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CELEBRITY - From SBNation: NBA star and Los Angeles Lakers super rookie, Kyle Kuzma, thanks The Rock for inspiring him to pack on muscle over the summer.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/15 to 6/17/2018 weekend box office is Disney/Pixar's "Incredibles 2" with an estimated take of $180 million.
From Variety: "Incredibles 2" shatters the record for the box office debut of an animated film. It's $180 million bow breaks the record set in 2016 by fellow Pixar film, "Finding Dory," which opened at $135 million.
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From Deadline: ABC could have a deal to create a spinoff of its recently cancelled hit, "Roseanne." ABC canned the series after a series of controversial tweets by the show's star, Roseanne Barr.
Monday, June 18, 2018
NatGeo WILD's "Sharkfest 2018" Starts Sunday, July 15th
TWO. WEEKS. OF. SHARKS.
Nat Geo WILD’s SharkFest Takes the First Bite This Summer, Featuring an Epic Lineup With Double the Sharks AND Double the Weeks
Nat Geo WILD’s Two-Week-Long SharkFest Premieres Sunday, July 15, 2018
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We’re gonna need a bigger boat. Nat Geo WILD’s SharkFest is back this summer with more teeth than ever! Get out of the water and into your living rooms because Nat Geo WILD’s sixth annual SharkFest gives viewers a whole extra week of fin-tastic good shark TV. We’ve got the latest insights from the top shark researchers, a comprehensive look at the many shark species in all their glory and two weeks of our top shark shows.
“What’s better than one week of shark TV? TWO WEEKS OF SHARKFEST”
Nat Geo WILD’s supersized sixth annual SharkFest, brought to you by Lexus, premieres Sunday, July 15, 2018 (yes, one week before that other week of shark TV).
“What’s better than one week of shark TV? TWO WEEKS OF SHARKFEST,” said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president and general manager of Nat Geo WILD. “We are literally jumping the shark this year by serving a supersized feeding frenzy of jaw-some shark specials, and by taking the first bite, we’re giving Nat Geo WILD viewers a bonus week of the shark shows they love. Why wait, when we need to inspire everyone to save our sharks now, more than ever? With so much SharkFest, we’re gonna need a bigger network!”
This year’s SharkFest is the No. 1 destination for factual shark shows, with groundbreaking new behaviors caught on camera in new special 700 Sharks, expert insights on why the world’s most massive shark species congregate in one region called “shark central” off the coast of South Africa in Big Sharks Rule, a breakdown of why sharks are the apex oceanic predator in Shark v. Tuna and scientific analyses of shark attacks and why they occasionally mistake humans for prey in When Sharks Attack.
SIXTH ANNUAL SHARKFEST PROGRAMMING PREMIERES INCLUDE:
When Sharks Attack: Mayhem in Mexico
Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 8/7c
Cancun is an ideal getaway, renowned for its beautiful beaches, fascinating culture and scenic landscapes. Usually a pristine location, the waters of Cancun suddenly becomes a hotspot for shark attacks between 2011 and 2013, with six attacks along its shores. Locals who have never seen an attack are baffled and hotels start to wonder what is putting their guests at risk. A community where shark attacks have never happened wonders, what could be the cause? Scientists put their heads together to figure out the cause behind the surge in attacks.
Shark vs. Tuna
Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 9/8c
Witness a clash of oceanic titans in the remote crystal-blue battlefields of Ascension Island. Yellowfin tuna and mako and tiger sharks are all apex predators, but to these sharks, yellowfin tuna are the ultimate prize. The tuna are often faster, fitter and bigger than the sharks, reaching well over 250 pounds. Any shark hunting these beasts needs brute strength and a little bit of luck to capture one. But when a third player enters the game, the scales tip. Who will win?
The Whale That Ate Jaws: New Evidence (working title)
Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 10/9c
The Whale That Ate Jaws examined an extraordinary incident that occurred at the Farallon Islands, 27 miles off San Francisco, in October 1997. A boatload of tourists witnessed the ultimate clash of the titans and caught it on tape. Two killer whales attacked and drowned a great white shark and ripped out its liver. The incident raised a lot of questions and left biologists mystified. Since then, there have been other attacks, some caught on camera. Now, we explore these new events and the fascinating science behind the killer whale's taste for shark meat and share some shocking revelations in The Whale That Ate Jaws: New Evidence. Experts weigh in to reveal astounding new discoveries in shark and whale behaviors.
Big Sharks Rule
Premieres Monday, July 16, at 9/8c
It’s an ocean of giants. South Africa has a dramatic, rocky coast that’s raked by churning currents. Warm, cold, rich and murky water collide to create “shark central”, with enough food to sustain the biggest. Giant sharks like great whites, tiger sharks, bull sharks, ragged tooth sharks, and whale sharks all reign supreme in these waters.
700 Sharks
Premieres Tuesday, July 17, at 9/8c
Imagine diving into the ocean only to discover that you’re surrounded by one of the largest shark frenzies on the planet. Well, that’s exactly what these researchers did in the name of science. In Polynesia, the largest school of sharks — about 700 — patrols the waters en masse. Follow an international team of scientists as they study these magnificent creatures at night, when they are most aggressive, to discover their mysterious hunting strategies and social behaviors. The result: incredible new behaviors never seen before, or caught on camera.
Shark Kill Zone (working title)
Premieres Wednesday, July 18, at 9/8c
Sharks may be at the top of the ocean food chain, but catching a meal isn’t always straightforward or easy. So how have these denizens of the deep ruled the oceans for so long? Design and adaptation. They must adapt to survive, which on occasion means bringing the feast closer to shore. Discover the surprisingly diverse ways sharks hunt and the solutions they’ve found to catching prey. Some wait in ambush, others slowly stalk their prey and still others chase at high speed. Whatever the technique, all sharks are exquisitely designed for their specialized roles as ocean predators. Scientists weigh in on the evolutionary ways in which sharks have fine-tuned their hunting skills and behaviors and reveal some incredible observations.
When Sharks Attack: The San Francisco Slayer
Premieres Sunday, July 22, at 8/7c
Just north of San Francisco lies a rugged coastline renowned for its picturesque cliffs and sandy beaches. But in 2004, this wilderness-lovers’ dream became a nightmare when the area was stunned by four separate shark attacks over the course of six months. A team of investigators takes a closer look at what could be the cause of these mysterious and terrifying attacks and reveal the science behind what is driving them towards the crowded waters.
When Sharks Attack: Anatomy of a Shark Attack
Premieres Sunday, July 22, at 9/8c
Without a doubt, sharks are the most notorious and feared predators in the ocean. In recent years, the number of shark attacks around the world has risen, and understanding how these predators think and behave is more important than ever. Experts break down stories from shark attack survivors, and the science behind shark behaviors and attack methods, to reveal how to handle an attack.
Nat Geo WILD’s supersized SharkFest also includes special encores of SharkFest’s past hit specials, which will continue to air in primetime through Friday, July 27, 2018.
Additionally, National Geographic Kids has released The Ultimate Book of Sharks by Brian Skerry, on sale now for $19.99. Dive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry. Join this amazing underwater adventure to track the sharks of the world, from the teeniest dogfish to the ever-feared great white. This ultimate book features every species of shark on the planet, with awesome photos, fascinating facts, the latest science and firsthand stories of real-life encounters with these incredible creatures. Learn how sharks live, how they eat, the challenges they face and whether or not you are actually on the menu!
