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Comic-Con: Riverdale Season 4 Adds Shannen Doherty, Kerr Smith to Cast
Straight from their panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Riverdale executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa revealed the first official details on the new season, announcing that the season four premiere will feature a special tribute to Luke Perry. In addition, Perry’s longtime friend and former costar Shannen Doherty will appear in the episode in a guest role. Titled  “Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam,

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Comic-Con: Black Widow Concept Art Reveals Taskmaster!
Last night Marvel Studios officially confirmed that Black Widow will be the first movie in Marvel’s Phase Four, revealing the first footage from the movie which confirmed that one of the villains in the film will be none other than Taskmaster! With the footage not officially released online, the best look anyone had at the character in the film has come from blurry set photos, until now!
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Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis Address Their Return in Star Trek: Picard
The Star Trek Universe panel at Comic-Con was full of surprises, including the word that a handful of Star Trek: The Next Generation stars will reunite with Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: Picard. Jonathan Frakes had already been confirmed to return as a director on Picard. However, his reunion with his onscreen wife was a well-kept secret. Now that the word is out, Frakes and his former co-star, Marina Sirtis, are addres

Comic-Con: NOS4A2 Renewed for Season Two by AMC
Ahead of the series’ season one finale, AMC has announced it has renewed the horror series NOS4A2 for a 10-episode second season. Based on the Joe Hill novel of the same name, the series made its Comic-Con debut yesterday with stars Zachary Quinto and Ashley Cummings, showrunner and executive producer Jami O’Brien and executive producer Joe Hill whoe shared the news of the renewal during the show’s panel.
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Comic-Con: Black Lightning SDCC trailer lights up San Diego
Straight from their San Diego Comic-Con panel last night, The CW has released the Black Lightning SDCC trailer, highlighting the show’s metahuman-infused second season with some hints about the threat posed to Freeland by the looming Markovian War. Check it out in the player below!
Based on the characters from DC, Black Lightning is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with e

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Comic-Con: Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie Will Be MCU’s First LGBTQ Hero
When Thor: Love and Thunder was officially announced last night by Marvel Studios, the big takeaway from fans was that Natalie Portman would be returning to the franchise, and she will wield the hammer this time. This of course is what the “Thunder” part of that subtitle no doubt refers, but how about the “Love?” Another major development was also announced with Tessa Thompson

Comic-Con: The Flash Season 6 Sizzle Reel Reveals Villain Bloodwork
Straight from the series’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con, The CW has released The Flash season 6 sizzle reel, debuting new footage from the series and confirming the addition of Heroes star Sendhil Ramamurthy in the recurring role of DC villain Bloodwork.
Ramamurthy has signed on to season six as Dr. Ramsey Rosso, a brilliant physician with a genius intellect, and the world’s leading expert on hematological oncol

Comic-Con: Marvel Studios’ Blade Will Be in Phase 5 or Later
Last night Marvel Studios brought down the house with a full reveal of their Phase 4 slate, before bringing out one last reveal, announcing that 2-time Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali (Green Book, Moonlight) will take on the iconic role of Blade in the MCU.
Speaking with Collider, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirmed that the full Phase 4 line-up had been revealed, though changes were possible.
“It is the com

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Comic-Con: Black Widow Footage Description, Taskmaster Confirmed
Last night Marvel Studios officially confirmed that Black Widow will be the first movie in Marvel’s Phase Four, and screened the first footage from the movie.
We now have a full recap of the teaser shown from io9, which includes:
A montage of Widow in all the other Marvel movies with the following voice-over. “I used to have nothing. Then I got this job. This family. I was better because of it. I’

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The Lion King is the Alpha of the Box Office with $433 Million Worldwide!
While San Diego Comic-Con chugged along with endless announcements, the box office soared to record heights for the month of July as Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lion King opened to an estimated $185 million domestically, a record for both the month of July and a PG-rated movie. The film also debuted to the highest opening ever for a Walt Disney Studios release outside of Marvel and Lucasfilm, topping b

