The Joker has basically become as iconic as Batman himself in modern culture. These days, we're seeing just as much of The Clown Prince of Crime as we are of the Dark Knight, with "Joker 2" recently wrapping production and a fresh approach to the character from Barry Keoghan, who showed up in a scene from Matt Reeves' "The Batman" and could likely return in "The Batman: Part II."
Since Jack Nicholson's Jack Napier transformed into the iconic Batman villain in Tim Burton's "Batman" back in 1989, there have been several cinematic versions of The Joker, helping propel the character further into the public consciousness and raising his profile as an enduring pop culture figure. Of course, The Joker's history stretches much further back than the late-'80s. The infamous rogue has been a mainstay in the comics for more than 80 years, where he's been the focus of countless...
Since Jack Nicholson's Jack Napier transformed into the iconic Batman villain in Tim Burton's "Batman" back in 1989, there have been several cinematic versions of The Joker, helping propel the character further into the public consciousness and raising his profile as an enduring pop culture figure. Of course, The Joker's history stretches much further back than the late-'80s. The infamous rogue has been a mainstay in the comics for more than 80 years, where he's been the focus of countless...
- 8/21/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
In the pantheon of the best superheroes of all time, Shang-Chi probably doesn’t rank high on anybody’s list. A superhero best described as “basically Bruce Lee,” Shang-Chi’s street cred is recognized only to readers of his original Marvel Comics series, Master of Kung Fu, when it was published during a widespread kung fu fad that dominated the American zeitgeist.
Despite a modest hit movie in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with sitcom star Simu Liu, Shang-Chi doesn’t have nearly the same recognition as the MVPs of the Avengers, either. It’s why rumors that Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi may co-lead the onscreen Avengers in the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty have encouraged mockery online, with fans loudly wanting to return to the pre-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe.
But the best superheroes exist as answers to powerful questions. Batman asks what happens when grief is fueled by vengeance,...
Despite a modest hit movie in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with sitcom star Simu Liu, Shang-Chi doesn’t have nearly the same recognition as the MVPs of the Avengers, either. It’s why rumors that Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi may co-lead the onscreen Avengers in the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty have encouraged mockery online, with fans loudly wanting to return to the pre-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe.
But the best superheroes exist as answers to powerful questions. Batman asks what happens when grief is fueled by vengeance,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
The world will have to wait longer to see the return of Shang-Chi to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Canadian actor Simu Liu, 34, took a break from promoting his next big-screen release, “Barbie”, to hit up Instagram’s new Twitter competitor, Threads, to share some underwhelming news about the state of production for his heroic kung-fu character, Shang-Chi.
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In an ‘Ask Me Anything‘ session on the social media app, which launched earlier this week, the “Kim’s Convenience” actor broke the news to a fan pondering updates on the sequel to the first film, which roped in a mighty $432 million at the global box office, making it the second-highest grossing film of 2021 in Canada and the US, despite coming out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Simu Liu on Threads — Photo: @simuliu/Threads
“[sic] was told it...
Canadian actor Simu Liu, 34, took a break from promoting his next big-screen release, “Barbie”, to hit up Instagram’s new Twitter competitor, Threads, to share some underwhelming news about the state of production for his heroic kung-fu character, Shang-Chi.
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In an ‘Ask Me Anything‘ session on the social media app, which launched earlier this week, the “Kim’s Convenience” actor broke the news to a fan pondering updates on the sequel to the first film, which roped in a mighty $432 million at the global box office, making it the second-highest grossing film of 2021 in Canada and the US, despite coming out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Simu Liu on Threads — Photo: @simuliu/Threads
“[sic] was told it...
- 7/7/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
The character of Pee-wee Herman — a chuckling, hilarious man-child invented by comedian Paul Reubens — made his debut in 1977 in the film "Cheech and Chong's Next Movie," and cemented his legacy in 1981's "Nice Dreams." In the latter film, clearly strung out on something, the Pee-wee-like character asked if Cheech was the "guy from the hamburger train."
The same year, still playing the Pee-wee shtick, Reubens debuted "The Pee-wee Herman Show" at the Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, cementing the character in the local pop consciousness. The stage shows were quite expressly adult, even if Pee-wee himself was quirky and childish. Characters that debuted on stage would eventually appear on the popular TV show "Pee-wee's Playhouse" in 1986, including Jambi the Genie, Miss Yvonne, and Cowboy Curtis.
Prior to the TV series, however, Reubens had ambitions to bring Pee-wee Herman to cinemas. Because the actor had a book of working directors, he...
The same year, still playing the Pee-wee shtick, Reubens debuted "The Pee-wee Herman Show" at the Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles, cementing the character in the local pop consciousness. The stage shows were quite expressly adult, even if Pee-wee himself was quirky and childish. Characters that debuted on stage would eventually appear on the popular TV show "Pee-wee's Playhouse" in 1986, including Jambi the Genie, Miss Yvonne, and Cowboy Curtis.
Prior to the TV series, however, Reubens had ambitions to bring Pee-wee Herman to cinemas. Because the actor had a book of working directors, he...
- 5/6/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Groot appears in different forms in every "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie, but whether he's baby-sized or 10 feet tall, Marvel fans probably know his key characteristics: he's an anthropomorphic humanoid tree, best friends with Rocket Raccoon, and can only say "I am Groot." However, the original Groot was quite a different beast (and had a much larger vocabulary).
Groot's comic debut was "Tales to Astonish" #13, published in 1960. This means he predates every modern Marvel hero barring Captain America and Namor the Sub-Mariner — only he wasn't a hero at first. Co-created by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and his brother Larry Lieber, the original Groot was a malicious alien invader.
"I Challenged Groot, the Monster from Planet X!" was the eight-page chapter 1 of a four-chapter issue. This means Groot got to be on the cover; his cover appearance was brown in the original coloring, but grey in the modern recolor despite the...
Groot's comic debut was "Tales to Astonish" #13, published in 1960. This means he predates every modern Marvel hero barring Captain America and Namor the Sub-Mariner — only he wasn't a hero at first. Co-created by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and his brother Larry Lieber, the original Groot was a malicious alien invader.
"I Challenged Groot, the Monster from Planet X!" was the eight-page chapter 1 of a four-chapter issue. This means Groot got to be on the cover; his cover appearance was brown in the original coloring, but grey in the modern recolor despite the...
- 4/30/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Batman: The Animated Series" perfectly captured the essence of its comic source material, from the costumed characters of Gotham City to the personality of the metropolis itself. However, it only occasionally adapted comic storylines. Compared to the contemporaneous "X-Men" cartoon which slavishly recreated comic arcs, the "Batman" creative team was more comfortable putting their own spin on things. That's how Harley Quinn was born, after all.