Nat Geo WILD’s SharkFest aims to raise awareness about these incredible animals that depend on a healthy planet in order to survive. As part of its overall effort to protect Earth, National Geographic recently launched Planet or Plastic?, a multiyear initiative to reduce the amount of single-use plastic polluting our world’s oceans. Doing so not only will benefit the thousands to potentially millions of marine animals that become entangled in, are suffocated by or ingest plastic each year, but will also contribute to the overall health of the planet’s marine ecosystems and all who rely on them. To learn more about the Planet or Plastic? Initiative, visit NatGeo.com/planetorplastic.
About National Geographic Partners LLC:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 130 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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Nat Geo WILD’s SharkFest Takes the First Bite This Summer, Featuring an Epic Lineup With Double the Sharks AND Double the Weeks
Nat Geo WILD’s Two-Week-Long SharkFest Premieres Sunday, July 15, 2018
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We’re gonna need a bigger boat. Nat Geo WILD’s SharkFest is back this summer with more teeth than ever! Get out of the water and into your living rooms because Nat Geo WILD’s sixth annual SharkFest gives viewers a whole extra week of fin-tastic good shark TV. We’ve got the latest insights from the top shark researchers, a comprehensive look at the many shark species in all their glory and two weeks of our top shark shows.
“What’s better than one week of shark TV? TWO WEEKS OF SHARKFEST”
Nat Geo WILD’s supersized sixth annual SharkFest, brought to you by Lexus, premieres Sunday, July 15, 2018 (yes, one week before that other week of shark TV).
“What’s better than one week of shark TV? TWO WEEKS OF SHARKFEST,” said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president and general manager of Nat Geo WILD. “We are literally jumping the shark this year by serving a supersized feeding frenzy of jaw-some shark specials, and by taking the first bite, we’re giving Nat Geo WILD viewers a bonus week of the shark shows they love. Why wait, when we need to inspire everyone to save our sharks now, more than ever? With so much SharkFest, we’re gonna need a bigger network!”
This year’s SharkFest is the No. 1 destination for factual shark shows, with groundbreaking new behaviors caught on camera in new special 700 Sharks, expert insights on why the world’s most massive shark species congregate in one region called “shark central” off the coast of South Africa in Big Sharks Rule, a breakdown of why sharks are the apex oceanic predator in Shark v. Tuna and scientific analyses of shark attacks and why they occasionally mistake humans for prey in When Sharks Attack.
SIXTH ANNUAL SHARKFEST PROGRAMMING PREMIERES INCLUDE:
When Sharks Attack: Mayhem in Mexico
Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 8/7c
Cancun is an ideal getaway, renowned for its beautiful beaches, fascinating culture and scenic landscapes. Usually a pristine location, the waters of Cancun suddenly becomes a hotspot for shark attacks between 2011 and 2013, with six attacks along its shores. Locals who have never seen an attack are baffled and hotels start to wonder what is putting their guests at risk. A community where shark attacks have never happened wonders, what could be the cause? Scientists put their heads together to figure out the cause behind the surge in attacks.
Shark vs. Tuna
Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 9/8c
Witness a clash of oceanic titans in the remote crystal-blue battlefields of Ascension Island. Yellowfin tuna and mako and tiger sharks are all apex predators, but to these sharks, yellowfin tuna are the ultimate prize. The tuna are often faster, fitter and bigger than the sharks, reaching well over 250 pounds. Any shark hunting these beasts needs brute strength and a little bit of luck to capture one. But when a third player enters the game, the scales tip. Who will win?
The Whale That Ate Jaws: New Evidence (working title)
Premieres Sunday, July 15, at 10/9c
The Whale That Ate Jaws examined an extraordinary incident that occurred at the Farallon Islands, 27 miles off San Francisco, in October 1997. A boatload of tourists witnessed the ultimate clash of the titans and caught it on tape. Two killer whales attacked and drowned a great white shark and ripped out its liver. The incident raised a lot of questions and left biologists mystified. Since then, there have been other attacks, some caught on camera. Now, we explore these new events and the fascinating science behind the killer whale's taste for shark meat and share some shocking revelations in The Whale That Ate Jaws: New Evidence. Experts weigh in to reveal astounding new discoveries in shark and whale behaviors.
Big Sharks Rule
Premieres Monday, July 16, at 9/8c
It’s an ocean of giants. South Africa has a dramatic, rocky coast that’s raked by churning currents. Warm, cold, rich and murky water collide to create “shark central”, with enough food to sustain the biggest. Giant sharks like great whites, tiger sharks, bull sharks, ragged tooth sharks, and whale sharks all reign supreme in these waters.
700 Sharks
Premieres Tuesday, July 17, at 9/8c
Imagine diving into the ocean only to discover that you’re surrounded by one of the largest shark frenzies on the planet. Well, that’s exactly what these researchers did in the name of science. In Polynesia, the largest school of sharks — about 700 — patrols the waters en masse. Follow an international team of scientists as they study these magnificent creatures at night, when they are most aggressive, to discover their mysterious hunting strategies and social behaviors. The result: incredible new behaviors never seen before, or caught on camera.
Shark Kill Zone (working title)
Premieres Wednesday, July 18, at 9/8c
Sharks may be at the top of the ocean food chain, but catching a meal isn’t always straightforward or easy. So how have these denizens of the deep ruled the oceans for so long? Design and adaptation. They must adapt to survive, which on occasion means bringing the feast closer to shore. Discover the surprisingly diverse ways sharks hunt and the solutions they’ve found to catching prey. Some wait in ambush, others slowly stalk their prey and still others chase at high speed. Whatever the technique, all sharks are exquisitely designed for their specialized roles as ocean predators. Scientists weigh in on the evolutionary ways in which sharks have fine-tuned their hunting skills and behaviors and reveal some incredible observations.
When Sharks Attack: The San Francisco Slayer
Premieres Sunday, July 22, at 8/7c
Just north of San Francisco lies a rugged coastline renowned for its picturesque cliffs and sandy beaches. But in 2004, this wilderness-lovers’ dream became a nightmare when the area was stunned by four separate shark attacks over the course of six months. A team of investigators takes a closer look at what could be the cause of these mysterious and terrifying attacks and reveal the science behind what is driving them towards the crowded waters.
When Sharks Attack: Anatomy of a Shark Attack
Premieres Sunday, July 22, at 9/8c
Without a doubt, sharks are the most notorious and feared predators in the ocean. In recent years, the number of shark attacks around the world has risen, and understanding how these predators think and behave is more important than ever. Experts break down stories from shark attack survivors, and the science behind shark behaviors and attack methods, to reveal how to handle an attack.
Nat Geo WILD’s supersized SharkFest also includes special encores of SharkFest’s past hit specials, which will continue to air in primetime through Friday, July 27, 2018.
Additionally, National Geographic Kids has released The Ultimate Book of Sharks by Brian Skerry, on sale now for $19.99. Dive into the wild world of sharks! Get up close to learn the truth behind these fantastic, ferocious fish with famed National Geographic photographer and explorer Brian Skerry. Join this amazing underwater adventure to track the sharks of the world, from the teeniest dogfish to the ever-feared great white. This ultimate book features every species of shark on the planet, with awesome photos, fascinating facts, the latest science and firsthand stories of real-life encounters with these incredible creatures. Learn how sharks live, how they eat, the challenges they face and whether or not you are actually on the menu!
