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Geek Tyrant
18 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN Star Edi Gathegi Confirms Multi-Project DC Deal and Talks About Post-Credits Scene — GeekTyrant
James Gunn's Superman introduced a lineup of interesting and cool new DC heroes, but one character managed to steal the spotlight… Mr. Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi. Now, Gathegi has confirmed that his time in the DCU isn't ending anytime soon. In an interview with Variety, the actor revealed that he signed a multi-project deal when joining the film. 'I know that I have a multi-project deal, but the specifics of that are unknown to me. What James is driving home is the idea that they're never going to rush into production with scripts that aren't ready, so even whatever they do have planned for my characters is irrelevant until the draft comes in and it's shootable. 'So I don't count my chickens before they hatch. I want to be involved in this universe in a major way, and whether or not that comes to fruition is just a matter of time and faith and other people's hard work.' Mr. Terrific enters the story as part of the Justice Gang alongside Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), but by the end, he becomes a crucial player. Not only does he help Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) free Superman (David Corenswet) from Lex Luthor's grip, but his tech, 'T-Spheres,' is essential in preventing Metropolis from being consumed by a black hole. He also had one of the best action scenes in the film! And then there's that post-credits stinger. According to Gathegi, the tag was originally part of the main film before being moved to the end. He expained: 'That was originally in the movie. I wasn't there for the decision making, but to me, it's exciting because that's a promise. I don't know if it's a promise that DC is intending to make, but to have that moment at the very end of the movie, for me personally, is the full circle moment of me being unceremoniously killed before the big battle in X-Men: First Class to be kind of the last man standing.' He also revealed how he found out about the change: 'The day of the premiere, I got a text message from James saying, 'Heads up, just so you know, some things are different, and that scene is now the end.'' There's no official word yet on where Gathegi's Mr. Terrific will appear next, but reports suggest a solo series is being considered. Even if that doesn't happen, it seems likely the character will return in the Superman sequel, or perhaps even play a bigger role in the larger DCU rollout. Would you want to see a full-on Mr. Terrific series, or should he remain a supporting player in the DCU?
Metro
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Lego Batman is returning to Arkham Asylum in a huge new set with 16 minifigures
The Dark Knight has risen once again, with a huge new Lego set recreating Arkham Asylum and all of its miscreant inmates and would-be jailors. Batman's love of gadgets means he's always been a good fit for Lego, with many different sets over the years, from a giant Batcave to a homage to The Animated Series, and even his own movie. Things have been a bit quiet on the Batman front recently, with no new movies to motivate interest, but as Superman starts a new DC cinematic universe, so it is that Batman has been given a major new Lego set, featuring Gotham City's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. The set is 25cm wide and 32cm high and can be connected up to other Lego modular buildings or left as a standalone tribute to one of the greatest rogues gallery in fiction, let alone just comic books. Included in the set are 16 minifigures, featuring Batman, Batwoman, Batwing (the son of Bruce Wayne's confidant Lucius Fox), Robin, and two security guards. In terms of supervillains, you've got The Joker, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr Freeze, The Riddler, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Bane, and Killer Croc. More Trending Like most modular Lego buildings, Arkham Asylum is split into three sections, with a removable first floor, second floor, and roof. This allows you to play around in the detailed interior, that includes opening prison cells, a security entrance, and psychiatry room. There's even a van for moving inmates around in. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. The whole set is made up of 2,953 Lego pieces, which is a lot and means the whole thing will take quite a while to build. But it has a neat extra feature in that the pieces come in 24 separate bags, and the idea is that you can use them as an advent calendar, completing one each day in the run-up to Christmas. What you'd be getting for Christmas, if this was only the lead in, is hard to say but with 65 stickers, most of which feature references to obscure Batman lore, this is definitely going to please any fan of the Caped Crusader. Naturally, it's not cheap, at £269.99, but it's not out until 12th September, so you have time to save up or you could just pre-order it right now from the Lego website. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Lego Game Boy is so accurate even the advert is the same MORE: Fans are convinced James Gunn just revealed 'perfect' next Batman actor MORE: Build a trip to the Italian Riviera with Lego and their latest set for adults
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Director says Superman ‘not well-known' globally as ticket sales fall flat
James Gunn, the director of the new Superman film, has attributed its modest international box office performance to anti-American sentiment and the character's lower global recognition compared to Batman. The film has been a significant success domestically, grossing over $253 million (£186m) in the US, but it has so far failed to majorly ignite the international box-office, earning just $173m (£127m) worldwide. Gunn said Superman 'is not a well-known superhero in some places like Batman is', but considers the film 'a total win' despite the international figures. Superman's total worldwide gross is reportedly $430m, surpassing the $330m achieved by Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, which is the character's previous highest-grossing film. Gunn previously described the film as an "immigrant story" promoting "basic human kindness".
