SMALL PRINT: [SPOILERS]' INFINITY WAR Death Scene; An Update On VENOM's Status In The MCU & More
A roundup of some of the weeks's smaller CBM and CBM-related stories. In this edition, Infinity War co-director confirms Venom's status in the MCU. We also have a new Ocean's 8 poster, and much more...
Small Print has been dusted off and given a new lease of life so we can bring you a roundup of some of the smaller CBM and CBM-related news items that are floating around out there on the interwebs.
Today, we take a closer look at Spidey's heartbreaking demise in Avengers: Infinity War via co-director Joe Russo, who also comments on the Venom movie's status in the MCU. Plus, there's a new Ocean's 8 poster, Pet Sematary remake casting news, a previously unseen Infinity War BTS shot, and much more.
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More Punisher Season 2 Set Pics
We recently got a first glimpse of Scream actress Giorgia Whigham as Amy Bendix alongside Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) in some images from the set of the upcoming second season of Marvel and Netflix's The Punisher, and now we have what appear to be some publicity shots of the pair.
Bendix's involvement has led to speculation that season 2 will adapt The Slavers storyline from the comics, but that remains to be seen. At any rate, the character has been re-imagined as "a street-smart grifter with a mysterious past" for the show.
Zack Snyder Shares Jason Momoa's First Aquaman BTS Shot
Over the past couple of weeks, Zack Snyder has been responding to fans on Vero, revealing some minor, but intriguing tidbits about Batman V Superman and Justice League.
A lot of what he shares is fairly obvious stuff that most people who watched the movies will already be aware of, but, at the very least, it does reignite conversation.
Snyder's latest post is the full version of the very first glimpse fans had of Jason Momoa's Aquaman for BVS.
Lando's Skiff Guard Disguise In Solo: A Star Wars Story?
A Redditor has shared this screencap of a shot from a brief Instagram ad for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and it certainly looks like Lando is wearing the Skiff Guard disguise he used to sneak into Jabba's palace in Return of the Jedi.
Check out the image below and see what you think.
Is The Venom Movie A Part Of The MCU?
Not according to Joe Russo.
The Avengers: Infinity War co-director was asked about the fearsome antihero's status in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during a recent Q&A, and he gave a very succinct response:
"No, that’s a Sony property."
Though Venom is technically a Spider-Man: Homecoming spinoff, fans probably shouldn't expect the upcoming movie to feature any connections to the wider universe currently inhabited by Tom Holland's Peter Parker. Well, his ashes!
Spidey's Avengers: Infinity War Death
Speaking of which, during the same Q&A Russo was asked about the deaths of several major characters at the end of Infinity War - particularly Spider-Man's, which many seem to feel was the biggest emotional gut-punch of the film.
Russo admits that they wanted that scene to carry as much weight as possible.
“We made those deaths impactful- emotionally, because you have an emotional connection with those characters and it’s difficult taking someone like Peter Parker and putting him in that position. What 16 year old wouldn’t want not to go in such the way it’s shown so we set up that relationship between he and Tony Stark in separate movies to lead to that moment- it’s a father-son relationship. It’s painful to watch.”
New Ocean's 8 Poster
A new one-sheet for the upcoming all-female Ocean's spinoff is now online.
The poster features the main cast members: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter.
Ocean's 8 is directed by Gary Ross, and is set to hit theaters on June 8.
Pet Sematary Remake Adds John Lithgow As Jud
We recently found out that Dawn of the Planet of the Apes actor Jason Clarke had been cast in the lead role of Dr. Louis Creed for the upcoming Pet Sematary remake, and now EW reports that he'll be joined by Rise of the Planet of the Apes' John Lithgow.
The veteran actor will play Creed's kindly neighbor Jud Crandall, who first tells the distraught Doctor about the ancient burial ground.
Benedict Cumberbatch Studies Up In new BTS Image
A new behind-the-scenes photo of Benedict Cumberbatch doing a little research on his Avengers: Infinity War character has found its way online.
Though Doctor Strange probably won't play a large role (if any) in Avengers 4, we know that whatever plan he had to ultimately defeat Thanos involved letting The Mad Titan complete his mission.
Sideshow Unveils Its New Princess Leia Statue
To celebrate Star Wars day yesterday, Sideshow Collectibles shared some images of the new Star Wars: A New Hope – Princess Leia Premium Format Figure.
This striking piece stands 18" tall and features a mixture of polystone, PVC and fabric materials. Leia stands atop a themed display base and has been crafted holding her blaster from beginning of the film.
Check out some more photos HERE.
Godzilla Vs. King Kong Working Title Revealed
Finally, we have the working title for the upcoming Godzilla Vs. King Kong movie, which is expected to enter post-production by year's end.
Director Adam Wingard's giant monster mash will be known as "Apex", which is an obvious nod to whichever one of these iconic behemoths manages to assert his dominance as the #1 predator and vanquish his opponent.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 22, 2020.
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