The series did directly adapt from the comics on occasion, but even that came with stipulations. Paul Dini, the series' head writer and producer (not to mention the creator of the aforementioned Miss Quinn) had this to say in issue #99 of "Back Issue magazine:
"It's hard to adapt a comic directly for animation. The storytelling and pacing are different, and there might be other elements like excessive dialogue or graphic violence that don't translate well from one medium to the other. In the case...
The series did directly adapt from the comics on occasion, but even that came with stipulations. Paul Dini, the series' head writer and producer (not to mention the creator of the aforementioned Miss Quinn) had this to say in issue #99 of "Back Issue magazine:
"It's hard to adapt a comic directly for animation. The storytelling and pacing are different, and there might be other elements like excessive dialogue or graphic violence that don't translate well from one medium to the other. In the case...
- 11/28/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Deadshot is one of the more original villains of the DC lore. While not as big as Joker or Harley Quinn, the supervillain is still one of the more notable names in the DC canon. Floyd Lawton made his debut in Detective Comics #474 by Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin. Like the villains mentioned above, Deadshot doesn’t have any powers, he’s just a master marksman/assassin that made his name famous within Gotham City. He is also the founding member of the Suicide Squad. For the first time ever, Deadshot made his appearance in live-action form in David Ayer’s
Why Deadshot Deserves His Own Spin-Off...
Why Deadshot Deserves His Own Spin-Off...
- 4/10/2022
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Written by Jed Mackay | Art by Lee Garbett | Published by Marvel Comics
Firstly, what a stunning cover. Reminds me of the Frank Brunner stuff from the 1970’s. If that’s what Kaare Andrews was shooting for, it’s a bullseye. If not, a damn good unintended tribute. So, it’s another Marvel event, albeit a mini-one this time. Doctor Strange gets a 5 issue mini-series, with a few on-shots sprinkled in for good measure. This was an easy pick up for me. I love Doctor Strange as a character, and feel he’s not always given the respect due to him. I know a former top surgeon/sorcerer supreme is not the most relatable character in the world, but the circles Doctor Strange can, and does, move in make for some fantastic stories. Treat him as a normal superhero, then meh. Make use of all the possibilities his abilities and personality allow,...
Firstly, what a stunning cover. Reminds me of the Frank Brunner stuff from the 1970’s. If that’s what Kaare Andrews was shooting for, it’s a bullseye. If not, a damn good unintended tribute. So, it’s another Marvel event, albeit a mini-one this time. Doctor Strange gets a 5 issue mini-series, with a few on-shots sprinkled in for good measure. This was an easy pick up for me. I love Doctor Strange as a character, and feel he’s not always given the respect due to him. I know a former top surgeon/sorcerer supreme is not the most relatable character in the world, but the circles Doctor Strange can, and does, move in make for some fantastic stories. Treat him as a normal superhero, then meh. Make use of all the possibilities his abilities and personality allow,...
- 9/27/2021
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
In 1973 Marvel latched onto the Bruce Lee, Kung Fu craze and launched the character of Shang Chi into high octane kung fu action in the pages of their comics. Now it is my turn to latch onto the latest craze and talk all things Master of Kung Fu. Firstly I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I am delighted to see it performing so strongly. Everything I have heard has been all positive. With it being only the third Marvel movie since Endgame (the first with a new character) the vultures we undoubtedly circling. Movie goers are always waiting for the MCU movie that breaks the camals back, particuarly when they cross over into new genres. A lot of the positive talk focuses on how fresh it feels. When you consider it is the first ‘origin’ story since Captain Marvel which feels a life time ago now. To pull...
- 9/17/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
This review of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” was first published on August 23.
Marvel Comics creators Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin originally conceived martial-arts hero Shang-Chi as a loose composite of the imagery and mythologies of Bruce Lee, Caine from “Kung Fu” (whom Lee created), and Sax Rohmer’s pulp villain Dr. Fu Manchu. If Marvel Studios has thus far made slow progress in developing solo adventures for its many superheroes of color, it takes another successful stride, if not quite as sizable as “Black Panther,” with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” a film that builds simultaneously on the lexicon of 50 years of Hong Kong action films and the thematic boilerplate of MCU origin stories.
Simu Liu (“Kim’s Convenience”) injects an earnest, charming humility to the character’s introduction into Marvel’s world of larger than life conflicts, while Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh...
Marvel Comics creators Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin originally conceived martial-arts hero Shang-Chi as a loose composite of the imagery and mythologies of Bruce Lee, Caine from “Kung Fu” (whom Lee created), and Sax Rohmer’s pulp villain Dr. Fu Manchu. If Marvel Studios has thus far made slow progress in developing solo adventures for its many superheroes of color, it takes another successful stride, if not quite as sizable as “Black Panther,” with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” a film that builds simultaneously on the lexicon of 50 years of Hong Kong action films and the thematic boilerplate of MCU origin stories.
Simu Liu (“Kim’s Convenience”) injects an earnest, charming humility to the character’s introduction into Marvel’s world of larger than life conflicts, while Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh...
- 9/2/2021
- by Todd Gilchrist
- The Wrap
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Still theorizing about every little thing you saw in “WandaVision” potentially being an Easter Egg? Same. The Emmy-nominated series has wrapped up, but there are definitely episodes that still have some fans puzzled, and the great thing about streaming is that you can always go back and re-watch episodes.
The first Marvel series for Disney+ follows Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) and Paul Bettany’s Vision (aka the humanoid super-computer who seemingly died in “Avengers: Infinity War”) living in wedded, suburban sitcom bliss through the decades. And while aficionados know all about the characters’ comic book pasts, casual Marvel Cinematic Universe viewers might not.
If you’re not already signed...
Still theorizing about every little thing you saw in “WandaVision” potentially being an Easter Egg? Same. The Emmy-nominated series has wrapped up, but there are definitely episodes that still have some fans puzzled, and the great thing about streaming is that you can always go back and re-watch episodes.
The first Marvel series for Disney+ follows Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) and Paul Bettany’s Vision (aka the humanoid super-computer who seemingly died in “Avengers: Infinity War”) living in wedded, suburban sitcom bliss through the decades. And while aficionados know all about the characters’ comic book pasts, casual Marvel Cinematic Universe viewers might not.
If you’re not already signed...
- 8/19/2021
- by Jean Bentley and Leonardo Adrian Garcia
- Indiewire
Written by Various | Art by Various | Published by Titan Comics
I’ve said it many times in various reviews, but I’ve been a huge Captain America fan for over 40 years. Superman has always been my favourite character, but Captain America is a close second. I think it was growing up as a fan of American pop culture in general. You don’t get more American than Superman and Captain America, right? I’ve always had a love as well of comics history, of characters that connect the present to the past, and Cap is comic book royalty. Created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon back in 1941,he’s been a Timely and Marvel Comics mainstay ever since, albeit with a brief rest in the 1950’s when unless you were a western, true crime, or romance character, you were surplus to requirements. So, what makes Cap tick? What’s made him who he is?...
