Rumor mill

[mr.negativity]

Marvel Studios Reportedly Considering Animated MCU Tie-Ins
A new report from Emerald City Comic-Con states that the Marvel VP of Animation told fans that Marvel Studios is exploring animated tie-ins for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

[mr.negativity]

‘Mega Man’ Video Game Franchise Heads To TV As Animated Series

Dentsu Entertainment USA is partnering with Man of Action Entertainment to develop a 26-episode animated series based on Capcom’s Mega Man video game franchise for the global market. Under the deal, Dentsu holds worldwide broadcast and licensing rights for the new TV series. It has a target airdate of 2017, coinciding with the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Man of Action Entertainment will create, write and executive produce the series.

[XvGojira]

phpBB [media]

[Shin_Edda_Robo!!!!!]

Dentsu Entertainment USA is partnering with Man of Action Entertainment to develop a 26-episode animated series based on Capcom’s Mega Man video game franchise for the global market. Under the deal, Dentsu holds worldwide broadcast and licensing rights for the new TV series. It has a target airdate of 2017, coinciding with the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Man of Action Entertainment will create, write and executive produce the series.

If its half as good as Ben 10 Omniverse, this will be great!

[mr.negativity]

Looks Like A New JUSTICE LEAGUE Animated Series Might Be On The Way
A photo purportedly taken at Warner Bros.' Burbank offices shows an animated "JLA" teaser image alongside posters for several other upcoming Cartoon Network projects. Confirmation that a new series is coming?

[lhb412]

^That image showed up on the web months ago. So folks are just starting to circulate it, huh? Word is that the new series is called Justice League Action.

[mr.negativity]

^It just hit sites like io9 & CBR within the last 24 hours.


Variety:
‘Rugrats’ Revival? Nickelodeon Mulls Return of Classic Shows

Collider:
Nickelodeon May Revive Classic 90s Shows Like ‘Rugrats’ and ‘Doug’

Indeed, I predict we’re just starting to see the tip of the iceberg with regards to “The Jurassic World Effect.” That fourth Jurassic Park film made history at the box office, due in large part to the fact that those who were impressionable young ‘uns when the original Jurassic Park came out were now amped to refuel that nostalgia by witnessing a new entry in the long-dormant franchise. 90s kids are now some of our country’s biggest consumers, ranging in age from 25 to 35, and if Corporate America creates a product that feeds on the nostalgia of early millennials, they’ll likely see an uptick in revenue stream.

Which brings us back to Nick reviving its 90s programming. As corporate-driven as this may be, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested in seeing more Doug or Hey Arnold!, or even a new iteration of Kablam!. Heck I’d probably watch an entire channel devoted to playing old episodes of 90s cartoons and kids shows, but if creating new content based on old characters is the direction Nickelodeon wants to take, I’ll be curious to see how it pans out.

[mr.negativity]

{TB EXCLUSIVE} A “MEGA MAN” MOVIE IS A GO AT FOX
Capcom’s classic video game is getting ready to hit the big screen! 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment have started development on the fan favorite video game adaptation.

[mr.negativity]

Genndy Tartakovsky Wants A Samurai Jack Movie Or TV Mini-Series (Exclusive!)

Speaking to him yesterday, Tartakovsky opened up about what could bring him back to television after making the jump into feature films. "I think through the years, after we finished Jack, almost every year it seems like Samurai Jack has gotten more and more popular and more and more people have seen it," Tartakovsky explained. "I feel like it's culminating to a fever pitch almost. I feel like it's time to maybe finish the story. We've been trying to get the feature off the ground but maybe that's just fate's way of saying this is a television thing and maybe it should be a mini-series or something like that."

In agreement, I told Tartakovsky, I (like many of you, I'm sure) can see a Samurai Jack movie coming along in the future. "Yeah, I could too - just nobody else in Hollywood can," he chuckled back at me.

[XvGojira]

I though that he did Hotel Transylvania so that he could a Samurai Jack movie to follow up.

[mr.negativity]

He was working on Popeye for Sony, but that was cancelled.
His next might be a movie called: ‘Can You Imagine?’

[mr.negativity]

Nickelodeon Is Making An ‘Invader Zim’ Movie
Nickelodeon and Invader Zim creator Jhonen Vasquez are working together to create an Invader Zim made-for-TV movie.