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WATCH: Highlights from the Marvel Hall H Panel Released
Marvel Studios dropped the mic more than once last night at their Hall H panel in San Diego Comic-Con, delivering a ton of reveals and debuting their entire Phase Four slate to the world! You can check out an officially released 12 minute highlight video of the event and over 70 photos below! 74
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100 San Diego Comic-Con 2019 Cosplay Photos!
ComingSoon.net is on the ground at the annual Comic-Con International: San Diego and we have over 100 cosplay photos from the convention which you can check out in the gallery below! Sound off with your favorites in the comments!
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"He's weak, he's lonely, and he's nothing without me." Samuel Goldwyn Films & Shudder have released a teaser trailer for Daniel Isn't Real, an Ace Pictures and SpectreVision Production (that is Elijah Wood's company and he produced this). Made by writer / director Adam Egypt Mortimer, and adapted from Brian DeLeeuw's novel, the film is about a college freshmen who resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope. Miles Robbins stars as Luke, with Patrick Schwarzenegger play

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CS Interview: Marc Maron Talks Sword of Trust & Joker!
IFC Films provided ComingSoon.net with the chance to speak 1:1 with actor, comedian and WTF podcaster Marc Maron about his starring role in Lynn Shelton’s hilarious comedy Sword of Trust. We also talked to him a bit about his role in the upcoming DC Comics movie Joker! Check out the full interview below…
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This riotously funny, improv-based eighth feature fro

"Together with your flames and stupid ambitions!" GKids has debuted the first US trailer for the Japanese anime feature film Promare, from animation filmmaker Hiroyuki Imaishi (Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill). This is the first feature-length film made by the acclaimed studio known as Trigger. "Promare uses a bold cel-shaded visual style to tell a blistering action-adventure story, and is the spiritual successor to many of director Imaishi’s former works." The story follows Galo and the Burn

Comic-Con: Titans Season 2 Premiere, Young Justice & Doom Patrol Renewed!
Straight from the DC Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the DC exclusive streaming service has confirmed a cavalcade of news.
First up, Titans season 2 will officially premiere on September 6. The new season of the series delivers new costumes for some of the heroes and brand new characters with the addition of Joshua Orpin as Conner Kent/Superboy, Esai Morales as Deathstroke, Chella Man as Deathstr

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Comic-Con: Full Marvel Phase 4 slate confirmed!
During their big Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios has unveiled the full slate of films and TV series that will encompass Phase 4 of the MCU!
Feige officially announced the feature film Black Widow, which is slated for a May 1, 2020 release in U.S. theaters, making it the first film of Phase Four to hit the big screen.
Feige surprised the audience with the first footage from Black Widow, which is curre

BEGIN SLIDESHOWStranger Things Season 3 Episode 5 Recap
In the previous episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things, Mike, Lucas, Max, Eleven, and Will discovered that the Mindflayer had flayed Billy, while Steve, Dustin, Robin, and Erica were trapped in a secret elevator heading deep underground. In Stranger Things Season 3 Episode 5, Nancy and Jonathan wanted to speak with Will after seeing Mrs. Driscoll’s medical chart, while Hopper and Joyce went to the Hess farm.
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BEGIN SLIDESHOWAvengers: Endgame Box Office Set to Surpass Avatar!
In its 13th weekend of release, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame will overtake the global box office record that has been held by Avatar for the past 10 years! Endgame arrives on Digital in HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on July 30, followed by a physical release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand beginning August 13.
As of yesterday, Avengers: Endgame’s global gross is $2,789.2M. This is just $500,

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Comic-Con: Mahershala Ali is the MCU’s Blade!
Despite Wesley Snipes having made overtures about returning to the Blade franchise, it seems the MCU has a new actor to play the vampire slayer: 2-time Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali (Green Book, Moonlight)! Not much else was revealed, including whether the character will exist in film, streaming TV or both. They did reveal a new logo, which you can check out in the gallery below!
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Comic-Con: Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Guardians 3 Confirmed!
Today at the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was officially announced that a slew of sequels are officially in development at Marvel Studios including Black Panther 2, Captain Marvel 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
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The first Guardians of the Galaxy was the surprise hit of the second phase in the Marvel Cinematic Univer