I’ve said it many times in various reviews, but I’ve been a huge Captain America fan for over 40 years. Superman has always been my favourite character, but Captain America is a close second. I think it was growing up as a fan of American pop culture in general. You don’t get more American than Superman and Captain America, right? I’ve always had a love as well of comics history, of characters that connect the present to the past, and Cap is comic book royalty. Created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon back in 1941,he’s been a Timely and Marvel Comics mainstay ever since, albeit with a brief rest in the 1950’s when unless you were a western, true crime, or romance character, you were surplus to requirements. So, what makes Cap tick? What’s made him who he is?...
- 7/9/2021
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Lost in the shuffle of Marvel’s live action TV slate and its implications for the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe (like Doom being the secret bad guy of Loki Change My Mind) is the impending release of Marvel’s first animated series. What If…? follows the theme of the comic of the same name, which explores far-fetched alternate versions of big moments in Marvel history. As you can see from the show’s new trailer, things get very weird when you start messing with the sacred timeline.
The first season of the animated show is going to run for 10 episodes, but it seems we only got a look at four or five possible stories from the trailer. We’re going to try and take it one story at a time. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, take a look below:
Okay, here’s everything we found:
Uatu the...
The first season of the animated show is going to run for 10 episodes, but it seems we only got a look at four or five possible stories from the trailer. We’re going to try and take it one story at a time. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, take a look below:
Okay, here’s everything we found:
Uatu the...
- 7/9/2021
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
Written by Gene Luen Yang | Art by Dike Ruan | Published by Marvel Comics
With the imminent release of the upcoming Shang-Chi movie, I was expecting to see a lot of ‘push’ on the character, and I wasn’t wrong. For me, the Shang-Chi I know and love was the one from the late 1970’s/ early 1980’s. He was originally created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin in 1973, to take advantage of the current martial arts craze then, and taken to near perfection by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy. He started life as the unknown son of Fu Manchu, but when Marvel lost the licence to Fu all that was swiftly swept aside, with vague references to imposters and resurrected replacements. What’s important, though, is that Shang-Chi was such a strong character, developed and written and drawn by such good creators, that he outlasted both the craze that spawned him...
With the imminent release of the upcoming Shang-Chi movie, I was expecting to see a lot of ‘push’ on the character, and I wasn’t wrong. For me, the Shang-Chi I know and love was the one from the late 1970’s/ early 1980’s. He was originally created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin in 1973, to take advantage of the current martial arts craze then, and taken to near perfection by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy. He started life as the unknown son of Fu Manchu, but when Marvel lost the licence to Fu all that was swiftly swept aside, with vague references to imposters and resurrected replacements. What’s important, though, is that Shang-Chi was such a strong character, developed and written and drawn by such good creators, that he outlasted both the craze that spawned him...
- 5/25/2021
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
When HBO Max announced its Green Lantern live-action television series, speculation ran rampant on how the DC galactic superhero mantle would be handled after Ryan Reynolds starred in the notorious 2011 film flop. However, that speculation has just narrowed, with the casting of headliner Finn Wittrock. The catch? Rather than playing famous hero Hal Jordan, Wittrock will instead star as machismo-addled antihero Guy Gardner, who will eventually be joined by other ring-wielders from the comic lore. It’s an intriguing development that will undoubtedly define the tone of the series.
Who is Guy Gardner? While that might sound like an easy question to longtime DC Comics readers, initiate fans only familiar with Green Lantern’s film and television iterations are likely unaware of the powder keg of un-pc repartee that the classic character’s live-action arrival prospectively wields for the eventually assembled onscreen ensemble. In fact, Gardner is so prominent that...
Who is Guy Gardner? While that might sound like an easy question to longtime DC Comics readers, initiate fans only familiar with Green Lantern’s film and television iterations are likely unaware of the powder keg of un-pc repartee that the classic character’s live-action arrival prospectively wields for the eventually assembled onscreen ensemble. In fact, Gardner is so prominent that...
- 4/30/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Disney has pushed back the release date of Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” two months to Sept. 3, 2021, the studio announced Tuesday as part of a massive shuffle.
The film was previously set for release on July 9, 2021, the date now occupied by “Black Widow.”
Disney also moved release dates for films like “Free Guy,” which will open on Aug. 13, 2021, and “The King’s Man,” which will release on Dec. 22, 2021. Additionally, “Deep Water” will debut on Jan. 14, 2022 and “Death on the Nile” will be released on Feb. 11, 2022.
Tuesday’s barrage of announcements also included the new date for “Black Widow,” which has been pushed from May 7 to July 9, 2021, and will premiere simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. The home release format — dubbed Premier Access by the company — is the same one Disney is using for its animated film “Raya and the Last Dragon,” which was...
The film was previously set for release on July 9, 2021, the date now occupied by “Black Widow.”
Disney also moved release dates for films like “Free Guy,” which will open on Aug. 13, 2021, and “The King’s Man,” which will release on Dec. 22, 2021. Additionally, “Deep Water” will debut on Jan. 14, 2022 and “Death on the Nile” will be released on Feb. 11, 2022.
Tuesday’s barrage of announcements also included the new date for “Black Widow,” which has been pushed from May 7 to July 9, 2021, and will premiere simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. The home release format — dubbed Premier Access by the company — is the same one Disney is using for its animated film “Raya and the Last Dragon,” which was...
- 3/23/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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“WandaVision” fans are preparing for the season 1 finale of the Disney+ series on Friday, which means it’s a great time to stock up on some Marvel merchandise. Whether you’re treating yourself to a gift (or two), shopping for friends, family, or maybe even a co-worker, there’s a great selection of cool gadgets and gear inspired by Vision and the Scarlet Witch.
Marvel’s inaugural Disney+ series stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision. The time-hopping series, which picks up after “Avengers: Endgame,”centers around Wanda and Vision trying their best to live a quiet suburban life without blowing their cover. Of course, Wanda and Vision aren...
“WandaVision” fans are preparing for the season 1 finale of the Disney+ series on Friday, which means it’s a great time to stock up on some Marvel merchandise. Whether you’re treating yourself to a gift (or two), shopping for friends, family, or maybe even a co-worker, there’s a great selection of cool gadgets and gear inspired by Vision and the Scarlet Witch.
Marvel’s inaugural Disney+ series stars Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany as Vision. The time-hopping series, which picks up after “Avengers: Endgame,”centers around Wanda and Vision trying their best to live a quiet suburban life without blowing their cover. Of course, Wanda and Vision aren...