Nat Geo WILD’s SharkFest aims to raise awareness about these incredible animals that depend on a healthy planet in order to survive. As part of its overall effort to protect Earth, National Geographic recently launched Planet or Plastic?, a multiyear initiative to reduce the amount of single-use plastic polluting our world’s oceans. Doing so not only will benefit the thousands to potentially millions of marine animals that become entangled in, are suffocated by or ingest plastic each year, but will also contribute to the overall health of the planet’s marine ecosystems and all who rely on them. To learn more about the Planet or Plastic? Initiative, visit NatGeo.com/planetorplastic.
About National Geographic Partners LLC:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 130 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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A "Star Wars" Link-o-Rama 2018 by Negromancer - Update #39
Posted by Leroy Doureseaux - on Patreon.
EPISODE IX - From ScreenRant: Rumors heat up that Billy Dee Williams will appear in Star Wars 9.
FRANCHISE - From WeGotThisCovered: Lucasfilm Reportedly Has 9 Star Wars Movies In Development Right Now
GEORGE LUCAS - From DenofGeek: Via an interview for James Cameron's TV series, "James Cameron's 's Story of Science Fiction," George Lucas reveals a few details about his unused plans for the Star Wars "sequel trilogy" (Episodes 7 to 9).
FRANCHISE - From ScreenRant: "Star Wars" is taking a break.
LUCASFILM - From ScreenRant: Star Wars Rumor: Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down From Lucasfilm?
EPISODE IX - From FanthaTracks: "Star Wars 9" changes working title from ""Black Diamond" to "trIXie"
EPISODE IX - From WeGotThisCovered: Is Lando Calrissian returning for "Star Wars 9."
FUTURE - From SlashFilm: Emilia Clarke is currently starring in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and is the lead in HBO's "Game of Thrones." She says that "Game of Thrones" TV series creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, will make their announced Star Wars TV series "Star Wars on acid."
FUTURE - From TheWrap: There is a report that Oscar-nominated James Mangold has been hired to write and direct a "Boba Fett" movie.
EPISODE IX - From WeGotThisCovered: Rumors are that "Legends" characters turned "Rebels" star, Grand Admiral Thrawn, will appear in Star Wars 9.
OBI-WAN - From JoBlo: The rumored "Obi-Wan Kenobi" movie would be a prequel to "Star Wars: A New Hope" (Episode IV).
EPISODE IX - From FlickeringMyth: Rumoured plot breakdown for Star Wars: Episode IX surfaces online
EPISODE IX - From WeGotItCovered: Bizarre Star Wars: Episode IX Leak Points To Time Jumps And More
FRANCHISE - From EveningStandard: The British newspaper site ranks the Star Wars films from best to worst - according to the writers.
EPISODE IX - From WeGotThisCovered: Rumors have it that J.J. Abrams is looking for a new female lead for "Star Wars Episode 9."
ANIMATION - From Variety: Disney Channel ordered the anime-inspired series, "Star Wars Resistance," which will debut this fall on Disney XD.
CARRIE FISHER - From SideshowToys: Todd Fisher talks about his late sister, Carrie, and late mother, Debbie, in this video interview.
EPISODE IX - From YahooMoviesUK: Lucasfilm has hired Victoria Mahoney as J.J. Abrams' second unit director on "Star Wars Episode 9." She is the first black woman to work as a director on a Star Wars film.
FRANCHISE - From BleedingCool: Rian Johnson says the "Star Wars" franchise needs directors who are not white guys.
EPISODE 9 - From EmpireOnline: At "AwesomeCon 2018 (in Washington DC), John Boyega dropped some info saying that Finn and Rey would be reunited after spending "The Last Jedi" separated for almost the entire film.
FRANCHISE - From YahooDigitalSpy: Not even Steven Spielberg could get the rights to use 'Star Wars' in 'Ready Player One'
CELEBRITY - From LATimes: Mark Hamill gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From Variety: Harrison Ford remembers Carrie Fisher at the ceremony for Mark Hamill's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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STREAMING - From StarWars.com: Jon Favreau to Executive Produce and Write Live-Action Star Wars Series
From YahooEntertainment: Jon Favreau hired for 'Star Wars' series: Why fans have mixed feelings
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COMIC BOOKS - From StarWars: How Dark Empire Kickstarted Star Wars Comics for a New Generation
TELEVISION - From CinemaBlend: Could "Star Wars Resistance" be the next "Star Wars" animated or first live-action TV series?
FRANCHISE - From PopSugar: All the Details We Have on the Upcoming Star Wars Films
EPISODE IX - From BleedingCool: J.J. Abrams says he has a script for "Star Wars: Episode 9," and a start date for production.
THE FORCE AWAKEN - From DenofGeek: New tidbits about "The Force Awakens," including an earlier different title for the film.
A NEW HOPE - From Oscars.org: Myth-making: STAR WARS and the Art of Advertising
NEW FILMS - From Movieweb: Will there be two "Star Wars" per year?
NEW FILMS - From StarWars: "Game of Thones" creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, write and produce a new series of Star Wars films. These films will be separate from the episodic Skywalker saga and the recently announced Rian Johnson trilogy.
CHARACTERS - From CinemaBlend: More "Expanded Universe" characters may soon become canon, as "Grand Admiral Thrawn."
CARRIE FISHER - From USMagazine: Carrie Fisher posthumously won the Grammy Award for "Best Spoken Word Album" at the 60th Grammy Awards for the audio version of her 2016 memoir, "The Princess Diarist."
OBI-WAN - From YahooEntertainment: After winning a Golden Globe for his performance in the FX (mini) series, "Fargo," Ewan McGregor was backstage to speak with the press and got grilled about playing Obi-Wan Kenobi.
EPISODE 9 - From YahooEntertainment: How 'Star Wars: Episode IX' can give Princess Leia the ending she deserves
FRANCHISE - From TheNewYorker: A Field Guide to the Musical Leitmotifs of “Star Wars”
ORIGINAL TRILOGY - From DenofGeek: The secrecy of the Star Wars films apparently drove a wedge between Darth Vader actor, David Prowse, and Lucasfilm.
NEW TRILOGY - From TheScotsman: The new Star Wars trilogy, to be created by Rian Johnson, is set to begin filming Summer 2018 in Scotland... according to this website.
EPISODE IX - From ScreenRant: Rumors heat up that Billy Dee Williams will appear in Star Wars 9.
FRANCHISE - From WeGotThisCovered: Lucasfilm Reportedly Has 9 Star Wars Movies In Development Right Now
GEORGE LUCAS - From DenofGeek: Via an interview for James Cameron's TV series, "James Cameron's 's Story of Science Fiction," George Lucas reveals a few details about his unused plans for the Star Wars "sequel trilogy" (Episodes 7 to 9).
FRANCHISE - From ScreenRant: "Star Wars" is taking a break.
LUCASFILM - From ScreenRant: Star Wars Rumor: Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down From Lucasfilm?
EPISODE IX - From FanthaTracks: "Star Wars 9" changes working title from ""Black Diamond" to "trIXie"
EPISODE IX - From WeGotThisCovered: Is Lando Calrissian returning for "Star Wars 9."
