-time but culminated in a powerful…

Read on to find out everything you need to know about Goliath. In the newest trailer for “Ant-man and the Wasp” we meet Laurence Fishbourne. He talks about the “Goliath Project” and growing. Who is he and what does he have to do with the MCU? 1. Who is Goliath? Bill Foster is one of Marvel’s first major African American heroes. Dr. Bill Foster is a scientist and former researcher with Hank Pym the original Giant-Man. Foster later also becomes takes on the name “Giant-Man”. Dr. Foster was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck in The Avengers #32 (1966) .In the…

Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) Hope van Dyne / The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Scott Lang / Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) The new trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp” has arrived and it’s a big deal. Marvel Studios has released the newest trailer for “Ant-Man 2”, known as “Ant-Man and the Wasp” and it’s just as fun, crazy and mind-blowing as the original. Watch it below: 1. Scott and his Daughter The movie opens with his daughter Cassie (Abby Ryder Fortson) sitting in her room. She knows he’s the superhero Ant-Man and wants to help people too. In the comics, Cassie becomes…

Audiences assembled worldwide for Walt Disney’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and crushed James Cameron’s hopes for “Avengers fatigue”. The Russo brothers’ movie opened in the number one spot and broke all kinds of records. It made $258.2 million domestically and $380,000,000 internationally for a worldwide total of $630 million. Current estimates have it beating the $247.96 million opening weekend of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. Amazingly, in just three days, “Avengers: Infinity War” has become the first movie to earn $250 mil. That’s the biggest opening weekend of all time (second to “The Force Awakens” if you adjust for inflation). So, for…

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays the villain Black Manta in the upcoming “Aquaman” movie and he says it’s his biggest role.”It was a huge role,” he told Access at CinemaCon2018. “This will be, to date, my biggest role. I’m so excited. I have a lot of fun playing quote unquote villains because I think the bad guys get to have more fun, right?” The best villains are ones that don’t see themselves that way so this is exciting.Black Manta is a DC Comics character that first appeared over 50 years ago. The character was a major player in several animated…

S.J. Clarkson is reportedly hired to direct the sequel to “Star Trek: Beyond”. She’ll be the first female director in the franchise history. Yesterday Paramount confirmed they’re working on two more movies in the “Star Trek” franchise. According to Variety, the studio has hired S. J. Clarkson to direct the next film. While details are scarce they did confirm that Chris Hemsworth will appear in the movie. He’ll be reprising his role from “Star Trek” (2009) as James Kirk’s father George. He sacrificed himself battling the rogue Romulans led by Nero. It’s rumored that the movie will be a time travel story…

Star Trek Beyond (2016) – Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott (Simon Pegg), Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) Paramount has confirmed that they’re working on two upcoming “Star Trek” movies and a sequel to “A Quiet Place”. According to The Hollywood Reporter Paramount CEO Jim Gianopulos teased the news at CinemaCon 2018. First, Gianopulos confirmed they’re working on a sequel to the sleeper horror hit “A Quiet Place”. Considering the movie is number one at the box office it’s not a huge surprise. “If you told me five years ago that an almost silent film starring the very funny…

“The Avengers” #690 cover by Mark Brooks Find out the top 8 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. This week features the grand return of Devil Dinosaur and Tony Stark. Plus, the grand ending of the Avengers “No Surrender” story arc. Check it out! The Avengers #690 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Mark Waid, Al Ewing, Jim Zub Artist: Paco Medina Cover Artist: Mark Brooks Summary: “NO SURRENDER” REACHES ITS FINALE! THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONCLUDES! The battle is over, and those left standing in the rubble have to find a way to move forward. As an era of…

Wonder Woman (2017) Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) Patty Jenkins just confirmed the rumor that “Wonder Woman 2” takes place in the 1980s. In a video shown at CinemaCon director Patty Jenkins reportedly confirmed that the “Wonder Woman” movie sequel will be a period piece set in the 80s. While she never mentioned plot elements it’s assumed the movie has Diana Prince fighting the Soviet Union. The 1980s were the height of the Cold War and it would fit the theme of her fighting a powerful enemy. In “Wonder Woman” she fought a similar nation at war against the Germans. The Russians…

Kevin Feige says we’ll find out the next slate of Marvel Studio films at San Diego Comic-Con next year. We don’t know much about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige recently spoke to Den of Geek and answered the question. “We won’t do anything until after this time next year,” Feige said. “After that, I think we’ll announce where we’re going. But we did a very big announcement in 2014 where we announced a lot of movies, and we added a few movies to it after that announcement. But it really felt important…

“Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors” – Peter Parker and Miles Morales Tom Holland accidentally confirms that Miles Morales is in the MCU and they “team up”. Holland, who plays Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Avengers: Infinity War was in an interview with Benedict Cumberbatch who plays Doctor Strange. The host Xilla “The Extraordinary Xilla” Valentine asks if we’ll ever see Miles Morales in the MCU (0:45 min). Watch the video embedded from Twitter below: I mentioned @waterpharks reply to @alicepleasancel tweet during my interview with @TomHolland1996 & #BenedictCumberbatch He proved he does indeed have lips. Oh yeah Tom explained #MilesMorales to…

Last night, at CinemaCon, the three villains for “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” were revealed as Ultimate versions of Green Goblin, the Kingpin, and The Prowler. The upcoming computer-animated movie starring Shameik Moore (“The Get Down”) as Miles Morales aka Spider-Man. Last night JoBlo announced the news via Twitter. Villains seen in the trailer: Ultimate version Green Goblin, The Prowler and Kingpin. #SpiderManIntoTheSpiderverse #CinemaCon — JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 24, 2018 The villains aren’t a complete surprise but it is interesting to see how the movie will juggle the three villains. We know Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight”) provides the voice of Miles’ uncle Aaron Davis a burglar…

John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” moved from number two last week back to number one despite several high-profile movies opening. It lost about 33% to make $22 million last weekend for a domestic box office gross of $132 million and a worldwide total of $207 million. The Rock’s action flick “Rampage” dropped one position to the number two spot by a hair. It lost about 41% to make $21 million for a domestic box office gross of $67 million and a worldwide total of $283 million. Warner Bros.’ “Ready Player One” dropped two spots to number six but stayed in the top…

James Cameron James Cameron is a legendary director who’s created hits like “The Terminator,” “Aliens,” “Avatar,” and “Titanic,” which have grossed billions. He’s also known as a tyrannical director who almost drowned Ed Harris and traumatized Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio while filming “The Abyss”. Here are some of the most egotistical and clueless things James Cameron has said over the years. 1. “Wait a minute, I’m going to call up William Shakespeare and ask why Romeo and Juliet had to die!” When James Cameron was asked (for the umpteenth time) why Jack didn’t just climb on the door to save himself at the end…

Thor (2011) Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) Natalie Portman used to be one of the biggest actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her role as Jane Foster was inspiring to women everywhere. Then, suddenly, she disappeared. Then, just as suddenly, she was back. Whatever happened to Natalie Portman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Why did she disappear and why did she come back? Here are all the reasons Thor’s girlfriend Jane Foster wasn’t in Thor: Ragnarok but will be in Thor: Love and Thunder. Portman Won an Oscar Natalie Portman has an interesting career. Before “Thor”, her best-known role was…

Skyward #1 cover by Lee Garbett Find out the top 19 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Booster Gold screws up Batman. Superman gets two epic celebrations. Superb is on point. 1. Action Comics #1000 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Various Artist: Various Cover Artist: Various Summary: Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today’s explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary… On Sale: Apr 18th, 2018 Price: $7.99 Buy Action Comics 1000& on Comixology 2. Antar…

Disney just hired Victoria Mahoney (“Yelling to the Sky”) to be the second unit director on the untitled “Star Wars: Episode IX” movie. She’s the first African-American woman to direct a Star Wars film. The news was announced by Ava DuVernay on her personal Instagram account saying “Happy to share this historic news. A black woman directing stories in a galaxy far, far away”. Happy to share this historic news. A black woman directing stories in a galaxy far, far away. First unit director #JJAbrams. Second unit director @VictoriaMahoney. #StarWarsE9 #StarWars #MyPeople A post shared by Ava DuVernay (@ava) on Apr…

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich), Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) Read all the reasons the “Solo: A Star Wars Story” movie will bomb at the big office. A new trailer for the Star Wars prequel dropped over the weekend and it looks promising. But it’s destined to fail. The Han Solo prequel will go down in history as the biggest box office bomb in Star Wars history. Here are all the terrifying reasons Disney will regret making this movie. 1. No One Cares About Han Solo’s Past Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)…

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) Yoda (Frank Oz), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) Find out which beloved Star Wars character may return. According to a report from The Daily News J.J. Abrams wants Yoda to appear in “Star Wars: Episode IX” (2019). One of the biggest surprises of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was Yoda’s “Force Ghost” bringing Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to his senses. According to the newspaper “insider source,” the producers are “planning to bring back Yoda”. “The success of the scenes featuring Yoda in ‘The Last Jedi’ were huge,” says the anonymous insider. “If all goes according to…

Rampage (2018) Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson) Warner Bros.’s “Rampage” movie starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and a trio of giant monsters opened at the number one spot. It made about $34.5 million for a domestically and $149 million worldwide thanks to a strong $114,100,000 internationally. It currently holds an amazing 50% on Rotten Tomatoes. While that would be lame for any other movie it’s the highest critical rating a movie based on a video game property has ever earned. While many have bee successful at the box office every single International live-action video game film is rated “rotten”. Right now the…