- 3/4/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Avengers: Endgame felt like the end of an era. Those of us who followed the nascent adventures of Tony Stark in Jon Favreau’s Iron Man could not have foreseen how wide the comic book movie net would be cast. While the natural break in proceedings may cause us to wonder what our superheroes and supervillians are doing with their time, we’re here to look at what is coming next. Twelve years, and twenty-two films down the McU finds itself at an exciting and precarious point. The future, Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is upon us and here’s what we’re really looking forward to seeing.
There are spoilers below for everything that has come before, but we’re assuming you’re up to date.
Black Widow
Scarlett Johansson’s intriguing Russian assassin was an essential part of The Avengers, eventually making a bold sacrifice to ensure...
There are spoilers below for everything that has come before, but we’re assuming you’re up to date.
Black Widow
Scarlett Johansson’s intriguing Russian assassin was an essential part of The Avengers, eventually making a bold sacrifice to ensure...
- 11/13/2020
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“Shang-Chi” director Destin Daniel Cretton announced Monday that he has tested negative for the coronavirus, and urged his social media followers to “please err on the side of safety and concern for those more vulnerable than you.”
Cretton, who is in Australia for the filming of “Shang-Chi,” went into self-isolation last Thursday and the production was placed on hiatus. While Disney said at the time that Cretton took the step out of caution because he has an infant child, the specific event that prompted him to worry wasn’t disclosed at the time. But in a statement posted to Instagram Monday, Cretton said he did so after he became aware that he “was working in close proximity with some people who had potentially been exposed.”
Cretton added that during his isolation over the weekend, he had time to consider what he called “a time full of opinions and division, where...
Cretton, who is in Australia for the filming of “Shang-Chi,” went into self-isolation last Thursday and the production was placed on hiatus. While Disney said at the time that Cretton took the step out of caution because he has an infant child, the specific event that prompted him to worry wasn’t disclosed at the time. But in a statement posted to Instagram Monday, Cretton said he did so after he became aware that he “was working in close proximity with some people who had potentially been exposed.”
Cretton added that during his isolation over the weekend, he had time to consider what he called “a time full of opinions and division, where...
- 3/17/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Production on Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Shang-Chi” has been temporarily suspended out of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
A representative for the studio tells TheWrap the suspension will apply only to the first unit and last for a week as director Destin Daniel Cretton has been tested for covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, and is self-isolating due to “additional caution” for the safety of his recently-born child.
“As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for Covid-19 today,” the studio said in a statement provided to TheWrap. “He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor. While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an abundance of caution until he gets the results this coming week. Second unit and off production will continue as normal.
A representative for the studio tells TheWrap the suspension will apply only to the first unit and last for a week as director Destin Daniel Cretton has been tested for covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, and is self-isolating due to “additional caution” for the safety of his recently-born child.
“As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for Covid-19 today,” the studio said in a statement provided to TheWrap. “He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor. While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an abundance of caution until he gets the results this coming week. Second unit and off production will continue as normal.
- 3/13/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Following a number of release dates moving and premieres being cancelled, Marvel and Disney have decided to temporarly shutter production on “Shang-Chi.”
The delay comes due to director Destin Daniel Cretton being asked by a doctor to self-isolate. Cretton was not feeling symptoms of Covid-19, but chose be tested as a precaution since he is a new father. He is self-isolating as he awaits his test results.
The movie had been shooting in Australia since February. The second unit will continue production at this time.
Marvel’s note to the crew read:
“As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for Covid-19 today. He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor. While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an...
The delay comes due to director Destin Daniel Cretton being asked by a doctor to self-isolate. Cretton was not feeling symptoms of Covid-19, but chose be tested as a precaution since he is a new father. He is self-isolating as he awaits his test results.
The movie had been shooting in Australia since February. The second unit will continue production at this time.
Marvel’s note to the crew read:
“As many of you know, Destin, our director, has a new born baby. He wanted to exercise additional caution given the current environment and decided to get tested for Covid-19 today. He is currently self-isolating under the recommendation of his doctor. While he waits for the results of the test, we are suspending 1st unit production in an...
- 3/13/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is deep in development and gearing up for production. The highly anticipated martial arts superhero film is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and Simu Liu is set to star.
Thanks to McU Cosmic, we have some new details to share with you regarding some villains that are being cast that Shang-Chi will find himself facing off with. According to the report the villains that may be included in the film are Steel Claw, who may actually be Tiger-Claw, a major Shang-Chi villain. It’s also said that Moving Shadow, Razor-Fist, and Ghostmaker will be introduced in the film as well.
This is all on top of the main villain Mandarin. While this does sound like a lot of villains in a movie, there’s a reason for that. It’s rumored that the movie may involve a “Bloodsport-style underground...
Thanks to McU Cosmic, we have some new details to share with you regarding some villains that are being cast that Shang-Chi will find himself facing off with. According to the report the villains that may be included in the film are Steel Claw, who may actually be Tiger-Claw, a major Shang-Chi villain. It’s also said that Moving Shadow, Razor-Fist, and Ghostmaker will be introduced in the film as well.
This is all on top of the main villain Mandarin. While this does sound like a lot of villains in a movie, there’s a reason for that. It’s rumored that the movie may involve a “Bloodsport-style underground...
- 10/29/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Marvel fans seem pretty stoked about Marvel’s upcoming martial arts action film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The movie will come from director Destin Daniel Cretton and Simu Liu is set to star in the film.
I’m personally happy to see that the story will explore the Ten Rings and that we will get to see the real Mandarin in action. While we wait for some additional details on the film, the director has hired Bill Pope, the cinematographer of The Matrix trilogy, to help create the visual look of the movie.
While talking to Collider, Cretton talked about hiring Pope, saying, “[Pope] has a really beautiful style, that’s both naturalistic and grounded, but also heightened, in the best way. And anybody who can shoot The Matrix is probably gonna do great with this one.” He’s then asked if The Matrix will inspire the tone of Shang-Chi,...
I’m personally happy to see that the story will explore the Ten Rings and that we will get to see the real Mandarin in action. While we wait for some additional details on the film, the director has hired Bill Pope, the cinematographer of The Matrix trilogy, to help create the visual look of the movie.
While talking to Collider, Cretton talked about hiring Pope, saying, “[Pope] has a really beautiful style, that’s both naturalistic and grounded, but also heightened, in the best way. And anybody who can shoot The Matrix is probably gonna do great with this one.” He’s then asked if The Matrix will inspire the tone of Shang-Chi,...
- 10/15/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
One of the upcoming Phase 4 Marvel films that I’m super excited about is Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. I’m just such a huge fan of martial arts films, and now Marvel is actually making one!
Thanks to a recent update on the production, we’ve learned that the movie will start production on November 1st in Australia. That update came along with a simple synopsis that reads:
In the comics, Shang-Chi is the son of China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world. The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
We also know that the main villain of the story will be The Mandarin. Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct the film from a script written by Dave Callaham.
Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1973 and...
Thanks to a recent update on the production, we’ve learned that the movie will start production on November 1st in Australia. That update came along with a simple synopsis that reads:
In the comics, Shang-Chi is the son of China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world. The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
We also know that the main villain of the story will be The Mandarin. Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct the film from a script written by Dave Callaham.
Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1973 and...
- 9/30/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios' upcoming live-action 'martial arts' supernatural feature "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", based on the Marvel Comics character, revealing the true origins of 'The Mandarin', starts shooting November 1, 2019, with locations in both Australia and Los Angeles, targeting a February 12, 2021 release:
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old. The deceit makes them bitter enemies.
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old. The deceit makes them bitter enemies.
- 9/27/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Marvel Studios is prepping director Destin Daniel Cretton's supernatural, 'martial arts mayhem' action feature "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", based on the Marvel Comics character, introducing the 'real' comic book 'Mandarin' to the big screen, starting Fall 2019, for a February 12, 2021 wide release:
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old. The deceit makes them bitter enemies.
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old. The deceit makes them bitter enemies.
- 7/26/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Marvel is making history with its upcoming comic book film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which will feature the studio’s first-ever Asian superhero. Shang-Chi, a character created by Jim Starlin and Steve Englehart in the early 1970s in the midst of global martial arts mania, has some odds stacked against him. He’s a character steeped in the stereotypes […]
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- 7/22/2019
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Shang-Chi.
Simu Liu will play the title character in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the first Asian lead in a Marvel superhero movie.
Tony Leung and Crazy Rich Asians’ Awkwafina will also star in the film reportedly budgeted at nearly $300 million, which is expected to shoot in Sydney thanks to a $24 million grant from the Federal Government’s Location Incentive Program.
The then Arts Minister Mitch Fifield said the production will spend more than $150 million in Australia, create 4,700 Australian jobs and use the services of about 1,200 local businesses.
It will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, whose breakout movie was 2013’s Short Term 12, which starred Brie Larson as a woman working in a group home for teenagers.
Liu said on social media: “There is so much at stake here; we are fighting for our identity, for our right to be seen, to belong.”
Marvel...
Simu Liu will play the title character in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the first Asian lead in a Marvel superhero movie.
Tony Leung and Crazy Rich Asians’ Awkwafina will also star in the film reportedly budgeted at nearly $300 million, which is expected to shoot in Sydney thanks to a $24 million grant from the Federal Government’s Location Incentive Program.
The then Arts Minister Mitch Fifield said the production will spend more than $150 million in Australia, create 4,700 Australian jobs and use the services of about 1,200 local businesses.
It will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, whose breakout movie was 2013’s Short Term 12, which starred Brie Larson as a woman working in a group home for teenagers.
Liu said on social media: “There is so much at stake here; we are fighting for our identity, for our right to be seen, to belong.”
Marvel...
- 7/21/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Marvel has found its next superhero.
The studio announced that Simu Liu has been tapped to star in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” during its Hall H presentation at Comic Con, joining already announced cast member Awkwafina. Veteran actor Tony Leung has also joined the film as The Mandarin, an uber-villain introduced in “Iron Man 3. “Destin Cretton is on board to direct.
Insiders say Liu was one of several actors who tested this week for the part and was chosen by Marvel just before the studio headed into Comic Con.
The original Marvel Comics Shang-Chi follows Shang, a half-Chinese, half-American superhero created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. In the comics, Shang-Chi is a master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gun, nunchaku, and jian. Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in 1973.
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film.
The studio announced that Simu Liu has been tapped to star in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” during its Hall H presentation at Comic Con, joining already announced cast member Awkwafina. Veteran actor Tony Leung has also joined the film as The Mandarin, an uber-villain introduced in “Iron Man 3. “Destin Cretton is on board to direct.
Insiders say Liu was one of several actors who tested this week for the part and was chosen by Marvel just before the studio headed into Comic Con.
The original Marvel Comics Shang-Chi follows Shang, a half-Chinese, half-American superhero created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. In the comics, Shang-Chi is a master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gun, nunchaku, and jian. Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in 1973.
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film.
- 7/21/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel has found its master of kung fu. Simu Liu will play Shang-Chi and Tony Leung will play the Mandarin in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings,” based on the martial arts hero. Awkwafina will also star in the film, which is set for a February 12, 2021 release.
The news came Saturday night during Marvel Studios’ big Hall H panel at Comic-Con 2019.
Marvel Comics’ original Shang-Chi character is a half-Chinese, half-American superhero. He was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. In the comics, Shang-Chi is an extraordinary master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gun, nunchaku and jian.
Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 (December 1973) by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin.
Also Read: Marvel to Release 'Black Widow' Starring Scarlett Johansson in May 2020
Details are under wraps for now, but casting...
The news came Saturday night during Marvel Studios’ big Hall H panel at Comic-Con 2019.
Marvel Comics’ original Shang-Chi character is a half-Chinese, half-American superhero. He was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. In the comics, Shang-Chi is an extraordinary master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gun, nunchaku and jian.
Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 (December 1973) by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin.
Also Read: Marvel to Release 'Black Widow' Starring Scarlett Johansson in May 2020
Details are under wraps for now, but casting...
- 7/21/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
It looks like Marvel Studios is actively on the hunt for actors to join their upcoming martial arts movie Shang-Chi. According to That Hashtag Show, the studio is reportedly going to be meeting with Donnie Yen (Ip Man, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) and Ludi Lin (Power Rangers, Aquaman) to take on roles in the movie.
The report says that Marvel is “interested” and looking at casting Lin in the title role of Shang-Chi. He’s just one of many actors that the studio is going to be meeting with for the role. Last year, after word got out that Marvel was developing a Shang-Chi movie, Lin talked about wanting to take on the role saying:
“It’s definitely something I want to do. To do an Asian-centric superhero. To tell that story. I mean ideally, I’d like to design my own superhero, make my own creation. But...
The report says that Marvel is “interested” and looking at casting Lin in the title role of Shang-Chi. He’s just one of many actors that the studio is going to be meeting with for the role. Last year, after word got out that Marvel was developing a Shang-Chi movie, Lin talked about wanting to take on the role saying:
“It’s definitely something I want to do. To do an Asian-centric superhero. To tell that story. I mean ideally, I’d like to design my own superhero, make my own creation. But...
- 6/17/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios continues prepping the supernatural, 'martial arts mayhem' action feature "Shang-Chi", based on the Marvel Comics character, as the first 'Asian-led' superhero movie and third 'Phase 4' feature for the studio, with filming to start Fall 2019 in Australia, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, targeting a February 12, 2021 wide release:
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old. The deceit makes them bitter enemies.
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old. The deceit makes them bitter enemies.