FUTURE - From SlashFilm: Emilia Clarke is currently starring in "Solo: A Star Wars Story" and is the lead in HBO's "Game of Thrones." She says that "Game of Thrones" TV series creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, will make their announced Star Wars TV series "Star Wars on acid."
FUTURE - From TheWrap: There is a report that Oscar-nominated James Mangold has been hired to write and direct a "Boba Fett" movie.
EPISODE IX - From WeGotThisCovered: Rumors are that "Legends" characters turned "Rebels" star, Grand Admiral Thrawn, will appear in Star Wars 9.
OBI-WAN - From JoBlo: The rumored "Obi-Wan Kenobi" movie would be a prequel to "Star Wars: A New Hope" (Episode IV).
EPISODE IX - From FlickeringMyth: Rumoured plot breakdown for Star Wars: Episode IX surfaces online
EPISODE IX - From WeGotItCovered: Bizarre Star Wars: Episode IX Leak Points To Time Jumps And More
FRANCHISE - From EveningStandard: The British newspaper site ranks the Star Wars films from best to worst - according to the writers.
EPISODE IX - From WeGotThisCovered: Rumors have it that J.J. Abrams is looking for a new female lead for "Star Wars Episode 9."
ANIMATION - From Variety: Disney Channel ordered the anime-inspired series, "Star Wars Resistance," which will debut this fall on Disney XD.
CARRIE FISHER - From SideshowToys: Todd Fisher talks about his late sister, Carrie, and late mother, Debbie, in this video interview.
EPISODE IX - From YahooMoviesUK: Lucasfilm has hired Victoria Mahoney as J.J. Abrams' second unit director on "Star Wars Episode 9." She is the first black woman to work as a director on a Star Wars film.
FRANCHISE - From BleedingCool: Rian Johnson says the "Star Wars" franchise needs directors who are not white guys.
EPISODE 9 - From EmpireOnline: At "AwesomeCon 2018 (in Washington DC), John Boyega dropped some info saying that Finn and Rey would be reunited after spending "The Last Jedi" separated for almost the entire film.
FRANCHISE - From YahooDigitalSpy: Not even Steven Spielberg could get the rights to use 'Star Wars' in 'Ready Player One'
CELEBRITY - From LATimes: Mark Hamill gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From Variety: Harrison Ford remembers Carrie Fisher at the ceremony for Mark Hamill's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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STREAMING - From StarWars.com: Jon Favreau to Executive Produce and Write Live-Action Star Wars Series
From YahooEntertainment: Jon Favreau hired for 'Star Wars' series: Why fans have mixed feelings
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COMIC BOOKS - From StarWars: How Dark Empire Kickstarted Star Wars Comics for a New Generation
TELEVISION - From CinemaBlend: Could "Star Wars Resistance" be the next "Star Wars" animated or first live-action TV series?
FRANCHISE - From PopSugar: All the Details We Have on the Upcoming Star Wars Films
EPISODE IX - From BleedingCool: J.J. Abrams says he has a script for "Star Wars: Episode 9," and a start date for production.
THE FORCE AWAKEN - From DenofGeek: New tidbits about "The Force Awakens," including an earlier different title for the film.
A NEW HOPE - From Oscars.org: Myth-making: STAR WARS and the Art of Advertising
NEW FILMS - From Movieweb: Will there be two "Star Wars" per year?
NEW FILMS - From StarWars: "Game of Thones" creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, write and produce a new series of Star Wars films. These films will be separate from the episodic Skywalker saga and the recently announced Rian Johnson trilogy.
CHARACTERS - From CinemaBlend: More "Expanded Universe" characters may soon become canon, as "Grand Admiral Thrawn."
CARRIE FISHER - From USMagazine: Carrie Fisher posthumously won the Grammy Award for "Best Spoken Word Album" at the 60th Grammy Awards for the audio version of her 2016 memoir, "The Princess Diarist."
OBI-WAN - From YahooEntertainment: After winning a Golden Globe for his performance in the FX (mini) series, "Fargo," Ewan McGregor was backstage to speak with the press and got grilled about playing Obi-Wan Kenobi.
EPISODE 9 - From YahooEntertainment: How 'Star Wars: Episode IX' can give Princess Leia the ending she deserves
FRANCHISE - From TheNewYorker: A Field Guide to the Musical Leitmotifs of “Star Wars”
ORIGINAL TRILOGY - From DenofGeek: The secrecy of the Star Wars films apparently drove a wedge between Darth Vader actor, David Prowse, and Lucasfilm.
NEW TRILOGY - From TheScotsman: The new Star Wars trilogy, to be created by Rian Johnson, is set to begin filming Summer 2018 in Scotland... according to this website.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Image Comics Announces Final Order Cutoff for New Series, "Farmhand"
PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to reveal preview pages from Eisner Award winning co-creator of CHEW Rob Guillory’s forthcoming FARMHAND. The series is set to launch this July.
FARMHAND follows farmer Jedidiah Jenkins whose cash crop isn’t corn or soy… it’s a little more unusual. Jed grows fast-healing, plug-and-play human organs. Lose a finger? Need a new liver? He’s got you covered. Unfortunately, strange produce isn’t the only thing Jed’s got buried. Deep in the soil of the Jenkins Family Farm, something dark has taken root, and it’s beginning to bloom.
FARMHAND is a dark comedy about science gone sinister and agriculture gone apocalyptic. Nature is a Mother.
FARMHAND #1 (Diamond Code MAY180011) hits stores on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018. The final order cutoff for comics retailers is Monday, June 18th, 2018.
See preview pages at Comics Beat here.
ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.
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Marvel Studios Link-o-Rama 2018 - Update #69
Support Leroy on Patreon:
Leroy Douresseaux's "Avengers: Infinity War" review is here.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From WeGotThisCovered: Samuel L. Jackson says that Captain Marvel is the most powerful hero in the Marvel Universe.
AVENGERS - From JoBlo: "Avengers: Infinity War" has crossed the $2 billion dollar mark.
THE BOSS: From Deadline: Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige talks about Marvel's success, female directors, and "Infinity War 2."
THE FUTURE - From ComicBook: Writer-director Jay Chandrasekhar (the "Super Troopers" films) says Marvel Studios has reached out to him to gauge his interest in a future project.
BLACK PANTHER - From QZ: There is a lawsuit over a music video from Kendrick Lamar related to the Black Panther soundtrack.
SPIDER-MAN - From PopSugar: Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to play Spider-Man supervillain, Mysterio, in the follow-up film to "Spider-Man Homecoming."
From WeGotThisCovered: Tom Holland Tips His Hat To Marvel Legend Stan Lee Following Spidey Praise
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From Nerdist: Here are new "Captain Marvel" rumors.
BLACK PANTHER - From ComicBook: Marvel Stunt Drivers Describe 'Black Panther' On-Set Experience
THE FUTURE - From TheWrap: Marvel Studios boss, Kevin Feige, says that the studio will develop a film starring Muslim female superhero, Ms. Marvel, who is 16-year-old Pakistani-American, Kamala Kahn.
AVENGERS - From ComicBook: "Avengers: Infinity War" is now the highest grossing superhero movie of all time.
THE FUTURE - From CinemaBlend: Simon Pegg wants to bring "Captain Britain" to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
IRON MAN - From Yahoo: Robert Downey, Jr.'s original "Iron Man" suit was stolen from a prop facility in Pacoima, California.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From SlashFilm: Annette Bening has a secret role in 2019's Captain Marvel.