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Comic-Con: Fantastic Four Confirmed For the MCU!
Marvel Studios‘ Comic-Con panel has confirmed that we will indeed be seeing The Fantastic Four enter the MCU!
As the studio’s panel came to a close, President Kevin Feige revealed a slew of projects that they were unable to fully discuss at the panel, but confirmed that one of them is in fact The Fantastic Four. No further details such as casting, screenwriter, or director were announced, but the film is officially in

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Comic-Con: Jeffrey Wright is The Watcher in Marvel’s What If…?
At their Comic-Con panel Marvel Studios confirmed a What If…? animated TV series adaptation for Disney+ based on the popular comic book series of the same name. Furthermore, they announced that acclaimed actor Jeffrey Wright (Casino Royale, Basquiat) will voice The Watcher, and that other actors from the MCU will reprise their roles vocally! The series will begin streaming in summer 2021.
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Comic-Con: Black Widow Movie Confirmed to Start Phase Four!
Straight from the panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the Black Widow movie will kick off MArvel’s Phase Four on May 1, 2020.
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Black Widow is a standalone feature that centers on Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff, a spy and assassin who grew up being trained by the KGB before breaking from their grasp and becoming an agent of SHIELD

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Comic-Con: Thor: Love and Thunder Brings Back Natalie Portman!
At today’s Marvel Studios Comic-Con panel it was officially confirmed that Taika Waititi is indeed returning to direct Thor 4, the followup to his wildly successful 2017 sequel Thor: Ragnarok! But that’s not all! The film will be titled Thor: Love and Thunder, and will see the return of Natalie Portman as Jane Foster… AND THOR! The film will have a November 5, 2021 release date.
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Comic-Con: Hawkeye Disney+ Series Will Include Kate Bishop!
During the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con it was confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a Hawkeye series with Jeremy Renner reprising his role as Clint Barton –with the story also set to introduce his protege Kate Bishop, a yet-to-be-cast role. The series will premiere in Fall 2021 on Disney+.
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During their Comic-Con panel Marvel Studios has confirmed the cast of the Disney+ series WandaVision, which will feature Elizabeth Olson and Paul Bettany’s title characters, as well as Teyonah Parris as the grown up Monica Rambeau, who appeared as an 11-year-old in Captain Marvel, played by Akira Akbar. The show will arrive on Disney+ in Spring 2021!
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Comic-Con: Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness Coming May 2021!
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced to the Hall H crowd that Doctor Strange sequel is officially happening! Titled Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness the film will be released in theaters May 7, 2021.
Benedict Cumberbatch returns to the titular role with Elizabeth Olsen appearing as Scarlet Witch, the events of the Disney+ series WandaVision will directly impact the events of the film. Scott De

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Comic-Con: Marvel Studios’ Loki Series to debut Spring 2021
At the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con it was revealed that the Disney+ series that focuses on Tom Hiddleston’s Loki will follow the God of Mischief who escaped in Avengers: Endgame! The series will debut in Spring 2021.
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Comic-Con: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Series Confirmed!
During the Marvel Studios presentation at Comic-Con, it was confirmed that Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are reprising their roles as Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in the Disney+ original series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The two appeared onstage together with Cap’s shield!
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John Wick creator Derek Kolstad joined the

Comic-Con: Simu Liu Confirmed to Play Marvel’s Shang-Chi!
During the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con it was revealed that Canadian actor Simu Liu (Blood and Water, Taken) will headline the Shang-Chi movie as the title character. The film will officially be ttitled Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with the cast also including Tony Leung as The Mandarin (the REAL Mandarin) with Awkwafina in an unannounced role.
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Comic-Con: Full The Eternals Cast Confirmed!
The Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con has confirmed the full The Eternals cast for the Phase 4 MCU cosmic epic! The cast will include Angelina Jolie as Thena, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo, Salma Hayek as Ajax, Bryan Tyree Henry as Phastos, Lia McHugh as Sprite, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari and Don Lee as Gilgamesh!
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