Euronews
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Is the new ‘Superman' film about Gaza?
The newest 'Superman' film has now grossed over $406.8 million (€345.65 million) worldwide and has been a runaway box office hit. The story follows the superhero to the fictional US-backed country of Boravia, which is attempting to occupy neighbouring impoverished Jarhanpur, which is also fictional. Some posts online claim that the imagery in the film is highly reminiscent of images from Gaza. People making these claims reference scenes such as one where a child holds a flag in the face of an invasion, and elements such as a border fence against a landscape that looks like the Palestinian territory. Boravia conducts a high-tech military operation against Jarhanpur, whose inhabitants are portrayed by Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Black actors. Meanwhile, the Boravians are played by white actors. The Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles appeared to respond to the film with two Facebook posts reading 'Real Superheroes' alongside images that seem to be of the Israeli army. Production started before 7 October However, production, costume design, and casting for 'Superman' actually began in April 2023. Meanwhile, storyboarding took place in May, and screen tests took place in June; all before Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. James Gunn, the American director of 'Superman', has also said in interviews that the script was completed before 7 October. He has insisted that there are no direct references to Israel and Palestine. Gunn did concede that the movie is 'about politics", but that the film is mainly about morality and kindness. However, filming did begin on 29 February 2024, which was after the attacks on 7 October 2023. Despite this uncertainty about the link between the film and what is happening in Gaza, viewers are sharing their thoughts on Reddit on the ways that the film has played a part in changing how they view what is taking place in Gaza.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Fantastic Four First Steps box office collection Day 1 projection: Marvel film posed to earn over $200 million worldwide
The Fantastic Four First Step box office collection Day 1 projection: No one on this entire planet is more nervous right now than the whole Marvel team. The Fantastic Four First Steps is less than 24 hours from release, and this truly is a make-or-break film for the studio. As Marvel takes the final few steps before releasing Avengers: Doomsday, First Steps will determine the amount of intent people will show while going to watch the future films. Numbers are in regarding the film's first day, and the studio has high expectations for the film during its opening weekend. According to Variety, The Fantastic Four First Steps is expected to earn over $100 million to $110 million in the US during the first three days. It is expected to earn another $90 million to $100 million at the international box office. Now bear in mind that the alien from Krypton has already set some pretty high standards when it comes to reboots and superhero movies, as James Gunn's Superman earned $122 million domestically during its opening weekend. Helmed by Matt Shakman and now equipped with the chatter and clamour after the post-credits scene leaks, the first family of Marvel might just beat Superman. ALSO READ: Who would win between Lex Luthor and Galactus? The actors who played them were wondering the same thing According to trade analyst Ramesh Bala, The Fantastic Four First Steps is expected to earn Rs 5 crore in India on Day 1, falling short of Superman's first-day net collection of Rs 7.25 crore. Marvel's recent form has to be taken into account, which ultimately affects the total number of people who are going to turn up to watch their films. The theatre experience takes effort, and you can't expect people to keep showing up when you refuse to deliver time after time. If Marvel truly pulls off a great film that uses iconic comic book characters to their full potential, they can very well be looking at a comeback. If not, the first three days will bring in curious people, but because of negative reviews, the numbers will start dropping as the days progress. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, and Ralph Ineson, The Fantastic Four First Steps will release in India on July 25.