THOR - From THR: "The Boundless Potential of Thor"
AVENGERS - From CNNMoney: "Infinity War" makes its to $1 billion in worldwide box office in record time, 11 days.
AVENGERS - From Variety: Box Office: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ to Hit $1 Billion in Record Time
ANT MAN AND THE WASP - From ScreenRant: There is a new "Ant Man and the Wasp" trailer.
BLACK PANTHER - From BleedingCool: Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Gets Honorary Doctorate, Will Deliver Howard University Commencement Address
SPIDER-MAN - From BritishGQ: Rising star, Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming") is the future of the Marvel franchise.
AVENGERS - From Deadline: "Avengers: Infinity War" may have an opening weekend box office gross ($245 million) that will be second only to the record set by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
AVENGERS - From TheVillageVoice: Yes, “Infinity War” Goes on Forever, but Thanos Makes It Worth the Time
AVENGERS - From TheNewYorker: Complete List of Characters in “Avengers: Infinity War”
AVENGERS - From Variety: $39 million in Thursday night shows for "Infinity War," the fourth highest total in box office history.
AVENGERS - From Variety: "Avengers: Infinity War" opens in 21 overseas markets for a total $39 million.
AVENGERS - From Variety: "Avengers: Infinity War" Heads to Monster $225+ Million Opening Weekend
AVENGERS - From Variety: First reactions on "Infinity War" are in. Full reviews are embargoed until 3 pm, Tuesday, April 27, 2018.
PHASE FOUR - From BleedingCool: Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige confirms that "Eternals" is one of the projects in development.
SPIDER-MAN - From SlashFilm: Spider-Man will travel the globe in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequel.
AVENGERS - From YahooGMA: Chris Evans says "this could be it" for him and a few Marvel stars whose contracts are expiring soon.
BLACK PANTHER - From ShadowandAct: Unsegregated 'Black Panther' Screening Marks New Age Of Entertainment In Saudi Arabia After Decades-Long Cinema Ban
AVENGERS - From ThePlaylist: More "Avengers: Infinity War" cameos revealed... accidentally?
MARVEL TV - From EW: Meet the cast of Freeform's "Cloak and Dagger."
BLACK PANTHER - From BleedingCool: The post-credit scene featuring The Winter Soldier in "Black Panther" was apparently longer than what was scene in theaters.
AVENGERS - From THR: Carrie Coon will play a villain, "Proxima Midnight," in "Avengers: Infinity War."
AVENGERS - From YahooEntertainment: Russo Bros. not ready to reveal the title for "Avengers," which is due May 2019.
AVENGERS - From TheWrap: Co-director Joe Russo is shocked to learn that Indonesia's Film Censorship Institute has cut seven minutes from "Avengers: Infinity War."
AVENGERS - From BleedingCool: Anthony and Joe Russo says that "Avengers: Infinity War" finishes the story they began in "Captain Marvel: The Winter Soldier" (2014).
PHASE FOUR - From WeGotItCovered: Rumors say Marvel Studios is set to announce a movie based on the "Eternals" comic book characters created by Jack Kirby.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From CinemaBlend: Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson from "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD) arrives on the set of "Captain Marvel" and sends a teasing Instagram.
AVENGERS - From YahooVariety: Fandango tracker record-setting pace for ticket pre-sales on "Avengers: Infinity War."
BLACK PANTHER - From YahooNewsweek: "Black Panther" will arrive on DVD, Blu-ray, and "Steel Book" editions May 15th with snazzy extras.
AVENGERS - From CBR: Even the cast has not seen "Avengers: Infinity War."
BLACK PANTHER - From YahooTheWrap: There is a "Black Panther" toy shortage.
AVENGERS - From Variety: Marvel release an intense new teaser trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War," entitled "The Chant." Yibambe!
BLACK PANTHER - From THR: Marvel's "Black Panther" is the #3 top-grossing film in North American box office (not adjusted for inflation).
MARVEL STUDIOS - From BleedingCool: Marvel Studios Production Chief Victoria Alonzo talks social change and #TimesUp.
BLACK PANTHER - From Variety: When Marvel's "Black Panther" (via Disney's Middle East distribution partner, Italia Film) makes its debut in Saudi Arabia on April 18th, it will be first screening of a film since movie theaters were banned in the kingdom in the early 1980s.
AVENGERS - From Variety: "Avengers: Infinity War" on Track for Massive $200 Million Opening
AVENGERS - From YahooEntertainment: Marvel unleashes 22 poster images for "Avengers: Infinity War."
BLACK PANTHER - From Mashable: "Black Panther" has passed "Jurassic World" in all-time U.S. box office. Next up is "Titanic."
DOCTOR STRANGE - From CinemaBlend: If "Doctor Strange" writer C. Robert Cargill gets to write a sequel to the film, he wants Nightmare to the be the villain.
BLACK PANTHER - From Forbes: "Black Panther" just set another box office milestone.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From WeGotThisCovered: Brie Larson reports for duty as "Captain Marvel" begins filming.
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: From WeGotThisCovered: Marvel Studios begins promo "100 Days" campaign for its upcoming film, "Ant-Man and the Wasp."
BLACK PANTHER: From TheFederalist: What The Success Of ‘Black Panther’ Says About The American People
BLACK PANTHER: From SlashFilm: Marvel's "Black Panther" is now the highest grossing superhero movie ever in the United States with a domestic take of $624 million.
AVENGERS - From ThePlaylist: Chris Evans says that he is done with Marvel Studios after "Avengers 4."
AVENGERS: From NerdlyUK: Disney Channels UK and Ireland launch "Marvel Avengers" channel.
BLACK PANTHER - From CNET: "Black Panther" beats "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" as most-tweeted-about movie of all time.
BLACK PANTHER - From Forbes: Why "Black Panther" should terrify every Hollywood studio.
AVENGERS - From WeGotThisCovered: "Avengers: Infinity War" will apparently have a running time of 156 minutes (2 hours, 36 minutes).
AVENGERS - From YahooEntertainment: Final riveting "Avengers: Infinity War" trailer debuts.
AVENGERS - From YahooTheWrap: Who is that guy torturing Doctor Strange in new "Avengers: Infinity War" trailer?
BLACK PANTHER - From Truthout: Wakanda in Schools: The "Black Panther" Curriculum Makes Its Debut
THE FUTURE - From WeGotThisCovered: If the X-Men do make it into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (via the Disney's planned acquisition of Fox), British actor, Tom Payne, "Paul 'Jesus' Rovia" of "The Walking Dead," want to play Wolverine.
LUKE CAGE - From Variety: Marvel/Netflix's "Luke Cage" Season 2 debuts June 22, 2018.
MCU - From WeGotThisCovered: Beyond Black Panther: 8 Black Marvel Heroes Who Should Join The MCU Next
TRAILERS/VIDEO:
From YouTube: Watch the recent "Cloak and Dagger" promo trailer, "Powers." The TV series, based on the Marvel Comics title, debuts on Freeform, June 7th.
From TheVerge: Watch the first trailer for season 2 of Marvel’s Luke Cage
Leroy Douresseaux's "Avengers: Infinity War" review is here.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From WeGotThisCovered: Samuel L. Jackson says that Captain Marvel is the most powerful hero in the Marvel Universe.