The news was leaked today on the Tumblr account of Harvey Beaks creator C.H. Greenblatt, who you may recall from another big story a couple days ago. When asked by a fan if he would work with Vasquez on an Invader Zim movie, Greenblatt responded, “Jhonen IS making an Invader Zim movie for Nick. I’m not a part of it, but I’m excited.”

Nickelodeon is also working on made-for-TV movies for other vintage series, including Hey Arnold!, scheduled for release in 2017, and Rocko’s Modern Life, with an unscheduled release date.

After we published our story, Jhonen Vasquez denied on Twitter that he is developing an Invader Zim movie. However, as we learned a couple days ago, Nickelodeon forces its creators to go on the Internet and lie to their fans. In other words, we’re sticking to our story.

[mr.negativity]

Nickelodeon Is Making An ‘Invader Zim’ Movie
Nickelodeon and Invader Zim creator Jhonen Vasquez are working together to create an Invader Zim made-for-TV movie.

The news was leaked today on the Tumblr account of Harvey Beaks creator C.H. Greenblatt, who you may recall from another big story a couple days ago. When asked by a fan if he would work with Vasquez on an Invader Zim movie, Greenblatt responded, “Jhonen IS making an Invader Zim movie for Nick. I’m not a part of it, but I’m excited.”

Nickelodeon is also working on made-for-TV movies for other vintage series, including Hey Arnold!, scheduled for release in 2017, and Rocko’s Modern Life, with an unscheduled release date.

After we published our story, Jhonen Vasquez denied on Twitter that he is developing an Invader Zim movie. However, as we learned a couple days ago, Nickelodeon forces its creators to go on the Internet and lie to their fans. In other words, we’re sticking to our story.

phpBB [media]

[mr.negativity]

DC's Movie Universe May Make 2019 the Year of the Batman

Batman & the DCEU

Bat-salt shakers at the ready, but a new rumor from the DCEU Leaks Eeddit suggests Warner Bros. will be releasing four Batman-related movies in 2019, just in time for the character’s 80th anniversary. Additionally, two animated Batman films are reportedly in development for a 2019 release date—one of which is an adaptation of The Long Halloween.

The plan for 2019 is to release four Batman related films. Gotham City Sirens around Valentine’s Day weekend, Nightwing on Memorial Day weekend, Batgirl in August and The Batman in November. The studio is doing this to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Batman.

The thread continues to state that Deathstroke will still appear in The Batman, but is no longer the film’s main villain; director Matt Reeves is interested in telling a story focusing on Batman’s entire rogue’s gallery. Meanwhile, the same thread also suggests Deathstroke’s son Grant Wilson will be the main villain of the solo Nightwing film. Wilson will be hired by Roland “Blockbuster” Desmond to take out all rival mob bosses in Blüdhaven.


There’s much, much more at the link—including more updates on directorial positions for Suicide Squad 2, updates on the Justice League Dark movie, and even plans for 2020 and beyond. But considering this is just a big long Reddit list—a really long one—it’s best to treat it with some skepticism for now.

[mr.negativity]

{TB EXCLUSIVE} A “MEGA MAN” MOVIE IS A GO AT FOX
Capcom’s classic video game is getting ready to hit the big screen! 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment have started development on the fan favorite video game adaptation.

THR JULY 19, 2017:
'Catfish' Helmers in Talks to Direct 'Mega Man' Movie (Exclusive)

Masi Oka and Chernin Entertainment are producing Fox's adaptation of the Capcom video game.

Video game Mega Man is heading to the big screen with Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the filmmakers behind the documentary Catfish, in final negotiations to write and direct.

Chernin Entertainment is producing the project with Heroes actor Masi Oka. Twentieth Century Fox worked for over two years to acquire the rights and finally closed a deal earlier this year.

The video game, first released in 1987 by Capcom, centers on a robotic lab assistant created by a scientist named Dr. Light. Light is betrayed by a colleague, the disgruntled Dr. Wily, who reprograms a line of robots in order to take over the world. The lab assistant, nicknamed Rock, then upgrades himself into combat mode in order to save mankind.