- 6/10/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
I think it is fair to say after eleven years and twenty two movies the McU very much became its own entity. It was successful enough and brave enough to tell its own stories. While Avengers: Endgame is busy making millions I have seen lots of tweets reminding people not to forget the comic book roots of these characters and the creators or created them for so little pay and credit. So what I want to do here is give some reading suggestions for stories that inspired important moments in the McU. Also it will give me a chance to talk about the pricing up Tpb’s or hardcovers on eBay, because so far a lot of my time has been spent focusing on single issues. I did have a very cool idea to highlight some single issues that are key to Avengers: Endgame but as we are still in...
- 5/3/2019
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
One of the upcoming Marvel films that I’m looking forward to seeing is Shang-Chi. I’m just such a huge fan of martial arts films and the fact that Marvel Studios is going to be making one of their own is exciting!
Kevin Feige teased that Shang-Chi, which is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, will be coming in Marvel’s fourth phase of films. When asked about the film being a part of phase 4 at a press conference, he said:
"This is not an Endgame question, this is a question about the future. I'm not supposed to answer questions about the future but in this case, I will because the answer is yes."
He went on to talk about the movie in an interview with News18, saying that the movie is "very intriguing" to the studio, and that it will be very different than anything that's come before it.
Kevin Feige teased that Shang-Chi, which is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, will be coming in Marvel’s fourth phase of films. When asked about the film being a part of phase 4 at a press conference, he said:
"This is not an Endgame question, this is a question about the future. I'm not supposed to answer questions about the future but in this case, I will because the answer is yes."
He went on to talk about the movie in an interview with News18, saying that the movie is "very intriguing" to the studio, and that it will be very different than anything that's come before it.
- 4/22/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Destin Daniel Cretton and Shang-Chi (Photo credit: Marvel Studios).
The Federal Government is handing Disney’s Marvel Studios $24 million to secure a big-budgeted superhero movie that will shoot at Fox Studios and on locations in Australia.
The film is understood to be Shang-Chi, based on a Marvel comics character known for his martial arts prowess and will be the first Marvel movie with an Asian lead.
Due to start shooting at the end of May, the production reportedly budgeted at nearly $300 million will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, whose breakout movie was 2013’s Short Term 12, which starred Brie Larson as a woman working in a group home for teenagers.
Cretton is now directing Michael B. Jordan in Just Mercy, a Warner Bros. drama based on the memoir of Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson, who fights on behalf of the wrongly condemned and death-row prisoners trapped in the criminal justice system.
The Federal Government is handing Disney’s Marvel Studios $24 million to secure a big-budgeted superhero movie that will shoot at Fox Studios and on locations in Australia.
The film is understood to be Shang-Chi, based on a Marvel comics character known for his martial arts prowess and will be the first Marvel movie with an Asian lead.
Due to start shooting at the end of May, the production reportedly budgeted at nearly $300 million will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, whose breakout movie was 2013’s Short Term 12, which starred Brie Larson as a woman working in a group home for teenagers.
Cretton is now directing Michael B. Jordan in Just Mercy, a Warner Bros. drama based on the memoir of Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson, who fights on behalf of the wrongly condemned and death-row prisoners trapped in the criminal justice system.
- 4/4/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
If the Avengers: Endgame rumors are true and Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers/Captain America doesn’t make it to the credits, it’s going to be a very emotional moment for the McU. Not only is Evans excellent as a character who to many was considered a joke prior to the franchise (I remember skeptically wondering how on Earth they were going to market Captain America to international territories), but he’s also not afraid to stand up for his beliefs.
Evans has a track record on Twitter of criticizing President Donald Trump, a political stance that he recognizes might turn part of the audience against him. And in a recent interview with THR, he opened up a bit about his political beliefs, saying:
“You don’t want to alienate half your audience. But I’d be disappointed in myself if I didn’t speak up. Especially for fear of...
Evans has a track record on Twitter of criticizing President Donald Trump, a political stance that he recognizes might turn part of the audience against him. And in a recent interview with THR, he opened up a bit about his political beliefs, saying:
“You don’t want to alienate half your audience. But I’d be disappointed in myself if I didn’t speak up. Especially for fear of...
- 3/27/2019
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
James Hunt Mar 25, 2019
We look at the comic-book origins of Shang-Chi, the character who'll be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Phase 4...
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
With a writer and director now formally attached to the project, it's only a matter of time until Marvel announces an actual release date for its Shang-Chi movie. But who is the Master of Kung Fu, and what can you expect of the film version? We've got the essentials right here...
Who is Shang-Chi?
Created by Steve Englehart (creator of Star-Lord) and Jim Starlin (creator of Thanos), Shang-Chi is the Master of Kung Fu. That means he’s Really good at martial arts. Indeed, the character actually began life as a thinly-disguised attempt to capitalise on the martial arts exploitation boom of the 1970s. Put it this way: it's no surprise his name rhymes with Bruce Lee.
But who is he?...
We look at the comic-book origins of Shang-Chi, the character who'll be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Phase 4...
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
With a writer and director now formally attached to the project, it's only a matter of time until Marvel announces an actual release date for its Shang-Chi movie. But who is the Master of Kung Fu, and what can you expect of the film version? We've got the essentials right here...
Who is Shang-Chi?
Created by Steve Englehart (creator of Star-Lord) and Jim Starlin (creator of Thanos), Shang-Chi is the Master of Kung Fu. That means he’s Really good at martial arts. Indeed, the character actually began life as a thinly-disguised attempt to capitalise on the martial arts exploitation boom of the 1970s. Put it this way: it's no surprise his name rhymes with Bruce Lee.
But who is he?...
- 3/25/2019
- Den of Geek
Destin Daniel Cretton ("Short Term 12") will direct the supernatural martial arts feature "Shang-Chi" for Marvel Studios, adapting the Marvel Comics character, with a screenplay by Dave Callaham ("Wonder Woman 1984"), in the first superhero/monster movie for the studio, starring an Asian actor as the lead:
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in a reclusive compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he claims to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old..."
Click the images to enlarge...
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in a reclusive compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he claims to be...
"...and is closer to what others call him: 'The Devil’s Doctor'.
"He also might be centuries old..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/14/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A few months ago it was announced that that Marvel Studios was looking to develop to an adaptation of the comic book series Shang-Chi.
Thanks to Deadline, we’ve learned that Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct the film, which will be the first superhero movie tentpole franchise with a lead Asian character. The studio previously hired Chinese-American scribe Dave Callaham (Wonder Woman 1984, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2) to write the script.
The studio wanted to find a director who wants “to do something as potentially monumental as was accomplished in Marvel’s first viable Best Picture candidate, Black Panther.” They obviously found that in Cretton.
For those of you not familiar with Shang-Chi, the character first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1973, and was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. He is the son of a sinister Chinese mastermind and was raised and trained in the martial...