AVENGERS - From JoBlo: "Avengers: Infinity War" has crossed the $2 billion dollar mark.
THE BOSS: From Deadline: Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige talks about Marvel's success, female directors, and "Infinity War 2."
THE FUTURE - From ComicBook: Writer-director Jay Chandrasekhar (the "Super Troopers" films) says Marvel Studios has reached out to him to gauge his interest in a future project.
BLACK PANTHER - From QZ: There is a lawsuit over a music video from Kendrick Lamar related to the Black Panther soundtrack.
SPIDER-MAN - From PopSugar: Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to play Spider-Man supervillain, Mysterio, in the follow-up film to "Spider-Man Homecoming."
From WeGotThisCovered: Tom Holland Tips His Hat To Marvel Legend Stan Lee Following Spidey Praise
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From Nerdist: Here are new "Captain Marvel" rumors.
BLACK PANTHER - From ComicBook: Marvel Stunt Drivers Describe 'Black Panther' On-Set Experience
THE FUTURE - From TheWrap: Marvel Studios boss, Kevin Feige, says that the studio will develop a film starring Muslim female superhero, Ms. Marvel, who is 16-year-old Pakistani-American, Kamala Kahn.
AVENGERS - From ComicBook: "Avengers: Infinity War" is now the highest grossing superhero movie of all time.
THE FUTURE - From CinemaBlend: Simon Pegg wants to bring "Captain Britain" to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
IRON MAN - From Yahoo: Robert Downey, Jr.'s original "Iron Man" suit was stolen from a prop facility in Pacoima, California.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From SlashFilm: Annette Bening has a secret role in 2019's Captain Marvel.
THOR - From THR: "The Boundless Potential of Thor"
AVENGERS - From CNNMoney: "Infinity War" makes its to $1 billion in worldwide box office in record time, 11 days.
AVENGERS - From Variety: Box Office: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ to Hit $1 Billion in Record Time
ANT MAN AND THE WASP - From ScreenRant: There is a new "Ant Man and the Wasp" trailer.
BLACK PANTHER - From BleedingCool: Black Panther Star Chadwick Boseman Gets Honorary Doctorate, Will Deliver Howard University Commencement Address
SPIDER-MAN - From BritishGQ: Rising star, Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming") is the future of the Marvel franchise.
AVENGERS - From Deadline: "Avengers: Infinity War" may have an opening weekend box office gross ($245 million) that will be second only to the record set by "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
AVENGERS - From TheVillageVoice: Yes, “Infinity War” Goes on Forever, but Thanos Makes It Worth the Time
AVENGERS - From TheNewYorker: Complete List of Characters in “Avengers: Infinity War”
AVENGERS - From Variety: $39 million in Thursday night shows for "Infinity War," the fourth highest total in box office history.
AVENGERS - From Variety: "Avengers: Infinity War" opens in 21 overseas markets for a total $39 million.
AVENGERS - From Variety: "Avengers: Infinity War" Heads to Monster $225+ Million Opening Weekend
AVENGERS - From Variety: First reactions on "Infinity War" are in. Full reviews are embargoed until 3 pm, Tuesday, April 27, 2018.
PHASE FOUR - From BleedingCool: Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige confirms that "Eternals" is one of the projects in development.
SPIDER-MAN - From SlashFilm: Spider-Man will travel the globe in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequel.
AVENGERS - From YahooGMA: Chris Evans says "this could be it" for him and a few Marvel stars whose contracts are expiring soon.
BLACK PANTHER - From ShadowandAct: Unsegregated 'Black Panther' Screening Marks New Age Of Entertainment In Saudi Arabia After Decades-Long Cinema Ban
AVENGERS - From ThePlaylist: More "Avengers: Infinity War" cameos revealed... accidentally?
MARVEL TV - From EW: Meet the cast of Freeform's "Cloak and Dagger."
BLACK PANTHER - From BleedingCool: The post-credit scene featuring The Winter Soldier in "Black Panther" was apparently longer than what was scene in theaters.
AVENGERS - From THR: Carrie Coon will play a villain, "Proxima Midnight," in "Avengers: Infinity War."
AVENGERS - From YahooEntertainment: Russo Bros. not ready to reveal the title for "Avengers," which is due May 2019.
AVENGERS - From TheWrap: Co-director Joe Russo is shocked to learn that Indonesia's Film Censorship Institute has cut seven minutes from "Avengers: Infinity War."
AVENGERS - From BleedingCool: Anthony and Joe Russo says that "Avengers: Infinity War" finishes the story they began in "Captain Marvel: The Winter Soldier" (2014).
PHASE FOUR - From WeGotItCovered: Rumors say Marvel Studios is set to announce a movie based on the "Eternals" comic book characters created by Jack Kirby.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From CinemaBlend: Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson from "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD) arrives on the set of "Captain Marvel" and sends a teasing Instagram.
AVENGERS - From YahooVariety: Fandango tracker record-setting pace for ticket pre-sales on "Avengers: Infinity War."
BLACK PANTHER - From YahooNewsweek: "Black Panther" will arrive on DVD, Blu-ray, and "Steel Book" editions May 15th with snazzy extras.
AVENGERS - From CBR: Even the cast has not seen "Avengers: Infinity War."
BLACK PANTHER - From YahooTheWrap: There is a "Black Panther" toy shortage.
AVENGERS - From Variety: Marvel release an intense new teaser trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War," entitled "The Chant." Yibambe!
BLACK PANTHER - From THR: Marvel's "Black Panther" is the #3 top-grossing film in North American box office (not adjusted for inflation).
MARVEL STUDIOS - From BleedingCool: Marvel Studios Production Chief Victoria Alonzo talks social change and #TimesUp.
BLACK PANTHER - From Variety: When Marvel's "Black Panther" (via Disney's Middle East distribution partner, Italia Film) makes its debut in Saudi Arabia on April 18th, it will be first screening of a film since movie theaters were banned in the kingdom in the early 1980s.
AVENGERS - From Variety: "Avengers: Infinity War" on Track for Massive $200 Million Opening
AVENGERS - From YahooEntertainment: Marvel unleashes 22 poster images for "Avengers: Infinity War."
BLACK PANTHER - From Mashable: "Black Panther" has passed "Jurassic World" in all-time U.S. box office. Next up is "Titanic."
DOCTOR STRANGE - From CinemaBlend: If "Doctor Strange" writer C. Robert Cargill gets to write a sequel to the film, he wants Nightmare to the be the villain.
BLACK PANTHER - From Forbes: "Black Panther" just set another box office milestone.
CAPTAIN MARVEL - From WeGotThisCovered: Brie Larson reports for duty as "Captain Marvel" begins filming.
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: From WeGotThisCovered: Marvel Studios begins promo "100 Days" campaign for its upcoming film, "Ant-Man and the Wasp."
BLACK PANTHER: From TheFederalist: What The Success Of ‘Black Panther’ Says About The American People
BLACK PANTHER: From SlashFilm: Marvel's "Black Panther" is now the highest grossing superhero movie ever in the United States with a domestic take of $624 million.
AVENGERS - From ThePlaylist: Chris Evans says that he is done with Marvel Studios after "Avengers 4."
AVENGERS: From NerdlyUK: Disney Channels UK and Ireland launch "Marvel Avengers" channel.