Mega Man’s popularity led to comics and manga adaptations on both sides of the Pacific, cartoons and even appearances in other video games. Over 50 games on multiple systems have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.

Joost and Schulman made a splash with their debut, Catfish, the 2010 controversial documentary about online relationships. The filmmaker team catapulted into narratives when they were hired to direct found-footage horror movie Paranormal Activity 3, and followed that up with Paranormal Activity 4.

The duo last directed Nerve, the 2016 thriller starring Emma Roberts and James Franco that also dealt with the online world.

Joost and Shulman are repped by CAA and Lichter Grossman.

[mr.negativity]

She-Ra Reboot Series Announced By Netflix & Noelle Stevenson

VARIETY DECEMBER 12, 2017:
Netflix, Dreamworks Partner for Six Animated Shows in 2018, Including ‘Trolls,’ ‘Boss Baby’ Series

From Eisner Award-winning author and executive producer Noelle Stevenson comes a modern take on the ‘80s girl power icon for a new generation of young fans. The trailblazing property originally debuted in 1985 to satisfy demand for a female-led fantasy series. The series is described as an epic and timely tale that celebrates female friendship and empowerment, led by a warrior princess tailor made for today. The series will be available to Netflix members worldwide in 2018.

[lhb412]

I like Noelle Stevenson, so I'm really happy she's getting her own show to run.

[Specium Ray]

{TB EXCLUSIVE} A “MEGA MAN” MOVIE IS A GO AT FOX
Capcom’s classic video game is getting ready to hit the big screen! 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment have started development on the fan favorite video game adaptation.

THR JULY 19, 2017:
'Catfish' Helmers in Talks to Direct 'Mega Man' Movie (Exclusive)

Masi Oka and Chernin Entertainment are producing Fox's adaptation of the Capcom video game.

Uhhhh is this a Disney movie now?

[sentaison]

{TB EXCLUSIVE} A “MEGA MAN” MOVIE IS A GO AT FOX
Capcom’s classic video game is getting ready to hit the big screen! 20th Century Fox and Chernin Entertainment have started development on the fan favorite video game adaptation.

THR JULY 19, 2017:
'Catfish' Helmers in Talks to Direct 'Mega Man' Movie (Exclusive)

Masi Oka and Chernin Entertainment are producing Fox's adaptation of the Capcom video game.

Uhhhh is this a Disney movie now?

Isn't everything?

[mr.negativity]

Deadline February 20, 2018:
‘Marvel’s Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur’ Animated Series Produced By Laurence Fishburne In Works At Disney Channels

[mr.negativity]

Deadline February 20, 2018:
‘Marvel’s Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur’ Animated Series Produced By Laurence Fishburne In Works At Disney Channels

[O.Supreme]

Awesome! I love Devil Dinosaur and Moonboy! They had that awesome crossover in the Godzilla comic in the late 70's, a few solo returns, and DD was even a pet on Hulk and the Agents of Smash!

(pssst... It's Moon GIRL!)
oh crud, not this again....

[lhb412]

^That's the popular comic that's been running for a few years. In their home dimension ("Dinosaur World") Moon Boy dies and Devil is transported to modern day where he befriends a girl genius and they have adventures. It apparently has middling sales in comic shops but sells like gangbusters on the tpb market which is more accessible to kids, who are the primary audience.

(I fully expect Moon Boy to be revived or some such later date. It's an upbeat kids comic after all!)

[O.Supreme]

^That's the popular comic that's been running for a few years.

I had never heard of this incarnation, so I looked it up on Wikipedia, apparently she first appeared in January 2016, so its been barely 2 years. Moonboy first appeared 40 years ago. seeing as how the classic version had just a couple of cameos in animation over the years, the idea to instantly go with *modernization* of characters vs. what most fans identify with just annoys me, but whatever, its been going on for a while, its just another annoyance. I'm not saying this is *ruined forever*, but my list of interests is dwindling because of things like this.

[klen7]

^ it's not very good. Moon girl is not a likable character - most of the narrative is about how she is smarter than everyone else... well that and Inhuman terrigen mist stuff. I had really hoped it would be a book my young daughter would enjoy that I could enjoy as well... turned out to be a chore for both of us. Maybe it's gotten better, but i don't know anyone that still reads it