Thanks to Deadline, we’ve learned that Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct the film, which will be the first superhero movie tentpole franchise with a lead Asian character. The studio previously hired Chinese-American scribe Dave Callaham (Wonder Woman 1984, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2) to write the script.
The studio wanted to find a director who wants “to do something as potentially monumental as was accomplished in Marvel’s first viable Best Picture candidate, Black Panther.” They obviously found that in Cretton.
For those of you not familiar with Shang-Chi, the character first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1973, and was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. He is the son of a sinister Chinese mastermind and was raised and trained in the martial...
- 3/13/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios has hired Destin Daniel Cretton to direct “Shang-Chi,” its first superhero movie with an Asian protagonist.
Cretton is currently directing “Just Mercy,” starring Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan. Dave Callaham is writing the script that will ultimately modernize the Shang-Chi story and character arc.
The original Marvel Comics Shang-Chi features Shang, a half-Chinese, half-American superhero created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. In the comics, Shang-Chi is a master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gun, nunchaku, and jian. Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in 1973.
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film. Marvel’s Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Jonathan Schwartz are executive producers on the project.
Marvel recently released its first female-led movie, “Captain Marvel,” which has over-performed with more than $500 million in worldwide grosses in less than a week. It stars Larson, who...
Cretton is currently directing “Just Mercy,” starring Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan. Dave Callaham is writing the script that will ultimately modernize the Shang-Chi story and character arc.
The original Marvel Comics Shang-Chi features Shang, a half-Chinese, half-American superhero created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. In the comics, Shang-Chi is a master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based wushu styles, including the use of the gun, nunchaku, and jian. Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition #15 in 1973.
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film. Marvel’s Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Jonathan Schwartz are executive producers on the project.
Marvel recently released its first female-led movie, “Captain Marvel,” which has over-performed with more than $500 million in worldwide grosses in less than a week. It stars Larson, who...
- 3/13/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Marvel Studios has hired Destin Daniel Cretton to direct the Asian-American superhero tent pole based on Marvel Comics’ popular Shang-Chi character of the 1970s, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Dave Callaham is writing the script that will ultimately modernize the Shang-Chi story and character arc. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film. Marvel’s Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Jonathan Schwartz are executive producers on the project.
Marvel Studios is looking to tap into that authentic filmmaking superpower that brought “Black Panther” to cinematic life by bringing on Cretton and a predominantly Asian-American and Asian cast.
Also Read: 'Captain Marvel': Marvel Studios Boss on Why Film Version of Mar-Vell Is a Woman
Cretton is currently directing “Just Mercy,” a feature film he also wrote which stars Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan. Larson first worked with Cretton when she starred in his...
Dave Callaham is writing the script that will ultimately modernize the Shang-Chi story and character arc. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film. Marvel’s Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Jonathan Schwartz are executive producers on the project.
Marvel Studios is looking to tap into that authentic filmmaking superpower that brought “Black Panther” to cinematic life by bringing on Cretton and a predominantly Asian-American and Asian cast.
Also Read: 'Captain Marvel': Marvel Studios Boss on Why Film Version of Mar-Vell Is a Woman
Cretton is currently directing “Just Mercy,” a feature film he also wrote which stars Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan. Larson first worked with Cretton when she starred in his...
- 3/13/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Marvel Studios is setting Destin Daniel Cretton to direct Shang-Chi, its first superhero movie tentpole franchise with an Asian protagonist. Cretton is directing Just Mercy, a film he wrote that stars Brie Larson and Michael B. Jordan.
This is in keeping with the studio’s goal to take Shang-Chi in a direction like Black Panther and populate it with Asian-American talent. When Deadline first revealed the project late last year, the studio had set Chinese-American scribe Dave Callaham to write the screenplay.
Black Panther provided a watershed template for how to do this, making a film that tied into African and African-American cultures and the sensibilities of its nearly all-black cast, with a black director in Ryan Coogler and writer in Joe Robert Cole. The film got a Best Picture Oscar nomination and won three Oscars, in addition to grossing $1.3 billion worldwide. It is clear that after Marvel Studios...
This is in keeping with the studio’s goal to take Shang-Chi in a direction like Black Panther and populate it with Asian-American talent. When Deadline first revealed the project late last year, the studio had set Chinese-American scribe Dave Callaham to write the screenplay.
Black Panther provided a watershed template for how to do this, making a film that tied into African and African-American cultures and the sensibilities of its nearly all-black cast, with a black director in Ryan Coogler and writer in Joe Robert Cole. The film got a Best Picture Oscar nomination and won three Oscars, in addition to grossing $1.3 billion worldwide. It is clear that after Marvel Studios...
- 3/13/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the success of Marvel Studios "Black Panther", targeting a black audience with an African/American writer and director, the studio is fast-tracking Marvel Comics' "Shang-Chi" (1973), showcasing a Bruce Lee-type oriental master of numerous unarmed and weaponry-based 'wushu' styles, that will be the first superhero/monster movie tentpole franchise showcasing an Asian protagonist, written and directed by Asian/American filmmakers:
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others...
Created by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Jim Starlin, "...'Shang-Chi' is the son of a China-based globalist who raised and educated his progeny in his reclusive China compound, closed off to the outside world.
"The son trained in the martial arts and developed unsurpassed skills.
"He is eventually introduced to the outside world to do his father’s bidding, and then has to come to grips with the fact...
"...his revered father might not be the humanitarian he has claimed to be...
"...and is closer to what others...
- 12/7/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
With Christmas on the horizon I wanted to take a look at my ‘Top 4 Holy Grail Comics’. The reason it is four and not five is because the fifth entry on my list is the holiest of holies for Wolverine fans. I believe I have enough content to get a blog post about it on its own! So these are the four comics that are financially out of reach but they would make my collection feel complete. So far in my comic reading/collecting my taste in characters haven’t led me to the poor house. I managed to acquire the first Wolverine mini series and Wolverine #1 all for £30 and under. I also have a good selection of key Daredevil issues in the same price bracket. My biggest regret in my nearly twenty years of collecting is I never kept a record of how much I paid for what. I...
- 12/7/2018
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Marvel Studios is developing a tentpole movie about its Shang-Chi martial arts superhero and has set Dave Callaham to write the screenplay, sources have told Variety.
If the “Shang-Chi” movie gets made, it would mark the first time that a Marvel feature film has centered on an Asian character as a protagonist. The project is in the early stages with no director or actors yet attached.
Callaham, who is Chinese-American, is a co-writer with Patty Jenkins and Geoff Johns on the upcoming Warner Bros. sequel “Wonder Woman 1984.” He also teamed with Sylvester Stallone to write the original “Expendables” movie in 2010 and has a story credit on 2014’s “Godzilla” for Legendary.