BLACK PANTHER - From CNET: "Black Panther" beats "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" as most-tweeted-about movie of all time.
BLACK PANTHER - From Forbes: Why "Black Panther" should terrify every Hollywood studio.
AVENGERS - From WeGotThisCovered: "Avengers: Infinity War" will apparently have a running time of 156 minutes (2 hours, 36 minutes).
AVENGERS - From YahooEntertainment: Final riveting "Avengers: Infinity War" trailer debuts.
AVENGERS - From YahooTheWrap: Who is that guy torturing Doctor Strange in new "Avengers: Infinity War" trailer?
BLACK PANTHER - From Truthout: Wakanda in Schools: The "Black Panther" Curriculum Makes Its Debut
THE FUTURE - From WeGotThisCovered: If the X-Men do make it into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (via the Disney's planned acquisition of Fox), British actor, Tom Payne, "Paul 'Jesus' Rovia" of "The Walking Dead," want to play Wolverine.
LUKE CAGE - From Variety: Marvel/Netflix's "Luke Cage" Season 2 debuts June 22, 2018.
MCU - From WeGotThisCovered: Beyond Black Panther: 8 Black Marvel Heroes Who Should Join The MCU Next
TRAILERS/VIDEO:
From YouTube: Watch the recent "Cloak and Dagger" promo trailer, "Powers." The TV series, based on the Marvel Comics title, debuts on Freeform, June 7th.
From TheVerge: Watch the first trailer for season 2 of Marvel’s Luke Cage
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from June 10th to 16th, 2018 - Update #11
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SCANDAL - From Deadline: TV host and fanboy supreme, Chris Hardwick, is being shutdown from his TV and hosting gigs in the wake of abuse allegations from his former girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooMovies: Catherine Zeta-Jones is sick of (fucking) being humble. [Honestly, I did not think that was a problem she had - Editor.]
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COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: The "Kingsman" films may have a sequel, prequel, spinoff, and TV series.
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: The Todd Phillips-directed "Joker" film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is apparently happening.
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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline: Director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot reveal first photographic images from "Wonder Woman 2," which is due Nov. 1, 2019.
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BUSINESS - From WSJ: A federal court clears the way for AT&T to acquire Time-Warner. The U.S. Department of Justice had stood in the way of the deal.
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AWARDS - From Deadline: If you care, here are the winners at the 2018 Tony Awards.
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PIXAR - From Deadline: Pixar Animation Studios co-founder John Lasseter will leave Pixar by the end of the year.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/8 to 6/10/2018 weekend box office is "Ocean's 8" with an estimated take of $41.5 million.
From Deadline: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" opens at $151.1 million in 48 markets at the international box office.
TRAILERS-VIDEO:
From Deadline: First teaser trailer for Disney's live-action "Dumbo," which is directed by Tim Burton. The film is due March 29, 2019.
OBIT:
From Deadline: The actor Jackson Odell has died at the age of 20, Friday, June 8, 2018. Odell had a recurring role on ABC's "The Goldberg's" and had appeared on Nickelodeon's "iCarly."
From Variety: Guitarist and recording artist, Danny Kirwan, has died at the age of 68, Friday, June 8, 2018. Kirwan was an original member of the band "Fleetwood Mac," joining in 1968. He was fired from the group in 1972.
SCANDAL - From Deadline: TV host and fanboy supreme, Chris Hardwick, is being shutdown from his TV and hosting gigs in the wake of abuse allegations from his former girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra.
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CELEBRITY - From YahooMovies: Catherine Zeta-Jones is sick of (fucking) being humble. [Honestly, I did not think that was a problem she had - Editor.]
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COMICS-FILM - From ScreenRant: The "Kingsman" films may have a sequel, prequel, spinoff, and TV series.
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COMICS-FILM - From ThePlaylist: The Todd Phillips-directed "Joker" film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is apparently happening.
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COMICS-FILM - From Deadline: Director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot reveal first photographic images from "Wonder Woman 2," which is due Nov. 1, 2019.
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BUSINESS - From WSJ: A federal court clears the way for AT&T to acquire Time-Warner. The U.S. Department of Justice had stood in the way of the deal.
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AWARDS - From Deadline: If you care, here are the winners at the 2018 Tony Awards.
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PIXAR - From Deadline: Pixar Animation Studios co-founder John Lasseter will leave Pixar by the end of the year.
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BOX OFFICE - From BoxOfficeMojo: The winner of the 6/8 to 6/10/2018 weekend box office is "Ocean's 8" with an estimated take of $41.5 million.
From Deadline: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" opens at $151.1 million in 48 markets at the international box office.
TRAILERS-VIDEO:
From Deadline: First teaser trailer for Disney's live-action "Dumbo," which is directed by Tim Burton. The film is due March 29, 2019.
OBIT:
From Deadline: The actor Jackson Odell has died at the age of 20, Friday, June 8, 2018. Odell had a recurring role on ABC's "The Goldberg's" and had appeared on Nickelodeon's "iCarly."
From Variety: Guitarist and recording artist, Danny Kirwan, has died at the age of 68, Friday, June 8, 2018. Kirwan was an original member of the band "Fleetwood Mac," joining in 1968. He was fired from the group in 1972.
AT&T Announces Its Acquisition of Time-Warner, Inc.
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Time Warner Inc.
Positioned to be a Global Leader as a Modern Media Company
Set to Create the Best Entertainment and Communications Experiences in the World
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has completed its acquisition of Time Warner Inc., bringing together global media and entertainment leaders Warner Bros., HBO and Turner with AT&T’s leadership in technology and its video, mobile and broadband customer relationships.
“The content and creative talent at Warner Bros., HBO and Turner are first-rate. Combine all that with AT&T’s strengths in direct-to-consumer distribution, and we offer customers a differentiated, high-quality, mobile-first entertainment experience”
“The content and creative talent at Warner Bros., HBO and Turner are first-rate. Combine all that with AT&T’s strengths in direct-to-consumer distribution, and we offer customers a differentiated, high-quality, mobile-first entertainment experience,” said Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T Inc. “We’re going to bring a fresh approach to how the media and entertainment industry works for consumers, content creators, distributors and advertisers.”
Stephenson said the future of media entertainment is rapidly converging around three elements required to transform how video is distributed, paid for, consumed and created. Today, AT&T brings together:
Premium Content: Broadly distributed, robust premium content portfolio that combines leading movies and shows from Warner Bros., HBO and Turner, along with more targeted digital content from Bleacher Report, FilmStruck and AT&T’s investment in Otter Media, among others.
Direct to Consumer Distribution (D2C): AT&T has more than 170 million D2C relationships across its TV, video streaming, mobile and broadband services in the U.S., mobile in Mexico, TV in Latin America, in addition to D2C digital properties such as HBO NOW, Boomerang, FilmStruck and CNN.com.
High-Speed Networks: AT&T‘s leading wireless and fiber network, including investments in new technology such as 5G, will provide the network bandwidth required as customers increase engagement with premium video and emerging 4K and virtual reality content.
Company Structure, Executive Leadership
AT&T Inc. consists of four businesses. This structure allows each business to operate independently and move quickly, while at the same time innovating across AT&T with content, connectivity and advertising. The four business are:
Jeff Bewkes, former chairman and CEO of Time Warner Inc., has agreed to remain with the company as a senior advisor during a transition period. “Jeff is an outstanding leader and one of the most accomplished CEOs around. He and his team have built a global leader in media and entertainment. And I greatly appreciate his continued counsel,” Stephenson said.
