James Gunn Has Even More Batman Rumors to Debunk
Deadline also reports Space 11, 'the first aerospace company and film studio dedicated to bringing all facets of entertainment to outer space,' is now at work on I See You, 'the greatest love story ever told…in space.' Promised to be comprised of 'approximately 85%' footage shot in outer space, the story is said to 'revolve around a profound and intimate love story that unfolds across time and space, blending the emotional intensity of classic romance with the wonder and isolation of the cosmos and exploring what it means to see and be seen, even beyond Earth.' Though casting is currently in progress, the company will have a hard row to hoe 'seeking talent who can embody the emotional scope of the story [while] at the same time rising to the physical and psychological challenges of working' in outer space.
In response to fans on Threads (via Comic Book), James Gunn stated rumors of Damian Wayne appearing in a potential Teen Titans movie, or Hush featuring as the primary villain of The Batman, Part II, are either 'made up or a guess.'
Anything you've heard about that movie is made up or a guess. No one in the world knows anything about the concept for the story except four people.
Again everything you've heard is a total guess or made up.
The Toxic Avenger battles deadly corporate misconduct in a new trailer from the UK.
During his recent appearance at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, Temuera Morrison said his return as Boba Fett in any upcoming Star Wars project is down to fan demand more than anything else.
No. I think we really have to treasure those moments now. All of you need to send a fax, or a letter, or an email, to those powers that be at Lucasfilm. I'm sure they'd love to hear from everyone. 'Please give Daniel Logan and Temuera Morrison another chance and put them somewhere.'
[Comic Book]
Elizabeth Tulloch confirmed 'a script [is] being written' for a potential Grimm continuation with original series star David Giuntoli in a new interview with TV Line.
I know there's a script being written, and I know that David [Giuntoli] met with them. I don't think they would do a reboot or a spinoff or whatever it's going to be without David's involvement. It's pretty exciting. A lot of people are sort of finding Grimm. We did 123 episodes, and it has like 90% on Rotten Tomatoes still.
Finally, photographer Steve Sands (via Comic Book) has captured our best look yet at the new costume Jon Bernthal's Punisher will wear in his upcoming 'special presentation' at Disney+. Click through to have a look.
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