Avengers: Infinity War (2018) T’Challa / Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) A new cartoon shows the hilarious way Black Panther checks on Thanos background before Avengers: Infinity War. A new cartoon imagines Shuri and T’Challa checking out Thanos lineage. T’Challa has tangled with Erik Killmonger and his unique past history and connections to Wakanda almost destroyed the country. So it’s no surprise that he would be wary. Once bitten… BTW I found it on Reddit and if you know the artist please let me know. What do you think of the cartoon? Do you know who the artist is? Note: Some links…

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich), Tobias Beckett (Woody Harrelson) The film festival page for latest Star Wars movie “Solo: A Star Wars Story” has revealed the running time of two hours and 15 minutes. The reveal comes from the Cannes Film Festival which lists it under they’re “Out of Competition” category. Recently Disney made the move to premiere the film at the festival. The Star Wars spinoff will premiere at the French festival shortly before opening in French theaters on May 23. Two of the prequels — 2002’s Attack of the Clones and 2005’s Revenge of the…

X-Men: Blue #25 cover by Jorge Molina Find out the top 15 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. The Avengers #688 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Mark Waid, Al Ewing, Jim Zub Artist: Stefano Caselli, Kim Jacinto Cover Artist: Mark Brooks Summary: NO SURRENDER, Part 14 THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES! As the final battle for Earth begins, one Avenger will sacrifice everything to give his teammates a fighting chance. On Sale: Apr 11th, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy The Avengers 688& on Comixology Captain America #700 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Jack Kirby, Chris Samnee Cover Artist:…

Black Panther (2018) N’Jadaka / Erik “Killmonger” Stevens (Michael B. Jordan) Michael B. Jordan, who plays Erik Killmonger in “Black Panther” is on the cover of Men’s Health and talks about playing a black man in Fahrenheit 451, meeting the basketball star and more. In the May issue of “Men’s Health” magazine, they talk with Jordan about a lot of things. His rising status in Hollywood, his activism, and, of course, his workout routine. Along the way, they also talk about some very deep stuff reminding us that he’s a well-rounded and versatile actor. 1. Jordan Almost Didn’t Want to Play…

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) Source: Youtube The new trailer for “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was released and it goes to prove you can never too much Lando. Check out the trailer While it would be impossible to recreate Billy Dee Williams performance as Lando Calrissian I gotta say Donald Glover is doing an amazing job. From his line “everything you’ve heard about me is true”. I gotta say I like this trailer a lot better than the last one. Lots of action. Some nice nods to Chewbacca’s backstory and some good character moments. We’ll…

Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Zefram Cochrane (James Cromwell), Vulcan (Cully Fredricksen) Here’s how to celebrate the greatest holiday in Star Trek fandom. According to Star Trek lore, today is the day – 45 years from now – that humans first make contact with Vulcans. In “Star Trek: First Contact” inventor Zefram Cochrane has a test flight of his warp drive and that leads Vulcans to visit Earth for the first time. A holiday later formed around the day and was first shown in the “Star Trek: Voyager” episode “Homestead”. 1. Have a Star Trek Themed Party Have a Star…

Astonishing X-Men #10 cover by ACO Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. This week we have the brawl between Black Lightning and Tobias Whale, the reveal of Voyager and a murder at Harlem’s Cotton Club. Check them out! Astonishing X-Men #10 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Charles Soule Artist: ACO Cover Artist: ACO Summary: A MAN CALLED X, Part 4 Evil doesn’t always know it’s evil. Proteus has a wonderful gift for the world – all he needs is a little time for the finishing touches. The X-Men race north to stop him, and…

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace) Here’s what actor Lee Pace had to say about his role in the Captain Marvel movie. “Captain Marvel” started production recently and announced the surprising return of Ronan the Accuser. Pace starred in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) as the fanatical villain Ronan, but (spoiler alert) died. Lee Pace recently appeared on New York Live to promote his Broadway show ‘Angels in America’ and confirmed his role saying “that is true”. “I’m excited to be back,” Pace told hosts, Jacque Reid and Sara Gore. When pressed for details he refused to share anything…

Ready Player One (2018) Wade Watts / Parzival (Tye Sheridan) Warner Bros.’ “Ready Player One” was the big winner this weekend and debuted at number one with an impressive domestic gross of $53 million and a worldwide total of $181 million. It’s the director Steven Spielberg’s largest opening weekend in ten years. Walt Disney’s “Black Panther” dropped to the number three spot in its seventh week. It lost about 34% from last week to make $11.3 million. That’s a domestic box office gross of $651 million and a worldwide total of $1.27 billion. Ryan Coogler’s superhero movie is on track…