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Coronavirus slows March Movie Releases

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If you’ve been living under a rock or in Jared Leto’s case, doing a silent fast in the desert, you are well aware of the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe. It has shut down countries and cities, theaters and shops, overwhelmed hospitals, and so much more. Every single individual on this planet has been affected in some way, shape, or form. This much cannot be denied. I, for one, am struggling slightly since the movie theaters have been shut done until further notice. Yes, there’s Netflix and Hulu and the plethora of streaming options available. Here’s what’s been going on in the movie and TV world.

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This was to be a solid month for movies. If you’re not aware many films have seen their releases delayed. A Quite Place: Part 2 was to released last week and the same can be said for Mulan. These were both highly anticipated films, both delayed by this pandemic and they’re not the only ones. Black Widow which would’ve been released in Disney’s usual late April/early May tent-pole date, has been indefinitely delayed. Fast 9 has been pushed back a full year, and No Time to Die the 25th Bond film has delayed until November. I think the biggest tragedy of all is The New Mutant; it has once again been delayed. At this point, I’m not sure if it’ll every be released. Disney definitely has the option of putting it on Hulu or Disney+.

Delayed releases aren’t the only thing happening. Usually a film stays in theaters for round about three months or so, but we’re living in different times right now. Many films are being released early either digitally or via streaming platforms. Take a look at this list:

Available now

The Hunt
  • The Invisible Man
  • The Hunt 
  • Emma 
  • Birds of Prey
  • Bloodshot 
  • Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
  • Frozen II (On Disney Plus)
  • Just Mercy
  • The Gentlemen 
  • Cats
  • Dolittle
  • The Way Back
  • Onward
  • And Then We Danced (UK)
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire (UK)

Coming Soon

  • Sonic (March 31)
  • Onward (Disney Plus on April 3)
  • Trolls: World Tour (April 10)

This is just the early stages and there are more yet to come. Movies that were currently being filmed have also stopped production. The Batman, Uncharted, and Mission: Impossible 7 have all stopped their productions. Think about that: those are three major motion pictures with big bucks backing them and major studios have been put behind the 8 ball. We’re living in an unprecedented time and it may not stop. Everyone from cameramen to Best Boy, writers, the concession stand worker and the ticket taker are all out of work.

What you’re going to see is a new way to watch movies. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a rise in attendance at drive-in theaters. According to Deadline.com, these theaters are already posting some of their best ticket sales. Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon can make major power-plays for films to be released on their platforms instead of theaters but don’t expect this to be a recurring thing. You can either go for the communal experience at your traditional theater or spend that time home where you can control the environment. These are fascinating times. We’ll see how we we come out on the other side.

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Toni’s Revenge Movie Premiere: Cast Meet & Greet

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Join the cast of “Toni’s Revenge” for an unforgettable evening as they dive into the much-awaited sequel to “Who?”

After spending over two years in confinement, Toni has finally escaped and is determined to settle the score with her cousin Kendra and her family. The stage is set for a dramatic showdown filled with shocking twists and a fierce quest for revenge.

As Toni sets out on her mission, nothing will hinder her. Loyalties will be tested, new secrets will emerge, and the boundaries between justice and vengeance will become blurred. Will Toni reclaim her strength, or will Kendra outmaneuver her again?

Get ready for a night packed with suspense and drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Don’t miss your opportunity to witness this captivating saga unfold.

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The Magnificent Seven!

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With the Snyder Cut of Justice League finally being released this month, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at all of the live-action incarnations of comics greatest superhero team. No, I didn’t stutter and you know I’m right. If you don’t know, the Justice League consists of the greatest heroes in DC Comics. “The Magnificent Seven” as they’re know are comprised of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter with Manhunter later being replaced by Cyborg in updated and current versions of the team. They come together when just one hero isn’t enough. If you’re like a lot of mainstream fans, you’ll most likely know the team from the astounding and near perfect animated series that aired on Cartoon Network but that’s not why we’re here. Let’s get into the meat and potatoes of it all.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Official Trailer #2 | HBO Max – YouTube 

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Justice League: Mortal

This incarnation of the team never came to fruition. Famed director George Miller was attached to direct with a budget of around  $220 million. The casting left something to be desired. D.J. Catrona was cast as Superman, Armie Hammer as Batman, Megan Gale as Wonder Woman, and Teresa Palmer, whom auditioned for the Wonder Woman role, was cast as Talia al Ghul. I’m only on board with Armie Hammer as the Caped Crusader, but everyone else can kick rocks. They don’t make a lick of sense and that especially goes for Teresa Palmer as the Daughter of the Demon. Two of the better casting choices, Common as Green Lantern John Stewart and Adam Brody as the Barry Allen version of the Flash, are solid but I honestly believe that Brody would have been better served as Wally West. The best casting decision was Jay Baruchel as Maxwell Lord.

There were many reasons that this movie didn’t come forth. The Writers Strike happened and production had to be delayed for three months which caused the options of the cast to lapse. The movie was supposed to be filmed in Australia but the Australian government denied Warner Bros a 40% tax rebate as they felt that there weren’t enough Australian actors hired. There were more delays and the success of The Dark Knight caused Warner Bros to focus on singular films.

Justice League

If the reviews are to be believed, then the Joss Whedon directed version of the film will be long forgotten. Joss Whedon had to finish Snyder’s film due to a family tragedy. He ended up cutting much of what Snyder intended including removing a majority Cyborg’s scenes and story as he was clearly intended to be the focal point of the film. If you’ve seen one Joss Whedon film or TV show, then you’ve seen them all and you know what to expect and that is very much true here. What Snyder had set forth has largely been forgotten with Whedon putting his usual flair on the writing. If you’ve been living under a rock then you know all about the claims made by Ray Fisher. The racism, the treatment by Whedon, and so much more. The less said about this film, the better.

Legends of the Superheroes

This 1979 two-part television special featured the most famous Batman and Robin at the time, the late Adam West and Burt Ward. Other heroes included Black Canary, Captain Marvel [now Shazam], Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Huntress and many more. This one was mostly played for laughs.

Smallville

The decades long comic book series had their own version of the League featuring Clark Kent, the Flash, Cyborg, Green Arrow, and Aquaman. The characters were all introduced in previous episodes where they were given proper introductions. Chloe Sullivan, Clark’s long time best friend, acted as the surrogate Oracle using the code name “Watchtower”. Later in the series, they were joined by Black Canary and Martian Manhunter with Manhunter having a prominent tutor-like role on the show. Smallville also gave us the first time live-action iteration of the Justice Society of America.

Arrowverse

A combination of the CW Arrowverse shows, this Justice League featured characters from the various shows. With the ending of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the amalgamation of Earth-Prime (Earth-1, Earth-38, and Black Lightning’s Earth) needed a team for such an occasion where one hero wouldn’t be enough. Taking on the Anti-Monitor, all of the heroes were needed. If you know DC Comics, you know that when the words “Crisis” are uttered, it’s about to go down, In the end, our heroes were successful but not without suffering a great loss. Oliver Queen after becoming the Spectre, sacrificed himself for the greater good. The Arrowverse team consists of White Canary, The Flash, Supergirl, Batwoman, Martian Manhunter, Black Lightning, Superman, and an empty seat to honor the man who started it all, Green Arrow. 

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Godzilla vs. Kong – Official Trailer

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The long awaited clash of the titans is here! Check out the trailer below for Godzilla vs Kong! Who do you have your bets on? Who will emerge victorious? Find out on HBO Max March 26, 2021.

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