The Shang-Chi character is often called the “Master of Kung Fu” in Marvel Comics books and was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. He first appeared in 1973 in Special Marvel Edition #15 as a martial arts expert...
If the “Shang-Chi” movie gets made, it would mark the first time that a Marvel feature film has centered on an Asian character as a protagonist. The project is in the early stages with no director or actors yet attached.
Callaham, who is Chinese-American, is a co-writer with Patty Jenkins and Geoff Johns on the upcoming Warner Bros. sequel “Wonder Woman 1984.” He also teamed with Sylvester Stallone to write the original “Expendables” movie in 2010 and has a story credit on 2014’s “Godzilla” for Legendary.
The Shang-Chi character is often called the “Master of Kung Fu” in Marvel Comics books and was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin. He first appeared in 1973 in Special Marvel Edition #15 as a martial arts expert...
- 12/4/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
A new Marvel superhero will soon find its way to the big screen! However, debuting as the latest solo superhero flick in McU isn't the only history that's being made with this character. More on the Shang-Chi flick within...
In a year that had two mainstream films, one featuring a nearly all-Black cast in Marvel's Black Panther and an all-Asian in Warner Bros. Crazy Rich Asians, find incredible success financially, critically, and with audiences, Marvel/Disney has decided to capitalize on that trend, once again, with a relatively unknown hero from Marvel Comics, Shang-Chi.
A report from Deadline has revealed that Marvel has greenlit and fast-tracked the first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi, and has even signed on writer Dave Callaham, who is well-versed in the genre. Dave Callaham co-wrote Wonder Woman 1984, wrote Zombieland 2, The Expendables franchise, Legendary's Godzilla, and is currently writing Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse 2. Oh, and he happens to be Asian-American.
In a year that had two mainstream films, one featuring a nearly all-Black cast in Marvel's Black Panther and an all-Asian in Warner Bros. Crazy Rich Asians, find incredible success financially, critically, and with audiences, Marvel/Disney has decided to capitalize on that trend, once again, with a relatively unknown hero from Marvel Comics, Shang-Chi.
A report from Deadline has revealed that Marvel has greenlit and fast-tracked the first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi, and has even signed on writer Dave Callaham, who is well-versed in the genre. Dave Callaham co-wrote Wonder Woman 1984, wrote Zombieland 2, The Expendables franchise, Legendary's Godzilla, and is currently writing Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse 2. Oh, and he happens to be Asian-American.
- 12/3/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
For these past few months, Marvel Studios has made their intentions clear to improve the level of diversity in the McU, but due to the company’s notoriously excessive anti-spoiler policies, we’ve so far seen few signs of how the studio plan to follow through on their words. That being said, Deadline has now reported that Marvel is fast-tracking Shang-Chi to be its first movie tentpole franchise with an Asian protagonist.
Chinese-American writer Dave Callahan has been tapped to the pen the script, with Marvel also allegedly looking at Asian and Asian-American talent to direct. Shang-Chi is set to be one of several superhero outings that are on the way from Callahan, whose upcoming releases also include Wonder Woman 1984 and the newly announced Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2. The scribe’s past work includes The Expendables and the 2014 Godzilla.
The character of Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition...
Chinese-American writer Dave Callahan has been tapped to the pen the script, with Marvel also allegedly looking at Asian and Asian-American talent to direct. Shang-Chi is set to be one of several superhero outings that are on the way from Callahan, whose upcoming releases also include Wonder Woman 1984 and the newly announced Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2. The scribe’s past work includes The Expendables and the 2014 Godzilla.
The character of Shang-Chi first appeared in Special Marvel Edition...
- 12/3/2018
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Marvel Studios is putting a new film into development based on the Asian superhero Shang-Chi, and they have hired Chinese-American scribe Dave Callaham (Wonder Woman 1984, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2) to write the script.
According to Deadline, this film is being put on the fast-track, and the studio is already looking at a number of Asian and Asian-American directors “who want to do something as potentially monumental as was accomplished in Marvel’s first viable Best Picture candidate, Black Panther.”
The goal for for Marvel is do something similar with Shang-Chi that they did with Black Panther, by introducing “a new hero who blends Asian and Asian American themes, crafted by Asian and Asian American filmmakers.”
Clearly the studio is taking big important leaps with diversity and inclusion in their future films, both in front of and behind the camera.
For those of you not familiar with Shang-Chi, he first appeared...
According to Deadline, this film is being put on the fast-track, and the studio is already looking at a number of Asian and Asian-American directors “who want to do something as potentially monumental as was accomplished in Marvel’s first viable Best Picture candidate, Black Panther.”
The goal for for Marvel is do something similar with Shang-Chi that they did with Black Panther, by introducing “a new hero who blends Asian and Asian American themes, crafted by Asian and Asian American filmmakers.”
Clearly the studio is taking big important leaps with diversity and inclusion in their future films, both in front of and behind the camera.
For those of you not familiar with Shang-Chi, he first appeared...
- 12/3/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Exclusive: Marvel Studios is fast-tracking Shang-Chi to be its first superhero movie tentpole franchise with an Asian protagonist. The studio has set Chinese-American scribe Dave Callaham to write the screenplay, and Deadline hears Marvel is already looking at a number of Asian and Asian-American directors who want to do something as potentially monumental as was accomplished in Marvel’s first viable Best Picture candidate, Black Panther. That film tied into African and African American cultures and the sensibilities of its nearly all-black cast, with a black director in Ryan Coogler and writer in Joe Robert Cole. The goal here is to do a similar thing: introduce a new hero who blends Asian and Asian American themes, crafted by Asian and Asian American filmmakers.
After Marvel Studios’ unparalleled decade of success following Iron Man, many have wondered how Kevin Feige’s next iterations of superhero franchises will distinguish themselves. Clearly an...
After Marvel Studios’ unparalleled decade of success following Iron Man, many have wondered how Kevin Feige’s next iterations of superhero franchises will distinguish themselves. Clearly an...
- 12/3/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel Studios is developing a new feature that will center on hero Shang-Chi in a project that would act as the superhero studio's first stand-alone movie with an Asian lead.
Dave Callaham will pen the screenplay, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. A director is not yet attached.
Shang-Chi — or, as Marvel refers to him, the Master of Kung Fu — debuted in 1973’s Special Marvel Edition No. 15, created by Steve Englehart and Thanos creator Jim Starlin after an attempt to acquire the comic book rights to the television series Kung Fu fell through. The son of infamous ...
Dave Callaham will pen the screenplay, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. A director is not yet attached.
Shang-Chi — or, as Marvel refers to him, the Master of Kung Fu — debuted in 1973’s Special Marvel Edition No. 15, created by Steve Englehart and Thanos creator Jim Starlin after an attempt to acquire the comic book rights to the television series Kung Fu fell through. The son of infamous ...
- 12/3/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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