As previously announced, leading the four businesses and reporting to Stephenson will be:
John Donovan, CEO of AT&T Communications;
John Stankey, CEO of AT&T’s media business;
Lori Lee, CEO of AT&T International and Global Marketing Officer of AT&T Inc.; and,
Brian Lesser, CEO of AT&T’s ad and analytics business.
All of Jeff Bewkes’ direct reports will now report to John Stankey.
Acquisition Financial Details
Under the terms of the merger, Time Warner Inc. shareholders received 1.4 shares of AT&T common stock, in addition to $53.75 in cash, per share of Time Warner Inc. As a result, AT&T issued 1,185M shares of common stock and paid $42.5B in cash. Including net debt from Time Warner, we now have $180.4B in net debt.
We will begin consolidating Time Warner Inc. results effective June 15, 2018.
The company expects the acquisition to provide significant financial benefits:
Accretive year-one adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow; strengthened dividend coverage
Increased synergies to $2.5 billion
$1.5 billion in annualized cost synergies by end of year 3 following close
$1 billion of annualized revenue synergies by end of year 3
Maintain solid balance sheet and improved credit metrics
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA 2.9x at close
2.5x at end of year 1; return to historical levels by end of year 4
*About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a diversified, global leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment, and technology. It consists of four businesses. AT&T’s media business, with its HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. divisions, is a world leader in creating premium content, operates one of the largest TV and film studio, and owns a vast library of entertainment. AT&T Communications has relationships with more than 100 million U.S. consumers across TV, mobile and broadband services. Plus, it serves nearly 3.5 million business customers with high-speed, highly secure connectivity and smart solutions. AT&T International provides pay-TV services across 11 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is the fastest growing wireless provider in Mexico, serving consumers and businesses. AT&T ad and analytics provides marketers with innovative, targeted, data-driven advertising solutions around premium video content.
AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. Additional information is available at about.att.com.
© 2018 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
This news release may contain certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations between the non-GAAP financial measures and the GAAP financial measures are available on the company’s website at https://investors.att.com.
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Positioned to be a Global Leader as a Modern Media Company
Set to Create the Best Entertainment and Communications Experiences in the World
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has completed its acquisition of Time Warner Inc., bringing together global media and entertainment leaders Warner Bros., HBO and Turner with AT&T’s leadership in technology and its video, mobile and broadband customer relationships.
“The content and creative talent at Warner Bros., HBO and Turner are first-rate. Combine all that with AT&T’s strengths in direct-to-consumer distribution, and we offer customers a differentiated, high-quality, mobile-first entertainment experience”
“The content and creative talent at Warner Bros., HBO and Turner are first-rate. Combine all that with AT&T’s strengths in direct-to-consumer distribution, and we offer customers a differentiated, high-quality, mobile-first entertainment experience,” said Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T Inc. “We’re going to bring a fresh approach to how the media and entertainment industry works for consumers, content creators, distributors and advertisers.”
Stephenson said the future of media entertainment is rapidly converging around three elements required to transform how video is distributed, paid for, consumed and created. Today, AT&T brings together:
Premium Content: Broadly distributed, robust premium content portfolio that combines leading movies and shows from Warner Bros., HBO and Turner, along with more targeted digital content from Bleacher Report, FilmStruck and AT&T’s investment in Otter Media, among others.
Direct to Consumer Distribution (D2C): AT&T has more than 170 million D2C relationships across its TV, video streaming, mobile and broadband services in the U.S., mobile in Mexico, TV in Latin America, in addition to D2C digital properties such as HBO NOW, Boomerang, FilmStruck and CNN.com.
High-Speed Networks: AT&T‘s leading wireless and fiber network, including investments in new technology such as 5G, will provide the network bandwidth required as customers increase engagement with premium video and emerging 4K and virtual reality content.
Company Structure, Executive Leadership
AT&T Inc. consists of four businesses. This structure allows each business to operate independently and move quickly, while at the same time innovating across AT&T with content, connectivity and advertising. The four business are:
- AT&T Communications provides mobile, broadband, video and other communications services to U.S.-based consumers and nearly 3.5 million companies – from the smallest business to nearly all the Fortune 1000 – with highly secure, smart solutions. Revenues from these services totaled more than $150 billion in 2017.
- AT&T’s media business consists of HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. Together, these businesses had revenues of more than $31 billion in 2017. A new name for this business will be announced later.
- AT&T International provides mobile services in Mexico to consumers and businesses, plus pay-TV service across 11 countries in South America and the Caribbean. It had revenues of more than $8 billion in 2017.
- AT&T’s advertising and analytics business provides marketers with advanced advertising solutions using valuable customer insights from AT&T’s TV, mobile and broadband services, combined with extensive ad inventory from Turner and AT&T’s pay-TV services. A name for this company will be announced in the future.
Jeff Bewkes, former chairman and CEO of Time Warner Inc., has agreed to remain with the company as a senior advisor during a transition period. “Jeff is an outstanding leader and one of the most accomplished CEOs around. He and his team have built a global leader in media and entertainment. And I greatly appreciate his continued counsel,” Stephenson said.
As previously announced, leading the four businesses and reporting to Stephenson will be:
John Donovan, CEO of AT&T Communications;
John Stankey, CEO of AT&T’s media business;
Lori Lee, CEO of AT&T International and Global Marketing Officer of AT&T Inc.; and,
Brian Lesser, CEO of AT&T’s ad and analytics business.
All of Jeff Bewkes’ direct reports will now report to John Stankey.
Acquisition Financial Details
Under the terms of the merger, Time Warner Inc. shareholders received 1.4 shares of AT&T common stock, in addition to $53.75 in cash, per share of Time Warner Inc. As a result, AT&T issued 1,185M shares of common stock and paid $42.5B in cash. Including net debt from Time Warner, we now have $180.4B in net debt.
We will begin consolidating Time Warner Inc. results effective June 15, 2018.
The company expects the acquisition to provide significant financial benefits:
Accretive year-one adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow; strengthened dividend coverage
Increased synergies to $2.5 billion
$1.5 billion in annualized cost synergies by end of year 3 following close
$1 billion of annualized revenue synergies by end of year 3
Maintain solid balance sheet and improved credit metrics
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA 2.9x at close
2.5x at end of year 1; return to historical levels by end of year 4
*About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a diversified, global leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment, and technology. It consists of four businesses. AT&T’s media business, with its HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. divisions, is a world leader in creating premium content, operates one of the largest TV and film studio, and owns a vast library of entertainment. AT&T Communications has relationships with more than 100 million U.S. consumers across TV, mobile and broadband services. Plus, it serves nearly 3.5 million business customers with high-speed, highly secure connectivity and smart solutions. AT&T International provides pay-TV services across 11 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is the fastest growing wireless provider in Mexico, serving consumers and businesses. AT&T ad and analytics provides marketers with innovative, targeted, data-driven advertising solutions around premium video content.
AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. Additional information is available at about.att.com.
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Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
This news release may contain certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations between the non-GAAP financial measures and the GAAP financial measures are available on the company’s website at https://investors.att.com.
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